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Chapter 474: Encountering Elder Dan Chenzi
Chapter 474: Encountering Elder Dan Chenzi
In the past, Luo Chen, together with the Nangong and Li families, had taken more than a month to travel from Taishan Market to Tianlan Immortal City, bringing along their entire households.
But this time, he set off from Danxia Peak and returned to his old stomping grounds, reaching his destination in just one day.
On this day, above the bustling Liuguang Street, a colossal object suddenly appeared, blocking out the sun and sky.
Numerous cultivators looked up in awe, their faces filled with astonishment.
A flying boat at the Magical Treasure level! Such a conveyance can only be used with abandon by Golden Core Cultivators and the chosen disciples of High-stage Nascent Soul Sects in the cultivation world.
"Which Elder is that?"
"Are they just passing by?"
"I don't think so. It seems like they're about to land."
"Strange, why would a small place like Liuguang Street attract the attention of two Golden Core Cultivators?"
"Wait a moment! That dragon boat seems to be hovering above Youbai Mountain. Could it be that the person from Luo Tian Sect has arrived?"
Under the gaze of countless onlookers, the enormous dragon boat, resembling a fiery dragon, halted its rumbling. Clouds and mist emerged from its body, suspending it above the lush green mountain.
Not only that, but streams of flying lights appeared within, and cultivators riding flying artifacts came in and out of Youbai Mountain.
This scene was enough to indicate that the visitors were friends, not foes.
Some curious onlookers flew up to a higher altitude and spotted the large flag planted on the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat.
On the flag was a complex emblem depicting a cauldron rising with the sun, the very symbol of the Luo Tian Sect!
After learning this news, the cultivators in Liuguang Street began to buzz with discussion.
"Liuguang Street is one of the market towns on the route to the three immortal cities of Tianlan, Qianye, and Daguang, and it's considered a prime location among the second-line rear areas. Countless people have had their eyes on this fertile land, but no one expected it to be claimed by the small Luo Tian Sect back then."
"Yes, especially Youbai Mountain, which has benefited from the Third-stage Youbai Tree, making it a Second-stage Spirit Land. It's a prime location."
"Recently, many have had their eyes on this territory, and now that the owner has arrived, I wonder how they'll respond?"
"I estimate that the Luo Tian Sect will have to give up this territory!"
"Why do you say that?"
"According to what I know, the Grand Elder of the Luo Tian Sect has joined forces with several Elders to form an alliance, and their influence is not small. There's no reason for them to give it up!"
"Haha, you don't know that the Tiandao Sect has set its sights on Youbai Mountain!"
"Tiandao Sect!"
The mention of this name immediately elicited numerous exclamations.
Cultivators from other regions were puzzled, wondering why such a little-known sect would cause such a reaction.
Soon, some local cultivators who were familiar with the Tiandao Sect explained its origins to them.
The Tiandao Sect, originally named Tiandao Dock, was an old first-rate force in the Jade Cauldron Domain. From the very beginning of the domain's establishment, they had a Golden Core Ancestor.
This trade-off left the sect weakened, but the leader's personal combat power greatly increased.
One could say that if not for Luochen's sudden rise and the establishment of the Luo Tian Sect, the Tiandao Sect would have been the most prominent first-rate force in the Jade Cauldron Domain in the past fifty years.
"Our location is relatively in the rear, so we don't compete with the High-stage Nascent Soul Sects for the first pick."
Other sects have a well-established reputation and credibility. Scattered cultivators who find rare herbs would naturally consider those sects first if they want to avoid trouble.
Now, Feng Xia was well-versed and in control of the operations here.
"However, the Tiandao Sect itself is relatively weak. During the Jade Cauldron Domain's civil war, they contributed too much, resulting in heavy losses among their mid and lower-level cultivators. They haven't recovered in decades."
"Moreover, they seem to know that our Luo Tian Alliance only cooperates deeply on Third-stage Spirit Veins, and our businesses do not overly overlap. Plus, they have the backing of the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect."
