Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 103 - 101 Lin Sheng Foundation Establishment
Chapter 103: Chapter 101 Lin Sheng Foundation Establishment
Jiang Yu nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.
The joined operation by various Immortal Sects of Qingzhou had ended in such a tragic outcome, something she could never have anticipated.
Without hesitation, she brought out another Magical Rope Treasure. With a whoosh, she threw it and with her Golden Core Power surging, the rope danced in the air like a Spiritual Snake, entwining the Third-tier Ape Demon in an instant.
“Mission failed, retreat!”
Jiang Yu held up the Thunder Fire Treasure Mirror, shooting a fierce beam of light from midair, enveloping the entire body of the Third-tier Ape Demon.
For a moment, the Ape Demon roared incessantly, its Blood Qi and Mana erupting, and amidst the sizzling sounds, Jiang Yu’s Third-tier Magical Rope seemed unable to hold on any longer, the rope increasingly cracking.
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“Retreat?”
Upon hearing this word, someone in the arms of Foundation Establishment Elder Huang Chengyan suddenly slipped out like a slippery loach, his body sinking as streams of Mana rose up, instantly transforming into a Tunneling Light soaring skyward!
“Elder Huang, Junior Sister, quickly, we’re retreating!”
His escaping speed was comparable to late-stage Foundation Establishment!
“Ah?”
Both Han Bing and Huang Chengyan were left dumbfounded.
“Retreat!”
The Great Elder Gongyang Yan bellowed, “The Sect Master is behind the palace, everyone retreat at full speed, hurry!”
In the woods, numerous Foundation Establishment Cultivators transformed into Tunneling Lights, shooting up from the ground like arrows, swiftly retreating towards the direction of the Chaotic Sect.
Accompanied by crackling sounds, Jiang Yu’s Third-tier Magical Dragon Binding Rope finally gave in and shattered under the struggle of the Vajra Giant Ape.
“Little girl,”
the Ape Demon’s mouth curled into a cold smirk, “You still not leaving? Do you wish to die in Nanlu Valley?”
“Wait for it!”
Jiang Yu, too youthful and aggressive, stomped her foot lightly and transformed into a Tunneling Light, chasing after the others.
Several days later.
In the Chaotic Sect, within the Elder’s Hall, people gradually returned.
Ning Daoran, standing with Big Stupid Deer in the corner of the hall, listened to everyone’s discussions and had already learned about the final outcome of the operation.
The Chaotic Sect had suffered heavy losses, not only losing a Second Order High Grade All Heavens Thunder Suppression Array but also six Foundation Establishment Elders who perished in this battle.
Among them was Xu Ning, who had previously clashed with Ning Daoran.
When Xu Ning’s body, a heap of severed limbs wrapped in cowhide cloth, was brought back, Ning Daoran felt slightly conflicted.
From this point onwards, their grievances were indeed cleared.
Jiang Yu personally set up the Mountain Protection Array to guard against revenge from the demons of Nanlu Valley.
Subsequently, she arranged a significant amount of resources as compensation for the six fallen Foundation Establishment Cultivators, including direct entry to the Inner Sect Cultivation for offspring with Spirit Roots among these people.
In addition, there were rewards for Cultivators who had performed meritoriously in this battle.
“Junior Brother Ning,”
she looked at the weary and tattered Ning Daoran, giving a wry smile, “You saved Elder Huang and forfeited a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact in the process, the Sect should rightfully compensate you…”
With that, she gently slapped her Storage Bag, taking out a Silver Round Shield rich in Spiritual Energy, “This is a Second-tier Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact Silver Light Shield, consider it your compensation, take it.”
“Thank you, Senior Sister!”
Ning Daoran did not dally and immediately accepted it.
Jiang Yu nodded with a smile, then left to arrange other matters.
Until the evening, when everyone dispersed, Ning Daoran returned to Qiongbi Peak with Big Stupid Deer.
Although the battle at Nanlu Valley had a profound impact on Ning Daoran’s cultivation journey, he soon resumed a lazy and leisurely life atop Qiongbi Peak.
Several days later, one evening.
