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Chapter 202: Lone Sail, Luoyan Surging
Chapter 202: Lone Sail, Luoyan Surging
"It's increased a little!"
A little, it seemed so insignificant.
But one must know that Luo Chen had reached the Perfect stage long ago.
During the Qi Condensation stage, it was already around 350 points.
Later, after breaking through Foundation Establishment, he spent three years in seclusion.
After such a long time, his proficiency only increased by a hundred points, making his progress as slow as a snail.
Often, he had to practice many times before his proficiency would increase by a little.
Unexpectedly, this time, with the help of Sha Qi for cultivation, his proficiency improved so quickly.
"If the subsequent speed doesn't slow down, with the ten pieces of Boulder Floatstone on my body, which is equivalent to a hundred strands of Earthfire Malevolent Qi, it should be enough to push me to the Master level."
"Even if the quantity is insufficient, I can borrow some from Brother Wang."
He never worried that Wang Yuan wouldn't lend him.
Bro!
The Master-level Divine Spirit Demonic Annihilation might be able to enhance the Divine Soul, and it would have a great effect.
"Bring the medicinal ingredients in!"
"Put it over there, put it on the shelves first."
While Luo Chen was deep in thought, bustling voices could be heard from outside.
Qu Lingjun's voice, mature beyond his years, was particularly noticeable.
The alchemy chamber door opened.
Qu Lingjun looked at Luo Chen inside, and his entire body stiffened for a moment.
"Master, you're so early?"
Luo Chen's face turned solemn, "Lingjun, the key to success lies in the early bird. You've been slacking off."
After saying this, he left the alchemy chamber to prepare for the alchemy process.
Qu Lingjun stood in the alchemy chamber, dazed, and hadn't snapped out of his thoughts.
Unconsciously, he walked out and looked at the misty sky outside.
"Am I not early enough?"
"Yes!"
"I've heard Aunt Gu and Aunt Feng say that Master often gets up at Yin or Mao hours to cultivate and process medicinal ingredients."
"Indeed, I'm not working hard enough!"
He clenched his fist tightly, and his eyes shone with determination.
Master, Lingjun will not let you down. I must work harder in the future!
...
The preparations before departure were extremely complicated.
Even Luo Chen was busy beyond measure.
Alchemy, alchemy, and more alchemy!
In three months, he had to refine as many Jade Marrow Pills as possible.
Only then would he have enough funds to establish himself in a new place.
Apart from alchemy, he would also go to the outskirts of Ghost City to capture ghost spirits to help Bai Meiling in her cultivation.
The cultivation of Divine Spirit Demonic Annihilation didn't stop either.
This technique, created by a secular martial arts master, was truly unique.
Although it seemed like a jack-of-all-trades, it somehow improved every aspect.
Now, Luo Chen focused it on tempering his will and forging his Divine Soul, gradually giving it a clear direction.
It was no longer a jack-of-all-trades but a Divine Soul Refining technique designated by Luo Chen.
Wang Yuan wasn't idle either.
After receiving Luo Chen's acknowledgment, he ventured into the depths of the Earth Meridians every night to seize Earthfire Malevolent Qi.
It took him a full ten days to collect it all.
Luo Chen asked for ten more portions, and the excess was all given to Wang Yuan.
This was also a considerable asset, and if Wang Yuan sold it, he could accumulate a portion of his wealth.
The only aftereffect was that the Earthfire in Xiao Huan Mountain became increasingly weak.
Later, when Qu Lingjun was refining pills, he couldn't even use the array formation to draw out the Earthfire.
This scared him.
Luo Chen comforted him and returned to the primitive method of lighting firewood for alchemy.
Time passed like flowing water.
One month later!
On Xiao Huan Mountain.
Over three hundred cultivators gazed at the enormous flying ship slowly rising into the sky, their expressions complex.
It was at least thirty zhang long and fifteen zhang wide.
Suspended in the sky, it seemed capable of blocking clouds and the sun.
Soon, they would step onto this flying ship.
It meant that they would be leaving Da He Fang, their "hometown."
