Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 631 - 629: The Ten-Year Period

Southwest of Guiru City, there was a desolate land, where jagged rocks dotted the landscape and not a blade of grass could be seen between heaven and earth.

"Open!"

Ning Tianyi flicked his sleeve, and cracks split across the earth. The ground resonated with the sound of fractures, and countless chunks of soil and rock crumbled and plummeted into the abyssal depths.

Ning Daoran looked on with a trace of surprise.

The way Ning Tianyi wielded Divinity Transformation methods without hesitation—the power to move mountains and seas unleashed with such ease—if he truly intended only to resolve the crisis caused by Jiuyou City, then he was indeed a selfless Divinity Transformation Stage expert.

"Fellow Daoists, follow me!"

Ning Tianyi was the first to soar into the fissure in the earth.

Ning Mingyu followed without hesitation.

The others quickly followed suit, for given the treacherous nature of the Cultivation World they knew all too well how many devious plots and schemes they had encountered. If Ning Tianyi harbored any intention of deceiving the group, he would never bring his daughter Ning Mingyu along. Everyone knew Ning Mingyu was Ning Tianyi’s precious treasure, his very lifeblood; he’d sacrifice anything for her, even his own life.

Ning Daoran rose into the air, transforming into a streak of crimson tunneling light to follow Ning Mingyu.

True Monarch Du’e, True Monarch Liu Yun, and others followed, and in an instant, dozens of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators flew into the depths of the earth.

...

The subterranean fissure created by Ning Tianyi’s Divinity Transformation method was exceptionally deep, extending thousands of feet below the surface.

Before long, the group emerged from the fissure and landed in a vast underground space where the sight before them caught their breath. Twinkling scenes filled the area, with long, vine-like beams of light radiating glimmers of brilliance—these were the legendary ley lines!

Now, dozens of ley lines intertwined, coiling together in front of a massive stone wall.

"Break!"

Ning Tianyi flicked his sleeve once again, causing the stone wall to shatter and fragment, revealing an enormous city gate.

This gate reached tens of feet high and wide, a size both excessive and awe-inspiring. It was embedded into the underground terrain as though the entire Jiuyou City was nestled within the depths of the earth.

In front of the pitch-black iron gate, "zzzz" sounds emanated as faint streaks of prohibition light flickered—it was the restriction formations of Jiuyou City.

"Fellow Daoists."

Ning Tianyi gazed at the giant compass hanging above the city gate and said, "Jiuyou City will open in ten years. Since the demons within have already begun their stirrings, rather than being caught off guard, we should act preemptively. With the combined strength of all present, we can break the seal now, allowing Ning myself to plan ahead. Ten years later, we will reunite here and, before the gate fully opens, storm in to quash the crisis at its root. What say you?"

"If this can be achieved, it would truly be a blessing for the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation World!"

Spirit Guide True Monarch stroked his beard and said, "Otherwise, if the demons of Jiuyou City were to break free, the devastation wouldn’t be limited to the Endless Demon Sea and Guiru City. Once those demons grow stronger, they will bring disaster to Sangyu Country, Xia Country, and even to far-flung places like Li Country."

"Fellow Daoist Ling Yin speaks wisely."

True Monarch Du’e said, "The catastrophe of Jiuyou City is a calamity all Eastern Wilderness cultivators must face. It is our duty to confront this head-on. Ning, as City Lord, should issue a summons during these ten years, rallying Nascent Soul and Divinity Transformation cultivators across the land to prepare for this crisis and cleanse the world!"

"Indeed!"

Ning Tianyi nodded solemnly. "I will see to it. Since this is the case, let us join forces to break the seal now!"

"Yes!"

Without hesitation, Ning Tianyi took the lead, raising his hand to release a stream of late-stage Nascent Soul mana onto the prohibition formations covering the city gate. It was a forceful method of breaking the seal, straightforward and crude, made possible by the ample manpower assembled today.

The group then began to unleash their mana to crack the prohibition formations.

Ning Daoran hovered cross-legged in the air, his hand releasing a streak of azure mana onto the prohibition. The mana extended hundreds of feet, settling onto the enormous hemispherical formation covering the gate.

He furrowed his brows slightly; this moment gave him an odd sense that he resembled Voldemort attacking Hogwarts, utterly devoid of conscience.

One after another, everyone present unleashed their mana, with over a hundred streams blasting into the prohibition formation, attempting to dissolve and erase its strength.

The prohibition of Jiuyou City exuded resilience, humming and vibrating endlessly. During the first two hours, it remained utterly unmoved, as if dismissing the efforts of the many Nascent Soul cultivators.

However, in the subsequent two hours, faint flaws began appearing within the external layers of the formation.

Even so, completely dismantling the prohibition was far from a task that could be accomplished in a short span of time.

...

A month passed by in the blink of an eye.

"Fellow Daoist Ning..."

Jade Marrow Immortal’s delicate face turned pale. She said, "If your mana consumption has become excessive, perhaps you should take a rest."

"Hmm."

Ning Daoran withdrew his hand. After a full month of channeling mana to break the prohibition, he certainly felt the toll.

"I never expected this formation to be so tenacious..."

Nearby, True Monarch Du’e remarked, "No wonder City Lord Ning would plan to break the seal so far in advance. If we waited until Jiuyou City’s opening ten years hence, it would likely be too late."

"Exactly."

True Monarch Liu Yun sighed, "I have never in my life encountered a seal with such deep foundational strength. Jiuyou City truly is extraordinary!"

Ning Daoran nodded in agreement.

