Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 369: Yin Yue Jueqing, Unpredictable - Novel Cool

Chapter 369: Yin Yue Jueqing, Unpredictable

Chapter 369: Yin Yue Jueqing, Unpredictable

Lu Chen and Qu Zhenbiao's battle lasted but a moment, a mere ten breaths or so. However, the impact of this brief clash reverberated profoundly within the Four Sects Alliance. It was as if a giant stone had been thrown into a seemingly tranquil lake, stirring up hidden currents beneath the surface.

Of course, this profound impact might be a bit of an exaggeration. But at this moment, on the Golden Sand Floating Island, countless cultivators were discussing the short-lived battle that had just taken place.

In the Eastern region, at the Luoyun Sect's base.

A young Foundation Establishment cultivator at the middle stage retracted his gaze, murmuring, "This person is quite something. He's so adept at dual-tasking, and the spells he condensed are incredibly powerful."

"He's a perfect fit for studying our Luoyun Sect's puppetry!"

Beside him, an old man and a young boy couldn't help but show surprise.

The boy, with his rosy lips and white teeth, was about to speak when the old man's glance stopped him, and he closed his mouth.

The young cultivator noticed this and asked with a light smile, "Senior Brother Tian Xingzi, do you know this person?"

If Lu Chen were here, he might have realized that the old man being questioned by the young cultivator was none other than the Foundation Establishment cultivator Tian Xingzi, who had presided over the Zhenlong Black Market in Da He Fang.

However, the old man, who had once guarded a region, now showed utmost respect to this young cultivator.

"Senior Brother Han Zheng guessed correctly; I do recognize this young man," Tian Xingzi replied.

"Oh?" Han Zheng became interested. "Since we have some time, let's chat about him to pass the time."

Han Zheng, the direct descendant of Luoyun Sect's Supreme Nascent Soul cultivator Han Zhan, was a rising star within the sect. Although his cultivation level was not exceptionally high, only at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, his reputation was already superior to that of the current generation of Luoyun Sect's disciples.

Everyone knew that as long as he didn't meet an untimely end, he would undoubtedly become the future leader of the Luoyun Sect.

In front of Han Zheng, Tian Xingzi didn't dare to boast. He immediately began to introduce Lu Chen.

"The story begins in a remote market town called Da He Fang..."

As he spoke, Xu Ji, standing beside him, had a conflicted expression on his face.

...

"Dan Chenzi actually has such powerful Doufa abilities. We really underestimated him back then."

"With his strength, he could probably win a few rounds in the first round of the true transmission ranking competition in our Qingdan Valley!"

"It's not like we underestimated him. Compared to the Doufa techniques he displayed just now, his Dan Dao achievements are even more remarkable!"

At the Qingdan Valley base.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators gathered, discussing the recent battle.

If one were to say who knew Lu Chen best among the Four Sects, the other two sects couldn't even come close.

Even in the Ice Fortress, which the Luo Tian Association relied on, most people probably didn't know Lu Chen.

But in Qingdan Valley!

Lu Chen was a well-known celebrity!

Everyone knew his name, and his fame was undeniable. It was for this reason that the atmosphere of discussion was most fervent within Qingdan Valley.

Just as everyone was passionately debating, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator furrowed his brows and said, "Fellow disciples, did you notice that Dan Chenzi's sword technique, which unleashed a blazing sun, seemed somewhat familiar?"

His words caused everyone to pause for a moment.

But soon, someone exclaimed, "Hey! Isn't that the Artifact Mastery Technique that our senior brother is skilled at?"

The others instantly realized the truth.

No wonder it felt so familiar.

During the Dao Seed competition, when the senior brother and senior sister fought, they had clearly used the exact same technique!

"When did Dan Chenzi learn to copy it?"

Someone asked indignantly.

Not everyone in Qingdan Valley admired Lu Chen.

Many resented him for outshining the Qingdan Seven and winning the top spot in the pill concocting competition three times in a row, taking away their spotlight.

The moment these words were spoken, they were labeled as "copying."

However, as soon as he said this, the speaker noticed a change in the atmosphere.

He looked over in confusion and saw that several late-stage Foundation Establishment senior brothers and sisters were staring at him as if he were an idiot.

