Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 252 - 250 Shen Luoyans Invitation

Chapter 252: Chapter 250: Shen Luoyan’s Invitation

Chapter 252: Chapter 250: Shen Luoyan’s Invitation

Time flew by, and two years passed abruptly.

This year Ning Daoran was 173 years old; although he was growing older, he still looked like a young man.

At this moment, he had accumulated a total of 250,000 years of Refining Time.

It was time to strive for a higher level of the Evergreen Technique and deduce a more complete version of it, as after all, the Evergreen Technique was the true cornerstone of his cultivation.

In his Cave Mansion, he sat cross-legged and slowly entered the state of Refining Time. His mind slightly submerged, and he transformed into a wild man sitting tranquilly in the wilderness.

“In the first year, you began trying to deduce a more complete Evergreen Technique but could never find a clue. You left the mundane world and went deep into the mountains in search of what you desired.”

“In the eighty-four thousandth year, a bout of autumn rain fell. You sat atop a piece of deadwood, listening to the sound of raindrops hitting the leaves, a deep calm within you. It was as though you had transformed into a piece of green wood, enduring the beating winds and rains with the heavens and earth, and the confusion in your mind also seemed to lessen at this moment.”

“In the one hundred forty-six thousand five hundredth year, with years of cultivation, you became part of the jungle. Vines covered your body, moss spread across your face, and even a wild rabbit made its nest in your lap, achieving a great harmony with nature.”

“Until one day, a hungry forest wolf nestled by your side, pretending to join you, and then took advantage of your meditation to swallow the rabbit in one bite. You killed it with a single slap, which slightly stirred your heart.”

“In the two hundred four thousand six hundredth year, this world had experienced countless changes of dynasties, yet the mountains and forests repeated year after year.”

“You heard the mechanical roar and saw the sky filled with flying devices, and numerous shells exploding around you, but you remained unmoved.”

“You also saw a giant mushroom cloud rise from a nearby mountain range, its destructive radiance enveloping everything.”

“Thousands of years later, you even saw radiation-mutated behemoths prowling the mountains, and amid the roar of engines, humans hidden in the mountains piloting several dozen feet tall mechas fighting with the behemoths.”

“Civilization vanished, and when the behemoths became giant skeletons across the mountains, and the mechas lay rusting under the trees,”

“Your heart finally had an epiphany, what is called ‘Evergreen’ is eternal!”

“You deduced: Eternal Green Technique. Heavenly Rank Upper Grade.”

“Eternal Green Technique. Heavenly Rank Upper Grade (21st Layer)”

“Remaining Refining Time: 54,244 years.”

…

“Whew…”

Ning Daoran awoke from Refining Time and immediately felt a vast and continuously spreading verdant vitality within him—a power entirely different from the regular Evergreen Technique. Although still Wood Attribute Spiritual Power, it had undergone a qualitative change and reached a higher existence.

The name ‘Eternal Green’ sure sounded awesome!

At this moment, Ning Daoran’s physical body was constantly being transformed by the Eternal Green Technique. The strength of his Wood Attribute Magic Power had increased by at least thirty percent, representing a qualitative leap.

Additionally, obtaining the Eternal Green Technique greatly enhanced his lifespan!

Although the technique only advanced by one level, his lifespan increased by two hundred and fifty years. Combined with the effects of the Lifespan Extension Pill, his total lifespan had reached a frightening two thousand four hundred and eighty years.

Outlasting Divinity Transformation ancestors wouldn’t be a problem now.

Ning Daoran briefly felt the changes in his cultivation. Although the Evergreen Technique had transformed wholly into the Eternal Green Technique, which was a rise in “technique”, the actual promotion in his own cultivation was very limited. However, his mana had substantially advanced, and he was getting closer to the Golden Core Middle Stage.

Before he reached two hundred years old, he must advance to the Golden Core Middle Stage!

Although his breakthrough speed wasn’t fast, what mattered was stability, avoiding being stuck at a certain realm for many years without progress. With his current pace, advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage was merely a matter of time.

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Ning Daoran slowly stood up, dusted off his clothes, and his demeanor slightly transformed due to acquiring the Eternal Green Technique.

“Old Lu, pack up. Prepare to set sail; we’re heading back to Immortal White Dragon City!”

Recently, several Paperfolk had brought back news from Immortal White Dragon City.

Rumors that Independent Practitioner Jianjia had been sighted above Tianluo Sea and was pursued by Nascent Soul Stage cultivators were widely known.

Moreover, the absence of Ning the Array Master from sea had not drawn attention. After all, for cultivators, especially Golden Core Cultivators, a few years was but a moment, and it was quite common to stay outside for years due to opportunities.

Regarding the Xu Family, it was said that Ancestor Xu had returned to their ancestral land and had been in seclusion ever since, without emitting any more news.

Now, the opportunity to return to Immortal White Dragon City was ripe.

…

“Set sail!”

An hour later, they set sail. The White Deer began its journey back to the west.

The sky was vast, and the sea wide, with a gentle breeze.

Ning Daoran sat at the prow of the ship, feeling good.

At this moment, the stock of True Blood Pills was sufficient. He no longer needed to worry about the True Blood Pills in the short term and was quite clear-headed. Once he returned to Immortal White Dragon City, he planned to take on some orders, craft more Arrays, and make a good profit from the many cultivators in Immortal White Dragon City.

Ten days later.

The White Deer sailed smoothly, breaking through the waves even though it encountered two Golden Winds. However, Ning Daoran was quick and changed the course early to avoid them, even saving the use of a Wind Avoiding Talisman.

The tranquility on the ship lasted until two days later in the evening.

