Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 98: Chapter 96: I, Independent Practitioner Jinguang, Must Travel Far

Underground secret chamber, Ning Daoran began to inventory the spoils of war.

The first thing he checked was the storage bag of Fang Ye, which did not disappoint him as it indeed contained a golden, strongly fragrant fruit.

This fruit was none other than the Heavenly Yuan Fruit, a rare Spirit Fruit known for its remarkable effect on repairing the Tao Foundation.

In addition, Fang Ye’s storage bag contained four Spiritual Artifacts, more than ten Magic Artifacts, and a total of more than eight thousand Spirit Stones.

This Young Master from the Heavenly Slaughter Sect truly had deep foundations—rich in treasures!

“Blood-Drinking Flying Sword…”

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Ning Daoran picked up a Top-grade Second Order Spiritual Artifact—a long sword that was crimson all over and rich with Spiritual Power—it was Fang Ye’s most powerful offensive treasure, and it had played a significant role in defeating the Third-tier Puppet Flash Thunder Leopard.

Unfortunately, since Ning Daoran already possessed the Jade Saber which served the same offensive purposes as the Blood-Drinking Flying Sword, making it redundant and unnecessary to consume his mental energy to refine this sword as well.

For now, he would keep it in the storage bag, for such a treasure would always be useful.

As for the Secret Treasure within the treasure box in the secret realm,

Ning Daoran was rather disappointed, as they were primarily Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts, with not a single Magical Treasure or Magical Treasure Embryo.

However, within the treasure box of the Four-direction Rock Secret Treasure, there was a water-blue gemstone.

Ning Daoran held it in his hand, probed it with his Divine Sense, and after a long time, his eyes slowly opened, and a few words popped into his mind:

Water Cloud Stone!

This was actually a Top-grade Second Order Divine Material—Water Cloud Stone!

If he remembered correctly, the Water Cloud Stone was the main material for the Second Order High Grade Array—Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation!

“Holy crap…”

Ning Daoran was chilled inside; he had found it effortlessly in a place he would have least expected!

The inheritance of the Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation had been lying in his storage bag untouched. He hadn’t tampered with it because he was waiting for the Silver Moon Bamboo to mature and because crafting the Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation required an extremely rare material—the Water Cloud Stone.

Who would have thought that he would find this elusive material unintentionally in the land of Yinsha!

“Heaven aids me!”

Ning Daoran grinned and quickly put the Water Cloud Stone into the storage bag, thereby setting the crafting of the Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation on his agenda.

Then, his gaze fell on a notably dull black gemstone, which, despite its unassuming appearance, contained a type of Spiritual Energy that Ning Daoran couldn’t perceive.

Since he couldn’t sense it, it meant he didn’t have the corresponding Spirit Root.

This gemstone was acquired from the treasure box in the Green Stone Hall, and it should be the rarest treasure in the whole Yinsha Land if not mistaken.

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Ning Daoran frowned and pondered, observing it repeatedly for a long time, and after exhausting all his knowledge about the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World, he finally confirmed the true identity of this object.

Void Divine Stone!

A treasure related to the power of space.

No wonder Ning Daoran could not sense the energy inside—it related to space and was likely only perceivable by cultivators who possessed a mutant empty Spirit Root.

However, Ning Daoran knew of another use for the Void Divine Stone.

Repairing Pocket World Treasures!

Coincidentally, the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven hanging by his waist was a damaged Magical Treasure!

“Heaven pities me by granting me the Void Divine Stone…”

Ning Daoran felt inexplicably moved and, together with the Big Stupid Deer, kowtowed thrice to heaven.

A few seconds later, he began to refine the Void Divine Stone!

“Huff…”

He exhaled a breath of blazing Samadhi True Fire, then started the lengthy refining process.

After a full day and night, under the continuous scorching of the Samadhi True Fire, the Void Divine Stone turned red-hot and finally began to soften and transform into strands of golden Spiritual Liquid.

Ning Daoran began to consecrate the Spiritual Liquid, using it bit by bit to reforge the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

For a moment, the surface of the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven was covered with a thick golden light, and under the repairs of the Void Divine Stone’s Spiritual Liquid, several outward cracks visibly healed.

“Holy cow…”

Ning Daoran was amazed, the scene before him was too magical.

“Sizzle~~~”

Soon after, the outer cracks of the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven were completely repaired, and the entire realm became perfectly intact, with its Spiritual Energy round and stable.

At that moment, excess Spiritual Liquid continuously seeped into the realms, and the edges of the Grotto Heaven seemed to be drastically transformed.

Faintly visible were strands of golden spatial cracks being torn open, and after being infused with the Void Divine Stone Spiritual Liquid, a desolate landscape appeared in the cracks.

Indeed, the Void Divine Stone had a miraculous effect on expanding the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven!

Half a day later, when all of the half-pound of Void Divine Stone Spiritual Liquid in Ning Daoran’s hands was used up, ground-breaking changes had occurred within the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

Firstly, the cracks in the Grotto Heaven were completely repaired, forming a world of its own, where rich Spiritual Energy no longer leaked out.

Secondly, under the expansion of the Void Divine Stone, the area of the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven had doubled in size, expanding from the original five acres to ten acres now!

This meant that Ning Daoran could plant even more exotic flowers and various Spirit Fruits in the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, further enhancing his foundation!

“Wow wow wow~~~”

The Big Stupid Deer bulged its deer eyes, seeing that the space within the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven had expanded by at least twice!

“Wow~”

It nuzzled Ning Daoran’s shoulder with its big head, signaling its desire to build a house within the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven as another home for itself and Ning Daoran.

“Sure!”

Ning Daoran grinned, “The task of building a house in the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven is yours!”

