Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2578 - 949: Ancient Secret Realm, Daoist Sect’s Mountain Visit

"I learned from the Purple Robe Marquis that you're interested in acquiring my ’Hundred Poison Body Refining Technique’?"

Without a moment's pause, Luo Chen answered directly:

"That's correct; I've made great strides in body refining and always seize any fitting cultivation method that comes my way. Still, I'm wondering about the cost of your technique, Heavenly Master?"

Master Li Tian responded by gesturing dismissively with his hand.

"The cost doesn't matter right now; examine it before we talk price."

With those words, he gave a nod to the Purple Robe Marquis at his side.

The man turned his palm over, revealing a jade slip.

An eyebrow arched on Luo Chen's face as he accepted it and swiftly sent his divine sense inside for a brief review.

The ’Hundred Poison Body Refining Technique’ truly matched the advanced body refining method that Master Ming Lei had described earlier.

But unlike his past failed attempts to even peek at it, this marked Luo Chen's initial ask, and he received a brief chance to peruse it.

Such varying reception underscored the vast gap in their cultivation bases and influence.

A wave of joy washed over Luo Chen.

Still, as he skimmed a brief section free of any blocks, his excitement slowly faded into concern.

"This cultivation method seems a bit..."

Words failed him at first, and he faltered under the amused gaze of Master Li Tian.

His thoughts racing, Luo Chen clutched the jade slip firmly.

"I want it!"

Surprise flickered across Master Li Tian's features, and the Purple Robe Marquis nearby looked equally stunned.

The Purple Robe Marquis cautioned, "This isn't your average body refining technique; it demands embedding the King Gu within you, enduring a hundred poisons that gnaw at your flesh and bones around the clock, with suffering beyond words. Even we Nascent Soul cultivators can handle agony, but the true peril lies in your present body refinement level— to truly impact your physique, the toxins must be fiercely strong. One slip-up, and you'd face irreversible ruin..."

"No need to talk me out of it, my friend!" Luo Chen cut in with a wave, "I may have progressed far in body refining, yet the further I go, the tougher the barriers become. That's why I seek out matching cultivation methods to guide me past these hurdles. With a remarkable technique like this in reach, how could I back away from the challenge?"

The Purple Robe Marquis parted his lips but ended up exhaling in respect, opting against more warnings.

He'd studied the complete ’Hundred Poison Body Refining Technique’ himself and understood its tremendous might once mastered.

Saying it granted ’immunity to a hundred poisons and resistance to water and fire’ barely scratched the surface.

Were it not for the many restrictions and the grueling path to cultivate it, he'd have taken it up ages ago.

Now that the buyer showed such zeal, any more attempts to sway him would just paint him as the bad guy.

Luo Chen turned his focus to the technique's rightful owner, "Master Li Tian, just state your terms! Whatever I possess that catches your eye can be exchanged."

A grin spread on Master Li Tian's face as he replied, "What worth do you place on this technique?"

Luo Chen's forehead creased.

Thinking back to the fragments he'd glanced at moments ago, he ventured cautiously, "The method itself lacks deep complexity; it's mainly about using toxins to forge the body and skeleton. The real expense comes from the included Hundred Poison King Gu."

"Exactly!"

Master Li Tian agreed with a nod and a smile.

"I devised this technique myself, and it's nothing too elaborate. It was originally made to pair with the Hundred Poison King Gu that I refined long ago. Rather than paying for the technique alone, it's essentially acquiring the King Gu. That Gu worm stands as my greatest creation, and its worth is..."

Master Li Tian eyed Luo Chen appraisingly, leaving him on edge, before abruptly revealing his offer.

"If you're open to assisting me, I'll hand over this Gu along with the technique as a gift, no charge at all."

"What?"

Confusion etched onto Luo Chen's expression.

Given Master Li Tian's prominent position in the South Border, it rivaled Luo Chen's own influence in the Eastern Wasteland.

A single summons from him would gather hordes of mighty figures.

Much like how Luo Chen had once sparked a full-scale conflict in the Alchemy Sect's name, pulling in armies and Nascent Soul powerhouses.

So why seek Luo Chen's aid?

Furthermore, with Master Li Tian's formidable strength as a Late Stage Nascent Soul cultivator, his capabilities were already formidable. What could force him to ask for help from an outsider of equal might?

This ’gratis’ deal might exact the heaviest toll!

Luo Chen stated coolly, "Be direct, please; what exactly do you need my help with?"

Master Li Tian wasted no time and laid out the issue's background plainly.

From the moment he stepped into Gu Refining, his dream had been to forge a Divine Gu beyond the norm!

A Fifth-tier Divine Gu!

As everyone knew, South Border's annals recorded just three Fifth-tier Divine Gu, with no fourth ever emerging.

Even those three had worn down over eras, ending up flawed.

The Life and Death Gu shattered, spawning various lesser Gu like Heart-Linked, Demon Heart, and Qi Eater.

The Tribulation Gu disappeared, whispers saying it bonded to a peerless master and departed South Border.

Just the Blessing Gu endured, safeguarded in the Gate of Life and Death.

After exhaustive study and piecing together countless hints, Master Li Tian uncovered traces of an Ancient Secret Realm.

Inside lay a strong chance of holding the pristine recipe for the Life and Death Gu!

Yet that secret realm brimmed with deadly hazards; even Nascent Soul experts moved with utmost caution.

To ensure total security, Master Li Tian aimed to assemble a specialized exploration squad.

And that squad required flawless makeup.

Experts from diverse areas had already been enlisted.

But in the body refining area, a vacancy persisted.

They'd counted on the Purple Robe Marquis at first, yet...