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Chapter 828: Imperial Pupil, Lone Falcon of the Sword World
Chapter 828: Imperial Pupil, Lone Falcon of the Sword World
A few days later.
In the alchemy chamber, a golden liquid was emitting a misty vapor in the slowly cooling Primordial Cauldron.
The White Robed Daoist cast a spiritual seal, and the golden, glass-like liquid slowly rose into the air, then fell like raindrops, accurately entering the prepared jade flasks.
The Crimson Dog Puppet held a tray with five jade flasks on it.
Luo Chen summoned one, and it came to his hand. He first sniffed it, then took a drop and rubbed it between his fingers for a while, even tasting it lightly with his tongue. To his surprise, a crisp sensation filled his mouth.
Luo Chen couldn't help but show a look of surprise.
"Is this the Imperial Pupil Liquid?"
This spiritual medicine was actually not very difficult to refine for him, though it required the use of water-based alchemy techniques.
He had repeatedly declined Pavilion Master Li's requests mainly due to a lack of time.
In fact, five years ago, when he was in seclusion, the Crimson Dog Puppet had already thoroughly studied the pill formula, which is why he could successfully complete it today.
"Using the eye pupils of several highly-sighted demon beasts as the main ingredients, clearly to achieve a form-complementing effect. But can this really transform one's eyes after use?"
Luo Chen felt a surge of excitement.
Since the Spirit Eye Technique was implanted in his eyes during the Qi Cultivation stage, he had never stopped cultivating them.
Bright Pearl Dew, Clear Dew... With persistent cultivation, his eyes had indeed improved.
Even during the Golden Core stage, he had integrated the illusion technique "Reflection in Water and Moon," allowing him to cast it instantly!
Having a pair of excellent eyes undoubtedly enhances one's strength.
Piercing through disguises and foreseeing the enemy's moves.
Especially when combined with divine perception, unless someone's realm far surpasses Luo Chen, it is difficult to hide perfectly from him.
To illustrate, a few years ago, in the battle with the Lightless Demon King, he was able to quickly find the true body in the darkness, and a large part of the credit goes to his eyes.
One of the reasons he agreed to refine the Imperial Pupil Liquid for Pavilion Master Li was to use it himself.
"I want to see what effect it has!"
Luo Chen pursed his lips, confirmed that the liquid was safe, and carefully raised the jade flask, tilting it downward.
Like applying eye drops, a drop of the glass-like golden liquid slowly fell into his right eye.
Plop!
Luo Chen closed his right eye, carefully sensing the strange feeling.
The first sensation was a grainy feel?
Despite being a liquid, it gave the impression of small pebbles or glass.
He couldn't help but furrow his right eyebrow slightly.
Then, a cool sensation spread.
The coolness gradually permeated his eye, pupil, and even his divine soul... subtly, something seemed to be changing.
...
Alchemy Luo Mountain.
No one knew the mountain's original name, only that it was transported from another major domain by the city's True Monarchs using powerful techniques.
Because Luo Chen of the Alchemy Sect had lived on this mountain for nearly a decade, it gradually became known as "Alchemy Luo."
At the foot of the mountain, Heartless Immortal Maiden was waiting quietly on orders.
Suddenly, she saw a beam of light flying from afar and immediately went to meet it.
"Junior Heartless, is this True Person Li?"
The light dissipated, revealing Pavilion Master Li of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion.
He smiled slightly, "It is I, I kept you waiting, my friend."
Heartless Immortal Maiden shook her head, "The Alchemy Sect has been in seclusion researching, so I was specially instructed to welcome Pavilion Master Li in advance to avoid any rudeness. Who are these two...?"
She looked at the other two figures, but her words gradually trailed off as their true appearances were revealed.
The man wore a green robe, was tall and slender, with eyebrows like sharp swords and eyes like stars.
The woman wore a red dress, beautiful and charming but not lacking in a fierce aura.
She recognized them!
Pavilion Master Li smiled and introduced them, "They are Lin Qingxuan, the current Grandmaster of the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, and Law Enforcement Elder Hong Ling. Both are from the former Jade Cauldron Region, Heartless, you should not be unfamiliar with them, right?"
The two looked at Heartless Immortal Maiden ands the translation:
The two nodded in acknowledgment.
