Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 696: Chapter 302: Harmonization Recognition (Part 2)

He intended to seize the Harmonization Profound Skill on him, but as soon as he heard it was to be offered to Ning Qi, he immediately dismissed the thought of seizing it.

Fu Chen observed this and understood more clearly how formidable Ning Qi’s influence had become.

Niu Man inquired if the alliance hierarch was present. Upon learning that the alliance hierarch was indeed at the Wuji Arena, he continued to lead Fu Chen towards the arena.

On the way, they passed by the giant six-pointed star teleportation array, and Fu Chen asked in a rustic manner:

"Brother Niu, what is this?"

Niu Man smiled smugly, "This is the teleportation grand array established by the alliance hierarch. It connects all sects within the Profound Truth Realm. The cultivators from each sect, participating in the Spirit Realm war, reached the Wuji Arena in half a day all thanks to this teleportation grand array!"

Upon hearing this, Fu Chen was shocked, not expecting Ning Qi to have mastered such an array.

Even Wei Wuya, hidden within him, was shaken.

At this moment, several people approached them.

They greeted Niu Man, and Niu Man responded with a smile.

Their gaze finally fell on Fu Chen.

"I wondered who it was, and it turns out to be you."

The speaker was Wu Qingxiao, one of the former top ten true inheritors, accompanied by Jiang Qingxue, Wang Ye, and Qin Minghao.

When these individuals met Fu Chen again, they were momentarily stunned.

Back then, they had battled Fu Chen in the Profound Truth Secret Realm.

Wu Qingxiao had his sternum shattered by Fu Chen, which took a long time to heal; ultimately, it was Ning Qi who helped him recover from the injury.

Even Jiang Qingxue and the other two joined forces, yet couldn’t defeat Fu Chen.

If Ning Qi hadn’t arrived to scare Fu Chen away, the three might have fallen to Fu Chen’s blade.

Their memories of Fu Chen were particularly vivid, as he was the first truly formidable opponent they encountered aside from Senior Brother Ning.

Yet now, they discovered Fu Chen’s cultivation was only at the late-period Void Path Realm, causing them to pause in astonishment.

The genius of yesteryear had ultimately been left behind.

Fu Chen naturally noticed the cultivation levels of Wu Qingxiao and the others.

Wu Qingxiao had reached the Realm of Perfection in the Void Path, while Jiang Qingxue and the others showed signs of breaking through to the Integration Realm, nearly reaching the half-step Integration Realm!

Upon seeing this, Fu Chen felt despondent.

He hadn’t expected the few people he once easily defeated to have surpassed him in cultivation, even surpassing Niu Man.

Is this truly the situation of the Infinite Sword Sect under Ning Qi’s rule, and the state of the Profound Truth Realm now that Ning Qi has become the domain master?

The Wei Wuya within him seemed to sigh in Fu Chen’s consciousness.

It was uncertain whether it was a lament for Fu Chen or admiration for the current flourishing state of the Profound Truth Realm.

Eventually, he whispered to Fu Chen, "Little Chen, you see the gap now, don’t you? Even with my personal guidance, you’ve fallen behind Domain Master Ning Qi. You must seize the last opportunity!"

Fu Chen remained silent for a moment before finally replying, "Teacher, I understand."

...

Ning Qi appeared again at the Wuji Arena he personally built.

Upon his arrival, everyone practicing immediately ceased and bowed to him.

Ning Qi simply nodded indifferently, and the group returned to their practice, more diligently than before.

Under Ning Qi’s guidance, cultivators from each sect were almost indistinguishable from one another, breaking the barriers between the sects. Their coordination became even more seamless.

Everyone was filled with confidence regarding the upcoming Spirit Realm war.

They believed that the cultivators from other major realms could never achieve such unity and coordination as they had, forming a cohesive force.

Ning Qi sat at the main position, and not long after, Niu Man suddenly led someone to appear in front of him.

"Alliance hierarch, look who I’ve brought," Niu Man said respectfully, clasping his hands, slightly nervous.

Niu Man had now reached the Realm of Perfection in the Void Path cultivation.

However, he could no longer address Ning Qi casually as he once did.

Even Niu Dingtian had to respectfully address Ning Qi as alliance hierarch, let alone him.

"Brother Niu, I’ve said before, there’s no need for such formality between us."

Niu Man quickly shook his head and said, "Alliance hierarch, my gratitude for your thoughtfulness, but you have already become the alliance hierarch and domain master. How can I undermine your dignity?"

This guy remained as shrewd as ever.

Ning Qi might not pay attention to such details, but Niu Man knew the proper limits.

If he still addressed Ning Qi as Brother Ning as he did in the past, Niu Dingtian wouldn’t let it slide, and others could metaphorically kill him with just a gaze!

Seeing Niu Man’s attitude, Ning Qi let him be and then turned his attention to the person Niu Man brought.

The man before him had a physique like a fortress, draped in a blue cloak, with unruly hair scattered freely, adding a touch of ruggedness compared to the past—it was Fu Chen.

His back still carried the bright, blood-colored Giant Cleaver, exuding a heavy murderous aura.

Upon meeting Ning Qi again, Fu Chen bowed and said, "Fu Chen pays respects to the Domain Master of Profound Truth Realm!"

Ning Qi replied indifferently, "Speak, why do you appear before me today after hiding away since the Profound Truth Secret Realm?"

Fu Chen felt a formless pressure weighing upon him, causing his late-period Void Path Realm cultivation to seem almost non-existent. He was deeply shocked, and his face turned pale!

Suddenly, the concealed Wei Wuya quietly helped him bear part of the pressure, allowing Fu Chen to regain a bit of movement.

He appeared to have been retrieved from the water, drenched in sweat.

Ignoring his weariness, Fu Chen hurriedly produced the Harmonization Profound Skill he obtained previously, holding the golden jade scroll in both hands, respectfully addressing Ning Qi:

"I have come to seek refuge with the domain master this time, hoping that the domain master, seeing our past interactions, will allow me to join your Infinite Sword Sect."

"I am willing to offer this Harmonization Profound Skill to the domain master!"

Ning Qi did not take the jade scroll but looked up at Fu Chen and said: