Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2846 - 1052: Returning the Favor, Daoist Sect (2)

Li Canghai’s face showed a look of curiosity, letting out a questioning, "Oh?"

Luo Chen, with an air of confidence, stated, "One approach is to pursue the extreme, employing auxiliary materials to amplify the primary Soul Essence material. This allows the Divine Soul of cultivators partaking in the Yun Shen Pill to become significantly stronger. The alternative method emphasizes gradual progress, stimulating the main material's effects incrementally, thus gently nurturing the cultivator’s Divine Soul. This latter approach aligns perfectly with the Yun Shen Pill's fundamental nature."

At this precise moment, Li Canghai felt a genuine sense of astonishment.

To conceive of complete methods from a mere glance at the fragmented recipe, and not just one but two, in such a brief span was remarkable.

Could this be the legendary ability of an Alchemy Concoction Grandmaster?

Yet, he recalled several Alchemy Concoction Grandmasters from the North Sea; they could only refine a handful of Fourth Order Pills and had never exhibited such profound insight!

What he failed to grasp was that Luo Chen transcended being a mere Alchemy Concoction Grandmaster. He was a true Grandmaster of the Alchemy Dao, having assimilated the strengths of many to forge a comprehensive Pill Refinement style.

He stood but a single step away from achieving the caliber of a Saint Dan Dao!

Still harboringsome reservations, Li Canghai directly proposed, "If young friend is not pressed for time, perhaps you would be willing to inscribe both methods for completing this pill recipe?"

"As you wish, without the slightest hesitation!"

Luo Chen let out a light chuckle, retrieved two additional sheets of rice paper, and with practiced ease, began to spread ink. In mere moments, the comprehensive methods for completing the Yun Shen Pill recipe were laid bare on the paper.

"Pray, examine them, senior!"

Li Canghai unfurled his black parchment and directed his gaze towards the sheets of rice paper.

He himself had delved into the Dao of Alchemy. By the standards of typical cultivators, he would be considered at least of the Master Dan Dao level, affording him a foundational comprehension of the Alchemy Dao.

Now, in his assessment, regardless of which completion method was adopted, they seamlessly bridged the gaps in the original fragmented recipe.

"Time is of the essence, I have only broadly outlined the subsequent auxiliary materials. The precise proportions and refining methodologies are yet to be detailed. However, these are minor concerns; with extended effort and a few experimental refinements, establishing a perfect refining standard is certainly achievable. Are you satisfied, senior?"

Li Canghai raised his head, observing the young man's exceptionally confident demeanor, reminiscent of his own when discussing array techniques.

He set down the rice paper, exhaling deeply with a sigh, "The Alchemy Sect’s Luo Chen, truly lives up to his esteemed name!"

Luo Chen responded with a slight smile, his modesty receding.

This commendation, he felt, was thoroughly deserved!

After carefully putting away the pill recipes, Li Canghai paused in contemplation before speaking again, "Since you have rendered assistance in completing the pill recipe for me, I shall reciprocate with an opportunity."

"Uh?"

Luo Chen showed a flicker of surprise, as he had not been anticipating any form of reward.

Li Canghai offered a gentle smile, "The swordsmanship you exhibited earlier, it is a technique that consumes itself, is it not?"

Luo Chen's expression shifted slightly, "Senior possesses keen insight; indeed, that is correct. That particular sword technique is exceedingly arduous to cultivate, necessitating the refinement of Nine Heavens Celestial Qi with one’s own Qi Power to achieve unparalleled Sword Qi. Its potency is immense and quite rare in this world, but its inherent drawback is equally apparent; once expended, it proves difficult to replenish."

This was a point Li Canghai understood only too well.

It appeared that in order to withstand that single strike, Luo Chen had depleted countless strands of Sword Qi, exhausting his entire reserve.

"I am aware of a locale abundant with Nine Heavens Celestial Qi. If you desire that sword technique to regain its former peak efficacy, perhaps you might seek it out there."

Luo Chen's interest was immediately piqued.

"Please impart this knowledge to me, senior!"

"That place is, in fact, quite renowned. Upon mentioning its name, you will undoubtedly recognize it. It is known as Beiji Yemo Tian!"

...

High above the expanse of the Blue Ice Sea.

The Black King, having fully recuperated, was perched upon the ice, its gaze fixed expectantly.

Little White, positioned atop its head and leaning against a Dragon Horn, peered toward the Soul Ice Mountain.

The two exchanged intermittent conversation, though neither seemed fully engaged, their attention solely captivated by the distant mountain.

As dusk settled.

A silhouette descended the mountain, drifting under the ethereal glow of the icy blue moonlight reflecting upon the frozen surface.

"Master, are you well?"

"Master, Little Black missed you terribly!"

"I am unharmed," Luo Chen responded to Little White, then turned to the Black King, inquiring, "Is that sentiment genuine or merely imagined?"

The Black King let out a mournful cry, "Of course it is real! Ever since we were separated at the Netherworld Sea, Little Black could neither eat nor sleep, causing me to become quite gaunt."

"Hehe." Luo Chen, observing his rather bulbous dragon form, chuckled. "Why is it that Senior Li Canghai mentioned you were living quite luxuriously and at ease back in your homeland when he found you?"

The Black King froze, its dragon eyes widening in surprise.

That old man! Why would he spread such tales!

