Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

A disturbance originating from the depths of Breaking Realm Mountain came and went quickly. After Ning Daoran slew the Piaomiao Star Lord within 200 moves, the chaos was quelled before its dawn, leaving little impact on the Liangyi Sect or the human cultivation world of the Eastern Wilderness.

Ning Daoran remained on Chasing Moon Peak, dressed in a simple azure robe, sitting motionlessly atop the summit as a gentle breeze passed by, causing his garments to flutter in the wind.

"Senior Brother Ning."

Several days later, Feng Jingshan once again arrived at Chasing Moon Peak.

Her face was slightly pale, one arm hanging low. In the great battle days prior, she had been injured while intercepting and killing dozens of stone spirits. Now, as her gaze fell on the stone spots that seemed to have increased on Ning Daoran's body, her heart filled with sorrow.

"Young Junior Sister, your injuries are severe. Should you not return to Fierce Sun Dao Palace for healing?" Ning Daoran asked.

"Indeed, Jingshan is here today to bid farewell to Senior Brother."

"Very well."

Ning Daoran stood up and looked at his younger junior sister, whose fate had been marked with adversity, and said, "I have nothing more to gift. I can only wish Junior Sister Jingshan all the best in your cultivation at the Fierce Sun Dao Palace. May your immortal path be evergreen."

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Feng Jingshan bowed deeply, her gaze lingering on him. "Senior Brother Ning, please take care of yourself as well."

"Of course. Go now."

Watching Feng Jingshan's figure recede into the distance, Ning Daoran sighed softly before sitting down cross-legged once more, guarding Breaking Realm Mountain.

Soon after, a Fiery Sun Immortal Boat rose from the Liangyi Sect, carrying Feng Jingshan and some disciples of the Fierce Sun Dao Palace, finally departing Liangyi Sect.

On the Immortal Boat, two true disciples stood on either side.

Feng Jingshan gazed intently at the faint silhouette of Chasing Moon Peak until the outline, embraced by the gentle breeze, was no longer visible. Rеаd аhеаd аnd gеt updаtеs by visiting М^VLЕМРYR.

Her heart swirled with a myriad of emotions.

Years ago, her father, Feng Yinghai, in order to cure himself of fire poison, went so far as to try to use Ning Daoran as a scapegoat. Regrettably, Ning Daoran saw through the plan and turned the scheme back upon Feng Yinghai, ultimately leading to Feng Yinghai's demise in the Cold Pond suffused with Ice Soul Essence Qi.

In truth, Ning Daoran could not be absolved of connection to Feng Yinghai's death.

Throughout these years, Feng Jingshan had come to understand many things, yet she never bore any hatred toward Ning Daoran. If resentment were due, it was that Ning Daoran should detest Feng Yinghai's machinations. However, after Feng Yinghai's death, Ning Daoran showed her great care, making it impossible for Feng Jingshan to feel any grievance toward him.

During her brief visit to the Liangyi Sect, Feng Jingshan finally reunited with this senior brother who occupied her every thought. Witnessing him, marked by the corruption of the Supreme Path yet standing alone on Chasing Moon Peak, fending off the countless demons from Breaking Realm Mountain, she could not help but think back to the past and feel that her father had been too narrow-minded in his actions.

The Ning Daoran of now was worthy of the title "Cultivator" and could truly be called an "Immortal."

"Senior Brother…"

She suddenly felt her heart open, bowing lightly in the direction of Chasing Moon Peak as she whispered, "May Senior Brother find joy and ease in all things!"

...

After the upheaval at Breaking Realm Mountain, the Liangyi Sect returned to its usual tranquility.

Not long after, the sect gates reopened. Under the leadership of Lin Xuyan, Liu Wushuang, and a group of elders, the Liangyi Sect began another year of recruiting new disciples. Countless Immortal Seeds ascended the mountain, making it a time of great activity.

Meanwhile, on Chasing Moon Peak, Ning Daoran, clad in his azure robe, remained steadfast and undistracted, fully immersed in his cultivation.

