Cultivation Starting from Full Talent
Chapter 697 - 695: The Supreme Path of the Sea Covering Monarch

Chapter 697: Chapter 695: The Supreme Path of the Sea Covering Monarch

"Swish~~~"

The tip of the Big Green Dragon’s spear spun rapidly at the chest of the Eight Desolates Star Monarch, its spear radiance bursting forth, instantly injecting a strand of extraordinarily pure True Yang Immortal Fire into his body.

The Immortal Fire burned through his heart veins, worsening the injuries of the Eight Desolates Star Monarch!

"Get lost!"

With a single palm strike, the Eight Desolates Star Monarch unleashed immense mana, sending Ning Daoran flying.

At the same time, two additional sweeps of mana surged outward, forcing Lin Tiannan and the Sea Covering Monarch to retreat as well.

Their faces paled noticeably, this battle against a Divinity Transformation cultivator was naturally arduous—even for four Nascent Soul Great Cultivators working together.

However, the Eight Desolates Star Monarch had already suffered severe injuries, lost an arm, and the damage to his heart veins prevented him from exerting his full power in the short term.

"Fellow Daoists."

Lin Tiannan transmitted a voice message to the other three, "The Eight Desolates Star Monarch is one of the strongest Divinity Transformation cultivators in the North Sea. He has already killed five Nascent Soul cultivators in the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World. If we let him leave Huanzizi Valley alive today, the consequences will be unimaginable. We four would be sinners in the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World!"

"Indeed!"

The Sea Covering Monarch’s expression turned serious, "Even if it costs us all our lives, we must kill this man here and now!"

"If that’s the case..."

Ning Daoran gently tapped his Storage Bag and began setting up an array!

Instantly, numerous arrays rose into the air, enveloping the entire Huanzizi Valley!

...

"Hmph, arrays..."

The Eight Desolates Star Monarch glanced at Ning Daoran’s formations with disdain, mocking, "Mere fourth-tier arrays—hardly worth a second thought. If you want to keep me here today, the price you’ll pay won’t come cheap."

"Even if all four of us die here, as long as we take your life in exchange, what does it matter?" Lin Tiannan retorted fiercely.

"Utterly ridiculous!"

The Eight Desolates Star Monarch burst into laughter, veins bulging on his face. His entire body seemed to be overtaken by rage. Then, strands of blood-red threads began to weave out from his injuries.

Within those threads, the faint flicker of Divine Souls swayed. They intertwined and arranged themselves—eerily resembling some ancient ritual.

"Not good..."

The Sea Covering Monarch transmitted, "His aura is rising again!"

"Attack! Don’t give him a chance to recover!"

Ning Daoran shot forward like lightning, his spear slamming down toward the top of the Star Monarch’s head!

Simultaneously, gleaming strands of the Golden Silk Sword tore through the air, attacking from all sides!

The Sea Covering Monarch likewise unleashed the Sea Covering Immortal Furnace, infusing it with mana until the furnace let out resounding hums. From within the Immortal Furnace, the clashing sound of gold and stone echoed, followed by a torrential sword rain—the legendary Sea Covering Sword Formation, far more refined than the one previously displayed by Ning Mingyu!

Lin Tiannan let out a piercing cry as his Golden Phoenix Sword erupted with dazzling brilliance, aiming a horizontal slash at the Star Monarch’s waist!

The Golden Leaf True Monarch unleashed two long swords, striking at the Star Monarch’s back!

"A pack of despicable fools!"

The Eight Desolates Star Monarch let out a sharp cry. Terrifying spiritual pressure rippled outward, freezing all their attacks mid-air—it was impossible to advance even an inch!

"Blood Sacrifice Technique!"

In the next moment, the Star Monarch shouted the name of a forbidden cultivation technique. Then, all his blood Qi and mana surged forward. His figure, like withered wood touched by spring, suddenly radiated an aura even more terrifying than before!

This Divinity Transformation Stage expert was ready to fight to the death!

