First Arrival at Unity

Ning Qi was rather bored in the Southwest War Zone, where the boundaries between the upper, middle, and lower domains had been opened up.

Ning Qi casually took out the rare leaf treasure given to him by the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, thought for a moment, and decided to set off alone again.

He had tried this before, and it did indeed block the perception of the will of the Vast Realm from reaching him.

Moreover, if he adds a concealment array to himself, he can almost completely eliminate the possibility of being discovered by the opponent.

So, given this, why doesn't he make full use of this rare and precious leaf?

There are still so many hidden nodes in the war realm waiting for him to collect, and he can always use spatial rules to teleport back at any time.

Without hesitation, Ning Qi immediately made arrangements for the large army.

"You wait here. If anything unusual happens, act accordingly. I'll go check on the situation in the other domains."

Upon hearing this, Sword Ancestor and the others naturally agreed.

And so, Ning Qi vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.

He crossed space directly and arrived at the boundary wall adjacent to the western boundary.

Ning Qi didn't say much, but directly used the power of the Mountain and Sea Realm Lord to quietly open a small door on it that was big enough for him to pass through.

He might not be able to do what the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm did, opening a passage between the two domains to accommodate an army, but it is feasible for his reincarnated body to open a door large enough for him to pass through.

Ning Qi took a deep breath, gripped the withered leaf in his hand, activated the concealment array, and stepped directly into the area.

In an instant, Ning Qi appeared within the western region.

Ning Qi released his spiritual sense and discovered that there were people lying in wait nearby.

The other party seemed to have sensed the movement at the boundary wall and immediately flew over, but found no one there.

Out of caution, he immediately took out a communication Jade Slip and sent a message into it.

Ning Qi watched from the side, not intending to leave for the time being. Instead, he hid to the side and took out his Compass to examine the situation in this area.

The map showed that he had entered the Central Region of the Western Realm, which had now been taken over by the Vast Realm.

Suddenly, Ning Qi's eyes lit up.

The map shows something noticeably different this time.

Previously, he could determine the location of cultivators by the fog dots on the map, but this time, three flashing dots of light clearly appeared on the map.

Ning Qi smiled slightly; it seemed his previous plan had succeeded.

The cultivators of the Vast Realm were finally able to use the Spirit-Solving Disc he had created.

However, the Compass currently used by cultivators from both realms are his sub-compasses. He left a backdoor for the Compass in both realms, allowing him to clearly view the positions and spatial coordinates of all sub-compasses through his own Compass.

Among the cultivators of the Vast Realm in the Central Region, three Domain Lords were holding Compass and were staying in the central area.

At that moment, one of the domain lords suddenly broke away from the other two and was heading towards him at an extremely fast speed.

Ning Qi immediately understood that the other party must have received a message from the male cultivator not far away, which aroused the other party's suspicion, so he came here to check.

Ning Qi waited for the other party to arrive while continuing to examine the map.

All six hidden nodes in this domain are still there.

This is also why Ning Qi wanted to give the Compass to the cultivators from both realms.

Although those hidden nodes are extremely well-hidden, and there are spatial folds nearby, they generally won't be discovered, but they are still not entirely safe.

After obtaining this Compass, cultivators from both realms can directly view the map of each domain.

The map will show thirty clear nodes, Ning Qi deliberately adjusted the data to hide six hidden nodes.

With such clear landmarks, cultivators from both realms would no longer waste time searching for nodes and could head directly to their destination. As a result, Ning Qi was able to ensure that he could acquire all the hidden nodes in the entire war domain.

Before long, Ning Qi saw a gray-robed cultivator arrive at the scene.

The gray-robed monk asked the man, "What's going on?"

The man pointed in the direction Ning Qi had come from and said, "Domain Lord, I saw that boundary wall be opened for a brief moment just now."

Didn't you see someone come out?

The man shook his head and said, "Didn't the Realm Lord say that Ning Qi is good at concealment? I'm afraid that Ning Qi might sneak in, but I can't detect him, so I'm asking you for instructions."

