Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 186: Post-Battle Summary, Rapidly Gaining Proficiency! - Novel Cool

Chapter 186: Post-Battle Summary, Rapidly Gaining Proficiency!

Chapter 186: Post-Battle Summary, Rapidly Gaining Proficiency!

Three days later, at the Cosmopolitan Hall of Little Heavenly Mountain.

This was the main hall of the Duan Family, where all major gatherings, rituals, and ancestral worship ceremonies were held.

During the previous battle, many buildings in Little Heavenly Mountain had been damaged, especially by the devastating power of the Tier Two Explosive Ape.

However, the most prominent structure, the Cosmopolitan Hall, had miraculously remained intact.

This was due to the sturdy construction materials used, which included various metal ores for artifact forging, making it exceptionally durable.

At this moment, nine Qi Condensation Ninth Level cultivators had gathered in the hall, awaiting the arrival of their Chairman, Luo Chen, to commence the post-battle summary meeting.

A gentle breeze blew by, and Luo Chen gracefully descended to the ground.

All eyes were fixed upon him.

Luo Chen, as usual, strode towards the main seat.

Upon reaching the seat, he waved his hand, and a surge of spiritual power cleaned the already spotless and spacious couch once more.

This action left those below bewildered.

When did the Chairman become so particular about cleanliness? Hadn't they already cleaned it? Why was he casting a cleaning spell again?

Ignoring their curiosity, Luo Chen turned and sat down with a commanding presence.

"Let's begin!"

The first to report was Mengmou Qinglian, who oversaw the Merit Hall and was responsible for personnel affairs.

This battle had resulted in numerous casualties, a matter of utmost importance.

"Including myself, the Luo Tianhui sent out a total of sixty-two cultivators," she began.

"Currently, Elder Duan is unconscious, and Hall Master Wang has gone missing. Ten Qi Refinement Late Stage cultivators have perished, along with seventeen Qi Refinement Intermediate Stage cultivators. Additionally, ten others are severely injured. Those with minor injuries, mostly due to the consumption of Blood-Boiling Pills, require recuperation."

Upon hearing these numbers, Luo Chen's heart sank slightly.

The total number of casualties exceeded half of their forces.

This further confirmed that his initial decision had been correct.

If he hadn't taken charge at the critical moment, the cultivators of Luo Tianhui would have faced a siege by the loose cultivators, even if they had defeated the Duan Family.

They would have been unable to escape with their spoils.

"As for the Duan Family, aside from those stationed outside, almost all of them have been annihilated."

"Duan Qiankun's body is nowhere to be found, and Duan Rui's corpse is hanging outside."

"There are also forty-five surviving mortals, five of whom were cultivators whose cultivation had been disabled by Elder Qin."

After reciting this information, Mengmou Qinglian raised her head and looked at Luo Chen.

"Now, we need to consider compensation and post-war affairs, as well as the handling of the Duan Family cultivators who have scattered outside."

Luo Chen paused briefly before saying, "Regarding compensation, refer to the previous guidelines. You can discuss this with Huiwang later."

"As for the remaining Duan Family members, just imprison them for now. There's no need to manage them until Duan Feng regains consciousness and makes the decision."

Mengmou Qinglian nodded, as there was a precedent for this, and it wasn't too troublesome.

As for the subsequent matter, there was no need to rush.

Indeed, the Luo Tianhui needed time to recuperate and rebuild, and it was not appropriate to engage in large-scale conflicts.

Moreover, they had to consider Duan Feng's feelings.

After avenging his grudge, it was up to him to decide whether to eradicate the enemy completely or show mercy.

"What about Hall Master Wang?"

Luo Chen tapped the armrest of his couch and said indifferently, "He's fine, just injured and in need of some rest."

The Blood Tyrant Soul Stealing Array, based on the principles of the Heavenly Craft Soul Stealing Array, couldn't be mastered overnight.

Hearing that Wang Yuan was unharmed, everyone in the hall breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Yuan's combat prowess had earned the trust of everyone through numerous battles, especially in the battle at Little Heavenly Mountain, where he had withstood a Foundation Establishment True Cultivator, earning him the title of War God.

