Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 856: A Debt of Gratitude, Entering Dieyun - Novel Cool

Chapter 856: A Debt of Gratitude, Entering Dieyun

Chapter 856: A Debt of Gratitude, Entering Dieyun

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"At the eighth layer of Foundation Establishment, you're just a step away from the ninth layer. It seems you haven't disappointed your Master's expectations and haven't slackened these years."

Qu Lingjun smiled sheepishly, "It's all thanks to the resources bestowed by my Master that I've made such rapid progress."

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"Yes, I have. Qin'er is very familiar with Green Lotus Mountain and specifically chose a naturally weak third-stage spirit vein for me, which is most suitable for my current cultivation."

"With the Master's personally written cultivation insights, I've already achieved minor success in this technique and hope to reach the intermediate level before the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment."

This was actually the norm before Luo Chen's return.

The original version of the Whispers of Dust Essence Technique, which he created during the Golden Core stage, was not refined enough, making it extremely difficult for most Luo Tian Sect disciples to learn.

It was only after Wang Yuan revised the technique that it gradually became more suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Even so, being able to cultivate this simplified Whispers of Dust Essence Technique to the minor success level greatly benefited those striving to break through the Golden Core stage.

This was also why the Luo Tian Sect could produce so many Golden Core cultivators.

Of course!

These problems were instantly resolved after Luo Chen returned to the Eastern Wilderness.

After a hundred years in the Northern Sea, he had already cultivated the Whispers of Dust Essence Technique to the Great Perfection level. With a higher cultivation base, he thoroughly revised the technique, making it even more suitable for Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators.

Additionally, his personal cultivation insights made it easier for learners to avoid detours and grasp the technique.

Currently, within the Luo Tian Sect, including Qu Lingjun, Yao Mingyue, and others, most were cultivating the new technique brought back by Luo Chen.

Even someone with average talent like Qu Lingjun dared to claim that he could cultivate the technique to the intermediate level. Those with exceptional talent would surely reach even greater heights.

This was probably the result of the efforts of the previous generation, allowing the current generation to reap the benefits!

S

Hearing this question, Qu Lingjun's initially good mood visibly sank.

He hesitantly replied, "I should be able to, and even if I can't, I'll still attempt to break through once."

The difficulty of cultivation for someone with average talent was something outsiders couldn't fully comprehend.

Even with the abundant resources provided by Luo Chen, facing the dwindling lifespan and weakening essence energy, Qu Lingjun couldn't make a firm promise.

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"It was the Luo Tian Sect that held you back all these years."

Qu Lingjun suddenly raised his head, "How can you say that, Master? Without the Luo Tian Sect, without my Master, even Foundation Establishment would be a luxury for me. How can I say the sect held me back!"

As if he was triggered.

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"Take this, your Master specifically asked me to give this to you before he left."

Qu Lingjun was curious, "What is this?"

"Longevity Spring, the name speaks for itself. Your body, with its weakening essence energy, can't handle heavy nourishment. Take it and remember to drink less and more frequently."

As a pill concoction master, Qu Lingjun naturally understood the meaning of 'less food, more meals'.

But why did his Master specifically leave such a miraculous item for him?

He said anxiously, "Such a precious item, how can it be wasted on a disciple with mediocre talent? It should be enjoyed by my Master and Mistress."

"You are filial. But haven't you thought about your Master's exceptional talent? He achieved the Inner Soul True Person realm at over two hundred years old. Why would he need a longevity item?"

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"Take it! Even your Master isn't sure how much this flask can extend your lifespan. You're a pill concoction master, so consider it testing the medicine for your Master."

Qu Lingjun opened his mouth, silently holding the wine flask with both hands, his eyes even slightly moist.

The man who returned and never showed him any warmth, speaking little and coldly, yet the gifts he sent were better each time.

He, an inferior disciple, didn't deserve such indulgence.

Qu Lingjun's voice choked as he asked, "Where is my Master? I want to meet him before I enter closed-door cultivation."

S

"Focus on your cultivation. When you achieve the Golden Core stage, he will naturally meet you."

Qu Lingjun clenched his fists, his initial lack of confidence now replaced by a lone determination.

He must succeed in achieving the Golden Core!

After Qu Lingjun left, a sigh echoed in the cavern.

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But she knew that Luo Chen's deliberate departure was not an abandonment of the Heavenward Sect, but a means of protecting it.

By not revealing his whereabouts, he was also protecting them.

"Is it because of Emperor Butcher?"

...

On the Great Green Mountain.

Emperor Butcher sat in the Heavenward Grand Hall, his loneliness and coldness making it hard to believe that this hall was bustling with activity not long ago.

There was a hint of eagerness in his eyes.

Luo Chen had left him to guard the Great Green Mountain, but he had taken the Heavenward Sect cultivators away.

Wasn't this giving him a chance to escape? As long as he returned to his father's side, with his father's abilities, he could definitely remove the slave seal while still protecting his main soul.

At that time, he would have to spend a fortune to invite several overlords to secretly come to the Windflower Domain and turn Luo Chen into ashes!

