Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 444 - 442: Two Types of Materials

“My friend.”

Monarch Qian Yuan probed the formation with his Divine Sense and said in a deep voice: “The one trapped within this formation… indeed is my junior brother, True Monarch Tu Yang.”

“How could that be!?”

Ning Daoran expressed his “shock” vehemently: “If Senior Tu Yang visited my Luoxia Peak, he only needed to notify us of his arrival, and we would surely treat him with the utmost hospitality; why would Senior Tu Yang sneak into my Luoxia Peak through the gaps in the mountain’s grand formation? What is the reason for this!?”

Monarch Qian Yuan’s face turned somewhat pale as he said: “This matter… I’m not quite clear about it either; nevertheless, how about you first release my junior brother, is that possible?”

“Of course!”

Ning Daoran quickly waved his sleeve, and instantly the Array Power of the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation dissipated. The scenes of bamboo groves, maple forests, lakes, and shrubs all vanished, replaced by a simple vegetable patch, and there stood Monarch Qian Yuan, in a sorry state within the vegetable patch, his hair disheveled, his Mana depleted, and his clothes covered in scratches from thorns, looking for all the world like someone caught red-handed stealing cucumbers.

“Senior Tu Yang, it really is you!”

Ning Daoran quickly made a deep bow and said: “Junior thought someone was impersonating Senior, thus I did not dare to dissipate the formation, given that I am merely a Mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, I could not afford to be careless; please do not blame me, Senior!”

“Friend Qiushui…”

True Monarch Tu Yang, having lost all his pride, did not wish to say much and simply waved his hand lightly, saying: “I do not fault you for this; it was a moment of carelessness on my part that led me to step into the formation and be trapped.”

As he spoke, he continued gravely: “Your accomplishments in Array Path are astonishing, the formation is extremely exquisite. Rather than say I was trapped here, it’d be more accurate to say I was studying this formation, continuously simulating, until I eventually exhausted all my Mana, yet still unable to unravel the formation’s mysteries. Your talent in the Array Path is truly heaven-sent, and it commands admiration!”

“I see!”

Ning Daoran took advantage of the situation: “Senior Tu Yang also has knowledge of the Array Path; if there’s an opportunity in the future, Junior would certainly like to consult with you.”

“A discussion, just a discussion, there is no need for consultation.”

True Monarch Tu Yang walked out with a face smeared in dirt, glanced at Monarch Qian Yuan, and spoke with guilt: “Brother, I have caused you trouble.”

“It’s fine.”

Monarch Qian Yuan was somewhat speechless; this junior brother of his was truly a handful, finding an excuse about studying the Array Path to cover up for himself. But when had True Monarch Tu Yang ever studied Array Path? He couldn’t even be considered a First-order Array Master, so how could he possibly study the intricacies of a Third-tier top-grade array?

What was more critical was that this was no ordinary Third-tier array!

Monarch Qian Yuan was a genuine Third-tier top-grade Array Master with profound research in arrays. Upon his first glance at the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation, he was wholly unable to perceive the principles behind the formation’s operation, not to mention its inner structure. He had never seen a Third-tier array capable of trapping a Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivator before.

Such an array is truly unprecedented to him.

“Friend Qiushui.”

Monarch Qian Yuan gave a fist salute and said: “When my junior brother was studying this formation, he must have caused considerable depletion. Junior friend, may I know how much loss this formation has suffered? This expense of Spirit Stones should rightfully be borne by our Qianyuan Sect.”

“Reporting to Senior!”

Ning Daoran said: “There has been no damage to the formation per se, but the Spirit Stones consumed to operate the formation were quite substantial, amounting to a total of one thousand five hundred Mid-grade Spirit Stones.”

“In that case…”

Monarch Qian Yuan raised his hand and passed over a Storage Bag, saying: “There are two thousand Mid-grade Spirit Stones in this bag, consider it compensation for the formational operation and as an apology to you, my friend.”

“If that’s the case…”

Ning Daoran took the Storage Bag: “Junior cannot decline respectfully such an offering, thank you, Senior!”

“Let this matter be considered a misunderstanding, and I hope my friend will not take it to heart.”

Monarch Qian Yuan said: “I too have done some study on Array Path. When time permits, I’d like to arrange a session with Junior friend to exchange insights on Array Path, what do you think, friend Qiushui?”

“Junior shall follow your esteemed intentions!”

“Good!”

Thus, Monarch Qian Yuan departed with the shamefaced True Monarch Tu Yang, while a group of protectors and Elders watched everything, understanding that this incident of True Monarch Tu Yang’s loss of face could not be kept under wraps.

“Junior Brother Ning…”

A graceful figure drifted over from Qingxia Peak, it was none other than Liu Ruyan.

Her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed as she said, “True Monarch Tu Yang, after all, is a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, and we are dependent on others… Junior Brother Ning really shouldn’t have offended him. Moreover, although this person appears amicable on the surface, we truly do not know his true nature. If he is a vindictive and petty person, wouldn’t that bring trouble upon oneself?”

“What Senior Sister Liu teaches is correct.”

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Ning Daoran said, “It’s just that this person has sent people to bother me time and again. I had no choice but to set up a new Illusion Array. Unexpectedly, the effectiveness of this array turned out to be so extraordinary that even a Nascent Soul was trapped.”

