Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 458 - 456: The Soft Spot of Fire Dragon True Monarch

Chapter 458: Chapter 456: The Soft Spot of Fire Dragon True Monarch

"Qian Yuan!"

The Fire Dragon True Monarch’s body twisted and shrank rapidly, transforming in the blink of an eye into the figure of a cultivator clad in a deep red robe, pushing forward with a fierce palm strike while laughing heartily, "After so many years, do you really think you can suppress the vast Qinzhou?"

Monarch Qian Yuan’s eyelids twitched wildly, sensing the strong killing intent of his opponent.

He leaped forward in urgency, rushing into the Mountain and Water Treasure Scroll, transforming into a tiny figure within.

"Do you think a treasure can keep you safe?"

The Fire Dragon True Monarch shouted abruptly, flitting into the Mountain and Water Treasure Scroll as well, immediately causing the flames to surge, turning the entire scroll fiery red.

The Treasure Scroll formed a world of its own, where rays of light burst forth continuously, and the two Nascent Soul Great Cultivators battled fiercely within.

The Fire Dragon True Monarch relied on his bloodline heritage, a natural advantage that ensured he dominated over cultivators of the same tier among demon beasts.

Conversely, Monarch Qian Yuan utilized the advantage of being within the mountain and water painting, gaining a certain boost to all his magic and divine abilities, barely managing to contend against the Fire Dragon True Monarch!

"Senior Brother!"

Off in the distance, True Monarch Tu Yang shouted, his eyes filled with anxiety.

"Fellow Taoist Tu Yang, you might want to take care of yourself first."

In the wind, a figure flickered into sight—it was the Leopard Demon, True Monarch Yelan, clad in a white dress surpassing snow, fiercely smashing with an oil paper umbrella in hand, and amidst the tearing wind, a powerful claw-like force shimmered!

True Monarch Tu Yang dared not be careless, hastily bringing out a silver shield.

"Bang—"

With the clash of their powers, the better and worse was immediately evident!

True Monarch Tu Yang’s silver shield buzzed relentlessly from the impact, forcing him to repeatedly stumble backward, with just one blow making the difference in their battle capabilities apparent.

"My dear, if this is all the skill you possess, you are really disappointing me."

True Monarch Yelan wore a sweet smile, yet her attacks were lethal, opening the oil paper umbrella suddenly and swirling it around, each of the umbrella ribs shooting a trail of demon Qi, forming a gigantic cage from above, ensnaring Tu Yang within.

"Master!"

In the mountains, numerous Qianyuan Sect disciples panicked, conjuring treasures from all directions to collaborate with Tu Yang from the inside and the outside, attempting to break the demon Qi cage.

"Hmph~~~"

True Monarch Yelan covered her mouth and laughed softly, "Futile efforts."

She plummeted down, transforming into a streak of white light aiming at Tu Yang.

"Dream on!"

Tu Yang brought out a spiritual treasure long sword, waving it to unleash booming thunder, clashing against Yelan, his power extremely formidable. Yet, after a few exchanges, he was quickly overwhelmed!

On the periphery, countless demon beasts attacked the mountain gate, battling with Qianyuan Sect disciples!

"Swish!"

A breathtaking figure descended from the skies, her sword light sweeping across swiftly bisected an entire group of Foundation Establishment Stage demon beasts.

"Senior Sister Ning Xin!"

The previously suppressed disciples all revealed relieved smiles.

"Be careful everyone!"

Zhang Ningxin leaped up, heading straight for Yelan’s oil paper umbrella, with a slew of flying swords bursting forth behind her, pattering down like rain. However, given the disparity in their strength, the attack on the cage was ineffective.

"Ning Xin!"

Just then, Tu Yang’s voice reached Zhang Ningxin’s ears, "Fire Dragon True Monarch and Yelan have joined forces to attack our Qianyuan Sect, we simply can’t defend! Senior Brother has already sent Li Xiancheng to Immortal Cloud Sect to invite Lu Xianzi, but that won’t help immediately. Your cultivation is too weak to break this cage, instead, help me with another task."

