Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 670 - 668: Qilin Fire Cave

Late at night, Shenxiao Peak.

After an intense quarrel, Long Xian’er moved out of her cave mansion.

When she appeared at the cave mansion of the Divine Deer Peak’s Peak Master, her waist laden with storage bags, Ning Daoran felt a bit awkward.

"What is the meaning of this?"

"We had a fight."

Long Xian’er’s gaze was indifferent. She sat down in the pavilion, crossed her legs, took out cookware, and made tea for herself. After a while, she said, "If I didn’t fall out with Zhang Qinghe, how do you think I could have left Shenxiao Peak?"

"Hmph, so you’re not beyond redemption after all."

Ning Daoran folded his arms and leaned against the column of the pavilion. He said, "Next, I’m heading into the Fierce Sun Sky Pool for cultivation. What’s your plan?"

"What plan could there be? I’ll stay here for now."

Long Xian’er replied, "Then I’ll stabilize the sect’s mood and wait until you emerge from retreat to deal with everything."

"Very well."

Ning Daoran said, "That works too. The Fierce Sun Sky Pool will be open for twenty years this time, and I’ll likely exit retreat after two decades. By then, I should have reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. At that point, within this Star Sea Divine Domain, aside from Divine Fire Star Lord, there will be no one I cannot kill."

"..."

Long Xian’er’s heart grew cold; the tone of the Divine Deer Peak’s Peak Master was outrageously bold.

But she knew all too well that Ning Daoran wasn’t speaking out of arrogance. At the Nascent Soul Early Stage, he had already stormed through the entire Divine Fire Tower, proving his overwhelming combat prowess. If he reached Nascent Soul Middle Stage, his realm would undergo a qualitative transformation, along with a leap in power. By then, he would truly be invincible within the Nascent Soul stage.

Even killing those at Nascent Soul Late Stage probably wouldn’t be too difficult!

In the short term, neither she, Zhang Qinghe, nor the Great Elder could ascend to Divinity Transformation. Thus, the future of the Divine Fire Sect was still dictated by Ning Daoran. Furthermore, he held the Red Dragon Seal and had the backing of his grandfather, the Divine Fire Star Lord.

Truthfully, Long Xian’er felt a pang of sadness, deeply missing her grandfather. Yet, after so many years, the Divine Fire Star Lord had never appeared and instead forged ties with Ning Daoran, the Guest Elder. It seemed her grandfather was truly disappointed in her for stubbornly forming a Daoist couple with Zhang Qinghe back then.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, why do you do all this?"

She suddenly asked.

"Why?"

Ning Daoran glanced at her and said, "Justice... The Long family founded the Divine Fire Sect long ago, guarding a corner of the Star Sea Divine Domain. Yet, because you invited wolves into your home, the ambitious Zhang family seized its foundation. I simply couldn’t stand it and acted on a whim. Besides, I seek only the mere opportunity for cultivation in the Fierce Sun Sky Pool, which truly doesn’t mean much to the Divine Fire Sect. But Zhang Qinghe repeatedly made things difficult for me. So, I had no choice but to send him on his way."

"Hmm."

Long Xian’er nodded lightly and said nothing more.

...

Three days later.

The Divine Fire Sect was once again adorned with lights and decorations.

Today marked the auspicious occasion of the opening of the Fierce Sun Sky Pool, and many Inner Sect disciples had gathered in the rear mountains.

Ning Daoran donned a simple green robe, carrying the Fire God Sword sheathed at his back, and walked side by side with Huang Xianyu.

"Guest Elder Ning."

Huang Xianyu transmitted his voice, saying, "Huang congratulates Guest Elder Ning on achieving his dream and finally entering the Fierce Sun Sky Pool for cultivation."

"Thank you!"

Ning Daoran smiled and nodded.

"By the way."

Huang Xianyu continued, "There’s one more thing I must remind Guest Elder Ning. There are prohibitions within the Fierce Sun Sky Pool, and those prohibitions were set by the Zhang family cultivators. Recently, in my Divine Sense investigations, I discovered that the rules of these prohibitions have changed, likely due to tampering by Zhang family cultivators. It’s highly probable that these changes target you, Guest Elder Ning, so... exercise extra caution!"

"Don’t worry."

Ning Daoran said, "Fellow Daoist Huang, don’t forget I am a Fourth Order Array Master. Such trivial tricks set by Zhang family cultivators are not worth my attention. However, Fellow Daoist Huang, you walk too closely with me. Zhang Qinghe likely already considers you a thorn in his side."

He slightly furrowed his brow and said, "During my retreat in the Fierce Sun Sky Pool, Fellow Daoist Huang must stay low-key and draw closer to Sect Master Long Xian’er. She’s one of our own now. Additionally, if Zhang Qinghe’s pressure grows unbearable, there’s no need to resist stubbornly. You can defect to his side and publicly curse me—it’s fine. Once my cultivation is complete, everything can be resolved."

"Alright."

Huang Xianyu nodded, "Thank you, Guest Elder!"

"You’re too kind!"

...

At this moment, five figures appeared ahead.

Among them were Zhang Naiqian, Zhang Puyu, and Long Jiyu, along with Ning Daoran and two other Zhang family disciples, making six in total.

"The Sky Pool has already opened."

Long Xian’er’s figure appeared in the sky. She said indifferently, "The six of you should cultivate well in the Sky Pool and not squander this supreme Immortal Fate granted by the Divine Fire Sect!"

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

After clasping their fists in thanks, the group turned and flew into the Fierce Sun Sky Pool.

