Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 494 - 492 Dragon Ancestor

"This..."

Ning Daoran’s eyebrows were tightly locked as he realized he had entered an extraordinary realm.

The golden rope floating in the air looked extremely sacred; when he scanned it carefully with his Divine Sense, he could see the exquisitely engraved patterns on the rope—these were Dragon Marks!

As widely recorded in the Treasure Map Chronicles of the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World, a rope bearing Dragon Marks is the legendary Dragon Binding Rope!

The Dragon Binding Rope is recognized as a Fifth-Order Shapeshifting Treasure. There have been Divinity Transformation Stage Great Cultivators who used the Dragon Binding Rope to truly subdue Fifth-Order True Dragons!

Thus, piecing together the cause and effect, Ning Daoran instantly figured it out.

Floating in the air was indeed a Fifth-Order Shapeshifting Treasure, the Dragon Binding Rope, which resonated with the True Dragon Pattern Array above. The spirit giant dragon, which had exhausted all his Mana using the Nine Heavens Jade Dew, was the Artifact Spirit within the Dragon Binding Rope!

Then, what is needed to suppress with a Dragon Binding Rope? What could that be?

"Holy shit..."

With this thought, Ning Daoran was terrified, feeling as though his neck had stiffened, making it very difficult to lower his head to look. When he did, he saw an Old Dragon crawling within the ancient Blood-colored Restrictions!

The dragon was entirely blood-colored, emitting an extremely ancient aura, indicating its Life Span was almost depleted.

Moreover, there was an issue with the dragon’s aura.

The aura of this Old Dragon was merely at the level of a Fourth-tier Early Stage Demon Beast!

The Dragon Binding Rope was a Fifth-Order Shapeshifting Treasure; it was inconceivable to use such a treasure to suppress a Fourth-tier Demon Dragon—akin to using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

Thus, it could only be assumed that this dragon was originally a Fifth-Order True Dragon but had fallen to Fourth-tier Early Stage due to its dwindling Life Span and perhaps also due to previous struggles.

Now, it was merely clinging to a wretched existence.

"Hmph..."

The entrance of the True Dragon Pattern Array above slowly closed, and the Old Dragon looked up disdainfully, "Thinking of luring this lord into the True Dragon Pattern Array to suffer? Unexpectedly, you creature, neither human nor demon, merely a spirit, are also so vile!"

In the air, the Dragon Binding Rope transformed into a beam of light moving across the sky, paying no heed.

Ning Daoran frowned, feeling as though he had entered a dragon’s lair.

Such a place was really not meant for a Cultivator at the Golden Core Stage like himself!

...

Just then, a clanging sound came from afar, as if someone was opening a huge lock embedded in the rock wall; soon after, a figure floated into the prison holding the Old Dragon.

The man was middle-aged, in a white robe with a clear complexion, exuding the aura of late-stage Golden Core, bearing some resemblance to Han Liang.

A name jumped into Ning Daoran’s mind.

Han Dinghai!

This man was none other than Han Dinghai, the Sect Master of the Hidden Dragon Sect at Dragon Head Peak!

"Junior greets the Dragon Ancestor!"

Han Dinghai was extremely respectful, kneeling on both knees dozens of feet away from the Old Dragon without daring to raise his head, "Junior Han Dinghai, greeting the Dragon Ancestor!"

"Finally arrived..."

The Old Dragon raised its head, calm and indifferent, "Han Dinghai, what surprise have you brought this lord this time? If it’s only Foundation Establishment... then don’t come here to embarrass yourself, Foundation Establishment meat tastes really insignificant."

"Dragon Ancestor, rest assured!"

Han Dinghai spoke solemnly, "Han would never handle things so disgracefully; the goods this time are exceptionally remarkable, Dragon Ancestor will understand after inspecting."

As he said this, Han Dinghai flicked his sleeve, and suddenly, numerous items flew out from the Storage Bag, astonishingly enough, they were all corpses of Cultivators.

On these Cultivator corpses, traces of aura still lingered, including some of Golden Core.

"Dragon Ancestor, this time there are three Golden Core Early Stage, seven Late-stage Foundation Establishment, I hope the Dragon Ancestor is satisfied."

"Hmph!"

The Old Dragon scoffed, raised its hand and opened its mouth; immediately, a storm of Evil Qi engulfed the ten corpses, wholly transforming them into Blood Essence Qi, which the Old Dragon consumed completely, leaving not even the bones.

It was truly hungry.

"Han Dinghai."

The Old Dragon, quite satisfied, jeered, "Your Hidden Dragon Sect is known as a righteous sect; offering these Human Clan Cultivator corpses to this lord, is this what the righteous path does?"

"Dragon Ancestor is unaware."

Han Dinghai bowed his head and frowned, "These Cultivators were all Robbery cultivation, deserving of death. Junior traveled far across Jianghu, spending much time to eradicate these people, their corpses just happen to be offered to honor the Dragon Ancestor."

"Hmph, you are indeed very thoughtful."

The Old Dragon breathed out a scorching breath, "Han Dinghai, I know you expect some gains."

"Junior dares not!"

Han Dinghai quickly bowed his head, "Dragon Ancestor’s mana is boundless, it is already extremely honorable for the junior to serve the Dragon Ancestor."

"Hmph, no need for such hypocrisy."

Old Dragon opened its mouth and spat out an object, which turned out to be a golden beast bone, and said, "This is a combat technique recorded in the True Dragon Treasure Technique. Although it’s not a great Divine Skill, it is sufficient to match your contributions."

"Thank you, Dragon Ancestor!"

