Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 741: True Fire Anomaly, Dan Sheng's Ascension - Novel Cool

Chapter 741: True Fire Anomaly, Dan Sheng's Ascension

Chapter 741: True Fire Anomaly, Dan Sheng's Ascension

Solitary cultivators are not necessarily weak.

Famous solitary cultivators often have some skills to their name.

However, to meet the requirements for entering the Mirage Dragon Cave, one must have formed their Nascent Soul within a hundred years.

In such a short time, Nascent Soul early-stage cultivators are often still in the stage of solidifying their foundation and exploring their cultivation path.

If they have a master, it's naturally beneficial, as their cultivation methods, magical treasures, and even cultivation resources have been planned out long ago.

For example, the protector that Yu Xu's family found for her is the last patriarch of a Nascent Soul sect in the South, and even though he has fallen to the point of joining the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect, his skills are still exceptionally solid.

But what about solitary cultivators?

Speaking honestly, Fu Qinglan had no confidence in them.

For such cultivators, successfully forming their Nascent Soul is already a stroke of good fortune; how can they have other advancements? Most likely, they would spend a hundred years solidifying their cultivation, leaving little time to search for suitable cultivation resources and even less for improving their combat abilities.

Under these circumstances, when would they have time to cultivate powerful magical treasures and enhance their fighting skills?

Unlike the disciples of the Dao Sect, these protectors will be the main combatants inside the Mirage Dragon Cave.

Most protectors are at the second or even third layer of the Nascent Soul stage.

The solitary cultivator that her grandfather found, according to the letter, is only at the first layer of the Nascent Soul stage. Can he really be capable?

As for the servant from the Shi family that Yu Xu mentioned, Qi Xiongcheng, he was raised by a great clan and, after forming his Nascent Soul, devoted all his energy to improving his combat abilities. Even though they are both at the first layer of the Nascent Soul stage, he is clearly more reliable.

However, the Shi family...

Fu Qinglan shook her head inwardly. The Shi family's gifts always come with a price, and she, who aims to revive the Fu family, cannot afford such a cost.

Just as her mind was in turmoil, the silent man following behind her suddenly spoke.

"Senior Sisters, I'll take my leave first."

Fu Qinglan acknowledged with a sound of agreement.

Yu Xu was a bit surprised and looked at the young man's departing figure, asking in confusion, "Why is he returning to Heaven Earth Peak? I remember that the protector of Little Linzi is a distant relative from his family, and has nothing to do with the Star Gate's guest minister."

Fu Qinglan was also puzzled, and she subconsciously looked up at the majestic peak that connected heaven and earth.

"Perhaps he admires Dan Sheng!"

Yu Xu suddenly realized, "That's right. Little Linzi has always liked pill concocting, and now that Dan Sheng is about to ascend, he naturally wants to stay longer at his cultivation site, hoping for some opportunity."

Then, Yu Xu smiled.

"I heard that Mu Yuan Qizi has come to the Celebrity Hall and wants to challenge Master Ming Dao Yin today. Let's go and take a look, Qinglan!"

Upon hearing this news, Fu Qinglan's eyes lit up instantly.

"Is it a chess match today?"

"Yes, it's very likely that Senior Brother Ming Dao Yin will face seven opponents. It's a rare spectacle in the chess world in recent years, and since you like playing chess, you shouldn't miss this grand event."

"Let's go!"

...

Inside the cave mansion at Wangwu Peak of the Wangwu Mountains.

Luo Chen's eyes were tightly shut, his face turning purple, and as his lips parted, scorching air flowed out, making the quiet and serene chamber extremely hot.

As he continuously exhaled hot air, the purple color on his face gradually faded.

After a long while, Luo Chen slowly opened his eyes.

Sensing his more condensed Nascent Soul body and the surging mana within, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

As expected of a high-grade Taihe Dan!

Just one pill greatly increased his mana.

At this moment, on the system panel, the progress bar in the cultivation realm section had reached 【Nascent Soul Stage Layer 1: 25/100】, getting closer and closer to the second layer of the Nascent Soul stage.

The high-grade Taihe Dan he refined recently, according to Luo Chen's estimation, had three times the medicinal power of a low-grade Hongyuan Pill and was slightly better than a medium-grade Hongyuan Pill.

However, compared to the Hongyuan Pill, which had no side effects and excellent adaptability, the Taihe Dan had too many drawbacks.

The pill's poison eroded the Purple Mansion's barrier, and its power made the Nascent Soul body impure, requiring a lot of effort to refine it bit by bit.

Especially since the medicinal power of this high-grade pill was only slightly better than that of a medium-grade Hongyuan Pill, it was probably much inferior to a high-grade Hongyuan Pill.

"Even so, this pill is still a high-quality one."

There were already very few pills in the world that could still be effective for Nascent Soul stage cultivators, and the fact that this pill had such a significant effect showed that the Taihe Dan, which the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect used in the past, was not without merit.

This made Luo Chen even more admiring of Dan Sheng Chu Yan, who could improve the drawbacks of this pill formula.

