Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, ten years have passed.

...

Chasing Moon Peak.

A withered, solitary deep green figure seemed almost entirely merged with the Green Peak in both color and aura.

"Hoo~~~"

Ning Daoran slowly opened his eyes. Ten years of cultivation had made his gaze more resolute and piercing.

Within the past decade, he had painstakingly deduced the Stone Formation from Breaking Realm Mountain. At last, he achieved results, confirming that the dilapidated array was none other than the Fifth Rank Middle Grade Breaking Realm Array mentioned by Lin Man.

Alas, the array was overly damaged, with less than ten percent of its structural framework and spiritual patterns remaining for Ning Daoran to study. Attempting to reconstruct the complete inheritance of the Array Dao based on such fragmented clues proved immensely challenging—even with Ning Daoran's innate talent in arrays, it had taken him ten years merely to scratch the surface of the Breaking Realm Array.

Moreover, an exceptionally troubling issue had arisen during this time.

Merging with Chasing Moon Peak, Ning Daoran had forcibly elevated his Late Nascent Soul cultivation by half a realm, reaching the legendary Half-step Divinity Transformation Stage. However, such reckless refinement of fate and forcible harmonization brought devastating consequences.

After ten years of entwining his Divine Soul with the Peak, Ning Daoran's True Yang Chi Xiao Body, once considered an Immortal Physique, was contaminated. Hideous stone-like spots appeared on his skin!

"My lord…"

Little Bai drifted out of the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, holding Ning Daoran's hand. Upon seeing the stone spots on his wrist, tears immediately welled up and started streaming down her cheeks. "My lord, why subject yourself to such torment?"

"It's fine. I can endure it."

Ning Daoran's smile was tranquil and unwavering. "Little Bai, don't weep for me. I accept this pain willingly—for the Supreme Path, and for the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World, I am unshaken!"

"But…"

Little Bai wiped away her tears, sat cross-legged, and clasped Ning Daoran's hand with both of her own, channeling gentle strands of Wood Attribute Spiritual Power in an attempt to dispel the stone spots.

"It's useless."

Ning Daoran chuckled bitterly. "Don't forget, I am someone who's cultivated the Eternal Green Technique to its fortieth layer. If Wood Attribute Mana could eliminate the Divine Soul pollution stemming from harmonizing with Chasing Moon Peak, I would have resolved it long ago myself."

"My lord…"

Little Bai's tears threatened to fall once again.

...

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"Brother…"

Lin Xuyan immediately noticed the stone spots on Ning Daoran's skin.

"Senior brother!"

Liu Wushuang darted forward with a single leap, holding Ning Daoran's hand in hers and gently touching the spots on his face. "What's going on? What's happened?"

"It's the influence of harmonizing with Chasing Moon Peak—likely my Divine Soul is polluted by the inert and stony essence of the Peak,"

Ning Daoran explained candidly. "Do not worry—this does not hinder my combat strength. On the contrary, the longer I harmonize, the greater my battle power increases."

"Brother…"

Lin Xuyan clasped his arms behind his back and gazed toward the entrance of Breaking Realm Mountain for a long time before turning slowly. "Let me take your place next. Over the past few years, my cultivation has grown considerably. If I push myself, I can probably hold down Chasing Moon Peak for a year or two."

"You take my place?"

Ning Daoran raised a brow slightly. "Do you truly think becoming the Sect Leader makes you the lord of Liangyi Sect? Don't forget, since I joined the sect, I've been the Chief Senior Brother. At best, you're the Second Brother. Are your wings fully grown that you believe yourself more capable than I, deserving to supersede the Chief Disciple and guard this Peak?"

"I…"

Lin Xuyan grimaced.

"This matter is not open for discussion. Do not forget the words of Uncle Two Forms before his transcendence—he instructed that all major affairs of Liangyi Sect must heed me, the Deputy Sect Master. Guarding Breaking Realm Mountain is the sect's foremost priority of the last hundred years; on this issue, my word is final."

Focusing his gaze sharply on Lin Xuyan, Ning Daoran asked, "When do you plan on achieving Divinity Transformation?"

"Soon… very soon…"

Lin Xuyan's tone carried embarrassment. The transformation to Divinity was no trivial feat. If it were simple, prominent cultivators like Liangyi True Monarch and True Monarch Qi Xing—both with deep reserves—would have ascended long ago.

"Are you lacking some foundation?"

Ning Daoran murmured thoughtfully, then smiled. "As it happens, destiny favors you both. The Golden Silk Bamboo I cultivated years ago has ripened once more. I intend to forge a set of flying swords for each of you, tailored to complement the Liangyi Sword Technique and Two Sword Forms Formation you practice. Junior Sister Wushuang, how many swords are needed to complete your array configuration?"

"Sixteen swords will suffice,"

Lu Wushuang answered quickly. "Senior Brother Ning… Guarding Chasing Moon Peak must be exhausting. There's no need to concern yourself with matters for me and Lin Senior Brother—we will find our own opportunities."

"What kind of talk is that?"

Ning Daoran frowned slightly. "I am your senior brother. Since joining Liangyi Sect, my presence has been a part of your opportunity. How can one discard providence laid bare before them? Junior Sister Wushuang, never forget the principle that rejecting such gifts from the heavens invites calamity."

"Understood!"

Lu Wushuang immediately cupped her fists and bowed deeply. "Senior Brother's lesson is rightly given, and Wushuang shall remember it!"

