Full level of enlightenment: I achieved Daozu by ascending to the lower realm

Chapter 407 Spirit Realm Catastrophe
Within the realm of mountains and seas, spiritual energy roams freely, and the rules are in disarray.

The entire continent has become riddled with holes and scorched earth.

Ning Qi looked up and could see the occasional surviving cultivators frantically fleeing into the distance.

But in the void, heavenly fire blazed, flames of various colors flowing like rosy clouds, scorching and burning the creatures flying into the air.

A storm may also occur, adding fuel to the fire.

Higher in the sky, bolts of lightning lashed down, unleashing divine punishment that destroyed powerful beings one by one.

The entire earth fractured, with deep, bottomless ravines that have buried countless lives.

Everywhere in the world, there were cries of agony, regardless of gender or age!

They once regarded the Mountain Ancestor as a god and the strongest hero in the world of mountains and seas, believing that they could be protected by the Mountain Ancestor and enjoy a peaceful life.

They even went so far as to erect statues for worship and offer sacrifices day and night.

But now the Mountain Ancestor doesn't care about their lives at all, or rather, the Mountain Ancestor has always regarded their lives as stepping stones for his own ascent to the peak.

What does it matter if many more lives are sacrificed in order to become the strongest?
Even the endless sea ruled by the Sea Ancestor is suffering countless calamities.

The endless sea surged with water, accompanied by wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. The four elements clashed, and the giant waves, like merciless hands, pushed over and submerged the islands in the sea one by one.

Of the hundreds of spirit domains under Haizu's command, Ning Qi estimated that half had already fallen.

Fortunately, the Xuanzhen Domain was seized by the Sea Ancestor and placed relatively close to the Moon Sea Immortal Sect, thus ensuring its temporary safety.

However, if Ning Qi hadn't arrived in time, he wouldn't have escaped annihilation either.

On the Xuanzhen Domain, the many cultivators who remained behind saw Ning Qi appear.

Previously, they had gathered one by one at the headquarters of the Xuanzhen Alliance, which was also the center of the Xuanzhen Domain, to activate the formation left by Ning Qi, in an attempt to resist the decline of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Even though everyone activated the formation left by Ning Qi, they were all filled with unease as they looked at the sinking spiritual realm in the distance and at the giant waves slowly but powerfully approaching their location.

Before the Spirit Realm War began, their Xuanzhen Domain was nothing more than a Spirit Realm without even a Celestial Sect.

The formation left behind by Domain Lord Ning Qi could only resist the attacks of the Immortal Sect; how could it cope with the great changes in the entire Mountain and Sea Realm?

Everyone was at a loss until they discovered that a spatial passage had suddenly opened in the sky, and a familiar figure in white descended.

"metropolitan?"

"Domain Lord?"

Everyone rubbed their eyes, almost thinking they were dreaming.

"Don't be impatient!"

Only after hearing Ning Qi's calm tone and seeing him extend his hand in response did the crowd's fear subside.

With the return of the Domain Lord, they should be safe now, right?

Everyone stared intently at Ning Qi, not daring to blink.

After Ning Qi appeared, he emitted a light.

The power of his domain spread out, and immediately, the people who had just felt the Xuanzhen Domain shaking realized that the Xuanzhen Domain was like a stabilizing pillar in the ocean waves, unmoved by the wind and rain.

Moreover, the light emanating from Ning Qi continued to spread outwards.

Wherever it spread, the wind, rain, thunder, and lightning ceased, and the land became calm and peaceful.

Everyone was thrilled and wanted to shout it out, but they were afraid of disturbing the domain lord's spellcasting.

They could only stare at Ning Qi, their eyes shining with disbelief.

They didn't expect Ning Qi to return at this moment, and they certainly didn't expect that the Domain Lord's strength had undergone such a dramatic change.

"Tell me, what is the Domain Lord's current cultivation level? I remember the Domain Lord was only at the Integration Realm when he left."

Someone sent a telepathic message to a friend nearby.

Now that Ning Qi has returned, the crisis that had been hanging in everyone's hearts has been taken on by him alone, and everyone has become gossipy again, silently starting a group chat via voice transmission.

The friend replied, "How would I know? But the Domain Lord has probably already advanced to the Dao Integration Realm!"

"Are you kidding me? We've seen Dao Integration Realm cultivators from afar since we moved here. They are indeed very strong, but how could they possess such supernatural powers?"

The man was stunned for a moment, then realized it was indeed true.

"In my opinion, the power of the Domain Lord is probably catching up with that of the Sea Ancestor who moved our Xuanzhen Domain here!" someone else said seriously.

"real or fake?"

"I can't say for sure, but a Dao Integration Realm cultivator definitely couldn't quell such a terrible natural disaster..."

"Wow, the way you put that gives me goosebumps. I don't even want to think about it!"

