Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 495: Jiang Yu's Demise, Luo Chen Emerges - Novel Cool

Chapter 495: Jiang Yu's Demise, Luo Chen Emerges

Chapter 495: Jiang Yu's Demise, Luo Chen Emerges

"Xu Shixiong, is this the future mountain gate of our Luo Tian Sect?"

"Indeed! That majestic mountain in the center is the mountain gate of the Luo Tian Sect. The fellow cultivators from Ailao Mountain are currently constructing palaces and buildings on it, and in the future, it will be a magnificent sight of the immortal world. Oh, and those few small mountains surrounding it were moved here by the Grand Elder using his immense power last year. They will also belong to our Luo Tian Sect."

"Has a name been decided for the mountain?"

"Not yet, but I overheard the Grand Elder mention something about it. He plans to change the name of Snow Wolf Plain to Snow Moon Mountain once things settle down."

Xu Zhenxuan explained.

The two women behind him exchanged glances, and one of them showed a curious expression.

Not calling it Luo Tian Mountain, but Snow Moon Mountain?

Yuan Xiaoyue seemed deep in thought and said, "The Grand Elder is sentimental and often reminisces about the past. I assume he chose the character 'moon' to commemorate the Slanted Moon Valley, where the Luo Tian Sect was founded!"

She was among the earliest followers of Luo Chen.

Therefore, she vaguely guessed Luo Chen's intention.

Moreover, the character 'moon' also pays homage to the Howling Moon Mountains, adopting a local custom.

Upon hearing this, Yao Mingyue, who had a high chance of inheriting the position of the sect leader in the future, smiled with delight.

"Speaking of which, I was also born in the Slanted Moon Valley. Snow Moon Mountain... Xiaoyue, our names also have the character 'moon' in them."

There was a subtle hint of provocation in her words.

Yao Mingyue's master was Sima Hui'niang, and although Yuan Xiaoyue didn't have a clear master-disciple relationship, Gu Caiyi was like a mentor and friend to her.

Due to the discord between their elders, the two disciples had a strained relationship.

Moreover, the position of the sect leader hadn't been officially decided, and Yuan Xiaoyue also had a good chance of vying for it.

Xu Zhenxuan, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but shake his head upon hearing this.

He couldn't stand seeing women fighting and immediately called out.

"Fellow disciples and junior disciples, let's not stay here. Follow me into the mountain!"

Behind Yao and Yuan, there was also a group of Luo Tian Sect disciples.

Three Foundation Establishment True Cultivators and nearly a hundred Qi Condensation Period cultivators.

They were all transferred here to support the construction of the sect's new base.

Recently, Wang Yuan and Chu Kui had entered closed-door cultivation, Luo Chen was deeply immersed in his cultivation and rarely ventured out, and Mei Ruoqi and Zeng Yilong, who were previously in charge, had gone to the battlefield.

With all these changes, Fu Jiusheng and Min Longyu had become the de facto leaders.

Neither of them was skilled in handling trivial matters.

Therefore, a group of cultivators proficient in mundane affairs were dispatched from Tianlan Danxia Peak.

In fact, this was a signal.

It indicated that the focus of the Luo Tian Sect was gradually shifting.

A group of a hundred people boarded a high-grade flying boat and slowly flew towards the bustling Snow Wolf Plain.

As they traveled, many alliance cultivators nearby couldn't help but gaze at them with curiosity.

Especially when they saw the two young female cultivators with exceptional appearances and unique charms at the bow of the boat, they couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Many of them couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

The Luo Tian Sect was truly a place where talented individuals thrived!

Needless to mention the older generation of powerful cultivators, but even among the younger generation, various talents emerged one after another.

Compared to the Wuxiang Sect, which was in a state of decline, the Cen Family, which focused on improving their strength, and the Fengyu Mountain Villa, which had no one to manage affairs, the Luo Tian Sect stood out in the entire alliance, displaying a vibrant and prosperous atmosphere of a grand immortal sect.

Just as the Luo Tian Sect's flying boat docked on a lawn at the foot of the mountain.

A group of Foundation Establishment cultivators suddenly looked up towards the distant sky.

A massive dragon boat, resembling a fiery dragon, pierced through the clouds and mist.

Upon seeing this, Yao Mingyue exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't that the Grand Elder's Crimson Flame Dragon Boat? Is he on board?"

However, Xu Zhenxuan frowned at this question.

Something's wrong!

The Grand Elder is currently in closed-door cultivation in his cave mansion.

That dragon boat was supposedly lent to Jiang Yu.

It's only been two years since the three-year rotation, how could the flying boat have returned?

