Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 977: Golden Flame Burns the Sea, Qixia Descends - Novel Cool

Chapter 977: Golden Flame Burns the Sea, Qixia Descends

Chapter 977: Golden Flame Burns the Sea, Qixia Descends

"Regretting my greed for that beast's body!"

In his hiding place, Luo Chen rarely showed such regret.

But this emotion came and went quickly.

With someone interfering, he couldn't force his way across the Nether Sea.

Moreover, who knew why the powerful figures from the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect suddenly appeared here, seemingly ready to turn this place into a battlefield against Qixia Yuanjun?

Was it because Qixia Yuanjun had launched a fierce attack on the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect?

That was a plausible reason.

But Qixia Yuanjun, who had retreated even in the face of the arrival of a Hua Shen from the Mystic Realm, had already shown her strength. In such a situation, would the remaining Tianyuan Elders still fight to the death?

Luo Chen didn't know what desperate belief they held to prepare for this battle.

He only knew that he was now in a difficult position.

He couldn't leave!

The slightest movement would be easily detected by the powerful figure of Chunyuan, who had a clear view of the entire island.

And staying?

Once the battle erupted, he would likely become a fish in the moat.

"No!"

"Actually, there is a chance."

Luo Chen's eyes narrowed, and a vague plan began to form in his mind.

...

Life on the Soul Island was extremely lonely and desolate.

Entering this place was already difficult, and leaving was even more challenging.

After multiple explorations by the powerful Chunyuan, it was confirmed that this was indeed the case.

Any lingering hope for the upcoming battle gradually sank to the bottom of his heart as the exploration results became clear.

"Choosing this island as the battlefield, we and Qixia Yuanjun are bound to fight to the death!"

With a slight sigh, she walked to the north side of Duanhun Cliff.

When she saw the large, concave rock, her face showed surprise.

But quickly, this surprise turned into fierce determination.

"Someone has been living on this island recently!"

With this thought, a vast divine consciousness poured out.

She then leaped into the air, circling the 800-mile Soul Island continuously.

Despite the natural suppression of Shenxi here, any living creature would be detected by her sweeping gaze.

However, after several rounds, she found nothing.

Chunyuan's expression was doubtful, her gaze fixed on the turbulent Nether Sea.

"Could they have already left?"

From her observations, the cave abode's residual aura did not reach the Hua Shen level, suggesting it belonged to a being below that rank.

Such an existence, if still on the Soul Island, would not escape her notice.

Given the lack of results, there could only be one answer.

But to be safe, Chunyuan was still not convinced and conducted another thorough search of the island.

Deep into the night, she returned to Qing Shuang, who was sealed nearby.

As soon as she landed, she heard Qing Shuang's faint voice.

"Being so cautious?"

Chunyuan paid no mind to the hidden ridicule in the question and said earnestly, "Your sister is no ordinary being. In the vast Shanhai Realm, few can match her. To kill her, we need to align the elements of time, place, and people."

"Because of the three great ancestors of the Abyss Sect's desperate counterattack and the heavenly tribulation that followed, and the subsequent destruction of Zhongzhou, the earth's qi is entangled. She lacks the favor of the heavens."

"This Duanhun Cliff is said to be formed from a soul-absorbing wasteland, a place of innate ignorance that feeds on souls. It restrains primordial energy and suppresses divine consciousness. Moreover, being in the native wasteland of the Shanhai Realm, her realm has reached the sixth stage of the Void Refinement. Even if Qixia Yuanjun once had the peak abilities of the Void Refinement stage, how much of her power can she wield here?"

"Finally, the Tianyuan Elders are willing to sacrifice their lives, using you as bait. The element of people is on our side."

"This is the only and most hopeful chance to kill her. I cannot allow any detail to go wrong!"

Saying this, she glanced at Qing Shuang.

"You were captured because of a minor mistake in your cultivation. Though slight, details determine success or failure. I don't want such a situation to happen to the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect."

Hearing this, Qing Shuang's usually calm expression changed.

If she hadn't been captured, the current situation wouldn't have arisen.

Even if the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect sought revenge, it would have been at most a battle on Cangwu Mountain.

At that time, at least two of the three elements—time, place, and people—would be on her sister's side. Why come to this?

Feeling heavy-hearted and disliking verbosity, Qing Shuang remained silent for the entire night.

Chunyuan didn't add more words, only waiting patiently.

As dawn approached, her eyes suddenly lit up.

In the distance, a massive beam of light was weaving through the Nether Sea, steadily approaching Duanhun Cliff.

"They're here!"

The massive beam of light was not particularly fast, but its direction was unwavering, heading straight for Duanhun Cliff.

After about an incense stick's time, the beam split into four, revealing itself on the soft sand.

Instantly, four men with distinct auras appeared.

The most prominent was a sturdy, bearded elder with a red face, radiating a powerful aura.

As soon as he stepped ashore, he looked up at the cliff top and let out a hearty laugh.

"Junior Sister Chunyuan, I kept you waiting!"

