Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 497: Chapter 248: The Twelve Sects Attack the True Martial Realm_2

Wind Thunder True Monarch gritted his teeth to the point of breaking them, wishing he could strangle Jiang Chenghuan.

But Jiang Chenghuan just respectfully held up the Treasure Pearl.

The atmosphere was somewhat stagnant.

Ning Qi was observing the Treasure Pearl.

”Is this the world coordinate?” he pondered inwardly, clearly feeling a familiar aura.

Where did the Mountain and Sea Realm small world coordinate come from?

Partly from the Mountain and Sea Realm’s own condensation, descending across the world.

Partly from those cultivators who ascended from the small world.

Some people, after ascending from the small world, gradually realized the cruelty of the Immortal Path, and set their sights on their hometown. In a sense, it’s a ’startup fund’ they carry after ascending.

The coordinates of the True Martial Realm originate from the independent condensation of the Mountain and Sea Realm’s will.

As for those ascended predecessors, nine out of ten have already perished.

The Spirit Realm is vast, and most of the potent figures ascending from small worlds do not achieve much.

”Such world coordinates independently condensed by the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm can only exist one at a time. If I destroy it, someday it may condense again, scattered in other places, which would be undesirable. The best way is to keep it in my custody.”

”Of course, before that, it’s best to make use of these talents.”

Thinking thus, a strand of spiritual power wrapped around the Treasure Pearl over the complex gazes of the crowd, landing in Ning Qi’s hand.

Ning Qi’s lips curled slightly:

”Not bad.”

Upon hearing this.

The entire Heavenly Gang Sect let out a sigh of relief, feeling a bit powerless yet sorrowful.

But what could they do? Even knowingly entering a trap likely set by the other party, they could only play along with a smile, even having to praise and swallow their grievances.

Wind Thunder True Monarch and others looked at each other, equally frustrated.

Just when they were about to reap the harvest, someone snatched the fruit halfway.

”This Jiang fellow has no backbone, barking fiercely at us just now, but now as submissive as a dog before an Infinite Sword Sect disciple.”

The True Monarchs cursed inwardly.

Leaving wasn’t an option, nor was staying.

Leaving dissatisfied felt wrong, but staying risked Ning Qi suspecting them of still coveting the Treasure Pearl, which would be troublesome. Giant Axe True Monarch’s prior experience was a warning.

While they hesitated.

Ning Qi casually tossed the Treasure Pearl in his hand, nonchalantly saying:

”Sect Leader Jiang, did you just say that both Golden Spirit Sect and Black Demon Sect were destroyed due to exterminating this small world?”

Jiang Chenghuan quickly responded:

”Indeed! But with a difference: Golden Spirit Sect was wiped out by a sneak attack from Black Demon Sect after a severe decline in strength, and the small world coordinates then fell into Black Demon Sect’s hands. However, Black Demon Sect was completely annihilated in the small world. Everything about the small world is based on my conjecture; I don’t know the specifics.”

He cautiously observed Ning Qi’s expression, and upon noticing the number of disciples standing on the Three-Colored Treasure Ship, his heart skipped a beat, igniting a flicker of hope.

”If True Inheritor Ning is interested, my Heavenly Gang Sect is willing to take the lead!”

He couldn’t accept missing such an opportunity, even if it meant just having a taste.

Wind Thunder True Monarch and others also came to their senses, silently cursing Jiang Chenghuan as an old fox while hastily speaking:

”True Inheritor Ning, my Wind Thunder Hall, Red Sun Sect... are willing to serve faithfully!”

One by one, the sect leaders bowed before Ning Qi.

The scene made everyone’s hearts surge. When had the many cultivators of the Chu Kingdom’s Immortal Cultivation Realm ever witnessed such a display? They were all shocked, not only by Ning Qi’s prestige but also by the influence of one of the Beixuan Domain’s overlords, the Infinite Sword Sect!

Of course, if it were another True Inheritor, they would never be so humble.

The reputation of Ning Qi as an ’Immortal Species’ was also crucial.

This foretells a future Great Power, perhaps much more.

Ning Qi regarded the sect leaders with a slight smile:

”Would it not be troubling for the sect leaders?”

The crowd quickly shook their heads:

”True Inheritor Ning, you are too courteous. To serve True Inheritor Ning is our honor!”

They were eagerly awaiting, as if Ning Qi didn’t nod, no one could force them.

Ning Qi remained silent, seemingly in contemplation.

The crowd’s hearts were tense.

After a moment, Ning Qi smiled:

”Very well, it just so happens that I have not gathered the Sword Sect disciples for this trip. Returning to the Sword Sect would be cumbersome, so since the sect leaders are eager, why not lend me a helping hand. How about this: I personally venture into the small world, and each of your sects dispatch five Primordial Spirit Realm and fifty thousand Magic Realm disciples, which also spares me some effort.”

