Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 813: Offensive Defense, Yuan Tu Sword Spirit - Novel Cool

Chapter 813: Offensive Defense, Yuan Tu Sword Spirit

Chapter 813: Offensive Defense, Yuan Tu Sword Spirit

Due to the proximity, Luo Chen was likely the first to arrive at the City Lord's Mansion.

But as he stepped into the grand hall, his hair stood on end.

He looked up and saw that Ling Tian City Lord was still sitting in the primary seat with a hearty laugh, and beside him, an elder was examining Luo Chen with great interest.

"Is this the famous Dan Zong that we've been hearing about recently?"

With just one glance, Luo Chen recognized the elder.

It was none other than the powerful cultivator who had previously set up the grand array at Lingtian Pass, causing the Azure Heaven to become shrouded in darkness.

And with the previous foreshadowing, the elder's identity was self-evident.

"This old man is Tiandu Zi, and I pay my respects."

Luo Chen bowed slightly, "Luo Tian Sect, Luo Chen!"

Then, at the City Lord's gesture, he casually found a chair and sat down.

Just as he settled in, Tiandu Zi asked with great curiosity, "I've heard that Fellow Daoist Luo is exceptionally skilled in the art of pill concoction, known as the unrivaled pill master of the Eastern Wilderness Pill World. Is there any truth to this rumor?"

Luo Chen opened his mouth in surprise. When did the rumors become so exaggerated? Although he had intended to make a name for himself, he never imagined such an over-the-top advertisement!

Wait, the rumor was about being able to refine a hundred pills with unparalleled proficiency, which seemed to align with what Tiandu Zi was implying.

Before Luo Chen could respond, Ling Tian City Lord smiled and said, "Tiandu Zi, this is not just a rumor. In my opinion, in the vast Eastern Wilderness Pill World, there are hardly any who can match Fellow Daoist Luo's skills. Even some of the most experienced pill masters in Abyss School might fall short. Perhaps only Dan Sheng Zhu Yan, in his prime, could have rivaled Fellow Daoist Luo."

Luo Chen swallowed hard, "You flatter me, you flatter me!"

Tiandu Zi clicked his tongue in admiration, "Such talent at a young age! I, an old man, have spent my entire life pursuing the path of arrays, yet I still haven't reached the pinnacle. But Fellow Daoist Luo, at such a young age, has already achieved such prowess in pill refinement. In the future, your accomplishments may even surpass Dan Sheng Zhu Yan."

Dan Sheng Zhu Yan, who had achieved Divine Transformation by refining pills, had ascended to the higher realm under the watchful eyes of countless cultivators.

Even across vast oceans, such news was crystal clear to a top-tier cultivator like Tiandu Zi.

Comparing Luo Chen to Dan Sheng Zhu Yan, one could imagine the high regard Tiandu Zi held for Luo Chen.

Luo Chen felt a bit embarrassed. He never expected his reputation to be elevated" to this extent after concocting pills for others only a few times.

Not wanting to discuss himself further, Luo Chen asked about the previous anomaly.

In response, Ling Tian City Lord deflected, saying they would wait until everyone had arrived.

Luo Chen naturally didn't press further.

Soon, a Primordial Spirit True Man arrived from all directions of Lingtian Pass, gathering in the City Lord's Mansion.

Among them were familiar faces, old friends, acquaintances, and even rivals like Jin Ling and Mo Tian Old Ghost, who glared at each other.

Luo Chen remained calm, waiting for Ling Tian City Lord to speak.

What surprised him was that Ling Feng Zi had also safely returned to Lingtian Pass.

When he entered, he nodded at Luo Chen.

Everyone was present!

Ling Tian City Lord knocked on the table and said in a loud voice, "Fellow Daoist Tiandu Zi, I believe everyone is familiar with him!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Next, the Black Tortoise Quadrant Formation, the defensive array protecting Lingtian Pass, will now be personally taken over by Tiandu Zi."

"Not only that, but all arrays within the city, from third-rank and above, will be managed by disciples of Tiandu Sect. Those with fixed patrol duties should quickly send people to inspect the arrays in their respective areas, informing Tiandu Sect disciples about the extent of damage, overall situation, and more. They will arrange for repairs, completion, and even coordinate modifications."

