Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2507 - 921: Talisman Making Skill, Yan Fu Holy Mountain (Part 2)

Those raw materials, once they land in the possession of human cultivators, end up being utilized for creating medicines or forged into formidable magical treasures.

Such as Luo Chen's Xuan Chen Armor and Frost Eagle Flying Boat, which serve as prime illustrations.

Jueqing Fairy cautioned, "Supreme Elder, remember that the talisman paper for crafting talismans basically imposes no limits on the kinds of raw materials. Don't overlook this point."

Luo Chen felt a jolt of surprise—had he overlooked something so straightforward?

Jueqing Fairy illustrated further: "Take the Shen Fu Sect, for instance; in its early days, it favored using the bark from diverse rare spirit trees for talisman paper. Personally, when I refine talismans, my top choice is the endless, ancient Profound Ice from my Ice Castle. From what I know, countless materials can serve as talisman paper, like paper silk, gold iron, and naturally, jade stones. Legends say that mighty experts who dominate the Talisman Dao can even treat the heavens and earth as their talisman paper, sketching those devastating talismans capable of shattering the world."

Having spoken all this at once, she drew in a deep breath and concluded, "Demon Beast Talisman Skin is merely the easiest raw material to acquire in these times, far from the sole option."

After hearing her out in silence, Luo Chen offered earnestly, "Friend Gu, I've gained much insight from you."

Jueqing Fairy's face showed a hint of discomfort, partly due to Luo Chen abruptly addressing her by her family name and partly because he referred to her as "friend" in the same breath.

She cleared her throat softly and pulled out a stack of items from her storage bag.

"This is my accumulated stock, all fourth-tier talisman paper. I had planned to employ them for inscribing fresh talismans after reaching the Nascent Soul stage someday. Now, I offer them to you, Supreme Elder!"

As Luo Chen cast a quick look, he spotted the chilling Ten-thousand-year-old Mysterious Ice alongside verdant wood chunks radiating abundant vitality.

What superb resources!

He accepted them without hesitation, showing no reluctance.

"Thank you!"

Jueqing Fairy dismissed it with a wave, "It's only right."

Luo Chen gave a faint smile, etching this favor in his mind, before lightly asking about the present state of Luo Tian Sect.

Jueqing Fairy held nothing back.

Truth be told, there wasn't a great deal to report—just minor affairs.

In less than a year, Luo Tian Sect had fully adapted to life in the Elixir Saint’s Blessed Land.

Thanks to the expansive landscape and abundant spirit veins, options abounded.

Sect Master Li Yingzhang thought ahead and refrained from claiming all the fourth-order spirit veins.

Besides Elixir Mountain, where Luo Chen dwells, just one superior fourth-order spirit vein with fine Feng Shui was selected as the sect's main gate.

There, Ling Fengzi chose a spirit mountain, carved out a cave mansion, and revived Piaomiao Peak.

Though Wang Yuan didn't depend heavily on spirit qi, he still picked a fourth-order cave mansion to found War God Peak.

Bai Meiling, on the other hand, grew restless quickly. Once settled, she expressed a desire to venture into the Netherworld Abyss, but Li Yingzhang turned her down.

"I nearly forgot—Little White now possesses the Ghost Emperor’s body, allowing her to navigate the Netherworld Abyss freely."

Luo Chen let out a light laugh, puzzled as to why Li Yingzhang had denied her.

Jueqing Fairy explained, "First off, the Sect Master worried that Senior Bai entering the Netherworld Abyss could draw formidable ghost beings toward Luo Tian Sect; second, certain eager low-level disciples wished to join her, aiming to probe the ruins of Mingyuan in search of valuables."

Luo Chen found himself at a loss for words— so that explained it!

Li Yingzhang's caution proved justified.

Though the Elixir Saint’s Blessed Land remains hidden and hard for outsiders to access, its entry and exit lie within the Netherworld Abyss after all.

Should the passage get sealed off, it would spell real difficulty.

Following their idle chat, Jueqing Fairy took her leave.

After a moment's reflection, Luo Chen resumed his efforts to produce fourth-order talismans.

Employing the set of fourth-order talisman paper provided by Jueqing Fairy as his base, he sought to weave in his most skilled fourth-order fire techniques.

…

Six months passed.

A silhouette abruptly materialized beyond the wreckage of the Alchemy Saint Hall.

Dressed in dark robes, featuring sharp brows like swords and piercing eyes—it was none other than Luo Chen!

Over these six months, Luo Chen depleted the entire lot of fourth-order talisman papers from Jueqing Fairy, managing to forge a handful of fourth-order talismans in the process.

Yet in the end, it amounted to scarcely enough.

"My talent in talisman crafting stems not from innate gifts but from my solid groundwork and the steady progression via my proficiency panel, which demands vast amounts of materials."

