Cultivation Starting from Full Talent
Chapter 710 - 708: Treasure Bottle Sect

Chapter 710: Chapter 708: Treasure Bottle Sect

Afternoon, high-level meeting at Bi Yi Peak.

Within the vast Cave Mansion, besides Ning Daoran and True Monarch Wanhua, there were also True Monarch Xuanlong and Chen Yiyang, two Nascent Soul cultivators. The rest were mostly at the Golden Core stage, including over a dozen late-stage Golden Core cultivators. It seemed the fifth-rank top-grade Spirit Vein beneath Divine Leaf Mountain was indeed highly attractive; otherwise, so many people wouldn’t have gathered so quickly.

Before the meeting started, everyone chatted amongst themselves.

True Monarch Wanhua sat next to Ning Daoran, her red lips slightly moving as she transmitted a voice, "Was the Heavenly Yuan Wind Thunder Array successfully forged?"

"Failed. A fifth-rank array is hardly so easy to forge successfully."

"True."

True Monarch Wanhua consoled him, "Do not be disheartened. With your talent in the Array Path, you are certain to succeed next time!"

"I’m not disheartened—it’s you that worries me..."

Ning Daoran frowned slightly and said, "Wanhua, you know well how much I rely on you. Your cultivation should be progressing faster, otherwise, when the sect is established later, how will you suppress this group of people before us with your current cultivation?"

"I will do my best."

True Monarch Wanhua said, "The body of Yunting Fairy possesses a first-grade Spirit Root, and the cultivation speed is not slow. It merely took me some time to fuse with the flesh body during body seizing. In a few more years, I should be able to attempt forming a Nascent Soul. As for when I shall return to the late Nascent Soul stage... it likely won’t be too far off."

"That’s good."

Ning Daoran nodded, "If you can return to the late Nascent Soul stage, I can safely entrust the sect to you."

Then, the meeting began.

The agenda revolved mainly around discussing the development of Cave Mansions on the two Main Peaks of Divine Leaf Mountain that had been divided. Only Cave Mansions built on the Main Peaks could reach the standard of fifth-rank Spirit Veins. As for Bi Yi Peak, even its densest Spiritual Energy Cave Mansions only reached fourth-rank low-grade, unable to meet the cultivation needs of Nascent Soul cultivators.

Once the meeting was over, construction commenced for rebuilding Cave Mansions on the Main Peaks. Everyone threw themselves into the work energetically and fervently under True Monarch Wanhua’s supervision, while Ning Daoran continued playing the role of hands-off overseer.

...

Thus, after two months, rows of Cave Mansions stood tall upon the Main Peaks. Among them, two were fifth-rank top-grade Cave Mansions, while most of the others ranged from fifth-rank middle-grade to fifth-rank lower-grade. Meanwhile, expansions of Cave Mansions had also begun on other Inner Sect mountain peaks. All told, the entire Divine Leaf Mountain was thriving with bustling activity.

Days later.

"My lord."

Little Bai gracefully flew into the Cave Mansion and said, "Three Nascent Soul cultivators have come to visit."

"Nascent Soul?"

Ning Daoran frowned, stood up, and said, "Come with me to meet them and call Wanhua as well."

"Understood!"

Soon after, Ning Daoran and True Monarch Wanhua stood side by side with Little Bai following behind them. The trio arrived at the edge of the array, where three figures could be seen standing outside.

Among them, one radiated an aura of late Nascent Soul stage—clad in a golden gown, none other than the long-lost Golden Leaf True Monarch.

The other two, both in the early Nascent Soul stage, were undoubtedly Golden Leaf True Monarch’s disciples—true inheritors of Divine Leaf Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, it’s been years, yet you remain as impressive as ever! Golden Leaf has brought two disciples to pay a visit; I wonder if we’ve intruded upon your cultivation?"

"Fellow Daoist Golden Leaf."

Ning Daoran smiled faintly, "If I claim to be disturbed, would Fellow Daoist immediately turn back and leave?"

"..."

The two disciples showed displeasure but dared not retort. They knew well how powerful Ning Daoran, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, was—capable of holding his own even against Divinity Transformation stage cultivators.

"You jest, Fellow Daoist Ning."

