Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 443: Chapter 228: The Lord of One Realm, An Unprecedented Transformation

”Is this considered truly stepping onto the first path of immortality?”

Ning Qi mused with a smile in his heart.

In his deductions, due to the integration with the world, the Realm Lord Cultivation System has a lifespan far exceeding that of the Immortal Path Cultivation System. The strength of the First Realm Main Realm may only be comparable to a Primordial Spirit Realm True Monarch, but the lifespan could be even more exaggerated than that of an Integration Realm Ancestor.

In other words.

It is very possible to surpass an epoch.

This limitation is due to the maximum endurance of one’s Spirit Soul; otherwise, one’s lifespan would be the same as the small world’s, where one’s existence continues as long as the small world does not perish.

All along.

Ning Qi’s greatest pursuit has been immortality, and now he has finally begun to touch upon his goal.

But this is just the beginning, far from enough.

Ning Qi took a deep breath.

He gazed at the consciousness of the Martial Realm in front of him, clearly sensing a feeling of confusion emanating from its consciousness. Earlier, after Ning Qi evolved myriad paths, it seemed to regard Ning Qi as one of its kind. This was not just because Ning Qi evolved myriad paths, but also because he was constantly adjusting to resonate with the world.

As if he was another consciousness born from the Martial Realm.

”Merge with me, and the Martial Realm will endure forever!”

Ning Qi was stating a fact.

”Boom!”

A loud explosion suddenly erupted, causing the souls of All Saints to tremble. This sound was far more terrifying than the waves previously emitted by the Martial Realm consciousness, leaving them somewhat panicked, unsure of its origin.

Only Ning Qi knew.

This was the Martial Realm itself.

Ultimately, the Martial Realm consciousness is just the ’steward’ birthed by the Martial Realm, not the Martial Realm itself. Its purpose of existence is to protect the Martial Realm.

And now.

The Martial Realm itself seemed to have sensed a more suitable existence.

And naturally, it responded.

After all, the Martial Realm has no consciousness or emotions; its only instinct is to exist. Its every action is based on this most fundamental need.

This was Ning Qi’s objective; he could more easily integrate himself with the Martial Realm.

The Martial Realm consciousness started to tremble.

It felt the supreme majesty of its birth mother but was instinctively driven to resist. It had a hard time achieving consciousness, even though it only had some simple instincts now, with time, it would inevitably grow stronger, and might even develop more emotions and wisdom.

It naturally does not want to cease to exist now.

The Martial Realm consciousness blazed with light, in its weakened state, it was wary of the being in front of it, constantly emitting roaring-like rumblings, trying to drive Ning Qi away.

But Ning Qi smiled.

He saw through the Martial Realm consciousness’s bravado; without feedback from the Martial Realm itself, it was nothing but a rootless duckweed.

Ning Qi stepped forward again.

In the next instant.

Myriad paths evolved by his side, where the most refined parts began to converge into one. The phrase ’all paths originate from one’ was not just empty words; Ning Qi was evolving this process, and All Saints were in a stupor, as if witnessing a myth.

Through the Thunderous Celestial Curtain, they saw.

A pure white flame slowly igniting on Ning Qi’s body.

That flame looked ordinary, but All Saints seemed to see their own path within it, and more advanced, with a power contained within that they could not comprehend.

This was the Origin Fire, considered a variation of the Nirvana Flame to some extent.

”Buzz!”

In an instant.

The Origin Fire surged, blotting out the sky and covering the sun, and all the visions brought forth by the Martial Realm consciousness turned to nothing in front of this flame, refined into the purest Spiritual Qi.

All Saints widened their eyes.

Some Martial Saints with higher comprehension found their minds turning blank, vaguely realizing that what they saw almost dissected the essence of myriad paths before them, displaying them one by one, much more effective than any ultimate skill or secret manual.

The more they understood, the more a sense of respect for Ning Qi grew within them.

But the next moment.

Everyone gasped, their hearts tightened, and Taoist Longshan rushed over directly, stopping before the Thunderous Celestial Curtain, anxious and restless.

It was seen that the pure white flame was growing increasingly fierce, seemingly even turning Ning Qi’s physical body into nothing.

Had it not been for Ning Qi’s calm demeanor, they might have already started to take action.

The brilliance in Ning Qi’s eyes was growing ever brighter.

This process was naturally part of a pre-conceived secret technique. To integrate himself with the world, the first step was to abandon his physical body, burn it with the Origin Fire, and let the Spirit Soul become one. Though it seemed dangerous, it was actually always under his control.

”Merge!”

Ning Qi rarely laughed, but now his laughter echoed across the sky, gradually putting All Saints at ease.

Under everyone’s gaze.

Ning Qi’s physical body completely dissolved, then turned into a tiny flame, but All Saints could detect a powerful force within. That little flame, relentless and dauntless, charged toward the grand Martial Realm consciousness.

This contrast was extremely impactful.

But for some unknown reason, All Saints sensed fear within the flickering light of the Martial Realm consciousness.

”Buzz!”

The tiny flame finally pierced into the light mass.

In an instant.

Infinite light exploded, and the immense impact even tore through the Thunderous Celestial Curtain, filled with countless holes. All Saints were aghast, retreating time and again, unable to perceive what was happening within, even with their Spiritual Sense.

At this moment.

Tension in everyone’s heart reached its peak.

They worried about Ning Qi’s failure; if he truly failed, it would be an unbearable pain for the Martial Realm. It could be said that Ning Qi was now the last hope for the Martial Realm.

All eyes were fixed on that area, hearts unknowingly racing.

Finally.

The light dissipated.