Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 499: Extending Life by Seventy Years, Loved One Goes to War Again - Novel Cool

Chapter 499: Extending Life by Seventy Years, Loved One Goes to War Again

Chapter 499: Extending Life by Seventy Years, Loved One Goes to War Again

"Mirror Flower Water Moon, when released, can affect everything within its range of sight, which is approximately a thousand li away!"

"However, the power of this technique is more effective the closer the distance. When released from a thousand li away, it only causes five-color blindness, and ordinary cultivators can easily disperse this illusion with their spiritual power. But within a five-hundred li range... no, within a six-hundred li range, it can have a slight influence on the soul."

This data is based on Luo Chen's spiritual perception range.

The reason it's six hundred li instead of the initial five hundred li is that after advancing to the second level of the Golden Core, his spiritual perception has significantly improved.

Moreover, the increase is substantial, far surpassing that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.

According to Luo Chen's estimation, this increase is likely due to his soul's inherently strong foundation.

The stronger the foundation, the greater the increase, which highlights the importance of a solid foundation.

Additionally, the Dust Essence Technique, when practiced over time, has a slight soul-refining effect. Hence, this is the result of his cultivation.

Perhaps the only bad news is that the Mystic Passage Pill has completely lost its effectiveness on him!

Long ago, the Mystic Passage Pill had already become extremely weak for him.

Even after improving the pill formula and refining a second-tier Mystic Passage Pill, it became increasingly ineffective after decades of consumption.

As his illusion techniques reached their peak, the Mystic Passage Pill no longer provided any benefits!

His thoughts wandered.

Luo Chen once again returned to his summary of the Mirror Flower Water Moon technique.

"The optimal range for casting this technique is around a hundred li, which is roughly equivalent to the killing area of a Golden Core cultivator."

"However, this range is limited to the same cultivation level. If I want to use it against a higher-level opponent, I must clearly assess the difference in soul strength between both sides and then close the distance."

"The Fifth Qi's soul foundation is completely inferior to mine, which is why he had no resistance."

"He is at the third level of the Golden Core, still in the initial stage. If I were to face a mid-level cultivator who hasn't cultivated soul-refining secret arts, they would also be affected by my technique."

"Even a late-stage cultivator, if they haven't specifically practiced resistance against illusions, should be momentarily restricted by my Mirror Flower Water Moon technique when I use it with full force. However, doing so would mean I have to consider the backlash effect on me if the illusion is dispelled."

"Backlash... The Wuzhen Black Chess is a soul-defending treasure, and I've been refining it for many years. If I incorporate it into my Qi Sea and refine it as a soulbound treasure, perhaps it can provide the necessary protection."

Luo Chen has placed the utmost importance on this illusion technique rooted in his eyes, even more so than his Heavenly Peng True Body, various techniques, and the Tianyue Purple Golden Wheel.

It's evident that if he utilizes this illusion technique well, he can dominate the Golden Core stage!

Therefore, Luo Chen has been experimenting with its various effects, both positive and negative, during these days.

However, he hesitates about whether to refine the Wuzhen Black Chess as a semi-soulbound treasure.

The five-element root talent is a double-edged sword.

While it boasts a terrifying foundation far surpassing other talents, it also comes with a cultivation speed several times slower, or even ten times slower.

The Burning Wood True Technique, although currently very compatible with him and providing substantial spiritual power, also slows down his cultivation speed due to dual-attribute cultivation.

To solve this significant problem, Luo Chen has dedicated everything he has.

A third-tier mid-grade spirit vein, an exceptional Starlight Pill, and the entire Rothean Sect's resources are devoted to nurturing him.

This way, he can barely maintain a decent cultivation speed.

Nurturing the Breaking Moon Wings is a necessity.

After all, it's a newly crafted treasure that still requires five to six years of nurturing.

To unleash the full potential of this treasure, spiritual power nurturing is essential, even if it slightly hinders his cultivation speed.

But if there's another treasure to nurture...