"Luo Tian Sect lacks sufficient stockpiles here, yet right nearby lies a prime spot for scavenging treasures!"

Gu Caiyi's earlier remarks had sparked this realization.

As the sole Divine Transformation Sacred Land in the Eastern Wasteland, Mingyuan Sect's profound reserves surpass common expectations.

Even with its mountain gate in ruins and followers slain, plenty of assets likely endured.

The magical treasure true artifact that Luo Chen stumbled upon while traversing Mingyuan previously stands as evidence.

Beyond those, might other relics have survived?

Advanced talisman paper—that's precisely what Luo Chen aimed to claim on this trip!

At the gateway, Luo Chen paused briefly until a massive turtle cleaved through the waters and approached leisurely.

Luo Chen bounded aboard and uttered calmly, "Onward, to True Master Han Yang’s cultivation ground!"

No elite faction would stake everything on a single avenue; they nurture multiple fields to prevent vulnerabilities in critical moments.

For instance, the Yu Ding Sword Sect clings exclusively to the Path of Sword, Shen Fu Sect devotes itself purely to talisman making, and Medicine King Sect shines only in pill forging and herbal arts—none qualify as supreme powers.

Conversely, Five Elements Divine Sect, with its broad development in bygone eras, rose to dominate the Six Realms of the Far East and holds weight across the whole Eastern Wasteland.

Mingyuan Sacred Land, of course, eclipses even Five Elements Divine Sect!

Pill crafting falls to the Chu Family, beast mastery to the Lu Family, while the Ye Family masters disciple oversight, and every clan dabbles in formations.

Among them, Luo Chen once crossed paths with the famed talisman Dao master True Master Han Yang of the Dark Abyss Sect.

His entire line, from True Master Han Yang down to his pupils, excelled in talisman production.

Back in the day, Elder Fu of Shen Fu Sect had lavished praise on him in offhand talks.

He met his end at Qi Xia Emperor's hand, plummeting like a fallen star.

Still, his cultivation abode could harbor valuables.

One wonders if this Xuan Turtle recalls True Master Han Yang’s cultivation site?

…

Navigating the Nether Abyss brims with peril.

Thankfully, the Xuan Turtle's aid let Luo Chen sidestep numerous hazards.

As expected, the Xuan Turtle held only vague memories of True Master Han Yang’s cultivation site, making the start of their path bumpy.

Fortune favored Luo Chen's ingenuity; he uncovered a few spots and eventually unearthed a map outlining Mingyuan Sacred Land's broad layout, setting their course.

Three months on, Luo Chen halted amid a shadowy range shrouded in spirit light, where tainted Ming Shui surged freely.

"Could this be Han Yang Mountain?"

In the outside realm, it would rank as a vibrant Spirit Land teeming with spirit qi for practice.

But now, drowned in Ming Shui, it verges on a spectral domain.

Luo Chen let out a sigh before directing the Xuan Turtle to linger outside as he ventured in solo.

This expedition spanned a solid two months.

Just as the Xuan Turtle's eyes began to droop, on the verge of slumber, Luo Chen at last reappeared.

The Xuan Turtle roused itself, eyeing Luo Chen with intrigue.

Luo Chen, drained of much qi power, bore a clear glow of thrill.

Delving into the mighty cultivator's old haunt didn't go without hitches.

Low-tier ghosts swarmed within, and even a couple of third-order ghost kings lurked!

Luo Chen discerned that most were ex-Mingyuan Sect disciples turned spectral, with some who held high cultivation in life starting to reclaim their wits, much like Pang Renxiong.

Unsurprisingly, they opposed Luo Chen's foreign presence.

Yet with Luo Chen's overwhelming strength, such opposition barely registered.

He devoted effort to purging the ghosts, then meticulously combed through, ultimately locating a few intact hidden vaults from which he reaped a bounty of mid-to-high-level talisman papers.

"Armed with this haul of talisman papers, I can produce heaps of fourth-order talismans!"

Brimming with triumphant gains, Luo Chen felt no pull to stay, ignoring the damaged magical items and scraps on Han Yang Mountain, and promptly ordered the Xuan Turtle to depart.

The way back flowed far more easily.

Guided by the map, Luo Chen steered them, and in under a month, they neared the Elixir Saint’s Blessed Land entrance.

But en route, Luo Chen abruptly halted them.

"Hold!"

The Xuan Turtle seemed baffled, then raised its head in bewilderment, gazing afar.

There loomed a majestic peak in silent vigil within the Nether Abyss.

The ever-present Ming Shui now stood repulsed at its borders, barred from entry.

This peak rang a bell; any Mingyuan Sect member would spot it immediately.

It was none other than Yanfu Mountain, which had overlooked the sacred land for three millennia!

And Luo Chen's reason for pausing of his own accord boiled down to just one thing.

Within, a known aura clashed violently against a foe.

Luo Chen's brow furrowed, "What brought Little White here?"