Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 157 - 155 Blazing Flame King Worm
Chapter 157 -155 Blazing Flame King Worm
As always, the days at Qiongbi Peak were tranquil.
Ning Daoran enjoyed a simple life of daily cultivation, farming, fishing, and feeding insects. He was completely delighted by these activities.
Two years passed in the blink of an eye.
This year, Ning Daoran was one hundred and fourteen years old.
Inside the insect room.
“Ssss~”
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Amidst the sounds as light as those of a mosquito, Flying Star Centipedes feasted on both meat and Spirit Grass, with one or two occasionally fluttering their wings and gracefully dancing back and forth in the insect room.
‘Not bad at all~’
A smile curled on the corners of Ning Daoran’s lips.
Now, after two years of breeding, there were forty-two Flying Star Centipedes. The patterns on the backs of the initial four had become denser, showing signs that they were about to breakthrough and evolve!
He gently slapped his Storage Bag, and instantly, a green ruler flew out.
This ruler was a First-tier Middle-grade Magical Artifact from Lay Practitioner Bai Ming’s Storage Bag.
However, the middle part of the ruler was severely damaged, and it had been discarded like trash within the Storage Bag.
Suddenly, the Flying Star Centipedes seemed to sense the aura of mana from the Magical Artifact and swarmed towards it.
In the blink of an eye, the group of Flying Star Centipedes opened their mouths wide and began gnawing at the damaged Magical Artifact.
In less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea, only half of the ruler remained. As it was being gnawed, a large amount of the Magical Artifact’s Spiritual Energy was devoured.
‘So it’s true…’
Ning Daoran sighed softly. The books stored in the Book Collection Pavilion recorded that adult Flying Star Centipedes could gnaw not only Magical Artifacts but also Spiritual Artifacts and even Array Formation Restrictions!
Therefore, if one raised a sufficient number of Flying Star Centipedes, they could directly break through a high-level array in a short time!
Because of this, the Flying Star Centipedes, as Spiritual Insects, were extremely precious!
Throughout the entire Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World, apart from the Ten Great Immortal Sects, it seemed that no other cultivator was raising such a rare Spiritual Insect.
He really had stumbled upon a treasure!
Ning Daoran was full of ambition. These Flying Star Centipedes must be well-nurtured, for they had significant future uses!
…
At that moment, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew into the Small Cloud Mist Array.
Ning Daoran immediately rose into the air and grabbed the talisman, which relayed a message from Great Elder Gongyang Yan asking Ning Daoran to visit the Inner Sect Hall.
Inside the hall, it was quiet and empty.
Gongyang Yan was brief and to the point.
The Chaotic Sect’s Spirit Stone Mine in Lingnan had recently been attacked by a Second Order Early-Stage Scorching Flame King Worm, loosening the array. Senior Brother Lin Sheng had set out three days ago.
Due to a shortage of manpower, the Inner Sect had decided to send Ning Daoran to Lingnan Spirit Stone Mine to join Lin Sheng in guarding the protective array and repelling the Scorching Flame King Worm.
Without hesitation, Ning Daoran took Big Stupid Deer and Little Blackie and headed down the mountain toward Lingnan Spirit Stone Mine.
Half a day later.
Ahead, the forest was shrouded in mist. After Ning Daoran scanned the area with his Divine Sense, he found remnants of demon qi.
After flying over a mountain, he saw the Chaotic Sect’s Sect flags fluttering on a peak.
Outside the mine, clusters of houses were connected, serving as residences for the Spirit Stone miners and Sect Disciples guarding the vein.
“Junior Brother Ning!”
Lin Sheng emerged from the mine, smiling. “You’ve arrived!”
“Yes.”
Ning Daoran floated down, accompanied by Big Stupid Deer. He asked, “Senior Brother Lin, what’s the situation?”
“Not good.”
Lin Sheng glanced over at several bodies lying nearby, covered with white cloths.
“The Scorching Flame King Worm went berserk around dawn today, charging at the vein. It killed many miners and even claimed the lives of three Inner Sect Disciples.”
He looked weary. “By the time I intervened, it was too late. This Scorching Flame King Worm is extremely cunning; it fled as soon as it sensed the presence of Foundation Establishment Cultivators.”
