Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 776: A Century-Old Friendship, Thus Far - Novel Cool

Chapter 776: A Century-Old Friendship, Thus Far

Chapter 776: A Century-Old Friendship, Thus Far

"Master, do you think Qi Emei can really defeat Sha Longzi?"

"Why, do you doubt her abilities?"

On a tall building not far from the Battle Arena, an old man and a young man gazed down at the arena, discussing the upcoming battle.

Ran Feng shook his head, "As disciples of our Divine Elemental Sect, we are top-tier cultivators wherever we go. How could I ever doubt Senior Sister's strength?"

His words still held a stubborn pride for the Divine Elemental Sect, now reduced to a fallen house.

Indeed, at its peak, the Divine Elemental Sect was worthy of such pride!

Back then, on the Five Elements Peak, there was a Nascent Soul True Cultivator on each peak.

Moreover, the Supreme Elder, Shen Yuan Lao Zu, at the Late Nascent Soul stage, presided over the sect, his might suppressing all four directions.

Such power was even more formidable than the renowned Dongyang Sect.

It was during this peak that the Divine Elemental Sect caught the attention of the East Sea Holy Land's Mingyuan Sect, who once promised Shen Yuan Lao Zu a chance to cultivate in the Mingyuan Sect's ancestral land.

The reason it was only a promise was due to subsequent unforeseen circumstances.

When Shen Yuan Lao Zu was working for the Mingyuan Sect, he suffered a severe injury, which later prevented him from taking action when the Demon Race's army invaded. Under the leadership of the Five Peaks True Cultivators, the Divine Elemental Sect suffered repeated defeats.

By the time they retreated to the Glory Domain, two of the Five Peaks True Cultivators had fallen, and even the supposedly invincible Lin Mu True Cultivator had his physical body shattered, only managing to save his Nascent Soul.

From then on, the Divine Elemental Sect began its decline.

However, even a dying camel is bigger than a horse. Despite being exiled from their homeland, the sect's disciples still held onto their former pride.

Of course, after experiencing so much, witnessing the rise and fall of great powers, these disciples had become more pragmatic.

At the very least, they were no longer as arrogant as before.

Ran Feng spoke softly, "Sha Longzi is no ordinary cultivator. He is a young leader nurtured with the full resources of the Luo Tian Sect, having already reached the third realm of Body Refinement, the Furnace Realm. His aura is so powerful that it can melt gold and shatter stones. Especially on the Battle Arena, where the combat area is small, it's even more advantageous for him. Senior Sister might be at a disadvantage."

The third realm of Body Refinement—the Furnace Realm!

According to rumors, those who comprehend the four stages of Essence and Blood can condense their aura, possessing the courage of ten thousand men!

Golden Core cultivators of the same realm would never be able to overpower them in a head-on confrontation. The only way is to create distance and use their superior divine sense to attack the enemy's weaknesses.

Shen Huo True Cultivator pursed his lips, his expression turning solemn.

But his words were still reassuring.

"Since I've sent Qi Emei to fight, I have my reasons."

"She has already learned the Red Thread Binding Dragon Technique."

Ran Feng was taken aback, "The Red Thread Binding Dragon Technique specifically for restraining Body Refinement cultivators?"

Shen Huo True Cultivator smiled slightly, "Indeed, this technique was inspired by ancient times. The process of cultivating a Body Refinement expert is cruel and painful, and to prevent them from turning on their masters, a specialized binding and killing method was developed. Moreover..."

At this point, he paused slightly, his gaze falling on the tall man standing opposite Qi Emei.

"This man has an iron will, but his mental cultivation is fragile. If he still has lingering affections and hesitates, defeat is certain!"

Ran Feng opened his mouth slightly. Perhaps this was the main reason Master was confident in Senior Sister Qi Emei!

...

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the battle had begun.

Unexpectedly, the first to launch an attack was not Sha Longzi, the Body Refinement cultivator who needed to seize the initiative, but Qi Emei, a Golden Core cultivator!

Red threads wrapped around her body as a flying sword emerged from her sleeve.

Sha Longzi wielded a broadsword, blocking the flying sword's bizarre attacks in mid-air without fail.

Occasionally, when he couldn't block an attack, he would flap his wings and teleport away.

The sound of clanging filled the Battle Arena, creating a lively atmosphere.

But for the spectators, it wasn't intense enough!

"Why isn't she going all out?"

"Are they flirting here?"

"Show us your true skills!"

Sha Longzi continued to focus on evasion, but Qi Emei was growing impatient.

She controlled the flying sword with one hand and began to chant a spell with the other.

Suddenly, the flying sword aimed at Sha Longzi was engulfed in blazing waves.

Even though he narrowly avoided it, half of his thick black hair was burned away.

The Divine Elemental Sect cultivators were renowned for their prowess in spellcasting!

Their Five Elements Spells were not only powerful but also seamlessly integrated into various combat details.

Their expertise in Weapon Controlling Techniques was especially remarkable!

The flying sword, sometimes engulfed in blazing waves and other times showering fiery rain, left Sha Longzi in a sorry state.

"Be careful!"

