Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2590 - 953: The Heavenly Master’s Treacherous Plot, Poisoned Wine to Quench Thirst (Part 2)

In the midst of this ordeal, besides his flesh and blood, the sole element impacted was likely the Origin Force Luo Chen had been nurturing!

While the Nine-headed Poison forged his physique, the circulation of Origin Force turned sluggish, with every aspect feeling obstructed.

Yet Luo Chen pressed on relentlessly.

For the proficiency panel revealed to him the swift surge in his body refinement advancement, noticeable even at a glance.

Upon his initial entry into the South Border, the bar hovered near fifty.

Prior to arriving at Mi Realm Mountain, it had only edged up slightly.

But over merely half a year on Mi Realm Mountain, the advancement climbed at an astonishing pace, inch by inch.

It now soared to fifty-nine!

Though it appeared as just nine points gained, within the scope of the full major realm, such a rate of growth was downright frightening.

In comparison to the Path of Qi Refinement, it resembled leaping from the Fifth Layer of Nascent Soul straight to the Sixth Layer!

That explained his resolve to withstand the endless agony around the clock.

Growing stronger with tangible results proved incredibly habit-forming.

By Luo Chen's calculations, surpassing the [Primordial Fourth Order 66/100] mark in body refinement would mark entry into the Late Stage.

This fueled his keen eagerness for the concluding Mother and Child Gu in the refinement of the Fallen Immortal Feather.

This particular day.

Taking a pause from his training, Luo Chen stepped out from the Cave Mansion briefly and headed toward Master Li Tian's dwelling.

At that spot, he encountered the team members set for the venture into the Yin Yang Residual Realm.

Master Li Tian led the effort, supported by Purple Blood Sect's Purple Robe Marquis, Hidden Sword Tower's Fan Wujiao, and surprisingly, the earlier met Hong Ye Granny joined their ranks.

"One additional member remains outside Mi Realm Mountain and will link up with us when we set off."

Following the introductions, Master Li Tian checked on each person's readiness.

This covered Hong Ye Granny's array setups, Purple Robe Marquis's crafting of secret treasures, and ultimately, Luo Chen's strides in body refinement.

"Rest assured, I won't disappoint you all!"

With those words dropped, Luo Chen showed no desire to chat further with the group and departed alone.

His bold and independent manner caught many off guard.

Yet what truly shocked them was Luo Chen's altered outer look.

His complexion gleamed iron-blue, features twisted savagely, claws extended long and sharp, subtle fangs emerging when he uttered words.

Yaksha Form!

Purple Robe Marquis, familiar with the full Hundred Poison Body Refining Technique, understood its implications clearly.

Once Luo Chen had gone, he sighed deeply, "Friend Qi stands as a once-in-a-thousand-years prodigy in body refinement! The technique itself lacks depth, but mastering it proves immensely tough. Even with ten or a hundred years, I doubt I'd make real headway. But he's forged these feats in so little time—it's downright jealousy-inducing."

Hong Ye Granny and Hidden Sword Tower Master Fan Wujiao lacked knowledge of its hardships.

Master Li Tian, though, nodded with a knowing smile.

His gift for body refinement shone brightly, and his tolerance for the excruciating torment from fierce toxins deserved true praise.

This development boded well!

Luo Chen's growing might bolstered their assurance for the Yin Yang Residual Realm!

"This must be the moment to refine the Mother and Child Gu!"

Master Li Tian whispered inwardly.

The emergence of Yaksha alongside the Nine Poison permeating his form signaled a clear impasse.

Breaking past it demanded the Mother and Child Gu to propel him forward!

…

True to Master Li Tian's foresight, Luo Chen had arrived at this juncture.

Furthermore, all preparations stood complete for the Mother and Child Gu refinement.

Within a hidden chamber, Luo Chen gazed at the Gu Insect clutched in his palm, brimming with anticipation and poised to proceed.

Appearances of allure or repulsiveness held no sway over him. The Yaksha Form's grim aspect paled against the swift power gains, making it bearable.

Moreover, advancing beyond this phase, with Zombie Poison and Nine-headed Poison fully assimilated, would allow command over the Yaksha Form.

Under those conditions, why fret at all?

"It all rests on this last move!"

Whispering to himself, Luo Chen activated the Hundred Poison Body Refining Technique, swiftly processing the agitated Mother and Child Gu he held.

At once, a potent wave of malice and venom surged into Luo Chen's frame.

