Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2524 - 927: Thunder and Fire, Duel of the Twin Dragons, Journey through Azure Darkness, Reunion after Long Parting (Part 2)
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That's a dragon!
Though it lacks feathered wings, its rabbit-like eyes, deer horns, eagle talons, and fish scales are sufficient for any cultivator with basic knowledge to identify it as the legendary colossal dragon!
Furthermore, it's a five-clawed golden dragon.
A five-clawed thunder dragon crafted entirely from golden lightning!
Confronting this danger, Luo Chen showed no fear, unleashing the technique he'd prepared in advance.
"Roar!"
The identical furious bellow echoed from his throat.
A massive scarlet-red dragon burst forth from his body, lunging straight at the golden thunder dragon.
At first, the red flame dragon's momentum lagged behind the golden thunder dragon, but once it emerged, vast quantities of heaven and earth Yuan Qi surged into it, expanding its form dramatically.
This was particularly true inside the Upper Nether Ruined City, where remnants of fire attribute Spirit Qi lingered from Qi Xia Emperor’s furious assault.
Drawn by the flame dragon, all that energy converged rapidly.
Leveraging the local conditions, the flame dragon's strength surged swiftly, matching the golden thunder dragon in moments and even starting to surpass it.
All these events might seem intricate.
Yet they unfolded in a flash.
Within a single instant, a brilliant burst of light erupted in the empty sky.
Celestial thunder clashed against terrestrial flames, unleashing waves of destruction that raced outward at incredible velocities.
The hundred-mile expanse of land under Luo Chen's feet endured utter ruin.
Boom!
The already crumbling ruined city suffered a grand catastrophe amid the ferocious blast.
Ge Wangji’s cave dwelling crumbled to powder in an eyeblink.
Amid the chaos, only the Moonlight Ice Castle endured, radiating a soft white glow.
Luo Chen cast a glance at the ice castle and sighed in relief.
Next, he lifted his gaze toward the dense thunderclouds overhead.
He extended his hand in a summoning gesture!
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Five streams of light, akin to birds flying home, vanished entirely into his midsection.
Afterward, Luo Chen fixed a cold stare on the thunderclouds once more.
This heavenly tribulation, just as he anticipated, ultimately assessed based on the transcender's own might.
Besides, right now, Luo Chen’s actual cultivation level, following the absorption of Fire Origin’s insights, had just reached the Sixth Layer of Nascent Soul.
Combining these factors, the prior thunder tribulation's ferocity demanded a powerful great cultivator to withstand it.
Yet even at the Sixth Layer of Nascent Soul, the burst of power from Luo Chen rivaled that of a typical great cultivator.
Thus, the golden transfiguration thunder tribulation inflicted no damage on him whatsoever.
"Is there anything else?"
Whispering to himself, Luo Chen concentrated fully, his divine sense probing every shift within the thunderclouds.
After another failed strike, the heavenly tribulation appeared even more enraged.
Transformations brewed nonstop inside the thunderclouds.
Beyond the golden lightning flashes, sporadic purple and black bolts flickered into view.
However, ultimately!
Sigh...
As a breeze swept through, the enormous thunderclouds slowly dispersed.
Beneath the clear heavens, it seemed as though no event had occurred.
Those low-level cultivators concealed at a distance merely sensed it all resembled a dream.
A few bold individuals ventured closer to Old Monster Ge’s cave dwelling.
"I share a solid bond with that Old Monster Ge; perhaps I can gain some favor from him."
"A figure of such might, opting to face tribulation in wild territory, must be a lone wanderer. If I could take him as master, I'd gain backing for my own Nascent Soul pursuit later."
...
Regardless of their schemes, Luo Chen paid them no mind.
Right then, Luo Chen, accompanied by Cang Long and Ge Wangji, occupied the Frost Eagle Shuttle, drifting over the Azure Darkness.
"Please, you two elders, converse as you wish. If anything is required, simply summon me."
Ge Wangji offered a bow and departed.
Cang Long eyed the fellow and praised, "What a talented young one!"
"Having endured the Human and Demon War, survivors always possess standout traits; even if it's mere fortune, it proves he holds destiny's favor," Luo Chen replied with a grin.
His face grew serious next.
"Forgive me, Senior Sister; you've freshly advanced without time to steady your cultivation, yet you must travel alongside me."
"It's fine; there's no hurry."
Cang Long brushed hair from her face, displaying a warm smile.
She radiated potent Mana Fluctuations, signaling an unstable realm, an incomplete Purple Mansion Barrier, and a Nascent Soul still faintly linking to heaven and earth.
