Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 574: True Person's Gift, Sudden Realization - Novel Cool

Chapter 574: True Person's Gift, Sudden Realization

Chapter 574: True Person's Gift, Sudden Realization

Amidst the sky, the wind howls.

Dark clouds loom over the city, and silver light flashes.

Such unusual celestial phenomena attract the attention of many cultivators within the city.

Outside the valley, Fuchao Sheng exclaims, "Signs of Inner Soul Formation!"

But after observing for a moment, his heart relaxes, and he lowers his voice.

"Nonsense!"

It's unclear if the people in the valley hear his rebuke.

In the next instant, the winds reverse, and the silver light dissipates.

The peculiar aura suddenly retracts.

Between heaven and earth, only the spiritual energy extracted from the earth veins remains, floating aimlessly, with no further anomalies.

At the same time, the billowing clouds and mist in the valley gradually disperse, revealing a narrow path wide enough for one person.

"Senior, please come in and take a seat. Allow this junior to fulfill the duties of a host."

Hearing the clear voice, Fuchao Sheng raises his eyebrows, without hesitation, and strides in casually.

Wherever he passes, the clouds and mist automatically disperse and then slowly merge behind him.

In a short while, Fuchao Sheng arrives in front of a wooden house.

A woman stands guard at the entrance, her vigilance palpable.

Upon seeing Fuchao Sheng, Tianxuan exclaims, "Manager Fu, it's you!"

Fuchao Sheng smiles slightly, "As I said, you and I are destined to meet again."

"You've been following me!" Tianxuan's eyebrows furrow, and a murderous aura emanates from her.

Before Fuchao Sheng can explain, the clear male voice from earlier echoes from inside the house.

"Tianxuan, be respectful. This person is a senior, and you should address him as True Person."

Tianxuan is taken aback, and her face turns pale.

"Senior Fu, my apologies. I am currently indisposed, please come inside to talk."

Fuchao Sheng isn't angry; he glances at Tianxuan with a playful look and then steps into the house.

Outside the house, Tianxuan's face pales, and she is at a loss. Her thoughts churn like waves in her mind.

How is this possible!

She only sells some demonic beast materials, yet she encounters a True Monarch of the Inner Soul Realm.

Moreover, the other party is so patient, deliberately concealing their cultivation level and engaging in friendly conversation.

Wait a moment!

Why would a True Monarch of the Inner Soul Realm hide their cultivation level and intentionally act so friendly towards her?

There must be some ulterior motive!

Thinking of how the other party had been following her all the way to this valley mansion, their motive must be...

Tianxuan turns around with difficulty, biting her lip, "I hope I haven't caused too much trouble for my master!"

Her concerns are unclear.

But Luo Chen is indeed facing some trouble now.

As soon as Fuchao Sheng enters the wooden house, he sees a man with black hair hanging loose, his face flushed, sitting cross-legged on a meditation cushion.

His entire body exudes an unstable aura, and as his magical energy surges, it fills the house with a tumultuous force.

Even his divine perception seems to be uncontrollable, constantly spreading outward.

If it were anyone else, they would consider it rude for a junior to casually release their divine perception in front of a senior. But Fuchao Sheng knows that the other party is not doing this intentionally.

"Indeed, you seem to be in an inconvenient situation!"

Luo Chen's bloodshot eyes blink with effort, and he speaks with difficulty, "I've caused you embarrassment."

"It's quite amusing."

Fuchao Sheng neither agrees nor disagrees, his gaze scanning the interior of the house.

At the same time, he comments on the amusing situation.

"Insufficient cultivation, inadequate spirit veins, and none of the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit are complete. With such unpreparedness, you dare to attempt a breakthrough to the Inner Soul Realm. Junior, do you have no guidance or are you acting so recklessly?"

Luo Chen smiles bitterly but doesn't offer further explanation.

Fuchao Sheng's wandering gaze finally stops, as he hasn't found the person he wanted to see.

But earlier, he had indeed sensed the aura of the Inner Soul Realm within the formation.

Could it be that he had misperceived it?

Pondering over it without finding an answer, his gaze falls on Luo Chen.

Just then, he suddenly realizes something.

"Oh? Golden Core Fourth Layer?"

Luo Chen nods.

In his current state, he can't conceal his original cultivation level. The fluctuations of his magical energy swirling around him reveal his specific cultivation level to anyone with a bit of discernment.

Fuchao Sheng's eyes narrow.

At the Golden Core Fourth Layer, he can already trigger the initial signs of Inner Soul Formation.

Not to mention his profound foundation and talent, which are already terrifying.

If this is the case, his trip here today won't be in vain.

After some thought, he speaks, "You should know who I am, right?"

Luo Chen nods, "Inner Soul Realm, a kind and amiable demeanor, and a friendly attitude towards others. Plus, my maid also knows you. I presume you are the True Person Fu, one of the Four Great Elders of the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect's business alliance in the Northern Sea, as mentioned in the rumors."

"Your perception is impressive. It seems you're not the type to be oblivious to the world around you, focusing solely on cultivation." Fuchao Sheng places his hands behind his back, gazing at Luo Chen with scrutinizing eyes.

