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Chapter 643: The Six Empyrean Flying Cloud, A Visitor from Zhongzhou
Chapter 643: The Six Empyrean Flying Cloud, A Visitor from Zhongzhou
In the mountains, time passes differently, and a thousand years have flown by in the mortal world.
This statement might be an exaggeration, but for Luo Chen, two years have unknowingly passed since he dedicated himself to researching the Hell of Samsara in Penghu.
During these two years, he has been making progress every moment.
Not only has he developed the Hell of Samsara as a lethal move, but he has also made other gains.
Advancements in formations, refining his innate treasure Primordial Cauldron, and more.
Perhaps the only thing holding him back is his cultivation speed!
Excessive consumption of mana when using the domain has inevitably delayed his cultivation progress. Initially, he estimated that he would advance to the seventh stage of the Golden Core in a decade, but now it seems that it will be significantly delayed. He's unsure if he can break through before heading to the Sinking Sea.
Luo Chen doesn't force the issue. In his opinion, unless it's a breakthrough in an entire major realm, forming a qualitative change, minor realm advancements won't create a significant gap.
In battles between the same stage, it's the treasures, secret techniques, and other external factors that determine the decisive killing moves.
The Hell of Samsara he's currently researching is obviously a lethal move that can decide life and death!
To fully master this technique, he needs to understand its strengths and weaknesses through actual combat, avoiding unexpected situations when fighting for his life.
When Luo Chen arrived at the Demon Hunting Bureau and saw the bustling and prosperous scene, he realized that not only had he changed, but so had the seemingly unchanging cultivation world after millions of years.
A colossal and unique Demon King's corpse was laid out on the ground of the Demon Hunting Bureau, and as Luo Chen passed by, his eyes twitched involuntarily.
A golden horn, a body of silver and white, resembling a water buffalo.
"Golden Horned Silver Rhinoceros, this thing was actually hunted down?"
The nearby Lian Qi Cultivator who was guiding him also exclaimed, "To be honest, we were just as surprised. When this Demon King's corpse was brought back, the entire Demon Hunting Bureau was in an uproar. Even among third-stage Demon Kings, the Golden Horned Silver Rhinoceros is one of the best, a powerful demonic beast race on par with the King Squid and Spear Trident Whale. Dao Lan being able to slay it is a testament to the might of our Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly's fourth-ranked Eighth Rank Monster Hunter!"
Was it Dao Lan who killed it?
Luo Chen narrowed his eyes, remembering the silent man who roamed freely on Withered Wood Ridge with just a Golden Lion Saber.
With the Withered Wood Ridge mission bonus and years of accumulation, he finally became the fourth-ranked Eighth Rank Monster Hunter in the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, following the Old Fisherman, Purple Queen, and Ghostling Child.
Luo Chen only paused outside for a brief moment before entering the inner hall, led by a Demon Hunting Bureau cultivator.
This time, the one receiving him was the Purple Queen.
"Where's the Old Fisherman?" Luo Chen asked, puzzled.
The Purple Queen smiled slightly, "He received a reward from a True Monarch and has been in seclusion for these two years. Such a vast Demon Hunting Bureau can only be managed by a weak woman like me."
Luo Chen suddenly understood.
After a brief chat, he explained his purpose to the Purple Queen.
"You're going to the Sinking Sea battlefield?"
"Mhm, what's wrong with that?"
"There's nothing wrong with it. I'm eager to go myself." The Purple Queen showed joy and immediately explained the current situation at the Demon Hunting Bureau to Luo Chen clearly.
Since the Blood Scattering Person issued the task to clear the surrounding demonic beasts in the Sinking Sea, many secluded loose cultivators have actively gone to the battlefield for the high amount of merit points.
However, most of them are low-level loose cultivators.
Over the past thirty years, the number of demonic beasts accumulated on the Sinking Coast has unknowingly reached a terrifying amount.
According to informed estimates, there are at least several hundred thousand!
Even though they are scattered, they are not something Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly cultivators can easily contend with.
Especially since this is an offensive move, without the advantage of the formations from the three defense lines.
Luo Chen was puzzled, "Don't other major forces in the Northern Sea usually help in such situations?"
The Purple Queen smiled bitterly, "This time, the demonic beasts aren't invading our human territories, so why would they help? Moreover, the top forces in the Northern Sea, apart from our Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly and the Heavenly Origin Merchant Alliance, are all involved in the Demon-Immortal War. Where would they have the spare energy to support us?"
"I see." Luo Chen seemed to understand.
At the same time, he also understood why he volunteered, and why the Purple Queen was so delighted.
Powerful Golden Core Cultivators can rival hundreds or thousands of low-level cultivators, and if they attack without restraint, they can completely annihilate tens of thousands of low-level demonic beasts.
Obviously, Luo Chen is such a powerful Golden Core Cultivator!
"Is there a suitable task? I can do one while I'm here, so it won't be a wasted trip."
The Purple Queen's eyes lit up, "Of course, I have one right here. I have a tricky yet relaxed task at hand. If you want to do it, you can earn quite a bit of merit."
