Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2693 - 994: Buddhist Forbidden Curse, Transmitting Truth Hall Master (2)

Compared to others, the Heart Clarity Spell ranks lower and proves relatively easy to merge.

From Luo Chen's standpoint at least, sustained practice of this spell markedly diminishes the chances of Heart Tribulation Demon Barrier arising.

To Luo Chen, plagued by Heart Tribulation Demon Barrier's torment for ages, such a change marks a tremendous advancement.

After thorough reflection, Luo Chen chuckled soundlessly.

"No need to hurry. I'll wait till I've honed this technique to Grandmaster level or even Finalization prior to any trials. Right now..."

Luo Chen breathed out a lengthy stream of Turbid Qi, his eyes steady and piercing, seemingly penetrating the solid Cave Mansion barriers to the outside realm, locking onto those two leisurely advancing silhouettes.

His state had fully recovered to its zenith; departure from Cangwu Mountain beckoned.

Yet the crux remained—would Qi Xia Yuan Jun permit his exit?

The resolution hinged on the duo drawing near.

…

Two figures moved unhurriedly down the corridor.

Youquan led with puffed cheeks, her face etched in evident dissatisfaction.

Following was a woman of refined figure and distinctive aura, tray clutched in her grasp, head bowed low, features concealed.

In mid-stride, Youquan halted abruptly, turning to the lovely woman.

"Xiao Yue, feeling let down? Lord Yuan Jun promised it to you outright, but it went to that despicable fellow instead."

The lovely woman kept her gaze downcast, responding evenly, "Lord Yuan Jun decides all; a mere maidservant wouldn't dare to challenge."

"Hmph!"

Youquan huffed softly, "You claim so, yet you surrendered your Spirit Treasure, the Ten Thousand Beasts Scroll, and received zilch back. I refuse to buy that you harbor no grudge inside."

The lovely woman maintained her bowed head, offering neither confirmation nor denial.

One could infer that while she voiced no protest over Qi Xia Yuan Jun awarding the pledged item elsewhere, deep down reluctance surely festered.

Youquan pursed her lips, done prodding the woman further.

If dissatisfaction defined anyone here, it burned hottest in her.

Serving as Vice Hall Master of Crossing Truth Hall across countless years, only for another to snatch the prize in the end.

She pressed on, promptly reaching the Cave Mansion's threshold.

But before voice transmission could pierce within, the veiling array around the Cave Mansion dissolved on its own, hinting at prior awareness of their approach.

This display arched Youquan's brows.

"Why does this fellow grow fiercer every encounter? He crushed Thunder Prison in a flash, and now his Divine Soul sharpens further, sensing my arrival beforehand."

Muttering thus, Youquan didn't falter, striding straight into the Cave Mansion.

The white-robed man had awaited them awhile.

No sooner had eyes met than Youquan flicked her hand.

"Here, take them!"

The trailing woman proffered the tray.

Luo Chen skipped scrutinizing the goods at once, first appraising the woman with downcast gaze.

Moon Independent Cultivator!

Then his eyes shifted to the tray.

A assortment of objects graced the tray, dominated by a fan aglow crimson like glaze, trailed by a snowy white Feather Robe, a formidable Great Seal, a bamboo slip, and a scroll.

Luo Chen's stare glossed past the feather fan, homing in on the Great Seal brimming with intricate array auras, before raising to meet Youquan's eyes.

"What exactly are these?"

Youquan snorted, "Henceforth, you're Cangwu Mountain's Crossing Truth Hall Hall Master. Bestowed the Crossing Truth Seal, Hundred Feather Robe, and authority over the Demon Cultivator List."

Hall Master of Crossing Truth Hall!

Instantly, Luo Chen almost suspected he'd misheard.

Yet scanning the tray's Great Seal, Feather Robe, and bamboo slip confirmed no jest.

Composing himself, he queried, "Does this stem from Yuan Jun's will?"

"What, unwilling to take it?" Youquan shot back.

Luo Chen gave a wry smile, "I'm Human Clan cultivator though—how could I assume a role in the Yu Race Sacred Land?"

Youquan smirked, "Drawing lines between Human and Demon suits you now; where was that scruple while cultivating the 'Tianhuang Nirvana Sutra'?"

Not pausing for rebuttal, she swept her sleeves, sauntering idly through the chamber.

"Know this: assuming Crossing Truth Hall Master yields vast perks."

"The Three Cangwu Halls enjoy fame across Demon Clan circles. A Hall Master traversing Mountain Sea Realm's Demon Clan hubs receives utmost respect, rarely facing harassment."

"Command of the Demon Cultivator List lets you summon every Cangwu Mountain-allied Demon Clan powerhouse from Eastern Wasteland's Million Mountains."

"Lastly, what's the Spirit Qi like in this Cave Mansion?"

Luo Chen mulled the prior perks when this query hit, prompting reflexive answer: "Superb! Finest top-grade Fourth Order Cave Mansion I've encountered!"

Youquan halted, jabbing at the Great Seal.

"Superb falls short. As Crossing Truth Hall Master, wield this seal for a Fifth-tier Cave Mansion. Later, aiming for Divine Transformation Stage? Claim one built atop Fifth Order Spirit Vein outright."

Crack!

The crunch of splintering Spirit Wood echoed.

Chasing the noise, Luo Chen watched Moon Independent Cultivator duck her head once more.

The instant her head dipped, her stare darted to the Great Seal.

Youquan sneered aside, "Likely unaware, but Crossing Truth Hall Master post stayed empty a millennium, eyed by myriad Demon Clan elites. Moon Independent Cultivator here was prime contender—yet Lord Yuan Jun hands it to you."

"Why me..."

The "me" stayed unspoken.

Luo Chen sealed his lips; the truth shone plain.

His ascent to Crossing Truth Hall Master arose surely from Qing Shuang's grace.

Bound now in life-or-death pact with Qing Shuang, their fates entwined utterly.