What would the outside world be like?
Would there be new life encounters?
Could they return after many years?
No one knew; they only knew that in the near future, a Ghost King would be born in Da He Fang, turning it into a place unsuitable for human cultivation.
So, this time, they had to leave.
Even with all the reluctance, confusion, and hesitation.
When the flying ship stopped, a figure poked out and waved at those below.
It was Duan Feng!
To control such a large flying ship, only he and Luo Chen in Luo Tianhui could do it.
The former relied on skill, and the latter on his cultivation level.
Luo Chen stood below, nodding in approval.
"Among the Duan family's legacy, apart from the puppet comparable to a Qi Condensation stage at Great Perfection, this Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship is the most valuable."
Mu Ran Qing Lian stood beside him and smiled, "Indeed, this flying ship is of high grade, capable of carrying a thousand people. Its price is definitely among the top-tier high-grade magic artifacts."
The Duan family left behind three flying ships.
Two were high-grade, and one was medium-grade.
Luo Chen had taken the other high-grade ship when he went to visit Luoyun Sect's Xu Ji.
As for the medium-grade ship, he gave it to Sima Huiwang.
After all, as the president of Luo Tianhui, she needed some style when traveling.
"President, I'll go and arrange for everyone to board the ship."
"Hmm."
Luo Chen nodded and remained at the back.
As he watched each person board, Luo Chen turned his head and said to Qin Liangchen:
"Your wife's cultivation progress seems to be catching up with you?"
Qin Liangchen calmly nodded, not surprised that Luo Chen could see through it.
Luo Chen frowned, "Didn't the Nangong family give you a section of the Lotus Birth Seven Orifices Lotus?"
After using it, there's no effect?"
Qin Liangchen sighed, a bitter smile on his face.
"But it's still not as good as before!"
Lotus Birth's Seven Orifices Lotus had reached the third stage, yet it couldn't restore him to his original state?
Luo Chen looked at Qin Liangchen, whose temples were slightly white, and felt a faint sense of unease.
When Luo Chen first met Qin Liangchen, he was in his prime, just forty-nine years old.
Luo Chen was quite certain about this.
To judge the cultivation speed of various Spirit Root qualities, he had consulted Qin Liangchen many times in this regard.
Calculating the time, Qin Liangchen should be fifty-seven years old now!
He was only three years away from the most suitable time to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage at the age of sixty.
And he was still far from reaching the peak of the Qi Condensation Stage.
On the contrary, his relatively younger wife, Mu Ran Qinglian, had surpassed him and was close to achieving the peak of the Qi Condensation Stage.
If this continued, Qin Liangchen would surely miss the best opportunity to break through.
As Luo Chen pondered deeply, Qin Liangchen's sentimental voice sounded in his ear.
"Don't worry about me."
"I'm old now, and I've come to terms with these things."
"Currently, I'm healthy and free of ailments, which is much better than before. My only wish is to see Xiao Hu."
"I wonder how he's doing with the conflict between the Luoyun Sect and the Jade Tripod Sword Sect."
Qin Liangchen smiled indifferently at Luo Chen and then used the Wind Control Technique to fly onto the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship.
Watching his figure, Luo Chen's heart grew heavy.
Had he truly come to terms with it?
Perhaps, deep down, he still couldn't let it go!
Any cultivator, when faced with being just one step away from the Foundation Establishment stage, would feel reluctant if their progress were halted.
Luo Chen sighed.
He was powerless to help.
He had already done his best for his friend Qin Liangchen, even gifting him the precious Foundation Establishment Pill.
He had never been stingy with various resources, as evidenced by Mu Ran Qinglian's rapidly advancing cultivation.
But when it came to cultivation, it was ultimately a personal journey.
"Everyone has their own fate!"
As Luo Chen sighed, the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship had already finished boarding.
Over the past few years, Luo Tianhui had developed under the strict requirements of Sima Huiwang, gathering mostly high-level cultivators with relatively clean backgrounds.
This was also the reason why their numbers had remained low.
With over three hundred people, the ship, capable of carrying a thousand, seemed barely occupied.
