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Chapter 481: The 27th Sect's Golden Core Exchange, Are You Dan Chenzi? (Part 2)
Chapter 481: The 27th Sect's Golden Core Exchange, Are You Dan Chenzi? (Part 2)
The failure to refine the Incarnation Pill had resulted in the death of most of the senior pill masters in the Great Pill Institute, and Green Core Master was on the verge of passing away.
In such a situation, choosing to abandon the potential enormous benefits of the Opening War was a wise decision.
Luo Chen asked curiously, "What about the Hundred Flowers Palace? According to my knowledge, the three Golden Core elders of the Hundred Flowers Palace are quite active in Moonbreaker Immortal City. Why haven't they shown up today?"
"
Fei Ming looked at Luo Chen in surprise.
"Don't you know about Dan Chenzi?"
"What?"
"The Hundred Flowers Palace also participated in the Opening War, but not under their own name. They used the name of the Harmony Sect."
Luo Chen was taken aback.
He had vaguely heard that the Hundred Flowers Palace was a branch of the Harmony Sect.
It was a remnant of the Harmony Sect from the time when they established the Lianxia Mountain Range and solidified the Jade Cauldron Domain.
For this reason, even during the internal conflict within the Jade Cauldron Domain, the Hundred Flowers Palace remained neutral, sitting firmly on the sidelines.
But he never expected that the Hundred Flowers Palace would act under the banner of the Harmony Sect at this time.
This implies that they have abandoned their independence and returned to the fold of the Harmony Sect.
With this development...
"Will the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect still accommodate the Hundred Flowers Palace?"
In this world, no Nascent Soul Sect would allow another Sect of the same rank to develop under their name in their own territory.
Facing this question,
The emotionless Immortal Girl, Absolute Emotion, spoke softly, "Of course not, but they have another place to go."
"Are they going to settle in the future Howling Moon Mountain Range?" Luo Chen asked, assuming it was a given.
However, Absolute Emotion's divine perception transmission made him freeze.
Great Snow Mountain? Fei Ming seemed to have known this news already, so he smiled as he observed their divine perception exchange.
Yun He Immortal Couple, Hundred Flowers Palace, seizing the opportunity to open up the Great Snow Mountain... Even the Ice Fortress will help!
After hearing this intelligence,
Luo Chen was very surprised!
He clearly remembered that when Elder Cang Long was crossing the tribulation, it was Han Zhan, the True Man of Luoyun Sect, who helped protect the path.
Logically speaking, the Ice Fortress should be helping Luoyun Sect!
Luo Chen asked tentatively, "Isn't the Ice Fortress on good terms with the True Man of Luoyun Sect? Why not focus their efforts on opening up the Howling Moon Mountain Range?"
Absolute Emotion looked at him in surprise, "How do you know... Never mind, you've misunderstood."
She didn't delve into Luo Chen's source of information; some things in the Jade Cauldron Domain were already shrouded in rumors and speculation.
She merely said, "The True Man of Luoyun Sect is only close to my senior sister. He even lent me the Ice Fortress's Ice Hell to cultivate the Soul Spirit Secret Art, but after a certain incident, the debt was settled."
A certain incident?
It must be the matter of protecting the path.
"Next, the Ice Fortress will mainly assist Yun He True Man. The main reason is that the geographical environment of the Ice Fortress is relatively special, and we have no choice."
After hearing this, Luo Chen quickly understood.
The Ice Fortress is located on the edge of the Jade Cauldron Domain, bordering the Great Snow Mountain.
It's already as fragile as an egg!
Add to that, Elder Cang Long forcefully borrowed the territory of the Boneless Black Snake to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage.
This disrupted the peaceful state between the two sides.
It's said that in recent years, the Great Snow Mountain has experienced several beast tides, and the Ice Fortress is already exhausted from dealing with them.
If they can help Yun He Immortal Couple conquer the Great Snow Mountain and turn it into human territory, the crisis for the Ice Fortress can also be alleviated.
"Luo Chen, are you going to Yun He Immortal Couple's side?"
Luo Chen asked in return, "Are you going to be a mediator?"
"No, I'm just asking casually." Absolute Emotion shook her head, clearly not intending to be a mediator.
Luo Chen explained, "I specialize in fire techniques, and the icy and snowy environment isn't suitable for my long-term cultivation. The Howling Moon Mountain Range is more suitable."
It was a reason, but also an excuse.
Once a cultivator reaches the Golden Core Stage, they won't be deeply affected by external cultivation environments unless it's an extreme case like the Ice Fortress' Skyreach Region.
Between heaven and earth, yin and yang are balanced, and the five elements are complete.
