Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 135: Chapter 133 Ink Jiao Dragon

Jiang Yu’s Golden Core Middle Stage small banquet only set up two tables.

One table was for Gongyang Yan, Lin Xingyuan, Ning Qing, and other elders, as well as some Foundation Establishment Elders who were getting on in years.

These people were all Jiang Yu’s seniors; when Jiang Yu was young, many of them were already Foundation Establishment Experts.

Although Jiang Yu came later but advanced first to Golden Core Middle Stage, propriety still mattered. Jiang Yu wouldn’t pull rank as a Golden Core Middle Stage or as Sect Master in front of the elders who had watched him grow up.

The other table was for the younger generation who had good relations with the Senior Sister Jiang Yu.

Ning Daoran, Han Bing, Lin Sheng, and Zhao Lichen were all among them.

Lin Zhuojun was not present, probably because Jiang Yu didn’t think highly of him.

“Senior Brother,”

Han Bing pursed her red lips, “I visited Senior Brother several times recently, but you were in closed-door cultivation, so I did not disturb.”

“Junior Sister, you should focus more on your cultivation,”

Ning Daoran said earnestly, “It’s not urgent to come to Qiongbi Peak to drink and hang out. Look, Senior Sister has already reached Golden Core Middle Stage. When will you be able to form your core?”

Not far away, Elder Ning Qing nodded slightly, feeling that these words were very wise.

Han Bing huffed displeasedly, then continued to eat her meal.

“Junior Brother Lu, the hind leg meat of the mountain’s Spirit Pigs is extremely delicious. Try some.” Jiang Yu held up a roasted pig leg.

Ning Daoran immediately tore off a big chunk of meat.

Big Stupid Deer wolfed it down, its tongue curling as it chewed greedily.

Ning Daoran glanced around and saw no dishes like deer meat on the entire banquet table, and he couldn’t help but silently admire it.

After all, Senior Sister was attentive. Realizing that Old Lu was averse to such things, there wasn’t a single plate of deer meat, which was commonly consumed by the Immortals!

This was understandable.

Although Big Stupid Deer was of Foundation Establishment, it was still of the deer kind; placing a deer leg on the table would be no different from having a human leg on the table during Human Clan Cultivator’s meal.

After the meal, everyone went home satisfied.

…

Qiongbi Peak, deep into the night.

Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer sat side by side, one cultivating his powers with the True Yang Furnace Technique, the other continuing to refine the Transformation Technique.

Before long, a stream of Spirit light suddenly shot up from the second floor of the small courtyard, reaching for the heavens.

Someone had made a Breakthrough.

And it was Chen Weimo!

Ning Daoran immediately dashed up to the surface.

Chen Weimo had also run down from upstairs, her face flushed with excitement: “Uncle, I’ve advanced to Late-stage Qi Refining!”

“Great, great, that’s amazing!”

Ning Daoran was more delighted than if he had made the Breakthrough himself, “Old Lu, cook a few dishes; let’s have some Spiritual Wine to celebrate!”

“Owoo~~~”

Big Stupid Deer eagerly went off to cook.

Chen Weimo quickly went to wash rice and cook.

Ning Daoran set off to catch fish from the pond, planning to make a braised big blue fish.

After the meal, Ning Daoran began to provide guidance on cultivation to Chen Weimo.

That year, Chen Weimo, at fifty-five, finally advanced to Late-stage Qi Refining…

If she continued to be diligent henceforth, within ten years she might reach Refining Perfection, and by sixty-five, she could attempt Foundation Establishment.

This was likely to be Chen Weimo’s only chance at Foundation Establishment in this life. If she failed, as her age increased, both her Blood Qi and Mana would wane, making it even less possible to successfully establish a Foundation.

“Cultivate well.”

Ning Daoran said, “Reaching Late-stage Qi Refining is enough to prove that your talent is adequate. Next, put more energy into cultivation and aim to hit Foundation Establishment Stage within ten years.

