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Chapter 738: Demonic Deity Retreat, Blood-stained Central State
Chapter 738: Demonic Deity Retreat, Blood-stained Central State
Buzz...
As the waves surged, the dense spirit light on the Sword Lance Ship gradually dimmed.
The giant ship docked at a port.
One by one, cultivators disembarked from the ship in an orderly manner, guided by Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance cultivators, and gradually ascended a large island.
After half a year, Sun Moon Island was finally reached.
Although this island was still within the Northern Sea, it was already extremely far from the heartland of the Human Race.
The island was bustling with people, and loud voices could be heard. As people came and went, various large materials unsuitable for storage pouches were transported into warehouses that had been prepared in advance.
It was clear that Sun Moon Island served as the Northern Sea transit center for the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance, situated between the Northern Sea and Central State.
On the island, a Nascent Soul True Man from the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect was stationed year-round.
Yes, he was from the Dao Sect, not the Commerce Alliance.
The two seemed to be clearly distinguished! At this moment, the seemingly young Dao Sect True Man was on the ship, chatting with Fu Chaosheng while observing the bustling crowd.
"Introducing seven Nascent Soul True Men to join the Star Gate, Elder Fu, your contributions this time are truly remarkable!"
"Not at all, only two of these seven were recommended by me, the other five were recommended by other Commerce Alliance elders."
"After all, it's the achievement of the Northern Sea branch of the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance. Elder, you're being too modest." The young man smiled, then his expression turned solemn, "Elder Fu, are you sure you want to use the teleportation array on this island? Compared to the one in Divine Essence City, that one should be more suitable!"
Fu Chaosheng shook his head, "The teleportation array in Divine Essence City is good, but it's an inter-state teleportation array. However, it consumes a massive amount of spirit stones and has an extremely long recovery time. While I was away, Elder Shen had already activated it and sent someone away."
"Who?" The young man was surprised, "Who has the qualifications to make Elder Shen use his authority to forcibly activate an inter-state teleportation?"
"The one from the Liu family," Fu Chaosheng said indifferently.
The young man suddenly realized, "So it's Junior Brother Liu Yuan. I heard that he traveled thousands of miles, giving up the favorable cultivation environment in Central State, and came to the Northern Sea specifically to temper himself. He succeeded in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. Now it seems that his performance after the breakthrough must have been quite impressive, even Elder Shen didn't hesitate to make an exception for him."
As he spoke, he suddenly realized something.
"This generation of the Shen family doesn't have a suitable clan member to participate in the five-hundred-year grand competition. Elder Shen, could it be that you've taken a liking to Junior Brother Liu Yuan?"
Fu Chaosheng forced a smile and didn't say much.
Although they were both in the Northern Sea, he often traveled in the southeast region, so he didn't have much interaction with Liu Yuan.
Shen Wanding was different. He had always been stationed in Divine Essence City, and Liu Yuan, who was cultivating in the Ten Thousand Immortal Assembly, was quite close. Their private exchanges were extremely frequent.
Unknowingly, he had drawn the genius from a humble background, Liu Yuan, to his side.
He had placed great importance on Liu Yuan, showering him with various resources, not to mention the exceptional act of activating the inter-state teleportation array, which was enough to make one feel grateful.
Especially before his return, Shen Wanding had even tested Luo Chen's abilities, clearly also probing for Liu Yuan's future opponent.
The young man glanced at Fu Chaosheng, roughly understanding the reason for his expression.
Fu Qinglan, the proud daughter of the Fu family, had reportedly signed up for this five-hundred-year grand competition, hoping to glimpse the direction of the Dao in that Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven.
In that case, Liu Yuan would inevitably become Fu Qinglan's opponent.
Compared to Liu Yuan, who had formed his Nascent Soul long ago and was approaching the century limit, Fu Qinglan, who had formed her Nascent Soul only a few years ago, was far inferior.
Especially when it came to their combat experience, the difference was...
The young man understood and smiled, not continuing the conversation on this topic.
