Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 421: Heaven Grants But Not Taken, Suffering the Consequence, Beating a Beaten Dog - Novel Cool

Chapter 421: Heaven Grants But Not Taken, Suffering the Consequence, Beating a Beaten Dog

Chapter 421: Heaven Grants But Not Taken, Suffering the Consequence, Beating a Beaten Dog

Inside the Third-Tier Mansion.

Luo Chen was reviewing all the intelligence gathered over the past few days.

A clearer and more comprehensive understanding of the battle between the Falling Cloud Sect and the Yan Meng gradually formed in his mind.

Although the battle lasted only one day, its intensity far surpassed that of the civil war between the two major upper sects.

Of course, this intensity was only from the perspective of the Yan Meng.

The Falling Cloud Sect's preparations were extremely thorough.

Five hundred Foundation Establishment True Cultivators controlled over a thousand Automatons, most of which were the long-range bombardment type used in the Jilei Mountain battlefield.

The control difficulty was not high, requiring only a sufficient amount of Spirit Stones.

Round after round of bombardment plowed through the Yan Meng like a field, leaving it devastated.

The Yan Meng suddenly revealed its hidden foundation—a total of fourteen Golden Core Seniors, but they were no match for the Falling Cloud Sect's Ten Golden Core Adepts.

The Falling Cloud Sect's ten Golden Core Adepts seemed like only ten, but in reality, even twenty Golden Core Adepts would not be an exaggeration.

Each of them possessed powerful Divine Senses!

In addition to their conventional methods, they also controlled third-tier Automatons comparable to Golden Core Cultivators, creating a situation of multiple opponents against one.

Furthermore, in terms of the highest-level Late Golden Core combat power, the Falling Cloud Sect's side formed an absolute suppression.

Cheng Yan of the Falling Cloud Sect, at the ninth layer of the Golden Core Stage!

He was also the senior of Han Zhan True Person, and his abilities were already extraordinary.

During the battle, he even summoned a puppet refined by Han Zhan True Person over the years, whose strength was almost comparable to an early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.

Under such an attack,

The Yan Meng's leader, known for his formidable strength, was almost instantly killed.

The Yan Meng's cultivators were completely routed, showing no signs of resistance.

Fourteen Golden Core Seniors were slaughtered on the spot, and in the subsequent battles, only one or two out of ten survived, according to rumors.

The situation was even more dire for the lower-level Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment disciples, who suffered greatly under the barrage of attacks.

Because of this,

Although Qing Dan Valley and Yan Meng were both attacked by upper sect cultivators,

The outcome was that Qing Dan Valley was breached, while Yan Meng was said to have been 'slaughtered.'

If not for the Sword Sect's Yao Guang Elder, who severed Yuan Hua Mountain with a single sword, forcing the Falling Cloud Sect to retreat, Yan Meng might have been removed from the list of major sects on the spot.

Even so!

After this battle, Yan Meng instantly plummeted to rock bottom.

At their peak, they had five Golden Core Adepts publicly and thirteen secretly.

Now, only a few were left.

If the battle hadn't erupted so suddenly, and there was still a Golden Core Senior outside, they might have survived.

Otherwise, Yan Meng would have been removed from the list of major sects and relegated to an ordinary first-class sect.

"Speaking of coincidences, the Golden Core Senior who wasn't involved in the battle and was outside is the same Qin Taoran who attacked our Luo Tian Association," Sima Huiwang said.

Hearing this, Luo Chen couldn't help but sneer.

"Coincidence? I don't think so."

Sima Huiwang was puzzled.

Luo Chen pulled at the corners of his mouth, "He barely escaped with his life after being hunted down by the Heartless Immortal and Elder Fei Ming, using all his strength."

"However, this person is indeed powerful. Even under the siege of two upper sect elders at the fourth layer of the Golden Core Stage, he remained unscathed."

"The price he paid was the complete depletion of the Flame Sun Essence he had nurtured for many years. That's why, when the battle broke out, he was outside, presumably collecting the Flame Sun Essence."

Upon hearing this, Sima Huiwang suddenly realized.

In fact, this news was casually mentioned by Fei Ming when he was chatting with Luo Chen.

The Yan Meng cultivators, Multi-Treasure, Refine Fire, and adept at using Slaughter Qi.

Initially, Qin Taoran attacked the Heartless Immortal with his Soulbound Artifact, the Taihuang Furnace, and when his artifact was trapped, he used the Flame Sun Essence within the Taihuang Furnace to summon it back.

This was one of his deadly moves.

With his killing move broken due to the depletion of Slaughter Qi, he naturally had to replenish it.

This, ironically, allowed him to narrowly escape a calamity!

Crack!

Luo Chen crushed the jade pendant in his hand, a sinister smile spreading across his face.

"Indeed, one must take revenge for one's own grudges!"

Seeing this, Sima Huiwang's heart skipped a beat.

She asked anxiously, "President, what are you planning to do?"

"What am I planning to do?" Luo Chen's ferocious smile widened, "Of course, I'm going after Qin Taoran!"

"But!"

Sima Huiwang's expression changed instantly, exclaiming, "He's from a major sect!"

Luo Chen snorted.

The current Yan Meng had the name of a major sect but lacked the substance.

Nominally, they had three Golden Core Seniors, but besides Qin Taoran, who was in good condition, the other two barely survived the war and couldn't possibly be in a better state.

Even ordinary Foundation Establishment True Cultivators would take years to recover from injuries.

How much more for Golden Core Seniors?

And when it came to lower-level cultivators, they probably weren't in a better situation either.

