Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 153 03-25 - 151: Huang Que Behind
Chapter 153: Chapter 151: Huang Que Behind
Ning Daoran’s gaze lingered on the fragments of the Demon Wolf Puppets.
Third-tier Puppets’ materials were still worth quite a few Spirit Stones.
Unexpectedly, Old Monster Jinxia was also a master of taking what he wanted, and with a raise of his hand, he gathered all the fragments of the Demon Wolf Puppets into his Storage Bag.
Ning Daoran could only sigh in disappointment.
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Outer Hall entrance.
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When Ning Daoran arrived, several Golden Core Cultivators were already present.
The Soul-devouring Demon showed a faint joy in his eyes, clearly having gained something. However, Broken Eyebrow Man, Old Demon Qin who had entered the Secret Realm with him, had disappeared without a trace.
Master Du Ye sat with his eyes closed, his Mana had increased slightly compared to a few days ago—he must have also encountered a fortuitous opportunity.
Lay Practitioner Bai Ming, leisurely fanning himself, also seemed to have gained something.
Only Old Monster Jinxia, though he held back from showing frustration, had no smile on his face, making it clear he had gained nothing.
“Little Friend Jianjia has arrived!”
The Soul-devouring Demon, excited, smiled, “We need Little Friend Jianjia’s help to break the Prohibition of the Inner Hall when we enter.”
“Soul-devouring Demon.”
Old Monster Jinxia raised his eyebrows slightly, “Where is Old Demon Qin, why do I not see him?”
“Hmph, that man fears death and has already left the Secret Realm.”
The Soul-devouring Demon sneered, “Wanting opportunities without taking risks, where in the world is there such a good thing?”
“Indeed.”
Master Du Ye smiled and nodded.
Ning Daoran remained silent but his gaze swept past the waist of the Soul-devouring Demon.
On the Soul-devouring Demon’s waist hung a golden Storage Bag embroidered with a buxom woman.
That Storage Bag belonged to Old Demon Qin.
Ning Daoran, observant, had already guessed some of what had befallen Old Demon Qin, likely used by the Soul-devouring Demon as a stepping stone on the path to obtaining opportunities.
“Fellow Daoist Du Ye.”
Lay Practitioner Bai Ming said, “Where is Immortal Ning Yu?”
“I have already sent Ning Yu out of the Secret Realm.”
Master Du Ye smiled calmly, “Three days ago, she obtained a Jiedan Holy Object. There was no longer any need for her to risk staying in the Secret Realm, so I ordered her to return to the Jiuyun Sect early.”
“That’s good.
Lay Practitioner Bai Ming said, “The Inner Hall of the Secret Realm is indeed not a place for someone at the Foundation Establishment stage alone.”
The implication being that Ning Daoran himself should not go to the Inner Hall, as it could easily lead to death.
“Little Friend Jianjia.”
The Soul-devouring demon frowned slightly and said, “We are about to head to the entrance of the Inner Hall. I still need to trouble Little Friend Jianjia to unlock the Prohibition for us.”
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Soon after, the group arrived at the entrance to the Inner Hall.
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Ning Daoran checked and noted that the Prohibition at the Inner Hall was quite similar to that of a stone house he knew, which he could likely open within four to five days.
This meant that the group would only have about half a month left to obtain the treasures.
This wasn’t his concern—he, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, was only meant to act as a tool among these Golden Core Cultivators to survive; otherwise, he might be the first to be eliminated.
“Thank you, my friend.”
The Soul-devouring Demon flapped his sleeve, revealing the Prohibition at the entrance of the Inner Hall.
Lay Practitioner Bai Ming nodded and smiled but didn’t say much.
At this time, it wasn’t appropriate for him to be too close to Ning Daoran, to avoid making enemies.
After all, as a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator among several stronger Golden Core Cultivators, even he had to depend on others.
“Swoosh!”
Ning Daoran patted his Storage Bag, and materials flew out as he began to break the Prohibition using Array Master techniques.
The decryption process was extremely slow, but fortunately, the patience of the group of Golden Core Cultivators was quite good.
Several days later.
The Prohibition thinned, only the last layer remaining.
After Ning Daoran executed several more spells, the final Prohibition also collapsed, revealing the path ahead—a dark tunnel that led to the legendary Inner Hall.
“Good, the Prohibition is lifted!”
The Soul-devouring Demon smiled contentedly, “Fellow Daoists, what opportunities we can obtain in the Inner Hall now depends on our own skills.
Let me remind you all that it is said there is a Third-tier High-grade Golden Puppet Beast in this secret passage, with strength comparable to Golden Core Late Stage. Everyone must be careful when passing through the tunnel.”
“Thank you for the reminder!”
Master Du Ye and Old Monster Jinxia nodded together.
Lay Practitioner Bai Ming felt a bit awkward; his strength wasn’t enough to overcome a Third-tier High-grade Puppet.
“Little Friend Jianjia.”
The Soul-devouring Demon’s lips slowly curved into a smile, “Rest assured, my friend. If we truly find the Flying Star Centipede in the Inner Hall, I will definitely reserve it for you.”
‘I trust a ghost, you old wretch…’
Ning Daoran inwardly cursed.
The old monster Jinxia slowly brought out the Eight Diagrams Green Scroll, and immediately wisps of Green Scroll Spirit Records vertically suspended in the air encircled him. He slowly looked back, glancing at Ning Daoran.
“You’d best not seek death. This inner hall is no place for someone like you!”
What a face, to completely turn after taking advantage of everything.
Ning Daoran had already cursed the old monster Jinxia a thousand, ten thousand times in his heart. Alas, since the other had a top-grade magic treasure protecting him, it was definitely impossible to kill him in a short time; otherwise, he would have already made a move.
