Advancing into Dao Integration

Upon seeing Ning Qi activate the combined Dao of the Vast Realm, this powerful cultivator from Fancheng, ranked among the top fifty in strength, felt a growing sense of vigilance.

For someone like him, there would be no chance to give the enemy a chance to grow stronger.

Unlike some oblivious people who think that even if an enemy becomes stronger, they might not dare to come after him.

Fan Cheng always believed that anyone he wanted to get rid of should be eliminated completely at the first opportunity, without giving the other party any time.

Therefore, he, Jin Guanghua, and Mu Qingtian immediately led their Dao-Merging cultivators from the three domains to follow the Dao-Merging cultivators of the Haoran Realm and chase after Ning Qi.

Leng Qing'ao, who had been rescued by Ning Qi, watched Ning Qi's departing figure, her pale pink, rose-like eyes rippling like water.

She chased after Ning Qi directly.

Whether it was his master Hai Zu's instructions or Ning Qi's previous help, Leng Qing'ao couldn't just ignore it.

Ning Qi teleported around the area about twenty or thirty times before glancing behind him again.

Behind them, a multitude of figures swarmed, each a powerful Dao Integration cultivator from both realms.

Those charging at the forefront were the peak and late-stage Dao Integration Realm experts, including the gray-robed cultivator who rode his sword.

Further away, Ning Qi also spotted Fan Cheng and the other two.

However, Ning Qi was not surprised that the three of them had come along.

"Come on, all of you, we can take care of you all at once later."

Ning Qi continued his "escape" southwards towards the outer ring road.

Seeing that Ning Qi was as slippery as a fish and difficult to catch or intercept, and seeing that he kept heading south, the people of the Haoran Realm were not stupid.

Led by the gray-clad swordsman, the group of pursuers all stopped abruptly and ceased their pursuit.

Someone transmitted a message privately. "Mi Hui, without a message from Sect Master Jiang of the Haoran Immortal Sect, we should not continue the pursuit."

The gray-clad swordsman, Mi Hui, did not respond, but merely nodded slightly.

He flipped his left hand, and a communication Jade Slip appeared in his palm, as if he were waiting for a reply from within.

After discovering Ning Qi, he sent a message to important figures in the Vast Realm within the War Zone.

Although the strongest group of cultivators, including Sect Master Jiang Yingchu of the Haoran Immortal Sect, had already gone to the Central Region, Ning Qi was someone that the Holy Ancestor had specifically instructed everyone to keep an eye on.

Therefore, even if the sect leader is in the Central Region, there will still be people who can transmit information across regions.

Ning Qi also remained in the void ten kilometers ahead of the others.

Seeing that the others had no intention of continuing to pursue him, Ning Qi's eyes flickered, and he understood their concerns.

However, he was certain that once the other side received the message, they would continue their pursuit.

Ning Qi's gaze then swept over the Mountain and Sea Realm Dao that was following behind the Vast Realm Dao.

He met Leng Qing'ao, the shark ancestor beside the mermaid Lang Yingying, and many Dao Integration cultivators he had met before.

Apart from the three from Fancheng and their subordinates, most of the Dao-aligned individuals looked at him with a mixture of surprise and friendliness.

Regardless, the fact that Ning Qi, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, could attract so many Dao Integration Realm cultivators from the Vast Realm to pursue him was already a remarkable feat in their eyes.

They themselves could never do that!

However, they did not know why Ning Qi was so highly regarded by the cultivators of the Vast Realm, nor did they know that Ning Qi was completing a task assigned by the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Ning Qi narrowed his eyes.

Why wouldn't the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm allow its Dao-Merging cultivators to seize the opportunity while he draws the enemy's attention and hurry across the domain to the Central Domain?

The reaction speed and formation of a cultivator army are unlike those of an ordinary army; victory or defeat often hinges on a single thought!

Does he really intend to wait until he can completely stall the other party?

Ahead.

The Jade Slip vibrated.

He immediately read the information inside, which read:

"Capture Ning Qi at all costs, but once you reach one-third of the distance to the Southern Region, immediately withdraw and abandon this mission!"

This message was naturally sent by Jiang Yingchu, the sect leader of the Haoran Immortal Sect.

Many others received the message along with Mi Hui; they were all leading figures from various regions within the Haoran Realm.

The group exchanged glances and then continued their pursuit of Ning Qi.

Upon seeing this, Ning Qi instantly understood.

His appeal to the Vast Realm was indeed considerable.

Ning Qi made up his mind: he would lead the group further south to see where their pursuit of him would end.

As everyone continued their pursuit of Ning Qi, the voice of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will resounded in the minds of all the Dao Integration cultivators in the Mountain and Sea Realm.

"While Ning Qi is drawing the enemy away, you all should quietly follow him to the Central Region's boundary wall. I will then guide you inside. Taking over the Central Region is the most important matter right now!"

Only after hearing the Realm Lord's voice transmission did everyone understand.

