Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 257 - 255 Lu Wantings Gift
Chapter 257: Chapter 255: Lu Wanting’s Gift
Chapter 257: Chapter 255: Lu Wanting’s Gift
“You little rascal!”
The Shadow Wolf King roared furiously, his claws swiping through the air, unleashing shadowy windstorms that immediately shredded several paperfolk. At the same time, the blue wolf hairs on his body flickered, sending multiple illusions smashing toward Ning Daoran.
“Buzz!”
Taking advantage of the Wolf King’s momentary chaos, Ning Daoran soared into the air. The Big Green Dragon hummed sonorously as a spearhead enveloped in a flame light several dozens of feet tall descended from the sky, cleaving toward the Wolf King’s skull.
The Shadow Wolf King’s eyes were filled with a fierce and menacing glare. In an instant, he stood up on his front legs as a wind attribute demonic power surged skyward, directly confronting Ning Daoran’s forceful and heavy spear!
“Boom—”
A loud crash resonated, the forest swayed, and nearby trees were pulverized into powder by the intense impact of mana. Ning Daoran’s spear was shockingly repelled by the Wolf King!
It wasn’t particularly surprising; the physical strength of the Demon Beasts has always been much superior to that of the Human Clan Cultivators. Although Ning Daoran also practiced body refinement, how could the Body Tempering Technique of “Return to Nature” possibly match the formidable demon beast body that the Shadow Wolf King had refined for hundreds, if not thousands of years?
However, the spear strike from mid-air was not Ning Daoran’s true intent.
Just as the Shadow Wolf King dissipated the spear’s radiance, a strong fluctuation of an array suddenly emanated from the ground. In an instant, a White Feather Flowing Sound Array rose, enveloping the enormous body of the Wolf King within it.
“You…”
The pupils of the Shadow Wolf King contracted sharply. The last time they met, the Independent Practitioner Jianjia hadn’t demonstrated such terrifying power, even being able to activate a Third-tier Array instantly. What kind of cultivation background was this?
However, what astonished the Wolf King even more was yet to come.
Ning Daoran’s fingers flew, their movements as exaggerated as those of ninja hand seals in anime, so fast that one could barely discern his fingers.
The next moment, array flags and array plates flew out, and as Ning Daoran cast his spells, they began embedding continuously within the White Feather Flowing Sound Array!
The Sea Ice Array!
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The Cold Que Wushang Array!
The Jade Toad Demon-trapping Formation!
The Seven Killings Five Poison Array!
The All Heavens Hidden Thunder Array!
Numerous Second-tier Arrays were stacked and nested together as if they cost nothing at all.
For a time, the Shadow Wolf King’s pupils contracted again; he felt as if he was the core of an onion, surrounded layer by layer…
“Buzz!”
Eventually, within the middle layer of the multiple stacking arrays, Ning Daoran set up a Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation!
As the tender golden bamboos ascended, enveloping the heavens and earth, the Shadow Wolf King already sensed an imminent “deathly enlightenment.” At this moment, terror began to blossom within him.
If a cluster of Trapping Arrays could be pushed through by the mana of a Third-tier Late Stage Demon Beast, what about this Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation?
Moreover, the sword intent supporting this formation exuded a profound Daoist aura. Beneath those bamboos, there were even Eight Diagrams plates rotating incessantly. This damn thing was utterly terrifying!
The Shadow Wolf King was well-informed and was almost capable of naming the sword technique supporting the formation…
The Liangyi Sword Technique!
One of the Ten Great Immortal Sects’ secret techniques, never taught outside the Liangyi Sect, how did it end up in the hands of a mere Independent Practitioner like Jianjia?
Wasn’t Jianjia a Loose Cultivator? Where did he get so many opportunities and connections?
The Shadow Wolf King couldn’t understand, and he began to regret profoundly. He should never have collaborated with someone as petty as Long Zhuojun, nor should he have dwelled on past grievances. Now, not only had he failed to avenge himself, but he was also about to sacrifice his own life.
“Fellow Daoist Jianjia.”
