Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 797: The Five Sects Beyond the Heavens, Nurturing the Spirit Vein - Novel Cool

Chapter 797: The Five Sects Beyond the Heavens, Nurturing the Spirit Vein

Chapter 797: The Five Sects Beyond the Heavens, Nurturing the Spirit Vein

Inside the alchemy chamber, a figure lay on the ground, their life hanging in the balance, protected only by a red light barrier.

Luo Chen glanced at Qi Yi and heaved a slight sigh of relief.

Qi Yi's lower cultivation level had caught him off guard, and in the moment he opened the furnace, the powerful pill energy surged in all directions, knocking Qi Yi unconscious.

If not for Luo Chen's quick reaction to protect him, Qi Yi might have died from the pill refinement.

The reason for this situation was not only the pill itself but also the power of the Universe Cauldron!

The pill's energy was so strong, yet it was still suppressed by the cauldron.

That was why, when the furnace was opened, the energy suddenly erupted in all directions.

At this moment, Luo Chen looked up at the sky with a hint of curiosity.

The powerful medicinal power, after erupting, began to slowly retract, flowing into the nine pill orbs that resembled stars.

Faintly, in the void, there were low roars and howls.

It was unclear if this was due to the rapid retraction of the medicinal power or the peculiar nature of the Nine Departure Pill.

"Ordinary pills emphasize the fusion and condensation of the ingredients before the final refinement, focusing on internal refinement."

"This Nine Departure Pill is special; it seems to require a glimpse of the world before it can be fully fused."

Luo Chen smiled, but the buzzing howls in his ears made his smile fade, and his expression became uncertain.

This "pill sound" was neither like a cow nor a wolf, yet it had elements of both.

It was deep and heavy, but also piercing and sharp.

Among the main ingredients was a Golden Core from a Nine-Headed Howl, but how could it produce such a sound?

On the contrary, this sound was similar to what he had read about a demon race in the Demon Realm's records during his time in the third level of the Dan Realm in the Demon Annihilation Land.

Suddenly, memories flashed through his mind.

"Nine-Headed Howl: Born with nine heads, each with its own will and temperament, some ferocious and others gentle. They inhabit the great marshlands and feed on demon essence. They possess innate abilities to control the earth, wind, and fire. Rumor has it that they are descendants of Xiangliu, one of the three ancient demons of the Demon Realm. They are natural enemies of the Ji Eye Clan, who are also descendants of the ancient demon Zhu Long's bloodline. The two clans have been hunting each other for tens of thousands of years. However, the Ji Eye Clan sticks together, while the Nine-Headed Howls live in solitude, causing this demon to gradually disappear from the Demon Realm. This demon fears thunder and lightning, and its weakness is gold..."

Luo Chen pieced together all the information from these memories.

Initially, the Nine-Headed Howl did not have nine heads; they were individual lumps of flesh. Each time a lump grew a head, it gained a new ability.

The demon essence, in the language of human cultivators, was actually spirit essence.

It was the extreme essence of all things in heaven and earth.

Bit by bit, drop by drop, Luo Chen finally reached a conclusion.

The cultivation technique of the Nine Spirit Lord was indeed from the Demon Realm, and it seemed to be created based on the Nine-Headed Howl.

That was why his Nascent Soul had similar lumps of flesh.

Moreover, he was also skilled in refining Crimson Heaven Qi!

After understanding all this, Luo Chen suddenly realized the truth.

Even though these things did not directly improve his abilities, his knowledge had indeed expanded.

But another question suddenly arose.

How could there be a cultivation technique in the Mountain Sea World based on the demon race?

He had never heard of the existence of the demon race in this world.

Even the Heaven Tyrant Demon Lord, who was known as the Demon King, had actually come from beyond the heavens.

Beyond the heavens...

Luo Chen couldn't help but think of Dan Sheng Chu Yan's ascension, and the place she went to was definitely not the legendary Immortal World.

The spiritual mechanism that lifted her to ascension was intercepted by the sect master of the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect.

She had passed through a Star Gate to another place.

In the cultivation world, there were rumors that the Mountain Sea World had indigenous humans, but it had always been dominated by wild beasts.

It wasn't until the ancient times when the Five Great Sacred Lands suddenly appeared and began slaughtering the wild beasts.

To survive, the wild beasts abandoned their original path and transformed into demonic beasts to rapidly cultivate, leading to the ancient war between humans and demons.

Luo Chen continued to gaze at the sky above the alchemy chamber, but his eyes seemed to see beyond the chamber, beyond the world, and into the Nine Heavens.

"Any powerful being or force leaves traces of their passage, and their rise creates ripples."

