Cultivation Starting from Full Talent
Chapter 700 - 698: Assisting Ascension

Chapter 700: Chapter 698: Assisting Ascension

The air was filled with turbulent currents. In the blink of an eye, the North Sea cultivators surged into the Chaos Rift, fleeing for their lives. Just then, a thickly shrouded array from the North Sea Cultivation World rose up, sealing off the Chaos Rift entirely!

"Trying to block the way?"

Shen Luoyan’s gaze turned icy as she raised her battle saber. "Fellow Daoists, break this array for me!"

"Attack!"

Countless cultivators unleashed their magical treasures in a chaotic assault.

Ning Daoran, however, only glanced at the array. It was a fourth-tier top-grade array with incredibly dense array power, a typical defensive formation with nine orbiting stars, sturdy and unwavering.

Without any surprises, this array was likely the long-lost Nine Star Heaven-Supporting Array recorded in the *Array Dao Atlas* once circulated in the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World!

Though it was lost in the Eastern Wasteland, the North Sea still retained it.

The Nine Star Heaven-Supporting Array was heavily defense-oriented, with power so immense that it could withstand Divinity Transformation attacks for a time. Meanwhile, the cultivators of the North Sea Cultivation World were hastily setting up other formations to build their defenses. If they were allowed to complete their preparations, the cost of the Eastern Wasteland’s assault would increase significantly.

"Tower Master Shen."

Ning Daoran urgently transmitted a message, "Quickly order everyone to cease their attacks. Breaking the array like this is too slow. Let me handle it!"

"Alright!"

Shen Luoyan trusted Ning Daoran completely and immediately ordered everyone to stop.

In the next moment, Ning Daoran slapped several Spirit Beast Bags at his waist. A buzzing sound erupted as a swarm of countless Fire Devouring Ants gathered into fiery clouds that rushed toward the Nine Star Heaven-Supporting Array!

The Fire Devouring Ants were innumerable, numbering in the millions. This was the culmination of Ning Daoran’s centuries of research on the Insect Path!

"This..."

Among the crowd, a high-level insect master was stunned. "Fire Devouring Ants... and they’re nearly mature. So many Fire Devouring Ants... Where did Fellow Daoist Jianjia get this many?"

Ning Daoran didn’t respond.

At this moment, countless Fire Devouring Ants collided with the array, producing crackling sounds. Many of the ants were killed by the array’s backlash, and Ning Daoran was too heartbroken to explain anything to anyone.

In just a few dozen breaths, the million-strong swarm of Fire Devouring Ants was reduced to less than half. In exchange, the robust Nine Star Heaven-Supporting Array collapsed with a thunderous crash.

Array broken!

"Return!"

Ning Daoran slapped his Spirit Beast Bag, retrieving the remaining Fire Devouring Ants.

"Not bad."

Shen Luoyan stood in the wind, breathtakingly beautiful, casting a glance of approval at him. She then raised her Blood Tears Dragon Demon Saber and said coldly, "Charge forward. Kill every North Sea cultivator you see. Let them taste the fire of our Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World’s revenge!"

"Kill!"

The crowd surged into the North Sea like a tidal wave!

...

Ning Daoran turned into a streak of tunneling light and, after entering the North Sea Cultivation World, summoned twenty-four Golden Silk Swords. The spinning sword light specialized in cutting down Golden Core Stage and early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. These realms, though strong, were easier to kill. Eliminating these "mid-level" forces in large numbers would significantly weaken the enemy’s strength. There was no need to specifically target late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators or higher.

The tide of battle raged on, and the Eastern Wasteland Cultivators were consumed by bloodlust, their eyes wide with fury, each unleashing 120% of their power.

Amid the chaos, Ning Daoran spotted Shen Luoyan and Old Dragon Head.

