Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 895: Riding the Xuan Turtle, Crossing the Mirgyan Abyss, the Laughable Schemes of the Petty - Novel Cool

Chapter 895: Riding the Xuan Turtle, Crossing the Mirgyan Abyss, the Laughable Schemes of the Petty

Chapter 895: Riding the Xuan Turtle, Crossing the Mirgyan Abyss, the Laughable Schemes of the Petty

Within the endless abyss, the black waters suddenly parted, revealing a vast expanse of greenish-yellow.

It appeared as solid as land.

Upon closer inspection, one could clearly see that while it was rounded, it had distinct edges and corners.

Splash!

Amidst the endless spray, a massive neck suddenly emerged.

A snake-like head rose high, swallowing and spitting out the black water, and let out a low roar.

"Moo!!!"

A deep, resonant bellow, akin to a suppressed serpent's hiss, slowly spread out.

Boom! The black waters submerged back into the abyss, and the giant beast undulated in the mist, quietly overlooking the few people on the edge of the Mirgyan Abyss.

An elderly man emerged from above, trembling, and bowed slightly to the Heaven-Splitting City Lord.

"Senior Brother Ye, please!"

The Heaven-Splitting City Lord nodded in acknowledgment, "Thank you, Junior Brother Lu."

Then, he turned to Luo Chen and gestured, "Friend, please!"

Luo Chen looked at the giant beast, his expression thoughtful, but his steps were steady as he led Luo Lingxi onto the beast's back.

He glanced at the elderly man who had just spoken, and the Heaven-Splitting City Lord introduced him.

"This is Junior Brother Lu Xianfeng, who has been responsible for ferrying people for our sect for hundreds of years."

The elderly man bowed to Luo Chen.

"This is Luo Chen from the Pill Sect!"

Luo Chen returned the gesture.

With that, both sides were considered acquainted.

It was only now that Luo Chen had the opportunity to ask about the giant beast carrying them.

"Could this be the legendary Xuan Turtle from ancient times?"

Lu Xianfeng calmly nodded, "Friend, you have a keen eye. Indeed, this is the Primal Beast Xuan Turtle."

Luo Chen's lips curled upwards, "The Primal Beast Xuan Turtle? In my opinion, it's more like a Ring-Headed Turtle that has transformed into a Xuan Turtle, and the transformation is not complete, as some characteristics of the Cliff Snake have yet to fade."

At this, Lu Xianfeng's calm expression finally showed a hint of emotion.

Recognizing the Xuan Turtle was not surprising.

But being able to identify the origin of this particular Xuan Turtle was astonishing.

The Heaven-Splitting City Lord laughed, "The Pill Sect indeed has extensive knowledge, recognizing the beast's origins at a glance."

The giant turtle beneath their feet moved steadily, parting the black waters as it swam forward.

The movement was subtle, appearing slow, and its broad back seemed as stable as land, showing no signs of movement.

However, to the Nascent Soul True Man's perception, the scenery on both sides was changing at an incredibly rapid pace.

"In this age, Primal Beasts are rare, often hiding in the frontiers of barbarity. True Xuan Turtles are even scarcer."

"This beast was carefully cultivated from a Ring-Headed Turtle with a strong bloodline by our sect. The original intention was indeed to nurture it into a Great Primal Xuan Turtle as a foundation for our sect. Unfortunately, it grew up in the Umbral Abyss and was deeply influenced, resulting in an incomplete transformation, leading to its current appearance."

"Later, we simply handed over this defective product to the Lu family for ordinary ferrying and transportation."

The Umbral Abyss beneath their feet gave off a feeling that it could swallow everything.

The fact that the Xuan Turtle could move freely within it was an overstatement to call it a defective product.

But the fact that a Fourth-Rank Xuan Turtle was used for such a lowly task also revealed a glimpse of the hidden strengths of the Holy Land.

Lu Xianfeng took a deep look at Luo Chen and then bid farewell, retreating.

Luo Chen watched his departing figure, curiosity in his voice, "The Lu family? Could it be the same family as the pill concocting master Lu Chun mentioned by the City Lord earlier?"

The Heaven-Splitting City Lord nodded and proceeded to explain some of the situations within the Mirgyan Abyss Sect.

Although the Mirgyan Abyss Sect differed from the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect, which was primarily family-oriented, in reality, after thousands of years of development, numerous families had unknowingly risen within its ranks.

For example, the Lu family, known for their beast taming abilities, the Chu family, renowned for their pill concocting skills, and even the Ye family, which supported the Heaven-Splitting City Lord.

