Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 473: When Fortune Arrives, the World Becomes Your Ally - Novel Cool

Chapter 473: When Fortune Arrives, the World Becomes Your Ally

Chapter 473: When Fortune Arrives, the World Becomes Your Ally

Inside the cavern mansion, numerous large boxes were neatly arranged, each labeled and categorized.

The most abundant were the mining materials for artifact forging and low-level magical artifacts, making up over eighty percent of the collection.

Next were potions, talismans, and other common resources.

As for other herbs, cultivation techniques, and the like, there were only a few.

This perfectly fit the stereotype people had of the Flame Alliance, renowned for their expertise in artifact forging.

Of course, the Flame Alliance's treasury didn't stop there.

According to the conversations between Luo Chen, Dan Yangzi, and Wu Diqi, the Flame Alliance's treasury had been divided into four portions, each carried by three Golden Core Cultivators and the Grand Completion Foundation Establishment Stage Sect Leader Xiao Lian.

The portion Luo Chen acquired was the most valuable! Even a preliminary estimate placed its worth at over fifty million spirit stones!

As the saying goes, 'Horses Without Grass Do Not Fatten, and People Without Windfall Are Not Rich.'

Just by unlocking Qin Tai Ran's storage ring, Luo Chen instantly transformed from a pauper to a millionaire! However, most of these resources were not suitable for selling.

The Luo Tian Sect had now become a proper sect, with its own cultivation techniques, but they still lacked many other essential resources.

With this batch of resources, Sima Hui Niang could strengthen the foundations of the Luo Tian Sect.

Not to mention, just the artifact forging materials alone could turn their weakness into a strength!

Even if they couldn't reach the heights of the Flame Alliance, their future in Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment cultivation was looking bright.

This was evident from Duan Feng's beaming face, as he was usually more composed.

Such excitement was typically only displayed when encountering something he dearly loved, a telltale sign of his enthusiasm.

Min Longyu was no exception.

The book "Complete Array Techniques" would further enhance his already exceptional talent in array paths, allowing him to reach new heights.

As for Luo Chen, his gains were also significant.

Aside from the eight million spirit stones, he had gathered all the materials needed to refine the Primordial Cauldron, his Lifebound Treasure.

He had obtained over ten pieces of Heavenspan Gold and several additional Dark Dense Wood.

There were also four bottles of Cold Marrow, not the fourth-level Ice Soul Marrow, but the renowned third-level Whirlwind Yin Marrow. Adding a few drops during artifact refinement could significantly enhance the power of a magical treasure.

The Flame Alliance had consumed and replenished their supply several times, yet they only had four bottles left.

As for the previously lacking Flame Spirit Crystal, a unique material, the Flame Alliance had surprisingly collected one.

This material was produced in the Flame Vein Land, formed by absorbing countless Fire attribute spirit energy.

Under normal circumstances, this mineral should have evolved into high-grade or even supreme-grade spirit stones.

However, due to impurities present from its inception, it could only become a Flame Spirit Crystal as a second-best option.

Nevertheless, it was precisely because of these impurities that the Flame Spirit Crystal became more valuable over time.

As the impurities were gradually polished away, the internal spirit energy would become purer, making it far more valuable than any spirit stone.

One such crystal was barely enough to refine a Lifebound Treasure.

"What a pity, if only there were a few more."

"Although the Primordial Cauldron benefits from more materials, there's a specific ratio to maintain during embryo creation, or it's easy to lose balance."

"I've prepared at least ten portions of all other materials, but I have the fewest Flame Spirit Crystals."

"Perhaps I should wait and see if I can purchase more Flame Spirit Crystals from fellow cultivators during the Expansion War."

Luo Chen suppressed his excitement.

His gains didn't stop there.

The gourd of Withering Prosperity True Slaughter was also a significant acquisition.

Additionally, he obtained a third-level pill formula! With the Flame Alliance's wealth and prestigious reputation, it was no surprise they had collected pill formulas.

After all, they were experts in the art of fire.

Refining artifacts was one thing, but refining pills was another.

The reason the Flame Alliance's pill masters didn't seem impressive was that the slightly talented pill masters in Jade Cauldron Domain were lured away by Green Pill Valley, leaving them with only mediocre ones.

As Gu Caiyi sorted through the items, she discovered five complete pill formulas, ranging from first to third level.

Luo Chen was most interested in the third-level pill called True Flame Pill, which, according to its description, could significantly enhance a cultivator's Fire attribute spirit energy.

This would be especially beneficial for cultivators who specialized in Fire attribute cultivation techniques.

As for the other pill formulas, he didn't keep them but gave them to Hui Niang, intending to have her bring them back to Qu Lingjun and Qi Yi.

"All done!"

Luo Chen clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.

"We've almost finished sorting through the items. I've taken what I wanted, so feel free to choose something for yourselves!"

Upon hearing this, the four of them lit up with anticipation.

Duan Feng was about to decline politely, but he noticed that Gu Caiyi had already started picking items.

Seeing this, he joined her without hesitation.