“Junior Brother Ning.”
Outside the Small Cloud Mist Array, the voice of Lin Sheng called out.
“Senior Brother Lin?”
Ning Daoran disbanded the Array and welcomed Lin Sheng inside.
After more than a year of recovery, Lin Sheng had regained much of his spirit; his gaze surveyed the small courtyard before he raised a thumb, pointing behind him, “Junior Brother Lu, start cooking!”
“Roar~~~”
Big Stupid Deer immediately shouted and, brandishing a spatula, strutted majestically towards the kitchen.
“What’s up?”
Ning Daoran sat cross-legged, narrowing his eyes with a smile, “Are you prepared, Senior Brother?”
“Prepared!”
Lin Sheng replied lazily with a smile, “This year, Senior Brother turns fifty-seven. If I don’t establish my foundation now, I’ll really miss the golden age for Foundation Establishment. Tomorrow morning, I’ll apply for a Foundation Establishment Cave Mansion in the Inner Sect!”
“Alright!”
Ning Daoran nodded with a smile, “Old Lu and I will wait for you to end your seclusion!”
“Alright!”
This time, Lin Sheng was obviously more confident than ever.
The next day, Lin Sheng attempted Foundation Establishment for the third time.
Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer were still outside the Cave Mansion, where they had set up a shade pavilion, watching the movements of Foundation Establishment closely.
On the first day, a stream of Spirit Mist rose into the air, though small, it was quite stable.
Half a month later, the Spirit Mist sank into the Cave Mansion, thoroughly refined.
After that, Lin Sheng began attempting Condensation.
The speed of Condensation was very slow, but it was steady, and after over a month of Condensation, Lin Sheng’s aura became deep and prolonged.
“Old Lu.”
Xu Ning sat cross-legged in the grass hut outside, smiling, “Senior Brother Lin is almost certain to succeed this time.”
“Ao?”
Big Stupid Deer widened its eyes, filled with envy. Senior Brother Lin is truly incredible, succeeding in Foundation Establishment after just three attempts.
In fact, Big Stupid Deer knew nothing about Foundation Establishment.
Three hundred days after starting Foundation Establishment, Lin Sheng emerged!
“Hum—”
The figure that stepped out of the cave mansion was so vibrant and compelling; Lin Sheng, having reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, radiated with full vigor. The internal True Yang Furnace Technique circulated vigorously as though the bold and diligent Inner Sect Disciple had returned!
“Congratulations to Senior Brother Lin on your successful Foundation Establishment!”
Xu Ning and Big Stupid Deer instantly pulled out the prepared banner.
“Hahaha~~~”
Lin Sheng laughed heartily, looking at the duo before him, feeling as if it were like meeting again after ages.
Without Xu Ning’s continuous encouragement and support, he might have never had the chance to achieve Foundation Establishment in this lifetime.
“Congratulations Senior Brother Lin!”
Not far away, dozens of disciples flew down from True Yang Peak, each with joy evident on their faces.
“Congratulations Senior Brother on your Foundation Establishment!”
“Oh no, wrong, now that you’ve established your foundation, we should call you Martial Uncle Lin from now on!”
“Yes, yes, yes, congratulations to Martial Uncle on your Foundation Establishment!”
The crowd buzzed with excitement, their faces brimming with smiles.
However, Lin Sheng was well aware that after his second attempt at Foundation Establishment, none of these sect brothers ever came to see him again; even when encountering them on the True Yang Peak, some pretended not to see him at all.
A successful Foundation Establishment had revealed true human nature.
Lin Sheng smiled, nodding to the crowd before stepping aside, then firmly embraced the duo holding the banner.
…
Lin Sheng’s successful Foundation Establishment soon spread throughout the Sect.
This was undoubtedly great news for the Chaotic Sect, which had just suffered the loss of six Foundation Establishment Elders in the Nanlu Valley battle.
To put it bluntly, for the sect, Foundation Establishment was also consumable.
The previous generation died in battle for the sect, and the next generation sprouted like bamboo shoots after a rain. This was the core law of sect development.