A few cultivators who had initially supported his statement also stopped talking, not knowing what to do.

Finally, an experienced senior brother explained, "It's clear that Fellow Daoist Dan Chenzi didn't learn this technique during the Dao Seed competition three years ago."

"How so, Senior Brother?"

"Perhaps you didn't witness that battle, but Dan Chenzi's Artifact Mastery Technique was extremely proficient, even surpassing our senior brother. This is definitely not something achieved overnight. This young man must have been practicing this path for many years."

"How is that possible?"

The senior brother smiled, "Nothing is impossible. Just now, Dan Chenzi controlled his flying sword with one hand while simultaneously casting a water-type defensive spell with the other, both at an astonishing speed. If he had only used one technique, he might have been even faster. Such skill is indeed slightly superior to our senior brother."

The senior brother's words left the younger cultivator bewildered.

Even after learning the details, he still found it hard to accept.

If the senior brother's pill concocting skills couldn't match Lu Chen, how could his combat techniques...

"One doesn't have to excel in everything. Moreover, our senior brother's true prowess lies in his flying sword techniques and the Purple Apex Heavenly Flame. If they were to face off directly, Dan Chenzi would undoubtedly lose to our senior brother."

The experienced senior brother explained with a smile.

Those who were indignant finally felt some relief in their hearts.

However, they didn't notice the solemn expressions on the faces of several late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Luo Chen's cultivation realm just now was clearly at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment.

However, the means he displayed in a short time made even these Advanced Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators feel extremely difficult to deal with.

Could there be such a talented Loose Cultivator among them?

It's one thing to have profound Alchemy skills, but to have such extraordinary Doufa abilities is truly remarkable!

...

Compared to their discussions.

The one with the biggest reaction was undoubtedly Duan Feng and Dan Tai Jin.

They were in the middle of handling the delivery of goods, meticulously checking and calculating the items on the list, which included valuables worth over ten thousand Spirit Stones.

Such a large business deal was not something the Luo Tian Association could handle solely with its own resources.

Many of the goods were gathered through the Luo Tian Association's connections with other Foundation Establishment-level allied forces.

Therefore, they couldn't afford any mistakes.

When the battle broke out.

Dan Tai Jin's face was the first to change.

Especially when she saw that Qu Zhenbiao was fighting against Luo Chen, she couldn't help but curse.

"Damn it!"

After that, she quickly handed over the delivery matters to Shi Lan and arranged for a junior sister to go to the Sixth Mountain to inform her Shizi, Jue Qing Xian Zi.

As for herself, she apologized and hurried back.

Duan Feng and the others, even though they were feeling excited due to Luo Chen's dominant victory over Qu Zhenbiao in front of everyone's eyes.

But at this moment, they could only suppress their inner excitement and carefully perform their duties.

However, their speed had noticeably increased.

...

In a spacious stone house.

Luo Chen surveyed the room for a while and showed a satisfied expression.

Indeed, the concentration of Ling Qi here was at the initial stage of the second-rank upper-grade, only slightly better than his Dongfu No. 17 on Tianlan Peak.

Cultivating here wouldn't hinder him too much.

Suddenly, he heard a noise in his ear.

"Come in!"

The Qi Condensation Ninth Level Cultivator, Bu Junjie, who had just arrived at the door, was startled but then respectfully entered.

"Chairman, Senior Dan Tai Jin is here to visit!"

"She came even faster than I imagined!"

Luo Chen's mouth curled into a playful smile.

"Please invite her in!"

Soon after, a woman with a cold expression entered.

Luo Chen glanced at her.

This familiar temperament seemed natural, but it was somewhat forced.

It wasn't her true nature.

Instead, it was more like Jue Qing Xian Zi's usual demeanor.

Dan Tai Jin, this junior, unconsciously imitated her Shizi! As he observed her, Dan Tai Jin furrowed her brows and spoke.

"Why did you come?"

Luo Chen smiled.

"Why can't I come? Do I have to wait until all the Luo Tian Association Cultivators are dead before I can come to collect their bodies?"

He smiled casually.

But in Dan Tai Jin's eyes, it was quite sarcastic.

It was unclear whether she was mocking the Jue Qing Yi Pu or making fun of herself.

If it was the former, Dan Tai Jin was indeed speechless for a moment.

