Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 866: The Abyss Sect's Plan and the Green Rice Immortal's Follow-up - Novel Cool

Chapter 866: The Abyss Sect's Plan and the Green Rice Immortal's Follow-up

Chapter 866: The Abyss Sect's Plan and the Green Rice Immortal's Follow-up

December 23, 2024

"Since you've returned, why not come to the mansion for a chat, fellow Daoist?"

The voice belonged to the Heaven Ascend Lord.

Luo Chen's expression changed slightly, and he instinctively looked around.

At this moment, his spiritual power was restrained, and his aura was almost non-existent. Even his facial features had changed, making it difficult for even those familiar with him to recognize him at first glance.

How did the Heaven Ascend Lord know that he had returned?

An array?

No, the grand array at Heaven Ascending Pass had been severely damaged in the previous battles; it couldn't possibly have the ability to detect him!

His gaze fell upon Ling Fengzi, who was standing there in a daze, seemingly oblivious. Could he have been discovered?

Luo Chen shook his head inwardly.

No! Ling Fengzi's ability to conceal his aura was even better than his own. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent to gather intelligence, walking the fine line between danger and safety.

Suddenly, Luo Chen reached up and touched his glabella.

There was a water droplet pattern there, which he had intentionally concealed, but it still remained visible.

"Indeed, a remarkable ability!"

Luo Chen let out a cold snort.

Hearing the sudden snort, Ling Fengzi looked at Luo Chen in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Luo Chen's expression darkened as he waved his hand dismissively, "It's nothing. You go back to the Feng Hua Palace first, and I'll make a trip into the city."

"Oh."

Ling Fengzi nodded, a bit puzzled by Luo Chen's sudden decision after his earlier hesitation. But now that he knew Luo Chen was still alive, he considered his task accomplished.

After Ling Fengzi left, Luo Chen wiped his face, and his muscles twitched, instantly restoring his original appearance.

The gloomy expression on his face was quickly replaced with a faint smile.

He no longer tried to hide, and he entered the Heaven Ascending Pass without any hesitation.

Many powerful cultivators in the city were familiar with Luo Chen's appearance, and as he appeared, their gazes followed him wherever he went.

The meaning behind these gazes was unclear, but most of them were filled with envy.

As for what they were envious of, everyone knew it in their hearts.

Luo Chen paid no attention to these stares and flew straight to the City Lord's Mansion.

After landing, a low-level cultivator from the Abyss Sect, who had been stationed there, immediately greeted him.

The leader was Ye Hong, whom Luo Chen had met a few times. He knew that Ye Hong was a direct descendant of the Heaven Ascend Lord.

Upon seeing Luo Chen, Ye Hong didn't hesitate to greet him, "Ye Hong greets Senior Uncle Luo. The Ancestor has been waiting for a long time. Please come this way!"

He changed his address so quickly! His respectful manner and humble posture were a far cry from the arrogance once displayed by the members of the Holy Land.

Indeed, wasn't Luo Chen now considered a part of the Abyss Sect?

Luo Chen smiled and nodded, indicating that Ye Hong should lead the way. They proceeded step by step into the depths of the City Lord's Mansion.

Instead of the usual grand hall where meetings were held, they arrived at a secluded courtyard protected by layers of arrays.

"The Ancestor is inside," Ye Hong said respectfully, then stepped aside.

Luo Chen slightly nodded and entered without hesitation.

In the pavilion, a stone table stood with a quiet chessboard.

The black and white chess pieces were arranged in a complex position, and the outcome of the game was unclear.

The Heaven Ascend Lord sat on one side, holding a chess piece without making a move.

When he saw Luo Chen, the Heaven Ascend Lord's pale face broke into a smile.

"I knew that with your abilities, Brother, you would return safely."

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In his glabella, the water droplet pattern seemed to come to life.

The Heaven Ascend Lord didn't hide it either, openly saying, "Indeed, the Ancestor has gone to great lengths to arrange the Heaven Born Water divine ability on your body. He fears that with this divine ability's protection, few can kill you below the Incarnation stage."

Such openness?

Did this also mean that the other party's ability to sense him was due to this divine ability?

Luo Chen subconsciously touched the water droplet on his glabella.

He now knew the name of this divine ability—Heaven Born Water.

Luo Chen exhaled a breath of turbid air and walked towards the chessboard.

"City Lord..."

"Since you've agreed to join the Abyss Sect, let's address each other as fellow disciples from now on."

"Senior Brother Ye!"

Luo Chen didn't insist and changed his address.

