Come Quickly

In the central square, everyone was silent.

The demons, including Niu Man, were in the most turbulent mood, their breathing heavy, seemingly unable to believe that this was the outcome.

Their ancestor from the Bull Demon Sect was actually defeated!

But how long has it been?

They had only known Ning Qi for a few decades, and back then, everyone's strength was roughly equal.

Niu Man has only just broken through to the Void Dao Realm, yet Ning Qi can already beat his own ancestor to a pulp?

If it weren't for the cultivation progress of predecessors who had experienced the Xuanzhen Secret Realm in previous generations as a reference, Niu Man would have felt like he was standing still in the face of Ning Qi's terrifying speed of progress.

His ancestor, Niu Dingtian, was even more jealous.

After all, Niu Dingtian's position was predetermined from the beginning; it started with him looking down on Ning Qi.

Even though he had intended to befriend Ning Qi during his last visit, Niu Dingtian still considered himself Ning Qi's senior.

Although he realized that Ning Qi was no ordinary person, it would take him a considerable amount of time to truly reach Ning Qi's level.

However...

He had only gone into seclusion; a few decades was just a blink of an eye for him. When he returned to the Wuji Sword Sect, Ning Qi had him completely overpowered and beaten him.

If he hadn't experienced it firsthand, Niu Dingtian would say it's no different from a myth or legend!

Fortunately, those who cultivate themselves cultivate the Heavenly Dao and observe the grand scheme of things.

Therefore, they also come to terms with reality very quickly.

Niu Dingtian shrugged and said with a wry smile:

"Brother Ning, the speed at which your cultivation has advanced, and your magical Divine Ability, have truly astonished me!"

Having sparred with Ning Qi for so long, he naturally knew that Ning Qi was holding back.

Ning Qi had been limiting his Divine Ability, only using the Qiuniu Divine Form to fight him.

The Qiuniu Divine Form is Niu Dingtian's body-suppressing Divine Ability, but it is not for Ning Qi.

Based on the information he had received earlier, Niu Dingtian understood that Ning Qi's strongest ability was not the Qiuniu Divine Form, but a Divine Ability called the Five Elements Divine Chains.

Ye Wuxin of the Feathered Ascension Sect was blasted to death by Ning Qi's Five Elements Divine Chain, which led other sects in the Northern Profound Region to respectfully call Ning Qi the Five Elements Sword Master.

Therefore, thinking of this, Niu Dingtian was completely Qi Ingestion by Ning Qi.

He was also revered in the Bull Demon Sect and was known as the Prisoner of the Qiuniu.

Those who have reached the Integrated Body Perfection Stage Cultivator are all addressed as Venerables by the cultivators below them, because once they reach this realm, they will immediately be able to reach the Dao Integration Realm.

If they want to break through, they must undergo the baptism of the world's tribulation lightning; only those who survive it will be qualified to step into the Dao Integration Realm.

Of course, there are actually different classifications among these Venerable Ones, based on the degree to which each person controls the rules, the number and differences of the rules they control, and the amount of Divine Ability that are integrated into their physical bodies.

Before, Niu Dingtian could only be considered an ordinary Venerable in the Integration Realm.

Because he had only barely mastered the form of the Divine Beast Qiuniu and possessed Qiuniu power.

Later, he obtained the Qiuniu Divine Form from Ning Qi and cultivated it until now, when his Qiuniu Divine Ability possessed Divine Intent, barely qualifying him as a top-tier Venerable.

As for the strongest Limit Venerable among those at the Perfection, Niu Dingtian is still not good enough.

He needs to cultivate the Qiuniu Divine Ability to the level of Ning Qi, with its versatility and the ability to incorporate divine sound into attacks, before he can become a supreme Venerable at the Perfection of the Body Integration Realm.

Upon hearing this, Niu Dingtian gave another bitter smile.

When he, the revered Venerable Qiuniu, met Ning Qi, Ning Qi seemed more like a venerable figure in comparison.

Ning Qi withdrew the Qiuniu Divine Shadow and descended from the sky, his white robes spotless.

With a casual wave of his hand, the area in the plaza that had been damaged in the battle was instantly repaired by the rules of earth.

"Brother Niu, let's go back inside the main hall and talk again."

Niu Dingtian nodded.

Afterwards, the crowd dispersed, and the powerful figures of the Wuji Sword Sect, having witnessed the battle, gained even more insights into the Integration Realm.

The demons, including Niu Man, were also invited into the main hall.

When they looked at Ning Qi again, their eyes held a greater sense of awe.

The white-robed man before them was already stronger than even the strongest ancestor of their Bull Demon Sect!

The Sword Ancestor also arrived to meet the demons.

When Niu Dingtian saw that the Sword Ancestor also exuded the aura of the Integration Realm, he was taken aback once again.

Good heavens, no wonder Ning Qi wasn't afraid of the three Fusion Realm experts from the Feathered Ascension Sect. It turns out the Boundless Sword Sect also has two Fusion Realm experts.

Both were at the Integration Realm, skilled in offensive combat. Niu Dingtian was filled with envy. Why weren't such figures from their Bull Demon Sect?

Congratulations, Brother Jian, on reaching the Fusion stage!

Niu Dingtian cupped his hands in greeting.

Jian Jingjue's face broke into a wide smile; it was exhilarating to have his strength increased.

The last time this old ox came, he called him Little Sword, but instead called him Brother Ning Qi, which bothered him for a long time.

Now they've finally gotten the old ox to change its mind!

"Thank you, Brother Niu. Since you've come all the way to the Wuji Sword Sect, I'm sure you didn't come here just to fight that kid Ning, did you?"

Jian Jingjue took the initiative to ask, as he cultivated the way of the Sword Dao and had a straightforward mind, so he directly asked Niu Dingtian why he had come.

Niu Dingtian glanced at the two of them, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"Old Niu has come for two reasons: first, to apologize for not helping to stop the Ascension Sect; and second, to inquire if the Boundless Sword Sect needs any further assistance."

He paused, then said bitterly, "But now that both of my brothers have advanced to the Integration Stage, there's nothing I can do to help."

Sword Ancestor replied, "Brother Niu, don't say that. Our two sects are located in the north and south, and we still need to exchange information."

Now that the war in the spirit world is about to begin, having more friends means having more help. So even the somewhat aloof Sword Ancestor has the intention to win over the Bull Demon Sect.

Upon hearing this, Niu Dingtian glanced at the two of them again and suddenly said:

"Brother Ning, Brother Jian, since you put it that way, I had an idea that came to mind during my visit. What do you two think?"

Ning Qi said, "Please speak frankly."

Niu Dingtian nodded and said:

"Although we are renowned in both the Northern and Southern Domains, if the Spirit Realm War were to begin, we would be nothing more than ordinary cultivators among them."

"Therefore, right now, the only thing we can do is take advantage of the time before the Spirit Realm War to control more resources, make more thorough preparations, and accumulate strength."

"Now, both our sects are considered enemies by the Ascension Sect. In that case, perhaps our two sects should..."

The old ox swung its hoof across the ox's neck.

Ning Qi and Sword Ancestor exchanged a glance and then smiled at each other.

Niu Dingtian came to the right place; they had actually discussed causing trouble for the Feathered Ascension Sect.

Whether it was the previous interference of the Feathered Ascension Sect in the affairs of the Northern Profound Region, secretly instigating other sects to seize the properties under the Wuji Sword Sect, or the later sending a Integration Realm cultivator to try to kill them, the two sides have formed an irreconcilable blood feud.

After Ning Qi and his men killed one Nascent Soul Realm expert and eleven powerful figures, the strength of the Feathered Ascension Sect was instantly reduced by about one-third.

Their silence doesn't mean they've given up; they're definitely plotting something.

Therefore, when Niu Dingtian mentioned wanting to unite with them to eliminate the Feathered Ascension Sect, Ning Qi and the Sword Ancestor naturally agreed.

How could we let such a golden opportunity slip by?