Previously, her Shizi had obtained significant benefits from Luo Chen.

As a result, even on the battlefield, her cultivation progress had not fallen behind at all, and with the assistance of the high-grade Yu Lu Dan, her cultivation speed was even faster than that of her fellow sect members.

However, the Jue Qing Yi Pu had not kept their promise to the Luo Tian Association.

The seemingly safe Zhandi mission had caused the Luo Tian Association heavy losses.

Regarding this, she could only helplessly say: "You don't need to blame us."

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows.

Dan Tai Jin seemed to not notice his expression and continued, "In that battle, the affiliated forces of the Seventh Mountain suffered extremely heavy losses. The fact that the Luo Tian Association was able to preserve most of its members is already considered extremely lucky."

Luo Chen remained unmoved.

He would rather not have such good luck again.

"Forget it, this matter is in the past, and there's no point in dwelling on it. Let me ask you, now that you've come, why did you have to clash with the Qu family?"

"Why can't we clash? If they come to bully us, should I not fight back or argue, and just hand over the Zhandi?"

"With me here and with Shizi here, they can't stir up any trouble."

"But if the situation is already beyond our control, how will you explain it to the Luo Tian Association?"

"We don't need to explain ourselves to the Luo Tian Association!"

The moment these words were spoken.

The atmosphere froze instantly.

Luo Chen was extremely angry.

He knew that major sects didn't value their affiliates, but such blatant disregard was too much.

Dan Tai Jin realized her slip of the tongue.

But as a proud disciple of the sect, she couldn't bring herself to apologize.

She could only change the topic.

"The Qu family is an affiliate of Yin Yue Shushi's lineage. Now that you almost killed him, you've given them a handle."

"So what if we give them a handle? Will they kill me?" Luo Chen coldly smiled.

Dan Tai Jin shook her head. "It won't go that far, but most of the arrangements on the battlefield are handled by Yin Yue Shushi. If she intentionally..."

Before she could finish.

Luo Chen forcefully interrupted her.

"The Zhandi dispute was tacitly approved by Yin Yue Shangren, and we were left to negotiate on our own."

"I won, and I won openly and fairly in front of everyone."

"If this is considered private retaliation, will the Ice Fortress Cultivators and all the affiliates be convinced by her?"

Dan Tai Jin was speechless again.

On her way here, she had thoroughly understood the details of what had just happened.

From beginning to end, nothing was left out! At this moment, it seemed that Luo Chen had done everything perfectly, and no one could find any flaws.

However, regarding Yin Yue Shushi...

Just as she was deep in thought, a voice came from outside the door!

"Luo Tian Association Chairman Luo Chen, Yin Yue Shangren summons you. Hurry and go to the audience!"

"This junior is on his way!"

She replied.

Luo Chen glanced at the stunned Dan Tai Jin and left with a flick of his sleeves.

After he left, Dan Tai Jin suddenly realized something, and his entire face paled.

When she left the room, she saw Luo Chen already flying towards the Dark Ice Fortress, led by a fellow sect member.

The two of them seemed to have no signs of tension on their way.

But this behavior only made Dan Tai Jin's heart sink even further.

"Shizi, why aren't you here at this time?"

...

In the vast Ice Palace.

A soft and delicate voice echoed gently.

"Loose Cultivator Luo Chen?"

"It's me, Junior."

"Born of humble origins, you established the Luo Tian Association, achieved Foundation Establishment, and hold two Daoist titles. In the Jade Cauldron Cultivation World, you are considered a talented and unparalleled genius, a heaven-defying figure without equal for three hundred years. Even compared to the Seven Sects' geniuses, you are not inferior."

"Senior, you flatter me too much, I dare not accept such praise."

"Such humility is quite different from your previous bold and proud demeanor. Lift your head!"

In the Ice Palace, filled with a dense and cold aura.

Luo Chen slowly raised his head and looked at the woman sitting at the head.

Unlike most Ice Fortress cultivators who preferred plain white robes.

This Yin Yue Shangren was wearing an exquisite palace skirt, adorned with intricate and colorful patterns, and paired with delicate jewelry.

Her exquisite face resembled a crescent moon, hidden and revealed in the cloudy sky.

She was charming and shy.

