Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 678: This Treasure is Destined for Me, Right? - Novel Cool

Chapter 678: This Treasure is Destined for Me, Right?

Chapter 678: This Treasure is Destined for Me, Right?

A silent roar erupted within his consciousness, causing waves of golden energy to ripple and shake his spirit.

In an instant, Luo Chen felt as if struck by lightning, his body losing control and plummeting towards the ground.

But in the next breath, he trembled and somehow managed to stop mid-air.

"Huff..."

A scorching stream of air escaped his lips as he breathed, revealing a faint crimson color within the energy.

It wasn't blood, but Yuanli!

A thin layer of Yuanli spread and enveloped his entire body.

Luo Chen slowly turned his head, his sharp gaze landing on the Great Year behind him.

That look was filled with murderous intent. In an instant, the Great Year trembled uncontrollably.

"Fellow Daoist... Hear me out!"

He shouted, his voice carrying a hint of desperation.

"I didn't expect there to be residual echoes of the demon here. I was caught off guard and accidentally hit you with my move."

"But these echoes aren't very harmful to humans. You just need to endure for a moment."

"I never intended to put you in danger!"

The Cloudsoaring Peak Master, who had been kept outside the formation, watched this scene in a daze, unaware of what was happening inside.

However, sensing the overwhelming murderous intent from the Great Year, he could vaguely sense something amiss.

He asked tentatively, "Is there some misunderstanding?"

The Great Year took advantage of the situation and quickly replied, "Yes, it's a misunderstanding. We have a vow between us, how could I possibly harm you intentionally? Moreover, I still need you to help me remove the formation's restrictions..."

Seeing his panic, Luo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly.

"I hope such an incident won't happen again."

Upon hearing this, the Great Year visibly relaxed.

"It won't happen again. This was just a momentary oversight."

"Hmm."

Luo Chen let out a soft hum and pointed at the small tree below.

"You know this object better than I do. Go ahead and collect it."

The Great Year wiped away non-existent sweat and flew down towards the tree.

As he landed in front of the Demon-Heart Tree, he began digging up the roots while explaining to Luo Chen about the subsequent transplantation and fruit utilization methods.

However, his mind was filled with doubt and shock.

"There's no third party involved!"

"From start to finish, I didn't sense any other presence on him."

"Old Ghost wouldn't deceive me!"

"Under the demon's echoes, it's impossible to completely hide one's Nascent Soul energy. But how did he suddenly break free from the suppression and recover so quickly?"

"His spiritual foundation isn't that high. Could it be the body of an Ancient Beast?"

Luo Chen hovered in the air, his eyes narrowed, watching the busy figure below, with traces of murderous intent still flickering in his eyes.

The so-called Daoist vow isn't always as reliable as one might think.

The echoes on the Demon-Heart Tree wouldn't take his life, so it doesn't violate the Daoist vow.

But this incident almost exposed Han Zhan's existence.

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He might have been suppressed by the echoes for a long time, unable to recover.

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Under normal circumstances, even with Luo Chen's talent, it would be impossible to instantly master a Fourth Rank technique.

And within the Demon Annihilation Land, there's even less time to practice the technique.

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And it was because of this that he was able to awaken using the passive technique on the second Golden Core, even with his spirit suppressed.

"That roar wasn't meant to harm me, but why would the Great Year bear a grudge against me?"

Doubts arose.

Recalling their journey, Luo Chen's thoughts paused at the Hundred Crows Ghost Forest, where the Great Year had looked at his chest.

"I see!"

"He must be testing for Han Zhan's existence!"

"The two in the Hundred Crows Ghost Forest who are close to the Great Year must have brought Han Zhan into the illusion as well. If the Old Crow Ancestor could bring him in, they must know about Han Zhan."

"According to the Great Year's temperament, he'd want to control everything..."

But in just a short moment, Luo Chen calmed down and figured everything out.

Even though the details of the process might differ, the overall flow was flawless.

When the Great Year brought the strangely shaped tree, now enveloped in green light, to Luo Chen's side, Luo Chen didn't hesitate to reach out.

The Great Year hesitated, muttering, "The fruit of this tree contains demon blood. Long-term consumption will greatly enhance the five organs of a Body Tempering cultivator. But cultivating this tree is quite troublesome. It requires both demon and beast blood, preferably hearts... An Ancient Beast might work, but the True Monarch didn't experiment, only proposing the hypothesis."

Whoosh!

A flash of spiritual light, and the Demon-Heart Tree disappeared.

Luo Chen turned around and left, leaving Tai Sui with a hint of gloom in his eyes. As they exited the cave, the gloom disappeared, replaced by a hint of eagerness.

"On this Wooden Sky Plain, I know of a few locations with high-level spiritual herbs. Those were once the treasures of the True Lord!" Tai Sui said, hoping to pique Luo Chen's interest.

Luo Chen paid him no heed.

Tai Sui's eagerness grew, and he said, "These spiritual herbs were carefully cultivated by the Refining Void True Lord. Their quality is at least sixth-grade or higher, and perhaps..."

