Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2562 - 942: One Strike Shatters Ten Thousand Arts, When the Hare Dies, the Fox Mourns (Part 3)

Yet Luo Chen had no desire to offer any explanations, his face carrying a frosty chill.

With a flick of his arm,

a streak of dark radiance burst forth and plunged rapidly into the earth.

Since this nearby sect showed such rudeness, it was only right for him to claim some compensation.

"What in the world was that?" Master Ming Lei eyed the dark gleam vanishing underground, inquiring with evident curiosity.

Luo Chen offered no reply, merely squinting his eyes as he fired back a question.

"How does one refine human Gu?"

Master Ming Lei froze in an instant.

...

The Gu arts of the South Border hold immense versatility.

They extend far beyond mere support for cultivation or straightforward combat assistance.

Revolving around the core concept of "Gu," countless connected trades, academies, and techniques have emerged.

In this realm, the role of a Gu Refiner commands exceptional respect.

It rivals the esteemed standing of Luo Chen's prime accolade as a Pill Refiner.

The origins of Gu insects in the South Border remain shrouded in mystery, though today they predominantly thrive in the South Ocean.

The South Ocean brims with perils and enigmas that defy imagination.

It harbors potent Gu insects of great power, alongside frail nascent ones.

These young Gu start off feeble; raising them gradually to a level usable by cultivators demands the expertise of a Gu Refiner.

By administering diverse Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures suited to their natures, growth is hastened.

There exists even a fusion technique, blending multiple Gu insects to forge a fresh, formidable one.

Such approaches represent the standard, upright ways of Gu refining in the South Border.

Yet hidden within these paths lies an unorthodox practice, one that draws contempt even at its mere utterance.

Namely, "Human Refining Gu," where beings brimming with spiritual essence nourish young Gu to speed their development.

This approach cuts down on time and boasts remarkable efficiency. However, the resulting Gu insect often carries substantial dangers.

Typically, only wandering rogue cultivators from afar or sinister Demon Path practitioners resort to the "Human Refining Gu" technique.

And right now, standing next to Luo Chen, lurks precisely such a rogue cultivator—a wicked Demon Path fiend!

"That Cheng Bai must have disappeared in just that way!"

Luo Chen let out a heavy sigh, a wave of pity washing over him.

Cheng Bai might not have reached lofty cultivation levels, yet he possessed sharp insight and cleverness.

Even without formal discipleship, he could have served as a valuable aide.

Regrettably, he fell victim to Master Ming Lei's covert refinement.

Luo Chen could grasp Master Ming Lei's desperate measures amid the crushing external forces of that era.

Still, he mourned more deeply the tragic helplessness of this minor figure's destiny.

In days gone by, even True Master Shenyuan sought to transmute his own flesh into a Nascent Embryo Body through reversal refinement.

He managed to defy it successfully.

Cheng Bai, however, could not.

With this common ordeal now linking them, how could Luo Chen avoid grieving over Cheng Bai's end?

"Did Lantern Master, in attempting to forge Master Ming Lei into a Thunder Lamp last night, ever reflect on his treatment of Cheng Bai?"

The notion flickered briefly through his mind before Luo Chen's focus turned outward.

Whoosh!

A burst of dark radiance surged inward.

Accompanying it was the Black King's frustrated tone.

"This wretched sect yields nothing worthwhile!"

As he spoke, the Black King handed over a storage bag.

Luo Chen, who had held scant hopes after those words, found himself stunned as his Divine Consciousness probed the bag's contents.

He shot a look at the Black King, his voice laced with mixed emotions:

"Are you more suited for combat or unearthing hidden riches?"

The Black King hesitated, "I merely ransacked the place at random—did I miss some valuable item?"

Luo Chen stayed silent, simply drawing out a jade box from the storage bag.

Intricate ancient runes adorned its surface.

[Shining God]