To truly eradicate the Feathered Ascension Sect, we need allies from the Southern True Domain who know them inside and out, since they are fighting across domains.

Now that Niu Dingtian has mentioned it, it's like having a pillow when you're sleepy.

Ning Qi laughed and said, "Brother Niu, have you thought this through? If you really want to eradicate the Feathered Ascension Sect, once you make your move, their main focus will be on your Bull Demon Sect."

"After all, your Bull Demon Sect is also located in the Southern True Domain."

Niu Dingtian's large, copper-bell-sized eyes gleamed with divine light as he replied:

"My two brothers, there's something you both know."

Sword Ancestor asked curiously, "What is it?"

"Brother Jian might know a thing or two, but Brother Ning is too young and may not be aware."

Ning Qi and Jian Jingjue had no idea what Niu Dingtian was up to.

Niu Dingtian chuckled.

"It's related to the Xuanzhen Secret Realm. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, the Xuanzhen Secret Realm appeared, causing the original Xuanzhen Domain to be divided into the Southern Xuanzhen Domain and the Northern Xuanzhen Domain. Now that the Xuanzhen Secret Realm has disappeared, what do you think will happen?"

Ning Qi and Jian Jingjue suddenly realized that this was something they hadn't considered.

Ning Qi was too young to know these things, and even the Sword Ancestor had never paid attention to them.

"You mean, because of the disappearance of the Xuanzhen Secret Realm, there is a trend for the two realms to reunite?" Ning asked.

Niu Dingtian nodded emphatically.

"That's why I mentioned the two factions joining forces to eradicate the Feathered Ascension Sect."

He continued:

"The Xuanzhen Secret Realm was created because of the great war in the Xuanzhen Domain. All cultivators were drawn into the battle, from Dao Integration Ancestors to ordinary cultivators. They absorbed too much of the power of the rules of heaven and earth, which is why the secluded Xuanzhen Secret Realm was formed."

"Now that the Mysterious Realm has collapsed, those chaotic rules will gradually be accepted and restored by the greater world, and integrated into it."

"At that time, the North and South Domains will be reunited, and the Xuanzhen Domain will reappear. The concentration of Spiritual Qi energy will surge, so..."

Sword Ancestor picked up on his words, smiling as he said:

"Therefore, before the North and South regions are united, we must first eliminate the Feathered Ascension Sect!"

"Yes."

"How many Nascent Soul Realm cultivators does your Bull Demon Sect have right now?"

Niu Dingtian said mysteriously, "This information concerns the life and death of our sect. I hope that you two will not spread it after hearing it."

Ning Qi and Jian Jingjue nodded simultaneously.

"Don't worry, as the leaders of the Boundless Sword Sect, how could we not understand the importance of this intelligence to the sect? Young Ning also instructed me to remain hidden, so that the world would believe that our Boundless Sword Sect only has one Nascent Soul Realm cultivator."

At this point, Niu Dingtian could no longer cover it up.

Just as the Sword Ancestor said, he was originally hidden by Ning Qi, but now that he has met Niu Dingtian, his trump card has been exposed.

If the Wuji Sword Sect is so open and honest, why should the Bull Demon Upper Sect bother with such secrecy?

Niu Heavenly Dao, "Our Bull Demon Sect has a total of four cultivators at the Integration Realm. Besides myself, there is one at the Integrated Body Middle Stage, one at the Integrated Body Late Stage, and one at the peak of the Perfection Realm."

Upon hearing this, Ning Qi and his companion had to admit that the Bull Demon Sect was indeed very well hidden.

The Northern Profound Sect has only one Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, while the Feathered Ascension Sect has three.

They had previously assumed that the Heavenly Star Sect and the Bull Demon Sect, which were on par with the Feathered Ascension Sect in the Southern True Domain, should also have three cultivators at the Integration Realm. Unexpectedly, the Bull Demon Sect has produced another cultivator at the Integration Realm in recent years.

If Niu Dingtian hadn't revealed it, no one would have known.