“Even so, we must not be too careless.”

Liu Ruyan said with a light laugh, “Isn’t Monarch Qian Yuan free to exchange ideas about the Array Path with you? If there really is a chance, Junior Brother should try to find a way to ease the relationship with True Monarch Tu Yang. We are living under the wings of others; we must not be too presumptuous.”

“Senior Sister’s words are most correct!”

…

Several days later, an Elder from the Qianyuan Sect visited the mountain, and Monarch Qian Yuan actually did set up a banquet, inviting Ning Daoran to the mountain to exchange ideas about the Array Path.

And the location of the banquet was right atop Qianyuan Peak, the Main Peak.

Known throughout Qinzhou as the “Righteous Leader,” Monarch Qian Yuan had an excellent reputation and was known to be upright and straightforward. Ning Daoran had nothing to be wary of, especially since the Qianyuan Sect had publicly invited him to the banquet. Should any mishap occur, the Sect’s reputation might be at stake.

Thus, he followed the Elder directly to Qianyuan Peak.

The sublime peak wrapped in divine light housed an intricately delicate and ancient pavilion, where at this moment, numerous female disciples, beautiful as fairies in flowing long dresses, were holding precious and delicious food placed on the small tables inside the pavilion.

Monarch Qian Yuan, dressed in a Taoist robe, exuded Immortal Charm.

He even left two beautiful female cultivators to serve by his side.

A ploy of beauty?

Ning Daoran’s heart drummed, but even if it were a ploy of beauty, that was of no concern—counter the move with the same move!

“Junior Qiushui,”

Monarch Qian Yuan was extremely polite, smiling and saying, “This is the top-grade spiritual wine of our Qianyuan Sect. Junior can give it a taste. Feel free to eat and drink to your heart’s content. After we’re satiated, we can exchange ideas on the Array Path.”

“Yes, thank you, Senior!”

Ning Daoran nodded and smiled.

The impression Monarch Qian Yuan gave him was extremely positive, at least much better than True Monarch Tu Yang. Monarch Qian Yuan was forthright, while True Monarch Tu Yang was devious; the two could not even be mentioned in the same breath.

After eating and drinking his fill, Monarch Qian Yuan gestured with his hand and the two female disciples withdrew.

“Junior Qiushui,”

He got straight to the point and said, “The third-order top-grade array that trapped my junior brother is something I, who have been immersed in arrays for many years, have never seen before. I wonder, what’s the origin of this array?”

Ning Daoran had already prepared his explanation, and immediately said, “This array is called the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation. The formation’s lineage comes from a Secret Realm I once explored, an opportunity that came by chance. Not only did I get the lineage, but I also obtained the two essential materials needed to refine this array.”

“Oh?”

Monarch Qian Yuan said, “Having observed this array for a moment, I know it is made from overlapping Illusion and Confusion Arrays. However, I do not know how Junior managed to layer them.”

“That, in fact, is quite simple.”

Ning Daoran used his hand to dip into the wine and sketch on the table, saying, “Just do it like this and like that, and you’ll be able to layer it.”

Black lines, as well as veins, appeared on Monarch Qian Yuan’s forehead.

At this moment, he felt an urge to strike out.

“Senior Qian Yuan,”

Ning Daoran said, “The lineage of this array is a Jade Talisman imprint, left by a Divinity Transformation predecessor. Before his demise, he had a message saying that this array can only be obtained by someone destined, and must not be passed on again, or there will be divine retribution. I took a supreme Path Oath in front of this Divinity Transformation predecessor’s spirit, so I dare not divulge the slightest secrets of the array.”

“I see…”

Monarch Qian Yuan slightly nodded and said, “I was just curious, and it was not an overstep to seek the inheritance of this formation. However, since Junior can refine the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation, could you possibly refine another one? I am willing to pay a handsome price for it!”

“…”

Ning Daoran frowned. So, Monarch Qian Yuan wanted to buy a Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation and then reverse-engineer it to extrapolate the transmission of this formation, right?

He was currently doing the very same thing, so naturally, he guessed correctly at once.

“Senior Qian Yuan, I’m afraid that is also very difficult to achieve.”

Ning Daoran said, “To refine this formation, two extremely rare materials are required. When I found the lineage, the Divinity Transformation predecessor had already left behind two portions of materials. Now, I have used these materials to create the formation. You could say this Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation is a one-of-a-kind; there is no second one.”

‘Clever boy, playing it so absolute, huh?’

More and more black lines appeared on Monarch Qian Yuan’s forehead.

“Oh? That is truly curious.”

Monarch Qian Yuan’s eyebrows lifted lightly as he said, “I have roamed the Cultivation World for many years and was not aware that such materials could be made singular. I don’t believe in materials unique in this world. Junior, please, tell me, what are those two materials?”

“Since that’s the case, I’ll speak frankly…”

Ning Daoran took a deep breath and said, “These two materials, one is called Tangled Fate, and the other is called Meeting Destiny!”

“!!!!”

Monarch Qian Yuan felt like smoke was about to come out of his head—these two materials, indeed, were unheard of!