Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 886: You've Taken the Wrong Path - Novel Cool

Chapter 886: You've Taken the Wrong Path

Chapter 886: You've Taken the Wrong Path

January 15th, 2025

An elder and a young girl.

The elder was Haoranzi, and the young girl was Yujiao Long.

These were the two Nascent Soul Cultivators that Huamei had told Luo Chen about, who were currently being used as test subjects for medicinal purposes in Cangwu Mountain.

Coincidentally, Luo Chen was familiar with both of them.

Especially Haoranzi, with whom he had a fairly good relationship, and they even had a bit of a mentor-mentee dynamic despite their age difference.

However, Luo Chen was no longer as concerned about this matter.

The reason was that Youquan had sent a message through her Echo Jade Disc, informing him that Qixia Yuanjun had awakened and would be summoning him in three days.

A summons from a legendary Great Power was something Luo Chen had to treat with utmost caution.

It was no wonder he was so cautious; beings of such a realm were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

In his life, Luo Chen had encountered only a few Divine Transformation Realm Great Powers, just two or three of them.

One of them was the North Sea Array Master, Li Canghai, who didn't care about the conflict between humans and demons and only sought to refine spiritual treasures using the essence of mountains and seas. Strictly speaking, this didn't count as a close interaction.

But the other two left a deep impression on Luo Chen.

The first was Dan Sheng Chuyan, who, despite not having a deep relationship with Luo Chen, sent him a Heaven's Mystery Pill when she ascended. It was known that she had only refined five of these pills, and Luo Chen had no particularly close relationship with her, so why did he receive one? This unexpected gesture of goodwill was hard to fathom, but since she had already ascended, Luo Chen simply attributed it to her kindness.

The second was Mingyuan Black Marsh, who, upon meeting Luo Chen, aggressively tried to recruit him and even went as far as to set up a divine technique for Luo Chen, claiming it was for his protection. Moreover, as far as Luo Chen knew, this person had personally ventured into Cangwu Mountain to try and capture Qing Shuang.

This person was completely different from the image of a Great Power; he didn't care about manners and was purely pragmatic!

Since Qing Shuang posed a significant threat, Black Marsh didn't mind being impolite and used his superior strength to try and eliminate her in her infancy.

As Luo Chen's pill concocting skills were exceptional, Black Marsh was willing to use any means necessary to recruit him into the Mingyuan Sect. Luo Chen had no doubt that if he had refused, Black Marsh would have resorted to more extreme measures.

Therefore, of the three Divine Transformation Realm Great Powers that Luo Chen had observed, one was indifferent to worldly affairs and only cared about his cultivation, one was extremely kind and made people feel warm and welcomed, and the other was pragmatic to the point of being unscrupulous.

What about Qixia Yuanjun?

There were countless rumors about her.

She was a powerful demon from the Eastern Wilderness who had risen to prominence over a thousand years ago. She attained enlightenment after Ping Shan Jun Di Tian, yet she held an extremely transcendent position and solely controlled the sacred Cangwu Mountain.

The demise of the North Sea Yuanmo Sect was too swift and mysterious, and Qixia Yuanjun's shadow could be seen in this event.

Within the Fallen Demon Land, the spirit of the Refining Heaven Cauldron, a supreme treasure, claimed that the Refining Heaven Demon Lord had fought to the death with Qixia Yuanjun and even perished within the Mountain and Sea Realm. Was this Qixia the same as the one mentioned here?

Furthermore, in this Eastern Wilderness war between humans and demons, it was said that the three ancient demons joined forces, but Qixia Yuanjun was never seen taking action from start to finish.

Even the Cangwu Mountain lineage, if not for Lei Yu Shen Peng being invited by his friend Qi Xi, wouldn't have truly participated in the war between the two races.

One rumor after another, it was impossible to discern Qixia Yuanjun's behavior or temperament from them.

She was too mysterious.

Luo Chen couldn't imagine what their meeting would be like.

He only knew that he had to be in his best state to avoid being caught off guard.

Before entering the cultivation room, Luo Chen suddenly thought of something.

"Awakened?"

"So, her previous refusal to see me wasn't due to her mood, but because she was in a deep slumber?"

"It can't be that the Cangwu Mountain lineage didn't participate in the Eastern Wilderness war between humans and demons just because their leader was sleeping, right?"

...

Three days later.

It had been a month since Luo Chen arrived at Cangwu Mountain.

Aside from the previous disturbance caused by Youquan and Lei Yu, everything had been peaceful.

The tranquility was almost like a utopia, unaffected by the turmoil of the outside world.

Yet, the starting point of the Eastern Wilderness war was right here!

Sigh...

The breeze blew, and the clouds guarding the cave dwelling dispersed as Luo Chen, dressed in white, stepped out.

Someone was already waiting outside.

It was a strange woman with a well-proportioned figure, slightly dark skin, and a small, round face that was quite adorable. Upon closer inspection, her entire being seemed to be drawn into the depths of her profound eyes.

Although she was unfamiliar, her aura was incredibly familiar.

Luo Chen blinked, "The Deputy Hall Master's transformation was very successful, and you've accomplished it in just three days."