Perhaps the only difference was that these families did not adhere strictly to clan prejudices. They still allowed their family members to seek masters from other families, preserving the orthodoxy of the master-disciple lineage.

Luo Chen was curious, "Are there any families left behind by Transcendent Masters, similar to the Twelve Majestic Houses of the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect?"

The Heaven-Splitting City Lord shook his head, "Within our sect, once one achieves the Divine Transformation Realm, the concept of family becomes irrelevant. Everything is centered around the sect's interests. Even if the families under the Transcendent Masters possess the power of the Majestic Houses, they do not bear their title, receiving no special treatment, and are no different from ordinary small families."

Luo Chen smiled but did not argue, although it was clear he did not entirely believe it.

Taking his own situation as an example, due to his personal strength and influence, his two Dao companions and his only blood relative, Luo Lingxi, held extremely special positions within the Luo Tian Sect.

All resources were readily available to them.

How could families supported by Transcendent Masters be no different from others?

Skipping this topic, Luo Chen casually asked the Heaven-Splitting City Lord about other matters.

"Why haven't I seen Lei Daozi and Senior Brother Zhongming?"

"Is it that you are unhappy they didn't accompany us on the journey?"

"Haha, how could that be?"

"I was just joking. I'm sure the Pill Sect wouldn't be so petty. Lei Daozi returned to his sect long ago, and as for Senior Brother Zhongming, he recently emerged from seclusion. After a period of tranquility, he felt the urge to travel. His visit to the Luo Tian Sect was just a side trip. By now, he has probably left the Eastern Wilderness."

"Tsk tsk, the members of the Holy Land are indeed carefree! Cultivating is one thing, but traveling is another. Unlike us ordinary mortals, constantly toiling and struggling."

"The Pill Sect is too modest."

As the two conversed casually, the Xuan Turtle carried the group closer to the shore.

Luo Chen paused, gazing into the distance.

A majestic mountain rose before them, seemingly no different from ordinary sects.

However, this mountain floated in the sky, with no visible foundation beneath it.

Such a wondrous sight greatly surprised Luo Chen.

"That's Mount Yanfu. Our three Patriarchs are currently in secluded cultivation on it," explained the Heaven-Splitting City Master. He then spoke of the mountain's origin, "This mountain possesses geomagnetic power and was originally deep within the earth's core. Three thousand years ago, it was discovered by our sect's Supreme Elder, who used an extreme method to stimulate it, causing it to reverse its trajectory and soar into the sky..."

Suddenly, the Heaven-Splitting City Master's expression changed, and he shouted, "Lu Xianfeng!"

There was no response.

The giant beast beneath them roared and sank into the depths of the Mirgyan Abyss.

A vast expanse of pitch-black liquid surged from all directions.

Without hesitation, Luo Chen unleashed his spiritual power, creating a protective shield around Luo Lingxi.

At that moment, he felt countless wailing ghosts and vengeful spirits outside the shield, as if they were attacking him.

There were countless Ghost Generals and Ghost Kings among them.

Even Ghost Emperors lurked in the distance, watching intently, ready to pounce at any moment.

"The Umbral Abyss, as rumored, is said to have been drawn from the Nine Underworlds. But now it seems to be a realm where vengeful spirits are trapped. Could it be that the Mirgyan Abyss Sect has thrown the souls of powerful demons, slain in ancient times, into this endless abyss?"

An inexplicable realization dawned on Luo Chen.

Looking around, he clearly sensed the array's power, which was both oppressive and enslaving.

But what did it mean for him to face this now? Luo Chen's lips curled slightly, as if in contemptuous ridicule, yet also disdainful.

A young boy's panicked cry reached his ears.

"Father..."

Speaking of which, Luo Chen realized he hadn't heard Luo Lingxi call him 'father' even once.

Luo Chen no longer ignored the giant turtle's descent into the abyss, as the black water engulfed it.

He took a deep breath, his abdomen swelling like a frog's, and then slowly exhaled.

A long breath, yet it contained a complex rhythm.

At the same time, the black armor worn by the Nascent Soul within his Purple Mansion emanated a primal aura.

Moreover, his body's Source Power surged in waves.

With the coordination of these three, the abyss was filled with retreating ghosts, as if a devouring demon from the ancient wilderness had appeared.

The Heaven-Splitting City Master's pupils contracted in shock, staring at Luo Chen in disbelief.