Most spirit lands won't have a significant imbalance in spiritual energy.
While there may be differences in concentration between third-stage spirit veins, the distribution of spiritual energy attributes remains quite balanced.
Absolute Emotion accepted this reason.
She was just informing Luo Chen to avoid misunderstandings about each other's strengths on the battlefield later.
As the three of them conversed,
A light of escape appeared at the palace entrance.
A pair of beautiful figures appeared before everyone.
In an instant, they captured the attention of everyone present.
They were two women, one as graceful as a peony, and the other as enchanting as a rose.
Fei Ming whispered, "You know both of them, right?"
Luo Chen replied, "I know one of them, Shi Xiangzhu. As for the other, is she the rumored Palace Master of the Hundred Flowers Palace, the Hundred Flowers Fairy?"
Fei Ming nodded, "Your observation is good; it's them."
The arrival of the two beautiful female cultivators immediately drew the attention of most people, and many approached them to socialize.
Being from the Harmony Sect, their combat abilities were uncertain, but their social skills were undoubtedly top-notch.
Within a few sentences, they were chatting happily.
During this, Shi Xiangzhu's gaze occasionally landed on Luo Chen and his group.
However, Luo Chen and his group didn't take the initiative to approach them.
It was obvious.
With the arrival of the Hundred Flowers Fairy and Shi Xiangzhu, representatives of other Nascent Soul Sects would also arrive.
...
Sure enough.
Following closely behind Shi Xiangzhu, another person flew in.
As soon as they landed, a burst of exclamations echoed through the hall.
Many people surrounded them,
Including those who had been surrounding the Hundred Flowers Fairy and Shi Xiangzhu!
The reason for this situation was simple.
The newcomer was Meng Changshou, a Golden Core Elder and renowned third-stage alchemy master of the Medicine King Sect!
"Master Meng, it's been years, and your demeanor is even more impressive than before!"
"Are you Zhou Feng?"
"You're still as elegant and amiable as ever, and you even remember me. I was just a Foundation Establishment junior back then..."
"Yu Jiao Long greets Master Meng!"
"Hmm, this young lady has exceptional talent and is still so young. We elders are stepping aside; the future of the cultivation world belongs to you young ones."
"Friend Meng, it's been a hundred years since we last met in the Secret Realm!"
"Chu, it's good to see you well!"
Amidst the greetings, Luo Chen stood in the crowd, a hint of envy in his eyes.
This was a true master alchemist, renowned far and wide, whose pill concocting skills were already perfected!
Upon his appearance, he immediately captured everyone's attention!
Even the Hundred Flowers Fairy and the Food Fragrance Master, with their heavenly beauty, seemed to pale in comparison.
In contrast, his own reputation as a "master alchemist" with a promising future seemed rather empty.
Everyone was merely impressed by his potential.
After all, it was clear to everyone that he had only recently reached the Core Formation stage, and whether he could refine third-stage pills was still uncertain.
Of course!
Luo Chen didn't underestimate himself.
He understood that the reason Meng Changshou could attract so many people to fawn over him was because of the powerful Pill King Sect he belonged to!
They were not only flattering Meng Changshou but also the sect he represented.
If they could establish a good relationship with him, perhaps the Pill King Sect would be willing to supply more third-stage pills in the future.
Cultivating alchemists was no easy task.
Just to initiate a first-stage alchemist, an unimaginable amount of resources were required.
Ordinary sects could barely afford this expense.
Even for second-stage alchemists, it was still a significant strain.
But for third-stage alchemists...
To put it simply, when Luo Chen refined the third-stage Starlight Pill, the cost of the raw materials alone was two thousand spirit stones!
He had the system, a powerful tool that ensured a stable success rate.
Even so, refining a single bottle of low-grade Starlight Pill required a whopping twenty thousand spirit stones.
And such a pill was only sold for four to five thousand spirit stones.
If a regular Golden Core sect were to cultivate alchemists to refine the Starlight Pill, the accumulated losses over time would amount to millions of spirit stones.
Even then, there was no guarantee of success!
Even if they succeeded, it didn't mean they could improve their success rate or the quality of the pills.
The scarcity of high-level pills was a direct result of the lack of high-level alchemists.
Take the vast Jade Cauldron Domain as an example.
Among the renowned third-stage alchemists, there were only a few: Mu Yunyan from Luoyun Sect, Qing Danzi from Green Pill Valley, Chi Ding Elder, and Xingyun Elder.
The rising stars Qing Yunzi and Dan Yangzi were said to be third-stage alchemists, but as of now, there was no news of them successfully refining third-stage pills.
Additionally, there was another third-stage alchemist within the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect.
And that was it!
