Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 630 - 628: Jiuyou City

At dusk, accompanied by a rumbling sound, the third Black Tide Vortex gradually collapsed.

"Boom~~~"

Ning Daoran exerted strength with his five fingers, crushing the third Spiritual Stone of the True Spirit Empress that he had secured. The negative emotions concealed within this item were far too overwhelming for ordinary cultivators to endure. Even if a Nascent Soul Stage Spiritual Beast refined it, its temperament would inevitably be affected. Such a sinister thing left unaddressed would only be a source of calamity, so it was better to destroy it on the spot.

"It’s done..."

Longque Wanderer gazed into the pitch-black depths of the vortex, letting out an uncontrollable sigh.

At this moment, a tremor came from the northern plains, undoubtedly signaling that Ning Tianyi was leading the Great Cultivators of Guiru City in assaulting the final Black Tide Vortex. With Ning Tianyi, a Divinity Transformation Stage Expert, at the helm, along with abundant weaponry from the Cultivation World, eliminating the remaining vortex was destined to be straightforward.

Ning Daoran stood deep within the vortex, arms crossed. When he released his Nascent Soul Divine Sense to investigate, as expected, a network of tangled underground earth veins appeared beneath the Black Tide. These roots ultimately converged into a thick earth vein, extending towards a faraway destination, though Ning Daoran’s Divine Sense was blocked several dozen miles ahead.

Without a doubt, it was still in that location.

"Junior Brother Ning."

True Monarch Du’e said, "The battlefield near City Lord Ning’s area need not concern us any longer. We can take this time to meditate and recover our mana here. What do you think?"

"Good."

Ning Daoran nodded, then turned to Longque Wanderer, Jingping True Monarch, and the other Nascent Soul cultivators: "Fellow Daoists, many of you are carrying injuries. Stay here to heal yourselves first. I will guard all of you."

"In that case, thank you, Fellow Daoist Ning!"

Everyone clasped their hands respectfully.

Thus, the Nascent Soul cultivators began to meditate mid-air, their mana radiating across their bodies as they focused wholeheartedly on recovery.

Ning Daoran stood guard with the Fire God Sword in his hand, continuously circulating the Evergreen Technique within his body to restore his mana.

He wasn’t certain whether the power of the Black Tide would strike again, so he had to remain fully prepared at all times.

As dawn arrived, a streak of tunneling light came from the north—it was True Monarch Liu Yun.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, Fellow Daoist Du’e!"

True Monarch Liu Yun’s fair face appeared pallid, but her overall complexion still seemed fairly well. Following closely behind her was another streak of tunneling light—Jade Marrow Immortal. Both of them had arrived together.

"I was trapped by the Spirit Rune Blood Demon and had no choice but to use a Secret Technique to freeze myself in ice."

True Monarch Liu Yun pressed her ruby-red lips and smiled: "In truth, Fellow Daoist Ning, I could feel when you were rescuing me. However, as I was locked in ice, I couldn’t send out any external communication. Fellow Daoist Ning and Fellow Daoist Du’e, I will forever remember your lifesaving grace. One day, I will surely repay you generously."

"There’s no need for such formality, Fellow Daoist Liu Yun,"

Ning Daoran replied with a modest smile: "The three of us are friends bonded by life-and-death battles. Let’s not fuss over such trivial matters."

"Well said."

True Monarch Du’e laughed, "The three of us share a deep camaraderie even unto death; this is but a small matter, Fellow Daoist Liu Yun need not act overly courteous." freeweɓnøvel~com

"In that case... thank you!"

Just at that moment, a streak of blood-colored tunneling light swiftly came from afar, brought by a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator from the City Lord Mansion. He clasped his hands and spoke: "Fellow Daoist Ning, Fellow Daoist Du’e... and Fellow Daoists, the two Black Tide Vortexes in the northern part of the city have been destroyed. At this moment, all six vortices have turned to nothing. City Lord Ning is currently on the Immortal Boat and invites all Fellow Daoists to convene!"

No one refused, and they all departed in streaks of tunneling light.

...

To the west of the city, amidst the skies.

A towering Immortal Boat was perched above the clouds—it was City Lord Ning Tianyi’s treasure boat. Upon Ning Daoran and the gathered Nascent Soul cultivators’ arrival, the Immortal Boat immediately disengaged its prohibition, allowing them to board.

On the deck, Ning Tianyi stood in dark gold war armor, wielding a great sword, exuding the aura of a sage of the Human Clan.

"Fellow Daoists, thank you for your hard work!"

He clasped his hands toward the crowd, his gaze settling on Ning Daoran: "Especially Young Friend Ning, who led the charge multiple times into the Black Tide vortexes despite the immense danger, slayed True Spirit Empress and Spirit Rune Blood Demon one after another, and achieved peerless accomplishments. I have noted all of this, and rest assured, Guiru City will absolutely reward you fairly!"

"City Lord, you’re too kind!"

Everyone clasped their hands in acknowledgment.

"Tonight, the City Lord Mansion will host a banquet, and I hope all of you can honor us with your presence!" Ning Tianyi said, "I can see that many of you are already injured. If there are no objections, let us return to the City Lord Mansion now to rest. What do you think?"

"We await the City Lord’s arrangements!"

Thus, the Immortal Boat soared through the air, heading directly toward Guiru City.

...

At night, a grand banquet was held at the City Lord Mansion.

Ning Tianyi sat at the main seat. To his left was a row of seats reserved for Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators who had made great contributions. To his right were Ning Daoran and Ning Mingyu, drawing intrigued and curious glances from the crowd.

