Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2642 - 974: Variables in Control
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The Liancheng Ancestor expressed hesitation, posing the question, “If these individuals are genuinely so formidable, wouldn’t they effectively become a major adversary for our Daoist Sect?”
“They are already established enemies,” Mo Shouzhuo stated with composure. “However, their hostility is directed at the main sect. Here in the Mountain Sea Realm, while we do not provoke her, it would be wise for her to avoid setting foot in Zhongzhou; otherwise...”
A sliver of murderous intent flickered through his words.
Yet, this aura of death arose only to be instantly snuffed out.
Mo Shouzhuo turned his attention to requesting an update on the situation within the North Sea.
The Chun Yuan Ancestor had more pressing matters to share.
“Sect Leader Senior Brother, there are two figures in the Eastern Wasteland who warrant our scrutiny.”
“Who are they?”
“One is Demon Emperor Qing Shuang, who has mastered the True Meaning of Spatial Law!”
“That demon is known to me; for the moment, I shall refrain from dealing with it. Who is the other individual?”
“Luo Chen!”
“Hmm?” Mo Shouzhuo appeared taken aback. “Are you referring to the Luo Chen who dominated the competition five hundred years ago before returning to the Eastern Wasteland to showcase his prowess in the Dao of Alchemy?”
Chun Yuan Ancestor nodded, “Indeed, it is that same youth. My initial interest was merely due to my disciple, Qing Lan, but I have since realized he is not the man you deemed a failure years ago. He is not wasted; rather, he has grasped an Original Source that aligns with his nature—the Fire Origin.”
Upon these words, a heavy silence descended upon the hall.
Every soul present was a Divine Transformation Great Power, all of whom recalled the Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven Competition.
Luo Chen was certainly not a name they could easily forget, given the stir he caused back then.
However, while Luo Chen had grasped the True Intent of a Law in those days, any seasoned observer could see his path was fundamentally flawed, making a future in Divine Transformation an impossibility.
The only reason his memory remained so vivid was his later fame within the Alchemy Sect and his disgraceful abandonment of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect to join the Star Gate, an act that severely tarnished the reputation of the Daoist Sect.
But their memory of him had been nothing more than a passing thought.
Now, however, the Chun Yuan Ancestor’s assertion that he had mastered a truly compatible True Intent—the Fire Origin—came as a genuine surprise.
For the first time, Mo Shouzhuo frowned, asking, “Are you certain of this?”
Chun Yuan Ancestor reaffirmed, “I am certain. I personally surveyed the ruins of the Five Elements Divine Sect and found lingering traces of the True Meaning of the Fire Element Law. Furthermore, Shi Ju visited the site earlier and identified the resonance even more acutely.”
There was no room for error.
Shi Ju, being of the younger generation, had also mastered the Fire Origin early on, and the inherent elemental repulsion between them meant a misidentification was impossible.
Mo Shouzhuo paused in deep thought before slowly inquiring, “Where is his current location?”
“I do not know!” Chun Yuan Ancestor answered, then quickly added, “I have heard reports of a newly surfaced Physical Cultivator powerhouse in the South Border. I suspect it is a disguised Luo Chen, as he once demonstrated a profound Body Refinement level capable of challenging and defeating a Great Demon Emperor!”
The Liancheng Ancestor exclaimed in disbelief, “Ba Xiu Qi Tian?”
“Yes! Did you encounter him, Junior Brother Liancheng?”
“I have not seen him directly, but based on the accounts from Zhan Bingtao, it is highly probable that the opening of the Death Gate was achieved through this man’s efforts.”
The assembly was stunned; to force open the Death Gate required a level of Body Refinement that was undeniably immense.
Mo Shouzhuo asked, “Where has he gone now?”
Liancheng Ancestor offered no answer.
Mo Shouzhuo furrowed his brows, “Let it be. If he chooses to remain hidden forever, so be it, but the moment he reveals himself, he will eventually return to our Daoist Sect. Let us move to other business! Senior Brother Zhan, what of the North Sea?”
Zhan Buqi let out a hearty laugh, “All proceeds smoothly, and Li Canghai remains cooperative. Though I have only engaged the Sea Emperor Whale and the Beili Great Saint through distant confrontation, the two demons proved no match for me. The state of the North Sea is solidified; only minor disputes among the juniors remain.”
The tension on Mo Shouzhuo’s face eased as he queried regarding the situation in the West Desert.
Tan Fengyue shared positive developments as well.
“The Hanging Temple maintains a strict closure of their gates, providing us a perfect pretext for our mobilization. My only concern is that I have only uncovered traces of the Red Sand Ancient Scorpion, while its ally, the Golden-winged Roc, has inexplicably vanished.”
The unrest in the West Desert had been orchestrated primarily by these two.
One was the ancient demonic entity known as the Red Sand Ancient Scorpion, and the other a Wild Beast with ties to the Buddhist Sect.
The disappearance of such a threat was actually a favorable omen for the Tianyuan Daoist Sect.
After assessing the four continents, Mo Shouzhuo felt the broader picture coming into focus.
The North Sea was subdued, the South Border was nearing containment, the Eastern Wasteland was being reclaimed for Human Cultivation, and the West Desert was ready for a military strike.
Fifty years had passed since the commencement of their strategy.
Perhaps another fifty years would serve to finalize the conquest.
A century of fighting would lead into a millennium of iron-fisted rule.
There was a chance he would oversee the glory of a unified Mountain Sea Realm under the Daoist Sect before his ascension.
He could not suppress a smile. “Fellow daoists, if we account for the variables, we may yet unite the Mountain Sea Realm before we ascend and pass on our legacy. Let us persevere together!”
The hall was instantly filled with their unified response.
“Hear, hear!”
“Let us persevere together!”
The conference of divine perceptions concluded in an atmosphere of triumphant levity.
Mo Shouzhuo rubbed his temples, emerged from the hall, and began a leisurely stroll.
Inhaling the intensified Qi of Zuowang Peak, he could not wipe the smile from his face.
Despite the unexpected hurdles across the various lands, everything progressed toward his vision, kept in check by his own leadership and the efforts of his four peers.
Even the variables remained within the palm of his hand.
The unification that eluded his predecessors might finally be achieved by his own hands.
At that point, even if he ascended to the Mystic Realm and returned to the main sect, his contribution would be unparalleled.
As he looked toward the horizon, Mo Shouzhuo performed a mental calculation, yet he felt his expression darken.
Why did that lingering cloud refuse to disperse?
“A variable under one's command... how can it truly be called a variable?”
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