Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 928: Rune Elder's Entrustment, After Gu Ren - Novel Cool

Chapter 928: Rune Elder's Entrustment, After Gu Ren

Chapter 928: Rune Elder's Entrustment, After Gu Ren

"Yes, I'm here."

In the hazy morning mist, a figure in white emerged, as ethereal as a celestial being.

He was still so young, still so composed, as if...

"Are you still so cautious?"

Rune Elder couldn't help but smile as he sensed Luo Chen's divine sense spreading in all directions.

After confirming that no other nascent soul cultivators were present in the Divine Rune Sect, Luo Chen retracted his divine sense and gave a slightly apologetic smile. "My situation is a bit complicated, so please bear with me."

Rune Elder nodded. "I understand. You're a guest elder of the Central Continent Star Gate and the Hall Master of the Abyss Dan Sheng Hall, right?"

Luo Chen's connection to the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect was no secret; many people knew about it. After all, the Luo Tian Treasure Pavilion, which Luo Tian Sect had established in the past, was backed by the Tianyuan Merchant Alliance. However, his role as a guest elder of the Star Gate was known to only a few, mainly people like the City Lord of Ling Tian City.

Hearing this, Luo Chen furrowed his brow slightly.

"Have any cultivators from the Dao Sect visited you?"

Rune Elder didn't hide anything and spoke straightforwardly. "These days, which major power in Dong Huang hasn't been visited by cultivators from the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect?"

Luo Chen raised an eyebrow, about to ask more, but Rune Elder changed the subject.

"However, the one who visited me was a woman. Her name is Fuqinglan."

"Ah, it's her!"

Luo Chen's expression grew complex. He hadn't expected this woman to come to Dong Huang. It was probably not just for him but also for her grandfather!

Seeing Luo Chen's reaction, Rune Elder clicked his tongue in admiration. "From what I know, she is a significant figure within the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect, and her master is a Hua Shen powerhouse. For such an impressive person to travel a great distance to find you, you truly live up to your reputation as Luo Chen of the Dan Sect!"

Luo Chen chuckled bitterly. "Don't tease me, Elder. If we were to meet, we might end up at odds."

Rune Elder frowned, puzzled. "I don't think so. From what I could tell, her attitude was quite amiable. She merely wanted to meet you. And because of you, our Divine Rune Sect received some protection."

Luo Chen suddenly asked, "So, is this meeting your idea, or hers?"

Rune Elder waved his hands. "How could I reveal your whereabouts? I've been holding on by a thread, waiting for you to appear. This is just my personal last wish."

As he spoke, the signs of his failing health became more apparent.

Rune Elder was quite old, and he had frequently engaged in battles. Especially during the great battle at Ling Tian Pass, he had been severely injured by the Demon Emperor. Even with Luo Chen's elixirs, his lifespan had been irreversibly shortened.

Now, his time was near, and it could be any moment.

In the heavy atmosphere, Rune Elder forced a smile.

"You've come a long way, and it must have been tiring. Please, have a cup of spirits!"

It was the depths of winter, and snow was falling heavily outside, turning the world into a silver landscape.

Beautiful, but the cold was inescapable.

More importantly, as a nascent soul grand sect, the lack of protective formations to regulate the temperature revealed the current plight of the Divine Rune Sect.

Luo Chen remained silent, drinking the warm spirit wine that Rune Elder had prepared.

When he felt the warmth in his belly, he asked, "You didn't just want to see me one last time before you go, did you?"

Rune Elder sighed. "The reason is related to what I mentioned earlier."

That event?

Luo Chen was puzzled but quickly realized what it was.

Cultivators from the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect visiting the major sects of Dong Huang!

Seeing Luo Chen's understanding, Rune Elder nodded.

"The Abyss Sect was destroyed, and the Tianyuan sect took control of Dong Huang. Their first move was to subdue the former vassals of the Abyss Sect, such as the Dongyang Sect. Their second move was to hunt down the remnants of the Abyss Sect to prevent the three-thousand-year-old dominator of Dong Huang from rising again. People like Gu Hong and Lin Yonghua, whom we've met, have either died or fled. And the third move, well..."

Rune Elder coughed twice, his haggard face turning slightly red.

Regaining his breath, he laughed bitterly. "Sorry, my body can't take much more."

Luo Chen understood, his eyes filled with a hint of sorrow.

Rune Elder's condition was beyond the reach of medicine.

It was a result of accumulated injuries and the natural limits of his lifespan.

Even if he were to give him some life-extending elixirs, it would only be a drop in the bucket, extending his life by a few days or months at most.

Rune Elder might have already tried numerous methods to extend his life, and ordinary means were unlikely to be effective.

Rune Elder exhaled a long, heavy breath and said slowly, "The third move is due to the unrest of the demon tribes in the Great Mountains, who have amassed outside the Six Domains of the Far East. Since the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect wants to take control of Dong Huang, they have to bear the responsibility of dealing with the demon beast army."

"They have the power, but clearly, they don't have the heart."

