Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 697: Chapter 302: Harmonization and Master Recognition (Part 3)

"Do you know why you were the only one who managed to take the Harmonization Profound Skill back then?"

Fu Chen was taken aback. His first thought was that he had help from his teacher Wei Wuya, which allowed him to seize the Harmonization Profound Skill in such a critical situation.

However, this question from Ning Qi was filled with deeper meaning, as if he had known there was someone following him all along.

Recalling past events, Wei Wuya had encountered Ning Qi twice and urged Fu Chen to flee quickly both times.

A terrifying thought suddenly emerged in Fu Chen’s mind: was it possible that he could seize the Harmonization Profound Skill not because he could really take it, but because Ning Qi intentionally let him take it?

"What do you mean, sir?"

Wei Wuya, who was hidden within Fu Chen, was equally startled.

Since Fu Chen came before Ning Qi, his remnant spirit always felt on edge, as if Ning Qi had already known he existed.

But how could Ning Qi, with merely Primordial Spirit Realm cultivation back then, perceive him?

Yet, considering the remarkable achievements Ning Qi had accomplished now, Wei Wuya was somewhat relieved.

For a prodigy like Ning Qi, anything was possible.

Fortuitously, Wei Wuya had prepared for exposure before coming here, so he wasn’t so worried now that Ning Qi brought it up.

"Come out; since you’ve dared to show up before me, why continue to hide?"

Ning Qi’s eyes sparkled brilliantly as he gazed at Fu Chen.

Fu Chen’s throat moved. He understood that Ning Qi’s words were not directed at him.

Niu Man, standing nearby, was puzzled, not understanding what Ning Qi was talking about.

It wasn’t until he saw a blue remnant spirit extracted from Fu Chen that Niu Man’s jaw dropped in shock.

Why did Fu Chen carry an old man with him?

Had it not been for the weak energy fluctuations from the old man, Niu Man would have prepared to attack.

Niu Man intended to call for people to surround him but then turned and realized that this space seemed entirely sealed off.

He couldn’t see any of the cultivators practicing within the Wuji Arena.

Upon witnessing this, Fu Chen and Wei Wuya reacted, realizing it must be Ning Qi’s doing, submitting inwardly.

Wei Wuya revealed himself, floating beside Fu Chen and bowed to Ning Qi:

"This decrepit one is Wei Wuya, paying respects to the Domain Master of Profound Truth!"

Ning Qi nodded slightly and said, "You are Wei Wuya?"

Wei Wuya was stunned and replied, "Domain Master knows of me?"

Ning Qi said indifferently, "Wei Wuya, before the Profound Truth Realm split, you were the Supreme Elder of Blood Fire Immortal Sect at the late-stage Unity Realm. Fell during the war, didn’t expect you to still be alive and attached to Fu Chen."

With Ning Qi clarifying the origins, Wei Wuya gave a bitter smile.

Niu Man was so shocked he nearly jumped up.

The remnant spirit of this old monster before them was actually the Supreme Elder of Blood Fire Immortal Sect from hundreds of thousands of years ago and also late-stage Unity Realm?

Niu Man’s eyes swept over Fu Chen and Wei Wuya, suddenly comprehending.

Little wonder Fu Chen, a mere loose cultivator, could become a prodigy; such a being lay behind him.

Now everything was clear; only this old man had been unveiled by the Alliance Hierarch, and surely it frightened them.

Niu Man’s eyes flickered with momentary light, but he remained silent.

Ning Qi letting him be here, to see the old man on Fu Chen’s body meant he greatly trusted him.

So he simply stood aside quietly, watching to see how Ning Qi would deal with them.

Wei Wuya said, "Only upon meeting you today did I realize true prodigies exist in the world. I want to ask, did you discover me back in the Profound Truth Secret Realm?"

Ning Qi bluntly shook his head, saying, "Back then I only sensed something on Fu Chen, didn’t know it was you."

Wei Wuya nodded and took a sigh of relief.

"The Profound Truth Realm returning to its former glory rekindles my memories, so I had Fu Chen return to the Profound Truth Realm, hoping he could join the Infinite Sword Sect. May the Domain Master grant this request?"

Fu Chen still holds the golden jade scroll.

He was quite nervous inside; Ning Qi hadn’t agreed before nor took the jade scroll from his hand, and now his teacher was also asking, unsure if Ning Qi would agree.

Ning Qi said, "Are you not afraid I’ll take you for research?"

Wei Wuya spread his somewhat illusory hands and said, "This old one’s just a remnant spirit; living this long is already a gain. As long as the Domain Master agrees to take Fu Chen, do whatever you want to me thereafter, I will never resist."

Fu Chen turned to look at Wei Wuya, his eyes moistened.

Wei Wuya added, "But before that, I hope the Domain Master can share something with me so that I can die without regrets."

Ning Qi asked, "What is it?"

Wei Wuya glanced at Niu Man and Fu Chen then looked at Ning Qi.

It seemed he was implying that the matter to be discussed next involved extremely high secrets, unsure if Ning Qi would allow them to know.

Ning Qi’s eyes suddenly released a spiritual wave, causing Niu Man and Fu Chen to instantly relax and fall into a slumber.

"Speak."

Wei Wuya sighed before speaking: "In the past, we competed for the title of Domain Master of Profound Truth which ultimately led to the downfall of our entire sect. I want to know if, after becoming Domain Master, one gains special power."

"For hundreds of thousands of years, this old one has been troubled by this matter. I hope you can reveal the truth, afterward do with me as you wish."

Ning Qi contemplated deeply before saying, "You’re correct. After becoming Domain Master, indeed one receives special power from the Mountain and Sea Realm, able to wield the power of a domain!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Wuya’s eyes widened and stayed like that for quite some time before murmuring:

"Indeed, we guessed correctly back then!"

He looked at Ning Qi, smiling bitterly: "We exerted the entire sect’s strength and couldn’t obtain the title of Domain Master of Profound Truth, but now you’ve got it."

Ning Qi replied indifferently, "Merely by chance."