Chapter 910: Cloud Peak Alliance's First Golden Core Cultivator

Chapter 910: Chapter 377: Cloud Peak Alliance’s First Golden Core Cultivator

“It seems there have been some issues with cultivation.”

Yu Changge answered at this moment, with a hint of concern in his tone.

“The Supreme Elder has been in secluded cultivation for a long time, and things were normal before.

Today, I sensed something unusual in his cave mansion, as if someone was attacking the restriction of the cave. Before I could investigate, a sudden change occurred.”

Chu Ning heard this and looked at Tang Xuan, who was still enveloped by the Ancient Bell at this moment.

“Once he regains consciousness…”

“It’s hard to say.” Yu Changge shook his head.

“Although the sound of the Celestial Treasure Bell has a mind-clearing effect, it’s not certain if there are any issues with the Supreme Elder’s magical power.

Or it’s simply a heart demon arising from cultivation, causing mental confusion.”

Chu Ning nodded, then took out a pill from the storage bag, saying:

“Sect Leader, this pill was obtained from a Nascent Soul cultivator from Northern Cold.

Previously, its description mentioned a mind-clearing effect, perhaps it could be given to Master Tang.”

Yu Changge looked at the pill in Chu Ning’s hand and shook his head, saying:

“No rush for now, let’s observe the situation when the Supreme Elder awakens.”

Saying this, Yu Changge beckoned and retrieved the Celestial Treasure Bell to his side.

He performed a spell, and the spiritual power dispersed from the Ancient Bell, shrinking it as it flew into Yu Changge’s hand and was put away.

Yu Changge then picked up the unconscious Tang Xuan, looking at the mountain below.

“Elder Chu, let’s stay on this mountain first. Avoid returning to the sect and startling the cultivators there if the Supreme Elder has any disturbances.”

“Alright!”

Saying this, the two landed on the mountain below, and Yu Changge slightly sensed Tang Xuan’s magical power.

He then relaxed and said, “Senior Brother Tang’s magical power seems stable.”

But even so, Yu Changge did not dare come too close to Tang Xuan.

Tang Xuan was placed atop a large rock, while the two sat thirty feet away.

Chu Ning tentatively asked at this moment:

“Sect Leader, does the Supreme Elder possess an ancient treasure?”

Yu Changge shook his head.

“The sect has only passed down this one ancient treasure, which the Supreme Elder has always managed.

After I promoted to Nascent Soul cultivator, Senior Brother Tang entrusted it to me for management.

Moreover, there is a damaged ancient treasure in the sect, whose power is not strong but is quite effective in cutting various special artifact refining materials.

Elder Ge has always managed it, you should have seen it.”

Chu Ning nodded, indicating he had seen it, and felt somewhat relieved.

Tang Xuan not possessing an ancient treasure made things much more manageable.

Even if he went berserk upon awakening, he and Yu Changge wouldn’t be too fearful.

Chu Ning currently holds two offensive ancient treasures, but since he did not intend to harm Tang Xuan, he did not take them out earlier.

Yu Changge noticed Chu Ning was familiar with ancient treasures and addressed him:

“Elder Chu, I observed your flying magical treasure earlier and it seems quite exquisite, could it be an ancient treasure?”

Chu Ning shook his head, “No, but this flying magical treasure was refined in imitation of an ancient treasure.

It was previously the lifebound magical treasure of a Nascent Soul cultivator, who inadvertently fell, and it came into my possession.”

Yu Changge listened and exhibited a strange expression, saying:

“I noticed that the attack you issued was enough to rival a Nascent Soul cultivator, the cultivator didn’t fall to you, did he?”

“I don’t have that ability.” Chu Ning denied, then took out an Ice Shadow Sword Talisman from the storage bag.

“I’m able to issue attacks only by relying on the power of this top-tier talisman.

I have mastered a special talisman activation technique, making it appear as if the spell was cast by myself.”

Yu Changge’s divine sense scanned the Ice Shadow Sword Talisman, sensing the ice power within, identical to the attack Chu Ning issued earlier.

This realization settled in his mind.

