Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 599: The White-Robed Cultivator, Blood Sea Lineage? - Novel Cool

Chapter 599: The White-Robed Cultivator, Blood Sea Lineage?

Chapter 599: The White-Robed Cultivator, Blood Sea Lineage?

The Ten Directions Shadow Array was a renowned third-rank array formation within the Holy Primordial Demon Sect.

When fully deployed, it could conceal all auras, including the stray spiritual energy between heaven and earth, in its static state.

In its dynamic state, it could transform into a defensive array, repelling external attacks.

Even after the array was breached, it still had residual power, allowing the array caster to create illusions and confuse the enemy's divine perception.

Such an excellent array formation was not something ordinary Primordial Demon Sect disciples could learn, let alone possess the corresponding array tools.

Under normal circumstances, the Primordial Demon Sect would only bestow the Ten Directions Shadow Array to the outstanding disciples of the three main lineages.

Although it was unclear how the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly cultivators discovered this place, the Primordial Demon remnant hiding within, possessing this array formation, must be formidable!

Luo Chen, positioned in the south, appeared to be recovering his cultivation by consuming pills, but his mind was focused on the countless black shadows in the sky.

The number of black shadows was immense, and at first glance, there seemed to be hundreds or even thousands.

Each black shadow had a solid form, indistinguishable from a real person.

However, it was evident that among these shadows, only one would be the true body!

"This is still the Ten Directions Shadow Array, which hasn't been fully activated to its limit, and I've already broken it. If it were in its peak state and was broken, the number of illusions it could create would be even more frightening."

"Finding the true body among them would be even more challenging!"

"But since there are four Golden Core cultivators present, it's impossible for him to escape. Now, all I need to do is observe and gather as much information about him as possible before engaging in battle."

This was Luo Chen's plan.

It was simple.

Although the saying goes that the first to act will attract the most attention, he was only facing an array formation for concealment and escape, so there wouldn't be any danger. He could prepare thoroughly and act calmly.

Now, this was truly the first to act attracting the most attention!

Duan Li and Hao Ye, facing a desperate fugitive, were in a far more dangerous situation than Luo Chen.

It had to be said that this small scheme wasn't particularly brilliant.

However, in the haste of the moment, neither Duan Li nor Hao Ye had time to react.

Especially the latter, who even seemed to be pleased by the situation.

Perhaps this was the nature of wanderers; although they had rich combat experience, they were sometimes too petty, only thinking about preserving their strength and depleting others' cultivation while forgetting that there must be sacrifice for gain.

At least, Luo Chen's subsequent gains proved the correctness of his decision to act first.

In the sky above the vast sea, the four Golden Core cultivators stood in different directions, watching hundreds or even thousands of illusions fleeing in all directions.

Upon closer inspection, the number of shadows near the Fishing Old Man was the least, with only about twenty or so.

Luo Chen had the second least, with about a hundred or two hundred.

However, on Hao Ye and Duan Li's side, the shadows were dense and numerous, blocking out the sun and sky, making it difficult to see them all at once.

"This person has good judgment. In a short moment, he discerned my and the Fishing Old Man's cultivation levels and intentionally avoided us, focusing his attack on the other two."

As Luo Chen pondered, his body trembled.

Nine crimson chains burst out from his body.

At first glance, they resembled nine giant tentacles sprouting from his body.

The front ends of the chains were sharp, and with a thought from Luo Chen, they whistled through the air like spear tips.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

The chains pierced the hundreds of shadows rushing towards Luo Chen, and within a few breaths, they all turned into nothingness, leaving only wisps of black smoke lingering in the air.

The Fishing Old Man's eyelids twitched as he glanced at Luo Chen's method, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Luo Chen didn't mind; instead, he focused most of his attention on Duan Li and Hao Ye.

"How will you two deal with these illusions and find the true body?"

As if to validate Luo Chen's thoughts, Duan Li and Hao Ye immediately displayed their abilities.

A three-foot-long white jade ruler floated into the sky after being released by Duan Li, and in an instant, it unleashed countless ruler shadows.

With each strike, the ruler shattered the illusions in the air, accompanied by a series of popping sounds.

The countless illusions rushing towards Duan Li began to break apart.

Although Hao Ye's expression was tense, his actions were not slow. He summoned a flying sword and slashed at the dense crowd of enemies.

Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!

These illusions were merely meant to confuse, and they didn't possess strong defensive capabilities.

