Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 781: My Aspirations Remain Unwavering! - Novel Cool

Chapter 781: My Aspirations Remain Unwavering!

Chapter 781: My Aspirations Remain Unwavering!

The sun shone fiercely outside the hall, but inside, the figures were sparse.

Although the number was small, the aura emanating from each person was like an ocean, making it difficult to breathe.

With just a glance, Luo Chen revealed a smile and walked in with confidence.

Facing the overwhelming aura, he felt nothing.

Because he, too, was a Nascent Soul Zhenren, no longer the junior who trembled before Nascent Soul Cultivators, fearing to utter a single wrong word.

"Luo Chen, please take a seat!"

Ling Tian Chengzhu pointed with his hand, invitingly.

The position he indicated was none other than the first seat to his left, right within the hall.

Such importance made everyone take notice.

But no one questioned it, for just a moment ago, Luo Chen had refined the Skyward Old Demon's lifebound true artifact, a feat worthy of such a seat.

Luo Chen calmly took his place.

The atmosphere in the hall eased slightly after he sat down, and with Ling Tian Chengzhu's hearty laughter, it became even more relaxed.

"Luo, you've only recently returned... to the Eastern Wilderness, and you're probably unfamiliar with the people and affairs here. If you don't mind, I'll introduce you to everyone!"

Luo Chen had already heard from Xianhe Zhenren that Ling Tian Chengzhu was a warm-hearted and sociable person with a wide network of friends.

It was precisely because of this personality that the Misty Abyss Sect had appointed him as the lord of Ling Tian Guan, to command the heroes.

As the host, he was eager to introduce everyone, and Luo Chen would not refuse.

"Thank you, Lord Chengzhu."

"Haha!"

Ling Tian Chengzhu laughed heartily, then pointed to an elderly man with his right hand.

"This is Fu Lao, the old ancestor of the Divine Talisman Sect. You must have heard of his great name."

The former master of the Divine Talisman Domain in the Far East? Luo Chen clasped his fists, "Fu Lao's great name was already thunderous in my ears when I was still a wandering cultivator."

Fu Lao stared at Luo Chen with a hint of curiosity, and upon hearing Luo Chen's praise, he shook his head and smiled lightly.

"I'm just a few hundred years older. It's you, Luo Zhenren, who became famous just a hundred years ago, and you were only at the Foundation Establishment stage back then!"

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows, "Has Fu Lao heard my story?"

"I've heard a little about the first person to establish a foundation with the Jade Cauldron. Now that I see you, your reputation is well-deserved. To reach the Nascent Soul Realm at the age of two hundred, your talent is truly rare in this world!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed.

Their gazes couldn't help but turn to Luo Chen's incredibly youthful face.

Indeed!

Even though Luo Chen's eyes were deep and his demeanor was weathered, no different from the others, his overly young face and unconcealed aura still stood out among the crowd.

Only the legendary peerless geniuses could possess such a demeanor!

Luo Chen confidently accepted everyone's attention.

Ever since he decided to return to the Eastern Wilderness, he had prepared himself in every way.

He could have used an aged appearance to conceal certain things.

But there was no need! As long as someone was determined to dig, they would eventually discover when he achieved the Nascent Soul Realm. Trying to hide it would only make him seem petty.

On the contrary, the more outstanding he appeared, the more it would make certain hidden villains in the shadows hesitate.

"But it's just that I survived a great calamity, and now I'm blessed with good fortune."

Luo Chen spoke with humility, but also hinted at something.

As expected!

The pale-faced Skyward Old Demon couldn't wait to ask, "How did you survive and escape from Cangwu Mountain?"

Luo Chen glanced at him without explanation.

Everyone assumed he was angry about the Skyward Old Demon's previous actions against Wang Yuan, so he didn't want to respond.

Ling Tian Chengzhu took the opportunity to introduce the others.

"The Grand Palace Master of Glory Palace, Feng Hua Xianzi!"