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Ning Daoran examined the deaths of the Inner Sect Disciples; all had been killed instantly, their bodies crushed or, in some cases, charred beyond recognition, which illustrated just how formidable the Scorching Flame King Worm was.
“Understood.”
Ning Daoran said, “Senior Brother, have the disciples secure the entrance here with the miners. I’ll go check the deeper parts of the vein with Old Lu.”
“Understood.”
Lin Sheng nodded with a smile. “You and Junior Brother Lu are both at Foundation Establishment; together, you should easily overpower the Scorching Flame King Worm. However, it’s still best to be cautious. Should I send a few Qi Refining Perfect Inner Sect Disciples to accompany you?”
“That won’t be necessary.”
Ning Daoran immediately took to the air with White Deer, heading deeper into the mine.
Inside the mine, the paths were twisted and tortuous.
Ning Daoran spread his Divine Sense, carefully capturing all traces of the Scorching Flame King Worm in the mine.
Soon, he had almost confirmed that this subterranean demon beast excelled at burrowing and could sense the presence of humans underground, which is why its attacks always originated from beneath.
As for the attack and retreat routes of the Scorching Flame King Worm, Ning Daoran had them figured out almost at a glance.
“Senior Brother, let’s stop mining for these next few days; I plan to capture this Scorching Flame King Worm.” He sent a Sound Transmission Talisman to Lin Sheng.
Soon after, Lin Sheng’s Sound Transmission Talisman arrived, reminding him to be extra cautious.
“Old Lu, use the Turtle Breath Skill to conceal your presence.”
Ning Daoran glanced at Big Stupid Deer and chuckled. “Your Shape-shifting Technique is so powerful; don’t scare the demon beast.”
“Roar~~”
Big Stupid Deer roared, quickly activating the Turtle Breath Skill, and his imposing Spiritual Beast aura diminished to nearly imperceptible levels.
Ning Daoran likewise employed the Concealing Breath Technique to minimize his own aura. He then slapped his Storage Bag, and several Array Flags and Array Plates flew out.
After casting multiple spells, the Array Flags and Array Plates flew in different directions, and within a few breaths, a Second Order Lower Grade Sea Ice Array was fully deployed.
Ning Daoran planned to use this trapping array to capture the Scorching Flame King Worm alive and bring it back to the Mountain Gate, thus fulfilling his duty to Great Elder Gongyang Yan.
Now, all that was left to do was wait.
…
Two days swiftly passed by.
The Blazing Flame King Worm was continually untraceable, and Big Stupid Deer was gradually losing patience, gently tapping its hooves.
“Stay calm.”
Ning Daoran gently patted the deer’s head and consoled it with a sound transmission.
Soon after, a thick demon qi emerged from deep within the earth.
“It’s coming!”
Ning Daoran’s eyes lit up, and Big Stupid Deer instantly became alert, its deer eyes flashing continuously!
“Sizzle~~~”
From deep underground, the sound of soil and ore being pushed apart reached them, and soon after, Ning Daoran’s Divine Sense locked onto a massive creature.
It indeed was a Second Order Blazing Flame King Worm, a demon beast with both fire and earth attributes.
However, the sect’s information was incorrect. Ning Daoran’s Divine Soul was incredibly powerful, and he saw through this Blazing Flame King Worm’s true cultivation level in an instant—it was actually a Second Stage Mid Stage Demon Beast, even one step away from the Late Stage.
‘Damn it…’
He couldn’t help feeling a bit frightened, as well as lucky for Lin Sheng.
If the Blazing Flame King Worm had not concealed its cultivation level, Lin Sheng and those more than ten Inner Sect Disciples would probably have been in trouble.
Nevertheless, why was this Blazing Flame King Worm concealing its cultivation level? Was it baiting?
He snorted in ridicule, having lured himself in. The Blazing Flame King Worm should be satisfied now, right?
Dozens of moments later, the underground kept transmitting intense tremors of the Blazing Flame King Worm’s movements and, following the collapse of a stone wall in the mine tunnel, a Blazing Flame King Worm bathed in flames appeared in view.
“Rise!”
Ning Daoran instantly activated an array, and suddenly, a Profound Ice Formation rose, trapping the Blazing Flame King Worm.
“Wow~~~”
The trapped Blazing Flame King Worm let out a weird cry like that of a dying pig.
