Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 729: The Spirit of the Blood Sword, Divine Origin Universe - Novel Cool

Chapter 729: The Spirit of the Blood Sword, Divine Origin Universe

Chapter 729: The Spirit of the Blood Sword, Divine Origin Universe

Hoo...

The gentle breeze blew, dispersing the murky air.

As Luo Chen took a step out of Mo Gan Mountain, he felt as if a bird had soared into the blue sky and a fish had returned to the vast sea.

That oppressive feeling had completely dissipated.

At this moment, he turned to look back.

In his Spirit Eye, he could vaguely see two similar shades of Blood Sea clashing against each other, creating towering waves in the aftermath of their intense battle. Even the remaining Cold Light Islands were thoroughly shattered.

For Primordial Infant Cultivators who could control the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, fighting without restraint resulted in such terrifying destructive power.

At the very least, they could crush mountains and split the earth, and at worst, entire islands could sink into the sea.

Just like Luo Chen's Azure Sun Palm Seal, which incorporated the Servitor Spirit Seal, its power would increase like a snowball if left uncontrolled, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it could destroy a city with a single palm strike.

"Because of me, the Blood Nightmare Demon King, who was hiding here, was awakened, and I attracted the attention of the Blood Vagabond, who has been chasing him for a long time."

"Both of them are renowned Primordial Infant Cultivators in the Northern Sea, and I used to think they were unapproachable, as deep as the ocean. But now it seems that they aren't as invincible as I thought!"

Luo Chen watched this decades-long battle between the two blood cultivators, his eyes flashing with determination.

He wasn't sure if it was because his cultivation had improved, narrowing the gap between them, or because both of them had suffered severe damage from their prolonged fight. In his eyes, neither of them was so powerful that he couldn't challenge them.

Just like how he had torn apart the Blood Nightmare Demon King's body earlier.

Even if the Demon King could regenerate and create a new body from the Blood Sea, Luo Chen could repeatedly cut and chop it to pieces! If all else failed, he could fully activate the Withering Vitality Flame and burn this Blood Sea to ashes! Especially since he hadn't even displayed his strongest form, the Ancient True Body, he had more than enough confidence.

"Should I take advantage of this opportunity?"

Luo Chen's heart stirred with temptation.

He could tell that from the very beginning, the battle between the two blood cultivators had reached a fever pitch, with both sides unleashing their Blood Dao techniques relentlessly. It seemed highly likely that this battle would determine the ultimate victor.

Regardless of who emerged as the final winner, Luo Chen might just benefit from the situation...

In the end, Luo Chen dismissed this greedy thought.

Through his Divine Sense, he perceived a considerable number of Golden Core Cultivators rushing towards Cold Light Archipelago from all directions.

These Golden Core Cultivators weren't particularly fearsome, but their arrival indicated that the battle in Cold Light Archipelago had been noticed by the outside world.

After these cultivators, it was likely that the top experts from both the righteous and demonic paths would soon arrive.

Luo Chen didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he hurriedly left in one direction.

...

A luxurious carriage appeared and disappeared among the clouds.

In the blink of an eye, it was already far away on the horizon.

Tianxuan drove the Six-Element Flying Cloud Carriage, her worried gaze frequently shifting towards the figure behind the curtain.

Ever since the master had emerged from the battle in Cold Light Archipelago, he had remained silent. What had happened?

At this moment, Luo Chen closed his eyes, and his Divine Sense entered the Primordial Cauldron within his Purple Mansion.

The cauldron's body was still as gray as ever, but unlike its previous rough appearance, it was now perfectly round and smooth, with no trace of array patterns visible.

All the materials had fused into a seamless whole.

It was as if the Primordial Cauldron had formed naturally, not crafted by human hands.

Even the Profound Dust Armor, which had also advanced to the True Artifact stage, paled in comparison.

The power displayed by the Primordial Cauldron was indeed beyond the reach of the Profound Dust Armor.

The Tribulation Lightning Power generated from absorbing heavenly thunder was limited in quantity, but it was unpredictable and formidable in critical moments.

Moreover, the cauldron's functions were truly unexpected.

