Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 617: Preaching on the Sea, Refining the Six Jia - Novel Cool

Chapter 617: Preaching on the Sea, Refining the Six Jia

Chapter 617: Preaching on the Sea, Refining the Six Jia

"The Northern Sea is filled with demonic beasts. I've also gone to sea with my elders to slay demons when I was younger, but this time, it's the biggest battle I've ever seen in my life."

"Indeed, it's hard to believe that there could be so many demonic beasts gathered in Tao Hai Waste City. If it weren't for the complex environment of the Liu Yang Sea and the grand array blocking them, these beasts would have already surged into our human territories, bringing countless disasters."

"I don't know what those beasts are up to, staying put within Tao Hai Waste City. They've broken through the Arctic Night Mo's domain, yet they don't leave, which is truly strange."

"I don't know what they're planning, but that sword light division technique Li Daoyou used was truly astonishing!"

On the deck of the flying vessel, over a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators gathered in small groups.

They sipped tea, drank wine, admired the scenery along the way, and chatted about the previous battle in the first line of defense in the Liu Yang Sea.

The atmosphere was relaxed and leisurely, hardly resembling a group that had just experienced life-and-death combat.

However, after experiencing the blood and fire of battle, each seemingly carefree face carried a newfound maturity.

As they gathered, they exchanged compliments and shared their combat experiences, seeking to improve upon their shortcomings.

Among them, Wang An, the youngest, received much praise, but he wore a bitter smile.

"You only witnessed my Qi Shan Technique, suppressing three second-rank demonic beasts, but you don't know that this technique nearly exhausted all my spiritual power. If it weren't for my senior brother protecting me, I would have been at the mercy of the demons with my depleted spiritual energy."

The others were surprised, "Is the Qi Shan Technique so draining of spiritual power?"

Wang An replied with a troubled expression, "I didn't realize it during my practice either. The Qi Shan Technique is one of the most famous third-rank spells of our Langya Mountain, renowned for its exceptional suppression ability. I've practiced it for many years, considering it my secret trump card, but I never expected such a drawback during battle."

The same spell, when released by different people, naturally varies in its power.

Similarly, under different circumstances, the spell's effects can change during its casting.

Wang An's usual practice often stopped short of affecting his cultivation.

But in the heat of battle, with numerous demonic beasts, he overdrew his spiritual power to alleviate his senior brother's pressure.

By the time he realized it, it was too late to stop, and he felt his spiritual power gushing out like a tidal wave, almost uncontrollable.

In front of everyone, Wang An demonstrated the Qi Shan Technique.

Instantly, a virtual mountain formed in the sky above the deck, condensed from spiritual power.

Although it had a suppressing intent, it was far from being able to suppress three demonic beasts of the same rank simultaneously.

Wang An, looking troubled, explained, "This is the Qi Shan Technique under normal circumstances. To achieve the same effect as on the battlefield, it would result in irreversible spiritual power leakage, leaving me defenseless. If I can't solve this problem, I won't dare to use this secret technique again."

The others, although unfamiliar with the specific cultivation method of the Qi Shan Technique, offered their own speculations and insights, hoping to help Wang An.

After this battle, their relationship had become much more harmonious, as they were now comrades-in-arms.

Perhaps, due to this connection, a hundred or even a thousand years later, when they each controlled a region, these connections would become their external support.

However, it was evident that others' insights only scratched the surface, unable to resolve Wang An's current dilemma.

If there were a senior from the sect who cultivated the Qi Shan Technique, they could provide guidance.

But unfortunately, Langya Mountain had already joined the Cang Hai Alliance and was deeply embroiled in the war between the righteous and demonic paths; there was no Golden Core elder to clarify Wang An's doubts.

Just as Wang An was about to give up and change the topic, a cold and stern voice came from the largest palace door in the center of the flying vessel.

"Your technique is flawed."

Wang An was taken aback and turned his head instinctively.

The others did the same, their gazes falling upon the Red Robed Daoist, Qingyang Demon Lord!

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Luo Chen approached step by step.

He glanced at Wang An and spoke slowly, "Although I don't understand the specific cultivation steps of your technique, it's clear that its essence lies in the concept of 'four ounces moving a thousand pounds.' It's about using one's meager magical power to exert a force several times greater than oneself for powerful suppression, right?"