At that moment, he clearly perceived a bizarre change in the man's aura.

He seemed otherworldly, like the ancient wilderness swallowing the sun and moon!

Most importantly, the Mystic Turtle, which had been sinking, suddenly trembled and halted its descent.

Then, it opened its mouth and breathed in sync with Luo Chen's rhythm.

"This..."

In the darkness, Elder Lu Xianfeng was shocked to see Luo Chen controlling the Mystic Turtle that had been connected to the Lu Clan for a millennium.

"Up!"

The white-robed cultivator shouted, and the turtle seemed to understand, obediently swimming upward.

Splash!

The Mirgyan Abyss stirred, and the white-robed cultivator emerged, holding the boy's hand. His graceful figure was free of any dust.

Lu Xianfeng appeared flustered, "Senior Brother Ye, Pill Sect, the Mystic Turtle just went berserk and became uncontrollable. Please forgive me."

"Berserk?" The Heaven-Splitting City Master's face turned grim, his expression iron-blue. He pointed at the turtle, which was now affectionately rubbing its head against Luo Chen's neck, "So docile, and you say it's berserk?"

Lu Xianfeng was speechless.

"I will inform the Patriarch. By then, let the head of your Lu Clan explain!"

Hearing this, the old man's face turned ashen.

The Heaven-Splitting City Master coldly hummed and approached Luo Chen, his expression somewhat embarrassed.

"Pill Sect..."

"It's fine. It seems some people just don't welcome our sect."

Luo Chen waved his hand and, with Luo Lingxi, gracefully ascended to the shore.

On the abyss's shore, several cultivators holding large nets stared at them in astonishment, unsure whether to cast or retract their nets.

Luo Chen smiled, "Were you planning to fish me out just now? That's very kind of you!"

The cultivators' faces paled, and their lips dried.

Not a single one of them dared to speak.

The Heaven-Splitting City Master quickly descended from the turtle's back, "You embarrassing fools, get out of here!"

The group of low-level cultivators scurried away in disarray.

"Pill Sect, my apologies. I didn't expect this to happen."

Luo Chen's gaze drifted to the empty sky, sensing someone secretly observing from the other side.

"I didn't expect the hospitality of your sect to be so unique."

It was not just unique; it was downright laughable.

The Heaven-Splitting City Master found the situation both amusing and infuriating. The younger generation of his sect was too immature in their methods.

Such tricks were like monkey business to the Pill Sect, which had weathered countless storms. Instead, it made them appear inferior.

He sighed, "Let's go. We'll settle down first."

"Yes, I'm eager to meet the friend who traveled to the Southern Border."

Luo Chen's expression remained calm, unperturbed by the previous incident.

He merely glanced down at his son.

"Were you scared just now?"

The fear in Luo Lingxi's eyes had not completely faded, but when his father's gaze fell upon him, he unconsciously straightened his chest.

"I'm not scared!"

He added, "With you here, I'm not afraid of anything!"

Luo Chen laughed heartily, "Being scared isn't shameful. It's okay to be afraid. But with your father here, you don't need to fear these things."

As they laughed, their figures gradually moved away.

Their flying light traveled at a steady pace, revealing mountains, lakes, islands, and land beneath them.

Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, auspicious energy permeated the air.

Pavilion after pavilion, and tower after tower, were hidden within, and cultivators riding flying swords came and went.

The vast landscape was awe-inspiring, a true sight of the Holy Land!

Not long after their departure, in the empty air above the Mirgyan Abyss, a flash of green light appeared, and Lu Chun and Chu Yu's figures emerged.

Lu Chun looked a bit dazed.

"That Mystic Turtle only listens to the three Patriarchs of the sect and Peak Uncle, who takes care of it day and night. Even when I was young and wanted to get close to it, I couldn't. Why was it so obedient earlier?"

Chu Yu couldn't provide an answer, but she nodded inwardly.

"The Pill Sect's demeanor is indeed extraordinary. Is this the person our ancestor had his eyes on?"

...

In ancient times, there was a giant turtle named Xuan, who lived for thirty thousand years!

It was said that during its normal activities, it only breathed three times a day.

When it fell into a deep slumber, it would breathe once every three hundred years.

During those three hundred years, it remained as still as a mountain, like a lifeless object, without any signs of life. When it breathed once every three hundred years, it would swallow the heavens and the earth in an astonishing manner, which was truly terrifying.

