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Chapter 509: Treasured Heirlooms of the Yao Chi Palace
Chapter 509: Treasured Heirlooms of the Yao Chi Palace
"By the way, it seemed like you encountered some difficulties when your Nascent Soul was breaking free from its cocoon earlier. Then I saw you swallow the Black Yin Pearl."
Chu Ning voiced the doubt that had been lingering in his mind.
Cen Ziqin, deep in thought, replied, "I felt that my vital fetus had matured and my Nascent Soul was about to break free, but it always felt like something was missing. I vaguely sensed that the power I needed was that of the Black Yin, so I directly ingested the Black Yin Pearl for refinement. Unexpectedly, it worked wonders, and the rate of refinement was tens of times faster than before. I even felt the further growth of my vital fetus and Nascent Soul."
As she spoke, a complex expression crossed Cen Ziqin's face. "That Black Yin Pearl has now fused with my Yin essence, but I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing."
"Do you feel anything amiss?" Chu Ning asked after hearing her out.
"Not at all," Cen Ziqin shook her head. "Now, when I cultivate, I can directly refine the Black Yin power within the pearl to aid in absorbing spiritual energy, just like before."
Hearing Cen Ziqin's explanation, Chu Ning laughed and said, "If you don't feel anything unusual, then it's most likely fine. It's similar to when I integrated the Spirit Seed or those drops of Primordial Power into my body. As long as your body can refine it, there shouldn't be any problems."
Hearing Chu Ning's reassurance, Cen Ziqin smiled and said, "Yes, and I feel that after merging with the Black Yin Pearl, the strength of my vital fetus and Nascent Soul has increased by at least fifty percent. I wonder how much stronger I'll be after consolidating my power and comparing it to a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator."
Knowing that she was concerned about the Yin Demon old freak, Chu Ning thought for a moment and smiled, "That's simple. First, consolidate your realm, then cultivate your spells and supernatural powers. When the opportunity arises, find a sparring partner to test your strength."
Hearing this, Cen Ziqin looked at Chu Ning with a puzzled expression in her eyes.
Chu Ning had wanted to continue chatting with Cen Ziqin, but at that moment, he sensed with his spiritual sense that Yu Changge and Gong Yuquan had arrived outside Tianlan Peak.
With a smile, he said, "The Sect Master and the others must be waiting impatiently outside. Let's go out and greet everyone first."
Soon after, the two of them emerged together.
Before their figures even reached the entrance of the cave abode, Yu Changge's hearty laughter echoed through.
"Congratulations, Cen Ziqin, on your advancement to the Nascent Soul stage. Our Jiuhua Sect now has one more Nascent Soul cultivator, which is truly worthy of celebration! From today onwards, you and Chu Ning will be the fairy couple in the eyes of countless cultivators in the Western Alliance!"
After finishing his speech, Yu Changge led Gong Yuquan into the area outside the cave abode shared by the two disciples.
Gong Yuquan nodded in agreement.
In the cultivation world, it was not uncommon for a married couple to both be Nascent Soul cultivators, but it was also not very common. The path to becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator was long, and the opportunity to do so was hard to come by. Many cultivators lost their partners along the way due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient lifespan.
There were also quite a few couples where one partner had already passed away by the time the other reached the Nascent Soul stage.
It was extremely rare for cultivators to reach the Nascent Soul stage and then seek a partner.
A couple as young and talented as Chu Ning and Cen Ziqin was indeed a rare sight in the Western Alliance.
Without giving Chu Ning a chance to speak, Cen Ziqin cupped her hands and smiled, "Thank you, Sect Master and Gong Yuquan. You all have worked hard to protect me during this time."
Gong Yuquan quickly responded, "Cen Ziqin, you're too kind. When I advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, Chu Ning protected me and even faced a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. This time, I quietly cultivated for a few months and did nothing else."
As he spoke, Gong Yuquan looked at Cen Ziqin, who had already retracted her aura and no longer exuded any pressure. He asked curiously, "Cen Ziqin, the heavenly phenomenon that occurred when you advanced earlier far surpassed mine when I formed my Nascent Soul. May I ask you to release your aura so that I can also experience your cultivation and supernatural powers?"
