Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 664: Chapter 294: Flaws in the Great Dao

As soon as Lu Ziyue emerged from seclusion, she spotted Ning Qi appearing ahead, and was instantly overjoyed.

”Zi Yue, congratulations on your promotion to Great Power. I present you with this Dragon Scale Garment as a gift.”

Ning Qi flipped his right palm, revealing a four-colored Dragon Scale Garment, which he extended towards Lu Ziyue with one hand.

Lu Ziyue’s beautiful eyes glanced first at Ning Qi, her pretty face slightly reddened.

Seeing Ning Qi, in the capacity of Sect Leader, publicly offering the precious garment, she had no choice but to accept it immediately.

However, just as she intended to accept it, Ning Qi smiled.

With a gentle lift of his right hand, the four-colored Dragon Scale Garment separated into pieces, transforming into rays of dazzling light, and swiftly adorned Lu Ziyue.

In an instant, a valiant silhouette of a female cultivator appeared in the sky above.

In recent days, Ning Qi had made some minor modifications to the Dragon Scale Garment, allowing it to assume multiple styles and freely switch between inner clothing and outer armor.

When worn underneath, it remains hidden; externally, it transforms into light armor for female cultivators, exuding awe-inspiring divine might.

Regardless of inside or out, it shields against the seasons’ cold and heat, as well as water, fire, wind, and thunder.

Given Lu Ziyue’s recent ascension to Great Power, this garment can at most withstand three attacks from Integration Realm Giants, while also possessing considerable offensive power—capable of summoning the presence of four dragons, unleashing the attacking force of the Integration Realm four times.

Of course, these limits are relative, restricted by Lu Ziyue’s current cultivation level.

Lu Ziyue looked down and extended her Primordial Spirit Power over herself, instantly comprehending the extraordinary value of this Dragon Scale Garment.

”Sect Leader Brother, this magical garment is too precious. Is it really okay to give it to Zi Yue...”

Ning Qi declared dominantly, ”The former Purple Sword True Man brought back a Sect Leader for the Infinite Sword Sect, yet even now, that Sect Leader hasn’t gifted her anything. Why wouldn’t it be okay?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Ziyue couldn’t help but burst into giggles, her smile blossoming like a flower.

The onlookers dared not voice any objections, for as Ning Qi said, if Lu Ziyue hadn’t brought him back then, how could the Infinite Sword Sect enjoy its current glory?

Perhaps they would have been obliterated by the Beixuan Upper Sect already.

Nevertheless, everyone remained incredibly envious—why hadn’t they been the one to bring back the Sect Leader?

Afterward, Ning Qi and Lu Ziyue returned to the Sect Leader’s hall.

Ning Qi brewed a cup of Enlightenment Tea for her, while Lu Ziyue gradually relaxed.

She understood that she was now bound with Ning Qi by an inseparable bond, so instead of struggling with it, she chose to go with the flow.

The two exchanged several cultivation insights and discussed some recent events.

While listening, Lu Ziyue clenched her small fists, her emotions seemingly swayed by Ning Qi’s words.

In the end, Ning Qi said, ”Zi Yue, you have advanced through two realms rapidly and lack experience. In the future, join us in our battles.”

Lu Ziyue’s eyes glistened as she laughed charmingly, ”Alright, let me, the long-dormant Purple Sword True Man, make a name once again across the Northern and Southern Domains!”

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In the Southern True Domain.

The Celestial Star Upper Sect had been closely monitoring the battles between the Niu Mo Upper Sect and the Feather Transformation Upper Sect.

Soon after the Feather Transformation Upper Sect was wiped out, the Sect Leader Xi Tianhe received word.

At this moment, he convened all the powerful figures within the grand hall.

In the grand hall, it was so silent that even a pin drop could be heard.

Everyone’s eyes were fixed on Xi Tianhe, watching as the Sect Leader paced back and forth in the main seat, his mind seemingly in great turmoil.

Yet no one spoke a word, and Xi Tianhe remained silent; they were waiting for the return of the intelligence gatherers outside.

It was certainly unrealistic for everyone to return, but those stationed at key locations had to return to give everyone a clear understanding of the crucial points in the war between the two sects.

Not long after, Xi Tianhe’s nephew, Xia Xing, returned.

He was closely followed by another Elder surnamed Zhu.

The two, being highly trusted individuals within the Sect by Xi Tianhe, were naturally entrusted with significant responsibilities.

Previously, they had discussed whether to support the Feather Transformation Upper Sect.

As a seed of Ning Qi sown within the Celestial Star Upper Sect, Xia Xing certainly wouldn’t disrupt Realm Lord Ning Qi’s plans, so he advised Xi Tianhe to remain a spectator.

On the contrary, Elder Zhu had advised the Sect Leader to intervene.

Xi Tianhe promptly spoke, ”Xia Xing, Elder Zhu, please elaborate on the situation of the conflict between the Niu Mo Upper Sect and the Feather Transformation Upper Sect.”

Xia Xing and Elder Zhu exchanged a glance, with Xia Xing speaking first:

”Reporting to the Sect Leader, I was near the Feather Transformation Upper Sect and witnessed the Five-star Sword Venerate of the Infinite Sword Sect slice through the centuries-old array of the Feather Transformation Upper Sect with a single sword strike. It was truly terrifying.”

”The Five Elements Sword Venerate? One strike?”

All the mighty figures exclaimed in shock.

The title of the Five Elements Sword Venerate was one that the sects of the Beixuan Domain gave Ning Qi on their own accord, but it hadn’t spread to the Southern True Domain yet.

Although many had heard the name, very few recognized it.

But now, with Xia Xing stating that Ning Qi shattered the Sect Protection Array of the Feather Transformation Upper Sect with one strike, even though they hadn’t witnessed it with their own eyes, everyone now had a general understanding of the Five Elements Sword Venerate’s power.

Even the Integration Realm Ancestors, silently paying attention to the events within the Sect Leader’s hall, were taken aback.

The Celestial Star Upper Sect counts three Integration Realm Ancestors among its ranks, but after promoting Xi Tianhe to Sect Leader years ago, they entrusted him with full authority and haven’t engaged with worldly affairs since.

If Xi Tianhe hadn’t awakened them this time, they wouldn’t have been aware of such enormous events transpiring outside.

The Celestial Star Upper Sect, Feather Transformation Upper Sect, and Niu Mo Upper Sect, these three top Upper Sects, have coexisted peacefully for hundreds of thousands of years, maintaining balance. Who could have foreseen the Feather Transformation Upper Sect being eradicated by the Niu Mo Upper Sect now?

Moreover, there’s a shadow of a sect from the Beixuan Domain involved.

Now, the meteoric emergence of the Five Elements Sword Venerate has forced them to pay serious attention.

Xia Xing did not continue speaking; since the Feather Transformation Upper Sect’s great array was breached, the resulting events were self-evident.

As by then, there were no Integration Realm Ancestors left in Feather Transformation Upper Sect.

All eyes then turned to Elder Zhu.