What does tricky yet relaxed mean?
Luo Chen, not understanding, followed the Purple Queen to a side hall at the back of the Demon Hunting Bureau.
Three unfamiliar Golden Core Cultivators were sitting idly inside.
When Luo Chen entered, the three of them looked over curiously, but after a glance, they lost interest and withdrew their gazes.
Perhaps Luo Chen had hidden his cultivation, appearing unremarkable and uninteresting.
"What's this?" Luo Chen furrowed his brows.
Purple Empress pulled Luo Chen aside and whispered, "They're just three newly joined loose cultivators at the Golden Core stage. Your task is to bring them to the front lines. As for what they do after that, you need not worry."
"Is it that easy?" Luo Chen's doubts intensified.
Purple Empress thought for a moment, "Of course, when they encounter life-threatening situations, Qingyangzi, if you have the strength, it would be best to offer them some assistance."
This feeling... why does it feel so familiar?
For some reason, Luo Chen recalled what Sang Jiugong had done in the past.
However, the protected group had changed from a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators to three unfamiliar Golden Core cultivators.
If this was the case... Luo Chen's divine sense quietly swept over the three of them.
"Hmph! Fellow cultivators outside, you're being a bit impolite," said a seemingly delicate female cultivator with a hint of annoyance in her eyes.
Did these three possess treasures that could detect others' divine sense? Luo Chen observed clearly that their cultivation bases were around the third layer of the Golden Core stage, and they shouldn't have been able to sense his divine sense intrusion.
Of course, on the surface, Luo Chen still bowed politely, showing an apologetic attitude.
But in his heart, Luo Chen had already made a judgment.
These three must be from certain sect or family powers, definitely not ordinary loose cultivators!
"Qingyangzi, will you accept this task or not?" Purple Empress asked somewhat anxiously. She had a pile of troubles recently and wanted to get rid of one at a time.
Seeing Luo Chen's hesitation, Purple Empress gritted her teeth and said, "These three are under the care of Dragon Spring True Monarch, so the merit reward is so generous. Just consider it a good deed and take on this task! I don't trust the other Golden Core cultivators on the front lines, only you have the ability to do this."
Following Dragon Spring True Monarch's path!
Luo Chen's heart trembled, but his expression showed a willingness to take on the task.
"If it's the True Monarch's request, I have no choice but to accept!"
Purple Empress visibly relaxed, "That's good then."
...
Outside the Demon Hunting Bureau, four Golden Core cultivators looked at each other.
Finally, Luo Chen reluctantly took out a magical treasure-grade flying boat from his storage bag.
"Wow, a loose cultivator like you actually has such an extraordinary magical treasure flying boat!" exclaimed the delicate female cultivator, surprised at the sight of the boat.
Along the road, many loose cultivators from Dragon Spring City also marveled, their gazes fixed on the chariot.
Not only was it extraordinary, but it was also luxurious!
Three primary and three secondary colors, with cloud patterns.
On one side, there were long sails in green, white, and black, and on the other side, long sails in purple, gold, and red, creating a contrasting effect.
On top of the chariot, there were wish-fulfilling beads and hanging tassels, with luxurious five-colored canopies towering above.
The spacious chariot was surrounded by white jade, emitting a dazzling golden light.
Even the six wheels below were extraordinary, with eighteen spokes covered in gold powder.
Luo Chen's mouth twitched slightly, knowing that bringing out his Six Empyrean Flying Cloud Chariot would attract attention.
But he had no choice; he didn't have a suitable flying treasure for transportation.
He did have two lower-grade magical artifact boats, but they were unsuitable for four Golden Core cultivators traveling together, let alone for long-distance journeys.
Only the Six Empyrean Flying Cloud Chariot, inherited from the Mountain Lord Bai Zao, was more appropriate.
Just thinking about it, one could imagine how luxurious a flying boat, once owned by a sect master, could be.
Its grade alone was as high as intermediate-grade!
If the specifications were slightly higher, it could even be considered a Nascent Soul True Monarch's vehicle.
However!
Luo Chen looked at the delicate female cultivator in surprise. She had exclaimed not because of the chariot's luxury but because a loose cultivator like him possessed such a high-grade vehicle.
In other words, the ordinary things she had seen must have been comparable to the Six Empyrean Flying Cloud Chariot, or even more luxurious flying vehicles, for her to find this unremarkable.
This further piqued Luo Chen's curiosity about the three cultivators' backgrounds.
"Fellow cultivators, please board the chariot!"
One of them, a middle-aged man with a long beard, nodded slightly, his expression turning slightly solemn. He bowed to Luo Chen and then gestured for the other male cultivator to board the chariot.
Without hesitation, Luo Chen took long strides and boarded the chariot, sitting in the middle under the canopy. He released his energy and activated the flying boat.
A buzzing sound reverberated.
The next moment, in front of the chariot, a dazzling light burst forth, and three long dragon shadows with fangs appeared.
As the dragons roared, mist enveloped the chariot, and it slowly rose into the sky.
After the chariot was surrounded by cloud and wind patterns and bright lights, it shot forward, pulled by the three dragons, toward the horizon.
