Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 849: Walking on Void, Wind God's Elusive Steps, Three Souls Return, and the Peak of Power! - Novel Cool

Chapter 849: Walking on Void, Wind God's Elusive Steps, Three Souls Return, and the Peak of Power!

Chapter 849: Walking on Void, Wind God's Elusive Steps, Three Souls Return, and the Peak of Power!

Bai Li Qing Chuan once again welcomed the return of its master.

All the cultivators of Luo Tian Sect had returned.

However, compared to the three hundred-plus members during their "peak" days, there were now only about two hundred people left.

A third of them had been lost!

Extrapolating from this, if one were to look at the entire Eastern Wilderness, the losses in this war were likely even greater!

But there was no time for mourning.

Everyone's minds were focused on constructing defensive fortifications and arranging various offensive and defensive array formations.

Luo Chen entrusted the defense of Luo Tian Sect to Min Longyu, while the sect leader, Li Yingzhang, led the entire sect to assist him.

Everything was being prepared for the upcoming grand battle.

As for Luo Chen, he was working with Wang Yuan to deduce and complete the Wind Leg technique from the Wind, Moon, Thunder, and Cloud Ascension Path.

Strictly speaking, the Wind, Moon, Thunder, and Cloud Ascension Path was a complete set of body refinement techniques, focusing on the lower body.

Among its four techniques—Wind Leg, Moon Step, Cloud Foot, and Thunder Kick—each specialized in rapid attacks, combat movement, long-distance travel, and instantaneous bursts, respectively.

Unfortunately, when Luo Chen obtained this set of techniques, only the Thunder Kick was complete, while the other three were incomplete.

Later, under Wang Yuan's deduction, the Moon Step was finally completed.

Luo Chen practiced the Moon Step and was quite satisfied with its effects.

During combat, unless restricted by array formations, once unleashed, the technique allowed for agile maneuvers, shifting positions, and changing forms, making it difficult even for Nascent Soul cultivators to keep up with their divine sense.

This made Luo Chen even more eager to learn the Wind Leg technique.

He possessed a powerful physique and had repeatedly achieved remarkable feats in countless battles.

However, Luo Chen's development and utilization of this physique had never been perfect.

His self-compiled 'Demon Lord's Seven Scattering Hands', which integrated the strengths of various schools, also focused more on upper-body skill development. If he could develop powerful lower-body techniques, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance his combat abilities.

...

"The Wind God Trifecta from Ethereal Sect is extremely fast and powerful, known for its domineering and fierce nature. Once unleashed, it's like a raging storm."

"But this technique has a flaw; it focuses on form rather than intention, allowing for release but not retraction."

"In terms of power, it's not as good as the original Thunder Kick. In combat, it lacks flexibility, making it easier to threaten oneself. Therefore, this technique is quite useless."

"On the other hand, the Walking on Void technique you obtained from White Crane Sect focuses on intention rather than form, emphasizing self-control of the body and mind."

"The two techniques indeed have complementary aspects."

"If you can use the principles of Wind Leg to integrate these two body techniques, you might be able to complete this ancient body technique!"

On a plain within Bai Li Qing Chuan, Wang Yuan discussed with Luo Chen.

As a martial arts master, Wang Yuan's understanding of body refinement might have surpassed Luo Chen's, but when it came to comprehending martial arts techniques, he was still superior to Luo Chen, the "borrower."

Over the past two hundred years, Wang Yuan, without the guidance of predecessors, relied on his own experience and comprehension to create numerous techniques.

The Giant Spirit Transformation was the culmination of physical transformation techniques!

Blood God Pointer, Immortal Return to Paradise, and Blood Demon Pointer—these three divine pointers were an extremely high utilization of qi and blood! After reaching the Furnace Realm, he further integrated thirty-six strands of divine wind and thirty-six strands of earth evil qi, creating a combat technique called Divine Battle Qi.

During the battle on the Heaven Ascending Pass, Wang Yuan used Divine Battle Qi to forcefully break through the Four Images Mystic Realm of Yin Sifu from Five Elements Divine Sect.

It should be noted that the Four Images Mystic Realm was quite similar to the Hellfire Inferno that Luo Chen researched during his Golden Core stage, as both imitated the power of Nascent Soul cultivators' domains.

Once unleashed, few below the Nascent Soul stage could withstand it.

Even so, Wang Yuan forcefully broke through it, forcing Yin Sifu to use the Sky Piercing Cliff of Motian Laogui.

This demonstrated the power of Divine Battle Qi.

It could be said that Wang Yuan's ability to reach his current level was largely due to his powerful comprehension.

Unlike Luo Chen, whose body refinement was more about the accumulation of resources.