"The sudden appearance of the Five Great Sacred Lands without a trace is inexplicable. The only explanation is that they are not natives of the Mountain Sea World but come from another world. Perhaps, that world lies beyond the Xingmen Star Gate..."

"Not only that, but that world is also connected to the Demon Realm, and when they arrived in the Mountain Sea World, they brought with them many extraordinary techniques and methods, forming a complete and robust system."

"So, one of the three branches of the Demon Origin Sect can cultivate pure demon energy, which I had overlooked before."

"Opening a war, conquering a realm, or a sea... If we look at it from a broader perspective, could the arrival of the Five Great Sacred Lands be considered a war of conquest as well? Perhaps it was just on a larger scale, conquering an entire world?"

Thoughts and speculations flooded Luo Chen's mind.

It was unimaginable and beyond comprehension, yet with the connections of various clues, it all made sense, bringing him closer to the truth.

And the source of all these speculations was the nine pills floating in the air.

Luo Chen's expression changed, and he waved towards the Nine Departure Pills in the air.

Ding ding dong dong.

The large and small pills fell onto a jade plate, and Luo Chen collected them, then left the alchemy chamber with Qi Yi.

...

In the most majestic Luo Tian Hall on Great Green Mountain, Li Yingzhang sat at the head, his gaze resting on the three people and one beast in the hall.

The leading female cultivator was extremely powerful, and even without the Supreme Elders of the Luo Tian Sect, only Wang Yuan and Sima Huiniang could suppress her.

No, even the current Sima Huiniang, with her lowered cultivation, might not be as powerful as this woman.

But what truly made Li Yingzhang wary was the demonic beast perched on the young woman's shoulder!

Like a snake or a python, with sharp horns! The Chiling Sword at its waist hummed, emitting an innate sense of dread.

This Chiri Dragon Sword is different from ordinary magical treasures. It follows a more unconventional crafting method, incorporating demonic spirits into its body, making it quite powerful.

The only explanation for the sword spirit's fear is that the other party is very likely also a dragon-type creature and a higher-ranked existence!

What does this mean?

A fourth-stage dragon-type Demon Sovereign!

And it's a powerful Demon Sovereign who can openly roam the Feng Hua Region!

Li Yingzhang's expression turned solemn, "May I ask the four of you, what does our Supreme Elder wish to achieve by seeking an audience with me?"

Tian Xuan avoided answering.

A year ago, when Luo Chen left on his own, he had specifically reminded them to be cautious in their words and actions!

Even now that they had reached the Luo Tian Sect, she still maintained her style of saying and doing less until she met Luo Chen in person.

Unless there was someone or something that she could trust.

Seeing that none of them were speaking, Li Yingzhang's eyebrows furrowed deeply.

Footsteps echoed from outside the hall.

Black King, who was perched on Zhang Jingqing's shoulder, suddenly raised his head.

"Is it the master?"

"No!"

At the hall entrance, Sima Huiniang, led by Zeng Yilong, hurried into the room.

With just a glance, her eyes fell upon Tian Xuan.

"What a proud young lady!"

Sima Huiniang silently praised in her heart and gracefully spoke, "This humble one is the Dao companion of the Supreme Elder of the Luo Tian Sect. My husband is currently in seclusion, refining a pill, and it's inconvenient for him to meet outsiders. If you have any matters, please inform me."

Tian Xuan carefully examined her, and in a state of uncertainty, she glanced at Black King.

Black King nodded solemnly, "She possesses an extremely rich aura of a master, almost identical to the source blood that the master used to save me back then."

After receiving confirmation, Tian Xuan no longer hesitated.

In the midst of everyone's astonishment, she bowed respectfully.

"Tian Xuan, I pay my respects to the mistress!"

Not only her, but even Black King, with a 'whoosh', landed on the ground, revealing his true form amidst everyone's shock.

A giant black dragon coiled into a small mountain, bowing and scraping to Sima Huiniang.

"Little Black pays his respects to the mistress!"

There were also greetings from Sang Jinghe and Zhang Jingqing that followed, but no one paid attention.

Black King's massive body, nearly filling the entire hall, was truly awe-inspiring.

Sima Huiniang was caught off guard.

Her husband had never mentioned this!

She had previously thought it was some debt of his from outside finding its way to their door.

But now it seems that a powerful cultivator close to the late Golden Core stage and a fourth-stage Demon Sovereign both referred to her husband as "master."

This was truly hard to believe.

What had her husband experienced during his hundred years away? Just as everyone was still in shock, a scolding voice was heard.

"Show-off, put away your true form."

Black King's eyes lit up, and amidst the trembling cloud energy, he quickly shrunk and transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the hall entrance.

Everyone followed the sound, and Luo Chen strode over.

"Master!"

"Supreme Elder!"

"Husband!"