Just as he was filled with doubts and uncertainty, three figures soared into the sky from three different directions.

They were the Fengyu Mountain Villa's master, Wu Diqi, the Cen Family's patriarch, Cen Qiusheng, and the Luo Tian Sect's elder, Fu Jiusheng!

At the same time, a figure flew out from the dragon boat, heading straight for Snow Wolf Plain.

Upon closer inspection, it was Zeng Yilong! Moreover, he was holding an unconscious woman in his arms.

Yuan Xiaoyue had always been on good terms with Zeng Yilong, and when she was younger, she had even personally brought the young Zeng Yilong to the sect.

Seeing this, she immediately flew over.

"A-Long, what happened?"

A worried Zeng Yilong saw her and was taken aback for a moment, "Junior Sister Xiaoyue, how did you get here?"

But before she could answer, he hurriedly said, "Jiang Yu has fallen in battle, and his remains are on the dragon boat. The alliance cultivators suffered heavy losses, and Ruoqi was struck by the Frost Demon Qi. She's in critical condition. Please ask Xu Shixiong to inform the Grand Elder and request his presence to handle the situation!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

As the three masters ascended into the sky, numerous cultivators began to appear on the mountain peaks all around.

...

"Grand Elder!"

"You're Wang Yuan's disciple; call me Master Uncle."

"Master Uncle, please save Junior Sister Ruoqi. She was injured while shielding me from the aftermath of the Third-stage Demon King's attack."

Inside the cave mansion.

Luo Chen, shrouded in a dark black robe, looked at the woman lying on the ground and Zeng Yilong, who was kneeling on the ground.

After a while, he retracted his spiritual sense.

"It's not a big problem. I can treat her and save her."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Yilong couldn't help but reveal a delighted expression, and even the scar on his face seemed less intimidating.

Luo Chen formed hand seals with both hands, and halfway through, he couldn't help but let out a muffled hum.

"Hmm!"

Zeng Yilong was taken aback, "Master Uncle, what's wrong?"

Luo Chen shook his head, and his face under the hood was obscured.

"It's fine. I'll treat Mei Ruoqi while you tell me what happened on the battlefield.

Zeng Yilong quickly nodded.

After organizing his thoughts, he began to narrate the most terrifying memory buried deep within his mind.

"The Nine Sect Sword Hall is just as you described before. Usually, there aren't any major incidents, and the main tasks are law enforcement, supervision, and emergency rescue."

"In over two years, we have carried out four missions."

"The first mission was to execute a Foundation Establishment Late-stage cultivator who was greedy for wealth and power. During an attack on a third-stage spirit vein, he took the opportunity to ambush a grandmaster's direct disciple. The Sword Hall was furious and sent us to pursue and kill him."

"Another mission was to mediate a potential war between two Golden Core grandmasters from major sects. They had quarreled over a third-stage spirit vein they had conquered, and their anger was so intense that they almost came to blows..."

"The last mission was to participate in a battle for an exceptional third-stage spirit vein located ten thousand li away from Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard."

"At that time, the five sects joined forces to attack that place, determined to seize it at all costs."

"No one expected that, in addition to the powerful defensive forces, the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard had also sent a Demon King to support them. Upon receiving this news, the Sword Hall mobilized all its forces to intercept these reinforcements and ensure the success of the campaign."

"That was an unforgettable interception battle for me!"

...

Treating Mei Ruoqi might have been a challenge for Luo Chen in the past.

The Great Perfection Purification Technique could, at most, only cleanse second-stage demonic energy.

However, when it came to the demonic power of a third-stage beast, an energy comparable to a cultivator's Golden Core power, it was simply not enough.

Fortunately, Luo Chen had learned the Dragon-Slaying Technique.

This fourth-stage spell was the kind that was easy to learn but difficult to master.

With his natural talent, he had started learning it early on and had even reached an advanced level.

Moreover, the demonic power on Mei Ruoqi's body was merely the aftermath of a third-stage Ice Frost Wolf King, so it wasn't too difficult for him to cleanse.

The only thing that made Luo Chen uncomfortable was probably the Concealment Array wreaking havoc within his body! Having carved the third-stage formation array into his body, before he could fully adapt, the array's operation would affect the flow of his internal spiritual power.

This was also the reason why he had been staying indoors and rarely showing himself during this period.

At this moment, he felt a bit weak.

He repeatedly released the Dragon-Slaying Technique.

The frosty demonic energy on Mei Ruoqi's body was gradually eliminated.

During this process, Luo Chen occasionally used his perfected medical techniques to protect her heart meridian.

After three hours, when a rosy complexion appeared on Mei Ruoqi's pale face, Luo Chen learned the cause and effect of the incident from Zeng Yilong.

