Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 620: Chapter 283: Ten Years

"Brother Ning, it’s been just over a month since we last met, and you’ve truly amazed this old Niu!"

Niu Man and several other beings walked alongside Sword Ancestor Ning Qi within the Infinite Sword Sect, with Niu Man still feeling a surge of emotions.

He first met Ning Qi in Ningyu City within the Profound Truth Secret Realm.

Back then, the human and the demon would drink and talk merrily, evaluating the talents of both North and South.

Now, apart from the loose cultivator Fu Chen, all other prodigies have perished, leaving only the two of them.

Ning Qi has even broken through to the late phase of the Void Path Realm and has taken up the role of sect leader, truly making Niu Man deeply moved.

Although Ning Qi’s strength was already enough to shock Niu Man and the others in the Profound Truth Secret Realm back then, seeing him now was like comparing clouds to mud.

"Brother Niu exaggerates; I must thank you for inviting Elder Niu Dingtian of the Niu Mo Upper Sect to aid our Infinite Sword Sect."

Ning Qi said modestly, while cupping his hands in gratitude towards the giant three-zhang tall elder Niu beside him.

The elder had a honest face, exuding a steady, mountain-like aura.

Niu Man smiled and said, "We agreed to this in the secret realm; how could I go back on my word?"

Sword Ancestor accompanied the elder of the Niu Mo Upper Sect.

The group of beings conversed as they walked.

Niu Dingtian’s gaze occasionally swept over Ning Qi and Sword Shocking. As a giant in the Integration Realm, his personal appearance was thanks to the persuasion of Niu Man and the others.

However, generally speaking, even sending a great demon at the Void Path Realm Perfection from his sect would suffice.

Yet, he came personally.

Firstly, because Niu Man and the others detailed their encounters in the Profound Truth Secret Realm, especially praising Ning Qi multiple times.

Niu Dingtian had never heard their younger generation praise someone so highly, since Niu Man usually dismissed other talents of their rank.

Secondly, Sword Shocking personally requested their visit.

Sword Shocking was a prodigy from ten thousand years ago, and even as a giant in the Integration Realm, Niu Dingtian was aware of Sword Shocking’s talent.

He even sparred with Sword Shocking at the Niu Mo Upper Sect.

After exchanging moves, Niu Dingtian immediately recognized Sword Shocking as having the potential for Harmonization. Before such a genius, how could he not know the grace of helping in a time of need?

Before they left the Niu Mo Upper Sect, Niu Dingtian also inquired about Ning Qi from Sword Shocking.

Sword Shocking simply said: This youth far surpasses me!

This statement made Niu Dingtian even more curious, which is why he personally came to the Infinite Sword Sect, not hesitating to risk conflict with Beixuan Upper Sect.

Little did they expect that while still on their way, the Beixuan Upper Sect would be disastrously destroyed by a mysterious figure.

Niu Dingtian’s gaze fell on Ning Qi, and he suddenly said:

"According to Sword, Sect Leader Ning’s talent is even above his; how about you and I spar a bit?"

"Sword?"

Ning Qi was taken aback, then looked at Sword Ancestor, who had an embarrassed expression.

There was no helping it, for Sword Shocking was still only a Void Path Realm Perfection cultivator, and faced with a giant of the Integration Realm, he naturally behaved like a junior.

"If Elder Niu is willing to guide this youngster, how could I refuse?"

Ning Qi led the crowd to the central square, "Please!"

Seeing Ning Qi so free-spirited, facing him with such composure despite being a giant of the Integration Realm, Niu Dingtian inwardly praised.

Immediately, a human and a demon stood opposite each other in the square.

The others stood aside to observe.

Niu Dingtian actually reduced his size to roughly human scale and said, "Sect Leader Ning, please make the first move."

"Alright, since Elder Niu says so, I shall make my move."

Ning Qi’s sword appeared in his hand, and a sharp Sword Intent erupted from his being.

"One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques!"

Ning Qi directly unleashed the sword technique that once killed a great power of the Beixuan Upper Sect!

He stepped forward and thrust a single sword towards Niu Dingtian, with no fancy techniques, just a simple, extremely focused sword strike.

A void black hole as thick as a barrel suddenly appeared at the tip of the sword, aiming straight at Niu Dingtian’s chest.

The onlookers, especially Niu Man and the other beasts, were shocked by this sword strike; if they faced it, they would likely be instantly slain with no chance of escape.

Even Sword Ancestor stroked his beard and nodded, acknowledging that Ning had indeed learned the essence from him.

While other elders were still exploring, Ning Qi had already mastered the skills effortlessly!

As a giant in the Integration Realm, Niu Dingtian faced the sword aura and let out a mighty roar.

The void in front of him shattered similarly, revealing a black hole that roared away Ning Qi’s sword strike.

Spectators could only say he was indeed a giant of the Integration Realm.

Only Niu Dingtian was inwardly murmuring, having used a full twenty percent of his power with that roar, given he was at the Perfection of Integration.

Ning Qi’s sword danced, stabbing out several times in succession, countless void black holes surrounding Niu Dingtian, pressing towards him.

"Sect Leader Ning, your swordsmanship does indeed have its unique points, but I shall perform a technique that mirrors it in wonderful ways!"

Niu Dingtian stood in the center of the void black holes, speaking calmly.

As he finished speaking, a wildly fierce Qiu Niu Divine Form suddenly materialized outside his body, all condensed from Rule Divine Chains.

In the Integration Realm, one refines rules into the flesh, and divine techniques form naturally.

Clearly, Niu Dingtian’s divine technique was this Qiu Niu Divine Form.

The Qiu Niu appeared to be another form of Niu Dingtian, performing the same actions carried by his physical self.

The void roared with the sound of oxen, and the Qiu Niu charged at the void black holes created by Ning Qi’s multiple sword slashes.

Those dark, void black holes appeared capable of annihilating all things, able to obliterate the Spiritual Qi and rules within the void.

Yet, when faced with the immense Qiu Niu Divine Form, they seemed like mere muddy ground, unable to accommodate its divine form.

This was because the Integration Realm no longer refines rules from the void, but releases them from within the body.

Niu Dingtian tore through the void black holes, landing before Ning Qi, yet he did not initiate an attack on Ning Qi, instead saying:

"Your move is One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques, but mine is One Force Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques!"