He patted the ship's railing and said with a smile, "The teleportation array on Sun Moon Island is usually used for transporting resources, and it's not very suitable for sending people. Those who wish to enter the array must have a certain level of cultivation to withstand the enormous spatial pressure. Elder Fu, you should be aware of this."
Fu Chaosheng nodded and handed over a list.
The young man took it and examined it carefully.
The list didn't have many names, only about a dozen or so, mostly Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators.
But as he reached the end, he frowned.
"Why are there two demon beasts on the list?"
"How can these Foundation Establishment juniors bear the enormous pressure of the teleportation array?"
"Who are they under?"
Facing the series of questions, Fu Chaosheng remained calm and smiled, "The Wilderness Loose Cultivator is a new rising power in the Northern Sea. Although he's a loose cultivator, his abilities are no less than ours from the Holy Land. Coincidentally, the teleportation array requires preparation time, so I'll introduce him to you."
The young man raised his eyebrows, carefully examining Fu Chaosheng, but he didn't refuse.
However, after waiting at the ship's bow for half a day, they still didn't see Luo Chen, and the atmosphere became awkward.
"Fu Hongzhang, go and see what's going on with the Wilderness Loose Cultivator," Fu Chaosheng transmitted his voice.
Fu Hongzhang, who was on standby, didn't hesitate and hurried towards Kun Xiao Palace.
Soon, he returned in a hurry.
"House Master, according to the maid of Elder Luo, her house master is currently at a critical moment in practicing a secret technique, so he needs a few more days before he can come out of seclusion."
Fu Chaosheng was startled for a moment.
It had been over a month since Luo Chen left the Jade Tide Palace and stayed at Kunxiao Palace.
What kind of secret technique required such a long time? It wasn't particularly long, indicating that the power of the secret technique wasn't significant.
It wasn't exactly short either, as he had to wait for this long, which meant there must be something extraordinary about it.
However, the stronger Luo Chen became, the happier Fu Chaosheng was, so he wouldn't dare disturb him.
Turning around, Fu Chaosheng apologized with a smile, "Junior Brother Yu..."
The young man waved his hand generously, "It's fine if we don't meet. Anyway, it's not urgent. But later, I'll have to ask him to explain the issue with the Foundation Establishment cultivator. Otherwise, if something unexpected happens during the teleportation, I won't be responsible."
Fu Chaosheng quickly nodded.
However, after the young man left, Fu Chaosheng's expression turned regretful.
If he could have introduced Luo Chen to this person, the latter's future within the Star Gate would have been much smoother.
Now that Luo Chen was in seclusion, by the time he came out, the teleportation array would likely be ready, leaving little time for the two to get acquainted.
...
Inside the secret chamber on the fifth floor of Kunxiao Palace.
Luo Chen slowly opened his eyes, a thoughtful look in his gaze.
"So that's how it is."
The power of the Ghost Immortal Tower's roar was an innate ability of the savage beasts, not something he could learn by merely glancing at it hastily.
However, when the Ghost Immortal Tower intruded into the Ice Soul Spirit Mountain earlier, it revealed another method that greatly inspired him.
The surrounding Ghost Immortal illusions could confuse the divine sense of Primordial Spirit cultivators, causing their attacks to deviate.
This was an extremely rare defensive soul technique!
Even Han Zhan hadn't mastered such a formidable technique.
Luo Chen was greatly surprised, and after careful contemplation, he realized that he already possessed the foundational requirements to learn this technique.
The savage beasts' methods weren't intricate; instead, they were quite crude. It was only due to the racial differences that hindered the human race's research.
Ordinary Primordial Spirit True Men would be at a loss, not knowing where to start, but Luo Chen had found the key.
The Ghost Immortal Tower used the power of the savage beasts as a medium, combining its formidable evil Qi and divine soul to create the surrounding illusions.
Luo Chen possessed the foundation in all three aspects.
Especially!
The Illusionary Flower and Moon Technique he had learned in the past had already reached perfection.
Later, he created the second layer of illusion, the Ghost Immortal Tower, by borrowing a strand of dark energy from the Ghost Immortal Tower within the Soul Nourishing Wood.
Using this technique, he had once forced a late-stage Golden Core cultivator to concede during his mid-stage Golden Core cultivation.