At this moment, these two Divinity Transformation experts from the Eastern Wasteland each had one hand pressed against the skull of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the North Sea. These late-stage cultivators were likely "Ancestor" figures of their respective sects, but under the hands of Divinity Transformation experts, they were no more than lambs to the slaughter. Their eyes rolled back as they were subjected to soul searching!

Soul searching—the awakened Divine Soul ability of all Nascent Soul cultivators.

However, this soul searching was crude and could only be performed on the living. Those subjected to it would either suffer severe mental disorders or outright death. It couldn’t compare to Ning Daoran’s Returning to Nature level Soul Searching Technique.

At this moment, Shen Luoyan and Old Dragon Head used this crude soul searching method to violently deal with the two late-stage Nascent Souls.

"Understood."

Shen Luoyan gave a faint smile and sent a voice transmission to Ning Daoran, Lin Tiannan, and Sea Covering True Monarch. "Fellow Daoists, the North Sea Cultivation World has two usable Ascension Platforms. One is near Ancient Kunlun Mountain, and the other is deep in Cangnan Province. The one near Ancient Kunlun Mountain is closer. Each platform can only be used three times per century. We still have an opportunity. I, Divine Fire Star Lord, and Vast Star Lord will head to the Ascension Platform at Ancient Kunlun Mountain. I hope the three of you will escort us on our journey!"

"What are we waiting for? Let’s go!"

Ning Daoran said solemnly, "The North Sea Divinity Transformation experts aren’t fools. They’ll surely compete with our Eastern Wasteland Divinity Transformations for ascension!"

"Agreed. Let’s move!"

The three Divinity Transformation cultivators and three Nascent Souls all took to the skies together.

Afterward, many Nascent Soul cultivators from the Eastern Wasteland followed, including True Monarch Du’e, True Monarch Liu Yun, and True Monarch Liangyi. The matter of ascension exceeded the importance of the Battle of Descent at this point!

After all, if a Great Cultivator ascended from the Mortal World and achieved success in the Upper Realm, they could provide immense support to the Lower Realm. This benefit was self-evident.

"Not good!"

Amid the chaos, Snake Spirit Star Monarch noticed the situation and shouted, "They’re heading for the Ascension Platform! We must follow immediately!"

"Go!"

Three streaks of fire-red tunneling light soared into the sky—Snake Spirit Star Monarch, Shuiyue Star Monarch, and Flowing Bead Star Monarch, the three Divinity Transformation experts.

...

Ancient Kunlun Mountain wasn’t far. Shortly afterward, an expanse of snowy terrain appeared ahead, and a towering Kunlun loomed into view. Meanwhile, the auras of the three Nascent Souls from the North Sea weren’t far behind.

"Tower Master Shen."

Ning Daoran furrowed his brow. "How about setting up an ambush? We’ll drive them away to ensure a safe ascension."

"Excellent idea. Start immediately!"

In the next moment, Sea Covering True Monarch summoned the Sea Covering Immortal Furnace to gather everyone’s auras. Ning Daoran took out his Storage Bag and arranged several Fourth-Tier Concealing Arrays in the snowy terrain. The arrays held no detectable energy and appeared completely empty.

"Focus the attack on one," Ning Daoran said. "Even if we can’t kill them, we must cripple one to force the others to retreat!"

"Understood." Shen Luoyan narrowed her eyes and nodded. At this moment, she deeply admired Ning Daoran. Calm under pressure and methodical, he was certainly a man of great potential.

"Here they come!"

Old Dragon Head frowned. "Who do we target?"

"Shuiyue Star Monarch!"

Sea Covering True Monarch said, "That man is effeminate and pretentious. I’ve disliked him for a long time."

Ning Daoran agreed wholeheartedly.

"Then Shuiyue Star Monarch it is!"

Shen Luoyan’s entire body radiated Sword Intent as she began to gather power.

Ning Daoran’s Big Green Dragon coiled slightly, its body stretching into a massive bow as strands of blood-colored lightning flickered around him. His physical strength had reached its peak.

