Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 720: A Night at the Calm Lake, the Heart of the Sea Remains - Novel Cool

Chapter 720: A Night at the Calm Lake, the Heart of the Sea Remains

Chapter 720: A Night at the Calm Lake, the Heart of the Sea Remains

The Swallow Archipelago is an extremely remote geographical location!

This characteristic was something Luo Chen was aware of from the start, but after traveling half of the Northern Sea Cult Realm, his impression of it deepened.

There were hardly any large areas suitable for cultivation nearby, and even powerful cultivators were few and far between.

Visitors from outside were also rarely seen.

If it weren't for Luo Chen's reputation, which allowed him to form a caravan and regularly travel to other bustling places, perhaps even external communication would have been extremely limited.

Yan Nantian, who had initially managed to hide and cultivate in the Swallow Archipelago to escape the pursuit of the Mara Stream, also benefited from this seclusion.

The reason for this situation was not only the sparse spirit veins but also the vast ocean behind them, which was constantly shrouded in thick fog.

Known as the Southern Ocean, it bordered both the Southern Frontier and Dong Huang.

No one knew whether the thick fog was the venomous fog of the Southern Frontier or the ghostly energy of the Abyss in Dong Huang. In any case, few dared to cross the Southern Ocean.

On this day,

At the horizon where the Southern Ocean met the Northern Sea, a human figure slowly emerged.

Wearing a white robe with a red belt, his long hair was tied back, and his dark eyes resembled a deep, calm abyss, yet beneath the tranquility lay an infinite fervor.

This person was none other than Luo Chen.

He gazed at the faintly floating black mist, as if standing on the boundary between life and death.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Chen waved his hand, dispersing the black mist, and stepped into it.

The sea breeze blew, and the black mist from all directions gathered, gradually filling the space he had just vacated.

...

In just the time it took to burn a stick of incense, something seemed to be boiling within the Southern Ocean.

Then, a figure enveloped in flames flew out from within.

Luo Chen turned back to look at the ocean, perpetually shrouded in thin mist and thick clouds, his expression neither happy nor sad.

Closing his eyes, he examined his body, and within his meridians and blood vessels, tiny insect eggs, invisible to the naked eye, were lurking.

"Are these the venom eggs?"

Luo Chen's mind stirred, and the Prosperity and Withering True Fire burned throughout his body.

In an instant, the insect eggs were silently incinerated, transforming into pure energy that nourished Luo Chen's physical body.

"It's said that Southern Frontier cultivators excel in using venomous bugs, and most of these bugs originate from the mysterious Southern Ocean. Now that I've seen it for myself, the rumors are indeed true!" Luo Chen muttered to himself.

In that brief moment, as he flew through the Southern Ocean, he had inhaled some unknown insect eggs into his body through normal breathing.

This revealed the dangers within!

And this was just the border of the Southern Ocean.

If one ventured deeper, there might be even more powerful insect eggs, possibly even high-grade venomous bugs.

Luo Chen was proficient in breath-holding techniques, and at his current cultivation level, he could hold his breath for several months, creating an internal cycle. Even if he breathed freely, he had the protection of the True Fire. However, even so, he couldn't defend against the omnipresent venomous bugs.

It was unknown what kind of heavenly creation had nurtured such a bizarre place within the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Luo Chen shook his head and turned to fly towards the Swallow Archipelago.

The plan to land in the Southern Frontier from the Southern Ocean was aborted.

Luo Chen wasn't disappointed; it was just a trial in the first place.

The strangeness of the Southern Ocean was common knowledge.

Despite the Northern Sea's abundant resources, which were distributed throughout the five continents, they couldn't directly reach the Southern Ocean; they had to go through the Central State as a transit point.

With an existing route already in place, there was no need to smuggle into the Southern Ocean.

As he thought about this, Luo Chen became increasingly curious about the structure of this world.

With his current Nascent Soul Stage, he could briefly merge with heaven and earth, and he had already witnessed the true face of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

This realm was not the imagined 'heavenly round and earthly square'!

It was more like the 'planet' that Luo Chen knew of.

However, the cultivation world's conquest and development of this world had only spanned a mere ten thousand years, and it remained largely primitive.

Beyond the Eastern Wilderness, Southern Frontier, Western Desert, Northern Sea, and even the Central State, there were still vast unexplored territories.

For example, the Abyss, which enveloped the sacred land of the Abyss Sect in the Eastern Wilderness, was an endless expanse of a million mountains.

Or the endless Monster Sea in the Northern Sea.

The Southern Ocean, upon which the Southern Frontier relied, remained shrouded in mystery to this day.

The back of the Mountain and Sea Realm was roughly structured like this: the Abyss, Venom Ocean, Monster Sea, and the vast wilderness mountains, filled with endless ghostly fog and yin energy, and perhaps even roaming savage beasts!

The ancient and primordial dating methods commonly used by humans, such as 'remote antiquity' and 'upper antiquity,' were likely just a fleeting moment in the history of this world!

"The Nascent Soul Stage is still somewhat lacking. If I could reach the Divine Transformation Stage, perhaps I could explore this world more thoroughly."

