Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 801: The Ancient Stronghold, The Abyss School's Scheme - Novel Cool

Chapter 801: The Ancient Stronghold, The Abyss School's Scheme

Chapter 801: The Ancient Stronghold, The Abyss School's Scheme

"Here he comes, here he comes!"

"The Danzong is here, I see his carriage!"

"How much further is it?"

"Just over ten li away, we'll be there in no time!"

"We should move closer to the front, so we can get a glimpse of the Danzong and be familiar to him. It'll be easier to ask for pills from him later."

"Haha, a familiar face, who would pay attention to that?"

"Fellow Daoist, you don't seem to understand. I spent a lot to learn about the Danzong's background. This person has the demeanor of a gentleman and is very willing to mentor younger generations. There was a rumor that he coveted a small family's herb business and took it over. But that was just hearsay; in reality, that family still exists under his care, and even the current leader of the Heavenward Sect is from that family."

"Allowing an outsider to be the leader?"

"Not only that, I heard that when he formed his Golden Core, he wrote down his insights and shared them with all the cultivators in the city without asking for anything in return. Even now, the scattered cultivators in the Jade Cauldron Domain are grateful for his kindness."

"He shared his Golden Core insights freely? Is he that generous?"

"Indeed, that's why he quickly gained the support of countless people, and many powerful Nascent Soul cultivators speak highly of him. This time, the Danzong personally came to Ling Tian to carry out the three-yearly patrol mission. If he's in a good mood, even a drop of pill essence from his fingernail could be of immense benefit to us."

"I see, let's go together!"

Outside the Ling Tian Pass, amidst the bustling discussions, many cultivators crowded towards the entrance to the city.

Those with aspirations eagerly moved forward.

Those who were indifferent also joined the crowd.

There were also cultivators who came purely out of curiosity, wanting to see the Danzong who had been praised as a god in the past two years.

After all, although Luo Chen had made a startling move on the Fighting Platform, the time he revealed his face was too short for everyone to know what he looked like.

Usually, it would be extremely difficult to see the true face of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

But now, it was different!

As the War-Time Stronghold, inside the Ling Tian Pass, there was a group of Nascent Soul cultivators who, based on the formation techniques passed down by the Abyss School, had set up the Air Prohibition Formation.

Anyone who wanted to enter the city had to disembark from their flying boats and walk in.

As long as the Danzong, Luo Chen, didn't deliberately hide his appearance, this was the perfect opportunity to see the true face of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

The crowd was dense, and two graceful figures were caught up in it.

One was indifferent, the other gentle and mature.

But upon closer inspection, both women had a hint of nervousness in their eyes.

"Master, will he see us?"

"He should."

"If Senior Brother Luo agrees to meet us, that would be great. With his current strength, he might be able to help us."

"Xiao Lan, he's no longer that Foundation Establishment cultivator. If we meet again, we should address him as 'True Person'..."

When the words 'True Person' were spoken, the older female cultivator's eyes were filled with complex emotions.

Xiao Lan, the young woman, nodded hurriedly.

She was just used to the old way of addressing him, but she was no inexperienced novice; she naturally knew how to properly address a powerful cultivator.

Suddenly, Xiao Lan's eyes lit up, and she pointed into the distance.

"He's here!"

The older female cultivator took a deep breath, released her spiritual power, and pushed her way forward.

Xiao Lan followed closely behind.

In the sky, a cloud chariot flew swiftly towards them. When it reached close by, it slowed down and descended towards the ground.

One by one, cultivators flew down from it and lined up in the crowd.

Shua! A robust man holding a long halberd and with a pair of wings on his back circled in the sky. His powerful blood energy slowly pushed outwards in all directions.

"Everyone, my Supreme Elder is entering the city, please make way."

After saying this, he landed at the front of the crowd like an arrow.

It was the Sha Longzi!

With just a glance, people recognized this rising star with a notable reputation.

His strength in the third level of Body Tempering was no less than that of an early Golden Core cultivator.

But it was clear that the crowd's focus was not on him.

Everyone's gaze turned towards the cloud chariot.