At this moment, the two were working together to deduce the Wind Leg technique, with Wang Yuan taking the lead.

However, Luo Chen was not without his uses.

For example:

"Direct all your Primordial Energy into your left leg, standing firm like a pillar, while focusing the energy in your right leg through the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian and Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, specifically stimulating the Taichong, Jiaoxin, and Zhaohai acupoints... These dozen or so acupoints, when combined with waist rotation and leg swings, can deliver twelve consecutive strikes."

"Try it!"

Without hesitation, Luo Chen began to experiment as soon as Wang Yuan finished speaking.

Cultivators generally had a good understanding of the body's meridians and acupoints, and Luo Chen, being a skilled physician, had an even deeper knowledge of the human body than most.

In an instant, he understood Wang Yuan's intention.

Replacing Primordial Energy with qi and blood, he channeled it into both legs, and then...

Crack! Crack! Crack!

After nine kicks, by the tenth kick, Luo Chen's expression changed abruptly.

Boom!

A puff of blood mist burst forth from his vigorously swinging right leg.

Then, a crisp snapping sound made those who heard it tremble.

Luo Chen fell to the ground, standing on one leg like a golden rooster.

His right leg was a bloody mess, limp and dangling.

Broken!

Despite Luo Chen's formidable physical strength, tough tendons, and hard bones, which were all rare in this era, he had managed to break his own leg during the experiment.

Witnessing this terrifying scene, Wang Yuan remained calm, quickly moving closer to examine Luo Chen's broken right leg.

"The Taichong acupoint couldn't withstand the massive energy, which is the key reason why your right leg couldn't support you."

"The Zhaohai acupoint had to bear more of the burden."

"This meridian should be fine, and the Primordial Energy should flow through this one..."

"This is how it is on my side. Luo Chen, tell me how you feel!"

Luo Chen nodded and calmly described his recent experience.

"The conflict in the body represents the contradiction between form and intention. There's a problem with the integration of Walking on Void and Wind Leg, and one must choose a dominant side, or similar situations may arise."

Wang Yuan stroked his chin, his expression thoughtful.

As Lu Chen pondered, Wang Yuan didn't waste any time either.

With a thought, his flesh and blood began to slowly regenerate, and in a short while, his right leg was restored to its original state.

Wang Yuan, who had witnessed this multiple times recently, still couldn't help but shake his head in amazement.

Flesh reborn, severed limbs restored!

This was the dream of every martial cultivator.

Even those who had reached the realm of perfection rarely possessed such an ability.

In Lu Chen's estimation, even orthodox martial cultivators would only master this skill upon reaching the fifth realm.

Yet, Lu Chen, who practiced both cultivation and martial arts, had achieved this level of prowess.

It was truly a case of envy and frustration for others.

Fortunately, this skill was perfect for their current research on cultivation techniques.

This was one of Lu Chen's current roles!

With his ability to regenerate flesh and restore severed limbs, he could fearlessly experiment with Wang Yuan's various hypotheses and speculations.

There was no need to worry about harming his body during the experimentation process.

Through countless attempts, they eliminated incorrect answers and gradually approached the path to success.

With their close cooperation, the progress of deducing the Wind Leg technique advanced at an unimaginable pace.

...

A month later.

On the same plain, two figures leaped and dodged, their legs moving like a rain of shadows.

They were sparring, testing each other's skills.

Terrifying sounds of leg collisions echoed through the void, like thunderclaps.

The force of their blows caused the air to surge, pressing down on the grass and trees on the plain.

Especially when Wang Yuan kicked, the void seemed to manifest a leg shadow condensed with true essence, and where it landed on the ground, a deep pit was formed.

On the other hand, Lu Chen's movements were unremarkable, showing no signs of power.

Suddenly!

After a fierce collision, the two figures separated and landed on the ground.

Wang Yuan staggered backward, his feet leaving deep imprints on the earth, his face flushed red.

Lu Chen raised his hand and tossed over a gourd.

Wang Yuan steadied himself and caught the gourd, opening it to reveal a mouthful of spiritual wine, which soothed his flushed face.

He couldn't help but exclaim.

"That's refreshing!"

After taking a sip, he was about to throw the gourd back.

Lu Chen waved his hand, indicating that he had another purple-gold gourd at his waist.

"Keep that gourd for yourself. I have something better here!"

After taking a small sip of the thousand-year-old Five Temple Brew, Lu Chen also revealed a satisfied smile.

Wang Yuan's legs, which had gone numb from the intense battle, stomped as he asked, "You didn't use your full strength just now, did you?"

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Indeed, I was holding back."

Wang Yuan sighed, "I remember when we used to spar, I often had to hold back. But now, it's you who's holding back, and it's in the area of martial cultivation that I'm most proud of. Tch..."