As Sha Longzi blocked another flying sword attack, a voice of concern rang out from outside the arena.

The voice was distinctly sharp yet gentle to the ears.

Sha Longzi knew who the voice belonged to, but he had no time to pay attention.

In his pupils, a mighty palm imprint was rushing towards him.

The Primordial One Qi Grand Imprint!

The most iconic spell of the Divine Elemental Sect, cultivators from all five peaks, regardless of their attribute, could cultivate this technique.

Even the outside world has spread to many places in the Dongyang Immortal Cultivation World.

However, unlike the castrated version practiced by outsiders, the Divine Sect's Primordial One Qi Grand Imprint is the most orthodox!

With a single palm press, it was clearly fire-attributed, yet it contained a thriving vitality.

This was the true essence of the Primordial One Qi Grand Imprint, using the Five Elements' mutual generation to multiply the power of magic, and then using their mutual restraint to defeat the enemy!

Unfortunately, Sha Longzi had seen this move many times during the years he fought side by side with Qi Emei.

The countermeasure was already deeply ingrained in his mind.

He saw the man not retreating but advancing, his sword stabbing straight forward, clashing with the mighty Imprint of Magical Power.

Tyrannical aura gushed out like an ocean, piercing straight towards the center of the palm imprint.

The Five Elements' mutual generation has its own sequence.

The most powerful part is also the weakest part.

The flaw was in the moment when the magical power flowed through the palm.

Boom! A loud blast was heard, and Sha Longzi broke through the imprint.

With a bent finger, a crimson energy suddenly shot out.

Blood God Calamity Finger!

This finger was just right, reaching the pinnacle of perfection!

It was precisely during Qi Emei's post-vacuum period, and the flying sword was unable to attack the enemy.

Using the tyrannical aura, as long as it hit a vital point, it could...

Hiss! The Battle Arena's floor tile, capable of withstanding a full-power strike from a late-stage Golden Core master, had a deep hole.

Right behind the woman.

If one were to trace the trajectory, it would have just grazed her head.

Sha Longzi had missed!

The spectators erupted in an uproar.

What a pity, they almost witnessed a beautiful female cultivator with a handsome and refreshing appearance, her head exploding like a melon!

Qi Emei stood there in a daze, a bloodstain gradually appearing on her cheek.

She couldn't help but touch her face, feeling a damp sensation.

"Indeed, your combat talent is rarely seen in the world, not inferior to that of your Master."

"But!"

"You have a soft heart!"

The murmuring voice, as she spread her ten fingers, gradually became louder.

Countless bloodlines, at some unknown moment, had woven into a large net, and when Sha Longzi broke through the Primordial One Qi Grand Imprint, it had already enveloped him.

At this moment, her ten fingers suddenly clenched!

Whoosh! Countless red lines instantly covered Sha Longzi's entire body.

In this moment, Sha Longzi's face clearly showed regret.

He had seen through the flaw in his opponent's magic, and had the chance to win.

But it was as if his opponent already knew he would hold back, and had prepared a countermeasure within the flaw.

At this moment, numerous red lines from all directions enveloped him like a fishing net.

His originally fast-flying wings were forced to droop.

His sturdy armor emitted a sound of unbearable compression.

The red lines tightened, and the protective armor made a creaking sound.

Especially, he found that his own fierce and unmatched tyrannical aura was being suppressed by these seemingly soft red lines.

"Long, concede!"

By his ear, he heard the woman's determined voice.

Sha Longzi paid no heed and forcibly spread his wings, attempting to break free from the red lines.

His eyes scanned the area below the high platform.

The spectators were still fervent, almost to the point of fanaticism.

It seemed as if they wished to see him strangled to death.

Behind Qi Emei, Sima Wenjie's malicious face was filled with a brilliant smile, and he was happily chatting with the cultivator beside him.

In the distance, there was another group of people quietly watching him, not joining in the fervent cheers.

The leader was tall and sturdy, with an extremely cold expression.

Even in such a dire situation, he seemed unmoved.

Instead, a woman in colorful clothes standing next to him had her eyebrows tightly knit.

Behind these two, were fellow sect members he was very familiar with, having spent day and night together.

But under the pressure of the cold man's authority, even with their utmost concern, they dared not cheer for him.

Only the woman who had previously spoken up to remind him was now moving her lips, murmuring words he couldn't hear.

"Master must be very disappointed in me, right?"

Sha Longzi thought to himself.

The surrounding shouts, like a tidal wave, startled him back to his senses.

"Kill him!"

"Hurry up and lose! I bet on Si Wenjun's line to win, and if I win this battle, I'll have a chance to make a big profit!"

"Aside from the first battle where Li Yingzhang unexpectedly won with his Battle of Slaughter, the subsequent battles saw Fu Jiusheng, Chu Kui, and Yang Pingdu all losing in succession. If we lose this match, that's four consecutive losses, and Yao Zongzhu's line will have no chance of recovery!"

"Kill, kill, kill!"

With a light sigh, Sha Longzi understood why his Master was so cold.

By entrusting the crucial fifth battle to him, his Master had placed the future of the Luo Tian Sect in his hands.

