Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 619 - 617 Chaotic Sky

"Void Returning Array..."

Ning Daoran murmured softly, his heart surging with joy.

"Congratulations to the two Array Path Masters!"

True Monarch Du’e crossed his arms, his face brimming with smiles. Though he knew nothing about the Array Path, his disinterest in this matter was clear, yet he was genuinely happy for Ning Daoran and True Monarch Liu Yun’s acquisition of this inheritance.

"Fellow Daoist Liu Yun."

Ning Daoran made a courteous gesture: "Please, Fellow Daoist Liu Yun, retrieve the Jade Scroll, and then kindly share a copy with me thereafter."

"Alright."

True Monarch Liu Yun suppressed her excitement, gracefully advanced, and summoned mana to envelop her hands before reaching for the Jade Scroll.

"Swoosh~~~"

To her surprise, it was as if she grasped at emptiness—the Jade Scroll vanished the instant her palm made contact, resembling a waterborne illusion. Yet, as soon as her hand withdrew, the Jade Scroll reappeared back on the rack.

"Why is this happening?"

True Monarch Liu Yun’s face filled with confusion. She tried several more times but still could not touch the Jade Scroll.

She even deployed an Ancient Treasure to secure the Jade Scroll, but ended up capturing only air, unable to interact with it at all.

Suddenly, a resonant sound echoed around the Jade Scroll, and golden rules began to emerge. It was as though a spirit within the Jade Scroll was awakening.

"Fellow Daoist Liu Yun, be careful!" True Monarch Du’e advised.

True Monarch Liu Yun gracefully retreated.

They watched as the resonant sounds from the Jade Scroll grew increasingly intense, and soon, milky-white mist began to flow forth, coalescing into the silhouette of a mist-filled maiden ahead.

"You are not the fated one..."

The maiden closed her eyes and stated solemnly: "Leave for your own sake!"

"This is..."

True Monarch Du’e was utterly shocked: "The Artifact Spirit from the Void Returning Array’s inheritance? Such an extraordinary occurrence..."

"I’ve heard before that obtaining the Void Returning Array requires both fate and fortune. It turns out to be true..." True Monarch Liu Yun suddenly felt dejected and said, "The Artifact Spirit of this inheritance... does not recognize me..."

"That can’t be possible, can it?"

Ning Daoran frowned and stepped forward. Raising his hand, he issued a thread of mana to envelop the Jade Scroll and sternly declared, "Come here!"

"Ooo~~"

The mist-filled maiden glanced at Ning Daoran with furrowed brows, let out a soft hum, and astonishingly displayed an obedient demeanor. She drifted back into the Jade Scroll, allowing it to be drawn seamlessly into Ning Daoran’s hand from afar.

"..."

True Monarch Liu Yun felt even more despondent: "So... the one this item recognizes is Fellow Daoist Ning..."

At this moment, True Monarch Liu Yun’s sense of defeat was overwhelming.

"Fellow Daoist Liu Yun."

Ning Daoran stored the Jade Scroll into his Storage Ring and transmitted a message: "Do not be disheartened, Fellow Daoist. This is merely a trivial test from an Artifact Spirit. I will copy the entire Void Returning Array inheritance without missing a single word and give it to you. For cultivators like us, our battles are ultimately against the Heavenly Dao itself. Do not allow the recognition of an Artifact Spirit to shake your Daoist Heart. If it refuses to give, then we shall take it by force!"

"..."

True Monarch Liu Yun’s gaze softened, brimming with contemplative admiration as Ning Daoran’s words soothed her nearly shattered Daoist Heart.

...

"If that is the case..."

True Monarch Du’e said, "We have seized the greatest treasure of the Taixu Immortal Realm. It is time to leave immediately—lest unforeseen events arise. This is no place for cultivation!"

"Brother Du’e speaks wisely. Let’s go."

Ning Daoran ascended into the air: "Return to Guiru City!"

"Hmm!"

With that, the three figures transformed into crimson tunneling light and departed. Upon reaching the coastline, Ning Daoran tapped his Storage Ring to summon the Sea Dragon Immortal Boat, tossing out freshly crafted Paperfolk to act as crew. The Sea Dragon Immortal Boat soared away, guided by True Monarch Liu Yun as they embarked on their return journey.

"Fellow Daoist Liu Yun."

Ning Daoran proceeded to the study room in the Sky Room: "I shall begin copying the Void Returning Array now. Please wait patiently."

"Okay."

True Monarch Liu Yun offered a gentle smile: "Fellow Daoist Ning, there’s no hurry. Take your time... just don’t make any copying mistakes."

"Rest assured!"

Inside the study room.

Ning Daoran retrieved the Jade Scroll containing the Void Returning Array from his Storage Ring. As he unfurled it, dense text filled his vision, and mist began to rise, once again materializing into the mist-filled maiden before him.

"Master."

The mist-filled maiden, the Artifact Spirit of the Void Returning Array inheritance, bowed deeply and asked, "Are you truly going to copy the inheritance to give to others?"

"Indeed."

Ning Daoran smiled faintly: "Fellow Daoist Liu Yun and I agreed earlier—we would share the inheritance if received. I refuse to break my promise. Therefore, a duplicate must be made."

Fixing his gaze on the Artifact Spirit, he added, "Are you worried that my future Array Path might be surpassed by hers?"

"I..."

The Artifact Spirit hesitated, unsure how to respond.

"Relax."