Even the pseudo-Divine Treasure, the Godslaying Blood Sword, which could injure Luo Chen's physical body, could be forcibly collected by the Primordial Cauldron.

"Is it because of the gray light that merged into Ming Zhao Tian?"

Luo Chen wondered, searching for traces of the gray light once more, but to no avail.

It was as if the gray light had vanished into thin air.

With a sigh, Luo Chen refocused his attention on the Godslaying Blood Sword, examining it carefully.

Among all the weapons he had seen in his life, the one with the highest rank was undoubtedly the Heaven Spanning Divine Treasure, the Heaven Refining Cauldron.

However, at that time, the Heaven Refining Cauldron had already been severely damaged by the millennium-long battle between the Nine Refinements Warfire and the Nirvana Holy Flame. Moreover, as it wasn't a killing-type treasure, its destructive power wasn't particularly impressive.

Therefore, the Godslaying Blood Sword became the most lethal weapon Luo Chen had ever encountered!

The Northern Sea Demon and Immortal War began with the ambush of the Mara Stream's three Primordial Infant Cultivators against Mu Lan Gaoxiong. But it was this very sword that ultimately trapped Mu Lan Gaoxiong.

Because of this sword, Mu Lan Gaoxiong's cultivation path was severed, and he remained stuck at the mid-stage of the Primordial Infant Stage for the rest of his life.

Similarly, it was this sword that allowed the Blood Nightmare Demon King to rival the Blood Vagabond, the most notorious of the three Vagabond Cultivators.

This clearly demonstrated the sword's exceptional sharpness.

However, Luo Chen's intuition told him that the Blood Nightmare Demon King hadn't fully unleashed the sword's potential.

According to Han Zhan, during the battle at Ming Zhao Tian's Cloud Plaza, the Blood Nightmare Demon King had to sever his finger to feed the sword, indicating that he hadn't truly gained the sword's recognition.

Was it because of the sword spirit?

"Luo Chen attempted to use his divine sense to communicate with the sword spirit, but a thick mass of blood-red light blocked him, preventing any contact."

"Although the Godslaying Blood Sword was trapped within the Primordial Cauldron, unable to escape, it still managed to isolate itself from the outside, preventing Luo Chen from reaching it."

"This spontaneous consciousness indeed seemed to possess a spirit of its own."

"However, Luo Chen clearly remembered that the Godslaying Blood Sword was not a divine treasure with self-awareness. The spirit within it was more like the special magical treasures he had encountered in the lower realms, where spirits were forcibly bound into objects."

"To gain control of this sword, he would need to earn the approval of the spirit within."

"Or, perhaps, force it into submission?"

Suddenly, Luo Chen recalled the White Tiger Puppet stored away in his storage ring, gathering dust.

He slowly opened his eyes, deep in thought.

"It seems I need to seek out some advanced puppetry manuals."

...

In the past, the journey from the Cold Light Archipelago to Whale Harbor took a full month.

But this time, the trip only took a few months.

The Six Yu Flying Cloud Palanquin was incredibly fast, and the end of the Demon and Immortal War had cleared the roads, making the journey smoother.

Yes, the Demon and Immortal War had officially concluded.

Along the way, Luo Chen learned from other cultivators about the outcome of the peace talks in Mo Lan Ting.

Both sides had reached a consensus on major issues, and a ceasefire was necessary. The Mara Stream publicly declared that Blood Nightmare Demon King was the culprit of the war, finding a scapegoat.

The Cang Hai Righteous Alliance did not pursue the matter further and even shared the new complete island-connecting array formation researched by the Divine Transformation Great Ability, Li Canghai, with the Mara Stream.

Luo Chen couldn't know the specifics, but he believed that both sides were eager to cease hostilities and even cooperate due to external pressure.

The Northern Sea Demon Coalition!

Luo Chen had already felt this pressure firsthand.

The once bustling Whale Harbor was now desolate, with no signs of its former liveliness.

Sang Jing He whispered updates by his side.

"It's true that Divine Essence City is surrounded by a large number of demonic beasts."

"But these beasts are well-organized and haven't completely besieged the city. Instead, they've left a gap, allowing access to Whale Harbor, the large port connecting to the human territories."

"That's why we were able to enter the city safely."