There used to be one in the Ice Fortress, named Shang Hu, but he was tragically killed by his Daoist companion, Absolute Emotionless Immortal.
The now-defunct Flame Alliance had no third-stage alchemists, only a few collected third-stage pill formulas and a small number of second-stage alchemists.
There were none in Ailao Mountain or the Hundred Flowers Palace.
When all was said and done, the vast Jade Cauldron Domain had only five third-stage alchemists.
These five individuals could not possibly meet the pill demands of an entire domain.
Hence, the Pill King Sect held such a revered position.
Even without intervening in any disputes, whenever a third-stage alchemist from this sect appeared, they were treated as honored guests.
"If I were to sell the Starlight Pill today, could I achieve such a reception...?"
This thought had barely formed when Luo Chen suppressed it.
How could he, alone, possibly compare to the collective might of the Pill King Sect?
Even if he demonstrated his ability to refine third-stage cultivation pills, it would only earn him connections, not the status of someone like Meng Changshou.
"Let's go, we'll join the crowd too!"
Fei Ming pulled Luo Chen's sleeve.
Luo Chen didn't refuse.
He had never been one to stand on ceremony, and at this moment, although approaching might seem like an attempt to curry favor, no one would think so since everyone was doing the same.
Currently, the exchange hadn't officially started; it was still the stage where everyone mingled and got to know each other.
No one would be so rude as to monopolize Meng Changshou's time, and most would simply greet him and then make way for others.
Fei Ming seized the opportunity and pushed Luo Chen into the crowd.
...
"Friend Meng, it's been a while. Fei has been longing to see you!"
Meng Changshou was an elderly man with white hair, full of vigor, and a ruddy complexion.
Upon seeing Fei Ming, his eyes lit up.
"It's Fei! You've come at the right time; I was just thinking of looking for you."
His familiarity with Fei Ming stood out among the crowd that had greeted him.
Fei Ming straightened his back, "Could it be about the pill room?"
Meng Changshou laughed heartily, "As expected of you, Fei. You guessed it right away. I plan to stay in Moonbreaker Immortal City for a while, and I need a pill room that suits my style and preferences. I'll be counting on you for that."
Fei Ming smiled modestly, saying it wasn't a bother, but his beaming smile made it obvious to everyone that he was feeling proud.
To be singled out by Meng Changshou among all the Golden Core cultivators was indeed a source of pride.
Meng Changshou's gaze shifted to Luo Chen.
"And who is this young talent?"
Fei Ming stepped aside and introduced, "The former number one Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Jade Cauldron Domain, the founder of the Luo Tian Sect, the leader of the Luo Tian Alliance, Dan Chenzi!"
Meng Changshou's eyes lit up.
Luo Chen respectfully bowed.
"Luo Chen."
"I've met you, Friend Meng."
Slap!
To Luo Chen's surprise, Meng Changshou grabbed his arm.
This action startled the others as well.
Those with quick minds had already begun speculating about the relationship between Luo Chen, Meng Changshou, and the Pill King Sect.
But they didn't have to guess for long, as Meng Changshou's next words revealed the reason for his sudden action.
The old man asked excitedly, "You're Dan Chenzi, the wandering alchemist who participated in refining the fourth-stage Incarnation Pill in Green Pill Valley?"
"Luo Chen suddenly understood.
So that's what it was about!
He humbly replied, "I did participate, but I wasn't the main one, and in the end, it failed."
"Failure is no big deal!" Meng Changshou waved his hand, "Everyone has their moments of failure, especially when it comes to the Incarnation Pill, which is already difficult to refine among fourth-rank pills. I've tried refining fourth-rank pills over the years, but I've never succeeded. Come, tell me about the specific process of refining the Incarnation Pill. I only regret that I was entangled in trivial matters within the sect at the time, otherwise I definitely..."
Luo Chen now fully understood the source of the other party's attitude.
This was a Dan Master who was extremely obsessed with pill refining!
Now, he was stuck at the threshold of refining fourth-rank pills, transcending his current level.
Coincidentally, he met a fellow cultivator, Luo Chen, who had once attempted it, hence the enthusiastic treatment.
Luo Chen had actually witnessed such situations many times.
For example, when he chatted with Wang Yuan about body tempering, or when he sought advice on formations from Min Longyu... Just now, when he discussed the construction of Moonbreaker Immortal City with Fei Ming, Fei Ming was also in high spirits.
It's just that this Meng Changshou was more open.
Or perhaps, given his status, he no longer needed to care about superficial cultivation practices.
He expressed whatever emotions he felt.
'If I chat with him now, I can not only improve my pill refinement skills but also enhance my status in the eyes of others.'