The seating arrangement carried significant implications. Ning Daoran’s placement next to Ning Tianyi was not only due to his unrivaled contributions during the battle to eliminate the Black Tide Vortex but also because he was Ning Mingyu’s sworn brother, granting him a prestigious status within Guiru City.

The cultivators exchanged cultivation insights and experiences over wine and conversation without pause.

After the banquet concluded, beneath a dim starlit sky,

Ning Daoran stepped out of the banquet hall onto the balcony, gazing up at the heavens with a sigh.

"Why are you sighing, Young Friend?"

At that moment, Ning Tianyi appeared beside him, smiling: "Is it because of the Black Tide incident?"

"Surely so."

Ning Daoran replied: "I think the City Lord has already noticed that the base of every vortex contains intricate underground earth veins. These earth veins seem to nourish the six Black Tides, and all the veins converge toward the same destination. This makes it hard for me not to suspect what secrets lie beneath the southwest hundred miles of Guiru City."

"Young Friend, your insight is impressive!"

Ning Tianyi praised: "Even Nascent Soul Mid-Stage cultivators failed to detect this, yet you did. Indeed, something enormous is buried underground in the southwest hundred miles of Guiru City—a secret known to no more than three people until now."

"Oh?"

Ning Daoran frowned slightly: "Does Ning Daoran have the qualifications to know?"

"Certainly."

Ning Tianyi gave a faint smile: "This major secret has been buried for years. The time for its revelation has now come."

As he spoke, he turned to face the southwest: "To be honest, Young Friend Ning, beneath the southwest hundred miles of Guiru City lies the remnants of an ancient divine city."

"An ancient divine city?!"

"Precisely."

Ning Tianyi nodded: "Its name is Jiuyou City—a closely guarded secret of Guiru City, passed down solely to successive City Lords, and now to me. Jiuyou City appears to be awakening, and Guiru City is compelled to confront the reality of its revival."

"Jiuyou City..."

Ning Daoran furrowed his brows: "Does this mean the Black Tide is connected to Jiuyou City?"

"Perhaps connected, perhaps not."

Ning Tianyi’s gaze grew distant: "According to my deductions, the current Black Tide is formed through influence from six demonic energy-filled underground veins. While this demonic energy appears to originate from Jiuyou City, the Black Tide cannot definitively be attributed to Jiuyou City. It’s possible Jiuyou City itself is being consumed by the Black Tide’s power. Thus, these two elements may complement one another without a straightforward causal relationship."

At this, a determined expression flashed in Ning Tianyi’s eyes: "But in any case, Jiuyou City is showing signs of awakening, and as the City Lord of Guiru City, I must act decisively—I cannot sit idly by and watch Guiru City be overturned by Jiuyou City."

"So..."

Ning Daoran asked, "What does the City Lord plan to do?"

"Take the initiative, strike first to prevent later destruction!"

Ning Tianyi declared firmly: "Since Jiuyou City has awakened, I won’t wait for its demons to retaliate against Guiru City. Tonight’s banquet serves two purposes—to honor the efforts of all Fellow Daoists and to request your cooperation in venturing to Jiuyou City, unlocking the outer sealing magic. When the time comes to enter Jiuyou City, we will decisively crush the potential threat in its infancy!"

"I see..."

Ning Daoran pondered for a moment, offering no comment on the matter.

For now, he had only glimpsed the iceberg’s tip. The full story and true nature of Jiuyou City remained unknown to him, so he refrained from making any judgments.

"Alright."

Ning Tianyi concluded: "I’ve already made my decision. Tonight, we head to Jiuyou City to unlock the seal."

"Alright."

Ning Daoran nodded.

...

Deep into the night, Ning Tianyi spoke again at the banquet.

"Fellow Daoists, do you realize that Guiru City is teetering on the brink of catastrophe?"

"What?"

The crowd stirred in surprise, jaws dropping. Many Nascent Soul cultivators who had indulged in heavy drinking immediately sobered up, their wide-eyed gazes fixed on Ning Tianyi: "City Lord, what do you mean by this?"

"Earlier, I discussed the Black Tide with Young Friend Ning. The sudden emergence of six Black Tide vortexes within Guiru City’s domain was by no means a coincidence. Both Young Friend Ning and I sensed that the Black Tide stems from demonic energy spreading through underground veins. All these veins converge upon a single point."

He paused momentarily and continued: "When the previous City Lord passed Guiru City into my hands, they shared an extraordinary secret—hidden in the southwest underground lies Jiuyou City, the burial site of the great evil known as the Nine Hells’ Emperor. Whether the Nine Hells’ Emperor has dissipated after so many years is unclear, but it is undoubtedly Jiuyou City that has caused this Black Tide."

"What?!"

The crowd paled, their faces filled with shock. Many instantly sobered, erasing all traces of intoxication.

"City Lord, is this true?"

"Absolutely true!"

Ning Tianyi arched his brow slightly: "Tonight, I brought you all together for this very matter. Let us proceed to Jiuyou City without delay, unlock its outer seal. When the time comes for Jiuyou City to fully awaken, we will march in and annihilate its demons, disperse the demonic energy completely, and safeguard Guiru City. This is the only way to eliminate the looming threat once and for all. Fellow Daoists, are you willing to join me?"

"Since this matter concerns the entire Eastern Wilderness Cultivation World’s fate, it is our duty beyond question!"

An elderly Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator took the lead in asserting.

"Spirit Guide Fellow Daoist is right; we must shoulder this responsibility!" The crowd clasped their hands in agreement.

"Excellent!"

Ning Tianyi soared into the air: "Fellow Daoists, follow me to Jiuyou City!"

Immediately, countless streaks of tunneling light burst out from the city, heading southwest. The dazzling display filled half the night skies of Guiru City, creating a scene reminiscent of a brilliant Liu Xingyu shower.

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