Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 55: Chapter 54 Fire Spot Toad

“Is there anything I dare not?”

Soul-devouring Demon narrowed his eyes and smiled, “However, as cultivators of our standing, if we are to make a bet, we must bring out some truly valuable items. Don’t try to fool anyone with trash.”

“You can rest assured on that.”

Old Monster Tian Hai flicked his sleeve, and from his Storage Bag floated a very delicate jade bracelet, completely translucent and surging with a thick aura of Spiritual Power.

“What? Is this… is this the legendary Lingxiao Mist Dream Bracelet?”

“Indeed.”

Old Monster Tian Hai said indifferently, “A Third-tier Top-Grade Magical Treasure with powerful spirituality, merely a step away from becoming a Fourth-tier Spiritual Treasure. Could this item not be considered valuable?

Soul-devouring Demon, if you cannot produce an item of equivalent value to the Lingxiao Mist Dream Bracelet, then don’t bother showing it and embarrassing yourself. We might as well not set up this bet.”

“Hmph!”

Soul-devouring Demon scoffed, “Although the Lingxiao Mist Dream Bracelet is a treasure, you old fool are underestimating the foundations of my Soul Devouring Sect.”

Saying this, he gently slapped his Storage Bag, and instantly three strands of Spiritual Medicine appeared, enveloped in Spiritual Power—when the medicines appeared, their fragrance instantly filled tens of miles!

“Damn…”

Ning Daoran was immediately astonished—those were real treasure medicines, much more potent than the ordinary Spiritual Medicines he grew underground!

“This is…”

Old Monster Tian Hai’s pupils shrank, “Is this Eight Thousand Year Jade Flower Grass?”

“Exactly.”

Soul-devouring Demon laughed, “Eight Thousand Year Jade Flower Grass, the main ingredient for the Third-tier top-grade Jade Flower Pill, which is a Breakthrough Pill for those in the late stage of Golden Core.

My three strands of Eight Thousand Year Jade Flower Grass should be enough to match your Lingxiao Mist Dream Bracelet, right?”

“Acceptable.”

Old Monster Tian Hai said, “Since that’s the case, the terms of the bet are settled. If the Soul Devouring Sect loses, these three strands of Jade Flower Grass will belong to this old man.”

“That’s natural, if the Soul Devouring Sect wins, your Lingxiao Mist Dream Bracelet will become my possession.”

“Acceptable.”

Thus, the bet between the two Golden Core experts was set, and indeed, these two sects did not even consider other sects worth noticing.

Even the Chaotic Sect, in the eyes of these two senior predecessors, Jiang Yu was nearly invisible.

These two who had lingered in the mid-stage of Golden Core for over a century, had reached an extremely terrifying level in both cultivation and combat power, naturally they were not something Jiang Yu, a novice in the Golden Core realm, could compare to.

…

Soon after, the other sects started to arrive.

A massive Immortal Boat pierced through the clouds, carrying two hundred cultivators—all uniformly female.

A whole array of beautiful women, many full-bodied and pretty senior sisters.

“People from Star Moon Pavilion have arrived!”

Lin Zhuojun widened his eyes, somewhat excited, “It’s said that Star Moon Pavilion consists entirely of female cultivators, and sight indeed confirms it!”

The other disciples of Chaotic Sect also stared wide-eyed.

Ning Daoran, clutching Big Stupid Deer’s neck, exclaimed, “Old Lu, look quick, that one in the white dress looks gorgeous… like a little fairy, and that one in the pink, wow, her legs are so long and straight…”

“Ao ao~~~”

Big Stupid Deer let out excited cries; Big Brother truly had great taste, instantaneously picking out the prettiest two!

The sect master of Star Moon Pavilion was a female Golden Core Early Stage cultivator, just like Jiang Yu, quite low-key, standing quietly with her disciples, not trying to forcefully mingle with the few mid-stage Golden Core elites.

After a while, flying boats appeared from the west; members of another sect had arrived.

They had both men and women, dressed in grey.

The leader was a beautifully shaped female cultivator in the Golden Core Early Stage, Xu Wan, an extremely glamorous young woman, her every glance and smile more charming than the elder sisters.

“Jiang Yu, sister, long time no see,” Xu Wan greeted proactively.

