Yang Kai began the process I had shown him earlier, consuming a ridiculous amount of energy. Not only did I use all of the energy that the Ink Clan Corpses had turned into but I also began using the Ink Nest pieces. Though I never seemed to run out of them and the number of 5th ranks were far greater than originally thought.
"Martial Uncle Ding probably let them all out specifically to help out." Yang Kai muttered through the strain.
"I figured this might happen. It looks like we won't have to worry about running out which is quite good. After the last several hours father's first trump card is around 75% completion." I said, showing I was unbothered by the situation. Even at the expense of so much material.
"Forgive me son, but it is better this way. If we get more than one Territory Lord. Well, it isn't certain that Martial Uncle Ding can handle it. This will at least tilt the scales in our favor again." Yang Kai said, still carrying worry in his heart. "I really didn't want to take this much from Leiji… But at least I can be certain that if I use this trump card… It will definitely be enough to take a Territory Lord out of the fight permanently." He thought, sighing through the pain.
~~Several More Hours later~~
"Alright! Now that that is done. I feel different… Is this what you feel like every day, Leiji?" Yang Kai said, after storing the completed Trump Card in his Small Universe.
"Father feels different now doesn't he. I bet father can sense the answer but I'll ask anyway. Do you feel like you could eliminate a Territory Lord?" I asked, with a smirk, chuckling.
"I… I see… so that's how it is. I now understand why you say your strength is so high. That burst will definitely kill a Territory Lord. Wow, that is one incredible feeling. Kekeke, I'm gonna try to keep this hidden from the Ink Clan for a while though. I won't be using it unless the situation truly calls for it." Yang Kai laughed. "Well, I'll leave the rest to you now. Become as strong as you can, son. If things go according to plan we might actually finish this place up. Stay safe." He added just before vanishing significantly far away.
"Seems like father is now completely unbothered. I do hope he doesn't become too reckless now." I sighed, as I began making another Trump Card.
"Where is the Team Leader going, Young Master?" A 5th Rank asked, entering inside the Lightning Sphere.
"He is going to go and take care of a few other important matters. But we are done with that other matter now. You can tell my mothers that when you return." I explained, purposefully being vague.
"Understood! Young Master, I am afraid to ask since you are seemingly busy. But I was hoping I could receive the energy I have earned. I feel as though It will be enough to push me to the 6th rank. And then we can get Young Master more pieces a little bit faster." The 5th rank said, a little nervously.
"Hmm… You have brought me 7 pieces… It's just shy but provided I have an idea of what strategy you have all thought up, I can give you a slight advance." I explained.
"Young Master has figured out that the Senior brothers and sisters are slicing and dicing while we deliver? Truly Young Master's acumen is rare and significant. I also appreciate Young Masters magnanimousness." The 5th rank said, overly excited.
"HOWEVER! You must receive it outside the Lightning Sphere for now. Your breakthrough will cause me trouble. Understand?" I said, straining as I was nearing completion of the second Trump Card.
"Understood Young Master! I will make certain that my breakthrough does not cause any disturbance to you." The 5th rank said.
"Uhm… One more thing, this might take some time to accumulate. My father took quite a bit of the total energy away with him recently. And I am in the process of performing a highly sensitive technique. So the pace at which you receive the energy will be limited for now. Once I'm done the flow will naturally increase." I explained through the strain.
"Apologies for interrupting you then, Young Master. And many thanks for listening to my request even under such circumstances." The 5th rank said as they assumed the Lotus position outside and brought out a set of 5th rank resources for themselves to use in hopes of augmenting their growth.
"I can change those into Pure World Force as well if you'd rather. It will be a bit faster. But you don't have to if you wish to do it yourself that is fine too. I just figured I should offer since I have the ability." I said, as I approached the end of refining my 2nd Trump Card.
"No thanks Young Master, I'd prefer to do this one myself. I can't be relying on my juniors abilities too much. Otherwise what would I do without him?" The 5th rank joked.
"Good, you will be an upstanding 7th rank in the future. Now take some of this and see what happens." I smiled.
The flow of pure World Force untainted by anyone's signature or Ink Force flowed to the 5th Rank. After three incense sticks of time I had finally finished my 2nd Trump Card. And the flow towards the 5th Rank increased. "Now that I am finished, I should focus on increasing my realm as well. That way I can act if something goes horribly wrong." I thought, as my emperor Qi began surging to new heights.
~~A Few Days Later~~
The 5th rank finally began their breakthrough. Which led to the flow of new Ink Nest pieces to halt temporarily. But the 4th ranks had been woken up and brought over to watch the spectacle. And also gain some benefits in hopes of recovering quickly. The 5th rank succeeded in breaking through then turned to me.
"Young Master, you have my gratitude. With this new strength I can finally join my Senior Brothers and sisters in cutting the Ink Nest apart." The newly promoted 6th rank smirked.
"Good! But be sure to consolidate your cultivation before doing anything reckless. If you revert back to 5th rank I will expect 8 pieces in Ink Nest in return to help you get up there again." I warned.
"Understood Young Master!" The new 6th Rank said, cupping their hands respectfully and then flew off.