Luo Chen paused, and Tai Sui's eyes lit up with anticipation.

"Although the spiritual herbs are excellent, the protective treasure array is even more formidable. I, Luo Chen, am not worthy of such blessings. Tai Sui, there's no need for further words. Let's head straight to where you were trapped!"

Tai Sui opened his mouth, his face showing disbelief.

Sixth-grade or even seventh-grade spiritual herbs, and Luo Chen wasn't tempted?

Mo Yun Cave Master, standing nearby, held his breath, not daring to make a sound.

He had already understood the situation.

Just now, there had been an invisible confrontation between Luo Chen and Tai Sui, a battle of wits that Mo Yun Cave Master couldn't comprehend.

And the result was clear—another victory for Azure Sun Demon Lord.

However, judging by their current situation, they were heading straight to their destination.

What about the resources needed for Infant Transformation?

Mo Yun Cave Master hesitated, his lips trembling as he followed behind Luo Chen and Tai Sui. He wanted to speak, but the words stuck in his throat.

It was the overwhelming killing intent that Luo Chen had unleashed earlier, along with the terrifying aura that didn't seem human, that made him dare not defy Luo Chen.

Two days later, Luo Chen, who was flying ahead, suddenly slowed down and landed on a mountaintop.

Mo Yun Cave Master and Tai Sui followed, curious about what was happening.

At a glance, they understood the situation.

Below, in a mountain valley, an intense battle was underway.

There were seven people on one side and three on the other.

The battle was one-sided, with the seven-person group steadily retreating and already suffering casualties.

The three-person group had the upper hand, forming a formation to block the mountain valley's exit.

"It's Old Fisherman and his group!" Mo Yun Cave Master exclaimed.

It wasn't just Old Fisherman.

Among them was a purple-clad woman and a large-headed boy.

It was the Three Great Eight-Star Demon Hunters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly!

"They disappeared into this Demon Annihilation Land, as expected," Mo Yun Cave Master said, his face growing more solemn.

These three were not only the top Golden Core experts of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly but also the peak existence of the Northern Sea's cultivation world.

Their strength was no less than that of any major sect's direct disciples or even family powerhouses.

For such a formidable enemy to make them join forces...

Luo Chen's gaze fell on the seven people, especially the one fighting Old Fisherman alone.

A white-clad figure with a tall crown and a fan in hand.

"Yu Gao... Penglai Immortal Sect!"

"How did they end up fighting?"

The Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly was known as one of the four great overlords of the Northern Sea, but they were the weakest among the four. They usually maintained a neutral stance.

Penglai Immortal Sect was different. Not only was it an ancient major sect, but it had also allied with the Magic Luo Sect.

Moreover, behind them was the faint shadow of the Heaven Demon Sect.

Under normal circumstances, why would they engage in such a battle?

"It's the Divine Iris!" Tai Sui's voice carried a hint of excitement.

As Luo Chen's gaze swept over, he pointed towards the depths of the mountain valley.

"If I remember correctly, that's the medicinal garden specifically for cultivating Divine Iris. With a thousand years of accumulation, it's likely that many high-quality Divine Irises have been born."

High-quality Divine Irises!

Gulp!

The sound of swallowing saliva was clear from Mo Yun Cave Master's throat.

This herb was of great help for Infant Transformation and was one of the most famous auxiliary resources for Infant Transformation in the cultivation world.

Especially for these older Golden Core cultivators, as their advanced age led to inevitable physical decline, weakened bodies, and waning vitality.

Even if they reached the late Golden Core stage, they would still need a robust physique for Infant Transformation, and it was too late to start cultivating from scratch.

In such cases, the Divine Iris became the ideal auxiliary solid-body herb.

The white-clad figure with the tall crown was undoubtedly the strongest among the seven, a tough nut to crack.

Old Fisherman still chose to fight one-on-one, which showed his determination to obtain the Divine Irises.

Mo Yun Cave Master was tempted, his gaze shifting to Luo Chen and Tai Sui.

The latter shrugged, "The Divine Iris is of no use to me, but if you want it, I don't mind helping."

Luo Chen took a step forward, his determination clear.

Rather than intervening in the three-way battle, he chose to wait and reap the benefits later.

...

The battle in the mountain valley gradually came to an end.

When another Penglai Immortal Sect Golden Core cultivator died under the flying needles of Purple Lady, only two remained.

The tide has turned!

"Second Senior Brother!" shouted one of the men being beaten by Guili Tong.

Yu Gao's face was filled with fury as he shouted, "Go!"

He spat out a cloud of vapor, pushing away Diao Sou, and leaped into the depths of the mountain valley.

In the next moment, he soared into the sky.

This seemingly unnecessary move had its true intention.

As expected, when his figure appeared, beneath him was a dazzling eight-cornered pavilion emitting a brilliant spiritual glow.

The moment the eight-cornered pavilion appeared, the Lord of Cloudsoaring Cave atop the mountain exclaimed, "The Penglai Eight-Cornered Pavilion!"

Luo Chen was curious and asked, "What is that?"