As Luo Chen watched them select their items, he paused when Sima Hui Niang chose an extremely high-grade flying boat.

"Why didn't you pick that lower-grade magical artifact-level Crimson Flame Dragon Boat?"

"Sima Hui Niang smiled faintly, "I rarely go out, so an extremely high-grade Flying Boat is more than enough. Moreover, don't you lack a Transportation Artifact?"

Luo Chen was taken aback.

Only then did he realize why they had all tacitly avoided mentioning that exquisite boat, a treasure-grade dragon boat.

So, it was meant for him! Gu Caiyi laughed, "My dear husband, you are now a revered Golden Core Cultivator, and when you travel, you need to maintain a certain image. This crimson dragon boat complements your status."

"Alright!"

Luo Chen smiled wryly, as he had initially disliked this treasure-grade Flying Boat due to its high Spirit Stone consumption, intending to leave it for the Luo Tian Sect. He never expected that they had kept it for him.

"That's true, such a precious item would be too flashy for you all."

"Then, I'll gladly accept it."

Luo Chen reached out and, even though the dragon boat had been reduced to a hundredth of its size by the Ruyi Array, he still stored the three-zhang-long dragon boat into his Storage Ring.

After everyone had happily selected their items, Luo Chen waved his wide sleeves, and all the miscellaneous boxes in the room were once again stored back into the Mysterious Iron Ring.

"Hui Niang, as the Sect Master of Luo Tian Sect, I'll leave this to you."

Sima Hui Niang hesitated, "Shouldn't this large-capacity Storage Artifact be given to Caiyi for her business?"

Luo Chen smiled, "It can be used for that in critical moments, but usually, it's best to avoid it. Otherwise, the lower-ranked members won't have anything to do."

Alright!

That made sense, there wasn't any problem with that.

Sima Hui Niang put on the Mysterious Iron Ring, caressing it gently.

Perhaps this could become one of the Luo Tian Sect Master's inheritance tokens?

After distributing the "loot," the hall suddenly felt more spacious.

Since they had some free time, Luo Chen didn't let them leave and instead decided to examine their cultivation progress.

Bai Meiling brought over some tea and sat by the side, propping her chin up with her hands as she watched this scene.

Among the four, the one with the fastest cultivation progress was undoubtedly Sima Hui Niang!

Although her cultivation had been slow before, after the Danxia Mountain defense battle, she deeply felt her own inadequacy.

So, she had been diligently cultivating.

With the top-grade Jade Dew Pill provided by Luo Chen, plus a second-level, high-grade Cavern Mansion, her cultivation speed was indeed remarkable.

Moreover, she had access to precious resources like the Essence Nourishment Spirit Liquid and the Spirit Channeling Pill, which she fully utilized.

After cultivating her senior disciple Yao Mingyue to the Foundation Establishment Stage, she had even more time for her own cultivation.

Now, at the age of 130, she had entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment, reaching the seventh layer!

Such a cultivation speed, while perhaps not comparable to the direct disciples of a High-stage Nascent Soul Sect, was already enough to rival the true disciples of a major sect.

It was as if she was living up to her main cultivation technique, 'Near the Water Tower.'

The closer she got to Luo Chen, the faster her cultivation progressed.

"With your cultivation speed and sufficient resources, you can at least attempt to break through to the Golden Core Stage before your lifespan limit."

This was the conclusion Luo Chen reached after examining her.

Sima Hui Niang smiled sweetly, "I still rely on my husband's support!"

Luo Chen smiled and then checked the cultivation conditions of the other three.

Among them, Min Longyu had the highest cultivation base, at the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment.

Next was Gu Caiyi, who had also reached the peak of the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment and was about to cross into the sixth layer.

Considering that she was the last among her peers to reach Foundation Establishment, this speed was already incredibly fast.

On the contrary, Duan Feng had the lowest cultivation base, having just entered the early fifth layer of Foundation Establishment.

This was somewhat inconsistent with his self-proclaimed title of "genius."

The reason was naturally the disparity in resources.

The two women had Luo Chen's full support, while Min Longyu, being proficient in array formations, could also accelerate his cultivation through arrays in addition to regular resources.

Duan Feng, however, despite his talent, lacked other resources to support his cultivation.

Currently, he had only rented a second-level, mid-grade Cavern Mansion.

The longer Luo Chen cultivated, the more he realized that while talent was extremely important for cultivators, it wasn't as crucial as resources in the lower realms.

Unless one was a Heaven-born Root Cultivator! Otherwise, most of the time, cultivators didn't need to compete based on talent.

But once they reached the Golden Core Stage and above, talent became increasingly important, as the gap between each realm was significant.

Even the slightest flaw in talent would be magnified.

Simply put, talent was a threshold; once everyone crossed it, resources became the determining factor in the short term, while talent set the long-term limit!

This gave rise to the three essential elements of cultivation: fortune, talent, and mindfulness...

The conversation had drifted off-topic.

After examining them, Luo Chen nodded.

"Although your progress varies, your foundations are solid, and there aren't any major flaws."