Heartless Immortal Maiden, of course, recognized them as well. Lin Qingxuan and Hong Ling, the former core disciples of the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect during the Jade Cauldron Region era, were well-known to her. Lin Qingxuan, in particular, had been cultivated as a Golden Core seed even during his Foundation Establishment stage. His later achievements lived up to the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect's expectations, achieving the Nascent Soul realm at a young age through his prowess in battle.
If not for Luo Chen's sudden rise to prominence, Lin Qingxuan would have been the most shining star among the young generation in the past hundred years!
Though they were "old acquaintances" reuniting, Heartless Immortal Maiden had no intention of reminiscing the past.
After a brief greeting, she asked, "Are they also here to see the Alchemy Sect?"
Upon hearing this question, a slight unease was visible on Lin Qingxuan's and Hong Ling's faces.
Pavilion Master Li, however, chuckled and said, "Yes, I have already mentioned this to Daoist Luo in advance, so you need not worry."
Lin Qingxuan and Hong Ling exchanged a glance, their expressions relaxing slightly at the mention of their visit being prearranged.
Pavilion Master Li continued, "They are here to see the Alchemy Sect."
Heartless Immortal Maiden nodded, her expression remaining calm. "I see."
She then turned to Lin Qingxuan and Hong Ling, "I trust you both have important matters to discuss with the Alchemy Sect. Please, follow me."
With that, she led the way, her steps measured and composed.
The trio followed her, the atmosphere light but purposeful.
Lin Qingxuan and Hong Ling exchanged a glance, their expressions a mix of anticipation and determination.
Pavilion Master Li walked alongside them, his demeanor relaxed yet authoritative.
As they ascended the path leading to the Alchemy Sect, the air grew increasingly serene.
Heartless Immortal Maiden led the way, her steps measured and composed. Lin Qingxuan and Hong Ling followed closely, their expressions a mix of anticipation and resolve.
Pavilion Master Li walked alongside them, his demeanor relaxed yet authoritative.
They ascended the path leading to the Alchemy Sect, the air growing increasingly serene.
Heartless Immortal Maiden led the way, her steps measured and composed. Lin Qingxuan and Hong Ling followed closely, their expressions a mix of anticipation and resolve.
Pavilion Master Li walked alongside them, his demeanor relaxed yet authoritative.
"Since that's the case, Heartless Immortal Maiden will no longer stop us. She opened the Alchemy Luo Mountain Formation and led the three of them upwards until they reached a grand hall at the mountain's waist before stopping.
"Please wait a moment, I'll go inform them."
After Heartless Immortal Maiden left, Hong Ling couldn't help but exclaim, "Alchemy Sect, what a grand attitude!"
"Junior Sister, be careful with your words!" Lin Qingxuan whispered sternly.
Hong Ling pouted but couldn't hide her disappointment.
Thinking of Luo Chen, who had achieved Nascent Soul Stage after her, and after all these years, she was still stuck at the middle stage of Golden Core, while he had long entered the Nascent Soul realm.
Previously, she had heard of the great reputation of the Alchemy Sect, but it was like viewing flowers in the mist, and she didn't feel it deeply.
But just now, when she saw Heartless Immortal Maiden, who was once a well-known cold and proud beauty in the Jade Cauldron Region, now reduced to Luo Chen's subordinate, serving him like a mere doorman, she couldn't help but feel a sense of absurdity.
It was common knowledge that Luo Chen had to rely on the Ice Fortress for survival back then.
Now, with the roles reversed, it was truly lamentable and made one feel... empathy!
Pavilion Master Li looked at the master and disciple, and couldn't help but smile slightly.
"In times of chaos, heroes emerge. Qingxuan, you are like this, and so is Luo Chen. It's just that he has walked ahead of you."
"A temporary retreat will bring about a broader future."
"If you can clearly position yourself, the future is promising. Once the demon chaos is settled, you can follow the example of the Jade Cauldron Region and rebuild your sect."
Listening to these earnest teachings, Lin Qingxuan's expression remained calm, showing no embarrassment at being pointed out by someone of the same cultivation level.
This was because there was another reason.
People only knew that he advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage through slaughter, but who would know how many bloody paths a Golden Core cultivator could forge in such a desperate situation, akin to the heavens collapsing?
His current achievements were inseparable from the secret support of Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion.
So, even during exchanges with fellow cultivators, he showed respect for Pavilion Master Li in front of outsiders.