Shy and timid, yet capable of radiating the pure light of the moon at any time.

"You have a rather handsome appearance."

These words were not spoken by Luo Chen.

Instead, it was the woman across from him who was evaluating him.

Yin Yue Shangren smiled lightly, but her next words would make most Foundation Establishment cultivators tremble.

"Don't you know that the Qu Family is a vassal force of my lineage?"

When beating a dog, one must consider the owner!

Luo Chen's expression remained calm, as if unaffected.

He said indifferently, "Qu Zhenbiao said before the battle that you would not interfere in our dispute and that we could negotiate on our own. I was just following your instructions."

"I told you to negotiate, but I didn't say you could kill him!"

Yin Yue Shangren's tone was playful.

Luo Chen's face changed dramatically!

In his eyes, there was clear fear.

Yin Yue Shangren covered her mouth and laughed lightly, "Look how scared you are. You're just a useless mutt, good for nothing but guarding the house. It's good that you teach him a lesson, so he won't go around barking, relying on my prestige."

Luo Chen's expression softened slightly.

He said with gratitude, "Luo Chen thanks Senior for your forgiveness."

Yin Yue Shangren shook her head, then suddenly said, "I heard that you can refine the Jade Dew Pill, and it's even of the highest grade?"

The sentence was in the form of a question.

But her tone was extremely affirmative!

Luo Chen asked in confusion, "Didn't Senior Absolute Emotionless mention this to you?"

"My senior apprentice sister likes to keep good things to herself." Yin Yue Shangren smiled and said, "Especially men, yes, especially talented pill concocting men like you!"

Luo Chen's face showed a shy expression.

He said with some hesitation, "Senior, you flatter me too much, my humble pill concocting skills are not worth mentioning."

"This is not flattery!"

Yin Yue Shangren shook her head, her voice gentle as she said, "Your pill concocting skills can revive a Golden Core Sect!"

"Luo Chen, are you interested in joining my Yin Yue lineage?"

Luo Chen hesitated.

This hesitation, noticed by the woman, piqued her interest even more.

"Let me tell you, the Absolute Emotionless lineage has long declined. But my Yin Yue lineage, aside from me, has another junior at the Golden Core initial stage. Even the Sect Leader is on my side."

"If you join our lineage, you will be the first person below the Daoists within the Seven Sects!"

"You will not be lacking in any resources!"

"Not only that, but you can also form a Daoist partnership with my senior disciple and cultivate the Dual Cultivation Path!"

"Right, even in Core Formation, I can ask the Sect Leader to fully support you!"

Hearing these conditions,

Luo Chen's eyes showed a longing.

He swallowed, his throat dry as he said, "Senior, this doesn't seem right."

"Why not?"

"Senior Absolute Emotionless has been kind to me, supporting me along the way. If I were to change sects..."

"Hehe, we are all one family, where does changing sects come into this?"

We are all one family!

With these words, Luo Chen's hesitation in his eyes grew stronger.

Yin Yue Shangren was not in a hurry, as she was confident that he would agree.

First, she would use the leverage to accuse him.

Then, she would use a simple charm technique to shake his resolve.

Finally, she would offer him great benefits, even removing his concerns about damaging his reputation. With these combined tactics, any Foundation Establishment cultivator would be unable to refuse her!

"The conditions I, Yin Yue Shangren, offer are not like those of Senior Absolute Emotionless, who is so stingy. He, Luo Chen, cannot refuse!"

As she secretly anticipated his response.

Below, Luo Chen's voice trembled, his expression conflicted but determined as he said:

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior. I, Luo Chen, cannot make this decision on my own. I must seek permission from Senior Absolute Emotionless before deciding."

"Hmm?"

Yin Yue Shangren was taken aback.

She almost thought she had misheard.

"You want to..."

Just as she was about to speak again, the palace gates opened wide, and a powerful gust of wind, mixed with yellow sand and snow, swept in.

Yin Yue Shangren's face changed dramatically, and she immediately slapped out a palm.

The yellow sand and snow instantly dissipated.

At the entrance of the Ice Palace, a towering figure appeared.

A pair of cold and indifferent eyes stared at her.

"Junior Apprentice Sister, you've overstepped your boundaries!"

(End of Chapter)

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