Above, the powerful Chunyuan chuckled, "Senior Brother Zhan, please come up!"

Zhan Buxiu laughed heartily and waved his hand without turning back.

"Junior Brothers, let's go!"

Unlike his own brimming battle spirit, the other three had varying expressions.

Tan Fengyue, dressed in white scholar's robes and holding a feather fan, still exuded elegance, but there was a hint of melancholy in his eyes.

The youngest and most youthful-looking Lian Cheng, on the other hand, looked extremely gloomy, even appearing somewhat anxious. His steps forward were heavy and hesitant.

Slap!

An aged hand slapped his shoulder.

Lian Cheng turned to see it was Senior Brother Mo.

The usually stern sect leader now had an encouraging look in his eyes.

"Don't worry. We've prepared enough for this battle; we can win."

Lian Cheng's voice was hoarse. "But during the Zhongzhou war, the Xuan Realm sent down nine Hua Shen seniors, and they all died at the hands of that Demon Phoenix! Can we really succeed with just the five of us?"

Mo Shouzhuo shook his head. "That was different. Crossing the Star Gate and forcefully descending to the lower realm drained most of their strength. Qixia Yuanjun, being well-rested, picked them off one by one, which was expected. This time, we are well-prepared, and the advantage is on our side."

Lian Cheng was about to say more, but Tan Fengyue, who was ahead, spoke with a somber tone, "This is a death order from the Xuan Realm's main sect, and the White Tiger Elder's last instruction before the Star Gate was taken. At this critical moment, we have no room for resistance. Don't overthink it; be more carefree!"

Lian Cheng opened his mouth, clearly reluctant. "I've cultivated for hundreds of years and finally achieved Hua Shen. Just as I emerged, I was defeated by Youli, and now I have to fight the Demon Phoenix to the death. How can you expect me to be carefree?"

"Ha ha", Tan Fengyue laughed, but the bitterness in his voice was evident.

Zhan Buxiu, who was at the front, stopped and turned to face the two, his expression stern.

"Showing fear before the battle—have these years of comfort made you too soft? Where is the dignity of a Hua Shen? Where is the composure you've cultivated over hundreds of years?"

Lian Cheng lowered his head in shame, while Tan Fengyue pursed his lips.

Though they were called fellow disciples, in the Shanhai Realm's Heavenly Origin Dao Sect, family ties were the main force, and their relationships weren't as deep.

Zhan Buxiu's old-age arrogance didn't necessarily win him everyone's support.

In the end, it was Mo Shouzhuo, the leader of the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect, who stepped forward.

A light cough drew everyone's attention, and he said seriously:

"This battle must succeed; there can be no failure. Even if we cannot defeat the Demon Phoenix, we must wound her severely and force her to stay in this realm. The Xuan Realm's main sect will handle the aftermath, and the White Tiger Elder has already prepared to send a killing avatar to descend here forcefully."

"Anyone who holds onto lucky chances will not escape punishment from the main sect, even if they manage to survive for the moment."

"Therefore, during the battle, you must not hold back. Use your full strength to eliminate the Demon Phoenix!"

Everyone tensed, their lips pressed tightly together, and they nodded in agreement.

Soon, the four of them reunited with Chunyuan.

After the reunion, the Tianyuan Elders wasted no time and immediately began various preparations.

As for the bait, Qing Shuang, her senses were completely blocked, and her body was covered in restrictions.

Everything was ready, waiting for the Demon Phoenix to arrive!

...

Would she come?

This question lingered in Luo Chen's divine soul.

Knowing there was a trap, would that woman come?

If it were him, Luo Chen would definitely not fall for it.

But thinking of her pride and the phoenix that forcibly invaded the Abyss Sect, Luo Chen instinctively knew the answer.

She would come!

Moreover, since the Tianyuan Elders dared to use Qing Shuang as bait, it proved how important Qixia Yuanjun was to her, making it certain she would fall for the trap.

This was a straightforward plan.

So, she would definitely come!

And his chance to leave would come at the beginning of the battle!

Not before the battle, not after, and not during the fight.

Before the battle, revealing himself rashly could invite attacks from anyone.

After the battle, whether he could survive was uncertain.

During the intense fight, the same logic applied.

Only by rushing into the Yellow Spring Sea at the start of the battle would no one have the time to target him specifically.

This would also prevent him from being caught in the battle's aftermath.

"Hope everything goes smoothly!"

Stones were arranged in a special pattern, with no spiritual stones as an energy source, just the simplest Eight Trigram array from the mortal world.

Luo Chen's physical body was hidden within.

He hadn't set up any elaborate concealment arrays.

In front of a Hua Shen, the aura from a common array would be detected instantly. Instead, a maze without any aura could provide some cover.

His aura was suppressed to the extreme, and even his divine soul gradually sank into a deep slumber.

He left a warning Zhen Fa on his body using the Ten Thousand Array Insect.

Once the battle began, and powerful aura fluctuations were detected on the soul island, this warning Zhen Fa would awaken him.