Wang An was utterly astonished, "Senior, that's precisely it."

"Then you indeed performed the technique incorrectly." Luo Chen smiled confidently, "Your spiritual power output was too forceful, lacking finesse and subtlety. This 'four ounces moving a thousand pounds' technique requires a gentle approach. Why don't you try this: when casting the spell, let the spiritual power from your Qi Sea circulate through your meridians for a few rounds before releasing it with your spiritual incantation."

Wang An was skeptical, fearing that this method would block his meridians with excessive spiritual power, causing damage.

Additionally, if he did as suggested, the casting time would significantly increase!

However, under the encouragement of Luo Chen's gaze and the expectations of the others, he tentatively manipulated his spiritual incantation again, mobilizing the spiritual power within his Qi Sea.

This process was slower, taking twice as long as before, but he followed Luo Chen's instructions precisely.

When the spell took shape...

Boom!

Suddenly, a tremendous gravitational force descended from above, slowing down the rapidly flying vessel.

"This!"

Wang An's eyes widened in disbelief.

His Langya Mountain senior brother, standing beside him, exclaimed, "That's right! On the battlefield, your Qi Shan Technique was as powerful as it is now!"

Amidst the admiration, he curiously asked Wang An, "Junior Brother, how much spiritual power did you mobilize this time?"

Wang An swallowed his saliva, "Not even a third of the total amount."

Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished.

Previously, it required mobilizing all his spiritual energy to cast a spell, but now, with just a third of his power, he could unleash it.

The might may not have increased to its limit, but it was evident that it would leave Wang An with enough spiritual energy to avoid being powerless after casting this spell, ensuring he had enough energy for self-protection.

And this was just a brief guidance from Qingyang Demon Lord.

Wang An, in his ecstasy, immediately asked more questions, the very ones he had thought of before.

However, Luo Chen seemed to have expected this.

"This Third Stage Spell is not something you Foundation Establishment cultivators can master. To achieve the corresponding might, you must pay a certain price. One of the costs is the damage caused by the excessive expansion of spiritual energy in your meridians."

"As for your concern about the slow casting time, it's not an issue with the technique I taught you. It's merely that you haven't practiced it enough yet."

Wang An suddenly realized.

Indeed, this technique was not taught to him by the sect elders. Instead, he secretly learned it after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

He only had a vague understanding of the taboos involved.

At this moment, with Luo Chen's guidance, he felt a sudden clarity.

No wonder when he previously used the Qishan Technique, the spiritual energy in his body became uncontrollable.

The so-called four ounces to move a thousand pounds, but if the thousand pounds of force he held completely overwhelmed the spiritual energy in his body, it would lead to a reversal of the situation.

At that time, it wouldn't be the person casting the spell but the spell dragging the person forward.

After his sudden realization, Wang An felt a bit troubled.

It seemed that this technique couldn't be used in solo battles in the future. He would need a companion to hold off the enemy while he had enough time to release it.

Suddenly, Luo Chen smiled slightly.

"In my opinion, this technique can be improved and used in suitable combat environments."

"Try spreading your spiritual energy first, attaching it to nearby rocks and soil, and then combine it with your internal spiritual energy to cast the Qishan Technique again. The effect might be even better."

Wang An was half-believing and half-doubting.

Just then, the flying vessel slowed down and passed through an island.

It was as if the environment had been prepared for his experiment.

Wang An still had a lot of spiritual energy left, so he immediately used Luo Chen's improved method to cast the Qishan Technique.

Under everyone's gaze, the illusory spiritual energy mountain peak appeared once again.

This time, countless rocks and soil on the ground, attached to Wang An's spiritual energy, were continuously filled from below.

The suppressing power gradually increased, and even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator in the arena felt his body sluggish and uncontrollable.

Luo Chen watched this scene with a look of confirmation in his eyes.

Although he didn't have a specific cultivation method for the Qishan Technique, the principles it followed were almost identical to the Tu Yue Technique and Shan Beng Technique he had learned before.

The Tu Yue Technique focused more on suppression, while the Shan Beng Technique was a fusion spell of earth, water, and fire, emphasizing the explosive power of the fire element.

In this situation, the Qishan Technique could also learn from the strengths of the two techniques Luo Chen had learned in the past.