His survival meant that Luo Tianhui still had a formidable military assurance!

Of course, the one sitting at the top was also a significant source of military strength.

Now, throughout Luo Tianhui and even among the loose cultivators of Da He Fang, no one dared to underestimate Luo Chen's strength.

"Regarding the spoils of war, they primarily consist of the inheritance from the Duan Family cultivators, various artifact forging ores, half-finished magical tools, and a giant bear puppet comparable to a Grand Completion of Qi Condensation cultivator."

"Additionally, a library tower located in the rear mountain has been preserved intact."

"After an inventory, we obtained five first-level cultivation techniques, three copied second-level cultivation techniques, seventeen spell secrets, over ten travel and biography books, twenty-one insights into Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment, and insights into artifact forging."

Upon hearing this last statement, Luo Chen's eyebrows rose.

Indeed, the family's three hundred years of heritage had resulted in an incredibly rich collection.

Even second-level cultivation techniques and Foundation Establishment insights were included!

"Assign people to guard the library tower, and later integrate Luo Tianhui's collection into it."

Luo Chen looked at the crowd and said slowly, "The merits of this battle must be recognized. Aside from the second-level cultivation techniques and Foundation Establishment insights, all other spoils of war will be made available for exchange among the cultivators within the sect."

"Furthermore, regarding the spoils of war, those obtained during the battle will remain with their respective owners."

"You must not demand a share from those below you!"

The last sentence was stern.

The nine cultivators in the hall all agreed.

Next, Mengmou Qinglian reported on some of the spoils of war, including the quantity of spirit stones, which astonished everyone.

A large Foundation Establishment family, primarily focused on artifact forging, had left behind only thirty thousand spirit stones.

This was pitifully small.

It was unimaginable!

However, Luo Chen was not surprised.

He had learned from Duan Feng that the Duan Family had spent a significant portion of their spirit stones on forging the Flood Nation Talisman artifact.

Later, in their efforts to help Duan Rui establish his foundation, they had nearly depleted the family's resources over the past few years.

Moreover, Duan Qiankun had frequently visited black market auctions and purchased items like puppets and magical tools to prepare for the eventuality of his own death and the family's insufficient strength.

They had even spent a substantial amount of spirit stones to acquire Jade Marrow Pills from Luo Tianhui.

After all, cultivation level and protective abilities were the foundation.

Thirty thousand spirit stones seemed like a small amount, but it indicated that the Duan Family had deep reserves and could withstand such setbacks.

The Duan Family's remaining wealth was primarily the Little Heavenly Mountain itself!

Many shared this sentiment.

Soon, Sima Huiwang spoke up.

"Chairman, there's a question we need to address: should we relocate our headquarters to Little Heavenly Mountain?"

This question immediately drew everyone's attention.

Their concern was understandable.

Although the spiritual vein restriction in Da He Fang had been lifted, making the outer city a spiritually abundant area, the spiritual energy there was only comparable to their previous inner city residence.

It's suitable for ordinary Qi Condensation cultivators to cultivate here.

However, for Qi Condensation Ninth Level cultivators, the effects are rather average.

But Little Heavenly Mountain is different!

This place is inherently abundant with spiritual energy!

Below lies a small Spirit Vein, and above is the Icefire Spring. It's a blessed land of opportunities.

If not for this, it wouldn't have nurtured three Foundation Establishment cultivators in three hundred years.

If the headquarters were to relocate here, then all of them could enjoy this cultivation environment.

Facing Sima Huiwang's proposal, the high-level executives watched attentively.

Luo Chen paused briefly before announcing his long-prepared decision.

"Relocate!"

Everyone was delighted.

Luo Chen continued, "But not everything will be moved."

Looking at the crowd, Luo Chen said, "Crescent Moon Valley has been operating for a long time, and we can't give it up easily."

"Fu Family Fort has already allowed the Great River Sect's loose cultivators to reap all the benefits. How can we repeat the same mistake?"