"They talk about it in words, but in reality, they issue orders to us major sects, trying to make us cannon fodder in the battle against the demon beasts."

"Those Heavenly Origin Dao Sect cultivators who came knocking had a similar goal in mind."

"The Divine Rune Sect fared a bit better, thanks to you. The Azure Blue Fairy only asked us to produce more talismans and not to join the front lines. However..."

The Rune Elder looked up at Luo Chen, his face filled with bitterness.

"You know, once a war turns into a quagmire, who can truly remain uninvolved?"

Luo Chen agreed with this sentiment.

Didn't the ancient sects of the Dong Huang era have similar plans?

But when the demon race's army rampaged, even those sects that were sheltered in the rear were still affected.

"However, I’m sure you, Luo Chen, have already probed the current situation of the Divine Rune Sect, right?"

Luo Chen spoke frankly, "The number of disciples is quite impressive. A rough scan revealed over a hundred thousand, showing how busy you've been all these years."

At the Divine Rune Sect's weakest, there were only about ten thousand people left.

In just a few short years, the number had multiplied, a testament to the Rune Elder’s efforts in his later years.

He must have been exhausted, which likely contributed to his current state.

"But the truly promising talents are few and far between", the Rune Elder murmured. "I’ve been cultivating successors for a long time, but they either died, were injured, or, in the case of Ye Hua, passed on before me."

"Even if I can strengthen our foundation now, once I pass away, this vast nascent soul sect will be left without a Yuan True Person to oversee it; what's the difference between that and merely existing in name?"<|im_end|>

Luo Chen was puzzled, "Didn’t I give you three nascent soul pills initially?"

The Rune Elder smiled bitterly, "I used them all. The other two were given to others, but they all failed. Our foundation just isn’t strong enough."

Luo Chen said without hesitation, "If that’s not enough, I have some to spare and can give you a couple more."

"You are generous!" The Rune Elder hadn’t expected Luo Chen to be so generous, offering nascent soul pills so readily, but he waved his hand. "Enough. The Divine Rune Sect has its own methods for forming the infant soul, and the nascent soul pill is only a supplementary aid. The biggest problem now is the lack of suitable talents to cultivate."

What good are pills if there are no suitable candidates to cultivate?

What good are pills if there are no suitable candidates to cultivate? No matter how many nascent soul pills you have, without the right talents, you can't produce a Yuan True Person.

Thinking about how much effort and time Luo Chen put into helping Cang Long transcend the tribulation, one can understand the difficulty.

The Rune Elder had already poured everything he had into cultivating Ye Hua.

But the young Ye Hua, due to insufficient strength, passed on before the Rune Elder.

Now, the Divine Rune Sect faces the awkward situation of lacking a True Person of the Nascent Soul to oversee it.

For a nascent soul sect, the consequences of a top-tier strength gap are unimaginable.

"Luo Chen, I have a favor to ask, and I hope you will agree", the Rune Elder said with great solemnity.

Luo Chen had a vague idea and hesitated, "You want me to protect the Divine Rune Sect after you’re gone?"

The Rune Elder nodded and then shook his head.

"At first, that was my intention, but your situation is complex, and it might not be convenient for you to show yourself. Besides, how long can protection last? Ultimately, they must rely on themselves."

"So, I want to entrust some people to you."

"Their future cultivation resources won’t be your concern. From the Zhu Ji stage to the nascent soul stage, I will arrange everything."

"All you need to do is take them with you and settle them in your far-off Luo Tian Sect, where they can live and grow alongside Luo Tian’s cultivators."

"Once they achieve a certain level, regardless of what happens to the Divine Rune Sect, they can use those legacies to rebuild the sect."

This was the ultimate act of entrusting one’s future.

Luo Chen found this scene somewhat familiar.

He looked at the old man, "Aren’t you afraid I might take those resources for myself or keep those promising talents?"

The Rune Elder looked at Luo Chen with a wry smile, "Would you?"

Luo Chen shook his head; he wouldn’t.

Once he agreed to something, he would do his best to fulfill it.

The Li family of Qinhua was a case in point. Everyone thought Luo Chen would drain the Li family, but in the end, Li Ying Zhang became the patriarch of the Luo Tian Sect.

Not only did the family continue, but his personal realm and status surpassed the peak of the Li family’s past.

Clearly, the Rune Elder had inquired about this.

And he trusted that he hadn’t misjudged Luo Chen.

Luo Chen thought for a moment and nodded, "Since a friend is entrusting me, it’s just a small favor for me. I can agree to your request. But I need to personally inspect the candidates to ensure no one unsuitable is included."

Before Luo Chen could finish, the Rune Elder sent a mental message.

Three figures walked in from outside.

"I understand your concerns. These three are all from clear backgrounds, having grown up in the Divine Rune Sect. Besides their potential, I have tested their character and personality to ensure they won’t cause trouble for your Luo Tian Sect", the Rune Elder explained carefully.

Luo Chen hummed in acknowledgment and looked at the three young people who had entered.

Two men and one woman, all at the initial stage of the Zhu Ji realm.

