Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 275: Promotion to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, This Technique is Mountain C - Novel Cool

Chapter 275: Promotion to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, This Technique is Mountain C

Chapter 275: Promotion to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, This Technique is Mountain Collapse!

Ordinary cultivators, after advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, find that the direct effect of a Spirit Land on their cultivation is comparable to the auxiliary benefits of medicinal pills.

Cultivating in a second-rank, low-grade Spirit Land for a day, the converted spiritual energy is roughly equivalent to half the effect of a low-grade Harmonious Energy Pill.

If combined with auxiliary resources like Blazing God Incense and other resources, and increasing the number of rotations of the Lifebound Technique, the absorbed spiritual energy is almost equivalent to the effect of a normal Harmonious Energy Pill.

If a cultivator possesses a second-rank, high-grade Cave Mansion, the effect is even more significant! It can even surpass the effects of a low-grade Harmonious Energy Pill.

This theory is targeted at ordinary Foundation Establishment Initial Stage cultivators.

And Luo Chen's cultivation also falls within this theory.

It can even be said that his reliance on the Spirit Land is far greater than that of a second-rank, low-grade medicinal pill.

Because he is not an ordinary Foundation Establishment Initial Stage cultivator!

His physical body is stronger, and his soul foundation is richer. With the assistance of Blazing God Incense, he can rotate his Lifebound Technique ten times a day.

At this time, the requirement for the concentration of external spiritual energy becomes even higher.

Fortunately, he has acquired a second-rank, high-grade Cave Mansion!

After a day of rotating his technique, if the conversion of spiritual energy from a low-grade pill is considered one standard unit, then the conversion from a medium-grade pill is two standard units.

The spiritual energy converted through the technique is as high as nearly five standard units!

This is why he later delegated various powers and responsibilities, allowing Sima Huiwang to take charge of the Luo Tian Society on his behalf.

He himself never left home, almost always staying in his Cave Mansion to cultivate.

Even in alchemy, with the Ice Emperor Cauldron and second-rank Earth Fire, he directly gave up the assistance of the Medicine Hall's supporting cultivators.

If he had their help, he could refine even more Jade Marrow Pills each day! But that would mean he would have to shuttle between two places, wasting many cultivation opportunities.

As his cultivation time increased, Luo Chen's understanding of the importance of the Spirit Land became increasingly profound.

Qi Condensation Stage cultivators could not possibly cultivate without relying on a Spirit Land, solely depending on medicinal pills.

But Foundation Establishment cultivators must have a long-term residence in a Spirit Land.

This dependency will likely become even more pronounced at the Golden Core stage!

At the Core Formation stage, even a third-rank Spirit Land might not be able to support their daily cultivation.

Only a fourth-rank Spirit Land can barely satisfy their needs.

After realizing this, Luo Chen finally understood why major sects and upper-tier sects would establish themselves in famous mountains and rivers rich in spiritual energy.

He also understood why the Falling Cloud Sect, despite knowing they were no match, still initiated a war against the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect.

Because!

In the vast Jade Cauldron Domain, only the Jade Emperor Mountain, where the Sword Sect is located, has a fourth-rank Spirit Land!

The Falling Cloud Sect's ancestor, Han Zhan, after advancing to the Core Formation stage, must have been extremely envious of the Jade Emperor Mountain.

Getting sidetracked.

Back on Celestial Wave Peak.

In a well-organized cultivation life, time gradually flowed by.

The changes in the outside world seemed to have nothing to do with Luo Chen.

He merely cultivated, read books, practiced techniques, and refined pills.

As a year passed in the blink of an eye.

Ether Seventeen Cave Mansion.

The door of the tranquil chamber suddenly opened.

A figure emitting intense spiritual energy fluctuations walked out calmly.

Clad in a crimson cloud robe, his tall figure stood out.

His features were gentle, and his face was defined.

A pair of sword-like eyebrows framed his deep, bottomless star eyes.

Hearing the commotion, Bai Meiling quickly floated over.

"Master, have you reached the middle stage of Foundation Establishment?"