If you succeed in establishing a foundation, I can also give my deceased mother-in-law a proper update, as for what to do after establishment, you decide for yourself, whether to return to your homeland to preside over the Chen Family or to continue to stay at Qiongbi Peak, it all depends on your own will.”

“Yes, Uncle!”

Chen Weimo smiled and nodded, then went upstairs to cultivate.

For so many years, this was the first time she had been so diligent!

…

Several days later.

One morning.

Clouds shrouded Qiongbi Peak, dense Spiritual Energy flowing smoothly.

“Little Blackie!”

Ning Daoran, in a deep blue robe, stood by the pond, frowning, “The ten-year agreement has come due; why haven’t you made a Breakthrough yet? Could it be that you truly want to end up on the dining table?”

“Squeak squeak~~”

In the water, a whirlpool churned, followed by a big black fish, more than ten meters in length, surfacing.

Its big head adorned with fine golden lines, it looked part fish, part serpent, indistinguishable.

“Catch!”

Ning Daoran flicked his hand, tossing a Second-order Demon Core, “The last one.”

The Big black fish leaped into the air, swallowing the Demon Core. Immediately, it began to digest it within its body, as demonic power and Evil Qi swirled about.

It slowly sank back into the water.

Ning Daoran’s mind stirred; the Spirit Beast Contract he had signed with the Big black fish wasn’t one of absolute control, and he had not erased its Divine Soul.

According to a Secret Book left in the Book Collection Pavilion by the Beast Taming Sect, erasing the Divine Soul of a Spiritual Beast would affect its later progression, reducing its potential Cultivation level.

Back then, the Beast Taming Sect truly had a profound method that allowed Spiritual Beasts to obey without erasing their Divine Souls.

However, with the fall of the Beast Taming Sect, this method was lost, and the various Beast Taming techniques now circulating had their own advantages and disadvantages.

At this moment, he felt the transformation in the demonic power within Big black fish’s body; it was on the cusp of a Breakthrough!

That night.

Thunder and lightning raged outside the window, turning rapidly into a downpour.

Ning Daoran’s Divine Sense swept out.

Amid the thunder and lightning, a creature thrashed in the water. The lightning and raindrops mingled, creating a screen of light. In the midst of this liquid light, the creature, dragon-like and snake-like, continued to writhe.

Finally, after many years of waiting, Little Blackie advanced!

“Old Lu, let’s go out and see.”

Ning Daoran flicked his sleeve, creating a domain around himself that repelled all rain.

Likewise, Big Stupid Deer lifted its neck and exhaled a breath, forming a barrier that water could not penetrate.

A man and a deer arrived at the pond.

“Roar—”

In the pond, a colossal creature was writhing, its body filled with demonic power and evil Qi.

A bolt of electric energy surged past, allowing Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer to get a clear look at the creature.

It was none other than a Jiao Dragon, its body cloaked in pitch-black scales. Most of its body lay beneath the water, with only its head and neck visible above the surface.

Its huge head was as big as a fighting ring, emanating a ferocious air, while golden patterns adorned its crown which sparkled with spirit light.

Unexpectedly, the Big black fish had evolved into a Jiao Dragon at its second stage!

And not just any Jiao Dragon, but one with golden patterns on its crown—a Black Flood Dragon!

Ning Daoran took a deep breath, this was significant!

The Black Flood Dragon’s demonic aura was at least thirty percent stronger than that of a typical early Second-stage Demon Beast, putting it on the path towards the mid Second Stage!

The reason for its transformation into a Black Flood Dragon was likely due to Little Blackie having devoured an entire Black Flood Dragon’s flesh, including swallowing its Demon Core.

Thus, affecting the direction of its evolution.

Originally, Ning Daoran had thought Little Blackie’s next stage could be a larger Big black fish or maybe it’s evolution into something like the Black Fish King.

But unexpectedly, it had taken a different path and evolved into a Black Flood Dragon!

At this moment, it stood in the water, cloaked in evil Qi, and there was an almost imperceptible sense of regal bearing.

“Hmph…”

Ning Daoran was quite pleased, he smiled and called out, “Little Blackie?”