At that moment, he would spare no expense to flee into the Nether Sea!

And that opportunity came three days later.

...

"It's here!"

Zhan Buxiu, the strongest of the Tianyuan Elders, was the first to notice the abnormality in the Nether Sea.

Amidst the dim, yellow waves, a golden light was crossing the sea.

It was Qixia Yuanjun!

Zhan Buxiu's face lit up with fierce battle intent as he said, "Let this old man test her condition first. Then you can activate the spiritual treasure to capture and refine her!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Although Qixia Yuanjun was powerful, she was restricted by the suppression of this world and could only exert the strength of a Hua Shen realm cultivator.

Perhaps she had once reached the peak of the Void Refinement stage, but under this level of suppression, they were not powerless against her.

The fact that the three great ancestors of the Abyss Sect could deal her a severe blow on their deathbeds was proof enough.

Among the five, Zhan Buxiu had the highest realm and the greatest strength, making him capable of attempting a direct confrontation.

However!

As the golden light accelerated, the expressions of the group became increasingly grave.

A sharp, piercing scream drowned out the endless roar of the sea.

The wind whipped up, stirring up towering waves.

Golden flames spread, as if they could burn everything in the world.

The Nether Sea, which could engulf all living beings and even cause Luo Chen to fall, and which the Tianyuan Elders could only cross with the help of magic treasures, seemed to pose no obstacle to Qixia Yuanjun at all?

Two radiant wings sliced through the surging waves.

In an instant, that lofty voice echoed in their ears.

"I have arrived!"

Before the words had even faded, a beam of Nirvana Holy Fire descended.

Zhan Buxiu shot into the sky, his immense sword light cutting through everything, aiming to slay the Demon Phoenix.

Boom!

Without drawing any elemental energy, just the simplest spell collision and the most direct power impact caused the heavens to change color and the clouds to disperse.

Even the void seemed unable to withstand this terrifying force, tearing open with cracks.

Zhan Buxiu's speed in rushing forward was matched only by his speed in falling back.

Seeing this, Mo Shouzhuo's pupils contracted, and he blurted out, "Kill Qing Shuang first!"

Chun Yuan wasted no time, pointing a finger.

At the edge of the cliff, the woman in green stood calmly, her hair floating as if she was indifferent to everything.

In the next moment!

A white wrist emerged from a spatial rift, grabbing the woman in green and pulling her into the rift.

Chun Yuan, a powerful cultivator, dared not touch the spatial rift and quickly retracted his hand.

When he looked again, two figures were slowly materializing from the void.

One was proud and majestic, her eyes looking down on everything.

The other was cold and aloof, seemingly indifferent to the world around her.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, too fast for anyone to react.

Qixia Yuanjun looked at the Tianyuan Elders, a slow smile spreading across her lips.

"Are you prepared to face my wrath?"

At that moment, Mo Shouzhuo slapped his palm against the ground.

"Activate the array!"

Instantly, boundless spiritual light erupted from Duanhun Cliff, quickly spreading to cover the entire Soul Island.

Chun Yuan, meanwhile, changed his hand seals and pointed at Qing Shuang from a distance.

"Iron Tree Blossom!"

A hazy green light radiated from Qing Shuang, as if branches and flowers were sprouting.

Qixia Yuanjun, however, seemed to have anticipated this. Standing within the array, she showed no fear.

Faced with the transformation of Qing Shuang, she merely frowned and placed her hand on Qing Shuang's shoulder.

With a single press!

The hazy green light was instantly suppressed, and the sprouting and blooming ceased.

With another stroke!

Suddenly, Qing Shuang's body emitted a crackling sound, and the major and minor seals vanished.

"Go!" she said coolly.

Qing Shuang nodded slightly, her form slowly dissipating into the void.

Seeing this, the five Hua Shen cultivators of the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

Communication with primordial energy was difficult here, and even the true essence of common laws was of little use.

However, the true essence of spatial law seemed unaffected.

After all, time and space were eternal and omnipresent.

They had planned to eliminate Qing Shuang first after luring Qixia Yuanjun, but their carefully prepared methods failed one after another.

As a result, Qing Shuang, whom they had thought they had firmly controlled, became a wildcard in the upcoming battle.

Just as they were feeling heavy-hearted, a burst of spiritual light suddenly erupted in the distance, hurtling toward the Nether Sea at lightning speed.

"Hmm?"

Qixia Yuanjun let out a surprised exclamation, her eyes filled with curiosity.

Then she smiled and looked at the Tianyuan Elders.

"Isn't that one a traitor of your Heavenly Origin Dao Sect? You're just going to watch him escape?"

At that moment, the Zhen Fa had just been activated, and the group was indeed unable to spare anyone to deal with Luo Chen.

However!

Mo Shouzhuo lowered his eyelids and emitted a low, distant voice.

"Luo Chen, do you still value your soul?"

As soon as the words were spoken, the figure that had already merged with the Nether Sea froze in place. (End of Chapter)

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