Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 166 - 164 Sitting in Yellow Dragon Square
Chapter 166 -164 Sitting in Yellow Dragon Square
Years pass like a shuttle; in the blink of an eye, two hurried years had gone by.
This year, Ning Daoran was one hundred and twenty years old.
Qiongbi Peak, Spiritual Field Courtyard number 77, Insect Room.
Accompanied by the sound of Fire Devouring Ants gnawing on Spirit Grass, a dense swarm of Fire Devouring Ants slowly vibrated their wings, their bodies flickering with light and shadow like a cluster of fireflies.
“Not too bad.”
Ning Daoran looked at a pile of Fire Devouring Ants with severed legs on the ground and couldn’t help but nod with satisfaction.
After a massive breeding and mutual slaughter, the new batch of slightly advanced Fire Devouring Ants had reached two thousand in number.
Such a quantity was quite remarkable.
If he were to command this group of Fire Devouring Ants to launch an attack, an average Golden Core cultivator would find it exceedingly difficult to cope.
Moreover, Spiritual insects were but one of Ning Daoran’s means.
In addition to White Deer, Little Blackie, Paperfolk, Arrays, Magical Treasures, and other methods, it was such strength at the Foundation Establishment, coupled with his cautious personality, that allowed Ning Daoran to survive in this perilous Cultivation World until today.
“Junior Brother Ning!”
Lin Sheng’s voice came from outside the Small Cloud Mist Array.
Immediately, Ning Daoran left the Insect Room, opened the Small Cloud Mist Array, and saw that it wasn’t just Lin Sheng outside; Han Bing and Lin Yun were also there.
“Uncle Ning!”
Lin Yun greeted with a smile.
Ning Daoran also smiled and nodded, “Come in.”
Everyone sat down around a small table as Chen Weimo and Chen Yuzhu quickly served up fragrant tea, then returned upstairs to continue their cultivation.
Ning Daoran set up a Prohibition and said, “Tell me, how’s the situation with the beast tide?”
Half a year ago, the Demon Beasts deep within the Yellow Dragon Mountain Range had once again launched a beast tide, and this time they crossed the defenses of the major Sects on the northern side of the Qingzhou Cultivation World, appearing directly within a thousand miles of the Chaotic Sect.
It was said that the beast tide was initiated by a Third-tier Middle-stage Demon King of the Silver Fox Clan, who had gathered ten Demon Clan armies, among which were no shortage of Third-tier Early-stage, and even Third-tier Middle-stage Demon Kings.
Therefore, the beast tide was extremely fierce, posing a deadly threat to the major Sects of the Qingzhou Cultivation World.
Even Zhenxian Tower of the Qingzhou Government had dispatched a Martial Immortal and a bunch of Colonels to join the battle, but the number of beasts in the tide was so great that these Court forces were but a drop in the bucket.
“Quite grim.”
Lin Sheng frowned and said, “I estimate that in a day or two, the tide will reach the Mountain Gate of the Chaotic Sect. The quantity and attack intensity of this beast tide can be said to be unprecedented; in the end, we will probably have to rely on our Mountain Protection Array for defense.”
“We’ve come to this juncture…”
Ning Daoran paused for a moment and asked, “Is there any movement from the other Sects?”
“None.”
Lin Sheng uttered a bitter laugh, “Right now, every Sect is concerned only with their own affairs; who has the spare concern for the frost on someone else’s roof? Even the Chaotic Sect is in such a state, not to mention Sects like the Star Moon Pavilion, Steel Gate Sect, and Purple Cloud Sect, they are even more stretched thin.”
“What about the Jiuyun Sect?”
Ning Daoran took a sip of tea and asked, “The Sea Burning Sect is a Lower Sect of the Jiuyun Sect. Now that the Sea Burning Sect is surrounded by the beast tide, does the Jiuyun Sect not have a response? Shouldn’t they at least send a Golden Core over?”
“None.”
Han Bing pursed her lips and said, “Several Sects in Kuizhou have engaged in a minor conflict over a Spirit Stone mine dispute, and now the Jiuyun Sect is deeply entangled in it, unable to manage too much.”
“Kuizhou’s Human Clan’s Immortal Cultivation World is still infighting when Qingzhou is about to be breached by the beast tide?” Ning Daoran was helpless.
“Hmph, as if they would care about the fate of Qingzhou.”
