Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 442 - 440: Cut Off Their Retreat
Chapter 442 -440: Cut Off Their Retreat
Several days later, lightning flashed and thunder roared as a torrential downpour befell the Purple and Green Three Peaks.
“Swish~~~”
Amidst the heavy rain, a figure silently descended onto Luoxia Peak, ingeniously utilizing a Water Escape technique to stealthily infiltrate under the cover of the downpour.
When it landed in the woods, the figure twisted its form and vanished among the vines, only a pair of eyes were left watching a nearby spirit plant garden intently. This garden, frequently tended by the Peak Master of Luoxia Peak, contained vegetables like peppers and eggplants. At dusk, a few would be picked for stir-frying in meals – an unexpectedly leisurely pastime for a Golden Core Stage Great Cultivator.
“Hmph~~”
With a snort containing disdain, the figure moved slowly along the vines. Mana enveloped him like a mist, conjuring illusions – evidently, a skill for concealing one’s presence.
This person was none other than Chen Yunlei, the second disciple of True Monarch Tu Yang, early Golden Core Stage, highly adept at stealth, concealment, and espionage. His visit to Luoxia Peak was to investigate Master Qiushui, who had astonishingly crafted two magic swords of Magical Treasure Level, to find out the true origins of such an extraordinary individual.
“Go.”
Amid a faint sound, Chen Yunlei opened his palm and blew a breath into it, causing a small insect to float into the air, resembling a mosquito. Although this insect had not made it onto the Ten Thousand Insects List, it was extremely useful for eavesdropping and scouting.
Moreover, having followed Chen Yunlei for many years, the insect had formed a Divine Soul connection with him.
Within the rain, the tiny bug took flight, unaffected by the weather, heading straight for the Cave Mansion.
“Snap!”
About ten breaths later, as Chen Yunlei listened intently for the sound from the insect’s side, a sudden clap was heard, followed by a searing pain in his Divine Soul.
The insect was swatted dead!
“Preposterous…”
Chen Yunlei clenched his teeth, ready to rise from the lush vegetable patch.
However, no sooner had he gotten up than he heard a whooshing sound behind him.
“Pop” went a light noise, and the Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator’s body swayed before collapsing feebly to the ground.
Behind him stood a person, mana swirling around him to completely isolate the falling rain. Dressed in fluttering green robes, the man exuded the aura of Immortal Charm; it was naturally Ning Daoran.
He frowned down at Chen Yunlei on the ground, recognizing him as someone from the Qian Yuan Sect.
Finally, those two Nascent Soul True Monarchs had set their suspicions upon him. However, this matter was not so difficult to handle.
He gently raised his hand, swiftly gathering his Divine Soul and performed the Soul Searching Technique. First confirming the reason for Chen Yunlei’s investigation, indeed an assignment from True Monarch Tu Yang, he then conveniently modified a part of Chen Yunlei’s memories. After completing all this, he vanished into thin air.
“Achoo~~~”
In the rain, Chen Yunlei shivered, standing up in the vegetable plot with a frown, as many new memories surfaced in his mind. He had thoroughly investigated Luoxia Peak, confirming that the Peak Master was just a Loose Cultivator, albeit with the skill of a third-tier low-grade Divine Craftsman. A bit talented, but not enough to pose a threat to Qian Yuan Sect.
Armed with this information, he had enough to report back to the Sect Masters.
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“Hmph, thought it was something more impressive.”
The corner of his mouth curled into a sneer, and he vanished into the curtain of rain, heading back to the Qian Yuan Sect.
…
In the Cave Mansion of Luoxia Peak, Ning Daoran took a deep breath and with a light flick of his talisman pen, he completed the final stroke of the spiritual pattern.
The handbook before him was filled with intricate and lengthy spiritual patterns and array patterns on over a hundred pieces of paper, densely packed. The content recorded within was a formation Ning Daoran had created himself.
As a Fourth-tier Array Master, his understanding of the Array Path had deepened, and his own accomplishments reached unprecedented heights. Dissatisfied with his current defenses and illusion arrays, Ning Daoran had poured years of effort and finally created a new array from scratch.
This formation primarily focused on illusion and confusion effects, stacking one hundred large-scale Confusion Arrays in a layered fashion. These arrays interlocked, forming a closed-loop formation that was like a maze to any intruder, making it impossible to escape in a short time without brute force.
He had accounted for the possibility of being forcibly pushed through by mana, so Ning Daoran based the formation on the foundation of the Ten Directions Forbidden Array and the Kunpeng Echo Formation, along with a large amount of Fourth-tier materials, preserving some Killing Array Array Eyes within the Confusion Arrays. Anyone intent on forcing their way through would have to endure the backlash of the Killing Array; even a Nascent Soul Mid Stage Cultivator would have to expend a substantial amount of mana to destroy it.
As for those at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, they would likely find it quite troublesome.
The structure of this array was now complete, awaiting implementation, and Ning Daoran had even decided on a name.
The Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation, a third-tier top-grade array!
The toughness of the foundation of the array matched that of a fourth-order lower grade array, making it an exceptionally strong means of detainment!
“Little Bai.”
He lifted his brow slightly: “I’ll be entering seclusion, see no one who comes looking for me during this time.”
“Yes, my lord.”
Little Bai nodded in agreement.
Ning Daoran stepped into the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, officially beginning his retreat to refine the array.
…
Half a month later, the array was brought to Great Success!
Ning Daoran emerged from the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, slapped his Storage Bag, and instantly thirty-six brand-new Array Flags and an Array Plate flew out, marking the completion of the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation.
Moreover, this was a super large array Ning Daoran had refined, capable of enveloping half of the Luoxia Peak.
“Go!”
