Cultivation Starting from Full Talent
Chapter 711 - 709 Establishing a Sect

Chapter 711: Chapter 709 Establishing a Sect

"Treasure Bottle Sect..."

Ning Daoran was greatly inspired and lightly slapped his thigh, "Eh? How did I not think of such a pleasant name earlier? I had even considered naming our sect as Bi Yi Sect or Shuangfeng Mountain."

"..."

True Monarch Wanhua was rendered speechless.

"Mountain Master,"

She pursed her red lips and said, "The Spirit Veins of Jade Bottle Continent have all revived. Next, a large number of cultivators will flood into Jade Bottle Continent to compete for these Spirit Veins. If we wish to establish the Treasure Bottle Sect, we must act quickly and get ahead of the other sects. What does the Mountain Master think?"

"That is as it should be."

Ning Daoran asked, "Where do you intend to locate the main peak of Treasure Bottle Sect?"

"The main peak of Divine Leaf Mountain has already split into two."

True Monarch Wanhua furrowed her elegant brows and said, "Left Peak and Right Peak... Mountain Master, please select one. We can immediately begin constructing the Sect Hall, Ancestor Hall, and other such facilities."

"Let it be the Right Peak."

Ning Daoran nodded and said, "You take care of it. Leave these matters to your discretion. Once the Sect Hall is completed, we will prepare to hold the sect-establishing ceremony. Let us discuss the guest list together."

"Understood, Mountain Master!"

True Monarch Wanhua smiled faintly and said, "No, from now on, I ought to call you Sect Master."

Ning Daoran smiled but never thought that he would one day experience the thrill of being a Sect Master.

...

Months later, a series of majestic buildings rose upon Divine Leaf Mountain. Treasure Bottle Sect called upon large numbers of cultivators and civilian laborers, and within just a few short months, the sect was fully established. As for the Mountain Gate, it was personally built by Ning Daoran with sturdy stones he had cut from the depths of the ocean, exuding a distinct ancient charm.

Regarding the guest list, invitations were sent to nearly all major sects across the Four States of Li Country. Each invitation bore the name "Sect Master of Treasure Bottle Sect, Ning Daoran," which compelled many Great Cultivators to attend in person. After all, Ning Daoran’s status in the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World had drastically changed. Endless cultivators wished to form an alliance with this rising star.

A month later, the sect-establishing ceremony.

Divine Leaf Mountain was adorned with lanterns and festive decorations. The main peak was bustling with people, and Immortal Boats hovered in the air as numerous guests gathered from all directions to celebrate Treasure Bottle Sect at Right Peak.

Sect Hall.

Placards displayed the respective positions of each member within the sect.

Ning Daoran served as Sect Master, and True Monarch Wanhua took the role of Deputy Sect Master—a matter long decided.

Additionally, True Monarch Xuanlong was assigned as Left Protector, Chen Yiyang as Right Protector, and several Inner Sect Elders selected personally by True Monarch Wanhua, all of whom were Golden Core Late Stage Great Cultivators.

Thus, supported by four Nascent Soul Great Cultivators, Treasure Bottle Sect was universally recognized as the foremost sect of Jade Bottle Continent. After all, its Sect Master was none other than Ning Daoran—the courageous fighter who had wielded the Big Green Dragon to battle against the North Sea Divinity Transformation Cultivators during the Battle of Descent!

"Young Friend Ning."

The Lord of Divine Deer Continent, Ning Tianyi, personally came to congratulate him, raising his hand and producing a Spiritual Treasure with a flowing gesture. With a smile, he said, "I know Young Friend Ning lacks no treasures, but this gift is an item that gathers Spiritual Energy. I believe it will be of use to Treasure Bottle Sect. I hope you won’t find it unworthy."

"How could I?"

Ning Daoran immediately signaled True Monarch Wanhua to accept the gift and clasped his hands with a smile, "City Lord Ning coming here in person to offer congratulations fills me with gratitude. Please, take the seat of honor and enjoy the taste of Fire God Wine!"

"Excellent!"

Ning Tianyi took his seat, drawing the attention of many cultivators.

Currently, the Li Country Cultivation World has only two Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators—one being Ning Tianyi, and the other residing atop another Lower Fifth-order Grade Spirit Vein of Jade Bottle Continent, Star Monarch Breaker.

In terms of combat power, Ning Tianyi certainly isn’t inferior to Star Monarch Breaker. Moreover, he is an Eastern Wasteland native Divinity Transformation, which has naturally earned him far greater renown.