Niu Dingtian continued:

"If you two brothers agree, we will send three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, and you two will also participate. After we destroy the Feathered Ascension Sect, we will divide its territory and assets equally. How about that?"

Niu Dingtian's offer of such generous terms surprised Ning Qi and his companion.

Just as Ning Qi said before, as long as the Bull Demon Sect makes a move, since they and the Feather Transformation Sect are both in the Southern True Domain, a great battle will inevitably break out between the two sects, which can be considered as completely holding back the Feather Transformation Sect.

If we can't destroy the Feathered Ascension Sect, then the Bull Demon Sect will be in trouble in the future.

Niu Dingtian said they were willing to send three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to participate in the battle, and that Ning Qi Qijianzu and the other two would suffice, but afterwards they would divide everything of the Feathered Ascension Sect equally.

Such favorable conditions mean that Niu Dingtian is still investing in the two of them and is optimistic about their future.

"Young Ning, you are now the sect leader, you make the decision."

Sword Ancestor directly handed over the decision-making power to Ning Qi.

Ning Qi had already made up his mind.

Even if the Feathered Ascension Sect only had two Nascent Soul Realm cultivators left, or even three, as long as the Bull Demon Sect was willing to send out equivalent Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, this deal would be a win-win situation.

Moreover, Ning Qi's true form already possessed the combat power of the Dao Integration Realm, giving him absolute confidence.

However, it's best to avoid using the power of your main body if possible. With the Spirit World War imminent, we must be cautious.

Ning Qi then looked at Niu Dingtian and said:

"Since Brother Niu thinks so highly of us, wouldn't it be incredibly rude of me to refuse?"

Upon hearing this, Niu Dingtian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he knew Ning Qi couldn't possibly refuse, he was still somewhat nervous.

There was no other way; the Wuji Sword Sect was on the rise, and Niu Dingtian was certain that both Ning Qi and Jian Jingjue would eventually reach the Dao Integration Realm.

He missed the opportunity to invest when the two were still weak, so now he can only increase his stakes, befriend them, and cultivate a good relationship with the Wuji Sword Sect.

For now, Niu Dingtian can still be of some help to the two of them, but if they wait any longer, he will lose confidence.

That's why he offered such generous terms to get into their car as soon as possible.

Sword Ancestor suddenly said:

"With the five of us at the Integration Realm, destroying the Feathered Ascension Sect shouldn't be a problem. However, with such a huge commotion, the Heavenly Star Sect, also located in the Southern True Domain, certainly won't stand idly by. They'll definitely take action then as well."

Niu Dingtian replied:

"As long as we plan well, we can seize the initiative. Then we can lure those two Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from the Feathered Ascension Sect out of their protective formation and kill them instantly. Even if the people from the Heavenly Chen Sect come, it will be useless."

He looked at Ning Qi as he spoke.

"Judging from our previous encounters, as well as Brother Ning's battle with Ye Wuxin of the Feathered Ascension Sect, Brother Ning has the strength to instantly kill someone at the Integration Realm. As long as Brother Ning doesn't hold back, then we'll be set."

"Moreover, if the Tianchen Sect really decides to intervene, it will be our opportunity. We can simply eliminate them as well."

Niu Dingtian's eyes gleamed brightly.

"If we destroy the Feathered Heavenly Star, we can then divide the Profound True Domain equally. We will swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao as our alliance, what do you say?"

He looked at Ning Qi and the other person with anticipation. When he mentioned this plan and vision, even his Dao heart, which had been cultivating for tens of thousands of years, couldn't help but waver.

On Ning Qi's side, upon hearing this, the Sword Ancestor's sword eyes also revealed a hint of excitement.

The reappearance of the Xuanzhen Domain, and its division into two equal parts, would be an extraordinary feat!

Previously, Sword Ancestor's only wish was to lead the Wuji Sword Sect to become one of the overlords of the Northern Xuan Region, and to be able to rival the Northern Xuan Upper Sect.

Unexpectedly, Niu Dingtian brought a plan that would far exceed Wuji Sword Sect's previous expectations.