”Of course, I’m not a stingy person; I’ll take fifty percent of the spoils from conquering the small world, and the rest you divide according to contribution.”

Ning Qi spoke neither quickly nor slowly, yet carried an undeniable authority.

The sect leaders’ hearts were all gripped with awe.

Soon after, he contemplated carefully.

Distributing fifty percent of the profits to each sect could be equivalent to conquering four or five small worlds. This business is worth doing!

Jiang Chenghuan was the first to say:

”True Inheritor Ning is truly magnanimous! All cultivators at the Primordial Spirit Realm from our Heavenly Gang Sect are willing to head there with the entire sect!”

Everyone was initially startled, then upon reflection, they silently cursed Jiang Chenghuan for being a cunning fox. This maneuver seemed risky, but was actually very safe. Just imagine, with the Infinite Sword Sect, a legitimate Immortal Species, leading, and with the alliance of twelve sects, what kind of small world couldn’t be conquered?

Heading there with the entire sect.

This way, they could express their loyalty and secure more shares.

Ning Qi chuckled, casting a more amiable glance at Jiang Chenghuan, thinking this guy was a good person indeed.

The others couldn’t sit still any longer.

”Our Wind Thunder Hall is also willing to head there with the entire sect!”

”So is our Red Sun Sect!”

Everyone was in a frenzy.

Contributing more effort now meant receiving more benefits later. At this crucial moment, even those sects usually known for their steady approach decided to gather most of their strength to go, lest they regret it afterward.

Ning Qi nodded with a smile:

”In that case, let us gather at the Heavenly Gang Sect. You have half a month. After that, we won’t wait.”

Everyone felt a chill in their hearts.

They knew that the time wasn’t very ample; not only did they need to gather the cultivators within their sect but also prepare resources for the world passage. Yet, no one dared say a word of dissent.

What a joke.

They were lucky to be included, let alone be picky about it. It would be foolish not to recognize their own status.

”We will obey True Inheritor Ning’s orders!”

All the sect leaders bowed and retreated, streaks of escape light cut through the sky, and the previously bustling Heavenly Gang Mountain gradually calmed down. Jiang Chenghuan cautiously said:

”During this half-month, please condescend to stay in our humble sect, True Inheritor Ning.”

Ning Qi waved his hand casually:

”Sect Leader Jiang, no need for such formality.”

Both of them tactfully avoided mentioning the previous incident with the four disciples of the Infinite Sword Sect, as if it had never happened.

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The half-month passed by in no time.

The entire Immortal Cultivation Realm of Chu Kingdom sensed an unusual atmosphere.

Although they didn’t know what happened that day at the Heavenly Gang Sect.

But prices don’t lie.

A large-scale purchase of pills, magical artifacts, and talismans caused the prices of these items to rise by one or two percent, even affecting the surrounding Immortal Cultivation Realms. Luckily, the duration was short, so it hadn’t attracted too much attention yet.

Only the local cultivators of the Immortal Cultivation Realm of Chu Kingdom guessed a bit.

On this day.

Streaks of escape light cut through the sky, descending upon the Heavenly Gang Sect.

Layer upon layer, mightily gathered.

They aligned in an orderly manner above the Heavenly Gang Sect. Each wore spirit armor and wielded magical artifacts, with the lowest being at the Magic Realm cultivation, among which the Purple Mansion Realm were not few.

A True Disciple, Wei Feng, watched from a distance, tutting in amazement:

”These people are really crazy. To grab more shares, aren’t they risking everything?”

Qin Minghao glanced at him and said:

”That’s only part of the reason. More importantly, they want to perform well in front of Senior Brother Ning. For them, being valued by Senior Brother Ning is the greatest opportunity!”

Wei Feng paused, then nodded:

”Indeed, even a slight association with Senior Brother Ning would benefit them immensely!”

The nearby True Disciples of the Infinite Sword Sect all nodded.

In their conversation.

More and more cultivators gathered in the sky like dark clouds, stretching endlessly.

Twelve sects, forming twelve formations, distinctly separate.

With nearly a million cultivators in total, among them, eighty-two were at the Primordial Spirit Realm.

Everyone was excited.

This kind of formation had not been seen for many years in the Immortal Cultivation Realm of Chu Kingdom. The last occurrence was due to being summoned by the Upper Sect for a partial war in the Spirit Realm. Now, it was reappearing because of this young man.

All eyes were on the young man in white, shrouded in golden light, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Li Linghe and other Array Path Masters were already prepared, performing spells. With a resounding boom, a massive world passage appeared before everyone.

Ning Qi looked down at everyone, his gaze calm:

”Set off!”