"Although Junior Brother Chu’s alchemy technique is exquisite, the Jiuhua Essence Condensing Pill is unique to our sect. Approaching it from this angle will be easier."

Seeing this, Chu Ning didn’t decline. Using this time to learn more about alchemy was indeed a good thing.

Thus, he accepted it as well.

After chatting with He Yanmao for a few more moments, he took his leave.

Over the next six months, Chu Ning continued to stay secluded.

Most of the time, he remained in his cave mansion’s courtyard.

Only every half month, when Wang Ping delivered alchemy materials, would he spend a few days at the Alchemy Pavilion’s alchemy room.

However, after each alchemy session, Chu Ning always appeared calm and unperturbed, as if nothing had happened.

The others truly couldn’t tell what stage Chu Ning had mastered in his alchemy.

Nor could they determine how much his pill formation success rate had improved.

Six months passed in a flash, arriving at the time Chu Ning had scheduled for alchemy.

On this day, Chu Ning left his cave mansion and flew towards the Alchemy Pavilion.

In his heart, he was contemplating the gains he had made over the past six months.

[Flame Divine Wood Technique (Profound Tier Upper Grade), Third Layer (2660/20000)]

[Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique, Volume One, Undying Golden Body (345/10000)]

[Refining Spirit Technique, Third Layer (7837/8000)]

The proficiency displayed in his mind gave Chu Ning the answers.

In these six months, the cultivation progress of the third layer of the Flame Divine Wood Technique increased by 1000 points, averaging more than 5 points per day.

Faster than before.

This was, of course, attributed to the Nine-Turns Essence Condensing Pill.

This pill was originally just an Intermediate Middle Grade Spiritual Medicine.

But after Chu Ning refined it, it reached the level of Intermediate Upper Grade Elixir.

Although it was not specifically a Wood and Fire Dual Attribute Elixir,

the effect on enhancing magical power was even better than Chu Ning’s own refined Cyan Wood Primordial Yang Pill.

This further improved Chu Ning’s cultivation significantly over six months.

The Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique’s Undying Golden Body was fairly standard.

The third layer of the Refining Spirit Technique also increased by over 100 points beyond normal cultivation.

This was naturally due to the effect of the Six Spirits Pill.

This pill, indeed deserving of an Intermediate Middle Grade Elixir, was highly effective in strengthening divine sense.

During this period, Chu Ning paired it with the Iron Soul Flower for astonishingly good results.

As for the Purple Gold Pill and Foundation Establishment Pill, Chu Ning didn’t need them for the time being and handed all he refined to He Yanmao.

This greatly delighted He Yanmao, as those Foundation Establishment Pills relieved the urgent needs of the Alchemy Pavilion.

Apart from cultivation techniques, in terms of spells, Wind and Fire Scorched Earth and the Divine Splitting Technique progressed well.

In attempting to combine Wind and Fire Scorched Earth with the Blazing Fire Flaming Technique, Chu Ning found that the power of the Blazing Fire Flaming Technique increased significantly.

Currently, it could perfectly combine with the Flame-winged Bird form and began attempts to combine with the Fire Python form.

Believing that soon, he could also attempt to combine with the Red-eyed Tiger Demon form.

It’s important to know that this form, which integrates with essence soul demon fire, is inherently stronger than the normal Blazing Fire Flaming Technique transformations.

Adding Wind and Fire Scorched Earth would certainly make it incredibly powerful.

As for the Divine Splitting Technique, with Chu Ning’s persistent cultivation, he had managed to complete twelve divisional spirits.

With the increased strength of his divine sense, Chu Ning’s progress in the Divine Splitting Technique became significantly faster.

In the previous five or six years, it grew from three divisional spirits to nine.

Yet, within the past year, it had increased to twelve.

Thinking about his cultivation progress speed, Chu Ning was not slow and soon flew to the Alchemy Pavilion.

"Steward Chu has arrived!"

"Steward Chu!"

Upon entering the Alchemy Pavilion, several Qi Refining cultivators greeted Chu Ning respectfully.

Despite some Foundation Establishment cultivators within the Alchemy Pavilion seemingly not fully acknowledging Chu Ning’s position as a steward,

most Qi Refining cultivators maintained enough respect for Chu Ning, given he was appointed by the sect.

At least on the surface, it appeared that way.

Chu Ning didn’t bother pondering who among them was sincere or deceitful.

After nodding to everyone, he directly headed towards the rear arena of the Alchemy Pavilion.

The rear arena of the Alchemy Pavilion had two venues for observing alchemy sessions.

These spaces were generally used for alchemy exchanges within the Alchemy Pavilion.

The stewards of the Alchemy Pavilion and some strong non-steward alchemists would occasionally perform alchemy here.

These sessions provided opportunities for disciples to observe and learn.

Arriving at the arena, Chu Ning saw many Qi Refining cultivators and a considerable number of Foundation Establishment cultivators gathered.

To his surprise, there were also disciples from places like the Artifact Refining Pavilion and the Hundred Beasts Pavilion.

Their different attire made it easy for Chu Ning to identify them.

Chu Ning’s brow furrowed slightly, realizing that word had spread, and members from various other places within the sect came to join the excitement.

Indifferent to the buzz, when he saw He Yanmao already at the arena, he walked over and greeted this senior brother.

"Junior Brother Chu, feel free to refine without pressure afterward."

At this moment, He Yanmao looked at Chu Ning, a smile on his tanned face.

"I’ve already reported to Master Gong. As long as the pill formation rate isn’t too low in your Foundation Establishment Pill refining, he will support you."

Hearing He Yanmao’s words, Chu Ning didn’t offer any particular explanation and simply smiled faintly:

"Thank you, Senior Brother He. I’ll go prepare now."

He Yanmao nodded and replied:

"Alright, Junior Brother, go ahead. Wait till the Golden Core Elders arrive, then come out to greet them."