Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 677 - 675: Nascent Soul Conference

"How could that be?"

Ning Daoran said flatly, "I have always taken it upon myself to uphold justice and promote stability in the Cultivation World. How could I possibly do anything inappropriate during such a grand event as the Nascent Soul Conference?"

Saying this, his voice paused for a moment before he sent a voice transmission, "However, in the Taixu Secret Realm within the Endless Demon Sea, when I explored the Secret Realm with Fellow Daoists Du E and Liu Yun, we were indeed ambushed by the Purple Flame Demon Lord. It was a life-or-death situation, and I almost got killed by him. Therefore... it’s rare to have such an opportunity, and I have an idea."

"Stop, I don’t want to hear it." Lin Guo covered her ears.

"Lin Wuxian, running away won’t solve the problem."

Ning Daoran’s voice transmission still managed to reach her ears, "Rest assured, Lin Wuxian, I absolutely won’t disrupt this Nascent Soul Conference. I’ll take action only after it ends. If Lin Wuxian trusts me... why not team up with me? Together, we can eliminate the Purple Flame Demon Lord. I am willing to split the spoils evenly, fifty-fifty. What do you think?"

"..."

Lin Guo’s mind was caught in an internal struggle, her face contorted in frustration.

"The Purple Flame Demon Lord is the Demon Leader of Sangyu Country and has committed countless atrocities over the years. To be honest, I’ve also wanted to find an opportunity to eliminate him. It’s just that... I’ve been in secluded cultivation in the ancestral grounds for many years now and have long withdrawn from the Jianghu, no longer getting involved with disputes in the Cultivation World. This matter..."

"It doesn’t matter."

Ning Daoran said, "We can act in secret without drawing attention. Once we kill him, we erase all traces immediately. Besides, I am a man who keeps secrets and would never disclose this to anyone."

"If that’s the case..."

Lin Guo bit her silver teeth, "Fine, let’s do it!"

"Good. Then tomorrow, Lin Wuxian, wear this item on your waist."

Ning Daoran handed over the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven and said, "I will hide inside this Pocket World Treasure. After the Nascent Soul Conference ends, the cautious Purple Flame Demon Lord will likely leave immediately. At that time, you can quietly follow him, and I’ll naturally set up an array to trap the Purple Flame Demon Lord and eliminate him to rid the Cultivation World of this menace!"

"Alright!"

Lin Guo acted decisively once she made up her mind. She took the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, tied it to her waist, and said, "Where will Fellow Daoist Ning stay tonight? Do you already have an inn in the city?"

"No."

Ning Daoran said, "I’ll just stay inside this Pocket World. Lin Wuxian, go find an inn for yourself."

"..."

Lin Guo rolled her eyes, thinking how stingy Ning Daoran was, even trying to save on the cost of an inn.

...

Early the next morning.

Lin Guo left early, checked out of her inn, and then soared into the skies, the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven dangling from her waist, heading straight out of the city.

Wujue Mountain, a towering, cloud-piercing mountain range.

Among the clouds, figures began to descend one after another. These were all cultivators from Sangyu Country, with most of them at least at the Nascent Soul Stage, the weakest starting at Nascent Soul Early Stage. Among them were also many Martial Artists, and they too started from Primordial Chaos Early Stage at minimum.

Thus, Lin Guo, a Primordial Chaos Middle Stage Martial Artist, stood out prominently.

After all, a Primordial Chaos Middle Stage Martial Artist possessed incredible combat power. If they managed to close the distance, they could potentially defeat Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators. Moreover, their robust Blood Qi and tough physique made it possible for them to challenge even Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators!

As for Lin Guo, once a Martial Immortal of the Martial Temple, her Four Symbols Spear Technique, passed down by the Lin Family, was profoundly deep-rooted. Her Primordial Chaos Middle Stage Martial Artist cultivation could practically be regarded as half a step toward being a Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

"Lin Wuxian, long time no see!"

One cultivator after another greeted Lin Guo warmly.

Lin Guo cupped her fists in return, responding politely but keeping conversations brief.