Luochen waved his hand. "No problem. This Spirit Land is mainly supported by the Third-stage Youbai Tree, suitable for a few Foundation Establishment cultivators. We usually station three Foundation Establishment cultivators here. Your family moving in will actually help us."
The infrastructure was well-developed.
He knew that a dual-attribute genius from the current generation of the Kang family had joined the Sword Sect.
But I can find you another Second-stage Spirit Land!
He knew that in Mount Tai Market, apart from Red Toad Mountain, which was once shared by the Kang and Huo families, Wingpeak Mountain was also a small Second-stage Spirit Land.
In the hall, brightly lit by palace lanterns, the lady Yu Rou paced anxiously.
Under their auras, Yu Rou, a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, appeared weak, but as the host, she still had the confidence to speak.
...
On the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat, Luo Chen held a copy of the 'Essentials of Flame Alliance Artifact Forging' in his hand, studying it while listening to Feng Xia's report on the situation in the Luo Tian Sect's branches.
"Youbai Mountain, as our sect's stronghold, is currently mainly engaged in the acquisition of medicinal resources."
"The Expansion War is progressing slowly, but many daring cultivators have already ventured deep into the Howling Moon Mountain Range to gather rare herbs."
"Our location is relatively in the rear, so we don't compete with the High-stage Nascent Soul Sects for the first pick."
Upon hearing this, Luo Chen nodded slightly.
This was the right strategy.
Other sects had established reputations and credibility, so scattered cultivators who found rare herbs would naturally turn to them first to avoid trouble.
"However, according to the strategy of Elder Gu Caiyi, we offer high prices and guarantee the sellers' identities to establish a stable supply chain for medicinal resources."
Feng Xia spoke calmly.
She had taken over as the Hall Master of the Spirit Medicine Hall years ago, succeeding Bian Zhen.
After Duan Feng led his team to conquer Youbai Mountain, she had been stationed there, focusing on the acquisition of medicinal resources from the vast wilderness.
Of course, acquiring medicinal resources was their primary business, but they also dealt in the recovery of other resources.
As long as they bought low and sold high through the Luo Tian Sect to other major sects, they could earn a considerable profit.
By now, Feng Xia had become very familiar with the operations in this region.
The only unexpected turn of events was that the Luoyun Sect had slowed down the war and started constructing an immortal city, turning what should have been a frontline area into a second-line one.
Even so, there were still profits to be made in such second-line regions, attracting the attention of weaker forces.
"Those Foundation Establishment forces were either driven away by us or scared off by the Luo Tian Alliance's reputation, so they didn't cause any trouble."
"But recently, the Tian Dao Sect has set its sights on Youbai Mountain. They've made several visits to discuss cooperation with us."
Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed as he put down the Flame Alliance Refinement Essentials.
Cooperation?
The Luo Tian Sect already had a partner for Youbai Mountain.
It was their old friend, the Kang family!
Now the Tian Dao Sect wants a piece of the pie?
He couldn't accept that!
Luo Chen took a deep breath, "Tell me about the Tian Dao Sect's situation."
Feng Xia nodded and immediately shared all the intelligence she had on the Tian Dao Sect.
"The Sect Leader of the Tian Dao Sect is very powerful. Although he's only at the second layer of the Golden Core Stage, he can spar with third-layer Golden Core Cultivators without showing any weakness."
"However, the Tian Dao Sect itself is relatively weak. During the Jade Cauldron Domain's civil war, they contributed too much, resulting in heavy losses among their mid and lower-level cultivators. They haven't recovered in decades."
"That's why they're trying to get involved in the business of Youbai Mountain to restore their strength."
"Moreover, they seem to know that our Luo Tian Alliance only cooperates deeply on Third-stage Spirit Veins, and our businesses do not overly overlap. Plus, they have the backing of the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect."
Luo Chen listened quietly, his eyes gradually narrowing.