“Whoosh—”

A sliver of moonlit brilliance cut through the waves and almost instantly approached the White Deer. Although Ning Daoran had released his Divine Sense, the speed of the arrival was too fast to avoid.

The person was a woman dressed in a deep blue Flowing Cloud Dress, her hair done up, adorned with a delicate white jade hairpin, and a flame mark on her forehead, clearly not someone to trifle with.

Even more daunting was her aura of Nascent Soul Stage, far more terrifying than that of Ancestor Xu.

Of course, the scariest thing was that Ning Daoran recognized her!

This woman was the one who had slashed at him in Qingzhou City, nearly erasing his Divine Soul with her Sword Intent.

“You…”

Ning Daoran quickly interlaced his fingers, instantly preparing two Third-tier High Grade Divine Speed Talismans and summoning the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, preparing to shelter the entire White Deer inside the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

All this, in preparation to flee.

“Don’t be afraid. I’m one of your own.”

Shen Luoyan looked straight at him and said, “I am the Tower Master of Slaying Immortal Tower, named Shen Luoyan, at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Last time in Qingzhou City, I only tested you with a slash because I was executing an Immortal Guardian at the Court. I hope you don’t take it to heart.”

That slash, and the subsequent pursuit, didn’t seem like just a test at all!

However… after encountering the pursuit capability of Ancestor Xu, if Shen Luoyan really hadn’t held back, even the Return to Nature level Wood Escape Technique and Earth Escape Skill might not have avoided this Nascent Soul Late Stage old monster’s pursuit!

On closer thought, Shen Luoyan hadn’t held back; she had flooded him.

“You…”

Ning Daoran frowned.

“May I have a word with you?” Shen Luoyan smiled lightly: “Lin Qing’er, your grandmaster, was an old friend of mine. Before she perished, she entrusted me not to look after the Chaotic Sect directly but also never to be an enemy of the descendants of the Chaotic Sect.”

“Okay.”

Ning Daoran felt reassured.

Of course, even if he didn’t feel reassured, there was nothing he could do; he was completely at her mercy. If Shen Luoyan really intended to strike to kill, Ning Daoran would probably be dead within three moves.

…

Inside the cabin, an elegantly decorated private room.

Only Ning Daoran and Shen Luoyan sat facing each other.

Big Stupid Deer, Little Bai, and Little Blackie were all left on the deck, each tense but aware that their powers couldn’t influence the situation at hand.

Especially Little Bai, she was particularly worried; she recognized Shen Luoyan, the Tower Master of Slaying Immortal Tower, arguably one of the strongest cultivators in the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World, and also a Dual cultivation of magic and body.

Slaying Immortal Tower… a very mysterious organization, neither an enemy nor a friend to the Court, always maintaining a neutral stance, engaging a large group of killers, with both a Killer List and a Bounty List. It was perhaps the most mysterious organization in the entire Eastern Wilderness yet held no grand ambition.

Otherwise, with the actions of the White Sheep Demon Queen, Shen Luoyan would have long climbed the Five Saints Mountain to twist off the heads of the five Demon Kings and flatten the Five Saints Sect for her—a mere drink of water.

“Ancestor Xu hunted you three years ago, and I have already rebuked him for it.”

Shen Luoyan’s eyes were like water as she spoke: “You don’t need to worry; he probably won’t trouble you again, but of course… there’s no guarantee, human hearts are unpredictable, there are always places I can’t see.”

“…”

Ning Daoran shivered; he was genuinely worried now.

Shen Luoyan’s words, without a doubt, informed him that she knew Independent Practitioner Jianjia was Ning Daoran!

This also meant that the intelligence system of Slaying Immortal Tower was terrifyingly effective, as it even knew this secret.

“Don’t worry.”

Shen Luoyan’s lips curled up slightly: “Your secrets here are known by only two or three people in all of Slaying Immortal Tower, all of whom are my confidants. Without my orders, your secrets won’t be leaked.”

Ning Daoran frowned, “So, Tower Master Shen, why don’t you kill me, just because my grandmaster Lin Qing’er was an old friend of yours?”

“That’s not it.”

Shen Luoyan narrowed her eyes: “Lin Qing’er and I indeed had a friendship, but it wasn’t deep enough to warrant me protecting her descendant. The reason I’m keeping you alive is simply that you, Ning Daoran, are a promising Nascent Soul candidate, a rare genius in our Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World. It would be a pity to eliminate you.”

She smiled meaningfully: “I came to see you today for this very reason. Ning Daoran, would you like to join Slaying Immortal Tower? Don’t worry; Slaying Immortal Tower is a very laid-back organization. We don’t hold meetings, don’t restrict cultivation, everything is up to you. After joining, you’ll be assigned a killer ranking, the highest being Gold Token and Silver Killers, and the tribute is quite generous. You can join Slaying Immortal Tower with your real name or even with a false identity like Independent Practitioner Jianjia—it’s all up to you.”

“Tower Master Shen…”

Ning Daoran furrowed his brows and cautiously said, “If I refuse to join Slaying Immortal Tower, will you kill me?”

“I won’t.”

“Then I refuse. For now, I don’t want to join any organization.”

Shen Luoyan was slightly disappointed and handed over a Jade Talisman, “Keep this. You can check some information about Slaying Immortal Tower through this Jade Scroll. If you change your mind later, just come find me at Slaying Immortal Tower.”

Shen Luoyan stood up: “I must be going; I have many things to do.”

“Safe travels, Tower Master Shen!”

Ning Daoran escorted her to the deck, then watched as Shen Luoyan’s figure disappeared into the wind in the blink of an eye—so fast, truly terrifying as a Nascent Soul Late Stage old monster!