This was the expected course of action, as anticipated by everyone.

Professional matters should be left to professionals, and it was taboo to pretend to know when one didn't.

Tiandu Sect, renowned in the Eastern Wilderness for its expertise in arrays, had disciples well-versed in arrays, from the Supreme Elder to the newest initiates.

It was most fitting for them to take charge of Lingtian Pass's arrays.

After a few words from Ling Tian City Lord, he handed over the responsibility to Tiandu Zi.

The elder smiled slightly, "I only have two things to say!"

"First, after I fully take over the Black Tortoise Quadrant Formation, its power can be greatly enhanced, and the attack range of the Four Mysterious Swords will no longer be limited to within the city."

Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits were lifted, especially Qin Bai Xiang, Luo Chen, and the others.

They were all too familiar with the power of the Four Mysterious Swords.

Nascent Soul early-stage cultivators would die upon contact.

Even mid-stage cultivators would struggle to resist.

Only great cultivators could withstand one or two attacks, but even then, at a significant cost.

The only drawback was that the attack range was limited to within Lingtian Pass, allowing the Demon Sovereign outside to occasionally threaten the city's defenses.

If the Four Mysterious Swords could attack outside the city, even with a hefty price for each activation, the demon race would dare not be so brazen.

"Second, the Heavenly Starry Constellation Array that you all assisted me in setting up has taken effect. The Azure Heaven above Lingtian Pass is now under control, and there will no longer be swarms of demonic creatures descending from the sky to ambush Lingtian Pass!"

Heavenly Starry Constellation Array!

One of the three most famous fifth-rank grand arrays in Tiandu Sect's heritage.

It was surprising that Tiandu Zi was willing to deploy it at Lingtian Pass, and everyone expressed their gratitude.

Luo Chen suddenly realized that the artifact-grade compass he had activated earlier was indeed a part of the grand array.

The Heavenly Starry Constellation Array, personally arranged by Tian Du Zi, with the assistance of over a dozen Profound Essence True Men, was truly a marvel of array art.

With this, the internal threats were resolved.

The Mystic Swords in the four directions, capable of attacking the outside, could also deal with a portion of the external threats.

"Indeed, a powerful array master can completely influence the course of a war."

"Compared to Tian Du Zi, my level as a fourth-rank array master is far inferior."

Luo Chen sighed with such thoughts.

He acknowledged the gap between himself and Tian Du Zi but did not undervalue himself.

The other party specialized in array arts, while he had only dabbled slightly. It was only natural that he was lacking.

The atmosphere in the hall relaxed considerably after Tian Du Zi mentioned the two matters.

The Ling Tian City Lord then left the time to everyone, allowing them to get to know each other better for the upcoming cooperative battles.

At the very least, they should recognize each other's faces!

The originally serious wartime meeting now felt more like a normal gathering among Profound Essence True Men.

In this environment, Luo Chen, as expected, became the focus of everyone.

One by one, the Profound Essence True Men approached him to form connections.

Even the Pavilion Master of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, who had been standing with Lin Qingxuan and Mo Tian Old Ghost, approached Luo Chen under their frowning gazes.

"Brother Luo, did you receive the invitation I sent you earlier?"

"Oh?" Luo Chen blinked, as if suddenly remembering, and chuckled, "I did see it, but I was busy with patrol duties and then the attack by the Demon Sovereign, so it got delayed."

The Pavilion Master Mysteriously sensed Luo Chen's reluctance but did not lose heart, continuing to chat with him.

...

Time passed slowly.

By evening, the Profound Essence True Men in the City Lord Mansion gradually dispersed.

In Luo Chen's cave abode, a private meeting with only five people was underway.

All the attendees were old acquaintances.

Nine Spirit Lord, Listening Wind Son, Fu Lao, and Idle Crane True Man.

These four owed Luo Chen for his help in refining elixirs, so they frequently visited each other during their free time.

After the meeting at the City Lord Mansion, Luo Chen invited them over for a gathering.

Watching the four of them engaged in lively conversation, Luo Chen felt a sense of pride.

Returning to the Eastern Desolate Wasteland for only a few years, he had formed a large network of connections, all of whom were Profound Essence True Men he could only dream of befriending before.

Now, they all centered around him, standing together in unity.