Under Hao Ye's flying sword, they shattered with a touch.

However, due to their overwhelming numbers and Hao Ye's insufficiently pure cultivation, his control over the flying sword was slightly lacking.

After eliminating most of the illusions, a few managed to pass through his body and fly towards the north.

"Fellow Daoist, stop those few illusions! The true body of this villain is among them!" Duan Li shouted.

Hao Ye's heart tightened, and without hesitation, he controlled his flying sword to chase after those few illusions.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

After piercing through them one by one, only wisps of black smoke remained in the air, but the true body was nowhere to be seen.

"This..."

"Wrong! Be careful in front of you!"

Hao Ye was startled.

But the next moment, his heart pounded with alarm, and without hesitation, he slapped a talisman on his body.

The next instant—

Boom!

A pale hand emerged from the black shadow and slapped his chest.

The talisman's light burst forth, contacting, holding back, and finally shattering the pale hand in an instant.

The massive surge of power sent both of them flying back.

"Puff..."

In midair, Hao Ye coughed up a mouthful of blood, barely stabilizing his body.

Wiping his mouth, he said to Luo Chen, "Thank you for the warning, fellow Daoist!"

It was clear that the last warning came from Luo Chen.

Luo Chen didn't hesitate or waste words; at this moment, all his attention was on the white-robed man surrounded by the three of them.

The black smoke scattered in all directions was now gathering towards this man.

He had handsome features, pale skin, a slender build, and long arms.

At this moment, under the gaze of the three, he showed no fear.

However, it was obvious that his true emotions were far from calm.

Looking towards the unmoving old fisherman standing outside the encirclement, his eyes were filled with deep apprehension.

"Crystal Rod, Sound Bell, Heaven's Broken Line, you are Liu Ziweng!"

The fisherman raised his eyelids, "I didn't expect a junior like you to know me, Liu Ziweng. It's been many years since I last used this name. Since you know me, I assume you're not just a closed-door cultivator. Why don't you introduce yourself? After I die, I can find you a good burial site and build a tomb for you."

The man in white sneered, "I, Qin Tianming, have traveled the four seas and faced countless dangers. Even the Primordial Demon War couldn't eliminate me, let alone this battle."

Upon hearing the name Qin Tianming, the fisherman's eyebrows furrowed.

"Are you that renowned new genius from the Blood Sea Lineage?"

"No, that genius only took two hundred years to cultivate to the late Golden Core stage. It's not the same as the mana fluctuations you're displaying now."

Seeing Qin Tianming's pale face under his sharp gaze, he seemed to understand.

"It seems that although the Primordial Demon War didn't kill you, it still inflicted severe injuries, causing a significant drop in your cultivation, forcing you to hide in the Qu Yang Sea for a hundred years to recover."

Qin Tianming didn't elaborate further, his gaze sweeping over the three who had him surrounded.

The combined spiritual pressure of the three was overwhelming, pressing him into the very center, making every move and action as difficult as if he were trapped in quicksand.

"What do you intend to do?"

This time, it was Luo Chen's turn to speak.

"No need for words, fellow cultivators. It's time to make your move!"

As he spoke, he pretended to have recovered his mana and took out a Magical Treasure from his Storage Talisman.

Brilliant lights flashed, and sparks flew.

The Flame Hammer struck out with a thunderous boom.

The other two also acted, their flying swords and jade rulers attacking in unison.

Facing this sudden onslaught, Qin Tianming flew into a rage.

His pale hands suddenly stretched out, and his robe fluttered without any wind, as if resisting the spiritual pressure. Although he couldn't take the initiative, he managed to withstand the attacks of the three for a moment.

But, it was only for an instant.

After that, his robe tore like butterfly wings, shattering into countless fragments and drifting away, revealing the brown inner armor he wore underneath.

"What a pity for this treasure-level robe."

Luo Chen muttered to himself, his focus heightened as he summoned the Flame Hammer back and began to gather power while keeping a close eye on Qin Tianming's movements.

According to the previous conversation between him and the fisherman, this man was also a well-known new genius within the Primordial Demon Sect.

In just two hundred years, he had advanced to the late Golden Core stage.

Moreover, being from the Blood Sea Lineage, he must be proficient in various blood path techniques! Luo Chen knew that he had to focus on defense.

Just as Luo Chen was on high alert, he suddenly saw Qin Tianming raise his hand and throw something towards him.

The object came at an astonishing speed, breaking through the air without a sound.

