Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2637 - 972: Soulbreak Cliff, Netherworld Sea, Top-Tier Great Desolate_3

This spot isn't half bad; it shields against wind and storms, and the scenery is superb, offering a clear view of the far-off ocean.

The single downside is probably the scarcity of Spirit Qi!

Still, that's hardly a serious problem, for after a full day of exploration on foot, Luo Chen had yet to uncover any locations boasting Spirit Veins across the entire island.

He'll just have to settle for it.

With a mere flicker of intent, various vials and containers materialized before Luo Chen, each packed with pills he'd stockpiled through the years.

And the majority qualify as Top Grade!

Common pills were depleted long ago in his routine practice sessions.

Just these finest elixirs merit remaining at his side.

"I wonder whether these will suffice to replenish my Qi Power?"

Luo Chen muttered to himself, a trace of concern flickering in his gaze.

During his earlier journey across the South Ocean, he'd burned through much of his stockpile to recover his Qi Power.

Back then, faint traces of Heaven and Earth Qi still drifted over the South Ocean, but this realm feels like a barren wasteland devoid of all Spirit Qi, forcing complete dependence on elixirs.

What's more, recovery of Qi Power isn't his only goal; he must also mend his body, cultivating Origin Force for critical moments.

Though his trek revealed no Spirit Veins nor any signs of life, who can predict what dangers might arise.

Only by returning to full strength will Luo Chen gain true peace of mind and the power to seek an escape from this forsaken place.

Except...

"Can I even escape?"

Staring at the inky black waves, Luo Chen felt his spirits plunge.

...

Without Spirit Veins present, replenishing Qi Power proves an arduous endeavor.

It's even tougher for Luo Chen, who must divert some Qi Power to heal his flesh, slowing the process further.

Days slipped by unnoticed, turning into months before he knew it.

That particular day, Luo Chen rose and stepped out from his cavern dwelling.

Perched on the edge of Soulbreak Cliff, he scanned the gloomy expanse of sea in the distance.

A subtle ripple of mana hovered close by, while his Essence, Qi, and Spirit felt vibrant and balanced, proof that his months of grueling toil had paid off.

Even so, Luo Chen refused to let his guard down.

As he peered into the horizon, Luo Chen mulled over his thoughts.

Over those recent months, he hadn't simply secluded himself in endless cultivation; he'd ventured out now and then for tests.

Soulbreak Cliff rises modestly, reaching some three thousand zhang, with his shelter tucked into the shadowed slope midway up.

The island itself spans a modest size, roughly eight hundred li from end to end.

In that compact domain, Soulbreak Cliff looms prominently and alone, impossible to miss.

By contrast, the Netherworld Sea stretches endlessly!

Even with the piercing vision of his Red Eyes Golden Pupils spanning thousands of li, Luo Chen detected no edge in sight.

Beyond that, his trials confirmed the island underfoot—and the surrounding waters—were drifting steadily along.

The pace varied from swift to sluggish, with pauses in between, yet motion persisted.

By Luo Chen's reckoning, it had lingered near the South Border for quite some time without advancing.

He'd also gleaned other insights from his probes.

Namely, beyond the utter void of Spirit Qi, the Law’s True Intent failed to summon even the slightest Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.

This revelation filled Luo Chen with a chilling dread he couldn't shake!

Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi permeates everywhere, save for realms beyond this world.

Failing to draw it without departing—what could that signify?

A brief reflection brought the truth crashing down on Luo Chen.

A being of immense might, far beyond his own, had severed his link to heaven and earth, nullifying the Law’s True Intent.

What force could eclipse him to such an extent?

Divine Transformation?

Likely not even an ordinary Divine Transformation powerhouse could pull this off.

Only a titan like Youli Divine Monarch, teetering on the brink of Void Refining, possessed such capability.

Tying this to Soulbreak Cliff's ceaseless drift, a theory took root in Luo Chen's mind.

"Youli Divine Monarch declared that ascending to Void Refining is impossible within this realm; solely the Mountain Sea Realm's innate Top Grade Great Desolate faces no such barriers."

"Should this island, Soulbreak Cliff, and the whole Netherworld Sea stem from a Great Desolate's transformation, it all falls into place."

"Much like the Zhongzhou Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven!"

"Yet, does this Great Desolate live or lie slain?"

Luo Chen drew in a steadying breath, gradually drawing back his eyes, intent on retreating to continue his unfinished training.

But as his sight shifted toward the cliff base, it lingered briefly.

With the tide pulled back, the yielding dark sands of the shore gleamed with an eerie shimmer.