However, when Chu Ning subsequently wielded the lifebound magical treasure Five Elements Spirit Sword, which could confine Tang Xuan with water attribute techniques, Yu Changge was still profoundly surprised.

He had an indistinct feeling that if he were to confront Chu Ning, without the aid of ancient treasures, he might not have absolute confidence in winning.

Yu Changge was about to ask Chu Ning what kind of divine technique he was using when Tang Xuan showed slight movement not far away.

Both instantly ceased their conversation, stood up, circulated magical power, and prepared to respond at any moment.

At this moment, Tang Xuan slowly stood up, looking at the two, but was devoid of previous frenzy.

Although his gaze showed more aged sorrow than Chu Ning saw sixty years ago, his eyes were clear.

This scene relieved both Chu Ning and Yu Changge.

Tang Xuan then smiled bitterly and said:

“I apologize for my recent loss of composure and for worrying you both.”

Upon hearing this, both knew Tang Xuan’s consciousness was clear, and Yu Changge immediately asked:

“Supreme Elder, what happened earlier?”

Tang Xuan’s gaze turned complicated at this question, and he sighed:

“After years in seclusion, I recently had the chance to reach the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. At the final moment, my mind faltered, suffering a heart demon’s backlash.

Almost falling into a state of everlasting doom.”

Saying this, Tang Xuan’s gaze fell on Chu Ning.

“Chu Ning, you returned to the sect, your divine techniques are indeed astounding.”

In Tang Xuan’s words, he seemed to recall what had just transpired.

Chu Ning then cupped his hands toward him, saying, “Greetings, Master Tang.”

“No need for such formality, thankfully you stopped me just now.” Tang Xuan sighed lightly.

“Had I really rushed out, once starting a killing spree, I would have descended deeper.

By then, it would be hard to recover.”

Even with Tang Xuan’s cultivation, he couldn’t help but speak with some fear.

Chu Ning curiously asked:

“Master Tang, where were you intending to go just now?”

Tang Xuan paused upon hearing this, recalling for a moment, then smiled suddenly:

“To the Daluo Sect, it seems the past dispute between the Daluo Sect and ours remained with me as an obsession.

I had unexpectedly considered going to Daluo Sect to kill a few cultivators.” Yu Changge heard this and laughed:

“Senior Brother Tang, no need for you to handle it, Chu Ning has already done it.

“””

That Ao Langtian from the Daluo Sect has fallen at the hands of Chu Ning.”

“Oh?” Tang Xuan’s eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this from Chu Ning.

“Was it within the Spirit Realm of the Golden Spirit Seed?”

At that time, outside the Spirit Realm of the Golden Spirit Seed at the Hong Lake Entrance, Tang Xuan was indeed present.

So he immediately had a guess.

Chu Ning nodded, and Tang Xuan then asked about the events of the past years.

Chu Ning roughly recounted what had happened over these years to Tang Xuan.

This tale he had narrated many times, knowing precisely what to say and what to omit.

It didn’t take long for him to recount the experiences roughly.

Tang Xuan, after hearing it all, exclaimed with feeling:

“It seems these years you’ve had quite a few opportunities; not only has your cultivation advanced swiftly, but your divine techniques are also quite extraordinary.

Your Magical Treasure Flying Sword somewhat resembles the Five Elements Sword Array, which almost no one in the sect has used?”

After receiving Chu Ning’s affirmative reply, Tang Xuan nodded.

“Later, the water technique that trapped me was also quite formidable, even for me, it required some effort.”

Saying this, Tang Xuan smiled at Yu Changge:

“Sect Leader, when I mentioned the powerful Golden Core Cultivators within the alliance, I referred to you and Jiang Cheng of the Guiyuan Sect.

But I suppose, even at the Late Stage of Golden Core, you did not have the means that Nephew Chu possesses.”

“Naturally.” Yu Changge sighed with admiration.

“Before, Elder Chu’s Divine Sense was already surprising.

Now, seeing Chu Ning’s divine techniques, I am amazed.

Not to exaggerate, but in terms of divine techniques, calling Elder Chu the foremost Golden Core Cultivator in the Cloud Peak Alliance may not be an overstatement!”