"Fellow Daoist Long, Senior Shen, the three of us will launch a Divine Thought Materialization attack together. Just make Shuiyue Star Monarch hesitate for a moment, and the rest will follow," Shen Luoyan explained.

"Understood!"

The two Divinity Transformation experts nodded.

In the next instant, three lightning-fast tunneling lights flashed through the air.

Amidst this electric moment, Shen Luoyan, Old Dragon Head, and Shen Haoran simultaneously launched divine attacks. Three blood-colored threads intertwined, slicing through Shuiyue Star Monarch’s Divine Soul with a soft "pffft!"

"Ah?!" NovelFire

Shuiyue Star Monarch barely had time to cry out before falling into a daze.

"Kill!"

Shen Luoyan swung her saber, and the sky seemed to split apart!

Old Dragon Head’s streak of starlight, combined with Shen Haoran’s pointing finger, converged with Shen Luoyan’s strike, landing squarely on Shuiyue Star Monarch, grievously wounding him!

Just as Shuiyue Star Monarch snapped out of his daze, a deep purple streak of lightning emerged from the void. Ning Daoran’s perfectly timed spear strike crashed down onto Shuiyue Star Monarch’s skull with ferocious force!

"Boom~~~"

A thunderous explosion rang out, accompanied by the sound of bones shattering. This strike was both swift and lethal!

"No!"

Up ahead, Snake Spirit Star Monarch and Flowing Bead Star Monarch halted abruptly, only to see Shuiyue Star Monarch gravely wounded.

"Fellow Daoist Shuiyue!"

Snake Spirit Star Monarch’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

"You..." Shuiyue Star Monarch looked up, his gaze landing on the outrageously arrogant Nascent Soul mid-stager. His teeth clenched in hatred.

Yet, before he could act, Ning Daoran twisted his body and vanished. At the moment of retreat, six flying needles silently pierced Shuiyue Star Monarch’s shattered back, injecting threads of purified True Yang Immortal Fire into his body.

The next moment, Shen Luoyan’s saber light engulfed the heavens.

Shuiyue Star Monarch fell, dying on the spot!

"It’s over!"

Snake Spirit Star Monarch was horrified.

"We’re too late," Flowing Bead Star Monarch said with an icy glare. "Let’s head to the other ascension platform. Otherwise, we will lose our chance to ascend!"

"Go!"

The two Divinity Transformation experts didn’t hesitate, turning into two streaks of fire-red tunneling light as they fled Kunlun.

Ning Daoran silently marveled. No wonder Divinity Transformation cultivators commanded such respect—their decisiveness was extraordinary. The instant Shuiyue Star Monarch fell, they immediately executed Plan B without the slightest delay.

"Let’s head to the ascension platform," Shen Luoyan commanded.

"Agreed!"

The group headed straight for the ascension platform.

...

Deep within Ancient Kunlun Mountain, snow fell continuously.

An ancient ascension platform glimmered softly. Just as the group arrived, two bald, late-stage Nascent Soul elders stood up abruptly. They appeared to be of the Buddhist Path. One of them clasped his hands together and said calmly, "Greetings, benefactors. You are not Divinity Transformation cultivators from the North Sea. This ascension platform is destined for the North Sea. Please leave..."

"All Divinity Transformation cultivators are one family. Fellow Daoist, those words reflect a lack of perspective," Ning Daoran said.

Shen Luoyan nearly burst into laughter.

Shen Haoran’s beard twitched upward slightly.

Old Dragon Head stood with his arms crossed, saying nothing. From his understanding, this kind of response was entirely typical of Ning Daoran.

"Esteemed ones."

Shen Luoyan cupped her hands in greeting. "In the Battle of Descent, the North Sea has already lost. We Eastern Wasteland Divinity Transformations wish to borrow this sacred ground to ascend. We hope you will allow it. Otherwise, we will have no choice but to kill the two of you."

"So be it. Benefactors, proceed."

The two monks drifted away without a backward glance.