Chapter 330: Six Hidden Nodes
Ning Qi had now dealt with all three Domain Lords of the Haoran Realm.
Just in time, the Fuyao Domain Army led by Qi Ke Qing had been present for all three instances, witnessing everything from the side each time.
Added to that, now joining with the Xuanzhen Domain Army and Langya Domain Army, with a slight deduction, they also understood that within this War Domain, both Mountain Sea Realm and Haoran Realm should only have cultivators from three regions entering.
Therefore, after eliminating the three Domain Lords, within this War Domain, Ning Qi was truly the undisputed number one.
That Li Chi Kui Elder Li now proactively mentioned handing over their gained thirty percent harvest to Ning Qi, which was proposed after understanding this reality.
Qi Ke Qing thought of this and understood why Li Chi Kui’s change was so swift.
However, she had previously mentioned giving twenty percent of the Fuyao Domain Army’s harvests before and after to Ning Qi, and now adding ten percent more could be considered remuneration for Domain Lord Ning saving them once again.
“Are you all willing?” Qi Ke Qing asked the Fuyao Domain congregation.
The congregation looked at her and all nodded.
A smile appeared on Qi Ke Qing’s face as she said, “Repay kindness with gratitude; this is the integrity that we Fuyao Domain Cultivators should have!”
Moments later, the three armies arrived before Ning Qi.
The three armies arrayed in the void, each person’s gaze toward Ning Qi filled with adoration.
Qi Ke Qing spoke first: “Domain Lord Ning, this time our Fuyao Domain Army has again been saved by you; we truly cannot repay this kindness. Please accept our bow!”
She stood in front, with the Fuyao Domain congregation behind her, and all bowed deeply toward Ning Qi in unison.
The Langya Domain Army watched from the side, their minds shaken, and looking again at the calm-faced Ning Qi, they felt in their hearts that encountering Domain Lord Ning within the War Domain was truly too fortunate.
Zhu Yanchuan and the other two were not fools and naturally understood Ning Qi’s current status.
In a War Domain without Dao Integration Realm experts, Ning Qi could be considered invincible!
The three involuntarily thought of what Ning Qi had previously mentioned about capturing other War Domains; before, they had felt it was too distant, but now it was right before their eyes.
As for the Xuanzhen Domain Army, each one held their head high with pride, honored and gratified that their own Domain Lord and Sect Leader received respect and gratitude from cultivators of other domains.
Ning Qi nodded slightly, accepting the grand salute from the Fuyao Domain Army.
Qi Ke Qing and the others slowly rose, and she said again: “Ke Qing previously mentioned the matter of joining forces with Domain Lord Ning, but to smoothly hand over command of the army to the Dao Integration seniors in the sect, ultimately no transaction was reached with Domain Lord Ning.”
She bowed to Ning Qi again and said: “Now, saved by Domain Lord Ning, without Domain Lord Ning, we would have long lost our lives, so this time Ke Qing is willing to hand over the commander position and hopes Domain Lord Ning can accept my request!”
Hearing this, Ning Qi was somewhat surprised.
After all, Qi Ke Qing, this strong woman, was extremely independent, and he hadn’t expected her to be willing to hand over command at this moment.
But the current situation was different from before; Ning Qi had lost much interest in commanding the three armies.
He looked toward Zhu Yanchuan and the other two from Langya Domain, who were also gazing at him intently; seeing him look over, smiles immediately appeared on the three’s faces as they cupped their hands repeatedly.
Seeing Ning Qi not respond but instead look toward the three leaders of Langya Domain, Qi Ke Qing did not understand his intent.
Ning Qi then said: “Qi Ke Qing, they also once asked me to command the Langya Domain Army, but I refused!”
Qi Ke Qing was stunned and immediately let out an “ah.”
After separating from Ning Qi, until their reunion now, the total time had only occupied two nodes.
She never imagined that in such a short time, not only had Ning Qi encountered the Langya Domain congregation, but he had also brought the two armies here together and saved them.
Yet the three from Langya Domain were even wiser than her, directly willing to hand over command.
However, Ning Qi had refused!
Qi Ke Qing truly could not understand what had happened during this time; plus, with her earlier proposal, if Ning Qi accepted, he would immediately become commander of the three armies, leading the three regions’ Mountain Sea Realm Cultivators.
Such great authority was something she, Qi Ke Qing, could only aspire to but not attain; if it were her, she would definitely agree no matter what.
But Ning Qi had changed.
“Domain Lord Ning, I don’t know what you are thinking, but Ke Qing’s proposal is sincere, and I think the Langya Domain Cultivators are the same as Ke Qing.”
Zhu Yanchuan smiled and said: “We are naturally the same as you, and we even made Heavenly Dao oaths, but Domain Lord Ning has a better idea for capturing War Domains.”
Ning Qi pointed downward and said: “Let’s talk down there!”
