Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 947: Stiff Mountain Alliance, a Gathering of Powerhouses - Novel Cool

Chapter 947: Stiff Mountain Alliance, a Gathering of Powerhouses

Chapter 947: Stiff Mountain Alliance, a Gathering of Powerhouses

Stiff Mountain Alliance!

One of the greatest forces in the Southern Frontier today.

In the past, it had always been hidden in the shadows, shrouded in mystery.

It was only in recent years, with frequent actions, that it gradually came to light.

The origins of those relatively active powerhouses also revealed the true nature of this behemoth of a force.

The alliance leader, Master Songyang, is a Tai Shang Elder of the Songshan Sect, a great cultivator at the late Nascent Soul stage.

The deputy leader, Granny Hongye, is also a Tai Shang Elder of the Hongye Sect, a renowned great cultivator who is said to be extremely skilled in Zhen Fa.

With just these two and their respective forces, they are already among the top-tier powers in the Southern Frontier.

When they join forces, especially with the Purple Blood Sect, White Cloud Temple... and other Nascent Soul forces, it's hard to imagine what they might be up to.

And this unimaginable goal is now half-public.

To deal with the Life and Death Sect!

The Life and Death Sect, the only Huashen holy land in the Southern Frontier.

Even though it has somewhat declined compared to the other holy lands in the four continents, with only one Huashen great being in residence, it remains a force that no Nascent Soul power dares to provoke.

The Stiff Mountain Alliance's move is akin to striking a rock with an egg.

But they have no choice; they must do it!

And there are many who are eager to join this grand endeavor.

"They are all forced into it!"

At the peak of the Mijie Mountain, amidst the heavy shadows, an old woman in red and white hair, her face filled with compassion, muttered to herself.

Beside her stood a man in a wide robe, his brows fierce.

Hearing this, he couldn't help but sneer.

"Perhaps some are forced, but more are coveting the wealth of the holy land!"

Granny Hongye paused, looking at the man with confusion. "Songyang, what do you mean by that?"

Master Songyang stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the people climbing the mountain.

"You have been secluded in the Hongye Sect for too long, unaware of the changes in the outer continents and the shifting tides of this world."

Granny Hongye frowned. "Just speak plainly; no need to beat around the bush."

Master Songyang tugged at the corners of his mouth. "First, the Western Desert's Floating Temple closed its doors, then the Northern Sea's Primordial Demon Sect was destroyed. Throughout this process, the Life and Death Sect gradually reduced its influence in the Southern Frontier, until it sealed its mountain gates. Clearly, there is a dark current in the entire Sea and Mountain Realm that even the holy lands fear. Once touched, it brings destruction."

"Too much alarmism!" Granny Hongye shook her head, not buying it.

In the Sea and Mountain Realm, Huashen beings are the pinnacle of the world. What dark current could make them fear?

"What about the fall of the Abyss Sect?" Master Songyang countered.

Granny Hongye's brow furrowed. "I heard they provoked an unparalleled great demon, which led to their downfall."

Master Songyang nodded, then shook his head. "A holy land of such stature doesn't provoke; it commands. Just like the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect, which is now attacking on all fronts, controlling eighty percent of the Northern Sea's cultivation world, and has nominally brought Dong Huang under their rule, leading troops in battle against the demon clans. They are already extending their influence into our Southern Frontier. In such a situation, who would dare to oppose them?"

"The Heavenly Origin Dao Sect?" Granny Hongye's face showed confusion.

That is a true behemoth!

Ruling a continent, no one dares to provoke them.

Dormant for three thousand years, they remain still until they move, and when they do, it is with the might to dominate the world.

If this Southern Frontier campaign succeeds, this sky might well be renamed 'Tianyuan.'

Thinking of this, the old woman suddenly realized, "You mean those eager to join our Stiff Mountain Alliance are hoping to take advantage of our alliance with the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect to invade the Life and Death Sect and seize its resources?"

Master Songyang chuckled softly, not denying it.

He himself had personally established the Stiff Mountain Alliance and knew it best.

From the outside, it seems formidable, but in reality, it is merely an alliance of various powerhouses, lacking any real cohesion.

Among the top-tier cultivators, there are only a few late Nascent Soul great cultivators.

They are overwhelmingly powerful against ordinary forces, but against the Life and Death Sect, they are woefully inadequate.

Yet, in this situation, he declared his intent to attack the holy land.

Any sensible person can guess what his reliance is.

The simplest solution is to ally with the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect and use the power of the Dao Sect's great beings to counter the Life and Death Sect's great beings!

Risk and opportunity go hand in hand.

Whether to break through cultivation barriers or to seize the resources of the holy land, no one would be unmoved.

"Unfortunately, the time given to us is still too short, and our accumulated strength is far from enough", Master Songyang said with a light laugh, followed by a note of melancholy. "If we could bring in the two old guys from the Luo Sect and the Xuanji Sect, we would have a better chance."