Golden Leaf True Monarch looked somewhat embarrassed and said, "I heard rumors about Spiritual Energy revival across Jade Bottle Continent, so I came back to the ancestral mountain for a visit. Surely you wouldn’t truly be unwelcoming?"

"Visiting is naturally welcome; please, lead your disciples inside for tea."

"Much appreciated!"

...

Bi Yi Peak, reception hall.

Little Bai brewed tea while each person took their seat.

Golden Leaf True Monarch glanced around but eventually focused his gaze on True Monarch Wanhua. The more he looked at her, the more familiar she seemed, until, driven by bold curiosity, he released a wisp of Divine Sense to probe her Divine Soul, only to be shocked abruptly—"Junior Sister?!"

"Senior Brother has finally recognized me?"

True Monarch Wanhua chuckled softly.

"Senior Aunt Wanhua?"

The two true disciples of Divine Leaf Sect stiffened in awe.

"Junior Sister, how... how are you here? I heard you... during the battle at Divine Leaf Sect, you were already..."

"Killed by Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch, correct?"

True Monarch Wanhua, noting the panic etched on his face, said impassively, "Not to hide from Senior Brother, I indeed died at the hands of Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch years ago. However, my Nascent Soul was saved by Fellow Daoist Ning. Later, I wandered alone in Xia Country, seized the body of a demon-path female cultivator, and thereby survived to return to Jade Bottle Continent."

"Junior Sister..."

Golden Leaf True Monarch furrowed his brows, "Since you’ve returned, why not come to Li Yue Continent and find your Senior Brother? Why not return to Divine Leaf Sect?"

"The sect on Li Yue Continent—is that still the Divine Leaf Sect?" True Monarch Wanhua countered.

Seeing the argument intensify, Ning Daoran intervened, "Wanhua, there is no need to quarrel further. I am more curious about Fellow Daoist Golden Leaf’s purpose in visiting Divine Leaf Mountain this time."

"Well..."

Golden Leaf True Monarch hesitated but eventually stated, "Having now confirmed the rumors about Spiritual Energy revival and the awakened fifth-rank top-grade Spirit Vein under Divine Leaf Mountain, I have decided to rebuild Divine Leaf Sect upon this ancestral land!"

"Rebuild Divine Leaf Sect?"

Ning Daoran couldn’t help but laugh, "If Fellow Daoist Golden Leaf rebuilds Divine Leaf Sect here, where should I go?"

"That is also a point I am struggling with."

Golden Leaf True Monarch said, "After climbing the mountain, I indeed witnessed signs of complete Spiritual Energy revival. However, many of the newly built Cave Mansions are already occupied, and I presume those people to be Loose Cultivators you’ve gathered. Thus, I have an idea, though I am unsure if Fellow Daoist Ning would agree."

"Let’s hear it."

"Merge forces and rebuild Divine Leaf Sect together."

Golden Leaf True Monarch said, "With Junior Sister present, as well as her former disciples, this would be ideal. The two forces could merge and create a renewed Divine Leaf Sect. If Fellow Daoist Ning is willing, you could take the role of Guest Elder or Deputy Sect Master. Above all, I hope for nothing more than Divine Leaf Sect’s resurgence, reclaiming its status as Jade Bottle Continent’s premier sect!"

"I refuse."

Ning Daoran replied flatly, "This place is mine, and no one can take it."

"But..."

Golden Leaf True Monarch frowned, "Fellow Daoist Ning, this is Divine Leaf Sect’s ancestral land—it is the generational foundation of our sect. By claiming it, are you not engaging in outright expropriation?"

"Oh, really?"

Ning Daoran crossed his arms and cast a glance at him, saying, "Twenty-five years ago, when Divine Leaf Mountain was in ruins, why didn’t you return? Now that I’ve dedicated immense effort and sacrifices to ignite Jade Bottle Continent’s revival, you show up wanting this mountain? Too late! This mountain, from its summit to its base, belongs to me. No one can take it."

"You..."

Golden Leaf True Monarch gritted his teeth, frustrated and speechless.

"Enough!"