...
The Crimson Flame Dragon Boat traveled from Tianlan to Liuguang City in just one day.
But upon arriving at Liuguang City, it stayed for a full three days.
It even gave the impression that it was going to continue its stay.
Until!
A sharp and powerful aura crossed mountains and rivers, rushing back from the front lines.
After a brief stop in Liuguang City, it immediately boarded the massive dragon boat without hesitation.
Inside Liuguang City.
Countless cultivators looked up at the dragon boat, their eyes filled with excitement for the spectacle!
The Sect Leader of the Tian Dao Sect had returned!
His purpose was naturally for Youbai Mountain, the Spirit Land.
He was now personally boarding Dan Chenzi's vessel, and it was possible that a battle would break out at any moment.
The crowd was eager to witness this spectacle!
However, unexpectedly, there were no signs of an impending battle on the dragon boat.
Not only that.
After half a day.
Two figures emerged from the dragon boat, showing no signs of tension or hostility. Instead, they chatted and laughed, as if two old friends had reunited.
Amidst the curious gazes.
The Sect Leader of the Tian Dao Sect, Song Mi, bowed to the young man in the red robe.
"Dan Chenzi, I'll be waiting for you at Mount Tai Market!"
The young man returned the bow and laughed aloud, "Friend Song, please go ahead. I'll definitely be there tomorrow!"
After speaking, Song Mi left without further delay.
Luo Chen watched him leave with a smile.
This person!
Once he achieved something, he suddenly realized that the world was filled with good people!
Before reaching the Golden Core Stage, he was always cautious, walking on thin ice, yet he still didn't know if he could reach the other shore.
After reaching the Golden Core Stage, everything he did went smoothly. Everyone he met greeted him with smiles.
It was like this during the Golden Core Ceremony, during the trip to Green Pill Valley, and now when encountering a stranger, a Golden Core Cultivator he had never met before.
So-called conflicts of interest didn't require resorting to violence.
All it took was sitting down and having a good chat, and the conflict would be resolved.
This was unimaginable before reaching the Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment Stages.
Back then, conflicts often led to the destruction of families, with both sides resorting to violence. Even if they survived, they had to bow down and be subservient, relying on others for everything.
After a moment of reflection.
Luo Chen returned to the dragon boat.
A young woman was quietly waiting for him inside.
When she saw him enter, she bowed slightly, looking nervous.
"Senior Luo..."
Luo Chen smiled and said nonchalantly, "It's good that your grandfather has made up his mind. That place, Chishan Mountain, was never a good place, polluted by the toxic poison of the Swallowing River Toad Demon. Why cling to it?"
Kang Xianqiong asked anxiously, "Will our Kang family's move here affect the cultivation of your sect's cultivators?"
This woman was Kang Xianqiong, the current head of the Kang family in Mount Tai Market and also the granddaughter of Kang Dongyue.
After not seeing her for many years, her cultivation progress was minimal, and she seemed to be at the third layer of Foundation Establishment.
However, her demeanor and manners had improved significantly.
Luo Chen waved his hand, "It's no problem. This Spirit Land is ultimately just a Third-stage Spirit Land nourished by the Youbai Tree, suitable for three to five Foundation Establishment Cultivators. We usually station three Foundation Establishment Cultivators here. Your Kang family moving here will actually help us."
Youbai Mountain was once the ancestral land of the Bai family in Liuguang City.
The infrastructure there was quite well-developed.
The Kang family had been eyeing this land for a long time.
When the Luo Tian Sect attacked, the Kang family also contributed.
Now, allowing the Kang family to move here would not only supplement the Luo Tian Sect's manpower but also help improve relations with the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect.
The reason Song Mi of the Tian Dao Sect hadn't acted earlier was not only because of Luo Chen's reputation in the Luo Tian Sect but also because he was wary of the Kang family's connections with the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect.
He knew that among the younger generation of the Kang family, there was a dual-attribute genius who had joined the Sword Sect.
