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Chapter 650: Seven-Star Demon Hunter – Luo Chen
Chapter 650: Seven-Star Demon Hunter – Luo Chen
The first to leave was Blood Scatterer, followed by Dragon Abyss True Man.
Although the latter took on the name of Dragon Abyss Immortal City, he rarely involved himself in the city's affairs, to be honest.
Even for significant matters concerning the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, he rarely intervened.
In contrast, Moon Scatterer frequently oversaw various affairs of the assembly and handled external communications, including the Demon Hunting Bureau, which she controlled.
After the two Nascent Soul True Persons departed, Moon Scatterer leaned lazily against the back of her chair, her cold gaze assessing the four below.
Suddenly, she spoke.
"Liu Ziweng, I hear you've been getting close to Blood Scatterer lately!"
Plop.
To Luo Chen's surprise, Old Fisherman immediately knelt on the ground, showing no dignity or composure befitting a Golden Core Great Cultivator.
He trembled and stammered as he lay there, "True Man, you've misunderstood. I merely completed tasks for Blood True Man and received some rewards. It's not just me; many others in the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly have also participated..."
Luo Chen looked on in astonishment, but gradually, from the expressions of the other two, he realized what was going on.
Just as the rumors suggested, although Blood Scatterer had founded the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, he didn't manage it and lived no differently than a solitary cultivator.
The assembly was merely a tool for him, and he didn't require accountability from those below him, nor did he need to be accountable to anyone.
The true leader of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly was, in fact, Moon Scatterer!
In the daily management of the assembly, most of its core strength tended to favor Moon Scatterer.
This included the three Seven-Star Demon Hunters of the Demon Hunting Bureau!
Previously, Old Fisherman had shown signs of leaning towards outsiders, and now was the time to set him straight.
After understanding all this, Luo Chen's gaze towards Old Fisherman carried a hint of pity.
This solitary cultivator wasn't entirely free either!
Or perhaps, those who seek something will always be constrained by others.
"Enough of this nagging, it's annoying."
Moon Scatterer spoke, and Old Fisherman immediately stopped talking, quickly standing up straight, though his back remained hunched, and cold sweat dripped down his aged face.
Luo Chen observed this scene, and he seemed to understand this woman's temperament.
She was a woman of her word, and those below her were best not to be verbose in her presence, nor should they take certain matters too far.
After addressing Old Fisherman, Moon Scatterer's gaze shifted to the other three, finally resting on the youngest man in the crimson robe.
"Lift your head!"
Luo Chen's expression remained calm as he lifted his head to look directly at the woman above him, whose beauty was unparalleled, and her figure, graceful.
Within his body, the Dust Essence Technique continuously circulated, trying to resist the invisible charm of the woman.
He openly examined her, and she, in turn, scrutinized him thoroughly.
"Not bad-looking, but this filthy blood aura is no different from that of the endless demons."
After this remark, Moon Scatterer got straight to the point.
"What's your current rank as a Demon Hunter?"
"Five stars."
"Only five stars?" Moon Scatterer furrowed her brows, her enchanting eyes scanning Luo Chen's body, "With your abilities, it shouldn't be so!"
Purple Empress spoke up at the right moment, "Reporting to the True Man, Qingyangzi has hunted and killed numerous monsters in the Sinking Sea battlefield over the past year. He has submitted the corpses of three Demon Kings alone. With his merits, he is eligible for a promotion to six stars."
"Oh..."
Surprise escaped Moon Scatterer's lips, and her gaze lingered on Luo Chen once more.
"A mere sixth-layer Golden Core cultivator, yet you can slaughter Demon Kings at will. How impressive!"
Luo Chen's heart trembled slightly, "It's just luck, True Man. You flatter me."
"Hehe."
The woman chuckled lightly, "So modest... Little Purple, later, go and promote Qingyangzi to a Seven-Star Demon Hunter!"
"Ah!" Purple Empress was taken aback but quickly recovered, "As you command, True Man!"
Luo Chen was also surprised, "Thank you for your generosity, True Man. But I, Luo Hai, cannot accept unearned rewards. How can I just skip a rank and enjoy the resources of the assembly?"
Moon Scatterer continued to smile, her cold expression contrasting with her words.
"How can you say it's unearned? You've slain tens of thousands of monsters, and your second achievement is bringing back the information about the Demon Emperor's escape from Naraka Heaven. With these two merits, a Seven-Star rank is well-deserved."
As she spoke, her smile widened, like a blooming, exquisite flower.
"Strive in your cultivation. Although the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly is a solitary cultivator alliance, it has abundant resources and is presided over by seven True Persons, no less than any other Nascent Soul upper sect."
"If you one day advance to become a Nine-Star Demon Hunter, you will receive even more support from the True Persons in terms of Nascent Soul cultivation resources."
"Just like Dragon Abyss True Man!"
Hearing these words, Luo Chen's eyes lit up, and his body trembled slightly, seemingly excited beyond control.
He bowed deeply, expressing his gratitude with a loud voice.
"Thank you for your nurturing, Luo Hai will not disappoint you, True Man!"
...
In the moonlight, a man and a woman walked side by side.
A voluptuous woman in a purple skirt congratulated the crimson-robed man beside her.
"There are quite a few Seven-Star Demon Hunters in the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, about seven or eight, all of them late-stage Golden Core Great Cultivators. For someone as young as you to reach the Seven-Star rank at the sixth layer of the Golden Core is truly unique. Moreover, Qingyangzi, you've caught the eye of the True Man and earned her favor. Your future is indeed boundless!"