Luo Chen nodded, allowing Black King to coil around his left arm, and his gaze shifted to Tian Xuan and the others.

"How did you arrive so quickly? I thought it would take around two years."

Tian Xuan stood up and respectfully said, "It was Gu Zuokai, the Tian Yuan Merchant Alliance wants to establish a presence at Lingtian Pass, and he personally came to negotiate, and on the way, he brought us along."

Luo Chen's eyes flashed.

At the speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator, he calmly led the group, and arriving at the Feng Hua Region within a year was more than enough time.

"Where is he now?"

"He left us in the Feng Hua Region and went to Lingtian Pass to seek an audience with the Lingtian City Lord. He also said that he would visit you again when he has time."

Luo Chen nodded.

As the Tian Yuan Merchant Alliance's Grand Elder in Dong Huang, Gu Zuokai definitely wouldn't be content with being confined to the Dong Huang Region.

Now, with Lingtian Pass as the frontline defense against the Demon Race's invasion of Dong Huang, the risks are high, but the rewards are undoubtedly greater. He naturally decided to take this opportunity.

Sima Huiniang, standing by his side, asked curiously, "Husband, who are they?"

Luo Chen smiled and introduced them to Huiniang and Li Yingzhang.

"Tian Xuan's true form is the demonic beast Tian Xuan Douou."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the two changed drastically.

A transformed Demon Sovereign!

Tian Xuan realized what they were thinking and quickly waved her hand.

"I'm not that powerful, I just received help from the master and was able to transform early."

So that's how it was.

Even so, it still left Sima Huiniang and Li Yingzhang in awe.

The Supreme Elder/Husband actually possessed such incredible means, allowing a third-stage demonic beast to transform early.

Luo Chen didn't explain too much and continued, "During those years in the North Sea, Tian Xuan was always by my side, handling various trivial matters, and she has gained rich experience. Yingzhang!"

"Yes!"

"I'm entrusting Tian Xuan to you. Take her to familiarize herself with the situation in the Luo Tian Sect and the Heavensoaring Five Realms. After that, she will assist you in managing the Luo Tian Sect. The specific arrangements are up to you."

Li Yingzhang looked at Tian Xuan.

She smiled gently, "Next, I'll trouble Li Zongzhu."

Luo Chen continued, "Sang Jinghe and Zhang Jingqing are descendants of old acquaintances. Jinghe is proficient in the cultivation of spirit plants, Yingzhang, you should make good arrangements for him."

Li Yingzhang's eyes lit up, a Golden Core stage spirit plant cultivator!

"As for Little Qing..." Luo Chen thought for a moment and looked at the woman, "Would you like to join my Luo Tian Sect?"

Zhang Jingqing didn't hesitate and immediately knelt down.

"I will obey the True Person's command!"

Sima Huiniang stood by the side, watching this scene with a face full of relief.

Since her husband's return, the Luo Tian Sect had become increasingly prosperous.

Not only were the sect members' hearts stabilized, but they also expanded their connections externally, and now they had added several powerful members.

Even Zhang Jingqing, who didn't seem extraordinary at first glance, exuded a calm and steady aura, not like a weak and delicate woman.

However, what intrigued Sima Huiniang the most was the black dragon pattern coiled around her husband's arm.

When did you subdue a Demon Sovereign as a spiritual pet?

Regarding this, Luo Chen had no explanation and instead asked about the external situation during his closed-door cultivation and pill refinement.

Li Yingzhang answered one by one.

"The Spirit Cranes delivered by the White Crane Sect have been tamed by the disciples as much as possible. Although our beast taming techniques may not compare to the Hundred Beast Region and the White Crane Sect, our combat strength has greatly increased."

"I've also tallied the large number of talismans you bestowed upon us. Once we encounter a war, I'll distribute them to the disciples."

"Additionally, the task of patrolling the Lingtian Pass, which should have been our turn, has been postponed by the Lingtian City Lord."

"The three regions at the front are in a precarious situation, and many cultivators from the three regions have fled here. However, they were all ordered to stay within the Lingtian Pass and not to flee further."

Luo Chen listened quietly, gaining a general understanding of the situation within and outside the sect.

He specifically asked, "Has the Mysterious Abyss Sect still not sent troops?"

Li Yingzhang shook his head, "The Holy Land remains unmoved. Even the remaining cultivators from Tianfan City, which they previously managed, have been disbanded and handed over to the Thousand Machine Sect and other sects in the rear. Apart from the Lingtian City Lord, they seem to not care at all about the fate of the Lingtian Pass."

Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed.

According to what Jiu Ling Yuan Jun said, this time, the Demon Race is coming with great momentum. If the Holy Land doesn't take action, the Lingtian Pass alone won't be able to hold out for long.

