Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 59: Chapter 58: The Best Route

Dusk descended, and the forest was cloaked in a veil of mist and smoke.

Nestled atop an ancient tree was a dark red vine, within which Ning Daoran was using the Wood Escape Technique, quietly observing the scene dozens of yards away.

There stood the simple remains of an ancient hall, entwined with vines, emanating a faint glow from the blood-colored restrictions.

This was the legendary core of the secret realm.

It was said that a Nascent Soul Cultivator of immense cultivation once lived here, using this place as a medicine garden.

After his passing, the spiritual medicines in the garden grew wildly, eventually evolving into the Cangnan Secret Realm.

Hidden in the core area were large quantities of the main ingredients for Foundation Establishment Pills, as well as powerful prohibitions left by the Nascent Soul old monster.

Years later, cultivators of later generations gradually figured out the patterns of the Cangnan Secret Realm—for every fifty years, influenced by the tides, the realm’s restrictions would significantly weaken.

Now was the prime time to enter the secret realm in search of treasure, and on the third day of the tides, the core area’s restrictions would weaken, making it an excellent moment to break the barrier and collect top-grade spiritual medicines.

Outside the ancient hall, two groups of people were in a standoff.

One was the Sea Burning Sect, the other the Devouring Soul Sect, both eager and restless.

As for other sects, Ning Daoran could only see figures from Star Moon Pavilion, Steel Gate Sect, Purple Cloud Sect, and others from afar; he had yet to see anyone from the Chaotic Sect.

And even then, these sect disciples could only watch from a distance, not daring to approach the core area for fear of being attacked by disciples from the two first-class sects.

‘How are Senior Brother Lin and Senior Sister Liu doing…’

Ning Daoran frowned, feeling somewhat uneasy.

…

“Fellow Daoists of the Sea Burning Sect.”

A Devouring Soul Sect True Disciple sneered with cold eyes, “The innermost prohibition is about to reach its weakest moment. Instead of standing off here, we might as well join forces to break the prohibition and then freely compete for the three main medicinal ingredients. The amount each of us gets will depend on our own ability. What do you say?”

“It’s possible.”

All Sea Burning Sect disciples looked to one individual for guidance—that person was Qin Buhui.

Holding a long sword, his body surged with an intense mana aura unmatchable by other Sea Burning Sect disciples.

Many female disciples of the Sea Burning Sect couldn’t help but cast heated gazes at Qin Buhui.

“Since that’s the case,”

Another Devouring Soul Sect True Disciple spoke gravely, “what are we waiting for? Sea Burning Sect disciples will attack the left side of the prohibition, Devouring Soul Sect disciples will attack the right. Let’s join forces to break the prohibition and enter the ancient hall!”

“Very well, let’s do just that.”

Qin Buhui smiled calmly, waving his sleeve along with numerous Sea Burning Sect disciples toward the left side of the prohibition to commence their attack.

He was composed and at ease, for at this moment in the entire core area of the secret realm, only his cultivation was strongest. It had been a long time since Lin Chi was seen—likely fallen. Looking across the secret realm, no one else could match him.

“Attack, break the prohibition!”

A group of Qi Refinement Realm disciples frantically summoned magic artifacts and mana techniques, bombarding the prohibition in front of them.

For a moment, the blood-colored restriction kept rippling, its emittance of mana vibrations growing increasingly unsteady, as its strength gradually diminished.

Inside Ning Daoran, the Returning to Nature Level Concealing Breath Technique, Wood Escape Technique, Invisibility Technique, and Sound Absorption Technique were all running wildly. Hidden within the vines, he remained motionless, watching from afar as disciples from both sects attacked the prohibition.

Once the prohibition dispersed, he would naturally find a way into the ancient hall—since he was here, he intended to seize his own share of the opportunity.

…

“Look, the disciples of Sea Burning Sect and Devouring Soul Sect have begun to attack the core area prohibition!”

From a distance, a disciple from Purple Cloud Sect observed with magic artifact in hand.

“Hmph!”

Immediately, a Devouring Soul Sect Inner Disciple turned around, sneering, “All of you better back off! Do you think you are worthy of coveting the spiritual medicines in this ancient hall? If you don’t want to die, then keep your distance.”

Many Devouring Soul Sect disciples turned around in unison, their eyes becoming increasingly dangerous.

“…”

A group from Purple Cloud Sect locked their gazes in a cold stare, their brows furrowed. Without the strength to contend, forbearance was the only option; thus, nobody spoke, only watching from a distance.

Half an hour later.

The prohibition in front was growing weaker, the blood-colored veil now exceedingly thin, as if it could tear at a slight touch.

“It’s about time!”

The two True Disciples from Devouring Soul Sect exchanged glances.

“Attack!”

Suddenly, everyone leapt into action, hurling countless magic artifacts at the Sea Burning Sect not far from them.

“I knew you had no good intentions!”

On the Sea Burning Sect’s side, Qin Buhui shouted, “My fellow brothers and sisters, fend off their assault. Continue attacking the prohibition. We must enter the ancient hall first!”

“Yes, Senior Brother!”

Both sides became embroiled in chaos, but each preserved some disciples to continue assaulting the prohibition.

Before long, a tender golden ripple emerged from around the ancient hall, buzzing as the prohibition was finally breached!

“Charge!”

Both Sea Burning Sect and Devouring Soul Sect disciples ceased their fight and rushed into the ancient hall.

At the same time, a deep red vine rustled into motion, and Ning Daoran, moving extremely quickly, utilized the Wood Escape Technique, following the vines and old trees to land a few meters outside the prohibition.