As time flew by, ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

That year, Ning Daoran turned 610 years old, approaching the peak life expectancy of a Golden Core Stage cultivator. However, as a Nascent Soul cultivator bolstered by the Eternal Green Technique, Ning Daoran possessed a life span so prolonged that such concerns were utterly trivial to him.

Within the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven:

"Boom~~~"

Accompanied by a surge of intense airflow, a flood of majestic energy reverberated through the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, imbued with the essence of Holy Path Rules, along with the pulsations of Holy Beast bloodlines.

Finally, after years of accumulation, Big Stupid Deer ascended to Late-stage Nascent Soul, catching up with his eldest brother's progress!

"Awooo~~~"

Big Stupid Deer shot out from the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven in a burst of light, rubbing his big head enthusiastically against Ning Daoran's shoulder, signaling that he had reached Late-stage Nascent Soul and would now contribute in the battles to come.

"Old Lu, remarkable!"

Ning Daoran vigorously patted the deer's head. Grasping its antler and sensing the power within, he was momentarily stunned. Big Stupid Deer's Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation was astonishing, surpassing ordinary Late-stage Nascent Soul demon beasts by at least fifty percent. In fact, upon just stepping into Late-stage Nascent Soul, it already exhibited signs of becoming a Divinity Transformation demon beast. If it truly reached Divinity Transformation, who could rival it?

"Young Master."

Little Baili smiled sweetly, dimples appearing. "Why do you not praise your loyal servant?"

Three years ago, Little Bai had successfully entered Mid-stage Nascent Soul, surpassing Little Blackie and Ning Xiaogui, securing her position as the Third Master of the Ning Family Army. She had endured countless challenges to achieve this.

"Indeed!"

Ning Daoran gently patted her shoulder, smiling. "Bai, my years of diligent effort in nurturing you were not in vain. I have high hopes for you!"

Little Bai rolled her eyes but felt a surge of joy in her heart.

At that moment, a streak of light swept over and landed upon Chasing Moon Peak. It revealed Liu Wushuang, wrapped in a blue-and-white Daoist Immortal Dress, an exquisite Elder Pendant pinned to her collar.

"Senior Brother Ning."

Liu Wushuang smiled faintly. "Sensing the renewed activity of Senior Brother's mana, I came to check on you."

"All is well here."

Ning Daoran replied, "Junior Sister Wushuang, where is Lin Xuyan? Why has he not come? Is he occupied?"

"Senior Brother Lin is in seclusion, preparing for his Divinity Transformation breakthrough."

"So, he has finally reached this moment…"

Ning Daoran sighed with a mix of admiration and envy.

Lin Xuyan was one of the foremost prodigies of the Eastern Wilderness, blessed with outstanding talent, aptitude, and natural constitution. His Late-stage Nascent Soul foundation had long been perfected, so it was not surprising that he would begin preparing for Divinity Transformation ahead of others.

As for Ning Daoran, though he now possessed the True Yang Crimson Sky Body and a first-grade Wood and Fire Spirit Root, the sheer depth of his foundation made filling the Late-stage Nascent Soul stage an extended process. Falling behind Lin Xuyan in achieving Divinity Transformation was inevitable.

However, when Ning Daoran did attempt to ascend to Divinity Transformation, his success rate would undoubtedly surpass that of Lin Xuyan!

"Excellent."

Ning Daoran nodded. "If he succeeds in achieving Divinity Transformation, our Liangyi Sect will become the only Divinity Transformation sect in Xia Country's cultivation world. It will be a source of great pride for the sect. Do pass him this message from me: he must prepare thoroughly and not grow lax."

"Understood, Senior Brother. I will relay your words!"

Liu Wushuang chuckled lightly. "Oh, Senior Brother, several months ago, Long Xian'er from Divine Fire Sect in the Star Sea Divine Domain came to visit you. Since you were in seclusion, I did not disturb you. As of now, she is still residing within Liangyi Sect. Shall I summon her here?"

