Cultivation Starting from Full Talent
Chapter 702 - 700: Lin Man Ascends

Chapter 702: Chapter 700: Lin Man Ascends

"Boom~~~"

The tree branch exploded, strands of golden prohibitions continuously shattered and dissipated as the dense essence qi within rapidly leaked away.

This root was no ordinary object; it was known as the Innate Profound Spirit Wood, a supreme treasure and a yin-heavy item. Lin Man had gone to great lengths, even utilizing this rare treasure, to smuggle Chi Shan onto the Ascension Platform.

Unfortunately, the Innate Profound Spirit Wood was now destroyed by Liu Zhu Star Monarch, rendering Lin Man’s careful planning and efforts futile.

"Senior Sister!"

Lin Man urgently circulated her mana, desperately gathering Chi Shan’s soul.

"Husband, I..."

She was in complete disarray, overwhelmed by a strong sense of powerlessness, tears uncontrollably streaming down her face.

"Don’t panic."

Ning Daoran gently raised his hand, and a Golden Silk Sword immediately flew into the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

The Heavenly Frost Glass Tree within had existed for tens of thousands of years, accumulating dense essence qi. The Golden Silk Sword circled around the tree once and then, with a sharp sound, severed the portion with the densest essence qi!

Ning Daoran handed the severed part to Lin Man: "This is the trunk of the Heavenly Frost Glass Tree; it can replace the Yin Wood you previously lost. Hurry up, don’t let Senior Sister Chi’s soul disperse."

"Okay!"

Lin Man quickly nodded and clumsily infused Chi Shan’s soul into the branch of the Heavenly Frost Glass Tree.

"Junior Sister..."

Only when fierce coughing sounded from the branch did Lin Man finally feel relieved.

However, at that moment, Snake Spirit Star Monarch suddenly slapped her Spirit Beast Bag. With a piercing cry, an immense aura of spiritual avian enveloped the sky. A colossal bird unfolded its wings, blotting out the sun, as countless feathers transformed into flying swords and surged toward Old Dragon Head!

In this magical duel, Snake Spirit Star Monarch summoned a Nascent Soul Late-stage Seven-Colored Peacock!

For a moment, Old Dragon Head was completely hindered by the Seven-Colored Peacock, while Snake Spirit Star Monarch turned into a streak of light and appeared on the Ascension Platform. She rapidly performed several spells, activating the Ascension Platform!

With humming sounds, the three talisman seals beneath the platform lit up, signaling that the Ascension Platform still had the capacity for three more ascensions!

"Fellow Daoists, I will wait for you all in the Earth Immortal Realm!"

Snake Spirit Star Monarch smirked as she transformed into a streak of light and soared into the skies, disappearing without a trace!

"Snake Spirit Daoist..."

Liu Zhu Star Monarch trembled with urgency and, without hesitation, darted toward the Ascension Platform. _{free\we,bnovel.c o(m)}

"Not good!"

Old Dragon Head hurriedly unleashed numerous treasures to drive away the Seven-Colored Peacock, shouting loudly: "We must stop Liu Zhu Star Monarch from approaching the Ascension Platform, take action now!"

Sea Covering Monarch and True Monarch Du’e immediately intervened. The Sea Covering Immortal Furnace and Seven Treasures Heavenly Umbrella descended to suppress her!

Yet Liu Zhu Star Monarch’s gaze hardened, and her movements became snake-like as she executed a profound movement technique, swiftly slipping between the Sea Covering Immortal Furnace and Seven Treasures Heavenly Umbrella. Despite her deteriorating condition, she still aimed to seize her final chance to ascend to the Earth Immortal Realm!

"Sword Array!"

Lin Xuyan bellowed, stepping into his sword array, but was quickly repelled by Liu Zhu Star Monarch’s Treasure Shuttle.

Liangyi True Monarch and True Monarch Qi Xing descended from both sides, unleashing a tide of sword light that surged like a crushing tsunami!

"Annoying old men!"

Liu Zhu Star Monarch spat a mouthful of blood onto a fragment of her sword. In the next moment, the sword fragment erupted with fierce vibrations, expanding several meters wide to carve a path for her!

