Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 723: The Challenge of Heaven Splitter, Domain Collision - Novel Cool

Chapter 723: The Challenge of Heaven Splitter, Domain Collision

Chapter 723: The Challenge of Heaven Splitter, Domain Collision

"Brother Bi, what did that unfamiliar fellow cultivator want with you just now? Was it a troublemaker from the Mara Stream?"

Bi waved his hand dismissively, a relieved smile on his face.

"It's not that. That person introduced himself as Jing He, a Foundation Establishment loose cultivator who used to be neutral. Due to the Holy Demon War, he didn't want to get involved, so he went into seclusion in a remote area. Recently, after successfully forming his core, he heard that the war between the righteous and demonic paths had ceased, so he returned."

"Jing He?" The companion repeated the name, feeling very unfamiliar with it, unable to match it with anyone.

Bi laughed, "The name doesn't matter; loose cultivators are like that, hiding their true identities. However, this person had a friend who was once a disciple of Flying Cloud Gorge. He heard that Flying Cloud Gorge was destroyed, so he came to me for details. If we're being honest, we share a common enemy."

"So that's how it is!"

The companion suddenly understood, then sighed.

"Who would have thought that the renowned Flying Cloud Gorge would be annihilated in the blink of an eye?"

Bi also sighed with mixed feelings.

If it weren't for the disappearance of the master of Flying Cloud Gorge, Flying Cloud Master, for several decades, leaving such a large sect without a leader, an Upper-stage Nascent Soul Sect would never have fallen into such a predicament.

What a pity for his sister...

...

"Fellow Daoist, I've found out everything."

Sang Jing He stood respectfully behind Luo Chen, recounting the information he had gathered in detail.

"To quickly resolve the internal conflicts among humans, the Sea of Tranquility Alliance launched a large-scale counterattack thirty years ago. Without the support of Penglai Immortal Sect, the Mara Stream suffered continuous defeats..."

This information matched Luo Chen's memory.

He recalled that when he crossed through the human territory to Purple Spirit Island, the Sea of Tranquility Alliance's offensive was fierce.

To deal with the Heaven Splitter Stream Lord, they even deployed three Nascent Soul True Men at once! This demonstrated the determination of the Sea of Tranquility Alliance.

"Disgruntled Mara Stream cultivators, before retreating, looted extensively. Coincidentally, at that time, the news of the Demon Subduing Land's fall leaked out, and Flying Cloud Master was..."

Sang Jing He paused, looking at Luo Chen with reverence.

"Continue!"

"Due to Flying Cloud Master's fall, this unclaimed Upper-stage Nascent Soul Sect became the biggest target. Several Golden Core powers led their followers into Flying Cloud Gorge, seizing its inheritance and resources, fearing that if they didn't finish the job, they would be harmed. They went as far as to massacre all three thousand disciples and followers, without a shred of mercy."

"Were there any survivors?" Luo Chen asked.

"Of course, there were, but they were insignificant minor characters who luckily escaped the calamity."

"What about the Gu siblings that I asked you to investigate?"

Sang Jing He's spirit lifted, and he carefully explained, "I pretended to casually inquire, and in that battle, from start to finish, the Gu siblings were never seen. Even after the fact, their whereabouts remained unknown. To ensure the accuracy of the information, I also asked around among the Foundation Establishment cultivators, but the situation was similar."

"Similar? How so?"

Sang Jing He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Someone did mention the Gu siblings, but it was only a suspicion. It was said that a woman resembling Gu Xiao Lian appeared at the ruins of Flying Cloud Gorge, but she soon disappeared without a trace."

"You may leave now!"

"Jing He takes his leave."

On the tall building, Luo Chen gently tapped the railing, his expression calm.

In his mind, he replayed the final scene of Ming Zhao Tian.

The furious Moon Vagabond, the nearly insane Blood Vagabond, and the two contrasting gazes at the palace gates.

A young girl covered her mouth, tears welling in her eyes, and a young man with silent, overwhelming killing intent.

He remembered the pair; they had met once while hunting the ring-headed turtle in the Granite Sea. One was called Gu Shao Shang, and the other was Gu Xiao Lian.

They were siblings.

Their father was Flying Cloud Master! If it were any other time, Luo Chen wouldn't have cared, having killed even Flying Cloud Master himself, let alone two small fry at the Golden Core stage.

But he clearly remembered that the siblings had emerged from the Light and Dark Temples!

What did this mean? The answer was indisputable.

Especially the golden crown on Gu Xiao Lian's head, which undoubtedly matched the True Yang Crown, the divine treasure of the Demon Lord, as described by the artifact spirit of the Heaven Refining Cauldron.

It was a powerful weapon on par with the Heaven Refining Cauldron and the Black Demon Vessel.