With this thought, Luo Chen's footsteps had already landed on a high cliff.

Sea Gazing Cliff!

Upon arrival, someone was already waiting on top.

Looking at the tall, mature, and curvaceous young woman, with her slender waist and shapely hips, even as she respectfully bowed, her long legs still caught Luo Chen's attention, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Haixin, you've made remarkable progress over the years!"

With Luo Chen's words, a cautious Cheng Haixin finally relaxed and lifted her head.

In just a glance, her eyebrows furrowed in surprise.

The Nascent Soul Cultivator's appearance hadn't changed from back then, but his skin had become even fairer.

Not only that, he stood there with his hands behind his back, and even without doing anything, he seemed like an innate flame, burning so intensely that it was hard to look directly at him.

She took a breath and said softly, "Senior, you flatter me. I, Haixin, have dull talents. Even after a hundred years, I still haven't reached the Core Formation stage, which must be a disappointment to you."

After a hundred years, Luo Chen had already entered the Soul Formation stage, while Cheng Haixin had only reached the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment, not even achieving Great Perfection. In comparison, she was indeed far behind.

However, if we consider her age, at around 140 years old, she was already considered a genius in the immortal cultivation world! It was evident that the alchemy pills and the abundant spirit veins on Moonlit Island left by Luo Chen when he departed had benefited her greatly.

Luo Chen smiled and asked about the situation on Swallow Island Archipelago.

Currently, within the archipelago, the Cheng family dominated, occupying seven islands and having more Foundation Establishment Cultivators than one could count on both hands. They were undoubtedly the number one Foundation Establishment family in Swallow Island!

However, in these hundred years, there had been Golden Core Cultivators who emerged from the Swallow Island Archipelago.

For instance, the third elder of the Xu family, who was on good terms with the Cheng family, had the fortune of advancing to the Golden Core stage after comprehending the Azure Sun Alchemy Canon left by Luo Chen on the stele of Moonlit Island.

"What about the others?"

"They left."

"Hmm?"

Cheng Haixin proceeded to explain the reasons.

It turned out that after the third elder of the Cheng family reached the Golden Core stage, he felt that the resources on Swallow Island Archipelago were scarce, and the resources obtained through trade with merchant caravans were insufficient to support a Golden Core Cultivator's cultivation.

Especially since the only Tier Three Spirit Vein was nominally owned by Cheng Haixin.

Moreover, this spirit vein had the mark of the Azure Sun Demon Lord! Considering the friendship between the Xu and Cheng families, and intimidated by Luo Chen's demonic might, the third elder had no choice but to leave and seek a more suitable cultivation environment.

At that time, the war between the righteous and demonic paths was intensifying, and the third elder of the Xu family seized the opportunity to make a name for himself, achieving significant gains.

During this process, he caught the attention of a powerful cultivator from the Cang Hai Righteous Alliance, who brought him under their wing and even gave him a small island with a Tier Three Spirit Vein, allowing his family to thrive.

"He's quite a sensible person," Luo Chen chuckled, and then as if remembering something, he suddenly asked, "What about Xu Muchuan?"

This name hadn't been spoken by Luo Chen in a long time.

But he wouldn't forget.

After all, this was his nominal registered disciple.

Xu Muchuan had shown considerable talent in the path of alchemy.

In response to Luo Chen's inquiry, Cheng Haixin hesitated for a moment before answering, "He also left."

Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed, "Did he leave with the Xu family?"

The reason for his frown was that he remembered Xu Muchuan didn't have a good relationship with the Xu family, and later, due to his marriage with the Cheng family, he leaned more towards them.

To this, Cheng Haixin shook her head.

"No, he left early on. After his wife passed away, and after successfully establishing his foundation with the Foundation Establishment Pill you specifically left for him, he left the Swallow Island Archipelago without hesitation to venture into the outside world. This was even before the third elder of the Xu family reached the Golden Core stage."

Hearing this answer, Luo Chen fell silent.

He vaguely remembered that his registered disciple was once lost, and he had scolded him for being too ambitious, wanting to reach the Golden Core stage without even establishing his foundation.

During their last conversation, he had encouraged Xu Muchuan that even if the Great Dao was hard to find, there were countless wonders in the world, and he should go out and experience them.

Unexpectedly, not only had Xu Muchuan successfully established his foundation, but he had also left the Swallow Island Archipelago, a small pond, to explore the world.

Did I set a good example? Luo Chen sighed and asked, "Did he leave any descendants?"

Cheng Haixin shook her head and said no.

Since that was the case, Luo Chen didn't ask further and brought up another matter.

"I'm just passing through Swallow Island Archipelago and won't stay long. Tomorrow morning, I'll be leaving. This time, I'll give you another choice. Do you want to leave with me?"

Cheng Haixin was stunned, and then a beautiful smile bloomed on her face.

Luo Chen had given her a choice back then, and now he was doing it again.

Moreover, this time, Luo Chen's words carried even greater confidence.

If she agreed, she believed that the subsequent journey would be smooth sailing, without the many trials and tribulations that Luo Chen had faced in the past.

This was the sense of security that a Nascent Soul Cultivator brought her.