"Alright, I'll contact the Realm Lord right away to investigate."

Ning Qi watched silently from the side, listening to their entire conversation.

Good heavens, the Vast Realm is indeed paying special attention to him. Not only did they inform everyone about his ability to conceal himself, but in order to discover him, they also instructed these domain lords to act cautiously and even had the will of the Vast Realm investigate.

The gray-robed cultivator used the domain lord's authority to contact the will of the Vast Realm.

Before long, a phantom appeared there.

"Did you really just see the boundary wall being opened?"

"I witnessed it with my own eyes, and I would never dare to deceive the Lord of the Realm!"

The illusory figure nodded; he had no doubt about the loyalty of these people.

Without saying much, the illusory figure instantly mobilized the vast energy of the Central Region, scanning the entire region.

One breath, five breaths, several breaths later...

Ning Qi touched the withered leaf treasure on his chest, thinking it should be able to shield him from the other party's senses.

He had previously tested the waters in the Southwest Realm, but the Southwest Realm was not like this Realm; it was completely occupied by the Vast Realm.

After a few breaths, the illusory figure stopped.

He seemed to frown slightly and said, "I have scanned the entire Central Region but have not found Ning Qi. With his abilities, there is no way he could have escaped my scrutiny!"

He made the final decision, effectively putting an end to the matter.

"Ning Qi was probably testing the waters, but he didn't actually cross over."

The illusory figure paused, then said in a deep voice, "I will keep an eye on this place from now on. You all should head to the Upper Realm as soon as possible and use the Compass in your hands to take over the entire Western Realm. Then my Vast Realm will have two war zones!"

Upon hearing this, the two immediately agreed and quickly left.

Upon seeing this, Ning Qi smiled slightly.

Now he was completely relieved; the other party truly couldn't sense his presence.

He then began to harvest the hidden nodes in the area, continuing to contribute to the development of the True Martial Realm.

After completing this domain, he would travel to another, like a traveler standing alone between the two worlds, quietly traversing all the war-torn domains.

Observe the war between the two realms, and examine the strength and dynamics of both sides in each domain.

Gradually, Ning Qi had thoroughly understood the entire war zone.

Just as he had hoped, once the cultivators from both sides obtained his Compass, it was as if they knew the cards inside out; they could instantly perceive the location of the nodes in each place, as well as the location of their opponents.

Therefore, both sides' current strategies almost always begin with assessing the other's strengths and weaknesses.

If they discover that the enemy is weaker than themselves, they will quickly lead their troops to attack without hesitation.

Amidst the flames of war raging across the land, Ning Qi, like a lone traveler, journeys alone, silently reaping the rewards from all hidden nodes.

Wherever he passed, the True Martial grew stronger, and his true form could sense the situation in each war zone through him.

Gradually, the main body was able to observe the entire war realm from afar, just like the will of the two realms, viewing each other across mountains and seas.

He was a hidden observer, and also a beneficiary of the struggle between the crane and the clam.

After an unknown amount of time, the Mountain and Sea Realm mark on Ning Qi's body suddenly became hot.

Ning Qi was taken aback, then immediately took it out and found a secluded corner to reveal himself.

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm immediately sensed his location, and a phantom appeared beside him.

"You brat, you actually dared to come all the way to the northernmost region."

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm clicked its tongue in disapproval, not paying much attention, but instead reminding him, "Hurry back to the Southwest Realm; the Dao Integration Realm is about to descend."

Ning Qi's half-closed eyes lit up.

Has the Dao Integration Realm finally entered the War Domain?

Ning Qi nodded and asked, "Lord of the Realm, which realms will send Dao Integration experts, and how many will there be?"

The illusory figure replied, "Currently, our southwest, south, and southeast boundaries are stable enough to accommodate Dao-merging beings. As for the Vast Realm, it is due west and northeast."

Ning Qi understood.

Okay, I'll head back right away.

He plunged straight into the space in front of him, like a fish diving into water, and disappeared in an instant.

The illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will stared in the direction he had disappeared, muttering to itself:

"As expected, humans are still limited, unlike me who can descend to any place at will. I'm afraid that's why those two wanted to steal my power."

The heart of the southwestern war zone.

Sword Ancestor, Qi Keqing, and Zhu Yanchuan, leading the armies of the Three Realms, stood alone to one side, gazing ahead.

Ren Boping, Qing Chulan, and others stood on the other side, their faces solemn, as if they were waiting for something.

Before long, the void at the center trembled, and smoke and clouds rose from the sky.

Large wisps of smoke gathered, churning and spreading, as if something was brewing within them.

Just as everyone was watching with bated breath, thunder and lightning appeared amidst the smoke and clouds, instantly cleaving a huge rift in the void.

Smoke and clouds seeped into the cracks, forming a spatial tunnel that was constantly being repaired and stabilized.

As the smoke and clouds gradually cleared, a flash of light appeared in the tunnel.

Suddenly, many Daoist figures descended from the sky, like heavenly soldiers descending upon the mortal world.

Their imposing aura was overwhelming, and the opening and closing of each figure's gaze could cause fluctuations in the surrounding rules.

Swish!

Those figures landed on the ground; there were at least a hundred of them!

One hundred Dao Integration Realm experts descended upon the Southwest War Zone; they were the elders and seniors of the Immortal Sect cultivators who had entered this zone.

The Southwest War Zone comprises three domains: Upper, Middle, and Lower. A total of nine domains of cultivators entered, with each domain initially sending approximately eleven Dao Integration cultivators.

"We pay our respects to the Ancestor!"

Ren Boping and other cultivators under Hai Zu bowed in unison to the hundred Dao Integration cultivators.

As for the Sword Ancestor and the others standing to the side, they all bowed slightly in acknowledgment.

After all, when facing a hundred powerful individuals who were a realm above all of them, they still had to show them the necessary respect.

As soon as the hundred Dao Integration Realm experts appeared, their Divine Sense swept across the entire area.

Although it was just an ordinary action, the people present found it somewhat difficult to bear their gazes.

The hundred Dao Integration Realm cultivators came from different spiritual realms. Some of them might recognize their own clan's descendants, but unfortunately, the others did not.

Therefore, this can be seen as a test for everyone.

Suddenly, a hundred Daoist masters let out a soft exclamation.

They all turned their gazes to the area behind them, specifically to the location of the Xuanzhen Domain.

The quality of all the troops present was immediately revealed after being impacted by their Divine Sense.

Many of those present were disciples of immortal sects, but to everyone's surprise, the overall performance of the Sword Ancestor of Xuanzhen Domain and others surpassed that of the other spiritual domains.

Seeing the gazes of a hundred Dao Integration Realm cultivators fixed upon him, even the ever-unyielding Sword Ancestor felt a sudden unease in his heart.

"Ning boy, hurry back! I can't hold up these hundred old men by myself!"

He silently cheered inwardly, but on the surface he remained neither humble nor arrogant, his spine as straight as a sword!

The cultivators of the entire Xuanzhen Domain far surpass those of other spiritual domains, whether in terms of array formation, unity, or communication.

Although the Xuanzhen Domain has no immortal sects, after being educated by Ning Qi, a realm lord with extraordinary comprehension, how could anyone else compare to them?

After all, Ning Qi had broken down the sect distinctions in the Xuanzhen Domain, and the Cultivation Method he gave to everyone were also a completely new version that he had improved.

No matter how powerful these disciples of the immortal sects are, can just anyone gain the attention of their ancestor and receive all the knowledge he has learned?

They were only slightly inferior to these cultivators from immortal sects in terms of cultivation level, but their overall foundation was far superior.

After arriving at the War Zone, thanks to Ning Qi's various impressive maneuvers that put everyone ahead of the competition, the group's weakness in cultivation was also overcome.

"Could they be the Xuanzhen Domain cultivators newly recruited by Haizu?" Youhedao asked.

