Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2633 - 971: Crossing the South Ocean, Turbid Waves Swallowing Flame (Part 2)

Truly, this represents the final jar of the Thousand-Year-Old Five Temple Immortal Brew.

The Dieyun Sect boasts an impressive reserve of this spirit wine, yet it barely endured Luo Chen's relentless consumption over thirty straight years!

In total, there were merely a few hundred jars available, and they've been almost completely depleted for quite some time.

Undoubtedly, the advantages gained by Luo Chen from such lavish indulgence in drink cannot be overlooked.

Following the stagnation in progress with 'The Flow of All Things,' Luo Chen's breakthrough to the late Primordial Fourth Order stage wasn't just thanks to the 'Hundred Poison Body Refinement Technique.'

The solid groundwork laid by three decades of Five Temple Immortal Brew paved the way for the extraordinary success of his cultivation endeavors.

At this moment, as he offers up the ultimate jar of Five Temple Immortal Brew, Luo Chen experiences a blend of sorrow and ease.

For one, the cultivators of the Luo Tian Sect have partially unraveled the secrets of this brew, ensuring it can be produced anew whenever necessary.

Moreover, armed with the 'Hundred Poison Body Refinement Technique,' providing the required poison cultivation materials guarantees no shortfall in body fortification effects.

'Rumors claim the South Ocean serves as the birthplace of Gu insects from the South Border, where myriad bizarre Gu insects have arisen across millennia.'

'One should stay vigilant during the voyage. Should I manage to gather a handful of Ascendant Grade venomous Gu insects, they could aid in forging the Hundred Poison King Gu.'

Staring out at the endless, boundless ocean, Luo Chen mulled over these thoughts intently before settling into a cross-legged position on the sleek, scaled surface of the Black King's back.

'Steer northeast, aim to reach the Eastern Wasteland swiftly!'

Once the directive was given, Luo Chen retrieved a premium Hong Yuan Pill and commenced replenishing his Qi Power.

In response to the command, the Black King let out a mighty roar, swiftly piercing through the enveloping black mist and venturing into the expansive sea.

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One month onward.

Amid the immense ocean, a vibrant Qing Lan Poison Bird circled gracefully in the skies, its sapphire-like eyes locked intently on the shadowy form gliding beneath, much like a steadfast predator in wait.

Aboard that massive silhouette, a Daoist clad in white robes assumed a cross-legged posture.

Now far removed from the South Border, Luo Chen had reverted to his authentic visage.

The Xuan Chen Armor, a constant companion until now, was safely tucked away in his Purple Mansion, where it continued to be nurtured and mended by the Qi Power emanating from his Nascent Soul.

Post the clash with the Netherworld Earth Dragon, the Xuan Chen Armor had endured heavy destruction and, lacking proper materials for fixes, relied solely on gradual Qi Power recovery.

Nevertheless, the Ping Mountain Crown stayed firmly placed upon his crown.

This Magic Item not only radiated an impressive aura but also delivered robust protective prowess. After all, it had been the favored accessory of the ancient fiend, Ping Mountain Monarch Emperor Tian.

The underwhelming performance it showed in prior combat stemmed from Luo Chen's lack of familiarity with it.

Upon growing proficient, its shielding strength ought to rival that of the Xuan Chen Armor.

Luo Chen had just concluded his meditative session and now concentrated on the valuable artifact clutched in his grasp.

This was a heart pulsing with vigor!

The heart of Master Li Tian!

Despite being detached from its host for several days, this organ retained its vivid crimson hue, beating steadily every five breaths.

With each pulsation, it released a generous surge of Qi-blood, saturating the vessels within the heart.

The sheer enigma of such a phenomenon leaves one in awe.

Luo Chen held it beside his own heart for comparison, determining it was no less formidable.

'Fortunately, I landed that surprise strike back then and seized Master Li Tian's heart. Had it remained with him, bolstered by this organ amid the oppressive force of Wind-Ripple Pavilion, his might would have surged even further by three fold.' Luo Chen whispered, his words carrying a hint of admiration.

However, this admiration wasn't directed at Master Li Tian's body refinement prowess but rather at the Demonic Mind Gu that had willingly entered a dormant state within the heart!

After Luo Chen meticulously removed the Divine Consciousness Imprint from the Demonic Mind Gu himself, the enigmatic insect lapsed into deep sleep.

Even while dormant, the potent Qi-blood it naturally absorbed and expelled inspired profound respect.

It's nearly inconceivable what heights this Gu insect achieved after centuries under Master Li Tian's devoted care.

It might be merely one step from attaining the Fifth Order.

'Master Li Tian probably pursued the Life and Death Gu, even settling for a Fourth Order variant, precisely because of this Demonic Mind Gu!'

'Sharing a common lineage, refining this Demonic Mind Gu into the Fourth Order Life and Death Gu could propel it to Fifth Order breakthrough?'

Luo Chen lacked certainty on this, and his knowledge in Gu refining paths was quite limited.

Yet, given Master Li Tian's proficiency, pulling it off shouldn't pose much challenge.

'No matter, supreme grade isn't essential; simply returning with it to alleviate the Heart-Linked restriction will suffice.'

Luo Chen applied layer upon layer of prohibitions, provisionally sealing away the heart.

Following that, he proceeded to organize the remaining wartime gains!

Indeed, even though the Yin Yang Residual Realm expedition concluded in haste and chaos, the rewards he reaped were abundant.

Leaving aside the Golden Dragon Lion's source blood, the 'assorted treasures' procured by Youli Divine Monarch prove highly beneficial to him.

A gleaming, crystal-clear longsword resembling flawless ice.

This is the True Device bequeathed by Meng Shentong, known as the Broken Sky Blade.

In combat, it lacks fixed form or shape, rendering its movements elusive and variable.

It can alter its configuration at will and slice through voids, delivering tremendous force.

The sole limitation lies in pairing it with the Vacuum Gu to fully amplify its potency.

A turtle shell etched with archaic motifs and brimming with myriad prohibitions.

This was an object Hong Ye Granny desperately desired.

When the Withering and Flourishing Divine Fire struck her, nearly all her valuables disintegrated with her collapsed Storage Magic Item, sparing only this turtle shell.

Subsequently, as Youli Divine Monarch employed the Moon Fetch Moon Skill to seize various artifacts, this piece was handed over to Luo Chen.

With his current understanding, Luo Chen couldn't yet determine if this was a Magic Item or a Gu insect.

It emanates the essence of a Gu insect alongside intricate array formations, all encapsulated within the turtle shell.