Jiang Yu smiled, “Fellow Daoist Xu, indeed it’s been a long time. This time, Steel Gate Sect has selected mainly those at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer; it seems you also have some plans…”

“Cangnan Secret Realm is indeed a place to be contested.”

At that moment, this sect named Steel Gate Sect stood side by side with disciples from Chaotic Sect.

It was said that Steel Gate Sect was also a sect in Shanyang County, a Second-class Sect just like Chaotic Sect, and the two were not far apart, separated by only a few mountains.

The disciples from both sides began to interact privately.

“Tsk tsk, that’s really funny, I never heard such an ugly name before, fellow disciples from Steel Gate Sect, what was your ancestor thinking? To come up with such a name?” Someone from Chaotic Sect started the jeering.

“You!”

A young Qi Refining Ninth Layer from Steel Gate Sect responded with a flush of anger, “When the ancestor decided to establish our sect in Northern Qingzhou, it was to resist the demon beasts and to establish a steel stronghold from the Human Clan in the north, hence the name Steel Gate Sect!”

“Why not call it Iron Door Sect then?”

“You…”

A group of Steel Gate Sect disciples was fuming with anger.

“Fellow junior brothers and sisters, there’s no need to get angry,”

An older disciple from Steel Gate Sect coldly sneered, “Their Chaotic Sect’s name isn’t much to boast about either!

As far as I know, the Chaos Ancestor was just at the late-stage Foundation Establishment when he was training under Yellow Dragon Mountain Range; he was eating dumplings at a stall at the foot of the mountain.

Seeing the majestic Yellow Dragon Mountain Range, he planned to establish a sect there. Looking at the half bowl of dumplings, the idea just struck him, and he decided to name it Dumpling Sect.

The official in charge of registering the sect misheard it and wrote it as Chaotic Sect; in fact, their real name should be Dumpling Sect.”

Instantly, Chaotic Sect disciples were shocked.

“My god…”

Ning Daoran was dumbstruck; so Chaotic Sect had such a secret past? However, considering the naming of Qiongbi Peak, that senior brother’s claim about Dumpling Sect might not be false.

A group of Chaotic Sect’s disciples, their Daoist hearts shattered, began to mock Steel Gate Sect back, even changing their name to Steel Fur Sect.

Disciples from Steel Gate Sect retaliated loudly, initially calling them Dumpling Sect, then getting more into it, shouting names like Wonton Sect, Noodle Sect, Chive Box Sect, and so on.

Meanwhile, Xu Wan and Jiang Yu, the two sect masters, were conversing and laughed saying the disciples from both sects had a good relationship, truly deserving of being brother sects. From now on, they must continue to help each other and work together to build a prosperous Cultivation World for Shanyang County.

…

Soul Devouring Sect headquarters.

The Soul-devouring Demon sat cross-legged within the temporary prohibition, his eyes gazing distantly towards the entrance of the Cangnan Secret Realm, a trace of ruthlessness flashing across them.

“Supreme Elder.”

A Foundation Establishment Elder walked in and said, “Several True Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples have arrived.”

“Let them in.”

“Yes!”

A group of young, outstanding disciples of the Soul Devouring Sect entered. Leading them was a man in a blood-red robe, his body radiating extremely profound mana fluctuations. He was Lin Chi, the strongest True Disciple dispatched by the Soul Devouring Sect this time.

Lin Chi was a cultivator with a Mutated Spiritual Root, naturally possessing a First Grade Dark Spirit Root, highly suitable for practicing Demonic Cultivation Methods. He had already cultivated the Soul Devouring Demon Technique to a very high level.

“They have all arrived.”

The Soul-devouring Demon remained seated cross-legged, his eyes not even opening, as he indifferently said, “This year’s Cangnan Secret Realm is completely different from the one fifty years ago. The Sea Burning Sect has dispatched a batch of True and Inner Sect Disciples; it seems they are determined to secure the first place. Our Soul Devouring Sect must not fall behind.”

“Once you enter the secret realm, vying for spirit medicine resources is secondary, show no mercy, just strike, and exterminate all these so-called righteous sect’s Foundation Establishment Seedlings!”

His eyes narrowed, “We, the Soul Devouring Sect, want a permanent solution, ensuring that the righteous sects struggle to find successors for the next fifty years!”