And outside, many more people wanted to join this circle.

It had to be said that the decision to gain fame through alchemy was indeed the right one!

"Brother Luo, I must thank you for the elixirs you sent last time, which helped me neutralize the poison from the Lightless Beast," Idle Crane True Man suddenly said.

Luo Chen smiled gently, "It was just a small effort. The elixirs I sent were not entirely suitable, but your own cultivation skills were the key."

Hearing this exchange, the other three became curious.

After Idle Crane True Man recounted the story, the three of them couldn't help but praise Luo Chen's high moral character.

However, they also felt a deeper sense of the danger involved in battling Demon Sovereigns.

"These Demon Sovereigns may not have as many means as us human Profound Essence True Men, but each has a unique life-threatening demonic technique. If one isn't careful, it could be very troublesome."

"Indeed. Years ago, I was besieged by three Demon Sovereigns under the command of Niu Gui. I believed my magical power was as strong as that of a late-stage Profound Essence True Man, but one of them had a bizarre ability to absorb the magical power of cultivators. If it weren't for my abundant magical power, I might have been trapped and killed."

"Even you, Nine Spirit Lord, almost fell to such an opponent. What should we do if we encounter such an enemy?"

...

Unlike the united and determined atmosphere at the City Lord Mansion meeting, Luo Chen's private gathering was less optimistic about the upcoming battle.

Mentioning the various techniques of the Demon Sovereigns, they all felt a deep sense of caution.

Like the Demon Sovereign mentioned by Nine Spirit Lord, there was no record of such a being in any ancient texts, suggesting it was a new species emerging from the vast mountains.

And that was just one under the command of Niu Gui.

The nine Demon Overlords of the demon race were all incredibly powerful.

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No ordinary Profound Essence True Man wanted to face any of them.

The only advantage was that they could defend the city, not leaving Ling Tian Pass and exposing themselves to the eyes of these great Demon Sovereigns.

However, Listening Wind Son's words cast a thick shadow over everyone's hearts.

"Don't be too optimistic. We might have to leave the city for battle soon."

Idle Crane True Man was shocked, "You can't be serious. With the demon race's current strength, we are already struggling to hold our ground. How can we launch an offensive?"

Listening Wind Son sighed, "Do you know what my previous mission was?"

Amidst everyone's confusion, he said somberly, "The Ling Tian City Lord gave me a complete map of the Eastern Desolate Wasteland's human cultivation world, specifically marking the regions of Ba Dao, Bi Kong, and Huo Ling, and ordered me to investigate the distribution of the demon race's forces. If not for preparing for an offensive, I can't imagine why he would do this."

Idle Crane True Man hesitated, "To know oneself and the enemy is to win a hundred battles?"

"With the enemy at our gates, why bother with further reconnaissance?" Listening Wind Son chuckled, "After the army's arrival, isn't the enemy's strength as clear as day? Moreover, during the days he had me stay outside, I not only investigated these matters but also scouted the marching routes of the other demon armies."

Idle Crane True Man opened his mouth but couldn't find the words to respond.

Luo Chen had experienced the first defensive battle at Lingtian Pass and had some insights.

Deep in thought, he slowly said, "If we allow the demon armies to converge and use their vast numbers to complete a four-sided encirclement, cutting off the five domains of Lingtian and even the support from the sixteen rear domains, Lingtian Pass will be an isolated city. At that time, when millions of demon beasts simultaneously surge towards Lingtian Pass, even if it is the first impregnable fortress in the East, it might not be able to withstand the assault."

Nine Spirit Lord, who was standing nearby, nodded in agreement, "When my Nine Spirit Sect was broken, we suffered a disadvantage due to their numbers. It's not just the Nine Spirit Sect, but also Taihu Palace, Tyrant Blade Sect, and even the Bi Kong Sect. These major powers were all crushed by the demon sea tactics."

Sometimes, when the numbers are overwhelming, even the most ingenious methods are just flashy and hollow.

"Therefore!" Luo Chen looked around at the crowd and said in a deep voice, "If the Lingtian City Lord isn't a fool, he won't just sit and watch Lingtian Pass be surrounded. On the contrary, by taking the offensive as defense, we must seize local victories before the nine overlords can converge. Only then can we hold Lingtian Pass for longer. And those three domains are the most suitable strategic buffer zones!"