Luo Chen glanced at her, and before he could speak, Bai Meiling's body shrank slightly.

"Master, yours is too strong."

Realizing the inappropriateness, Luo Chen displayed his perfectly mastered technique of Suppressing Spiritual Energy, trying to contain the spiritual energy fluctuations as much as possible.

Not only that, his soul, which had grown again, gradually returned to calmness.

After this suppression, even though faint spiritual energy fluctuations still leaked out, Bai Meiling felt much better.

Luo Chen frowned, "Have you not even started practicing the Ghostly Mystic Chronicles that I gave you?"

Bai Meiling pouted, looking aggrieved, "I'm not as talented as you, Master. Any divine cultivation technique or secret method in your hands can be easily mastered. And!"

"I've already started practicing it, and I can even open the Soul Gathering Banner to cultivate with the Yin Soul essence left inside."

"It's not that I'm weak, it's that you're too strong!"

How she talked!

She was both aggrieved and flattering.

Luo Chen couldn't be bothered to argue with her.

Indeed, she hadn't been slacking off. Not only had she switched from the incomplete Soul Refining True Technique to the Ghostly Mystic Chronicles, but her cultivation had also reached the late-stage of a Ghost Soldier.

She had recovered to the cultivation level of her previous life's late Qi Condensation stage.

In terms of Yin Soul cultivation speed, it was indeed not slow.

"Stay home and guard the place, I'm going out for a trip!"

"Master, where are you going? Can you take me with you, Little Ling?"

Bai Meiling followed behind, trying to please him.

Ever since she refined the Sunshading Orb, she had been eager to go out every day.

But since Luo Chen had been staying at home, she could only wander around the one-acre area of the Cave Mansion, feeling incredibly bored.

"That place isn't suitable for you, stay home!"

Luo Chen said and walked out of the Cave Mansion.

Before leaving, he glanced at the one-acre second-rank Spirit Field.

The Gleaming Star Grass, Shadow Moon Flower, and Warm Sun Wood planted there were thriving.

It was evident that Yuan Dongsheng had been diligently taking care of them.

These three spirit plants corresponded to the three attributes of star, moon, and sun, and their grades were first, second, and third rank, respectively.

When paired together, their growth was excellent! Moreover, their growth cycle was short, and their economic value was high.

This was a cultivation plan Yuan Dongsheng devised after diligently studying spirit plant scriptures and combining it with the second-rank Spirit Field.

In his words,

This was an experiment, and if it went well, it could be promoted on Crimson Peak.

The required second-rank Spirit Field could also be cultivated with great effort.

Flying in the sky, Luo Chen's mind was calm.

Breaking through to the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment and successfully entering the middle stage was a joyous occasion.

However, he had already anticipated this day, so there was no look of elation on his face.

After all, it was just a minor advancement.

"Friend Luo, you're going out?"

At the Grand Formation, a person sat in a pavilion, drinking wine and enjoying snacks produced by the Crimson Dawn Pavilion, looking extremely content.

"Yes, I, Luo, am destined to a life of toil. How I envy Friend Wang's leisurely life."

"

Wang Pingzhi, who was in charge of guarding the entrance, let out a hearty laugh, "Fellow Daoist is being too modest. Who doesn't know that under your diligent governance, the Luo Tian Association is now thriving and prosperous."

"You flatter me!"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, as if remembering something, and deliberately said, "You should know my subordinates, right? When they come over, please do me a favor and take good care of them."

"Of course!"

Wang Pingzhi replied without hesitation.

These snacks he usually ate to pass the time were all "gifts" from the Luo Tian Association's cultivators.

It's only natural to return the favor.

Especially that Qu Lingjun, who always brought him some new and interesting trinkets every time he came over.

After a brief chat, Luo Chen left the grand formation.

The direction he headed towards was neither out of the city nor a familiar yet unfamiliar place.

...

"Senior, are you participating in the competition or spectating?"

"No need. I'd like to rent a training ground. Do you have any recommendations?"

"The Sword Pavilion Debate Platform offers seven types of training grounds for Foundation Establishment True Cultivators. They include an unobstructed open plain, a wetland where rivers converge, and a simulated mountain range training ground..."