"Therefore, the headquarters will move to Little Heavenly Mountain, but we will still leave a portion of the cultivators in Crescent Moon Valley."

Sima Huiwang hesitated, "But won't this make the cultivators staying in Crescent Moon Valley unhappy?"

"No!"

Luo Chen waved his hand and said, "Not long ago, I discovered a branch of the Spirit Vein beneath Crescent Moon Valley."

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

Such good fortune?

Gu Caiyi's face showed skepticism.

Was it really discovered not long ago? She recalled how Luo Chen used to stay overnight in Crescent Moon Valley frequently.

"As long as we open up that branch and combine it with the spiritual energy overflowing from the Inner City, Crescent Moon Valley will become a decent place for cultivation."

Luo Chen spoke with confidence.

Furthermore, he had already planned for the Qi Refinement Late Stage cultivators on both sides to rotate regularly.

The meeting continued.

Luo Chen split the Alchemy Hall again, forming the Alchemy Hall Two.

The Alchemy Hall from Crescent Moon Valley was entirely relocated to Little Heavenly Mountain.

The vacated space would become the Medicine Hall, also responsible for cultivating a portion of the Spirit Herbs.

As for Little Heavenly Mountain, an Artillery Hall slot would be freed up.

They were just waiting for Duan Feng to wake up before the Artillery Hall would start recruiting.

Moreover, Luo Chen even instructed Sima Huiwang to publicly recruit loose cultivators for the Great River Sect.

"As long as they are at the Qi Refinement Late Stage!"

"And their backgrounds should be relatively clean."

"This move is to address the shortage of personnel in the Battle Hall. If there are any former Po Shan Gang elders, they will be given priority."

"The treatment doesn't need to be too high; just follow the previous treatment for Qi Refinement Late Stage cultivators in the Great River Sect."

"Set a ten-year period, and after ten years, there will be an assessment. The assessment will consider various aspects, including merits, peer evaluations, and cultivation progress. If they pass, their treatment will be improved."

"The surviving senior cultivators will automatically be treated as superior."

Each sentence was clear and concise.

It would not only strengthen the Luo Tianhui's strength but also provide a plan for the future.

Most importantly, it gave all cultivators a channel for promotion.

Sima Huiwang listened carefully; this was the kind of work her position as president required."

She needed to manage the various trivial matters below and also ensure that everything Luo Chen entrusted to her was executed precisely.

This meeting lasted for a very long time.

It wasn't just Sima Huiwang and Mengmou Qinglian who had things to report.

The other high-level executives also had many matters to discuss.

It was only in the early hours of the next morning that they finally finished planning for Luo Tianhui's current and future endeavors.

After a night, Granny Yuan, who was the oldest among them, had already left early.

She was old and had suffered non-trivial injuries during the battle at Little Heavenly Mountain.

The fact that she could endure so long was because Luo Chen had given her control of the Medicine Hall.

From then on, she was no longer the vice-hall master of the Alchemy Hall but the master of the Medicine Hall.

The resources she could obtain in this position far surpassed what she had before.

As the spring sun rose, Luo Chen led the group out of the Cosmopolitan Hall.

The meeting wasn't over yet!

...

He took Sima Huiwang and Mengmou Qinglian to visit the injured cultivators.

"Chairman!"

Seeing Luo Chen arrive with the president and the hall master, the Qi Refinement Late Stage cultivator lying in the house struggled to sit up.

"I remember your name is Su Xiaolin, right?"

Su Xiaolin was surprised that Luo Chen remembered his name.

He nodded repeatedly.

"You've worked hard in this battle."

Luo Chen patted his shoulder.

As the cultivator was saying it wasn't hard, Luo Chen formed hand seals, channeled his spiritual power, and cast a spell on him.

Su Xiaolin was stunned.

He could feel a pure Wood Elemental Energy landing on his body, stimulating his wounds and rapidly healing them.

Was this the Healing Spell?

The chairman was personally treating his injuries? "Rest well. Luo Tianhui will not abandon any companion who fights for it. The Alchemy Hall will send the appropriate healing pills, and you just need to focus on recovery."

