Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 175: Chapter 173: Guest Starring Robbery Cultivation

Late at night.

Thunderous roars emanated from the Inner Mountain of Xiyu Pavilion, as a tremendously vast Golden Core aura surged.

At the foot of the mountain, Ning Daoran, who had his eyes closed, slowly opened them. He knew that Jiuyun Shangren had finally made his move.

The next day, news arrived.

Jiuyun Shangren launched a night raid, leading the Jiuyun Sect’s experts to successfully breach the Array of Xiyu Pavilion’s Inner Mountain both from inside and out.

Overnight, a storm of change rose.

Reportedly, Lady Xingtong fought desperately alongside the Earth Rock Dragon, but still, they were no match for the overbearing power of Jiuyun Shangren.

After a fierce battle, the Earth Rock Dragon was actually slain!

Following the Earth Rock Dragon’s death, Lady Xingtong was subdued, but sporadic fighting in the valley was still far from over.

…

Ning Daoran let out a sigh, Yin Muxue had been killed, and Chen Ping’er’s whereabouts were unknown.

After this catastrophe, Xiyu Pavilion was doomed to change hands.

He furrowed his brows, then abruptly soared into the sky, turning into a tunneling light taking a detour towards the deep parts of Xiyu Pavilion’s back mountain.

The back mountain, Jade Spirit Spring.

At this moment, the guards of the Jade Spirit Spring had already been replaced by members of the Jiuyun Sect, two at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and four Perfected Qi Refining Cultivators.

From within the woods, Ning Daoran, concealing himself with the Wood Escape Technique and running the Body Tempering Technique, swiftly changed his appearance to that of Old Demon Ye. To conceal his identity further, he even wrapped a black triangular cloth around his face.

“Fellow Daoists.”

Ning Daoran slowly walked out of the woods, floating in front of several Jiuyun Sect disciples, and said, “I have a connection with this spring, may I take away some of the Spiritual Spring?”

The Jiuyun Sect disciples were startled at first, then one of the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Elders sensed that Ning Daoran was merely at the Early Stage Foundation Establishment, and couldn’t help but let out a sneer, saying,

…

Time passed quickly. The memories that seemed so vivid were already years ago.

In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed.

This year, Ning Daoran was 135 years old.

“Buzz~~”

Accompanied by the fluctuations of array power, Ning Daoran stepped out from a ripple.

Ten years of cultivation, his appearance remained unchanged, with not the slightest alteration.

However, the fluctuations of mana within him had increased by at least thirty percent. At this point, he was very close to reaching the Perfect Realm of the Foundation Establishment Stage, with Core Formation within reach.

“Old Lu, I’ve finally done it!”

With a slight sweep of his sleeve, several Array Flags and Array Plates floated into the air.

The White Feather Flowing Sound Array, a Third-tier Middle-Grade Array, he had finally succeeded in crafting it!

Now, Ning Daoran was a true Third-tier Middle-Grade Array Master!

A title that sounded impressive anywhere!

Following a bellow from Big Stupid Deer, it went off to stir-fry rice with the ladle, and the backyard’s commotion suggested that many Spirit Chickens, Spiritual Sheep, and Spirit fish would suffer due to the celebration.

Ning Daoran then stepped into the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

Now, the Cave Heaven formed a world of its own.

Thousands of Spirit Stones buried underground continuously nourished the Spiritual Energy within this world, and in the distance, a Jade Spirit Spring, roughly five acres in size, shimmered under the sunlight.

Perhaps, it should no longer be called the Jade Spirit Spring but rather, it was entirely a Jade Spirit Lake.

…

After a hearty meal.

Ning Daoran decided to descend the mountain. This would be his first time in ten years, heading to Yellow Dragon Square to restock on Talismans and to ensure his safety.

Autumn day, afternoon.

Maple leaves tumbled down the alleyways of the marketplace, as Ning Daoran in his Outer Elder robes, ambled along with Big Stupid Deer.

His brow was furrowed.

Now 135 years old, with his Foundation Establishment foundation becoming more and more perfect, in four or five more years at most, he should be able to attempt Core Formation.

