Fragmented Leaf Treasure

When the illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will saw Ning Qi asking it a question, it immediately showed a satisfied expression.

Although he was a supreme being in a realm, there were only a handful of people with whom he could truly communicate on multiple occasions.

The Mountain Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor restricted him and took away some of his power, so even though the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm could often communicate with them, he was still somewhat unhappy.

As for the countless living beings within the Mountain and Sea Realm, the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm showed little interest.

They were either subordinates of the two patriarchs, or the slightly stronger cultivators under the two patriarchs only showed him respect on the surface.

As for those Rogue Cultivator and mortals, they worshipped him too much.

Their obsequious attitude had become tiresome to the Mountain and Sea Realm, much like a woman who's seen too many sycophants.

For the somewhat lonely will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, Ning Qi just filled that void.

Ning Qi did not treat him with the utmost respect like other cultivators, nor did he merely show him superficial respect like the Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor.

Moreover, ever since he took notice of Ning Qi, he felt that Ning Qi was a rare talent and wanted to cultivate him to compete with the Mountain Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor.

Therefore, the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm said rather kindly:

"Continue your conquest of other realms, but for your safety, do not go to the Central Region for the time being. Moreover, the will of the Vast Realm and the Holy Ancestor behind it are definitely watching you."

Ning Qi nodded.

"Then I will act according to the Realm Lord's suggestion. When the Realm Lord needs me to go to the Central Region, he can then summon me, how about that?"

The illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will hummed in agreement, then added, "Don't worry, I will keep an eye on the movements of the Vast Realm's will and the Holy Ancestor. I will inform you in advance of any actions they take against you."

Ning Qi was immediately delighted. He suddenly asked, "Lord of the Realm, is there anything that can block the perception of the Vast Realm?"

The illusory figure paused for a moment, then asked instead of answering immediately, "Why are you asking this?"

Ning Qi said, "If such a thing truly exists, then I can move more freely within the War Realm and do more for the Mountain and Sea Realm."

He stared intently at the illusory figure, his expression serious.

Ning Qi's current strength is enough to shield him from the sensations of the wills of the two realms before they occupy the node, but he cannot yet shield himself from their will after they have truly descended.

Regardless, both realms are large-scale spirit realms that surpass the True Martial, and their strength is far greater than his.

However, if he could extract something from the phantom that could shield him from the detection of the will of the Vast Realm, then with his comprehension, he could quickly deduce something that could also shield him from the perception of the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

The illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will said, "I do indeed have such a thing, but it can only shield you. Moreover, if the changes you cause are too great and trigger a reaction in the surrounding area, the other party will still be able to detect you."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly handed Ning Qi a half-torn leaf.

The leaves were a withered, yellowish-brown color, with several cracks on them.

Ning Qi took it and examined it carefully in his hand.

The veins on the withered leaves are crisscrossed, with many tears and even some missing leaf surfaces.

But to his surprise, even with just this one tattered leaf, he couldn't tell what kind of tree it was.

Moreover, even when Ning Qi exerted a little force, his fingers couldn't hold it at all.

Ning Qi increased his power, but it was still useless. In the end, he even used his full strength in front of the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, but he was still helpless.

The phantom watched him torment the withered leaf, showing no anger, but rather a sense of amusement as if it were watching a clown.

Ning Qi even used the Spiritual Qi and power of rules within his body, but without exception, they were all like a towel dampened with water; the withered leaves passed by without being affected in the slightest.

"Stop trying. I've tried all the methods you've tried, but none of them work."

Ning Qi became interested and asked, "What exactly is this thing?"

The illusory figure said, "I don't know either. My subordinates obtained it by chance in a small world and presented it to me along the way. Apart from discovering that it has the ability to block our senses, it is of no use to me."

Ning Qi was stunned and asked, "Such a treasure, would the Realm Lord really be willing to give it to me?"

The illusory figure chuckled and said, "This isn't much of a treasure; I have a few more pieces."

Ning Qi suddenly realized, "Good heavens, so you gave me a defective product, huh?"

However, he was also very interested, believing that this item must have a significant origin.

However, neither he nor the will of the spirit world could currently determine what kind of tree it was or what other uses it might have.

Having obtained this treasure, Ning Qi immediately inquired, "Lord of the Realm, how can I activate its ability to shield the will of the Vast Realm? I've tried it just now, and all my powers seem to be useless against it."

"You don't need to do anything, just wear it!" the phantom explained.

Ning Qi immediately showed a delighted expression, and he quickly thanked him, "Then thank you very much, Realm Lord."

The illusory figure waved its hand dismissively.

"If there's nothing else, then go!"

Ning Qi immediately took his leave.

Next, he gathered everyone together to discuss the matter of crossing realms again.

Since the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm instructed him not to rush to the Central Region, Ning Qi obeyed.