Thus, after his Foundation Establishment, Lin Sheng immediately received a cave mansion near the peak of True Yang Peak with rich spiritual energy, truly at the standard of a Third-tier Lower Grade Spirit Vein!
Moreover, Lin Sheng’s Foundation Establishment celebration was directly held on the main peak of True Yang Peak, with many coming to congratulate.
Many whom Lin Sheng had not known before, even some who had previous grudges, surprisingly came with gifts in hand, full of sincerity which was hard to refuse.
Having experienced true lows, Lin Sheng, after seeing the warm and cold nature of the world, no longer hesitated.
He accepted all the gifts. As for whether he needed to look after these individuals in the future, that would depend on his mood.
“Senior Brother Lin!”
Xu Ning’s gift was particularly grand, presenting a Mid Grade Spirit Artifact, “Green Traveling Flying Leaf,” as the congratulatory gift.
This gift was comparable to that of Lin Sheng’s nominal master, the Great Elder, Gongyang Yan!
“Thank you, Junior Brother!”
After receiving the gift, Lin Sheng grinned and pulled Xu Ning to the main table to sit with the Great Elder and the Second Elder, making Xu Ning somewhat embarrassed.
How could he comfortably eat and drink inside while Old Lu was outside eating grass!
The Foundation Establishment celebration lasted three days and everyone parted joyously.
From then on, Lin Sheng was regarded as core high-level personnel on True Yang Peak, serving as an Outer Elder, and even had the qualification to take disciples.
Xu Ning no longer needed to worry about Lin Sheng and continued cultivating Spirit Rice on Qiongbi Peak with Big Stupid Deer, keeping a low profile within the sect.
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A few months later, another piece of good news arrived.
Inner Sect Disciple Zhao Lichen succeeded in Foundation Establishment!
Zhao Lichen, a disciple of Second Elder Lin Xingyuan, could not stop smiling upon hearing the news and immediately decided to hold a three-day Foundation Establishment celebration on Danxia Peak.
Zhao Lichen had led Xu Ning up the mountain, so it was naturally appropriate to show gratitude.
“Senior Brother Zhao!”
Xu Ning presented a Second Order High Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Blood-Drinking Flying Sword, as a congratulatory gift. This sword was a relic of the Young Master of Heavenly Slaughter Sect, Ouyang Kun.
To disguise it, Xu Ning had re-smelted it, changing everything from the appearance to the aura, even transforming it from a short sword to a long sword, but the grade remained Second Order High Grade, which was extremely useful for Zhao Lichen, a Sword Cultivator.
“Junior Brother Ning, this…”
Zhao Lichen was a bit overwhelmed; the gift was too significant for him to accept.
“Master Ning… this top-grade spiritual tool…” Lin Xingyuan also frowned.
“Second Elder, please rest assured.”
Xu Ning said, “This flying sword was acquired by chance. I am not a Sword Cultivator, so it is useless to me. Senior Brother Zhao was the one who led me up the mountain that year, and I’ve always remembered this kindness. This sword is merely a token of my appreciation.”
“In that case…”
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The Second Elder turned a blind eye, smiling, “Lichen, you should accept it. It is your Junior Brother’s sincere gesture.”
“Yes, Master!”
Zhao Lichen accepted the flying sword, thanking him profusely.
Xu Ning was a bit overwhelmed; Senior Brother Zhao was very talkative and courteous, even saying that if he continued being so polite, he might take it back. Zhao Lichen burst into hearty laughter, inviting Xu Ning to join him at the table.
Lin Sheng and Han Bing also came, each bringing some gifts. Though not as valuable as Xu Ning’s, they too represented sincere gestures.
…
Days later.
Xu Ning sent dozens of Paperfolk to Ningzhou and Kuizhou to distribute the goods from Yinsha Land, keeping only what he needed and converting the rest into Spirit Stones.
He ended up with a total of over thirty-seven thousand Spirit Stones, soundly replenishing his resources!
Just then, news came from Yellow Dragon Square; it was said that Qingfu Square had recently acquired a Tiger-shaped Root Map and would publicly auction it in a few days.