The congregation immediately responded: “Yes!”
Thus, the three armies descended to the ground, forming a fan-shaped great formation.
They sorted by cultivation level, with higher cultivators fewer in number and positioned more forward, closer to Ning Qi, while the many weaker ones formed the rear of the fan shape.
Seeing Ning Qi sit cross-legged on the ground and gesture for them to sit, the congregation followed suit and sat cross-legged.
Now, facing the number one person in this War Domain, everyone’s expressions were like obedient students, quietly waiting for his speech.
Ning Qi swept his gaze over the congregation and then said:
“Now that the three armies are gathered, I’ll continue discussing the matter I mentioned before.”
Qi Ke Qing and the others immediately perked up their ears, knowing that what Ning Qi was about to mention should be related to his refusal to command the three armies.
Sure enough, Ning Qi continued: “I have already swept away all strong enemies of the Haoran Realm in this world; now only Kuang Shan Qing’s Shenfeng Domain Army remains, so next, leave them to you all.”
“Domain Lord, rest assured; you have already dealt with the strongest three Domain Lords, so leave the rest to our three armies!”
Ning Qi nodded.
“Give me your compasses; I’ll add some new functions to them.”
Hearing this, Sword Ancestor, Qi Ke Qing, and Zhu Yanchuan immediately used spiritual power to send their compasses before Ning Qi.
Ning Qi formed hand seals, instantly refining the three compasses anew before returning them to the three.
He said: “I’ve added a new function to them; you can now sense each other’s positions and also sense the position of the Shenfeng Domain Army.”
The three looked down at their compasses, shock beyond compare in their eyes.
Ning Qi could now sense the existence of the enemy army; it was truly terrifying!
Doesn’t this mean that within the War Domain, they completely possessed all information?
They could know node positions and enemy existences, and the three armies could know each other’s positions; it was simply invincible!
Ning Qi continued: “Next, you three armies join forces, first go deal with the Shenfeng Domain Army, then separate and take all the nodes in this domain.”
The congregation excitedly said: “Yes!”
“After you take all the nodes shown on the compasses, Qi Ke Qing, Zhu Yanchuan, you two lead your armies to rendezvous with the Xuanzhen Domain Army; at that time, I’ll take you to fight across domains!”
Qi Ke Qing and Zhu Yanchuan glanced at each other and responded: “Ke Qing（ Yanchuan） accepts the order!”
Although Ning Qi currently was unwilling to serve as army commander again, the two still regarded him as commander and were willing to follow Ning Qi’s orders.
Ning Qi waved his hand and said: “You all go; the order has been given—how much you harvest in the War Domain depends on you.”
The three armies immediately rose.
Before leaving, Qi Ke Qing said again: “Domain Lord Ning, we Fuyao Domain Cultivators have reached a consensus; all our harvests in the War Domain will be thirty percent given to you—this is our heartfelt intent; we hope you won’t refuse!”
Ning Qi was not one to be coy, nor a saint; he smiled and said: “Since you all are willing, I’ll accept it.”
Qi Ke Qing and the congregation behind her all breathed a sigh of relief; the current situation was different, and they truly feared Ning Qi wouldn’t accept.
After all, they were not truly under Ning Qi’s command; wanting to continue following Ning Qi, how could they do without binding interests?
Zhu Yanchuan and the other two exchanged glances and immediately said: “We Langya Domain Cultivators also wish to give thirty percent to repay the Domain Lord’s grace in promotion!”
Ning Qi nodded and said: “Fine.”
The Xuanzhen Domain Army gazed at Ning Qi with some reluctance.
Ning Qi suddenly thought of something and said: “Almost forgot, I also saved some people earlier, but didn’t transfer them to you.”
He pointed to the void, and immediately, over a hundred people teleported from the void to this place.
These hundred were from Si Kong Lan’s army, all True Martial Realm reincarnators.
Ning Qi hadn’t saved them together with Qi Ke Qing and the others, as their identities were extremely sensitive.
Sure enough, seeing these hundred, many Fuyao Domain Cultivators showed puzzled expressions, not understanding why Ning Qi had saved them.
Only the True Martial Realm Cultivators knew these hundred were their own people, Ning Qi’s true confidants.
Ning Qi said: “Do not lump them with the likes of Si Kong Lan; they previously provided me with intelligence.”
“We understand.”
Actually, Qi Ke Qing and the others still didn’t quite understand, only guessing that after Ning Qi appeared, these hundred had secretly telepathically communicated with him.
Ning Qi gazed at the Xuanzhen Domain Army; how to arrange these hundred properly?
His gaze swept over Xia Xing of Heavenly Star Upper Sect, White Mountain Daoist of Qing Xia Upper Sect, Zhuang Chen of Luo Tian Upper Sect—should he hand them over to them?
The few met his gaze and all blinked, as if saying just hand them to us.