The Shadow Wolf King’s pupils roamed as he said, “Why must it be this way? Today, this King merely encountered you by chance, and I have never intended to seek revenge. Why must you be so ruthless?
When will this cycle of vengeance end…”
Ning Daoran almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.
Now you start speaking kindly? Where was this earlier?
It’s too late, today you are doomed!
Since the arrays were all in place, and the magical treasures had been deployed, with more than a dozen paperfolk sacrificed, there was no reason to let you, the Shadow Wolf King escape!
Moreover, Ning Daoran was extremely wary of the Wolf Kingighter. This beast could swap bodies at will, was extremely cunning, and its shadowy demonic power were pervasive. If in a few more years, the Shadow Wolf King had some lucky encounters, successfully formed a Nascent Soul, and became a Nascent Soul Stage Demon Beast, wouldn’t releasing him now be digging his own grave?
Ning Daoran was not so kind-hearted; if it needed to be killed, then so be it!
In this Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World, the kind-hearted died early, and those who survived were the ruthless ones!
“Kill!”
A sliver of sword intent was activated, and immediately, the twenty-four array eyes of the Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation launched the Golden Silk Swords, mingling with the Jianjia Sword Energy in the formation, streaming toward the Wolf King.
“You really want a fight to the bitter end?”
The Shadow Wolf King, enraged, with his fur standing on end, didn’t hesitate and instantly activated numerous life-bound techniques. Various demon lights, Qi Explosions, and illusions assaulted the formation. The ground shook, and in the blink of an eye, the Sea Ice Array was the first to shatter!
Ning Daoran frowned slightly, feeling a chill in his heart.
Back when the Shadow Wolf King was at the Golden Core Middle Stage, it dared to challenge the White Sheep Demon Queen of the Golden Core Late Stage, which showed its extraordinary talent among the Demon Clan, being one of the exceptional “chosen ones.” Now that it had advanced to the Golden Core Late Stage, there was no doubt that its overall strength had surpassed the White Sheep Demon Queen of the past.
Alas, Ning Daoran’s multiple stacking arrays were already set up. Even if the Shadow Wolf King were an unparalleled genius, he wouldn’t survive today!
A downpour of sword rain fell, and as Ning Daoran continuously unleashed spears of radiance, various magical treasures such as the Spirit Cage Silk, Bamboo Leaf Blade, Green Ghost Flag, and Lingxiao Mist Dream Bracelet were all deployed. Several Class A Paperfolk spurred on Second-Order High-Grade Frost Freeze Talismans, Blast Flame Talismans, and Cold Wind Talismans, assaulting the Wolf King with all manner of techniques—the strategy was one of abundant treasures.
Not long after, the Shadow Wolf King was covered in wounds. The Big Green Dragon had delivered a powerful blow upon the wolf’s forehead, cracking its skull and causing the brain to wobble as if about to disperse.
The neck and abdomen bore bloody holes, all creations of the Golden Silk Sword. Furthermore, its two forelimbs were horrifically slashed open by the Spirit Cage Silk.
As for the hindpart, it was covered in frost, the result of three Third-tier top-grade Divine Frost Talismans issued by Ning Daoran. These talismans directly halved the Shadow Wolf King’s speed, a feat indeed grand.
“I refuse to believe…”
The Shadow Wolf King’s pupils dilated, unwilling to accept the scene before him. This Independent Practitioner Jianjia consecutively used more than twenty Third-tier talismans. Was his mana truly infinite?
Not to mention he was merely at the Golden Core Early Stage, even a powerhouse from the Human Clan at the Golden Core Late Stage, or even the deeply rooted Soul-devouring Demon personally appearing, none could unleash over twenty Third-tier talismans in one go without being drained dry.
Yet, unbelievably, the youngster before him showed no signs of mana depletion and seemed extremely courageous and diligent!