Thus, the two Nascent Soul Late-stage cultivators of Liangyi Sect failed to hinder her.

At this point, Liu Zhu Star Monarch was fighting with reckless abandon. She was willing to sacrifice everything just to deny Lin Man, Old Dragon Head, and others their opportunity to ascend.

"Time is running out..."

Ning Daoran twisted his body abruptly and executed a Nascent Soul Instant Teleportation within the Ten Directions Forbidden Array. But as soon as he emerged from the void, he was pushed back by Liu Zhu Star Monarch’s overwhelming magic power!

"Go!"

Without hesitation, he pointed a finger, and instantly, twenty-four Golden Silk Swords transformed into streams of golden light, piercing through the winds as they encircled Liu Zhu Star Monarch. Their tips vibrated and hummed, aiming straight at her!

"Laughable!"

Liu Zhu Star Monarch swiftly invoked a mid-grade spiritual treasure, her Bone Shield, sneering: "Ning Daoran, do you really think these worthless swords can stop me?"

Ning Daoran said nothing, but his expression turned cold as his fingers contracted violently!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~~"

One Golden Silk Sword after another transformed into a torrential rain, descending rapidly upon the Bone Shield, erupting in deafening explosions!

He had detonated these low-grade spiritual treasure level Golden Silk Swords!

Amid earth-shaking roars, the self-destruction power of the Golden Silk Swords was astonishing. The mid-grade spiritual treasure Bone Shield cracked after enduring attacks from six flying swords, shattered under the force of twelve, and the remaining twelve flying swords’ explosion power pummeled directly onto Liu Zhu Star Monarch’s body!

"Ugh..."

Ning Daoran spewed a mouthful of blood.

The simultaneous self-destruction of his entire set of lifebound flying swords nearly caused his realm to drop to Nascent Soul Early-stage! His face paled considerably, and he stood still, visibly shaken.

In the air, Liu Zhu Star Monarch, battered and bloodied by the Golden Silk Sword detonations, fell like a tattered leaf.

"Madman... You lunatic..."

She mumbled through clenched teeth, consumed with resentment.

"Capture!"

Sea Covering Monarch roared, summoning his Sea Covering Immortal Furnace, which enclosed Liu Zhu Star Monarch within. The furnace let out a low hum, roaring with flames as he began to refine the severely injured Divinity Transformation cultivator.

...

"Old Dragon Head, go ahead."

Ning Daoran waved him off: "Stop wasting time, we’re all men here."

"..."

Divine Fire Star Lord furrowed his brow but ultimately cupped his fists, saying, "Ning Daoran, I owe you a favor, and I will remember it."

With that, he ascended to the Ascension Platform.

As Void Power surged, Divine Fire Star Lord transformed into a streak of light and ascended successfully!

Now, the Ascension Platform below was left with only one talisman seal remaining, signifying just one more opportunity for ascension.

True Monarch Liu Yun instinctively erected an array to protect the Ascension Platform, ensuring no other Divinity Transformation cultivators could seize this final chance for flight.

"Rustle rustle..."

Lin Man tightly clutched the branch of the Heavenly Frost Glass Tree, tears streaming down her face. She gently buried her face in Ning Daoran’s chest, sobbing: "We’ve spent so much time apart. Now that we’ve just reunited, we’re forced to separate again..."

"Focus on steadying your mental state and ascending safely."

Ning Daoran stroked her head tenderly, saying: "All these years, though I’ve missed you deeply, I also hoped you would fulfill your promise to rebuild Senior Sister Chi’s Dao."

"But..."

Lin Man gazed at the branch, her tears dripping onto it: "Without the Ancient Restriction, relying only on this branch of the Heavenly Frost Glass Tree won’t be enough to shield Senior Sister Chi’s soul amidst the chaotic void currents during ascension..."

"No problem."

Ning Daoran retrieved an object from his Storage Bag—a small orb resembling the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven—and said: "This is called the Sumeru Heavenly Cave, gifted by a North Sea Daoist Friend..."

"Was it gifted voluntarily?" True Monarch Du’e retorted.

"That’s irrelevant..." Ning Daoran replied placidly.

Lin Man couldn’t hold back a laugh, saying: "May I take a look?"

"Of course."

