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Chapter 807: Luo Tian Treasure Pavilion, Minor Success in Sword Canon
Chapter 807: Luo Tian Treasure Pavilion, Minor Success in Sword Canon
A place like the Heavenly Fragrance Tower would undoubtedly be quite famous within Ling Tian Pass.
However, Listening Wind Son didn't have the leisure to "catch" Luo Chen; he was merely passing by.
The two met and had a casual chat.
But under Listening Wind Son's slightly strange gaze, Luo Chen felt a sense of guilt.
He tried to make up for it a little.
"I've thoroughly researched your Wind Acupoint Pill, and within three months, I should be able to refine it."
Upon hearing that it would only take three months, Listening Wind Son's eyes lit up instantly.
"Good, good, three months is just right!"
The word 'just' made Luo Chen feel a bit strange, as if the other party was in a hurry to use the Wind Acupoint Pill.
Seeing his confusion, Listening Wind Son explained quietly.
"The situation is becoming increasingly tense."
"As one of the five Nascent Soul cultivators who can move freely, I often go out to gather information. Recently, I went to the Azure Sky Domain, which has already fallen. It's all occupied by demonic beasts, and even Azure Sky Mountain has been destroyed. I couldn't find Qingkong Zhenren's aura."
With just that one sentence, Luo Chen's expression became solemn.
Qingkong Zhenren was the elder of Azure Sky Mountain, and without his aura, his fate was unimaginable.
"The terrain in Flame Ridge is complex, and many cultivators hide underground, so they should be able to hold out for some time."
"The Tyrant Blade Domain's battles never cease, truly living up to its name."
"But in my opinion, the fall of Azure Sky Mountain signifies the beginning of the collapse of the three domains. Perhaps, before long, we'll see the demonic beast army at the walls of Ling Tian Pass."
"In this situation, if I can obtain the Wind Acupoint Pill, I'll be able to completely master a powerful technique of the Ethereal Sect, increasing my chances of survival."
"So, I'm counting on you, Fellow Daoist Luo."
After their chat, Listening Wind Son hurriedly bid farewell, evidently having other urgent matters to attend to.
Luo Chen's initially good mood turned a bit heavy after this conversation.
Previously, he had only received information through letters, but now, it was happening so close to him.
He had experienced the war between humans and demons.
During the war in the Xiao Yue Mountain Range, he had been at the forefront.
However, that level of intensity was actually quite common for Nascent Soul cultivators.
The truly terrifying war that made Nascent Soul cultivators tremble was the one where the Northern Sea demon clan's army attacked the Ice Extreme Sect, causing the destruction of ancient sects that had existed since ancient times in a single night.
And this time, the scale was even larger!
It was a head-on collision between the Hundred Million Mountains of Dong Huang and the thirty-six domains of the human cultivation world.
The level of danger would undoubtedly be much higher!
In the past, it was said that it was extremely difficult to kill Nascent Soul cultivators, and it was rare to hear about Nascent Soul experts being killed in battle for decades or even centuries.
In fact, this was indeed the case, as those who had cultivated to this level were not easy to deal with.
Everyone had their trump cards and means, and at worst, they could abandon their physical bodies and have their Nascent Soul escape thousands of miles.
Cultivators of the same level rarely fought to the death, mostly focusing on their cultivation, occasionally interacting to exchange resources and share cultivation insights. Just like Luo Chen's seemingly busy but actually leisurely life recently.
Unless it was a sealed space like the Demon Subduing Land.
Or, there were means specifically targeting the Nascent Soul's ability to escape, such as the Sleeve Universe of the Qingshuang Demon Sovereign, the absolute suppression of the Savage Beast Ghost Immortal Tower, or the suppression and capture of Luo Chen's Hunyuan Cauldron.
After several major wars in Dong Huang, with the Qingshuang Demon Sovereign not personally taking action, several Nascent Soul cultivators had fallen one after another, clearly indicating that the demons had other means to counter the Nascent Soul's escape.
This was the main reason why many Nascent Soul cultivators, including Luo Chen, didn't want to easily step onto the battlefield in Ling Tian Pass.
Everyone was confident in themselves, but no one had a foolproof plan to deal with the demons' strange innate abilities.
Luo Chen walked, and before he knew it, he had arrived at the city wall.
Under the night sky, the Black Ape puppet quietly stood behind him, silent.
Luo Chen silently gazed into the distance at a patch of darkness, as if a giant beast was waiting to devour Ling Tian Pass.
