Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

The rosy glow of dawn ascended to the heavens as Liangyi True Monarch perished in self-sacrifice, his Divine Soul ultimately attaining complete liberation.

...

The disciples of the Liangyi Sect were inconsolable, weeping bitterly in mourning.

"This is not the time for sorrow."

An Inner Sect Elder at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage intoned gravely, "The seal of Breaking Realm Mountain has been breached. Countless Stone Spirits are about to wreak havoc upon the mortal world. Our Liangyi Sect lies a mere hundred miles from Breaking Realm Mountain and must shoulder the responsibility of suppression. It is our duty to guard Yizhou!"

"Junior Brother Li is absolutely correct."

True Monarch Qi Xing nodded and said, "Xu Yan, now that you are the Sect Master, matters concerning Breaking Realm Mountain should be decided by you."

"..."

Lin Xuyan, on his first day as Sect Master, was caught off guard. He turned to Ning Daoran for guidance: "Brother, you understand the matters of Breaking Realm Mountain best. Moreover, the breach of the seal is an event of paramount importance. Before Master passed, he said, 'For minor matters, consult the Sect Master; for major crises, consult the Deputy Sect Master.' What do you think should be done about Breaking Realm Mountain?"

"Here is my suggestion."

Ning Daoran looked toward True Monarch Qi Xing and said, "The Sect Master and I shall lead the elite cultivators of the Liangyi Sect to Breaking Realm Mountain to suppress the Evil Spirits. As for the Liangyi Sect, it will temporarily fall under the care of Supreme Elder Qi Xing. What say you?"

"Agreed."

True Monarch Qi Xing replied, "In this battle at Breaking Realm Mountain, you and Xu Yan must exercise the utmost caution!"

"Rest assured, Master Uncle!"

At once, Ning Daoran unleashed his Nascent Soul Divine Sense, scanning the entire Liangyi Sect. With a tap of his Storage Bag, streams of Array Flags and Array Plates shot out in all directions. Moments later, a resplendent golden array soared into the sky. The periphery shimmered with ever-changing winds and lightning—it was none other than the Fifth-Grade Lower Grade Heavenly Yuan Wind Thunder Array!

"Nephew Ning, you…"

True Monarch Qi Xing, having participated in the Battle of Descent, naturally recognized this fearsome array.

"Yes."

Ning Daoran produced a Control Jade Talisman for the Heavenly Yuan Wind Thunder Array and casually tossed it to True Monarch Qi Xing. "After the Battle of Descent, I scavenged the remnants of this array and eventually deduced its complete inheritance. I refined it successfully, and now I leave this Heavenly Yuan Wind Thunder Array with the Liangyi Sect as its Mountain Protection Formation. Master Uncle, the Jade Talisman is yours; the sect's safety depends on you!"

"Good!"

True Monarch Qi Xing readily agreed. "If that's the case… proceed swiftly to Breaking Realm Mountain. Leave the sect to me."

"Very well, let's move!"

Lin Xuyan rose into the skies and commanded solemnly, "All Inner Sect Elders, True Disciples, and disciples of the Two Sword Forms Formation, follow me to Breaking Realm Mountain! Yizhou's safety and the survival of the entire Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World are at stake. As the guardians of Yizhou, our Liangyi Sect must spare no effort!"

"Yes, Sect Master!"

The next moment, all soared into the air.

Countless streams of tunneling light lit up the night sky, as if fireflies had turned into a heavenly river. The disciples of the Liangyi Sect followed Ning Daoran and Lin Xuyan northward. From the ground, they appeared like a Milky Way cascading down to earth.

In that moment, Ning Daoran resonated deeply with the sentiment of "Righteousness pervades the world." The Liangyi Sect, a pinnacle Righteous Sect, indeed stood out from the ordinary!

...

For Great Cultivators at the Golden Core Stage and beyond, the hundred-mile journey flashed by in an instant. Before long, the members of the Liangyi Sect reached the northern vicinity of Breaking Realm Mountain.

"Something feels off."

Lin Xuyan furrowed his sword-shaped brows. "What a dense aura of the Black Tide… Has the Yunhe Sect already fallen?"