"Hmph, I've been preparing for this day for who knows how long. Once your pill was delivered by Huamei, everything fell into place."

Youquan huffed, appearing nonchalant, but she was secretly delighted.

She stood in front of Luo Chen, examining him carefully, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"I heard that when you first arrived, your spiritual power was greatly depleted, and even your physical body had suffered significant injuries. Yet, in just one month, you've recovered completely?"

"Luo Chen humbly replied, "It's all thanks to the abundant spiritual energy in this cave abode."

You Quan shook her head. No matter how abundant the spiritual energy was, it was still an external condition.

To recover so quickly, one must look within themselves.

She circled around Luo Chen, then suddenly said, "Have you completed the second Nirvana of the Nine Tribulations and Three Nirvanas?"

Before Luo Chen could answer, she continued, "Yes, it must be so. Only by completing the Nirvana of the Physical Body can one absorb the fire-attributed spiritual energy of heaven and earth at the fastest rate. It's not a false Heavenly Spirit Root, but a genuine fire-attributed Heavenly Spirit Root, and even a Fire Spirit Body!"

"Earlier, I was surprised at how quickly your cultivation base improved. I wondered if you had taken some demonic shortcut."

"Now it seems everything makes sense."

Luo Chen's expression changed subtly.

The Nine Tribulations and Three Nirvanas were the three realms of his primary cultivation technique, the 'Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Scripture', which he cultivated during the Golden Core stage.

These were the Nirvana of Power, the Nirvana of the Physical Body, and the Nirvana of the Divine Soul.

Each Nirvana completion brought immense benefits to the cultivator.

He wasn't surprised that You Quan knew about these things; after all, it was she who gave him this cultivation technique, allowing him to enhance his fire control techniques and refine the Fourth Stage Incarnation Pill.

But he was astonished that she could deduce from his rapid recovery of power that he had completed the second Nirvana.

Understanding was one thing, but to understand it so thoroughly without having cultivated this technique was remarkable, and it made Luo Chen feel a sense of awe.

"No, wait!" You Quan suddenly spoke, stopping in front of Luo Chen and staring intently at his face.

Luo Chen didn't feel anything amiss and asked, "What's wrong?"

You Quan's face showed a look of confusion, "I don't know what's wrong, but you shouldn't be like this."

Luo Chen was genuinely curious now.

Just as he was about to ask, his attention was interrupted.

Both of them looked up at the sky.

At the peak of Cangwu Mountain, a magnificent palace stood tall, known as the Tongxuan Palace.

The Tongxuan Palace loomed large and imposing, suppressing the Zhen and Zhu Kong Palaces on its left and right.

However, it gave off a feeling of lightness, as if it could fly away at any moment.

And today, the tightly shut doors of the Tongxuan Palace, closed for many years, were slowly opening.

A torrent of spiritual energy gushed out from the open doors.

A hard-to-describe aura gradually spread, causing countless birds to take flight and soar above the Tongxuan Palace.

Even some Third Stage Demon Kings, who had transformed into human forms, couldn't resist revealing their true bodies and flying around the Tongxuan Palace.

In an instant, a wondrous scene of ten thousand birds paying homage and auspicious clouds gathering formed.

Luo Chen, not being of the Feathered Race, didn't feel it as deeply as You Quan, who was standing beside him, feeling quite excited.

"The doors are open."

"Follow me!"

You Quan flew up into the sky, with Luo Chen closely following behind.

As they drew closer to the Tongxuan Palace, Luo Chen felt his power becoming more vibrant, and even some of his unhealed meridian injuries were quietly healed as his power circulated automatically.

This truly surprised Luo Chen.

He had just guessed that the birds were paying homage because they had sensed the aura of Qixia Yuanjun.

That aura had a nourishing effect on bird-type demon beasts, which was why it attracted such a spectacle.

But how could he, not being a bird, be affected as well? Suddenly, Luo Chen thought of a possibility.

The cultivation techniques were of the same origin, so their powers were similar, which led to this resonance.

Qixia Yuanjun was also cultivating the 'Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Scripture'!

"We're here!"

A man and a woman stopped in front of the doors.

It was at this moment that the doors stopped opening.

A figure with a contradictory aura stood silently at the entrance, withdrawing her hand and standing respectfully to the side.

It was clear that she had personally opened the doors.

When Luo Chen saw her face, his heart trembled, and he almost blurted out three words.

But as his gaze swept over her cold yet alluring face, she had already lowered her head.

The fairy-like girl said with downcast eyes, "Yuanjun is waiting inside."

You Quan waved her hand and hurried inside.

Luo Chen followed behind, still unable to resist turning back for one last look.

Not a single mistake, not a single hair out of place, not a single flaw in her appearance!

Just then, the woman lifted her head and their eyes met for a fleeting moment, but in an instant, she lowered her head again.

And with that glance, Luo Chen's doubts were dispelled.

"Why is Yue Sanren at the Tongxuan Palace of Cangwu Mountain?"

He was certain he couldn't be mistaken!

In all the world, there were very few women with such an aura, almost none.

Cold and passionate, distant yet captivating.