Gu Xiao Lian's recognition by the True Yang Crown in the Light Temple represented her acquisition of the Light Temple's inheritance.

Gu Shao Shang's emergence from the Dark Temple likely meant he had obtained the corresponding inheritance as well.

With this, their future potential was limitless!

He had killed their father right in front of them, creating an unbridgeable grudge.

If they could be eliminated before they grew stronger, it would be a permanent solution.

But if he didn't act in advance...

"I was thinking of visiting Flying Cloud Gorge to search for this pair of siblings, but now that it's been destroyed, I've lost my target."

Luo Chen sighed, feeling a lump in his throat.

This feeling of being spied on from the shadows was never pleasant.

The only good news was that after arriving in the Northern Sea, he had been using an alias, even for his Daoist name, which was Qingyang Demon Lord.

The siblings didn't know his true identity.

After leaving Dragon Abyss Island, Luo Chen resumed using his real name and traveled as a Wilderness Loose Cultivator.

In terms of appearance, he had naturally adjusted it using his family's body refinement techniques.

No one could easily associate him with the renowned Qingyang Demon Lord.

"Perhaps I should continue using the name Qingyang Demon Lord to attract the siblings to seek revenge?"

This thought flashed through Luo Chen's mind, but he quickly dismissed it.

Compared to the threat posed by the siblings, the name Qingyang Demon Lord was more likely to attract the attention of the Moon Vagabond woman, and Luo Chen didn't want to experience another escape across the Northern Sea.

"Forget it. As long as I diligently cultivate and stay ahead of them, they won't be able to do anything to me.

"As long as he doesn't show his face, it's fine. But if he does, I won't let it slide."

...

The heavy rain showed no signs of stopping.

The vast curtain of rain filled the sky and earth, as if washing away the bloodshed from the hundred-year Holy Demon War.

Luo Chen, dressed in white, walked alongside Langya True Person on a cobblestone path, heading towards a side hall in the Mo Lan Ting.

The afternoon's gathering of True Persons would be held there, and Langya True Person had already introduced Luo Chen, granting him the qualifications to attend.

At this moment, Langya True Person was introducing the backgrounds of the powerful cultivators who might attend.

"Quite a few Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Sea of Tranquility Alliance will be coming to the Ceasefire Conference, at least seven or eight of them. However, because the leader is Mu Lan Gaoxiong, who is only in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul, these seven or eight cultivators are not particularly high in cultivation. At most, they are on par with Mu Lan Gaoxiong."

"Don't underestimate them just because of their cultivation levels. They are basically rulers in their own right and are well-known figures in the Northern Sea's cultivation world."

"Like the Four Seas Master, whose name is Shang Si Hai, he has the Four Seas Commerce Alliance under his command, and his influence is quite substantial. Within the alliance, there are even two Nascent Soul early-stage Venerables. It can be said that the Four Seas Commerce Alliance itself is an extremely powerful force within the Sea of Tranquility Alliance. This gathering was arranged by him."

"You should have heard of Old Ghost Nan Qi."

Luo Chen pondered for a moment and nodded slowly, "Is he the old monster who was once refined into a Soul-Refining Banner by a Primordial Demon Sect cultivator, only to turn the tables and devour his master's cultivation?"

"Correct! Fellow Daoist, you are indeed well-informed and not an ordinary loose cultivator."

Langya True Person smiled, but his expression turned solemn, "This person's true background is likely from the Southern Border, and he is skilled in the art of venomous bugs. After all, it's not common for ordinary cultivators to be refined into a Soul-Refining Banner and then turn the tables, not only escaping unscathed but also greatly advancing in cultivation."

Old Ghost Nan Qi, a Southern Border cultivator?

Luo Chen nodded slightly, remembering the description of this person's appearance, and decided to avoid any unnecessary contact in the future.

"Madam Mi comes from..."

"Mu Lan Gaoxiong probably won't be attending this gathering, as he..."

"The elders of the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance haven't been showing themselves much lately, but it's said that one of them is very keen on making connections with fellow cultivators, and he might appear this time."

As Langya True Person spoke, he shifted the topic to the possible attendees from the Mara Stream.

"The Inferno Stream Lord will definitely show up! He is the one who was severely injured in the battle where Mu Lan Gaoxiong's fury led to one death and one injury. This gathering of True Persons was initiated by him, and his purpose is likely to seek resources to heal his injuries during the gathering."

"This person's combat strength was once extremely high, and at his peak, he was on par with Mu Lan Gaoxiong. After that battle, not only was he severely injured, but his prestige within the Mara Stream also plummeted, and his own influence diminished significantly."

"There's also a woman named Du Fei Yan, a loose cultivator you should be cautious of. She is the only female among the twelve Stream Lords of the Mara Stream. To be able to stand alongside the demons, her abilities are definitely not to be underestimated."

"I don't need to say much about the Heaven Splitter Stream Lord. He was the one who stood out the most during the hundred-year Holy Demon War. Although he's only at the third level of the Nascent Soul Stage, his wind attribute cultivation is incredibly fierce. He comes and goes without a trace, and his ability in combat is by no means inferior to mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. To deal with him, the Sea of Tranquility Alliance once dispatched three Nascent Soul True Persons, but they still couldn't defeat him."

"Most importantly, he is one of the few in the Mara Stream who is close to the Blood Nightmare Demon King. Now that the Blood Nightmare Demon King has become a stray dog, he's having a hard time within the Mara Stream. Logically, he should keep a low profile, but for some reason, he's actively participating in this gathering."

One by one, the names that were like thunder in the Northern Sea's cultivation world entered Luo Chen's ears, making his heart tremble.

In the past, these figures seemed like distant stars in the sky.

But now, they were about to appear before him, and for a moment, he felt a small surge of excitement.

However, Luo Chen quickly calmed himself down.

His participation in this gathering meant that he was on par with these figures.

He would no longer view them with reverence.

Especially the Nascent Soul True Persons? He had fought and even killed them before! There was no need to be overly cautious!

As the two whispered and strolled leisurely, they reached the end of the cobblestone path.

A spacious red jade plaza suddenly came into view.

Under the dim rain, the red jade plaza exuded a sense of oppression.

At this moment, streams of light appeared from all directions, passing over the red jade plaza and flying into the palace.

Return to Origin Palace!

It was said that this palace was once used by the Blood Nightmare Demon King to house the younger disciples who had defected to him.

No one could have imagined that the Blood Nightmare Demon King would personally refine these disciples into Blood Divine Sons.

It was as if the red color of the plaza was stained with the blood of the Primordial Demon Sect members.

"Let's go in too, most of the attendees should be here by now."

Langya True Person spoke and took a step forward.

However, he noticed that Luo Chen remained motionless, calmly gazing at the sky.

Langya True Person followed his gaze and looked in that direction.

There were two figures standing in the rain, staring at them.

"That's... the Heaven Splitter Stream Lord!"

At that moment, Langya True Person's expression changed slightly, "How did he end up with Old Ghost Nan Qi?"

Just then, the Heaven Splitter Stream Lord took a step forward, looking down at Mei Yi Qi and Luo Chen with particular focus on Luo Chen.

His eyes were filled with contempt, and his lips curled in a thin smile.

"Nowadays, all sorts of nobodies are coming out of the woodwork, and even an unknown like you dares to sit alongside me."

Langya True Person frowned, "Heaven Splitter, you've gone too far. Wild Loose Cultivator is my friend, and his attendance at this gathering was approved by the Four Seas Master."

"Shang Si Hai? This isn't his Four Seas Commerce Alliance, and he doesn't have the authority here. Mei Yi Qi, with your good-natured personality, are you thinking of standing up for him?"

"You!"

The Langya True Person's face darkened, and he raised his right hand to point.

Before he could speak, Luo Chen, standing behind him, suppressed his words.

Luo Chen took a step forward, calmly gazing at the sinister-looking man above.

This targeting was too sudden and unreasonable!

Luo Chen said indifferently, "Lietai Stream Lord, what are you trying to do?"

The Lietai Stream Lord's lips curled into a cold smile. "In the vast Northern Sea, I've only heard of the Blood Vagabond, the Moon Vagabond, and the Mad Vagabond. I've never heard of some Wilderness Vagabond. What ability do you have to dare compare yourself to them?"

"What ability do I have? Do you want to see for yourself?"

"I do!"

Before the word 'want' could land, a sharp and powerful aura tore through the heavens and earth, and the rain suddenly stopped.

Luo Chen smiled faintly, his white robe fluttering in the raging wind, and a fierce and domineering aura rose like blazing fire.

The Langya True Person took several steps back, his expression filled with worry.

In the Return to Origin Palace, the Nascent Soul True Men who had already arrived naturally sensed the sudden eruption of the two auras.

They all extended their divine senses to investigate.

Seeing that the Lietai Stream Lord was making things difficult, they fell silent.

This person's temperament was so contrary that even among Nascent Soul Cultivators, it was rare.

No wonder he could get close to the Blood Nightmare Demon King and those kinds of fellows.

However, it was a bit excessive to vent his anger, accumulated during the days of negotiation, on a newly advanced Nascent Soul Vagabond.

"That guy named Luo Chen is probably going to be unlucky."

"It's his bad luck. Now that the Blood Vagabond is chasing his good friend, the Blood Nightmare Demon King, all over the world, the Lietai Stream Lord dares not provoke the Blood Vagabond. But taking it out on this Wilderness Vagabond is still acceptable."

"Why choose such a name? Calling himself the Wilderness Vagabond, he's so confident in comparing himself to the three great Vagabonds. I met the Moon Vagabond once, and she was like a heavenly beauty. Now, she's achieved the late Nascent Soul stage, just a step away from Divine Transformation..."

Ignoring the crowd's skepticism in the hall, one of the two main organizers of this gathering, Shang Si Hai, looked a bit displeased.

He stared at the sickly red-haired elder across from him and said coldly, "Darkfire, is your man being a bit too much?"

The sickly red-haired elder lifted his eyelids and said casually, "Lietai, you can't start a fight at the Ceasefire Conference. Don't make everyone unhappy."

His words were light, but they carried the weight of thunder.

With that, he had set the tone for the matter. As long as no fight broke out, there would be no issue.

However, if the Wilderness Vagabond performed too poorly, he probably wouldn't have the face to continue participating in this gathering.

He understood the Lietai Stream Lord's thoughts clearly.

The Old Ghost Nan Qi smiled as he watched the Lietai Stream Lord expand his Nascent Soul domain, guessing the other's intentions.

After a hundred years of the Holy Demon War, the Lietai Stream Lord had made many enemies.

His good friend, the Blood Nightmare Demon King, had become a stray dog.

In a sense, the Lietai Stream Lord was isolated, whether in the Mara Stream or the Sea of Tranquility Alliance.

Especially during the Ceasefire Conference negotiations, several clauses were specifically aimed at him, requiring him to make compensations.

Under these circumstances, the Lietai Stream Lord had to show his toughness to gain leverage in the subsequent negotiations.

Targeting the Wilderness Vagabond was not just about venting his anger; it was a case of killing the chicken to scare the monkey.

Oh well!

If he wanted to obtain that kind of thing, he still needed the Lietai Stream Lord's help. If someone blamed Lietai later, he would just say a few good words for him.

At this moment, the Lietai Stream Lord, the person involved, felt that strange sensation again.

His dislike for Luo Chen was not without reason.

It might be because of the Vagabond's name or the intention to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, but the real reason he decided to target Luo Chen was the familiar feeling in his heart, which seemed right yet wrong.

"I'm sure I've seen him somewhere before!"

"Since you want to hide your true identity, I'll force you to reveal yourself and see who you really are!"

With his thoughts settled, the Nascent Soul opened his eyes, and his essence energy surged out, drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to form a violent Nascent Soul domain.

Countless wind-attributed spiritual energies gathered from all directions, rushing towards the white-robed cultivator.

He was confident that under the suppression of his Nascent Soul domain, Luo Chen, who was only at the first layer of the Nascent Soul stage, would be unable to resist.

If Luo Chen still wanted to participate in this gathering, he would have to reveal some clues.

But the next moment, the Lietai Stream Lord's eyes widened in shock!

A vast amount of spiritual energy converged, forming two Nascent Soul domains, one green and one red.

The originally powerful green Nascent Soul domain not only failed to suppress the red domain but also retreated step by step as the red domain continued to rise.

Moreover, the Lietai Stream Lord even felt that the wind-attributed spiritual energy he controlled was constantly being melted and defeated.

No matter how much he tried to manipulate his essence energy, he couldn't stop this trend of defeat.

The grand rain, which had paused earlier, resumed falling as the green and red domains clashed.

However, each drop of rain, heated to a scorching temperature, turned into boiling, terrifying steam that rolled towards the Lietai Stream Lord.

"How dare you!"

The Lietai Stream Lord waved his wide sleeves, fanning away the scorching steam, and a flying sword appeared in his hand.

"Lietai."

The weak and powerless voice of Darkfire echoed again.

The Lietai Stream Lord took a deep breath and reluctantly put away his flying sword.

On the red jade plaza, Luo Chen smiled faintly, and the Hellfire of the Netherworld flashed and disappeared.

"Thank you for your mercy!"

"Hmph, Wilderness Vagabond, is it? I'll remember you!"

Lietai glared at Luo Chen and then entered the hall with a flick of his sleeve.

Before entering, the Old Ghost Nan Qi took a deep look at Luo Chen, feeling quite surprised.

Not only them but even the Nascent Soul True Men in the hall were incredulous.

The Lietai Stream Lord, at the third layer of the Nascent Soul stage, had lost to Luo Chen, who was only at the first layer, in a domain collision.

A light sigh of amazement echoed in the silent hall.

"From now on, the Northern Sea will have the legend of the Four Vagabonds."

(End of Chapter)

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