Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 365: Chapter 363: The Master of Liuhua Island Chapter 365: Chapter 363: The Master of Liuhua Island Ning Daoran happily nodded.

What else was there to say? It was already generous of an old senior of the Nascent Soul Stage to agree to share with you. If True Monarch Du’e had been stingy, he could have simply taken away the storage ring and handed over a low-grade magical treasure to Ning Daoran. What could Ning do to him then?

“Many thanks to Senior Du’e!”

Ning Daoran accepted the storage ring and those two fire-red battle spears, saying, “Then this junior will gratefully accept them.”

“No need to be polite, this is what you deserve.”

True Monarch Du’e soared into the sky with a sweep of his robe, saying, “Now is not the time for many words. You and I each throw ourselves into the battlefield and quickly exterminate these Sangyu Country thieves.”

“Yes!”

Ning Daoran, holding the Qiushui Sword, stepped on a blue Tai Chi star pattern and continuously condensed sword qi with the Liangyi Sword Technique to attack his opponents. On the island, there were not many who could face him.

True Monarch Du’e was even more straightforward. He did not go to aid Lin Tiannan since he was already injured. Facing the mid-stage Nascent Soul Canglan Monarch now might not give him any advantage. Instead, he might suffer a great loss. Therefore, on Liuhua Island, he specifically targeted those Golden Core Middle Stage and Late Stage practitioners. Using Nascent Soul spirit pressure to directly suppress them, he then cleanly and efficiently killed them, advancing his side’s victory with the highest efficiency.

In the distance, the sounds of booming became more and more remote.

Until the next morning, the battle of Liuhua Island had ended. Although there were still many Sangyu cultivators rushing to help, they were basically slain by Xia Country’s great cultivators before they could even set foot on the island.

In the sky, a figure flew over, wrapped in the rich aura of Nascent Soul Middle Stage, it was Lin Tiannan.

At this moment, Lin Tiannan had just gone through a well-matched slaughter. His resolute face showed a bit of weariness, but when he saw the banners of Xia Country’s Cultivation World flying on Liuhua Island, Liufeng Island, and Chigua Island, he still revealed a smile.

In this battle, Xia Country’s Cultivation World achieved a great victory, not only reclaiming the Three Liuhua Islands but also killing countless enemy cultivators. Especially since even the No-Action True Monarch with Nascent Soul was forced to escape using instant teleportation after his physical body was destroyed, such a result could be said to greatly boost the morale of the entire Xia Country’s Cultivation World!

…

Two days later, in Kunpeng Immortal City’s Southern Heaven Palace, a celebratory banquet was about to be held.

Ning Daoran was invited and had to attend.

However, before the celebration, he used this time to erase the seal on the No-Action True Monarch’s storage ring. When he opened the foundation of this early-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, he was greeted by a dazzling golden light.

As a Nascent Soul, No-Action True Monarch truly had profound foundations. There were as many as five magical treasures in the storage ring, mostly mid-grade or top-grade magical treasures. Although none of them suited Ning Daoran, it was still possible to sell them for spirit stones or trade with others, as the value of magical treasures would never depreciate.

In addition, he found another treasure in the No-Action True Monarch’s storage ring.

A small emerald green bottle, containing half a bottle of Jade Liquid within.

After inquiring with True Monarch Du’e, he learned that this Jade Liquid was a rare treasure called Nine Heavens Jade Dew, a condensed treasure of Heaven and Earth Essence Qi. Consuming just one drop would instantly restore all mana!

Ning Daoran was overjoyed. This treasure was very similar to the Immortal Beans in the anime “Dragon Ball,” and such a treasure would be liked by everyone!

Moreover, Ning Daoran’s two strongest treasures were the Thunder Sword and the Extermination of Immortals Divine Crossbow, both of which consumed a lot of mana. Previously during fights, he could only use them two or three times at most, as he had to save mana for combat or escape. But now it was different. With Nine Heavens Jade Dew, there was no need to worry so much; what about firing the Extermination of Immortals Divine Crossbow twenty or thirty times?

“Fellow Daoist Ning.”