After some deliberation, Luo Chen finally gritted his teeth and decided to nurture the Wuzhen Black Chess!

"Mirror Flower Water Moon is my ultimate trump card!"

"It's my key to dominating the Golden Core stage!"

"Therefore, I must utilize this killing move to its fullest potential!"

"Even if it slightly hinders my cultivation speed, I can't afford to delay. At most, after the war is over, I'll stop nurturing this treasure. By then, with peace restored and fewer conflicts, I won't need to frequently use my trump cards. I can then focus entirely on cultivation."

With a thought, the Wuzhen Black Chess hidden beneath his skin flew out.

Luo Chen swallowed it, allowing it to merge into the vast Qi Sea.

Along with the Breaking Moon Wings, they circled around the Five-Colored Golden Core, slowly flying and absorbing the pure spiritual power.

After resolving this potential backlash issue.

Luo Chen still had another concern.

He reached out and touched his eyeball, feeling uncertain.

When casting illusions on the Gray Leaf Wolf King, his eyes hurt.

When using it against the Fifth Qi, there was also a slight stinging sensation.

Luo Chen guessed that while Mirror Flower Water Moon had taken root in his eyes and become more powerful, it also had a natural limitation.

This feeling was similar to the characters in some of his past life's anime who often went blind and bled from their eyes when using "Dojutsu" techniques.

If this were the case, he would have to carefully consider the cost of using Mirror Flower Water Moon each time.

However, there seems to be a solution to this problem!

"After the Life and Death True Flame burns a demon beast, it will extract a massive amount of vitality, and the portion that I receive, although small, still greatly benefits my body and can even increase my lifespan limit."

"After refining the third-tier Gray Leaf Wolf King, it increased my lifespan limit by a full year!"

"Moreover, this vitality can clearly cure the stinging sensation caused by using illusions."

"If I refine as many demon beasts as possible and extract vitality, perhaps I can cure the after-effects of Mirror Flower Water Moon?"

Luo Chen wasn't sure if there was a difference between the after-effects of Mirror Flower Water Moon and the healing power of Life and Death True Flame.

But for now, this is indeed the best solution.

"Regardless, I've gained an additional trump card!"

"As long as I use it well, I can dominate the cultivation world and rule over a region, even if I can't claim invincibility at the same level."

Thinking of how easily the Fifth Qi fell to him, Luo Chen couldn't help but smile.

Since the opponent had given him this opportunity.

He wouldn't let it slip away.

With this, his position as the leader of the Rothean Alliance would be truly well-deserved.

In the future, it would be more convenient to mobilize the cultivators from the other families to serve him.

"It's been a while, Cen Qiusheng should be back by now!"

"I wonder how he feels seeing a junior fail at Foundation Establishment."

"At the very least, I, as his protector, have done my best."

...

As expected by Luo Chen, Cen Qiusheng returned a month later, riding the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat back to the Rothean Alliance.

What surprised Luo Chen was that not only did Cen Qiusheng show no signs of injury upon his return, but he also didn't seem the least bit fatigued!

At that moment, the old man stood tall at the bow of the dragon boat, facing the wind with a rosy complexion, looking full of vigor and pride.

This sight left everyone in awe.

During the subsequent gathering of Golden Core Cultivators, Cen Qiusheng finally revealed the reason.

"I was fortunate enough to obtain a Seven Star Lantern Flower. With seven flowers blooming, I can extend my lifespan by seventy years!"

"Haha, as long as nothing unexpected happens, I can live for at least a hundred more years!"

Wu Diqi and the others looked at each other in disbelief, unable to react for a moment.

After a while, Luo Chen shook his head and sincerely exclaimed, "Cen Daoyou, you have such great fortune. Even in your old age, you still have such an opportunity."

Fu Jiusheng chimed in, "Indeed, I spent two hundred years as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator gathering medicinal herbs, and I've collected countless herbs in my lifetime, but I've never seen a mature longevity-extending treasure like the Seven Star Lantern Flower. Especially this flower, which requires seven blooms to light up the seven stars to be effective. Even if six blooms, there's not a trace of lifespan extension. You're truly blessed, Daoyou!"

