Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 689 - 687: Is Little Gui Dead?

"Where do you think you’re running?!"

The Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch shouted fiercely, slashing downward with his sword!

"Boom~~~"

Accompanied by a terrifying descent of spiritual pressure, the ground cracked apart. Ning Daoran, who was in the midst of an Earth Escape technique, burst out from a shattered rock layer. His body appeared slightly disheveled as he hovered in midair.

"Die!"

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch summoned a flying sword, turning it into a streak of light that shot straight at Ning Daoran!

Ning Daoran hurriedly summoned the Earth Gold Cauldron to block!

"Clang~~~"

Sparks flew as both the person and the cauldron were sent tumbling backward.

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch let out a mocking laugh, raising her hand. From the earth grew clusters of green bamboo, whose leaves spun rapidly, transforming into countless sword qi that swept toward Ning Daoran in a chillingly murderous display.

Faced with the fight technique of two Divinity Transformation Stage experts, Ning Daoran dared not be careless. He quickly ignited a mid-grade Fourth-tier Divine Speed Talisman, causing his entire body to be surrounded by a halo of lightning, and immediately began teleporting forward!

But the wind-shredding sounds burst apart in the air—these two Divinity Transformation cultivators were astonishingly fast in their tunneling motions, keeping up without giving Ning Daoran a chance to shake them off!

"Go!"

Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch raised his sword. The Chaotic Heaven Sword emitted a radiant glow, instantly shooting hundreds of streaks of golden light sword qi toward Ning Daoran.

Ning Daoran felt his back tingle with dread and his body dipped low, zigzagging frantically to dodge. Although he moved with incredible speed, he appeared wretched as he narrowly avoided being toppled by the terrifying sword qi multiple times.

"Qing Luo!"

He abruptly summoned the Big Green Dragon, shouting in a deep voice, "Protect your master!"

"Yes, Young Master!"

The Big Green Dragon hummed, and a graceful figure emerged, transforming into a Little Green Dragon that charged toward the two Divinity Transformation cultivators.

"What? A Transformed Treasure?"

The Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch’s gaze turned sharp. "This man must not escape. If he does, he’ll become a grave threat to the North Sea Cultivation World!"

"Fellow Daoist speaks the truth!"

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch sped up in pursuit!

"Something’s off!"

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch observed Ning Daoran’s movements and suddenly muttered gravely, "This man is heading toward the Eastern Sea. He might truly be adept at Water Escape!"

"Intercept him then!"

Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch roared, sweeping his sword horizontally. That slash... was stunningly majestic, forming a lingering curtain of sword light across the sky!

"Oh, come on!"

Seeing this, Ning Daoran cursed inwardly, feeling like the heavens themselves were pitted against him. Was this the kind of earth-shattering power a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator possessed?

He immediately made a sharp ninety-degree turn and chose an alternate route!

Of course, if he chose to detour, the other two would have to detour as well!

Thus, as all three bypassed the sword curtain, a sudden "boom!" resounded up ahead—a vast expanse of land plunged into the ocean.

"This is bad!"

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch paled, shouting, "Fellow Daoist Chaotic Heaven, your slash just split the land apart. This fellow is about to enter the water!"

"Splash~~~"

As though responding to her words, Ning Daoran dived headfirst into the sea, swimming rapidly, and activated another Divine Speed Talisman!

Above, the Big Green Dragon’s artifact spirit Qing Luo let out a sorrowful cry. Ultimately, she was unable to withstand the combined assault of the two Divinity Transformation cultivators, and her bloodied body plunged into the sea. Moments later, she transformed into a strand of Divine Soul Power that merged into the Big Green Dragon.

She immediately entered a deep slumber, with no clue as to when she would wake again.

"Ning Daoran, don’t expect to escape!"

From above came the frenzied voice of the Liu Zhu Star Monarch.

Frowning deeply, Ning Daoran sped away using Water Escape without concerning himself with anything else. Behind him, various spiritual treasures were cast into the water, causing countless waves of sword qi to rampage across the seabed.