Ning Daoran said calmly: "If my Array Path is indeed surpassed by Fellow Daoist Liu Yun, it would only mean I am undeserving as your master. Trust in your judgment. Doubt me not."

"Yes, Master!"

The Artifact Spirit smiled in relief and drifted back into the Jade Scroll.

...

As Ning Daoran copied down each word of the inheritance, he meticulously delved into its concepts, making the process take a considerable amount of time.

After half a month.

The copying was complete. Ning Daoran stored the Jade Scroll, exited his room, and approached the deck where he handed a thick handbook to True Monarch Liu Yun: "The copy of the Void Returning Array inheritance is complete. Please take good care of it, Fellow Daoist!"

"Fellow Daoist Ning, thank you so much!"

True Monarch Liu Yun, overjoyed, carefully stored the handbook inside her Storage Ring.

"Something’s not right..."

At this moment, True Monarch Du’e standing at the bow of the ship parted the thin veil of mist with a gentle swish of his sleeve, pointing towards an island shaped like a rabbit to the right: "Fellow Daoist Liu Yun, do you recall this rabbit-shaped island? We passed it ten days ago. How is it that suddenly we’ve circled back to it? What’s going on?"

"This..."

True Monarch Liu Yun was equally stunned.

"Oh?"

Ning Daoran frowned. Having focused on copying the Array Path inheritance, he hadn’t paid attention to the external environment. Hearing True Monarch Du’e’s remark, he sensed something amiss and extended his Nascent Soul Divine Sense to investigate the surroundings.

What he discovered was unexpected. At first, everything seemed ordinary. But when Ning Daoran amplified his Divine Sense, infusing Divine Soul Power into its scope, the environment transformed—the ocean beneath the ship, the distant islands, the drifting clouds—all began to peel away like wallpaper.

And beneath the peeling layers lay an expanse resembling a perfectly smooth bronze surface. The Sea Dragon Immortal Boat was navigating the inner depths of an immense vessel-like container.

Ning Daoran stiffened slightly and swept his hand decisively, unleashing mana to dispel the layers of illusion. "Fellow Daoists, we’ve been entrapped!"

"What?!"

True Monarch Du’e and True Monarch Liu Yun were visibly shaken. After Ning Daoran’s mana had swept away the façade, they too realized the Sea Dragon Immortal Boat was sailing inside a sealed space.

This realm resembled a gigantic funnel-like container, its pointed apex creating an enclosure. The shallow water beneath their boat seemed artificial, pooled within the vessel’s base. freёnovelkiss-com

"This is bad!"

True Monarch Liu Yun immediately activated the ship’s protection array, her eyes gleaming with shock. To silently ensnare two Nascent Souls into such a container demonstrated incredible power—and the fact that this container could house the enormous Sea Dragon Immortal Boat made it all the more astonishing.

"Do not panic, Fellow Daoists."

Ning Daoran stood calmly with one hand behind his back, sensing the vessel’s owner harboring no immediate malice. If they had, the Sea Dragon Immortal Boat would likely have been overturned already.

"May I ask..."

He floated upward respectfully and bowed: "Who are you, esteemed one? Why have you brought us to this place?"

Above them, torrents of Chaotic Aura surged, revealing the bronze inner walls of the container more lucidly. Soon, a streak of golden energy materialized in the air, forming the figure of an elderly man clad in gray robes.

"This is Chaotic Heaven!"

The old man’s voice was stern and commanding: "You mortals dare trespass into forbidden land—you must be punished accordingly!"

This elder radiated a righteous presence but was not truly human—he was an Artifact Spirit.

"Fellow Daoists..."

True Monarch Liu Yun communicated in haste: "I’ve heard of Chaotic Heaven before... It is a celestial artifact lost to the mortal realm, its grade far exceeding sixth-tier Transformed Treasures. To find such an artifact near the Taixu Immortal Realm must mean it’s a remnant from ancient Immortals."

True Monarch Du’e inquired, "How do we escape this?"

"Impossible."

True Monarch Liu Yun shook her head: "Chaotic Heaven is merely an Immortal Artifact, neither good nor evil. Its Artifact Spirit likewise adheres to neutrality. We must comply with its demands to survive."

"I see."

Ning Daoran furrowed his brows: "Let me handle this."

"Very well!"

True Monarch Du’e and True Monarch Liu Yun nodded in agreement.

Though Ning Daoran had only reached Nascent Soul Early Stage, his combat prowess ranked highest among the three. Additionally, his prudence made him the logical choice for negotiating with the Artifact Spirit.

"Esteemed Artifact Spirit."

Ning Daoran bowed once more: "Our intrusion into Chaotic Heaven was unintentional. We acknowledge this was an error. Might the esteemed Artifact Spirit allow us to leave in peace?"

"Easy to enter, hard to leave."

The Artifact Spirit narrowed its eyes, smirking: "You are shrewd enough to understand my point."

"I understand!"

Ning Daoran replied: "Please, esteemed Artifact Spirit, clarify—what must we do to atone and depart?"

"Simple."

The Artifact Spirit said coldly: "Of the three of you, select one to represent. If this individual passes the test I’ve prepared, they may depart alive. However, the trial is far from ordinary. Choose wisely."

"No need to deliberate."

Ning Daoran volunteered without hesitation: "I shall represent us!"

"Excellent!"

The Artifact Spirit waved its sleeve, summoning forth a void storm. Ning Daoran stiffened slightly as his figure was swept into another space within Chaotic Heaven. Before him materialized a Demon Beast cloaked entirely in Chaotic Aura, eerily resembling a furry dumpling.

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