A figure in a white robe with golden patterns stepped out of it.

His face was handsome, with a high nose bridge.

His thin lips seemed to be smiling, yet there was a hint of mockery in his eyes.

The most striking feature, however, was his eyes beneath the tall crown, deep and cold like a bottomless abyss.

As his gaze swept over the crowd, few dared to meet his eyes.

Even those who tried to maintain their composure and stare back felt a sense of confusion and unsteadiness.

Was this the Danzong, Luo Chen?

So young, yet with such a unique aura, standing out even in a vast crowd, his talent and prowess were undeniable!

Although the crowd was pushed back by Sha Longzi, they couldn't help but inch forward when they saw Luo Chen's true face.

Just as they were about to move, a voice from behind them sounded, accompanied by a pressure that seemed to weigh down the entire place.

"Fellow Daoist Luo, you've finally arrived. You've kept me waiting!"

As he spoke, the figure appeared in front of Luo Chen like a ghost.

Luo Chen was startled at first, then smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Listening Wind, such a warm welcome is truly overwhelming for me, Luo Chen."

The carefree and handsome middle-aged man laughed heartily and extended his hand forward.

"Please!"

Luo Chen nodded and entered the city side by side with him.

Behind them, Yang Pingdu put away the Six Virtues Flying Cloud Chariot, and together with Chu Kui, they led the Heavenward Sect cultivators into the city.

As for the onlookers, in the presence of the two True Men, they fell silent, and the commotion ceased.

Once the two figures completely entered Lingtian Pass, a commotion arose outside the city.

"Is that the senior from the Alchemy Sect? I thought he would be an old man with white hair. I never expected him to be so young!"

"You don't know this, but the Alchemy Sect has produced a True Man, and it's rumored that he's only around two hundred years old. He's undoubtedly the top genius in the world."

"Two hundred years old? Goodness, at this age, I was still struggling to break through the Golden Core Stage!"

"With such a fast cultivation speed and exceptional Alchemy skills, even the disciples of the Holy Land might not be able to match him!"

"No wonder the Supreme Elder of the Ethereal Sect is so solemn and personally comes out to welcome him. If I were in his place, I would also treat the senior from the Alchemy Sect with utmost importance."

"Previously, Nine Spirit Lord stood at the Great Green Mountain for a long time, earnestly paying his respects. Now, Listening Wind personally comes out ten li to welcome him. In Dong Huang, no one is more renowned than the senior from the Alchemy Sect!"

Among the crowd of cultivators, the two female cultivators were like dreamers waking up.

Under the suppression of the Primordial Spirit True Man's domain, no one dared to speak, fearing to disturb the True Man.

But now that the person they wanted to see had entered the city, what should they do about their request?

Even a powerful Primordial Spirit cultivator like Listening Wind had to come in person to greet him, seeking an advantage.

One could imagine that when Luo Chen was in his inner mansion at Lingtian Pass, it would be like a bustling marketplace. These nameless cultivators would have no chance of meeting Luo Chen.

The older female cultivator, who usually had a cold expression, now showed a rare look of bewilderment.

On the other hand, the young woman, filled with surprise and doubt, whispered, "Master, I think I saw Liu Ge."

"Liu Ge?"

"Yes, he was just in the Heavenward Sect's procession. It's difficult to meet the True Man, but if I go find Liu Ge, perhaps I can use a backdoor."

Upon hearing this, the older female cultivator's eyes lit up.

...

"As the strongest city in Dong Huang, and perhaps the greatest stronghold in the history of Dong Huang, Lingtian Pass was built with great care."

"It connects the boundaries of five domains, combining the resources of sixteen domains, and with the addition of the refugees from the twelve fallen domains, it was constructed by a massive workforce, covering an area of eight thousand li!"

"The number of cultivators within has already exceeded ten million, and there are at least a hundred thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators!"

"According to the statistics from the City Lord Manor, there are around three thousand visible Golden Core cultivators, forming an extremely powerful force. Apart from the Holy Land, almost no other sect can boast such a large number of Golden Core cultivators."

