Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 826: Where to Find the Essence of Law, Seeking the Dao with an Iron Will - Novel Cool

Chapter 826: Where to Find the Essence of Law, Seeking the Dao with an Iron Will

Chapter 826: Where to Find the Essence of Law, Seeking the Dao with an Iron Will

"Taiyue Zhenren, what if I buy this from you?" Luo Chen's sudden question silenced the lively atmosphere in the hall, which had been filled with discussions about the Elixir Pill.

Deng Taiyue was startled, then his face lit up with joy.

"Of course, the Alchemy Sect can buy it!"

"I was here first!" came a voice filled with hidden anger.

Deng Taiyue's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Yaosheng, you haven't offered anything that satisfies me. Do you still want to exchange empty promises for the treasures I obtained from the Mist Swamp?"

Yaosheng's face turned red.

Everyone knew that he was trying to get something for nothing, so why did he have to be so blunt about it? Deng Taiyue was being unreasonable, embarrassing Yaosheng in front of everyone.

However, he didn't know that Deng Taiyue was already fed up with him.

Yaosheng clenched his fists and said reluctantly, "Luo Chen didn't offer any conditions either. You didn't even look at the price and are willing to sell it to him?"

Deng Taiyue hesitated slightly, his gaze shifting to the handsome young man.

Luo Chen smiled faintly, and a jade bottle appeared in his hand.

"Inside this bottle are three Purple Qi Toxin Defense Pills of the fourth rank. They have a decent effect in defending against soul-confusing and soul-shattering toxins, and although their value is not high, they can barely meet your previous requirements, Taiyue Zhenren."

Then, with a flick of his hand, an additional storage bag appeared.

"Of course, our sect is not one to take advantage of others. Here are some spirit stones as a supplement."

"Taiyue Zhenren, what do you think?"

This gesture was filled with sincerity, leaving no room for criticism.

Not only did it barely meet the other party's previous request, but it also offered additional spirit stones as a supplement.

Compared to Yaosheng, the difference in their generosity was clear!

Especially the phrase "taking advantage," when spoken, caused many people to secretly glance at Yaosheng.

This low-level tactic of indirectly insulting someone, who couldn't understand the implied meaning?

The elder blew his beard and glared!

But this time, he didn't say anything because whatever he said would only make him look petty. He just stared at Deng Taiyue with his cloudy eyes.

Deng Taiyue's face showed some hesitation.

Three fourth-rank pills that could defend against soul toxins seemed somewhat acceptable.

But it was still slightly different from what he truly wanted.

However, after meeting Luo Chen's sincere gaze, he nodded heavily.

"Alright, let's do it this way!"

"But, forget about those spirit stones."

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows, "Oh?"

Deng Taiyue asked tentatively, "I, Taiyue, don't lack spirit stones at the moment. Instead, I'd like to have a private chat with the Alchemy Sect. May I have this honor?"

So that was it!

Luo Chen smiled.

Over the years, although he had been in seclusion, his reputation had only grown louder.

Moreover, because he was in seclusion and didn't meet outsiders, many people found it extremely difficult to even see him, let alone ask him for favors.

Deng Taiyue wanted to take this opportunity of trading to establish a connection with him!

Luo Chen nodded slightly and said, "Sure!"

Slap! A sound of someone slapping the table echoed in the hall.

Amidst the shocked gazes of the crowd, Yaosheng stood up, glared at Luo Chen and Deng Taiyue, and then left Shouyang Mountain without another word.

No one spoke up during this extremely embarrassing scene.

However, everyone's faces showed a meaningful expression.

In the end, neither of the pill concocting masters fully met Deng Taiyue's conditions, but Deng Taiyue chose to abandon Yaosheng, with whom he had always been on good terms, and instead selected Luo Chen from the Alchemy Sect.

Everyone clearly understood the implication of this choice.

It meant that in Deng Taiyue's heart, Luo Chen's importance far surpassed Yaosheng!

Their pill concocting abilities were also temporarily distinguished as superior and inferior.

As one of the parties involved, Deng Taiyue sighed softly at this moment, but he didn't make any effort to keep Yaosheng.

For over a hundred years!

Yaosheng had repeatedly disappointed him, and with his advanced age, he was more focused on the sect's inheritance, paying less and less attention to Deng Taiyue's matter.

Deng Taiyue wouldn't continue to hang himself on this withering tree.

The Alchemy Sect, on the other hand, was like a flourishing tree with lush branches, and perhaps it was worth relying on.