Outside the cave mansion, Chen Liang stood with a group of cultivators from Southern Heaven Palace, this Great Elder of Southern Heaven Palace showed a respectful expression and spoke with a smile, “The evening feast is about to start. Fellow Daoist Ning is one of the most important guests of this banquet, shall we set off immediately?”

“My apologies for making Fellow Daoist Chen wait.”

Ning Daoran walked out of the cave mansion and smiled, “Let’s depart now.”

“Very good, very good!”

Chen Liang nodded with a smile.

…

Southern Heaven Palace, celebratory banquet.

The banquet was held in the largest hall of Southern Heaven Palace. Even before stepping in, the fragrance of the wine was alluring. Lin Tiannan, True Monarch Du’e, and several other late-stage Golden Core practitioners who had made meritorious contributions sat at the top row. Below were cultivators who had achieved merits in the border battle from all over, with as many as a thousand participants.

Such a scene reminded Ning Daoran of that bloody wedding.

“Young Friend Ning.”

As soon as Ning Daoran stepped into the hall, True Monarch Du’e got up and said, “Come, sit next to me.”

“Ah?”

Ning Daoran was slightly startled; this position was way too high. He had always been low-key and cautious since entering the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World over three hundred years ago. It seemed that this time he would have to break the pattern. But after a moment’s thought, he realized that taking the lead in this battle was meant to lift the name “Ning Daoran” in Xia Country, in order to protect the Chaotic Sect far away in Qingzhou.

After all, with such a powerful backer as the Chaotic Sect, there are surely very few in the Qingzhou Cultivation World who would dare disturb the Chaotic Sect lightly.

Ning Daoran could fully protect the junior members of the Chaotic Sect even when he was not in Qingzhou.

As a result, Ning Daoran took a seat next to True Monarch Du’e, and was just separated from Lin Tiannan, the master of Kunpeng Immortal City, by the True Monarch, which made his position somewhat nerve-racking.

“Young Friend Ning.”

Lin Tiannan offered a smile and said, “True Monarch Du’e has informed this city master about Young Friend Ning’s outstanding performance in the battle for Liuhua Island. Rest assured, our Kunpeng Immortal City never mistreats those with merits!”

“Thank you, City Lord. I simply did what little I could manage!” Ning Daoran replied modestly.

“You’re too humble, young friend!”

Lin Tiannan didn’t engage in excessive pleasantries, he exchanged a few cordial remarks and then started praising everyone’s performance in the battle for Liuhua Island. Compensation was granted to the sects and families of those cultivators who had perished on the island, and then it was time to tally contributions and distribute rewards.

“In the battle of Liuhua Island, Sangyu Country relied on the two Nascent Soul Devils, Canglan and Wuwei. The greatest triumph in this battle for our Xia Country’s Cultivation World was the elimination of No-Action True Monarch’s physical body, compelling him to abandon it and escape with his Nascent Soul, greatly reducing his strength. This can be described as a most significant achievement.”

Lin Tiannan’s voice was clear as he laughed and said, “The battle that led to the demise of No-Action True Monarch’s physical body was accomplished by the joint efforts of Taoist Du’e and Young Friend Ning Daoran. Taoist Du’e is an old friend of this city master and need not be mentioned for now, but Young Friend Ning, challenging a Nascent Soul Stage with his Golden Core Stage and assisting Taoist Du’e to slay No-Action True Monarch’s physical form, can indeed be considered the most meritorious of this battle.”

He cleared his throat and said, “To reward Young Friend Ning Daoran’s performance, this city master has decided to grant the foremost of the Three Liuhua Islands, Liuhua Island containing a fourth-order lower grade Spirit Vein, to Young Friend Ning as his permanent fief. From now on, Young Friend Ning shall be the master of Liuhua Island! As for Liufeng Island and Chigua Island, they will be publicly auctioned within the Immortal City, to the highest bidder. How does everyone feel about this?”

Everyone raised their glasses to toast, expressing that the city master’s rewards and punishments were clear and extremely fair!

Ning Daoran, however, was taken aback. The entire Liuhua Island had been granted to him as a permanent fief? Goodness, wasn’t this joke a bit too much?

