Chapter 878 - 360: Complete Wood Spirit Seed

The dark blue light cluster is not conspicuous.

When the bald man surnamed Cao from the Yin Demon Sect died earlier, Chu Ning didn’t notice it immediately.

And now it’s still hidden within Xin Wuya’s Dantian.

If it weren’t for Chu Ning’s powerful Divine Sense, plus the fact that he has the other half of the Wood Spirit Seed within him, making his perception more sensitive.

It would indeed be difficult to discover.

"Looks like Xin Wuya’s Wood Spirit Seed also hasn’t been fully refined."

Chu Ning murmured to himself, though he wasn’t too surprised.

After all, that bald man surnamed Cao had already broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage, yet the Wood Spirit Seed hadn’t been fully refined.

And Xin Wuya is only at the Golden Core Late Stage, so not having completed the refining is normal.

However, this did slightly surprise Chu Ning.

Even though his own Gold Spirit Seed is also slow to refine, according to Chu Ning’s estimate, once he cultivates to the Golden Core Late Stage Peak.

The Gold Spirit Seed should be able to be fully refined.

And this Wood Spirit Seed was split into two, surprisingly neither a Nascent Soul cultivator nor someone at the Golden Core Late Stage Peak has completely refined it.

Thinking again, Chu Ning roughly understood.

Firstly, it’s because Chu Ning’s Five Elements Chaos Technique is more advanced than the techniques the two cultivated, and Chu Ning himself possesses abundant magical power.

The Spirit Seed he can refine at the Golden Core Late Stage is naturally more than what the two can.

Secondly, both of them should have already broken through to the Golden Core Late Stage Peak.

The refinement of the Spirit Seed merely helps them cross the threshold of advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage.

What’s required is not the absorption of powerful spiritual qi to enhance magical power, but rather an opportunity for breakthrough.

Chu Ning, however, needs to cultivate from just entering the Golden Core Late Stage to reaching the Golden Core Late Stage Peak, requiring much more spiritual power than the two.

While Chu Ning was contemplating this, the dark blue light suddenly flew out from Xin Wuya’s body.

It seems the deceased person could no longer keep this Wood Spirit Seed.

The Wood Spirit Seed flew out from Xin Wuya’s Dantian, perhaps sensing too many cultivators’ auras, and was about to fly away to escape.

The people present, except for Chu Ning, hadn’t expected that the Wood Spirit Seed hadn’t been refined by Xin Wuya.

So, for a moment, no one reacted.

But Chu Ning, who had been fixedly watching the Wood Spirit Seed, immediately dashed forward.

Just as the Wood Spirit Seed was about to soar skyward, he appeared above it and grabbed it in his hand.

The Golden Core Elders of the Cyan Creek Sect also reacted at this moment, their faces flashing with a hint of surprise, exclaiming together.

"Wood Spirit Seed!"

As everyone saw clearly.

The Wood Spirit Seed directly disappeared into Chu Ning’s body.

Its speed was even faster than when Chu Ning obtained the other half of the Wood Spirit Seed.

Which surprised Chu Ning a bit.

It seems this is due to having the other half of the Wood Spirit Seed within his body.

Only then did the Golden Core cultivators of the Cyan Creek Sect truly react.

The few exchanged glances, and Elder Mu the Silver-haired Elder sighed and said:

"Didn’t expect the Spirit Seed to choose its master voluntarily.

In this way, it is beneficial; if the Wood Spirit Seed had fallen into the hands of any of us, not only could it not be kept safe, but also could provoke covetousness from other forces.

It’s conceivable that it might bring about another large-scale invasion from the Yin Demon Sect."

"Exactly!" Black-faced Elder Zhu then spoke up, also sighing.

"This sect has sacrificed too much for this object without fulfilling its wishes, which sufficiently shows that we have no affinity with this Wood Spirit Seed.

And the Fellow Daoist is indeed blessed with such good fortune."

Chu Ning was interested in the Wood Spirit Seed, and hearing the Cyan Creek Sect Golden Core Elders speak this way, he wasn’t overly modest.

Chu Ning cupped his hands towards them and said:

"In that case, thank you, Fellow Daoists."

