Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh

Divine Sound Valley, this was not the first time Chu Ning had been here.

Previously, when Di Yan passed away, Chu Ning also used the Illusion Technique to come here with news.

Though it has ’valley’ in the name, only the outer entrance of the Sect is a valley.

Inside, there are various large and small mountain peaks.

Chu Ning descended at the mountain gate of the valley entrance, and immediately two Foundation Establishment Cultivators came to greet him.

Upon seeing Chu Ning’s identity as a Golden Core Cultivator, they politely said:

"Honored Senior, this is Divine Sound Valley, may we know your intentions?"

"I have a friend named Wu Rongfeng who is cultivating inside; I am here at the invitation of Fellow Daoist Wu."

After Chu Ning spoke, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator smiled and said:

"Ah, you are invited by Junior Martial Uncle Wu, please wait a moment, Senior, I will send a message first."

With that, he activated a Communication Talisman.

Shortly after, two figures flew swiftly from within the valley.

Chu Ning looked from afar and found that he recognized both of them.

One was indeed Wu Rongfeng, and the other was Meng Ling, whom he had met before in Snow Mist Valley.

They had also seen each other once later in Changkong Hall, but only exchanged a few words with no further interaction.

Chu Ning was slightly surprised by how this woman came along too.

As Chu Ning pondered this, the two women arrived in front of him.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, we have been eagerly waiting for your arrival!"

Wu Rongfeng smiled at Chu Ning, revealing an expression full of deeper meaning, leaving Chu Ning somewhat puzzled.

Before he could respond, Meng Ling also gave a slight bow to Chu Ning.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, we meet again!"

"Fellow Daoist Meng!" Chu Ning returned the bow slightly, then laughed and said:

"It has been years since we last met, and now Fellow Daoist Meng has reached the Middle Stage of Golden Core, truly deserving congratulations."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chu!"

Listening on the side, Wu Rongfeng smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Chu, Junior Sister Meng has just broken through recently, and only came out of secluded cultivation a few days ago.

This mountain gate is not a place for detailed conversation; let’s go inside."

With that, Wu Rongfeng took the lead, flying into the valley.

Meng Ling then fell back a step, walking alongside Chu Ning.

"At the entrance of Snow Mist Valley before, I was indebted to you for saving me, and I have always wanted to thank you in person.

Later, on several visits to Ice Island Immortal City, I heard from Senior Sister Wu that you were always in secluded cultivation.

So, I did not disturb you."

"Fellow Daoist Meng, you are too polite. At the time, I was just trying to leave the valley."

Chu Ning responded, though inwardly feeling slightly strange.

The Fellow Daoist Meng from Divine Sound Valley seemed overly courteous. Though it was true Chu Ning had acted back then to allow everyone to leave the valley,

that was over ten years ago.

As he pondered this, Meng Ling continued:

"By the way, I heard from Senior Sister Wu that you once asked her about Nine Rites Gold and Star Core Sand.

I’m not sure if you have managed to gather those materials over the years."

"I have indeed gathered those two materials."

Chu Ning answered, with a slight movement in his heart.

The intelligence of Celestial Sound Valley was indeed more informed than his. He had also relied on information from Wu Rongfeng to refine the Golden Spirit Sword.

Although he had prepared in advance for the refining of the Water Spirit Sword and gathered some materials over the years, he still lacked one or two.

Perhaps inquiring about them at Divine Sound Valley might yield some results.

Meng Ling seemed surprised to hear that Chu Ning had gathered the two materials.

Then she heard Chu Ning speak:

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Meng, I am currently looking for a few more materials.

If convenient, could you help me inquire about them?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Ling’s eyes lit up, immediately asking:

"What other artifact refining materials is Fellow Daoist Chu looking for?"

"Flowing Shadow Stone and Cyan Wave Cold Iron." Chu Ning stated the two materials he still lacked.

Hearing the names of those materials, Meng Ling wore a contemplative look.

"These two items are indeed rare. I will inquire thoroughly within the Sect."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning smiled and clasped his hands in thanks:

"Then, I must thank Fellow Daoist Meng."

Meng Ling responded with a charming smile but did not say more.

Instead, she began to introduce Divine Sound Valley to Chu Ning.

Although Chu Ning had visited Divine Sound Valley once before, he was only hurriedly led inside by a cultivator and then quickly left again.

With Meng Ling’s introduction this time, he gained more understanding.

Like most Sects, the different halls, palaces, and pavilions serve various functions.

However, in Divine Sound Valley, each mountain peak is relatively large, so the cultivators are more concentrated together.

Moreover, according to Meng Ling, the valley has a predominance of Female Cultivators, accounting for about seventy percent.

"Seventy percent?" Chu Ning was slightly surprised. He knew that Celestial Sound Valley had many Female Cultivators.

But he had never known that the Sect had such a high proportion of women.

No wonder most of the Divine Sound Valley cultivators he encountered were Female Cultivators.

Seeing the surprise in Chu Ning’s eyes, Meng Ling nodded with a smile.

"In truth, Divine Sound Valley had a tradition of not admitting male disciples. Only some Honored Guest Elders and male cultivator partners of the sect’s disciples were introduced.

As those cultivators had descendants, the male offspring slowly increased, and the seniors in the valley made exceptions to admit them, gradually increasing male disciples here.

But naturally, the proportion remained low.