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Chapter 789: Alchemy Grandmaster, Networking Extensively
Chapter 789: Alchemy Grandmaster, Networking Extensively
After the previous minor incident, the atmosphere in the hall eased.
From the very beginning, this Incarnation Ceremony was different from ordinary ones.
Luo Chen's Incarnation had occurred decades ago, and it wasn't even in Dong Huang that he had condensed his Nascent Soul. So, there was no reason for fellow cultivators to come and congratulate him.
This ceremony wasn't grand, and it wasn't a celebration for the entire sect.
The various Zhenren who had come didn't bring their disciples to listen to Luo Chen's teachings.
Clearly, everyone was aware of Luo Chen's intentions for holding this Incarnation Ceremony.
He wanted to network and build connections!
Given the words on the invitation scroll, "Refining a hundred pills, with no room for error," cultivators from the Five Domains were willing to give him this face.
But this face was given by others.
After the incident with Jin Ling earlier, Luo Chen's momentum wasn't suppressed; instead, it soared even higher.
At this point, he didn't need others to give him face; relying solely on his own strength, he could firmly establish himself in Dong Huang! Of course, Luo Chen had never been one for fighting and killing.
"Perhaps some of you think that my words on the invitation scroll were exaggerated."
"Luo doesn't take offense, as such grand words do sound rather arrogant."
"But excessive humility is also arrogance. In the art of pill refinement, Luo still has a bit of pride and confidence."
"Ladies and gentlemen, please observe!"
As Luo Chen brought up the topic of alchemy, everyone's attention was drawn to him.
After some self-praise, Luo Chen directly presented evidence of his alchemy skills.
One by one, high-grade Hunyuan Pills, each with the essence of a high-quality pill, were suspended in the air by his spiritual power and descended before everyone.
In an instant, as they held the pills, everyone's faces showed shock and astonishment.
"The pill fragrance is so rich, and the medicinal power within is immense!"
"Fourth Rank, High-Grade!"
"Luo Zhenren, did you refine this?"
"It's a recent accomplishment, but..."
Luo Chen smiled and answered each question.
When asked if he could consistently refine high-grade fourth-rank pills, he didn't give a full confirmation but expressed confidence in his success rate and quality.
The Ling Tian City Lord from the Abyss Sect, holding the Hunyuan Pill, also showed disbelief.
A fourth-rank pill of high quality? Even the Pill Sage, in the beginning, could barely do this!
He remembered clearly that Chu Yan couldn't initially refine high-grade fourth-rank pills consistently. Only with good luck could she occasionally refine a high-grade pill.
It wasn't until later, when she fortuitously refined a fifth-rank Divine Pill, that she earned the title of Pill Sage. Only then could she refine high-grade fourth-rank pills with ease and confidence.
In other words, Luo Chen's current pill refinement skills were almost on par with Chu Yan's during her final days as the Pill Sage in Dong Huang?
Even if he couldn't refine fifth-rank Divine Pills and couldn't be called the Pill Sage, the title of Alchemy Grandmaster was undoubtedly fitting!
How could such a person be allowed to become a lackey of Tian Yuan or a guest of the Xing Sect?
The Ling Tian City Lord couldn't help but look up at Luo Chen.
Facing the astonished, reverent, and even disbelieving gazes, Luo Chen accepted them calmly.
Hide his skills?
There was no need, especially not in front of such a formidable force as the Soul Holy Land. Hiding one's skills in such a situation would be even more unnecessary. What if they didn't play by the rules and crushed you to death? That would be laughable.
Only by demonstrating one's value could one gain the attention of superiors, the flattery of peers, and the admiration of juniors.
And this value lay in one's usefulness to others.
In these chaotic times, fourth-rank pills that could reliably enhance Nascent Soul Zhenren's strength were undoubtedly the most beneficial and valuable.
"This pill isn't suitable for you all; it's just Luo's personal cultivation pill."
"But Luo's mastery of alchemy is already complete. As for other pills, with a complete pill formula, sufficient materials, and enough time, refining them is not a difficult task."
Luo Chen spoke lightly, as if discussing something trivial.
But the content of his words stirred up a storm in everyone's hearts.
Immediately, someone asked impatiently.
Luo Chen glanced at the speaker, who had a gourd-shaped bun, wore a wind-flowing robe, and exuded an ethereal and carefree aura—it was none other than the Supreme Elder Ling Fengzi from the Ethereal Sect.