With a spell cast, he instantly executed the Earth Escape Skill, entering directly through the peripheral soil into the prohibition, and after rushing through dozens of meters, he continued to cast spells, entering the ancient hall via the old vines on the outer walls using the Wood Escape Technique.

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Inside the ancient hall, the fluctuations of mana were intense.

Just as the disciples rushed into the main hall, they found the air filled with golden light.

Suspended in midair was an exquisitely crafted jade bracelet with strong fluctuations of spiritual power, emanating a majestic aura and surrounded by a small prohibition.

“It’s that jade bracelet…”

A disciple from the Devouring Soul Sect was full of shock, “This is a top-grade magic treasure that has appeared in the world once fifty years ago! Brothers, if we can take this item and offer it to the Ancestor, the Foundation Establishment Pill will be as good as in our pocket!”@@novelbin@@

“Don’t even think about it!”

From the Sea Burning Sect’s side, a group of disciples’ eyes lit up with fervor.

“Charge!”

Qin Buhui’s face was cold as he said, “That jade bracelet belongs to our Sea Burning Sect!”

“It belongs to you? Your Sea Burning Sect sure has a big face…”

“Ptui, you group of demons from the Demon Sect, all of you can go to hell!”

Both sides not only started to fight, but they also hurled abusive language at each other!

However, even so, the Sea Burning Sect and Devouring Soul Sect still allocated a portion of their disciples to guard the entrance of the prohibition, not allowing disciples from other sects to enter, aiming to monopolize the opportunities within the ancient hall.

No wonder in each Cangnan Secret Realm, the top two have always been the Sea Burning Sect and Devouring Soul Sect. Other sects simply never have a chance even to sit at the table, let alone compete.

Ning Daoran watched the melee below with cautious eyes.

He released his Divine Sense, meticulously scanning the entire structure of the ancient hall and all the hidden prohibitions inside. It was quite dangerous, and it had to be admitted that the Nascent Soul Old Monster really was impressive. Even after many years, the restrictions here still seemed impeccable.

To enter the ancient hall, the cultivators had to break through a horizontal prohibition at the central position to get into the rear area, and all the spiritual medicines were planted in the main hall at the back.

However, it wasn’t as if there were no opportunities.

After repeated analyses, Ning Daoran settled on a route.

He would use the vines at the top of the ancient hall to Wood Escape to the right edge, where a crack in the building had formed. The mountain stream outside was trickling in, forming a flow of water that directly led to the rear hall.

This path was extremely difficult to notice, but it also had its flaws. That was, once inside the rear hall, he could only harvest one area of spiritual medicine where the prohibition was damaged; the rest could only be accessed by forcefully breaking through the prohibitions.

Nevertheless, Ning Daoran’s goal wasn’t lofty.

He only meant to rank within the top ten of the Chaotic Sect disciples, securing a Foundation Establishment Pill, which would rightfully allow him to establish his Foundation in the future.

As for competing for the first spot in the secret realm on behalf of the Chaotic Sect?

That was not a matter for an Outer Disciple like himself to consider. If he harvested too many main medicines, it could expose him.

…

So, without further ado!

“Shush!”

Ning Daoran continuously executed the Wood Escape Technique through the vines, silently passing above the battlefield, feeling the sharpness of various magic artifacts colliding.

These disciples from the Sea Burning Sect and Devouring Soul Sect were extremely courageous and diligent—each one a striving Foundation Establishment Immortal Seed!

Before long, he reached the edge of the water hall on the right side, and Ning Daoran cast three spells in rapid succession, turning into a wisp of shadow and successfully performing the Water Escape, following the water flow towards the rear hall.

His heart was in his throat, fearing any prohibition he couldn’t detect with his own strength, and had prepared more than a dozen escape routes.

However, none of these routes were needed. He surprisingly reached the rear hall’s decrepit medicine garden safely.

Looking up, a good part of the night sky was visible.

The Nascent Soul Cultivator who used to own the secret realm was indeed a mighty cultivator with an understanding of arrays and prohibitions that reached inexplicable levels. But even he couldn’t withstand the erosion of time.

Throughout the centuries or even millennia of exposure to wind and rain, the large hall’s entire structure and prohibitions had suffered some damage.

Just like now, the array patterns of a small prohibition were eroded and rendered ineffective due to the walls cracking and rainwater seeping in, creating an opportunity for Ning Daoran.

The scent of spiritual medicine was rich in his nostrils.

In front of him, several hundred or even thousand-year-old spiritual medicines were sparsely distributed among the wild grass—main ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill, all of them.

“Don’t get excited, remain calm…”

Ning Daoran reminded himself as he Earth Escaped near the spiritual medicines, each quick harvest netting one plant into his Storage Bag, like pulling up radishes.

Soon after, there were over forty plants of spiritual medicines in his Storage Bag, already enough quantity, and any more would be too conspicuous.

Retreat!

He directly retraced his steps, and while the disciples of the Sea Burning Sect and Devouring Soul Sect were still fighting, he Wood Escaped outside along a vine.

At this moment, the struggle within the main hall had nothing to do with Ning Daoran anymore—his mission was perfectly accomplished!

Regrettably, he still hadn’t seen Lin Sheng or Liu Ruyan and didn’t know if anything had happened to them.

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Outside the secret realm.

Old Monster Tian Hai and the Soul-devouring Demon, along with other Golden Core Cultivators, watched with cold gazes. Not long ago, the number of their disciples’ soul tokens breaking had been increasing, and the losses had exceeded expectations.

Jiang Yu’s brows were slightly furrowed as she watched the soul tokens of the Chaotic Sect disciples shatter one after another, with nearly forty percent lost.