Chapter 959 - 400: Refinement of Profound Ice Flame, Blazing Heaven-Burning Flame

Jiuhua Sect.

He Feng and others met Chu Ning at the place specially prepared to receive cultivators from other sects.

When they felt the unmistakable aura of a Nascent Soul Cultivator from Chu Ning, even though mentally prepared, they couldn’t help but show expressions of surprise once again.

He Feng was a cultivator from the Guiyuan Sect and the one with the highest cultivation among them.

He immediately led everyone to pay their respects.

Even though in terms of strength, the Guiyuan Sect was far superior to the Jiuhua Sect.

However, Chu Ning’s current status as a Nascent Soul Cultivator was undeniable.

Chu Ning also expressed his hospitality, while inviting everyone to take their seats.

At this moment, He Feng couldn’t help but express his admiration:

"Elder Chu, it’s been eleven years since we last met, and I never imagined I would have the opportunity to witness Elder Chu’s formation of a Nascent Soul. It’s truly a blessing!

Master Lu and others must be greatly pleased to learn of your advancement.

As a junior, I boldly invite you on behalf of the sect’s elders. If convenient, Elder Chu, please visit the Guiyuan Sect for a chat."

Chu Ning immediately smiled and said:

"I indeed miss Fellow Daoist Lu and others.

However, having just formed my Nascent Soul, I need to undergo a period of secluded cultivation. When I have time, I will certainly visit."

Xue Shoujing immediately chimed in:

"Elder Chu, our sect’s masters have always been concerned about you ever since the Cloud Peak Forbidden Land event.

It’s been several decades since you last visited, and Elder Chu, if you are out, please visit our sect to catch up."

"Of course." Chu Ning smiled.

"Your sect has several of my old acquaintances, and if Fellow Daoist Xue organizes any trade meetings, inform the sect, and I will definitely attend if I have the time."

Xue Shoujing knew Chu Ning was speaking in politeness, as with Chu Ning’s current cultivation, he couldn’t possibly attend trade meetings for mere Golden Core Cultivators.

Nonetheless, he couldn’t help but express his appreciation at this moment.

"Elder Chu’s last visit is still vividly in my mind, and in recent years, during trade meetings, Fellow Daoist Liao and others often mentioned you.

It’s unbelievable how quickly your cultivation has progressed, advancing from the Early Stage of Golden Core to the Nascent Soul Stage in just a few decades."

The other cultivators all nodded in agreement.

Chu Ning’s cultivation speed was indeed astonishing.

"I was merely fortunate," Chu Ning replied calmly.

He had heard too many compliments today, so he actively changed the topic:

"Fellow Daoist Liao Changhai is from the Everlasting Sect of the Lingcang Alliance, right? Has he participated in any trade meetings recently?"

Chu Ning still had some impression of Liao Changhai.

During a trade meeting organized by Xue Shoujing, Chu Ning helped him develop a Talisman Making Technique by analyzing the Talisman Source.

He also received a few drops of Thousand-Year Spirit Liquid from him.

That item later proved to be very helpful.

At this moment, Xue Shoujing nodded and said: "You have a good memory, Elder. Fellow Daoist Liao is indeed a friend of mine, and he frequently mentions you.

It is rumored that he has some other techniques and wishes to seek your guidance.

However, he has yet to meet you, which he deeply regrets."

The two chatted a bit, and cultivators from other sects also extended invitations to Chu Ning.

Chu Ning politely declined each one, then exchanged pleasantries with the group.

The cultivators from various sects didn’t linger long; after confirming Chu Ning’s successful advancement to Nascent Soul, they departed to report the news to their respective sects.

The news of Chu Ning, who was the leading Golden Core Cultivator of the Cloud Peak Alliance eleven years ago, successfully forming a Nascent Soul soon spread throughout the entire Cloud Peak Alliance.

Within the Guiyuan Sect, Lu Yuezhang, Jiang Cheng, Shi Xuerong, and others were all astonished upon hearing the news from He Feng.

At this moment, Lu Yuezhang couldn’t help but sigh softly:

"Back then, when I interacted with him, I felt that Fellow Daoist Chu was no ordinary person, but I never imagined his cultivation would advance so rapidly.

Achieving Nascent Soul advancement in such a brief period."

Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng’s expression was even more complex, and only after some time did he sigh softly.

"I just barely touched the threshold of forming a Nascent Soul, and he’s already completed it.

The cultivators of Jiuhua Sect are indeed remarkable; if my Dao Heart weren’t resolute, I’d be driven to madness."

Jiang Cheng’s words drew everyone’s attention towards him.

Indeed, originally he and Yu Changge were equals within the alliance, and Jiang Cheng even slightly overshadowed Yu Changge.

Yu Changge was the first to enter the Nascent Soul Stage, which was understandable.

Then emerged Chu Ning, who defeated the late-stage peak Jiang Cheng while only at the Golden Core Late Stage.

Now, his realm has surpassed Jiang Cheng’s, which truly puts this prodigy of the Guiyuan Sect under great pressure.

"Off I go, starting secluded cultivation from today, hoping to reach that stage soon."

Jiang Cheng didn’t express further thoughts, his face neutral, though his gaze now held more determination.

As Jiang Cheng left, Shi Xuerong quietly headed out as well.

"Junior Sister, where are you going?"

Jia Yumin hurriedly asked upon seeing Shi Xuerong heading out.

Shi Xuerong stopped, her face calm yet slightly puzzled:

"Secluded cultivation, where else?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Yumin relaxed a bit, fearing her junior sister intended to head to Jiuhua Sect.

She then felt puzzled and remarked:

"You just emerged from Golden Core Late Stage secluded cultivation, and now you’re returning?"

"Shouldn’t I?" Shi Xuerong replied earnestly.

"Back when I was in the Middle Stage of Golden Core, Chu Ning was merely in the Early Stage of Golden Core; now he’s a Nascent Soul Cultivator while I’m only in the Late Stage of Golden Core. I have no room for complacency."