No! Turning him into ashes wouldn't satisfy his hatred.

He also needed to collect soul blood, brand him with the slave seal, and make Luo Chen his slave, tormenting him day and night! Just as his face was turning hideous, a faint voice suddenly entered his ears.

"Do you want to run?"

It was Luo Chen! In an instant, Emperor Butcher's hideous expression vanished, and he became genuinely fearful.

"Master, this one dares not!"

"Hehe..."

A light laugh, followed by silence.

Emperor Butcher looked around, his divine sense spreading out, but he couldn't find any trace of Luo Chen.

Not even a shadow, let alone a hint of his aura.

But in the depths of his consciousness, he could sense that someone was watching him.

For a moment, Emperor Butcher felt like going crazy.

He could feel that Luo Chen was wary of his ancient demon father.

But if he wouldn't let him go, nor kill him, and even prevented him from seeing anyone, what was the point of making him guard this broken-down Great Green Mountain?

Moreover, he wasn't cultivating, and instead, he was hiding here, which made it even more pointless.

But if he tried to escape, Luo Chen could kill him with a single thought.

This was a move that Emperor Butcher, who cherished his life, would never dare to attempt.

The puppet shook his head and focused his attention on absorbing Essence Energy to nurture his body.

The Fourth Stage Spirit Vortex of Liu Yun Mountain, which had barely managed to condense after a great battle, was now disturbed.

But this didn't mean the puppet couldn't absorb Essence Energy! The fall of two Demon Emperors released the vast amount of cultivation energy they had accumulated over their lifetimes.

After this energy leaked out, it not only disrupted the Essence Energy of the Windflower Domain but also added a large amount of Essence Energy to the region.

Unlike living beings, the puppet wasn't as meticulous, so it absorbed the Essence Energy in large gulps! Before closing his eyes, the puppet thought to himself, "Finally, I've reached the Cloud Domain!"

...

The Cloud Domain! Once the cultivation ground of the Cloud Domain's leading sect, the Cloud Domain Sect.

At its peak, three Golden Core True Cultivators resided within, and with its friendly relations with the Abyss Sect, along with the bestselling Spirit Wine throughout the region, the Cloud Domain was once a very famous and prosperous place in the East Wasteland.

But after a great battle, the Cloud Domain instantly declined.

It didn't become a desolate wasteland, as the initial battle was led by the Demon Emperor towards the Cloud Domain Sect's mountain gate.

But to say that nine out of ten houses were empty wouldn't be an exaggeration.

A hazy shadow passed through the high sky.

Looking down at the sparsely populated area below, it was clear that this was the result of the Heaven Ascending Pass forcefully recruiting the remaining forces of the Cloud Domain.

"This is also good, without strong cultivators, it's more suitable for me to hide."

The shadow muttered to himself and increased his flying speed.

Soon after, he stopped outside the mountain gate of the Cloud Domain Sect, which was now guarded by a small number of Foundation Establishment cultivators and some Qi Condensation cultivators.

He looked down at the giant pit outside the mountain gate of the Cloud Domain Sect, which had turned snow-white at some point.

He remembered that it used to be a pitch-black pit.

Luo Chen took a closer look and understood the reason for the change.

After so long, this pit, which was several miles in diameter, had been filled with rainwater, forming a lake.

And because the season had reached the depths of winter, the water had frozen, hence the snow-white appearance.

From this, it could also be seen that the Cloud Domain Sect had declined to such an extent that even the formation that controlled the climate and temperature couldn't cover the area in front of the mountain gate.

Luo Chen sighed a few times without alerting any of the Cloud Domain Sect's mountain-guarding cultivators, and quietly entered the mountain gate.

Following the memory of his initial exploration of the battlefield, Luo Chen stealthily made his way.

Finally, he stopped in front of a mountain with extremely dense Essence Energy.

Liu Yun Mountain! Once the cultivation ground of the Cloud Domain Sect's Supreme Elder, Liu Yun True Man.

And now, it was the most well-preserved Fourth Stage Spirit Vortex of the Cloud Domain Sect!

Luo Chen's divine sense swept across Liu Yun Mountain, discovering only a few low-level cultivators doing cleaning and snow removal on the outskirts, and another elderly Golden Core cultivator sitting in a Third Stage Cavern.

The Abyss Sect didn't go all out, leaving a Golden Core cultivator to guard the Dieyun Sect's mountain gate.

Muttering to himself, Luo Chen strode into Liu Yun Mountain.

Wherever he went, he encountered no obstacles, but strangely, not a single person noticed him.

Passing by the old Golden Core cultivator's cavern, he found the man sleeping soundly, his face flushed red with the scent of alcohol.

With a soft chuckle, Luo Chen finally entered the former Liu Yun True Person's cavern.

The intricate illusionary arrays, under his Illusion-Breaking Eye, seemed like mere illusions.

Contrary to his imagination of a resplendent golden and jade splendor or a fairy-like aura, Luo Chen found the cavern somewhat shabby.

