Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

"No need for concern, fellow Daoist."

Ning Daoran smiled faintly, not impatient, calmly summoning one magical treasure after another to contend with his opponent, even bringing out the Nine Dragon Treasure Mirror and Kunwu's Wind.

"This wind..."

As Kunwu's Wind emerged, the relaxed expression on the face of Spirit Rock Star Monarch was instantly wiped away.

Spirit Rock Star Monarch's entire body was shrouded in the exceptionally dense Earth Essence Qi, possessing formidable defensive power, causing Ning Daoran to fail to breach him after hundreds of exchanges. Yet, as Kunwu's Wind came forth, the formless and colorless breeze managed to bypass the Earth Essence Qi and directly assail Spirit Rock Star Monarch's flesh. In an instant, his green stone skin began to crack open like a reef eroded over millennia by tidal waves.

"You brat, where did you acquire such techniques?"

Spirit Rock Star Monarch's gaze turned icy: "Do you think this alone is enough to defeat me?"

"Senior misunderstands."

Ning Daoran smiled serenely: "I know a thread of Kunwu's Wind won't kill you. But it doesn't matter; Kunwu's Wind isn't the only tool in my repertoire. Combined with everything at my disposal, I believe it's more than enough to keep Senior here."

"Dream on!"

Spirit Rock Star Monarch let out a long howl, his body surging with Divinity Transformation power, causing his mana intensity to increase by another twenty percent!

From all directions, countless stone spirits and Spirit Rune Blood Demons seemed to respond to their leader's wrath, swarming forward in an overwhelming attack.

Ning Daoran smirked disdainfully without uttering a word. Focusing entirely on wielding the Golden Silk Swords, twenty-four swords began spinning densely around him, transforming the area into a golden maelstrom. Any approaching stone spirit or Spirit Rune Blood Demon was mercilessly shredded, unable to penetrate his defense!

...

Fighting Spirit Rock Star Monarch was no rushing endeavor; it was destined to be a battle of endurance.

Having harmonized with Chasing Moon Peak, Ning Daoran was essentially invincible within its confines, drawing boundless mana from the peak to fuel his strength, growing fiercer with every clash!

In contrast, Spirit Rock Star Monarch's power came from deep within Breaking Realm Mountain. Straying far from the mountain's heart, his frequent use of Divinity Transformation power consumed him greatly. By the hundred-and-fiftieth exchange, he was showing signs of fatigue, clearly unable to last much longer.

After three hundred exchanges.

Ning Daoran, surrounded by an aura of Evergreen vitality, relentlessly slammed down the Big Green Dragon, crushing Spirit Rock Star Monarch's arm entirely. As it fell, the severed arm transformed into a grand Green Peak upon impact.

"Young friend."

Spirit Rock Star Monarch's expression darkened as if contemplating an escape route: "I indeed underestimated you. How about we end today's battle here?"

"Senior thinks you can still leave?"

With a light stomp of his foot, a massive Ten Directions Forbidden Array suddenly enveloped the entire Chasing Moon Peak area!

"You..."

Spirit Rock Star Monarch was rendered speechless, unable to even detect when Ning Daoran had prepared such an array.

"This ends here!"

Ning Daoran stretched open his left hand's five fingers, unleashing countless Immortal Dao Seeds that bloomed. Soon, Chaos Immortal Vines sprouted from all sides, binding Spirit Rock Star Monarch's colossal form tightly in mere moments. This content was first released on MV_LEMPYR.

"Buzz~~~"

The Big Green Dragon hovered mid-air, transforming into a fiery-red iron rod that struck fiercely downward!

"You truly wish to kill me!?"

Spirit Rock Star Monarch roared furiously, opening his massive maw to unleash a deafening howl against the Big Green Dragon!

Under the surge of oppressive Demon Nightmare Qi, the Big Green Dragon hesitated momentarily, unable to strike down completely. In the same moment, six stealthy flying needles silently plunged into Spirit Rock Star Monarch's abdomen, detonating vast amounts of True Yang Immortal Fire inside!