Hadn't he been his master for a time? Didn't he understand that family disputes should remain private?

Ignoring the Black King's internal turmoil, Luo Chen waved his hand, and a flying shuttle materialized before him.

"Get on!"

"Master, where are we heading?" Little White, relieved to see Luo Chen unharmed, inquired with curiosity upon spotting the Frost Eagle Shuttle, recognizing it signaled an impending long journey.

Luo Chen surveyed his surroundings, his gaze finally settling with firm resolve towards the south.

"First, we're going to Zhongzhou!"

The Frost Eagle Shuttle swiftly ascended. Little White took the helm, piloting the craft, while Luo Chen retrieved a Jade Jue. He channeled his Divine Consciousness into it, imprinting the partial Yun Shen Pill formula he had obtained earlier. The Black King, shrinking its form, perched on Luo Chen’s shoulder, muttering about its subsequent experiences after their parting, attempting to re-establish its reputation for loyalty in its master's eyes.

Luo Chen listened passively, his interest not truly captured by the Black King's accounts of its leisurely days. His focus remained fixed on the fragmented formula.

Upon his initial encounter with the incomplete formula, at least three methods for its completion had surfaced in his mind instinctively.

The first two methods he had already shared with Li Canghai, but the third, he had kept largely to himself.

This third method not only offered a way to complete the pill but also to optimize it, even necessitating alterations to the primary ingredients used.

However, these were refinements for later, when he had ample leisure time. His immediate concern was to verify Li Canghai's assertion.

Were the Tianyuan Daoist Sect truly making preparations to reunite Zhongzhou and re-establish the Heaven and Earth Peak?

...

Following the devastating cataclysm that struck Zhongzhou, the largest continent within the Mountain Sea Realm fractured into five distinct regions: the southeast, northwest, two other continents, and a vast island known as Heaven and Earth Island, which now housed the scattered remnants of the Heaven and Earth Peak.

The Western Continent had entirely submerged. Numerous cultivators, along with three of the Twelve Great Houses, were lost to the Netherworld Sea.

The remaining three continents were transformed into havens for the cultivators of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect to rest and recover.

And the Li Bei Continent stood as the closest landmass to the North Sea.

It was home to the Gu Family, Tan Family, and another Gu Family—three prominent Immortal Cultivation Clans among the twelve great houses. Their influence was second only to that of the East Yuan Continent, which housed the Daoist Ancestral Court.

Nevertheless, over the intervening years, the Li Bei Continent had also faced its share of hardships.

Frequent incursions by Sea Demons from the North Sea plagued the Li Bei Continent, draining the strength of its major powers considerably.

Consequently, when a solitary figure, a beast, and a specter infiltrated the Li Bei Continent unnoticed, no alarm was raised.

Within an inland lake, an underwater palace lay concealed beneath the surface, teeming with activity from numerous figures within.

Radiating outwards from the palace, intricate array patterns extended, weaving a vast network that seemed to stretch endlessly.

Luo Chen moved with deliberate ease along these array patterns. The cultivators nearby brushed past him, yet remained utterly oblivious to his presence.

Continuing his progress, his attention fixed on the complex array formations, Luo Chen eventually paused before a stone hall situated at the very heart of the Underground Palace.

He did not enter, having gleaned all the information he required.

"Li Canghai did not deceive me!"

Luo Chen turned, preparing to depart.

Emerging from the Underground Palace, he ascended directly into the heavens.

Activating his Red Eyes Golden Pupils, and augmenting this with the external Divine Perception gathered by his Primordial Spirit, he surveyed the entirety of the Li Bei Continent from a broad perspective, even extending his gaze towards the other two continents.

He watched in silent contemplation, the Qi circulating within him, his Primordial Spirit seemingly attuned to the natural world.

Vaguely, he perceived the ebb and flow of the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, his eyes occasionally catching the fleeting movements of Spirit Mechanisms.

"To reunite Zhongzhou would not pose a significant challenge for a cultivator at the Divine Transformation stage. Even someone at my Nascent Soul level possesses the might to shift mountains and fill seas."

"However, the Tianyuan Daoist Sect has orchestrated a multitude of arrays; their objective extends beyond mere continental reunification."

"They are actively drawing in Spirit Mechanisms as well!"

"If the Heaven and Earth Peak indeed serves as the nexus for the God Descent Array, then these Spirit Mechanisms must be converging upon it."

Little White materialized beside Luo Chen, its expression one of bewilderment. "Master, if that is the case, why do you not dismantle these arrays?"

"Li Canghai was aware of this prior to me, and he harbors ambitions regarding the Tianyuan Daoist Sect as well. Then why did he refrain from eradicating them?" Luo Chen countered.

Little White found itself without words to retort.

Shaking his head, Luo Chen mused that these arrays were merely insignificant matters; they could be reconstructed even if obliterated.

The true treasures were Heaven and Earth Peak, alongside the Spiritual Treasure known as the Lan Ke Chessboard, which possessed the power to suppress the Spirit Mechanisms of an entire continent!

To act recklessly at this juncture would undoubtedly provoke a calamitous counteroffensive from the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, yielding no desirable outcome.

Therefore, a strategic waiting period was imperative, with actions to be taken at the opportune moment!

However, passive inaction was simply not in Luo Chen's nature.

"Let us depart for the Beiji Yemo Tian!"