Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh

Shang Song’s eyebrows twitched at this moment, clearly indicating that he also found it rather unusual for this person to stay behind.

Shen Yu shook his head, coldly saying, "He probably doesn’t have the guts to plot against our Immortal City, right?"

"That’s unlikely. Perhaps a Loose Cultivator caught his eye," Shang Song said indifferently.

At this moment, his gaze turned towards Wu Lingwei.

"Nephew Wu, that young Golden Core Cultivator named Chu Ning, was he the one who killed many Tier Six Demon Beasts at the valley’s entrance a few days ago?"

"Based on what other Fellow Daoists have mentioned, it should be this Fellow Daoist Chu," Wu Lingwei replied.

After Wu Lingwei finished speaking, a hint of surprise flashed across Shang Song’s face.

"This person is not only so young but also indeed at the Middle Stage of Golden Core Cultivation. In fact, after getting injured this time, his realm nearly fell.

Yet, he is capable of using thunderous methods to kill so many same-tier Demon Beasts.

It seems, as you said, he must have been a disciple of some Major Sect from another continent.

Make sure to develop a good relationship with him. With his Divine Techniques and age, he might become a Nascent Soul Cultivator in a hundred years."

"Yes!" Wu Lingwei replied respectfully.

At this time, Shang Song waved his hand and said:

"You should go rest and heal. There’s no need to worry about the Snow Mist Valley affair here in the Ice Island Immortal City.

To be precise, in this cold land, it’s still the Changkong Hall that has the final say."

Upon hearing this, a trace of strange emotion appeared on Wu Lingwei’s face.

However, Shang Song didn’t say much more at this moment.

While Shang Song and Wu Lingwei were discussing Chu Ning, at the same time, Tantai Song, who had arrived in Haiyan City via the array of Ice Island Immortal City, was also talking about Chu Ning.

He turned his head to look at the Golden Core Middle Stage cultivator, who had exited the valley together with Chu Ning and others.

"You say that when Chu Ning killed the Demon Beasts, he used three Flying Swords with wood, fire, and earth attributes?

Are you sure he didn’t use any Gold Attribute Fist Techniques or Spells?"

"No!" the person shook his head.

"Back then, he kept using these three Flying Swords to kill Demon Beasts and also used a powerful Fire Technique.

Additionally, he used many Talismans."

Tantai Song shook his head after hearing this.

"Then it seems it’s not him.

No one at the Middle Stage of Golden Core can simultaneously master so many Magical Treasure Secret Techniques of different attributes.

Moreover, I just used a Secret Technique to sense, and I didn’t perceive the aura of the Yellow Court Seal from him."

After speaking, he couldn’t help but mutter to himself.

"Why have so many powerful Golden Core Middle Stage cultivators suddenly appeared?"

The people at the sect said that at the valley entrance, the Golden Core Middle Stage cultivator’s strength far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators.

He once suspected it was the same person he fought back then.

Even after hearing about Chu Ning’s Magical Combat from the sect, he still had some doubts.

But meeting Chu Ning today has completely confirmed that the other party is not the person he’s looking for.

He remains very confident in his Talent regarding sensing auras.

Chu Ning’s aura is completely different; he’s not the same person at all.

...

After leaving Changkong Hall, Chu Ning didn’t return to his Cave Mansion but went directly to the Lower City.

Just inside Changkong Hall, he could clearly sense that the Young Sect Leader of the Illusion Spirit Sect was detecting his Storage Bag and Spirit Beast Bag.

"It seems that this incident has drawn some attention from cultivators.

Taking this opportunity to go into seclusion and complete the Refinement of those Treasures is also a time for disappearing for a while."

Chu Ning has made up his mind, naturally wanting to make more preparations.

At the very least, things like Elixirs need to be prepared.

Those useless things in his hand will naturally all be exchanged for the resources needed for cultivation.

Moreover, Chu Ning might need to use Talismans to periodically exchange for some resources, but it may not always be convenient for him to leave his Cave Mansion.

On one hand, he also wants to choose to plant the Bright Spirit Fruit.

This kind of Spirit Plant, however, may not always be able to be carried away like the Snow Crystal Ganoderma.

On the other hand, the Black Death Demon next door gives Chu Ning a sense of unease.

In the Upper City of Ice Island Immortal City, given the proximity to Changkong Hall, the other party shouldn’t dare to act too recklessly with any bad intentions.

Therefore, Chu Ning decided that his upcoming seclusion might not be as frequent as before, coming out once every six months.

And he needs someone to help acquire the necessary resources.

This person, of course, is none other than Xi Wenxia.

Arriving at the Lower City, Chu Ning headed towards the Market.