But in the end, Ning Qi said to Qin Minghao of Boundless Sword Sect: “Minghao, hand them to you; make sure to take good care of them for me!”
Hearing Ning Qi call him, Qin Minghao was instantly thrilled beyond measure.
He responded from within the army: “Senior Brother Ning, rest assured; Minghao understands!”
Qin Minghao was one of the few in Mountain Sea Realm who clearly knew Ning Qi was the True Martial Realm World Lord; he had long submitted to Ning Qi, his life in Ning Qi’s hands, so handing the hundred to him put Ning Qi greatly at ease.
After all, Qin Minghao now managed Five Elements Peak of Boundless Sword Sect on Ning Qi’s behalf, and many in Five Elements Peak were True Martial Realm reincarnators.
After settling the hundred’s placement, Ning Qi said: “With matters here done, you all set off!”
The commanders of the three armies immediately responded: “We take our leave!”
They led the way first, taking the three armies away.
Ning Qi watched the three armies merge into an unprecedented cultivator army departing, a slight smile at the corner of his mouth.
This could be considered his unexpected gain from the War Domain.
Suddenly, Sword Ancestor telepathically communicated.
“Kid, I’ve never submitted to anyone in my life; you’re the only one.”
Ning Qi replied telepathically: “Senior, no need to praise me; the Xuanzhen Domain Army is entrusted to you, and also, help me keep an eye on the Two Realms Cultivators.”
Sword Ancestor was stunned for a moment, then laughed: “Rest assured, with me here, I think they aren’t fools and definitely won’t act out.”
Ning Qi formed sword finger, aiming at the direction Sword Ancestor departed.
A Five Elements Divine Chain immediately flew into the sky, instantly catching up to Sword Ancestor and entering his body.
“I almost forgot, I’ve entered Integration Perfection; Sword Ancestor, you should also advance your cultivation.”
Their strengths were linked, and Sword Ancestor had astonishing talent; if not for the evil qi invasion, he would have long entered Dao Integration.
Ning Qi still couldn’t resolve his evil qi, but simultaneously boosting Sword Ancestor’s strength could be considered adding a bit of assistance for them dealing with the Shenfeng Domain Cultivators.
In the distance, Sword Ancestor let out a long whistle and immediately broke into Integration Perfection.
This scene naturally shocked the other two domains’ Cultivators again; the Xuanzhen Domain Cultivators were too strong!
After the congregation left, Ning Qi rose into the air alone.
He stepped into the void, probing this territory.
The node here had not yet been activated, the node bead still in Ning Qi’s hand, so Mountain Sea Realm Will had not descended.
Naturally, he wouldn’t choose to activate it now but wanted to thoroughly understand the reason for this place’s formation.
This place was especially unique; neither realm will could invade here, and even Ning Qi praised it as his greatest gain since entering the War Domain.
Now that he had sent the congregation away, Ning Qi alone could carefully study it.
Once studied thoroughly, he would sever the space and integrate it into True Martial Realm, promoting True Martial Realm’s rapid strengthening.
Ning Qi sometimes overlooked from above, sometimes shrank ground into inches across the ground, leaving trails of afterimages.
The more he probed, the stranger Ning Qi found it.
He didn’t know how many such places existed in the War Domain; if there were many, then he could sever even more spaces!
Soon, Ning Qi suddenly stopped.
He murmured: “I understand!”
Mountain Sea Realm and Haoran Realm connected, simultaneously drawing Boundary Sea Energy, birthing nine War Domains.
Though both were Spirit Realms, wanting to construct more spaces in the Sea of Realms, how could everything be perfect?
If truly possible, they would have long expanded their Spirit Realms larger in the Sea of Realms, so why leave power to build these War Domains?
Thus, this kind of special node hidden in the War Domain was bound to appear.
It wasn’t that the two realm wills were unwilling to invade every space, but that they couldn’t.
Ning Qi’s eyes lit up; precisely because of this, it gave him a great opportunity.
Ning Qi took out his own Soul Seeking Node Disc and glanced at the map on the compass radar.
Now, with Ning Qi’s cultivation deepening and greater understanding of the War Domain, the things shown on his compass radar far exceeded those given to Sword Ancestor and the others.
The map on it was extremely detailed, nearly encompassing all nodes in this War Domain.
Occupied nodes were brightly lit, while unoccupied ones were half-bright, half-dark.
Ning Qi carefully counted; on the map, there were thirty-one nodes, including the special node before his eyes.
If not for Si Kong Lan and the others discovering this node and preparing to use it as bait to lure him, Ning Qi wouldn’t have noticed now that War Domains had such places.
Ning Qi immediately adjusted the data on the compass, inputting all data of this place into it.
Soon, five more nodes appeared on the map.
However, the light of these five nodes was extremely faint, almost invisible.
“One domain has thirty-six nodes in total, among which six are hidden nodes, meaning six places I can sever space from and integrate into True Martial Realm!”