Granny Hongye hesitated. "With you and me, Master Litian, and that old man Zangsheng already in the alliance, isn't that enough?"

"Not enough!"

Master Songyang took a deep breath. "It's not just that we're not strong enough to deal with the Life and Death Sect. We also lack the leverage to collaborate with the Tianyuan Dao Sect."

Granny Hongye couldn't help but interject, "Speaking of which, you've been the one pushing for an alliance with the Tianyuan Dao Sect. Aren't you afraid of inviting a wolf into your home and being held accountable afterward?"

Master Songyang's expression changed several times before he finally murmured, "We can't afford to worry about that now."

He then shifted his attention to the climbers below.

"Most of the people we invited this time are ordinary, but there are a couple who are worth our attention."

Granny Hongye followed his gaze and nodded in agreement.

Indeed!

Whether it was Beiputi, the left envoy of the Luo Sect, or the white-robed monk with his unpredictable aura, both were exceptional.

As for the man in black armor leading the group, she paid little attention to him.

Just a brute.

But considering his reputation, Granny Hongye thought for a moment and said, "I've heard that Qitian, though not a traditional cultivator, is extremely powerful. Perhaps we should invite him to join the Stiff Mountain Alliance?"

Master Songyang nodded. "That was my intention. When we attack the Life and Death Sect, he can lead the charge, and we will be unstoppable!"

...

At that moment, in the Miji Mountain.

Lu Chen walked alone, unaware that someone was watching him, and even less aware that the lofty title of a high-level Body Refiner meant nothing to these great cultivators.

But even if he knew, he wouldn't have cared.

As he walked, his eyes scanned the surroundings, and his confusion grew.

"Strange place."

"Strange spatial structure!"

When he first saw the spatial passages, he had assumed that the Miji Mountain would be like the Netherworld Abyss, filled with dangerous spatial rifts.

Otherwise, why would it be rumored that one cannot engage in combat within the Miji Mountain?

But it seemed that wasn't the case.

Inside the Miji Mountain, the layers of space were actually very stable!

Even if one made a mistake, there was no real danger; one would merely incur the displeasure of a local spatial entity and be politely escorted out.

"Is it because the space here has stabilized over a long period of time?"

Lu Chen continued to think as he walked.

When he reached the destination, he was surprised to find that Zheng Guan and the others had already arrived.

Arriving first, yet falling behind everyone else?

Faced with slightly questioning gazes, Lu Chen remained indifferent, still lost in his thoughts about what he had seen on the way.

Overlapping spaces gradually stabilize according to certain patterns.

During this process, natural spatial barriers also play a role.

Could the Netherworld Abyss, where the Litian Sect now resides, also be stabilized using this method in the future?

If he learned these natural spatial barriers, could he discover the rhythm and patterns of life moving through them, to counter Qing Shuang's elusive spatial laws?

Seeing Lu Chen silent, Zheng Guan assumed he was embarrassed in front of everyone and chuckled, "This is your first time at the Miji Mountain, whether you're here to join the Stiff Mountain Alliance or for the exchange meeting, there's no rush. Please rest for now; the ten-day exchange meeting will begin tomorrow."

Everyone agreed and, under Zheng Guan's arrangements, chose their accommodations to rest.

In his room, Lu Chen continued to ponder until Thundercave Lord came to visit, snapping him out of his thoughts.

"Having arrived here, my task is complete", Thundercave Lord said.

Lu Chen nodded slightly, acknowledging this.

Their original deal was for Lu Chen to help resolve the crisis at Thunderwind Gorge, and then Lei Ming would introduce him to the nascent soul circles of the Southern Frontier.

With the Miji Mountain gathering a large number of esteemed Yuan Ying True People from the Southern Frontier, and Lu Chen having established a connection with Daoist Zheng Guan, the master of Nine Mist Immortal City, Thundercave Lord's role as an intermediary was no longer necessary.

However, before leaving, Thundercave Lord gave some careful advice.

"Just so you know, the high-level body refinement technique is in the hands of the Purple Blood Sect's Tai Shang Elder, the Purple Cloak Marquis. Yes, the man you saw at the Sumeru Pavilion."

"Him?" Lu Chen recalled the purple-cloaked man he had seen earlier, who indeed had a formidable presence.

"Right! He was the one who brought it out for trade last time." Thundercave Lord nodded, then added uncertainly, "But according to what I've heard recently, he might not be the true owner of the technique; he's just acting on behalf of someone else."

"Oh?"

"The true owner is likely the patriarch of the Moonworship Sect, Master Litian."

"The Moonworship Sect?" Lu Chen looked puzzled; he had never heard of such a major sect in the Southern Frontier.