After introducing each training ground, Luo Chen chose the first open plain.

There was no other reason.

It was cheap!

Renting for a day only required three hundred spirit stones.

This bargain was only possible for someone as wealthy as Luo Chen.

Other Foundation Establishment True Cultivators would not be willing to pay this price.

If one wanted to practice spells, it would be better to find a wild area outside of Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

After the Sword Pavilion disciple selected the training ground, he enthusiastically asked, "Do you need a sparring partner?"

Luo Chen waved his hand, "No need, I've invited a friend, and he'll be here soon."

After saying this, he suddenly realized something.

"Your Jade Cauldron Sword Sect and Cloud-Descending Sword Sect are fighting so fiercely. How is it that there are still Foundation Establishment stage Sword Cultivators available for sparring at the Sword Pavilion?"

The disciple in white robes smiled, "I don't know about the matters above, but as far as I know, except for the Chiba City side, the Sword Pavilions in the other Immortal Cities are still operating normally."

Luo Chen furrowed his brows.

It was a battle, a war!

Why did the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect seem like they hadn't given their all yet?

"If Senior wants a sparring partner from my Sword Sect, the price might be a bit high, and you'll need to make an appointment."

"However, I have a list here, and everyone on it is a Foundation Establishment stage expert! They all reside in the Immortal City, so if you want to choose one, I can quickly help you get in touch with them."

Looking at the chart the Sword Pavilion disciple handed over, Luo Chen was momentarily speechless.

Especially when he flipped through the chart, he felt even more confused.

Because on the first page, in the first row, he saw the name of his neighbor, Chu Kui!

[Heavenly Wave Chu Kui, Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer, Heaven's Pride List Seventh!]

[Rich Combat Experience, Vast Knowledge, Capable of Instructing All Foundation Establishment Late Stage and Below Cultivators in Battle Techniques.]

[Mild Personality, Tailored Teaching, Will Help You Find Your Fatal Flaws.]

[Price: 10,000 Inferior Grade Spirit Stones]

Luo Chen swallowed his saliva. He never expected that Fellow Daoist Chu would be doing this kind of lucrative... err, sparring job on the side!

This fee was just too damn expensive.

One million spirit stones per time, wasn't this blatant robbery? But surprisingly, according to the disciple's boasting, there were indeed quite a few people who had requested Chu Kui as a sparring partner.

However, there were basically no independent cultivators.

Most of them were Foundation Establishment stage disciples from major Golden Core sects who had just left their sects.

"If it were me, after leaving the sect and entering the Foundation Establishment stage, with some spare spirit stones, I might also ask Chu Kui to spar a time or two!"

"From the introduction, it seems he's not just a sparring partner, but also helps in finding flaws and researching which direction to focus on for improvement."

"No wonder that guy lives in a Superior Grade Cave Mansion and has such a diverse income!"

If one were to describe Chu Kui's income in terms of a game player's earnings.

Chu Kui would be like a daily rank climber, maintaining his high score as the "Heaven's Pride List Seventh," and earning generous ranking rewards.

Then, he would privately take on orders as a stand-in, and for a fee of spirit stones, he would be willing to help.

Occasionally, he would also take on sparring orders to add some variety to his life and research the combat methods of sect disciples.

"Tsk tsk, no wonder he's known as Heavenly Wave's Timely Rain!"

Luo Chen sighed, quietly waiting in the VIP room.

Soon, the person he was waiting for arrived.

"Huh? You're still at the Foundation Establishment Third Layer?"

"No, I've reached the Fourth Layer!"

Wang Yuan carefully examined Luo Chen and finally sensed the aura of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage from the occasional leak of his spiritual power.

He shook his head in amazement, "Your Restrain Spirit Technique is truly well cultivated!"

Not at all!

Even when he had just broken through to a new realm, the most unstable time, Luo Chen could still suppress most of his spiritual power fluctuations.

Once he stabilized, few of his peers could see through his true realm.

Luo Chen smiled with satisfaction and led Wang Yuan into the training ground.

...

