Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 327: The Vast Land, Fifty Majestic Peaks - Novel Cool

Chapter 327: The Vast Land, Fifty Majestic Peaks

Chapter 327: The Vast Land, Fifty Majestic Peaks

The green mountains and white clouds seemed to be inverted, constantly retreating.

A light boat swiftly passed by, traversing ten thousand mountains in the blink of an eye.

Luo Chen stood on the flying boat, gazing into the distance at the vast bamboo sea.

In his ear, Tao Yisheng's excited voice echoed, speaking of his imminent return to the family.

"We're heading to Qingdan Valley, a journey of ten thousand miles. With our flying boat's extreme speed, it will only take a few hours!"

Luo Chen smiled and asked, "Do we need to rush like this?"

Tao Yisheng scratched his head and chuckled.

"The sooner we return, the more I can help my sister!"

"Your sibling affection is truly deep!" Luo Chen exclaimed.

He realized that although Tao Wan and her brother had their disagreements, their bond was incredibly strong.

When Luo Chen first met Tao Yisheng, he was eager to establish a connection, likely due to the upcoming Dao Seed Competition.

Tao Yisheng's intentions were clear; he wanted to find a helper for his sister.

As for Tao Wan, despite her apparent arrogance and sternness, she genuinely cared for her brother.

Whether it was sending him to Radiant Sun Kingdom or insisting on keeping him in Heavenly Wave Immortal City, her actions were driven by her desire to protect him from the turmoil within the sect.

She even prepared a high-grade cave mansion and various cultivation resources on Celestial Wave Peak for Tao Yisheng.

Having a family member who selflessly and wholeheartedly supports you, regardless of personal gain, is a true blessing.

Of course!

The way they show their affection may not always align with each other's expectations, but it's a matter of perspective.

Looking down at the vast bamboo sea below, Luo Chen was curious.

"With such abundant resources, why hasn't any sect leased this place over the years?"

Tao Yisheng glanced sideways and smiled.

"You might not know this, Brother Luo."

"Although this place is technically under the jurisdiction of Heavenly Wave Immortal City, when our Qingdan Valley first settled in the Jade Ding Domain, we briefly managed this bamboo sea. However, due to a great war, we had to temporarily abandon it."

"Later, when the Immortal City was established, they included the bamboo sea within their territory, and our Qingdan Valley's previous leader agreed to it."

"But when my ancestor took over Qingdan Valley, he tried to reclaim this land from the six sects."

"With this back and forth, the bamboo sea became a disputed area."

"That's why ordinary loose cultivators wouldn't dare to lease it!"

Luo Chen suddenly understood.

When he first arrived in Heavenly Wave Immortal City, Shi Lan had introduced him to many good places, including this bamboo sea.

The rental price was high, but it didn't match the value of the land.

Yet, no one leased it!

Now, it seemed there was an underlying reason for this.

Luo Chen shook his head, "It's a pity that the resources of this bamboo sea are being wasted."

Tao Yisheng gave a cold laugh, "So what if it's wasted? We'd rather leave it vacant than give it to others. This land belongs to our Qingdan Valley!"

Usually, Tao Yisheng appeared naive and kind-hearted, but occasionally, he would reveal the arrogance of a senior disciple, as he did now.

Luo Chen didn't mind.

Tao Yisheng had the confidence to be proud, unlike Luo Chen, who had to carefully consider his words and actions, having risen from the bottom.

Gazing at the vast bamboo sea below, Luo Chen wondered how many spirit stones the Celestial Assembly could harvest annually if they leased this land.

At least a hundred thousand, to start with! Perhaps even more! No wonder Tao Yisheng's ancestor was determined to reclaim the bamboo sea.

Luo Chen clicked his tongue; even the Celestial Assembly couldn't afford such a prime location now.

He stopped thinking about it as the flying boat continued to distance itself from Crimson Peak.

His thoughts began to wander, no longer concerned with trivial matters.

Instead, he chatted with Tao Yisheng about the upcoming Dao Seed Competition in Qingdan Valley.

"The Dao Seed Competition is not complicated."

"Any disciple in our sect who has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and is under 150 years old, can participate!"

When Luo Chen heard the first condition, he was perplexed.

There were over a hundred late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators in Qingdan Valley. If someone near the end of their lifespan secured the Dao Seed and then passed away the following year, it would be a joke.

Now, it seemed the age limit of 150 years was specifically set to prevent such a scenario.

However.

A late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator under 150 years old? That would be an exceptional talent!

Perhaps only a major sect could afford to set such a rule.

No! Even among the seven major sects in the Jade Ding Domain, only the Jade Ding Sword Sect and the alchemy-specialized Qingdan Valley had the confidence to do so.

"In our Qingdan Valley, there are about thirty people who meet this condition."

