Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2630 - 970: South Border Affairs Settled, Divine Monarch’s Ascension (Part 2)

"The Star Gate of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect isn't merely an organization's title; it's a formidable Heaven Connecting Spiritual Treasure capable of crossing through space and wandering the cosmos. Legend has it that a mighty expert from the Demon Race crafted it personally for Venerable Tianyuan."

"Our Five Sects depend on this treasure to cross the void and arrive in the Mountain Sea Realm."

"Yet for unknown reasons, from ancient times onward, the Star Gate’s pathway has grown highly unstable and challenging to operate in everyday scenarios. It only activates during cultivators' ascension, drawing in the immense spirit mechanism of this realm, allowing a return to the Mystic Realm."

"In this context, the Tianyuan Daoist Sect has grown ever more guarded about this treasure, seldom sharing it with allies from the other four sects. Consequently, bonds among the Five Sects have slowly weakened, eventually cutting off connections with the Mystic Realm's primary sect."

"Given these conditions, the Five Great Sacred Lands abandoned in the Mountain Sea Realm have intensified their battles over this realm's resources. Today, with the Tianyuan Daoist Sect advancing across the Three Continents, aiming to conquer everything, it comes as no shock."

Luo Chen absorbed these ancient mysteries with a heart full of surging emotions.

He had harbored similar doubts in his younger days, and now they stood verified.

Furthermore, the past proved far more epic and splendid than he had ever pictured.

Five Sects arriving from the heavens, landing in a new realm.

Battling demons, driving out beasts, and forging the Five Continents.

"Should you desire further knowledge, feel free to peruse this book in your spare time."

With those words, Youli Divine Monarch produced a jade slip.

Luo Chen took it with deep respect, and upon inspection—"Mystic Realm Secret Record."

He expressed some regret, "An item of such worth must belong to your sect’s legacy. I don’t deserve to take it!"

Despite his words, his fingers gripped the jade slip firmly.

Youli Divine Monarch chuckled, "No issue at all; what I’m handing over is merely a duplicate. Plus, you restored the Calamity Gu to me when I was immobilized, so offering you a token of gratitude is fitting."

As he continued, his voice faltered for a moment, then he revealed another object.

"And this one, I offer to you as well!"

Luo Chen examined it carefully, recognizing the pair of Yin and Yang Fish.

Life and Death Gu!

"This..."

In that instant, Luo Chen genuinely wavered.

He voiced a gentle rejection, "This Gu forms one of the three divine inheritances in your sect. I can’t possibly accept it."

"Accept it without concern; it hasn’t attained the Fifth Order, merely Fourth Order." Youli Divine Monarch remained composed, showing greater disdain than attachment toward the Life and Death Gu. "A Fifth-order Life and Death Gu serves as a tempting path for us cultivators, boosting battle strength and supporting cultivation progress. However, such paths always demand a price—my senior brother Yin Yang Zi, at the height of his power with a life span barely over thirteen hundred years, met an untimely end because of it. Should this Fourth-order Life and Death Gu remain, future sect members will inevitably be drawn to it. Even ignoring success chances, the mere effort to elevate it from Fourth to Fifth Order would spark tremendous turmoil."

Luo Chen continued to hesitate.

Youli Divine Monarch grinned, "Rest easy; this Gu is presently just Fourth Order and can’t bind a Divine Transformation entity. Also, I possess a Secret Technique that will preserve your life should the bound creature perish. Without doubt, this Gu could prove invaluable in a dire situation."

Hearing this, Luo Chen’s gaze brightened despite himself.

A Secret Technique to counter the Life and Death Gu’s drawbacks?

Noticing Youli Divine Monarch’s upbeat mood, he eagerly questioned further.

"If a Secret Technique like that was available, why didn’t Senior Yin Yang Zi employ it in his time?"

"Simply put, it didn’t exist then!" Youli Divine Monarch let out a hearty laugh.

Luo Chen felt stunned; clearly, this Secret Technique had been developed only in the last two millennia.

"Prior to creating the Yin Yang Realm, Senior Brother Yin Yang Zi experimented with such a Secret Technique, but time constraints forced him to set it aside and pursue feigned death rebirth instead. Sadly, the feigned death became true demise, leaving only a lingering evil intent. The sole benefit was acquiring a youthful Netherworld Earth Dragon, which has now advanced to the Fifth Order through long years of evolution."

"My Secret Technique builds upon his original groundwork."

"That said, avoid overdependence on it; its reach is limited to Fourth-order Nascent Soul levels. Beyond that, for both sides, its power wanes sharply."

"Naturally, no need to fret over post-Nascent Soul phases. After both contracted parties surpass the Nascent Soul Stage, this Fourth-order Life and Death Gu loses much of its influence, causing at worst minor repercussions."

Following this account, Luo Chen at last embraced the offering.

Truth be told, outright rejection wasn’t feasible.

How could anyone outright decline a present from a Divine Transformation powerhouse?

After applying a seal to the Life and Death Gu and the accompanying Secret Technique, Luo Chen curiously probed about the Netherworld Earth Dragon that had recently entered the Fifth Order.

Youli Divine Monarch’s reply was—release it!

Luo Chen found this response bewildering.

Even though the Netherworld Earth Dragon had only begun the Fifth Order, aligning with his estimation of its power, it remained a Fifth-order Savage Beast!

With proper control and nurturing, it might serve as the Guardian Spirit Beast for the Gate of Life and Death.

Why simply release it?

Youli Divine Monarch offered a concise explanation.

"After my exit, no one in the sect could subdue this creature, so keeping it would threaten the sect instead."

"Exit?" Luo Chen felt shocked.

Youli Divine Monarch smiled, "Indeed, this old fellow has long perfected his cultivation realm, but the Primordial Energy Ocean summoned by the Blessing Gu had held him back. With blessings and calamities now entangled, this Primordial Energy Ocean can no longer restrain me—leaving is inevitable."

Instinctively, Luo Chen lifted his gaze skyward, "To head back to the Mystic Realm?"

Yet soon, realization dawned on him.