Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 710: A Glimmer of Hope, The Dragon Devoured by the Python - Novel Cool

Chapter 710: A Glimmer of Hope, The Dragon Devoured by the Python

Chapter 710: A Glimmer of Hope, The Dragon Devoured by the Python

Within the Bright Heaven Alchemy Pavilion, there were a total of thirty-nine alchemy formulas preserved.

Aside from the three sealed formulas, the remaining thirty-six were categorized into three groups, twelve for each of the human, demon, and demon king races.

The method Luo Chen used to treat Black King was a fourth-tier blood pill formula from the demon race's collection.

By gathering the essence blood of various spirits, it nourished the demon body and even created a brand-new demonic core from scratch.

This method was an excellent match for Black King's condition!

Currently, Black King's physical body was crumbling, and his demonic core was shattered.

Over the years, Luo Chen had been checking on Black King's condition from time to time, and everything was progressing in a positive direction.

However, Luo Chen was well aware that all of this was just a pipe dream.

Everything was done to nurture Black King's divine soul.

If this step failed, all previous efforts would be in vain!

After leaving the abyss and stepping out of the Verdant Wave Pool, Luo Chen continued on his journey, with Tianxuan closely following behind him.

Suddenly, Luo Chen's footsteps paused, and his gaze turned towards a rare towering mountain peak on Dragon Abyss Island.

There, a blue-robed elder sat alone on a cliff, leisurely watching the clouds gather and disperse, and the tides ebb and flow.

It was Han Zhan!

"Has he been there all this time?" Luo Chen asked.

Tianxuan replied softly, "Elder Han has been coming and going frequently these years, saying that he's adjusting to his new body and needs regular exercise. That Scarlet Hill is where he often spends time alone. Speaking of which, Elder Han has a very amiable temperament, and he once gave me some cultivation pointers."

"Is that so..."

Luo Chen muttered, then changed the topic.

"Speaking of which, I've been so immersed in my cultivation that I haven't paid much attention to your progress."

Tianxuan shook her head, "Master has already helped me advance my transformation, created a cultivation technique for me, and granted me the opportunity to bathe in the Spirit Nourishing Holy Spring. You've already done so much. How could I bother you with my daily cultivation?"

Mentioning the Holy Spring, Luo Chen became interested.

"After soaking in that spring water, did your body undergo any changes?"

Tianxuan's spirit lifted, and she said with slight excitement, "There have been significant changes. My daily cultivation speed has increased by more than double compared to before! Moreover, in the control of wind, my talent is fully displayed. In Elder Han's words, I seem to have tapped into the full potential of my spirit root, combining it with my demon body, and vaguely possessing the characteristics of the Gale Body."

"Gale Body?"

"Yes, although it's not complete, my ability to manipulate wind attributes has indeed increased significantly. I've also reached a stage of proficiency in the Heavenly Feather Secret Canon, and I'm now at the sixth level of the Golden Core realm!"

Luo Chen nodded slightly, "That's good news, and it's not a waste of that opportunity."

Initially, nine-tenths of the Spirit Nourishing Holy Spring in the Pill Hall had been absorbed by Luo Chen.

The remaining one-tenth, though seemingly small, was still an immense blessing for Tianxuan and Black King.

Tianxuan's progress was within expectations.

However, on Black King's side...

As the two conversed, they had already reached their destination.

Tianxuan's initial joy had long since dissipated.

Luo Chen's face also showed a hint of solemnity.

The Blood Pool... calling it a blood pool was no longer quite appropriate.

The originally crimson blood had now become clear and bright.

The essence power of countless demon beast blood had been absorbed into Black King's body!

If calculated, there were millions of low-rank dragon worms in the entire Dragon Abyss Island, along with some third-tier demon kings that Tianxuan had hunted and captured over the years, and finally, a single drop of Luo Chen's essence blood from the tip of his tongue, which he had given reluctantly.

This enormous power had restored Black King's physical body to its peak condition.

In fact, it had become even stronger than it was before.

"My drop of essence blood is so powerful!"

Luo Chen murmured.

He could sense that the primary reason for Black King's tremendous transformation was that single drop of essence blood from his tongue.

Within it, not only was his primordial energy contained, but also the terrifying vitality of Grand Age.

"Indeed, I never expected that you could truly restore Black King's body to its original state!"