Ordinarily, he would have loved to study this formation thoroughly, but with so many present Nascent Soul cultivators, no such opportunity arose. A faint sense of regret lingered in his heart.

"Fellow Daoists."

Jade Marrow Immortal asked, "When Jiuyou City opens ten years from now, will the three of you be exploring it together?"

"Indeed, I do have such plans."

True Monarch Liu Yun glanced at Ning Daoran and True Monarch Du’e and said, "The three of us had a highly fruitful collaboration when hunting demons out at sea. The opening of Jiuyou City will undoubtedly be far more perilous. We would be much safer working together and much more vulnerable if divided. What are your thoughts, fellow Daoists?"

"Agreed."

Ning Daoran said, "But we need to prepare well this time. Remember, when we ventured out to sea hunting demons, we were somewhat hasty, leading to... well... rather dangerous circumstances toward the end. It nearly cost us everything."

"Absolutely!"

True Monarch Du’e nodded firmly. "This time, the responsibility for the Immortal Boat will rest with me. As for the arrays and prohibitions, I’ll leave those to Junior Brother Ning and Fellow Daoist Liu Yun. Additionally, I’ll prepare a suitable supply of talismans for exploration within Jiuyou City."

He chuckled lightly. "What’s the point of earning riches if you don’t spend them?"

"Wise indeed."

Ning Daoran gave him a thumbs up, laughing. "I knew Brother Du’e wasn’t a miser!"

True Monarch Liu Yun chuckled softly, "In that case, I’ll prepare a hundred fourth-tier talismans. When the time comes, my fellow Daoists may use them freely. Please don’t hesitate."

To the side, Jade Marrow Immortal blinked in surprise, inwardly praising the bold generosity.

Yet at that moment, a hint of gloom clouded her heart. Though she was herself at the Nascent Soul Stage, she couldn’t compare to the three before her. She lacked talent in demon hunting, and when it came to exploring Jiuyou City...

Ning Daoran’s perceptive nature noted the trace of melancholy within Jade Marrow Immortal’s demeanor.

"Yusui, ten years from now, you needn’t join the assault on Jiuyou City. Not everyone is skilled in combat and slaughter. Your abundant Spiritual Energy coupled with your gentle nature is not a flaw but a distinction. Although you won’t storm Jiuyou City, you could spend the next ten years refining fourth-tier talismans. By doing so, you would empower those of us adept in combat to proceed without hesitation, thereby contributing to the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation World in your own way."

"Yes!"

Jade Marrow Immortal’s face lit up with a bright smile. Ning Daoran’s words were silent nourishment that instantly dispersed the disquiet in her heart.

"Haha~~~"

True Monarch Liu Yun observed this exchange with delight but kept silent.

"Jade Marrow Immortal."

True Monarch Du’e teased, "My Junior Brother Ning is a handsome fellow, diligent in cultivation, and an exceptional talent. Has the thought of becoming his concubine never crossed your mind?"

"C-Concubine?"

Jade Marrow Immortal was baffled.

"Precisely!"

True Monarch Du’e continued, "Though Junior Brother Ning already has a Daoist couple—Talisman Master Lin Man, who even reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage—since they live apart, if you sincerely wish, becoming a concubine is not out of the question..."

For a moment, Jade Marrow Immortal’s cheeks flushed crimson.

"Enough... Enough..."

Ning Daoran stuttered slightly. "Brother Du’e, don’t ruin me. If Lin Man heard this, I’d be in trouble. Jade Marrow, don’t take his nonsense seriously. Fellow Daoist Du’e tends to joke around with no filter. Pay it no mind."

"Don’t worry. I didn’t take it to heart..." Jade Marrow Immortal nodded gently.

True Monarch Liu Yun chuckled softly, saying nothing.

...

A few days later.

"Boom~~~"

With a thunderous noise, the ancient prohibition cloaking Jiuyou City’s gateway crumbled at long last. The formidable seal was finally unraveled at this moment.

Everyone present bore the expression of utter exhaustion.

"Activate the array!"

At Ning Tianyi’s command, dozens of Array Masters from the City Lord Mansion simultaneously initiated formations. Several fourth-tier arrays rapidly emerged, resealing the just-unlocked gateway, ensuring Guiru City would dictate when to break the prohibition again.

"Fellow Daoists, the seal has been broken. Ning thanks you all for your assistance over this past month!"

Ning Tianyi cupped his fists and nodded deeply. "Let us reunite here ten years from now to breach Jiuyou City. Together, we will vanquish every trace of demonic calamity and restore tranquility to the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation World!"

"City Lord Ning speaks rightly!"

The group collectively cupped their fists in return.

Thus, everyone gradually dispersed.

After returning to his Cave Mansion, Ning Daoran was visited that evening by a group from the City Lord Mansion, led by Longque Wanderer along with two Nascent Soul early-stage Guest Elders. They delivered Ning Tianyi’s lavish reward: three million Spirit Stones!

This was his prize for dismantling three Black Tide vortexes—ample and generous, far exceeding the rewards given to others, which barely reached tens of thousands.

After sending off Longque Wanderer, Ning Daoran made a brief trip to Jade Marrow Immortal’s Cave Mansion to place a significant order of one hundred fourth-tier talismans, to be delivered in ten years.

Following that, Ning Daoran entered seclusion.

This closed-door cultivation had three main objectives: first, nourishing several newly acquired Spiritual Treasures; second, attempting to craft the Void Returning Array; third, progressing the Dragon Demon Heart Scripture, which had stagnated at the twenty-seventh layer and now demanded breakthrough!

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