He couldn't help but look at Ning Qi.

Ning Qi remained remarkably calm.

Niu Dingtian and the Sword Ancestor couldn't help but admire him. The two ancient lamps were moved by the vision. Unexpectedly, Ning Qi, who was not even a fraction of their age, was the most composed one.

"Can!"

Ning Qi uttered a single word, adding color to the vision in their hearts.

Niu Dingtian was overjoyed.

"Without further ado, I, Old Niu, will return to the Bull Demon Sect to carefully plan this matter."

Ning Qi nodded slightly.

"Once the time is right, Brother Niu will immediately notify me."

"Um!"

Next, Niu Dingtian led Niu Man and the other demons back quickly.

As the sect leader, Ning Qi naturally needed to inform the other members of the sect about such a significant matter.

However, for now, he can only spread the message among the powerful beings.

So he summoned his most powerful disciples and told them everything.

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback at first, and their subsequent reaction was the same as that of the Sword Ancestor.

If it weren't for the war in the Spirit Realm, they would already be quite satisfied with the current development of the Wuji Sword Sect. Now that the sect leader has planned a new territory for the Wuji Sword Sect, everyone's hearts are pounding with excitement.

The progress of the Wuji Sword Sect over the past few decades has been remarkable; which other sect wouldn't envy it?

Now that they've left their sect, when they encounter cultivators from other sects, they're mostly met with envious glances.

As a result, over the years, the number and quality of their disciples have also increased.

Upon hearing the sect leader's decision, Qin Minghao and others, who had originally risen from among the ten True Disciple, immediately expressed their support.

True Person Ziyang and other elders, including Jiang Ruhai, also responded immediately.

Others echoed his sentiments.

Now, whatever Ning Qi does, they all express their support; they believe in Ning Qi's decisions!

Time flows by, day after day, and countless planktonic organisms quietly pass through their lives.

Ning Qi appeared extremely patient.

Those who plan great things must be calm and wait for the right time to act.

He was certain that the Bull Demon Sect would find the perfect opportunity; for such an important matter, he believed they wouldn't fail.

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Ning Qi and the Sword Ancestor have been cultivating in a low-key manner.

The two often sparred.

The more they sparred, the more shocked the Sword Ancestor became.

He truly felt as if he were an ancient lamp dug out of a grave.

Only those who have truly fought against Ning Qi know how quickly Ning Qi has changed and grown.

Even in a sparring match, one can perceive the astonishing changes in Ning Qi.

Over time, the Sword Ancestor got used to it. Heh, so what if you have high talent?

I can shatter all laws with a single sword!

What? Ning Qi can do that too?

I will conquer all paths with the Sword Dao!

What? Ning Qi can do that too?

I... I can still break through all laws with a single sword strike!

I'm determined to stick to this path and not try to compete with those fancy-looking guys; it's just too exhausting!

There were moments of frustration, but the mind gradually broadened. The Sword Ancestor knew that to make progress, one could not be bound by emotions or controlled by them.

Therefore, even though he was being beaten by Ning Qi, he still often took the initiative to spar with Ning Qi.

Thus, the Sword Ancestor was originally an incomparably sharp divine sword, but after being tempered by Ning Qi, its divine edge became rather ordinary.

But beneath the surface lies an even more terrifying power!

Ning Qi has certainly not stood still over the past five years.

He has mastered five more rules, bringing his total to fifty!

Fifty may sound like just two words, but in both the North and South, who has mastered more rules than him?

Let alone the North and South Domains, even within all the spiritual domains of the Mountain and Sea Realm, there are very few people who can surpass Ning Qi.

Besides mastering the Sword Ancestor's ability to break through all laws with a single sword strike and to control all paths with the way of the Sword Dao, Ning Qi is still expanding the way of the Sword Ancestor.

He wasn't fixated on the Sword Dao; rather, he was using one way to break through all other ways, and to control all other ways.

Ning Qi always felt that the path of the Sword Ancestor was particularly strange, with an extremely high ceiling, and it seemed that one could continue down this path indefinitely.