“Yes, Ancestor!”

“Lin Chi…”

The Soul-devouring Demon turned his gaze towards his strongest disciple and said, “Find an opportunity to kill Qin Buhui from the Sea Burning Sect; he is the only one who poses a threat to you.”

Lin Chi revealed a sinister smile, “Rest assured, Ancestor!”

…

Early morning.

As the thin mist was slowly dispersed by the sunlight, the prohibition of the Cangnan Secret Realm refracted dazzling, multicolored lights.

“It’s time.”

Old Monster Tian Hai stood up and said, “All Golden Core experts, exert your strength together to open the entrance to the prohibition!”

A group of Golden Core experts raised their hands, and streams of spiritual power burst forth. Soon, a huge gap appeared above the prohibition.

“You may now enter the secret realm.”

A Late-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator held a Treasure Mirror and said, “Before entering the secret realm, you must be inspected by the Profound Yang Mirror to prevent Foundation Establishment Cultivators from mixing into the crowd; all disciples must comply.”

The disciples of the Soul Devouring Sect went first, followed by the Sea Burning Sect, then the Steel Gate Sect, the Purple Cloud Sect, and others.

The Chaotic Sect was ranked sixth to enter, which also reflected their power ranking in Qingzhou.

“Spiritual Beasts are not allowed in the secret realm.”

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator stopped Big Stupid Deer.

“Old Lu, wait for me outside. I will definitely come out in three days,” Ning Daoran hugged Big Stupid Deer’s head forcefully, his heart actually quite reluctant.

“Ao ao~~~”

Big Stupid Deer’s ears stood on end, and with much reluctance, he nudged Ning Daoran’s shoulder with his head.

“Hurry up, no delays!”

The voice of the Foundation Establishment Elder became stern.

Ning Daoran then patted Big Stupid Deer’s head and without turning back, he darted into the Cangnan Secret Realm.

…

“Swoosh…”

It felt as though he had plunged into water, immediately followed by being swept and tossed by whirlpools. When Ning Daoran opened his eyes, he found himself in a dense forest brimming with spiritual energy!

Immediately, techniques like the Return to Nature Concealing Breath, Invisibility Technique, and Sound Absorption Technique were activated, and he quickly leaped into a vine.

Safety first; he would observe for a while.

He released his Divine Sense to scan the nearby fertile lands. Besides being rich in spiritual energy, this place appeared to have no significant difference.

However, to be cautious, Ning Daoran spent nearly two hours within the vine, after which he decided to start exploring the secret realm.

He used the Earth Escape Skill to cautiously navigate underground, avoiding any potential dangers.

Although his pace was slow, safety was the priority!

Half a day later.

At a low hillside, Ning Daoran sniffed and detected a hint of spiritual medicine.

He continued forward, hiding within a patch of green vines.@@novelbin@@

Indeed, there was a Spirit Medicine on the hillside.

Sky Grass, roughly three hundred years old, could be used to refine Heavenly Net Pills, which enhance mana for those in the Early-stage Foundation Establishment. For ordinary Qi Refinement Realm cultivators, this was a tremendous opportunity!

“Junior Brother, look!”

Ahead appeared three disciples dressed in purple robes.

They were from the Purple Cloud Sect.

“Sky Grass, nearly three hundred years old!” one of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer Purple Cloud Sect disciples trembled slightly with excitement.

“Hurry up.”

A female disciple from the Purple Cloud Sect said excitedly, “Let’s pick it and put it into the Storage Bag before others arrive, and conceal the spirit medicine scent!”

“Alright!”

Together, they walked towards it.

Suddenly, a drastic change occurred.

“Swoosh—”

A streak of pure white Gang Qi swept across, and in the next moment, the bodies of the three were torn to pieces.

Then, among the rustling sounds, the Sky Grass swayed its body, revealing its true form after the illusion was dispelled. It turned into a huge toad covered in flames, possessing the cultivation of Early-stage Foundation Establishment. It opened its mouth and devoured the flesh and blood of the three Purple Cloud Sect disciples!

…

‘Fuck…’

Ning Daoran watched, his heart racing. Cangnan Secret Realm, indeed perilous!