"What brings Long Xian'er here?" Ning Daoran furrowed his brow.

"Senior Brother."

Liu Wushuang smiled meaningfully. "I heard that Long Xian'er once had a Daoist partner who, for unknown reasons, fell in battle. I wonder, Senior Brother, how do you know such an enchanting widow?"

"I…"

Ning Daoran pondered for a moment before replying, "In truth, I was the one who slew her Daoist partner…"

"What?"

Liu Wushuang's beautiful eyes narrowed, already imagining various melodramatic plots.

"Wushuang, don't let your imagination run wild."

Ning Daoran chuckled. "There's a long story behind this. Go invite Long Xian'er over and tell her I am waiting with tea on Chasing Moon Peak."

"Understood!"

Liu Wushuang departed gracefully.

Ning Daoran set out a tea table and several chairs, instructing Little Bai to prepare water for brewing tea.

...

Not long after, two crimson light streaks arrived, one radiating a powerful and dense aura indicative of Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, the other aura much fainter, signifying Mid-stage Nascent Soul, and remarkably youthful.

Ning Daoran stood with one hand behind his back, a smile upon his face as he welcomed them.

In the breeze, Long Xian'er appeared, garbed in her flowing Immortal Dress. Her figure was more graceful than ever, the wind outlining her stunning silhouette. After a century apart, her Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation had neared perfection, likely granting her the opportunity to ascend to Divinity Transformation soon.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, long time no see. This humble one greets you!"

Long Xian'er bowed deeply, her delicate face radiating warmth.

"Xian'er, it has been too long!"

Ning Daoran returned a light salute and said, "A century has passed, yet your elegance remains undiminished."

"Oh, not at all."

Long Xian'er laughed. "If we're speaking of elegance, how could I possibly compare to Fellow Daoist Ning?"

As she spoke, her gaze lifted toward Ning Daoran, only to notice his face, though still youthful and handsome, was now marked with eerie, unsettling stone spots across his cheeks and neck, resembling some kind of affliction.

Indeed, the rumors were true. A flash of intense sorrow appeared in Long Xian'er's eyes.

"Pay it no mind,"

Ning Daoran said casually, offering a faint smile. He pulled his collar higher to conceal more of the stone blotches, continuing, "Just a touch of wear and tear…"

"By the way,"

Long Xian'er changed the topic, gesturing toward the young Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator behind her, "I came to the Liangyi Sect not only to visit you but also to introduce the leading talent of the younger generation from Divine Fire Sect for an audience with you."

Her tone grew solemn as she said, "Long Chen, greet Ning Guest Elder!"

"Yes, Master!"

The young man, Long Chen, immediately dropped to one knee, cupping his fists as he looked up at Ning Daoran. "Long Chen greets Ning Guest Elder!"

His face lit up with excitement as he continued, "In the Divine Fire Tower, Ning Guest Elder's name still shines brightly on the ninety-ninth floor! I have long wanted to meet you, but it wasn't until today that I had the chance. Ning Guest Elder, you are my idol and the person I respect most. Back then, when you set everything right in the Divine Fire Sect, I witnessed it all clearly!"

This boy's honeyed words tumbled out effortlessly, marking him as a refreshingly polite junior.

Still, Ning Daoran had no intention of gifting him any spiritual treasures. Divine Fire Sect was a powerful dominion within the Star Sea Divine Domain, its resources abundant. It held no need for offerings from him, a relationship far less meaningful than the bond shared with Junior Sister Feng Jingshan.

"Xian'er, this young man is impressive, with an admirable disposition."

Ning Daoran offered a faint smile. "He outshines the so-called true disciples of the past."

Back in the day, Divine Fire Sect's geniuses—such as Zhang Naiqian, Zhang Puyu, and Long Jiyu—were all conceited and arrogant. Their dispositions paled in comparison to the well-mannered, composed behavior of Long Chen.

...

"Indeed!"

Long Xian'er nodded earnestly, smiling. "With Ning Guest Elder's approval, I can entrust him with great responsibilities without concern."