Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 520 - 518: Fellow Daoist Ning, Spare My Life!

Late at night, on Qiongbi Peak.

Ning Daoran was sitting cross-legged, while the newly appointed Qiongbi Peak Master Wen Yu was brewing tea with extreme grace.

In her, one could indeed see many shadows of Wen Ru from back in the day; that gentle demeanor felt ever so familiar.

Ning Daoran let out a sigh.

The woman of past has passed away; who knows how many years it has been since Wen Ru left.

"Wen Yu."

Ning Daoran gently slapped his Storage Bag, and from within he produced a handbook of the Evergreen Technique and his own comprehension of it, together with a handbook of the Jianjia Sword Technique, and said, "You possess a Second Grade Wood Spirit Root, and the Wood Attribute Technique you’ve been cultivating is merely of Yellow Grade Middle—a rather mediocre one. Fortunately, you’re still young and have the time to correct this. Here is the Evergreen Technique and the Jianjia Sword Technique, both hand-crafted by me and easy to master. You must cultivate them diligently."

"Yes!"

Wen Yu held the two handbooks, her eyes brimming with redness: "Senior, are you leaving?"

"Not just yet."

Ning Daoran again slapped his Storage Bag, and immediately a wave of mana enveloped an extremely robust figure that appeared behind him—a Third-tier High-grade Puppet, also obtained by Ning Daoran during his years of journey and training.

"This is a Third-tier High-grade Puppet. Its combat power is strong, comparable to an ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivator. This, too, I give to you as a gift, but it must be used wisely. This item should only be used for self-defense, and you should try not to use it for killing or seeking revenge, lest you become too reliant on it and weaken your own spirit."

"Yes, Senior!"

Wen Yu put the Puppet into her Storage Bag, her gaze becoming even more tender, and said, "Senior has shown great kindness to both me and the Wen Family; can it really be that Senior has no requests for me? If Senior Ning asks, Wen Yu is willing to do anything."

"There’s no need."

Ning Daoran said, "Back in the day, Wen Ru crafted magic artifacts for me and imparted some artifact refining insights; to me, that is some favor owed. This favor is now returned to you, so there’s no need to feel indebted. This was my bond with Fellow Daoist Wen Ru, and if it was not repaid, I would inevitably feel some regret."

"So it is..."

Wen Yu bit her red lips and smiled, "It seems that Wen Yu was narrow-minded."

"You were indeed a little narrow-minded," Ning Daoran responded with a slight smile.

Wen Yu understood and her smile deepened on her pretty face.

"By the way."

Ning Daoran continued, "Yu Zhu is the Sect Master of Chaotic Sect and has been a trusted confidante of mine for many years. During your time at Qiongbi Peak, remember to behave and don’t engage in any conflict with Yu Zhu. She is the Sect Master and my most trusted person; the two of you must get along harmoniously."

"Yes, Wen Yu understands."

"That sets my mind at ease."

Ning Daoran turned and went upstairs: "I will stay on Qiongbi Peak for a few more days to ensure safety. You should focus on your cultivation and pay no heed to me."

"Yes!"

...

Several days later.

As Ning Daoran had anticipated, the "inappropriateness" that he had been sensing indeed arrived.

In the afternoon, a voice that shook people’s hearts came from outside the Chaotic Sect’s Mountain Gate: "This old man is Jiuyun Shangren of the Jiuyun Sect, here to challenge the Chaotic Sect. May I invite Fellow Daoist Ning of the Chaotic Sect to meet me!"

Accompanying the voice was an immensely powerful aura of a Nascent Soul!

For a moment, the whole Chaotic Sect was stirred!

Sword lights rose from all the major Inner Mountains, and even the Mountain Protection Array had been activated.

"Master!"

From the direction of the Main Peak, Chen Yuzhu arrived swiftly: "Jiuyun Shangren has actually come to challenge us, what is this about?"

"Just a little matter."

Ning Daoran soared up from the second floor of the bamboo building and said, "Tsk tsk, since when did Jiuyun Shangren ascend to Nascent Soul? I had absolutely no knowledge of this."

"About fifty years ago."