With his current pill concocting skills, as long as he had the corresponding pill formula, he could easily refine it.

However, mentioning the improvement of this pill formula, it might still be a bit challenging.

Shaking his head, Luo Chen no longer dwelled on these matters.

Although Taihe Dan was beneficial, it was merely a supplementary aid and not meant for frequent consumption, falling far short of the Hongyuan Dan.

After finishing the bottle in his hand, he had no intention of seeking more Taihe Dan.

At this moment, he turned his attention to the Yanliu Su.

Looking at the vermillion bottle in his hand, Luo Chen's spiritual sense probed within.

A viscous red liquid, akin to marrow, flowed slowly inside.

With each bubble, faint flames flickered and vanished.

"Kuanyuan Fire Marrow, born from the withered source land after the departure of the Kuanyuan Fire, possesses the mystical ability to nurture new flames. For cultivators, absorbing it with their Primordial True Fire has a high chance of enhancing the power of their Primordial True Fire and even facilitating its advancement!"

Recalling the various information recorded in the Dan Book, Luo Chen's mind raced.

Within the Purple Mansion, the Kuorong True Fire stirred restlessly, its fiery branches and twigs stretching eagerly.

Based on the unusual behavior of the Kuorong True Fire, it seemed that the records in the Dan Book were not deceiving, and Fu Chaosheng had not provided him with a counterfeit item.

This bottle of Yanliu Su was indeed the Kuanyuan Fire Marrow mentioned in the rumors.

However, as Luo Chen gazed at the bottle, his eyes revealed a hint of regret.

"In that Dan Book, several methods of utilizing the Kuanyuan Fire Marrow were recorded. One of them involves refining it with a special Spirit Liquid from the Demon Realm to create a pill that may result in a Yin-Yang Extreme Flame with both water and fire attributes."

"Unfortunately, I don't have that Spirit Liquid."

"It seems I'll have to let you go."

Muttering to himself, Luo Chen opened his mouth and expelled the complete Kuorong True Fire, which transformed into a three-foot-tall green-gold tree in mid-air.

Its branches were verdant green, and its roots shimmered with gold.

At the same time, Luo Chen opened the bottle's stopper.

The fire tree wasted no time, extending its branches into the bottle's mouth. It drew out strands of vermillion marrow, which were absorbed into its trunk through the branches.

Witnessing this, Luo Chen's face lit up with anticipation.

His Primordial True Fire was not particularly remarkable; it was merely a flame used by Jin Dan masters for forging artifacts.

The Yanmeng had intended to elevate this fire, so they created the Fenmeng Valley terrain to nurture it gradually to the fourth-tier.

Logically, this should have been the limit of the Kuorong Fire.

But after Luo Chen refined and devoured the life force of numerous demonic beasts, it gained a solid foundation, unlocking greater potential.

Within the Chilian Inferno, he consecutively devoured seven low-tier Kuanyuan Fires and completely consumed the fire spirit of a fourth-tier Burning Heaven Fire.

By this point, the Kuorong True Fire had formed a tangible embryo.

However, it was still far from achieving sentience.

It wasn't until he devoured the essence of the Nirvana Holy Fire in the Dan Hall that its sentience awakened.

Now, with Luo Chen's advancement to the Nascent Soul stage and the release of suppression, its sentience evolved rapidly, changing almost daily.

Whether it was devouring the Minghuo or suppressing the inheritance of the Blue Fire from the Jiaohuang Lord, it was effortless.

Luo Chen wondered what changes would occur after absorbing this bottle of Kuanyuan Fire Marrow. He was eager to find out!

...

A month later, Fu Chaosheng observed Luo Chen emerging from seclusion, his eyes brightening with surprise.

"Fellow Daoist, your demeanor has become even more majestic. It seems that in just a short month, your cultivation has progressed significantly!"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, "Thanks to your generosity, the Taihe Dan is indeed a rare cultivation elixir in the mortal world, and I've benefited greatly from it."

Fu Chaosheng chuckled, stroking his beard, "Of course, even the discarded elixirs of our sect are top-tier spiritual pills in the other three continents. If you desire more in the future, after the Mirage Dragon Cave Grand Tournament, I can't guarantee the superior grade, but I can certainly find you a substantial supply of regular Taihe Dan."

Luo Chen blinked, remaining silent with a smile.

The bait was set!

By offering high-quality superior-grade Taihe Dan without charge, Fu Chaosheng displayed his prowess and cultivated gratitude, ensuring Luo Chen's utmost effort in the upcoming grand tournament.

If successful, as implied in his words, he could arrange a supply of regular Taihe Dan for Luo Chen.

However, it would no longer be free.

A true businessman, always thinking ahead.

Unfortunately, Luo Chen had other plans.

He possessed the Hongyuan Dan, and with increased proficiency, refining a superior-grade version would yield better results than this discarded Taihe Dan.

Noticing Luo Chen's disinterest, Fu Chaosheng was puzzled but didn't rush to inquire. Instead, he asked about another matter.

"Have you tried the Yanliu Su?"