"I hope the cultivators in Tyrant Blade Domain and Flame Ridge can hold on for two more years, at least until I finish my three-year patrol duty."
"As long as we don't encounter the first wave of demonic beast attacks, many things will be easier to handle."
Luo Chen thought to himself.
It was a bit selfish, but that was how the cultivation world worked—survival of the fittest.
He stayed on the city wall for a while before returning.
The Black Ape puppet silently entered a city tower, holding a Great Soul Pill in its mouth, slowly refining it.
...
Just as Luo Chen had told Listening Wind Son, the Wind Acupoint Pill, with the Crimson Dog Puppet's thorough understanding, had already been thoroughly researched.
This was a somewhat special fourth-rank elixir!
Its function was not to increase cultivation or break through realms but to open a new acupoint in the human body.
This acupoint was named the Wind Storage Acupoint! It couldn't be used to store cultivation power but was meant to store wind, and it would also guide the cultivation power to repeatedly flush through.
The Wind Acupoint Pill not only opened the Wind Storage Acupoint but also used the pill as its core to stabilize it.
After thoroughly researching it, Luo Chen vaguely understood what kind of technique Listening Wind Son wanted to cultivate.
Similar to refining the Origin True Fire, the other party probably wanted to borrow the Wind Storage Acupoint to refine a kind of pure wind, which could be considered a Lifebound True Wind.
However, while fire had a seed, wind was formless, and the Qi Sea Purple Mansion could hold the fire seed but couldn't contain the formless wind, hence the need to open a new acupoint.
If the other party could truly achieve this, their cultivation would likely undergo a qualitative improvement.
Just like Luo Chen's cultivation had greatly improved in all aspects after refining the Withering Flourishing True Flame.
This time, Luo Chen didn't hesitate when it came to the other party's life-saving means.
After returning, he immediately started refining elixirs.
Three months was the conservative time he had given.
In reality, two months later, Luo Chen successfully refined a batch and obtained nine Wind Acupoint Pills.
With this, he could already complete his task.
But Luo Chen felt motivated and decided to use the remaining two portions of materials to refine more in the Hunyuan Cauldron.
Unexpectedly, he succeeded again and obtained another nine Wind Acupoint Pills.
Eighteen in total!
When Listening Wind Son came, Luo Chen gave him nine pills, and the other party was delighted, unaware of the situation.
He exclaimed that Luo Chen's alchemy skills were unparalleled in history!
An Ethereal Sect ancestor had also refined Wind Acupoint Pills in the past, and the best result was only five pills in one batch.
This time, he only asked for one.
To his surprise, Luo Chen gave him a full nine Wind Acupoint Pills.
Luo Chen smiled and attributed it to good luck and a sudden surge in skill.
Listening Wind Son didn't believe him, and after returning, he informed Ling Tian City Lord that he needed some time to seclude himself, and at the latest, he would emerge from seclusion in half a year, hoping that no one would disturb him during this period.
Ling Tian City Lord agreed.
However, the news of Listening Wind Son's brief seclusion had a different meaning when it reached the ears of other Nascent Soul Cultivators.
It represented the elixir he had longed for, which Luo Chen had successfully refined.
As a result, the reputation of Luo Chen's Alchemy Sect became even more renowned.
The number of invitations sent to him increased, and the cultivation realms of those seeking an audience also grew higher.
Xu Xiaoliu, the temporary doorman, initially felt delighted, but as time went on, he found it challenging to withstand the pressure from those high-ranking figures, even if they were restrained and amiable.
In the end, the gap in cultivation realms was too vast for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to bear.
Eventually, Heartless Fairy replaced Xu Xiaoliu as Luo Chen's temporary doorman, receiving invitations and welcoming visitors on his behalf.
Unfortunately, to everyone's disappointment, Luo Chen did not agree to refine pills for anyone afterward.
He spread the news that while refining pills for fellow cultivators, he occasionally gained insights, leading to new breakthroughs in his alchemy skills, and he wanted to quietly contemplate them for a while.
As a result, others naturally couldn't insist further.
After all, the stronger Luo Chen's alchemy skills became, the higher the success rate would be when he agreed to refine pills for them in the future.
In truth, the reality was not as simple as that.
Luo Chen's progress in alchemy was undeniable; he was a genuine Fourth Rank Alchemist and had even refined a Fifth Rank Derivative Technique Pill in the Demon Subduing Land!