"It seems so."

In the distance, a cacophony of flying rocks appeared suddenly. Countless green-blue stones hurtled toward the members of the Liangyi Sect, emanating potent Black Tide energies similar to those of the Blood Demon and Red Demon.

"How dare you!"

Ning Daoran raised his hand abruptly, his fingertip igniting a ray of fire—the Fire God Sword! Empowered by Mana, the Fire God Sword transformed into a colossal form, enshrouded in dense Chaotic Power. With a mere flick of Ning Daoran's finger, the Fire God Sword exploded into a blazing brilliance that engulfed the heavens!

"Peng! Peng! Peng~~~"

Deafening booms resonated as countless Stone Spirits were obliterated under this singular strike from Ning Daoran!

"Ah!?"

An Inner Sect Elder at the Nascent Soul Early Stage was dumbfounded. The Deputy Sect Master's reputation was truly well-earned—slaying Stone Spirits seemed as effortless as a casual wave of his hand. His combat prowess was formidable!

"Form the Two Sword Forms Formation!"

Lin Xuyan commanded in a low voice, "Encircle from both flanks and slaughter everything in your path. Do not let a single Stone Spirit escape. These foul entities from Breaking Realm Mountain must not be allowed to ravage the mortal world!"

"Yes, Sect Master!"

The disciples descended swiftly. In no time, they had assembled into dozens of Two Sword Forms Formations, advancing steadily like fortresses designed to withstand ordinary Stone Spirits.

Ning Daoran and Lin Xuyan continued leading their forces, cutting down enemies as they advanced, with streaks of sword light flickering across the horizon.

Before long, they encountered an overwhelming surge of Mana emanations. Hundreds of cultivators retreated from the battlefront. Dressed uniformly in Yunhe Sect robes, many bore visible injuries—this was undoubtedly the remnants of the Yunhe Sect!

"Senior Brother Lin Xuyan!"

A young Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator approached in a streak of tunneling light, his face stricken with grief. "Master… Our Master sacrificed himself to cover our retreat. He was overwhelmed by Stone Spirits and… has fallen!"

"What?!"

Lin Xuyan was horrified.

Sect Master Yun He True Monarch of the Yunhe Sect—a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Great Cultivator—had perished in Breaking Realm Mountain!

"Fellow Daoist."

An elder from the Liangyi Sect gravely remarked, "Lin Xuyan is now the Sect Master of our Liangyi Sect."

"Oh?"

The young cultivator from Yunhe Sect quickly clasped his fists. "Sect Master Lin, I beg you to seal Breaking Realm Mountain with haste. The Yunhe Sect has done all it could, but we've suffered immense losses!"

"Understood!"

Lin Xuyan nodded resolutely. With a commanding wave of his hand, he ordered, "Charge forward, and cover our Yunhe Sect comrades' retreat!"

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Everyone bowed in acknowledgement.

Ning Daoran swept his sleeve and declared firmly, "Little Bai, Old Lu, all Nascent Soul cultivators—engage in combat at once!"

"Awooo~~"

Big Stupid Deer was the first to emerge, followed by the appearances of Little Bai, Little Blackie, and the others, their figures manifesting amidst the skies.

However, from the darkness ahead surged monstrous currents of Demonic Aura accompanied by piercing shrieks. A large wave of Stone Spirits charged forth—these entities had developed spirituality, their humanoid forms wielding swords, blades, and bizarre Magic Artifacts. Their roars were filled with fury, and each of them possessed combat strength rivaling that of a Quasi-Nascent Soul cultivator!

Crucially, these beings were immune to attacks from Five Elements Magical Power. Unless their opponent was at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage or higher, or unless power was concentrated in formations like the Two Sword Forms Formation, dealing with them was nearly impossible—self-preservation itself posed a challenge.

"Charge!"

Ning Daoran wielded the Big Green Dragon spear, surrounded by the Fire God Sword, Blood-drinking Sword, Thunder Sword, and twenty-four Golden Silk Swords, which hovered midair, vibrating ferociously. Transforming into a streak of deep crimson tunneling light, he dove into the midst of the Stone Spirits. With the Big Green Dragon spear dancing fiercely, waves of raw physical power erupted, producing resounding "Peng! Peng! Peng!" sounds as clusters of Stone Spirits exploded outright!