Unbeknownst to them, Han Zhan had already descended from Scarlet Hill and arrived at the Dragon Abyss Blood Pool.

Luo Chen was not surprised; if he could detect Han Zhan's presence, the other party would naturally see him as well.

Looking at the pool, a massive figure coiled like a mountain, resembling a python or a dragon, with a single horn emitting an ethereal light.

Luo Chen sighed, "Unfortunately, this is all I can do. Whether Black King can pull through depends on his own fortune."

In his perception, Black King's divine soul was indeed reviving.

This was a sign that the Wilderness Beast Cliff Snake's dormant art had reached its limit!

Black King had initially devoured the remains of a failed fourth-tier Cliff Snake, and it was already a stroke of immense luck to gain insight into a dormant art to preserve himself from those remains.

But luck, after enduring for ten years, also had its limits.

A weak divine soul fluctuation slowly emanated from Black King's body.

"Mas... Master..."

Luo Chen suppressed all his power to prevent any harm to Black King's fragile divine soul, like that of an infant.

He said solemnly, "I've already restored your physical body, and even temporarily replaced your shattered demonic core with a blood pill. Now, you just need to endure this period, allowing your divine soul to gradually grow and nurture itself. Can you do it?"

"Nourish the spirit root with essence, and nurture the divine soul with energy!"

Everything Luo Chen had done was to provide Black King with a perfect environment for his divine soul's revival.

However...

"I'm sorry, Little Black might not make it through this time," Black King's voice was intermittent, like a flickering candle in the wind, about to extinguish.

His divine soul's aura was gradually fading.

Han Zhan, standing nearby, sighed, "The self-destruction of the Heaven Refining Cauldron is not something a Golden Core Demon King can withstand.

The Cloud Soaring Cave Lord's body instantly turned to dust, and his soul scattered, unable to be salvaged. Black King had already been fortunate to last this long."

Luo Chen remained silent.

Although he had previously claimed to have a way to cure Black King, it was evident that this was the extent of his abilities.

He had done all he could.

However, it was still emotionally difficult for him to watch Black King's impending demise right before his eyes.

Black King was just an ordinary black-scaled giant python among countless demon beasts.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Flying Swallows Archipelago had cultivated it using secret methods, making it the weakest dragon.

It could be said that when Black King reached the Third Tier, its life had already reached its limit.

Fortunately, Black King had met Luo Chen.

With the abundant Imperial Flowing Liquid Pills, Luo Chen had unlocked its bloodline inheritance and granted it the Devouring Power. Over the years, it had been fed many large chunks of flesh and blood, precious elixirs, and even the remains of the Cliff Snake for digestion.

Although its path was not as orthodox as Tianxuan's, who leaned towards the human race, its foundation was solid, and it had gradually reached the late Third Tier, the level of a Great Demon King.

Especially after soaking in the Spirit-Sculpting Sacred Spring!

If not for the incident at the Bright Heaven Alchemy Pavilion, Black King would have had a bright future ahead. One day, it might have even transformed into a dragon, riding the clouds and mist.

Luo Chen regretted that Black King would never experience that future.

He also felt pain for Black King's loyalty, which it had displayed without the suppression of the slave imprint.

Now, as he waited for Black King's soul to dissipate, Luo Chen felt a heavy burden in his heart, almost unbearable.

Tianxuan could no longer hold back and shouted, "Old Black, you must hang in there! Master, didn't you have a pill that could strengthen the divine soul? Can you try it on Old Black?"

Luo Chen shook his head.

The Spirit-Opening Pill was too low-tier for Black King at this point; it would be like a drop in the ocean.

If Luo Chen could refine one of the three Fourth Tier human cultivation methods left by the Heaven Forging Demon Lord, which could strengthen the divine soul, there might be a glimmer of hope.

But it would be just a glimmer.

The ingredients for that pill were scarce, and Luo Chen lacked them. Unless he went out and put in a lot of effort to gather them, it would be impossible.

However, with the powerful Moon Scattering Immortal nearby, and with his Nascent Soul Stage imminent, he couldn't afford to attract attention.

Moreover, the Fourth Tier pill's properties were too intense, and it was uncertain if Black King could withstand it.

"Tianxuan, don't be sad for me. After I'm gone... you must cultivate diligently and serve the master well."

Tianxuan's voice was choked with emotion.