Big Stupid Deer was overjoyed and transformed into a beam of white light that flew into the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

From the outside, Ning Daoran’s Divine Sense allowed him to see Big Stupid Deer bustling about. It swiftly quarried stone and chopped wood, using the Shape-shifting Technique and Divine Skills to lay foundations and more, clearly enjoying the work.

It was just as well, saving Ning Daoran the trouble of doing it himself.

…

Several days later.

He took Old Lu to visit True Yang Peak, to see Lin Sheng.

Inside the small house, Lin Sheng looked much older, his eyes slightly vacant. The devastation of failing his second attempt at Foundation Establishment was immense. His Tao Foundation was damaged, and it seemed unlikely he could attempt Foundation Establishment again.

“Senior Brother Lin.”

After sitting down, Ning Daoran took out a Heavenly Yuan Fruit from his Storage Bag, “Old Lu and I recently ventured out and explored a small Secret Realm, making some discoveries. This Nameless Spiritual Fruit contains an extremely rich essence of spirituality. It might help repair the damage to your Tao Foundation.”

“Junior Brother…”

Lin Sheng gave a bitter smile, “For someone as useless as me… is there any need to waste such a rare spiritual fruit on me? You should keep this fruit for yourself, Senior Brother knows the importance…”

“Senior Brother Lin!”

Ning Daoran frowned, “If you truly consider me, Ning Daoran, as your junior brother, then don’t be so hesitant. Old Lu and I mean well; it’s just a single spiritual fruit, what’s the harm in eating it?”

“Yayay~~~”

Big Stupid Deer also called out loudly and then nudged Lin Sheng’s arm with its big head, indicating he shouldn’t worry about it too much.

“Junior Brother Lu…”

Lin Sheng let out a resigned laugh, “Alright then, Senior Brother will consume the fruit.”

He ate the Heavenly Yuan Fruit in a few bites, leaving a seed that resembled a peach pit.

Ning Daoran reached out to collect the seed, smiling, “Senior Brother, cultivate with a clear mind and believe in yourself. You are Lin Sheng, the most spirited disciple of the entire Inner Sect and Fire Feather Hall. Among the younger generation of True Yang Peak, if not you, then who else will achieve Foundation Establishment?

Focus on your cultivation, and Old Lu and I will be at Qiongbi Peak. If you miss us, just come over. Qiongbi Peak might not have much, but there’s plenty of Purple Jade Spirit Rice and Spirit Fish for you to eat and drink!”

“Alright!”

Lin Sheng regained some of his presence and smiled, “Junior Brother, you must also diligently pursue your cultivation and advance to the mid-stage Foundation Establishment as soon as possible. Don’t slack off just because you’ve succeeded in Foundation Establishment. With your talents, perhaps you can even reach for the Golden Core.”

“Me, with a Ninth Grade Mixed Spirit Root, thinking about Golden Core…”

Ning Daoran laughed, “Let’s leave it to fate. Cultivation is all about enjoyment. We’re leaving now, Senior Brother~~”

“Go on.”

Lin Sheng watched them leave, a warm smile crossing his lips.

…

Qiongbi Peak.

Inside the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer energetically cleared the land.

The newly opened five acres of land from the Void Divine Stone were barren, filled with weeds and rugged rocks, all urgently needing to be cleared.

Fortunately, Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer were naturally inclined to farming. They eagerly took to the task, wielding the Spiritual Hoe with zeal, and in just half a day, had transformed the barren land into a spirit field.

Then, they chose an auspicious spot to plant the seed of the Heavenly Yuan Fruit, using the Rain Transformation Technique to weave water-element Spiritual Energy into the soil, aiding the seed’s germination with the vigor of Spring Breeze and Rain.

In less than a day, a sapling sprouted up.

The Heavenly Yuan Fruit Tree resembled a peach tree, but its taste was yet to be known.

Unfortunately, there was only one fruit, which they had given to Senior Brother Lin.

Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer would have to wait about ten years to taste it themselves.

It was said that the Heavenly Yuan Fruit Tree would bloom and yield fruit only after a thousand years. For ordinary people, this was an unbearable wait. Fortunately, with the Grass and Tree Holy Spirit present, a mere decade was but a flicker in the span of the lengthy path of cultivation.

…

A few days later, Ning Daoran went down the mountain to Qingfu Square.

“Fellow Daoist Ning, long time no see.”

Chen Ping’er greeted Ning Daoran with a smile as he returned.

In fact, she had previously sent a Sound Transmission Talisman to confirm his safety with Ning Daoran, but she was still joyous to see him again.

Independent Practitioner Jinguang had also visited once before, but he was deeply secretive about his trip and mentioned nothing.

That day, Chen Ping’er’s heart hung in suspense, fearing that Ning Daoran might not return until she confirmed he was still alive through the Sound Transmission Talisman.

As for how Independent Practitioner Jinguang had managed to leave the Secret Realm, it was naturally due to the Transmission Array in the central part of the Yinsha Land.

Unfortunately, after returning to Yellow Dragon Workshop, with fear in his heart, Independent Practitioner Jinguang hurriedly packed up his belongings and left Shanyang County, even leaving Qingzhou.

He set out on a long journey to escape the land of conflict.

“Fellow Daoist Chen, it’s been a while.”

Ning Daoran produced a list, smiling, “I’m looking to create an array, and these are the materials needed for it. Please have a look, Fellow Daoist Chen.”

“Oh?”

Chen Ping’er took the list and looked it over three times, puzzled. The materials were diverse and difficult to discern what type of array he wanted to create.

Actually, Ning Daoran was being more careful this time. He only selected one-fifth of the materials needed for the Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation to buy from Qingfu Square, while the rest was gathered and purchased by several Paperfolk from different workshops in batches.

This way, no one would know he had the Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation, and no one would know he had started trying to create this Second Order High-Grade Array!