"When I was younger, I obtained a simple cultivation method called the Turtle Spirit Breath Armor. It allows me to mimic the breathing of this beast, regulate the leakage of essence energy, and conceal my own spiritual power fluctuations."

"Although this method is simple, I later practiced a similar body cultivation method and obtained a Mystic Turtle Guardian Armor made from its remains, which can emit the aura of the Mystic Turtle."

"Lingxi, you may not know this, but these creatures like to live in groups when they are alive, and even after death, they prefer to be buried together. If there is a fellow creature emitting its aura, they will respond to each other."

"Just now, that big guy considered me a fellow creature, and even a more pure-blooded senior, so he was willing to be led by me."

Perhaps it was because Luo Lingxi had called Luo Chen "Father" that night that Luo Chen was in an exceptionally good mood.

Before the other party went to sleep, Luo Chen decided to explain the reason for the earlier incident.

Luo Lingxi lay on the bed, listening as if to a mythical tale, his eyes shining as he stared at Luo Chen with admiration.

"Father, can I learn that technique? Lingxi also wants the big turtle to carry me and roam the deep abyss and the ocean."

"You... of course, you can!" Luo Chen said, smiling.

It was just a simple cultivation method, and with his current cultivation level, he could modify it effortlessly.

Regardless of whether Luo Lingxi could cultivate in the future, learning a guiding technique to regulate his body would be beneficial.

"Go to sleep! Tomorrow morning, I'll teach you."

Luo Lingxi nodded excitedly, filled with anticipation, and drowsiness suddenly overcame him.

Children are like this; one moment they are full of energy, and the next, they can fall into a deep sleep.

Especially after an eventful day.

Luo Chen got up from the bedside and didn't walk too far, just to the window. His gaze shifted from the unfamiliar scenery below the mountain to the bright moon in the sky.

Suddenly, he chuckled softly.

"The moon in this Holy Land doesn't seem any different!"

...

Early the next morning.

On the Immortal Welcome Peak, the Heaven-Splitting City Master arrived.

As soon as he descended from the air, he saw two figures, one tall and one small, sitting cross-legged under a large pine tree, their lips moving as if in silent conversation, their breaths faint and almost non-existent.

One of them had a long, continuous breath, while the other's breath was scattered and unrefined.

Sensing the newcomer, the older one quietly stood up and walked towards him.

"City Master, good morning!"

The Heaven-Splitting City Master smiled helplessly, "I told you a long time ago that once we enter the Mirgyan Abyss, we are of the same sect. Especially now that I'm no longer stationed at the Heaven-Splitting Pass, you can just call me Senior Brother Ye."

Luo Chen smiled and said, "Senior Brother Ye."

Ye Lingtian curiously glanced at the young boy who was still practicing breathing exercises, "Your son must not be twelve yet, why let him start cultivation at such a young age?"

Luo Chen explained, "It's not a Qi Condensation Technique, just a breathing method. To be precise, it's a Breath Guidance Art that I tailored for him to guide his breathing rhythm."

Breath Guidance Art? Ye Lingtian looked at it curiously.

This time, he noticed some hidden intricacies.

Luo Lingxi's breathing focused more on internal adjustment rather than interaction with the outside world.

Although he didn't seem very proficient at the moment, if he continued to practice, he could achieve something in a year or two.

This method was very suitable for children under twelve who were not yet ready for cultivation.

First, they could regulate themselves, then interact with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and when they started their cultivation journey, their foundation would be extremely solid.

But Ye Lingtian remembered that he had never seen Luo Lingxi practice like this before.

And if Luo Chen had this technique, why didn't he teach it to his son earlier?

Could it be that he had just created it in the past two days?

He asked tentatively, "This technique is wonderful. If it's promoted, it might lay a foundation for the sect's disciples' cultivation. Did you research it yourself?"

Luo Chen waved his hand, "It's just a simple method, not exquisite enough to be promoted."

Then he changed the topic and asked about the reason for his visit.

Ye Lingtian didn't dwell on the minor issue and spoke of his purpose.

"Two things!"

"The Pill Sage Hall's inheritance trial has already been opened by the Patriarch before your arrival. You can go and observe it at any time. When the formal trial day arrives, you can face it calmly."

"Also, my junior brother who went to the Southern Border has already emerged from seclusion. You can visit him on a suitable day."

After saying this, he winked.

"One matter is more important than the other. I suggest you go and take a look at the Pill Sage Hall first."

Luo Chen answered without hesitation.

"Senior Brother, why don't you introduce me to that junior brother first?"

(End of Chapter)

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