Within the Peach Blossom Spring Space, the battle between the Saint Ancestorâs avatar and Ning Qi temporarily ceased.
"Do you truly believe that I am your ally, rather than your enemy?"
Ning Qi asked curiously.
The Saint Ancestorâs avatar gazed seriously at him and slowly said:
"I have studied the art of divination since I was a hundred years old. Before I reached a thousand, my predictions were often half accurate. By ten thousand, I could maintain nine accurate out of ten."
"At thirty thousand, I occasionally made mistakes, but ultimately they were proven correct. Now, after countless years beyond thirty thousand, do you think I could be wrong in my divinations?"
"If I truly could be wrong, it would mean thereâs a secret about you that even I cannot fathom."
Ning Qi slightly furrowed his brow.
Encountering someone who can predict the future is quite bothersome, but he truly doesnât believe this old man can accurately predict everything about him. Ning Qi doesnât believe in destiny!
Not only Ning Qi, anyone who embarks on the journey of cultivating immortality, if they truly believed in destiny, why bother pursuing immortality?
The Saint Ancestorâs avatar continually observed Ning Qiâs expression, seeing his resolute gaze unfazed by his words.
In response, the Saint Ancestor held a higher regard for Ning Qi.
What was his status?
As the sole Ancestor of the Vast Realm, the mightiest cultivator, a Near Immortal, his words were law within the Vast Realm.
If he declared your birth, you would be born; if he declared your death, you would die!
Once he spoke, no one within the Vast Realm dared defy, let alone disbelieve.
Precisely for this reason, Ning Qiâs courage to openly question him earned the Saint Ancestorâs avatarâs appreciation.
It was the courage of a young man daring to surpass his predecessors, possessing such determination meant he wasnât living under the shadow of those before him.
Evidently, such people did not exist in the Vast Realm!
As for the Mountain and Sea Realm, from the Saint Ancestorâs observation, the two Sect Leaders Zhao Yujun and Gong Tiandao he just encountered, though they were the strongest cultivators under the Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor, both showed solemn expressions upon meeting him.
This factor alone confirmed Ning Qiâs uniqueness through indirect means.
He possessed a mindset surpassing all others, never halting at predecessorsâ greatness, nor bowing to them.
No matter who the predecessors were, be it the Sect Leader of the strongest Immortal Sect, a realmâs will, or even a realmâs Ancestor!
Thus, the Saint Ancestor surmised Ning Qi as a promising talent during their previous indirect duels.
Therefore, he sent his avatar first; one purpose was the cultivators of the Vast Realm, the other was Ning Qi, connected to the divined hexagram he obtained.
Ning Qi stared directly at the Saint Ancestorâs avatar, still unable to resist asking: "I may not believe in fate, but Iâm still curious about where you believe I am your ally?"
He asked this to test what exactly the Saint Ancestor had predicted about him.
The Saint Ancestor laughed, "It seems you donât believe in fate, but you still canât resist curiosity, can you?"
"You could say that."
The Saint Ancestor glanced at the Peach Blossom Spring Space, as if he could see the outside scene through it.
In his perception, the outside battlefield had entirely shifted towards the Mountain and Sea Realm.
"Youngster, you are clearly not one to stay subordinate to others for long; you treat me with such âdisrespect,â I presume you are the same towards your Mountain and Sea Realmâs Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor."
"Now with the two realms at war, for the true trendsetters, itâs nothing less than a huge opportunity."
"Donât think those two fools started the war proactively, who will laugh last is still a mystery."
"So, I wonât hide it from you. My divined hexagram indicates that you are the biggest variable in this Spirit Realm war!"
The Saint Ancestor spoke these words while still observing Ning Qiâs expression.
Ning Qiâs expression remained unchanged, yet deep inside he grew more vigilant.
He continued probing, asking: "Thatâs all youâve predicted? Who knows if youâre bluffing me? If I truly believe your words, I would have no place to stand."
Preposterous, even if what this old fellow said was true, he must deny it.
If he admits it, wouldnât he be handing leverage to this old man?
The Saint Ancestorâs avatarâs old face turned more solemn.
"Youngster, in this Peach Blossom Spring Space, external perceptions can be screened out; why not share your thoughts?"
"I say youâre full of it!"
Ning Qi cursed silently within his heart.
Seeing Ning Qi still silent, the Saint Ancestorâs avatar couldnât help but feel perplexed.
Though the youngster was young, his experience seemed extremely seasoned, unmoved no matter what was said.
He once read a story from the Three Kingdoms, where those generals, whether Grand Generals or each kingdomâs commanders, were easily persuaded.
Yet Ning Qi, youthful and proud, with stunning talent, how was his mindset so unwavering like an old dog, utterly bewildering!
The Saint Ancestorâs avatar could only say, "Fine, if you wonât speak, so be it, after all, I canât remain with you here any longer. If you wish to gain the most from this Spirit Realm war, you mustnât let my Vast Realm lose so easily, or else..."
Ning Qi glared at him before speaking sternly, "I belong to the Mountain and Sea Realm; I cannot concern myself with others, but if you harm my people, I will not forgive you!"
"Hmm?"
The Saint Ancestor was taken aback.
He suddenly chuckled, "Since it is so, then Iâve made a deal with you!"
Ning Qi argued, "What deal? I havenât said anything, but what do you plan to do?"
The Saint Ancestor looked outside the Peach Blossom Spring Space, "What else can be done?"
Ning Qi abruptly charged at him, "I promised the Moon Sea Immortal Sectâs Sect Leader Zhao Yujun that I would deal with you, how can I let you leave easily?"
At this moment, countless Dao Sword Pills once again emerged around Ning Qi.