The Luo Tian Sect had Wang Yuan, a great body cultivator, and Luo Chen, a great pill master capable of refining the Spirit Channeling Pill, so those in higher positions within the sect naturally wouldn't fall behind in their foundations.

Even if there were cultivation setbacks, the sect's medical experts from Sun Sifang's lineage could quickly provide treatment.

This was how the four of them had such solid foundations.

"Caiyi, did Qingdan Valley send the high-grade Ascension Dragon Pill as promised?"

"After your successful Foundation Establishment, there was a long period where you stopped sending them, but since your return, you've resumed. I've also delivered the corresponding Spirit Stones to them."

"From that batch of high-grade Ascension Dragon Pills, set aside an extra portion for Duan Feng!"

"Alright!"

With this simple conversation, the distribution of the high-grade Ascension Dragon Pills was settled.

Previously, the main recipients were the Hall Masters and Elders, with Qu Lingjun, a disciple of Luo Chen, receiving the lion's share. After all, Qu Lingjun had taken on the task of refining the Jade Dew Pill for Luo Chen, and in terms of resources, he deserved the corresponding compensation.

This time, however, a portion was to be allocated specifically for Duan Feng.

Duan Feng stood by, his lips twitching, but he said nothing.

At the Foundation Establishment stage, the effects of potions in aiding cultivation were still quite noticeable.

He couldn't bring himself to refuse.

Luo Chen then turned to Sima Huiniang.

"Has Wang Yuan finished simplifying the Dust Essence Art?"

Sima Huiniang shook her head. "Not yet. According to him, the contents are too complex, and even with his abilities, it will likely take several decades to simplify it."

"Is that so?"

Luo Chen frowned. In a few decades, he estimated that he could probably create a simplified version through his regular cultivation.

The others didn't know what the cultivation technique was, nor could they comprehend the complexity that made it so challenging even for the erudite Wang Yuan.

Only Luo Chen, the person involved, knew how arduous it was to cultivate this Foundation Establishment secret technique without simplification.

It encompassed several Foundation Establishment secret techniques, as well as advanced secret techniques like the Clear Source Wonderful Pill Art and the Lock Bead Curtain.

It was impossible to cultivate them one by one and complete them before a Foundation Establishment cultivator's lifespan ended.

This was precisely why Luo Chen wanted to create a simplified version.

Even if the quality wasn't at the Supreme level, as long as it reached the Upper or Middle level, it would still be far superior to the ordinary Foundation Establishment secret techniques circulating in the market.

After some thought, Luo Chen said, "If he manages to simplify it, you can give it to the sect members who have reached the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment. Yes, all of you here can take it first and study it without worrying about it spreading."

"Yes, I'll remember that," Sima Huiniang nodded in agreement.

Although the others didn't know what the cultivation technique was, they could tell from Luo Chen's solemn attitude that it must be something extraordinary.

Their motivation to cultivate intensified.

"Oh, right!" Sima Huiniang seemed to have remembered something. "I almost forgot a major event!"

Luo Chen looked at her with confusion.

Sima Huiniang slowly said, "The Super Immortal City of the Luoyun Sect is about to be completed!"

...

One month later.

Above Danxia Peak.

A giant flying boat, three hundred zhang long, hung in the sky like a colossal dragon.

Luo Chen stood on the top deck of the boat, overlooking the scenery below.

Pavilion and towers adorned the landscape, with cultivators' flying lights coming and going, white clouds above, and a refreshing breeze in front.

Amidst the commotion, he could hear the lively shouts of the cultivators.

"This is the foundation I've built!"

"Unfortunately, even though Min Longyu has found a way to raise the Spirit Land's grade to the second level, it's not a place to stay for long."

Luo Chen lamented, but his face didn't show too much reluctance.

Once he had a third-level Spirit Vein to settle down, he wouldn't hesitate to abandon this old place.

At most, he would send some sect members to stay here as a branch.

His gaze wandered, and Luo Chen turned to look into the distant horizon.

His heart was filled with a sense of grandeur!

Now that he had achieved a higher cultivation level, established his sect, had alliances outside, and wise people within, he felt ready to take on greater challenges.

His pockets were full, and his Lifebound Treasure was within reach. He had mastered various skills and was ready to embark on a new journey.

With a transportation artifact like the flying boat, he felt that the time was right for him to make his move.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Two flying lights landed in front of him.

"Grand Elder, everyone has boarded the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat," Xu Hanhan bowed respectfully, her eyes full of reverence.

"Grand Elder, the potions and materials have also been loaded. We can depart at any time!" Yuan Xiaoyue also bowed, her beautiful face filled with anticipation.

Luo Chen acknowledged with a hum.

His gaze moved past the two women, as if he could see the two charming women outside the Luo Tian Hall, seeing him off.

"Since it's like that, let's set off!"

Luo Chen's voice echoed throughout the dragon boat.

Chorus of agreement rose from the bottom of the boat.

"Depart!"

"Depart!"

"Depart!"

Leaving Danxia Peak, they headed towards their old home, with the ultimate destination being Xiu Yue.

It was a return in glory, and a step towards an even greater future!

(End of Chapter)

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