“Now’s the time, Old Lu, go!”
Ning Daoran raised his hand, took out the Azure Dragon Spear from his Storage Bag, and moved forward alongside Big Stupid Deer.
In a moment, the Blazing Flame King Worm in the Profound Ice Formation roared furiously, opening its mouth to spit out a sky-full of molten magma.
“Yoohoo!”
Big Stupid Deer let out a high-pitched deer cry, its body bursting with Spiritual Energy, forcibly isolating a large swathe of magma behind its body. Then, it lowered its head and dove forward, its antlers bursting with radiant light for several feet!
“Boom!”
The Blazing Flame King Worm’s half-exposed, bloated body underground was also instantly forced out.
Ning Daoran hovered in mid-air, the Eighteen Layer Evergreen Technique circulating, his entire Azure Dragon Spear wrapped in dense green Wood Attribute Magic Power, and he fiercely jabbed at the head of the Blazing Flame King Worm.
Amid the loud noises, evil qi scattered everywhere.
The Blazing Flame King Worm howled in pain, but its body still violently twisted, and with a sizzling sound, its body seemed to be undergoing some sort of change.
“Something’s not right…”
Ning Daoran fixed his gaze and found that the body of the Blazing Flame King Worm resembled bamboo joints, each segment ringed with fiery red circles. At that moment, those rings were continuously emitting golden glows.
Moreover, a demon qi far richer than before was rapidly awakening within the Blazing Flame King Worm’s body!
“You kidding me?”
Ning Daoran’s eyebrows tightly furrowed, playing this breakthrough in battle trope? Did this Blazing Flame King Worm think it was the protagonist of a thrilling story?
He continuously withdrew his Azure Dragon Spear, and out came the Jade Saber, Qiushui Sword, and others one by one—I’m here to kill the protagonist!
Of course, Third-tier Magical Treasures and the Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation were not used, as these things involving exposure of one’s own strength need not be used in this situation.
In an instant, the Blazing Flame King Worm evolved into a Second Stage Late-stage Demon Beast!
It trembled all over, unleashing furious demon qi and constantly assaulting the Profound Ice Formation!
“Junior Brother Ning!”
Behind him, Lin Sheng had already come over with a group of Inner Sect Disciples.
…
Ning Daoran immediately sheathed the Eighteen Layer Evergreen Technique, switching to the Eighth Layer; even Big Green Dragon was switched for Qiushui Sword, Senior Brother Lin probably couldn’t see the difference.
“Take my punch!”
Lin Sheng’s body blazed with flames as he soared into the air like the protagonist of a thrilling story and fiercely punched the head of the Blazing Flame King Worm.
“Roar~~~”
The Blazing Flame King Worm roared, raising its head to ram forward.
In rage, Lin Sheng also lowered his head, his body rapidly rotating with the True Yang Furnace Technique, and collided head-to-head with the Blazing Flame King Worm!
‘Damn it… Iron Head Skill, really?’
Ning Daoran was speechless in his mind.
Senior Brother Lin Sheng was too fierce, his combat style quite different from that of ordinary cultivators.
The Blazing Flame King Worm, in pain, twisted its body and retreated crazily.
For a while, the Profound Ice Formation made squeaking noises and was finally forcefully broken by the Blazing Flame King Worm.
“Roar~~~”
In reluctant roaring, the Blazing Flame King Worm made its escape, quickly disappearing into deep underground.
“Junior Brother!”
Lin Sheng grabbed Ning Daoran’s arm: “Are you alright? Any injuries? Don’t pursue any further, the aura of this demon beast is quite formidable, we definitely can’t match it!”
The Blazing Flame King Worm was severely injured; actually, it could have been caught up with a few more shots…
Regrettably, Ning Daoran was held back by Lin Sheng, forced to watch as the Blazing Flame King Worm disappeared into deep underground.
“Awo~~”
Big Stupid Deer raised its head with a cry, feeling a bit regretful as it had been planning to battle the Blazing Flame King Worm for three hundred rounds.
Ning Daoran, however, frowned, feeling the Blazing Flame King Worm might come back.
Next time, it must leave its life behind!
…
One month later.
Ning Daoran estimated incorrectly; the Blazing Flame King Worm never returned.
