Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 480 - 478 Master Xuan Gu

Five years later.

...

On White Dragon Mountain, a Foundation Establishment phenomenon ascended; Jiang Shangyue formally established her foundation.

Although her true cultivation was at the late Golden Core stage and it was an extremely stable late Golden Core, with unique accomplishments in the cultivation of ice attribute techniques, Jiang Shangyue still, through some means, "simulated" this Foundation Establishment phenomenon.

Ning Daoran couldn’t be bothered to expose her, so he played along with her act and hosted a Foundation Establishment banquet for Jiang Shangyue in the Mountain Master Cave Mansion.

Several months later.

"Reporting to the Mountain Master!"

Outside the cave mansion, Xu Jian respectfully said, "At the foot of the mountain, a Golden Core Middle Stage Practitioner who calls himself Zhou Yao has arrived requesting to meet the Mountain Master to discuss renting a peak."

"Oh?"

Ning Daoran floated out of the cave mansion and said, "Lead the way."

"Yes!"

At the foot of the mountain, a crimson coffin was placed on the mountain path. It clashed strikingly with the thriving vitality of White Dragon Mountain. The coffin was tied up with a network of copper coin ink brushes, and on top of it sat a man in a short jacket with simple decorations.

The man looked naive, like a mere farmer, yet he emanated the aura of a Golden Core Middle Stage Practitioner.

"I am Zhou Yao, greeting the Mountain Master!"

Zhou Yao quickly leaped off the coffin, bowed with folded fists.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too polite."

Ning Daoran said, "I heard from Xu Jian that Fellow Daoist wishes to rent a peak from my White Dragon Mountain?"

"That’s right!"

Zhou Yao said in a deep voice, "Without deception, Fellow Daoist, I am a Demon Cultivator from Qinzhou, a disciple of the lineage of Coffin Carriers, traditionally cultivating with corpses and ghosts as our foundation. However, Qinzhou’s cultivation world was rather chaotic before, with mountains being taken from us, so we had to bring our sect members to drift to Wuzhou. Recently, we saw that Luoyin Ridge on White Dragon Mountain is still unoccupied, and thus, we desired to rent it. I hope the Mountain Master will grant us this."

Luoyin Ridge, one of the mountains on White Dragon Mountain, was yet to be cultivated; the spiritual energy was approximately that of a Third-tier low-grade, which would already be sufficient for an ordinary Sect.

"How much does Fellow Daoist intend to pay to rent Luoyin Ridge?" Ning Daoran asked with a smile.

"Ten thousand Spirit Stones per year, a minimum of ten years’ rent. Zhou will pay one hundred thousand Spirit Stones upfront, would this be acceptable?"

"It is acceptable."

Ning Daoran nodded, "Little Bai, you handle the land deed matters with Fellow Daoist Zhou."

"Yes, young master!"

Little Bai floated away, her entire body exuding the aura of a late Golden Core cultivator. That Zhou Yao did not dare to presume even slightly, but instead hefted the coffin, which seemed extremely heavy, onto his back.

Ning Daoran swept the coffin with his Divine Sense, inside which lay a red-haired zombie around the Golden Core Middle Stage in strength. This lineage of Coffin Carriers indeed had a peculiar method of cultivation.

...

Several months later.

White Dragon Mountain with its green hills and clear waters was as beautiful as ever, and everything was as usual.

"Young master."

Inside the cave mansion, Little Bai furrowed her brow, "That Zhou Yao, after renting Luoyin Ridge, has recruited many sect members. There are now a multitude of Demon Cultivators going up the mountain every day. At least three thousand Demon Cultivators have settled on Luoyin Ridge. It’s unclear if they harbor any ulterior motives."

She smiled lightly, "A few years ago, young master, you just eradicated the Ten Thousand Ghost Sect, Blood Soul Sect, and the Twelve Demon Sects amongst others. Now, the lineage of the Coffin Carrier actually dares to rent Luoyin Ridge, which is quite surprising."

"Hm."

Ning Daoran nodded lightly, "It doesn’t matter, let’s see what they can do."

"Yes."

With a graceful bow, Little Bai said with a smile, "By the way, Zhou Yao came by a few days ago. He said that he will establish the Blood Demon Sect on Luoyin Ridge soon and sent us an invitation. I wonder if young master would like to go and offer congratulations?"

"It’s possible."