Although he sighed, there was no hint of jealousy.

Lu Chen put down the gourd and strolled over leisurely.

"Finally, success! Walking on the void, the wind spirit leaves no trace!"

Walking on the void, the wind spirit leaves no trace!

These eight simple words were the best summary of the perfected Wind Leg technique.

Once unleashed, it was as swift as a storm and as fierce as raging waves, slightly less brutal and domineering, but with denser attacks and the ability to strike from various angles. It could even use the concentrated essence and blood to form a foot imprint for long-range attacks.

Moreover, during Lu Chen's crazy experiments after breaking dozens of legs, this move could perfectly connect with the Moon Step and Thunder Kick.

The variations were endless, and its power was immeasurable!

"Do you still need to perfect the Cloud Step?" Wang Yuan asked.

Lu Chen shook his head, "Not for now. The Nine-Ten Thousand Mile technique we learned before is already a great method for long-distance travel. Of course, after this battle, when we have free time, we can also study new cultivation techniques together."

Wang Yuan nodded, stroking his chin, very satisfied with their recent collaborative research.

His extraordinary understanding of martial arts, combined with Lu Chen's indestructible body, made them a perfect match for researching cultivation techniques. In just over a month, they had deduced the incomplete Wind Leg technique, which was proof of their success.

If not for the war, he would have loved to continue this lifestyle, and who knows, he might have found the opportunity to surpass the fourth realm of martial cultivation.

Wang Yuan sighed, "The great battle, when will it arrive?"

"Soon!"

Lu Chen replied.

Wang Yuan looked at him, and Lu Chen solemnly repeated, "Soon!"

Unlike Wang Yuan, who devoted all his thoughts to researching cultivation techniques, Lu Chen also paid attention to the situation at Ling Tian Pass during his experiments.

Ling Fengzi occasionally sent him intelligence, so he was also aware of the movements of the demonic race's army.

A year had passed since the initial battle at Ling Tian Pass! During this time, Ling Tian Pass had continuously reinforced its cultivators, and the demonic race had done the same.

The eight great commanders gathered!

Dozens of fourth-stage demonic kings watched with greedy eyes!

The number of lower-stage demonic beasts under their command was countless, far beyond millions. The nine great regions surrounding the pass were filled with demonic beasts of all sizes, like waves in an ocean.

Such a terrifying force, though powerful, could not be sustained for long.

Even the ancient demonic emperor, Tian, would not be able to maintain this indefinitely.

Therefore, the day of the great battle was drawing near.

...

Being able to perfect the Wind Leg technique before the great battle was excellent news.

On the day it was perfected, Lu Chen had already entered the realm of mastery.

Through repeated sparring with Wang Yuan, he had honed his skills to the point of proficiency.

The reason for his faster progress compared to the Thunder Kick and Moon Step was primarily because this martial art had been experimented on Lu Chen from the very beginning, perfectly suited to his body.

Naturally, his cultivation speed exceeded all expectations.

Not only that, but Lu Chen also managed to elevate the Moon Step to the master level.

This was why he could control his power so effortlessly during their sparring sessions.

However, upon reaching these two realms, his progress slowed down significantly, requiring more effort and practice to improve further.

At the peak of Daqing Mountain, within the Luo Tian Grand Hall.

A tranquil ice fortress stood, emanating an aura of extreme cold.

Lu Chen's divine sense entered the fortress, and inside, he saw a coffin made of ice. Cang Tong was still asleep within it.

However, her usually furrowed brows were now relaxed, and under the dim light of a mottled stone mirror, she was already at ease.

With a thought, Lu Chen connected with his second soul that had entered the stone mirror!

...

"Cang Tong, I didn't expect your soul's foundation to be so powerful. I had originally planned to teach you the 'Ten Directions Freezing Extremity Dao' after you reached the Golden Core stage, but now it seems that you already have the qualifications to learn this technique during the Foundation Establishment stage."

"The 'Ten Directions Freezing Extremity Dao'? Is this the most powerful technique in the ice fortress as rumored?"

"Yes, this technique directly leads to the fourth stage and contains the method of Nascent Soul formation. Only those with Ice and Water spiritual roots are qualified to learn it. Moreover, one's soul foundation must be strong enough to avoid any obstacles. You, right now, can already try to learn it."

"Thank you, Master!"

Cang Tong, holding the original copy of the technique, was overjoyed as she left her master's abode.

Along the way, she encountered various gazes filled with jealousy, admiration, respect, and concern.

She paid no heed to them until she returned to her own abode, where she carefully opened the 'Ten Directions Freezing Extremity Dao' and began to study it meticulously.

