Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 222: Qingdan Valley, Bright Sun Country's Past, Tao Family's Foundation Establishment - Novel Cool

Chapter 222: Qingdan Valley, Bright Sun Country's Past, Tao Family's Foundation Establishment

Chapter 222: Qingdan Valley, Bright Sun Country's Past, Tao Family's Foundation Establishment

"Is that Bright Sun Country ahead?" Luo Chen asked in surprise.

Tao Yisheng nodded, "Indeed, this country has always been under the jurisdiction of our Qingdan Valley for four hundred years. Daoist Brother Luo, do you have any doubts?"

"Haha!"

Luo Chen burst into laughter, "What a coincidence, my hometown is in Bright Sun Country."

"Hmm?"

Tao Yisheng looked at him with skepticism.

Coming from Bright Sun Country but not knowing the way home?

Luo Chen waved his hand, "Due to a stroke of luck, I embarked on the path of immortality and traveled far to Da He Fang. I was too young to remember, and I did indeed forget the way home."

"Is that so?"

"I'm not lying, Baixiu County in Bright Sun Country is my hometown."

There was indeed a place called Baixiu County in Bright Sun Country.

Adjacent to Qianshan County, it was located in a remote area, surrounded by desolate mountains and swamps.

"Daoist Brother Tao, may I ask you for a favor and allow me to return home for a visit?"

"This..." Tao Yisheng hesitated.

Or rather, it wasn't just him.

Li Yixuan and Nan Gong Jin also showed uncertainty on their faces.

However, when Luo Chen's calm gaze swept over them, they both remained silent.

Perhaps it was the pressure of the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, or perhaps it was Luo Chen's gentle persuasion.

Tao Yisheng, who was thin-skinned, eventually agreed to Luo Chen's request.

He only asked that their three families' flying vessels be more discreet and not disturb the mortals.

Luo Chen and his companions had no objections.

They used the Cloud Riding Technique to conceal the three flying vessels.

In this manner, they slowly flew into Bright Sun Country.

On the flying vessel.

Nan Gong Jin looked at Luo Chen with confusion.

"Why not bypass Bright Sun Country and head straight for Heavenly Wave Immortal City?"

Li Yixuan was also puzzled, "If we delay for a while, who knows if Huo Quan will catch up. Daoist Brother, is your homesickness so urgent?"

Facing their doubts, Luo Chen calmly said, "If Huo Quan wanted to pursue us, with his strength alone, he would have caught up three or four days ago."

"Er..."

Li Yixuan wanted to argue that Huo Quan might still be in seclusion.

But he felt that something was amiss.

Huo Quan had only broken through the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment to the seventh layer, which wasn't considered a major breakthrough.

At best, it would take a day or two, or at most a month or two.

If he was going to come out of seclusion, he would have done so already.

Although they had been traveling day and night without rest, and their flying vessel was flying at full speed, their speed still couldn't compare to the normal flying speed of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, let alone shake off a seasoned Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

He hadn't caught up, which was strange, but indeed, the situation wasn't as urgent anymore.

Perhaps he had been delayed by something.

Luo Chen briefly explained, then turned to Nan Gong Jin.

"We must go to Heavenly Wave Immortal City, but we can't just rush there blindly!"

Nan Gong Jin hesitated, "What do you mean?"

"Heavenly Wave Immortal City is only a day's journey away at the speed of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Even if we take our time with the flying vessel, it will only be a few days."

"There's no need to rush."

"On the contrary, gathering information about the situation there is the most important thing!"

These words resonated with Li Yixuan.

Indeed!

Rushing blindly could easily lead to trouble.

Just like when they went to Mount Tai Market, they followed Kang Family's lead, which resulted in Huo Family's rise to power.

It even attracted the covetousness of Huo Hu and the others.

"You want to ask Tao Yisheng for information?" Li Yixuan understood, quickly grasping the situation.

Luo Chen nodded, "Indeed!"

"This place isn't far from Heavenly Wave Immortal City, and he should be an external disciple from Qingdan Valley, carrying out a regular mission for Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"In this situation, he will definitely have a demand for cultivation resources. Recently, Heavenly Wave Immortal City has been a frequent destination for him."

Nan Gong Jin frowned, "Will he tell us?"

Luo Chen smiled.

"With a personality that refuses others' requests, getting some information out of him should be easy."

...

After half a day, the flying vessel landed within the forbidden grounds of the imperial palace.

Starplucking Tower!

"This is the temporary cultivation place for Qingdan Valley disciples. The royal family of Bright Sun Country rarely dares to disturb us."

As the flying vessel landed, it attracted the attention of nearby tall buildings, with many Foundation Establishment Cultivators observing them.

Looking at the surrounding architecture, Luo Chen and his companions couldn't help but marvel.

They prided themselves as cultivators, but their residences were usually simple and quiet.

Unlike this secular imperial palace, with its ornate roofs, shimmering gold and jade, bridges over flowing water, and blooming flowers.