There were only a few casually created spacious rooms, and not even a single isolation array had been set up.

But upon opening the cultivation chamber, the surging Essence Energy revealed that this place was indeed a genuine cultivator's abode!

"Rumor has it that Liu Yun True Person has a carefree personality and a sloppy lifestyle. Seeing his residence now, it's quite fitting."

Muttering to himself, Luo Chen inspected the gathering array in the cavern.

After a while, he finally nodded in satisfaction.

The surprise attack that led to the deaths of Dieyun Sect's three True Persons and the collapse of their mountain gate didn't completely destroy the sect's Spirit Vein.

In Luo Chen's eyes, the damage was even less severe than that of Splendor Palace.

This was likely due to Dieyun Sect's Mountain Defense Array.

Initially, after investigating the battlefield, Luo Chen had made a very accurate judgment.

Dieyun Sect's Mountain Defense Array didn't overly rely on the earth's veins like other sects but combined a large number of cloud restraints.

So, when the array was broken, the endless cloud layers covering Dieyun Sect dissipated, preserving the sect's Spirit Land.

Of course, this didn't mean there were no lingering consequences.

After the collapse of the cloud layers, which were pulled by the array, the Dieyun Region experienced continuous torrential rain for several months, and the ice lake near the mountain gate was a testament to this.

"It's only fortunate for me at this moment."

Luo Chen took out his array formation treasure and began meticulously setting up the array within the cavern, outside the cultivation chamber.

He didn't touch the original illusionary arrays guarding the cavern, only setting up his own within.

This way, outsiders wouldn't know that the place had a new owner, and upon entering the cavern, Luo Chen wouldn't appear clueless.

After completing all the preparations, Luo Chen stepped into the cultivation chamber.

Only then did he remove the heavy disguise he wore in front of others, revealing a rare look of weakness.

He looked within his Purple Mansion, and his Primordial Spirit was withered, its baby-fat face drooping.

Anyone with a Primordial Spirit would understand the situation.

His Essence Energy was depleted!

If he continued, he would have to consume the foundational Essence Energy required to condense the Primordial Spirit.

Once this fundamental Essence Energy was gone, his Primordial Spirit might even collapse, causing a significant drop in his cultivation base!

The cause of this outcome was, of course, the battle with Bai Li Qing Chuan a few days ago.

Simultaneously activating his Primordial Cauldron and the Grand Five Elements Sword Array, he set up the Triple Hell and wielded the Yuan Tu Blood Sword to slay enemies and demons. The fourth-stage spells and illusion spells were endless, and he exerted himself... Each of these moves was a significant drain on his Essence Energy.

Especially the Prosperity and Decline Finger Art, which instantly drained his remaining Essence Energy!

Others saw him with his usual demeanor and unchanging aura, but in reality, his powerful physique was merely concealing his weakness.

The truth was that when he executed the first Prosperity and Decline Finger Art, his Essence Energy had already been depleted.

If the Seven-Rhinoceros Demon Emperor hadn't been startled and fled, returning to attack, Luo Chen's weakness would have been exposed.

Over the past few days, Luo Chen had frequently appeared, never finding the opportunity to recover his Essence Energy until now.

"Before the battle, I made various preparations, but I forgot that I, too, could run out of Essence Energy."

Luo Chen let out a bitter laugh, feeling a hint of lingering fear.

In truth, even during the battle, he had a way to replenish his Essence Energy.

And this method originated from the Dieyun Sect he was currently in.

Initially, Hei Wang had obtained a large batch of Spirit Wine, including the highly prized thousand-year-old Five Temples' Fairy Brew, as well as a Spirit Wine called Golden Wind Jade Dew.

A sip of this wine could temporarily replenish a large amount of Essence Energy.

But Luo Chen, always confident in his abundant Essence Energy, rarely found himself in a state of depletion, even after countless battles.

It wasn't until after executing the first Prosperity and Decline Finger Art that Luo Chen suddenly realized his Essence Energy could also be exhausted.

But how could he embarrassingly take out the Golden Wind Jade Dew to replenish his Essence Energy in front of the Seven-Rhinoceros Demon Emperor?

So, he pretended to make a grand gesture, forming intricate hand seals, as if about to execute the second Prosperity and Decline Finger Art.

If the Seven-Rhinoceros had truly charged forward, Luo Chen would have been unable to unleash the second Prosperity and Decline Finger Art. He would have wisely chosen to retreat in panic, drink the Spirit Wine to replenish his Essence Energy, and then engage in a life-or-death battle.

He might have been able to repel the Seven-Rhinoceros, but the scene wouldn't have been as impressive.

However, pretending to make a grand display wasn't without benefits!

Luo Chen raised his right hand and once again formed intricate hand seals, drawing upon the surrounding Essence Energy.

In an instant, the already abundant Essence Energy in the cultivation chamber became turbulent.

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes, staring intently at his fingertips.

Tiny vortices began to form.

"Even in a state of Essence Energy depletion, I can control the Essence Energy of heaven and earth while executing the Prosperity and Decline Finger Art?"

(End of Chapter)

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