For five years, he used the way of the Sword Dao to control all paths, but he still couldn't catch up with the number of sword ancestors.

Sword Ancestor could almost control all kinds of military tactics with the Sword Dao, but Ning Qi could only control three of them.

Cultivating this path requires gradual and persistent effort; it cannot be mastered quickly simply through comprehension.

However, without the Dao controlled by Ning Qi Sword Ancestor, any enemy they encounter in the future, if they cultivate the Dao controlled by Ning Qi Sword Ancestor, will surely be defeated by the two of them!

As he became more and more proficient in this path, Ning Qi's true form went to the Boundary Sea to test it. He can now cut out ten cubic meters of rules from the Boundary Sea with a single sword strike and bring them back to merge into the True Martial.

This was something Ning Qi could never have imagined before.

Since this path can sever the Boundary Sea, it can also sever other worlds and seize their Origin.

If Ning Qi didn't want to be exposed right now, he could even directly sever the space within the Mountain and Sea Realm and merge into the True Martial.

Finally, Ning Qi separated this path and evolved it into a Divine Ability called "World Slayer"!

At the same time, Ning Qi also used his new Body Integration Realm cultivation to relearn the various martial arts techniques he had practiced when he was at a lower level.

For example, Niu Dingtian's Qiuniu Ox Form, Ning Qi successively perfected the other divine forms of the True Martial Nine Piles, combining them into True Dragon, which can gather and disperse, each forming a unique Divine Ability.

During these five years, the Wuji Sword Sect naturally developed extremely rapidly.

Now, no sect in the Northern Profound Domain can stop the rise of the Boundless Sword Sect, not to mention that its reincarnated members have all occupied important positions within the sect.

Therefore, the Wuji Sword Sect has become the undisputed overlord of the Northern Xuan Domain, with prestige far surpassing that of the previous Northern Xuan Upper Sect.

Within each sect, there were powerful figures who responded.

As long as Ning Qi raises his arm and calls, all the sects will be willing to do things, unlike the Northern Profound Sect, which, although powerful, has very few followers.

Southern Realm.

For the past five years, the Bull Demon Sect has been secretly pushing forward the plan devised by Niu Dingtian.

Of course, this plan was not only devised by Niu Dingtian, but he also communicated with the other three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators in the Bull Demon Sect, and would send messages to Ning Qi every once in a while.

Over the course of five years, whether intentionally or unintentionally, the Bull Demon Sect and the Feathered Ascension Sect repeatedly clashed.

Every time it happened, it seemed so innocent, giving the impression that the Bull Demon Sect was defending itself, while the powerful figures and True Disciple of the Feathered Ascension Sect were aggressively pressuring them.

Other sects were also indirectly used by the Bull Demon Sect, such as other ordinary sects, and even people from the Heavenly Chen Sect were involved.

During this period, the Bull Demon Sect did not suffer many losses, but many important True Disciple of the Feathered Ascension Sect, or the descendants of some important figures, were killed by the Bull Demon Sect.

The conflict between the two sects intensified, and even the most patient sect could no longer hold back.

They shifted their attention entirely to the Bull Barbarian Sect, neglecting the Boundless Sword Sect of the Northern Xuan Region.

This day.

Fang Chenjin, the peerless genius nurtured by the Feathered Ascension Sect with all its resources, was killed by a disciple of the Bull Demon Sect.

Fang Chenjin is the youngest son of Fang Xiandao, the sect leader of the Yuhua Shangzong, and is recognized by everyone in the Yuhua Shangzong as the next generation leader.

According to the Imperial Clan, his talent surpassed that of the five great prodigies of the North and South in those years, only inferior to Ning Qi.

However, Fang Chenjin died halfway through his journey, shattering the hopes of the Feathered Ascension Sect once again.

The Feathered Ascension Sect is now thoroughly enraged and intends to wage war against the Bull Demon Sect with the entire sect!

Just then, Ning Qi received a message from Niu Dingtian.

"The net is set, come quickly!"