After they left...
In Dragon Spring City, outside the Demon Hunting Bureau, many loose cultivators continued to look up, exclaiming in admiration.
...
The Six Empyrean Flying Cloud Chariot was the Mountain Lord Bai Zao's vehicle.
Generation after generation, it was passed down and perfected by countless skilled artisans.
In terms of functionality, it combines flight, defense, and attack into one.
The so-called Six Empyrean theory is the overall restriction structure of this treasure carriage, integrating a large number of restrictions from mountains, rivers, wind, clouds, and clarity into one, with only a small number of obscure restrictions.
It's not surprising to have fewer obscure restrictions. The Sect Master's carriage is meant to be grand and glorious, so why hide it?
However, this cloud carriage also has a drawback that is not really a drawback.
That is, except for the main seat's warm cabin, which is covered by a canopy, the rest of the space is open, and there are no cabins or palace structures.
This is probably to make it convenient for disciples to stand on the deck during travel, enhancing their presence.
But at this moment, an awkward situation arises.
That is, only Luo Chen is inside the spacious main seat.
The other three are left outside.
After activating the formation array, Luo Chen stepped out of the main seat and saw the three of them standing on one side of the deck, gazing at the scenery passing by below.
Hearing his unconcealed footsteps, the three of them turned around simultaneously.
Luo Chen smiled slightly, clasped his fists, and said, "My surname is Luo, and my single name is Hai. Fellow cultivators have given me the Dao name Qingyangzi. It's a pleasure to meet you three."
Among the three, the older middle-aged man stroked his beard and returned the greeting with a smile, "I am Chang Fengzi. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Luo."
The other young man had a hint of arrogance in his eyes. He glanced at Luo Chen and said casually, "I am Wu Tao!"
Luo Chen seemed to ignore his arrogance and looked at the last person.
The delicate female cultivator frowned, seemingly unwilling to pay attention to Luo Chen.
However, under Chang Fengzi's gaze, she reluctantly introduced herself.
Her name was Guan Xiaoping.
After exchanging names, Luo Chen naturally invited them.
"The journey to the Sinking Sea is long, at least twenty days. The wind is strong outside, so please come inside and cultivate to avoid the elements."
Chang Fengzi, with his long, flowing beard, seemed to be considering the offer.
But before he could speak, two voices reached their ears.
"It's just a bit of wind and rain."
"I don't want to go inside. I'd rather enjoy the scenery outside."
Chang Fengzi opened his mouth, then helplessly cupped his hands towards Luo Chen.
"Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist. With our cultivation, a little wind and rain is nothing."
Luo Chen's expression remained natural, "It's no trouble. Just call me if you need anything."
After saying this, he entered the warm cabin of the main seat and unreservedly activated the concealment formation array.
Once he was inside, Chang Fengzi sighed.
"Younger Brother Wu, Younger Sister Guan, when traveling, it's always best to be polite to others."
Wu Tao pouted, "He's just an ordinary Northern Sea wandering cultivator, why should we be polite? We came here for Core Formation, and if we want to make connections, it should be with powerful figures like Zihou and Daolan."
Guan Xiaoping's face showed even more dissatisfaction, "That person is impolite. Just now, he used his Divine Perception to spy on us. I don't want to deal with him!"
Facing their arrogance, Chang Fengzi felt increasingly helpless.
He spoke earnestly, "This person is not as simple as he appears. Although he spied on us, we barely noticed it. If not for Younger Sister Guan's Awakening Spirit Plate being triggered, we might have been seen through without realizing it. This shows that his cultivation is likely higher than ours."
Upon hearing this, Wu Tao was incredulous and looked at the carriage covered by the canopy.
"Him?"
Chang Fengzi nodded, "Don't underestimate him as an unknown wandering cultivator. Didn't you notice that when this cloud carriage appeared, many wandering cultivators in Dragon Spring City looked on with reverence, not greed? I intentionally inquired and learned that he is the Lord of Penghu Island and is also famous within the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly."
Guan Xiaoping was half-believing, half-doubting, "Is he really that powerful? But why didn't we get any information about him from the intelligence we received from Immortal Liu?"
Chang Fengzi hesitated, "After our uncle successfully formed his Core at the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, he went into seclusion for fifty years, only recently emerging. Intelligence may be delayed, and this person is likely a rising figure within the last fifty years, so it's normal not to have information about him."
The man and woman looked at each other.
Finally, Chang Fengzi sighed, "In any case, even if you don't befriend Qingyangzi, don't offend him. The Northern Sea is vast, and powerful figures are numerous. Even though we are from Zhongzhou, we shouldn't underestimate the heroes of the Northern Sea."
...
Inside the warm cabin of the main seat, Luo Chen looked at the water mirror and listened to the sound coming from the jade chime beside him, his expression thoughtful.
The younger sister and brother from Zhongzhou, their purpose was Core Formation.
Immortal Liu, the uncle of the clan.
Finally, he muttered to himself.
"Could he be the Dragon Spring Immortal?"
(End of Chapter)
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