"What task?"

Zhang Ningxin clenched her teeth.

"Immediately head to Luoxia Peak and find Master Qiu Shui, ask him to come aid Qianyuan Sect. Remember, do not say I sent you. If Master Qiu Shui agrees, perhaps there’s hope for Qianyuan Sect!"

"Yes, Master!"

Zhang Ningxin, unaware of the complexities, turned and left.

Behind her, the vast Qianyuan Sect was being consumed by fierce flames, with countless disciples fighting valiantly within.

...

Luoxia Peak.

A gentle breeze blew by, and Zhang Ningxin stumbled into the mountain.

"Fellow Daoist Ning..."

"Immortal Ning Xin?"

Atop the peak, Ning Daoran was sitting at a small table, drinking tea and watching the distant battle at Qianyuan Sect, when suddenly interrupted by Zhang Ningxin, he appeared rather embarrassed.

"Fellow Daoist Ning..."

Zhang Ningxin’s eyes reddened, tears streaming down as she said, "Two demon beasts joined to attack Qianyuan Sect, our sect is on the verge of collapse. I implore you, Fellow Daoist Ning, remember some past kindness, and lend a hand to save us..."

"Immortal Ning Xin, I’m just a Golden Core cultivator."

Ning Daoran frowned slightly, "The ones attacking Qianyuan Sect are two Nascent Soul demon beasts, one of which is at the Middle-stage Nascent Soul. You’re asking me to go to the rescue? Isn’t that like fetching wood to put out a fire? Besides, if Immortal Ning Xin has a good memory, you shouldn’t have forgotten the incident from five years ago when Robbery cultivation attacked Purple and Green Three Peaks, right?"

He slightly raised his eyebrows, "Back then when Fellow Daoist Bi Shui sought help from Qianyuan Sect, what did your respected master Tu Yang say? He stated that Qianyuan Sect had no obligation to assist cultivators residing at the Outer Mountain. So, as a resident of the Outer Mountain, why would I have any obligation to rescue Qianyuan Sect?"

"I..."

Zhang Ningxin gritted her teeth, her heart in turmoil.

"Fellow Daoist Ning..."

She suddenly knelt down with a thud, crying and saying, "I’m really not clear about the conflict between Fellow Daoist and my master, but the Qianyuan Sect is where Ningxin has grown up freely. How could Ningxin just watch it be destroyed? Although it’s really inappropriate to ask for Fellow Daoist’s help, but... please, for Ningxin’s sake, could you lend a hand..."

"There’s no need to say more, stand up."

Ning Daoran flicked his sleeve, a wave of mana lifting Zhang Ningxin from the ground. Despite both being Golden Core cultivators, Zhang Ningxin was completely unable to resist.

"Fellow Daoist Ning and Immortal Ning Xin also share some fate."

Ning Daoran slightly frowned and said, "Now, the Qianyuan Sect is a ground of great peril. Since Immortal Ning Xin is already here, it might be better to stay, after all, going back to Qianyuan Sect now is akin to certain death."

As he spoke, Ning Daoran raised his hand and several prohibitions fell, trapping Zhang Ningxin within.

"Fellow Daoist Ning!"

Zhang Ningxin bit her lip until it bled, and fiercely slammed into the prohibition, suddenly a bloody smear on her forehead!

"Fellow Daoist may not save Qianyuan Sect, but you cannot stop Ningxin from returning to the Mountain Gate. If Fellow Daoist persists in this view, then what if Ningxin dies crashing in this prohibition?"

She slammed into it a second time with the same ferocity.

Ning Daoran flicked his sleeve, the prohibition dissolving into nothingness, causing Zhang Ningxin to fall forward into space, stumbling and falling to the ground.

She appeared delicate on the outside, but her inner strength was indeed tenacious.

"Forget it."

Ning Daoran said, "Immortal Ning Xin, please return. Ning is unable to provide assistance."

"Fellow Daoist Ning..."

Zhang Ningxin wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, gently saluted, and then conjured a tunneling light to leave.