"Seven out of ten of them are likely to participate."

"And my sister's main competitors are Shangguan Yan, He Yuanqing, Fu Li..."

A long list of names, numbering over a dozen, made Luo Chen's eyes twitch.

Although Qingdan Valley was luxurious, it was just one of the seven major sects within the Yuding Domain, a Golden Core Great Sect.

The internal struggle was so intense!

Finally, Tao Yisheng's tone turned solemn.

"And last but not least, there's Senior Brother Dan Yangzi!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen was taken aback.

"Wasn't he stripped of his Dao Seed position? How can he still participate in this true disciple sword battle?"

Tao Yisheng shook his head. "I can't fathom the intentions of the higher-ups. It's said that Senior Brother Dan Yangzi committed a grave mistake, which led to his Dao Seed position being taken away. But that mistake wasn't unforgivable. Moreover, the Yuding Domain is currently facing many challenges, and it truly needs a strong leader from the younger generation."

"Senior Brother Dan Yangzi is indeed very powerful!"

Luo Chen still didn't understand. "As far as I know, he has held the Dao Seed position for over a decade and has accumulated extensive connections. If he participates, do your sister and the others still have a chance?"

At this point, Tao Yisheng's expression became more relaxed.

He spoke with a lighthearted tone, "After all, he did make a mistake, so for this true disciple sword battle to compete for the Dao Seed position, Senior Brother is restricted. Throughout the entire sword battle, from start to finish, he must complete it alone without any helpers."

"From the first round to the third round, he can't ask for help?"

"Yes!"

Hearing this, Luo Chen's expression also relaxed.

In the past two years, he had gathered a lot of detailed information about the true disciple sword battle for the Dao Seed position in Qingdan Valley.

It could be said that without any helpers, claiming the Dao Seed position would be extremely challenging.

If someone were to succeed, they would be an unparalleled genius that Qingdan Valley hadn't seen in a thousand years! Anyone would recognize such a person as a leader!

As the atmosphere became more relaxed, the topic of conversation also lightened.

Luo Chen curiously asked, "Why do you address others by their names, but when it comes to your senior brother, you use his Dao name?"

"Because many of the senior brothers and sisters don't have Dao names!"

Tao Yisheng replied matter-of-factly.

Seeing Luo Chen's confusion, he explained in detail.

It turned out that in Qingdan Valley, only those with exceptional Alchemy skills were given Dao names.

Even if their cultivation realm was lacking, they would still receive respect from the entire sect, from top to bottom!

This was completely different from other major sects.

The current Qingdan Seven, each of them, were exceptionally talented Second Rank Alchemists!

Senior Brother Dan Yangzi, known as the master of both sword and pill, excelled in both combat and Alchemy, ranking first among the Qingdan Seven! Additionally, there were elders like the aged Huang Hezi and Xuan Yunzi of the Yu Xuan He family, who, despite being only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, managed to join the Seven due to their remarkable Alchemy skills and earned the respect of everyone.

Luo Chen could only marvel at Qingdan Valley, a major sect that had risen to prominence through Alchemy, and their emphasis on nurturing technical talent.

Perhaps this was why, among the seven major sects of the Yuding Domain, excluding the dominant Yuding Sword Sect, Qingdan Valley had the most Golden Core cultivators.

They stayed true to their roots.

Not only did they value the cultivation of Alchemists, but they also provided them with special treatment in terms of resources, status, and prestige.

As they talked, the flying boat continued to glide through the clouds, drawing closer to Qingdan Valley.

...

The sky was filled with golden clouds, and birds were returning to their nests.

A flying boat, coming from the west, soared through the sky.

On the boat, Tao Yisheng continued to introduce Luo Chen to various aspects of Qingdan Valley.

Especially as they entered the territory of Qingdan Valley, he pointed out the mountain ranges and cities below, explaining which ones belonged to the descendants of Golden Core elders of Qingdan Valley.

Luo Chen was filled with curiosity.

He had assumed that in a major sect, everyone would be gathered together.

He didn't expect that a portion of the disciples would live outside the mountain gate.

Or perhaps it wasn't outside the mountain gate at all.

This entire area was collectively known as Qingdan Valley.

As Tao Yisheng had said, the vast territory of Qingdan Valley spanned a thousand miles, with fifty towering peaks.

These thousand miles were just a rough overview.

But those fifty peaks, large and small, were scattered throughout this territory.

As they circled a serene mountain, Tao Yisheng slowed down the flying boat.

"This is Qingcang Mountain, where our Qingdan Valley's Lower Academy is located. It's mainly for the disciples of Golden Core noble families."

"Occasionally, some disciples with exceptional talents are recruited from outside and are also included to lay the foundation for their cultivation."

"To be honest, not long ago, I was still struggling inside."