Their cultivation levels were not high, but since they had been chosen by the rune elder to be cultivated as seeds for the Divine Rune Sect, they must have had exceptional qualities.

The rune elder barked, "Why haven't you greeted the senior of the Dan Sect yet?"

The three of them didn't hesitate, bowing respectfully to Luo Chen and introducing themselves.

Especially the young woman, who unexpectedly kneeled before Luo Chen and performed a grand salute.

"Junior Chen Dongling greets the senior!"

Though a grand salute, it was somewhat excessive.

Cultivators only revered heaven and earth and only bowed to their parents and teachers.

Luo Chen, though a senior, was not their master or relative, so such a grand salute was not warranted.

Unless they abandoned their status as disciples of the Divine Rune Sect and fully joined the Luo Tian Sect, such a grand salute would not be appropriate.

Of course, being terrified and kowtowing to a powerful figure was not unheard of.

The rune elder was rather displeased. "Dongling, how can you be so disrespectful?"

However, Luo Chen raised his hand, interrupting the rune elder.

His sharp eyes fixed on Chen Dongling, whose face was somewhat familiar.

He asked softly, "You bear a resemblance to someone I know, a Gu ren!"

Chen Dongling replied without hesitation, "My late mother, Chen Shuyi, came from the Great River Workshop. She often mentioned that during her time in the market, an elder brother had been very kind to her. She rarely mentioned his name, but the Daoist name Danchenzi was frequently mentioned. If I’m not mistaken, the senior of the Dan Sect must be the elder brother she spoke of!"

Upon hearing this, the two accompanying Zhu Ji cultivators exchanged glances.

Even the rune elder was somewhat surprised, not expecting this turn of events.

If this were true, then Chen Dongling's grand salute earlier would not have been excessive.

For a moment, everyone turned their gaze to Luo Chen, waiting for his reaction.

Under their watchful eyes, Luo Chen slowly nodded, "So you are Little Shuyi's daughter. No wonder you look familiar."

He then asked, "The last time I saw your mother was on Mount Danxia. After that, we both went to the Luoyun Sect's territorial war. How has she been since then?"

Recalling the past, Chen Dongling's eyes showed a hint of sadness.

"The territorial war was manageable, but when the large numbers of beast demons emerged from the Million Mountains, Mother and her companions were trapped in the Broken Moon Immortal City. Although they eventually broke out under the leadership of our sect's elders, she was severely injured. Over the following decades, her injuries worsened, and after giving birth to me, her vital energy was greatly depleted. She passed away before reaching the Ling Tian Pass."

Upon hearing this, even with his strong will, Luo Chen felt a moment of dizziness.

The faces of his old friends, Daoist Chen, Chen Shuyi, and Fu Xiuxiu, flashed through his mind.

Each had their own destiny and their own end, but few could meet again.

In the heavy atmosphere, Luo Chen looked at the rune elder.

"I have met the three of them. When I leave, I will take them with me."

The rune elder was overjoyed and urged the three, "Thank your Uncle Luo!"

Uncle Luo?

Luo Chen was taken aback and looked at the rune elder as the three bowed.

The rune elder explained matter-of-factly, "As the last seeds of the Divine Rune Sect, I naturally took them as my disciples. Since we are friends and your cultivation is higher than mine, it is only natural for my disciples to call you Uncle."

What a clever move!

Luo Chen laughed helplessly but wasn't angry.

Let it be, since he is on his deathbed!

In the next moment, the rune elder handed a storage bag to Luo Chen in front of the three.

Luo Chen frowned, "What is this?"

"Don't overthink it. I know you have a noble character and don't care for such worldly things. But the resources inside are too valuable for their current cultivation levels. I fear they might attract trouble."

"Therefore, I entrust you with their safekeeping and hope you can distribute them as needed."

"The books inside contain the core of the Divine Rune Sect's legacy. I fear that if they read them prematurely, it might affect their future path, so I hope you can study them and provide guidance."

The legacy of the Divine Rune Sect!

Luo Chen was surprised, "These gifts are far too valuable!"

The rune elder solemnly said, "These are not gifts, but a request. I hope you will fulfill it for me!"

After a moment of silence, Luo Chen took the storage bag.

"I might be busy later and can't always be around to guide them. But I will ensure their cultivation is not neglected and have someone watch over them."

The rune elder didn't insist that Luo Chen personally teach the three, "That's enough."

One should not put all eggs in one basket.

The rune elder would die with the Divine Rune Sect, even if it meant dying in his bed. But considering the uncertain future, sending out these three seeds and entrusting them to a friend was necessary.

With the matter settled, there was nothing else to discuss.

Luo Chen planned to leave with the three.

The rune elder didn't try to retain him, but his eyes showed a hint of reluctance.

Was it reluctance to part with Luo Chen, or the three future hopes of the Divine Rune Sect, or the beautiful world he would never see again? It was impossible to say.

Suddenly.

As Luo Chen was about to leave, he turned around with a smile.

"I don't know if you prefer quiet or excitement, but I have something big to do. Would you like to come and watch the show?" (End of Chapter)

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