Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2572 - 946: Crossing the Xumi Passage

Moreover, his declaration utterly belittled the rival.

Now, what cultivation level does this black-armored figure known as "Qi Tian" hold?

Within the gathering, those Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators who knew each other started whispering among themselves.

"Qi Tian's name rings a vague bell, though it feels quite strange."

"So overbearing, with that superior stare—could he possibly be the famed Ba Xiu Qi Tian?"

"The Ba Xiu who crushed two Nascent Soul True Masters from the Shadow Light Sect, leaving one slain and the other in flight?"

"That matches up!"

"Word is, his Body Refinement Kung Fu rivals Nascent Soul powerhouses like ourselves, and even the Left Envoy of the Luo Sect respects him greatly. Clearly, he's achieved something notable!"

"Body Refinement? Who even follows that route these days? Beyond its fading popularity, after the Demon Heart disaster, hardly any Southern Border Practitioners opt for it anymore!"

The speaker of that final remark led a prominent sect.

His own cultivation wasn't exceptionally advanced, yet his insights ran deep.

Right after voicing it, he sensed a sharp look passing over him, but upon searching, nothing turned up.

In the end, his eyes settled on Luo Chen.

"Did he just glance my way?"

"He's clashing against Ning Yuzhuo's domain, but still finds time to eavesdrop on our chat?"

Their murmurs can be set aside for now.

Right there in view, Ning Yuzhuo appeared somewhat flustered.

Facing him, Luo Chen flashed a wicked smile and prepared to advance.

Right then.

Ka-ka-ka...

The palace entrance, weighing as much as a mountain, gradually swung open.

Zheng Guan Daoist's form emerged before the assembly.

At once, his gaze fell upon Luo Chen and Ning Yuzhuo locked in standoff.

With a flick of his horsetail whisk, a soft energy broke the strain between them.

Ning Yuzhuo grabbed the chance, pulling his Nascent Soul Domain back into himself like receding waves.

"Hmph!"

Luo Chen let out a cold huff, unwilling to strike.

Zheng Guan Daoist rested the horsetail whisk over his arm and grinned, "Should trouble brew inside the city, I could overlook it, but as we head into Mi Realm Mountain, I'd suggest holding back from any fights."

Though delivered with a grin, the caution in his tone rang clear to everyone.

The group all voiced agreement.

"Appreciate the guidance, Friend."

"True Master Songyang oversees Mi Realm Mountain—how could we dare cause chaos? Friend Zheng worries too much."

"Absolutely, we'd never risk it!"

Zheng Guan Daoist smiled while eyeing Luo Chen.

The bold figure stood with hands folded behind, wearing a smug grin.

"I, Qi, don't rush into folly. Were it not for Ning Yuzhuo irking my ally, I'd have no interest in clashing with him."

"Glad to hear it!"

Zheng Guan Daoist gave a nod, then lifted his horsetail whisk.

"Please, everyone, proceed!"

One after another, the crowd stepped through Chengjun Hall's doors.

Inside.

Amazement showed on every face.

A swirling vortex-like doorway turned steadily at the hall's heart.

Encircling it, Array Flags waved while floor etchings and ceiling motifs glowed brightly.

Thick Spirit Qi poured in nonstop and broke apart.

"Spatial passage!"

Luo Chen identified the vortex's nature with a single look.

To be precise, it wasn't truly a spatial passage.

Instead, it formed a spatial rift!

Shaped by a mighty expert through Array means, it had been widened just enough for people to squeeze through.

This technique lacked depth, paling against the teleportation arrays linking Land of Fallen Demons to Ming Zhao Heaven, and falling short of Cangwu Mountain's grand Super Teleportation Formation.

Still, its crude setup delivered real utility.

"The Zombie Alliance in the Evil Mountain Stiff Alliance boasts real talent on the Path of Array!"

As Luo Chen mulled this, Zheng Guan Daoist kept offering instructions.

"The Sumeru Passage remains shaky, so it opens only at set times."

"On entry, special Magic Items from me will shield you all. Still, to avoid any shield breach, make sure to guard yourselves well."

"Beyond this Sumeru Passage lies Mi Realm Mountain."

As he explained, he drew forth a Dao Plate, infused it with Qi Power, and its runes lit up, displaying bold 'protect' symbols that descended over the group.

After brief pause, they allowed the Spirit Light from the 'protect' symbols to envelop them.

All but one.

"Friend Qi?"

Zheng Guan Daoist queried in confusion.

Luo Chen smirked, and to the crowd's shock, he strode straight into the Sumeru Passage.

His shape faded from sight, sparking uproar in the hall.

"Seeking death!"

"Sumeru Passage harbors spatial cutting forces—who would dare approach barehanded?"

"No Mana Shield activated, just charging in like that?"

"Far too showy. Even with real ability, I've never witnessed such reckless flair. How has he lasted this long?"

Zheng Guan Daoist knit his brows, cutting off their chatter.

"Move in!"

The Dudie spread out, enshrouding the rest as they surged into the Sumeru Passage together.

...

Within the passage.

Luo Chen stayed alert, extending his Divine Consciousness to its limit.

Beyond that, the Red Eyes Golden Pupils were already engaged.

Those folks spoke true; the Sumeru Passage did hold spatial cutting forces.

Yet, against the wild spatial rifts over the Nether Abyss, this one felt far more ordered.

Inside, he dodged hazards drawing from his past dealings with flickering spatial rifts, letting the surging Spirit Qi sweep him toward the exit.

Naturally, some perils escaped his notice along the way.

But his robust body endured the slicing strands.

"Should the chance arise to face Qing Shuang later, these spatial passages and rifts would serve as prime test subjects for devising counters against her."