It wasn't that he was afraid to go to the Central Region, but rather that the Central Region was the core of the War Realm and received much attention from both realms. Going there now would be less desirable than continuing to mingle in the outer realms, where he could acquire more node spaces to integrate into the True Martial.

Subsequently, Ning Qi decided to head to the Southwest War Zone, which was also a zone that Hai Zu's forces had entered.

I can also use this opportunity to improve my relationship with Haizu.

Therefore, Ning Qi once again led his integrated army on the expedition.

Following the previous procedure, he completely took control of the entire southwestern war zone.

During this time, an accident occurred.

When they were conquering the last small territory, a gate suddenly opened in the Western Regions boundary wall.

It seemed they were trying to rescue the cultivators from the Vast Realm whom they were attacking.

So Ning Qi deliberately let a domain lord who was fighting Zhu Yanchuan escape, and cleverly dropped a Compass from Zhu Yanchuan's body, allowing the latter to obtain it.

That Compass was actually remade by Ning Qi, and the method of making it was hidden on the back.

Of course, Ning Qi's concealment only fooled everyone else; only the domain lord knew that he seemed to have snatched something remarkable at the end.

After completely conquering the southwestern border, Ning Qi was about to temporarily regroup his army.

The illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will warned him to be cautious, saying that the will of the Vast Realm and the Holy Ancestor had laid some kind of trap in the Western Regions.

At the same time, the spatial stability of the South War Zone has reached its final moment, and the first batch of the Dao Integration Realm will soon step into the War Zone.

Just after Ning Qi completely conquered the southern and southwestern regions.

Within the boundaries of mountains and seas.

Hai Zu gazed into the War Realm, a rare smile appearing on his face.

She suddenly realized that seizing the Xuanzhen Domain from the Mountain Ancestor and forcing Ning Qi to submit was a worthwhile endeavor.

Sure enough, Ning Qi directly helped her conquer two domains and rescued many of her cultivators.

If Ning Qi is still with the Mountain Ancestor, wouldn't being rescued mean he becomes one of the Mountain Ancestor's people?

In short, Ning Qi not only helped prevent casualties among her cultivators, but also indirectly weakened the strength of the Mountain Ancestor's side.

Now, the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm has informed her that she can soon send Dao Integration Realm into the Southern Realm.

With the addition of those at the Dao Integration Realm, the tide of victory in the entire war zone will tilt in their favor, and the actual invasion of the Vast Realm will be just around the corner.

On the summit of Jietian Peak, the Mountain Ancestor was also keeping a close eye on the situation within the war zone.

His expression wasn't good, especially after seeing the Northeast War Zone completely taken over by the will of the Vast Realm.

The contrast between the two areas to the south and southwest, which were illuminated in a bluish-green hue, was particularly striking.

He sighed. Indeed, talent is the most important thing!

In order to secure the next victory, the Mountain Ancestor even began sending Dao Integration Realms into the War Zone.

However, what he wanted to send were those who had severed their own paths to merge with the Dao, and those realms that had not yet been conquered by the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm and where his cultivators were at a disadvantage.

Within the Vast Realm.

The Holy Ancestor, who was content to hide in the background and enjoy a peaceful life of writing and painting, is now forced to return to the forefront.

He summoned the domain lord of the Haoran Immortal Sect and several Dao Integration cultivators.

"We can't let them take any more territory, Zhili. Tell them what you've learned."

The man, formed from the will of the Vast Realm, stood respectfully beside the Holy Ancestor, bowing with his hands clasped. Upon hearing this, he immediately replied respectfully, like a student, "Yes, teacher."

However, when he turned his head to face the Sect Master of the Haoran Immortal Sect and the other Dao Integration Realm cultivators, he became exceptionally dignified and unapproachable.

The teacher said that one must maintain the dignity of a ruler in front of others, just as a ruler and a subject should be, a father and a son should be.

When he first gained consciousness, it was the Holy Ancestor who taught him everything step by step. Therefore, he only felt special towards the Holy Ancestor.

The name Zhili was also given to him by the Holy Ancestor, who hoped that he would know the etiquette of heaven and earth and treat the living beings in the Vast Realm with kindness.

Zhi Li glanced at everyone and said, "Currently, of the nine major domains in the war zone, the Mountain and Sea Realm has captured two, and our side has captured one. The remaining smaller domains are also at a disadvantage for our Vast Realm. If this continues, the Mountain and Sea Realm will surely be able to invade our realm."

Those who had reached the Dao level could not sense the situation in the war zone, and upon hearing this, their expressions immediately changed to surprise.

"We implore the Holy Ancestor and the Realm Lord to issue orders to reverse the situation!"

Zhili nodded.

Suddenly, he looked towards the War Zone, a look of surprise and delight on his face.

"What's wrong?" the Holy Ancestor asked.

Zhi Li suddenly waved his hand towards the war zone, and instantly, something seemed to fly across space and fly over, which he caught in his hand.