Even as a residence for Qingdan Valley disciples, it emphasized the tranquility of the immortal path, but it still exuded an air of grandeur and opulence.

"Bright Sun Country is the only mortal vassal state under Qingdan Valley, so there are always Foundation Establishment Cultivators stationed here."

"Those at the early stage of Qi Condensation are recent good seedlings we found. We taught them the basic Qi Drawing Technique and plan to bring them back to Qingdan Valley later."

"You can stay here for a while..."

After Tao Yisheng's introduction, he was about to leave.

Unexpectedly, he was stopped by Luo Chen.

"Daoist Brother Tao, I assume you've recently reached the Foundation Establishment stage, right?"

Tao Yisheng looked at Luo Chen in surprise, "You have a keen eye. Indeed, I've only been at the Foundation Establishment stage for a decade. After stabilizing my cultivation realm, I was assigned to this area for guard duty."

Luo Chen smiled.

"In that case, why don't the four of us sit and discuss our cultivation insights?"

"Great, great!"

Tao Yisheng happily agreed.

Although he was a high-ranking disciple in his sect, Nan Gong Jin and Li Yixuan were clearly experienced Foundation Establishment Cultivators with many years of cultivation.

Even Luo Chen exuded a solemn aura, possessing the demeanor of an enlightened cultivator.

If he could exchange cultivation insights with them, he would undoubtedly gain valuable knowledge.

Upon seeing this, Nan Gong Jin and Li Yixuan exchanged glances.

Was it that simple?

...

A cultivation insights exchange session commenced within the Starplucking Tower.

It lasted an entire day.

After the exchange, Tao Yisheng left satisfied.

The remaining three were also very content.

During the exchange, the trio inquired about various trivial matters from Tao Yisheng.

Although it seemed tedious, when compiled together, they had gathered enough information to grasp the overall situation in the nearby areas and even in Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

Overall, the situation appeared stable.

The war between the two Nascent Soul Supreme Sects had lasted for six years, from initial probing to full-scale eruption.

Logically, this duration should have been sufficient for the two sects to exhaust their resources and determine a clear victor.

However, for some unknown reason, the situation took a sudden turn for the worse a year ago.

The confrontation transformed into a stalemate.

During this stalemate, the two Nascent Soul Supreme Sects restrained their main forces and began to court other sects in the Jade Cauldron Region.

Ailao Mountain was the first to side with Luoyun Mountain, followed by Qingdan Valley.

The Jade Cauldron Sword Sect was not idle either, as the Flame Alliance, with whom they had collaborated, chose to affiliate with them without hesitation.

At the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect's instigation, the Flame Alliance launched a series of attacks on Qingdan Valley, leading to intense local warfare.

Moreover, the Sword Sect actively courted the Ice Fortress, located in an extremely cold region, and the neutral Hundred Flowers Palace.

After this series of events...

Did it seem chaotic?

Indeed, it was chaotic, but for Heavenly Wave Immortal City, it was a stable situation.

This Great Immortal City was jointly funded and constructed by the seven sects.

Even with the tense atmosphere, they maintained a tacit understanding to minimize any impact on the city.

"It seems that going to Heavenly Wave Immortal City is the best choice," Nan Gong Jin said thoughtfully.

Li Yixuan nodded, admiring Luo Chen.

"It's impressive how you, Luo Chen, had the foresight to choose the right place from the start."

Luo Chen remained silent.

He wasn't as optimistic as the other two.

This stability was merely a sign of the impending storm.

If the Ice Fortress and the Hundred Flowers Palace were to get fully involved...

Heavenly Wave Immortal City would likely be dragged into the conflict.

Moreover...

Beneath the seemingly stable situation, weren't there hidden undercurrents? If they were to dive headfirst into it...

Shaking his head, Luo Chen said firmly, "Let's rest for two days, and then we'll set off for Heavenly Wave Immortal City immediately!"

Regardless of how the situation might change.

They had to go to Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

In the Jade Cauldron Region, most high-level Spirit Lands were already claimed by their owners.

Take the Mount Tai Market, for example; even a small second-rank Spirit Vein was divided between two major families.

Only in the Great Immortal City, where loose cultivators gathered, were there high-level Spirit Veins available for rent.

Only by going there could he continue his cultivation.

However...

"Two days? Is that too long?" Nan Gong Jin asked, slightly dissatisfied.

He was more eager than anyone to reach Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

Unlike Luo Chen and Li Yixuan, he was currently injured.

He urgently needed a Spirit Vein to recover.

"First, I need to ensure that my cover is solid and pay a visit home."

This was a normal precaution.

If he didn't go through with it, it might arouse suspicion.

Luo Chen's gaze fell on Li Yixuan.

"Second, there are too many mortals in the Li family, which hinders our actions. If we go to Heavenly Wave Immortal City and something happens, those mortals will become a burden."

Li Yixuan opened his mouth but couldn't refute it.

"My suggestion is that during these two days, you discuss with Tao Yisheng about settling down some mortals in Bright Sun Country."