"Really won’t save her?"

Beside him, Little Bai appeared, smiling and said, "Master, I can feel that you still care about Fairy Zhang quite a bit. With her temperament, her return to Qianyuan Sect will surely lead to her death in battle. If she dies, won’t Master regret it at all?"

"Eh..."

Ning Daoran let out a helpless sigh, all seen through by Little Bai.

He quickly took out two Class A Paperfolk from his sleeve, and with a "whoosh," they transformed into powerful Golden Core Late Stage practitioners, saying, "You two follow Zhang Ningxin, protect her a bit along the way. If she really seeks to fight a Nascent Soul Demon Beast to death for her sect, knock her unconscious and take her away, just don’t let her die."

"Yes!"

The two Paperfolk instantly left, their bodies flickering with lightning.

Class A Paperfolk possess more than forty percent of Ning Daoran’s cultivation, thus the Nine Heavens Escape Thunder Technique they employ is roughly at the Perfect Level, their tunneling speed far surpassing ordinary cultivators.

Saving Zhang Ningxin should not be difficult.

...

Far away, the Qianyuan Sect was ablaze with rising flames.

Inside the Mountain and River Treasure Scroll, the light grew intensely brighter, with continuous roars of the dragon. Fire Dragon True Monarch and Monarch Qian Yuan were about to decide the outcome of their battle.

And the outcome was clearly evident, with Fire Dragon True Monarch having a significant upper hand. Although Monarch Qian Yuan was one of the stronger mid-stage Nascent Soul Human Clan cultivators, possibly even stronger than True Monarch Qing Lin, he absolutely could not match a Fourth-order Middle Stage Demon Beast.

As for True Monarch Tu Yang, he was being pushed back step by step by True Monarch Yelan.

His body was covered in blood, he had used all his abilities and tactics, but the combat strength of True Monarch Yelan was too great.

In the heat of battle, True Monarch Tu Yang glanced over towards Tuyang Peak.

Before the battle, he tenderly instructed Liu Ruyan, saying, "This battle’s opponents are two great Nascent Soul Stage Demon Beasts. Ruyan, you are just a Golden Core Mid-stage cultivator, nowhere near the match for these two beasts. Remember not to join the battle, just stay on Tuyang Peak. If your husband falls, you can leave, there is no need to perish with Qianyuan Sect."

In front of Liu Ruyan, True Monarch Tu Yang was extremely gentle.

But he did not expect that Liu Ruyan would really never show up from beginning to end!

Throughout Qianyuan Sect, battles erupted everywhere, the swarm of beasts invaded the sect, countless disciples went to repel the enemies, flying swords whirled wildly, blood staining the entire sect red.

"Sigh..."

Ning Daoran furrowed his brow and said, "Such a scene, and yet I still feel some compassion. Little Bai, I have been cultivating in the Cultivation World for hundreds of years, is my heart cultivation still not enough?"

"What Master said is not right."

Little Bai said, "Facing such a situation and feeling compassion is natural. Master has always been empathetic, not one of those cold and ruthless cultivators; I actually think this isn’t a bad thing. Not all cultivators pursuing the path of enlightenment walk the Forgotten Love Path."

"Humph!"

Ning Daoran gave a light smile, "I just thought of something."

"What is it?"

"Fire Dragon True Monarch’s Cave Mansion."

Ning Daoran said, "If we wish to save Qianyuan Sect now, relying on external help is extremely difficult, but if someone directly strikes at the lair of Fire Dragon True Monarch, and grips his soft underbelly, what do you think Fire Dragon True Monarch will do?"

"Oh?"

Little Bai squinted and smiled, thinking of that very beautiful Demon fox, who was Fire Dragon True Monarch’s favorite, his real soft spot.

"Let’s go!"

Ning Daoran transformed into a tunneling light and flew out, taking Little Bai straight towards the depths of the Demon Dragon Mountain Range!

You see, everyone has a soft spot, not only humans, but Demon Kings like Fire Dragon True Monarch also have them.