Liuhua Island was a gold and silver mine indeed, with a fourth-order Spirit Vein on the island. It was well-developed and could be used to construct hundreds or even thousands of Cave Mansions. Moreover, the Spirit Vein spread throughout the entire island, and all the open spaces on the island could be transformed into Spirit fields. If these were leased out for rent collection, this single Liuhua Island could provide an endless supply of Spirit Stones every year!

“Young Friend Ning, congratulations!”

True Monarch Du’e smiled profoundly and said, “For this matter, you should thank me when you have the chance!”

It was apparent that the fact Lin Tiannan was able to hand over such a lucrative piece to Ning Daoran so readily was mostly due to True Monarch Du’e’s contribution. And the reason True Monarch Du’e did this was to repay Ning Daoran for drawing his sword to assist him.

In the battle for Liuhua Island, if Ning Daoran hadn’t helped, True Monarch Du’e might not have died but would have at least been injured and forced to leave the fight, resulting in loss of face before Lin Tiannan, and certainly would not have been able to claim the fourth-order middle grade Spirit Treasure Seven Treasures Heavenly Umbrella for himself.

Such gift-giving was all about reciprocation and fulfilling obligations.

“Rest assured, Senior!”

Ning Daoran said, “Once I have secured a firm footing on Liuhua Island, I warmly invite Senior to visit. The junior will definitely serve the best Spiritual Wine and the most delicious Spirit fish to entertain Senior.”

“That would be splendid!”

True Monarch Du’e said with a smile, “However, this old man might not have the leisure for that soon, as I will return to Nanli Island tomorrow to focus on cultivating and refining this Seven Treasures Heavenly Umbrella, which may very well offer this old man a chance to reach the Nascent Soul Middle Stage!”

“In that case, this junior wishes Senior smooth progress towards the Nascent Soul Middle Stage!”

“Thank you!”

True Monarch Du’e, holding a wine pot, turned to look out at the full moon outside the window and suddenly teased with a laugh: “That girl Lin Man… why don’t you keep her by your side? You two are quite a match, and it seems that Lin Man has a pretty good opinion of you. Wouldn’t it be a pity to miss such a match made in heaven?

In this old man’s opinion, the next time you see her, you should bluntly ask her if she’s willing to keep your bed warm. With that girl’s temperament, she’s most likely to nod right away.”

Ning Daoran was at a loss for words. This senior certainly enjoyed playing matchmaker!

“Senior is not aware, but we are on different paths. Lin Man also has many things she must do. Perhaps when everything settles down, this junior will indeed, as Senior suggests, brazenly ask her to stay,” Ning Daoran replied.

“Hahaha, that’s best!”

True Monarch Du’e laughed, patting his shoulder and saying, “We cultivators should never act so hesitantly. Say it if you like someone, and keep them if you want. If she doesn’t nod in agreement, you can simply suppress her and confine her within your Cave Mansion. After all, affection is something that can be cultivated over time.”

“Huh?”

Ning Daoran was speechless, preferring to think that the senior had simply had too much to drink.

…

“Fellow Daoist Ning.”

At this moment, Chen Liang approached, holding a brocade box in his hands, and said, “The Palace Master instructed me to deliver this reward to Fellow Daoist. Inside this box are the tokens, land deed, house deed, and so forth for the Island Master of Liuhua Island. Fellow Daoist Ning can take over Liuhua Island whenever he chooses, and there’s no need to worry about the island’s security. The Southern Heaven Palace will send patrolling cultivators to ensure the safety of the sea.”

“Great, thank you!” Ning Daoran accepted the brocade box, overjoyed in his heart. He immediately sent a message to Big Stupid Deer in the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven: “Old Lu, our dream of becoming landlords is about to come true! Those Spirit fields on Liuhua Island amount to at least a thousand acres, and from now on we’ll be able to lie back and collect money!”

Inside the Grotto Heaven, Big Stupid Deer was thrilled, expressing a desire to raise some Spiritual ducks and open a shop on the island to sell spirit-flavor duck heads.