True Monarch Wanhua suddenly slammed the table, her gaze filled with fury. "Back in the Divine Leaf Sect battle, what did you, as Sect Master, do? Long before victory or defeat had been decided, you fled with several true disciples! If it weren’t for Fellow Daoist Ning risking his life to safeguard the sect, ensuring many disciples could escape, what would you have had to rebuild Divine Leaf Sect in Li Yue Continent? Now you want to seize the fifth-rank Spirit Vein under Divine Leaf Mountain? Golden Leaf True Monarch, as a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, how can you be so shameless?"

"Junior Sister, you..."

"You have the audacity to call me Junior Sister?"

True Monarch Wanhua’s stunning gaze flared with rage. "Having a cowardly, shameless Senior Brother like you is the greatest disgrace of my life! For everything you’ve done, how dare you step foot on Divine Leaf Mountain? How dare you face our ancestors of Divine Leaf Sect? How dare you confront our late Master’s spirit!?"

"Fellow Daoist Golden Leaf."

Ning Daoran smiled faintly. "Feel free to leave; if I were you, I wouldn’t linger and embarrass myself here further."

"Forget it."

Golden Leaf True Monarch slowly rose and let out a despondent laugh. "Given how things have unfolded, I truly have no reason to stay. Fellow Daoist Ning, Junior Sister, we shall meet again in Jianghu."

He clasped his hands lightly and departed with his two disciples.

Before leaving, however, Golden Leaf True Monarch turned back and said, "Junior Sister, heed this piece of advice from your Senior Brother: don’t end up being deceived by someone, only to remain oblivious—that would be the height of foolishness."

"???"

Ning Daoran frowned. Was this an indirect insult aimed at him?

The next instant, an overwhelming surge of Nascent Soul Power rose steadily as Ning Daoran said flatly, "Fellow Daoist Golden Leaf, if you don’t wish to leave, then perhaps you shouldn’t."

"Hmph, farewell!"

Golden Leaf True Monarch disappeared like a flash, his departure akin to an escape.

In truth, Ning Daoran naturally wouldn’t kill him.

Even though Golden Leaf True Monarch was cowardly, he had indeed fought valiantly in the Battle of Descent for the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World. For this reason alone, he couldn’t be killed arbitrarily.

"Wanhua."

Ning Daoran watched Golden Leaf True Monarch’s figure retreat and smiled. "It’s time we establish a new sect. Come, I will show you something."

"Oh?"

True Monarch Wanhua’s eyes sparkled as she smiled. "What rare item does Mountain Master wish to show me?"

"Do you know Earth Escape?"

"I don’t—who would learn something like that?"

"..."

Ning Daoran shook his head helplessly, sending forth a surge of Mana to wrap True Monarch Wanhua’s figure before taking her underground via Earth Escape!

...

Deep underground, a Qi Gathering Array sprawled across the cavern.

"Plop!"

Another drop of Qi Fortune Spirit Liquid dripped into a mysterious Treasure Bottle. In the center of the bottle, a green bamboo sprout stood tall, radiating boundless vitality—the degree of its lifeforce was nothing short of terrifying.

"This..."

True Monarch Wanhua gasped in astonishment. She had never imagined such a place existed deep beneath the surface.

"Do you know how Jade Bottle Continent’s fortune was repaired?" Ning Daoran asked.

"I don’t..."

True Monarch Wanhua was utterly stunned, though it was clear this scene had much to do with it.

Ning Daoran explained calmly, "I have spent these past years tirelessly working on this. First, I deployed one hundred and twenty-eight Qi Gathering Arrays atop each Spirit Vein node across Jade Bottle Continent, channeling the continent’s entire fortune to the base of Divine Leaf Mountain. The Spiritual Energy of the entire continent condensed into liquid form and gathered inside this mysterious Treasure Bottle, which I obtained from the storage ring of Ghostly Star Monarch. Subsequently, I spent decades collecting Grass and Tree Holy Spirits from all corners of Jade Bottle Continent, refining them into a single seed planted within this bottle. The seed took root and sprouted into this green bamboo, which is now the manifestation of Jade Bottle Continent’s fortune—the very cause of Spirit Vein revival."

"So that’s how..."

True Monarch Wanhua trembled, her gaze fixed on the Treasure Bottle, before biting her crimson lips and turning to Ning Daoran.

"Mountain Master, let our new sect be named Treasure Bottle Sect. How does that sound?"