Cultivation Starting from Full Talent
Chapter 718 - 716: The Final Patching

Chapter 718: Chapter 716: The Final Patching

The members of the Demon Cloud Sect remained silent.

At last, an elder at the Nascent Soul Late Stage slowly rose into the air, clasped his fists, and said, "The Star Monarch Law Breaker was cruel and tyrannical. After founding the Demon Cloud Sect, he continually attacked and annexed other sects. Fellow Daoist Ning’s slaying of this fiend is a great service to the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation World by removing a scourge. This old man, along with the disciples of the Cloud Heaven Sect, offers our thanks to Fellow Daoist Ning. Regarding the matter of slaying the Star Monarch Law Breaker, there is absolutely no objection from us!"

This person was Li Yuntian, the Ancestor of the Cloud Heaven Sect.

It is worth mentioning that the Cloud Heaven Sect was only a little over a hundred miles from the Treasure Bottle Sect, making them neighbors. Previously, when the Cloud Heaven Sect was conquered by the Demon Cloud Sect, Li Yuntian chose to agree to become a Lower Sect of the Demon Cloud Sect in order to preserve the foundation of the Cloud Heaven Sect. Now that Ning Daoran had slain the Star Monarch Law Breaker, there was no doubt that he had practically saved the Cloud Heaven Sect. Thus, Li Yuntian was the first to step forward.

"Fellow Daoist Ning!"

Another middle-aged Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator ascended into the air and respectfully clasped his fists. "This old man is Qin Haishan, the Sect Master of the Dumu Sect. After my Dumu Sect was conquered by the Demon Cloud Sect, many of our disciples were massacred. We share irreconcilable hatred with the Star Monarch Law Breaker. This old man, leading the entire sect, offers our gratitude to Fellow Daoist Ning for avenging us and washing away our humiliation!"

Ning Daoran nodded, withdrew the Big Green Dragon, and clasped his fists in return toward the two. "You honor me, Fellow Daoists!"

At this moment, the remaining Lower Sects of the Demon Cloud Sect began to "turn against" their former master. One by one, sect masters and ancestors stepped forward, tearfully denouncing the Star Monarch Law Breaker for his countless vile deeds.

This left the members of the upper echelon of the Demon Cloud Sect in an awkward position.

"Fellow Daoist Ning!"

Li Yuntian spoke gravely, "When the Demon Cloud Sect attacked my Cloud Heaven Sect, they killed two of my disciples, along with many others. Many of them committed atrocities under the protection of the Star Monarch Law Breaker. May I now seek revenge?"

"You may," Ning Daoran transmitted his response to Li Yuntian and Qin Haishan. "Fellow Daoists, I am not deeply familiar with the members of the Demon Cloud Sect. Therefore, I cannot discern who among them are virtuous and who are villains. I shall leave it to you to identify them. If you find evildoers, execute them on the spot—I will not stop you. However... my Treasure Bottle Sect does have some requests of its own."

"Oh?" Qin Haishan promptly responded, "Fellow Daoist Ning, you are recognized as the master of the Jade Bottle Continent and the one who oversees it. May I ask what your requests are?"

"That thief, the Star Monarch Law Breaker, led multiple assaults on my Treasure Bottle Sect, causing us to expend a significant portion of our foundation. As such... may I request that the upper echelon of the Demon Cloud Sect be left to my Treasure Bottle Sect to eliminate? I also wish to seize the Demon Cloud Sect’s treasury to recover some of our losses."

"Such a request is only natural!"

Li Yuntian said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Ning, you may lead your disciples to obliterate the upper echelon of the Demon Cloud Sect entirely. Qin Daoist and I will remain here, purging the remnants of the Star Monarch Law Breaker while standing guard at the perimeter of the array for the Treasure Bottle Sect. Proceed with your plans without worry!"

"This is most excellent, and I thank both of you, Fellow Daoists!"

"You are too kind, Fellow Daoist. We do not deserve such gratitude!"

...

Ning Daoran turned to the disciples of the Treasure Bottle Sect and said, "Wanhua, Xuanlong, Chen Yiyang, immediately mobilize all the Inner Sect disciples of the Treasure Bottle Sect and follow me as we launch a thousand-mile assault on the Demon Cloud Sect. This time, we will eradicate them entirely, uprooting every remnant of their foundation. Additionally, we will reclaim all the opportunities and resources of the Demon Cloud Sect. Our Treasure Bottle Sect has experienced multiple wars, and we cannot afford to wage them in vain!"

