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Chapter 655: Demon Lord's Seven Scattering Hands, Three Cultivations' Northward Journey
Chapter 655: Demon Lord's Seven Scattering Hands, Three Cultivations' Northward Journey
The strange phenomenon at Penghu only lasted for a brief moment in Ding Yi's eyes.
But he lingered by the Penghu shore for a full hour.
It wasn't until a divine sense transmission came from within that he finally took a step.
"Are we departing in half a month?"
He glanced back three times, still uncertain, gazing at the great lake shrouded in clouds as if something terrifying lurked within.
...
Inside the Star Pavilion, Luo Chen, after a long time, once again opened his attribute panel.
【Vitality: 165/800】
【Spirit Roots: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth】
【Cultivation: Golden Core Sixth Layer 57/100, Primordial Fourth Stage 1/100】
【Cultivation Methods: Perfect Azure Phoenix Nirvana Scripture 457/500, Ten Thousand Paths Converge Grand Perfection, Ten Thousand Beasts Scripture Master 500/1000】
【Spells: Tier Four: Perfect Dragon Slaying Technique, Perfect Essence Pill Technique, Perfect Hell of Samsara 317/500
Tier Three: Perfect Blazing Heaven Sevenfold Ring, Entry-level Sever Life Finger 15/100】
【Martial Arts: Perfect Vacuum Burst Step, Demon Lord's Seven Scattering Hands: Perfect Cloud Probing Divine Claw, Proficient Overlord's Armor Removal 201/300, Perfect Thunder Kick 350/500, Mountain Stabilizing Technique Master 510/1000, Perfect Mountain Splitting Technique 460/500, Mountain Splitting and Stone Breaking Palm Master 501/1000, Perfect Mountain Colliding Technique 390/500】
【Achievement Points: 334】
Looking at the attribute panel, Luo Chen revealed a satisfied smile.
These were the fruits of nearly thirty years of cultivation at the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly! And this was just in terms of cultivation; if he were to open the panels for pill concocting, artifact crafting, and array formation, his gains would be even more astonishing.
Just a glance was enough to make Luo Chen's smile even brighter, his lips almost reaching his ears.
Eight hundred!
Eight hundred years of Vitality!
According to rumors, Nascent Soul cultivators only had a thousand years of Vitality.
But Luo Chen, at the mere Golden Core stage, possessed a terrifying eight hundred years of Vitality.
Among all cultivators in this era, who could compare to him?
This terrifying change in Vitality was undoubtedly due to his newly advanced Body Tempering cultivation.
The Primordial Fourth Stage, even without the innate racial bonus of a genuine Primordial Beast, still granted him an additional three hundred years of Vitality.
Even though he had expected it, Luo Chen couldn't help but feel delighted upon seeing the results.
"Such a massive investment was indeed worth it!"
In the path of Body Tempering, Luo Chen had spent countless resources, no less than what he had spent on Qi Condensation.
The Black Emperor Ointment alone required at least a thousand second-tier demon crabs and over a dozen third-tier crab kings.
If he added the countless low-tier demon beasts he had refined and devoured with his Original True Fire over the years, the combined resources spent would easily exceed a hundred million spirit stones.
This terrifying investment had created the monster he was today.
The additional three hundred years of Vitality was only to be expected!
The only regret Luo Chen had was his progress in Qi Condensation.
In recent years, to break through to the Primordial Fourth Stage, he had to slow down his Qi Condensation cultivation, causing his originally promising progress to stall at the halfway mark of the Golden Core Sixth Layer.
Of course, it wasn't entirely the fault of Body Tempering taking up his time.
Over the years, his extensive artifact crafting, treasure hunting, and frequent use of the extremely energy-consuming Hell of Samsara had also severely hindered his Qi Condensation cultivation.
One could say that Luo Chen might be able to multitask, but he couldn't be in two places at once, attending to everything.
Of course, this regret was only minor.
In Luo Chen's opinion, there were countless paths to cultivation, and ultimately, they all led to the pursuit of longevity.
This longevity was represented by Vitality.
Now that his Body Tempering had taken the lead, granting him a tangible increase in Vitality, what was there to regret?
Especially with the boost to his strength!)
"Tier Four spells, Dragon Slaying Technique, Essence Pill Technique, and Hell of Samsara have all reached Grand Perfection. I can release them at will in the Sinking Sea demon battlefield, having entered the Perfect grade.
As for martial arts, Luo Chen gathered the various scattered and incomplete killing moves he had learned over the years and named them the Demon Lord's Seven Scattering Hands.
It's called Seven Scattering Hands because there are only seven moves.
The Cloud Probing Divine Claw appears and disappears unpredictably.
The Overlord's Armor Removal is a complex move, but when combined, it can effortlessly strip away an enemy's defenses.