Luo Chen's peripheral vision caught the expressions of the others, some astonished, some curious, and some deep in thought.
But soon, he realized.
"Fellow Daoist Meng, there are many fellow cultivators here today. Why don't we set a date to chat in detail later?"
Meng Changshou was taken aback and saw that there were still people trying to squeeze in behind the crowd, and he also came to his senses.
Looking at Luo Chen's calm and composed demeanor, he couldn't help but feel a sense of approval.
This young man knew when to advance and retreat, and he didn't try to climb up the ladder from the previous conversation.
"Okay!"
"I'll set a time later, and we can have a good chat about the path of pill refinement."
Luo Chen smiled with a carefree attitude and gracefully exited the crowd.
At this moment, a new Golden Core Cultivator approached, and as they brushed past Luo Chen, they gave him a grateful glance.
But many eyes in the crowd were still fixed on Luo Chen's departing figure.
Invited by Green Pill Valley to refine the Incarnation Pill!
And he had even caught the attention of Medicine King Sect's Meng Changshou.
Coupled with his previous achievements, this Luo Chen, as long as he didn't fall, would undoubtedly become a prominent figure in the Eastern Wilderness.
With this thought, it didn't take long for someone to be moved.
Anyway, Meng Changshou already had too many people trying to curry favor with him, and they couldn't get close. Why not befriend this rising star first?
However, when one is moved, others often act faster.
Unbeknownst to them, several Golden Core Cultivators had already appeared in the hall, all from other High-stage Nascent Soul Sects.
The Wind and Moon Fairy from the Harmony Sect, the Night Elder from the Divine Talisman Sect, the Skyreach Cliff... and Jin Buque from the Five Elements Divine Sect!
At this moment, Jin Buque stood before Luo Chen, his smile warm and friendly.
No one knew what they were talking about.
But the smiles on their faces were radiant.
From time to time, they would gesture or make a hand seal.
Were they discussing spells?
Of course!
The Five Elements Divine Sect was renowned for its expertise in various profound and mystical skills.
Luo Chen, known as the Fire Spirit Lord, was extremely skilled in fire-based spells.
When the two of them got together, the main topic of conversation would inevitably be about spells.
Inside the hall.
The atmosphere began to rise with the arrival of the two female cultivators from the Harmony Sect.
With the appearance of Medicine King Sect's Meng Changshou, it reached a climax.
The Nascent Soul Cultivators who appeared later also attracted attention, and some people took the initiative to approach them for conversation.
When the Forging Master Hu Yanzhuo from Tianfan City appeared, it caused another stir.
His reputation was incredibly renowned, spreading across over a dozen cultivation realms! Even surpassing Meng Changshou!
Luo Chen, who had just obtained a secret technique to clear foreign spiritual power from Jin Buque, couldn't help but feel excited when he saw Hu Yanzhuo!
A Forging Master!
A Lifebound Treasure!
Luo Chen was determined to join in the excitement.
"Fellow Daoist Jin, shall we chat another time?"
"No problem."
Jin Buque bade farewell with a warm smile.
Seeing him walk towards Hu Yanzhuo, Luo Chen roughly understood his intentions.
He had been continuously investigating and gathering intelligence about Luo Chen.
'The ancestor hasn't awakened yet, so I must maintain a stable relationship with Luo Chen.'
'No rush, no rush!'
Luo Chen walked quickly, but his face remained calm, showing no signs of haste.
As he passed a corner, his body instinctively paused.
He glanced sideways.
An extremely young man in a green robe nodded slightly at him.
Luo Chen hesitated for a moment before bowing and introducing himself, "Luo Chen from Luo Tian Sect."
The young man in green returned the greeting with a fist, "Lin Qingxuan from Jade Cauldron Sword Sect."
Luo Chen's expression became solemn.
Lin Qingxuan spread his hands, "May I have a word in private?"
Luo Chen hesitated.
Lin Qingxuan followed his gaze towards Hu Yanzhuo.
He smiled slightly, "There's no need to go over there. That Master Hu Yanzhuo has a peculiar temperament and is particularly irritable when communicating with strangers. If you approach him, you won't gain any favor, and you might even provoke his dislike."
Luo Chen was taken aback, as he hadn't known about this.
But upon careful consideration, it made sense. A master-level figure who was extremely fond of refining new magical artifacts, with countless people using his name for profit, would naturally have a temper.
After some consideration, Luo Chen decided to trust Lin Qingxuan.
The two of them moved to a secluded area.
Contrary to Luo Chen's expectations, there was no tension between the two top Jade Cauldron Sword Sect cultivators.
The first words out of Lin Qingxuan's mouth were:
"Thank you!"
(End of Chapter)
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