Luo Chen nodded slightly, "Yes."
Ling Fengzi rejoiced!
Another person asked, "Can you refine pills for breaking through cultivation realms?"
This time, the question came from Fu Lao.
His eyes revealed a mix of eagerness and urgency.
The Divine Symbol Sect was once as wealthy as the Medicine King Sect in the Far East Six Domains.
But later, the Medicine King Sect surged ahead, leaving the Divine Symbol Sect behind, and even Tian Fan City surpassed them.
The reason for this was the lack of talent in the Divine Symbol Sect.
Fu Lao was already nine hundred years old, and his Incarnation was five hundred years ago.
For five hundred years, the Divine Symbol Sect hadn't produced a second Nascent Soul Zhenren.
This not only hindered the sect's development but also led to its gradual decline.
If not for Fu Lao's wisdom and foresight, sensing the situation and retreating, the sect might have been destroyed, and its members killed, in the face of constant competition and demonic beast invasions.
His question was self-explanatory.
Facing the eager gaze, Luo Chen's lips curved slightly.
"Yes, I can."
A sudden knocking sound echoed.
Luo Chen turned to see the Ling Tian City Lord, slightly losing his composure, with his right hand resting on the table, his expression complex.
Everyone saw this, but no one paid it any mind.
They were more concerned with the truth in Luo Chen's words.
Nine Spirit Lord abruptly stood up, "Luo, can you refine pills from incomplete fourth-rank pill formulas?"
Luo Chen smiled casually, "I haven't seen it before, but I wouldn't dare boast. However, if I can refine it, then it's a different price, and Yuan Jun should consider it carefully."
The Nine Spirit Lord was overjoyed.
The others suddenly realized something.
Price!
Indeed, Luo Chen was willing to help them refine pills, which was a huge favor.
But one thing at a time, the reward was another matter!
After all, in this day and age, it's not just about having money to get things done; you also have to consider whether others are willing to give you that face.
At that moment, someone asked about Luo Chen's conditions.
Luo Chen didn't hesitate and openly stated several items.
Crimson Heaven Qi, a large amount of Crimson Heaven Qi!
High-level body cultivation techniques, regardless of age!
Various pill formulas, with no restriction on rank.
These three were the general conditions.
Possessing any one of these three would allow them to find Luo Chen, but the specific details and additional prices would require further discussion.
After all, the difficulty of refining each pill formula, and the time and energy required, were different, so the prices would naturally vary.
After Luo Chen announced these conditions, the atmosphere in the room slightly eased, and everyone was thinking about whether they had the required items.
However, a few people's minds were elsewhere.
For instance, Shen Huo Zhenren, upon witnessing this scene, couldn't help but recall the words Jin Ling had spoken earlier.
Luo Chen was truly becoming a force to be reckoned with! In a short time, he had become the center of attention.
If he were to refine pills for everyone, and once the favor was given, people's hearts would naturally be in his grasp.
If the Five Elements Divine Sect wanted to deal with Luo Chen again, it would be difficult...
"Shen Huo, I heard that your Qing Chi Elder died under the siege of several Demon Kings. Can anyone in your sect still refine the Grand Quintessence Pill?"
Shen Huo abruptly raised his head, meeting Luo Chen's smiling gaze, and felt his chest tighten.
As the strongest sect in the six regions of the Far East, the Five Elements Divine Sect, at its peak, could rival those ancient powerful sects.
Each of the five peak elders had their own specialties.
Jin Ling was skilled in battle, Lin Mu was adept at nurturing, and Shen Huo himself excelled in artifact forging.
But if you were to ask which of the five peak elders was the most important, it would undoubtedly be Qing Chi.
She was the chief pill refiner of the Five Elements Divine Sect, responsible for refining the Ifu Water Pill for Foundation Establishment, the Quintessence Pill commonly used by Golden Core Cultivators, and even the Grand Quintessence Pill to assist Nascent Soul Cultivators in their cultivation.
However, in that battle, two of the five peak elders died, and one was injured. Qing Chi died under the siege of several Demon Kings.
With her death, the sect's pill supply was cut off.
Luo Chen's question at this moment was almost like publicly reopening old wounds!
Suppressing his anger, Shen Huo asked, "Luo Chen, what do you mean by this?"
Luo Chen smiled slightly, "My intention is simple. If your sect has no one who can refine the Grand Quintessence Pill, I don't mind helping you."