Feng Hua Xianzi's real name was long forgotten by the world. After becoming the Grand Elder of Glory Palace, she inherited the name Feng Hua.

At this moment, as she met Luo Chen's gaze, she was about to say something, but Luo Chen stood up first and respectfully bowed to her.

"Luo Zhenren, what are you doing?"

"Luo Chen thanks the Xianzi for taking care of the Luo Tian Sect cultivators during my absence."

Luo Chen always kept grudges and gratitude separate.

Even under the watchful eyes of everyone, he didn't feel embarrassed to bow and express gratitude.

The crowd also realized that beneath Luo Chen's fierce and ruthless demeanor, he was not devoid of human emotions.

Ling Tian Chengzhu was delighted to see this.

"Ling Tian Guan is usually guarded by five Nascent Soul Zhenren. When faced with enemy attacks, we can summon fellow cultivators from the five regions, sometimes even gathering over a dozen. Unfortunately, many fellow cultivators are not here today; otherwise, I would have introduced them all to you."

"This person, like you, Luo, is a rare cultivation genius in the Eastern Wilderness."

At the age of not yet three hundred, he has already condensed his Nascent Soul and stepped into the realm of the supreme sword path.

Just as the Ling Tian City Lord pointed to a middle-aged man with a gloomy expression, as if a dusty precious sword, Luo Chen couldn't help but smile.

Even though his temperament had changed, his features still carried a hint of familiarity.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, it's good to see you well!"

Lin Qingxuan, the first Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the Jade Cauldron Realm during Luo Chen's Golden Core stage, had always topped the Jade Cauldron's Pride List in the Foundation Establishment stage.

It was only after Luo Chen's Golden Core formation that the two became acquainted during the war.

However, after Luo Chen went to the Great Snow Mountain, the two never met again.

A hundred years later, the Jade Cauldron Realm fell, and the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect was torn apart.

Lin Qingxuan, along with the remaining disciples, led a life of hardship and struggle.

Perhaps witnessing the constant passing of those around him, his sword heart became even clearer, and his progress in the sword path accelerated.

By now, he had fought countless battles against the demon and human races, earning himself the title of "Solitary Crane of the Sword World"!

Facing Luo Chen's greeting, his face showed a mix of emotions, including a hint of curiosity.

"Fellow Daoist Luo, after a hundred years apart, you've truly become remarkable!"

Luo Chen smiled, "The name Solitary Crane of the Sword World had already reached my ears when I arrived at the White Crane Realm. Fellow Daoist Lin, you're no less impressive yourself."

White Crane Realm!

Lin Qingxuan's face slightly changed, and he took a deep breath, looking straight at Luo Chen.

"Regarding the battle at the Great Snow Mountain back then, I'd like to ask you to clear up some confusion for me!"

His sword sect's only Nascent Soul Cultivator, Jade Cauldron Zhenren, was chased and killed by the Demon Emperor Qing Shuang from the Great Snow Mountain for eighty thousand miles, finally meeting his end beneath the Thunderpile Nine Mountains.

It was from that moment that the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect began its irreversible decline.

Facing this question, Luo Chen lifted his robe and sat down.

"The events of that year were like a tangled mess, incomprehensible and inexplicable. Although I have some knowledge, due to my cultivation level at the time, what I know is just the tip of the iceberg. How can I possibly clear your doubts and resolve your confusion?"

Lin Qingxuan's brows furrowed as he sensed Luo Chen's evasive tone.

Was it truly that he didn't know?

Or was it because he was displeased with Lin Qingxuan sending his disciple, Hong Ling, to interfere in the Luo Tian Sect's internal strife, and so he intentionally avoided the topic?

But now, whether to speak or not, it wasn't up to Luo Chen to decide.

He turned his gaze towards the Ling Tian City Lord.

At this moment, the Ling Tian City Lord seemed to be unaware of his gaze and instead asked Luo Chen, "As for the remaining two Daoists, I believe introductions are unnecessary!"