However, due to the inherent difference in the quality of the divine soul, this technique fell short when facing Primordial Spirit cultivators, so Luo Chen rarely used it.
But now!
Imitating the Ghost Immortal Tower's defensive soul technique became much easier.
Based on the Ghost Immortal Tower illusion, he constantly explored and optimized it, stimulating the massive evil Qi accumulated over the years and using primordial energy as a medium to weave the divine soul within the sea of consciousness...
"This technique of mine may be slightly weaker than the Ghost Immortal Tower's, but it's even more exquisite. Given time, it might surpass the original and exceed the opponent!"
As he muttered, Luo Chen's eyes suddenly widened.
Instantly, the misty aura within a three-foot radius around his body surged.
A haze of rosy clouds enveloped the area, and steam rose.
The sound of incantations and angry shouts filled the air.
Amidst the haze, faces appeared, some youthful, some aged, and even various ferocious demon beast shadows struggling and rolling within.
Although it lacked the grandeur of the Ghost Immortal Tower's surrounding illusions, it possessed a chilling and eerie charm in its intricate details.
Luo Chen closed his eyes.
His divine soul retracted, and the primordial energy returned, causing all the illusions to dissipate instantly, as if nothing had happened.
On the attribute panel, a brand-new entry appeared.
【Demonic Deity Retreat Beginner 1/100】
It was categorized under Soul Techniques.
Upon seeing this new entry, Luo Chen felt a sense of relief.
This technique, derived from the Illusionary Flower and Moon Technique, could be considered the third layer of illusion.
However, since it was listed separately, it had clearly surpassed the third-tier Illusionary Flower and Moon Technique.
In terms of grade alone, it was likely at least a fourth-tier technique or higher.
Moreover, self-created cultivation techniques often had immense potential and room for further refinement.
"It's perfect timing! The split soul I cultivated can't withstand the tempering of Tribulation Thunder, so during my free time, I'll use the power of the split soul to practice this technique and accelerate its mastery!"
With a faint smile, Luo Chen had already planned his subsequent cultivation.
However, for now, there was another important matter at hand.
After a quick wash, Luo Chen left the secret chamber feeling refreshed and gathered his subordinates to set off for Sun Moon Island.
...
"Wilderness Loose Cultivator, are you sure you can protect your subordinate?"
In front of an ancient hall protected by layers of array formations, the young man from the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect looked at the equally young Luo Chen, seeking further confirmation.
Luo Chen glanced at the anxious Zhang Jingqing and smiled slightly.
The young man subconsciously relaxed a bit.
Then, Luo Chen calmly turned to the young man, "Rest assured, Junior Brother Yu. If others can protect their cultivators, I can certainly protect Qing and the others."
"Yu Ziyou's eyebrows furrowed, 'The other two Primordial Soul True Men brought Golden Core Cultivators, which is quite different from this junior here.'"
Seeing Luo Chen's persistence, he didn't say more.
After all, he had already given his advice. If something were to happen, it wouldn't be his, Yu Ziyou's, concern.
His gaze swept over the fifteen people present: three Primordial Soul True Men, each with four clan members as followers.
Especially Luo Chen's side, which was the most peculiar.
Aside from the low-level Zhang Jingqing, there were also two Demon Beasts.
Not yet at the fourth rank, the Heaven Xuan who had just Incarnated.
Already at the fourth rank, but the Black King hadn't Incarnated.
Especially the latter, who clearly exuded the aura of a Savage Beast! This not only surprised Yu Ziyou, but also shocked the other two Primordial Soul True Men who had been traveling with them for half a year.
No one knew that Luo Chen, a Primordial Soul Evacuates at the initial stage, actually had a fourth-rank Savage Beast as his spiritual pet and had been traveling with it without anyone noticing.
If it weren't for the fact that all living beings must be reported when using the Teleportation Array, they might not have discovered it even now.
"You all should adjust your state first, the Teleportation Array is about to activate."
Yu Ziyou said, and then hurried into the grand hall.