His gaze fell upon the complex chess position, and he asked with concern, "I heard you suffered a severe injury. Instead of resting, why are you pondering over this complex position, exhausting your mental energy?"

"The injury is indeed severe, but it won't heal in a short time," the Heaven Ascend Lord didn't hide his condition, and as he spoke, he couldn't help but cough lightly, "Compared to that, meeting you in person is even more important."

"Cough, cough..."

The Heaven Ascend Lord coughed a few times, then pointed at the chessboard.

"You've been to Zhong Zhou, and you even became a guest elder of Tian Di Peak. I presume you're skilled in chess. Can you discern the outcome of this complex position?"

Luo Chen glanced at the chessboard and said indifferently, "In the way of chess, I'm merely a beginner. I can't claim to be skilled. This complex position is like a flower in the mist to me. Senior Brother Ye, if you have something to say, just say it."

The Heaven Ascend Lord felt a bit disappointed that Luo Chen wasn't a fellow enthusiast. He pointed at the chessboard and explained, "This complex position is a classic passed down from Zhong Zhou. The black pieces have already formed a powerful dragon pattern, and at a critical point, it has formed a multi-tribulation position, which is difficult for ordinary players to break."

"Just like the previous situation in Dong Huang, the Demon Race came with overwhelming force, and the Human Race couldn't stop them. Even with the establishment of Heaven Ascending Pass, it only dragged the Demon Race into a war quagmire."

"But this complex position has already been solved by the Zhong Zhou chess saint. The method used was to strike the surface to influence the whole board, breaking the tribulation and slaughtering the dragon."

"This time, the Abyss Sect resolved the Dong Huang crisis using the same method. We directly beheaded the leader!"

Indeed, it was a very brutal method!

Of course, the effect was also very good.

With this development, the situation in Dong Huang completely shifted in favor of the Human Race.

However, after the Heaven Ascend Lord made his move and demonstrated the direction of the game, Luo Chen held his breath.

One by one, the black pieces were removed, and white pieces were also sacrificed in equal measure, leaving only a relatively intact portion of white pieces remaining.

The Heaven Ascend Lord lifted his head and looked at Luo Chen sincerely.

"Junior Brother, the situation is now clear, and you should be able to understand it now!"

Luo Chen opened his mouth and finally nodded lightly.

Even a beginner could understand the current situation at a glance.

The various major sects of Dong Huang were either damaged or destroyed, and even the Dong Yang Sect, which had an excellent relationship with the Abyss Sect, had Nascent Soul True Men who suffered severe injuries.

In this situation, only the Abyss Sect remained standing! The other party had demonstrated this situation in the form of a chess game, which was nothing more than a warning to Luo Chen.

One must not have a divided heart!

Having agreed to join the Abyss Sect, one cannot be indecisive, or the consequences will be the same as those white pieces that perished with the enemy—a dismal end.

The Heaven Ascend Lord observed Luo Chen's expression; this task was assigned by the Yu Ming Ancestor.

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His relationship with Luo Chen was still good, and now he was trying to persuade with reason, hoping that the other party would put aside some of their resentment.

"I know you still have some friends and acquaintances to take care of, so I can give you some time."

"The situation is now clear. The Dong Huang Demon Race is like a scattered sand, and without the treaty restrictions, we humans can act freely."

"Next, I will announce, in the name of the Abyss Holy Land, the reopening of the Expansion War!"

"Anyone who has the ambition to establish a sect and make a name for themselves can receive the Holy Land Decree to reclaim lost territories, expand frontiers, and venture into the million-strong mountain range."

"The Luo Tian Sect doesn't have many cultivators, and you will be going to the Abyss Holy Land for cultivation later, so it's not advisable for the Luo Tian Sect to choose those vast territories."

"Just choose one from the few lost human territories!"

"Once everything is arranged, I will return to the Abyss Sect with you. At that time, I will no longer be the Heaven Ascend Lord, but you will become the master of the Pill Sage Hall, second only to the Three Great Ancestors, and above millions of people!"

Luo Chen listened quietly, pursing his lips without saying a word.

The Holy Land was truly destined to be connected to him! In the North Sea, he was once mistaken for a remnant of the Yuan Mo Sect.

In Zhong Zhou, he was recruited by the Tianyuan Dao Sect, but at that time, the Dao Sect's attitude towards him was indifferent and nonchalant. Even when he dominated the Shen Long Cave Heaven, the Tianyuan Dao Sect still maintained a condescending attitude, allowing him to come and go as he pleased.

In comparison, the Holy Land in Dong Huang was somewhat difficult to describe.