“Fellow Daoist Jianjia…”
The Shadow Wolf King’s eyelids drooped, while enduring the piercing pain of the Golden Silk Sword and tremblingly spoke, “I admit defeat, willing to surrender. Please, Fellow Daoist Jianjia, spare my life. If you don’t kill me, I am willing to become your Spiritual Beast, offer my soul, and serve you in any way you desire, just please spare me…”
With a single hand, Ning Daoran directed the twenty-four Golden Silk Swords to condense into a ten-zhang-long great sword under the guidance of the Liangyi Sword Technique!
Too late!
He had no need for such a Spiritual Beast offering midway allegiance. In Ning Daoran’s eyes, creatures like Old Lu, Little Blackie, and Green Water Turtle, raised from an early age, were more reliable.
“Crack!”
With one strike, the Shadow Wolf King’s sluggish, heavy body could no longer dodge. Accompanied by a burst of blood, its head slowly slid off its body.
To slay an enemy so deeply satisfying, his thoughts were thoroughly gratified!
Ning Daoran was overjoyed!
Taking out a Jade Talisman, he began to outline the Basic Map. In a few moments, the Basic Map was completed.
He quickly gathered the Wolf King’s body, storing it inside the Storage Ring. The Shadow Wolf King was special, its main attribute being space-related, a mutation among the Five Elements. Therefore, the materials of the Shadow Wolf King should be preserved for careful utilization, potentially serving a unique purpose.
At the very least, the soul of the Shadow Wolf King…
Directly into the Soul Refining Tower, where it would be thoroughly “interrogated” later on.
Quite swiftly, the Soul Refining Tower became lively.
Not only did it house half of the White Sheep Demon Queen’s Divine Soul, but now also a Shadow Wolf King moved in, resulting in both Demon Kings cursing immediately!
“To think you, wretched wench, were also imprisoned here, what a karmic cycle of heaven!”
“Who I thought it was, it turns out to be you, waste, ptui!”
Ning Daoran shook his head, uninterested in the squabbling of the two Demon Kings, and began to collect all the arrays.
Three Third-tier Arrays were damaged, but overall, he made a substantial profit.
…
“Senior…”
Just as Ning Daoran was about to dust himself off and leave, a woman’s voice emerged from a bamboo grove in the distance: “Save… save me…”
It was Lu Wanting, the young lady of Linlu Trading Company.
Immediately, Ning Daoran floated over and saw Lu Wanting bound by Demon Qi, lying in the bamboo grove; indeed, the Shadow Wolf King had quite a knack for tying techniques, which was somewhat provocative.
She was indeed the pampered daughter of a wealthy family, spoiled from childhood with luxurious foods; her nutrition was surely up to scratch.
“Swoosh~~”
Ning Daoran lifted his hand and dispersed the Demon Qi.
Instantly, Lu Wanting hurried to her feet and bowed deeply to him: “Lu Wanting thanks the senior for saving her life…”
This Miss Lu was extremely polite.
“Don’t just thank me with words, such thanks are worthless.”
Ning Daoran stared down at her and said, “Although I indeed had old scores to settle with the Shadow Wolf King, and chasing down this demon beast over thousands of miles today was a necessary action, in the end, it was my intervention that saved your life. Since you are the young lady of the Linlu Trading Company, your life should surely have some value. Surely some gesture is in order?”
At this moment, Ning Daoran wore the guise of Independent Practitioner Jianjia.
In the Eastern Wilderness, Independent Practitioner Jianjia was a Loose Cultivator, a figure both righteous and nefarious, who could save or kill depending on his whims and moral standards.
His words were thus quite in character.
“Yes!”
Lu Wanting immediately nodded, “I see that the senior employs arrays to slay demons; you must be an Array Master. By chance, I have a very precious inheritance here, which I wish to gift to the senior!”
Saying this, she smacked her Storage Bag and handed over a Jade Scroll.
Ning Daoran’s Divine Sense swept over it, and he was instantly overjoyed inside; unexpectedly, there was such an additional gain. The information stored in this Jade Scroll turned out to be a rare and powerful heritage.
The Flowing Fire Demon God Array, a Third-tier High-quality Killing Array!