"Go!"

At the activation of his thoughts, dozens of Chaos Immortal Vines swept through the air like iron chains, thrashing the Stone Spirits with abandon. The innate dominance of Chaos Qi over Black Tide entities was evident—the Chaos Immortal Vines obliterated the Stone Spirits effortlessly, with minimal Mana expenditure for Ning Daoran.

"Senior Brother Ning…"

Liu Wushuang stood with her sword in hand.

At this moment, both she and Lin Xuyan were already at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, yet compared with Ning Daoran—equally at the Nascent Soul Late Stage—the disparity was insurmountable.

Even a prodigy like Lin Xuyan needed to destroy Stone Spirits one by one, whereas Ning Daoran could annihilate swaths of enemies with a mere flick of his hand. The gap in their efficiency was worlds apart!

Nonetheless, Ning Daoran, as the Deputy Sect Master of Liangyi Sect, only filled Liu Wushuang's heart with admiration. Joy lit up her delicate face, her pride in her sect overwhelming.

"Kekekeke~~~"

At this moment, faced with the resistance of the Liangyi Sect, countless Stone Spirits surged skyward, attempting to breach from above.

Ning Daoran glanced heavenward and instantly tapped his Storage Bag. He barked, "Go!"

Immediately, a second Heavenly Yuan Wind Thunder Array ascended into the air, enveloping the heavens and earth, forbidding any Stone Spirit from escaping. This ensured the safety of the mortal world below.

After all, each of these Stone Spirits possessed strength comparable to that of a Quasi-Nascent Soul cultivator. The escape of even a single one would spell disaster for cultivators throughout Xia Country's Cultivation World.

In the skies, shrieks of agony and fury filled the air. The Stone Spirits frantically attacked the array, which retaliated with Heavenly Dao thunderclaps, churning the tide of creatures into dust.

Yet maintaining such an array indefinitely was unsustainable.

Ning Daoran extended his Divine Sense and discovered that the entrance to Breaking Realm Mountain remained wide open, with an unending swarm of Stone Spirits flooding out—an endless tide of destruction.

"Lin Xuyan."

He sent a voice transmission. "We must advance the front line to the mountain's entrance and seek a chance to reseal it. Otherwise, these Stone Spirits will keep coming, and our current strength won't be enough to suppress them all completely!"

"I know that."

Lin Xuyan sighed, slicing apart another Stone Spirit with his sword. "But the concentration of Stone Spirits is overwhelming. If we recklessly press forward, the losses among the Sword Formation disciples will be catastrophic. Brother, you don't understand—these Sword Formation disciples represent the true foundation of our Liangyi Sect. If they all perish here, how could I ever face Master's spirit in the afterlife?"

"I understand."

Ning Daoran contemplated for a moment before responding, "I'll take the lead. The rest of you follow cautiously. We'll push forward gradually toward the entrance."

"Very well, we'll follow your lead, brother!"

With that, Ning Daoran forged ahead, the Big Green Dragon spear sweeping out in arcs that unleashed fearsome spear radiance spanning hundreds of meters. Stone Spirits disintegrated in droves. Naturally, Ning Daoran became the focal point of the Stone Spirits' onslaught—waves of them poured in from all sides, intent on encircling him.

Yet the twenty-four Golden Silk Swords surrounding him proved formidable. Under Ning Daoran's command, imbued with the power of Dual Yin Sword Intent, each sword emitted torrents of Chaos Qi, cutting down Stone Spirits with ease. Most fell in an instant, expending minimal energy.

Still, the sheer number of Stone Spirits was staggering!

Having pushed forward just over a mile, Ning Daoran found himself ensnared by a sea of Stone Spirits. The horde surrounding him spanned a radius of a hundred meters, a terrifying sight. From a distance, he appeared as though encased in a massive sphere of greenish-blue rock. Lin Xuyan, Liu Wushuang, and the others broke out in cold sweat at the sight.

As fellow Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators, they knew that in such a scenario, their own fates would likely have already been sealed!