...

The trading session in the Shouyang Mountain's hall didn't stop just because Yaosheng left in anger.

With Elder Lu's facilitation, the trading continued smoothly.

Luo Chen occasionally participated, using spirit stones to purchase some necessary materials.

Thanks to the Frost Eagle Demon King's corpse, which was processed and sold by the Luo Tian Pavilion, Luo Chen obtained a large amount of spirit stones.

This had replenished his previously depleted funds.

However, using spirit stones to purchase materials at this gathering, where bartering was the norm, seemed a bit inappropriate.

After all, these well-known Nascent Soul Stage masters had mostly accumulated abundant spirit stones, especially in the current situation, where they were more inclined to exchange resources that could enhance their strength.

But with the reputation of the "Alchemy Sect," many people were willing to give Luo Chen face in minor matters.

Time passed slowly.

Since there were numerous Nascent Soul Stage masters present, each with abundant resources, there were also many useless resources for them. Therefore, the resource exchange lasted for a full day and night.

On the second day, as the sun rose, the disciples of the Dongyang Sect offered fine wine and pastries, and the lively trading session gradually came to an end.

As a result, most people's relationships became relatively closer.

Elder Lu seized the opportunity to announce the start of the session for exchanging cultivation experiences and insights.

With so many people, it was easy for the conversation to get sidetracked, so they took turns asking questions, one person at a time.

Elder Lu directly gave the first opportunity to ask a question to Luo Chen.

No one questioned this!

Luo Chen didn't hold back either. After pondering for a moment, he slowly spoke up.

"Our sect has heard that the Great Dao we seek is the Essence of Law."

"However, the essence is difficult to find, and only the most powerful can grasp it. For those at the Primordial Spirit stage, unless they are exceptional geniuses, few can comprehend it at this realm."

"I don't seek comprehension, but I am curious about one thing. If one were to grasp the essence, how should they continue their cultivation?"

The atmosphere in the hall became silent in an instant.

When Luo Chen mentioned the "Essence of Law," many became intrigued.

They had thought Luo Chen would ask how to comprehend the essence, which was something many wanted to know.

However, Luo Chen suddenly changed the topic, skipping the comprehension part and directly asking about how to continue cultivation after grasping the essence.

This question...

Everyone looked at each other, unsure how to respond.

As the conversation stalled, Jiu Ling Yuan Jun, who had a closer relationship with Luo Chen, sighed, "This cultivation method is a secret. Perhaps only a sacred place like the Abyss Sect, which has produced Divine Transformation Powerhouses, would have records of it!"

Elder Fu also shook his head, "Alchemy Sect, your question leaves us at a loss."

Was he asking the blind? Luo Chen scanned the room, and disappointment appeared on his face.

But just as he caught the hesitant gaze of Elder Lu, he had an idea.

The Dongyang Sect had a deep connection with the Abyss Sect, and there were even rumors that the Supreme Elder of Dongyang Sect was in seclusion within the Abyss Sacred Land. Perhaps they knew something?

Luo Chen's gaze lingered, and the others followed his gaze to Elder Lu.

Elder Lu forced a bitter smile.

He had set up this opportunity, and if he still held back, wouldn't he be shooting himself in the foot? With a sigh, Elder Lu softly said, "Day after day, year after year, steadfast in one's path, and eventually, one will achieve perfection."

Luo Chen's bright eyes dimmed gradually as he fell into deep thought.

The law is equal, with no superiority or inferiority, corresponding to the core idea of the heavens treating all things impartially, which means equality for all, including the Great Dao Law.

But for cultivators, these are merely means to pursue longevity, so naturally, they differentiate between good and bad methods.

The essence has a hierarchy, and this is how it is.

If his essence of withering and flourishing is considered the Wood Element Law.

The Wood Element essence understood by Fu Qinglan is also considered the Wood Element Law.

Which is higher or lower?

The Wood Element essence is lower because it is the most fundamental law essence.

So, for Fu Qinglan to cultivate the Wood Element essence, he only needs to persist day after day, year after year, and he will have a chance to perfect the essence.

But is this method effective for the essence of withering and flourishing?

The discussions in the hall continued.

Luo Chen divided his attention, thinking and listening to the questions they raised.

Occasionally, he would join in, offering his insights.