"I will."

In the blood pool, the python's eyes remained tightly shut.

But Black King's voice continued to echo.

"Master, do you remember a small favor I asked of you?"

Luo Chen was taken aback and tried to recall what it was.

As he searched his memories, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of shame for not remembering it immediately.

Black King rarely made earnest requests, but eventually, Luo Chen remembered.

"Treasure refinement?"

He quickly responded, "You mean, refining a protective magic treasure for the young Zhang family girl?"

"Yes..." Black King weakly agreed.

That was indeed the case!

Black King had felt pity for the young Zhang family girl's loneliness and had given Luo Chen the undigested Cliff Snake skin to refine a protective magic treasure for her.

Luo Chen remembered that the girl's name was Zhang Jingqing.

Zhang Jia Di had named her that to please Luo Chen.

Luo Chen solemnly said, "If I have the chance, I will fulfill this promise and deliver that gift to Little Qing."

"Haha..."

Black King's soul, for once, vibrated with joy.

"Finally, Little Black wishes the master a prosperous Immortal path and a successful Nascent Soul Stage!"

After delivering this message, Black King's soul began to dissipate rapidly.

It seemed that the moment he awoke was also the moment he would depart.

Luo Chen's face tightened, and he turned his gaze to the elder in the green robe.

"Senior!"

Han Zhan waved his hand, "Don't look at me. Although I'm known for my expertise in refining the divine soul, I don't have such heaven-defying abilities..."

Listening to this, Luo Chen also felt regretful.

However, he noticed that Han Zhan's words became hesitant.

Suddenly, Luo Chen felt like he had grabbed a lifeline, and his gaze intensified as he stared at Han Zhan.

Han Zhan furrowed his brows, alternating his gaze between Black King and Luo Chen.

Finally, he whispered, "If you're willing, I do have a last-ditch effort."

"Tell me!" Luo Chen's spirit lifted!

Han Zhan stroked his chin, as if reminiscing about the past.

"Back then, my friend Cang Long failed his tribulation, and his soul was heavily damaged by the supreme yang thunder power.

"Later, his body was sealed in a Mystic Ice Coffin by the Ice Fortress Sect, awaiting a rescue method."

"In my free time, I researched this situation and found a possible treatment, but I've never tested it."

"Speaking of which, Black King's situation is somewhat similar to Cang Long's. That method might be applicable to him."

Luo Chen suppressed his impatience and listened carefully.

Han Zhan explained the method in detail.

If the soul is injured, then treat the soul! And if the soul is lacking, then supplement the soul's origin!

However, the injured person had lost the ability to strengthen and restore their soul's origin on their own, so they needed external support.

"External support... a pill?" Luo Chen furrowed his brows.

Han Zhan shook his head, "Such a pill is rare in this world. But you possess something even more valuable than any divine pill!"

"What is it?"

"The Dragon Stone Remnant Soul!"

In an instant, Luo Chen's expression changed.

Han Zhan chuckled lightly, "That Dragon Stone Remnant Soul, we've both seen it. It has no Spirit Mind, and its nature is pure, as if it were naturally formed by the heavens and earth. Such a Remnant Soul is absolutely the purest source of Innate Physique power. I just thought, if I stimulate it, allowing Black King to return to his peak state, and then have him use his innate Demon Technique to devour this Remnant Soul, do you think there's a chance for him to be revived?"

Devouring another's soul is an extremely dangerous matter.

But Black King is different; his innate Demon Technique accepts all, and it might have an extraordinary effect.

However, this would mean that Luo Chen would lose a soul that had once reached the fifth tier.

That was the foundation he had planned to use for cultivating Spirit Veins after Soul Formation, preparing for higher realms of cultivation.

No wonder Han Zhan said he should consider if he was willing to give it up.

Seeing Luo Chen's expression waver between hope and despair, Han Zhan's face turned serious, "I must remind you that I've never tried this method before, and it may not succeed. If it fails, not only will Black King still die, but the Dragon Stone Remnant Soul you obtained from the Sand Sea Tiger's mouth will also dissipate."

"You'd better think it through!"

How could he think it through?

Even if Luo Chen considered himself selfish, this selfishness was beyond his control.

Now, he truly had the power.

Moreover, Black King was loyal to him, and he had invested a lot in Black King.