Could it be that the Mysterious Abyss Sect doesn't care about this territory in Dong Huang?

"Ah!"

Li Yingzhang took out a piece of green jade pendant.

"While you were in closed-door cultivation and pill refinement, Ling Fengzi came to visit twice. In your absence, he left this item."

Luo Chen reached out and took the jade pendant, which was a responsive token.

Although it couldn't transmit sound, once crushed, the owner of the token could sense it no matter how far away they were.

He probably wanted to ask him to refine pills too! Luo Chen didn't contact Ling Fengzi immediately. Having just finished refining the Nine Departure Pill, he was a bit tired and didn't want to take on a new "order" right away.

After chatting with everyone for a while, Luo Chen returned to his inner mansion.

The only one who accompanied him was Black King, who was on his arm.

"Come out!"

Celestial Qi filled the air, and the black pattern on his left arm suddenly came to life. After a few turns, it slid down to his arm.

Luo Chen pointed to the ground beneath his feet.

"How is it?"

Black King pouted, "There is a large third-tier spirit vein, but it's not quite a fourth-tier one, so it's not that great."

Luo Chen scolded, "If there's a fourth-tier one, what use would you be?"

Black King chuckled.

Luo Chen fell into deep thought.

Since leaving the Mirage Dragon Heavenly Cave, he had been consolidating his cultivation for three years. Most of his restless spiritual power had been refined, and it was time to consider finding a fourth-tier spirit vein cultivation site.

But given the current situation, where could he find a spare spot in Dong Huang?

Black King's arrival was perfectly timed.

He had never forgotten Black King's innate talent for attracting heavenly spiritual energy.

After a moment of contemplation, Luo Chen asked, "According to your estimation, how long will it take to nurture this place to the level of a fourth-tier spirit vein?"

Black King answered somewhat disdainfully, "This place is too small; a mere hundred miles can't connect to too much earth energy."

"How long!"

Black King lowered his neck, "Ten years!"

"What if we use an array to nurture the spirit vein?"

"It might shorten the time by three-tenths."

"What if I embed the top-grade Five Elements Spirit Stones into the original spirit vein mineral?"

"It would be reduced by half!"

After getting this answer, Luo Chen was somewhat dissatisfied.

Three years to achieve a fourth-tier spirit vein?

It sounded good, but as Black King said, Hundred Mile Green River was too small to connect to much earth energy. Even if it became a fourth-tier spirit vein, it couldn't support his cultivation.

The time was a bit long, and the upper limit was too low.

Luo Chen sighed, "Forget it, I'll figure something out later!"

"Master, what about me?" Black King asked, poking his head out.

Luo Chen glanced at him and said indifferently, "Go into the spirit vein and sleep. I don't need you, but the other nine... no, now eleven Golden Core Cultivators in the Heavenward Sect still do."

There were only five third-tier inner mansions in the Heavenward Sect.

But now, there were eleven Golden Core Cultivators!

They indeed needed more third-tier inner mansions.

Black King's arrival was perfectly timed.

Black King let out an 'oh' sound. Before leaving, he asked one more question.

"Should I release the Dragon Worms on my body?"

Luo Chen refused.

Black King didn't ask further and, in front of Luo Chen, burrowed deep into the spirit vein.

After he left, Luo Chen couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Hundred Mile Green River was indeed too small.

Not only could it not support his cultivation, but many of his ideas couldn't be realized either.

The abundant Spirit Soil in the Penglai Eight-Corner Pavilion, the over a thousand Dragon Worms on Black King's body, and the various methods he possessed for nurturing spirit veins—

These were all excellent resources for cultivating a blessed land!

But unfortunately, it was a case of a capable cook lacking rice; they needed more territory!

"Living under someone else's thumb is truly uncomfortable. No wonder the Skyscraping Cliff and the Five Elements Divine Sect repeatedly provoke the Wind Grace Palace."

Luo Chen muttered to himself, and in his hand, a pill appeared with its medicinal power completely restrained.

It was the freshly refined Nine Departure Pill!

This pill could help Jiu Ling Yuan Jun separate his flesh tumor and achieve a second Nascent Soul.

Luo Chen didn't know the specific method.

He couldn't use this pill either, as it contained Jiu Ling Yuan Jun's True Spirit Essence Blood, and it already had an owner before refinement.

But he had another idea.

"My puppet clone has a soul but no strength. If I can borrow the power of the pill to separate my Nascent Soul and fuse it with the soul fragment, can I also achieve a second Nascent Soul of a different kind?"

"No, as the Soul Splitting Art improves, can cutting out more soul fragments give birth to a third Nascent Soul, or even a fourth, fifth..."

(End of Chapter)

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