Lin Yun said with disdain, “Uncle Ning, you don’t know; I’ve heard from several Foundation Establishment Freelancers from Kuizhou that the major Sects there would rather Qingzhou fall to the Demons.
That way, they can later march west to retake Qingzhou Cultivation World’s territories, earn fame in one stroke and resources in the next, anyway, those Spirit Stone mines cannot be taken away by the Demon Clan.”
“Indeed.”
Lin Sheng’s eyes chilled as he said, “I have heard similar remarks too. I even heard that the Jiuyun Sect wants to use this beast tide to eradicate our Chaotic Sect, then it’d be easier for them to take charge of all matters in the Qingzhou Cultivation World going forward.”
“What an appetite.”
Ning Daoran frowned, “I think that Sects like Jiuyun Sect, which only focus on themselves, won’t last long in the end; fairness rest in the hearts of people, the cultivators of the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World have keen eyes.”
“Mhm.”
Han Bing nodded slightly, feeling that Senior Brother Ning’s words were utterly apt.
…
Not long after, a figure appeared outside the Small Cloud Mist Array.
It was no other than the Great Elder, Gongyang Yan.
“You three are here too, how perfect.”
Gongyang Yan sat down unceremoniously, downed a cup of tea, and frowned, “The situation with the beast tide is worsening by the moment. The Sect’s army of cultivators positioned at the front line can hardly hold out, at most by the day after tomorrow, the beast tide will reach the Chaotic Sect.”
“Elder, is it coming that soon?” Lin Sheng was shocked.
“Mhm.”
The Great Elder said, “The Sect Master and I have discussed that since the beast tide is bound to attack, we must prepare early. The Chaotic Sect cannot be lost, nor can the Yellow Dragon Square.”
He looked at everyone and declared, “The Sect Master has decided that Junior Sister Ning Qing will lead, accompanied by four Foundation Establishment cultivators to guard the Yellow Dragon Square. I think you four should follow Junior Sister Ning Qing there.”
Traditionally, the Sect would assign at least ten Foundation Establishment cultivators to guard the Yellow Dragon Square, but given the recent chaos in the Qingzhou Cultivation World, the Chaotic Sect had suffered heavy losses in Foundation Establishment ranks, now severely short of manpower.
“Mhm!”
The Great Elder issued the order and the Foundation Establishment cultivators nodded immediately.
“Be careful.”
Gongyang Yan patted Ning Daoran and Lin Sheng on the shoulders and said, “The defensive Array of the Yellow Dragon Square is relatively solid, and with Junior Sister Ning Qing there, nothing major should happen. In any case, take good care of yourselves.”
Then, Gongyang Yan hurried away.
“No delay is permissible.”
Ning Daoran said, “We must pack our things right away, get ready individually, and meet here before dawn tomorrow to go to the Yellow Dragon Square together.”
“Okay!”
That night, Qiongbi Peak was ablaze with lights.
Out of no other choice, Ning Daoran, the Peak Master, once again directed everyone to relocate to the Inner Mountain, even most of the Spirit Fish and fry in the fish ponds were temporarily stored in Spirit Beast Bags.
Dozens of bulging Spirit Beast Bags, a testament to their depth of resources.
Chen Weimo, Chen Yuzhu, Zhou Wuyou, Qin Wenyao, Huang Yu, and others took away everything they could and headed to the Inner Mountain for refuge.
In a blink, an entire Qiongbi Peak was left empty.
Ning Daoran left behind one Class A Paperfolk and twenty Second-class Paperfolk, along with one Small Green Bamboo Array and one Blood Transformation Soul Chasing Array to guard the home. If any weaker Demon Beasts approached, they could mostly be eliminated.
…
The next morning.
Han Bing, Lin Sheng, and Lin Yun led a hundred Inner and Outer Sect disciples to the site; the group rose on their Royal Weapons, heading toward the Yellow Dragon Square.
By morning.
The Yellow Dragon Square had lost its former prosperity, and everyone was in self-preservation mode, with most shops tightly closed. Any Defensive Array that could be activated was already in operation, as if facing a great enemy.
Ning Qing hurriedly appeared, assigned some tasks, then left with her sword to hunt Demons.
This Gold Core Sword Cultivator had formidable killing power, esteemed as the sharpest sword in the Inner Sect of the Chaotic Sect. Therefore, rather than have her strictly guarding the Yellow Dragon Square, it was more efficient to let her move opportunely, enabling her to fully leverage her strengths.
