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Chapter 383: Chu Kui Joins Luo Tian, Luoyun Reaches Golden Sand
Chapter 383: Chu Kui Joins Luo Tian, Luoyun Reaches Golden Sand
What big plan do you have?
Luo Chen's eyebrows rose slightly as he scanned the man with his spiritual eyes. It was clear that the man had recently bathed and cleansed himself, but his body still carried a strong aura of bloodthirst and evil qi.
Evidently, he had killed countless beings and accumulated many sins during this period.
For him to say "big," it must be something significant.
"Go ahead, let's hear it!" Luo Chen said indifferently.
Chu Kui's expression relaxed. Since Luo Chen was willing to listen, there was a chance for his plan.
He didn't bother hiding anything and said directly, "You and I will join forces to hunt down cultivators from the Sword Sect Alliance and obtain the Luoyun Sect's Supreme Core Formation Secret Art!"
Hearing this, Luo Chen laughed.
He couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, "Do you know how many merit points are needed to exchange for that Supreme Technique?"
"I'm well aware," Chu Kui replied confidently. "A thousand Qi Condensation Stage cultivators, a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators, and if we can kill a few Advanced Foundation Establishment cultivators, it'll be even simpler!"
"Simple, hahaha..."
Luo Chen burst into laughter, pointing at Chu Kui, "If it's that simple, why come to me?"
Chu Kui sighed helplessly.
Indeed!
It sounded easy, but the execution was incredibly challenging.
Even on the battlefield, some rules had to be followed, no matter how rigid they might seem.
For example, kings against kings, generals against generals, and soldiers against soldiers.
The destructive power of high-level cultivators was genuinely terrifying.
The gap in realms was a chasm that was difficult to bridge. If a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator decided to go all out against Qi Condensation Stage cultivators, it would be like a tiger among sheep.
Not to mention late-stage, even early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators could slaughter many.
But it was clear that the Golden Core Seniors on the battlefield would not allow such a thing to happen.
To put it bluntly, if the rules were broken and Foundation Establishment cultivators were allowed to do this, then Golden Core cultivators could do the same, and why not Nascent Soul cultivators?
In the end, both sides would be left with empty mountain peaks and a single commander.
The war would become meaningless.
Therefore, the rules established by both sides were, in fact, targeted at cultivators of the same level.
Foundation Establishment cultivators were not allowed to excessively target Qi Condensation Stage cultivators.
With Chu Kui's abilities, he was not afraid of any Foundation Establishment cultivator of the same level in a one-on-one fight. But to hunt down hundreds of true Foundation Establishment cultivators, that was no easy task.
Moreover, on the battlefield, there was also the issue of stealing kills!
If he severely injured an opponent and they fled, other Sect's true disciples might take an interest and join forces to intercept and kill them, leaving him with nothing.
Chu Kui, as a loose cultivator, had nowhere to voice his grievances.
Seeing Chu Kui's helplessness, Luo Chen's laughter faded.
He spoke calmly, "I won't hide it from you, Brother Chu. In the near future, I might lead a team to the rear area, and this matter will no longer concern me."
Upon hearing this, Chu Kui's face changed slightly.
"Impossible!"
"The Ice Fortress has the fewest vassals and is the most lacking in cannon fodder. Would they agree to your Luo Tian Association's withdrawal?"
Luo Chen shook his head at his disbelief.
"Currently, I am an honored guest elder of the Ice Fortress, with a status no less than a Golden Core Senior. It's just a matter of taking away a hundred or so Qi Condensation cultivators, and they will naturally give me this face."
Chu Kui opened his mouth but couldn't find the words to respond.
That's right!
The name Dan Chenzi was not earned through brute force but with genuine pill refinement techniques.
Such rare talents would be given some respect by any major sect.
For someone like Luo Chen to appear on the battlefield was already quite unusual.
Seeing his disappointment, Luo Chen couldn't help but ask, "With your abilities, joining forces with a few late-stage cultivators to earn merit on the battlefield shouldn't be difficult, right? Why specifically seek out my Luo Tian Association?"
Chu Kui could only smile bitterly in response.
"You're mistaken in that regard. Although I have a wide network, most are superficial acquaintances. When there's work to be done, they might think of me, but when it comes to life-and-death situations, they wouldn't dare to trust me with their backs, and I wouldn't dare either!"
Luo Chen felt a bit embarrassed and said, "What I'm about to say might not sound pleasant, but... Although you and I have some connection, I wouldn't say our friendship is that deep. In this situation, you're willing to trust me?"
Lies don't hurt, but the truth can be harsh.
Chu Kui couldn't help but smile awkwardly.
But soon after, he spoke seriously, "I do recognize the name Fire Spirit Lord!"
Luo Chen was taken aback, then smiled with understanding.
People only knew him as Fire Spirit Lord because of his powerful fire techniques.
But there was more to it.
In the title Fire Spirit Lord, there was also the word "Lord"!
Even if he wasn't entirely upright, he was one of the few in the deceitful cultivation world who had his principles.
