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Chapter 944: Born Noble, Renowned Before Arrival
Chapter 944: Born Noble, Renowned Before Arrival
Inside the cabin.
Familiar posture, familiar atmosphere, Luo Chen quietly cultivated.
Since they were not in a spirit vein location, the external spirit energy was not as abundant, so his nascent soul did not become as active as before.
After a while.
Luo Chen took a long breath, ending his cultivation session.
His internal magic power had increased only slightly, but he was not concerned about this.
Instead, he focused his mind on his nascent soul.
The small, pale nascent soul was surrounded by a black aura that rippled outward. As his mind sank into it, the changes in his cultivation process that he had previously overlooked due to his intense focus suddenly became clear.
The rhythm of his breathing, the absorption and refinement of external spirit energy, the reactions of his meridians and acupoints after the flow of magic power...
Every tiny detail, even the subtlest changes in his purple mansion, were vividly revealed!
This was the first time Luo Chen had seen his own cultivation process firsthand.
How to describe the feeling... perhaps with four words: riddled with flaws!
Luo Chen was stunned for a moment, muttering, "I believed my cultivation in the Heavenly Phoenix Rebirth Scripture had reached a high level, but why does it seem so off and full of mistakes now?"
Indeed, Luo Chen had never doubted his achievements in his core cultivation technique.
This was evident from his rapid advancement in cultivation levels.
But now, it was clear that he was far from perfect, with many areas still lacking.
Suddenly, Luo Chen realized something.
People often subconsciously beautify their actions, or, as the saying goes, they cannot see the true nature of the mountain they are in.
But there is a saying: the onlooker sees more than the player!
A chess player who believes they are making good moves may, from an onlooker's perspective, be making some rather foolish moves.
Similarly, a top-tier gamer might seem to be making dumb moves to a more experienced player.
Only by stepping back from the game and looking at it from a different perspective can one see the flaws.
"Fortunately, they are just minor issues that can be easily addressed."
Luo Chen smiled slightly and entered a state of cultivation again.
His goal was not to enhance his power but to correct the flaws in his previous cultivation methods.
Adjusting his breathing and the flow of magic power within his body...
Gradually, Luo Chen's proficiency in the Heavenly Phoenix Rebirth Scripture began to increase visibly.
It was important to note that the current version of the Heavenly Phoenix Rebirth Scripture was not just the initial Jin Dan section.
It was a complete and comprehensive cultivation technique, capable of allowing the Phoenix Clan to cultivate to the Great Ascension stage!
Even for a human, the upper limit of cultivation was extremely high.
Under these circumstances, Luo Chen's rapid improvement in the technique's proficiency clearly indicated that the changes he had made were indeed effective.
The Mirroring Spirit Insect lived up to its reputation!
While it might not immediately boost a cultivator's strength like other insect pills, it was incredibly effective in aiding cultivation.
Especially since Luo Chen could use the proficiency panel to evaluate whether his changes were beneficial or harmful, creating a synergistic effect.
"If there were more such insects, perhaps the distant nascent soul later stage would be within reach."
During his cultivation breaks, Luo Chen thought this.
Then he quickly returned to making subtle adjustments to his cultivation methods.
...
Half a year later.
The flying boat gradually came to a stop in a clear blue sky.
Thunder Echo Cave Lord looked ahead and let out a sigh of relief.
Since leaving the Shadow Reflection Sect, everything had gone smoothly.
All that was left was to introduce Luo Chen to the right circles, and his promise would be fulfilled.
"Have we arrived?"
A voice came from inside the cabin.
Thunder Echo Cave Lord instinctively replied, "We've arrived at Nine Mist Immortal City."
As he said this, he turned back and saw Luo Chen stepping out of the cabin.
Wearing Cloud Boots, Mystic Armor and Jade Belt, and a Golden Crown with Feather, his eyes were bright like stars.
Thunder Echo Cave Lord couldn't help but pause.
Luo Chen had always dressed this way, exuding an overwhelming aura that looked down on all. But there was always a hint of stiffness and artifice.
However, in the short months since they last met, something subtle had changed in him.
He still exuded the same overwhelming aura and disdain for all.
But the stiffness and artifice were gone, replaced by a more natural and genuine presence.
It was as if he was born to be high and mighty, incomparably noble, and indifferent to all others!
How to describe it?
The words "born noble" flashed through Thunder Echo Cave Lord's mind.
Seeing Thunder Echo Cave Lord staring at him, Luo Chen frowned, "What's wrong?"
