A Druid Also Can Cultivate

Chapter 559 - 442: Dao Domain (Part 2)

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"What was that pressure from the final eruption of the Star Emperor just now?"

"Is it the Dao Domain of the Integration Stage?"

"Does that mean the Star Emperor also possesses Integration Level combat power now?"

"Heaven bless the Star Sea!"

"Fellow cultivators, charge in with the Star Emperor! Let those little demon whelps become our nourishment!"

A chorus of immensely exhilarating voices echoed through Immortal Fall City.

This was undoubtedly the last morale booster before the battle; no fervent words could match Qi Ping’s final breakthrough on the battlefield!

As the Star Emperor, the belief of the Star Sea, Qi Ping’s breakthrough indicated that his already unfathomable combat power would become even more terrifying.

With such progress, the chances of winning this battle increased, and the fear brought by the newly emerged Demon of the Integration Stage dissipated significantly among the crowd.

Among everyone present, Meng Tianqi and Baili Yun were naturally the most shocked.

Baili Yun had just broken through to the Integration Stage as a True Demon realm cultivator and was unquestionably powerful.

But just at that moment, he perceived a sense of extreme danger from Qi Ping!

What did this mean? It meant Qi Ping had gained the power to threaten him!

As for Meng Tianqi, he was even more bewildered. He was supposed to be the fastest among everyone to advance to the Integration Stage, yet now two people had surpassed him.

Baili Yun’s breakthrough was understandable, being a Demon Cultivator walking the path of the extreme; after nearly dying and reviving in the True Demon realm, he broke through to the Integration Stage.

But now, Qi Ping had suddenly elevated his Dao Laws to the Integration Stage and awakened his Dao Domain in the blink of an eye, which was simply outrageous!

However, Meng Tianqi, looking at the countless spirited cultivators behind him, and recalling Qi Ping’s unique Dao of cultivation, immediately had his suspicions.

"It’s no wonder he’s the Star Emperor!"

"But no matter how it is, I must accelerate my own breakthrough to the Integration Stage; if special circumstances arise, prematurely raising my Dao of Life and Death to the Integration Stage and awakening the Life and Death Domain wouldn’t be a bad option..."

Meng Tianqi quickly made up his mind.

"Hey, old Meng, you see the Star Emperor has awakened his Dao Domain, I reckon you need to speed up your pace as well!"

Baili Yun looked at Meng Tianqi with a teasing expression, his eyes filled with mockery.

"If I wanted, I could force a breakthrough right now, but I’m accumulating a bit so I can beat you more thoroughly afterwards. Begging won’t help you then..." Meng Tianqi glared at the chatty Baili Yun, lacking the dignity expected of an Integration Stage powerhouse.

Nevertheless, Meng Tianqi quickly added:

"Old Dao, the number of Integration Stage Holy Demons on the opposite side is substantial, and while we benefit from the Realm Battlefield’s reinforcement, it may not be enough to turn the tide, so you better stay alive, or I’ll have no one to beat up later!"

On hearing this, Baili Yun seemed indifferent.

"I say, old Meng, don’t you forget, with the Star Emperor awakening his Dao Domain, he’ll likely appear in the Integration Stage’s Holy Demon Battlefield; at any Void Refining Stage..."

Baili Yun didn’t continue, yet Meng Tianqi’s expression morphed abruptly.

"Damn it!" Meng Tianqi couldn’t help cursing.

Despite the discomfort, he had ample confidence with a trump card to force a breakthrough to the Integration Stage at any moment, so there was no fear.

"Heh heh!"

Watching the somewhat exasperated Meng Tianqi, Baili Yun laughed heartily.

Seeing Meng Tianqi in such a bind, he felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction!

"Let’s enter the Realm Battlefield as well!"

As Meng Tianqi and Baili Yun prepared to enter the Realm Battlefield, a surprising, stunning figure appeared outside Immortal Fall City.

"Ji Qingyue?"

"What is she here for?"

Without hesitation, Baili Yun, who had advanced to the Integration Stage True Demon, forcefully drew Ji Qingyue over; she did not resist and allowed Baili Yun’s restraint.

"Ji Qingyue, didn’t you run away? Why come back now? Are you tired of living?"

Baili Yun asked impolitely.

His restraint stemmed from the fact that when Ji Qingyue fled, she did not plunder everything but left the strongest spirit vein of the Star Sea Continent, the current Seven-Colored Ancestral Vein.

This vein contributed significantly to Meng Tianqi and Baili Yun’s progress.

Additionally, Ji Qingyue left a plethora of rare Spiritual Medicine, cultivation techniques, research insights, and treasures at her secret base, playing a considerable role in Star Sea Continent’s development over the years.

Because of this, Baili Yun chose to detain and question her rather than simply killing this traitor, even though Ji Qingyue hadn’t actually wronged the Star Sea Continent.

Meng Tianqi curiously looked at this former top powerhouse of the Star Sea Continent, wondering why she returned, unafraid of being cleaved by Baili Yun.

Simultaneously, Meng Tianqi and Baili Yun couldn’t help but feel wistful; choosing the right ally was crucial!

Ji Qingyue, once the strongest in Star Sea Continent, now wasn’t even considered.

While a confrontation between Meng Tianqi and her might still yield unpredictable results, Qi Ping and Baili Yun were capable of dealing with her effortlessly.

"Naturally here to fight for the Star Sea Continent; the Demon Race’s invasion must be met with resistance..." Ji Qingyue calmly responded:

"Though I understand your reluctance to trust me due to past events, to express my sincerity, I am willing to offer up my Soul Origin and swear a Heavenly Dao Oath..."

Ji Qingyue was prepared for this possibility.

Her choice to leave a foundation and resources was precisely to maintain a pathway for return.

Looking back, she knew her contingency plan was wisely executed.

However, she realized that without showing sincerity, the two in front of her would remain skeptical.

Upon hearing this, Meng Tianqi and Baili Yun exchanged a glance, but couldn’t make the decision lightly, so they immediately informed Qi Ping of the situation.

Qi Ping soon responded:

"She can be given a chance, but she must swear the Heavenly Dao Oath, surrender her Soul Origin, and have a True Demon seed planted in her consciousness and Divine Soul, ready to detonate if abnormalities arise."

With Qi Ping’s reply, they felt assured.

Qi Ping’s reasoning was clear; Ji Qingyue initially joined a hostile faction, hence trust was non-negotiable.

Yet she had taken steps to reconcile, leaving assets that greatly aided the Nine Star Sea Realms, which warranted an opportunity. Her prowess and talent could considerably bolster this battle if genuinely committed.

Nevertheless, the Heavenly Dao Oath must be established, the Soul Origin surrendered, and the True Demon Seed restriction applied; these safeguards were imperative.

Ji Qingyue, upon receiving affirmation, felt relieved.

"Great! No problem, I agree to these terms, and am also willing to offer all my cultivation techniques and treasures, excluding my Spiritual Medicine and Elixirs..."

She then handed over numerous items, including her Soul Origin, to Baili Yun, who applied the True Demon Seed restriction, culminating in the establishment of a stringent Heavenly Dao Oath.

After completing this, Ji Qingyue cast a deep look at Baili Yun and Meng Tianqi before darting into the Realm Battlefield.

Seeing these two, once lagging behind her, now having grown to such heights, especially Baili Yun’s terrifying strength, she felt indescribably complicated.

Her past choices had been mistaken!

Fortunately, she left a pathway for reconciliation...