It turns out that all of this was arranged by the Realm Lord and the two Ancestors behind him.

The various factions of the Mountain and Sea Realm then quietly acted according to the will of the Realm Lord.

However, some people do not comply.

Leng Qing'ao used his communication Jade Slip to contact the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

"Lord of the Realm, can Ning Qi lure the enemy alone? The Sea Ancestor values him so much, I must help him."

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm knew that Leng Qing'ao was a disciple who was also recognized by the Sea Ancestor, so it told her the truth.

"Qing Ao, you know that Ning Qi was arranged by us, but don't you know that we naturally left Ning Qi a backup plan?"

Upon hearing this, Leng Qing'ao's pink eyes lit up.

She wasn't sure if her concern was causing her confusion.

Pinching her lips, Leng Qing'ao spoke again to the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm: "Realm Lord, if that's the case, then Qing'ao is relieved."

She glanced at Ning Qi, but said again, "However, I am bound by the Sea Ancestor's decree, and I must confirm that Ning Qi is truly safe before I can leave."

"What ever!"

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm transmitted its message to everyone, and the majority of them heeded its call. However, there were quite a few who, like Leng Qing'ao, explicitly refused.

The three from Fancheng were inside.

"Lord Realm, Ning Qi is, after all, a Nascent Soul cultivator. Since the others have already followed your arrangements, we, the cultivators of the Three Realms, will protect and escort Ning Qi."

He spoke with absolute certainty, leaving no room for negotiation.

"Besides, he was originally a cultivator under our Mountain Ancestor, so we should act on his behalf."

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm did not manifest itself; it indifferently looked down upon the Dao-merging beings of the three realms: Fancheng, Jin Guanghua, and Mu Qingtian.

Their attitude towards him was one of superficial respect, but in reality, they didn't care much about him at all.

Of all the people under Shan Zu's command, since Hao Shan became the strongest cultivator in the Mountain and Sea Realm, the only person they truly respected was Hao Shan.

Shan Hai Jie Yi did not reply to the three, nor did he even intend to report their movements to Hao Shan.

How could he not know what the three were thinking?

Since they're targeting Ning Qi, let them give it a try. The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm believes that Ning Qi can also help them vent their anger.

Ning Qi continued to flee south. The Daoist masters of the Vast Realm pursued him while also assessing the surrounding situation and engaging in battles with the Daoist masters of the Mountain and Sea Realms.

However, since the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm has laid out this scheme, how could they be allowed to see the true situation?

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm directly used its Origin power to create many Dao-merging phantoms, which followed behind the army of the Three Domains of Brahma City.

This is a classic example of feigning one's intentions while secretly pursuing another.

In fact, he had already transferred most of the Dao Integration cultivators to the Central Region.

Ning Qi continued south, and he was never caught up with.

Zhong Hedao stared at his retreating figure, his heart also deeply shaken.

No wonder the Holy Ancestor valued this person so much; even so many of them who had reached the Dao Integration Realm couldn't catch up with him, which also demonstrates Ning Qi's worth.

Mi Hui watched as they approached a third of the distance to the Southern Region.

Suddenly, two swords of intent, thick with deathly aura, erupted from his deathly gray eyes.

This is a sword technique entirely unleashed through the eyes; it is formless and intangible, yet its destructive power is astonishing.

Two swords of intent instantly caught up with Ning Qi, about to strike him in the back.

Then, at that very moment, a spirit sword flew out from behind Ning Qi.

The spirit sword, like a dragon, instantly struck two invisible and intangible swords of intent.

To Mi Hui's surprise, Ning Qi actually managed to use the tangible to cut the intangible!

The instant the sword struck, as a sword cultivator, Mi Hui clearly sensed a special will within Ning Qi's spiritual sword.

That was not Ning Qi's will, but rather a mixture of the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Mi Hui squinted, thinking to himself, "Is that a life-saving technique bestowed upon you by the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm?"

Now that Ning Qi had escaped from his grasp once again, Mi Hui did not forget the instructions of Jiang Yingchu, the sect leader of the Haoran Immortal Sect.

He suddenly waved his hand, blocking all the cultivators.

"This is our limit; we can't chase them any further."

All the cultivators who had reached the Dao and remained in the void suddenly stopped flying.

They looked into Ning Qi's eyes, feeling a pang of reluctance, but remaining remarkably rational.

Seeing this, Ning Qi also stopped in his tracks.

He understood the other party's bottom line.

Just then, the cultivators from the Brahma City Three Domains who had merged with the Dao actually bypassed the cultivators from the Vast Realm and flew behind Ning Qi.

Seeing this, Leng Qing'ao also flew to Ning Qi's side.

Her beautiful pink eyes were not looking at the Dao Integration cultivators from the Vast Realm ahead, but rather at Fan Cheng and the others.

"Fancheng, what are you trying to do?"

Fan Cheng sneered, "What are we here for? We're here to protect Ning Qi, of course."

Jin Guanghua and Mu Qingtian beside him both laughed in unison.