"Master, get on board!"
On the flying ship, Qu Lingjun waved and shouted excitedly at him.
Luo Chen smiled helplessly.
Oh, the youth!
When others were about to leave their homeland, they were filled with melancholy.
Only a young man like Qu Lingjun was full of anticipation and excitement.
"Chairman, get on board!"
"Chairman, please come aboard!"
Perhaps infected by Qu Lingjun's enthusiasm, other cultivators from the Alchemy Hall unknowingly joined in, calling out to him.
Eventually, many cultivators from Luo Tianhui stood on the outer deck, gazing at him.
"Oh well!"
"Here I come, here I come!"
Luo Chen laughed and stepped onto the ship, his feet surrounded by rising white clouds.
As he passed by, the cultivators of Luo Tianhui watched respectfully.
Reaching the third floor of the flying ship, Luo Chen looked down at the picturesque Xiao Huan Mountain.
Farewell! His gaze wandered and fell towards the direction of Slanted Moon Valley.
Farewell.
Finally, he looked at the eerie and hellish Dahan Ghost City.
Farewell, Dahan Ghost City!
"Attention everyone!"
"When the flying ship takes off, do not move or cast spells..."
"Lift off!"
As Duan Feng's steady voice fell, the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship buzzed.
A layer of pale green light slowly spread out, enveloping the entire ship.
Buzz! Whoosh! The massive ship transformed into a beam of light, quickly leaving Dahan Ghost City behind.
...
Lancang Dock!
The largest water transport hub in Dahan Ghost City, it had always been controlled by the Great River Gang.
Over the years, they had even developed a bustling street, the Qingjiang Long Street, centered around it.
Unfortunately, Wang Yuan's battle years ago had left the street in ruins.
Even after reconstruction, it never regained its former bustling glory.
But today.
It was completely different.
Gu Caiyi, Feng Xia, and Yuan Xiaoyue leaned over the deck railing, their small heads poking out, looking down.
Below, there was a sea of people, the noise deafening, and the crowd bustling.
The cacophony rose to the heavens.
Even with the ship's array formation muffling the noise, they could still hear the commotion below.
"Sister Caiyi, there are so many people down there!" Yuan Xiaoyue exclaimed excitedly.
Feng Xia also said in surprise, "Even at Dahan Ghost City's most prosperous times, I've never seen such a scene!"
Gu Caiyi, holding a high position in Luo Tianhui, knew much more than them.
Looking at the bustling scene below, she sighed,
"It's natural to have so many people."
"We couldn't hide the news of the four major forces' departure, and the specific time was set for today. Loose Cultivators have also learned about it through various inquiries."
"They want to leave with us!"
Yuan Xiaoyue asked curiously, "Can't they leave on their own?"
"It's not that simple."
Gu Caiyi shook her head, "Although Dahan Ghost City is prosperous, its geographical location is extremely remote. The nearest Xue Lian Market is still thousands of miles away."
"And our destination, Mount Tai Market, is even farther!"
"Such a long journey would take too much time for Loose Cultivators to travel on their own.
The dangers along the way are countless."
Yuan Xiaoyue still didn't quite understand.
She was born and raised in Da He Fang, carefully protected by her father and grandfather since childhood.
Even after her father's passing, Luo Chen took extra care of her.
She couldn't comprehend the dangers of traveling far away.
It was Feng Xia who was considerate and patiently explained the situation to her.
There were only a few routes to Mount Tai Market.
Traveling by land required crossing several large mountains, teeming with countless ferocious beasts. Only Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators could traverse such terrain with ease.
Therefore, for many years, cultivators from Da He Fang had always chosen the water route when traveling.
The water route was not slow, and with the help of ships, they could sail downstream, conserving spiritual energy.
The only concern was the occasional appearance of aquatic beasts in the Lancang River.
However, the Great River Gang was well-versed in dealing with these water-dwelling beasts.
Undoubtedly, the water route was relatively safer!
The only consideration was the "cost."
"Fifty low-grade spirit stones?!"