"Yes!"

True Monarch Wanhua, Chen Yiyang, and the others were overjoyed.

The next moment, immortal boats surged out from the array. Under Ning Daoran’s leadership, over a thousand cultivators from the Treasure Bottle Sect roared into the distance, heading straight for the main altar of the Demon Cloud Sect!

Before long, dozens of immortal boats emerged from the clouds and mist, overlooking the earth below.

Beneath them, a foggy mountain concealed a sprawling network of halls and buildings. It was the main altar of the Demon Cloud Sect.

"Who dares trespass?!"

A Golden Core Mid-stage cultivator rose into the air and shouted, "This is the main altar of the Demon Cloud Sect! How dare you invade?!"

"Buzz~~~"

Ning Daoran did not bother with words. He raised the Big Green Dragon. Infusing it with immense mana, the weapon transformed into a colossal entity thousands of meters long. It plummeted down with immense force, reducing the Golden Core cultivator and the mountain’s protection barriers to mere dust. Following this, a second layer of the mountain’s protection array surged into place as cries of alarm erupted from the disciples of the Demon Cloud Sect.

"Forbidden Breaking Talismans!"

At Ning Daoran’s command, the Treasure Bottle Sect launched a tide of attacks.

In an instant, countless Forbidden Breaking Talismans rained down, bombarding the barriers with relentless power. Coupled with Ning Daoran’s repeated strikes with the Big Spear, the Fourth-Order Mountain Protection Array crumbled into heaps of rubble!

"I am Jianjia True Monarch of the Treasure Bottle Sect!"

Hovering above, Ning Daoran gazed coldly at the disciples of the Demon Cloud Sect and declared, "Your Sect Master, the thief, Law Breaker, has already been slain by me. From this moment on, the main altar of the Demon Cloud Sect is under the control of the Treasure Bottle Sect. Any who dare resist—shall be killed without mercy!"

The remaining Demon Cloud Sect cultivators were few in number, and the highest among them had already perished at Ning Daoran’s hands. Most of the others had been taken by the Star Monarch Law Breaker to attack the Treasure Bottle Sect, confident that eliminating their rival would establish the Demon Cloud Sect’s dominance over the Jade Bottle Continent.

However, fate had other plans; he had underestimated Ning Daoran’s strength.

...

Before long, containers filled with spirit stones, treasures, and elixir pills were emptied from the Demon Cloud Sect’s treasury and loaded onto the immortal boats of the Treasure Bottle Sect. In less than half a day, the Demon Cloud Sect had been utterly stripped bare, leaving nothing behind save for a lower Fifth-Order Spirit Vein buried underground.

"Sect Master."

True Monarch Wanhua surveyed the remains of the Demon Cloud Sect and asked, "What shall we do with this place?"

"What do you think we should do?"

Ning Daoran replied, "To be honest, I’ve been cultivating for centuries, most of which I spent as a Loose Cultivator. I lack experience managing a sect. If you have any suggestions, feel free to share them."

"Alright."

True Monarch Wanhua said, "Sect Master’s slaying of a Divinity Transformation cultivator will soon spread throughout the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation World, and no one will dare underestimate the Treasure Bottle Sect anymore. This battle, at the very least, guarantees the sect a century of peace. As for the lower Fifth-Order Spirit Vein beneath this ground, it is a tremendous opportunity that I believe should not be wasted."

She pursed her red lips and added, "I propose establishing a Lower Sect of the Treasure Bottle Sect here, leaving Xuanlong to serve as its Sect Master. This way, we can use the opportunities provided by the Fifth-Order Spirit Vein to further the prosperity of the Treasure Bottle Sect. What does the Sect Master think?"

"It can be done."

Ning Daoran nodded. "You can handle these matters as you see fit. In any case, once I complete one final task, my agreement with the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation World Alliance will be fulfilled, and it will be time for me to leave."

"..."

True Monarch Wanhua said nothing, though her expression betrayed a hint of sorrow.

...

That night.

The Treasure Bottle Sect, Bi Yi Peak.