After releasing a sequence of spells, the Array Flags and the Array Plate flew out, replacing the previous White Feather Flowing Sound Array with the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation to now protect Luoxia Peak!
Of course, the decision to do so was spurred by the appearance of Chen Yunlei. Since someone was keen on probing the secrets of Luoxia Peak, let them probe to their heart’s content. The next person who sneakily infiltrates Luoxia Peak will face the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation, Ning Daoran’s pride and joy, the result of many years of dedication!
“Little Bai.”
He handed a Jade Talisman to Little Bai and said, “Starting today, you are in charge of this great array.”
“Yes, young master.”
Little Bai gladly accepted.
“Next, I’m going to venture once more into the Demon Dragon Mountain Range to search for Dragon Demon Essence. I’ll leave the task of guarding the home to you; don’t disappoint me.”
“Yes!”
Having said that, Ning Daoran immediately left Luoxia Peak, transformed into the guise of Independent Practitioner Jianjia, and entered the Demon Dragon Mountain Range again.
…
Two months flew by in the blink of an eye.
“Whoosh…”
Deep within the woods of the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, Ning Daoran floated down from a tree. He raised his hand, and a strand of Evergreen Technique Power burrowed into the ground, frenziedly digging beneath. In just dozens of breaths, a sprout-like strand of Evergreen Magic Power emerged, bearing a fist-sized Dragon Demon Essence.
“Indeed, there’s still some left.”
Ning Daoran revealed a satisfied smile, picked up the Dragon Demon Essence, and threw it into his Storage Ring. Sweeping it with his Divine Sense, he saw a small pile of Dragon Demon Essence accumulated in his Storage Ring—his two months of fruitful efforts had provided enough Dragon Demon Essence for his cultivation of the Dragon Demon Heart Scripture for the next several decades.
“Hm?”
But at that moment, his eyebrows suddenly furrowed, and he turned around. An extremely familiar aura swooped in, locking onto his own instantly!
Not good! Fire Dragon True Monarch!
Ning Daoran’s heart pounded furiously; this cunning Demon Dragon must have some method to conceal its aura. It wasn’t until the creature got within a few miles that he could sense its presence!
“I’ve finally found you!”
With a wave of his long arm, the Fire Dragon True Monarch roused two blazing trails of Dragon Flame from the earth, thrusting at Ning Daoran from both left and right in a fierce assault!
An attack right off the bat, leaving no room for leniency!
“Rise!”
Without hesitation, Ning Daoran immediately spurred the Mid-grade Spirit Treasure Cold Dragon Stone Plate within his body. Instantly, a deep blue Dragon Form True Intent soared up behind him, whirling amidst a rumbling sound, directly blocking the strike from the Fire Dragon True Monarch!
But it was just for a split second that Ning Daoran’s mana was drained by more than twenty percent!
“Whoosh!”
A Fourth-order Lower Grade Divine Speed Talisman was activated, and Ning Daoran’s body swiftly retreated. Meanwhile, his hands waved continuously, summoning hundreds of Second-class Paperfolk to attack from all directions in an effort to buy time.
“Naive!”
Fire Dragon True Monarch roared in fury. The skin on his face cracked, revealing a ferocious dragon’s head. With a gaping maw, it transformed into a fiery black hole, sucking in and shredding numerous Second-class Paperfolk.
“Buzz~”
Ning Daoran twisted his body and astonishingly appeared near the dragon’s head, the Azure Dragon Spear in hand, slashing down fiercely!
The thunderous impact shook the forest; a concentration of fiery light solidified above the Fire Dragon True Monarch’s head, using demonic aura to withstand Ning Daoran’s powerful strike from the Twenty First Layer of Dragon Demon Heart Scripture!
When it came to physical strength, even such profound cultivation of the Dragon Demon Heart Scripture was nowhere near a match for a Nascent Soul Demon Dragon!
Being crushed in realm was an unsolvable dilemma.
“Get lost!”
Fire Dragon True Monarch swept its claw horizontally, pressing it against the handle of the Azure Dragon Spear, its powerful strength overwhelming, instantly sweeping Ning Daoran’s body away.
His back crashed across the ground, ancient trees, and rocks. Ning Daoran, like a shot arrow, tumbled embarrassingly through the dense forest.
As expected, he was no match for the Fire Dragon True Monarch in a straightforward confrontation.
Even Monarch Qian Yuan, a Nascent Soul Mid Stage Cultivator, would not be able to contend directly, let alone Ning Daoran, who was at the Golden Core Stage.
“Whoosh!”
A spell was cast, and Ning Daoran took the opportunity to transform into a streak of white light, disappearing into the earth.
Returning to Nature Level, Earth Escape Skill!
At the same time, he spread his sleeves, releasing three Class A Paperfolk, which turned into three figures of Independent Practitioner Jianjia, each dashing in different directions at high speed.
Moreover, the aura of Divine Soul and mana of each figure was maintained at the same level, all utilizing the Earth Escape Skill.
Splitting up!
In an instant, four Ning Daorans scattered in four different directions.
“Roar!”
Fire Dragon True Monarch also dove underground, but upon sensing three identical Divine Soul and mana auras, its face turned pale. Biting its teeth, it chased after the nearest Ning Daoran!
“Ah?”
The real Ning Daoran’s heart skipped a beat. This foolish dragon, it actually chose wrong!
The Class A Paperfolk with Unmoving Ming King Divine Technique were so powerful in confusing reality with illusion that they even managed to deceive a Nascent Soul Stage Fire Dragon True Monarch!
…
Underground, Ning Daoran flew rapidly, leaving the troublesome area far behind.
But just dozens of breaths later, he abruptly stopped.
No, this is too easy for him. Taking advantage of the Fire Dragon True Monarch chasing the paper decoys—this golden opportunity—I should take a bold move to raid his nest and cut off his retreat!