"It's similar to the intelligence sent back by Xing Zonghan."

"The beasts in the Howling Mountains are no longer like the traditional demon race that occupies a territory, becomes the king of the mountain, and has a strong sense of territory."

"Under the leadership of the unique Ao Xiao Wolf Monarch, the wolf clan in the Howling Mountains has been united."

"Perhaps in the beginning, they were completely no match for the cultivator army, and they were routed for a thousand li."

"But the deeper they went into the Wolf Courtyard, the stronger the resistance became, and they even adopted human war strategies."

"Using the exceptional third-stage spirit vein as bait, they lured the enemy deep into their territory and then inflicted heavy losses on the cultivator coalition."

"The five major Golden Core sects suffered a crushing defeat."

"Three Golden Core True Persons from the Nine Sect Sword Hall died in battle, and several Golden Core cultivators were injured. Over a hundred Foundation Establishment disciples from various sects were either killed or wounded."

"This battle was undoubtedly the most significant loss for the human cultivators since the start of the war!"

After clarifying all the intelligence.

Luo Chen, using his spiritual power, carried the soundly sleeping Mei Ruoqi and brought her to Zeng Yilong.

"I understand the situation. Take her back and follow the prescription I gave you. If she persists in taking the medicine for three months, she should be able to recover completely."

Zeng Yilong nodded repeatedly, and the worry on his face completely disappeared.

Seeing him carrying the woman away, Luo Chen shook his head.

"Come here!"

"Hmm?"

Zeng Yilong was puzzled but still approached Luo Chen.

Then he saw Luo Chen extending a hand covered in black lines, stroking his face.

A tingling sensation made Zeng Yilong's toes curl inside his shoes.

Luo Chen slowly retracted his hand, and the residual spiritual power rippled at his fingertips.

"How can the young talents of my Luo Tian Sect bear such an ugly scar?"

"Alright, go back!"

Zeng Yilong touched his face, and a warm feeling flowed through his heart.

He bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Master!"

Before leaving, he suddenly remembered that the black lines on Master Luo Chen's hand were strange. Could it be that Master was cultivating some divine secret technique?

After he left.

Luo Chen sat idly in his cave abode for a while, but eventually, he stood up.

"They must be anxious waiting for me."

"Forget it!"

"It's not something that can be fully adapted to in a short time. I should take some time to go and see them!"

Covered in a black robe, Luo Chen set off quietly.

Soon, he arrived at the massive estate on Iron Green Mountain.

Before entering, he heard cries of despair.

He spread out his divine sense without any concealment.

Luo Chen saw a crowd of mourners, and among them stood Jiang He, his lips tightly pressed, his expression resolute.

He was the biological son of Jiang Yu, a Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer cultivator. Thanks to the weak third-stage spirit vein arranged by his father before his departure, he was not far from reaching the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Now, Jiang Yu, who had sheltered the Jiang family from the storm, was gone.

Luo Chen wondered about his current state of mind. "If I were to suddenly pass away one day, what would become of the Luo Tian Sect cultivators?"

At that moment, Cen Qiusheng's weathered voice reached him.

"Since you've already arrived, why not come in for a chat?"

"I'll be right there, Friend Cen."

Luo Chen responded with a divine sense transmission and directly entered the Feng Yu Mountain Villa.

He didn't try to conceal his figure, but surprisingly, no one noticed him as he passed by.

This Great Perfection Concealment Array, which he hadn't fully adapted to yet, was already enough to deceive Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Once the Nascent Soul cultivators' divine perception fully adapted, they might not be able to see clearly either.

And if it were to be fully unleashed...

...

Wu Diqi, Cen Qiusheng, Fu Jiusheng, and Luo Chen, the four of them gathered once more.

Without Jiang Yu.

The glorious scene of the five Golden Core cultivators chatting and laughing was no more.

Moreover, it was evident that there might be further changes ahead.

The Nine Sect Sword Hall had suffered heavy losses, and they would undoubtedly need to mobilize powerful cultivators from various major sects to replenish their forces.

The Rothean Alliance could not escape this fate.

When they joined the Opening War years ago, the alliance agreement already stipulated that the Golden Core sects must follow the commands of the Nascent Soul cultivator leading the war.

As long as the orders are reasonable, they must be obeyed!

Otherwise, the Nascent Soul cultivators would be unable to account for their actions, and even if the situation escalated, the Ming Yuan Sect, which upholds justice, would only support the Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Let's talk!"

Wu Diqi lifted his eyelids, breaking the silence.

Fu Jiusheng glanced at Luo Chen and then chuckled, saying, "According to our previous agreement, it's your turn, Friend Cen."