The remaining two were Shen Huo Zhenren and Skyward Old Demon.

Luo Chen nodded.

He didn't need an introduction, but it was clear that the two of them wouldn't let this go.

Skyward Old Demon spoke with resentment, "Today, Luo Chen disregards the rules and forcefully breaks into the Battle Arena. Not only did he disrupt the Ten Decision Battles, but he also killed Yin Si Xiang and destroyed my Lifebound True Artifact that I've been refining for hundreds of years. City Lord, I request that you make Luo Chen give an explanation for this!"

"I won't pursue the matter of you bewitching people's hearts and disrupting our sect. Instead, you're the ones making false accusations," Luo Chen's eyes and brows exuded a malevolent energy as he glared at the old man, "Moreover, it was you who broke the rules first!"

Skyward Old Demon slammed the table, "Full of excuses and sweet talk! Your Luo Tian Sect disciples have greatly benefited from the Five Elements Divine Sect's protection for thirty years. Yet, you've forgotten your gratitude and turned to the Feng Hua Palace. No matter where you go, you can't provide a reasonable explanation for such actions!"

Luo Chen stood his ground, "What does that have to do with you and the Skyward Cliff?"

"You!"

Skyward Old Demon's right hand pointed at Luo Chen, his hand trembling uncontrollably, his lips quivering, and his beard shaking.

His eyes glanced at the red-robed elder beside him.

"Shen Huo Zhenren, you've lost your composure, despite being a generation's Zhenren! But considering that his Lifebound True Artifact was destroyed, and his soul was affected, we can't blame him for losing control of his emotions in his anger."

Moreover, the purpose of this gathering in the City Lord's Mansion was not only for Fu Lao, the Great Palace Master, and others to get to know Luo Chen but also to primarily resolve the issue of the Ten Decision Battles.

Facing the anger of his ally, who was previously furious due to the death of his prized disciple, Shen Huo Zhenren now remained surprisingly calm.

"Yin Si Xiang's defeat was due to his bad luck."

"Luo Tian Sect's betrayal is like scattering when disaster strikes."

"But with all these events, our sect's reputation has been completely tarnished. This grudge, which Shen Huo is unable to resolve, will surely be personally addressed by our sect's Ancestor, who will seek an explanation from Daoist Luo!"

After Shen Huo Zhenren spoke, Skyward Old Demon's face revealed a look of wild joy upon hearing the last sentence.

The others' expressions turned solemn.

The Five Elements Divine Sect's Ancestor was a late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator! No matter how arrogant Luo Chen had been earlier, with such a vast gap in their cultivation levels, he was no more than a petty clown.

Luo Chen burst into laughter and stood up.

"Haha, Luo is waiting for your sect's Founding Ancestor to come find me! I have matters to attend to, so I won't waste time chatting with you all."

After saying this, he bowed to the Ling Tian Chengzhu, Fu Lao, and the others before striding towards the door.

No one stopped him during this.

Especially Ling Tian Chengzhu, who watched with a hint of appreciation.

As the man reached the door, he suddenly turned back.

"Once I sort out the trivial matters within the sect, I'll host a banquet. At that time, I hope you'll all do me the favor of attending and having a drink."

Creak...

The door opened, and sunlight poured in once more.

The man stepped out into the bright daylight, his stride confident and carefree.

Inside the hall, everyone exchanged glances.

Ling Tian Chengzhu, with a smile, replied,

"We'll definitely attend the banquet!"

...

At the western gate behind Ling Tian Gate, a cloud chariot rose into the sky after passing through inspections.

"Long Yu, it's your turn to control it."

"Hmm, most of the formations on this cloud chariot are unfamiliar to me. They don't seem to be in the style of the East," said Min Longyu, his eyes sparkling with curiosity as he began examining the strange formations on the Six-Yuan Flying Cloud Chariot.