Thunder Kick is a leg technique, swift as thunder. When combined with the Perfect Vacuum Burst Step, its might is even greater. Han Zhan once said that this move couldn't hit Nascent Soul cultivators, but now that Luo Chen has reached the Primordial Fourth Stage, he wonders if any Nascent Soul cultivator would dare to take this move head-on.
Mountain Stabilizing Technique, Mountain Splitting Technique, Mountain Splitting and Stone Breaking Palm, and Mountain Colliding Technique—these four moves originated from the Apex Mountain Six Techniques, but when Luo Chen performs them, they seem familiar yet different, surpassing the power described in the scriptures.
The reason behind Luo Chen's extraordinary abilities lies in his ability to integrate various low-level techniques he had mastered in the past, while also making corresponding improvements.
Of course, if he had merely collected these techniques without creating his own unique combat skills, it would have been somewhat shameless.
Fortunately, Luo Chen spent the last few years diligently practicing body-tempering techniques and mastering these physical combat moves, resulting in an impressive level of proficiency in the Seven Great Scattering Hands.
At first glance, the Overload Armor Removal technique, among others, reached the level of perfection, while the rest were either flawless or at the Master level!
The system's evaluation was known for its strictness and precision.
The Master-level techniques displayed on the panel would likely be considered the pinnacle of achievement in the outside world.
Even the basic level of proficiency in these techniques was often regarded as a notable achievement, a significant milestone.
Not to mention the Great Perfection level, which would undoubtedly be considered the pinnacle of innovation.
"By relying on the Demon Lord's Seven Scattering Hands, I can maximize the potential of my current robust physique."
Luo Chen muttered, his eyes gleaming with ambition.
Previously, when he transformed into the Heavenly Peng True Body, his attacks were straightforward and lacking in variety.
He used to rely on his lifebound treasure, the Hunyuan Cauldron, as a weapon, but now, with the need to assist the Golden Core in casting the Hell of Samsara, he couldn't easily utilize it.
He had also considered using the Hundred Creation Mountain as an offensive weapon, but after the Mountain Lord's demise, its power was diminished, and Luo Chen hadn't had the time to refine it to its full potential.
In contrast, the scattered techniques he had collected and organized over the years proved to be more reliable and versatile.
In the future, if he had the opportunity to gather some powerful moves, the Demon Lord's Seven Scattering Hands might evolve into the Eight, Twelve, or even Twenty-Three Scattering Hands.
In summary, the future held great promise!
Finally, Luo Chen's gaze fell upon the achievement points column.
【334】
This number was enough to numb one's senses.
It had been a long time since he last used achievement points.
However, over the years, he had diligently practiced pill refining, array formations, and learned various combat moves, never stopping in his pursuit of improvement, eventually accumulating over three hundred points.
He clearly remembered that the last time he checked the panel, he only had one hundred and fifty points.
Time flew by, and before he knew it, he had accumulated over three hundred points.
Beyond the excitement, he felt a sense of security.
In the future, if he encountered high-level pill recipes, cultivation techniques, or even mystical arts that he couldn't comprehend on his own, these achievement points would serve as a universal key to force his way through."
He even considered using these points to derive and complete incomplete cultivation techniques.
For instance, the Tianhuang Nirvana Scripture!
This scripture, known for its direct path to the Great Vehicle stage, was only partially available to Luo Chen, who possessed the Golden Core chapter.
Even the Golden Core chapter was profound and extraordinary, showcasing exceptional mystical principles.
As of now, the Golden Core chapter was more than sufficient, and in Luo Chen's opinion, the mystical principles of this scripture were more than enough to support his Nascent Soul stage cultivation.
However, Luo Chen had not yet reached that realm and was unaware of the differences in Nascent Soul stage cultivation.
Therefore, the incomplete Tianhuang Nirvana Scripture became a lingering concern in Luo Chen's cultivation journey.
He initially planned to cultivate this scripture to Great Perfection, hoping that the system would automatically derive and complete the missing parts, similar to how the Immortal Evergreen Scripture was automatically completed upon reaching Great Perfection.
However, the slow progress in mastering this scripture led to decades passing by, and he had only reached the Perfect level, falling short of the Master level.
Furthermore, this was merely a backup plan.
The Tianhuang Nirvana Scripture's grade was too high, and if the system couldn't automatically derive the subsequent chapters, he would have to consider using a massive amount of achievement points to force its completion.
As for switching to a new cultivation technique after reaching the Nascent Soul stage?
Luo Chen had considered this option but ultimately abandoned it.
Frequent changes in main cultivation techniques could severely damage a cultivator's spiritual roots.
Spiritual Roots, though elusive and intangible, were deeply intertwined with a cultivator's body and their affinity with specific types of spiritual energy.