They valued him, but they did not respect him!

The drop of water between his eyebrows was like a collar around the neck of a pet dog.

He was treated to delicious food and drinks, but the collar constantly reminded Luo Chen of his powerlessness to resist.

He had overestimated the magnanimity of the Divine Transformation cultivators, and at the same time, underestimated his own importance to the Abyss Sect after the departure of the Pill Sage!

"Cough, Junior Brother Luo, let's end our conversation here for today!" The Heaven Ascend Lord coughed a few more times, and his mana fluctuations leaked out uncontrollably.

Luo Chen nodded, "Senior Brother Ye, take care. After I've arranged things for my disciples and acquaintances, I'll return to the Abyss Holy Land with you."

"Okay, if you have any questions, just come to me directly."

The Heaven Ascend Lord smiled slightly, and at least on the surface, Luo Chen didn't seem to resist the Abyss Sect much, so he had completed the task reasonably well.

Moreover, why should the other party have any resentment? Many great cultivators, like Shen Yuan and He Huan, couldn't even enter the Abyss Holy Land for cultivation.

The Yu Ming Ancestor was indeed overly concerned.

Watching Luo Chen leave, the Heaven Ascend Lord lowered his head and looked at the clear chessboard, planning his recovery from the injuries.

Suddenly—

"Senior Brother Ye, what about the Green Rice Immortal?" Luo Chen asked.

The Heaven Ascend Lord was taken aback and raised his head to meet Luo Chen's curious gaze.

He really dared to ask!

...

The Green Rice Immortal!

Her name was Qing He, and her original form was also a Green Rice Demon Spirit.

This information left Luo Chen in shock.

The Green Rice Demon Spirit was no stranger to him.

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Back when he was in Da He Fang, the nearby Gu Yuan Mountain Range had a Green Rice Mountain, which was filled with first-stage Green Rice Demon Spirits. They grew like wild grass, fragile yet tenacious.

These creatures had no killing power and weren't very useful.

Their only use was as firewood, discovered by cultivators. Once ignited with a spell, they would emit a massive flame, ideal for pill refining and artifact forging.

Many low-level cultivators would harvest some mature first-stage Green Rice Demon Spirits when hunting in the mountains and sell them to the Lian Yun Merchant Alliance to supplement their income slightly.

Luo Chen once used cheap Green Rice Demons as a substitute for more expensive spirit wood to refine pills.

Strictly speaking, these creatures weren't considered demon beasts.

They were only classified as such because they had attained a rank and, when burned, would emit mournful cries, as if they had spiritual intelligence. Hence, they were named Green Rice Demon Spirits.

With Luo Chen's current knowledge, he would classify them as grass and tree spirits.

Luo Chen never imagined that one of Dong Huang's three ancient demons, the Green Rice Immortal, was actually a Green Rice Demon Spirit.

No one could have imagined that such a common and weak existence could develop spiritual intelligence and cultivate to the fifth stage! But in reality, her name had already declared everything! It was truly a case of not seeing the forest for the trees!"

However, while this story was astonishing, the Green Rice Immortal's potential was ultimately limited by her weak origins.

Shallow and lacking in martial prowess, he had no killing ability.

The time it took to attain the Way was too short, and even if he achieved the Fifth Stage, his strength was far inferior to that of a normal Divine Transformation Great Ability user.

When facing the ambush of the Abyss Sect, and even more so when encountering the natural nemesis of the Thunder Law Essence, which was a bane to Grass and Tree Spirits, the outcome was already predetermined.

The Green Rice Immortal struggled for a moment, inflicting heavy losses on the thirty-six Nascent Soul True Persons of the Abyss Sect, but after one of the Three Great Ancestors, the Yu Ming Ancestor, emerged from the Netherworld Yellow Spring Map Battlefield, he could no longer resist.

"The White Tiger falls, the Green Rice is defeated, and two of the three ancient demons of Dong Huang are gone."

"Now, the Green Rice Immortal has been captured by the Three Great Ancestors and taken back to the Holy Land of the Abyss Sect. In the future, he will become one of the foundations for the rise of our sect!"

"Junior Brother, cultivate diligently. In the future, you might even be able to use the Green Rice Immortal's body to refine pills and create medicine."

The last few words spoken by the Heaven Ascend Lord echoed in his mind as Luo Chen left the Heaven Ascending Pass, feeling a mix of emotions.

A Fifth Stage spirit monster, comparable to the existence of Tai Sui, had now become a captive, and was even being used as a resource.

