Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2513 - 923: Primordial Energy Ocean, Tribulation Gu Reappears (Part 3)

Luo Chen shot her a stern glare. "A doting mother breeds a wayward child! Should you attempt that Demon Gu splitting and planting technique once more..."

"Father, I'll stop cultivating. Please don't fault Mother."

Luo Lingxi cut in on Luo Chen, her features filled with gloom, though a spark of reluctance flickered in her gaze.

Luo Chen dismissed it with a wave and let out a heavy sigh. "What's the rush? Your father showed promise at sixteen, yet he didn't truly start cultivation until twenty-seven. You've got plenty of time ahead. Once I'm fully ready, I'll sort out the Demon Heart Gu problem for you, and it could even boost your cultivation pace, turning you into a prodigy on the Immortal Path."

Luo Lingxi's eyes lit up. "Is that true?"

Sima Huiniang sensed what might be coming and shivered, voicing her thought. "Husband, do you intend to head to the South Border in search of the Demon Heart Gu Emperor?"

Earlier, upon his return to Mount Sky Cliff, Luo Chen had passed the manual for resolving the Demon Heart Gu to Sima Huiniang.

Back then, it was just to calm the worries of his Dao Companion Cultivator.

To his surprise, driven by his profound love for his cherished son and swayed by the Tribulation Gu, he had almost committed a terrible blunder.

Luo Chen let out a wistful sigh. "We'll deal with the chaos you've stirred up first!"

With that, Luo Chen placed a ten-year seclusion penalty solely on Sima Huiniang, then quickly departed alongside Luo Lingxi.

...

Atop Elixir Mountain, four small figures lingered without purpose.

Xiao Xuan voiced his confusion. "Why would the Sect Master lead us here to Elixir Mountain? This spot is the Supreme Elder's cultivation ground."

Zhao Lang buzzed with excitement. "Could it be our blazing cultivation progress lately, outpacing all our peers, has caught the Supreme Elder's eye?"

Among them, the sole female disciple Yin Baiqiu couldn't hold back her delight either.

"I've heard the Supreme Elder has just one Beginner disciple. With the sect now stable, perhaps he's considering accepting new ones to guide personally?"

The idea of the Supreme Elder recruiting disciples sparked a heated chat among the trio.

Only the swarthy-faced middle-aged man appeared deep in contemplation.

Yin Baiqiu asked with curiosity. "Senior Brother Zang, how come you're so quiet?"

Zang Yuzhi snapped back to the present, meeting the expectant stares of his three Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters, paused as if to speak, then merely shook his head.

"Our talents aren't anything special. These sudden jumps in power lately came from superior Spirit Veins' help. The Supreme Elder won't take notice of us."

Zhao Lang shot back with irritation. "Why belittle yourself like that? We joined at the same time, and only we've advanced so quickly. Doesn't that prove our worth?"

Zang Yuzhi stayed quiet, worry etching across his features.

Right then.

Inside Luo Chen’s Cave Mansion, Li Yingzhang laid out the details on the four waiting outside.

"They're all fresh disciples from spotless backgrounds, with no ties in the sect."

"Of the four, Xiao Xuan and Zhao Lang come from the mortal realm, both with Triple Spirit Root aptitude. Yin Baiqiu descends from a toppled clan that once sought alliance with Luo Tian Sect. Following your orders, we refused dependents, yet accepted Yin Baiqiu for his strong Spirituality."

"Zang Yuzhi stands out a bit; he had a lucky break as a child. I investigated—he stumbled into a Golden Core Cultivator's death site and picked up some gains, but nothing major enough for the sect to claim."

Luo Chen gave a small nod after listening.

"A disciple's luck belongs to them. As long as they're true to the sect, there's no need to envy it."

Li Yingzhang felt the same; folks harbor their own mysteries, which might fuel their practice or hide some dark secret.

The sect acts like a guardian, yet it shouldn't meddle in every detail, or it would clash with the Immortal Path's emphasis on individual insight.

He asked with interest. "Supreme Elder, why pick these four in particular? What's your intention?"