Luo Chen listened quietly, his powerful divine sense reaching out, and indeed, there were some powerful auras lurking in the distance.

In terms of cultivation base, these beings were no weaker than him.

"Surrounding three sides but leaving one open?"

Luo Chen was puzzled. "Do these demonic beasts want to give this major Northern Sea city a glimmer of hope, divide their forces, and eliminate them one by one? Or are they afraid to provoke the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance and are only making a show of surrounding the city without taking decisive action?"

Divine Essence City was the headquarters of the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance in the Northern Sea, and the backing force was the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect from Central State!

The Northern Sea Demon Coalition was clearly not a disorganized mob, and their powerful members must have some reservations about the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect.

Therefore, Luo Chen's second guess was closer to the truth.

Thinking about Fu Chaosheng's request to meet him in Divine Essence City...

Luo Chen made up his mind and headed towards the majestic immortal city with its black and white color scheme.

Before departing, he shook his sleeve, and a small snake fell out, slithering into the sea. In a moment, it disappeared without a trace.

...

The city walls were dark, resembling a black dragon, encompassing hundreds of miles of land within its embrace.

Inside, uniquely designed pure white buildings stood tall in various locations.

Small bridges, flowing rivers, lakes, and towering pagodas adorned the city.

Luo Chen had never seen such an architectural style in his life.

The grandeur of the city was complemented by intricate details, as if everything had been meticulously planned from the very beginning.

The striking black and white color scheme was particularly eye-catching.

Rumor had it that Central State was known for its chess culture, especially within the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect, where inner sect disciples were skilled in the game. Perhaps this architectural style was influenced by the game of chess!

But what caught Luo Chen's attention the most was the concentration of spiritual energy within Divine Essence City.

It was incredibly high!

Even on the main streets, the spiritual energy was comparable to a weak second-tier spirit vein.

One could imagine that the shops and tall buildings with spirit-gathering arrays would have at least a second-tier spirit vein as a starting point.

The specially designated cave mansions would undoubtedly include many third-tier spirit veins.

Moreover, Luo Chen could sense at least ten locations emitting a strong attraction to him.

These were cave mansions with fourth-tier spirit vein spiritual energy concentrations!

This city alone was not inferior to the Hidden Dragon Mountain Range.

Luo Chen wondered how the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect could have acquired such a strategic location for their commerce alliance headquarters when the Primordial Demon Sect was still around.

"Master, what should we do now?" Tianxuan asked.

Luo Chen smiled slightly, "Of course, we need to find a place to stay."

As he spoke, a token appeared in his hand, the same one Fu Chaosheng had given him as a guest identity token for the commerce alliance.

"Jing He, take this token to the tall tower in the city and rent a fourth-tier cave mansion for us."

"Master, why aren't you letting me go?" Tianxuan was puzzled. She prided herself on her efficiency, and over the years, she had rarely made mistakes. But during their journey, Luo Chen had entrusted most tasks, big and small, to Sang Jing He.

Lo Chen handed the token to the respectful Sang Jing He and patted his shoulder, signaling for him to go ahead.

As they strolled down the wide street, Lo Chen explained in a low voice, "The situation is different now, and tensions between humans and demons are high. Even though you've taken a human form, you're still essentially a Jindan-stage demon cultivator. If your true nature is discovered, it could easily cause trouble."

"Jing He is a human cultivator and has been to Divine Essence City before, so it would be better if he takes the lead."

"As for you... why don't you come shopping with me!"

Tianxuan suddenly realized, and then she saw Lo Chen walking into a shop.

She quickly followed him inside.

As soon as they entered, they heard a waiter enthusiastically greeting them.

"Senior, do you have any specific requests?"

"No, just browsing."

"Then you've come to the right place. Our shop may not be big, but we have an unparalleled variety of resources, not inferior to the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance!"

"Oh?"

Lo Chen became interested. How could this shop be so bold?

He remembered that before entering, the signboard displayed 'Ten Thousand Phenomena Tower'.

The waiter's spirit lifted, and he began to introduce, "Behind our Ten Thousand Phenomena Tower is the Xiang Family, one of the top thirty-six families of the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect, second only to the Twelve Great Families!"