Soon after, several Late-stage Nascent Soul auras sliced through the wind.

The first to arrive were the True Duanhai Monarch and the Moon Worship Demon Lord. One was the Sect Master of the Duanhai Sect, one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, and the other was a prominent Demon Path figure in Sangyu Country, renowned alongside the Purple Flame Demon Lord.

Their arrival was met with enthusiastic salutations from the crowd.

Shortly thereafter, a flicker of Demonic Qi materialized mid-air, transforming into a handsome man in a purple robe. He was none other than the Purple Flame Demon Lord.

"Fellow Daoist Purple Flame, long time no see!"

The crowd one by one paid their respects.

Not long after, a towering presence descended from the heavens. It was the Shennong True Monarch, a middle-aged man in an indigo robe with profound cultivation, having reached the very peak of the Nascent Soul Stage and seemingly just one step away from Divinity Transformation!

Moreover, like Ning Daoran, Shennong True Monarch cultivated the Evergreen Technique and was an exceptionally rare Wood Element Great Cultivator.

Ning Daoran showed no particular interest in these pleasantries. He simply lounged inside the Pocket World Treasure on a vine chair, lazily using his Nascent Soul Divine Sense to observe the external events as if he were watching a movie.

...

Soon, everyone took their seats. Several Nascent Soul Array Masters began setting up intricate prohibitions on the mountain peaks, transforming most of the summit into a battlefield, which was more than sufficient.

The Nascent Soul Conference officially began.

The event kicked off with a competition among four Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators to determine who would claim the title of Sangyu Country’s First Nascent Soul. The winner would also be awarded the top-grade Spiritual Treasure, the Snowfall Divine Sword. Currently held by the True Duanhai Monarch, he had been the previous winner of the Nascent Soul Conference. But if he lost this time, he would also lose the Snowfall Divine Sword.

Ning Daoran had no interest in the Snowfall Divine Sword. His Fire God Sword was also a top-grade Spiritual Treasure, perfectly aligned with his Supreme Path, making it even more powerful.

The first match featured the True Duanhai Monarch versus the Shennong True Monarch.

Once the fight began, the heavens and earth trembled as the two contestants unleashed their treasures, clashing endlessly in the air.

The True Duanhai Monarch cultivated a Water Attribute Technique, summoning massive torrents of cascading waves. The Shennong True Monarch, on the other hand, cultivated the Evergreen Technique. Although he had not yet achieved the pinnacle state of Eternal Evergreen, he had reached more than twenty levels, which was astoundingly profound. Verdant vines grew aggressively, withstanding the relentless onslaught of the True Duanhai Monarch.

"Lin Wuxian, who do you think will win?" Ning Daoran sent a voice transmission.

"Hard to say."

Lin Guo sat cross-legged on the ground, her posture upright and respectful as she replied, "The True Duanhai Monarch, being the leader of the last Nascent Soul Conference, has thoroughly mastered the Divine Sea Cutting Technique. Furthermore, he wields two mid-grade Water Attribute Spiritual Treasures. His chances of victory seem higher."

"Not necessarily."

Ning Daoran said, "I believe the Shennong True Monarch has a better chance. His foundation is deep, and his Wood Attribute Magic Power is endless and inexhaustible. In contrast, the True Duanhai Monarch appears a bit impatient. In my opinion, the likelier winner is Shennong True Monarch."

"Is that so?"

Lin Guo pursed her lips, unconvinced.

Sure enough, after two hundred exchanges, the Shennong True Monarch seized a moment of the True Duanhai Monarch’s mana depletion to decisively subdue him, winning the match.

"Fellow Daoist Shennong, I concede wholeheartedly!"

The defeated True Duanhai Monarch stepped back, visibly regretful.

The second match was the Purple Flame Demon Lord against the Moon Worship Demon Lord.

From the very beginning, the duel between these two prominent demonic figures was brimming with hostility. Their strikes were fierce and unrelenting, each move aimed to kill!

Lin Guo popped a grape into her mouth and asked, "Fellow Daoist Ning, who do you think will win this time?"

"The Purple Flame Demon Lord."