Chen Yuzhu said, "This Ancestor Jiuyun from the Jiuyun Sect is an old Golden Core who had been immersed in the Golden Core Stage for many years. Just when everyone thought his life span was about to exhaust, he unexpectedly succeeded in forming his Nascent Soul, becoming a newly advanced Nascent Soul of Kuizhou. His cultivation is profound, and having steeped in the Golden Core stage for too many years, he’s extremely skilled in battle. Master, you must be careful."

"Rest assured."

Ning Daoran, with his hands clasped behind his back, headed directly for the Mountain Gate.

...

"Boom—"

A Nascent Soul power burst forth, as Ning Daoran directly employed the Instant Teleportation Divine Ability and gracefully appeared before the other party.

But it was only to see Jiuyun Shangren in a long robe, with the bearing of an immortal, carrying a sword on his back, appearing like an aged celestial descended to the mortal world.

"I, Ning, have met Fellow Daoist."

Ning Daoran smiled faintly, "I remember seeing you many years ago, Fellow Daoist, and it is unexpected that after all these years, Fellow Daoist’s demeanor remains."

"Oh?"

Jiuyun Shangren chuckled while stroking his beard, "Fellow Daoist Ning has seen me?"

"More than seen; we nearly came to blows."

Ning Daoran laughed and said, "Do you not remember the incident at Xiyu Pavilion’s Main Altar where you fought Master Yan Long and abducted Lady Xingtong? I happened to be a visitor at Xiyu Pavilion at that time, and had the fortune to witness your elegance."

"..."

Jiuyun Shangren fell silent for a bit, these old, trivial matters that someone still remembered, and it was a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, no less! These were all his dark past!

"Oh..."

He put on an enlightened face, "Now I understand; back then Fellow Daoist Ning had some friendship with Chen Ping’er, who was a manager at Xiyu Pavilion. No wonder you bumped into the incident of my Jiuyun Sect’s expedition against Xiyu Pavilion, but I wonder how that Chen Ping’er is now?"

"She has long passed away during the Foundation Establishment phase."

Ning Daoran frowned, "Such matters of the past should stay in the past. However, I am curious as to why Fellow Daoist from Jiuyun Sect has come to challenge the Chaotic Sect today?"

"Hmph, you know exactly why!"

Jiuyun Shangren sneered, "A few days ago, you ascended Golden Cauldron Mountain and nearly annihilated the entire Golden Cauldron Mountain. Could it be that you have forgotten such a major incident?"

"Oh~~"

Ning Daoran smiled and said, "So that’s how it is. May I ask what entanglement Fellow Daoist Jiuyun has with Golden Cauldron Mountain to the extent of challenging Chaotic Sect with your sword?"

"That Master of Golden Cauldron Mountain, Golden Cauldron True Master, was an old friend of mine, a brother-in-arms throughout life and death, and my beloved kin. Fellow Daoist Ning, you have slain Golden Cauldron True Master, naturally I, this old man, cannot sit back and ignore this!"

Jiuyun Shangren’s words were clear and decisive, and a hint of coldness had already begun to spill from his eyes.

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"Such a thing happened?"

Ning Daoran’s gaze was indifferent: "Fellow Daoist, listen carefully. I, Ning, didn’t want to get involved in the affairs of Golden Cauldron Mountain, but Golden Cauldron True Master was obsessed with the Dual Cultivation replenishing technique, and he sought after beautiful female cultivators everywhere. Coincidentally, one of the female cultivators whom they abducted happened to be the descendant of a good friend of mine when I was in the Foundation Establishment stage, hence I took action and killed the Golden Cauldron True Master!"

He raised his eyebrows slightly: "Golden Cauldron True Master, being a cultivator in the late stage of Golden Core, actually indulged in this path alone. How is this different from a demon cultivator? Now that Fellow Daoist Jiuyun has come forth for Golden Cauldron True Master, could it be that you are also a practitioner of this path!?"

"Ah?"

Jiuyun Shangren felt a chill, and his heart was slightly in turmoil.

He cared quite a bit about his reputation. If the people were to misunderstand that Jiuyun Shangren coveted the Acquiring and Replenishing Technique, he might as well dash his head to death.

"Enough of this."