Wu Diqi forced a smile, "It's said that the greater the risk in opening a war, the greater the opportunity. Now it seems that it's truly not a lie for our generation!"

Seeing their envious looks, Cen Qiusheng couldn't help but stroke his beard, feeling quite pleased.

"The only regret is that I was afraid of accidents. After obtaining the Seven Star Lantern Flower, I consumed it directly. Otherwise, if I had brought it back and asked Dan Chenzi to refine it into a Seven Star Pill, one pill could extend my lifespan by seventeen years, and seven pills could extend it by over a hundred years."

Hearing this, everyone was at a loss for words.

Seventy years of lifespan, isn't that enough for you?

Why ask for more!

Luo Chen also wanted to say something, but with just one raw material, even with the system in hand, he couldn't guarantee success in one go.

Daoyou, it's unreasonable to get a bargain and still act cute!

Next, Cen Qiusheng enthusiastically chatted about the front lines.

He shared intelligence about the human coalition, the Ao Xiao Wolf Court, and the outstanding talents who had emerged.

This information also provided Luo Chen with a rough outline for his upcoming journey to the front lines.

Especially the Nine Sword Hall, as Cen Qiusheng described it, was filled with powerful cultivators. The Foundation Establishment Cultivators were all exceptionally talented, with great potential for Foundation Establishment.

The Golden Core Cultivators, who were on par with them, were mostly young and promising, except for a few old monsters in the late Golden Core stage.

Cultivators like Cen Qiusheng, who were in the early Golden Core stage and looked old and frail, were rarely seen.

"In my opinion, Dan Chenzi's achievements at this age are no less than those of the High Lord. Even if he goes to the other side, he will be one of the outstanding ones."

In the end, Cen Qiusheng praised Luo Chen.

Luo Chen smiled but didn't say much.

Instead, Wu Diqi couldn't help but glance at Luo Chen, his eyes showing a hint of apprehension.

This gathering lasted until evening before it dispersed.

But Luo Chen didn't leave; Cen Qiusheng had asked him to stay.

Both of them knew what they wanted to discuss.

Luo Chen took a sip of tea and sighed, "It's a pity about Cen Guangyi. Not only did he fail at Foundation Establishment, but he also damaged his cultivation base, and his Qi Sea was broken."

Cen Qiusheng's expression, which had been full of vigor, couldn't help but show a hint of restraint.

"It was his fate. He was too hasty. The fact that you were able to save his life with your divine medical skills is already a great blessing for him. In the future, within the family, give him the position of Affairs Elder, so he won't have lived his life in vain."

At this point, he bowed to Luo Chen.

"Regarding Wu Diqi, I'd like to thank you here, Daoyou."

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows, "It seems your family has already told you about that day's events."

Cen Qiusheng's expression turned cold, "I understand the reasons behind it. Whether or not Cen Guangyi succeeds in Foundation Establishment is his own business, but Wu Diqi trying to interfere is too much."

"Do you want to seek an explanation?"

"I have this thought, but my strength... unless you're willing to help me."

In response, Luo Chen pursed his lips and put down his teacup.

"With Jiang Yu Daoyou gone, the alliance's strength has already weakened. In this situation, I can't do anything to Wu Diqi."

Looking at the old man with lingering resentment, Luo Chen said sincerely, "Moreover, at that time, it seemed to me that he showed signs of losing control, and his actions were not from his true heart. You don't need to worry so much."

Cen Qiusheng frowned, "Those who lose control are the ones who enter a state of losing control, acting purely on impulse. If this isn't from the true heart, then what is it?"

"We cultivators all have desires and evil thoughts. When the heart's lake stirs up waves, and the floodgates open, the key is whether we can control it."

Luo Chen spoke up in defense of Wu Diqi.

In the end, he added, "In the end, he didn't take action against your Cen family cultivators. What reason do you have to make things difficult?"

Cen Qiusheng opened his mouth.

