Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2698 - 996: Eastern Wasteland’s Number One, Child of the Ancient Demon

After the Tianyuan Daoist Sect withdrew and the Human and Demon War concluded, Eastern Wasteland—plagued by chaos for two hundred years—finally embraced a precious era of calm.

Though no one knows when the Demon Clan from Million Mountains might launch another assault, cultivators throughout Eastern Wasteland are urgently focusing on recovery and cultivation.

Jiuling Sect follows the same path.

Ever since they established themselves in Hehuan Realm, the sect members have been assiduously practicing, bolstering their personal power, and striving to revive the sect's vital energy to the fullest.

Reconstructing the mountain gates, organizing the spirit veins, enlarging spirit fields, extracting resources...

Guided by the sect's wise experts, all tasks advance in an orderly fashion.

Relative to other Nascent Soul Ascendant Sects, Jiuling Sect's revival moves at a remarkably swift pace.

Numerous factors contribute to this, yet the key one remains a shared belief across the entire sect.

It stems from their possession of a supremely mighty elder—Jiuling Yuanjun!

Jiuling Ancestor started with little fame; he assumed sect leadership smoothly, unveiling his prowess amid the inaugural Human and Demon War.

At mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm, his qi surged with the immensity typical of standard Great Cultivators.

Through multiple clashes, he demonstrated his formidable skills.

Then, as the second Human and Demon War erupted and Eastern Wasteland's top-tier cultivators overall declined in might, Jiuling Ancestor surged ahead, emerging as a cornerstone of the region.

Particularly!

Certain senior sect figures possess fragments of vital intelligence.

"Jiuling Ancestor has broken through to late-stage Nascent Soul!"

This revelation acted like a calming elixir, a divine needle steadying the sea, soothing all anxieties.

In the current era, even ordinary Nascent Soul True Masters struggle to safeguard themselves, much less shield an entire sect.

Merely Great Cultivators wield the authority to determine a sect's destiny amid crises.

Observe Shen Fu Sect: once their founding elder perished, the sect crumbled, overwhelmed by tempests.

Yet Jiuling Ancestor now ranks among Eastern Wasteland's three paramount Great Cultivators!

Should the Demon Clan resurgence occur without God Transformation Ancient Monsters, Jiuling Ancestor alone could sway any battlefield's fate.

Thanks to this assurance, Jiuling Sect boldly ramps up operations, maximizing the restoration of their sect's Yuan Qi.

On this particular day.

Low-level cultivators tilling spirit fields at Nine Elements Peak's base abruptly sensed the ground trembling violently, struggling to keep their footing.

Shocked, they gazed upward.

The perpetual fog enveloping Nine Elements Peak was churned by some unseen force, scattering outward from its core.

Nine Elements Peak unveiled its hidden visage.

"Is the old master fighting?"

"Enemies are here!"

"Intruders attacking!"

Instantly, disciples shouted in alarm.

In other parts of the mountain gates, various high-level cultivators detected the disturbance.

Golden Core experts successively brandished their magic treasures, speeding toward Nine Elements Peak.

A freshly advanced Nascent Soul jolted awake from seclusion, solidified his realm, and dashed to Nine Elements Peak resolutely.

The old master represents the sect's lifeline; Jiuling Sect's survival hinges solely on him—no harm must befall him!

Whoever dared infiltrate the sect's heart to slay the old master must be thwarted at all costs!

Suddenly, countless rays of light streaked through the sky.

Yet upon arriving at the mountain's foot, they beheld only the old master atop the peak, standing calmly against the breeze, utterly free of any battle traces.

"Senior brother!"

"Old master!"

"Master, are you alright?"

"Where's the enemy?"

As voices rose in concern, Jiuling Yuanjun raised his hand dismissively.

"Withdraw!"

"Chang Xi, remain!"

Though bewildered, the disciples followed the old master's command and slowly retreated.

Just the newly ascended Nascent Soul Female Cultivator of Jiuling Sect lingered in place obediently.

With hesitation, she extended her divine sense to probe the area.

But after a quick scan, astonishment etched across her features.

A potent, overbearing qi lingered atop Nine Elements Peak, rivaling even Jiuling Senior Brother's might!

She blurted out, "Senior Brother, who was that just now?"

Jiuling Yuanjun offered a faint smile, "Merely an old friend—no cause for alarm."

Chang Xi murmured "old acquaintance" under her breath, her expression full of skepticism.

In today's Eastern Wasteland, who possessed such terrifying power?

Senior Brother stood as one of the mere three Great Cultivators here, matched only by East Sun Sect’s Great Elder and Tiandu Sect’s Tian Douzi.

She racked her brain endlessly yet found no fitting candidate.

To her, even those at Senior Brother's realm rarely contended directly with his overwhelming Great Nine Heavens Magical Power in terms of magical force qualities.

Overwhelming?

This realization sparked a name in Chang Xi’s thoughts.

Noting her dawning comprehension, Jiuling Yuanjun let out a light chuckle.

"It appears you've figured it out."

Chang Xi whispered softly, "That individual has come back?"

"Indeed."

Jiuling Yuanjun affirmed with a nod, offering no further details.

With a flick of his wrist, a slender booklet materialized in his grasp.

"Here, take this. That old acquaintance arrived hastily and lacked time. As a gift for your Nascent Soul achievement, he shared some cultivation insights. While stabilizing your realm, this booklet could spare you years of grueling effort."

Chang Xi's eyes sparkled as she took the unmarked tome.

Containing her thrill, she inquired offhandedly, "Senior Brother, what’s that person’s power level now? Rumors claim he vanquished the Three Great Demon Emperors, slew Five Elements Divine Essence, and battled the pinnacle experts below Divine Transformation—but isn't he not yet a Great Cultivator? Are the tales false?"

"Rumors mistaken?"

Jiuling Yuanjun burst into laughter, a trace of respect gleaming in his grin.