By relying on external objects, the power of the spell could be enhanced.

Wang An's face turned red, and he seemed excited and unable to contain himself.

He wanted to ask more questions, but he was already pushed aside by the others.

Everyone realized that Qingyangzi wasn't as domineering and bloodthirsty as the rumors suggested, and today, with his good mood, he was willing to guide them.

With such a good opportunity, why not ask a question or two?

"Senior Qingyangzi, I want to know why, when fighting demonic beasts, the flying sword I control always deviates, even though my divine sense has locked onto the target."

"Show me."

The cultivator immediately controlled the flying sword and demonstrated.

After watching, Luo Chen nodded and then shook his head.

"Your foundation is indeed solid, and your spiritual energy is pure and profound. However, your basic traction technique has gone astray, and you're still at the stage of spiritual energy control. For cultivators like us, after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, controlling external objects with our divine sense is the primary method. It's evident that you're a diligent cultivator, but you should still study protective techniques carefully."

"I see, thank you, Senior, for clearing my doubts."

"It's my turn, it's my turn. Senior Qingyangzi, I faced a demonic beast before, but even with my extreme speed, I couldn't avoid its attacks. If it weren't for the protective measures bestowed by the sect elders, I might have perished. Could it be that my body movement secret technique has a problem?"

"What kind of demonic beast was it?"

"Three eyes and four feet, like a beast and a fish. Oh, and its feet have wide and thick webbed feet."

"Then it's not your problem. This is a San Yan Bi Jing Beast, naturally skilled in controlling seawater. When it reaches adulthood, it becomes a Third Rank Demon King. Even we Golden Core cultivators should avoid encountering it in the sea if possible. You were lucky to have encountered an immature San Yan Bi Jing Beast. Otherwise, even with the protective measures bestowed by the elders, you wouldn't have been able to withstand its attacks."

...

In the corner, Sang Jiugong watched this scene with a smile.

But as he watched, his expression turned serious.

The questions asked by these Foundation Establishment cultivators weren't particularly difficult, but they covered various aspects.

There were questions about spells, cultivation, combat techniques, demonic beast attack methods, body movement techniques, and even magical artifacts and treasures.

It was so complex that even Sang Jiugong, who had lived for over four hundred years, couldn't answer them all.

Yet Qingyangzi answered them all with ease.

Even when some questions seemed obscure and unrelated to Qingyangzi's expertise, he could still provide insightful advice after careful inquiry.

The cultivators who received his guidance all gained something after experimenting, and almost none returned disappointed.

"I used to think that Qingyangzi was only exceptional in his cultivation and combat abilities, but after interacting with him, I realized that he is equally adept in wisdom and rhetoric. I never expected that he would also be so knowledgeable and well-versed."

"If it weren't for his youthful appearance, I would have thought he was one of those old monsters who have cultivated for four to five hundred years."

The so-called cultivation methods, wisdom, and rhetoric are all things that can be practiced and vary from person to person.

However, when it comes to knowledge and experience, one can only accumulate it over time, and there are no shortcuts.

The erudition that Luo Chen displayed is a clear indication that he is not the type of cultivator who shuts himself away and only knows how to cultivate in isolation.

Such a person would rarely encounter any difficulties, and if they do, they are bound to be challenging.

In order to establish a good relationship with him, I intentionally offered him a favor, but I'm not sure if it was the right thing to do.

For a moment, Sang Jiugong's heart was filled with a hint of regret.

A cough was heard from the front.

"We're only half a day's journey away from Dragon Abyss Immortal City. After we return, I plan to enter closed-door cultivation, so you don't need to visit me."

"However, if you have any needs for cultivation resources, you can go to the Sunyang Shop in Dragon Abyss City. It's a small business of mine, and occasionally, I put some of the things I refine during my free time there. If you like them, you can buy one or two to play with."

After saying this, Luo Chen ended his preaching on the sea and walked towards Sang Jiugong.

Sang Jiugong managed a smile and called out to everyone.

"Everyone, there's no need to rush when we arrive at Dragon Abyss Immortal City. Soon, there will be a Dragon Abyss Auction, and you can go and experience it. Although it may not be as grand as the Divine Origin City's auction, there are often some excellent resources among loose cultivators. It's always good to broaden your horizons and gain more knowledge."