He spoke frankly without fear of offending anyone.

Cen Qiusheng let out a bitter laugh, "Even someone as powerful as Friend Jiang couldn't last three years. I'm afraid I won't survive this!"

"Friend, you don't need to be so pessimistic..."

"It's not that I'm pessimistic, but this time, out of eleven people, one Golden Core cultivator died, three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Wanxiang Sect perished, one from the Rothean Sect was lightly injured, and another severely wounded. The two from the Cen family returned unharmed, but they were also quite shaken. Three Foundation Establishment cultivators from Fengyushan Manor returned, with one dead. Regarding the matter of the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard, everyone already knew, so there's no need to hide it."

Cen Qiusheng said with a bitter smile.

The others fell silent again.

This Opening War was completely different from the dozens of previous ones.

It was the largest in scale, involving nine major sects, eighteen Golden Core grand sects, and millions of cultivators!

But the term 'demon beasts' was no longer accurate; they should be referred to as the Demon Race!

The Demon Race's resistance was also completely different from before.

The Ao Xiao Wolf Emperor was indeed worthy of being a proud member of the Demon Race, as he managed to unite an entire domain.

In other words, he had gained support from the depths of the Wasteland's million mountains.

This was why the human cultivators' smooth progress was halted at the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard.

The promised overwhelming offensive momentum came to an abrupt halt after just four years.

Moreover, those with deep insight could foresee the future.

This Opening War was likely to become mired in a quagmire, just like previous wars, and no one knew how many years it would take to completely subdue the Demon Race.

Yes!

Even in such a situation, the high-level human cultivators maintained a certain level of optimism.

It was challenging, but they were confident of victory!

Cen Qiusheng's gaze swept across the crowd, especially lingering on the figure shrouded in a black robe.

He sighed and said, "Since we have an agreement, I won't back out."

"But if I go, you must treat my Cen family well, whether I return alive or not!"

Hearing these words, Wu Diqi smiled.

A promise was all he needed.

He smiled and said, "This is as it should be. Even if you didn't mention it, we would do it."

Cen Qiusheng shook his head, "That's not enough. I need a promise!"

Fu Jiusheng, having received a message from Luo Chen, immediately said, "The Rothean Sect is willing to give this promise."

Wu Diqi pondered for a moment and said solemnly, "If you can take the remaining two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Wanxiang Sect with you, I'm also willing to give this promise."

Cen Qiusheng frowned, unsure why the other party kept targeting the Wanxiang Sect.

He wasn't present when Wu Diqi, the Iron Green Mountain, ambushed the Golden Core cultivator of the Wanxiang Sect, so he didn't know the details.

But the Wanxiang Sect had nothing to do with him, so there was no need to hesitate over such a minor matter.

After agreeing, Cen Qiusheng suddenly looked at Luo Chen.

"Fire Spirit Monarch, I have an unreasonable request, and I hope you'll agree."

Under the black hood, Luo Chen's eyebrows rose slightly, "Go on."

"Under my guidance, Cen Guangyi has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment and will likely enter the Core Formation stage in the next few years. If I go, I hope you'll be his protector during his Core Formation, ensuring he's not disturbed. Friend Luo, I'm entrusting this to you!"

Luo Chen pursed his lips.

No wonder he wasn't addressed as Friend Luo or Dan Chenzi but was called by his title, Fire Spirit Monarch.

Luo Chen smiled slightly, "I accept this request."

"In that case, I no longer have any worries," Cen Qiusheng sighed in relief, and a sincere smile appeared on his aged face.

He chose to trust Luo Chen's reputation as a man of integrity.

Even Wu Diqi's lips twitched, never expecting this turn of events.

...

Time passed quickly.

Within the Rothean Alliance.

Before they had a chance to mourn the loss of Venerable Jiang Yu, Cen Qiusheng, the Golden Core cultivator from the Cen family, was about to set off for the battlefield.

On the Wanxiang Sect's side, after the death of the eldest senior brother, Zong Jiulang, in battle, they were also required to dispatch their remaining two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. They protested.

However, under Cen Qiusheng's suppression, they had no choice but to send the two cultivators.

Under the gaze of thousands, the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat set sail once more.

Unlike the first time, this voyage was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere.

Amidst this somber atmosphere, Luo Chen personally bid farewell to the two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Rothean Sect who were about to head to the battlefield. Then, he flashed into the distance, leaving the alliance's spirit ground.

According to the rules, it would be his turn to go to the frontlines next.

Some things couldn't continue to be carried out in such a methodical and unhurried manner.

The pace had to be accelerated!

(End of Chapter)

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