Occasionally, entire regions of the ocean were teleported away—this level of power wielded by Divinity Transformation cultivators was far beyond anything Nascent Soul Stage cultivators could compare to!

Two days later, Ning Daoran’s mana was exhausted, forcing him to drink a drop of Nine Heavens Jade Dew.

Behind him, the aura of the two Divinity Transformation cultivators grew increasingly faint, showing signs of being shaken off.

Ning Daoran paid little attention to this as he continued his Water Escape for another three days. He then rested in the water for two more days.

...

On this day, he emerged from the sea and quietly arrived at a nameless desolate island.

This island was located between Li Country and Xia Country, unmarked on any map. It lacked spiritual energy and showed no signs of life—the entire island was barren and lifeless.

Ning Daoran chose this island as his haven because he sensed the presence of a Divinity Transformation cultivator’s aura here: Liu Zhu Star Monarch!

After days of relentless pursuit, the Liu Zhu Star Monarch had depleted her mana and was resting on this island, sitting cross-legged upon a massive rock.

Meanwhile, Ning Daoran circulated the Evergreen Technique within his body, along with the Unmoving Ming King Divine Technique and the Great Void Expansion Technique, suppressing his aura and body presence. If he could successfully ambush and heavily wound the Liu Zhu Star Monarch here, it would undoubtedly be a monumental achievement for the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World—a perfect act of revenge for her ruthless chase.

If he couldn’t defeat her, he’d simply flee again; there was nothing to lose.

"Hum~~~"

Using the Great Absorption Skill, Ning Daoran silenced all sounds around him as he raised the Big Green Dragon.

"Hmm?"

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch frowned abruptly as if sensing danger.

In that instant, an intense burning sensation tore through her Divine Soul!

Soul Suppressing Technique!

Ning Daoran’s body shot upward, smashing his weapon viciously against Liu Zhu Star Monarch’s back!

"Puff~~~"

A staggering sixteen-thousand-jin weapon landed directly on her. Even a Divinity Transformation cultivator might struggle to withstand such force!

Blood sprayed from Liu Zhu Star Monarch’s back, accompanied by the sickening sound of bones snapping. She spat out a mouthful of blood, reeling from the impact!

"You!"

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch gasped in terror.

"Die!"

Ning Daoran disrupted her rhythm with relentless speed. The Big Green Dragon transformed into flickering shadows, falling repeatedly. At the same time, strands of Golden Silk Sword shot out, attacking from all directions. Despite Liu Zhu Star Monarch’s Protective Spirit Light and the full force of her Divinity Transformation Power, her arms and legs were covered in lacerations from the Golden Silk Sword’s strikes. In mere moments, she was gravely injured.

"You’re impressive indeed..."

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch seized an opening to retreat, pulling out a jade flute to her hand and sneering coldly: "Ning Daoran, you are terrifying to behold, ambushing a Divinity Transformation cultivator with your mere Nascent Soul Middle Stage prowess. But you’ll surely pay the price now!"

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Music rose, carrying waves of murderous intent.

Ning Daoran was unversed in musical techniques. At first, he found the tune somewhat pleasant, but soon he felt his Divine Soul searing painfully, shrinking under the suppressive force of the Liu Zhu Star Monarch’s melody.

Surrounding the desolate island, ocean waves soared sky-high, forming an immense cage.

"What is this?"

Looking around at the cage, Ning Daoran was shaken to his core.

"Sea Listening Jade Flute."

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch sneered, "This is my lifebound treasure. Ning Daoran, your arrogance in attempting to slay a Divinity Transformation cultivator with Nascent Soul power is absurd! You nearly succeeded, but now you’ll pay the price in blood. Fellow Daoist Chaotic Heaven is en route—you’re cornered!"

"Not necessarily, is it?"

Ning Daoran smiled faintly, backing away as he dove into the oceanic cage. In the next moment, he employed Water Escape to desperately try breaking free!

"A joke!"

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch scoffed, "If you could easily escape, wouldn’t my top-grade spiritual treasure become a laughingstock?"

Ning Daoran said nothing, pushing forward relentlessly. The Nine Heavens Escape Thunder Technique surged to its peak, emitting bursts of lightning in the water. Soon, he managed to force half his body out of the cage.