After their exchange, they returned to the inner hall together, and the outside noises faded away.

As soon as they entered, Sang Jiugong couldn't help but exclaim.

"Your performance, fellow cultivator, almost made me believe that I was in the presence of a Nascent Soul Elder from a higher sect. Your casual words are like a revelation, and with a simple pointer, you can resolve others' doubts. You are truly..." Sang Jiugong paused, finally settling on the words, "erudite and knowledgeable."

Luo Chen smiled silently without saying a word.

He had indeed done such things in the past. Whether it was his close friends or the lower-ranked cultivators of the Luotian Sect, he never hesitated to give guidance.

Furthermore, on the day he achieved the Golden Core stage, he even shared a poem containing the secrets of Golden Core cultivation with countless loose cultivators in the Tianlan Immortal City.

From this perspective, Luo Chen has never been stingy.

Seeing that Luo Chen remained silent, Sang Jiugong gritted his teeth and said, "Qingyangzi, if you have the time, you can visit my Earth Mulberry Sect. While you're there, please also give some guidance to my incompetent disciples."

He felt that the favor he had promised earlier was too small, and if he had to repay it in the future, it would be a significant loss.

He decided to break the pot and smash it, incurring a small favor, and in the future, he would accumulate these small favors, making the repayment less burdensome.

However, Luo Chen shook his head, "Forget it, I'm really going into closed-door cultivation when I return, and I won't have time to go out."

Sang Jiugong was taken aback, "I thought you were just making excuses before, but it turns out it's true!"

Luo Chen acknowledged with a hum.

Since he had discovered the wonders of the Primordial Cauldron, he couldn't possibly leave it unused.

Especially with the Demon Sovereign Remains in his hands, he had already kept it for a long time.

It was time for him to speed up the process and prioritize refining a defensive Magic Treasure.

...

Half a day later, the flying vessel landed in Dragon Abyss Immortal City.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators were free to roam, while Luo Chen and Sang Jiugong went to the Hunting Demon Bureau to submit their tasks.

After bidding farewell, Luo Chen hurried back to the Eight Hundred Mile Peninsula without any delay.

Upon his return, he summoned Tianxuan and Zhang Jiadi.

"Four things!"

"First, take this defensive Magic Treasure that I refined and participate in the Dragon Abyss Auction in the name of Qingyangzi!"

"Second, these are the talismans personally drawn by Lushan Jun. Put them all up for sale in the Sunyang Shop, and inform the loose cultivators that there will be talismans of different ranks for sale every year."

"Third, for those loose cultivators who trade with you, secretly assign them a task to find two types of herbs: Purple Monkey Flower and Five Elements Lotus Platform. If they don't have the herbs, any information will also do!"

"Lastly, take this mineral list and acquire these resources with all your might. Tianxuan can come to me for the required Spirit Stones. If your connections are insufficient, go to the Hunting Demon Bureau and ask the Fishing Old Man for help. He will open doors for me."

Tianxuan and Zhang Jiadi carefully noted the four tasks, not daring to miss a single detail.

The master had been away for a year, and upon his return, he immediately issued these tasks, indicating their importance. They couldn't afford any delays.

After the two left.

Luo Chen stepped into the Star Palace, which he hadn't visited for a long time, and took out an iron tablet from his storage ring.

His gaze fell upon the most crucial array.

Two Yin Six Jia Array.

This array is a fourth-stage combination array, formed by combining the third-stage Two Yin Array and six sets of third-stage defense armor arrays.

Mysterious Blue Armor Array, Bright Yellow Rock Armor Array, Ethereal Wood Armor Array, Heavy Metal Armor Array, Fiery Sun Prison Armor Array, and Spirit Cloud Armor Array.

Next, he needed to master these six armor arrays and refine a third-stage inferior defensive Magic Treasures, each centered around one of the arrays.

Finally, he would use the Six Jia Array to fuse with the Two Yin Array and refine the Demon Sovereign Remains.

By taking these solid and steady steps, he would surely refine a protective treasure unique to him, Luo Chen!

"It's a bit complicated, but I hope it will be worth it in the end."

Luo Chen muttered to himself, his determination unwavering.

(End of Chapter)

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