As far as the eye could see... no, it was still within sight.

On the spacious plain, two figures stood facing each other.

Luo Chen gazed at Wang Yuan from a distance, their separation being a hundred zhang.

This distance had its significance!

When Wang Yuan had reached the Blood River Realm in body cultivation and the Great Perfection in Qi Condensation, it was because he couldn't cross the hundred zhang distance that he was toyed with by Duan Qiankun.

Now, as a sparring partner, this distance was just right to test Luo Chen's ability to control the distance and verify Wang Yuan's progress after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Begin!"

"Please!"

After a brief exchange of courtesies, the two didn't hesitate to make their moves.

With just one step, Wang Yuan crossed a distance of ten zhang, entering the hundred zhang range.

In contrast, Luo Chen retreated nine zhang, creating some distance.

Wang Yuan's eyes widened in surprise.

"Ascending Dragon Steps?"

"Right, I learned a bit of it."

Luo Chen smiled faintly in the distance, and his fingers shot out like swords, emitting dense golden light.

Seeing this, Wang Yuan shook his head.

His body trembled, and countless small snakes of blood and qi hissed as they emerged from within him.

They coiled and flew, wrapping around the golden light, either swallowing or obstructing it, as Wang Yuan's figure drew closer.

Luo Chen watched this scene without surprise.

If he could progress, so could Wang Yuan.

This sparring session wasn't about fighting to the death but was for Luo Chen to familiarize himself with his old techniques and experiment with new ones after breaking through to a new realm.

Wang Yuan was also in a similar situation.

He needed combat to hone his skills and refine his cultivation after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage and the Blood River realm.

Why didn't Luo Chen find another sparring partner?

The reason was that Wang Yuan, like him, was also cultivating both Qi Condensation and body refinement simultaneously. Only someone who practiced dual cultivation like Wang Yuan could test Luo Chen's techniques and identify his strengths and weaknesses.

The two of them moved in perfect harmony, one advancing and the other retreating, their figures as swift as the wind, leaving no trace behind.

Luo Chen's control over the Sword Pellet became increasingly effortless.

During this process, he also gradually unleashed his other offensive techniques.

He primarily used the Sword Pellet, with the Double Seal as a supporting technique.

Occasionally, he would cast the Ensnarement Technique and Flying Fire Fireflies, causing no small trouble for Wang Yuan.

On Wang Yuan's side, he also displayed an explosive power far beyond his usual level.

His go-to weapon was a Supreme Grade Longsword Magical Tool.

This Magical Tool was something he had recently acquired from a black market in Heavenly Wave Immortal City, and it could effectively unleash his Blood Qi Extension.

With each swing of the sword, he would often release a massive sword qi that could extend for dozens of zhang.

The two of them continued their attacks, familiarizing themselves with each other's techniques.

However, it was evident that neither could overcome the other without resorting to more powerful methods.

"Your progress is remarkable!" Wang Yuan paused, sincerely praising Luo Chen.

Luo Chen chuckled, "I thought that since I had reached the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, I could crush you."

Wang Yuan's face darkened, "You're progressing, and I'm not sleeping all day. I've already completed the Cleansing the Zang, Sinew Transformation, Marrow Washing, and Vessel Connecting stages. Although I've just started Meridian Opening, I've already mastered Bright Energy. In terms of the Immortal Dao realm, I'm also a genuine middle-stage Blood River cultivator, comparable to a middle or late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator."

In the realm of body cultivation, Cleansing the Zang, Sinew Transformation, and Marrow Washing were the initial stages of the Blood River realm.

Vessel Connecting and Meridian Opening were the middle stages.

The four types of energy transformation in the Bright, Dark, and Dan realms were classified as the late stages.

Wang Yuan had mastered the technique of transforming Blood Qi into Bright Energy, and his claim of being comparable to a middle or late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator was not an exaggeration.

Moreover, with his Foundation Establishment initial stage cultivation, he had overcome the drawback of slow flight speed.

Luo Chen raised an eyebrow, "Are you ready to use some real techniques?"

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure. And try not to dodge, let's see the power of your techniques!"

