Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2559 - 941: Reflecting Shadows, Entering Divinity—Heaven and Earth Changed (2)

Indeed, this holds true.

Wind and Thunder Gorge gathers vast quantities of lightning and thunder year-round, creating an ideal natural setting for cultivators who focus on thunder paths in combat.

However, the moment he departs, Master Ming Lei's power would drop sharply.

Luo Chen pondered briefly before proposing, "Even if your power can't rise fast, your fame can. By building a faction, you'll eventually rule one area, and no one will ignore you."

This approach was exactly what Luo Chen had followed before.

Though a bit cumbersome, it proved quite useful.

Master Ming Lei nodded in agreement, "On this trip, I've been thinking along those lines too. Yet, starting a faction demands plenty, such as legacy techniques, key Gu Worms, and ways to generate Spirit Stones."

"The training methods aren't an issue; I've got my own collection. The key Gu Worms pose more difficulty, particularly those that help disciples with their cultivation, since most are closely guarded family secrets."

"I put up with Lantern Master before because I wanted to buy some low-level Shining God Gu from the Shadow Light Sect. Regarding Mi Realm Mountain, with the Gate of Life and Death sealed now, rumors say the Evil Mountain Stiff Alliance controls the Spirit Stone production technique, and I intend to get it from them."

Hearing these familiar details again, Luo Chen sensed a strong echo of the past.

It felt just like when he founded the Luo Tian Sect years ago.

Spotting fitting techniques, he gathered them up.

Locating useful resources, even from distant North Sea regions, he hauled them home.

Through such gradual efforts, he built the enormous base of the Luo Tian Sect.

He shed his earlier impatience, calmly hearing out the other's musings and nodding now and then.

"What's the Shining God Gu?"

"It's a central Gu Worm of the Shadow Light Sect. Once implanted in the body, it records every inner detail of a cultivator's practice. When training ends, cultivators can replay all the prior session's specifics via the Shining God Gu, fixing any errors. Thanks to this Gu's help, low-level cultivators build extremely firm foundations. For advanced ones like us, a high-level Shining God Gu can dodge numerous pitfalls."

"Would the Shadow Light Sect part with them?"

"They'd never sell high-level versions, but low-level ones, from what I know, Lantern Master has quietly traded many to big groups to foster ties."

"Did you manage it?"

"Lantern Master hasn't given in yet, but since he failed to assist before, guilt weighs on him. After pressing a day or two longer, he'll likely hand over some low-level ones!"

"Then I wish the Cave Lord every success! Should you rally Rogue Cultivators in Wind and Thunder Gorge to form a faction later, it'd be a huge boon."

"Thanks for the good wishes, Brother Qi!" Master Ming Lei grinned, his downcast spirits lifting notably.

For wandering Rogue Cultivators like them after years on the move, founding a faction and claiming leadership marks a major triumph.

If his lineage could endure for generations, with descendants still praising the founder's name, that would top it all.

Luo Chen chuckled and added, "I believe the Rogue Cultivators in Wind and Thunder Gorge would welcome you. When the time comes, accept a few personal disciples... Cheng Bai stands out nicely!"

Mentioning Cheng Bai made Master Ming Lei's expression twist briefly.

He swiftly shifted the subject, glancing about in feigned surprise.

"Looks like Lantern Master didn't skimp on us; he's set you up with a fine dwelling too!"

Truly, it was a fine spot!

The spirit qi within this hall flows abundantly, hitting Fourth Order quality.

For guest quarters, that's impressively lavish.

"I'm riding on your coattails..."

Luo Chen smiled and nodded, yet as he replied, his tone lingered, stirring waves in his mind.

Master Ming Lei dismissed it with a wave, "I get no such perks; it's your earlier show of might that earned us his respect. Anyway, it's getting late, Brother Qi—get some rest. We'll likely linger here another two or three days, so hang in there."

Luo Chen made no move to hold him back, allowing the man to depart.