Ning Daoran said, "Though the Moonlight Technique of the Moon Worship Demon Lord is formidable, it’s ineffective during the day, as there’s no moonlight. In contrast, the Purple Flame Demon Lord’s Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, the Purple Jade Netherworld Fire, remains unaffected. Moreover, the Purple Flame Demon Lord’s cultivation base and foundation surpass that of the Moon Worship Demon Lord. Do they have any personal grievances?"

"I heard there’s some animosity."

Lin Guo said, "Their forces have overlapping areas of influence, causing friction for years. The reason the Moon Worship Demon Lord has managed to hold his ground is due to his good relationship with the True Duanhai Monarch, who often mediates between the two."

"In that case, the Moon Worship Demon Lord is in trouble."

After two hundred moves, as if confirming Ning Daoran’s prediction, the Moon Worship Demon Lord failed to guard against an attack and lost an entire arm to a blade strike from the Purple Flame Demon Lord!

At that moment, the Purple Flame Demon Lord followed up with an enormous surge of Purple Jade Netherworld Fire, aiming to annihilate the Moon Worship Demon Lord entirely.

"Fellow Daoist Purple Flame, I surrender!"

The Moon Worship Demon Lord retreated hastily, his face ashen with terror.

Yet, the Purple Flame Demon Lord remained silent, showing no intention of relenting. His hands unleashed more flames, fully intent on consuming the Moon Worship Demon Lord in the blazing inferno.

"Fellow Daoist Purple Flame, show mercy!"

Both the True Duanhai Monarch and the Shennong True Monarch intervened, flanking the Purple Flame Demon Lord and forcing him to stop.

"Hmph!"

Ning Daoran transmitted with disdain, "I told you, the Purple Flame Demon Lord is a vindictive scourge. Leaving him alive is a misfortune."

"You’re right..."

Lin Guo nodded in agreement, her fingers itching to rid the world of the Purple Flame Demon Lord.

Unfortunately, her own strength wasn’t sufficient. In a one-on-one fight, she would likely lose to the Purple Flame Demon Lord. However, if she teamed up with Ning Daoran, the outcome might be different. After all, Ning Daoran had always been a formidable outlier, and his current strength was undoubtedly even more monstrous!

...

Not long after, both the Purple Flame Demon Lord and the Shennong True Monarch rested for an hour before resuming their battle to determine Sangyu Country’s First Nascent Soul.

In the sky, purple flames clashed with wildly dancing vines in a fierce back-and-forth exchange without a clear victor.

"Fellow Daoist Ning."

Lin Guo once again transmitted, "Who do you think has a greater chance of winning this time?"

"The Shennong True Monarch."

"Why?"

Ning Daoran calmly explained, "The Purple Flame Demon Lord expended significant mana during his fight with the Moon Worship Demon Lord, and even after an hour, he has only recovered about seventy to eighty percent. The Shennong True Monarch, on the other hand, has a full reserve of mana. Moreover, his cultivation is steady and solid, unlike the reckless and opportunistic methods of the Purple Flame Demon Lord. I’d place my bet on the Shennong True Monarch."

Lin Guo nodded thoughtfully. This time, she did not refute Ning Daoran, as his sharp observations proved accurate time and again.

After about three hundred exchanges, just as Ning Daoran had predicted, the Shennong True Monarch gained a decisive upper hand, while the Purple Flame Demon Lord was clearly running out of mana.

"Stop!"

All of a sudden, the Purple Flame Demon Lord withdrew his flames and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Shennong, I concede. You are Sangyu Country’s First Nascent Soul!"

"You flatter me!"

There was no grand ceremony. The True Duanhai Monarch handed over the Snowfall Divine Sword to the Shennong True Monarch.

One by one, the attendees began to disperse.

The Purple Flame Demon Lord departed quietly.

Lin Guo also left in secret.

...

"Whoosh!"

A streak of dense tunneling light zipped through a wooded area, bending the grass and trees under its gale. Several seconds later, everything returned to stillness.

The Purple Flame Demon Lord fled desperately, his brows knitted tightly. At this moment, he felt as though someone was watching him.

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