Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 796 - 335: Brahma Heaven Gets Slapped in the Face

After an extended conversation, the Sword Ancestor, Qi Keqing, and Zhu Yanchuan came to the conclusion that they should prioritize seizing the Central Domain node.

Concerning the three cultivator armies of the Vast Realm, the map revealed their forces gathering at a single spot, prompting them to hold off on launching an assault for the moment.

Having endured various events in the Lower Realm, they suspected the presence of Domain Master-level experts among the Vast Realm's three armies.

Even though their overall cultivation levels had risen considerably, confronting Domain Master-level powerhouses remained beyond their current capabilities.

Right as the trio prepared to part ways, a red mark appeared on the compass each held, moving straight toward the Vast Realm's forces.

Furthermore, that force wasn't isolated; nearby, two additional groups from the same realm were drawing closer.

"What’s going on, you two?"

Observing this strange development, Zhu Yanchuan rubbed his head in bewilderment and inquired.

The Sword Ancestor and Qi Keqing stared at it with equal confusion.

The Sword Ancestor remarked, "From this red signal, it appears to be the Celestial Fire Realm's army originating from the Mountain and Sea Realm. Do they possess the power to boldly chase after the Vast Realm's people?"

Qi Keqing questioned in astonishment, "Could a single domain truly rival the Vast Realm's armies? And could they surpass Domain Master Ning in strength?"

She had come to fully respect Ning Qi, her tone filled with profound admiration whenever she spoke of him.

Yet, upon hearing that, the Sword Ancestor and Zhu Yanchuan simply shook their heads.

What nonsense! Not even in the Central Domain, much less across the Nine Great War Realms, could anyone stronger than Ning Qi possibly appear!

"Never mind. Let's proceed with our plans. Their clash will reveal the results soon enough."

With that, the three swiftly directed their respective armies toward separate nodes.

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Northern region of the Central Domain.

The cultivators from the Celestial Fire Realm kept tailing the Xiahe Realm's army closely, soaring in the direction of the Upper Realm.

One side intentionally provoked, while the other believed their notoriety would intimidate, leading to a fierce pursuit that kept the two groups at a steady interval.

It was impossible to tell exactly how long this continued.

Suddenly, Commander Brahma ceased the chase, raising his right hand to signal a halt.

The entire Celestial Fire Realm army came to an immediate stop behind him.

All the cultivators stared puzzled at Brahma's figure, wondering what could have caused such an abrupt pause in their effortless pursuit.

"Commander Brahma, why halt now?"

Brahma stayed quiet, but his typically haughty face drained of color, as though he had witnessed something horrifying.

Ahead, the pursuing Mountain and Sea Realm cultivators had stopped.

The Xiahe Realm's commander, Fei Bing, quickly noticed and gestured, commanding his army to come to a standstill.

To the shock of the Celestial Fire Realm cultivators, the enemy force actually wheeled around to confront them directly.

At this point, only ten miles separated the two sides—a range where cultivators could make out the opposing troops clearly and even catch each other's words without effort.

Fei Bing gave a chilly chuckle, declaring, "Friends from the Celestial Fire Realm, why stop the pursuit?"

Brahma hadn't replied, but a subordinate shot back, "You pretenders! On the battlefield, we're sworn foes. Who's calling you friends?!"

Then another voice added, "You've probably figured out you can't run anymore and are gearing up to battle us. How is it us not chasing?"

This individual had misinterpreted the foe's move, lacking knowledge of the complete circumstances.

Fei Bing, unfazed, pressed on with a frosty smirk, "Is that the case?"

His slender face radiated an icy detachment.

In that instant, he lifted his strikingly pale chin and went on, "Why not inquire with your commander if it's us who ceased our flight or you who lost the nerve to follow?"

These words stunned the Celestial Fire Realm group.

Their cultivation fell short of Brahma's, and their Spiritual Sense extended less far, leaving them clueless about the unfolding events.

Only the Xiahe Realm cultivators, positioned just ten miles distant, grasped the reality.

For they had sensed yet another Vast Realm army eighty miles off to the flank.

With the two armies on the verge of converging, Brahma no longer needed to bait them onward.

All eyes turned to Commander Brahma, noting his odd demeanor, and a sense of foreboding washed over them.

"Commander Brahma?" one ventured.

Unexpectedly, Brahma commanded, "Retreat without delay!"

The Celestial Fire Realm members were completely dumbfounded, failing to grasp Brahma's order since they remained oblivious to the second Vast Realm army closing in.

Brahma then clarified, "We've been ensnared by his sly scheme; he purposely drew us to this spot, and another Vast Realm army is advancing from nearby on the side!"

"What?!"

A wave of horrified expressions swept through the group.

One among them shot Brahma a covert glare, inwardly damning him a thousand times over.

He had warned Brahma about this very scenario before; only now did Brahma opt for withdrawal, assuming it would prove simple?

Were it not for Brahma's father, Fan City—the Domain Master of the Celestial Fire Realm, whose prowess placed him in the top fifty among the myriad Immortal Sects of the Unity Realm in the Mountain and Sea Realm, coupled with vast authority—he would have abandoned following this spoiled heir long ago!

The fearsome reputation of Domain Master Brahma in Fan City extended beyond mere power.

He shared brotherhood oaths with the Ancestors of the Earth Gold Realm and Vine Wood Realm, the trio ever united, hinting at a budding alliance among the Three Domains, where they moved as one in all matters.

Backed by such a formidable parent, Brahma could command them despite his flawed disposition.