But this time, her answer remained unchanged as before.

"Senior still remembers me, and I'm very happy about that, but..."

Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed, "I understand that you had family responsibilities back then."

But now, the Cheng family is the top family in this region, with over a dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators. There's no need for you here, so why linger?"

Cheng Haixin smoothed her loose hair and smiled gently, "It has nothing to do with my family; it's just that I'm used to it."

"Used to it?"

"Used to the sea and mountains here, and the tranquility of Moonlit Island. I've also heard some rumors about you from the Swallow Island Merchant Group, and every time they speak of you, it's always so thrilling and awe-inspiring, making one's blood boil. But I, Haixin, have lived a calm life since childhood, rarely engaging in conflicts, and I'm not skilled in the art of combat. You're destined for greatness, and there will surely be battles ahead. If I stay by your side, I might receive your protection, but I can't be like Venerable Tianxuan or Black King, who can wholeheartedly assist you. In the end, I'd only be a burden."

This time, Luo Chen didn't interrupt the woman but listened quietly.

He knew that what she said was true.

Heading to the Northern Sea, there will be conflicts between the righteous and demonic paths, as well as invasions from the Demon Coalition. Even if he returns to Dong Huang, there will be no shortage of deceit and intrigue.

Having Cheng Haixin by his side would indeed be a burden.

Even with his confidence in providing protection, he wasn't entirely sure he could take care of her thoroughly.

From the beginning, those who surrounded him were all "useful people"!

"I understand clearly that battles and flames, power and strength, are not what I desire. Only in quiet cultivation and enlightenment of the Dao can I find my lifelong refuge."

"It's wonderful that you care about me."

"In the future, if you have free time, or if you're injured or tired, come back to Moonlit Island for a visit."

"I'll be waiting with warm wine!"

Luo Chen looked at the woman seriously, and time had left its marks on her face.

Even though her features remained as beautiful as ever, she no longer had the youthful charm she had when they first met.

But her temperament had matured, and her thoughts and feelings were no longer passive, following the commands of her family's eldest brother.

He didn't try to dissuade her; he merely reached out and pulled her into his embrace.

"The wind is strong; let's go back to the island!"

Cheng Haixin's eyebrows curved, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.

She remembered that it was she who had spoken the words "On the Sea Gazing Cliff, the night is cold and the wind is strong" back then.

...

In the middle of the night, Luo Chen, dressed in soft silk underwear, caressed the woman's smooth jade back, and his consciousness scanned her entire body.

Suddenly!

His fingertips lightly touched her, and strands of gentle Essence Energy flowed into her body.

Impurities and toxins were expelled from her body's orifices, and with a wave of his sleeve, they all fell to the ground, leaving her skin as smooth as ever.

A soft moan escaped Cheng Haixin's lips as she woke from her sleep.

"Husband?"

"You're not calling me 'True Man' anymore?"

Cheng Haixin's face turned shy. Ever since that night of their separation, she had considered Luo Chen her husband, but she hadn't dared to associate herself with him due to the gap in their cultivation realms.

Now, after their second encounter, they couldn't be compared.

Luo Chen smiled and said, "While you were sleeping, I took the opportunity to clear your meridians and remove some impurities from your body. However, I couldn't dare to tamper with the slight pill poison in your Qi Sea barrier. Therefore, if you wish to form a Golden Core, you must diligently cultivate the Dusty Essence Art and learn the pill technique to remove the pill poison."

"Additionally, these few bottles of alchemy pills will be of great use to you in forming your Golden Core, especially this bottle of mild-natured Condensing Liquid Pill!"

"Also, this set of water-attributed cultivation technique can seamlessly connect with your future cultivation, all the way to the Nascent Soul Stage."

"This high-grade flying sword with a water attribute is beyond your current ability to refine, so I'll seal it for you. After you form your Golden Core..."

As Luo Chen rambled on, soft fingers covered his mouth.

"Husband, tonight, let's not talk about the Dao; let's talk about love and romance, shall we?"

Luo Chen was taken aback, then he laughed lightly.

It seemed he had been too focused on his cultivation, tirelessly striving for progress for decades.

"You're right; let's talk about love and romance!"

That night, the wind on the island was fierce, the moon was dim, and rain fell, creating ripples on the ten-mile-wide lake.

...

Early the next morning, Luo Chen quietly left, riding in the carriage driven by Tianxuan.

Throughout the Swallow Island Archipelago, countless cultivators were unaware that the once-dreaded Qingyang Demon Lord had returned.

Cheng Haixin didn't see him off; she just stood in front of that stele, dazed.

After a long time, she slowly walked back to the palace.

The palace gate was tightly shut, and it would remain so for decades.

...

"Master, where are we going now?"

Tianxuan asked.

The tenderness in Luo Chen's eyes gradually faded, leaving behind a hint of ruthlessness.

"First, we're going to Cold Light Island!"

Tianxuan was startled, then she suddenly realized.

Some people and some matters, though unspoken, were not forgotten.

The Six Empyrean Flying Cloud Cart shook violently, and its speed increased rapidly, slicing through the sky like a streak of light!

(End of Chapter)

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