As Luo Chen listened to Listening Wind's introduction of Lingtian Pass, the cold numbers gave him a concrete impression of this formidable city.

However, even though he had expected it to some extent, when he heard the number of three thousand Golden Core cultivators, he couldn't help but feel his pupils constrict.

"How can there be so many?"

Listening Wind replied matter-of-factly, "When a great calamity approaches, those with high cultivation levels are the most likely to survive. Lower-level cultivators perish in waves, but Golden Core cultivators won't fall so easily."

"Moreover, with so many deaths, the resources left behind also increase. Under external pressure, Foundation Establishment cultivators with sufficient resources will naturally take a desperate gamble."

"You, as a fellow cultivator who has condensed a Golden Core, should understand that the most crucial factor in breaking through the Golden Core Stage is that unwavering determination to charge forward without hesitation!"

Luo Chen nodded.

When cultivators refine their Qi, the focus of each breakthrough differs.

In the Qi Condensation Stage, the emphasis is on the purity of spiritual power and the establishment of the foundation.

In the Golden Core Stage, the pursuit is for profound cultivation, the integration of the Three Treasures, and powerful methods to withstand heavenly tribulations.

The path to the Golden Core Stage from the Foundation Establishment Stage also varies, as there are countless ways to achieve Core Formation.

There is only one essential requirement!

It is the unwavering determination to charge forward, a resolute heart that accepts death as the price of failure!

If one fails, it could lead to a tragic end, like the death of a friend in the past, or Chu Kui's severe injuries that almost destroyed his cultivation.

But if one succeeds, they can proudly proclaim, "With a Golden Core in my belly, my fate is in my hands, not the heavens'!"

Under extreme external pressure, if resources are sufficient, it will indeed produce a large number of Golden Core cultivators.

Like his Heavenward Sect, the reason they could produce nine Golden Core cultivators in a hundred years was due to this factor.

However!

These Golden Core cultivators may have reached the realm, but in many aspects, they are actually not up to par.

For example, their cultivation might not be polished enough, their cultivation methods might not be timely, or they might have hidden injuries from forcing their breakthrough.

Even their Lifebound Treasures might not have been carefully chosen.

Three thousand Golden Core cultivators?

The truly elite ones might not even make up half of that number.

"Regarding Primordial Spirit cultivators, Lingtian Pass has five Primordial Spirit cultivators stationed here year-round, with a rotation every three years."

"Can they manage the rotation?"

Listening Wind smiled slightly, "Of course. Currently, there are twenty Primordial Spirit cultivators in the five domains of Lingtian."

Once the war intensifies, the five Nascent Soul Stage cultivators can instantly increase to ten or even twenty! Moreover, the sixteen domains in the rear will also dispatch Nascent Soul Stage experts to provide rapid support, ensuring the safety of Ling Tian Pass.

So many?

Luo Chen was slightly surprised.

But after careful calculation, there wasn't a significant discrepancy.

During his Nascent Soul Formation ceremony two years ago, twelve Nascent Soul Stage cultivators had already arrived.

If you add those guarding the sect, stationed at Ling Tian Pass, and those in secluded cultivation, the number would be around twenty, which is only natural.

Such a number made Luo Chen subconsciously compare it to the hegemonic powers of the Northern Sea region.

The Sea Alliance probably has a similar number of Nascent Soul Stage experts.

If you add the Mara Flow, the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, and the Penglai Immortal Sect, the number would be comparable to the current number of Nascent Soul Stage experts in the sixteen domains behind Dong Huang.

The destroyed Yuan Mo Sect and the existing Abyss School roughly cancel each other out.

After this comparison, Dong Huang and the Northern Sea region actually have a similar number of high-level cultivators.

Oh!

I forgot to include a small number. There are many forces like the Bing Ji Sect scattered across the Northern Sea Islands, which did not participate in the war among the three hegemonic powers for control of the Northern Sea.

Therefore, the number of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators in the Northern Sea region is actually higher than in Dong Huang.

This is how Luo Chen compared the two continents.

Unconsciously, he did not include the Central Land in the comparison.