Luo Chen stood outside, not pretending to be aloof, but instead engaged in simple conversation with the two Primordial Soul True Men who had been traveling with him.
One was named Winter Mountain Man, and the other was Lu Qiuzhen.
These two were both well-known Primordial Soul Cultivators from the Northern Sea.
Especially the latter, Fu Chaosheng had specifically instructed him to befriend Lu Qiuzhen, as he was also following Fu Chaosheng's path and wanted to join the Star Gate.
After chatting for a while, the three of them suddenly fell silent.
The tightly closed palace doors slowly opened a crack.
Yu Ziyou's voice came from inside.
"Everyone, come in!"
The three of them glanced at each other, and Lu Qiuzhen spoke up, "Wilderness Cultivator, please go first!"
Luo Chen smiled and, without hesitation, led the Black King and the others into the palace.
As soon as they entered, they saw Fu Chaosheng standing with Yu Ziyou, smiling at them.
"Let's go home together!"
Luo Chen was taken aback, then nodded lightly.
It was indeed going home.
However, Fu Chaosheng was returning to the Central State, while Luo Chen was taking the route through the Central State to return to the Eastern Wilderness.
He hoped for a smooth journey.
After an incense stick's worth of time.
Boom! A massive pillar of light shot into the sky from the central grand hall of Sun Moon Island, illuminating the surrounding hundred li with its radiance.
Zhou Yunding, who had led his clan members onto another ship, gazed at that pillar of light from afar and sighed softly.
"Daoist Luo has taken the lead."
This voice carried a mix of emotions.
Those who didn't know might have thought that Luo Chen had died.
In reality, it was Zhou Yunding who had to lead his clan members over mountains and through waters, facing the danger of death, as they took the water route to the Central State.
He only hoped that he would have the chance to meet Luo Chen again.
Not because of their friendship, but because meeting again would mean he was still alive.
"I'll be there soon."
Zhou Yunding retracted his gaze and began communicating with the other three Primordial Soul True Men through divine sense.
On this trip, they not only had to bring their clan members to the Central State but also had to escort a batch of goods for the Heavenly Yuan Commerce Alliance.
In a sense, they had already started working for the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect even before joining the Star Gate.
...
Star Island.
One of the few large islands isolated from the Central State continent.
On the island, there was a fourth-rank Spirit Vein, and numerous medicinal herbs were cultivated, making it a blessed land.
However, the true purpose of this island was not to cultivate Spirit Herbs, but rather the Teleportation Array at its center.
Connecting the Northern Sea to the Southern Border, it was a vital hub for travel between the north and south.
If the Teleportation Array weren't so important, this place would surely be bustling with traveling cultivators, and it wouldn't be as serene as it is now.
But on one day, this peaceful scenery was suddenly disrupted.
From within the Underground Palace wrapped in the Formation Array, loud tremors echoed, and Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect cultivators rushed in from all directions.
They stared at the Underground Palace in astonishment.
That was the center of the Teleportation Array, and usually, outsiders from other states who teleported there would be restricted by the array within the Underground Palace, unable to leave the island easily.
Such careful arrangements were made as a precaution.
But today, the commotion was indeed unexpected.
"How many people did they teleport from the Northern Sea, and why is the Spirit Stone consumption so enormous?"
"The maximum number of people that can be teleported at once is a hundred, but with this much commotion, it's definitely more than a hundred, right?"
"Sss, look, what's that?"
Blood!
A pungent stench of blood spread from the Underground Palace, seeping through the ground, dyeing the earth a faint red.
The Heavenly Yuan Cultivators looked at each other in shock, and the same thought flashed through their minds.
Did all the people in this batch of teleportation die during the process?
If that were the case, this incident would be huge. After thousands of years without any accidents, the Teleportation Array had suddenly killed so many people.
Inside the Underground Palace.
The three Primordial Soul True Men stared at Luo Chen in astonishment, as well as the massive Dragon lying beside him.
Its wide-open mouth continuously vomited blood.
The surging blood flooded the Underground Palace, forming a river of blood.
Luo Chen could only smile bitterly and apologize, "Sorry, I was negligent."
(End of Chapter)
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