"Once you're healed, I'll entrust you with an important task!"

Su Xiaolin snapped back to his senses, but he saw that Luo Chen had already turned and left the wooden house.

His eyes were slightly moist.

As a loose cultivator, after so many years, he had never felt such importance and care.

He opened his mouth and shouted to the outside, "Su Xiaolin will never disappoint the chairman's nurturing!"

The tall figure paused for a moment, then waved his hand without turning back.

After leaving the wooden house, Luo Chen hurried to the next injured cultivator.

The two women following closely behind exchanged glances.

Was Luo Chen trying to win people's hearts?

It was obvious that he was!

They didn't ask any questions, just followed closely and took notes on everything Luo Chen said to the injured cultivators.

Who would be given important tasks in the future.

Who would be specially given certain healing pills.

Who was severely injured and needed to be transferred to another hall.

These were all key points.

As Luo Chen repeatedly cast the Healing Spell, the two women's gazes gradually changed.

Even if it was to win people's hearts, to go to such lengths already showed sincerity.

You should know that Luo Chen had killed a Foundation Establishment True Cultivator, a powerful expert.

To be so unconstrained and respectful to others already showed that he had lowered himself.

Ask them if they could do the same after achieving such strength.

They couldn't! Almost all high-level cultivators couldn't do this.

Some even became arrogant after reaching Foundation Establishment, and their friends didn't have time to change their address to "Senior."

Unlike Luo Chen, who was so approachable.

This continued until noon, and the fatigued Luo Chen finally stopped visiting the injured cultivators.

"Chairman, are you okay?"

Sima Huiwang asked with concern.

Releasing the Healing Spell so many times is quite a burden."

Especially since Luo Chen had just recently unleashed a powerful spell, and he probably hadn't fully recovered yet.

Luo Chen waved his hand, "It's fine, I can handle it."

He could indeed endure it.

The consumption of spiritual energy for the Healing Spell wasn't that significant.

Moreover, the Great Perfection of the Changchun Art inherently had a self-replenishing effect.

As long as he didn't unleash too much spiritual energy in a short time, he could gradually recover a portion of it.

On the contrary, he was quite pleased.

"Healing Spell, Master Level!"

Without any worries or the need to refine pills, single-handedly practicing a spell to such proficiency was indeed fast.

What improvements did the Master Level Healing Spell bring?

The next day, after a good night's rest, Luo Chen arrived at a secluded cave in Little Heavenly Mountain.

"Cave Mansion?"

"Chairman!"

A familiar figure emerged from within, it was none other than Feng Xia.

However, her usually calm and peaceful expression was now replaced with a hint of fatigue.

Luo Chen nodded at her and asked as he walked inside, "How is Duan Feng doing?"

Feng Xia sighed, "Granny Yuan has treated him, but his injuries are severe."

"What are the main types of injuries?"

"There are nineteen external wounds, and the internal injuries affect his organs and meridians. A violent and extreme spiritual energy ravaged his meridians, affecting his spiritual energy circulation..."

Luo Chen's eyes flickered, this sounded so familiar.

Oh!

He remembered.

It seemed that Duan Feng had also suffered such severe injuries on the Debate Platform.

As for that extreme and violent spiritual energy, it was likely from the water and fire spiritual energy that Duan Rui cultivated.

Although dual cultivation of water and fire could hinder breakthrough, its combat destructive power was immense.

This was why Duan Qiankun had high hopes for him.

He wanted Duan Feng to rely on his water and fire dual cultivation to dominate the Foundation Establishment stage after his promotion.

"The most serious injury is to his divine soul. I don't know what method Duan Rui used, but it damaged his divine soul, which is why he remains unconscious."

Feng Xia said with a worried expression, "Even Granny Yuan couldn't do anything. She said that if Duan Rui doesn't wake up soon, there's a high chance he'll never regain consciousness."

"Divine soul damage?"

Luo Chen furrowed his brows and stopped in front of a stone bed.

On it, Duan Feng lay unconscious.

He was dressed thinly, and his face looked clean, indicating that Feng Xia had taken good care of him during these days.