"Daoist Brother Li, there's no need to worry. This place isn't far from Heavenly Wave Immortal City."

"Once we're settled, you can easily relocate your clan members later."

Li Yixuan hesitated.

He looked at Nan Gong Jin, who also nodded in agreement.

It seems that those mortals are indeed quite a burden.

She gritted her teeth, "I'll do as you say, Daoist Brother!"

...

The next morning, a streak of light flew out of the Bright Sun Country's imperial palace, heading southeast.

Going home?

In the white clouds, Luo Chen shook his head.

Where could he possibly have a home to return to! His original body, though not exactly an orphan, could be said to have no relatives.

He wouldn't bother himself with finding any blood-related family.

His destination was the wilderness outside Baixiu County, the place of his original body's fortuitous encounter.

"An outer disciple of the First Medicine King Sect, dying for no reason in the Jade Cauldron Region, in a place as obscure as a wild mountain."

"What seemed so natural back then now seems suspicious no matter how I think about it."

"Moreover, Tao Yisheng mentioned last night that the Qingdan Valley cultivators stationed here aren't absolutely safe. Twenty years ago, they were attacked by loose cultivators."

Twenty years ago...

Luo Chen savored this time.

His body paused.

He stopped at a tall, desolate mountain.

Using his Spirit Eye, he looked around, releasing his Spirit Sense.

Following the remnants of his memory, Luo Chen quickly found his destination.

With a leap, he arrived at the mountainside.

He pushed aside the dense, wildly growing vines and stepped into a cave.

A mound of earth caught his eye.

Looking at the mound, Luo Chen felt as if he could see his original body at seventeen, burying the body of that old cultivator.

"Forgive me!"

He waved his hand, uncovering the mound.

But upon closer inspection, it was empty, with no sign of bones.

Seeing this, Luo Chen couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"Interesting, interesting!"

Luo Chen smiled slightly and restored the mound, then turned to leave.

...

Starplucking Tower.

Three flying vessels emitted spiritual light and slowly hovered into the air.

Tao Yisheng bid farewell to the three with a hearty laugh.

"Daoist Brother Nan Gong, thank you for your candid advice, saving me from detours!"

Nan Gong Jin coughed and shook his head, "I can't compare to your golden words, being from a great sect of the Golden Core stage. With just a few words, you dispelled my doubts. Once my injuries heal, I'll break through to the third layer of Foundation Establishment."

"I apologize, I was merely recounting the words of the past."

Li Yixuan looked at the three mortals before her with reluctance, all of them physically strong.

If they learned some secular martial arts, they would undoubtedly be called innate experts.

She steeled her heart, turned around, and bowed to Tao Yisheng.

"Daoist Brother Tao, I'd like to trouble you to take care of my clan."

"Of course! Of course!"

Tao Yisheng returned the bow, "They are skilled in raising Dragon Horses and will surely be welcomed by the Bright Sun royalty."

After saying this, Tao Yisheng walked up to Luo Chen.

"Your proficiency in pill concoction is truly exceptional among your peers, even compared to the elders in my sect. I wish I could discuss pills with you day and night."

Luo Chen smiled slightly.

This Tao Yisheng, after getting to know him, was quite enthusiastic.

He was good at small talk and became more and more adept at it.

He humbly said, "But these are just my minor tricks, incomparable to the Golden Core Great Sect, which produces many alchemy masters."

"Oh! You're too modest, Daoist Brother!"

Tao Yisheng's eyes burned with intensity, treating Luo Chen much more warmly than the other two.

"In a few more years, my guard duty here will be over. At that time, I'll definitely go to Heavenly Wave Immortal City to seek you out."

"I'll prepare a clean room and welcome you with fine wine!"

"The journey ahead is long, everyone, have a safe trip!"

"We'll meet again!"

"We'll meet again!"

"We'll meet again!"

Tao Yisheng stood on the Starplucking Tower, watching the three flying vessels gradually disappear into the horizon, enveloped by white clouds.

His body.

A Qingdan Valley disciple approached.

"Senior Uncle, why are you so polite to those three loose cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"Loose cultivators?" Tao Yisheng shook his head, "They're not ordinary loose cultivators."

The disciple was taken aback.

In front of a great sect of the Golden Core stage, what's the difference between a loose cultivator sect and a Foundation Establishment cultivator family?

Tao Yisheng smirked and said with excitement, "You don't understand!"

"Now that our Qingdan Valley is involved in the war of the supreme sects, if we're not careful, it's body and Dao perishing. I befriended these three to have them as external support."

"Moreover, Senior Sister is vying for the Dao Seed position, and who knows, maybe Dan Chenzi and the others can help her!"

Thinking of Tao Yisheng's senior sister, the disciple suddenly understood.

He sighed, "Senior Uncle and Senior Sister, with such unity, will surely revive the glory of the Tao family in Qingdan Valley!"

Tao Yisheng smiled with satisfaction.

"My current achievements are all thanks to my senior sister's care, so naturally, I'll do my best for her!"

(End of Chapter)

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