Chapter 914: Tier Eight Earth Armor Dragon Essence Soul (2)

Chapter 914: Chapter 380: Tier Eight Earth Armor Dragon Essence Soul (2)

I’m afraid the same will be true now that you’ve emerged.

“Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist.” Chu Ning said calmly.

“Back in the Spirit Realm, I didn’t encounter anything particularly unusual.

After being teleported from the core area, I soon encountered a space storm and then went to No-Spirit Island.

I’m afraid the information I know won’t help other sects much.”

As for matters concerning the Gold Spirit Seed, Ao Langtian, and others, even Shi Xuerong, Chu Ning could not tell.

After the two sat for a while, Jia Yumin was the first to suggest leaving.

Shi Xuerong also stood up, looking at Chu Ning and Cen Zijin, said:

“Fellow Daoist Chu, Fellow Daoist Cen, I won’t disturb your rest.

If you need anything in this Guiyuan Sect, feel free to find me.”

Chu Ning and Cen Zijin also expressed their gratitude and saw the two out of the courtyard.

Once she left the courtyard, Shi Xuerong’s originally normal expression suddenly showed a hint of dimness.

Seeing Shi Xuerong’s expression, Jia Yumin also sighed lightly.

Immediately transmitted a message to Shi Xuerong:

“Junior Sister, do you have affection for Fellow Daoist Chu? Don’t rush to deny it, it’s written all over your face.”

After hearing Jia Yumin’s words, Shi Xuerong replied, transmitting:

“Elder Sister, let’s not bring this up anymore; Fellow Daoist Chu already has a partner.”

Jia Yumin’s gaze flashed slightly and she said:

“It depends on what Junior Sister thinks. You are a talented cultivator of our Guiyuan Sect.

If you truly have intentions, the sect elders wouldn’t let Junior Sister be wronged.”

Hearing this, Shi Xuerong shook her head repeatedly.

“Elder Sister, please don’t tell anyone else.

When we were at No-Spirit Island, I spent five years with Chu Ning in the valley. If he had feelings, he wouldn’t have been unmoved.

This Fellow Daoist Cen is excellent in both cultivation and appearance, I’m afraid Fellow Daoist Chu already made his choice.”

Jia Yumin nodded slightly upon hearing Shi Xuerong’s words.

“It’s best that Junior Sister can think like this.”

Shi Xuerong lowered her head and didn’t speak, but was presumably considering things.

As the two left, back in the courtyard on the other side,

Cen Zijin looked at Chu Ning with a playful smile.

“This Fellow Daoist surely seems deeply in love with you?”

“How so?” Chu Ning asked with a puzzled expression.

“I didn’t notice anything.”

“Really? Why do I feel someone seems a bit guilty?”

Cen Zijin shot a glance at Chu Ning.

“This Fellow Daoist possesses excellent looks and has already cultivated to the peak of the Middle Stage of Golden Core at such a young age. Her talent must be extraordinary.

Moreover, she’s a cultivator from a major sect like Guiyuan Sect; aren’t you even slightly tempted?”

Chu Ning noticed the sourness in Cen Zijin’s voice and felt slightly surprised.

There were situations like this before with people like Gu Xiaoqing and Shang Xiaohan, but it seems Cen Zijin never reacted so strongly.

With a thought, he immediately jokingly asked:

“How is it that Fairy Cen suddenly lacks confidence?”

Cen Zijin gave Chu Ning an eye roll and then surprisingly nodded slightly.

“With the talent and innate divine techniques you’ve shown, it’s normal for others to admire you.

However, this Fellow Daoist is indeed outstanding. If I were a man, I’d be tempted by such a female cultivator approaching.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning shook his head, realizing Cen Zijin felt pressured by Shi Xuerong.

He immediately teased, laughing:

“If I were truly inclined, my heart would’ve swayed at No-Spirit Island long ago, not now.”

After speaking, Chu Ning lightly embraced Cen Zijin and laughed:

“I’ve already declared you as my partner with sincerity. If Fairy Cen doesn’t believe me, why don’t we make it official tonight?”

Cen Zijin lightly hit Chu Ning upon hearing this and jokingly rebuked:

“Who are you proving with this?”

Chu Ning laughed heartily.

Cen Zijin then did not continue the conversation.