Upon closer inspection, it was a green pearl.

Although its power wasn't evident, Luo Chen dared not let the green pearl approach him.

Without hesitation, he retreated while forming hand seals.

The hand seals he formed were for his self-created defensive technique, the Fiery Heaven Seven Rings.

The next moment, green fire rings appeared in mid-air.

Qin Tianming watched this scene with a sneer on his lips.

He pinched his finger.

Boom! The green pearl burst open in an instant.

Circles of green flames spread in all directions, breaking through the defense technique, and then, with Luo Chen at the center, began to contract.

The domineering green flames seemed to have a will of their own, roaring as they swirled around Luo Chen.

Seeing this, Luo Chen felt a hint of surprise.

"Azure Sunfiend Flame?"

The uniqueness of this flame made him immediately think of the Azure Sunfiend Flame recorded in the classics.

As it was refined from the essence and blood of living beings, it carried a strong resentment and wailing after it came to life.

The Azure Sunfiend Flame was also a favorite flame for some low-level disciples of the Primordial Demon Sect to refine.

Not only was its power extraordinary, but it was also very convenient for pill refining and artifact forging.

"But why would Qin Tianming, a true disciple of the Blood Sea Lineage, use such an inferior flame?"

Luo Chen's doubts flashed through his mind, but his hand movements remained steady.

Although the green pearl unleashed a vast amount of flames, it was different from the Thunder Immortal Pearl in the White Night Cave Mansion.

The latter concentrated all its power in one point for a devastating explosion, ensuring the death of any Golden Core cultivator who touched it!

This Green Fire Pearl, on the other hand, had a process of refining.

When it came to refining, Luo Chen's lips curled up, and he spat out a wisp of similarly pale green flame.

The flame slowly drifted out, forming a shield that enveloped him.

In the blink of an eye, a giant fireball containing a smaller fireball appeared in the sky.

Seeing this, Qin Tianming heaved a sigh of relief.

Among the three surrounding him, the man in the red cloud robe with the ruddy face had the highest cultivation, reaching the middle Golden Core stage.

Qin Tianming had used up a Green Fire Pearl to catch him off guard and trap him.

The Green Fire Pearl was no ordinary item.

It was a refined Azure Sunfiend Flame, transformed by the sect's fire control expert using a secret technique into a disposable attack treasure.

Its power was so formidable that an ordinary Golden Core cultivator would be burned to a crisp upon contact.

Qin Tianming glanced at the unmoved fisherman and then grinned at Duan Li and Hao Ye, "Next, it's your turn."

"How audacious!" Duan Li exclaimed, appearing calm but already on high alert.

Hao Ye manipulated his flying sword, hovering around Qin Tianming, and said, "Duan Li, you take the lead, and I'll provide support. This person is from the Blood Sea Lineage and must be proficient in various blood path techniques. I have some countermeasures, so you focus on attacking, and I'll protect you."

As he spoke, he flipped his wrist, and several talismans fell into his hand.

Upon closer inspection, they were the Blood Coagulation Charm, Sea Calming Charm, and other precious third-rank talismans.

Duan Li witnessed the situation and felt a sense of relief.

"Unexpectedly, Fellow Daoist Hao Ye is also a Charm Cultivator proficient in Talisman Inscription."

With this, he felt at ease.

Manipulating the Jade Ruler, Duan Li initiated his attack.

Facing the countless Jade Rulers and the flying swords hovering around like venomous snakes, Qin Tianming calmly summoned his own flying sword.

The sword light flickered, moving with astonishing speed.

Each time a Jade Ruler descended, he effortlessly repelled it.

The exquisite sword control technique was far superior to Hao Ye's.

As the battle continued, Duan Li became increasingly astonished.

"This person hasn't even used his secret Blood Sea Lineage techniques, yet he can withstand the combined attacks of me and Hao Ye. If this continues, something will go wrong sooner or later."

Gritting his teeth, he unleashed his mana.

The countless Jade Ruler shadows in the sky suddenly merged into a single giant white jade ruler, over a hundred zhang in size.

Seeing the opponent preparing for a powerful strike, Qin Tianming's eyes flashed with joy.

The next moment, the giant ruler smashed down.

With a single blow, it crushed Qin Tianming to pieces.

However, a surprising scene unfolded before Duan Li.

In mid-air, there was no flesh and blood, only a faint remnant shadow.

"Did I miss?"

"How is that possible?"

As his mind grew hazy, Duan Li shook his head vigorously.

