Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2563 - 943

The Black King indeed boasts remarkable talent.

In the beginning, thanks to Luo Chen's generous application of vast quantities of Top Grade Emperor Liquor for its growth, a Demon Devouring Technique emerged, enabling it to consume different kinds of flesh and bones while drawing out useful essence.

Afterward, as it evolved into a Savage Beast, it gained two additional abilities: Indestructible Body and Spiritual Grounding.

The first one activates during fights; should its limbs get severed or parts of its form get wrecked, provided it's not wiped out right away, recovery happens bit by bit. In the clash against Qing Shuang, Black King endured a brutal thrashing, but look at him now—full of vigor once more.

As for the second, Luo Chen had long believed it served only to nurture Spirit Land, thereby boosting the Spirit Vein Rank.

However, it turns out he has slightly underestimated the potential of Spiritual Grounding.

From Dieyun Sect's hunt for Spirit Wine to the discovery of numerous Cultivation Technique Books in the Five Elements Divine Sect, Black King has displayed an uncanny knack for detecting spots brimming with Spirit Qi.

And this time, he's unearthed yet another valuable find!

"Maybe I ought to focus more on gathering such resources going forward and nurture Black King's aptitude in this direction even further."

After all, mastering various talents always proves beneficial!

Black King shares this quality; it's not like he battles daily or simply gorges on food and rests endlessly.

Versatility truly fits as the ideal trait for Luo Chen's inaugural Spiritual Pet.

Luo Chen pondered silently before turning his attention to examining that "valuable find."

Shining God Gu!

The closely guarded secret of the Shadow Light Sect.

Clearly, the Shining God Gu that Black King located holds a fairly high Order.

Gazing at the dormant Gu worm that looks much like a caterpillar, Luo Chen drew on his modest expertise in Gu Dao to inspect it meticulously.

Those dark lines and rings aren't mere designs but actual folds.

The greater the number of folds, the older it is.

"Even if it's not the mother Gu, it's at minimum a mature one, perfect for Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to employ."

"Still, I need to figure out the exact methods for employing it."

Luo Chen pressed his lips together and sifted through the remaining volumes in the Storage Bag.

Confronted by the stack of thick tomes, Luo Chen found himself praising Black King once again.

This fellow understands my passion for delving into books, so whenever he gathers supplies, he takes care to scoop up extras.

Truly sharp!

With a grin, Luo Chen dove into his reading.

…

A flying boat sails steadily from the east toward the south.

Master Ming Lei positions himself on the forward deck, buffeted by the breeze, his face etched with mixed emotions.

Right now, the vessel is under his direct command, powered by his Qi and Divine Consciousness.

As a respected Nascent Soul powerhouse, to sink so low as to steer a boat for another—how could his heart not stir with turmoil?

Yet it's for Ba Xiu Qi Tian!

Beyond the overwhelming might he's shown, he rescued my life back then; gratitude demands I show my thanks.

Mere spoken appreciation falls short of true intent.

And piles of resources wouldn't impress him anyway.

So, proving it with deeds remains the best path.

Still, recalling the fearsome prowess unleashed in those two confrontations, Master Ming Lei feels a twinge of uncertainty.

"Can Body Refinement really hold such immense power?"

Within the world of Immortal Cultivation, the path of Physical Cultivators—Body Refiners—has long been fading into obscurity.

Though the South Border retains Body Refining Techniques more completely than the other Four Continents, scant few bother with them.

Typically, they're seen as a supplement before reaching Nascent Soul, merely toughening the flesh.

Because forming the Nascent Soul demands harmony between Essence, Qi, and Spirit; a frail frame can't endure the Golden Core's shift to Nascent.

Yet the might Luo Chen has unveiled time and again far exceeds what Master Ming Lei ever envisioned.

In truth, his vision is rather narrow.

Luo Chen's prowess stems from far more than just his Body Refinement Stage.

Red Eyes Golden Pupils let him pierce through Illusionary Transformations and Concealment Techniques, spotting weaknesses amid spell duels.

Prison Soul Suppression Technique arms him with robust Divine Soul barriers, shielding against the soul strikes that terrify Physical Cultivators.

Armed with these gifts atop an unyielding body, Luo Chen becomes an unstoppable force of assault.

Furthermore, in terms of battle-hardened wisdom, scarce Nascent Soul True Masters can match Luo Chen's depth.

Not to mention, as Master Ming Lei mulls over Body Refinement's secrets, Luo Chen steadily uncovers insights from his study of the Shining God Gu.

Within the cabin.

Luo Chen clutches a volume, poring over its pages with focus.

Some time later, he places the tome titled "Hundred Gu Insects" down with a contemplative air.

"In essence, this Shining God Gu serves as nothing less than a surveillance tool!"

As detailed in the Shadow Light Sect's compilation within "Hundred Gu Insects," unlike typical Gu insects that bolster cultivation by amplifying Qi or Divine Soul, the Shining God Gu offers no direct boost to power levels.

Instead, it excels at pinpointing flaws in one's practice.

Once refined into the body, the Shining God Gu tracks every shift with crystal clarity.

What's more, this refinement differs from imbuing Magic Items or Pills with Qi—instead, it's achieved purely through the Divine Soul.

As a result, the Shining God Gu's recollections and senses bind closely to the host via this Divine Soul tie.

Cultivation resembles intricate craftsmanship, demanding utmost accuracy.

Ordinary folks stumble along; so long as the Realm advances, progress creeps forward somehow.

But for those seeking unshakeable steps through each Realm, forging an impeccable base, exactness proves crucial.

The Shining God Gu thrives in filling those fine gaps.

Post-session, the host reviews the full spectrum of changes via the Shining God Gu, gaining profound insight that goes beyond superficial grasp, avoiding hasty oversights.

"Fascinating..."

Luo Chen whispered softly.