Thunder Echo Cave Lord quickly shook his head and introduced him, "We've arrived at Nine Mist Immortal City. The entrance to Mystic Boundary Mountain is inside. Let's settle down in the city first!"
Luo Chen's frown remained.
He noticed that the other party had unconsciously lowered their voice, as if in awe of him.
"Could it be that my cultivation has gone wrong again?"
Luo Chen muttered to himself, but did not reveal his thoughts. Instead, he followed Thunder Echo Cave Lord to the renowned Nine Mist Immortal City.
What he didn't know was that the subtle changes in his cultivation technique, after daily practice, could influence both his inner and outer demeanor.
For instance, when he had cultivated the Heavenly Phoenix Rebirth Scripture using the True Flame Pill, it had led to a significant change in his appearance, making his face flushed red.
Now, after continuously refining various details he had previously overlooked, he had indeed cultivated a certain "nobility."
Cultivation techniques themselves don't possess nobility, but the phoenix does!
This technique, specifically tailored for the phoenix clan, naturally exuded a sacred and noble aura.
Luo Chen valued practicality and had never paid attention to such aspects before. However, as he increasingly refined his technique, he gradually cultivated—no, nurtured—his own unique "nobility."
...
Nine Mist Immortal City!
It was well-known in the Southern Frontier, but the cultivators from the other four continents of the Mountain and Sea Realm knew little about it.
This was because the city had relatively shallow roots, having been established only in the past few hundred years.
"This city is the gateway to Mystic Boundary Mountain. It was built at great cost outside the entrance after Master Songyang discovered the entrance to Mystic Boundary Mountain."
"As the Stiff Mountain Alliance, a new organization, gradually emerged, Nine Mist Immortal City became increasingly bustling."
"As for the name 'Nine Mist,' Brother Qi will understand once he sees it!"
They retracted their flying boats and transformed into beams of light, quickly moving forward.
Before long, the outline of a towering city came into Luo Chen's view.
With just one glance, Luo Chen memorized the appearance of the immortal city.
Standing tall above the clouds, it was hidden in the mist, appearing and disappearing like a celestial paradise.
While it might not be as fierce and imposing as Heavenly Sky Pass or as ancient and profound as Upper Abyss Immortal City, its ethereal and transcendent aura made it unforgettable to anyone who saw it.
"Truly a remarkable immortal city!" Luo Chen said.
Thunder Echo Cave Lord smiled. "When I first saw Nine Mist Immortal City, I had the same reaction. In the vast Southern Frontier, few cities can compare to this one. It's hard to imagine that such an ethereal immortal city was created by Master Songyang."
Master Songyang!
A renowned great cultivator in the Southern Frontier's cultivation world, who had personally established the Stiff Mountain Alliance.
Just from the name "Stiff Mountain Alliance", one could glimpse the icy demeanor of this great cultivator.
Under the leadership of such a powerful figure, the city should have had a style more like Heavenly Sky Pass.
However, the current Nine Mist Immortal City seemed out of place with the organization he had founded.
Of course, dwelling on these details now was meaningless. The two of them broke through the clouds and mist, making no effort to conceal their presence, and rapidly approached Nine Mist Immortal City.
The powerful beams of light emitted a formidable aura.
The city of Nine Mist was already at a high elevation, and lower-ranking cultivators had to fly up from below to enter.
Thus, outside the city, thousands of beams of light crisscrossed like a celestial palace.
Two powerful beams of light flew overhead, immediately drawing the attention of many.
"They are Yuan Ying True People!"
"Two more nascent soul old monsters have arrived!"
"Is the Stiff Mountain Alliance really planning something big, like invading a sacred place?"
"Inviting so many top-tier cultivators from the Southern Frontier, forming alliances—there must be something behind it."
"I hope our patriarch doesn't get involved. That sacred place is not something we can provoke."
"Haha, the Life and Death Sect is like a turtle hiding in its shell, not appearing for so long. Even when we stopped our offerings, they didn't reprimand us. They must have internal problems. What's there to fear!"
...
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
The two beams of light landed before the massive city gates.
Upon landing, Luo Chen and Lei Ming exchanged a glance, both showing surprise on their faces.
With their spirit sense, they naturally overheard the low-level cultivators' whispered discussions.
Only then did they realize the significance of their destination.
"Is it true?" Luo Chen asked.
Thunder Echo Cave Lord looked bewildered. "Thunder Pass is too remote, and I know nothing about the changes in the Southern Frontier."
Luo Chen took a deep breath, stopped discussing the matter, and stepped into the city.
