Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2634 - 971: Crossing the South Ocean, Turbid Waves Swallow the Flame (Part 3)

Luo Chen realized that this item resembled a living entity. Once a cultivator refines it, they can apply the Seven Basic Array Prohibitions to swiftly establish nearly any formation across the world.

Even though it ranks as a True Artifact, its usefulness likely surpasses that of many Spiritual Treasures.

Filled with joy, Luo Chen imprinted his Divine Consciousness on the turtle shell.

Setting up arrays will become far simpler from now on.

As Luo Chen examined his gains, the Black King below him finally couldn't contain himself.

"Master, that Blue-eyed Ghost Pigeon has trailed us for three days straight—let's take it down!"

Without looking up, Luo Chen responded, "In the South Ocean, perils lurk everywhere. It's wiser to hold back unless it attacks us first."

The Black King muttered in complaint, "But don't you require a rare poison-laden treasure? The Blue-eyed Ghost Pigeon is a venomous beast, and being in the South Ocean, it could carry parasitic poisonous Gu insects. Doesn't that entice you?"

Luo Chen's brow furrowed as he glanced instinctively at the blue bird wheeling overhead.

Just as the Black King described, this demon was truly a toxic Great Demon, serving as excellent material for practicing the "Hundred Poison Body Refining Technique."

Yet this was the South Ocean...

"Never mind, I've got plenty of Poison Spirit Corn stored up, sufficient for cultivation over a period—it's smartest to avoid unnecessary risks."

Seeming to detect the threat, the blue bird beat its wings and soared off, putting distance between itself and the pair.

"It proved surprisingly alert."

A smile crossed Luo Chen's face as he turned his eyes away.

Next, he started reckoning the time elapsed.

A full month had passed since their entry into the South Ocean.

Due to injuries afflicting both him and the Black King, their progress had been slow, steering clear of powerful entities in the South Ocean.

However, now—except for the missing materials halting the Xuan Chen Armor's restoration—everything had largely returned to optimal state.

The Black King fared similarly.

Ahead, they could proceed at maximum velocity.

Returning sooner to the Luo Tian Sect meant his son Luo Lingxi could recommence cultivation earlier.

Acceleration was indeed feasible!

Thinking so, Luo Chen promptly gave the order.

The Black King let out a joyful shout and accelerated immediately.

The South Ocean held no fondness for him. Be it the dark fog-laden air or the turbulent sea, Gu insects constantly emerged.

The further in they ventured, the greater the number of Gu insects.

Despite Luo Chen's ongoing release of lingering Calamity Gu aura from the Primordial Chaos Tripod, it failed to deter certain foolish low-rank Gu insects from colliding with them.

Departing as soon as possible was the Black King's sole desire.

His enormous form writhed, cleaving through the waves with rapid momentum.

In their wake, the waters surged like a massive tidal wave.

Now and then, their passage stirred mighty creatures, yet none ventured near under the influence of the Calamity Gu aura from Luo Chen.

This wild sense of abandon prompted the Black King to unleash occasional dragon-esque roars.

On that particular day.

Growing restless on the voyage, Luo Chen pulled out the "Mystic Realm Secret Record" presented by Youli Divine Monarch and began perusing it.

He aimed to gain a thorough grasp of the Five Great Sacred Lands in the Mountain Sea Realm.

But before delving in, the Black King's call rang out once more.

"Master, that blue-feathered fiend shadow persists in shadowing us—it's back."

Luo Chen's frown deepened as he lifted his gaze.

Indeed, miles distant in the lofty skies, the Blue-eyed Ghost Pigeon flapped its wings, circling vigilantly.

"Evil creature, do you really seek death..."

Midway through his words, Luo Chen's face shifted dramatically.

"No—retreat at once!"

The Black King reacted sluggishly and queried in confusion, "Why has the seawater shifted to yellow?"

Moments later, a tremendous force struck from behind.

Luo Chen had seized his colossal frame remotely and hurled it rearward.

Mid-flight, the Black King brimmed with astonishment and glanced back.

"Master?"

Qi Power erupted skyward, only to vanish instantly.

Golden flames flared wide but got fully doused by the murky, yellow ocean swells.

Amid the heaving waves, green-white fires flickered into view and slowly faded.

Witnessing this, the Black King gaped in terror, utterly overwhelmed.

"Master!"