Although he was thrilled about Luo Chen's return, he understood that now wasn't the time for reminiscing. So, he shifted his focus.

Just before leaving, Luo Chen suddenly called out to him.

"Your..."

He pointed to his own head.

Min Longyu subconsciously touched his hair, which was silver-white and dry.

For a cultivator of his age, this was extremely rare.

Min Longyu wasn't very old, only in his mid-200s, and at the initial stage of the Golden Core.

The key point was that within Luo Tian Sect, there was a tradition of cultivating the Fixed Appearance Pill, and he shouldn't have aged so prematurely.

Min Longyu laughed it off, "I got too engrossed in researching formations and ended up like this by accident. It's not a big deal."

After saying this, he left on his own.

Watching his departing figure, Luo Chen opened his mouth as if to speak but then stopped.

How much effort would it take to make a cultivator who had taken the Fixed Appearance Pill age so drastically, with white hair and a face showing signs of aging?

Luo Chen sighed, strolled to the railing, and gazed down at the passing scenery below, his thoughts in turmoil.

"According to what Zhaoyu of White Crane Sect said, Lin Qingxuan has gained the support of Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion and is attempting to encroach upon White Crane Region. However, due to Jade Cauldron Sword Sect's inherent weakness, Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion can't openly intervene. So, they reached out to Five Elements Divine Sect, who were once part of the six regions in the Far East. In exchange, they agreed to send Sword Cultivators to participate in the Ten Decision Battles."

"The Sword World Solitary Crane isn't our primary enemy!"

"The Skyward Old Demon's True Artifact was destroyed, and he'll surely hold a grudge against me. But he's already an open enemy, and if I've offended him, I'll offend him to the very end. I don't regret using the Withering Prosperity True Fire to destroy his True Artifact. Instead, he should be grateful that I didn't take his life!"

"Could it be that the Five Elements Divine Sect is willing to protect Luo Tian Sect for decades?"

"That Divine Flame Zhenren deliberately didn't pursue my arrogant actions, and there must be a reason for it."

"Combining what You Quan, the deputy pavilion master of the Cross-Reality Pavilion in Cangwu Mountain, said back then, after obtaining the Soul-Searching Golden Needle, she learned that the old guy from the Five Elements Divine Sect was attempting to use my Five Spirit Root Constitution to reverse-cultivate a Primordial Embryo Dao Body, thereby advancing to the Essence Transformation Stage."

"It seems their desire for my constitution remains unabated!"

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly.

If there were two things that worried him the most about returning to the East, it was these.

One was the pursuit of accountability by the East's Holy Land, and the other was the late-stage Nascent Soul old man from the Five Elements Divine Sect.

For the former, he had already made preparations and was waiting for the Holy Land's envoy.

As for the latter...

He had plotted against Luo Chen in the past and later formed the Three Great Nascent Soul Cultivators to attack Cangwu Mountain. Even after Luo Chen's disappearance, they wanted to control Luo Tian Sect and wait for him to surrender.

Now, the ambiguous attitude of the Divine Flame Zhenren explained everything.

"Perhaps I'm still not a match for a Great Cultivator at this moment. But as long as my preparations are thorough, he won't dare to confront me openly."

"And if they attack in secret... I want to see if the Divine Sect's secret techniques are more powerful or if my Withering Prosperity Divine Fire is superior!"

Suddenly, Luo Chen's narrowed eyes widened, revealing a hint of gentleness.

A graceful figure emerged from inside the chariot.

"Won't you meet with him?"

"No, take her back and leave it to Hui Niang to handle."

The woman sighed, leaning lightly on Luo Chen's shoulder, "How have you been these past hundred years?"

Luo Chen rubbed the woman's head, inhaling the faint fragrance from her hair.

"Now that I'm back, everything will be fine."

The cloud chariot soared through the clouds and mist, traveling across thousands of miles.

Two silhouettes stood atop it, leaning against each other just as intimately as they had in the past.

(End of Chapter)

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