Saying this, his gaze turned towards the Sect Grand Array, speaking:

"Mr. Chu is originally from the Cyan Creek Sect, speaking of which, I have some connection with Fellow Daoists.

Having gained this Wood Spirit Seed is indeed a great benefit, it should not go to waste without some reciprocation.

I see that the Array Protection Sect, though powerful, still has some room for improvement.

Should Fellow Daoists trust Mr. Chu, I can help enhance the array a bit."

The Golden Core Elders of the Cyan Creek Sect exchanged glances, showing expressions of surprise.

However, none doubted the truth of Chu Ning’s words.

After all, Chu Ning had just prevailed against four opponents, demonstrating his divine techniques.

Black-faced Elder Zhu then took over the conversation and said:

"Fellow Daoist Chu, if so, let’s head into the sect."

"Alright, Mr. Chu indeed wishes to meet old friends." Chu Ning said as he turned his gaze to Cen Zijin.

Cen Zijin immediately descended with the Eight Trigrams Flying Wheel, bringing Gu Xiaoqing down beside her.

At this moment, Chu Ning addressed the four Golden Core cultivators of the Cyan Creek Sect:

"I have yet to introduce, this is my Dao companion, Cen Zijin."

Upon hearing Chu Ning formally introduce her as his Dao companion, Cen Zijin felt a slight flash of realization, yet sweetness like honey filled her heart.

She gracefully cupped her hands to them and said:

"Zijin pays respect to Fellow Daoists, having heard from Chu Ning about the Cyan Creek Sect and your care for him previously.

Zijin is deeply grateful."

"Fellow Daoist Cen, your words truly make us feel shameful." Elder Mu shook her head with a bitter smile first.

Given they knew the truth, they certainly knew that if Chu Ning hadn’t escaped quickly, he would have been handed over to the Yin Demon Sect.

Cen Zijin’s gaze turned towards Gu Xiaoqing at this moment.

She had already sensed the deep connection between the two when Chu Ning had previously referred to Gu Xiaoqing.

And Gu Xiaoqing’s fleeting look of loss was naturally not missed by Cen Zijin’s eyes.

Her bright eyes were like a clear spring, Cen Zijin reached out to hold Gu Xiaoqing’s arm.

"Sister Gu, when you have time later, you must tell me about Chu Ning’s past in the Cyan Creek Sect."

Gu Xiaoqing’s face had already returned to normal, and she immediately smiled and said:

"Since Elder Cen has given an order, this junior naturally dares not disobey.

However, Elder Chu was wholeheartedly focused on cultivation when he was in the Sect before. Although I was with him in Yan Workshop at that time, there was not much interaction.

I am not sure if Elder Cen would be interested in hearing some trivial matters."

At this moment, Chu Ning heard Gu Xiaoqing referring to both himself and Cen Zijin as ’Elder.’ He thought for a moment, and ultimately decided not to correct her.

Given my current cultivation, it is impossible to continue referring to Gu Xiaoqing as junior brother.

And in front of so many cultivators, she couldn’t possibly address me by my name directly either.

In fact, it’s likely that Gu Xiaoqing is not the only one facing this situation.

When I enter the Cyan Creek Sect later, others facing me will undoubtedly feel the same.

At this moment, the black-faced elder had already flown back to the air above the Sect.

"Disciples of Cyan Creek Sect!"

Black-faced Elder Zhu stood in the air and said in a deep voice:

"The former Sect Leader Xin Wuya went astray, practicing the Blood Demon Technique, abandoning our sect’s legacy, and disregarding disciples’ lives.

He even attempted to silence the stewards who discovered him.

Thanks to Fellow Daoist Chu Ning, who exposed his deeds, Xin Wuya has now been brought to justice. All members of the sect should take this as a warning, follow the righteous path, and walk the right path.

United, let’s usher in a new spirit for the Cyan Creek Sect!"

"Yes, Elder!!"

Within the sect, all the cultivators had long been alerted, and many bowed deeply in response.

Only then did Black-faced Elder Zhu gesture to Chu Ning to proceed.