"You!"

Spirit Rock Star Monarch, consumed by rage, hadn't expected a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator like Ning Daoran to resort to underhanded tactics. As True Yang Immortal Fire rapidly spread, he was no longer able to summon the dense Demon Nightmare Qi!

The Big Green Dragon cleaved down from the sky, striking Spirit Rock Star Monarch squarely on the crown of his head with a resounding "Peng!"

In this instant, the Divinity Transformation-level stone spirit from Breaking Realm Mountain began his downfall. His crumbling head marked the start, his body pierced through by the spinning Golden Silk Swords, left riddled with holes!

"Die!"

Ning Daoran swept one final stroke, utterly shattering Spirit Rock Star Monarch's head.

"Clang~~~"

Sparks erupted in all directions. Ning Daoran shuddered slightly, his Big Green Dragon's trajectory abruptly halted as it struck an exceptionally hard object within Spirit Rock Star Monarch's remnants, rebounding outward.

"Come!"

With a commanding gesture, he extracted a basin-sized, gleaming stone tablet from Spirit Rock Star Monarch's shattered remains. Brimming with dense essence qi and surrounded by an incomparably sturdy surface, Ning Daoran found that even his Divine Sense was unable to penetrate it.

The object, hidden deep within Spirit Rock Star Monarch's head, was likely akin to a life-bound item—a treasure for certain. How could he let it slip away?

Without hesitation, Ning Daoran stored the stone tablet within his Storage Ring, then unleashed three successive strikes with the Big Green Dragon, completely obliterating Spirit Rock Star Monarch's body into dust!

"Haha~~~"

Ahead, a swarm of stone spirits and Spirit Rune Blood Demons let out terrified shrieks. Seeing their leader slain, they stood stunned, mouths agape, staring at Ning Daoran as though he were some unfathomable entity.

Ning Daoran bared his teeth, revealing a sinister grin. He struck out once more, the Big Green Dragon sweeping across the battlefield and annihilating the group of stone spirits and Spirit Rune Blood Demons entirely. Dozens of Spiritual Treasures and Magical Treasures orbited him as he penetrated the horde, arriving swiftly at Breaking Realm Mountain's entrance.

Most of the stone spirits and Blood Demons had followed Spirit Rock Star Monarch to battle, leaving the valley of Breaking Realm Mountain comparatively deserted.

Ning Daoran had long desired to explore Breaking Realm Mountain; faced now with such a golden opportunity, there was no way he could let it pass.

His figure twisted, morphing into a streak of deep red tunneling light, darting into Breaking Realm Mountain!

Within the valley, clouds obscured the surroundings, thick Demon Nightmare Qi saturating the air, while the ground lay ravaged, overrun by Black Tide.

Ning Daoran paused for no one, raising a hand to point forward.

"Clear the path!"

In an instant, a burst of chaotic power transformed into a streak of spirit light, barreling onward, forcing the Demon Nightmare Qi and Black Tide to retreat in terror.

In mere moments, he had ventured several dozen miles into the mountain's ancient depths. Releasing his Nascent Soul Divine Sense to scour frantically, Ning Daoran finally achieved results—within the nearby valley, the telltale signs of dilapidated array power rippled!

"Found it!"

Dashing forward, he hovered above this ancient valley. All around him, hordes of stone spirits and Spirit Rune Blood Demons shrieked, preparing to attack.

From the ground covered in weeds and soil, Ning Daoran sensed clusters of ancient array stones. Time had taken its toll on these stones; their spiritual patterns eroded by a weathering unknown to measure. Buried beneath rainworn layers, the formation lay further deteriorated.

"Arise!"

Wielding the Big Green Dragon, Ning Daoran shattered the nearby stone spirits instantly. Simultaneously, splitting his mana into two threads—one imprinting the positions and structure of the array stones within a Jade Scroll, the other excavating all array stones!