Chu Ning waved his hands with a smile and said, “Sect Leader, Supreme Elder, you flatter me too much.”

The two Nascent Soul Cultivators naturally did not know that if Chu Ning truly displayed his means and summoned his ancient treasure,

even a Nascent Soul Cultivator might have to retreat three steps.

However, Chu Ning did not flaunt his trump cards much at this moment; instead, he took out a bottle of elixir from his Storage Bag.

He handed it to Tang Xuan while explaining its general effects.

Tang Xuan did not refuse excessively and accepted it.

“In the upcoming period, I indeed need to rest and recover for a while.

The key is to clear the mind, so I’ll accept the elixir and later send you a few treasures.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Changge immediately asked with concern.

“Senior Brother Tang, were you too affected this time?”

Tang Xuan shook his head and said,

“It just thoroughly eliminated any chance to promote to the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul; it’s no big deal, I wasn’t likely to have that opportunity with my current lifespan anyway.

This time, it was because I had obtained a certain treasure before, and I thought to take this final chance with my remaining lifespan.

This is what led to instability in my heart and the emergence of the heart demon.

Now it’s better this way, putting an end to such thoughts.”

Realizing something, Tang Xuan turned to the others and said:

“Oh right, just now, I seemed to have acted against Yuan Zhuo while I was still in the sect.

We have been here for a while; the cultivators in the sect are probably anxious waiting.

Let’s head back.”

With Tang Xuan saying so, neither Chu Ning nor Yu Changge had any objections.

The two of them, flying swiftly, quickly returned to the sect’s territory.

Indeed, many disciples were waiting, and upon seeing the three appear, they all looked up.

As soon as they entered Jiuhua Sect, Tang Xuan hovered in mid-air, speaking loudly:

“Disciples of Jiuhua Sect, this old man suffered a backlash from a heart demon during cultivation previously, alarming you all, and I hereby apologize!”

Saying this, Tang Xuan made a gesture of apology.

The cultivators within Jiuhua Sect naturally did not dare to accept the gesture, all standing with hands cupped in return.

At this moment, outside Celestial Mist Peak, Cen Zijin and Cheng Qinghui exchanged glances.

Cheng Qinghui couldn’t help but express her admiration:

“The atmosphere throughout Jiuhua Sect is indeed unprecedented; even Nascent Soul Cultivators show no arrogance toward ordinary disciples.”

“Indeed!” Cen Zijin nodded slightly.

She then said to Cheng Qinghui:

“Senior Sister Cheng, since Chu Ning is here, why not directly discuss the matter of joining.”

“Alright!”

Immediately, the two flew away hurriedly.

Meanwhile, Chu Ning and the other two had already gone to check on Yuan Zhuo’s injuries.

Fortunately, although Yuan Zhuo was seriously injured, his foundation was not damaged.

With some rest, he would recover.

When Cheng Qinghui and Cen Zijin arrived, hearing that they were willing to formally join Jiuhua Sect, everyone was naturally elated.

After all, Jiuhua Sect immediately gained three Golden Core Cultivators, with Cheng Qinghui being a Late Stage Golden Core Cultivator.

In addition, there were more than thirty Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Yu Changge immediately expressed that an initiation ceremony would be held three days later within the entire sect to formally welcome them.

Simultaneously, the positions of several elders would be clarified.

Gong Yuyuan chimed in at this moment:

“Sect Leader, this ceremony is indeed necessary.

If Elder Cheng and Elder Cen formally join Jiuhua Sect, we should promptly inform the alliance.

With this arrangement, having Elder Chu and Elder Cen go to Guiyuan Sect next year couldn’t be more appropriate.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Changge nodded with a smile and said:

“What Elder Gong said is exactly what I think.”

Hearing their conversation, Cen Zijin couldn’t help but cast an inquiring glance at Chu Ning.

Chu Ning shook his head, indicating he was unaware.

Then, he directly asked Yu Changge:

“Sect Leader, what is the purpose of going to Guiyuan Sect a year later?”