As Luo Chen surveyed the scene, Luo Hai promptly introduced himself, "I am Luo Hai, a mere Loose Cultivator."

"Luo Hai? Hehe..."

Fuchao Sheng chuckled lightly, knowing that this was an alias, especially in the Northern Sea, and it was understandable for the other party to be cautious.

Luo Chen felt a bit pressured under the other's gaze, as if he was being seen through.

He was well aware that it was just an illusion.

But it still made him feel like he had a thorn in his back.

Clearing his throat lightly, he said, "Senior..."

"That's enough, I was just here to take a look. I should be leaving now."

After saying this, Fuchao Sheng was about to leave.

But before departing, he paused, and two objects appeared in his hand, which he pushed forward with his spiritual power to Luo Chen.

Luo Chen was taken aback, "What's this?"

"This identity token is held by guests who have consumed over a million Spirit Stones in the Heavenly Yuan Business Alliance. Your maid conducted a transaction at my place, so she should have this token."

"And this pill..."

Fuchao Sheng smiled, "Meeting is fate. Seeing your condition, it will take at least half a year to recover, and even then, it's not certain. With this Sunturn Pill, you'll recover in just three to five days. If you can take this opportunity to refine the Heavenly Earth Essence here that has absorbed your aura, you might even gain significant benefits."

Luo Chen was apprehensive, "I can't accept such a grand gift."

"Take it, and come to the Heavenly Origin Tower more often in the future."

Fuchao Sheng waved his hand and brushed his sleeve before turning to leave.

Luo Chen opened his mouth but ultimately only asked Tianxuan to see the guest out on his behalf.

...

In the valley's path.

Tianxuan, both nervous and respectful, followed beside Fuchao Sheng, not daring to even breathe.

The middle-aged man's cheerful voice echoed.

"How did you obtain this Shapeshifting body?"

Tianxuan was startled but had anticipated such questions and promptly replied, "I was fortunate enough to swallow a Shapeshifting Grass, and with the help of my master's pills, I was able to seize this opportunity."

Fuchao Sheng neither confirmed nor denied.

Shapeshifting Grass?

Assistance from pills?

He didn't bother to discern how much of this was true or false.

After exiting the valley, he turned back for one last look, his eyes filled with contemplation.

To have comprehended the method of Inner Soul Formation in the middle Golden Core Realm, even if it was just the most basic understanding, indicated exceptional talent.

To be able to subdue a fellow Core Formation Cultivator for his own use also implied considerable strength.

Especially with that faint Primordial Soul aura, it was evident that the other party was not an ordinary person.

"He's quite a talent!"

"I showed a little goodwill and made a connection. Perhaps in the future, he might be able to help with that matter."

"I only gave a Sunturn Pill, so it's like planting a seed for future use!"

After some contemplation, the man left with a lightened heart.

Regardless, confirming that there were no unfamiliar Inner Soul Cultivators here was the most significant gain, as it wouldn't hinder the upcoming major event.

After he left, Tianxuan went to pay her respects to Luo Chen and recounted every detail of her conversation with Fuchao Sheng.

Finally, she asked worriedly, "Master, did I cause you any trouble?"

Luo Chen shook his head, "If it were another True Monarch, there might have been trouble, but this person has a good temper, so it's fine. On the contrary, he even helped me a little."

With this, Tianxuan completely relaxed.

After he left, Luo Chen sat quietly in the wooden cottage.

The Ten Thousand Souls Banner reappeared, and Han Zhan's figure emerged.

Without turning around, Luo Chen asked, "Did he discover you?"

Han Zhan replied, "He probably didn't. His cultivation is higher than my peak, but I specialize in Spirit Refinement, and now I'm just a remnant soul. With the help of this Ten Thousand Souls Banner, it's not easy to discover me if I intend to hide."

"What about the Inner Soul aura in the formation?"

"You can explain it as a phenomenon related to your Inner Soul Formation."

"It's still not entirely safe."

Han Zhan reassured him, "You don't need to be tense. The Heavenly Yuan Business Alliance covers four states, and in each state, four Primordial Soul Stage Elders are dispatched to manage affairs. These Inner Soul Elders are dedicated to their duties, generally not causing trouble without reason. They only seek benefits for the sect and gather intelligence. You're just a Golden Core Cultivator; they won't bother with you."

Luo Chen smirked, "Are you sure they won't bother me? If they find out that I refined pills for the demon race, even if it was forced, I doubt they'll let me off easily!"

His gaze finally settled on the token and the pill on the table.

"The token is fine. I've checked it, and it's just an ordinary Heavenly Origin Tower VIP token. The other party collected your leaked aura before giving it to you, so no one else can use it."

"What about this pill?"

Luo Chen's eyes fell on the pill, adorned with golden cloud patterns.

With his experience, he could tell that this pill was extraordinary, imbued with potent medicinal power.

Han Zhan's voice carried a hint of emotion as he exclaimed in surprise, "The Sunturn Pill? What a valuable thing! It's one of the signature pills of the Pill Sage from the early years, and it's no longer circulated in the Eastern Wilderness. It's only available within the Profound Abyss Sect."