“Roar~~~”

Having just evolved into a Second Order Demon Beast, Little Blackie’s rebellious nature sprouted, responding to its master’s call with indifference.

“Ao ao?”

Big Stupid Deer bellowed at Ning Daoran, signaling for his senior brother to give it a good beating!

“My goodness!”

“Have you forgotten who’s king?”

“Today, I shall show you who’s the master of the Ning Family!”

…

Ning Daoran suddenly stretched out his hand, releasing the Fifteenth Layer of Evergreen Technique as a green mana arm which spread its fingers and grabbed the Black Flood Dragon at a vital spot without hesitation.

“Boom!”

With a thought, Ning Daoran lifted the Black Flood Dragon into the air and slammed it harshly onto the bank.

Immediately after, he pressed down with the green arm, causing the sound of bones cracking to echo all around!

“Roar~~~”

Little Blackie cried in agony. With just a bit more force from Ning Daoran, its spine would surely break, and it would die.

“Do you think you’re so mighty?”

Ning Daoran leaped up, grabbed Little Blackie’s at least twenty meters long body, and fiercely threw it back into the water. Then, he cast two Water Escape spells and plunged into the water covered in a green glow.

In an instant, all that was left were massive waves and Little Blackie’s cries of anguish.

Ning Daoran was unstoppable underwater, swinging his huge arm like a hammer, battering Little Blackie till it was battered and bruised!

He continued for the time it takes to eat a meal.

“Swoosh!”

Ning Daoran leaped back onto the bank, his robes still dry.

“Come out.”

His gaze was indifferent, his voice brooking no argument.

“Roar…”

Little Blackie weakly emerged, giving Ning Daoran a shout.

By now, it had completely submitted.

“Old Lu, it seems it still doesn’t quite accept its place, huh?”

Ning Daoran frowned, “Go down, beat it up! I know you’ve long been displeased with it!”

“Yoyoyo~~~”

Big Stupid Deer let out a deer’s call, its body bursting with Foundation Establishment Stage mana, and immediately charged down!

Suddenly, the water was filled with the deer’s cries and the Black Flood Dragon’s screams of agony.

Big Stupid Deer used all its spells, its Blood Qi formidable, having an absolute advantage in mana, strength, and Blood Qi. It plunged into the water and pinned Little Blackie down at the bottom of the pond, trampling it wildly!

After stomping about a hundred times, it came back ashore.

Little Blackie’s body floated up silently, nearly at death’s door.

“Squeak squeak~~~”

It called out, its eyes conveying absolute submission as it looked towards its senior and second brothers on the bank.

“Ao ao??”

Old Lu looked at Ning Daoran, suggesting the youngster still wasn’t quite convinced.

Ning Daoran warmed up his fists and wore a menacing smile, “My turn again, is it?”

“Squeak squeak squeak~~~”

Little Blackie panicked, fearing another beating would mean death!

It hastily slithered onto the bank and lay prostrate, its large head knocking on the ground repeatedly as a sign of genuine submission.

“Hmph!”

Ning Daoran raised his foot and gave it a flick, kicking it back into the pond, “Now that you’ve ascended to the Second Tier, the amount of Spirit fish you eat each day is doubled. Don’t be greedy, or I’ll have Old Lu beat you up!”

“Ao~~~”

Big Stupid Deer stood erect, its forelegs crossed over its chest like arms, its body covered in bulging muscles, it gave a soft cry, indicating it was always available.

“Squeak squeak~~~”

Little Blackie was terrified, hurriedly pleading for mercy.

…

From this point on, the strength of Compound no.77 had increased significantly.

Besides Ning Daoran, a mysterious Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Big Stupid Deer had reached Perfect Early Stage Foundation Establishment, and now they had added a Black Flood Dragon at the early second stage.

With this power, they could establish a new Cultivation Family anywhere in Qingzhou, even if they wished to enjoy a life of polygamy.

Ning Daoran was extremely pleased, continuing to farm and raise fish every day, finding joy in it.

Several days later.

A piece of tragic news arrived—the long-unseen Lin Zhuojun had fallen!