It was evident that there were significantly fewer Foundation Establishment Cultivators in this market, while the number of Qi Refining Cultivators had increased.

"Hundreds of Foundation Establishment Cultivators entered Snow Mist Valley, and it seems not a single one has come out."

Chu Ning gently shook his head and headed straight to the stall where Xi Wenxia usually sold talismans and other items.

Before getting close, Chu Ning’s brows furrowed, his eyes shimmering with a cold light.

At this moment, in front of the stall where Xi Wenxia had displayed several items, stood a cunning-looking middle-aged male cultivator.

This was the same man who, when he first encountered Xi Wenxia here, attempted to forcibly buy her Fluorite Jade.

"Xi Wenxia, give me all these things, and I can still help you find a livelihood in Ice Island Immortal City.

Otherwise, it won’t be long before you’ll be driven out of this Immortal City.

Do you really think your backing will return to this Immortal City?"

The middle-aged cultivator’s words carried a hint of complacency.

The already somewhat coldly beautiful Xi Wenxia lifted her head, her gaze coldly fixed on him.

"Sun Zhizhang, aren’t you afraid Elder Chu will come back and cripple you?"

"Elder Chu? A Middle Stage of Golden Core Cultivator, I’m so scared!" Sun Zhizhang laughed heartily.

"You must really not understand the situation. This time, the sea demon race joined forces with numerous demon beasts to attack the cultivators entering Snow Mist Valley.

Among over a thousand cultivators, only a little over twenty Golden Core Cultivators came out of the valley.

Even Elder Wu Lingwei from Frost Moon Pavilion was seriously injured. Do you naively believe your Elder Chu is stronger than Elder Wu?"

Hearing Sun Zhizhang’s words, not only Xi Wenxia but also many nearby cultivators showed drastic changes in their expressions.

"What? The demon beasts even attacked Golden Core Cultivators, and even Golden Core Late Stage Cultivators got injured?"

"Only a little over twenty Golden Core Cultivators came out; did all the others perish? And they were all Golden Core Cultivators!"

"What about the Foundation Establishment Cultivators? Weren’t there several hundred of them entering the valley as well?"

Sun Zhizhang let out a light chuckle.

"Foundation Establishment Cultivators? There were indeed Eighth Level Demon Beasts roaming that valley, with over ninety percent of the Golden Core Cultivators perished!

A few hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators, naturally, all died! Not a single one came out!"

"Wow!"

Immediately, there was an uproar at the scene, with everyone from Foundation Establishment to Qi Refining Stage Cultivators showing expressions of shock.

Even Xi Wenxia, whose face was usually coldly beautiful, was now full of worry.

Seeing Xi Wenxia’s expression, Sun Zhizhang became even more smug and chuckled:

"Snow Mist Valley has been closed for nearly ten days now, and all the other Golden Core Cultivators have shown their faces.

If your Elder Chu had come out, wouldn’t he have come looking for you?

Given the dire situation outside, by following me, you can at least maintain a foothold in the city; otherwise..."

"Otherwise, what?"

Just then, a cold young voice suddenly rang out.

Upon hearing this voice, a hint of joy flashed in Xi Wenxia’s eyes as she quickly looked up.

When she saw Chu Ning slowly approaching from afar, a smile suddenly blossomed on her cold yet worried face.

As for Sun Zhizhang, at that moment, it was as if he had fallen straight into an ice cave.

He slowly turned his head and saw Chu Ning already walking toward him from close by.

His face instantly showed extreme fear, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Elder..."

Sun Zhizhang’s voice just started, but his face suddenly turned pale.

At this moment, Chu Ning suddenly unleashed a burst of momentum that pressed directly upon him.

Sun Zhizhang hurriedly activated his magical power to resist, unable to manage a word.

The next moment, what made Sun Zhizhang’s pupils rapidly dilate was.

He saw Chu Ning raise a hand, summoning a Fiery Sun Spirit Bird formed of flames, which flew directly toward him!

In just the blink of an eye, it was already upon him, and Sun Zhizhang was completely immobilized.

"No! There’s a combat prohibition in Ice Island Immortal City! You can’t kill me!"

Before Sun Zhizhang’s voice could finish, the Fiery Sun Spirit Bird enveloped and consumed him.

In just a few breaths, the flames dissipated, and Sun Zhizhang’s figure had completely vanished.

As if he had never appeared here at all.

"This is the prowess of a Golden Core Cultivator!"

"With just a move, a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator couldn’t even muster the slightest defense!"

"It’s terrifying!!!"

At this moment, the cultivators around, all looking at Chu Ning, bore expressions of fear on their faces.