"Oh, are you being so kind?" Shen Huo was puzzled.
Luo Chen shrugged, "I'm a kind-hearted person, and I can't bear to see others suffer. As long as your Supreme Elder brings the pill formula of the Grand Quintessence Pill in person, I'll be happy to refine a furnace of spiritual pills for you."
Shen Huo was taken aback but quickly understood.
"I'm sorry, our Supreme Elder is unwell and doesn't meet outsiders."
After saying this, filled with anger, he found an excuse and left.
As he watched Shen Huo's departing figure, Luo Chen's eyes narrowed slightly.
...
The Incarnation Ceremony didn't last long and concluded at dusk.
The powerful cultivators from various sects and clans gradually left.
Before leaving, Qin Bai Ming from the Hundred Beasts Sect looked at Xian He Zhenren with a puzzled expression.
"This old guy not only arrived early but also seems to be lingering. Luo Chen hasn't known him for long, yet they seem to have a good relationship?"
Qin Bai Ming couldn't figure it out, but he left at a pretty fast pace.
He planned to discuss with his fellow sect members whether they should allocate some resources to ask Luo Chen to refine a few furnaces of pills beneficial for nurturing spiritual beasts.
On Great Green Mountain.
Xian He Zhenren and Luo Chen walked side by side, chatting.
"I heard that you instantly defeated Mo Tian and suppressed Shen Huo in Ling Tian Pass. At that time, I was half-believing and half-doubting, but today's victory in the domain battle truly opened my eyes."
"Haha, it's all an exaggeration! That old thief Jin Ling also said that domain battles are not his forte, and he'll show his true skills in the future."
"Friend Luo, you're so carefree, your confidence in your skills must be overflowing!"
"After all, he's a Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, a level higher than me. It's not a sure thing, just a show of confidence."
Xian He Zhenren looked at Luo Chen and saw no signs of bluffing or insecurity, only unwavering confidence.
He shook his head, no longer beating around the bush, and got straight to the point.
"Can you supply a large amount of Imperial Stream Plasma to my White Crane Sect?"
Luo Chen seemed to have anticipated this question and asked with a smile, "Have you already tested this medicine?"
Xian He Zhenren stroked his beard, "Just as you said, this medicine has great benefits for demonic beasts' advancement. If we can obtain a large quantity of Imperial Stream Plasma, our White Crane Sect's strength will surely improve."
Luo Chen smiled faintly, "Does your experiment result end here?"
Xian He Zhenren was taken aback, gripping his beard, his face slightly unnatural.
Luo Chen continued, "Imperial Stream Plasma has excellent effects on demonic beasts' advancement, but it also has a 20-30% efficiency in helping Qi Condensation Cultivators break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. Its benefits are no less than those of orthodox Foundation Establishment spiritual medicines. I've never heard of any sect supplying this resource in large quantities.
Since ancient times, breakthrough-class pills have always been far more valuable than cultivation-class pills of the same rank.
In the black market or among wandering cultivators, the premium could reach tenfold or even a hundredfold! Even in normal transactions, the price would be exorbitant.
When Luo Chen saw through his intentions, Xian He awkwardly lowered his hand.
"But there are some similar effects."
Then, his tone turned serious.
"Fellow Daoist Luo, you can name your price!"
"Name a price?"
Luo Chen chuckled.
"I don't even put ordinary Spirit Stones in my eyes, but if you truly wish to trade, why not offer a group of well-trained and advanced Spirit Cranes?"
"That's impossible!" Xian He Zhenren flatly refused. "The Spirit Cranes are the foundation of our sect. How could we possibly sell them?"
Luo Chen was indeed a bit envious of the Spirit Cranes of the White Crane Sect.
Their spiritual awareness was extremely high, far surpassing ordinary demonic beasts, and they could even patrol and protect the sect on their own.
Moreover, their speed was incredibly fast, and among their peers, only powerful feathered demonic beasts like Heaven Whirl Seagulls could match them.
But the Spirit Cranes of the White Crane Sect were social creatures, living in large flocks.
Unlike the Heaven Whirl Seagulls, which were solitary and reclusive.
Although Luo Tian Sect had lost Xu Zhenren, the techniques for controlling flying creatures were still preserved.
If they could obtain a large number of well-trained Spirit Cranes, it would instantly enhance the strength of their sect members, at least in terms of self-defense capabilities.
Additionally, these Spirit Cranes could make up for the Luo Tian Sect's shortage of members.