Ning Daoran handed her the Sumeru Heavenly Cave, explaining, "I’ve reinforced its exterior with over three hundred layers of prohibitions. Even the strongest chaotic void currents shouldn’t breach these defenses."

"..."

Lin Man’s eyes reddened, and tears began streaming down her cheeks in large droplets once again.

"Senior Sister Chi’s ascension is now viable; why are you still crying?" Ning Daoran inquired.

"Because..."

Lin Man hugged him tightly, weeping: "If I abandon you in the Mortal Realm for hundreds of years, the thought alone fills me with unbearable sadness..."

"It’s all right."

Ning Daoran stroked her head, softly consoling her: "Do you see the Nascent Soul cultivators behind me? They are my mentors and friends. With so many companions in the Mortal Realm, how could I possibly feel lonely? Focus on ascending; don’t worry about anything else."

"Okay."

Lin Man wiped her tears, placed the branch into the Sumeru Heavenly Cave, and gazed at Ning Daoran through tear-blurred eyes: "I will wait for you forever in the Earth Immortal Realm. I won’t take a Daoist couple or ascend to the Immortal World until you join me. When you do, the first thing I’ll do is lock you up in my cave mansion, spending every moment with you for at least ten years without letting you step outside..."

"..."

Ning Daoran suddenly felt uneasy. This girl was determined indeed.

...

"Boom~~~"

From the distance came the sound of a massive collapse.

Lin Tiannan frowned and said, "Senior Lin, Fellow Daoist Ning, the Chaos Rift is on the verge of collapse and disappearance. The Descension is coming to an end; please ascend quickly. We should return to the Eastern Wilderness as well."

"Understood!"

Ning Daoran nodded firmly, gently ruffling Lin Man’s short hair. "Be good, follow through, ascend now!"

"Hmm..."

Lin Man didn’t hesitate further, fastening the Sumeru Heavenly Cave to her waist. Turning, she leaped onto the Ascension Platform, and a radiant pillar of light enveloped her instantly. Threads of lightning descended, quickly enveloping her in the power of the Heavenly Dao. In moments, she transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the farthest reaches above the sky.

She successfully ascended.

The Ascension Platform instantly lost all its brilliance, reverting to a dim and desolate Big Stone Square.

Ning Daoran gazed at the now-empty Ascension Platform, feeling a profound sense of loss.

"Let’s go."

Liangyi True Monarch said, "Nephew Ning, time to return to the Eastern Wilderness!"

"Alright!"

Ning Daoran ascended: "Let’s move!"

The group transformed into tunneling light and surged toward the Chaos Rift!

When they arrived, the Chaos Rift had shrunk to just a few meters in length, on the verge of closing completely!

Gathered before the rift was a group of North Sea cultivators. Their eyes burned with fury: "These Eastern Wilderness Cultivators stomped through our North Sea, wreaking havoc. Now they want to leave? Not so easily! Kill them all!"

However, when Ning Daoran and the group of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators descended, the North Sea cultivators were stunned.

"Holy... All Nascent Soul cultivators?!"

The next moment, the crowd scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing without a trace!

"..."

True Monarch Du’e felt a tinge of regret. He had hoped for one last battle before the Descension ended.

"Let’s go."

Liangyi True Monarch said, "Fellow Daoists, let’s return to the Eastern Wilderness now!"

And so, the group quickly passed through the Chaos Rift, where they were greeted by a multitude of Eastern Wilderness Cultivators, numbering in the tens of thousands.

"You have returned, esteemed seniors!"

A young Golden Core Late-stage cultivator bowed deeply: "We have awaited your arrival!"

"Mm."

Lin Tiannan nodded slightly.

"Respected seniors,"

A Nascent Soul Early-stage cultivator in a blue robe stepped forward, "City Lord Ning is currently recuperating in Jade Jade Palace. Most Eastern Wilderness cultivators have also gathered there. The City Lord has instructed us to welcome you there to discuss the reconstruction of Li Country’s cultivation world."

"Understood."

Liangyi True Monarch said, "We will head there immediately."

...

Ning Daoran felt his heart sink. This Descension had devastated Li Country, and its reconstruction would undoubtedly be a troublesome endeavor.