"Nephew Ning!"

In the crowd, an elder Daoist arrived with a pair of young male and female disciples to offer congratulations. He was none other than True Monarch Liangyi, accompanied by Lin Xuyan and Liu Wushuang. With a flowing gesture, he sent forth a Low-Grade Spiritual Treasure and said with a smile, "This humble Daoist represents Liangyi Sect with felicitations. Please accept this modest gift."

"Many thanks, Uncle Liangyi!"

Ning Daoran smiled as he accepted the gift. "Uncle, please take the honorable seat!"

"Brother!"

Lin Xuyan cupped his fist and lowered his voice. "Do you truly intend to remain at Jade Bottle Continent as Sect Master long-term?"

"For now, yes."

Ning Daoran transmitted his reply via voice, "I intend to cultivate in Jade Bottle Continent until advancing to Nascent Soul Late Stage before leaving. Besides, there are still many things to be done, so discussing departure at this time is premature."

"Very well!"

Lin Xuyan said solemnly, "If you do leave Jade Bottle Continent someday, remember to visit Liangyi Sect. Master and Uncle Qi Xing miss you greatly and hope you might visit Yizhou under Liangyi Sect’s name."

"Understood, I will remember. For now, eat and drink to your heart’s content. Traveling thousands of miles from Yizhou to Jade Bottle Continent is no small feat."

"Naturally!"

After True Monarch Liangyi took his seat, another group of Great Cultivators descended from the heavens. Each of them exuded an aura no weaker than Nascent Soul Early Stage. Leading the group was a scholar-like figure in a gray long robe—True Monarch Sea Covering—who had brought along several elders of the Slaying Immortal Tower.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, long time no see!"

True Monarch Sea Covering raised a hand and produced a Low-Grade Spiritual Treasure as a congratulatory gift, smiling as he said, "The Slaying Immortal Tower offers a modest tribute. I hope you won’t find it unworthy!"

"Fellow Daoist Sea Covering personally coming to congratulate me fills me with joy. How could I find it unworthy!"

True Monarch Sea Covering nodded with a smile.

Behind him, a group of Nascent Soul cultivators from the Slaying Immortal Tower—both old and young—looked at Ning Daoran with admiration. To them, Independent Practitioner Jianjia, Ning Daoran, was already a living legend. He had once followed the former Tower Master Shen Luoyan in her conquests, earning legendary status.

As a result, the members of the Slaying Immortal Tower revered him greatly!

"Greetings, Vice Tower Master Ning!" the group said in unison.

Ning Daoran, caught off guard, hurriedly clasped his hands in return. "Everyone, you’ve come a long way; please, take your seats!"

Following this, sects and forces represented by Lin Tiannan, Liu Xingyu, Chen Xiyao, and others all expressed their congratulations, offering abundant gifts. Even the smaller sects dared not appear insignificant, each competing to present lavish tributes hoping to leave an impression on Treasure Bottle Sect’s register.

Ning Daoran naturally accepted everything. To firmly establish Treasure Bottle Sect’s reputation in Jade Bottle Continent, strength alone wouldn’t suffice—relationships needed to be cultivated, ensuring that even minor factions would hesitate before provoking its name.

...

The celebration lasted for a full five days before guests gradually departed.

After the bustle, Treasure Bottle Sect finally functioned as a proper sect, with facilities like the Contribution Hall, Sect Treasury, Ancestor Hall, and others now systematically arranged.

In the Ancestor Hall, only two portraits were hung.

One was of Ning Daoran, and the other of Divine Leaf Sect’s founding ancestor, Divine Leaf Star Monarch.

Originally, Ning Daoran suggested hanging portraits of himself and True Monarch Wanhua. However, True Monarch Wanhua firmly opposed it, citing herself as unworthy to be represented in the Ancestor Hall. She believed that Treasure Bottle Sect, built upon Divine Leaf Sect’s legacy, should uphold Divine Leaf Star Monarch’s principle of prioritizing the world’s people. Thus, she proposed hanging Divine Leaf Star Monarch’s portrait instead.

Ning Daoran agreed wholeheartedly.

In truth, he deeply understood True Monarch Wanhua’s perspective. In her heart, Golden Leaf True Monarch’s sect established in Li Yue Continent was unworthy of being called Divine Leaf Sect. Only Treasure Bottle Sect, a branch of Divine Leaf Sect, represented the true lineage!