Kang Xianqiong's face relaxed upon receiving Luo Chen's assurance.
This peer of hers had been ahead of her since her Qi Condensation Stage.
Later, after she finally reached Foundation Establishment, he continued to advance, and now he was an unattainable Golden Core Cultivator.
That was why she was so cautious in her words.
"However, tomorrow I'll need your grandfather to make a trip." Luo Chen suddenly said.
Kang Xianqiong hesitated, "For Wingpeak Mountain?"
Luo Chen nodded lightly, confirming her guess.
Song Mi of the Tian Dao Sect wasn't someone to be trifled with.
Even if he respected Dan Chenzi's reputation and didn't want to cause trouble for the Luo Tian Sect, he did have his own interests to consider.
If the Luo Tian Sect didn't give up Youbai Mountain, there would be a fundamental conflict.
Therefore, Luo Chen chose to divert the trouble elsewhere!
I can't give you Youbai Mountain.
But I can find you another second-stage Spirit Land!
As far as he knew, apart from Chishan Mountain, where the Kang and Huo families once lived together, Wingpeak Mountain was also a small second-stage Spirit Vein.
...
Mount Tai Market.
Inside the Yu family hall, even at midnight, the lights were still bright.
The young lady Yu Rou, dressed in palace attire, paced anxiously in the hall, her expression filled with worry.
From time to time, she released her divine sense, probing outside the hall.
Suddenly, a bright smile appeared on her face.
"Fellow Daoists, you've finally arrived!" she exclaimed.
As she spoke, two figures arrived side by side, riding the night's darkness.
Both possessed formidable cultivation at the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage, leaving no doubt about their strength.
Under their imposing auras, Yu Rou, a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, seemed slightly inferior, but as the host, she still had the confidence to speak.
"It's so late, I wonder why Fellow Daoist Yu summoned us here?" one of them asked.
"Could it be that you want to back out of our agreement, Fellow Daoist Yu?" the other added, their gazes sharp and intimidating.
Facing their aggressive stares, Yu Rou's face paled slightly.
But soon, she shook her head and said, "Our three families working together to do business during the Opening War is something I can only be delighted about. How could I possibly change my mind?"
Hearing this, the two powerful cultivators from different factions couldn't help but reveal satisfied smiles.
Currently, the frontline businesses were dominated by Nascent Soul and Golden Core Great Sects, and it had been challenging for them to choose the relatively nearby Mount Tai Market. If something went wrong, it would be quite unpleasant.
Under their relaxed smiles, Yu Rou spoke with gravity, "I've called you here for another matter!"
"A Golden Core Cultivator has arrived at Mount Tai Market!"
As soon as these words left her mouth, the two cultivators' expressions changed instantly.
"Is he just passing by?"
"Who is it?"
Yu Rou didn't answer these questions; instead, she expressed her concern, "Usually, Golden Core Cultivators head straight for Moonbreaker Immortal City. Why would they deliberately stop at Mount Tai Market? It seems they have other intentions!"
What are they after? Could it be this Spirit Land of Wingpeak Mountain?
One of the powerful cultivators hesitated, "With the decree from the Holy Land, Golden Core Cultivators shouldn't dare to openly target us!"
Yu Rou sighed, "We can't be too careful. Now that the Opening War has begun, that decree is only effective during the fifty-year preparation period. If the Golden Core Cultivator isn't from the twenty-seven sects on the list and disregards face, using their strength to bully us, then I fear..."
Her words were heavy, causing the two powerful cultivators to fall silent.
They were merely from two Immortal Cultivation families, hoping to do some business during the Opening War.
Who would willingly confront a Golden Core Cultivator?
The remaining cultivator spoke in a deep voice, "Let's take it one step at a time. Maybe the Golden Core Cultivator doesn't have such intentions?"
"We can only hope so," Yu Rou sighed.
...
However, things didn't go as planned.