Hearing Gong Yuquan's request, Cen Ziqin did not hesitate and released the aura she had just retracted.
A formidable pressure immediately emanated from Cen Ziqin's body.
Having just broken through, Cen Ziqin's control over her spiritual pressure was not yet precise. However, this very fact made it easier for Yu Changge and Gong Yuquan to sense her true cultivation level.
They could also better perceive Cen Ziqin's actual strength.
Yu Changge and Gong Yuquan's faces immediately showed surprise.
Although they had already sensed Cen Ziqin's formidable cultivation level from the heavenly phenomenon earlier, actually experiencing it still brought surprise to their faces.
Yu Changge burst into hearty laughter and exclaimed, "Wonderful! Your cultivation, Sister Cen, far surpasses mine! Our Jiuhua Sect has indeed gained another powerful cultivator!"
At that moment, the sect's Golden Core cultivators were also making their way to congratulate Cen Ziqin.
Upon hearing Yu Changge's words, they were all astonished.
Before Chu Ning had advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, he had already displayed his prowess and snatched the title of the number one Golden Core cultivator in the Yunxiao Alliance from Jiang Cheng.
Therefore, when Yu Changge and Tang Xuan declared Chu Ning as the sect's top cultivator after his advancement, everyone was surprised but not too shocked. They felt more delight than anything else.
However, they never expected that Cen Ziqin, who usually spent most of her time secluded in Tianlan Peak, would be so powerful.
Soon after, everyone finished congratulating her, and knowing that Cen Ziqin had just advanced and needed to consolidate her realm, Yu Changge and the others bid their farewells and left.
Cen Ziqin kept only Cheng Qinghui and Ge Yu, and said to them, "Before I formed my Nascent Soul, I actually returned to the Eastern Saint Continent once."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Qinghui and Ge Yu looked at Cen Ziqin with astonishment.
Cen Ziqin then proceeded to tell them about the situation at Little Yao Mountain and conveyed the message from the Yin Demon old freak.
When they heard that Little Yao Mountain had become a demon cultivator's lair, their faces couldn't help but turn gloomy.
Cheng Qinghui said solemnly, "Although you have exceptional talent and your strength has always surpassed that of cultivators at the same stage, you've only just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. That Yin Demon old freak advanced to the mid-stage Nascent Soul decades ago. Even with the protection of a Grand Elder, we must not act rashly and seek him out."
Cen Ziqin nodded in agreement with Cheng Qinghui's words, "Sister, rest assured. I will consolidate my realm and cultivate further. I will also cultivate more supernatural powers. Only when I have a certain level of confidence will I go after that old freak!"
Chu Ning smiled and said, "Elder Cheng, you don't have to worry. Ziqin's cultivation is already very close to the mid-stage Nascent Soul. She just needs to consolidate her cultivation and improve her supernatural powers and artifacts. Even against a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, she may not be at a disadvantage."
"Since the Grand Elder says so, I am relieved." Cheng Qinghui's face finally relaxed.
Then, she took out a storage bag and handed it to Cen Ziqin.
Cen Ziqin looked at Cheng Qinghui with confusion, not understanding what it was. "Sister Cheng, what is this?"
"This is what the Palace Master gave me before she formed her Nascent Soul. She told me that it contains the treasured heirlooms of our Yao Chi Palace." Cheng Qinghui's words made Cen Ziqin exclaim in surprise.
"The Palace Master gave it to you?" Cen Ziqin asked, to which Cheng Qinghui nodded.
"The Palace Master specifically instructed me to bring you and Ge Yu out of the palace. These items could only be viewed once one of us reached the Nascent Soul stage. I didn't tell you before because I was afraid that you two would be too eager for revenge and rush into danger. Now that you've formed your Nascent Soul, I can finally fulfill the Palace Master's request." Cheng Qinghui's face showed a sense of relief.
(End of Chapter)
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