Lights shone brightly from the direction of the Main Peak, where True Monarch Wanhua was hosting a banquet as the sect’s leader to entertain top-tier sects from the Jade Bottle Continent, such as the Cloud Heaven Sect and the Dumu Sect. Even though the Treasure Bottle Sect was now widely recognized as the leading sect of the Jade Bottle Continent, True Monarch Wanhua believed that maintaining alliances with other major sects was essential for lasting peace.

Ning Daoran did not object to these proceedings. However, he had no desire to waste any more time dealing with such matters.

Deep underground, within a Qi Gathering Array.

Ning Daoran sat cross-legged, the Bamboo Wind Treasure Bottle hovering before him. The emerald stalk swayed gently, and the bottle radiated an ethereal glow. Essence Qi from various treasures swirled around it as if resonating with the destiny of the entire continent.

"Young Master."

Little Bai’s soft voice called out, "Is it time?"

"Yes, it is time."

Ning Daoran nodded. "For eighty years, the mountains and rivers were shattered. Now, the restoration of the Jade Bottle Continent begins!"

"Mhm!"

Little Bai nodded emphatically.

In the next moment, Ning Daoran spread his arms wide, pouring his immense mana into the Bamboo Wind Treasure Bottle. With a soft cry, the bottle buzzed and emitted thousands of golden rays, scattering across every corner of the Jade Bottle Continent!

Soon, the bowels of the earth began to rumble!

Across the continent, the terrain began to transform—mountains rose, seas receded, and damaged ley lines and spirit veins reconnected. The once-broken destiny of the continent surged back to life.

At the banquet on the Main Peak.

"Boom~~~"

A deep tremor shook the ground, causing the entire banquet hall to sway.

"What? What’s happening?" Li Yuntian exclaimed, panic-stricken.

"Something’s stirring underground!"

True Monarch Wanhua led the guests outside, and they all bore witness to an unforgettable sight.

Before their eyes, the split halves of Divine Leaf Mountain—cleaved by the Chaotic Heaven Star Monarch’s sword decades ago—were pulling back together. Before long, the sundered Main Peak of the mountain merged into a single whole once more!

Moreover, the ley lines and spirit energy lost in the past had fully returned. The Fifth-Order Top-Grade Spirit Vein beneath the Main Peak neared its former glory, indistinguishable from its original state.

"The broken mountains and rivers are being restored..."

Li Yuntian’s pupils shook as he stammered, "Who... Who could possibly wield such divine power?"

"This..."

Qin Haishan was equally stunned.

True Monarch Wanhua, however, merely let out a bitter laugh. She recalled Ning Daoran’s words earlier in the day—that he was leaving but would complete one last task before doing so. This must be that task.

The restoration of the Jade Bottle Continent’s shattered lands—this was something Ning Daoran had promised years ago.

And now, he had fulfilled that promise!

"Could it... Could it be Fellow Daoist Ning?"

Li Yuntian finally came to his senses.

"Yes."

True Monarch Wanhua gently nodded, smiling bitterly. "Besides my Sect Master, who else would willingly devote time and effort to such an endeavor?"

Li Yuntian and Qin Haishan exchanged a glance, seeing the shock in each other’s eyes.

Then, as if by silent agreement, the two turned simultaneously, knelt toward the distant mountains and seas, and said in unison, "Li Yuntian of the Cloud Heaven Sect! Qin Haishan of the Dumu Sect! On behalf of our sect members, we give our deepest thanks to Senior Ning for his immense mercy upon the Jade Bottle Continent!"

Behind them, countless disciples knelt down with a grand rustle.

Even the disciples of the Treasure Bottle Sect followed suit, bowing in unison. "Our gratitude to the Sect Master!"

True Monarch Wanhua said nothing, nor did she kneel. However, tears quietly glistened in her eyes.

...

At the break of dawn.

On Bi Yi Peak, two silhouettes stood side by side.

"Swoosh~~~"

Ning Daoran raised his hand, and a treasure bottle slowly emerged from his grasp.

"Sect Master."

True Monarch Wanhua’s voice quivered with reluctance. "If you must leave, the Bamboo Wind Treasure Bottle was painstakingly refined and should accompany you!"

"The Bamboo Wind Treasure Bottle embodies the destiny of the Jade Bottle Continent. What right do I have to take it away?"

Ning Daoran chuckled softly, his tone leaving no room for objection.