"Whoosh~~~"

A blazing hot wind surged forward.

Ning Daoran squinted his eyes, but he felt no discomfort. He himself was a Ding Fire Spirit Body, a cultivator aligned with the Supreme Path of Fire. Thus, the fierce flames within the Sky Pool were only harmonious and soothing, never repellent.

"Hmph!"

Zhang Naiqian shot him a vicious glare before leading Zhang Puyu and the others toward the other side of the Sky Pool.

"Peak Master Ning."

Long Jiyu gripped a crimson longsword. "Where do you plan to cultivate in the Sky Pool?"

"I’ll find my own place to cultivate."

Ning Daoran glanced at him. "Long Jiyu, be cautious as you explore the Sky Pool. Zhang Naiqian and his group are likely to target you during your time here. My suggestion is to find a suitable place to cultivate, immediately conceal your presence, and quietly cultivate for twenty years. Hone the foundation of your cultivation before leaving. Do not try to compete bravely with them!"

"Understood!"

Long Jiyu obediently clasped his fists and said, "I will keep that in mind. Guest Elder Ning, please be careful as well... The ones Zhang Naiqian and his group are most intent on killing are surely you, Guest Elder Ning."

"Don’t worry!"

With that, the two parted ways.

The Fierce Sun Sky Pool was a deep abyss that narrowed as it descended. The further down one went, the denser the Outer Heaven Fire became, so Ning Daoran had no intention of staying in the upper layers. Instead, he aimed for the very bottom, where the Outer Heaven Fire was at its most concentrated—to immerse his physical body thoroughly.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~~"

The fierce winds howled around him as he plummeted, the surrounding temperature rising higher and higher.

"Sizzle sizzle~~"

Even the vestment robe Ning Daoran wore turned scorching red, but fortunately, it was crafted by Wind Snow Tower and of exceptional quality. Otherwise, he might have been forced to cultivate naked in the Fierce Sun Sky Pool.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, the rules ahead underwent a change, and invisible prohibition storms surged his way! freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

Sure enough, the Zhang family cultivators had tampered with the prohibitions. The protections within the Fierce Sun Sky Pool detected Ning Daoran’s presence and immediately launched attacks!

"Trivial skills!"

Ning Daoran smiled faintly and casually cast a few spells, instantly neutralizing the prohibitions. Then, shaking his Spirit Beast Bag, he commanded, "Go, devour those annoying things!"

Hundreds of Fire Devouring Ants swiftly emerged, gnawing away the hidden array flags and plates embedded within the fiery rock, undoing all the Zhang family cultivators’ tampering.

Soon, Ning Daoran reached the bottom of the Fierce Sun Sky Pool, where he felt as though he was immersed in magma. Although he was shielded by the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique and Divine Fire Art, the heat still had him sweating profusely.

This place was saturated with incredibly dense Outer Heaven Fire Spirit, fundamentally different from the fire attribute spiritual power outside. Cultivating his physical body here would undoubtedly yield entirely distinct results!

Scanning the area with his Nascent Soul Divine Sense, Ning Daoran found a cave at the bottom of the Fierce Sun Sky Pool, an ideal location for cultivation.

The entrance had a slab of rock, scorched red and leveled flat, inscribed with the words "Qilin Fire Cave." Evidently, a Great Cultivator had visited this place before.

But now, the Qilin Fire Cave was his.

"Go!"

He promptly deployed array flags and plates, setting up a Void Returning Array to shroud the Qilin Fire Cave in smoke and clouds, allowing him to cultivate without distractions.

Inside the cave, he sat cross-legged and began a long period of cultivation.

...

Time flies during cultivation, and three years passed in the blink of an eye.

"Huu~~~"

In the Qilin Fire Cave, Ning Daoran exhaled a puff of turbid breath.

Over three years, he had absorbed abundant Outer Heaven Fire Spirit, and his cultivation and physical refinement had reached a small accomplishment.

In the Divine Soul World, the Fierce Sun Divine Tree nurtured by the abundant fire had grown into a towering tree, its branches and roots sprawling extensively. Moreover, it showed signs of integrating with his physical body.

When Ning Daoran viewed his Divine Soul internally, he saw fiery red branches emanating from the meridians of his body. These branches originated from the Fierce Sun Divine Tree, aligning perfectly with his meridians, forging an intricate and subtle fusion with his physical form.

This process was a profound interweaving of his Divine Soul and physical body. As mysterious as it was, Ning Daoran, being the subject, couldn’t fully fathom the changes occurring. Yet clearly, his body was evolving for the better; he could sense the fire attribute mana coursing through his veins had increased by at least fifty percent, and his entire being was undergoing a makeover rich with immeasurable benefits.

"Hmm? Something’s off..."

He suddenly furrowed his brow.

Some twenty miles above, in a section of the Fierce Sun Sky Pool, powerful mana fluctuations surged. Evidently, someone was engaged in fierce combat!

With only a handful of people entering the Sky Pool, the combatants were undoubtedly Long Jiyu and the Zhang family disciples. It seemed the Zhang-named disciples couldn’t even tolerate the sole Long family disciple in the Sky Pool.

Long Jiyu’s passionate and explosive nature was well-known, though he could hardly be called a heinous villain.

Moreover, Ning Daoran had now allied himself with the Long family and couldn’t stand idly by. Besides, instead of waiting for Zhang Naiqian and the others to locate his cultivation spot, it was better to go on the offensive and preemptively secure the upper hand before they impeded his retreat.

...

"Swish!"

A streak of flame shot out from the Qilin Fire Cave and rushed straight toward the battlefield above!

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