The Hundred Poison King Gu reacted on instinct, absorbing it before expelling a far more dread poison essence.

As the technique flowed, this venomous essence spread bit by bit across Luo Chen's entire body, inching even toward the Sea of Consciousness...

Three days passed!

"Begone!"

A gruff roar, akin to rumbling thunder, burst forth.

The figure in black armor, who had sat in stillness, abruptly blazed with brilliant golden fire.

Immense poisonous malice, compelled by the golden blaze's force, ejected in slender wisps.

In the end, it gathered into a Gu insect, its gaze bulging wide.

That was none other than the Mother and Child Gu!

Luo Chen's face darkened as he grasped the Gu insect, muttering lowly, "Master Li Tian!"

He had been vigilant against any meddling with the Gu insects, inspecting them meticulously each refinement.

Yet somehow, the scheme ensnared him still.

The trio of Gu insects from Master Li Tian appeared flawless.

Trouble emerged post-refinement, as lingering poisons intertwined swiftly, sparking a horrific linked response.

His body grew rigid, Origin Force halted, and venomous malice assaulted the Sea of Consciousness with fury!

For an instant, Luo Chen teetered on the brink of losing his mind and dominion over his form.

Were it not for the Shining God Gu's vigilant watch over his body, not for his spirit's sharp vigilance, not for the Prison Soul Suppression Technique's steady bolstering, not for the pair of concealed Shenhuo in his Purple Mansion...

Right then, Luo Chen deployed the Nirvana Sacred Fire to expel the Mother and Child Gu, while the Withering and Flourishing Divine Fire restrained the Hundred Poison King Gu, banishing the haze of self-disorientation.

He halted the cultivation midway.

Thus, Master Li Tian's scheme failed outright.

Still, the price of such abrupt cessation loomed unavoidable.

Now, the Hundred Poison King Gu's evolution stalled, causing it to fade rapidly, its vitality draining away.

Even under the Withering and Flourishing Divine Fire's restraint, the decline merely slowed a touch.

Should the Hundred Poison King Gu crumble, the immense venom inside would burst free in a flash, likely devastating Luo Chen's body...

"Folks claim Southern Border cultivators are tricky foes, and it rings true now!"

Luo Chen chuckled icily, his features showing no trace of alarm.

He had elevated the "Hundred Poison Body Refining Technique" to grandmaster proficiency, surpassing its originator, Master Li Tian.

He discerned the Hundred Poison King Gu's breakdown stemmed from depleted vigor and the halted breakthrough.

Simply reinserting the Mother and Child Gu would replenish its power.

However, relying solely on that Gu wasn't essential!

The Hundred Poison King Gu craved ultra-virulent materials—the fiercer, the finer!

And Luo Chen possessed no shortage of such items!

Earlier, he'd held back to shield the still-fragile Hundred Poison King Gu from ruin.

But at this point, the timing felt perfect...

"Master Li Tian, whatever your aims, I'll hold this score against you for the moment!"

Muttering softly, Luo Chen abruptly produced a tiny vial.

A finger's twitch sent a droplet soaring.

Enveloped in Qi Power, it warily slipped into his form, ultimately contacting the Hundred Poison King Gu in his abdomen.

As the Qi Power faded, a perilous vibe filled the space.

Yet this fluid, lethal to nearly all, served as prime nourishment for the Hundred Poison King Gu.

The restraining Withering and Flourishing Divine Fire pulled back at once, letting the King Gu gulp down the droplet eagerly.

Suddenly, the Gu insect thrashed wildly, its hue morphing from ashen to a translucent jade white, resembling carved jade.

Simultaneously, vast poisonous vapors billowed out amid the turmoil.

Luo Chen's toughened body started breaking down beneath the vapors' assault, dissolving into streams of crimson fluid.

The gruesome display drove Black King to huddle in a nook, its gaze brimming with dread.

"Has the master truly ingested that Poison Spirit Corn?"

The Poison Spirit Corn hailed from Eastern Wilderness's Nascent Soul Upper Sect, Dieyun Sect's hidden venom brew.

Previously, even poison-hardy Black King shunned it, and Luo Chen's mere taste had almost wrecked his frame.

Today, amplified by the Hundred Poison King Gu, one droplet amplified its potency ten times, a hundred times over.

Beneath the savage erosion, Luo Chen's body crumbled apart, melting into bloody puddles.

Solely a Nascent Soul Small Person clad in black armor, gripping a cauldron and blade, floated aloft, its visage stoic, watching the chaos with composure.