Jiuyun Shangren furrowed his brow: "Let’s set the Golden Cauldron Mountain matter aside for now. I heard that Fellow Daoist Ning ascended to Nascent Soul, and I’m extremely pleased at heart. Hence, I’ve come to your door to exchange sword techniques and learn through sparring. Does Fellow Daoist have any objections?"

"None."

Ning Daoran shook his head: "Only, I wonder if Fellow Daoist Jiuyun plans to spar publicly or in private?"

"This matter, sparring in private will suffice!"

Jiuyun Shangren turned around, his voice solemn: "Fellow Daoist Ning, follow this old man. We shall see who is superior!"

"I shall comply!"

The next moment, two blood-red tunneling lights left Chaotic Sect and headed straight for the depths of the Yellow Dragon Mountain Range!

"Master..."

Chen Yuzhu bit her red lips, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

"Maternal grandfather, be careful..."

Chen Xiyao also called out.

"Senior Ning..."

Wen Yu bit her red lips, her eyes filled with concern.

...

Deep in the Yellow Dragon Mountain Range, in a desolate uninhabited area.

"Boom—"

Jiuyun Shangren suddenly stopped in his tracks, turned around, and raised a third-tier ancient flying sword, saying indifferently: "Fellow Daoist Ning, show your true skills. I would not like to see you defeated within a few dozen moves!"

Ning Daoran remained silent.

He couldn’t understand why this old Jiuyun Shangren was so confident. Could it be that he was truly senile?

"So be it."

Ning Daoran crossed his arms and laughed: "I, Ning, will just stand right here. If Fellow Daoist can injure me, then I will concede."

"What?!"

Jiuyun Shangren was shocked.

Duels between Nascent Souls were extremely dangerous, and yet this man dared to be so brazen. Was this not courting death?

"Fellow Daoist is truly confident!"

With a loud shout from Jiuyun Shangren, the ancient sword suddenly spun in the air, and in a blink of an eye, it transformed into a massive sword tens of meters long, humming and buzzing as it descended from the sky and pierced towards Ning Daoran.

"Rise!"

Ning Daoran still did not move, merely crossing his arms, but beneath his feet, a Liangyi Sword Technique sword intent had already appeared, followed by strands of Jianjia Sword Light flying out. "Peng!" It clashed against the opponent’s massive sword in midair.

The air twisted violently, with countless sword lights and cold flashes flying out!

"Come again!"

Jiuyun Shangren shouted loudly, raising his hand, and a low-grade Spirit Treasure emitting Furong Pendant appeared beneath his feet, magnifying Jiuyun Shangren’s mana. Immediately after, a giant blood-colored palm fell from the sky, slashing towards Ning Daoran’s location.

Ning Daoran remained motionless, enveloped in a rich sword intent, sword lights flying out without utilizing any treasures, easily shattering Jiuyun Shangren’s mana palm print.

For a time, Jiuyun Shangren was dumbfounded.

The other party really did not fight back nor did he utilize any treasures, just relying on Nascent Soul power and techniques to contend against him.

This was an extremely insulting contempt, just like two equally advanced players where the opponent strips off their equipment to face you evenly. This feeling was extremely humiliating for Jiuyun Shangren.

Therefore, Jiuyun Shangren launched relentless attacks, one technique after another.

But he never gained any advantage, all his moves easily dissolved by Ning Daoran.

Although both were in the early stages of the Nascent Soul, their foundations were entirely different.

"You..."

In the blink of an eye, ninety-nine moves passed. Jiuyun Shangren supported a giant light sphere with both hands, trying to directly suppress Ning Daoran, roaring: "I don’t believe that you can keep still forever!"

"Fellow Daoist, that’s too much."

Suddenly, Ning Daoran reached for Big Green Dragon, and with a swoop down from the sky, he speared out!

"Pu!"

In an instant, Jiuyun Shangren’s attack was split in half, accompanied by the roar of a fierce beast. A White Tiger Dharma figure spans the sky, and Ning Daoran’s first proactive move was a secret skill!

White Tiger Soul Descent·Break!

...

"Not good!"

Jiuyun Shangren only felt his ears ringing, eyes bleeding, a terrifying sense of doom overcame him.

This strike from the other party, could annihilate him!

"Fellow Daoist Ning, spare my life!"