The secret realm was dangerous, and the hearts of men even more so.
Ning Daoran resolutely would not reveal his power to kill those at the Golden Core Stage in front of these old monsters. Such power to fight across levels, once exposed, would likely cause these old monsters to join hands and kill him.
And such cooperation would undoubtedly be sincere.
These old monsters had their roots in Qingzhou, treating the Qingzhou Cultivation World as their own territory. A young Foundation Establishment cultivator capable of killing those at the Golden Core Stage was indeed a great threat, and they certainly wouldn’t turn a blind eye.
“The junior is well aware of his limits, senior be assured.”
“That is good.”
Old monster Jinxia turned into a beam of white light, rushing into the passage.
“Fellow Daoist Jianjia.”
Lay Practitioner Bai Ming gave a slight smile, gently patted his Storage Bag, and floated out a few Third-tier Green Vine Talismans and Divine Speed Talismans. Was he actually planning to use the Green Vine Talisman to trap the Puppet and then enter the inner hall using the Divine Speed Talisman?
Theoretically, it was highly feasible!
In a blink of an eye, Lay Practitioner Bai Ming also entered the passage.
Soon after, the sound of beast roars did not stop.
Ning Daoran listened intently; if nothing unexpected occurred, all four at the Golden Core would have already entered the inner hall.
“…”
Ning Daoran pulled out a Class A Paperfolk and violently threw it, transforming into an extremely beautiful woman dressed in a Flowing Cloud Dress.
The woman turned around and rushed into the secret chamber.
“Ah, ah, ah~ Your servant knows her mistake~~~”
A few breaths later, a woman’s tragic scream came from the passage.
Ning Daoran felt a slight pain at his brow. A wisp of his Divine Soul had already been destroyed by the Golden Puppet Beast.
Indeed, as expected, the Golden Puppet Beast was at the Golden Core Late Stage cultivation. A direct confrontation was certainly not feasible, and it was very difficult to break through its interception.
The usable methods were probably like Lay Practitioner Bai Ming’s.
Ning Daoran’s Storage Bag still had many Green Vine Talismans and Divine Speed, so it wasn’t a big problem.
The only issue was that going now was extremely dangerous. The few at the Golden Core were searching for opportunities in the inner hall, and once they found that Ning Daoran, a mere Foundation Establishment, dared to partake, they would definitely kill him on the spot.
Wait a bit.
He frowned, his mind already resolute.
He would enter the inner hall half a month later, needing to be patient and see if this half-month could bring about an opportunity like the fisherman who benefits from the snipe and clam fighting.
After all, in half a month’s time, those who should have died in the inner hall probably would have all died already.
The one or two left alive must be injured, not unbeatable, and certainly capable of escaping!
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Thus, Ning Daoran found a concealed corner in the Outer Hall, entered the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven to cultivate and farm, not neglecting either side.
Until half a month later.
“Whoosh!”
Disguised as Independent Practitioner Jianjia, Ning Daoran walked out of the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, now fully prepared.
Charging into the passage!
He raised his palm, and in an instant, more than ten B Class Paperfolk flew out.
Ning Daoran gently sank his body and similarly darted into the passage. The Chi Long Ding turned into a wisp of blue light encircling him. Moreover, mana was infused into the Profound Flame Armor, humming vibrantly and materializing at his surface.
“Roar~~~”
Ahead, the roar of the Golden Puppet Beast echoed.
When Ning Daoran’s gaze reached it, he was instantly startled; the Golden Puppet Beast resembled a golden leopard, incredibly fast, slapping down one B Class Paperfolk with each paw!
“Go!”
Ning Daoran again scattered dozens of B Class Paperfolk, then threw out two Class A Paperfolk to stir confusion.
The Golden Puppet Beast roared angrily, its eyes flashing with electrical light!
It seemed to recognize the real body at a glance, and after a roar, it charged towards Ning Daoran.
“Green Vine Talisman!”
Ning Daoran threw two talismans, and instantly the passage was filled with swiftly spreading green vines, rapidly entangling the Golden Puppet Beast.
“Roar~~~”
The Golden Puppet Beast roared in anger, its puppet magic power surged, constantly dispersing and tearing the vines.
Ning Daoran took the opportunity to bring the Wind Riding Leisurely Technique to its peak, “Boom!” A wave of air swept by, not giving the puppet beast any chance, and in the blink of an eye, he had already rushed into the inner hall!
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Behind him, a pile of Paperfolk was completely torn apart by the Golden Puppet Beast, but it was no longer important.
‘Something big seems to have happened inside the inner hall…’
Ning Daoran looked forward, furrowing his brows in silence.
He quickly cast two spells, using the Wood Escape Technique to move along the old green vines in the inner hall towards the front.
The air was filled with the fragmented aura of Golden Cores.
A Golden Core Cultivator had died here!
Further ahead, the ground was crossed with marks from sword slashes, astonishingly deep cuts even on the firm rocky surface.
Moreover, the surrounding vegetation was scorched to nothingness.
Clearly, that was the work of the Thunderfire Dual Swords.
Not far ahead lay a large hall. In the center of the hall, a bowl-shaped crater had exploded open, and within the center of that crater, broken bones were scattered everywhere.
The Jiuyun Sect’s Master Du Ye had actually died in the secret realm!
Ning Daoran furrowed his brows, Wood Escaped to the vicinity, concealing his entire aura, and raised his hand to cast a Return to Nature-level Soul Searching Technique.
Master Du Ye’s residual soul was scarce, most of it probably taken by the Soul-locking Bell.
But Ning Daoran’s Soul Searching Technique was miraculous, still gathering the scattered residual souls together. Quickly, the dazed appearance of the old man materialized before his eyes.