Thundercave Lord explained, "The Moonworship Sect isn't a major sect; it has very few inner disciples and is famous for its insect cultivation. Master Litian is a renowned and highly respected insect cultivator in the Southern Frontier. Many powerful individuals take pride in having him refine their insect familiars. But don't underestimate him; he is a genuine great cultivator and a revered figure in the Stiff Mountain Alliance. Rumor has it that his status is on par with Master Songyang!"

"Such beings have also joined the Stiff Mountain Alliance?" Luo Chen murmured to himself.

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord, perhaps grateful for Luo Chen’s intervention today in deflecting Ning Yuzhuo’s wrath, provided detailed advice with sincerity.

"I know you’re powerful and have means that surpass the heavens. But don’t underestimate the Southern Frontier’s strong figures."

"Leaving aside the holy site, the Life and Death Sect, even within the Stiff Mountain Alliance, I’ve learned through my inquiries that there are many top-tier experts."

"Master Songyang of the Songshan Sect, Granny Hongye of the Hongye Sect, Master Litian of the Moonworship Sect, and the enigmatic Elder Zangsheng of the Funeral Birth Valley—none of these are easy to deal with. Your usual arrogance is fine, but inside the Sumeru Mountain, don’t provoke them."

In response to this advice, Luo Chen asked with a half-smile, "Do you think I’m usually arrogant and overconfident?"

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord was taken aback.

A moment later, Luo Chen shook his head and smiled.

"Regardless, I still thank you for your warning."

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord seemed relieved and continued, "Apart from these, there are other strong figures to watch out for, each with astonishing skills. Like Daoist Zheng Guan, the Purple Cloak Marquis of the Purple Blood Sect, Bodhi Bei, the Left Envoy of the Luo Sect, the Master of the Hidden Sword Tower, and the Washing Flower Sect..."

Listening to these names, some familiar and some not, and their backgrounds, Luo Chen’s dismissive attitude gradually faded.

After battling three Demon Emperors and personally slaying a Divine Essence Sage, he had indeed developed a bit of disdain for the world’s strong figures.

If he could slay even Great Demon Emperors and Great Cultivators, what was there to fear as long as no Hua Shen appeared?

Even the powerful Hua Shen had met a tragic end at his sword.

But now, after witnessing the wonders of Sumeru Mountain and considering the Southern Frontier’s miraculous use of insect spirits, he realized it was best to be cautious in areas he didn’t understand.

Luo Chen put away his smile and teased, "You seem like a walking encyclopedia of information, which doesn’t match your earlier claim of having little knowledge about the Southern Frontier’s affairs!"

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord sighed, "Back then, I was only focused on my own territory in Thunderwind Gorge. And... this is all the help I can offer you."

After this exchange, Luo Chen fell into a thoughtful silence.

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord was certainly not a good person.

This was evident from his willingness to sacrifice his loyal subordinates to cultivate his techniques.

But in his interactions with Luo Chen, he had indeed been thorough and sincere.

It was clear that the information he provided had been gathered through recent efforts.

"By the way, are you planning to join the Stiff Mountain Alliance?"

At the end of their conversation, the Thunder Echo Cave Lord suddenly asked this question.

Luo Chen countered, "What about you?"

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord waved his hand, "I know my limits. The Stiff Mountain Alliance is filled with powerful figures, and they will soon attack the holy sites—there’s no place for me. As for the holy site resources that make Nascent Soul experts envious, they are beyond my reach. So, after a few days of the exchange meeting, I’ll probably leave quietly."

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord’s prudence and self-preservation, typical of independent cultivators, were evident.

Luo Chen’s lips tightened, and he said lightly, "I will join!"

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord furrowed his brows, intending to dissuade him, but the words died on his lips.

In the end, he only said, "Good luck!"

The Thunder Echo Cave Lord left.

Luo Chen remained in the room, quietly reciting the names of the powerful figures the Thunder Echo Cave Lord had mentioned.

Would the Heart Demon Insect Emperor be among them?

It didn’t really matter whether he was or not.

Through the Stiff Mountain Alliance, a large and complex organization, he could gather intelligence to track the Heart Demon Insect Emperor’s movements.

He didn’t believe that a Nascent Soul expert could truly vanish without a trace.

The Stiff Mountain Alliance encompassed most of the Southern Frontier’s forces, and they would surely find some clues.

Moreover!

Only by joining the Stiff Mountain Alliance would he have the opportunity to stay in Sumeru Mountain and study those spatial restrictions.

...

The next day.

Sumeru Mountain remained unremarkable.

But powerful beams of light began to emerge from various independent spaces, heading toward the peak of Sumeru Mountain.

The grand gathering convened by the Stiff Mountain Alliance, the largest Nascent Soul event in the Southern Frontier, was about to begin, and Luo Chen was right in the midst of it. (End of Chapter)

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