Ning Daoran gave a faint smile, "Let Jiang Shangyue and Xu Zhongyao accompany us to offer congratulations. Prepare a congratulatory gift of three to five hundred Spirit Stones, it’s important not to lack the proper etiquette."

"Yes!"

Half a month later, firecrackers were set off on Luoyin Ridge, and the Blood Demon Sect was officially established.

Ning Daoran, leading the people of White Dragon Mountain, went to offer congratulations with meticulous etiquette. Xu Zhongyao and Jiang Shangyue followed behind as disciples. Xu Zhongyao was just slightly surprised as to why her master would want to associate with these Demon Path figures.

Jiang Shangyue was silent throughout, only at the sight of Zhou Yao did her Divine Soul aura fluctuate slightly.

This slight fluctuation was extremely minute, imperceptible to most people, but Ning Daoran, what sort of person was he? His Unmoving Ming King Divine Technique was cultivated to the point of Return to Nature; he still caught this detail. Surely, there must be some entanglement between the Blood Demon Sect and this "Fairy Muyue."

Although Ning Daoran saw all this, he was too lazy to expose it. He just watched step by step how this Fairy Muyue would set up her ploy, how she would seek her revenge.

...

In the end, the other party’s scheme took a long time to unfold and they did not make their move.

Ning Daoran then sent a few Class A Paperfolk to watch them and went back into seclusion.

Just like that, another five years passed in the blink of an eye.

This year, Ning Daoran turned 370 years old. After a long time of immersing and honing himself, his Dragon Demon Heart Scripture finally made progress again. After consuming a substantial amount of True Blood Pills and Dragon Demon Essence, he had now reached the Twenty-Fourth Layer!

If Shen Luoyan’s Dragon Demon Heart Scripture had not made any breakthroughs, Ning Daoran was now only one layer behind her!

However, a peerless beauty like Shen Luoyan was destined not to wait in place for him. Perhaps she had already reached the threshold of the Thirty Layers.

This year, everything was quite peaceful. The only thing noteworthy was Jiang Shangyue’s advancement to the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

Her speed of breakthrough was extremely fast, which was also normal, after all, that First Grade Ice Spirit Root was truly authentic.

Another banquet was hosted in the Mountain Master Cave Mansion to celebrate Jiang Shangyue’s progress in cultivation. Ning Daoran gave all the affection due to a master and disciple, just to see whether Jiang Shangyue would have an unyielding heart in the end. If she still intended to act...

Well, in that case, Ning Daoran would no longer have any psychological burdens when he made his move.

"Whew~~~"

Ning Daoran awoke from his prolonged cultivation and immediately stepped out of the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven and his Cave Mansion, his gaze turning toward the downstream direction of the White Dragon River. There, a Late-stage Golden Core presence was rushing over.

"Master."

Little Bai was already standing outside the Cave Mansion and said, "Someone is coming."

"I know."

Ning Daoran floated out and, along with Little Bai, followed the river downstream to meet the person.

Above the Great River, the waves surged endlessly. On top of a wave several dozen feet high, stood an old man dressed in a deep cyan robe, gaunt and skeletal. His eyes brimmed with a strong Evil Qi, his hands clasped behind his back, clearly indicating that he was a Demon Cultivator.

"Your Excellency must be Fellow Daoist Qiu Shui, the Mountain Master of White Dragon Mountain?" the visitor greeted politely.

"That is correct."

Ning Daoran cupped his fist with a smile: "And who might you be, Fellow Daoist?"

"I am Master Xuan Gu, a Loose Cultivator who roams around Wuzhou."

Master Xuan Gu gave a hearty laugh: "Fellow Daoist need not be tense. Although I am a Demon Cultivator, I merely practice the Undying Spirit Beast Path, which is quite different from those Demon Cultivators of the Twelve Demon Sects. I have come to visit this time to extend my greetings. In half a month’s time, I plan to drive a Jiao Dragon to travel through the river from downstream, attempting a Breakthrough. This shall not trouble White Dragon Mountain the slightest, but may I ask if Fellow Daoist has any objections?"

"None."

Ning Daoran shook his head: "The White Dragon River is not mine alone. Since Fellow Daoist wishes for the Spiritual Beast to travel the river, so be it. I have no objections, only when you pass by White Dragon Mountain Pier, please keeps things a bit quieter and do not harm the mortal servants of White Dragon Mountain."