"Yes, I admit that the Domain Lord's cultivation speed is amazing, but what you're saying is too frightening."

"Then tell me, just how powerful would one need to be to quell the natural disasters in the spirit realm?"

Everyone was speechless.

"Don't forget, the calamity in the Spirit Realm has lasted for so long, yet not a single person from the War Realm has returned, not even the Mountain Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor, but the Domain Lord has returned alone!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was once again shocked.

Yes, the catastrophe in the Mountain and Sea Realm has reached the point of destroying the realm, so why is it that only their domain lord has returned?
The Domain Lord is certainly concerned about their safety, but this also shows that the Domain Lord's strength has indeed become extremely powerful.

Suddenly, another person said weakly, "I feel that the aura of the domain lord in front of me is different from before. There is a feeling that I can't quite put my finger on."

Everyone rolled their eyes at the man, even though some of them felt the same way.

Well, the previous domain lord was more approachable, while the current domain lord is awe-inspiring and imposing; even glancing at him feels like an offense.

However, no one cared about Ning Qi's changes. They were already extremely grateful that the Domain Lord had thought of their safety in times of crisis and rushed back to the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Conversations like these occur throughout the crowd.

In the end, everyone decided to observe the Domain Lord, as only the Domain Lord could answer their questions.

As the storm subsided, Ning Qi's true form remained suspended above the Xuanzhen Domain.

A phantom suddenly materialized in front of him; it was the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

At this moment, the illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will was exactly the same as the illusory image within the War Realm, equally weak and pale, as if it had just recovered from a serious illness.

However, upon appearing here and seeing Ning Qi, he seemed to regain some of his spirits.

"You left behind an avatar long ago? It seems I underestimated your growth..."

He stopped speaking right there, followed by a soft "Eek."

“Hmm, your aura is off,” the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm looked at Ning Qi with suspicion and asked, “Are you really Ning Qi?”

As the supreme being of a realm and the will of the spirit world, he subconsciously sensed the change in Ning Qi's aura, and his expression was quite shocked and disbelieving.

It was only after Ning Qi was promoted to the Lord of the Xuanzhen Domain that the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm truly came into contact with him.

Then, in the War Realm, the Mountain and Sea Realm witnessed Ning Qi's progress.

But the aura emanating from the person before them was far stronger and more unfamiliar than that of Ning Qi within the War Realm, even causing the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm to automatically feel a bit of hostility.

It was an instinctive feeling, even a feeling of belonging to the same kind, but how could that be?

"Lord of the Realm, didn't I say I would help you escape this predicament? Now that I've returned to the Mountain and Sea Realm, why are you looking at me like this?"

Ning Qi smiled slightly.

The power within him shifted, seemingly transforming into the aura of a reincarnated being.

For Ning Qi now, having comprehended the power of two realms, and after transcending tribulation, he has condensed the power of the four worlds of Mountain and Sea, Vastness, Realm Sea, and True Martial. He is even observing the inheritance of the two ancestors and constantly improving. He is still steadfastly becoming stronger, so changing his own aura is a trivial matter. The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm immediately sensed the familiar aura again and relaxed a lot.

He smiled grimly and said, "I don't know if it's because my time is almost up, but I just mistakenly sensed that you and I are of the same kind. But how exactly did you return to the Mountain and Sea Realm? I don't believe you could leave behind such a powerful avatar..."

Ning Qi's eyes swept over the entire body of the illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will, and he said, "Realm Lord, you shouldn't waste any more time in your current state. Let's get down to business quickly."

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm gave Ning Qi a deep look.

Despite facing his scrutinizing and somewhat doubtful gaze, Ning Qi remained completely calm and composed.

"it is good!"

Finally, he uttered a single word, turned around, and flew towards the Moon Sea Immortal Sect.

"You come with me."

Ning Qi immediately flew out, and before leaving, he transmitted a message to the people of Xuanzhen Domain.

"You need not worry, I will handle all of this!"

The powerful confidence in his words inspired everyone.

The image of Ning Qi leaving was reflected in everyone's eyes as if they were seeing the rising sun.

Bright and dazzling, it will bring light to the world...

……

Ning Qi and the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, one after the other, eventually walked side by side.

Their bodies can be said to be both non-physical and physical, having long since broken free from the constraints of the physical body.

Therefore, the two traveled at lightning speed, almost like the wind shifting and shadows moving, or like teleportation, and arrived at the Moon Sea Immortal Sect.

Within the Moon Sea Immortal Sect, approximately 20% of the cultivators remained.

They watched helplessly as the world of mountains and seas underwent dramatic changes.

Many people are even praying that Haizu will return and restore the country.

When the illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will and Ning Qi appeared, the disciples of the Moon Sea Immortal Sect seemed to have found a lifeline.

"Lord of the Realm!"

"Lord of the Realm!"

The illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will merely nodded slightly and said nothing.

Ning Qi glanced at the Moon Sea Immortal Sect.

The entire Moon Sea Immortal Sect is located in the central region of the Endless Sea, and is a large spiritual domain comparable to the Mountain Ancestor Zhou Mountain Immortal Sect.

The Moon Sea Immortal Sect is more like a spiritual realm where a thousand islands converge, floating on an endless sea.

The islands are layered and arranged in a staggered manner, with each island having its own unique characteristics.

Some islands have distinct four seasons, while others are divided into islands dedicated to alchemy, weapon crafting, and cultivation, or are home to various rare and precious materials...

The Moon Sea Immortal Sect was founded by the Sea Ancestor himself, and its members are almost entirely female cultivators. The beautiful and colorful women are quite a sight to behold.

In short, one can tell at a glance that the Sea Ancestor must have spent countless efforts to establish the Moon Sea Immortal Sect.

While the members of the Moon Sea Immortal Sect were paying attention to the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, they were also observing Ning Qi beside it.

With the Sea Ancestor present, they don't usually pay much attention to the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

But since the Sea Ancestor was not present, their encounter with the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm was like a glimmer of hope.

Seeing that the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm had no intention of communicating with them, the group wanted to say something, but dared not.

Anyone could see that the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm was not in good condition, but Ning Qi beside him gave people a natural sense of peace.

For a moment, no one could figure out Ning Qi's background.

However, some sharp-eyed people seemed to recognize Ning Qi, but couldn't believe it.

"Sisters, he seems to be Ning Qi, the domain lord of Xuanzhen Domain..." someone whispered.

"You're not seeing things, are you? How could it be him?"

“After the Sea Ancestor seized the Xuanzhen Domain from the Mountain Ancestor, I investigated the information about the Xuanzhen Domain and even went there myself. I would never be wrong!”

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, and at the same time, a huge question arose in their minds.

If it really is Ning Qi, why would he appear here, and even be able to travel with the World Lord?

Although they don't care much about the Realm Lord because of the Sea Ancestor's existence, they don't have the courage or strength to travel with him.

No matter how they communicate or how they view Ning Qi, Ning Qi will not explain to them.

However, given that the Sea Ancestor was fighting against the Mountain Ancestor in the War Realm and had a relationship of passing on his teachings, Ning Qi decided to appease everyone.

“You need not panic. The Sea Ancestor is still fighting in the War Realm. My return to the Mountain and Sea Realm is authorized by the Sea Ancestor to deal with the problems of the Mountain and Sea Realm.”

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm glanced at Ning Qi, a slight thought stirring within it.

He knew that Ning Qi had not told the truth, but had chosen the version that would best appease everyone.

Judging from this detail, although the Ning Qi in front of him felt somewhat unfamiliar to the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, he was still the same Ning Qi he knew, who considered the feelings of others and was also a person who valued relationships.

After Ning Qi finished speaking, he actually conjured a spell.

Before him, a current of sea swirled, containing the power of the Sea Ancestor.

The numerous female cultivators from the Moon Sea Immortal Sect below sensed the power of the ocean current and instantly bowed their heads in worship.

"To see the ocean currents is to see the ancestor of the ocean!"

The power of the Sea Ancestor is the softest power in the world, which no one in the Mountain and Sea Realm can imitate. It can only be obtained by being personally taught by the Sea Ancestor.

Therefore, they immediately believed Ning Qi.

Ning Qi received the inheritance of the Sea Ancestor, so he naturally knew the rules that the Sea Ancestor and they had set.

He withdrew the sea current and said, "I will enter the forbidden area set up by the Sea Ancestor of the Moon Sea Immortal Sect to investigate, and none of you shall stop me!"

Upon hearing this, the female cultivators dared not ask any further questions and all replied, "Yes!"

"Alright, you all fulfill your responsibilities. Haizu will return after the war ends."

"Yes!"

After dismissing the female cultivators of the Moon Sea Immortal Sect, Ning Qicai accompanied the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm to the forbidden area set up by the Sea Ancestor.

The forbidden area was located beneath the Thousand Islands of the Moon Sea Immortal Sect.

The two passed through numerous restrictions and appeared below the Moon Sea Immortal Sect.

To Ning Qi's astonishment, the thousand islands floated in the center of the endless sea, and beneath the thousand islands was an enormous sea eye!

The eye of the sea was enormous, and it seemed as if the entire ocean was revolving around it.

It appears deep and dark, with no bottom in sight.

If you listen carefully, you can even hear different sounds occasionally coming from within.

There are natural melodies, songs sung by mermaids in the deep sea, unique sounds from the many creatures in the endless ocean, the surging sound of ocean currents, and even strange, mottled sounds of unknown origin...

As the two entered and got closer, what reached their ears more was that eerie, mottled sound!

(End of this chapter)