However, even after refining a Fifth Rank pill, he had not reached the level of a Fifth Rank Alchemist.
To be honest, it was a stroke of luck, aided by the system's power.
But as Luo Chen continuously refined large quantities of various Fourth Rank pills, such as the Quelling Poison Pill, Hongyuan Pill, Great Soul Pill, as well as the successful refinement of the Nascent Soul Pill, Nine Separation Pill, and Wind Acupoint Pill, his Fourth Rank Alchemist skills became genuinely unparalleled.
Even without relying on the system's guidance, as long as he had enough time, he was confident in refining any Fourth Rank pill.
Thus, the reputation of the Alchemy Sect was truly deserved!
One of the main reasons Luo Chen stopped accepting alchemy commissions was Listening Wind Son's words.
He had his subordinates gather a vast amount of intelligence, all of which indicated the increasingly dire situation.
In such circumstances, continuing to gain fame would benefit the future but wouldn't significantly improve the present.
In the end, one must rely on oneself.
So, he also began his seclusion.
The Crimson Heaven Sword Qi, which took half a year to refine, was unknowingly refined eight times, despite some delays due to various matters.
He wanted to refine two more in the remaining time to reach the Small Accomplishment Realm.
Simultaneously, his cultivation realm was about to reach perfection, just a step away.
All of this required a relatively quiet environment, leaving no room for divided attention.
...
During Luo Chen's seclusion, the world continued to turn.
Regarding the cooperation with the Heavenly Origin Commerce Alliance, under Li Yingzhang's promotion, the first step was taken.
In Ling Tian Pass, a new tall building rose from the ground at the location chosen by the Heavenly Origin Commerce Alliance, and even the signboard was hung.
Its name was Luo Tian Treasure Pavilion.
Upon seeing it, outsiders immediately knew it was an industry of Luo Tian Sect and the Alchemy Sect of Luo Chen. Moreover, the building's unique location led many to speculate its connection with the Heavenly Origin Commerce Alliance.
However, Luo Tian Treasure Pavilion's initial business did not create a significant stir.
The various resources sold were only targeted at low-level cultivators, and even transactions involving Golden Core Cultivators were rare.
This decision came from Li Yingzhang.
He was more cautious than Luo Chen, fearing opposition from the City Lord Manor and suppression from other established sects, so he didn't want to take big steps.
Even with the numerous tasks entrusted by the Heavenly Origin Commerce Alliance, he only chose to purchase demonic beast corpses.
Many forces within Ling Tian Pass were engaged in this business, so Luo Tian Sect didn't stand out.
Gu Zuokai felt slightly dissatisfied, but he could understand Luo Tian Sect's prudence, so he had to proceed slowly.
They provided funding and venues, while Luo Tian Sect supplied the manpower, gradually setting up the framework.
The low-level cultivators in the city also showed respect, perhaps admiring the reputation of Luo Chen's Alchemy Sect or appreciating the gentlemanly conduct praised by many powerful figures. They began trading the demonic beast corpses they obtained with Luo Tian Sect.
Even if it was only a portion, it was still a stable source of income for the currently small-scale Luo Tian Sect.
...
Another year passed.
With Luo Chen's three-year term approaching, only half a year remained.
Outside Luocheng's mansion, the Luotian Sect cultivators who lived around him were gathered, chatting about various matters.
The most discussed topic was who would return to the sect and who would stay after their terms ended.
Due to the establishment of the Luotian Treasure Pavilion, there was currently a severe shortage of personnel.
The sect had provided a portion of the needed manpower, and even the former sect leader, Sima Huiniang, had personally come to oversee the situation at the Luotian Treasure Pavilion, but it was evident that it was still not enough.
Therefore, a portion of the disciples from this batch of patrol duty would be reassigned.
Heartless Fairy was also present at this meeting, remaining aloof and speaking little, but she did not seem out of place.
Her previous friendly overtures had already gained acceptance from many.
In Zeng Yilong and the others' eyes, Heartless Fairy was like Yang Pingdu before; once she entered the sect, they would all be one big family.
From then on, they would support each other and move forward together.
Moreover, Heartless Fairy was also considered a powerful cultivator, with the strength of a 6th layer Golden Core. She was a significant addition to the current Luotian Sect.
Just as everyone was chatting casually, Heartless Fairy suddenly stood up.
"What's wrong?" Zeng Yilong asked curiously.
Heartless Fairy carefully sensed her surroundings and then sat back down.
Although she said nothing was wrong, her heart was filled with surprise.
Just a moment ago, she had felt a sense of shock, as if something very dangerous had appeared.
But in the blink of an eye, it disappeared.
"Is it from that side?"
Inside the mansion.
Luocheng looked at the Yuan Tu Sword lying across his knees with great interest.
With a thought, a crimson sword qi emerged from the sword.
Although it appeared as a single strand, in reality, it was formed from the fusion of ten strands of Crimson Heaven Sword Qi, and he could separate them if he wished.
"This strand of sword qi, with the empowerment of the Yuan Tu Sword, will instantly kill Golden Core cultivators."
"If I release the entire sword qi, Nascent Soul cultivators who are unprepared will also be injured."
It didn't sound very impressive.
Compared to the Grand Sun Imprint, the Phoenix Firebird, and even the Withering Flourishing True Flame, this technique seemed far inferior.
But each of those techniques required decades, if not centuries, of cultivation.
Moreover, the Withering Flourishing True Flame was even more profound, originating from the Withering Flourishing True Flame and involving the true intent of the law, making it incomparable.
However, these ten strands of sword qi only took Luocheng five years to cultivate.
Furthermore, this was just the initial stage of the Thousand Heaven Ten Thousand Transformations Sword Scripture, and it was only effective against Golden Core cultivators.
The reason Luocheng estimated that it could injure Nascent Soul cultivators was due to the empowerment of the Yuan Tu Sword.
If he cultivated to the intermediate stage and refined a hundred strands of Crimson Heaven Sword Qi, he would undoubtedly be able to threaten and even kill Nascent Soul cultivators!
Most importantly, this technique didn't require pre-accumulation of power or the drawing of heavenly spiritual energy; it could be released suddenly, catching opponents off guard!
Luocheng was very satisfied with its power.
But what he was more concerned about was not just this.
With a thought, the attribute panel suddenly appeared.
In the Cultivation Techniques section, the proficiency of the Thousand Heaven Ten Thousand Transformations Sword Scripture had advanced from Beginner to Skilled.
Not only that, Luocheng could feel that his speed of refining Crimson Heaven Sword Qi would greatly increase, no longer taking half a year for each strand but becoming even faster.
As for how much faster, he hadn't had time to experiment yet.
"It's just as I expected!"
Luocheng was quite excited.
According to the sword scripture, cultivating to the intermediate stage with a hundred strands required at least fifty years, and the advanced stage with a thousand strands required at least five hundred years.
But with the proficiency panel's assistance, he could greatly shorten this time.
Perhaps it wouldn't be long before he could master another powerful technique!
Apparently, there was more than one surprise.
Luocheng's gaze moved upwards.
There was a slight change in the Realm section.
[Nascent Soul Layer 3, 80/100]
His realm had finally stabilized! The heavenly energy he absorbed during his comprehension of the true intent of the law had been completely refined, tempering away his impatience.
It shouldn't have stabilized so quickly, but the constant tempering of the Crimson Heaven Sword Qi had a significant auxiliary effect on his pure spiritual power.
Additionally, the Withering Flourishing True Flame's constant refinement day and night allowed him to stabilize his realm in just five years.
"Let me give it a try!"
Luocheng quietly left the mansion.
His Black Ape puppet, with whom he shared a mental connection, had already prepared the way, and without anyone noticing, Luocheng left Lingtian Pass.
The area within a few hundred li of Lingtian Pass had been cleared.
Luocheng found a secluded spot and began to display his techniques.
As he had expected, not only did the power of these techniques increase after stabilizing his realm, but more importantly, he could achieve the perfect control he had before.
The occasional leakage of spiritual power from his early days could now be perfectly contained.
His demeanor was no longer sharp and exposed but gradually became more profound and majestic, better reflecting his status as a cultivator of the Alchemy Sect.
Standing in front of a giant pit.
Luocheng was filled with joy, stretching out his divine sense as far as possible while thinking about his next arrangements.
"With this, I can resume the cultivation I had stopped and strive to break through to the mid-stage Nascent Soul as soon as possible."
"The large stockpile of Superior Hongyuan Pills I have will finally be put to good use."
"The Fourth Rank Middle-grade Mansion in Lingtian Pass still has half a year left; I can't waste it and must make use of it!"
After making his plans, Luocheng prepared to return to his mansion.
Just then, Luocheng's expression changed slightly.
Without hesitation, he began to frantically retract his divine sense, which was testing its maximum range.
(End of Chapter)
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