"Below the True Transcendent, there are nine realms. The lower three realms are for Qi Cultivation, the middle three for Spirit Cultivation, and the upper three for Law Cultivation. Fellow cultivators, we are at the starting point of the middle three realms. Spirit Cultivation is filled with dangers, and we often fall into the Heart Demon Obstacle. If we become obsessed, how should we deal with it?"

"One should strive for clarity of thought, unfettered by external objects, and only then can one be clear-minded and refreshed!"

"Our cultivation base is the foundation of our abilities. When merged with external objects, it can become immeasurably powerful. But when I try to merge my cultivation with external objects, I always feel a sense of disharmony. Please enlighten me!"

"May I ask for more details, Yuan Jun?"

"Divine Transformation is the achievement of the Primordial Spirit. The so-called Primordial Spirit is the fusion of the Nascent Soul and the Divine Soul. I'm curious about one thing. After achieving the Primordial Spirit, should it reside in the Purple Mansion or sink into the Sea of Consciousness?"

"I have heard of this. Even a cunning rabbit has three burrows, and the Primordial Spirit should not be predictable. Therefore, both the Purple Mansion and the Sea of Consciousness can be its abode. When facing an enemy, they cannot determine the vital point, and thus, one can pursue longevity without death."

"I've heard that within the Demon Clan's army, there is a demonic evil that feeds on our Nascent Souls. Huangsha True Monarch of the Five Elements Divine Sect and Sinking Fish Immortal of Taihu Palace both died at the hands of this demonic evil, and even the sect leader of Tyrant Saber Sect seems to have fallen in the same way. I want to ask, what is this demonic evil?"

...

One by one, questions were asked by the True Monarchs.

The topics covered were varied, ranging from confusion about the future, personal shortcomings, and perplexities about the current situation...

After a full round, it was already late at night.

Many questions remained unanswered.

However, through mutual discussions, they vaguely found answers that seemed plausible.

The subsequent exchanges were not limited to one question per person. They asked freely or specifically sought answers from certain individuals.

Luo Chen, having some free time, accepted an invitation and met in a side hall.

It was the previously arranged meeting with Deng Taiyue!

"Alchemy Sect!"

"Taiyue Zhenren!"

After exchanging greetings, the two, who had been strangers, seemed to become closer.

Finding a chair to sit down, Luo Chen smiled and asked, "Fellow cultivator, you wanted to see me so badly, is it because of the Nectar Essence Pill?"

Deng Taiyue's spirit lifted, "Exactly! Alchemy Sect, you know of the Nectar Essence Pill, do you have any research on it?"

In the face of Deng Taiyue's expectant gaze, Luo Chen shook his head.

"I'm sorry, I just heard of it today, and it was Elder Lu who introduced it to me."

Deng Taiyue found it hard to believe, "You're the renowned Alchemy Sect, how can you not know..."

Luo Chen slowly explained, "Let me tell you, before I formed my Nascent Soul, I was traveling in the Northern Sea.

For this pseudo-Fifth Rank Divine Elixir in the Eastern Wilderness, I truly have no understanding."

Deng Taiyue opened his mouth, his face uncontrollably revealing a look of disappointment.

Luo Chen curiously asked, "I observe that your cultivation realm is not ordinary, reaching the sixth layer of the Nascent Soul Stage! Why are you so fixated on this Elixir Pill?"

Deng Taiyue sighed and shared his secret.

"I won't hide it from you. Since I was young, I've been gifted with the Earth-attributed Celestial Essence Root, and I've been favored by the elders of the Taishan Sect. So, my cultivation speed has been incredibly fast. Until the Nascent Soul Stage, I've never experienced a bottleneck."

"But after advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage, my cultivation speed has slowed down significantly."

Luo Chen nodded slightly, "It's probably because the Purple Mansion Barrier is too thin!"

"Yes," Deng Taiyue agreed, nodding as well. "The drawbacks of the Celestial Essence Root begin to manifest during the Nascent Soul Stage. The Purple Mansion Barrier is too thin, making it easy for the Nascent Soul to be assimilated by the world. That's why cultivators like us with Celestial Essence Roots can't cultivate as quickly as before."

"But what does this have to do with the Elixir Pill?" Luo Chen asked curiously.

Deng Taiyue hesitated for a moment before revealing the answer to Luo Chen.

"After becoming the Sect Master of the Taishan Sect, I found records in the sect's ancient texts that if one can comprehend the Essence of Law in advance, it might be possible to accelerate cultivation."

Luo Chen's eyebrows rose in surprise, "Is there such a saying?"