The second the hall doors shut, Luo Chen brushed a finger across his eye.

Activate!

Golden irises gleamed, crimson veins creeping over the sclera.

Red Eyes Golden Pupils once more surfaced on Luo Chen's visage.

He gazed intently at the chamber, zeroing in on the spirit qi flows near the cultivation area.

Slowly, Luo Chen uncovered a hint.

"This seems like a standard Fourth Order Spirit Vein—why such dense spirit qi?"

"Even traces of pure Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi drift about."

"Was my Nascent Soul so vibrant before because of outside influences?"

At that realization, Luo Chen's face clouded over.

A Nascent Soul too lively brings real dangers.

Right now, the Nascent Soul lacks the might of a full Primordial Spirit.

Like the gap between infant and grown human.

Excess vigor harms the soul essence!

And should it break free from the Purple Mansion, wandering unbound through the world, eventually it'll stray, leading to those dreaded words—Heaven and Earth Assimilation!

Those four words sound simple and vague.

But having seen True Master Shenyuan's end, Luo Chen vowed to steer clear at any price.

In that mindless haze, no depth of mana or toughness of flesh matters.

A mere breeze or shower, and it merges back into the cosmos.

Luo Chen refuses that fate entirely.

"Did Lantern Master sabotage me?"

"Or does he have no clue?"

In this haze of doubt, Luo Chen headed back to the cultivation chamber.

He steadied his thoughts first, then set to work.

With a sleeve sweep, array flags scattered to the room's edges.

From his Sea of Consciousness, three soul fragments arose, shifting into ghostly glows that orbited him.

A hand gesture sent a weathered stone mirror drifting overhead.

This was the Chen Yuan Immortal Mirror, laboriously forged by Luo Chen!

Truth be told, since crafting this treasure, Luo Chen rarely wielded it himself; it saw more action with Cang Long.

Still, he knew its marvels inside out.

Without orders, the three soul fragments, minds linked, sprang into motion.

Each released a spectral gleam, which fused into the mirror without leaking, suspended above.

Now, Luo Chen stood fully ready.

He drew a deep breath and resumed the "Tianhuang Nirvana Sutra."

Inhaling and exhaling, Divine Consciousness swirled, drawing massive Heaven and Earth Qi into him.

It surged along the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, looped through key points and Spirit Caves, slowly forging into pure Qi Power.

At last, it reached the Purple Mansion, merging with the tiny Nascent Soul figure there.

Moments passed steadily.

One day, two days, three days...

Master Ming Lei's talks at the Shadow Light Sect dragged on past initial plans.

Meantime, Luo Chen's seclusion, though odd, aligned with what some had foreseen.

Beneath the night sky, lantern lights danced, shadows stirred.

One after another, forms quietly assembled beyond Luo Chen's hall.

Luo Chen ignored them completely.

He immersed solely in his realm, where his strength surged at a staggering pace!

Though not quite rivaling the top-tier Fourth Order Cave Mansion on Cangwu Mountain, it outpaced typical Spirit Veins by far.

But his gaze held a bewildered, turbulent haze.

His body's power waves leaked outward without control.

Without the pre-set array flags to mask them, this deep mana surge would have rippled across, alerting the whole Shadow Light Sect.

Even thus concealed, a heavy, dominant aura pressed down through the darkness.

As though a ancient savage beast prowled inside the hall!

Abruptly!

The hovering weathered stone mirror beamed down immense radiance.

"Wake up!"

"Wake up!"

"Why aren't you waking!"

The three soul fragments cried out together, their soul voices booming, jolting the Nascent Soul.

In a flash, the turmoil in Luo Chen's eyes cleared, pulling him from the disarray.

He reflexively clutched his belly, terror lingering on his features.

"This isn't right!"

"Something's off in this place!"

"The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi density is overwhelming, nearly like a Primordial Energy Sea."

"Cultivation here boosts speed tremendously, but one tiny slip could trap you in stupor, slowly blending into the world."

"How is this possible?"