Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 759: Chapter 320: Going Solo

Qi Keqing graciously declined the fifty miniature rule fragments gifted by Ning Qi, exchanging them for a Soul-Searching Plate, and then merrily led away the Fuyao Realm army.

After they departed, the people of the Profound Truth Realm remained assembled in mid-air, all eyes fervently fixed upon Ning Qi, waiting for his command.

Ning Qi looked at everyone, pondering for a moment.

Suddenly, he handed the compass in his hand to Sword Ancestor.

Sword Ancestor took it by reflex, unsure of his intention, and said, "Lad, what are you giving this to me for?"

Ning Qi suddenly smiled and said, "How about leaving the leadership of the Profound Truth Realm army to you next?"

"Ah?" Sword Ancestor was slightly startled.

Ning Qi said, "Now that I have advanced to Integration Perfection and possess the power of a Domain Master, if I continue to follow the army, it’s not beneficial for either myself or all of you..."

He did not finish speaking, but Sword Ancestor understood instantly.

Sword Ancestor thought of that Chi Xiazi earlier, who also traveled alone.

Ning Qi and Chi Xiazi, as Domain Masters, could each substitute for an entire domain army.

If they were to stay with their followers consistently, the enemies they encountered would hardly be challenging.

One cannot always have the Domain Master act while the followers watch or have the army act while the Domain Master watches?

Previously, Ning Qi’s strength wasn’t sufficient, so he stayed with the army; both could complement each other. But now, it is definitely not the best combination.

Thinking of this, Sword Ancestor looked at Ning Qi and said, "I understand, let’s do as you say."

Ning Qi nodded, then loudly addressed the army:

"I am preparing to leave the army. Henceforth, listen to Sword Ancestor’s orders. Use the Soul-Searching Plate I left behind to go and conquer each node."

Upon hearing this, everyone was startled, speechless for a long time.

Members of the Infinite Sword Sect handled it better; they had followed the Sect Leader Senior Brother for a long time and knew Ning Qi must have considered everything, so they all said:

"We will respectfully follow the Sect Leader Senior Brother’s decree!"

However, the faces of people from other sects in the Profound Truth Realm showed varied reactions, suddenly seeming as if they lost their pillar.

After all, they were able to form the Profound Truth Alliance because of Alliance Hierarch Ning Qi.

In their hearts, Ning Qi’s weight was far greater than that of the entire Infinite Sword Sect.

Sword Ancestor Sword Shocking’s extraordinary talent even surpassed that of Fuyao Realm’s Qi Keqing, so having him lead the Profound Truth Realm army was naturally acceptable.

It’s just that compared to the brilliance of Ning Qi, Sword Ancestor naturally fell far behind.

After all, Ning Qi has led everyone through several battles, playing a key role in each fight.

In previous battles, whether it was Ning Qi’s hidden array or Ning Qi resolving the most troublesome enemies, they laid a crucial foundation for victory.

They couldn’t imagine what would become of the Profound Truth Realm army once Ning Qi leaves!

Seeing everyone remain silent, Ning Qi said, "What, are the cultivators of my Profound Truth Realm only relying on the Alliance Hierarch like cowards?"

Everyone was provoked by his words, their faces turning red.

Before anyone responded,

Ning Qi said again, "Array Cultivators, step forward. I will fully teach you the hidden array and give you an auxiliary array base refined by me. What can be achieved next depends on yourselves!"

From the Profound Truth Realm’s army, all array cultivators flew out, each looking at the Alliance Hierarch with excitement and a bit of nervousness.

Along the way, they had been studying the Alliance Hierarch’s hidden array but naturally couldn’t master it.

But with the Alliance Hierarch’s teaching and the complementary array base, they were quite eager to try.

Even if they couldn’t reach the level of the Alliance Hierarch, they could still be stronger than the Fuyao Realm army’s concealment techniques.

Xia Xing, the Sect Leader of Celestial Star Upper Sect, said, "Alliance Hierarch has led us through so many hardships. It would be too useless for us to still rely on the Alliance Hierarch for everything, so we are willing to give it a try!"

Behind him, all the array cultivators said in unison, "We must do our utmost to ensure the army’s array operation!"

Ning Qi nodded, then looked at the others again.

"Through the previous battles’ trials, I believe you can now take on great responsibilities within the Realm of War. If I keep following you, I might ensure your safety but it would hinder your growth. As cultivators, on the journey of cultivation, ultimately, it’s a road one must walk alone."

Only then did everyone reply in unison, "We understand!"

Ning Qi smiled calmly and said, "Rest assured, I am not completely detached from the army. Chi Xiazi can support the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect at any time. Have you forgotten my Teleportation Gate?"

Everyone was taken aback but then their faces lit up with joy.

Indeed, how could they forget this terrifying ability of the Alliance Hierarch?

Back then, the Alliance Hierarch built a teleportation array within the Profound Truth Realm and could casually open a Teleportation Gate.

At that time, they thought that if they entered the Realm of War, and the Alliance Hierarch opened a Teleportation Gate, wouldn’t they be like heavenly soldiers, crossing space in an instant, ready to attack wherever needed?

Ning Qi pointed at the Soul-Searching Plate held by Sword Ancestor, giving everyone the final assurance, and said:

"I’ve left you a compass for probing nodes, whose function far exceeds the one given to Qi Keqing. As long as the compass is present, I can pinpoint your location at any time and instantly teleport to your side, so you may proceed without worry."

"Yes!"

"Very well, next Sword Ancestor will lead the Profound Truth Realm army to capture all nodes within this War Realm. And as the Alliance Hierarch, I will journey alone to eliminate all strong enemies in this War Realm that could threaten your survival!"

Upon hearing his words, everyone realized Ning Qi’s thoughtful intentions.

The Alliance Hierarch’s detachment from them was to clear out the strong enemies in this War Realm in advance, helping them solve formidable foes ahead of time.