"Teacher, look!"

Zhili handed the item in his hand to the Holy Ancestor.

"What's this?"

Zhi Li explained, "This is Compass that the escaped domain lord of the Southwest War Zone seized from Ning Qi's army. As long as you are within the war zone, you can inject spiritual power to detect the location of all nodes and the whereabouts of cultivators, and create a map."

The Holy Ancestor immediately examined the Compass and quickly understood how to use it, as well as how to make it.

After examining the area, the Holy Ancestor suddenly realized, "No wonder the cultivators of the Mountain and Sea Realm have suddenly become so ferocious. I wondered what was going on; it turns out there is such a divine object."

"I heard that this item was made by Ning Qi and then given to the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm. The latter then mass-produced it and distributed it to the cultivators of the War Realm, which is why our army has become increasingly passive and suffered defeats!"

The Holy Ancestor gazed at the war zone and let out a barely perceptible sigh.

"I never expected this thing was also created by Ning Qi. It's a pity we couldn't capture him the first time. Now that the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm is paying attention to him, it's become extremely difficult to capture him again."

After sighing, he immediately said, "Summon a group of weapon-refining cultivators immediately to create this item as soon as possible and distribute it to the cultivators of my domain."

"Yes!"

A Dao-Merging cultivator specializing in artifact crafting immediately took the Compass from the Holy Ancestor and withdrew.

Then, the group began to discuss the matter again.

"The Mountain and Sea Realm should be sending Dao Integration Realm cultivators in soon, Master, should we also...?"

The Holy Ancestor said, "We will naturally send people there, but we must be wary of the two domains that have been seized by the Mountain and Sea Realm."

What do you mean?

The Holy Ancestor said, "Take out some Breakthrough Pills and give them to the Nascent Soul stage cultivators in the neighboring domains. If they attack, they should consume them to break through their current realm and fight."

"Teacher, but breaking through to the Integration Realm requires undergoing Tribulation Lightning. Isn't it too dangerous to undergo this tribulation within the War Realm?" Zhili asked.

The Holy Ancestor narrowed his eyes and replied, "We can't worry about that now. Surviving the Tribulation Lightning is better than losing our lives, and if used properly, the Tribulation Lightning can be a way to kill enemies!"

"I see!"

After discussing a few more things, the group began to carry out the plan.

Meanwhile, the Dao Integration Realm cultivators who remained in the two realms also vaguely sensed the impending storm.

Within the boundaries of mountains and seas.

The face of Sikong Xuan of the Qingxuan Immortal Sect in the Fuyou Domain was filled with boundless hatred.

In the Heavenly Fire Domain, Domain Lord Fan Cheng, Mu Qingtian, and Jin Guanghua have used the Resurrection Pill bestowed by the Mountain Ancestor to revive their respective sons with their remaining remnants of souls.

They learned everything that was happening in the war zone from their son.

Of course, these guys then went on and on, fabricating numerous baseless accusations against Ning Qi.

The three from Fancheng were immediately united in their hatred and vowed to exterminate Ning Qi and everyone associated with him.

Just then, all the Dao Integration Realms received the news that they would soon be able to enter the War Realm.

Ultimately, the Mountain Ancestor used his self-inflicted Dao-merging technique in conjunction with Ning Qi's Compass to deal with the cultivators of the Vast Realm and seize a war zone.

Otherwise, he would really lose face.

The Mountain Ancestor did not designate anyone for the first batch of participants, but instead allowed his fifty subordinate Dao Realm cultivators to sign up on their own.

Among them, Sikong Xuan and Fan Cheng were the most enthusiastic in responding.

Ning Qi remained in the Southwest War Zone, awaiting notification from the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

During this time, he was not idle either, and used the various resources he had captured to further enhance the strength of the Xuanzhen Domain army.

His extravagant methods naturally aroused immense envy from Qi Keqing, Zhu Yanchuan, and later Ren Boping, Lang Yingying, Jiang Yuyue, Qing Chulan, and others.

They were envious, but Ning Qi ignored them.

Firstly, they weren't his actual subordinates, so he didn't need to waste resources promoting them.

Secondly, he's about to enter the Dao Integration Realm. He built the Xuanzhen Domain himself, and he can control everyone in it, but what about these guys?

These guys have many powerful immortal sects behind them, so does Ning Qi mean he's going to help those old guys improve the strength of their subordinates for free?

Moreover, Ning Qi has already saved many people and shared some of the resources within the war zone with them, which is quite fair to them.

Of course, Ning Qi's gains far exceeded those of everyone else.

Ning Qi has already acquired forty-eight hidden nodes alone, and after these spaces were integrated into the True Martial, the number of Origin rules within the True Martial has exceeded two hundred!

Ning Qi's original strength naturally increased again, and his reincarnated body could break through to the Dao Integration stage at any time.

However, we should wait until the space within the war zone is stabilized before discussing these matters further.