"No!"

The Liu Zhu Star Monarch turned pale and quickly summoned her flying sword to strike!

Ning Daoran countered with the Earth Gold Cauldron, deflecting the blow. Yet at that moment, a familiar voice echoed suddenly.

"Fellow Daoist Liu Zhu, I’m here!"

Before the Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch himself appeared, a streak of sword qi arrived first!

"Slash!"

The sword light tore the cage apart and severely wounded Ning Daoran!

"Puff~~~"

Ning Daoran vomited blood, staggering from the sword qi that exploded within his body, fracturing his meridians and shattering his heart channels!

"Brother Ran!"

Emerging from the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, Little Blackie rushed out, grabbing Ning Daoran’s arms to carry him on his back, before plunging into the water and fleeing with lightning speed!

"A Nascent Soul Early Stage spiritual beast?"

The Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch sneered, "An insignificant Nascent Soul Early Stage Black Dragon—even with initial dragon form—doesn’t qualify as a True Dragon until reaching Divinity Transformation! You think you can evade my sword intent?"

The Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch raised his Chaotic Heaven Sword, unleashing countless streams of sword light into the water.

"Little Gui!"

Little Blackie panicked, "Help us block them!"

"I’ve got this!"

Ning Xiaogui burst out of the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, perching on Ning Daoran’s shoulder as his back emitted brilliant auspicious light, morphing into a deep-blue turtle shell!

For a while, the turtle shell reflected every sword qi that struck it!

"Hold on!"

Little Blackie gritted his teeth, speeding away while carrying Ning Daoran.

However, after enduring waves of Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch’s relentless attacks, Ning Xiaogui’s face turned pale. His turtle shell was covered in crisscrossing sword scars, and blood gushed from his lips into the seawater.

"Enough."

Ning Daoran faintly opened his eyes, weakly smiling: "This was reckless. I shouldn’t have attempted to ambush Liu Zhu Star Monarch. You two should leave, don’t worry about me."

"I’m not leaving!"

Little Blackie’s voice trembled, tears rising to the surface.

"Brother Ran..."

Ning Xiaogui channeled all his remaining primordial qi into the turtle shell: "If not for you rescuing me from Qingdian Lake back then, I wouldn’t have lived to see today. We’ve been together for so many years... If we die, we die together."

He sighed regretfully, "Too bad Brother Lu and Sister Xiao Bai are missing. If they were here, our family would’ve been complete..."

Ning Daoran: "..."

Little Blackie erupted furiously, "Shut up with your bad omens! Your Brother Black’s water tunneling speed is unmatched—I will definitely outrun those arrogant bastards!"

"Alright..."

Ning Xiaogui’s lips continued to bleed as he muttered, "My turtle shell, the hardest under heaven, will surely save Brother Ran..."

With that, he activated his lifebound technique, causing the turtle shell to grow increasingly transparent, resembling a deep-blue warm jade.

Ning Daoran weakly chuckled before his severely damaged heart channels caused him to lose consciousness.

...

When he woke, Ning Daoran found himself lying in a mountain cave, the sound of waves crashing outside. His mouth tasted of Heavenly Yuan Fruit’s sweetness, though it was so overwhelming he felt sick of eating it.

"Brother Ran, you’re awake at last!"

Beside him, a black-clad youth knelt, crying tears of joy as he wiped his eyes repeatedly.

"Little Blackie..."

Ning Daoran frowned, his voice weak: "Where’s Little Gui? Did he die?"

"Yes, he died!"

Little Blackie sniffled, on the verge of tears.

"Screw you!"

Suddenly, a tender green foot kicked Little Blackie away, and Ning Xiaogui, now regressed to Golden Core Late Stage, knelt beside Ning Daoran and said, "Brother Ran, I’m fine. My turtle shell merely cracked, causing me to suffer a cultivation drop."

"That’s good."

Ning Daoran smiled weakly, "I’ll record two first-class merits for you later."

"Huh?"

The two burst into surprise and joy—the prospect of first-class merits sounded glorious, so much so that even Brother Lu hadn’t attained one!

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