It was uncertain if the Dragon Stone Remnant Soul could cultivate a Fifth Tier Spirit Vein in the future.

At this moment, there was no need for further hesitation.

Luo Chen took a deep breath and took out the white Soul Summoning Banner.

"Senior, please!"

Han Zhan gave Luo Chen an approving look and then took the Soul Banner.

With a wave of his hand, the restrictions Luo Chen had placed on it shattered one by one.

"Out!"

In an instant, a huge dragon head, half-illusory and half-solid, emerged from within.

Han Zhan's expression was solemn, and he continuously formed hand seals with both hands. Strand after strand of Ethereal Light flew out from his glabella, finally condensing into a seal with an ancient pattern.

He lightly tapped his fingertip, and the seal fell into Black King's glabella.

The Ethereal Light sank, and Black King's feeble Divine Soul fluctuations began to go wild at this moment.

A revival from ashes?

No, it was a return to life!

"You come out too!"

Han Zhan gave a low shout and pulled with his hand.

A faint black shadow flew out of Black King's skull.

It was a half-zhang-long dragon snake soul.

At this moment, Black King still looked extremely bewildered.

Han Zhan's lips trembled, and a Divine Soul sound transmitted.

The next moment, Black King seemed to receive a command, and his Spirit Light burst forth as he roared at the huge dragon head.

A dragon snake and a stone dragon.

Two ethereal Divine Souls, as the dragon snake opened its mouth, released a frenzied howl, and a terrifying devouring power spread out.

On Dragon Abyss Island, the storm gathered, and all spirits were in awe.

Even though the Dragon Stone Remnant Soul lacked Spirit Mind, its instincts drove it to try and break free from the devouring power.

But Han Zhan held the Soul Summoning Banner and occasionally struck out a Spirit Seal to suppress it, aiding Black King in his devouring.

Visible to the naked eye, the strands of delicate power on its body were devoured by Black King.

Tianxuan watched this scene in astonishment.

"Master, what's going on?"

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes, memorizing the seal Han Zhan had displayed, and replied to Tianxuan, "The last chance, whether he can survive or not depends on Black King's abilities."

...

This dragon snake devouring the dragon lasted for half a month.

In the sky above Dragon Abyss Island, the two ethereal shadows had reversed their roles, and Black King's soul had grown to a hundred zhang long.

The Dragon Stone Remnant Soul, on the other hand, had become diminutive.

Half a month later, Han Zhan's face was pale, but his eyes were filled with Ethereal Light.

"Mission accomplished, today is the day!"

As if hearing Han Zhan's shout, Black King roared, opened his mouth wide, and directly devoured the last strand of the Dragon Stone Remnant Soul.

Then, he shook in the air and entered his body.

"Black King!" Tianxuan called out.

Han Zhan smiled slightly, "There's still some finishing work, wait a moment."

He continuously formed hand seals, and strands of Ethereal Light flew out from Black King's body, gathering towards Han Zhan.

One, two, three... a total of seven strands.

After the seven strands of Ethereal Light returned, two lantern-like vertical eyes slowly opened.

The eyes were cold, filled with calmness and even a sense of strangeness.

Luo Chen took a step forward, frowning slightly.

Before he could speak, Black King let out a low roar, and his body suddenly expanded, breaking through the array's suppression. From his previous ten-zhang-long body, he continued to inflate.

In the blink of an eye, he became a hundred-zhang-long giant black horned dragon, coiling in the void.

He took a deep look at Luo Chen, then nodded his dragon head towards Han Zhan as if in gratitude, and then shook his head and tail, flying into the sea.

"This..." Luo Chen was a bit taken aback.

Han Zhan exhaled, stood up, and smiled, "It should be considered a success. However, the power of the Dragon Stone Remnant Soul is too vast, and Black King's Spirit Mind has suffered a tremendous impact. He will need a long time to gather his Spirit Mind. Right now, he only remembers us, and most of his memories are still being recovered."

Is that so? Tianxuan showed a smile of ecstatic joy, "Black King has been saved!"

Luo Chen nodded, and he also smiled, "The previous life and death parting was in vain. It's good to be alive, to be alive is good."

As he muttered, Luo Chen felt a great burden lifted.

Next, he could prepare for Soul Formation without any worries.

And the first thing was to refine the Incarnation Pill!

(End of Chapter)

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