Seeing Luo Chen's nonchalant attitude, Sima Huiwang expressed her deep concern, "A dying camel is bigger than a horse!"

"No matter how badly the Yan Meng is hit, they are like a centipede that is hard to kill. All they need to do is recall their disciples and followers, and they will still have the foundation of a major sect."

"There are still remnants of Yan Meng's affiliates in other places, which is also a significant force."

"With such strength, it is not something our Luo Tian Association can currently compare to."

"President, you must think thrice before taking action!"

After hearing these words, Luo Chen's sinister smile gradually faded from his face.

But!

After some contemplation, he still spoke with unwavering determination, "This matter must be carried out!"

Seeing that Sima Huiwang still disagreed and was even prepared to take the risk of angering him to continue persuading, he raised his hand to interrupt her.

"It's not that I'm being impulsive."

"It's just that the opportunity is right before us. Heaven grants but not taken, suffering the consequence!"

Sima Huiwang still had some reluctance, "President, I know you're very powerful, whether it's fighting at the same stage or against higher-level opponents, you rarely lose. Why not wait until you've formed your Core before doing this? By then, the odds of success should be much higher!"

"Core Formation?" Luo Chen tugged at the corner of his mouth, "Ten years? Fifty years? A hundred years? Or even longer?"

He didn't mention failure, assuming successful Core Formation.

With this as a premise, he thought long-term.

Sima Huiwang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, as long as there's time, everything can change. By the time you form your Golden Core, I can also develop and strengthen the Luo Tian Association, providing you with ample assistance."

However, Luo Chen slowly shook his head.

"It's too long!"

"So much can change in such a long time!"

Plans are often outpaced by changes.

Especially in the vast cultivation world, where a single thought from a high-rank cultivator can disrupt a peaceful situation in an instant.

After living in the Grand Market for over a hundred years, which cultivator would have thought that the bustling Inner City would one day become a lifeless Ghost City?

In the Jade Cauldron Domain, which had been relatively peaceful for three hundred years, who would have imagined that a Golden Core Senior ascending to the Nascent Soul stage would trigger a civil war that lasted for over twenty years?

Due to the appearance of the Soul Transformation Relic, the Upper Sect's civil war had already subsided, showing signs of a ceasefire.

But who could have predicted that the Falling Cloud Sect and the Sword Sect would suddenly rise and attempt to destroy a great sect?

Are these changes natural disasters?

No!

They are all man-made calamities!

Because of the thoughts of high-rank cultivators, countless people followed them into the fire and water, and numerous lives were lost.

Compared to the Luo Tian Association, the currently still-living Yan Meng is that "high-rank cultivator"!

"Yan Meng is currently weak, it's the perfect time to beat a beaten dog."

"If we wait for them to catch their breath, they'll still be the Golden Core Great Sect that we look up to, and we dare not have any thoughts of our own."

"Even in the current situation where wolves surround us, Yan Meng might just take that action to kill a chicken to warn the monkeys, to intimidate others!"

"And I, the Luo Tian Association, am a very good chicken!"

Sima Huiwang's face changed slightly, "How could it be like this?"

"Why not? We already have a grudge with Yan Meng, and we've even made them lose face twice. They are the perfect target to establish our authority." Luo Chen said.

"But they've already made a move once."

"There's always a second time, even without the Falling Cloud Sect's involvement, Yan Meng still sees the Luo Tian Association as a thorn in their eye. Do you know why I let go of the Luo Tian Association and devoted myself to seclusion?"

Luo Chen casually brushed away the jade slip powder on the table and hummed lightly, "It's to gain as much strength as possible, so as to not have to ask for help later. Who knows, the next time they strike, it might be the Yan Meng cultivators coming personally!"

Sima Huiwang was taken aback.

She seemed to recall the events of the past, the feeling of helplessness brought about by personal weakness during the Luo Tian War was indeed despair.

However, she still had some doubts.

"Will the Yan Meng cultivators personally take action?"

Luo Chen curled his lips, "The Falling Cloud Sect and the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, two Nascent Soul Upper Sects, have already disregarded their reputation and personally attacked lower-level sects. Some rules have already been broken, and if Yan Meng is pushed to the brink, why wouldn't they follow suit?"

"Moreover! They're not just pushed to the brink, they're already on the brink of life and death."

"Even without me, there will still be others keeping an eye on Yan Meng, this not-yet-dead centipede!"

"What I need to do is to ignite the burning desire in the hearts of others!"

The lengthy exchange continued within the cave mansion.

It seemed as if Luo Chen was comforting and clarifying doubts for Sima Huiwang.

But wasn't Luo Chen also sorting out the pros and cons, repeatedly convincing himself?

After all!

In the cultivation world, which Foundation Establishment True Cultivator would dare to covet a Golden Core sect?

Not to mention a sect that still has two or three remaining Golden Core cultivators, maintaining its status as a great sect!

This is not just about strength, but also requires exceptional courage and confidence.

Sima Huiwang stared at Luo Chen in a daze.

The confidence in his words grew stronger, representing his determination to achieve this goal.

At this moment, she couldn't find any words to oppose Luo Chen.

Except for one sentence.

"Since the President has made up his mind, Huiwang can only follow you to the end!"

Luo Chen let out a long sigh of relief and extended his hand.

Holding her slightly cold, slender hand, he patted it gently.

"Rest assured!"

"I never fight a battle without confidence."

"If it's not feasible, I'll back down, preserve myself, and ensure that the Luo Tian Association doesn't fall into an irreversible situation."

(End of Chapter)

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