Finally, he sighed helplessly.

He had no reason to make things difficult. Without Luo Chen's help, he didn't have the strength to do so, so he could only swallow his anger.

Moreover, in the coming days, he would have to maintain face for both sides with pleasant words.

"Alright, think positively!"

"Doesn't your Cen family still have Cen Guangwei?"

"Now that you're back, if you seriously guide him for a few decades, there's still a chance to add another Golden Core Sage to the family."

"By then, with two Golden Core Cultivators in the family, Wu Diqi won't be able to do anything to you."

Luo Chen comforted him, then got up to take his leave.

Cen Qiusheng personally saw him off, returning to Dream Return Ridge.

Before leaving, he asked one more question out of curiosity.

"Was Wu Diqi really in a state of losing control at that time?"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, not answering directly, but casually said, "Perhaps!"

...

Of course, Wu Diqi couldn't have been in a state of losing control at that time.

But his cultivation progress wasn't smooth, and he hadn't advanced to the middle Golden Core stage, which indeed made him more impatient, leading to his unstable state of mind and easily breaking through his mental defenses.

Moreover, affected by this battle, if Wu Diqi didn't adjust his mindset well in a short time, his cultivation would only become more challenging.

It's a bit mysterious to talk about.

Indeed, cultivation is a journey of constant challenges.

Especially after the Golden Core Stage, each minor realm involves a transformation of the Divine Soul.

The final step is the formation of the Golden Core and the birth of the Nascent Soul.

During this process, the fusion of the Golden Core and the Divine Soul is of utmost importance.

It is rumored that some cultivators encounter the Heart Demon Tribulation during the Incarnation Tribulation.

At this realm, cultivators are easily influenced by their mental state.

Luo Chen was well aware of this situation.

Perhaps due to his unique background, he was more susceptible to the influence of the Heart Demon than these Golden Core cultivators.

He had experienced a Heart Tribulation during the Qi Condensation Period and fell into a Demon Obstacle during the Foundation Establishment Stage due to his hatred.

It was also because of this that he realized something was amiss with Wu Diqi's condition.

However, he didn't bother to warn others, as Wu Diqi was too powerful, and there was little benefit in doing so.

The lesson he learned from this was to be more cautious in his future cultivation.

He didn't want to repeat the drama of a Heart Tribulation during the Golden Core Stage.

The only thing that somewhat reassured Luo Chen was probably the self-created Dust Essence Technique!

This technique integrated the Ding Fengbo, which Miao Wen gifted him, and the Suozhulian from the Falling Cloud Sect.

Once cultivated to perfection, it could effectively suppress emotional fluctuations and frequent distracting thoughts.

As he was about to return to Snow Wolf Plain, Luo Chen turned back to take one last look at Dream Return Ridge, which was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

Helping Cen Qiusheng deal with Wu Diqi was out of the question.

He needed to go to the front lines himself, and the Rothean Alliance still required Wu Diqi's presence.

At the same time, they couldn't allow Wu Diqi's influence to grow unchecked, so Fu Jiusheng and Cen Qiusheng were tasked with keeping him in check.

Luo Chen understood this simple logic.

He was well-versed in handling such matters.

After all, he was the "Old Ancestor" of a self-founded sect.

In private, he also had to navigate the relationships between Sima Huiniang and Gu Caiyi.

He had mastered the art of fetching water!

...

With Cen Qiusheng's return, the Rothean Alliance would have to send another person to the front lines to join the Nine Sects' Sword Hall.

In the past, Luo Chen had used the excuse of arranging Formation Arrays and cultivating the sect's blessed land to suppress the suggestion of sending Fu Jiusheng to the battlefield.

The price for this, of course, was that when the time came, he would have to take on the responsibility himself.

Luo Chen wasn't overly concerned about this.

After all, practice makes perfect!

He had some experience in safeguarding himself on chaotic battlefields.

Moreover, based on Cen Qiusheng's information, the human coalition led by the Falling Cloud Sect had gradually eliminated the outer Demon Beast Outposts in the Howling Moon Mountains.