"Don’t hesitate!"

Ning Daoran swiftly retracted the Big Green Dragon, unleashed all his blood Qi, and struck again with his spear!

At the same time, the Nine Dragon Treasure Mirror ripped through the void, transforming into a blazing streak descending from the heavens to envelop the Star Monarch’s physical body. With a single thought, Ning Daoran released a surge of mana that split into nine dragon shadows, tearing toward the Star Monarch!

Since advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, Ning Daoran had always grown stronger in the face of adversity during battles. Particularly against opponents stronger than himself, his combat experience surpassed Lin Tiannan, the Sea Covering Monarch, and Golden Leaf True Monarch.

For a moment, Ning Daoran’s ferocious assault inspired the other three cultivators. All at once, countless treasures whirled across the sky, targeting the Star Monarch!

Additionally, strands of falling stars descended from above, as the Falling Star Array relentlessly attacked the Star Monarch. Though it could not seriously injure him, it forced him to divide his attention.

"Fellow Daoists."

While attacking, Lin Tiannan transmitted to the group, "The Blood Sacrifice Technique is a forbidden art that stimulates potential at great cost. Using it will harm one’s primordial Qi significantly, but in the short term, the combat strength it grants is terrifying. I never expected the Eight Desolates Star Monarch to have such a technique. We must all proceed with doubled caution!"

"Understood!"

Ning Daoran and the others nodded firmly.

Meanwhile, the Eight Desolates Star Monarch began to counterattack. He stood suspended in the wind, exuding an immovable aura as a series of Spiritual Treasures emerged around him. Even against four adversaries, he showed no sign of weakness!

After dozens of exchanges, the cultivators of the Eastern Wasteland found themselves increasingly at a disadvantage!

"Come on then!"

The Star Monarch abruptly bit his tongue, forcing out a mouthful of essence blood which he sprayed onto the Rivers and Mountains White Bone Map.

"Buzz~~~"

Suddenly, the blood-stained map glowed with crimson radiance, transforming into a pliable force that swiftly stretched out, binding Lin Tiannan completely.

"City Lord Lin, watch out!" Golden Leaf True Monarch cried out in shock.

"This isn’t good!"

The Sea Covering Monarch quickly summoned an ancient treasure for defense.

Meanwhile, Ning Daoran seized the opportunity to deliver a ferocious spear strike to the Star Monarch, preventing him from concentrating solely on Lin Tiannan.

Within the Rivers and Mountains White Bone Map, vivid scenes unfolded. Skeletal arms extended from the images, relentlessly attacking Lin Tiannan, who could not fend off all of them. Before long, with a sudden "thud," one of the skeletal arms pierced his abdomen—blood gushing profusely!

"City Lord Lin!"

Ning Daoran hurled the Big Green Dragon with force, commanding sternly, "Qing Luo, tear open the Rivers and Mountains White Bone Map!"

"Come, I’ll take you all together!"

With a feral and arrogant smile, the Eight Desolates Star Monarch expanded the map, attempting to swallow the Big Green Dragon whole. However, the spear continued to grow in size!

Ning Daoran’s intention was simple: use the Transformed Treasure to rupture the map, otherwise Lin Tiannan might truly perish!

At the same time, Ning Daoran surged forward, wielding the Fire God Sword, unleashing dozens of Sword Qi attacks upon the Eight Desolates Star Monarch.

Of all present Nascent Soul cultivators, none could exert such immense pressure on the Star Monarch as Ning Daoran!

"Come, enter together!"

The Eight Desolates Star Monarch’s eyes gleamed viciously as he swept his sleeve. The Rivers and Mountains White Bone Map surged outward, swallowing Ning Daoran and Golden Leaf True Monarch as well.

Countless skeletal remains engulfed the sky, piercing toward the Nascent Soul cultivators with razor-sharp limbs capable of puncturing through their physical defenses!

Within the map, Lin Tiannan swayed, bloodthirsty and in dire straits.

