Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 561 - 559: Number 99!

"Kill!"

Hundreds of Great Demons charged forward, some spitting out Water Element Essence Qi, some refining water into a Water Arrow, while others simply pushed through with demonic power, displaying a fierce aura of invincibility over the seas.

Ning Daoran remained utterly fearless, the Mana around him transformed into streaks of lightning. With a sudden "crack," he vanished into the distance, reappearing above the swarm of Great Demons!

"Not good, he’s above us!"

A Golden Core Middle Stage ray fish transformed into a green-clothed woman shouted, "Be careful!"

"Wooo~~~"

In midair, the Azure Dragon Spear emitted a piercing sonic boom. In the next moment, a colossal White Tiger manifested in the air as an intent. Following the descent of the spear, the tiger’s roar echoed across the sea surface.

Four Symbols Spear Technique Secret Skill!

White Tiger Soul Descent·Break!

The White Tiger’s claws lashed out, shredding two Golden Core Early Stage Fish Demons into powder instantly, their Golden Cores scattered midair, dying in utter misery.

Ning Daoran’s body sank suddenly, then surged upward, gripping the spear with both hands. The spear’s tip hummed fiercely before stabbing into the belly of a Golden Core Middle Stage Turtle Demon!

"Inverted, against the tide!"

The Turtle Demon, appearing as a middle-aged man, roared loudly; his body flipped, presenting his armored back to the spear point. For a moment, Azure Dragon Whirlwind Strike impaled the Turtle Shell, but sharp clanging sounds rang out endlessly, sparks flew everywhere, and it couldn’t pierce through this shell in one strike!

"Go!"

Ning Daoran’s mind moved. A streak of golden light shot forth—a Golden Silk Sword infused with Geng Metal Essence. With a "swoosh," the sword tip drilled into the Turtle Shell and instantly bored a hole. In the next moment, the Azure Dragon Spear’s swirling secret skill, Azure Dragon Whirlwind Strike, enlarged the breach in the Turtle Shell. Spear radiance surged forth, piercing the Golden Core Middle Stage Turtle Demon’s body entirely, killing it on the spot!

"Not good!"

The surrounding Great Demons were aghast. "This man is terrifying; even Turtle and Crane’s turtle shell couldn’t withstand his offensive!"

"Attack together! Kill him!"

A chorus of enraged demon shouts filled the air.

Ning Daoran’s figure darted higher, surpassing the height of the demon crowd. He flipped in midair then swung his spear downward. Firelight gleamed from the spear tip, accompanied by the piercing cry of a divine bird and the sea turning crimson from its blazing reflection. Behind Ning Daoran, a massive Vermilion Bird Dharma Form spread its wings tens of meters wide, rays of fire radiating fiercely. As the spear struck down, it smashed into the demon group below.

"Watch out!"

A Great Demon shouted, "This man’s techniques are extraordinary; he has comprehended many secret skills from his cultivation manuals. He’s immensely difficult to deal with; Fellow Daoists, be cautious!"

"Attack! Do not hesitate!"

A Golden Core Late Stage Great Demon with a cane shouted coldly from the back of the crowd, "Attack all together—don’t give him any respite. Today, even if this man were at Nascent Soul Late Stage, he must not leave the Coral Sea alive, or he will spell doom for our clan in the future!"

"Kill!"

The crowd of Great Demons charged in from all directions.

"Raise!"

Ning Daoran lightly shook his left arm. Immediately, firelight surged and condensed into an exquisitely crafted crimson shield. With an infusion of Mana, the shield erupted outward with a sudden "boom," expanding into a defensive circle several meters wide, perfectly shielding Ning Daoran’s side.

"Clang clang clang~~~"

Sparks danced as the attacks of a group of Golden Core Great Demons struck the Fire Cloud Shield. But they merely scratched faint sparks off; the shield proved impenetrable, not even a scratch appeared.

"..."

Ning Daoran felt a thrill of awe internally. "A Fourth-tier Middle Grade Spirit Treasure... terrifying indeed. The defense of the Fire Cloud Shield truly surpasses any Low-grade Spirit Treasure."

"This man carries so many treasures!"

The Golden Core Late Stage Great Demon stared coldly. "After we kill him, let’s distribute his treasures amongst ourselves!"

"Roar~~~"

The group of demons’ eyes glowed with greed, spurring them to launch ferocious attacks.

"Heh..."

Ning Daoran chuckled faintly and smacked his Storage Bag; instantly a slew of Array Flags and Array Plates flew forth, quickly arranging a Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation over the sea. Sword intent swirled around him, and the three Spiritual Treasure-level flying swords—Qiushui Sword, Blood-drinking Sword, and Thunder Sword—began their assault. The Golden Core-level demon beasts proved utterly incapable of resisting, falling one after another.

Ning Daoran refrained from deploying the Falling Star Array, which could kill demons even faster. He understood that once the array appeared, the demon beasts would scatter like frightened birds.

After all, where else would one find hundreds of Golden Core-level demon beasts as rich resources? Such an opportunity was too precious to let go. In one battle, he could earn battle merits that even Nascent Soul cultivators might take decades or centuries to gather. This chance was absolutely one he wouldn’t miss!