"Brother…"

Lin Xuyan interjected, "Could my set consist of seventeen swords? As Wushuang's elder brother and Sect Leader, wouldn't matching her sword count diminish the majesty of my position as Liangyi Sect's leader?"

Ning Daoran rolled his eyes. "What majesty do you possess? Don't act foolishly. Just like Junior Sister Wushuang, you will receive sixteen flying swords. Once I finish crafting them, Little Bai will summon you both."

"Understood!"

Liu Wushuang retrieved an assortment of items from her storage bag with a single pat—roast chicken, grilled duck, stir-fried dishes, and sumptuous delicacies. She even brought a bottle of spiritual wine, setting up a small table amidst Chasing Moon Peak. "Senior Brother Ning, we actually came this time to deliver food to you…"

"Very well."

Ning Daoran chuckled faintly. "Sit and eat together. After we finish, I shall resume forging the swords."

"Excellent!"

The three of them gathered around the table, savoring the delicious spread.

Once their meal concluded, Liu Wushuang tidied everything up and departed; Lin Xuyan lingered, hesitantly taking his leave thereafter. Ning Daoran, left alone once more, began harvesting dozens of nine-thousand-year-old Golden Silk Bamboo from the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, initiating the work to craft new Golden Silk Swords.

...

One month later.

Two sets of Golden Silk Swords were completed with flawless results. Though they were classified as Low-grade Spirit Treasures, their essence was exceedingly vigorous. Thanks to the near-ten-thousand-year maturity of the Golden Silk Bamboo, they rivaled the standards of Mid-grade Spirit Treasures, and their value skirted the boundary of Top-grade Spirit Treasures.

Little Bai went to notify the two.

Soon after, Lin Xuyan and Liu Wushuang arrived at Chasing Moon Peak.

When Ning Daoran presented the swords as offerings of cultivation, both individuals were stunned.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Liu Wushuang accepted the set of flying swords, her youthful face glowing with uncontainable joy.

This sword array would be the foundation for her Supreme Path. If nurtured into her Lifebound Flying Swords, her Divinity Transformation was now within reach. Indeed, in the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World, complete flying sword arrays of Low-grade Spirit Treasure caliber were comparable—even superior—to standalone Top-grade Spirit Treasures. The near-mid-grade quality of the swords made them treasures second only to Transformed Divine Relics.

"Thank you, Brother!"

Lin Xuyan was even more elated, cradling his Golden Silk Sword array with unrestrained glee. What once seemed a polite refusal had now transformed into an earnest desire to seize his impending breakthrough into Divinity!

"Good. There's no need for courtesy."

Ning Daoran commanded, "Quickly return and refine them, nurturing them as your Life-bound Items. I trust these flying swords will serve as invaluable aids to your respective cultivation."

"Understood!"

Both juniors retreated to their cave mansions to fully integrate and temper the swords.

Days later.

Lin Xuyan and Liu Wushuang returned to Chasing Moon Peak. Now, their formidable Nascent Soul auras radiated strength, the addition of their Spirit Treasure-grade Golden Silk Sword arrays clearly enhancing their cultivation.

"Brother,"

Lin Xuyan started, "Have you heard of a woman named Feng Jingshan?"

"Feng Jingshan?"

Ning Daoran was surprised. "Certainly. Back when I infiltrated Fierce Sun Dao Palace seeking the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique, Feng Jingshan was my young junior sister. Why—do you know her? Could it be… are you smitten by Feng Jingshan?"

"Not at all. She's too skinny—not my type."

Lin Xuyan shrugged. "However, with Liangyi Sect stationed at Breaking Realm Mountain, various sects of Xia Country take turns manning the post. A few days ago, Fierce Sun Dao Palace sent a delegation led by Feng Jingshan herself. She is now their Palace Master, with Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation. She mentioned knowing you and sought an audience. Wushuang and I stopped her, fearing she might be an assassin aiming to harm you and undermine our sect's century-long initiative."

"Hahaha~~~"

Ning Daoran burst into laughter. "Feng Jingshan was my young junior sister in Fierce Sun Dao Palace—practically family. No need for such worries. Go, bring her to meet me."

"Understood, I'll fetch her at once."

...

Shortly thereafter, Lin Xuyan returned.

Sure enough, three streaks of tunneling light followed him to Chasing Moon Peak.

Foremost among them was a slender woman garbed in a deep blue immortals' dress—Feng Jingshan. Once delicate and frail, she had since matured into a lithe yet ethereal beauty. Her presence evoked a sense of wistful affection, paired with the unmistakable vibrancy of Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation.

Trailing behind her were two young male disciples clad in crimson robes. Likely true inheritors, both wielded Early-stage Nascent Soul auras, their forms radiating the oppressive heat signature of the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique.

"Senior Brother Ning…"

At the sight of Ning Daoran, Feng Jingshan's eyes brimmed with tears.

When her gaze landed on the stone spots adorning Ning Daoran's body, her sorrow deepened, and shimmering teardrops rolled down her cheeks like pearls.

"Little Sister,"

Ning Daoran beamed. "After so many years, you've ascended to Palace Master—fulfilling the path I once set for you."

"Indeed!"

Feng Jingshan dabbed at her tears. "Senior Brother, these two here are my direct disciples. Quickly, show respect to Master Ning!"

"Respect to Master!"

The two true disciples dropped to one knee, cupping their hands in reverent salute. They dared not meet Ning Daoran's gaze, knowing full well his legendary status as the great cultivator who vanquished Divinity Transformation on Jade Bottle Continent—a figure whose powers far surpassed their comprehension.