"Woof!"

Suddenly, a dog's bark came from beside her.

She lifted her head and saw a crimson dog with golden eyes walking towards her.

Cang Tong smiled sweetly, "Ming Zun, thank you for teaching me the 'Soul Splitting Technique', which strengthened my soul's foundation. My master has already imparted the core technique of the ice fortress to me."

Ming Zun, the God of Fire!

The crimson dog, known as Ming Zun, was like a burning flame, slowly walking towards the exit of the abode.

Hearing the woman's words, he turned his head to look at her.

Cang Tong was taken aback, realizing something, and immediately asked, "Are you leaving?"

Ming Zun nodded and continued walking out of the abode.

The woman, feeling anxious, followed after him.

"Cultivate the 'Soul Splitting Technique' well, and I will return."

As they exited the abode, the crimson dog disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only the sound of a bark.

The woman stood there in a daze, feeling lonely, before slowly walking back to her abode.

...

Whoosh!

A strand of ethereal light flew out from the ice fortress and entered Lu Chen's crown chakra.

After a long while, Lu Chen slowly opened his eyes.

After years of nurturing, with the help of the Chen Yuan Mirror and his second soul, Cang Tong had constructed a complete and relatively stable dream realm.

As a result, his divided soul no longer needed to stay inside all the time.

In the future, when he had free time, he could enter to help stabilize the dream realm and guide Cang Tong in her continued cultivation of the 'Soul Splitting Technique'.

As for now, Lu Chen naturally wanted to ensure he was at his peak fighting state by recalling all his divided souls.

Lu Chen descended into the depths of Daqing Mountain and arrived at the spiritual cave guarded by Hei Wang.

Puppet Jin San was sitting cross-legged in the cave, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Lu Chen observed for a while and revealed a satisfied expression.

"The nurturing process is going well. At this rate, it will be ready for combat in ten years."

But!

That was still ten years away.

For now, this puppet couldn't help Lu Chen in any way.

With a thought, a strand of ethereal light flew out from the puppet and entered Lu Chen's sea of consciousness.

The third soul returned!

Puppet Jin San remained seated in the spiritual cave, and without the leading divided soul, the speed of absorbing spiritual energy slowed down.

However, due to the formation inscribed on its surface, it continued to slowly absorb the surrounding spiritual energy.

Hei Wang swam around Lu Chen, and upon seeing this action, he curiously asked, "Master, is something big going to happen? Recently, the Luo Tian Sect's cultivators have been frequently extracting spiritual energy from the earth's veins, and you've recalled your divided soul. With such solemnity, is there going to be another battle?"

"Yes."

Feeling the fullness within his sea of consciousness, Lu Chen casually responded.

After years of nurturing, the strength of the second soul had already reached the third layer of the Nascent Soul stage. Even the third soul, which was divided later, had advanced to the Nascent Soul stage with the help of the Great Soul Pill.

With the return of the two souls and the powerful foundation of the main soul, Lu Chen felt that as long as he merged them all, his strength would be no less than that of a typical Nascent Soul cultivator.

"With this level of strength, I may still not be able to withstand the attacks of a Great Cultivator proficient in soul techniques, but I can already forcefully endure ordinary soul attacks."

"Moreover, with two divided souls, I can cast multiple spells simultaneously when using my mind for multiple purposes, making it difficult for the enemy to defend against!"

"This is my true peak state!"

For the upcoming war, Lu Chen, who was in the rear, was relatively safe.

But one must always consider the worst-case scenario!

If there was a formidable enemy, or even a threat to the Luo Tian Sect, he would have to consider eliminating them quickly.

Lu Chen couldn't bear to watch his friends, family, and disciples die before his eyes.

He was ready for battle.

His gaze fell on Hei Wang, and Lu Chen suddenly smiled.

"I almost forgot about you. Come up!"

With a gesture, Hei Wang's body shrank, and it climbed onto his left arm, transforming into a dragon-shaped tattoo and hiding on his left arm.

With this, having learned the Wind Leg technique and with the three souls in place and Hei Wang's possession, Lu Chen had finally reached his peak fighting strength in this life!

How powerful he was, Lu Chen didn't know.

But he was confident that as long as it wasn't a Great Cultivator-level existence, he could defeat them!

Even against a Great Cultivator, he was certain he could escape unscathed!

"I wonder who the unlucky one will be to encounter Bai Li Qingchuan?"

Lu Chen dusted off his robe and returned to the Luo Tian Grand Hall.

He lit a top-grade ethereal leaf given to him by Ling Fengzi and placed it in an incense burner.

Under the faint fragrance, the white-robed Daoist sat cross-legged, silently entering a state of tranquility.

(End of Chapter)

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