Chu Kui spoke frankly, "I'm quite familiar with your style. You treat your subordinates with kindness and are open with your friends. Even with someone like Tao Wan, who is only connected by mutual interests, once you give your word, you do your utmost."
"If I were to choose one person from this vast battlefield, someone I could trust with my back,
"Only you!"
If you can speak, then say more.
Luo Chen loved hearing people praise him.
"Moreover, if I were to join the Luo Tian Association, with your generous treatment of subordinates, you wouldn't just stand by and watch if I were in danger, right?" Chu Kui said slowly.
His words were quite reasonable.
Luo Chen had always been good to his people.
Especially this time, when he personally went to the battlefield, it was the ultimate honor for the internal cultivators of the Luo Tian Association.
However, upon hearing these words, Luo Chen was taken aback.
"Join the Luo Tian Association?" He seemed to not have heard clearly and repeated the sentence.
Chu Kui nodded and said seriously, "I've studied the Four Sects' merit point exchange rules. If a loose cultivator exchanges for the Core Formation Secret Technique, only one person can use it. But if an affiliated force exchanges for it, the entire force can use it together, as long as it's not easily spread outside."
"With the strength of one person, gathering over ten thousand merit points, how difficult is that?"
"But if the strength of an entire force is gathered, earning those merit points isn't that difficult."
"So, that's why I had the idea of cooperating with you."
Now it made sense!
No wonder the first thing he said when he saw Luo Chen was not addressing him as fellow Daoist or brother, nor calling him by his name directly.
Instead, he addressed him as "President Luo" with respect.
So, he had been waiting here all this time!
Luo Chen blinked and immediately understood the situation.
Of course, his attention was drawn to Chu Kui's understanding of the merit point exchange rules for the Core Formation Secret Technique.
Gathering the strength of a sect to obtain over ten thousand merit points and exchange it for the Supreme Core Formation Secret Art.
Is it difficult?
Definitely challenging! But it didn't seem as hard as it initially appeared? Luo Chen estimated that with the support of teammates, he could achieve a certain level in large-scale battles during the Foundation Establishment stage.
And Chu Kui had already given his answer.
"I've witnessed your fire techniques, and they are all extremely powerful and have a wide range of effects!"
"Especially that move you used to suppress and seal away Weituo, it contained a powerful sealing force!"
"If you and I join forces, we can easily slaughter a dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators!"
"If we engage in guerrilla warfare and do this a few more times, earning over ten thousand merit points will be a piece of cake!"
He spoke each sentence with great emphasis.
His words showed his sincere recognition of Luo Chen's abilities.
Others may not know what Luo Chen is capable of.
But Chu Kui had been Luo Chen's sparring partner for a period of time.
Under his seemingly gentle smile, there was a powerful strength that even Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators couldn't underestimate.
Moreover, due to the wide-ranging killing power of his fire-based spells, he posed an even greater threat to enemies of relatively lower realms than these Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators who relied heavily on magical treasures.
Facing Chu Kui's recognition, Luo Chen remained silent.
But this silence, in Chu Kui's eyes, was the best news.
It meant that Luo Chen was genuinely considering the feasibility of this proposal! Seeing this, Chu Kui seized the opportunity.
"I'm not just thinking about the present."
"Regardless of whether this succeeds or not, once we cooperate, I will join the Luo Tian Association and respect you as my leader!"
"As long as you don't mind my many enemies outside, I, Chu Kui, will never abandon the Luo Tian Association."
"Moreover, if this succeeds, I will owe you a huge favor."
The silent Luo Chen couldn't help but blink.
Chu Kui was practically selling himself!
For the sake of Core Formation, he was even willing to join the Luo Tian Association, a second-rate sect.
One must know that with his strength and reputation, a first-rate sect would be willing to recruit him.
Even the Golden Core Great Sect wouldn't mind having such a talented individual.
It seemed that he truly didn't want to miss this opportunity.
But...
Suddenly!
"Luo Chen!"
"Do you really have no thoughts about the Supreme Core Formation Technique?"
Chu Kui asked bluntly, his words piercing Luo Chen's heart.
At this point, Luo Chen finally raised his head and looked directly into Chu Kui's eyes, which were filled with battle intent.
He spoke softly, "Give me half a month's time!"
Chu Kui was taken aback, then overjoyed.
Half a month was a short wait for him!
...
Does Luo Chen have thoughts about the Supreme Core Formation Technique?
Of course, he does!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have sought out Tao Wan for better secrets related to Core Formation while possessing the Dragon Phoenix Tribulation Technique.
Although Tao Wan couldn't provide the technique, she gave him her family's ancestor's notes on Core Formation.
After reading the "Southern Mountain Dao Explanation," Luo Chen truly understood how much the different levels of techniques could increase the chances of Core Formation success.
The Lower Core Formation Technique was the simplest but had the lowest success rate, only increasing the chances by one-tenth.
The Middle Core Formation Technique was relatively better but still limited, increasing the chances by one or two-tenths.
Only the Supreme Core Formation Technique, despite being the most challenging, could increase the success rate by three to four-tenths once one reached the threshold of Core Formation!