"Of course!"

Master Xuan Gu nodded: "Fellow Daoist as a Late-stage Golden Core cultivator, still protects the lives of these mortals; I hold the greatest admiration! Should the river journey prove successful, I will return to express my gratitude!"

With that, Master Xuan Gu floated away.

But Ning Daoran narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.

In recent times, more and more people had appeared, with an air of laying a net!

...

Half a month later.

In the early morning, roars could be heard coming from downstream of the White Dragon River.

"What’s going on?"

At the pier, many Xu Family Members and mortal servants were extremely surprised. Soon after, waves several dozen feet high came surging from downstream, frightening everyone present.

"Activate the Array."

Ning Daoran flicked his sleeve, and the Purple Lightning Frost Array set up in the Outer Mountain was activated instantly. Amidst the buzzing and ringing sound, purple and green barriers rose, blocking the waves crashing from the river.

As the river water seemed to freeze in place, a massive creature could be seen moving from downstream.

"Hmm?"

Ning Daoran and Little Bai shivered simultaneously. It was a Green Jiao dozens of feet in length. Most of its body was submerged, but the visible part above the water was astonishing. Some of the scales of the Green Jiao had already fallen off, revealing decaying, festering flesh beneath, and even portions of its bones were exposed, all of it emitting a dense aura of death.

A refined corpse of a Jiao Spiritual Beast?

Ning Daoran felt a chill in his heart. This Master Xuan Gu has something up his sleeve!

Having the Green Jiao corpse travel the river, if successful... could it really Breakthrough?

This knowledge was beyond his understanding and not something Ning Daoran could answer at present.

"Fellow Daoist Ning!"

Above the head of the Green Jiao, Master Xuan Gu in his cyan robe cupped his fists and bowed deeply to Ning Daoran, his demeanor extremely respectful and affable.

Ning Daoran nodded in acknowledgement, signaling telepathically to go ahead with the river travel, as he would not hinder it.

Thus, the body of the Green Jiao twisted slowly underwater, trying its best not to stir up waves that could flood the fields at the foot of White Dragon Mountain, until it had completely passed. Only then did the momentum of the river travel dramatically surge again.

This river journey lasted an extraordinarily long time. Several days later, a presence came from upstream, unmistakably that of a Nascent Soul Early Stage Demon Beast! ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

The Green Jiao corpse had not only successfully traveled the river but had also had a Breakthrough, transforming into a Nascent Soul Early Stage Demon Beast!

What a great fortune!

Ning Daoran’s heart grew vigilant.

In the following days, Master Xuan Gu did not appear, and his promised visit of thanks was not fulfilled.

Ning Daoran had a clearer understanding in an instant.

Master Xuan Gu was likely in cahoots with Fairy Muyue, bringing the Green Jiao to travel the river partly in search of an opportunity and partly to scout the area. Now, with both objectives achieved, they had an unobstructed view of everything at White Dragon Mountain, and the Green Jiao had leaped to become a Nascent Soul Demon Beast.

Such a Ghost Dao Nascent Soul Demon Beast... truly unseen before, Ning Daoran even felt somewhat expectant.

...

Several months later, the Double Ninth Festival approached.

Ning Daoran decided to worship his ancestors on the Double Ninth Festival. So early in the morning, White Dragon Mountain was filled with chrysanthemums.

Sunlight poured down upon the mountain peak.

Clad in cyan robes, Ning Daoran, exuding an aura of Immortal Charm, followed by Little Bai, Little Blackie, and Ning Xiaogui, who had all Transformed into human forms, climbed higher and higher up the mountain.

"Hmm?"

Probing into the mountain with a thread of his Divine Sense, Ning Daoran detected some unfamiliar Array Flags and Array Plates. Although the Mana fluctuations from the Array Flags and Array Plates were very weak, how could they escape the perception of a Fourth-order Middle Stage Array Master.

When had these been placed underground, setting up a Nine Yin Soul Gathering Array?

"Zhong Yao, where is your junior sister?" Ning Daoran abruptly asked.

"Eh?"

Dressed up to participate in the festival, Xu Zhongyao was slightly startled: "She... she was just here, but now I don’t know where she has gone."

"Hmph!"

Ning Daoran gave a faint smile, it seems they have chosen today!

Well, such an auspicious day, is also the perfect day to refine A river of autumn water!