The Lord of Cloudsoaring Cave, his face filled with excitement, said, "One of the legendary Penglai Immortal Sect's true artifacts, it's a rare five-attribute spirit treasure in the world. No, it's actually an eight-attribute spirit treasure. Look at the pavilion's eight corners, it can attract eight different types of spiritual energy into it, making it the best portable elixir garden in the world!"

Five-attribute spirit treasures were already extremely difficult to refine in this world.

And possessing the three additional attributes beyond the Five Elements—wind, thunder, and frost—made it absolutely extraordinary.

Especially since this treasure had advanced to the level of a true artifact.

True artifacts were a type of spirit treasure, but not all spirit treasures were true artifacts.

Ordinary spirit treasures could only amplify the cultivator's innate spiritual power.

But upon reaching the level of a true artifact, it could directly absorb external spiritual energy like a Nascent Soul cultivator, and even manipulate it.

This Penglai Eight-Cornered Pavilion was clearly a portable elixir garden refined by a top-tier artifact grandmaster utilizing this characteristic.

After hearing the Lord of Cloudsoaring Cave speak of this treasure's abilities, Luo Chen couldn't help but become more interested.

However, in the corner of his eye, he noticed Tai Sui acting indifferent.

Luo Chen saw this and turned his gaze downward.

If this Demon Annihilation Land was truly just a temporary palace for Heavenforge Demonic Lord back then, then this place in the Mutenyuan region was undoubtedly a portable elixir garden far superior to the Penglai Eight-Cornered Pavilion.

This way, he could understand why the Lord of Cloudsoaring Cave was so excited, while Tai Sui remained unmoved.

Their brief conversation was interrupted by the ongoing battle below.

Seeing Yu Gao attempting to flee with the Penglai Eight-Cornered Pavilion, the Three Great Eight-Star Demon Hunters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly wouldn't just stand by.

Diao Sou, who had been forced back, coldly harrumphed and swung his Black Dragon Fishing Rod, releasing the Sky-Severing Fishing Line.

Slap!

The void trembled, and the Sky-Severing Fishing Line bound the eight-cornered pavilion.

"The person can leave, but the treasure stays!"

Upon seeing this, Yu Gao spoke with determination, "Are you, the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, truly going to have an unending feud with my Penglai Immortal Sect?"

With these words, Zi Hou soared into the sky.

"That person won't escape either!"

Numerous fine needles, thin as cow hair, flew out and disappeared into the void, only to suddenly reappear and instantly pierce Yu Gao's tattered robe.

Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!

Yu Gao's body trembled, and countless blood columns erupted from his body.

At this moment, the last battle in the mountain valley also reached its conclusion.

Guili Tong emerged, dragging a lifeless body with unclosed eyes.

Witnessing this scene, Yu Gao's eyes nearly burst with rage.

"One day, I will personally lead my sect's army and flatten the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly!"

Along with these words, a white light flashed, and his body shattered in mid-air, turning into countless white fragments.

When the white light reappeared, it was already dozens of miles away, and the light continued to flicker, indicating that he was still using that bizarre escape technique.

Zi Hou wanted to give chase but couldn't even fly a mile before being stopped by Diao Sou.

"Don't bother chasing. That's the Penglai Immortal Sect's Feather Transformation Escape Technique. Without a corresponding countermeasure, you won't be able to catch up."

Zi Hou felt unwilling to give up.

If a tiger is not killed, it will bring future troubles.

The Penglai Immortal Sect was like a giant existence.

But Diao Sou remained unconcerned. As high-level solitary cultivators, they didn't fear the pursuit of a major sect.

Moreover, this mission was given by Yue Sanren.

If there were any future retaliation, Yue Sanren would bear the brunt of it.

According to what he knew, Yue Sanren was suspected to have come from the Penglai Immortal Sect.

"With the Penglai Eight-Cornered Pavilion in hand, we have hope for forming our Nascent Souls."

Diao Sou smiled slightly and tugged on the fishing rod, slowly reeling in the eight-cornered pavilion.

Just at this moment.

A giant hand reached down from the clouds and abruptly grabbed one of the flying eaves.

With immense strength, it shook off the binding of the Sky-Severing Fishing Line with just one pull.

Seeing the eight-cornered pavilion flying towards the sky, Zi Hou's expression changed drastically, and the distance was too great to catch up.

Diao Sou was affected by the backlash of the spirit treasure, his spiritual power became chaotic, and he had no choice but to withdraw.

Only Guili Tong, who was nearby and had just finished his battle, remained vigilant.

"Leave it to me!"

He soared into the sky.

Then, amidst a thunderous roar, he plummeted to the ground.

"So fast!"

"So strong!"

Two exclamations of astonishment sounded simultaneously from Zi Hou and Diao Sou, carrying a hint of fear.

Luo Chen watched as a pool of blood like mud formed on the ground and slowly retracted his right leg.

Another member of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly had fallen.

Holding the eight-cornered pavilion, he coldly glanced at the old man and woman.

"This treasure has a connection with me, you two have no objections, right?"

(End of Chapter)

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