The reason why cultivators with fewer spiritual roots progressed faster was that the smaller number of roots allowed for a higher affinity with corresponding types of spiritual energy.
Conversely, having more spiritual roots would result in a dilution of affinity with any single type of spiritual energy.
Cultivators who cultivate a specific cultivation technique for an extended period will find that their bodies and spiritual roots become increasingly attuned to the corresponding attributes of spiritual energy.
However, if they switch to a different cultivation technique, this harmonious state will be disrupted, causing harm to themselves.
If the techniques are of the same category and attribute, the damage will be reduced, but there will still be some impact. After all, their bodies have become accustomed to the flow of spiritual energy through their meridians over decades or even centuries of cultivation.
Luo Chen possessed the Five Spiritual Roots, seemingly allowing him the potential to cultivate techniques from all five attributes.
However, the higher his cultivation base, the more cautious he became about switching techniques.
After all, his affinity with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth wasn't particularly high.
Unless he could achieve the "Yuan Tai Dao Ti" that a certain madman had once envisioned! This legendary body type, not only could it switch cultivation techniques with ease, but it could even absorb the primal energy of heaven and earth while in the midst of chaotic spatial currents, a truly enviable ability.
Shaking his head, Luo Chen's excitement from earlier gradually cooled down.
"Now that everything is ready, it's time to set out."
"Those two must be getting impatient by now!"
Luo Chen chuckled lightly, his entire being exuding a confident aura as if he could overlook everything.
Ding Yi? Lord of Cloudsoaring Cave?
Hmph!
...
Half a month later, on the misty shores of Penghu.
Two figures stood on the shore, silently waiting for something.
A gentle breeze blew by.
A red-robed Daoist, carrying a saber case, strode across the lake, stepping on the back of a giant serpent.
Reaching the lakeside, the Daoist leaped and waved a spirit beast bag towards the giant serpent.
"Come out!"
Black King reluctantly grumbled and shrank his body, flying into the bag.
Luo Chen respectfully faced the two.
"Fellow Daoist Ding, Lord of the Cave, I apologize for keeping you waiting."
Indeed, they had been waiting for a long time! The birth of the Sinking Sea celestial phenomenon had occurred over a year ago, and those who were supposed to leave had already left. The three of them had been planning for many years, but they were unable to set out, all because of Luo Chen.
Previously, Ding Yi had been filled with complaints and was even willing to tear down the Penghu.
However, upon seeing Luo Chen, Ding Yi merely snorted and said nothing more.
His gaze as he sized up Luo Chen was filled with apprehension.
The terrifying aura that had briefly appeared earlier was undoubtedly real.
But upon closer inspection, Luo Chen seemed no different, and it didn't seem like he had broken through to the late Golden Core stage.
So, what was that terrifying aura?
A killing move? Or was it caused by the Penghu Grand Formation? Surely it wasn't meant to scare them!
"Hmm? Your face, Demon Lord?"
The Lord of Cloudsoaring Cave was also examining Luo Chen. After a quick glance, he didn't sense anything unusual, but he felt like he had overlooked something.
When he looked again, he noticed that the redness on Luo Chen's face had disappeared, replaced by a fair complexion as white as jade, resembling an infant's tender skin.
Ding Yi also realized that he had been so focused on his spiritual consciousness that he had ignored what his eyes saw.
Azure Sun Demon Lord's face!
His skin was like tender jade, and his face was as radiant as a crown of jade. His deep black eyes were like a cold, bottomless abyss that could reflect the ugliness of one's heart.
Especially with the contrast of his crimson Daoist robe, his fair complexion stood out even more strikingly.
On the lakeshore, the morning mist enveloped the area, and the Daoist's immortal aura made him seem like an exiled celestial being.
Luo Chen smiled and waved his hand.
"It's just a slight change in complexion; we cultivators need not pay too much attention to appearances. Let's go, I can't wait any longer!"
After saying this, he strode past the two and headed north.
Ding Yi and the Lord of Cloudsoaring Cave looked at each other, gazing at Luo Chen's back, which seemed to have grown taller. They realized that there must be some unknown change within him.
With their departure imminent, they couldn't afford to guess any longer and quickly followed his footsteps.
Two hours after they left, the sky brightened, and the morning sun rose.
The warm glow bathed the clear lake, making the Eight Hundred Mile Penghu even more enchanting. As early-rising cultivators rowed their boats across the lake, creating ripples, the tranquil atmosphere of the immortal land became even more serene.
No one noticed that the dense clouds and mist that had once enveloped the Eight Hundred Mile Penghu had dissipated without a trace.
Nor did anyone realize that the Lord of Penghu had quietly departed.
(End of Chapter)
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