Clearly as cold as a moon palace fairy, but with a glance that was smoldering and enchanting, causing men to want to bow down at her feet.

This was Yue Sanren!

One of the three great wandering cultivators of the North Sea and the master of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly.

And also, Luo Chen's enemy!

Luo Chen had imagined their reunion countless times—either a reunion in the North Sea, a life-and-death battle, or even a strange scenario where Yue Sanren was recruited by the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect and joined the Xing Men, and he met her again on the Heavenly Capital Peak.

Luochen never expected that Youquan would appear in such a form, in such a situation, to meet him.

A powerful cultivator, reduced to a mere servant opening doors for others?

"Do you know the maid that Yuan Jun took in?"

"Maid?"

Luochen couldn't help but feel surprised, unable to associate the term with the Moon Scattering Immortal.

Youquan naturally replied, "Yes, when Yuan Jun returned, he casually took in a maid. During a moon-viewing session, she danced alone under the moonlight, and for a while, she managed to delight Yuan Jun."

Moon-viewing maid?

Luochen became even more perplexed.

What had happened after leaving the North Sea? But this confusion lasted only a moment, as Luochen instantly realized that for the always proud Moon Scattering Immortal, who even defied the Penglai Immortal Sect to oppose the Yuanmo Sect, to be so "submissive," this Qixia Yuanjun must be a formidable opponent.

So, what attitude should he have when facing her?

Should he grovel?

Should he remain indifferent?

Or should he stand tall with pride?

All his nervousness vanished when he saw a hint of red above.

She was half-lying on the couch, her eyes heavy with sleep, like a young married woman just waking up from a deep slumber.

Her phoenix crown lay beside her, and her black hair flowed like a waterfall.

Her red skirt was in disarray, and in a fleeting glance, one could catch a glimpse of her plump, snow-white thighs.

And that face...

Even though Luochen had seen countless beautiful women in his life, he had never encountered such unparalleled beauty.

Whether it was Cheng Haixin's delicate jade, Sima Hewang's gentle and virtuous nature, Fu Qinglan's heavenly charm, Qing Shuang's cold and aloof demeanor, or even the seductive glance from the woman he had just passed by, none could compare to the woman on the couch.

She exuded elegance and nobility, with an innate air of royalty.

Her innate nobility was on full display, and even the simple act of pushing her hair to the side made her seem indescribably noble.

For men, such a sight could only evoke two thoughts.

To conquer!

Or to submit!

But her overwhelming strength and her realm, which could look down upon an entire world, instantly crushed the first thought.

"Luochen, I present to you, Qixia Yuanjun!"

In the grand hall, Luochen slightly bowed and performed a respectful greeting.

His greeting echoed in the empty hall.

There was no response.

Instead, the woman waved her hand.

Then, with a flash of black light, Youquan transformed into a black crow, joyfully flapping its wings and landing on the woman's shoulder, gently pecking at her disheveled hair with its beak.

Still, there was no response.

Even though the woman didn't emit any spiritual power fluctuations, Luochen felt immense pressure, far surpassing the pressure he had felt when facing the Black Marsh Elder.

Even the grand methods used by Li Canghai to take over the Ice Extreme Palace couldn't compare to the oppressive silence in the hall at this moment.

It felt like an eternity had passed, yet it was just a fleeting moment.

Finally, a faint voice sounded, and only then did Luochen dare to lift his head.

"Do you have the Unity Pill on you?"

The moment Luochen saw the Moon Scattering Immortal, he knew that his experiences in the Demon Subduing Land were no longer a secret to Qixia Yuanjun.

He shook his head, "I don't have the Unity Pill."

Qixia Yuanjun's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "There's no Unity Pill in the Refining Heaven Cauldron?"

After pondering for a moment, she felt it made sense.

"Although Ye Mingzhao had made progress in his research on the Unity Pill, he was still in the process of gathering ingredients, so it's possible he hadn't refined it yet."

"Do you have the pill formula?"

Ye Mingzhao, Mingzhao Tian, Refining Heaven Demon Lord... So, this was the real name of the Refining Heaven Demon Lord?

The thought flashed through Luochen's mind, and without hesitation, he took out a jade box in response to the woman's question.

"Here it is."

Whoosh! The jade box landed in the woman's hand, and only then did she tremble and sit up.

Luochen didn't dare to look away, as he had already prepared himself.

Qixia Yuanjun played with the jade box, carefully examining the intricate restrictions within.

"This is indeed his method."

"But with my current realm, I'm afraid I can't open it."

With a flip of her fair wrist, the jade box disappeared.

Only then did Qixia Yuanjun look at Luochen directly.

"He's quite sensible, unlike Moon Scattering Immortal's fussiness."

"Since you've brought this treasure to me, I'll grant you a stroke of fortune!"

Before Luochen could react, he saw the woman flick her finger.

A fire meteor descended upon him in an instant.

At that moment, Luochen's face paled.

Could this Qixia Yuanjun also be a powerful cultivator without manners?

"Yuanjun, you..."

But Qixia Yuanjun's next words silenced Luochen.

"You've taken the wrong path."

(End of Chapter)

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