The next step was to completely eradicate the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard and seize the only Fourth Rank Spirit Vein in the Howling Moon Mountains!

In this grand war, the Falling Cloud Sect had begun to mobilize all its forces.

Luo Chen's arrival would be like adding flowers to a brocade, and he wouldn't have to fight for his life as he did in the Thunder Accumulation Mountain battlefield.

Of course!

Even so, Luo Chen still made thorough preparations.

Not only did he reach peak condition, but he also ensured the sect's arrangements were flawless.

First, he transferred Sima Huiniang to oversee the Rothean Sect's affairs on Snow Wolf Plain.

As for Crimson Peak, he entrusted it to Gu Caiyi's management.

There was no need to worry about any mishaps there, as Dan Feng, Feng Xia, Li Yingzhang, and Qu Lingjun were among those assisting Gu Caiyi. Additionally, the Verdant Pill Valley and Heavenly Wave Immortal City's Hao Ranzi provided external support, deterring any potential threats to Crimson Peak.

Next, under the leadership of Fu Jiusheng and Cen Qiusheng, Formation Arrays were set up on Snow Wolf Plain to prevent Demon Beasts.

Lastly, Luo Chen invited Wu Diqi for a private conversation.

He made a promise to provide him with a Medium-grade Starlight Pill upon his return, aiding Wu Diqi's breakthrough to the middle stage of the Golden Core.

With a move to defeat Wu Diqi and the enticement of a Medium-grade Starlight Pill, he naturally agreed to remain in the Rothean Alliance.

Before leaving, Luo Chen not only shared a brief moment of intimacy with Sima Huiniang but also visited the caves of Wang Yuan and Chu Kui.

One was silent and tightly sealed, as if in seclusion.

The other was practicing the Dragon-Slaying Technique, having already removed most of the foreign Golden Core Essence from his body. In a decade, he could be free of impurities and attempt to break through the Golden Core Stage again.

"Sorry, this time I can't accompany you," Chu Kui said regretfully outside his cave.

Luo Chen waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "Wait for you to form your core, and then we'll travel together!"

Without further ado, Luo Chen transformed into a ray of light and soared onto the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat, which had been hovering above for some time.

As soon as he boarded, Zeng Yilong and Xing Zonghan greeted him.

"Is everything settled?"

"Everyone is ready," they replied.

Luo Chen scanned the eight Foundation Establishment cultivators standing on the deck, all from different sects, who hurriedly bowed to him.

"Since it's all settled, let's depart!"

With a sweep of his wide sleeves, surging power infused the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat, which had shrunk several times, and it instantly transformed into an arrow, speeding towards the depths of the Howling Moon Mountains.

On the mountain peaks, pairs of eyes followed the fading shadow of the flying boat.

After seeing Luo Chen off, Chu Kui chuckled, turned around, and entered his cave, closing the door tightly.

On Snow Wolf Plain, Sima Huiniang stood with Yao Mingyue and Yuan Xiaoyue by her side, silently watching another farewell.

Yao Mingyue comforted her, "Master, the Grand Elder will surely return safely."

Yuan Xiaoyue added, "The Grand Elder is very powerful, so you don't need to worry, Sect Leader."

In response to their reassurance, Sima Huiniang rubbed her palm.

There was a moving bump on it, the Spirit Rhinoceros Toxin that she and Luo Chen had cultivated together.

After years of nurturing, the toxin within her had reached the second tier.

The Spirit Rhinoceros Toxin on Luo Chen's body was likely close to the third tier.

With this toxin, no matter the distance, she could perceive Luo Chen's life and death.

This method was almost as effective as the Life Soul Lamp of a High Lord.

"I'm not worried at all. He has never let me down!"

Her words, light as a feather, drifted in the mountain breeze.

Though gentle, they carried an infinite depth of trust.

Indeed, when had Luo Chen ever let anyone down?

This time, it was just another departure of a beloved one!

(End of Chapter)

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