Thus, Ning Daoran activated the Nine Heavens Escape Thunder Technique to dash amid the demon crowd, Azure Dragon Spear radiance flaring up as he crushed demon beast heads one by one into pieces!

The progress was slow but steady!

Unfortunately, while the Coral Sea had an abundance of demon beasts, it lacked sufficient spiritual energy. These demon beasts were rather emaciated; the materials left behind could only be considered average. Otherwise, selling the demon beast materials alone would have brought him a fortune!

Still, the profits were enough. To slay hundreds of Golden Core demon beasts outright would yield countless Third-tier Materials and hundreds of Third-tier Demon Pills, making Ning Daoran’s rewards abundant.

Two days soon passed...

Blood streaked across Ning Daoran’s face, arms, and legs, staining his blue robe red from many wounds. Yet he still fought fiercely, locked in combat against the Great Demons.

By now, nearly 200 Golden Core-level Great Demons had fallen beneath his spear!

Logically, with over fifty-percent casualties, the demon beasts should have fled long ago. However, Ning Daoran’s persistent wounds and dire state suggested he might die at any moment—a desperate situation that kept the battered demons engaged fiercely.

"We’ve battled for two days and nights..."

At the rear of the demon crowd, the Golden Core Late Stage Great Demon with the cane roared with bloodshot eyes, "Although our Coral Sea Clan has lost countless kin, this man is reaching his limit. His Mana will soon be exhausted. Attack him full force—don’t let up! Let’s kill him in the Coral Sea and send word to the Human Clan Nascent Souls: even Nascent Souls won’t survive in our Coral Sea!"

"The Great Elder is right!"

A green-skirted Golden Core Middle Stage demoness standing on a tide shouted venomously, "This man has slaughtered so many of our Coral Sea Clan members! Once he’s dead, I shall cut off his head and secretly hang it on the gates of Returning Ruins Immortal City. Let every Human Clan cultivator in Guiru City witness the fate of those who challenge our Coral Sea Clan!"

"Roar~~~"

The sea demons cried furiously, their killing intent rising even higher!

...

’Fools...’ Ning Daoran thought smugly to himself, all while twirling his spear and attacking. Although his demon-slaying speed had slowed and his exterior seemed bleak, this was merely calculated restraint. Within him, the Eternal Green Technique surged, replenishing his Mana endlessly—he hadn’t even had to use the Nine Heavens Jade Dew.

These Golden Core-level demon beasts weren’t worthy of consuming such precious items.

Far off on the Demon Spirit Treasure Boat, Big Stupid Deer, Little Bai, and others initially wore worried expressions. Upon receiving Ning Daoran’s transmitted assurance to stay calm, they simply watched from afar, untroubled.

Meanwhile, Ning Daoran’s demon-slaying token absorbed Demon Souls incessantly; its glow flashed brightly as his ranking climbed rapidly!

Two more days elapsed...

Ning Daoran’s blood-soaked blue robe clung to his trembling body, his chest heaving visibly, breathing like a bull. His arm holding the Azure Dragon Spear quivered continually, suggesting he was close to exhaustion.

By this point, only twenty-some demons remained against him. Most were Golden Core Middle Stage or Late Stage, nearly drained of Demon Power and barely holding on.

"Elder..."

A Catfish Demon stared coldly, its spear arms trembling uncontrollably. With an ashen face, it said, "This man... still fights? Did we fall into his trap? Was he feigning weakness to annihilate our Coral Sea Clan completely?"

The cane-wielding Golden Core Late Stage elder seemed to have realized this, tossing aside his cane: "We have no retreat! Fight him with everything we have!"

"Excellent!"

Ning Daoran laughed heartily, tossing flags and plates out rapidly. In an instant, he formed the Nine Revolutions Ruyi Formation on the sea, completing the final lockdown—no demon would get away.

"You damn brat!"

An elderly Fish Demon dove down with a fish spear aimed directly at Ning Daoran’s face.

Ning Daoran paid no mind, shifting from his battered stance as the Azure Dragon Spear transformed into a flash of azure light, bisecting the elder Fish Demon instantly. Following that, the Blood-drinking Sword erupted into the fray, raging indiscriminately.

The final phase of slaughter began with unparalleled speed!

In less than the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, all remaining demons fell as corpses, confined within the formation.

"Collect!"

Ning Daoran smacked his Storage Bag, storing all the demon corpses for later processing upon his return to Guiru City. There was no rush for that.

His demon-slaying token continued glowing brightly.

Absorbing the Demon Souls of the final Golden Core Late Stage demons, Ning Daoran stood atop the water and finally exhaled deeply, sending a trace of Divine Soul into the token. Immediately, his new ranking on the Demon Slayer List appeared:

Ninety-ninth place!

Impressive!

In just one battle at the Coral Sea, he went from ranking outside ten thousand to the Top 100—a speed unmatched by ordinary cultivators!

Of course, it was all meticulously planned. Otherwise, the hundreds of Golden Core-level demon beasts would’ve scattered long ago.

...

"Let’s leave the Coral Sea."

Ning Daoran floated over, conjuring Mana to lift the Demon Spirit Treasure Boat out of the domain. Shortly after, he lowered the boat and landed lightly on its deck, starting to process the demon beast corpses, extracting and categorizing the inner cores for meticulous collection.