"Swish, swish, swish~~"

From beneath the earth, a torrent of array stones broke through layers of weeds and soil, flying swiftly into his Storage Ring.

In short order, Ning Daoran had gathered the entire Ancient Stone Formation into his possession. Unwilling to waste more time battling the endless hordes of stone spirits and Spirit Rune Blood Demons, he turned and fled, rushing out of Breaking Realm Mountain before retaking his seat atop Chasing Moon Peak!

...

"Haha~~~"

In the void above, hoards of stone spirits and Blood Demons formed a torrent, retreating from Liangyi Sect. Split by their passage near Chasing Moon Peak, they surged madly back into Breaking Realm Mountain. Their cries, alternately menacing and fearful, resonated paradoxically, leaving Ning Daoran amused.

Soon, every demon that had invaded Liangyi Sect retreated to Breaking Realm Mountain. Mist enveloped its entrance, and once again, peace settled over the mountain.

"Swish, swish, swish—"

In gusts of wind, Lin Xuyan, Liu Wushuang, and other Nascent Soul cultivators of various sects arrived at Chasing Moon Peak.

"Brother."

Lin Xuyan frowned: "Are you alright? That Divinity Transformation stage stone spirit..."

"He's been slain. Nothing to worry about."

Ning Daoran cupped his fists, smiling warmly toward the others, "Everyone, Liangyi Sect is deeply grateful for the aid of all you fellow Daoists. This unexpected turmoil from Breaking Realm Mountain caught me unprepared. Overall, my thanks to all of you!"

"No need for such politeness, Vice Sect Master Ning!"

An elderly late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator bowed: "Our Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World's sects are bound by the same roots and branches. This was only natural; no need for thanks!"

"Indeed."

Ning Daoran nodded: "Junior Sister Wushuang, arrange a feast immediately. Good wine and hearty food for our honored guests; ensure there's no neglect whatsoever."

"Understood, Senior Brother!"

Liu Wushuang, delighted, gathered the group to lead them away.

As the proclaimed "Holy Daughter of Liangyi Sect," her personal hosting naturally left the Eastern Wilderness cultivators smiling contentedly.

By then, only the two major figures of Liangyi Sect, Ning Daoran and Lin Xuyan, remained atop Chasing Moon Peak.

"What were the losses this time?" Ning Daoran asked.

"Alas..."

Lin Xuyan sighed: "Just as Brother said, the demon attack was fierce and abrupt. We were caught unprepared. Under the relentless assault from the stone spirits and Blood Demons, Liangyi Sect suffered greatly. Among our Sword Array disciples alone, at least 500 were lost. Inner Sect disciples in the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment stages suffered hundreds of casualties as well. Together, the losses likely exceed over a thousand. The exact number has yet to be tallied; I'll provide a detailed report once it's finalized."

"Over a thousand casualties..."

Ning Daoran frowned deeply, "Liangyi Sect cannot afford such losses. We must cultivate new blood quickly. Xuyan, how often have we held mountain-gate openings and disciple selections in the past?"

"Once every fifty years."

"Far too infrequent."

Ning Daoran shook his head: "Issue a sect-wide command immediately. From now on, open the mountain gate every September. All qualifying disciples may come to Liangyi Sect for evaluation during this period. We need fresh talent urgently to prevent the foundation of Liangyi Sect from crumbling during our turbulent generation."

"Brother is absolutely right!"

Lin Xuyan's eyes sparkled: "I'll arrange it immediately!"

He hesitated: "Brother, shouldn't you join us outside for the feast and enjoy some Spiritual Wine and Liangyi Sect's delicacies?"

"No need."

Ning Daoran turned away softly, "I'll remain here guarding Chasing Moon Peak."

Lin Xuyan gazed at his solitary figure, his eyes reddening briefly before finally departing.

...

Seated quietly on the ground, Ning Daoran let out a soft sigh and returned to cultivation, his solitary figure merging with the mountain's serene landscape.