Chapter 490: Chapter 228: Celestial Tier Techniques

"Why do the Golden Core Cultivators in this Sect all love to play the sudden attack trick?"

Chu Ning was slightly startled by this scene with Yu Changge and thought to himself.

Meeting Yu Changge’s gaze, he finally cupped his hands in return.

"Thank you, fellow disciples!"

At this moment, the disciples of Jiuhua Sect all looked up, gazing at Chu Ning on the high platform.

Their eyes were full of fervor.

Without a doubt, today’s Chu Ning had completely conquered everyone present.

He not only demonstrated leadership at a critical moment but also displayed immense strength.

Feeling the passionate gazes of thousands, Chu Ning couldn’t help but quietly sigh inwardly.

Indeed, gaining attention always comes with a price.

Before this, his usually low-key style might be difficult to maintain within the Sect.

At that moment, as if sensing Chu Ning’s thoughts.

Yu Changge stepped forward, placing himself entirely in front of Chu Ning, shielding him.

Then, the voice of the Jiuhua Sect Leader resonated in everyone’s ears.

"Fellow disciples, the Jiuhua Sect, once renowned across the Western Alliance Continent, this competition is only the beginning.

The path to the Jiuhua Sect’s prosperity is long and arduous!

I hope you all will take the three Senior Brothers as examples and devote yourselves to cultivation.

Only then can our Jiuhua Sect regain its glory!"

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

All the Golden Core Cultivators on the stage responded in unison.

Yu Changge nodded and waved his hand, saying:

"Alright, all disciples can disperse."

Immediately, thousands of people withdrew.

Yu Changge’s gaze swept over the three, including Chu Ning.

"The three of you and the elders stay behind."

Saying this, Yu Changge led everyone into a room behind the platform.

Once inside, Yu Changge spoke to the three including Chu Ning:

"This venture into the ancient ruins is of utmost importance to our Jiuhua Sect.

Your contributions today, I, Yu Changge, will remember, and I believe all disciples of Jiuhua Sect will too!"

Yu Changge spoke with great sincerity, and the three of them, including Chu Ning, cupped their hands, saying:

"Sect Leader, you’re too kind!"

Yu Changge smiled and said:

"Indeed, I speak from the heart, but to avoid seeming insincere, I will say no more.

If you don’t believe me, look at the joyful expressions of the elders."

Following Yu Changge, the three looked up and indeed saw all eight Golden Core Cultivators smiling.

Ge Liuyang laughed and said at this moment:

"Honestly, if it weren’t for the fact that my status as a Golden Core Elder is inappropriate,

I would have liked to salute the three of you, haha!"

As Ge Liuyang spoke, laughter filled the room.

Yuan Rongzhang then chuckled bitterly and said:

"This time, it was all thanks to Senior Brother Chu; without his intervention at the end, we almost became sinners of the Sect.

Unexpectedly, Leng Daichun from the Daluo Sect, though previously unknown, has such skill in Alchemy."

"Indeed, I also didn’t expect to lose to Gu Guanlin in Magical Combat." Lu Jiakang echoed with a bitter laugh.

Hearing them, Chu Ning immediately waved his hand, saying:

"There’s no need for you two to say so. Without your full effort, I couldn’t have won even if I gave my all.

Moreover, it’s precisely because you both inspired me that I performed beyond expectations."

Yu Changge nodded in agreement, saying:

"Nephew Chu speaks wisely; you two should not belittle yourselves.

Your failures were marginal; instead, let this inspire you to improve further."

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

At Yu Changge’s words, both Yuan Rongzhang and Lu Jiakang responded.

Their eyes were filled with determination to become stronger.

Yu Changge nodded in satisfaction and then spoke to Chu Ning:

"Nephew Chu, I made you the Sect’s Chief Senior Brother at the last moment without your consent.

It was mainly to seize the opportunity to further inspire unity and dedication in all disciples.

I hope you can understand."

Chu Ning smiled wryly.

"Sect Leader, you’ve already announced this in front of ten thousand people; I have to accept even if I don’t want to.

But Sect Leader, you should also know that I prefer to stay low-key and focus on cultivation."

"I know," Yu Changge replied.

"So, continue as you always do; this title won’t impose any new restrictions on you.

I simply want the Sect’s spirit to have a stronger focus."

Chu Ning nodded and said nothing more.

In his heart, he wasn’t overly concerned about this nominal title.

Previously, Ling Cang suddenly made him the Chief Steward of the Alchemy Pavilion, but it didn’t add much burden.

Instead, this title provided enough resources for what he needed.

At this point, Yu Changge asked again:

"Nephew Chu, we all know your outstanding Alchemy Technique.

Why is it that you could refine such high purity with the Nine Luo Refining Essence Method, and what happened at the end of that Magical Combat?"

As Yu Changge asked, Ge Liuyang immediately chimed in:

"Sect Leader, you’re finally asking, or else I would’ve jumped in."

Hearing this inquiry, Chu Ning thought for a moment and said:

"I was also a bit surprised to master the Nine Luo Refining Essence Method at first glance, as I never delved into Artifact Refining before.