Even today, when the other party came to apologize!
...
"They are here to apologize for the previous incident!"
Luo Chen stood in front of a huge iron block, using a large hammer to vigorously strike a heated jade stone.
His movements were fierce, lifting and dropping the hammer, yet it was silent, without any loud noises, allowing his voice to be clearly heard by the woman behind him.
The woman looked at the man's bare upper body, revealing his terrifyingly muscular back, and couldn't help but be amazed.
She didn't know if it was because of Luo Chen's powerful physique, exuding a strong sense of danger, or because of what he had just said.
Lin Qingxuan was now the master of a sect and had established his reputation as a Nascent Soul True Man.
He had taken the initiative to come and apologize to Luo Chen?
Clang!
The hammer was casually placed on the rack, and Luo Chen didn't mind the scorching temperature. He picked up the jade stone, which had partially lost its crimson color, revealing its original seven-colored essence.
He nodded slightly.
This Seven Souls Jade was crafted very well and could be used to refine the Heart-Questioning Mirror!
Then, he pinched a spiritual technique, and a metal box opened, emitting a chilling aura.
He placed the Seven Souls Jade into the cold box for storage, and Luo Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Without any noticeable movement, the lower half of his pants extended upward, transforming into a loose white robe, completely covering his muscular back like the roots of a large tree.
"Let's go, I'll go meet them and see if their sincerity is sufficient."
In the moment he turned around, Heartless Immortal Maiden was startled.
This was because Luo Chen's right eye was different.
She lowered her head, not daring to look more, and followed Luo Chen out of the forging hall.
"Are they apologizing for the previous incident? Is it because Hong Ling participated in the internal strife of Luo Heaven and the Ten Decisive Battles?"
"Mhm."
Luo Chen walked ahead, his wide sleeves fluttering, and his expression was calm.
"At that time, Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion supported the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect to encroach upon the White Crane Region. This behavior is no different from the Five Elements Divine Sect and Heaven-Skimming Cliff attempting to seize the Flourishing Region. Therefore, they are naturally allies. But with the demon beasts at the city gates, those actions that were not conducive to unity had to be stopped."
"Once they stopped, the fragile alliance was as good as non-existent. And because of my rise, they had to make a choice."
"The Imperial Pupil Liquid is just a catalyst. Even without this incident, they would have taken the initiative to negotiate with me."
After carefully pondering, Heartless Immortal Maiden found that it was indeed the case.
But she also clearly understood that the biggest factor in this change was Luo Chen's powerful rise!
It was said that he had been praised by many cultivators of the same level at the Shouyang Debate Conference.
Even great cultivators like the Tian Du Zhenren and Xia Yun Zhenren took the initiative to show goodwill.
How could a mere upstart like Lin Qingxuan continue to maintain a solitary and arrogant attitude?
However, the moment she thought of the once high and mighty Sword Sect members in the Jade Cauldron Region, now having to apologize to the once insignificant Luo Chen, a sense of absurdity rose in the woman's heart uncontrollably.
But in the next instant, she couldn't help but smile bitterly.
(End)
Even if it was absurd, could there be anything more absurd than the change in relationship between himself and Luo Chen?
...
"Greetings, Supreme Elder!"
"Greetings, Supreme Elder!"
Some disciples of the Luo Tian Sect had been stationed in the Danluo Mountain for a long time. As Luo Chen arrived at the halfway point of the mountain, he was greeted by a chorus of greetings.
Luo Chen nodded politely and then stepped into the grand hall where guests were received.
"Fellow Daoist Li, Fellow Daoist Lin, you've waited long enough!"
Pavilion Master Li stood up from his chair and smiled, "It's fine, just a moment..."
"Eh?"
A surprised voice came from the side, it was Lin Qingxuan.
And the reason for his surprise, Pavilion Master Li also noticed.
Luo Chen's right eye!
Clear and moist like jade, with tiny flickers of light.
As his gaze shifted, it seemed like golden amber!
Lin Qingxuan opened his mouth in shock, "Did you really succeed?"
"If I hadn't successfully refined the Jade Emperor Clear Pupil Elixir, how could I have notified you to come here?" Luo Chen laughed heartily and after sitting down, he asked, "Fellow Daoist Lin, judging by your reaction, it seems you've seen the effects of using the Jade Emperor Clear Pupil Elixir before?"
