Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 818 - 345: Lost My Home?

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Inside the War Realm.

Guiding the cross-domain army anew, Ning Qi ventured into yet another expansive realm.

The group scanned their environment closely, spotting no nearby cultivators.

After all, their emergence point was a secluded spot close to the boundary barrier, a location where cultivators seldom ventured.

"We've likely entered the Southern War Realm; I'm curious whether this is its upper, middle, or lower sub-domain?"

Ning Qi retrieved the Soul-Searching Plate, placed spirit stones into it, and channeled spiritual power.

At once, the Soul-Searching Plate commenced processing the realm's diverse data and began displaying the map details to Ning Qi.

In no time, a deep blue holographic map materialized before Ning Qi.

Thirty-six nodes radiated different intensities of light.

Ning Qi swept his gaze across it.

True enough, despite the differences in war domains, the internal conditions remained largely unchanged.

Six concealed nodes shone dimly, still awaiting conquest.

Meanwhile, among the other thirty nodes, nineteen were already under control!

By assessing the map's scale, Ning Qi judged that this realm likely fell into the upper domain of the Southern War Realm as well.

Next, the positions of cultivators across the realm began to emerge on the map.

Much to Ning Qi's astonishment, just a single location on the map displayed a hazy glow indicating the presence of cultivators.

Right then, that hazy glow was incredibly thick.

Observing that glowing spot, Ning Qi quickly deduced what was happening.

In this domain, forces from both sides had assembled, each forming a cross-domain army, clashing intensely for possession of a fresh node!

Ning Qi had never witnessed such a spectacle since stepping into the War Realm.

In the past, cultivators from the two realms would scatter throughout the domain hunting for nodes, though eventually they ceased dividing their One Domain forces further.

Later on, recognizing the perils lurking in the War Realm, all cultivators started grouping up, with the powerful venturing solo and the feeble banding together for safety.

Yet now, for the very first time, Ning Qi observed cultivators from both factions fully assembled in one place.

Nevertheless, this development proved advantageous for Ning Qi and his own cross-domain army under his command.

Ning Qi promptly shared the map information with Sword Ancestor and the rest, directing them to head out and seize multiple nodes.

The team spread out, and Ning Qi prepared to methodically claim the six hidden nodes.

All of a sudden, the illusion of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will manifested directly before him, blocking his path.

"Realm Venerable?" Ning Qi inquired with astonishment, "What's the purpose of this?"

The illusion of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will appeared a bit uncertain, flickering slightly.

Ning Qi figured he might have misperceived it, but then it spoke to him, "I have pressing news to relay to you."

Ning Qi stared blankly, "What kind of news?"

"Your home has vanished!"

"What?" Ning Qi was completely stunned.

Afterward, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will succinctly updated Ning Qi on the incidents that had unfolded in the Mountain and Sea Realm previously.

Upon listening, Ning Qi appeared totally perplexed.

"Are you saying that Sea Ancestor has fully separated the Profound Truth Realm and seized total dominance over it?"

The illusion affirmed with a nod and went on, "That's not all; Sea Ancestor warned that if you refuse to take her as your master, the remaining inhabitants of the Profound Truth Realm will face grave peril!"

Ning Qi fell silent; he regarded the illusion of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will with a gaze full of grievance and remarked:

"Weren't you scheming to take me as your disciple too? How come you didn't intervene?"

To his surprise, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will responded, "Enough of that—do you believe I didn't wish to?"

Its voice carried a tremor, before it added, "That woman lost her mind completely; even Haoshan was powerless against her, much less myself?"

Without meaning to, the Mountain and Sea Realm Will revealed a wealth of details to Ning Qi.

This entity probably seldom encountered a prodigy like Ning Qi, whom both Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor prized so highly; combined with its own ambition to claim Ning Qi as a disciple, it ceased viewing Ning Qi with disdain.

As a result, it presented itself in a more approachable manner to Ning Qi.

Quietly pondering this intel in his mind, Ning Qi pressed further, "So you're implying I'm left with just one option now?"

The illusion of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will clapped Ning Qi on the shoulder and stated, "Count yourself fortunate that you're currently in the War Realm!"