"Something's wrong, I think I've fallen for a soul-confusing technique."

Just as he regained clarity, he saw his true body soar several dozen zhang, stopping right in front of Hao Ye.

"It's clear now, from the beginning, his true target was..."

"Not the highest-level cultivators, Fishing Old Man and Qing Yangzi, nor me with my full defense and maximum attack, but the lowest-level False Core Cultivator, Hao Ye!"

After realizing this, Duan Li recalled his lifebound treasure while loudly warning, "Be careful, this person has a soul attack technique."

Hao Ye was already unable to respond.

Seeing the enemy rushing towards him, he frantically activated the prepared talismans.

Blood Coagulation and Sea Calming, these were special talismans developed by Northern Sea cultivators after suffering greatly at the hands of the Primordial Demon Sect's Blood Sea Lineage.

As a talisman master, he was naturally skilled in their creation.

Furthermore, under his activation, these two talismans became even more powerful.

However, to his surprise, after activating the talismans, they had no effect on Qin Tianming.

The opponent's speed was not hindered in the slightest, as if the dense mana of the Blood Sea Lineage cultivators was unaffected by the talismans.

"How can this be?"

Surprised, he had no time to think about anything else.

He patted his storage bag.

The next moment, a dragon head emerged from it.

The dragon head opened slightly, emitting a silent roar.

Qin Tianming was initially startled, but then he rejoiced.

"I didn't expect you to have such a wonderful treasure as the Phoenix Beak."

"I'll take it!"

The silent roar reverberated in the void, affecting even Duan Li and Fishing Old Man, who were at a distance, causing their bodies to sway.

However, Qin Tianming was only startled for a moment before accelerating again.

Moreover, he shook his hand, and a long banner suddenly appeared.

Holding the banner with both hands, he vigorously waved it.

Instantly, countless ghostly souls flew out, surrounding Hao Ye and beginning to tear at him relentlessly.

Hao Ye was not a genuine Golden Core Cultivator; he had advanced by borrowing the inner core of a third-rank demon king.

Although he seemed to possess the mana of the Golden Core stage, it was actually quite impure.

Especially in terms of the divine soul, it had not been tempered and was only slightly stronger than a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of perfection.

Under the attack of the countless souls, he could only withstand it for a brief moment before succumbing.

"Fishing Old Man, save me!"

Hearing Hao Ye's plea, Fishing Old Man kept his hands in his sleeves, remaining silent.

His eyes, however, fell upon the white-robed man enveloped by countless souls, and a look of realization appeared on his face.

Although Duan Li was not far away, at this moment, he halted and his eyes revealed a horrified expression.

Faced with Fishing Old Man's refusal to help, Duan Li hesitated, while Hao Ye sank into endless despair.

It seemed that there was no hope of rescue.

Hao Ye's shrill and bleak voice echoed through the tearing of the souls.

"Good! Good! Good!"

"Since you won't save me, don't expect to have it easy either."

As his words echoed, dense demon energy began to surge within him, and a destructive force seemed about to erupt.

He was about to self-destruct.

However—

Qin Tianming sneered, "Self-destruction? It's not that easy. Come on, then!"

Without any visible action, Hao Ye froze in mid-air.

His eyes lost focus, and his entire body began to fall.

His storage bag and spirit beast bag also detached and flew towards Qin Tianming.

Suddenly, a fishing line snapped through the air with a loud crack.

"You can kill, but leave the items."

As Qin Tianming's eyes widened, the spirit beast bag that had previously revealed a dragon head was reeled in by the fishing line.

"You old fool, you!"

Fishing Old Man grabbed the spirit beast bag, examined it, and nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he raised his head and said with a sardonic smile, "It seems you're not a Blood Sea Lineage cultivator, nor are you Qin Tianming. You used a false name to deceive us. This Golden Core third-layer cultivation is probably your true level. There's no such thing as a sudden decline in cultivation. A swan's song lingers, and a person's name remains after death. Why don't you reveal your real name?"

The white-robed cultivator flew into a rage, "What's my name got to do with you!"

"Yes, it's none of my business. But, from now on, let's see how many hidden tricks you have left." Fishing Old Man said mockingly.

Following his gaze, the white-robed cultivator looked south.

The huge green fireball had already dissipated.

A crimson-robed Daoist held a green fire orb, his body enveloped in green flames, and he stared coldly at the white-robed cultivator.

(End of Chapter)

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