Immediately, Cen Zijin and Gu Xiaoqing landed at the back, talking.

While Chu Ning entered the Sect Grand Array together with several Golden Core Elders of Cyan Creek Sect.

The numerous cultivators who had just responded raised their heads to look at Chu Ning as he entered the array.

Those who did not know him were curious and scrutinizing.

Those who knew Chu Ning looked increasingly shocked and complex in their expressions.

A hundred years without seeing him, many in the sect have also advanced their cultivation.

But seeing this cultivator, who was merely at the Qi Cultivation Stage before, suddenly leaping to become a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator.

Moreover, one capable of overpowering all the sect’s advanced cultivators.

Everyone felt a multitude of emotions all at once.

The strength of Chu Ning’s Divine Sense was such that even with thousands looking at him, he easily pinpointed a few individuals.

Using the Divine Splitting Technique, he sent telepathic messages to several people.

"Shunyi, long time no see!"

"Steward He, Steward Liao, long time no see!"

"Senior Sister Mu, long time no see!"

...

Almost immediately, those whom Chu Ning wanted to greet heard his telepathic message.

Their expressions towards Chu Ning changed again, either pleasantly surprised or respectful...

Until Chu Ning’s figure disappeared along with several Golden Core Elders into the main hall, did everyone finally retract their gazes.

Shortly afterward, they received a message to head to the main hall for a meeting within the Sect.

They naturally understood that Chu Ning wanted to see them, so they hurriedly set off.

In no time, in the Cyan Creek Sect’s main hall, aside from several of the sect’s Golden Core Elders, it was filled with those familiar with Chu Ning from his earlier days.

Seeing all these familiar faces, Chu Ning couldn’t help but feel nostalgic.

"Steward He, Steward Liao, I was quite reliant on you both back in the Spirit Plant Workshop and Spirit Talisman Hall."

Chu Ning slightly cupped his hands towards the now much older Liao Yunming and He Changyou.

Both immediately returned the gesture with a bow.

"Elder Chu, you’re too kind. You had remarkable talent in both spirit planting and talisman making back then.

We only thought your progress in cultivation was slower, but we never imagined your cultivation aptitude was so outstanding."

Chu Ning chuckled, "Outstanding is an overstatement; it was merely by chance."

As he spoke, his gaze turned to Mu Ling, and he asked with a smile:

"Senior Sister Mu, are you still making talismans?"

Mu Ling immediately replied with a bitter smile and waved her hands repeatedly.

"Oh, don’t mention it, I stopped a long time ago. I wasn’t meant for it.

Elder Chu, please don’t tease me."

Chu Ning silently laughed at the memory of Mu Ling’s obsession with talisman making in the past.

His gaze then fell on Qiu Shun.

"Shunyi, do you remember when we first entered the sect and our first experience of Qi Refining? It’s hard to believe a century has passed.

You’ve reached the Foundation Establishment Stage too, it seems you’ve been diligent in your cultivation."

Chu Ning’s words were indeed not an exaggeration; Qiu Shunyi, like him, originally had a Pseudo Spirit Root and could only enter Zone D of the Spirit Plant Hall as a servant disciple.

In the Cyan Creek Sect, many such disciples spend their lives lingering around the Middle or Late Stage of Qi Cultivation without advancing.

Yet Qiu Shunyi managed to succeed in Foundation Establishment, which was indeed commendable.

Qiu Shunyi looked complex, but he didn’t hesitate to speak honestly:

"Chu Ning, it’s all thanks to the resources you gave me back in the day that allowed me to progress faster than other Zone D disciples.

This head start helped me succeed in Foundation Establishment by sheer luck."

Hearing this, Chu Ning smiled, appreciating that Qiu Shunyi was the only one who called him by name.

Hearing it now was particularly endearing.

Qiu Shunyi was curious and asked:

"Chu Ning, where did you go all these years? How did you suddenly gain such amazing divine techniques?"

With Qiu Shunyi’s question, all eyes in the hall turned to Chu Ning.

The question Qiu Shunyi asked was exactly what they all wanted to know.

The divine techniques Chu Ning displayed today were too astonishing.

Not a single person present wasn’t curious.