Deng Taiyue was extremely serious, "There is indeed such a saying. The ancient texts record that the most fundamental Essence of Law is connected to the world's essence. If one can comprehend even a little, our Qi cultivation speed will naturally receive the world's essence, thus greatly increasing our progress."

At this point, he smiled.

"The method of cultivating the Essence of Law that Elder Luxiang mentioned earlier, when put into practice, corresponds exactly with the descriptions in our sect's ancient texts. Of course, he also held back some information. Communicating with the world's essence through the Essence of Law is a method used by Divine Transformation powerhouses, and the risks involved are enormous, far more complex than he made it sound."

Deng Taiyue didn't explain the risks, perhaps because he himself wasn't clear about them.

Luo Chen, however, seemed to understand. No wonder those young geniuses who had just entered the Nascent Soul Stage in the Tian Du Sect were so desperate in the Mirage Dragon Inner World, with their families also exerting great efforts behind the scenes.

Once the fundamental Essence of Law is comprehended, cultivation speed can be increased, which is undoubtedly the greatest temptation for Nascent Soul Stage cultivators!

"Since entering the middle stage of the Nascent Soul Stage, my cultivation speed has slowed down again. I can't bear it, so I started looking for shortcuts."

"Comprehending the Essence of Law is what I've been dreaming of!"

"I'm not boasting, but I do have a keen perception. Once, I took a risk and released my Nascent Soul to cultivate in a Spirit Land, and I managed to find a slight sense of it. But..."

"After that, I never found that feeling again. So, I turned my attention to the Elixir Pill."

Beside him, Deng Taiyue continued his detailed explanation.

Luo Chen suddenly interrupted him, "Then why not continue seeking the help of Yaosheng? He was once renowned alongside the Pill Emperor of the Medicine King Sect. His pill refining skills should be decent."

To this, Deng Taiyue's face showed a look of indignation.

"This person is too perfunctory. In a hundred years, there's been no progress in his research. Instead, he sent me deep into the Million Mountains to search for various spiritual herbs, all in the name of experimenting with the Elixir Pill. But in my opinion, he's mostly using these exotic flowers and herbs to enrich the foundation of the Seven Peaks Mountain."

For some reason, Luo Chen felt his ears burn at these words.

It seemed like he had done something similar?

Clearing his throat lightly, Luo Chen asked again, "Then why come to me?"

Deng Taiyue's face turned solemn, "Before coming here, I inquired about your life story. The title of 'Dan Zong' represents your pill refining abilities, and your conduct is indeed gentlemanly."

"Deng believes that Yaosheng is not trustworthy, and a Dan Zong with a gentlemanly demeanor is more worthy of trust!"

With the conversation having reached this point, what more was there to say?

Luo Chen modestly waved his hand, "I'm not as good as you say, and my pill refining skills are just passable. But if you truly trust me, you can give me the incomplete formula to research. As for when I'll have results, I can't guarantee that."

Having received this promise, even though Deng Taiyue left a lot of room for interpretation, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He solemnly took out a large pile of items from his storage bag.

Animal skins, ancient books, bamboo slips, and even jade slips and stone tablets.

As Luo Chen was puzzled, Deng Taiyue introduced them, "These are all the various fragments of the Elixir Pill formula lost in the Eastern Wilderness. I put in a lot of effort to collect them. According to Yaosheng, they only add up to about 50-60% of the complete formula."

"Additionally, this jade slip records some medicinal ingredients that Yaosheng had me collect specifically for his research on the Elixir Pill over the years. I'm not sure if they're useful, but you can take a look as a reference, Dan Zong."

Luo Chen nodded and carefully counted these incomplete formulas.

As he counted, he casually asked, "Although these are all engraved versions, they seem quite old, and can be considered the original incomplete formulas. Did you not give these to Yaosheng?"

"The ones I gave him were copies I transcribed myself. I kept the originals and didn't give them to him."

"Oh, then why are you willing to give them to our sect this time?"

"If I fail this time, in the vast Eastern Wilderness, Deng has no one else to turn to. In that case, what's the point of keeping these things? At that time, I will no longer seek external shortcuts, completely abandon all illusions, enter the forbidden grounds of the Taishan Sect, and close myself off in seclusion!"

Luo Chen raised his head, and what met his eyes was a resolute face with an iron-like gaze.

Is this a seeker of the Dao?

Luo Chen pursed his lips and, after counting all the items, carefully put them away.

"I'll do my best."

(End of Chapter)

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