Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 1053 - 457: Crisis and the Immortal Realm

”What’s the matter?”

Ning Qi’s words made the Holy Ancestor and Sea Ancestor, who had just been immersed in joy, feel somewhat uneasy.

There’s no way around it, the smile on the boy’s face was just too strange, nothing about it seemed like good news.

Ning Qi and the others floated beside the Central Peak.

Below the cliff face they had seen before, there was a huge square, seemingly built specifically for contemplation.

At this moment, Ning Qi pointed to the square amidst the mountains and said, ”Let’s go there to talk.”

The Holy Ancestor and Sea Ancestor could only follow him down to land.

The three entered the square, where Dao Patterns were scattered all over. Upon entering, one immediately felt a clearing of the mind, easily slipping into an Enlightenment-like state.

It seemed that too many people had contemplated here in the past, changing the environment; additionally, with arrays carved by Immortal Realm beings, this phenomenon was created.

Ning Qi was not in a hurry to inform the two but instead surveyed the entire square.

The whole square was paved with some kind of jade, clearly not a Spirit Realm product, undoubtedly something from the Immortal Realm.

The Holy Ancestor chuckled, ”The jade slabs paving this square are probably more valuable than the life savings of many Harmonization cultivators...”

Sea Ancestor nodded in agreement.

”Observing a leaf can reveal the whole forest. It can only be said that the past of this place was too glorious. It was the sole site of communication with the Immortal Realm, so it’s no surprise it has so many Immortal Grasses and Immortal Woods, and such a multitude of Immortal Realm jade.”

Ning Qi snapped his fingers.

Instantly, a branch of the Enlightenment Realm Tree extended from outside and appeared above the square, drooping a section of its branch.

The entire square was immediately shaded with additional greenery, intensifying the feeling of enlightenment several times over.

”...”

The Holy Ancestor and Sea Ancestor were surprised, even they felt a sudden surge of inspiration, with spiritual light in their minds continuously flourishing.

They were aware of Ning Qi’s world having a gigantic Realm Tree, but were unfamiliar with its function.

Now, with Ning Qi’s return, it was the first time he demonstrated the true capability of the Enlightenment Realm Tree before them.

This feeling naturally made both reveal expressions of desire.

After all, at their level, all abilities had been cultivated to their utmost, often seeking a flash of inspiration to step into a higher realm.

For this, they would sit in meditation for centuries or millennia, hoping for the parched spring of inspiration to flow once more.

But now, they found that since the Realm Tree branch appeared, their spiritual light poured forth like a spring, without signs of drying up.

”Isn’t this tree from the Mountain and Sea Realm?” Sea Ancestor first inquired.

The Holy Ancestor also wore a curious expression, as it seemed Ning Qi’s secrets were numerous indeed.

Ning Qi shook his head.

Now that the two had thoroughly become the venerables of his True Martial Spirit Realm, there was no need to hide things from them.

Moreover, without letting them experience the real benefits of the True Martial Spirit Realm, how could they so easily pledge their loyalty?

”You can call it the Enlightenment Realm Tree. As for the tree in the Mountain and Sea Realm, it is named the Jianmu, seemingly once born alongside Mount Buzhou.”

Sea Ancestor gazed at the branch above. She had once interacted with the Seed of Jianmu.

That Seed of Jianmu was immensely powerful, even capable of sealing the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, and drawing world power to grow.

Now, she distinctly saw the shadow of the Seed of Jianmu in this tree, deepening her curiosity.

Ning Qi noticed her doubts and continued:

”The Enlightenment Realm Tree and that Seed of Jianmu have merged into one. The Seed of Jianmu possesses the capability to block world perception, feeding on world power, and can mend the world...”

Ning Qi explained the functions of the Seed of Jianmu.

”And what about your Enlightenment Realm Tree?” the Holy Ancestor asked.

”As its name implies, it can assist with enlightenment, and no matter your realm, it can be beneficial!”

The Holy Ancestor savored the spiritual light in his mind, finally coming to a realization: ”No wonder your cultivation progressed so fast, and you integrated our inheritances so quickly. It’s all thanks to this magnificent tree!”

He exchanged a glance with Sea Ancestor.

Ning Qi even shared such secrets with the two of them, clearly treating them as his own.

While feeling deeply honored, they also understood that their remaining years were likely to be inexorably linked to the True Martial Spirit Realm.

There was no way around it; the cultivation environment in the True Martial Spirit Realm, the various cultivation techniques, and divine techniques, combined with the newly revealed Enlightenment Realm Tree, were immensely beneficial to their cultivation.

Even if they wanted to leave, they couldn’t.

Moreover, beyond the many advantages of the True Martial Spirit Realm, just Ning Qi alone was worth following and aiding.

Although Ning Qi showcased the benefits of the True Martial Spirit Realm, it seemed that his achievements were because of the various aspects of the True Martial Spirit Realm.

But the two clearly realized, it wasn’t the world that created Ning Qi, but rather Ning Qi who created the True Martial Spirit Realm before them.

In other words, Ning Qi was the source of all changes, and the strength of the True Martial Spirit Realm was built upon Ning Qi alone; Ning Qi was more valuable than the True Martial Spirit Realm!

The Holy Ancestor exhaled gently.

”Speak, if there are any tasks you entrust us with, after you have shown us such kindness, treating us as part of yourself, we will naturally reciprocate, devoting our efforts to accomplish them,” he said.

Sea Ancestor also nodded, her delicate chin lowering slightly, her icy eyes intently focused on Ning Qi.

Ning Qi chuckled, ”It’s nothing major. I learned a bit of news from the Mountain Ancestor’s Immortal Soul, related to Mount Buzhou...”

The Holy Ancestor’s eyes flickered as he speculated, ”Could it be that this Divine Mountain was summoned by him, catching the attention of some individuals in the depths of the Sea of Realms?”