At this question, Luo Chen's expression turned peculiar.

"I tried it."

"How was the effect?"

"It's hard to say. My Primordial True Fire almost went out."

"Ah!"

Fu Chaosheng was shocked beyond words.

Luo Chen waved his hand, "No harm done, I've already restored it."

Only then did Fu Chaosheng heave a sigh of relief, relieved that it wasn't a major issue.

However, he was also puzzled. Yanliu Essence was a rare and precious resource in the world, and even if it wasn't for its positive effects, it shouldn't have extinguished the Primordial Infant True Fire of a Nascent Soul True Man.

Could it be that the bottle he obtained was expired?

"Never mind, it's my fault for not considering it carefully. I hope you don't mind, Fellow Daoist."

Luo Chen smiled, appearing unconcerned.

In his Purple Mansion, the once thriving Withered Origin Fire Tree now looked sickly, its branches no longer extending but curling up, appearing listless.

If it were before, Luo Chen would have been anxious.

But the Withered Origin Fire had already gained sentience, and as the branches curled up, it conveyed a message to him.

This was a good change!

It was a sign of an impending breakthrough! Even if he couldn't advance to the fifth rank after the breakthrough, he would undoubtedly become more formidable than before.

After a brief chat about their recent situations, Fu Chaosheng revealed his purpose for coming.

"We should set off for Axehandle Mountain."

Luo Chen already knew that Axehandle Mountain was the core mountain gate of the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect, but he found it strange.

"Didn't we say that I would go there after a year of cultivation here?"

The main peak of Wangwu Mountain, after being carefully cultivated by the Fu family, was filled with abundant spiritual energy, making it the best place for Luo Chen to cultivate after Embryo Formation.

It far surpassed the Earth Abyss of Dragon Spring Island and the Small Qiong Mountain of Shen Yuan City.

He was quite satisfied with this place.

But now, he had to go to the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect earlier. Could it be that the Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven had opened, and the Grand Tournament was being held ahead of schedule?

However, Fu Chaosheng revealed another reason.

"That person's day of ascension is near!"

Instantly, Luo Chen's pupils constricted.

...

One month later, two figures emerged from a cold and quiet grand hall within a majestic city.

Fu Chaosheng walked with a slightly humble smile, bowing respectfully towards the hall behind him.

Only after leaving the grand hall did he finally relax.

"I apologize for the inconvenience."

Luo Chen was puzzled, as during their journey, they had traveled day and night, either by flying boats or using teleportation arrays between major cities, rushing towards Axehandle Mountain.

But not once did Fu Chaosheng show such reverence.

"This is the Zhigu City, a territory controlled by the Gu family, one of the Twelve Great Clans."

"As one of the Twelve Great Clans, the Gu family's strength is far beyond our imagination. Not only do they have five Nascent Soul True Men within the clan, but they also have the support of the Zha family and the Qu family from the Thirty-Six Noble Clans. Especially Gu Daoyin from the Gu family, who is only five hundred years old but has already reached the middle stage of Nascent Soul, and is considered one of the three most promising cultivators to reach the Soul Transformation stage."

"For such a powerful clan, I must treat them with respect."

Luo Chen suddenly understood; it was one of the Twelve Great Clans! He was becoming increasingly familiar with the powers of Central State.

Aside from the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect, there were no other sects, only families everywhere.

There were no wanderers, only family cultivators, even though many places were suitable for cultivation.

To cultivate in those spirit lands, one had to join the major families.

They could become servants or slaves, and it was common to see marriages and alliances.

The great clans weren't completely rigid, as they offered another path to these individuals. Once they achieved a certain level of cultivation, they could apply to establish their own family, and after passing the Heavenly Yuan Dao Sect's assessment, they could join the ranks of the Noble Clans.

As Fu Chaosheng mentioned, the Zha family and the Qu family were new families among the Thirty-Six Noble Clans.

Their clan leader was from the Gu family, one of the Twelve Great Clans.

Luo Chen became even more interested in Gu Daoyin, the pride of the Gu family.

This was because he was known as a Soul Transformation seed, not because of his exceptional talent, but because of his skill in playing Go.

He was a famous Go master in Central State, on par with Tianyuan Linxian and Go Sage Ke Lianshan.

Indeed, in Central State, all Hundred Skills of Cultivation were considered inferior, except for the art of Go, which was held in the highest regard.

Unless one could cultivate a skill to the level of the Alchemy Sage, they wouldn't receive such respect and courtesy.

But how many people in the world could reach the level of the Alchemy Sage? Perhaps there would be none left in the world soon.

Luo Chen's eyes flickered as he gazed past the bustling Zhigu City, towards the towering peak that could still be seen from hundreds of miles away.

Faintly, he saw strands of misty light, like mayflies, passing through the clouds and disappearing into the peak.

"Is the Alchemy Sage going to ascend to the Upper Plane from there?"

Fu Chaosheng's face was filled with envy as he looked in the same direction.

"Yes, that's the place, and it will happen in just one year!"

(End of Chapter)

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