Because there was no basis for comparison.

The Central Land, a land of one sect! Without any consumption, even he didn't know how many Nascent Soul Stage experts the Central Land had.

One hundred is definitely not the limit! Two hundred is just the number on the surface.

Three hundred, or even four hundred, is also possible.

If the Central Land, this mighty tiger, breaks free from its cage, it will be barely comparable to the other four continents of the Mountain Sea World.

"This is the benefit of dominating a continent; you can develop freely."

"If the Abyss School were to control thirty-six domains and even pacify the Hundred Million Mountains of Wilderness, its foundation would probably be able to catch up..."

At this thought, Luo Chen's brow twitched.

In the current situation, even Jiu Ling Yuan Jun could see the danger, yet the Abyss School still hasn't dispatched a large number of cultivators.

They only sent Ling Tian City Lord to sit in command at the front line.

Don't they realize that the Dong Huang Demon Race's momentum is growing stronger?

With the destruction of the Yuan Mo Sect in the Northern Sea as a precedent, aren't they afraid of repeating the same mistake?

With so many cultivators gathered, forming the so-called "Death-Defying Army," who will be the ones to rise from the dead and be reborn in the end? Is it these smaller forces or the Abyss School?

"They can't be thinking of letting us and the Demon Race wear each other out, and then they'll step in to clean up the mess and emulate the Heavenly Origin Sect, unifying the vast Dong Huang under one sect?"

Thinking of this possibility, Luo Chen couldn't help but quietly clench his fists.

He subtly glanced at Ling Feng Zi, who was chatting away beside him.

Do they know?

Or, have they considered this possibility?

Or perhaps they have thought about it, but under the pressure of the Holy Land, they still have to try to seek survival in the face of death, grasping at the slim chance of continuing their heritage?

There was no answer, and Luo Chen didn't dare to ask.

After a round of friendly gestures, Ling Feng Zi finally stopped beating around the bush and stated his request.

He asked Luo Chen to personally refine a fourth-rank elixir for him! This was only natural, as when Luo Chen was in secluded cultivation refining the Nine Departure Pill for Jiu Ling Yuan Jun, the other party had repeatedly sought an audience with him.

Luo Chen naturally understood the other's intentions.

Especially today, the other party had proactively come to greet him, giving him face like Jiu Ling Yuan Jun had, and also helped to enhance his reputation.

But for Luo Chen to refine the elixir, they would have to discuss the price.

As for the specific price, Luo Chen had mentioned it in the past, and with examples like the Talisman Elder, Jiu Ling Yuan Jun, and others, anyone with the intention to inquire could find out without Luo Chen having to bring it up himself.

However, Ling Feng Zi's face turned slightly red.

Luo Chen instantly understood; he was a poor fellow!

But he didn't show disdain on his face and continued to smile.

"No rush, let me meet the fellow cultivator in the city first, and then we can discuss the details in private."

Ling Feng Zi breathed a sigh of relief. Luo Chen's words were very considerate, indicating that the matter could be accomplished. He couldn't help but feel grateful.

Unconsciously, the two had arrived at the City Lord Manor.

This was Luo Chen's second time here.

But unlike the previous time, this time Luo Chen felt much more relaxed and at ease.

The few strands of Divine Sense that scattered out were no longer sharp but incredibly friendly.

As he entered the hall, four figures instantly appeared before his eyes.

Ling Tian City Lord, who was seated at the head, need not be mentioned.

The other three were Smoke Flower Ancient Isle Master Xiao Shi Niang, whom he had met once before, Qin Bai Xiang, the Sect Master of Qin, and Luo Chen's "friend" Idle Crane True Man.

This arrangement was very appropriate. Including Ling Feng Zi, the four Nascent Soul Stage cultivators in charge of executing the defense mission were either on good terms with him or had requests of him, while the other two had a casual relationship and bore no ill intentions.

Luo Chen's thoughts turned, and he pinched the Ziwu Jue with his left hand, holding it upright in front of his chest, and slightly lowered his head.

"Fellow cultivators, Luo has arrived late!"

(End of Chapter)

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