Luo Chen activated the Spirit Eye Technique, focusing on Duan Feng.

With the latter's guard down, he clearly saw the tattered state of Duan Feng's body.

These injuries could be healed with pills.

However, Duan Feng's unconscious state prevented him from self-refining the pills, greatly reducing the effectiveness of various healing pills.

"Chairman..."

"Don't worry, let me try."

Luo Chen calmly extended his hand.

A blue radiance blossomed from his palm.

As he placed it on Duan Feng's stomach, the blue radiance slowly seeped into his body.

The Master Level Healing Spell!

Luo Chen continuously channeled spiritual energy, and Duan Feng's external injuries began to heal rapidly.

The torn flesh knitted back together, and the scarred areas shed their scabs, revealing tender white skin.

Seeing this, Feng Xia, standing by the side, opened her mouth slightly in surprise.

Was this the Healing Spell?

But it didn't stop there.

As Luo Chen increased his efforts, Duan Feng's internal injuries also began to recover.

The ravaged organs, which had been languishing, now came to life as the blue radiance passed through, like spring rain revitalizing the land.

After a while, Luo Chen lifted his hand.

He exhaled a breath of turbid air and nodded in satisfaction.

The Master Level Healing Spell indeed had extraordinary effects.

Ordinary Healing Spells could only heal external injuries and were generally ineffective against internal injuries.

When he had killed Fu Zhang, his lungs had been injured, and it took more than half a month to recover using the Healing Spell.

But with his current strength, he was confident he could heal within a day.

However, that was the limit.

"Divine soul damage is not so easy to repair."

A hint of hesitation appeared on Luo Chen's face. For this type of injury, the legendary Yang Hun Pill would be a simple solution.

But the Yang Hun Pill was a third-rank pill! Where could he buy it? Even with all the resources of the Luo Tianhui, it might be unavailable.

"Perhaps there's another way."

Luo Chen flipped his wrist, and a snow-white pill appeared between his fingers.

"What's this?" Feng Xia asked curiously.

Luo Chen looked at her solemnly, "This pill doesn't heal injuries, but it strengthens the soul. Duan Feng's divine soul is damaged, and neither I nor the entire Luo Tianhui can cure it. But if we can't heal the soul, we can at least strengthen it."

Feng Xia exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this like giving a seriously ill person a tonic?"

Luo Chen nodded.

The pill in his hand was the Path to the Netherworld Pill that he had painstakingly refined.

It had the effect of strengthening the soul, especially during the first consumption.

However, this pill also had the effect of inducing sleep.

If one were to be trapped in that state for too long, not only would it fail to strengthen the soul, but there was also a risk of losing one's mind.

Each time Luo Chen consumed it, he was extremely careful.

After taking it, he would use the Soul Suppressing Technique to temper his divine soul to prevent it from becoming too ethereal.

In truth, the current situation was not ideal for Duan Feng to take the Path to the Netherworld Pill.

But as the saying goes, a dead horse is better than a live one.

Another saying also goes, severe illness requires strong medicine.

"If we can't heal the damage, strengthening the body is another way."

"In this world, you are his closest person. Whether to give it to him or not is entirely up to you."

"Sister Xia, I'm sorry. I'm leaving this difficult choice to you."

As he spoke, the Path to the Netherworld Pill landed in Feng Xia's hand.

She carefully held the pill, her lips trembling slightly.

After a long time, she let out a bitter laugh.

"Knowing Duan Feng's personality, he would definitely choose to take it."

"Forget it, let's see how his fate unfolds!"

This time, Feng Xia didn't hesitate.

She was even more decisive than Luo Chen, immediately stuffing the Path to the Netherworld Pill into Duan Feng's mouth.

Seeing this, Luo Chen took a deep breath, and a blue radiance appeared in his palm once more.

"Brother, it's up to you now!"

The blue radiance entered Duan Feng's body, catalyzing the release of the pill's medicinal power.

Visibly, Duan Feng's eyelids twitched, and his eyes moved beneath.

Spirit Gate Dreaming!

(End of Chapter)

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