Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2760 - 1020: Old Tales of the West Desert, True Masters of the Giant House

"Brother Deng, how much do you know about that person from the East Sun Sect?"

"Not much. From what I've observed, that individual is far from being as formidable as you, Brother Luo. There's no need for you to worry excessively."

"Oh?" Luo Chen's eyes blinked, and a slight smile touched his lips. "Does Brother Deng place such great confidence in me?"

Deng Taiyue let out a sigh. "Mentioning nothing of how you once suppressed a Netherworld Ghost Cultivator right before my very eyes, the recent whispers from the Western Desert Pure Land battle alone are sufficient to make me fully assured of your capabilities."

Luo Chen's brow arched in surprise; his exploits in the West Desert had evidently reached the Eastern Wasteland.

Considering the passage of time, it seemed about right.

Especially since that particular battle, where his achievements were quite astonishing, it was indeed worthy of being circulated to other continents.

Noting that Luo Chen neither refuted nor argued, Deng Taiyue understood that the rumors held truth, and his admiration intensified.

"To engage the Xuankong Thirty-six Monks solo and emerge undefeated, and to shatter the Arhat Formation instantly alongside the demoness Qing Shuang—even my highest estimations fall short of encompassing your prowess, Brother Luo!"

A hearty laugh erupted from Luo Chen. "People tend to exaggerate. Who knows that I was merely struggling to hold my ground under the onslaught of those thirty-six monks?"

Deng Taiyue recognized his modesty and chose not to debunk him. Instead, he inquired with curiosity, "According to the intelligence released by the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, you and the demoness Qing Shuang were once mortal enemies. How is it then that you joined forces in the West Desert to contend with the world?"

"Grudges and affections are ever-changing; it's difficult for me to articulate it fully in just a few words!" Luo Chen chuckled, skillfully deflecting the subject. He then shifted the conversation to a matter of greater concern to him. "Is that all the news from the West Desert?"

Deng Taiyue's expression grew serious. "Indeed, there is another significant development!"

Luo Chen's interest piqued, and he gestured for Deng Taiyue to continue, indicating his readiness to listen.

What Deng Taiyue was about to divulge was precisely what Luo Chen was eager to learn.

The Hanging Temple had been sealed once more!

However, this time, the closure was not voluntary; it was an enforced sealing by external forces!

It was said that during the period when the demoness Mo Luo defeated the elite Xuankong Thirty-six Monks in the Pure Land, Master Xuan Du appeared outside the Cui Lan Screen of the Hanging Temple.

He expended his entire Divinity Transformation Dao Cultivation as the sacrifice to activate the Glazed Pure Land, transforming it into the Infinite Buddha Land, with the intention of merging it into the Cui Lan Screen.

During this critical juncture, the Arhat Mahakala intervened multiple times, directly dispatching Master Xuan Du. However, even this act could not prevent the fusion of the Glazed Pure Land with the Cui Lan Screen.

The integration of a Space Spiritual Treasure into an already supreme natural defense—its resulting power was simply beyond comprehension.

Amidst Mahakala's roars of resentment, the Hanging Temple was completely sealed.

While the news itself appeared straightforward, one could only imagine the ferocity of the battle if they had been present.

Upon hearing this account, Luo Chen could not help but feel a profound sense of regret.

"I never anticipated that Friend Xuan Du would actually make the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of sentient beings."

Had it been himself, having finally attained the God Transformation Realm, he would not have so readily accepted death with such equanimity.

Recalling his prior conversations with Xuan Du before his departure, Luo Chen mused that if circumstances allowed, he should indeed pay his respects and offer a stick of incense.

Deng Taiyue carried on. "Although Mahakala was sealed, the Daoist Lineage of the Hanging Temple was not extinguished. Before Master Xuan Du’s demise, he appointed sixteen monks, each possessing strength comparable to a Nascent Soul True Master. They continue to propagate the Buddhist Dao in the West Desert, operating under the banner of the Hanging Temple."

At this juncture, Deng Taiyue directed his gaze toward Luo Chen.

"It is said that these sixteen individuals were among the original thirty-six monks who were fortunate enough to survive your onslaught."

Luo Chen offered a smile and a shake of his head, deftly redirecting the conversation.

"The West Desert is too distant from our current location. Let us instead discuss that figure from the East Sun Sect!"

Deng Taiyue concurred, and based on his understanding, he began describing the Great Elder of the East Sun Sect. "This individual is a cultivator of the traditional East Sun Sect mold, demonstrating exceptional talent from a young age and excelling in his studies. Upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, he, much like his predecessors, traveled to the Dark Abyss Sect for advanced training. What sets him apart from other East Sun Sect cultivators is his genuine pledge of allegiance to the Dark Abyss Sect in former times, to the extent of adhering to their every directive."

"During its time leading the East Sun Sect, not only did the sect stand guard at the Eastern Wilderness Gate for the Dark Abyss Sect, but the East Sun Sect's disciples were also readily available to be commanded and mobilized by the cultivators of the Dark Abyss Sect."

"While it was termed 'close as family' outwardly, in reality, the East Sun Sect was nothing more than a subordinate."

Luo Chen recalled some of his experiences from that era.

He had personally witnessed disciples of the Dark Abyss Sect ordering around those from the East Sun Sect; such a scenario was uncommon even between friendly sects.

Within any single sect, different factions could be found, let alone between separate entities.

This overt display of hierarchy clearly demonstrated the subservient position of the East Sun Sect.

Thus, what did the Great Elder of the East Sun Sect truly gain from his unwavering service to the Dark Abyss Sect?

"He was the youngest Great Cultivator in the East Sun Sect's history; when he reached the Late Stage Nascent Soul, he was under five hundred years old! At that age, most were still striving to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage." Deng Taiyue expressed his amazement for a moment, then his gaze instinctively flickered toward Luo Chen, a somewhat unbelievable suspicion dawning in his mind, "Brother Luo, you must have already reached the Late Stage Nascent Soul, correct?"

Luo Chen offered a smile and calmly affirmed, "Indeed, I have."

Deng Taiyue visibly relaxed—if Luo Chen hadn't achieved the Late Stage Nascent Soul, he would have begun to question his comprehension of the world. After all, Luo Chen's remarkable accomplishments in the West Desert would be far too astonishing if achieved while only in the Middle Stage Nascent Soul.

Unbeknownst to Deng Taiyue, Luo Chen had, in fact, only been at the Sixth Layer of Nascent Soul during that period.

Even so, he couldn't help but marvel repeatedly as he let out a breath of relief.

"I've spoken of the East Sun Sect's Great Elder's extraordinary talent, but he pales in comparison to your peerless brilliance! You are only around three hundred years old now, aren't you?"