Some might think that three to four-tenths isn't that high.
But it's not as if it's easy to increase the chances by that much.
However, if we were to compare it to Foundation Establishment, it would be like this:
There are Foundation Establishment Pills, which increase the chances by thirty percent. Without them, one can only rely on their innate talent and luck.
Luck and fate are things that Luo Chen has never dared to rely on.
Moreover, he has no confidence in his innate talent.
It took him five portions of Foundation Establishment spiritual herbs to barely succeed in his Foundation Establishment.
If Foundation Establishment was already that difficult, Core Formation would likely be even more challenging.
Furthermore, the higher the cultivation realm, the more terrifying the backlash if one fails to break through.
Luo Chen couldn't guarantee that he could rely on his own foundation to repeatedly attempt breakthroughs like he did during Foundation Establishment.
But if he had the Supreme Core Formation Secret Art...
Inside the stone chamber.
Luo Chen, having emerged from his cultivation state, was calculating his chances of Core Formation if he had the Supreme Core Formation Secret Art.
The final result was still unknown.
Before reaching the Grand Perfection of Foundation Establishment, it was difficult for him to gauge how much further he could improve.
At the very least, he needed to ensure that the external auxiliary techniques could maximize his chances of success.
As for taking risks on the battlefield, once he made up his mind, he would never hesitate.
Throughout his journey, whenever faced with crucial decisions, he had rarely backed down.
Whether it was destroying the Fu family, conquering Xiao Huan Mountain, or fighting alone on the Qin Hua River.
Each time, he had achieved victory against overwhelming odds.
Each time, he had defied the odds!
In the mortal world, there are opportunities for fame and glory.
In the cultivation world, it's even more intense!
When competing with others, with heaven, and even with oneself, one must take risks!
If he hadn't taken those risks, Luo Chen wouldn't have achieved his current status within just twenty years.
Cowardice, retreat, and complacency are not the ways of those who aspire to the Great Dao!
However, Luo Chen's every gamble was not without calculation.
If he didn't have seventy to eighty percent certainty, he wouldn't put himself in such a dangerous situation.
For the upcoming battle, he wouldn't involve the Luo Tian Association's cultivators.
On the battlefield, blades and swords have no eyes.
Although the Luo Tian Association's cultivators are among the best among loose cultivators, they are still too vulnerable in battles involving hundreds or thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Therefore, for this battle, only he and Chu Kui would be the main combatants.
Luo Chen had a good understanding of Chu Kui's abilities.
Chu Kui was at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, and his primary weapon was a Treasure Pole, which he had refined to an extremely high degree! He was also proficient in Body Cultivation Techniques.
Chu Kui had some other tricks up his sleeve that he hadn't revealed, but they were likely no less powerful.
After all, his title as the Heavenly Crown Master wasn't undeserved; he had earned it through his own hard work.
In recent years, he had taken on many dangerous missions, gaining more combat experience than Luo Chen himself.
It could be said that as long as the Seven Sect Dao Masters didn't appear, Chu Kui was no less than anyone else.
As for Luo Chen himself, he was full of confidence.
Whether he could defeat his opponents was one thing, but when it came to running away, he was absolutely confident.
In terms of self-preservation, he had a certain level of assurance.
"It's a pity that if Wang Yuan were still here, the three of us could form an array and be invincible!"
Luo Chen sighed.
With his nearly instantaneous large-scale attack techniques, combined with Wang Yuan's single-point breakthrough, and Chu Kui's high cultivation realm and rich combat experience, he truly believed they could achieve great success on the battlefield.
One could say that there were no perfect situations in the world.
Although Wang Yuan had returned alive, the Blood Demon legend he carried made it difficult for him to show his face in the short term.
Otherwise, it might bring trouble to the Luo Tian Association.
Thinking of the Blood Demon,
Luo Chen frowned slightly. He was a False Core Cultivator.
If they encountered him on the battlefield, it would be a huge problem.
Regarding this, Luo Chen needed to find an opportunity to warn Chu Kui in advance, so he could be prepared.
After his calculations, Luo Chen's fatigue from cultivation dissipated somewhat.
He didn't waste any time.
He immediately used the Blood Demonic Finger and Purification Technique to remove the flame mark on his forehead.
The reason he asked for half a month was to get rid of this mark.
Half a month should be enough!
Only then could he step onto the battlefield without any worries.
Time passed as he immersed himself in his cultivation.
During this period, Luo Chen left once to attend a free trading gathering held on the Golden Sand Floating Island, where he gained some benefits.
When the tenth day arrived, Luo Chen suddenly exited the stone chamber.
There were many cultivators like him on the floating island.
Everyone looked up at the sky.
A massive flying ship, cutting through the clouds and mist, approached with a deafening roar.
The hundred-zhang-long behemoth was awe-inspiring.
"A Treasure Flying Ship!"
"This must be a major figure from Luoyun Sect, for such a grand display!"
Amidst the discussions, Chu Kui quietly stood beside Luo Chen.
"This Treasure Flying Ship must be carrying powerful combat puppets."
"Luo Chen, the time has come!"
(End of Chapter)
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