Also, the Dust-falling Grass within the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven was nearly ready to meet the criteria for medicine, and in a few more years, the attempt to concoct Dust-falling Pills should begin.

Once Core Formation was achieved, it meant he and Old Lu would have to leave the Chaotic Sect and become loose cultivators, venturing into the outside world!

But the thought of leaving this place he had lived in for over a hundred years still brought a hint of reluctance to his heart.

“Fellow Daoist Ning.”

Just then, someone called out to him from afar.

“The Jade Spirit Spring now belongs to the Jiuyun Sect, hmph, what are you, thinking you can share a piece of our fortune?”

“You speak amiss, Fellow Daoist.”

Ning Daoran said in a lowered voice, “Your Sect has charged forward, killed so many people, and taken over the vast Xiyu Pavilion without saying, and now you aren’t willing to spare even a bit for others, isn’t that rather overbearing?”

“Why should our Jiuyun Sect listen to your comments and criticisms?” An angry voice came from a Perfect Qi Refining Cultivator.

“Good.”

Ning Daoran nodded lightly, a smug smile appearing on his lips, “Then you can all go to die!”

In truth, he had disliked the Jiuyun Sect not for just a day or two!

Suddenly, a wisp of blood-colored thread appeared out of thin air, instantly sweeping across the throat of the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Elder!

“Spurt!”

The eyes of the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Elder bulged, seemingly in complete disbelief that Ning Daoran would strike so abruptly.

At this time, the Jiuyun Sect straddled both Qingzhou and Kuizhou, considered the most powerful in both regions, and was accustomed to acting tyrannically; how could they expect that there would be Loose Cultivators daring to challenge the authority of the Jiuyun Sect in the Cultivation World?

What’s more, a Golden Core Late Stage Supreme Elder of the Jiuyun Sect was located not far away at Xiyu Pavilion!

“You…”

The rest were greatly shocked.

Ning Daoran was incredibly fast. A streak of light flashed by, “swoosh”, penetrating another Early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s chest in an instant. It was the Bamboo Leaf Blade, directly pulverizing the cultivator’s heart.

The remaining two Perfected Qi Refining Cultivators were frightened out of their wits.

“Senior, we…”

Ning Daoran descended from above, his palms enshrouded in blood-colored Demonic Qi—the trademark secret skill of Old Demon Ye, the Blood Drinking Demon Technique!

After two soft sounds, the heads of the two Perfected Qi Refining Disciples were shattered.

Immediately, Ning Daoran inflicted one more Blood Drinking Demon Technique palm blow on each of the two Foundation Establishment corpses.

“Whoosh—”

He dived into the Jade Spirit Spring, released Big Stupid Deer, and both swiftly tunneled underground, followed by the sound of digging deep beneath the earth’s surface.

As one naturally born with the Holy Physique for farming, silently toiling the land for a hundred years, both Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer were exceptionally skilled at Earth Tunneling and digging, their craftsmanship exceedingly fine.

Soon after, Ning Daoran emerged from underground, his left hand opened wide, the robust power of the Nineteen-layered Evergreen Technique spreading out like an enormous green hand, forcefully pulling out at least ten tons of green soil from beneath the Jade Spirit Spring.

Indeed, it was the Spirit Vein that formed the Jade Spirit Spring!

“Old Lu, go to the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, plant the Spirit Vein!”

“Ao ao~~~”

Big Stupid Deer was filled with zest, instantly rushing into the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, quickly making room in a corner of the garden, trampling with its hooves, rolling with its antlers, carving out a large pit in no time.

Ning Daoran carefully transplanted the Spirit Vein into the pit, then raised his hand, as the power from the Evergreen Technique flowed continuously, drawing the turquoise water from the Jade Spirit Spring into the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven like a ribbon of blue fabric.

Moments later, the entire Jade Spirit Spring completed its relocation process.

“Let’s go!”

Ning Daoran gave the order and escaped by using the Earth Escape spell.

He took a wide detour before returning to the Chaotic Sect from another direction.

In doing so, he created an illusion.

He, Ning Daoran, after obtaining the Third-tier True Feather, had left Xiyu Pavilion, and concerning the struggle that unfolded there, he naturally knew nothing about it.