If Treasure Bottle Sect endured for millennia, it would honor two ancestors.

One, the founding ancestor Divine Leaf Star Monarch. The other, likely Ning Daoran, the revitalizing ancestor of the sect.

As for Golden Leaf True Monarch’s reborn Divine Leaf Sect in Li Yue Continent, should its fate exhaust itself, it would surely be forgotten amidst the turbulence of the Cultivation World—a cycle many sects have experienced.

...

Months later, a Divinity Transformation aura appeared outside Treasure Bottle Sect’s array formation.

The figure wore a long robe and radiated an overbearing presence, followed by two Nascent Soul Stage attendants.

"Star Monarch Breaker, here to see Sect Master Ning Daoran of Treasure Bottle Sect!"

One of the attendants made his voice resonate within the array, amplified with considerable power.

At the main peak, Ning Daoran rose lightly, flying out from the Sect Master’s Cave Dwelling to the edge of the array, accompanied by True Monarch Wanhua and two Nascent Soul Stage Protectors.

"I greet Star Monarch Breaker,"

Ning Daoran addressed with polished restraint, clasping his hands. "What brings you, Star Monarch, to Treasure Bottle Sect?"

"Ning Daoran."

Star Monarch Breaker said with indifference, "I have established Demon Cloud Sect in Jade Bottle Continent. In my eyes, Demon Cloud Sect is the true number one sect of Jade Bottle Continent. Therefore, I demand you destroy the stone plaque outside your Mountain Gate that reads ’Jade Bottle’s First Sect!’"

"Oh?"

Ning Daoran squinted his eyes with a smile. "The stone plaque declaring ’Jade Bottle’s First Sect’ was gifted by City Lord Ning Tianyi. What authority does the Star Monarch have to destroy it? Jade Bottle Continent is vast; if Star Monarch wishes to claim the title of number one, feel free to erect your own stone plaque reading the same outside Demon Cloud Sect’s Mountain Gate. I will not see this as an issue."

He then furrowed his brows slightly, "However, I am indeed curious—when did Demon Cloud Sect establish itself? Why have I heard no news of it until now?"

"Sect Master, you may not know,"

True Monarch Wanhua interjected, "Demon Cloud Sect held its sect-establishing ceremony a month ago and widely sent invitations. Unfortunately, only sparse attendees were present. The ceremony itself was so deserted that it wouldn’t be surprising Sect Master had not heard of it."

"What did you say?!"

True Monarch Wanhua’s words immediately caused Star Monarch Breaker to lose composure, furrowing his brows indignantly. "Ning Daoran, since both our sects claim the number one spot in Jade Bottle Continent, how about settling this the Cultivation World way?"

He raised a sharp brow, his hand placed behind his back as he smiled, "I will wait for you at the Eastern Sea. You and I shall battle. If I win, you will shatter the stone plaque reading ’Jade Bottle’s First Sect.’ How about it?"

Ning Daoran chuckled in disbelief, "Does Star Monarch intend to oppress me with your cultivation? Might I ask—if I too were at the Divinity Transformation Stage, would Star Monarch still speak this way? Wouldn’t you be fleeing hurriedly with tail tucked instead? If you truly wished to annihilate Treasure Bottle Sect, you would attack the array now. Yet you do not dare. Hence, there is no need for further words. If I were Star Monarch, I would leave immediately to avoid becoming a laughingstock."

"Hahaha, ridiculous~~~"

Behind him, an early Nascent Soul Stage attendant burst into laughter, clutching his sides, "Sect Master Ning dares not confront my master, yet speaks with such bravado! Could it be Sect Master Ning prefers to hide like a turtle in its shell rather than face reality?"

Ning Daoran brushed his sleeve dismissively, activating the array’s sealing powers and adding a layer of concealing and soundproof prohibitions. He then departed with True Monarch Wanhua and the others, refusing to engage further with Demon Cloud Sect’s members.

In truth, if he were Star Monarch Breaker, he would already lead Demon Cloud Sect’s forces to attack Treasure Bottle Sect directly; that would still hold some chance of success. But in delay...

Ning Daoran was awaiting the completion of his Heavenly Yuan Wind Thunder Array. He was accumulating the foundations to ascend to Nascent Soul Late Stage. And Star Monarch Breaker? What exactly was he waiting for? To advance to the Void Refining Stage?