Yuan Xiaoyue's mouth hung open in an adorable 'O' shape.
Was it really necessary to pay such a high price for a single boat ride?
Gu Caiyi smiled lightly, "Usually, it wouldn't cost this much. The Great River Gang is taking advantage of the situation and hiking up the price."
"Their hearts are truly black!" Yuan Xiaoyue stuck out her tongue, expressing her classic sentiment.
"Of course, they are being greedy."
"But there are still plenty of people buying tickets. If we're late, we might not even get one."
Gu Caiyi gazed at the densely packed crowd in front of the dozen ships below, her expression filled with awe.
"If it weren't for Luo Chen's connection, we probably wouldn't have gotten a free ship."
As she spoke, a cultivator emerged from the Great River Gang.
Dressed in luxurious attire, with an exceptional aura, they flew with a unique style and grace.
Hovering outside the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship, they cupped their fists in greeting.
"I am Min Longyu, sent by Wang Bangzhu to escort the esteemed members of Luo Tianhui."
"Thank you, Min Daoist," Sima Huiwang stepped forward and stood beside him.
The two exchanged information, confirming various details.
Then, under Duan Feng's control, the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship soared over the crowded dock and slowly descended above a large ship.
Sima Huiwang bid farewell to Min Longyu and flew over.
She called out to the others, inviting them to disembark and board the large ship.
She also assigned tasks, designating who would guard and patrol, and who would be responsible for cleaning the ship's cabin.
The large materials brought by Luo Tianhui were carefully unloaded and placed in the ship's cabin.
Sima Huiwang efficiently organized all the trivial matters.
From start to finish, Luo Chen did not make an appearance.
After Luo Tianhui boarded the ship, the Li family cultivators, who were the closest, gradually revealed themselves from a distance.
A large number of cultivators flew in slowly, and on the ground, numerous mortal warriors rode dragon horses at full speed.
This was a true migration, bringing along the entire family! The Nangong family's arrival was similar.
However, compared to the deeply rooted Li family, their population was significantly smaller.
At the dock, loose cultivators buying tickets were also in a constant stream, showing no signs of decreasing.
The Great River Gang had five magical artifact ships and five smaller magical artifact boats.
The rest were ordinary ships with array formations set up on them.
Three of the five large ships were assigned to Luo Tianhui, the Li family, and the Nangong family.
The remaining two ships were occupied by the upper echelon of the Great River Gang, while the last one was used exclusively for transporting goods.
After that, there were the five smaller magical artifact boats, all used for carrying passengers.
Each ship could accommodate several hundred people, and with some squeezing, even a thousand could fit.
Every loose cultivator boarding the ship had to pay a fifty-spirit stone ticket fee.
It could be said that the Great River Gang was making a huge profit this time.
They were aiming to earn hundreds of thousands of spirit stones in one go!
Their greed knew no bounds.
However, there were still many loose cultivators who valued safety and gritted their teeth to buy tickets.
Of course, there were also those who were short on funds, splitting a single spirit stone into two.
They had their ways.
Some made their own rafts or small boats, while others planned to fly alongside the ships.
In any case, they were determined to travel together!
The Great River Gang's cultivators didn't bother with the latter group.
Once they reached the Lancang River, they would understand that some opportunities came with risks.
As time passed, the afternoon turned to evening, and the dim glow of dusk spread across the river's surface. All the ships were finally ready.
A long, deep voice, accompanied by a powerful spiritual energy, instantly echoed throughout the Lancang Dock.
"Set sail!"
The command was met with a chorus of responses.
"Following the leader's order, hoist the sails!"
"Following the leader's order, hoist the sails!"
"Following the leader's order, hoist the sails!"
Swish, swish, swish!
The sails dropped simultaneously from each ship.
Under the helmsmen's control, the dozen ships slowly set sail.
Da He Fang, now empty and quiet, stood alone outside the vast wilderness mountains, watching their departure.
There were no voices, no farewells.
Only the distant sails and the roaring river remained.
A new month had begun, and Luo Chen embarked on a new journey.
(End of Chapter)
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