Luo Chen eagerly accepted her congratulations, repeatedly expressing his admiration for Moon Scatterer.
He praised her profound cultivation, comparable to Blood Scatterer, her unparalleled beauty, worthy of being the first beauty of the North Sea, her keen insight in recognizing his potential...
Words of admiration flowed from his mouth, revealing his excitement.
In the end, he respectfully said, "Regarding my promotion to the Star-rank, I'll trouble you with that matter, Fellow Daoist."
The Purple Empress waved her hand, "It's just a formal procedure. Tomorrow, I'll send someone to deliver your new identity token to Penghu."
"There's one more thing I need to trouble you with."
"Oh?"
"When Blood Immortal left, he ordered us to lead a team to the Sinking Sea battlefield to eliminate the demon race. You know my situation; I've been there for almost a year and have gone through countless battles. Not only am I physically exhausted, but I also have many minor injuries. So, I hope that when selecting people later, you can overlook me and give me some time to rest."
The Purple Empress smiled slightly upon hearing this.
"It's not a big deal. I'll just mention it to Old Fisherman and the others. You can go back and rest well!"
"In that case, thank you very much."
Luo Chen bowed and then bid farewell, rushing to Penghu, eight hundred li away.
After he left, the Purple Empress suddenly turned back and returned to the Demon Hunting Bureau.
In a grand hall filled with bamboo slips and books, she bowed behind Moon Scatterer.
"Well, how did he react?"
"Just like before, he was extremely excited. For a scattered cultivator like him, advancing to the Nascent Soul stage is the greatest temptation, especially since Qingyangzi is so young."
"Haha, after all, there's the precedent of Dragon Abyss True Man. Who wouldn't be tempted?"
"By the way, he mentioned that he's tired and injured and doesn't want to go back to the Sinking Sea battlefield."
"Oh?"
Moon Scatterer's fingers paused on a bamboo slip, a look of confusion on her face.
"It shouldn't be like this! Logically, after being exceptionally promoted to a Seven-Star Demon Hunter, he should seize the opportunity to carry out tasks, solidify his reputation, and strive towards becoming a Nine-Star Demon Hunter. Why would he stop now?"
The Purple Empress hesitated, "Perhaps he's truly injured and exhausted?"
Moon Scatterer shook her head slightly, her long eyelashes narrowing.
"It seems I've underestimated this person's determination!"
The Purple Empress seemed to understand and suggested, "Should we forcefully summon him in the name of Blood Scatterer?"
Moon Scatterer thought for a moment and then continued browsing through the important intelligence gathered by the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly in recent years.
"Let's give him some time. We've just given him a sweet date. If we make him risk his life before he's even swallowed it, others might look down on me."
...
Peng Island.
The Star Pavilion once again shone with brilliance.
Luo Chen sat in meditation, feeling refreshed after bathing and changing. He exhaled a breath of turbid air, relieved.
After running a full cycle of the Dust Essence Technique, his thoughts became clear, and he reviewed his brief meetings with several Nascent Soul cultivators. Eventually, he calmed down.
"I don't think I made any major mistakes. I said what I should have, and I didn't say what I shouldn't."
The excitement on his face had long disappeared.
Instead, he was calm and composed!
Moon Scatterer's actions might have tempted other Golden Core cultivators, but to Luo Chen, it was all too familiar.
It was just a tactic used by superiors to manipulate their subordinates.
Offering an enticing prospect to motivate them to risk their lives.
Moon Scatterer was quite considerate; she gave him a small reward before the big promise, promoting his Demon Hunter rank to Seven-Star.
At the sixth layer of the Golden Core stage, being honored as a Seven-Star Demon Hunter was unprecedented in the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly.
But who was Luo Chen? He was the one who led a scattered cultivator group of only a few Late-stage Qi Condensation cultivators to the level of a major sect at the Golden Core stage. He had also motivated hundreds of people to risk their lives with the promise of Foundation Establishment.
He was already an expert in the art of manipulation and control.
Most of his initial excitement was just an act.
The reason he said 'most' was because a small part of it was genuine joy.
Being a Seven-Star Demon Hunter meant he could enjoy a 30% discount on many transactions within the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, including the rent for the Penghu Spirit Ground.
The only thing that made Luo Chen feel slightly anxious was probably the last matter.
He wondered if Moon Scatterer would inquire about it and thereby uncover his true thoughts.
But even if the situation repeated itself, he would make the same choice.
The favor of a Nascent Soul cultivator wasn't necessarily a good thing for him. If he completely relied on her, many things would be out of his control.
Moreover, the trial of the sword had ended, and he didn't want to engage in unnecessary battles.
After all, he wasn't a warmonger like Dao Lan.
Oh, Dao Lan had also met his downfall. If you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get wet. He wondered if Dao Lan was still alive.
Luo Chen's plan was simple. With the ancient cultivator ruins in the Sinking Sea not yet opened, he wanted to seize the time to consolidate his cultivation. If he could smoothly advance to the Primordial Fourth Stage, that would be the best outcome!
"Time, I need enough time!"
Luo Chen's eyes shone with determination as he began planning his next cultivation steps.
He was determined to overcome the final hurdle of Body Tempering and add another trump card for his journey to the Sinking Sea.
A trump card that could be a game-changer!
The second chapter is delivered, a bit shorter with only 3,000 characters. But combined with the previous chapter, it's over 7,000 characters.
This is a good sign. My condition is gradually improving, and I might even be able to return to the land of the Ten Thousand Immortals one day!
So, please support me with some spirit stones to help me continue writing!
(End of Chapter)
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