Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2664 - 982: Laying Down Arms and Forming an Alliance to Eradicate the Enemy (Part 3)

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Luo Chen and Qing Shuang officially call a ceasefire to heal their wounds and recover from their brutal confrontation. Bound by an Oath of Dao and mutual necessity, they work to remove the dangerous lingering energies and poisons each inflicted upon the other during their duel. As they restore their strength, they uncover the secret behind Qing Shuang's formidable soul defense and acknowledge the depth of their respective powers. Though their alliance is born of survival in a hostile environment, a newfound sense of respect begins to bloom between these two elite practitioners.

Jikong Flower?

A jolt of surprise hit Luo Chen, as realization dawned on him faintly.

During the clash with Qing Shuang this time, her actions lacked the ghostly unpredictability of their previous encounter. Even her Void Escape Divine Technique now left traces behind.

This stemmed partially from his command over various Spacial Constraints and the boost from his Red Eyes Golden Pupils, yet the primary cause lay with Qing Shuang's own issue.

Shockingly, it traced back to her refining the Jikong Flower.

Legends claim this bloom enables cultivators to unlock a second Purple Mansion, and for those cultivating spatial laws, it forges a unique inner realm.

Qing Shuang must have succeeded in that feat.

However, the drawn-out refinement had introduced cracks into her flawless combat framework.

It had even impaired her Divine Power Killing Move!

Naturally, Luo Chen refused to reveal any vulnerability before her.

"Thousand Clouds Flowing Together reaches peak might fueled by Nine Heavens Qi. The version you witnessed ran on Mixed Demon Blood, displaying just a sliver of its true strength."

Qing Shuang scoffed, "Boasting without shame!"

"You can test it once more if opportunity arises."

Luo Chen clapped his palms together before withdrawing with composed grace.

He had fully drawn out the blended toxin from her system.

Thus, neither harbored remaining afflictions, enabling swift recuperation and restoring some self-protection capacity.

No longer would they require alliance to slay threats like the Silver Refining Roc, that early Fourth Order demon cultivator.

Silence enveloped the Earth Cave for a time, broken only by soft breaths as both healed.

Serene and tranquil.

As though mortal enmity had never ignited between them.

…

A few days passed.

Within the Earth Cave, a pair of silhouettes readied their departure.

"Here, take this back!"

Qing Shuang murmured gently while flinging an object toward Luo Chen.

Already expecting it, Luo Chen snatched the item, which vanished into his right arm.

His eyes shifted to the massive silver roc corpse nearby.

"No sense wasting it!"

With mere intent, a streak of azure-and-white flame erupted from his lips, wrapping the roc's hundred-zhang frame.

Instantly, the Silver Refining Roc's remains crumbled to ash.

In return, the Withering and Flourishing Divine Fire stirred with renewed vigor.

Witnessing this, Qing Shuang's mouth twitched faintly, yet words failed her.

After handling the matter, Luo Chen promptly inquired, "The Silver Refining Roc served under the Golden Winged Roc, which joined your sister in assaulting Zhongzhou. Was their bond master-servant or alliance?"

Qing Shuang concealed nothing, answering steadily, "Cooperative relationship."

Luo Chen arched a brow. "What about the remaining three God Transformation Level Savage Beasts—are they allied too?"

"Not entirely. Ghost Immortal Tower came from the Sea Emperor Whale and Great Sage Beili. Sister Qinghe, now in God Transformation Realm, repays a favor to my sister. The Netherworld Earth Dragon was simply seized, its strength boosted via Secret Techniques, turning it into a thrall."

Comprehension flashed through Luo Chen.

Grinning, he remarked, "With the Golden Winged Roc allied to your sister, we've slain its underling and incinerated the body. Any repercussions?"

"It's already refined—what's the point of asking now?"

Lips tightening, Qing Shuang fell silent and vaulted from the Earth Cave.

Sensing the Withering and Flourishing Fire Spirit in his Purple Mansion slowly reviving, Luo Chen's pent-up worry finally eased.

Glancing skyward, he hurried after her.

Once outside, ferocious sandstorms assailed them instantly. Luo Chen braced himself and tailed Qing Shuang's path.

Amid the sky-obscuring tempest, two forms advanced unhurriedly, etching footprints in their wake.

"Such terrain and beasts like the Silver Refining Roc indicate we've wandered into the West Desert?"

"Soulbreak Cliff, Soul Hanging Wilderness—fittingly one of the Mountain Sea Realm's premier Great Desolates, rivaling the ancient Mirage Dragon."

"Any swift route back to Eastern Wasteland?"

Faint snippets of talk drifted, soon devoured by the raging gale.