Leng Qing'ao frowned slightly; she had seen through what Fan Cheng and the others were planning to do.

To everyone's surprise, the Realm Lord and the Mountain Ancestor would allow them to do this.

Leng Qing'ao looked at Ning Qi with some worry.

To her surprise, Ning Qi looked at her without any romantic understanding and asked telepathically, "Why are you still here?"

Upon hearing this, Leng Qing'ao felt a lump in his throat.

What do you mean she's still here? If she wasn't concerned about you, would she have followed me?

However, remembering that Ning Qi had saved her before, she gritted her teeth angrily and said, "If it weren't for the formidable enemy at hand, I would definitely teach you a lesson first!"

"Nonsense! Get out of here right now, or you won't be able to leave later!"

Ning Qi then transmitted another message to her telepathically.

He accepted the mission from the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm intending to destroy these guys, so what's with the addition of Leng Qing'ao?

Leng Qingao replied again, "You little brat..."

Before she could finish speaking, Ning Qi leaned in close, grabbed her waist with one hand, and suddenly yanked her away.

Leng Qing'ao suddenly felt as if he had traversed endless space. When he opened his eyes again, he found that he had been teleported thousands of miles away.

A hint of surprise flashed in Leng Qing'ao's beautiful pink eyes; she hadn't been able to defend against Ning Qi's methods at all!

However, what she cares about right now isn't these things, but rather what Ning Qi is trying to do.

She immediately flew back in the direction Ning Qi was.

As far as the eye could see, they discovered that Ning Qi was being forced forward by Fan Cheng and the others.

The combined forces of the three realms, including Fancheng, stood in the void behind Ning Qi, forming a subtle magic array that completely blocked Ning Qi's path.

A sinister smile appeared on Fan Cheng's face.

"Ning Qi, it's not good to keep running like this. We'll lose track of the Dao-Merging cultivators on the other side!"

Ning Qi, however, seemed not to understand and asked in return, "I am extremely grateful that you have led your troops to help me."

Fan Cheng exchanged a glance with Jin Guanghua and Mu Qingtian.

"Is this kid really stupid or just pretending? Doesn't he understand why they've come?"

Ning Qi, however, had already turned his gaze forward.

He shrugged and said to Mi Hui and the others who were about to leave:

"As you can see, I seem to be highly regarded in both realms. They won't let me continue my escape. Are you still going to leave?"

Mi Hui and other cultivators from the Vast Realm also noticed that something was amiss.

Ning Qi could have continued to escape, but those Dao Integration Realm experts from the Mountain and Sea Realm seemed to be intentionally preventing him.

It was as if they were the enemies.

However, regardless of what exactly happened, it was a good thing for these cultivators of the Vast Realm!

"Kill!"

Mi Hui shouted, and the Daoist masters around him immediately attacked in unison.

Endless attacks bombarded Ning Qi and the other cultivators, including Fan Cheng.

However, most of the attacks aimed at Ning Qi were restrictive spells, such as imprisonment and enemy locking.

However, all the powerful attacks were directed at Fan Cheng and his group.

The cultivators from both sides caught up with them and arrived at this place; there were approximately 1,500 cultivators at the Dao Integration stage.

Fan Cheng and the others almost cursed under their breath when faced with the differential treatment they received.

Is Ning Qi your ancestor?

How come after they caught up with Ning Qi here, they suddenly seem to be the ones protecting him?

However, Fan Cheng and the others didn't have much time to dwell on it.

He transmitted his voice to everyone.

"Ning Qi is between our two sides. We'll launch an attack, seize the opportunity to kill him here, and then retreat as soon as possible!"

The crowd immediately agreed.

Next, Fan Cheng and the others unleashed a series of deadly attacks aimed directly at Ning Qi's back.

Upon seeing this, the Dao Integration Realm cultivators opposite all narrowed their eyes.

Many of them suddenly changed direction, attempting to disrupt Fan Cheng and the others' attack on Ning Qi.

It was as if the roles had suddenly reversed for both sides.

Ning Qi remained remarkably detached amidst the myriad attacks.

He spread his hands, and something immediately appeared in his hand.

It was a magical Law Treasure the size of a small mountain. Once released, a phantom image of a divine mountain erupted from it, enveloping Ning Qi within it.

All the attacks that passed around Ning Qi slammed into the phantom of the divine mountain and shattered.

Ning Qi glanced at the small mountain Law Treasure with satisfaction; it truly lived up to its reputation as the Mountain-Stabilizing Seal used by the Mountain Ancestor.

He then looked at the cultivators on both sides, a wry smile playing on his lips.

"Unfortunately, there were still too few people."

Suddenly, his Law Power surged, shooting upwards from his toes and finally reaching his forehead.

A crisp cracking sound echoed throughout the area, as if a door had been blasted open on Ning Qi's body.

Zhong Hedao stared intently at Ning Qi.

"Is this his confidence and his method of dealing with us? Is he going to break through to the Dao Integration Realm here?"