However, it felt as though they were entering not an immortal city, but a massive vortex.
Just like the days of Heavenly Sky Pass!
But Luo Chen did not back down. Whether it was the persona he deliberately maintained or his current formidable strength, both were enough to make him step into any vortex with confidence.
Seeing his resolute demeanor, Thunder Echo Cave Lord hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to follow.
As soon as they entered the city, Thunder Echo Cave Lord instinctively spread his spirit sense.
In just a moment, he gasped and quickly retracted his spirit sense.
"Hiss!"
"There are so many of the same rank here?"
As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at Luo Chen.
He noticed that the other party merely raised an eyebrow, showing no sign of surprise.
"Could it be that he hasn't sensed those Nascent Soul True People?"
A Body Cultivator, strong in physical prowess but weak in spirit.
This might explain Luo Chen's calmness.
However, Luo Chen's next words dispelled his speculation.
"Seven!"
"There are seven Nascent Soul True People in the city, mostly at the early stage, with only two at the middle stage."
After saying this, Luo Chen stood still, motionless.
Thunder Echo Cave Lord was taken aback. Not only had the other party detected them, but he had also accurately stated the number of Nascent Soul cultivators. Could his spirit be even stronger than his own?
How could that be possible!
While he was still in shock, a figure hurriedly approached them on the crowded street, recognizing Luo Chen and Thunder Echo Cave Lord at first glance without hesitation.
Whoosh...
Like a whirlwind, the young man came to Luo Chen and Thunder Echo Cave Lord, bowing respectfully.
"This junior, Hu Jin, is here to welcome you two seniors on the orders of my master, Daoist Zheng Guan."
The name Daoist Zheng Guan immediately triggered a reaction in Thunder Echo Cave Lord.
He transmitted a message to Luo Chen, "He is the city lord of Nine Mist Immortal City and the host of the exchange meeting we attended. His realm is at the middle stage of Nascent Soul, one of the two you sensed earlier."
After saying this, he nodded at Hu Jin, who was at the Core Formation stage, "Young friend, I am Lei Ming. I have met your master before."
Hu Jin smiled, "Cave Lord, my master has mentioned you. He considers you a prodigy of the Southern Frontier, who ascended to the Nascent Soul stage as an independent cultivator. He often uses your story to spur us, his unworthy disciples."
Thunder Echo Cave Lord's eyes brightened, "Oh, is that so? Then I feel honored to be used as a positive example to inspire your fellow disciples."
After exchanging a few polite words, Hu Jin looked at Luo Chen.
"Who is this senior...?"
"Lead the way!"
Luo Chen said this casually, with no intention of introducing himself to the junior.
This made Hu Jin's expression stiffen, realizing that his Nascent Soul lineage did not hold much weight before the other party.
This one seems difficult to deal with!
But he felt no resentment, as if the other's demeanor was natural and not deliberately put on.
Such innate nobility should be this way!
"Seniors, please follow me!"
...
At the same time, inside a palace.
An old Daoist with a white beard and a duster in hand stood at the entrance, waiting.
Some familiar faces were puzzled, wondering why he was acting this way.
After all, the white-bearded Daoist was the leader of a major force, and even after joining the Stiff Mountain Alliance, his status remained high.
The fact that he was entrusted with the guardianship of Nine Mist Immortal City, the gateway to Mystic Boundary Mountain, showed that he was recognized by the great cultivators of the Stiff Mountain Alliance, both in terms of reputation and strength.
Especially the other Nascent Soul expert inside the palace, who frowned.
When he arrived earlier, Zheng Guan hadn't welcomed him with such enthusiasm!
He wanted to see who the newcomer was!
A moment later, three figures appeared at the palace entrance.
Zheng Guan, from a distance, waved his duster and laughed aloud, "Is that Qi Tian?"
Thunder Echo Cave Lord was taken aback. Qi Tian hadn't introduced himself, so how did he know his name?
Luo Chen smiled, unceremoniously saying, "Indeed, it's me!"
Zheng Guan bowed, "Please come in!"
Luo Chen gave a brief nod in greeting and walked into the palace without hesitation.
Thunder Echo Cave Lord opened his mouth, completely surprised by the turn of events.
It seemed he hadn't even had the chance to introduce them yet?
The guide, Hu Jin, was also caught off guard, but after a moment, he seemed to remember something.
Looking at Luo Chen's back, he couldn't help but show a bit of reverence.
Inside the palace, the other Nascent Soul expert's frown deepened.
"Qi Tian, could it be that one?" (End of Chapter)
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