"Alright, you go first!" Wang Yuan crossed his arms behind his back, assuming the dignified posture of a Master.

Luo Chen was not one to back down!

Fireballs appeared one after another in front of him, frantically floating in the air.

Then, they merged into a radiant sun, and from its momentum, it seemed like it would continue to accumulate endlessly.

Wang Yuan was stunned.

He quickly reached out his hand.

"Stop, stop!"

"I said, stop!"

Luo Chen pinched his spiritual technique, and the radiant sun slowly dissipated, leaving behind only scorching spiritual energy on the ground.

Wang Yuan looked at him speechlessly, "Your initial casting of the Blazing Sun Technique was fine, and I was confident in dealing with it. But what do you mean by continuing to accumulate power? Surely you don't think that during combat, I would give you that much time!"

"You told me to go first!" Luo Chen justified himself.

Wang Yuan rolled his eyes, "Fine, I acknowledge your Blazing Sun Technique. Change it up!"

Luo Chen hummed, and his spiritual technique changed once again.

The next moment, a massive wave of spiritual energy surged forth from beneath Wang Yuan's feet.

Wang Yuan's eyes narrowed, "Such a fast casting speed!"

He slashed with his sword, and the enormous sword qi directly deflected the wave.

But the wave did not dissipate; instead, it transformed into two water dragons roaring towards him.

His expression changed slightly, "Is this a First Rank Wave Spell?"

What a joke!

Whose First Rank Wave Spell could be so flexible and versatile?

With his physique, being caught in it would not cause any harm.

But if an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator were to be caught, they might be heavily injured by the immense water pressure.

Even though Wang Yuan wouldn't be injured, he didn't want to end up in such a sorry state.

He frowned and leaped into the air.

The two water dragons roared in pursuit below him.

But it was clear that they couldn't catch up to his speed.

Just as Wang Yuan's mind relaxed slightly, a sudden thought occurred to him.

Without hesitation, he turned around and unleashed a palm strike!

A gigantic blood-red palm print soared through the sky, sweeping across the land.

Its target was a terrifying mountain that had formed at some point.

"Double Seal?"

"No!"

"It's a First Rank Earth Mountain Technique!"

The palm print and the mountain collided, emitting a deafening boom.

Boom! Wang Yuan gracefully withdrew, his posture elegant.

Behind him, the mountain crumbled into pieces!

Looking at Luo Chen in the distance, he said, "Although your casting of spells is indeed exquisite, using a First Rank spell to deal with me, are you looking down on me?"

In the distance, Luo Chen's lips curled upwards.

"I won't disappoint Brother Wang!"

The next moment, he clasped his hands together, and a terrifying wave of spiritual power erupted from him, spreading out in all directions.

As if stimulated, the open plains battlefield suddenly erupted with a massive oppressive force.

Wang Yuan's expression changed instantly.

"This is wrong!"

He tried to retreat, but under this mysterious oppressive force, his speed slowed down by half.

Three streams of spiritual power rose from below, behind, and in front of him, visible to the naked eye.

The waves rose again!

The Blazing Sun reappeared!

The majestic mountain trembled and collapsed.

A scorching and violent wave of spiritual power surged like a volcanic eruption, destroying everything in its path.

With the collapsing mountain,

Loud booms reverberated, almost like thunder, continuously echoing.

Boom! Boom! Boom! The destructive spiritual power waves also rippled with each boom.

It seemed like they would shake the life out of every living being within this range.

Not only that, but the originally azure waves had already transformed into scorching crimson lava, flowing and rolling.

The sky was soon shrouded in smoke and mist, covering the entire battlefield.

After a while, a figure over two zhang tall emerged from the smoke, his upper body bare and muscular.

His body was covered in smoke and soot, but there weren't many visible injuries.

This showed that Luo Chen had controlled his power precisely.

"Cough, cough..."

Wang Yuan deactivated the Giant Spirit Transformation, and his body gradually shrank.

He stared intently at Luo Chen, who was floating in the sky.

"What kind of technique is this?"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, "This technique is called Mountain Collapse!"

(End of Chapter)

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