These words elicited frequent nods from the crowd.

Although there was a vast plain outside Lingtian Pass, using this area as a battlefield would essentially cut off Lingtian Pass's support route.

However, if the three frontline domains are captured and the battlefield is set up in these three locations, the space for maneuvering will become much larger.

Whether it's for battle, retreat, or waiting for the sixteen rear domains to reinforce, there will be ample space.

Strategically speaking, this is the best approach.

The Lingtian City Lord is certainly not a fool, and his thoughts are likely along these lines.

However, for Luo Chen, Listening Wind Son, and the others who will personally participate in the battle, the dangers involved are hard to predict.

The usually silent Fu Lao couldn't help but smile bitterly at this moment.

"No wonder Tian Du Zi specifically mentioned that the attack range of the Four-Directional Xuan Sword is no longer limited to Lingtian Pass."

Everyone suddenly realized.

Tian Du Zi's words were not only laying the groundwork for a future counterattack but also aimed at dispelling the doubts of ordinary Primordial Spirit cultivators like them.

"So, when will that battle take place?" someone asked faintly.

...

The small gathering in the cave abode ended at midnight.

Apart from deepening their relationship and discussing important matters, the group also casually exchanged cultivation experiences.

Nine Spirit Lord, who had previously been self-absorbed, now shared a large amount of Mid-stage Primordial Spirit cultivation experiences with the group.

During his occasional demonstrations, a hint of his aura occasionally leaked out, like an abyss, attracting everyone's attention.

"With the help of the Nine Separation Dan, he should have successfully divided his spirit into nine parts and begun to master the sect's secret techniques. I wonder, what is the current strength of the Nine Spirit Lord?"

After the crowd dispersed, Luo Chen casually pondered.

However, he wasn't apprehensive. The Nine Spirit Lord was an ally, and the stronger he became, the more Luo Chen would benefit.

Moreover, his progress was no less impressive! In the realm column, he was getting closer and closer to the Mid-stage Primordial Spirit.

Once he broke through and transformed his main soul, he might be able to divide his soul into a third clone.

At that time, he could also try to learn the defensive soul technique recorded in the Soul Splitting Art.

In terms of offensive methods, Luo Chen was no weaker than any other cultivator of the same level, and even when challenging those above his level, he had a good chance of success.

However, the battlefield situation was unpredictable, and only defense was the key to self-protection!

Luo Chen took out a pill formula from his storage ring.

It was given to him by the Wan Jian Pavilion Pavilion Master at the end of the gathering, and he wanted Luo Chen to refine a large quantity of this pill, willing to pay a sufficient reward.

Luo Chen was quite familiar with the product refined from this pill formula.

It was the Jade Emperor Clear Vision Liquid, the advancement pill of the Tong Ming Liquid from the Yu Ding Sword Sect.

It was of great help to sword cultivators.

"It should be the pill formula that Wan Jian Pavilion obtained from the Yu Ding Sword Sect!"

Luo Chen glanced at it with little interest.

The difficulty of refining this pill wasn't particularly high for him, and he could refine it with ease.

However, at the moment, refining pills wouldn't significantly improve his strength.

It would be better to focus his energy elsewhere.

Putting away the pill formula, Luo Chen took out the Yuan Tu Sword again.

As he repeatedly refined the sword qi, even though his proficiency with the Sword Scripture hadn't increased much and the accumulated sword qi wasn't abundant, he found that his control over the Yuan Tu Sword was growing stronger.

Vaguely, he seemed to be forming a close connection with the Yuan Tu Sword Spirit sealed within the third layer.

"The Thousand Zenith Sword Qi is indeed difficult to master quickly. It relies on time, accumulating bit by bit."

"But if I can communicate with the sword spirit, I can thoroughly master this sword, which is comparable to a Ling Bao killing sword. For me right now, it's undoubtedly the greatest improvement!"

Filled with beautiful hopes, Luo Chen closed his eyes and mobilized the strand of unrefined Vermilion Heaven Qi within his body, swallowing and spitting it out again.

Strands of sword qi containing his spiritual power flowed through the Yuan Tu Sword.

In a trance, there seemed to be a subtle harmony between man and sword.

(End of Chapter)

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