In comparison, his own situation seemed to be much better. Of course, this self-comforting thought was merely a psychological victory, and Luo Chen quickly dismissed the idea.

Next, it was time to get down to business.

...

After Ling Feng Zi brought back news of Luo Chen, the restless Luo Tian Sect calmed down.

That night, Luo Chen returned to the Windflower Palace without any disguise.

Wang Yuan, Sima Hui'niang, Gu Caiyi, and others had been waiting for a long time.

Amidst the joyful gazes of the crowd, Luo Chen took out the Soul Nourishing Banner in front of everyone.

"Take a look, who is this?" Luo Chen smiled.

Hoo...

Ethereal wind blew, and from within the soul banner, a huge python emerged.

Everyone was startled.

Especially Gu Caiyi, whose lifebound magic treasure, the You Mang Whip, trembled for a moment.

Bai Meiling excitedly looked at the crowd, "It's me!"

Everyone was taken aback, and Gu Caiyi hesitated, "Xiao Ling?"

Bai Meiling nodded repeatedly and even swam over to Gu Caiyi's side, rubbing against her delicate body affectionately.

Initially, her relationship with Gu Caiyi was ordinary, but after the changes, their relationship became even closer.

The rest of the people still found it hard to believe.

Bai Meiling, who was thought to have perished, was not only alive but also exuded a powerful aura, indicating that she had reached a realm comparable to a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Sima Hui'niang couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Ling, where have you been these years? And how did you return with your husband?"

Bai Meiling hesitated for a moment and looked at Luo Chen.

Luo Chen nodded, believing that she knew what to say and what not to say.

After that, it was time for everyone to catch up.

Luo Chen sat in a chair, drinking the Wu Miao Immortal Brew, his heart burning with passion, and a smile on his face.

Wasn't this the scene he had been striving for? As long as he settled everyone down, he could also go to the Abyss Sect without any worries.

In that Holy Land, he would cultivate diligently, aiming to advance to the Divine Transformation realm!

At that time, all problems would be solved!

Amidst the laughter and joy, a guest arrived.

Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that the master had arrived.

The Windflower Fairy arrived at Green Reed Mountain and witnessed this harmonious scene.

"Brother Luo has returned safely, and my little sister can finally rest assured."

Luo Chen smiled, "I've worried you."

The Windflower Fairy's gaze swept over the crowd, lingering on Bai Meiling for a long time, before she started chatting with Luo Chen.

After chatting for a while, not wanting to disturb their reunion, she bid farewell.

Luo Chen personally saw her off.

At the time of their departure, Luo Chen mentioned the matter of expansion.

It was clear that the Windflower Fairy visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Luo Tian Sect is holding an expansion war, and our Windflower Palace will definitely provide strong support!"

After giving this promise, the Windflower Fairy left happily.

She was, of course, delighted.

The Luo Tian Sect, despite still having a small number of members, now had a high-end combat power that far surpassed that of the Windflower Palace.

Luo Chen, the Supreme Elder, was naturally exceptional.

Additionally, there was Ling Feng Zi, who had newly joined them and was also a Nascent Soul True Person.

And now, there was also the existence of Bai Meiling, the Ghost Emperor!

They also had two Fourth Stage Spirit Beasts...

The small Green Reed Mountain could no longer accommodate the Luo Tian Sect.

She was afraid that it would be easy to invite a god but difficult to send him off!

Now that they had proactively offered to leave the Windflower Palace, the Windflower Fairy naturally wanted to provide strong support.

Luo Chen did not refuse, and the Luo Tian Sect was looking for a suitable place to establish their mountain gate, so the Windflower Palace's willingness to help was more than welcome.

...

The ancient demon perished, and the Dong Huang Demon Clan was left without a leader.

In this situation, the heavily injured Heaven Ascend Lord personally appeared, announcing the arrival of a full-scale counterattack.

Moreover, he made a promise that all Nascent Soul Upper Sects could obtain the Imperial Edict to participate in the expansion war from the Abyss Sect.

Whether they were established sects or newly emerged small and large forces over the past hundred years, all could take part.

In an instant, countless cultivators in Dong Huang were stirred up.

New forces rubbed their hands in anticipation, eager to establish their own sects.

Old forces were eager to return to their former territories.

Those ancient sects in the far rear, who were relatively less affected, were also planning how to get a share of the spoils after the war.

It was at this time that the Luo Tian Sect, residing in the Windflower Palace, spread the news, inviting vassals to join the expansion war.

As soon as the golden signboard of the "Pill Sect" was displayed, countless people came to join!

(End of Chapter)

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