"We conduct business across the north and south."

"Here, you can find not only local specialties from the Northern Sea but also resources from the Southern Border, all in one place!"

Lo Chen scoffed inwardly. Their initial bold claim now seemed quite exaggerated.

The business of the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance spanned the entire Mountain and Sea Realm, not just the north and south.

However, this Xiang Family, with their ability to conduct business in the Southern Border, must possess formidable strength.

Putting aside his initial disdain, Lo Chen asked, "Since you mentioned it, do you have any Southern Border bugs?"

The waiter gestured with his hand, inviting Lo Chen to follow.

"This way, Senior. Bugs are mysterious, and to prevent them from affecting cultivators, they are kept in the back."

Smiling, Lo Chen followed the waiter to the back.

One by one, jars appeared before them.

The waiter's introduction continued without pause.

"This is the Moonlight Toad, a low-grade bug of the first rank. Although its rank is not high, it possesses the ability to guide Qi and open meridians. Those with spiritual roots but naturally blocked meridians can refine this bug to break free from their constraints and cultivate. Even those with naturally open meridians would not hesitate to refine a Moonlight Toad to assist in their Qi cultivation."

"This is the Wine Bag Bug. If you place spiritual wine within it, the quality of the wine will improve, becoming incredibly rich and flavorful. It's the top choice for wine enthusiasts! It's also one of our best-selling low-grade bugs."

...

"A first-rank Spirit Rhinoceros Toad! Senior, you may not have heard of this name, but you've surely heard of its predecessor—the Demon Heart Toad. It can parasitize within a cultivator's body, and upon death, all cultivation is devoured by the master, making it a demonic bug."

Upon hearing the name Spirit Rhinoceros Toad, Lo Chen's thoughts stirred.

Not only had he heard of this name, but he had also used this bug before.

Furthermore, under his powerful cultivation of blood essence, the Spirit Rhinoceros Toad within him had once been nurtured to the third rank.

Later, after his physical body's nirvana, the bug, along with his vast cultivation, disappeared without a trace... vanished into thin air.

Suddenly, Lo Chen suspected a possibility.

The third-rank Spirit Rhinoceros Toad was not just about being in harmony with the heart; it could also be promoted to the level of a Demon Heart Toad.

Although it couldn't transfer one's entire cultivation to another, it could transmit half of one's cultivation to the mother bug of the Spirit Rhinoceros Toad.

Lo Chen realized that his cultivation might not have disappeared without a trace; instead, it could have been transferred to Sima Hui Ning through the Spirit Rhinoceros Toad, as she had also planted this bug.

Lo Chen's body trembled unconsciously at this thought.

He knew better than anyone how formidable his cultivation was.

If Sima Hui Ning had been at the Golden Core stage, she might have barely been able to endure it. But if she hadn't broken through the Golden Core stage at that time...

The waiter had been observing Lo Chen closely, as they were adept at reading people.

Seeing Lo Chen's tremble, the waiter quickly explained, "Senior, there's no need to worry. No one dares to refine the Demon Heart Toad anymore. Even if the Spirit Rhinoceros Toad is controlled by the King Toad, our Xiang Family in Central State has capable people who have already dealt with the influence of the Spirit Rhinoceros King Toad. You can buy a pair and plant them in the bodies of those close to you to sense their safety."

At this moment, Lo Chen's mind was in turmoil, and he couldn't focus on the waiter's introduction.

Taking a deep breath, he waved to Tianxuan behind him.

"Buy one of each bug. Tianxuan, you handle the payment."

After saying this, Lo Chen left the Ten Thousand Phenomena Tower with his mind elsewhere.

On the desolate street, Lo Chen subconsciously tried to activate the Spirit Rhinoceros Toad, but with the little bug gone from his body, he couldn't sense Hui Ning's condition.

A sense of melancholy filled his heart.

In the distance, Sang Jing He hurried over, followed by a middle-aged man in luxurious clothing.

From afar, the middle-aged man bowed respectfully to Lo Chen, his demeanor filled with reverence.

"Junior Fu Hong Zhang, greetings to Senior Wilderness Loose Cultivator!"

(End of Chapter)

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