Listening to Tao Yisheng's words, Luo Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

Luo Chen gazed at the lush Azure Mountain, his eyes filled with wonder.

The concentration of spiritual energy here had already reached the second-tier level.

Far surpassing Crimson Peak!

And this was just the outer academy of Qingdan Valley?

He shook his head, marveling at the grandeur of a major sect, so extravagantly luxurious!

As he spoke, he spotted a towering mountain in the distance, soaring into the clouds, majestic and immense.

It stood like a barrier, shielding the wilderness beyond.

"Beyond Profound Flower Mountain lies the true Qingdan Valley," Tao Yisheng pointed at the mountain, then turned the flying boat, heading towards a relatively shorter hill nearby.

Luo Chen was puzzled, "Aren't we entering the valley?"

Tao Yisheng smiled, "I can enter, but you, Brother, don't have the status yet. You'll have to wait for a day."

Status?

Luo Chen instantly understood.

"You mean the position of a Tao Family Honored Elder, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

At this, Luo Chen had no further questions.

He was going to assist Tao Wan, and for that, he needed a proper identity.

After all, this was an internal affair of Qingdan Valley.

With his current strength, becoming a Qingdan Valley Honored Elder was clearly inadequate.

But becoming a Tao Family Honored Elder for Foundation Establishment would be a natural progression.

He glanced back at the towering Profound Flower Mountain, a hint of longing in his eyes.

He could sense the mountain, like a grand gateway, brimming with an unimaginable abundance of spiritual energy.

If he could cultivate there, one day would be equivalent to ten days of his current efforts!

With such an environment for cultivation...

No wonder Qingdan Valley had so many Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators, and they weren't even that old.

In comparison, the lives of loose cultivators were like that of pigs and dogs!

Soon, the flying boat descended onto a mountain peak bathed in golden hues.

"This is my Tao Family's land, Little Southern Mountain!"

Little Southern Mountain!

The ancestral land where the Tao Family's founder, Southern Mountain Person, had attained enlightenment.

After achieving Foundation Establishment, he took on this name and led Qingdan Valley for a hundred years!

Although times have changed, the Tao Family's heritage remains.

Even without producing another Golden Core cultivator, after two hundred years, they still retain this ancestral land.

As soon as they landed, three Qi Condensation cultivators flew over.

"Big Brother Yisheng, you're back!"

"Why are you three on mountain duty today?" Tao Yisheng retracted the flying boat, his face showing fatigue, but he managed a smile for these younger family members.

One of the boys, with red lips and white teeth, spoke up, "The elders are always arguing, and it's been going on for a long time, especially recently, with meetings every three to five days."

"Arguing?"

Tao Yisheng frowned and instinctively turned to look at Luo Chen.

The boy followed his gaze, curious.

Tao Yisheng's expression turned solemn, "This is Dan Chenzi, a renowned Alchemy Master and the future Honored Elder of the Tao Family. You should address him as Senior!"

The three youngsters looked at Luo Chen in surprise, then politely bowed to him.

Luo Chen smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

Tao Yisheng pulled one of the boys aside and asked some questions.

After a while, he returned.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting, Brother."

"It's fine," Luo Chen said, examining the surroundings as he waved his hand.

"The cavern mansion is ready, follow me!"

Tao Yisheng waved his hand, dismissing the three youngsters, and then led Luo Chen towards Little Southern Mountain.

During the flight, the worry on his face was evident.

Luo Chen's lips curled slightly.

With his soul strength,

Tao Yisheng, merely at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, couldn't possibly block his eavesdropping with that casual display of spirit sense telepathy.

The content of their conversation was none other than the reason for the Tao Family elders' argument.

At the heart of the dispute was none other than Luo Chen himself!

The true disciples' duel for the Dao Seed was imminent, and other true disciples had already prepared their candidates for the alchemy competition.

Only Tao Wan's side had yet to present an alchemist.

This led other Qingdan Valley cultivators to believe that she was giving up on the Dao Seed competition.

The Tao Family elders knew the truth, but they were still concerned about Luo Chen's alchemy skills.

Especially since Luo Chen had put forward several demanding conditions!

This made it even harder for the Tao Family elders to accept.

How dare a loose cultivator alchemist have such audacity? Whether it was the various pill formulas collected and developed by the Southern Mountain Person or his insights into Core Formation, these were all part of the Tao Family's heritage.

It wasn't easy for Tao Wan to offer these to Luo Chen.

In the cultivation world, strength was paramount.

She was indeed powerful!

But within the family, there were many complications like clan lineage, generational etiquette, and more.

Even at the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment, Tao Wan still faced numerous constraints.

"Tao Wan manages the external affairs well, but the internal affairs of the Tao Family are still in disarray!"

(End of Chapter)

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