And indeed, he had that strength!

If he were to let the sect fall into an irredeemable state just because of personal feelings, he would let everyone down.

To live up to everyone, he could only let down the person before him.

Contrary to the outside world's stereotype of body cultivators focusing solely on physical training and neglecting mental cultivation, Wang Yuan's lineage had emphasized mental tempering from the very first stage of body cultivation.

Sha Longzi had just made a decision in an instant!

He let out a low shout, and the wings on his back extended and retracted. Then, with a mighty explosion, they burst open!

Qi Emei was caught off guard, her face showing disbelief.

"Those wings, weren't they given to him by a respected elder? How could he self-destruct them?"

Boom! A loud noise reverberated as the wings, infused with all his spiritual power, suddenly exploded, creating a massive shockwave that tore through the red threads enveloping his body, opening up a small gap.

At the center of the explosion, Sha Longzi endured an even more powerful impact.

But with a body as tough as diamond, he spat out a mouthful of blood and forcefully withstood the attack.

In his vision, the dispersed red threads seemed to tighten again.

Once they touched his body, the threads would use softness to overcome his strength, greatly suppressing his primal energy.

Sha Longzi forcefully moved his right hand, and his thumb pressed against his chest.

In an instant, the five internal essences converged upon his heart.

As the five essences merged, his body underwent a tremendous transformation!

Visible to the naked eye, Sha Longzi's body began to swell.

In the blink of an eye, a giant with muscular knots appeared on the high platform.

With a savage grip, he grabbed the red threads on his body, along with the tattered armor, and tore them off.

Then, taking large strides, he dragged his broadsword and charged ferociously towards Qi Emei.

As he soared into the sky, he slashed down with his sword.

Qi Emei could only retreat while setting up a defensive shield and recalling her flying sword.

Boom!

"Emei, this is where we part ways!"

say is true, a resolute voice roared beside her ear, accompanied by the sound of primal energy tearing through her shield.

In her vision, she saw him with his hair and beard standing on end, his eyes wide with fury.

This scene was reminiscent of their side-by-side battle in the past, filled with the same valiant courage.

After that sword strike, he flipped in mid-air, and his elbow smashed down.

Not only that, during the shift in force, blood-red beams of light burst from his hand.

Just as she barely dodged, the blood-red beams that had already been evaded even turned and stabbed again.

The storm of ferocious attacks left everyone stunned, unable to react.

Only Qi Emei, exhausted from the relentless pursuit, had a complex expression.

"Turns out, facing him as an enemy means dealing with such overwhelming onslaught."

Although the platform was spacious, for a Golden Core cultivator, it was incredibly narrow, leaving no room for maneuver.

After several rounds of relentless pursuit and defense, leaving her barely able to keep up.

Bang!

The platform's stones shattered, and the giant grabbed the struggling woman's ankle, descending from the sky. His other hand had already clutched her fragile neck.

Hiss!

The flying sword, a treasure-grade weapon, uncontrolled, slanted and pierced into the ground tiles.

Everything settled.

Huff... huff...

Sha Longzi panted heavily, his hideous face fixed on the woman before him.

"You forced me to do this."

"Kill me then!"

The robust hand clenched with force.

But just as he was about to crush her delicate neck, Sha Longzi abruptly threw her off the Battle Arena.

This scene immediately drew a wave of scornful laughter.

Sha Longzi's body gradually shrank, and ignoring the crowd's criticism, he lowered his head and slowly walked down the platform.

"Senior Brother, are you alright?"

A female cultivator rushed over, concerned.

Sha Longzi glanced at her and shook his head, saying nothing more.

Instead, he walked step by step towards the tall man.

"Master, I..."

Wang Yuan gently patted his shoulder, saying nothing, and left the Battle Arena, bypassing him.

As Wang Yuan strode away, the Luotian Sect's cultivators followed behind.

Wherever they passed, cultivators made way.

The name of War Demon Wang Yuan was known to everyone within the Heaven Gate; even Nascent Soul cultivators had to show respect.

This face-saving was inevitable.

Sha Longzi resembled a child who had made a mistake, following behind his fellow sect members.

Only when Gu Caiyi spoke did he raise his head.

"There's no need to feel ashamed. Winning this battle is already a great accomplishment."

"Senior Gu, I didn't kill her."

"I know. A hundred years of friendship softened your heart. But this is the only time. Next time we meet, it will be a fight to the death."

As Gu Caiyi spoke, she showed no concealment, her gaze coldly fixed on a team of cultivators walking out of the crowd.

Sima Wenjie happened to look over as well.

"This time, consider yourselves lucky. The next match won't be so easy. I know Min Longyu's capabilities better than anyone!"

Gu Caiyi's eyebrows knitted in anger, "You beast, you should worry about facing your sister first!"

Hearing about his sister, Sima Wenjie's expression darkened.

"Rest assured, you won't live to see that time!"

As he spoke, a female cultivator stood by his side, her sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes exuding a formidable aura.

The Jade Cauldron Sword Sect's Hong Ling!

(End of Chapter)

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