Ren Boping and the others immediately responded truthfully and introduced the armies of the Sword Ancestor, Qi Keqing, and Zhu Yanchuan from the three regions.

Upon hearing that a large army of cultivators from the Mountain Ancestor's side was among them, several of the hundred Dao Integration cultivators changed their expressions.

"How dare cultivators from the Mountain Ancestor's side come to my Sea Ancestor's territory?"

"Take them down, then go find the Mountain Ancestor to exchange for resources."

Upon hearing this, Qi Keqing, Zhu Yanchuan, and the others turned deathly pale.

Of course, some Dao-aligned elders also carefully inquired with their own descendants to understand the situation.

The Dao Integration Ancestor who had been clamoring to capture Qi Keqing and the others had barely uttered a word when a junior member of his family hurriedly cried out, "Ancestor, you absolutely mustn't!"

Of all the cultivators present, who hadn't received Ning Qi's help, and who hadn't benefited from Ning Qi?

Although Qi Keqing and the others were cultivators from the Mountain Ancestor's side, they also helped Ning Qi a great deal.

The arrogant Dao Integration Ancestor was taken aback, then glared at him and said, "What did you say?"

The younger disciples quickly recounted what had happened in the southwestern war zone, leaving the old patriarch stunned.

"You mean you all received favors from Ning Qi?"

"That's right. If it weren't for Ning Qi, we would probably be either dead or seriously injured by now, let alone be able to take over the entire realm and allow the ancestors to descend so quickly."

The attention of the hundred Daoists had been diverted.

They looked at their descendants, who nodded in agreement.

For a moment, the crowd pecking at each other like chickens pecking at rice, which was somewhat amusing.

Among the hundred Dao Integration experts, there are bound to be stubborn individuals, as well as those who harbor an irreconcilable hatred for the cultivators under the Mountain Ancestor's command.

Three of them said, "Ning Qi has now been recruited by the Sea Ancestor, so we will not target him or the cultivators of the Xuanzhen Domain. However, the people from the Fuyou Domain and the Langya Domain must not be spared."

"Brother Qi is right. When I crossed realms to fight, I encountered a Dao Integration Realm expert from Langya Realm. He killed three of my disciples. This grudge cannot go unavenged!"

"Brother Wu, you are truly righteous. It is only right and proper for you to avenge your disciple. I also had some friction with the Dao Integration Realm of Fuyou Domain back then. Although we are all Dao Integration Realm cultivators and it is inconvenient for us to harm these people, it is still a good thing to take them down and exchange them for resources."

The Mountain Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor have been fighting for countless millennia, and naturally, there have been many conflicts among the cultivators under their command.

The three Daoist masters who spoke immediately stepped forward and approached Qi Keqing and the others.

The other cultivators tried to stop them, but the three men, their faces flushed, asked, "Has no one in your sect ever been injured or killed by the Mountain Ancestor's men?"

The other person immediately fell silent.

Yes, they're not trying to wipe out these people, nor are they targeting Ning Qi or the Xuanzhen Domain, so why should they stop them?

Seeing this, Ren Boping and the others were speechless.

Before the Dao-Merging Ancestor, they were always juniors, and their strength was far inferior, so they were simply unable to stop him.

Qi Keqing, Zhu Yanchuan, and other cultivators from both regions were completely helpless in the face of the three approaching Dao Integration Realm cultivators, much like ordinary people facing a raging storm.

At that very moment, Sword Ancestor Jian Jingjue shouted:

"This junior is the commander of the Xuanzhen Domain. Under the orders of the Domain Lord, I am tasked with protecting my comrades. I hope the three seniors will spare them."

The Dao Integration Ancestor surnamed Qi, named Qi Shanling, immediately retorted angrily, "Who do you think you are, interfering in our affairs?"

The Sword Ancestor was speechless for a moment, but showed no fear.

A high-grade spiritual sword flew out from behind him, and he said, "This junior may not be much, but I simply cannot stand the bullying of the weak and oppressed by the strong!"