The signature pill of the Pill Sage?

Luo Chen's heart skipped a beat.

He was well aware of the existence that stood at the pinnacle of the pill refinement path in the Mountain Sea Realm.

This person was from the Profound Abyss Sect in the Eastern Wilderness, a Divine Transformation Holy Land. After advancing to the Inner Soul Realm, for some unknown reason, he traveled to the Central State and joined the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect.

It was only natural that his signature pill would now be in the hands of a True Monarch of the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect.

"What is the effect of this pill?"

"Its effect is singular—it's specifically for your current situation."

"Oh..."

Han Zhan spoke with a hint of regret, "The formation of the Inner Child is extremely dangerous for cultivators. Not only is there the most characteristic thunder tribulation, but there's also the internal adjustment. The so-called 'Golden Core Perfection' refers to adjusting one's state to perfection. After reaching that realm, the scattered divine soul, combined with vital essence and cultivation power, can then step into the state of the Yin Soul Returning to Yang, and achieve the Purple Mansion Inner Child."

"But this process is very complex. A slight mistake can cause harm to oneself."

"Many Golden Core Cultivators are stuck at the ninth layer, unable to achieve perfection due to repeated failures at this step."

"Each failure inflicts tremendous damage on oneself and may even attract external demonic invasions. With the Sunturn Pill's assistance, one can achieve twice the results with half the effort. Even if it doesn't succeed, it can still repair those injuries."

"I wanted one back then but couldn't get it. I never thought he would casually give you one. You're truly blessed, young man!"

Luo Chen's heart stirred.

He held the golden pill between his fingers, his mouth dry.

After careful examination, he could confirm that the pill was non-toxic and had no hidden tricks.

Fuchao Sheng was so generous in giving him a Sunturn Pill, and he really didn't know what to say.

This favor, while not huge, was not insignificant.

Unfortunately, he couldn't refuse at the time, and he didn't want to refuse.

"You should take it now. Otherwise, in your current state, it's really not suitable to participate in the auction in Cold Jade City."

"Mhm," Luo Chen muttered, already feeling a bit impatient.

Han Zhan felt a bit guilty.

"It's my fault for not reminding you earlier."

Luo Chen exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, "How can I blame you? I didn't expect that by comprehending the demonic cultivation method, I would gain insight into the formation of the Inner Child. I almost made a huge mistake by subconsciously activating it. If it weren't for you interrupting me with your soul sound, I might have died under the sudden thunder tribulation."

Yes.

The spectacle he had created had surprised everyone, including Luo Chen himself.

During the process of perfecting the 'Secret Manual of the Universe,' he constantly compared it to himself, verifying his cultivation.

Unknowingly, he had comprehended a method for forming the Inner Child.

The formation of the Inner Child is when a cultivator's scattered divine soul transforms from Yin to Yang, condensing into the Purple Mansion Inner Child.

Before the Inner Child, a cultivator's divine soul naturally fears thunder, rain, demonic energy, and fierce winds, which can be called the Yin Void state.

Even in death, the chance of rebirth and starting anew is slim.

Only after the Inner Child, having endured the heavenly tribulations, with the Three Flowers Gathering at the Apex and the Five Qi Converge to the Apex, can the divine soul manifest externally, allowing for a thousand-mile escape.

Therefore, some also call Inner Soul Cultivators as those with an inner and outer unity, returning to Yang and achieving truth, gaining Yang Reality, and also known as True Monarchs.

Luo Chen sighed, "With this sudden enlightenment, although there was a reckless move that almost caused a huge mistake, the harvest is indeed abundant. At least, there's a bit more preparation for the future formation of the Inner Child."

The formation of the Inner Child for cultivators is not much different from the daily cultivation requirements.

It's just those four words: "Wealth, Companion, Method, and Spirit Ground."

Wealth can be external resources, such as the Sunturn Pill and other auxiliary items.

Companion refers to a cultivation partner. With the guidance of Senior Han Zhan, Luo Chen could avoid many detours.

Now, he has comprehended a method for forming the Inner Child!

As long as his essence, energy, and spirit reach perfection in the future, he can attempt the Three Flowers Gathering at the Apex and catch a glimpse of the Inner Soul Realm!

As for the Spirit Ground?

Let's talk about it later; it's not something the current Luo Chen can even dream of.

With his thoughts settled, Luo Chen dispelled his distracting thoughts and took the Sunturn Pill.

He needed to quickly adjust his current state and not let it affect his upcoming actions.

Additionally, with Fuchao Sheng's gesture of goodwill, he couldn't act as if nothing had happened. At the very least, paying a visit to show gratitude was necessary.

Whether the other party would see him or not was their business.

The superficial gestures still needed to be made.

If possible, doing something to repay the favor of the pill would be even better.

With these thoughts, Luo Chen entered a brief seclusion once more.

The valley cottage's door was tightly shut, and the vast amount of heavenly essence that had been extracted earlier began to gather around him.

Just as Fuchao Sheng had said.

Once Luo Chen endured this tribulation, he would surely turn misfortune into fortune, and his cultivation might even improve a little.

(End of Chapter)

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