When in a position of power, one must make political decisions.
After Luo Chen returned to his identity as the Supreme Elder of Luo Tian, it was inevitable that he would no longer have the freedom he once had.
He didn't mind the trouble, as it was just a matter of talking.
Moreover, he could also build his network of relationships during this process.
Being alone was indeed free and unfettered, but when faced with problems, one could only shoulder the burden alone, which was far less enjoyable than having companions.
At this moment, facing Xian He Zhenren's refusal, Luo Chen didn't get angry.
He laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist, you want to use Imperial Stream Plasma to enhance your sect's strength, and I assume it's because you fear the spread of war, right?"
Without waiting for Xian He Zhenren's response, he continued, "The stalemate in the three domains at the front has lasted for years, and it's only a matter of time before they collapse. Once all three domains fall, the demonic beasts' offensive will undoubtedly target Lingtian Pass, and everyone within the Five Domains will be dragged into the most perilous battle between humans and demons!"
"Not only is this battle the most dangerous, but it also leaves no room for mercy. The demons will show no mercy, and the Abyss Sect behind Dong Huang will never allow us to retreat."
"Therefore, everyone and every power is doing their utmost to enhance their strength, hoping to survive the upcoming battle and even seize more benefits."
"Fellow Daoist Xian He, am I right?"
Facing Luo Chen's gaze, Xian He Zhenren opened his mouth but eventually sighed lightly.
"You've only just returned to Dong Huang, yet you seem to understand the situation here as if you've witnessed it firsthand."
Luo Chen shook his head with a smile, pacing back and forth, and suddenly fell silent as if deep in thought.
Xian He Zhenren was puzzled, and to break the silence, he dryly said, "Our White Crane Sect has a limited number of Spirit Cranes, so it's indeed inconvenient to trade them. Why don't you propose something else..."
Suddenly, Luo Chen, who had been pondering for a while, lifted his head and stared at Xian He Zhenren.
"Last time within your sect's mountain gate, I sensed the aura of another Crane Zhenren, but he didn't appear. Could it be that the rumor is true?"
Xian He Zhenren's expression changed dramatically!
"Fellow Daoist Luo Chen, what do you mean?"
This reaction confirmed Luo Chen's guess.
Among the five Nascent Soul-stage powers in the Five Domains of Ling Tian, excluding the weakest Mu Manor, the other four powers were actually quite evenly matched.
Glory Palace had two Grand Palace Masters, Wanjian Pavilion also had two Nascent Soul Zhenren, and Hundred Beasts Sect, aside from Qin Bai Ming, had also enslaved a Demon Emperor, making them another power with two Nascent Soul Zhenren.
Then there was the White Crane Sect.
According to rumors, the White Crane Sect also had two Nascent Soul Zhenren.
Xian He Zhenren and a Spirit Crane that had achieved human form.
However, no one had ever seen this Spirit Crane, and even peer-level experts could only sense its aura.
Over time, a rumor emerged.
The White Crane Sect's Crane Zhenren had indeed survived the tribulation but failed to achieve human form, making it inconvenient for him to appear in the world.
Surviving the tribulation but failing to achieve human form seemed contradictory.
In reality, it wasn't difficult to understand.
During the tribulation, if someone helped the cultivator through external means, they might survive the life-threatening tribulation but miss out on the tempering of heaven and earth, thus falling short of perfection.
The subsequent impact was that demonic cultivators couldn't cultivate quickly in human form and had various drawbacks due to their large original bodies, making it inconvenient to travel outside.
The rumors about the White Crane Sect might not be false.
The fact that Wanjian Pavilion secretly supported Jade Cauldron Sword Sect and sent Lin Qingxuan to test the White Crane Sect was further evidence.
Otherwise, why would Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, which currently had very few members, dare to provoke the White Crane Sect, which had two Nascent Soul Zhenren?
With Xian He Zhenren's reaction, Luo Chen already had a good idea.
"My intentions are not complicated."
"If you want to use Imperial Stream Plasma to cultivate your sect members, it will require a long and arduous process, and you don't have that much time now."
"On the contrary, if your sect's Crane Zhenren could easily move around, it would undoubtedly be the greatest and most immediate boost for you!"
Swish!
A pill appeared in Luo Chen's hand.
"This pill is called the Shape Transformation Pill, and I'm willing to offer it as a gift to forge a friendship between our sects!"
(End of Chapter)
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