Before Ning Qing left, Ning Daoran reminded her through transmitted sound to be extra careful and consider carefully whether each attack was a trap laid by the Demon Clan.
At that time, Ning Qing let out a charming laugh.
Wind Stopping Tower.
The command center of the Chaotic Sect in the Yellow Dragon Square, Ning Daoran and three other Foundation Establishment cultivators stayed there, only sending out disciples to gather information.
In the afternoon.
The skies gradually darkened, as if heralding an impending storm.
Ning Daoran stood by the window of the Wind Stopping Tower, silently frowning as the ferocious wind rushed in, causing a slight chill to linger in everyone’s hearts.
“Elders, something has happened!”
An Inner Sect Disciple swiftly descended from the window onto the tower’s floor and said with a grave voice, “An abundance of Snake Demons have emerged on the southern side of the Square, even several Second Order Snake Demons, which are quite thorny!”
“Understood.”
Ning Daoran nodded, “Junior Sister, Lin Yun, you hold the Wind Stopping Tower, I’ll go with Senior Brother Lin to check it out.”
“Brother!”
Han Bing frowned and said, “Should I go instead?”
She was somewhat worried; after all, among the Snake Demons were Second Order Demon Beasts, and Ning Daoran was only in the early stages of Foundation Establishment. It might actually be safer for her, in the late stages of Foundation Establishment to go instead.
“Wind Stopping Tower can’t be left unguarded.”
Ning Daoran shook his head, “Senior Brother Lin and I, along with Old Lu, are enough to handle everything. Junior Sister, send out some people to check if there are any Loose Cultivators left outside, if not, prepare to activate the Array.”
“I understand, Brother, just be careful—”
On the side, Lin Sheng touched his nose; the Junior Sister was clearly favoring others. Why didn’t she tell him to be careful?
The next moment, three Tunneling Lights shot across the sky.
…
On the southern edge of the Yellow Dragon Square.
A series of agonizing screams rose and fell in a shabby shack on the fringe of the Square, where a pack of Snake Demons, not yet fully transformed, had leaped into the Square, wreaking havoc.
Not far away, a Late-stage First-tier Snake Demon with two legs and two arms lunged into a hut with a knife. Moments later, it emerged, carrying a bloody blade, licking the blood from its mouth, and let out a satisfied burp.
“Swoosh!”
Silver Moon Flying Sword streaked past, leaving a hole in the Snake Demon’s head.
“You… I…”
The Snake Demon stood dumbfounded, not realizing the opponent’s presence before it turned into a corpse.
“Damn it!”
Lin Sheng descended from the sky, his punch filled with True Yang Intense Flame, smashing directly onto the forehead of a Mid-stage First-tier Snake Demon, scattering its brains.
“Aoao~~~”
On the ground, Big Stupid Deer turned into a streak of silver light and dashed by, its large antlers piercing through Snake Demons. In a moment, several Snake Demons writhed and wailed upon the antlers!
With a casual shake of Big Stupid Deer’s head, the bodies of a group of Snake Demons shattered!
…
“Watch out!”
Lin Sheng suddenly became alert, a powerful surge of Demon Qi rising from the ground.
“Boom!”
With a loud noise, the roof of a green-tiled house on the ground burst apart, and a dense cloud of Demon Qi shot up, revealing an Early Second-order Snake Demon with a long spear, aiming straight for Ning Daoran’s chin.
“Die!”
In the eyes of the Snake Demon, ruthlessness and cruelty were apparent.
In a flash, Ning Daoran suddenly looked up, the spear grazing past his chin, seemingly precarious.
“Be careful, Junior Brother Ning!”
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Lin Sheng sped over, knowing his Junior Brother was not skilled in Fight Techniques.
“Snap!”
Ning Daoran deftly grabbed the Snake Demon’s tail and then using a tenth of his strength, swung the Snake Demon’s body into a series of circular afterimages in the air, before slamming it fiercely to the ground!
“Boom!”
The Snake Demon crashed into the bricks and tiles, in a sorry state.
Before it could get up, a Golden silk rope descended from the sky, swiftly binding it tightly. It was Ning Daoran’s Second-order Spiritual Artifact Golden Silk Rope!
“Old Lu! Senior Brother Lin! Kill it!”