Luo Chen started to reply but ended up sighing, then explained the deeds his family had inflicted on him.

He revealed it all openly, even confiding his upcoming plan to depart the Elixir Saint’s Blessed Land with Li Yingzhang.

After hearing the full tale, Li Yingzhang stood stunned.

Why share such a personal family disgrace with him, the Supreme Elder?

But it clicked soon enough.

Though Sima Huiniang and Luo Lingxi were Luo Chen's cherished kin, the hundreds in Luo Tian Sect counted as his family too.

And as the temporary leader, Li Yingzhang needed to know it all.

"Huiniang, for disrespecting her seniors, faces ten years in confinement and can't interfere in Luo Tian Sect affairs anymore. You could also curb the sway of the First Generation Sect Master, as a minor reprimand."

Li Yingzhang wavered. "Isn't that overly severe? She is the First Generation Sect Master, after all!"

Luo Chen sidestepped the issue; at present, Sima Huiniang’s Dao Heart lay in ruins, rendering her unsuitable as a sect elder.

"Regarding Luo Lingxi, young and influenced by Gu Insects and his mother, he veered off course without realizing. So I've decided to let it slide. What do you think, Ying Zhang?"

Li Yingzhang paused. "What about handling the four disciples he impacted?"

"That's exactly why I summoned you to fetch them today."

Luo Chen had a plan ready, speaking deliberately. "Soon, I'll extract the unrooted Demon Heart Gu from them myself. The process might shake their realms and foundations. Once done, I'll grant them ample resources to recover. You'll support their growth too, aiding them toward Foundation Establishment and longer lives, so I can rest easier."

Li Yingzhang let out a relieved breath, glad the Supreme Elder wouldn't quietly dispose of the four.

"The Supreme Elder shows true mercy!"

Luo Chen gave a wry chuckle. Mercy, huh?

Had Luo Lingxi and Sima Huiniang not been his blood, in any other sect, such a heavy offense would demand instant execution.

"Escort them inside now!"

Li Yingzhang agreed and led the four in personally.

As soon as the four laid eyes on Luo Chen, they fell under the spell of Mirror Flower, Water Moon, utterly captivated.

The Demon Heart Gu extraction brought them no discomfort.

Only later did they notice their cultivation levels had dropped, along with lingering pains.

As though a piece of them had been torn away.

Confused, the four left Elixir Mountain.

They recalled the Supreme Elder only as a warm smile, plus a bounty of fitting cultivation aids, with advice to shun pride and strive hard in their practice.

Was that the conclusion?

Not entirely!

"Ying Zhang, watch the sect closely to stop repeats of this fiasco." Luo Chen directed, passing the sealed Demon Heart Gu to Li Yingzhang.

Li Yingzhang grasped Luo Chen’s aim; it meant monitoring Luo Lingxi to avert further sect turmoil.

Finally, this tangled drama weaving family and sect ended through Luo Chen’s firm measures.

Once all had gone, Luo Chen released a puff of stale Qi.

"They say even upright officials falter at home; this proves far trickier than seizing the True Intent of Law!"

After grumbling, Luo Chen felt a mounting pressure.

In the end, prior to exiting the Elixir Saint’s Blessed Land, two duties remained.

One involved comprehending a special True Intent of Law, the other rousing Cang Long.

On the Cang Long front, with his Soul Splitting guidance and the controlled Chen Yuan Immortal Mirror, things advanced swiftly, close to revival.

But for Luo Chen, disrupted mid-insight, it hovered just short of success.

"This round, I'll try forging the Flame Dragon Birth technique talisman!"

Luo Chen resolved to perfect yet another Fourth Order Technique, slipping back into that earlier mindset.

Before starting, he pulled out the Primordial Chaos Tripod to inspect it.

His Natal Magic Item, since the clash in Medicine King Realm, hadn't mended completely.

Using it to tame the Tribulation Gu might spark problems, though it was unclear.

Hardly had he started the check when Luo Chen’s expression shifted sharply.

"Where did the Tribulation Gu disappear to?"