Chapter 458: Chapter 218: Refining Elixirs Again, Astonishing the Golden Core

That will be discussed later; we’ll find a solution then.

Moreover, Chu Ning made an attempt, as different elixirs might have different effects.

Even if taken during the same cultivation period, they will not conflict with each other.

"Next, I can peacefully cultivate, aiming to break through the Third Layer of the Flame Divine Wood Technique to the Fourth Layer.

Then, work towards reaching the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. With ample resources at hand, a breakthrough is just a matter of time."

Thinking this, Chu Ning walked out of the Alchemy Room with a relaxed expression.

Before he exited the Alchemy Pavilion, a figure appeared in front of him.

"Elder!"

It turned out to be Ling Cang, and Chu Ning immediately clasped his hands in salute.

"You happen to be here too?"

"Coincidence?" Ling Cang shook his head with a smile: "I’ve been keeping an eye on your movements and have been waiting for you for over two months."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning was somewhat taken aback.

"Waiting for me? For over two months?"

Ling Cang did not directly answer Chu Ning but instead asked curiously:

"Have you been in the Alchemy Room refining elixirs for the past two months?

What kind of elixir requires so much time?"

Chu Ning did not avoid the question and directly answered: "Not entirely refining, I was mainly researching a new pill formula."

"Oh? A new pill formula?" Ling Cang was surprised upon hearing this.

But he didn’t ask further and said: "Not bad, let’s go to Nine Heavens Peak."

Saying this, Ling Cang led the way out.

"Nine Heavens Peak?"

Hearing Ling Cang call him to the first peak within Jiuhua Mountain, Chu Ning couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

He had been in the Jiuhua Sect for over a year and naturally knew that Nine Heavens Peak was where the two most powerful cultivators in the sect resided.

But at this moment, Ling Cang had no intention of explaining to him.

Chu Ning hesitated for a moment, then followed Ling Cang out of the Alchemy Pavilion and towards Nine Heavens Peak using his flying escape technique.

Upon reaching outside Nine Heavens Peak, they passed through a dense mist filled with Spiritual Qi and arrived at a small pavilion.

Ling Cang didn’t pause, leading Chu Ning inside.

Then they arrived in a rather small hall.

Seeing the people around the round table, Chu Ning immediately clasped his hands and saluted:

"Disciple Chu Ning, greets the Elders..."

As he said this, Chu Ning’s gaze fell on the figure seated at the main position, who seemed rather unremarkable.

He recognized the others, but that must be?

Just as this thought crossed Chu Ning’s mind, the middle-aged cultivator spoke first.

"You must be Chu Ning?"

Ling Cang’s voice also sounded.

"Nephew Ling, you haven’t greeted the Sect Leader yet."

Hearing this, Chu Ning’s heart tightened.

Sect Leader Yu Changge of Jiuhua Sect, a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator.

Even though the Nascent Soul ancestor of Jiuhua Sect didn’t have much life span left, and it didn’t seem enough to support another Nascent Soul Cultivator in the sect.

But that was only because of the ancestor’s old age.

Yu Changge was acknowledged within the Cloud Peak Alliance as one of the Golden Core Cultivators most likely to advance to Nascent Soul Stage within the next three hundred years.

Just this alone was enough to make many cultivators look up to him.

These thoughts flashed through Chu Ning’s mind, and he respectfully said:

"Disciple Chu Ning, greets the Sect Leader!"

After saluting, Chu Ning slightly raised his head and glanced at Yu Changge.

Based on the information he had gathered during his six months in Jiuhua City, Sect Leader Yu was well-regarded within the Cloud Peak Mountain Range.

It’s said that many cultivators trusted him greatly.

However, Chu Ning hadn’t expected him to seem so unassuming.

While Chu Ning was pondering this, Yu Changge’s next words caused Chu Ning to feel a chill in his heart.

"Chu Ning, you’ve been in Jiuhua Mountain from the East Saint Continent for about two years now, yes?

You’ve also been in our Jiuhua Sect for over a year. Are you adapting well?"

"I..."

Chu Ning’s gaze suddenly lifted, looking at the five Golden Core Cultivators before him.

While feeling heavily pressured, his hand instinctively reached for his Storage Bag.

Seeing Chu Ning’s movement, Yu Changge burst into hearty laughter.

Turning to the elders, he chuckled:

"Look, this little fellow wants to make a move against us."

Smiles appeared on the elders’ faces simultaneously.

At this moment, Yu Changge looked at Chu Ning with interest.

"You think you have a chance against the five of us Golden Core Cultivators?"

Chu Ning revealed a wry smile and said, "Not a chance."

"But you have an idea; if we make a move, you’ll take someone down with you, right?"

Yu Changge glanced at Chu Ning and laughed again:

"It seems we’ve underestimated you. Your capabilities must go far beyond what you’ve shown.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators wouldn’t even consider confronting Golden Core Cultivators.

However, don’t worry; we don’t intend to harm you."

Yu Changge waved his hand and said:

"If we really intended to harm you, we wouldn’t be sitting here chatting with you.

I won’t joke with you anymore; Elder Gong, you should continue the conversation."

"Chu Ning, we truly meant no harm in calling you here."

This is when Gong Yuyuan nodded and continued:

"From the beginning, you demonstrated exceptional talent in alchemy at the Alchemy Pavilion.

Later, Junior Brother Ling and I had our suspicions about how Alchemist Xiao could possess such extraordinary talent.

Furthermore, Junior Brother Ling carefully recalled and studied it.

He found your Alchemy and Fire Control Skill resembled the East Saint Continent alchemy technique recorded previously in our sect."

With this said, Gong Yuyuan looked at Chu Ning with a meaningful smile and said: