Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 727: Returning to Familiar Grounds, The Reappearance of the Blood Divine Son - Novel Cool

Chapter 727: Returning to Familiar Grounds, The Reappearance of the Blood Divine Son

Chapter 727: Returning to Familiar Grounds, The Reappearance of the Blood Divine Son

Coincidentally, Luo Chen attended the Mo Lan Ting gathering.

His arrival was a stroke of luck, and his departure was hurried.

He paid little attention to the Holy Demon Ceasefire Conference, as there wasn't much in the Northern Sea Immortal World that could make him feel sentimental. He was merely a passerby.

Therefore, after achieving his goal, he quietly left with his people to avoid the potential dangers of his previous high-profile actions.

He obtained the Darkfire Elder's Essence, and as for the other two bottles of Essence promised by Fu Chaosheng, as well as more, he would have to wait until they reached Central Land.

However, this was not a problem. One bottle of Essence from a million people was enough for him to refine many Great Soul Pills.

Afterward, as long as he gathered the necessary auxiliary materials, he could start refining pills.

Luo Chen didn't need to travel around and work hard to procure these resources.

The third condition he reached with Fu Chaosheng was both a condition and a transaction.

It was to borrow the strength of the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance in Fu Chaosheng's hands to collect the resources he needed.

The simple word "resources" covered a lot of things.

This included the auxiliary materials for the Great Soul Pills and the fourth-rank Celestial Essence Pills.

If Luo Chen had to collect these himself, the time it would take would be immeasurable.

Additionally, Luo Chen also entrusted Fu Chaosheng to help him collect some fire-attributed cultivation techniques, secret arts, and spell tomes. He also asked for body-refining techniques if they were available.

Fu Chaosheng was not helping Luo Chen collect these resources for free.

Luo Chen was going to pay him!

Fu Chaosheng didn't doubt Luo Chen's financial strength, as Luo Chen had already displayed his wealth by spending one hundred million spirit stones during the Yuanhou Great Cultivator's transaction in the Return Origin Palace. Of course, all of this was related to cultivation.

Luo Chen's other purpose was also achieved during their negotiations, though not explicitly stated.

It was to use the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance's connections to go to Central Land!

The Northern Sea region was vast, and even with a map, it would take a significant amount of time for Luo Chen to cross the vast ocean to reach Central Land, not to mention the dangers along the way.

The Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance was different; they had their own merchant teams, established safe routes, and even some short-distance teleportation arrays that could directly bypass some dangerous areas.

The time saved by these means could be at least tenfold!

Without mentioning the progress of the Holy Demon Ceasefire Conference at Mo Lan Ting, and regardless of how furious Old Ghost Nan Qi and the others would be upon discovering Luo Chen's disappearance, at this moment, Luo Chen was quite at ease.

Hiding in the Black King's stomach, he immersed himself in the beast skin manual in his hands.

This was a fourth-rank main cultivation technique with a fire attribute!

It was something Fu Chaosheng carried with him, not a technique from the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect, but something he had acquired over the years.

After reaching the third condition, Fu Chaosheng gave Luo Chen this cultivation technique.

For this, Luo Chen spent a full five million spirit stones!

And this was a friendly price!

Luo Chen had no choice; fourth-rank techniques were hard to come by!

This technique, called the Flaming Radiance Scripture, was quite ordinary but very comprehensive, covering cultivation from the Qi Refinement Stage to the Nascent Soul Stage in one go.

The content was somewhat general, unlike the more detailed cultivation techniques in the current Immortal World, but with some modifications, it could be easily adapted into the Qi Refinement Chapter, Foundation Establishment Chapter, Golden Core Chapter, and so on.

With just this technique, it was sufficient to establish a sect from scratch and cultivate disciples and followers from nothing.

Luo Chen carefully read through the manual from the beginning, leaving nothing out.

The Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Sutra given to him by You Quan was said to be the number one fire-attributed cultivation technique in the world, but it only had the Golden Core Chapter.

Even if Luo Chen cultivated it to the unprecedented Great Perfection realm, he could still use it in the Nascent Soul Stage, but in Luo Chen's opinion, it still lacked something.

In the past, he had no choice but to endure cultivation techniques like the Longevity Skill and the Burning Wood True Art, which were common main cultivation techniques.

But now, having already become a Nascent Soul True Man, it would be a bit unreasonable to be so casual about his main cultivation technique.

Therefore, he had always been thinking of seeking a better and more suitable fourth-rank main cultivation technique.

If he couldn't find a more suitable one, he would have to create a better one himself!

The large number of achievement points accumulated on the attribute panel were not just for display.

Luo Chen entrusted Fu Chaosheng to collect fire-attributed cultivation techniques for him, regardless of their rank or whether they were complete or incomplete. He was open to all of them.

From this point of view, Luo Chen had already prepared to gather the strengths of various schools and create his own cultivation technique.

As the Black King hurried along, Luo Chen studied the cultivation technique, and time flew by as the stars and moon moved across the sky.

On this day, Luo Chen closed the beast skin manual.

His face showed a hint of disappointment.

The Flaming Radiance Scripture was complete, but it was a bit too conventional.

In terms of cultivation speed enhancement, even if he achieved Great Perfection, it would probably be no different from the current Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Sutra.

Especially, it lacked specific descriptions of the unity of heaven and humanity and the integration of the divine with the world, merely mentioning that at this step, one should release the Nascent Soul to sense the true intent of the laws between heaven and earth in a safe and quiet spirit vein location.

Of course, it wasn't entirely without gains.

At least the mention of opening up the whole body's orifices and circulating the stars and constellations to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had some reference value.

Luo Chen's whole body orifices had already been opened up during the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Over the years, they had merely served as another place to store spiritual energy outside of the Qi Sea.

If he could utilize them and integrate them into his main cultivation technique, it would undoubtedly bring some benefits to his cultivation speed.

"The two fourth-rank fire-attributed spells recorded in this manual, if I can master them, will greatly aid me in my combat abilities!"

Luo Chen recalled the descriptions of the two fourth-rank fire-attributed spells, feeling quite moved.

One was called Phoenix Flame Conflagration, and the other was called Inferno Dragon Descent.

The former was similar to the Azure Sunfiend Great Hand, a wide-range attack with an extremely broad strike area. In the hands of a Nascent Soul True Man using it with full force, it could have the might to crush mountains, sever seas, burn cities, and destroy nations.

The latter is a technique created by imitating the tribulation lightning that cultivators attract during their tribulation, and it only targets a single object.

It doesn't sound as domineering as Phoenix Flame Conflagration, but think about the nature of tribulation lightning. It's unavoidable and inescapable, one can only endure it head-on!

When Inferno Dragon Descent is unleashed, not only does it require the mobilization of Essence Energy, but it also involves manipulating the stray fire-attributed spiritual Qi in the world, and even the Divine Soul must exert itself to capture the enemy's movements, thus achieving a "tracking and striking" effect.

"First, try practicing it yourself. It's good if you can learn it naturally, but if not, there are plenty of achievement points to help you get started."

Luo Chen smiled slightly and also found something to do for the upcoming journey.

...

Mo Gan Mountain.

Surrounded by the sea on three sides, only a narrow path connects the mainland to the small island behind it, looking as if it might collapse at any moment.

In the shadow of the mountain, a huge dragon head slowly emerged from the water's surface.

"Master, we're here."

The dragon's mouth opened slightly, and a white-robed cultivator walked out, his sleek black hair cascading down his back, held in place by a simple wooden hairpin.

Following him, a tall, rebellious-looking woman and a middle-aged man with a sincere face also emerged.

The white-robed cultivator waved his hand, and the massive body in the shadow transformed into a tiny dragon the size of an eel, which then slithered into his sleeve.

He gazed at Mo Gan Mountain and the familiar yet unfamiliar sea behind it, nodding slightly.

"Yes, this was once the Mo family's fishing grounds."

Tianxuan was a bit surprised. "How did it become like this? I remember that back then, the sea was full of fish traps, and the spiritual Qi was quite abundant."

Luo Chen sighed, "After suffering through the battles between me and the Cold Light Island's Golden Core powers, and then enduring the aftermath of the Nascent Soul battle, it's fortunate that the main mountain range is still intact. How can we ask for more?"

After a brief sigh, Luo Chen stepped onto the land.

Tianxuan and Sang Jinghe followed closely behind.

They didn't go up Mo Gan Mountain but instead walked along the narrow path, step by step, towards the small island ahead.

When they reached the halfway point, Tianxuan and Sang Jinghe received their orders and flew off to other places in search of their target.

Luo Chen, alone, boarded a small boat and headed towards the ruins of the former Fiery Cold City.

On the boat, the boatman, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, enthusiastically introduced Luo Chen to the general situation of the current Cold Light Archipelago.

Yes, it's now the Cold Light Archipelago, not just Cold Light Island.

As the former number one island in the southeast, Cold Light Island was shattered into pieces during that Nascent Soul battle.

The entire continental plate was broken, and the Spirit Vein collapsed countless times.

Even after several decades, despite the local natives' constant repairs, it couldn't be restored. Instead, the Spirit Veins were gathered, and arrays were set up on the islands, gradually dividing the area into thirteen islands of various sizes.

"That battle was terrible!"

"Fiery Cold City, which once dominated Cold Light Island, was reduced to ruins."

"The Tempering Pavilion, a treasure ground that Loose Cultivators coveted, was destroyed. Hundred Creation Mountain survived, but for the next few decades, the Hundred Creation Mountain Lord didn't show up, and this Golden Core Sect split into several smaller families during the power struggle."

"The Qian family is completely gone. Their patriarch died at the hands of the renowned Azure Sunfiend Lord. During the Nascent Soul War, with no one to command, their base was destroyed. Later, many Loose Cultivators rushed in and looted the once-wealthy Qian family clean. Hey, where did all these powerful Loose Cultivators come from? Who knows if these so-called Loose Cultivators are actually disguised cultivators from other powers?"

"The Wu family is still doing well. They were in a bad state, with many Golden Core cultivators dead or injured. But later, they brought back Xiang Baiyang, who was recuperating elsewhere, and the family regained its leader. Under his leadership, the Wu family has now recovered its vitality and is considered the number one power in the Cold Light Archipelago."

"However, seeing the once-glorious number one island in the southeast reduced to its current state is still quite lamentable."

Luo Chen listened with a smile as the boatman introduced the current situation of the Cold Light Archipelago, occasionally chiming in with a word or two.

"In my opinion, there are also some benefits. If Cold Light Island hadn't become like this, during the Holy Demon War, this unclaimed land would have been engulfed in war, and where would you Loose Cultivators find peace?"

The boatman was taken aback, then hehe'd, "Your Excellency's insight is profound."

Luo Chen, disguised as a Golden Core cultivator, smiled and then released his Divine Sense, sweeping over the surrounding archipelago as the boat moved forward.

For some reason, he felt a bit surprised.

He muttered softly, "An array?"

Hearing this, the boatman explained, "After that battle, Cold Light Island was severely damaged, and the Spirit Vein was difficult to restore. Later, someone sought the method of connecting islands with arrays from the Sea of Tranquility Alliance, which allowed them to gather the scattered Spirit Veins. Then, the remaining powers set up their own arrays on this basis, resulting in the current archipelago with its scattered islands. Because of this, each power is quite exclusive, and if you want to enter their territory, you must go through us small boatmen to avoid unnecessary conflicts."

The array method that connects islands from the Sea of Tranquility Alliance? Luo Chen's eyes shone with spiritual light as he scanned the surroundings, indeed feeling a sense of familiarity.

A similar array was also set up on the Swallow Island Archipelago, but without the main array plate, it lacked a certain charm.

Mo Lan Ting's side was more mature, and the array method for connecting islands was also included.

From this perspective, Luo Chen's previous deduction was entirely correct.

The array method of the Sea of Tranquility Alliance is now prevalent throughout the Northern Sea, not limited to the alliance's internal powers.

However, what surprised Luo Chen was that this array brought a sense of vitality and earth pulse resonance, but why did it feel so oppressive?

"Is it because I've advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage and have a deeper perception of the world, making me more sensitive to the restrictions of arrays?"

Luo Chen shook his head, not dwelling on the matter further.

The small boat rocked gently, bobbing on the waves.

As they continued, they finally stopped in front of a massive ancient tree.

The tree's branches and leaves were lush, like a giant umbrella, spreading over the azure sea.

However, its trunk was completely submerged beneath the water's surface.

"Senior, we've arrived at Fiery Cold City!"

Even though he had already learned about the current state of Fiery Cold City from Fu Chaosheng, Luo Chen was still shocked by the sight before him.

The once grand city had been reduced to nothing, leaving only a defiant spirit tree standing in its place.

The entire city had been swallowed by the sea!

Luo Chen stood silently at the bow of the boat, gazing down into the depths as if staring into an abyss.

The great battle that had been waged by Blood Nightmare Demon King, Fiery Cold Fairy, and Secluded Cause Elder had left Cold Light Island in its current state of devastation. He wondered how many had perished in that conflict.

Countless mortals had perished, and tens of thousands of cultivators had fallen—perhaps even more.

It was likely that his estimate was still conservative.

Just then, a graceful figure flew back.

"Master, I've found out that Xiang Baiyang is the eldest brother of the Xiang family, who was once part of the Tempering Pavilion."

Luo Chen smiled.

In the battle where they had surrounded and attacked him, most of the participants had died, including the Hundred Creation Mountain Master, who had perished on Seven Star Island.

Only a pair of twins, who could rival a late-stage Golden Core cultivator when working together, had managed to break through the grand array and survive.

He remembered that they were from the Tempering Pavilion.

Now it seemed that the guy still had connections with the Wu family!

"Good, the Wu family was also involved in the matter back then, so let's settle this score together!"

Luo Chen casually tossed a medium-grade Spirit Stone to the boatman and then stepped into the air, flying towards a medium-sized island not far from the ruins of Fiery Cold City.

Tianxuan closely followed behind him.

The boatman seemed to sense something, his face showing curiosity and a hint of restlessness, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and quickly steered the boat away from the area.

...

White Sheep Island!

The island where the Wu family now resides is named after their Supreme Elder, Xiang Baiyang.

It's a bit strange that the Wu family's Supreme Elder has the surname Xiang.

The reason behind it is a bit complicated.

If Fu Chaosheng hadn't casually mentioned it, and Tianxuan hadn't specifically looked into it, Luo Chen probably wouldn't have known the reason either.

Xiang Baiyang has a trace of the Wu family's bloodline, but he and his younger brother left the Wu family at a young age and joined the Tempering Pavilion.

After the Tempering Pavilion was destroyed, his younger brother died, and the leaderless Wu family invited him back through a marriage alliance. Decades passed, and not only did the Wu family become the top family on Cold Light Archipelago, but Xiang Baiyang himself also cultivated to the seventh layer of the Golden Core stage.

"A late-stage Golden Core cultivator?"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, floating in the air and looking down at the island, which spanned several hundred li.

Mortals thrived on the island, and cultivators came and went, truly resembling a scene of revival.

In his perception, Xiang Baiyang's aura shone like a star amidst the fireflies.

Indeed, he was at the late-stage Golden Core.

And among the stars, there were four or five weaker lights, likely Golden Core cultivators.

Sang Jinghe asked curiously, "Senior, what's the plan now?"

Tianxuan replied with a hint of hatred, "Let's kill them all!"

The words "kill them all" made Sang Jinghe's scalp tingle.

He never expected that Tianxuan, who had been kind and gentle during their time together, could be so ruthless.

There were at least tens of thousands of people living on this island! What he didn't know was that Tianxuan had been severely injured in that battle against Luo Chen, and if Luo Chen hadn't exhausted his efforts to save her, Tianxuan's life would have been ruined.

Especially with her beastly nature, even after shapeshifting, her heart remained extremely cruel.

Luo Chen waved his hand, "It's not necessary to kill them all, although they have offended me, it's only the sin of the family's upper echelon. This time, I'll only punish the main culprit!"

As he spoke, his aura no longer held back.

A mighty pressure enveloped the entire White Sheep Island.

At that moment, all the cultivators on the island were shaken.

Seven figures struggled to fly out from the island.

Seeing Luo Chen's unfriendly demeanor, they subconsciously wanted to speak.

However, Luo Chen wasted no words, and with a flick of his finger, a spark of fire rose from his fingertip.

In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a blazing sun.

Then, the sun split into seven, and seven fiery suns hurtled towards the seven cultivators.

"Senior, you..."

Before they could finish their exclamation, the seven cultivators began to scream in agony, unable to resist.

Ordinary Golden Core cultivators had no power to resist a Nascent Soul cultivator. The mere suppression of their domains was enough to render them helpless.

After taking his revenge, Luo Chen had no desire to linger. He turned and left without paying attention to the tens of thousands of stunned onlookers below.

However, as he took his first step, Luo Chen suddenly stopped.

His gaze fell on one of the fireballs.

The person inside was still alive!

Enveloped in a crimson glow, he continued to scream and resist with all his might.

"He's quite capable, but..."

Luo Chen's expression changed slightly, and his right hand reached out to grab the fireball.

However, the fireball exploded, and a figure flew out, looking miserable. His aura continued to rise, forcefully dispersing Luo Chen's grasp.

The dense crimson glow and the familiar yet unfamiliar aura evoked a scene in Luo Chen's memory that he couldn't forget.

Seeing this, Luo Chen's expression turned completely somber.

"Blood Divine Sons!"

(End of Chapter)

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