Similar to human respiration with its subtle air currents.
The Nascent Soul's harmony with the external realm generates Mana Fluctuations.
For fresh breakthrough cultivators, the key task is realm stabilization to curb those intense Mana Fluctuations.
Cang Long knew the Upper Nether Ruined City wasn't ideal for realm consolidation, yet she wondered why Luo Chen skipped returning to the Elixir Saint’s Blessed Land and veered eastward.
To address her query, Luo Chen's hand shimmered.
A Jade Slip glowed faintly.
"A former associate sent word, so I must go see him."
"A former associate?"
"Indeed, Elder Fu from the Shen Fu Sect—do you know of him?"
"Oh, that venerable elder; not only do I know him, but I met him briefly in my youth. I never imagined your ties with him ran so deep."
"Frequent dealings naturally deepen bonds. But this gathering, I'm afraid, could be our final one."
Luo Chen let out a sigh, his grip on the Jade Slip weighing heavy.
Following the Luo Tian Sect's Open War conclusion, prior to the Jianling and Shen Fu Sects' openings, Luo Chen had distributed two Voice Transmission Jade Slips to Jiuling Yuanjun and Elder Fu.
That meant, in times of peril, they could seek his aid once.
Jiuling Yuanjun had activated hers during the Medicine King Realm conflict.
Yet Elder Fu's activation stemmed from his approaching lifespan's end, prompting him to reach out to Luo Chen for a final farewell.
This transmission arrived two years prior.
Back then, Luo Chen had recently grasped the Law’s True Intent and was immersed in Yuan Qi assimilation and Qi Power refinement, preventing an immediate visit.
Additionally, he harbored faint suspicions of a Tianyuan Daoist Sect ploy to draw him out.
Heading there now, after two years, he pondered if he'd arrive in time.
Cang Long's eyes flickered, sensing the underlying truth.
Given Luo Chen's profound loyalty and sense of justice, this "final meeting" surely didn't imply a rift.
It pointed to Elder Fu approaching death's door.
That captured the essence of "the last meeting."
She offered comfort: "In our era of cultivation, this is the reality. No matter your brilliance or unmatched talent, without attaining Longevity, you end as mere dust. Don't let it grieve you."
Luo Chen chuckled wryly, "Senior Sister speaks wisely; I'm just getting overly nostalgic."
Hearing Luo Chen address her as Senior Sister once more, Cang Long felt a touch of exasperation.
"Even Heavenly Tribulations pose no challenge to you—what's your current realm?"
Luo Chen answered honestly, "Nascent Soul Sixth Layer, advanced just recently."
Though she foresaw Luo Chen's high attainment, its extent still stunned her!
Cang Long experienced a moment of bewilderment.
"When you departed the Ice Castle, weren't you merely at Foundation Establishment?"
"These years I've slumbered through, so much has transpired, so many trials you've faced—it feels like emerging from sleep to a transformed world."
Luo Chen shared the sentiment deeply, "Senior Sister..."
"Halt!" Cang Long abruptly lifted her hand, her fingers touching Luo Chen’s lips. "Use my name or call me Junior Sister; I can't endure those terms anymore."
Sensing the warmth of a man's breath on her fingertips, Cang Long abruptly recognized the intimacy, pulling back her delicate jade fingers on reflex.
She averted her gaze to the shuttle's viewport, beholding the stunning Azure Darkness vista.
Luo Chen offered a faint smile, continuing casually, "With my soul divided, Junior Sister, you emerged from that Dream Bubble Shadow alongside me—haven't you witnessed my ordeals?"
Cang Long denied it with a shake of her head, "Too vague."
"Very well, this trip stretches on with little to occupy us; allow me to share my modest yet brilliant life's tale!"
Luo Chen's voice carried humor mingled with nostalgia as he began narrating his history.
Numerous events he withheld from loved ones to spare their concern.
But Cang Long stood apart.
Their former connection with Luo Chen blended teacher and companion.
Now, their roles had flipped, yet remained teacher and companion.
Untold stories buried for years—voicing them to her posed no risk.
Besides, it would acquaint her with the Immortal Cultivation World's present state.
"Everything began with the Open War at the Luo Yun Sect!"
...
In the Azure Darkness, the shuttle glided like a dim firefly.
Beneath the stars, the man and woman conversed in low tones, their ambiance serene.
Until the moon dipped and stars faded, their soft exchanges ended.
Taking their place came a long-absent, aged voice.
"You've finally come."