"All of you, step inside!"

The Eight Desolates Star Monarch abruptly inverted his body, diving headfirst into the Rivers and Mountains White Bone Map. Simultaneously, the map rapidly expanded to envelop the entirety of Huanzizi Valley, dragging the Sea Covering Monarch into its confines as well.

Now, the four Nascent Soul cultivators faced relentless skeletal hordes from every direction!

"Hahaha, four ants hoping to shake the heavens?"

The Eight Desolates Star Monarch sneered disdainfully, "Do you truly believe your petty methods can slay a Divinity Transformation cultivator? Utterly laughable—ignorant fools grasping at the sky!"

At this moment, Ning Daoran and the others felt a deep sense of helplessness.

When facing a top Divinity Transformation cultivator of the Mortal World, the power of the Nascent Soul stage indeed felt woefully insufficient.

"This map has absorbed countless bones—hundreds of thousands, millions even! With a treasure like this, you few dare to dream of destroying it? Truly delusional!"

The Eight Desolates Star Monarch infused mana into the map, further worsening the predicament of the four cultivators. Skeletal remains ceaselessly swarmed from every direction, seemingly endless!

Lin Tiannan, the most seriously injured, summoned a refining treasure boat to fend off the onslaught of skeletons. Smiling bitterly, he said, "It seems we truly might perish here today. Fellow Daoists, if anyone has remaining tricks, now’s the time to use them without hesitation."

"..."

Ning Daoran furrowed his brows.

Within his Divine Soul World, the Fierce Sun Divine Tree bore numerous seeds. By sacrificing and launching all the seeds, there was a significant chance the Rivers and Mountains White Bone Map could be destroyed. After all, the map was an evil artifact, whereas the Fierce Sun Divine Tree embodied righteousness and was naturally superior.

Yet such an act would undoubtedly damage his Divine Soul—akin to draining the pond to catch the fish.

"Everyone."

The Sea Covering Monarch transmitted, "Allow me to make an attempt!"

With these words, he summoned the Sea Covering Immortal Furnace, then bit his tongue to spew essence blood upon the furnace. Smiling, he remarked, "Treasure items refined by Divinity Transformation cultivators are indeed awe-inspiring. The Rivers and Mountains White Bone Map’s power is commendable, but... Nascent Soul cultivators are not entirely incapable of nurturing top-tier treasures. My Sea Covering Immortal Furnace is eager to test itself!"

In the next moment, the Sea Covering Monarch swept his sleeve, causing the Sea Covering Immortal Furnace to overturn, swallowing everyone within. Inside the furnace, the unleashed world stretched within the White Bone Map in an effort to intertwine with its Artifact Spirit World!

"Fellow Taoist Fu Hai..."

Lin Tiannan frowned gravely, "Are you truly prepared to proceed?"

"Do we have other options?"

Laughing loudly, the Sea Covering Monarch clapped lightly, "Come forth, it’s time for you to exert your strength!"

In an instant, the Immortal Furnace’s waves surged, unleashing countless Jiao Dragons from its depths—more than ten thousand in number. Their serpentine forms surged wildly, shredding through the skeletons within the White Bone Map!

"I have nurtured the Sea Covering Immortal Furnace for many years, traversing the world, slaying demons and evil spirits, capturing over ten thousand Jiao Dragons to reside within. Now they finally prove useful!"

"Ten thousand Jiao Dragons..."

The Eight Desolates Star Monarch’s eyes darkened coldly, "Such immense treasure essence Qi—this is the foundation of your supreme path... Do you truly wish to sacrifice your path to challenge me to the death?"

"Hmph, you old cur..."

The Sea Covering Monarch smirked, his gaze disdainful and unyielding as he stared at the Star Monarch. There was an unmistakable confidence and calm in his expression: "My supreme path... is righteousness and the mortal world."

His white robes billowed as his sleeves flitted elegantly, his demeanor carefree and heroic.