…

Qiongbi Peak.

Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer continued as usual, diligently farming and cultivating.

At this moment, news arrived.

The Xiyu Pavilion had fully submitted to the Jiuyun Sect, becoming one of its properties.

In this battle, Changsun Wang, Master Yan Long, Fairy Yun Lan, Yin Muxue, and the Third-tier Early-stage Earth Rock Dragon all perished.

Additionally, other Golden Core Cultivation Families holding a stake in Xiyu Pavilion did not step forward, seemingly accepting Xiyu Pavilion’s change of ownership as a fact.

Lady Xingtong was also unlikely to survive, but fortunately, Daoist Yun Yan, the Supreme Elder of the Jiuyun Sect, took a liking to her, willing to become Daoist couple, hence her life was spared.

Chen Ping’er’s whereabouts remained undetermined, her fate unknown.

As for the incident at the Jade Spirit Spring, it unfolded as Ning Daoran had anticipated.

No one besides Old Demon Ye had cultivated the Blood Drinking Demon Technique to the Perfect Realm. The fatal wounds of those Jiuyun Sect Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators all bore the traces of the Blood Drinking Demon Technique.

Moreover, some Jiuyun Sect disciples vividly claimed to have seen Old Demon Ye, whose movement technique and lightness skill were so divine they left no trace.

It seemed that those disciples had deliberately concocted this explanation to shirk responsibility.

In any case, with the theft of the Jade Spirit Spring, the blame was squarely placed on Old Demon Ye.

The young women and wives within Qingzhou were again filled with unease, for according to Jiuyun Sect, Old Demon Ye hadn’t perished after years of silence but had advanced to the Golden Core Stage!

A Golden Core Stage Old Demon Ye killing four Jiuyun Sect disciples in an instant made sense.

Ning Daoran couldn’t help but smile, not expecting that he had unintentionally helped Old Demon Ye break through his cultivation barrier.

However, Old Demon Ye’s talent was actually quite ordinary, not too formidable even among loose cultivators. If he hadn’t perished at the hand of Ning Daoran back then, Old Demon Ye probably would have had no chance at Core Formation.

“Master.”

Chen Yuzhu came carrying a tray, placing down two cups of Spiritual Tea.

“Yuzhu, where is your master?”

Ning Daoran was somewhat puzzled, “I haven’t seen her since I returned.”

“Master has moved to live in Spiritual Field Courtyard No. 79, seeking a quieter life.”

Chen Yuzhu said, “If Master has any matters, she can still be summoned over.”

“No need, you may go.”

“Yes.”

Ning Daoran furrowed his brow, clearly understanding the situation.

Chen Weimo had moved back to Spiritual Field Courtyard No. 79 because she hadn’t been able to reach Foundation Establishment, disappointing Ning Daoran—something she felt deeply guilty for.

Furthermore, Chen Weimo had aged.

By now, she should be 105 years old.

Although her appearance still looked to be in her twenties due to taking Solid Color Pills, her blood qi and Divine Soul were both very aged, and she was no longer able to handle miscellaneous chores.

Thus, Chen Weimo left Chen Yuzhu with Ning Daoran and chose to live alone in Spiritual Field Courtyard No. 79. That was her choice.

Perhaps, Chen Weimo had already made up her mind to die in that courtyard where she and Granny Yun Cui once lived.

Second floor.

Ning Daoran stood on the balcony, staring blankly at Spiritual Field Courtyard No. 79 from afar.

Those who accompany one will eventually leave, such is the sorrow one must bear when fated for longevity.

“Ao…”

Beside him, Big Stupid Deer gently nuzzled Ning Daoran, sensing his current low spirits.

“I’m fine.”

Ning Daoran whispered, “Old Lu, in the future, during holidays, we’ll prepare a small gift for Chen Weimo to send over. If she doesn’t want to come, we still have to visit.”

“Ao ao~~”

Big Stupid Deer nodded gently.

Looking up, he saw a woman in a white dress standing at the entrance of Xiyu Pavilion. Unfortunately, it wasn’t her.