Truth be told, she had met people like Gu Xiaoqin and Shang Xiaohan before.

But their talents and realms were a bit lacking compared to her.

Even their looks were slightly inferior.

However, Shi Xuerong was in no way inferior to her in looks, cultivation, or talent. This was why Cen Zijin was a bit worried.

But as Chu Ning said, if his heart was meant to be swayed, it would have happened during the five years at No-Spirit Island, not now.

This thought only briefly crossed her mind, and Cen Zijin quickly felt at ease with it.

The two continued to lazily chat in the courtyard, waiting for Tang Xuan to return.

To Chu Ning’s slight surprise, Tang Xuan took a while and returned only as evening approached.

He entered directly looking for Chu Ning and Cen Zijin.

“The day after tomorrow is the official tournament drawing day, but most sects have arrived today.

Although all part of the Cloud Peak Alliance, most cultivators hardly get time together.

Guiyuan Sect plans to organize an internal cultivation exchange tomorrow.

I inquired of a few people, and there’s news about the Tier Eight Earth Armor Dragon Essence Soul you seek.

It’s the essence soul of a Tier Eight Earth Armor Dragon; I wonder if it meets your needs.”

Chu Ning’s eyes immediately brightened upon hearing this.

Among his Five Elements Spirit Sword, the Fire Attribute Spirit Sword embodies the incomplete Fiery Sun Spirit Bird Essence Soul; though incomplete, its tier is high, making its power strong.

The Gold Attribute Spirit Sword embodies the newly broken-through Tier Eight Gold and Silver Bird Essence Soul.

The Water Attribute Spirit Sword embodies the Tier Eight Jade Water Flood Dragon’s Essence Soul.

Only the Wood and Earth Dual Spirit Sword hasn’t embodied a demon beast’s essence soul.

Actually, Chu Ning possesses the Wood Attribute Tier Eight Demon Beast Essence Soul, having slain a Tier Eight Cyan-eyed Iron Wood Wolf before entering Void Abyss.

However, integrating essence souls into an already forged Spirit Sword is more complex than during initial forging.

It requires re-forging the Spirit Sword anew.

Moreover, early stage nurturing and cultivation effects diminish significantly.

Chu Ning wanted to find an Earth Attribute essence soul too.

Upon hearing Tang Xuan mention news about the Earth Attribute demon beast’s essence soul, he was naturally very pleased.

The Tier Eight Earth Armor Dragon is a formidable presence among Tier Eight demons, embodying its essence soul could greatly enhance his Earth Spirit Sword’s power.

Considering Tang Xuan’s invitation to join, Chu Ning thought it over and shook his head.

This internal exchange organized by Guiyuan Sect primarily targets Nascent Soul cultivators.

Although Chu Ning possesses numerous treasures that might interest Nascent Soul cultivators, presenting such items personally isn’t wise.

Moreover, Chu Ning’s identity as a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator might not earn respect from the Nascent Soul cultivators.

Thus, he’d rather entrust it entirely to Tang Xuan.

“Master Tang, I don’t know what treasures they want; let me give them to you first.”

Tang Xuan waved his hand.

“No need, the elixir you provided before was very useful and quite precious; I mentioned finding suitable treasures for you but haven’t found any yet.

I will exchange this essence soul myself; the items I hold can’t be effectively utilized by an old fellow like me.”

Upon hearing Tang Xuan, Chu Ning did not say more.

The next morning, Tang Xuan went to attend Guiyuan Sect’s internal exchange while Chu Ning and Cen Zijin stayed in the cave mansion cultivating.

At noon, Tang Xuan returned and casually handed a jade box to Chu Ning.

Chu Ning opened it to reveal a unicorn horn inside.

It was indeed one of the most precious parts of the Earth Armor Dragon.

Inside, a shadow of a beast with four limbs topped by the unicorn could be faintly seen.

It was certainly the Tier Eight Earth Armor Dragon’s essence soul.

Thus, the Five Elements Tier Eight Demon Beast essence souls were collected, but this place was not suitable for refining a magical treasure.

Chu Ning stored it away, waiting to refine it upon returning to the sect.

A quiet night passed, and early the next day, Chu Ning and his companions left the courtyard and flew toward a venue in the mountain.

The competition for consuming the Tree of Myriad Laws Spirit Fruit after entering forbidden grounds was to be decided today.