Han Dinghai, unable to contain his excitement, tucked the beast bone into his sleeve and kowtowed again, saying, "Since there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave now and not disturb the Dragon Ancestor’s rest."

"Hmph!"

Old Dragon glanced at Han Dinghai with a side of its eye and said, "It’s funny when you think about it. Back then, I was imprisoned here by that Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator with the Dragon Binding Rope, and your Hidden Dragon Sect was initially founded to suppress me. Yet, now the mighty Sect Master of the Hidden Dragon Sect is actually flattering me, finding Blood Essence for me. Han Dinghai, don’t you find this extremely amusing?"

"I think otherwise."

Han Dinghai said, "My Hidden Dragon Sect has been passed down through dozens of generations, and today, it is no longer as powerful as it once was. Rather than relying on the glory of our ancestors and being phased out by the Cultivation World, it’s better to change our strategy. If forming ties with the Dragon Ancestor and acquiring Treasure Skills can bring back the glory of my Hidden Dragon Sect, then I, Han Dinghai, would bear any infamy without any regret!"

"Oh?"

Old Dragon gave a light smile, "Such a viewpoint does have merit. I must take another look at you."

"Thank you for the praise, Dragon Ancestor!"

"Remember..."

Old Dragon’s eyes grew cold, "Next time, I want to eat a living Golden Core. If you can achieve that and satisfy me, even teaching you the Dragon Flame Treasure Skill would not be an issue."

"Ah?"

Han Dinghai trembled, his eyes instantly filled with excitement and greed. He said, "I will definitely try my best, please rest assured, Dragon Ancestor!"

"Go!"

"Yes!"

...

Han Dinghai left.

Old Dragon did not lie down to sleep again, but instead looked up towards a corner above the underground space, its vertical pupils flickering with light; it had discovered something.

With Han Dinghai’s capabilities, it was indeed utterly impossible for him to detect Ning Daoran’s presence.

But this was not the case for the Old Dragon. Not only was it a Nascent Soul Early Stage Demon Beast, but it also used to be a Fifth-Order True Dragon. Although it had fallen from glory, its previous perception and Divine Soul foundations were still intact. While speaking with Han Dinghai, Old Dragon had already sensed a slight change in the air; someone else had infiltrated this place.

"Han Dinghai, that waste, has already left, why aren’t you coming out?"

Old Dragon looked up, lazily watching where Ning Daoran was hiding, and said with a smile, "Do I need to use my Dragon Flame to force you out?"

"No need."

Ning Daoran flickered and stepped out from the concealment of the Great Void Expansion Technique, now in the guise of Independent Practitioner Jianjia instead of Independent Practitioner Ning.

Since it was time for monumental actions, naturally, he had to adopt the toughest cover!

Additionally, the cultivators of Sangyu Country still believed that Independent Practitioner Jianjia was stationed at Liuhua Island, so his sudden appearance here would likely cause the least trouble.

After all, with the notoriety of Jianjia Old Demon, there really weren’t many in Sangyu Country who could do much against him.

The few Divinity Transformation Stage great cultivators were too lazy to act, while those in the Nascent Soul Late Stage also had to wary of Shen Luoyan as well as the current vassal relationships in the two countries’ cultivation worlds.

"Hmm..."

Old Dragon fell into contemplation.

It glanced at the direction of the Dragon Binding Rope and then looked at Ning Daoran.

Being sealed here, unable to leave this space, it could not perceive the layers above and thus knew nothing about Ning Daoran’s fight against the Dragon Binding Rope Artifact Spirit.

However, from the listless appearance of the Dragon_BINDING Rope and the current person’s aura, Old Dragon guessed the situation.

"You are being foolish, young friend..."

Old Dragon snickered, "If you hadn’t weakened the Dragon Binding Rope Artifact Spirit in the upper layer by fighting it, that Spiritual Object could have given you a chance to survive. It’s a pity, now that the Artifact Spirit needs time to recover its strength, you are essentially sentencing yourself to become a delicious Blood Food for me. It’s truly regrettable!"

"I appreciate your concern for my affairs, senior."

Ning Daoran held up the Qiushui Sword, his eyebrows raising slightly, "I hadn’t expected the waters under Dragon King Mountain to be this deep. Aside from that White Dragon, there’s even an aged Dragon Ancestor on the verge of natural death. Tsk tsk, I wonder if there is also some connection between the senior and that White Dragon?"

"You’ve seen that Evil Dragon?"

A fierce killing intent suddenly surged in Old Dragon’s eyes, "If it hadn’t dragged its feet back then, how could my sister have had no choice but to pass away on this very Dragon King Mountain? Pitiful, a generation’s Dragon King, whose essence of the Dragon Soul ended up as a prize fought over by various cultivators. A True Dragon, yet to meet such an end... If I meet that Evil Dragon again, I must..."

So, there was this relationship.

Ning Daoran frowned, the White Dragon hidden within the giant Dragon King Essence who also had a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Dragon Servant, was actually related to this Old Dragon.

This Old Dragon, was its uncle!

At that moment, Ning Daoran’s gaze turned even colder.

The White Dragon was young and strong, and Ning Daoran would not be a match for it before reaching Nascent Soul. Hence, dealing with this aging and frail uncle shouldn’t pose a problem, right?

Moreover, it was no longer about whether Ning Daoran wanted to fight or not, but rather the Old Dragon would not easily let him leave, plus the Hidden Dragon Sect was about to feed the Old Dragon with living human flesh, which was utterly repulsive.

...

"Buzz!"

Ning Daoran raised his left hand, a Big Green Dragon appearing in hand, his eyes fierce as he declared, "Fellow Daoist, I’m afraid I can’t be courteous this time!"