On the second day, someone challenged Wingpeak Mountain! But it wasn't the Golden Core Cultivator; it was their old neighbor, the Kang family! In the morning, Yu Rou stood on an Emerald Feathered White Eagle, gazing uncertainly at the aged figure outside the mountain. She shouted, "Fellow Daoist Kang, why have you brought your people to surround Wingpeak Mountain? What are your intentions?"
Kang Dongyue replied calmly, "Give up Wingpeak Mountain! This place, the Kang family wants it!"
Yu Rou's anger turned into laughter, "Your Red Toad Mountain is destroyed, so you set your sights on Wingpeak Mountain? This is too shameless!"
Kang Dongyue remained silent.
Yu Rou calmed down and said seriously, "Wingpeak Mountain doesn't belong to me alone. Apart from the Yu family, there are also two other Advanced Foundation Establishment families. Kang Dongyue, you should think thrice before acting!"
As she spoke, two figures appeared from the mountain, joining Yu Rou and walking side by side with her.
They were her two business partners.
Two powerful cultivators! Kang Dongyue's eyelids twitched, but his expression remained unyielding.
He waved his hand, and suddenly, among the hundreds of Kang family cultivators, powerful auras rose.
At a glance, there were at least ten of them! And among them were two auras comparable to the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage.
This scene made Yu Rou's eyelids twitch uncontrollably.
Where did the Kang family find so many True Transmission cultivators?
And there were even some with auras comparable to the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage?
Suddenly, she remembered the Golden Core Cultivator who had arrived at Mount Tai Market the day before.
It must be him!
He must have sent reinforcements.
The Golden Core Cultivator didn't want to be blamed for bullying the weak, so he acted through others, letting Kang Dongyue, a local, take the lead.
Yu Rou pursed her lips, feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles.
The two powerful cultivators beside her were more composed, secretly transmitting their voices, "Since that Golden Core Cultivator didn't show himself, he must have his reservations. Together, our three factions have eight True Transmission cultivators, and your Emerald Feathered White Eagle's combat power is no less than a powerful cultivator. With the Wingpeak Mountain's protective array, even if a conflict erupts, we still hold the advantage!"
They were unwilling to give up Wingpeak Mountain!
Yu Rou felt her mouth and throat dry. Was she really going to engage in a battle?
Just as she was hesitating, a surprised cry rang out.
Everyone followed the sound.
In the sky, a massive flying boat appeared, like a fire dragon slowly approaching.
It seemed slow, but its speed was incredible!
Initially, it was a thousand miles away, but in a short while, it hovered above Mount Tai Market.
Under the enormous shadow, everyone was too shocked to breathe.
They all knew that such a vessel was at least a Lower-grade Magical Artifact.
This also meant that there must be a Golden Core Cultivator aboard.
Everyone looked up, seeing numerous cultivators on the boat, with banners fluttering in the wind.
A gentle voice echoed, "Fellow Daoist Yu Rou, how are you?"
This voice was unfamiliar, yet strangely familiar.
Amidst the curious gazes, Yu Rou frantically searched her memory for the source of that familiarity.
Then, she saw a pair of deep eyes on the boat, staring at her.
Looking at that tall figure, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Luo Chen!"
Everyone in Mount Tai Market was astonished.
Even though they were in a remote area, they had still heard of the most renowned person in the Jade Cauldron Domain over the past century.
The visitor was Luo Chen, known for his unmatched combat power, ranking first in combat strength during the Foundation Establishment Stage, and receiving congratulations from the five Great Sects upon reaching the Golden Core Stage.
What was Luo Chen's purpose in coming to Mount Tai Market?
His familiar tone suggested he might be a friend of the Yu family, here to lend a hand. Everyone had heard of their relationship; Yu Rou even dared to call him by name.
But all these speculations vanished as Yu Rou's expression changed, and her voice turned bitter.
"Yu Rou, I've met Senior Dan Chenzi before," she said.
(End of Chapter)
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