Lin Qingxuan's surprise gradually faded, and he nodded, "Indeed, I have seen it. After all, our sect has always been researching this pill formula. Once, we refined it to perfection and let our senior brother use it. Unfortunately, due to his fall, we discovered that the elixir was still imperfect and had flaws within. So, for many years, our sect has been afraid to refine it again, fearing that it would harm more disciples."
The existence that even Lin Qingxuan referred to as 'Senior Brother' was definitely not someone of little fame.
At the first opportunity, Luo Chen thought of the genius who was ranked first in the Gold Core stage on the Tianjiao Ranking in the Jade Cauldron Region—Ren Pingsheng!
He had also heard Han Zhan talk about the details of how the Falling Cloud Sect had surrounded and killed Ren Pingsheng.
To help Han Zhan cultivate the Two Yins and Five Elements Sword Formation, the Falling Cloud Sect had paid a huge price to secretly surround and kill Ren Pingsheng.
Many were injured and killed in that battle, and they were only lucky to have succeeded.
The reason it was considered lucky was that the Falling Cloud Sect's elders had used several Gold Core puppets to shift their forms and hide their true selves, deceiving Ren Pingsheng's eyes, and that's how they managed to capture him.
Now it seemed that Ren Pingsheng hadn't seen through the illusions, and he had been fooled by his eyes!
"Although we haven't dared to refine it again since then, we have never stopped researching the pill formula. Our sect's chief pill concocting master finally concluded that the perfect Jade Emperor Clear Pupil Elixir should appear clear and moist like jade, with a golden amber color. Only after thoroughly absorbing it can it bring out the Divine Pupil."
Lin Qingxuan explained in detail, his gaze heavy as he looked at Luo Chen's right eye.
"Just like you are now!"
Luo Chen laughed heartily, "Then I have stolen the research results of your sect's predecessors!"
Lin Qingxuan sighed, "I dare not! It's only because of the high skills of the Alchemy Sect that we have achieved this."
After a long silence, Pavilion Master Li finally couldn't hold back.
"Fellow Daoist Luo, since you've succeeded, let's talk about the trade. About what we discussed earlier..."
"No rush!"
Luo Chen waved his sleeve, looking at Lin Qingxuan and Hong Ling with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.
"That trade was between the Luo Tian Sect and the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, and these two were not included in the collaboration. Why have you come here today?"
Was it necessary to point out something that was already understood? Plop! The woman in the red skirt gritted her teeth and knelt on the ground.
"It was wrong of Hong Ling to interfere in the Luo Tian Sect's internal affairs that day, please don't hold a grudge against this minor person, Senior!"
Lin Qingxuan sighed and took out an object, using his mana to send it to Luo Chen.
"I heard that Brother Luo is also interested in the path of the sword. I, Lin, have specially prepared a set of insights on sword cultivation, as a token of apology."
Luo Chen smiled as he accepted the thin booklet, and as soon as he held it, he felt a sharp and powerful sensation.
Moreover, the handwriting on it was like a sword, filled with a lone and valiant spirit.
The handwriting reflected the person!
"Did Fellow Daoist Lin write this personally?"
Lin Qingxuan laughed at himself, "It's just a small trick, I hope Brother Luo won't disdain it."
How could Luo Chen disdain it? Although he already had a Fifth Stage Sword Canon, all his cultivation was based on his own exploration.
Lin Qingxuan was different. He had been nurtured in the orthodox sword cultivation of the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect since he was young and was even known as the best Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect back then.
Obviously, his foundation was solid.
For Luo Chen, obtaining Lin Qingxuan's cultivation insights would be a significant supplement.
Seeing Luo Chen's satisfied expression, Pavilion Master Li couldn't help but feel relieved.
"Fellow Daoist Luo, can we talk about the trade now?"
Luo Chen put the book aside, and in the midst of the trio's astonishment, a strand of crimson sword qi slowly appeared at his fingertips.
"We can talk about the trade, and the grudges between my Luo Tian Sect and the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect will be wiped clean. But before that, my sect has an unwelcome request."
"My sect has only recently started practicing the path of the sword, and I feel we've achieved some small success, but we've rarely sparred with others, so we don't know how we compare to true sword cultivators."
"Today, we have the perfect opportunity, so I ask the Lone Falcon of the Sword World to give me some guidance!"
(End of Chapter)
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