Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2848 - 1053:

Not only did he forge a connection with a new companion, but he also obtained a basic understanding of his present power level. Most importantly, the functionality of the Thousand Cloud Sword Seed was put to the test!

"I am hopeful that this expedition to the Ye Mo Sky will yield significant discoveries!"

...

Throughout his travels, Luo Chen's focus was not solely on his cultivation. He also summoned the Black King to gather intelligence on the prevailing conditions within the North Sea.

The Black King had, by a stroke of fortune, managed to escape from the South Ocean previously and eventually made his way back to the North Sea.

"My first act was to visit the Flying Swallow Islands. Your Dao companion remains in good health, her cultivation realm steady, neither advancing too rapidly nor lagging, currently residing at the Third Layer of the Golden Core."

"Following that, I retraced my steps along the path etched in my memory, returning to the homeland where I spent my youth."

"On my journey, I apprehended several Third-Order Demon Kings and conducted discreet inquiries regarding the North Sea's situation. The reality is rather intricate; these Demon Kings possess limited knowledge."

"Initially, the North Sea Demon Alliance launched a massive offensive against the Human Cultivation World. Due to the passive stance and lack of resistance from Old Master Li Canghai, vast territories were seized by the Demon Clan, compelling numerous cultivators to seek refuge westward, inadvertently fostering the Demon Clan's temporary ascendancy."

"However, the tide turned dramatically with the arrival of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect's forces in the North Sea."

"The might of the Daoist Sect was overwhelming, their advance unstoppable wherever they went. With Old Master Li's Canghai Righteous Alliance acting as an internal collaborator, within a mere thirty years, eighty percent of the expansive North Sea fell under the dominion of the Daoist Sect."

"The few areas previously occupied by the Demon Clan within human territories were precisely those places where we resided together at the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, along with the sea domain of the former Yuan Mo Sect."

"If the present trend continues, the unification of the North Sea by the Tianyuan Daoist Sect is virtually assured. It is even conceivable that they might launch a counter-offensive into the Demon Sea, bringing the entirety of the North Sea under their control. But subsequently..."

What transpired afterward is common knowledge.

The Qi Xia Emperor initiated an assault on Zhongzhou, nearly annihilating the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, which necessitated the immediate recall of cultivators from the Daoist Sect scattered across the Four Continents to return for defensive purposes. Consequently, even the North Sea Cultivation World, which they had already secured to the tune of eighty percent, was decisively abandoned.

Whether their withdrawal was for the defense of the Daoist Sect or to vie for power back home, Luo Chen remained uninformed. All he was certain of was that the North Sea Cultivation World had plunged into its most tumultuous era.

The present-day North Sea Cultivation World is now referred to as the Sea of Chaos.

Li Canghai, a formidable figure among the Human Clan, appears utterly unconcerned, seemingly having brokered a tacit understanding with the two Ancient Demons residing in the North Sea.

Beneath this arrangement, cultivators and Demon Beasts alike have carved out their own territories, establishing their own factions and engaging in constant conflict, gradually weaving a chaotic and perilous tapestry where boundaries are blurred and alliances shift like sand.

If the founders of the Yuan Mo Sect, who painstakingly established the North Sea Cultivation World, were to witness this scene, their fury would likely animate them from their slumber.

The grand order they meticulously constructed has indeed crumbled to such an extent.

Alternatively, perhaps their repose would remain undisturbed; they might be thriving in the Immortal Realm?

Luo Chen himself harbored no particular concern for the ongoing turmoil within the North Sea Cultivation World. In his perspective, distinctions of race were of little consequence. All sentient beings possess a spirit, and upon reaching elevated realms through cultivation, each embarks on their own unique pursuit of the Great Dao. Should he find himself with surplus strength, he would extend his protection to a chosen region.

It was abundantly clear, however, that he currently possessed scant surplus strength.

His immediate focus remained on any news pertaining to the Beiji Ye Mo Tian.

The North Sea Demon Alliance, seizing the opportunity presented by the opening of the Land of Fallen Demons previously, had channeled the power of the Oblivion Sea into Beiji Ye Mo Tian. This influx of energy breached a segment of the formidable array erected by two great powers, enabling their escape.

Nevertheless, this successful evasion did not signify a complete abandonment of that crucial cultivation ground in the North Sea.

From the closest Demon Sect stronghold, Taohai Immortal City, all the way to the more remote Hidden Dragon Mountain Range's Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, control now rested with the Demon Clan.

This control extended to include the Three Oceans Defensive Line situated in between!

"Master, both the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering and the Three Oceans Defensive Line remain secure. However, gaining access to Beiji Ye Mo Tian necessitates passage through the Taohai Ruins, which I fear will prove exceptionally challenging!" the Black King conveyed, yet a clear glint of eagerness resided within his eyes.

Having already learned of Luo Chen’s valiant deeds in the West Desert from Little White, even joining forces with Demoness Qing Shuang to subdue numerous masters from the Buddhist Sect, it had eagerly anticipated joining the fray.

Now, witnessing Luo Chen boldly challenge Old Man Li Canghai, its certainty grew that his cultivation had advanced significantly.

This expedition to Ye Mo Sky presented the perfect opportunity for a grand slaughter!

It could also finally quell the frustrations that had been building recently.

However, Luo Chen merely cast a sideways glance and stated with a hint of annoyance, "Cease with any unnecessary trouble; I have no desire to make any moves recently!"

"Understood."

The Black King lowered its head and quietly settled onto the ground.

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Taohai City!

Once the impressive gateway of the Yuan Mo Sect, it had earned the moniker Immortal City.

Following a devastating war, it was reduced to mere ruins.

Currently, swarms of Demon Beasts had taken residence, leading many cultivators to label it a complete Demon City.

While remnants of valuable treasures might still exist within, no cultivator dared to entertain any avaricious thoughts, as the inhabitants were not solely Lower Order Demon Beasts; a formidable Great Demon Emperor held dominion.

Within the Taohai Demon City, specifically where the City Lord Mansion once stood, the sounds of solemn Buddhist chants could often be heard.

Entering this area would reveal radiant Buddhist light and a majestic aura, resembling a sacred Buddhist Temple.

Such a structure was remarkably out of place amidst the desolate Demon City.

Nevertheless, no Demon Beast dared to voice any objections, for within its walls resided the most powerful entity in the Demon City at this time—the Demon Monk Kongchan!

Demon Monk Kongchan, whose true form was that of a well-known humanoid Demon Beast from the North Sea, the Chanting Monk.

Possessing an innate understanding of human speech, it was paradoxically both exceptionally peaceful and inherently cruel.

Demon Monk Kongchan was an exceptional specimen among the Chanting Monks, not only achieving a successful transformation but also cultivating to the Late Stage Nascent Soul, truly a Great Demon Emperor!

At this very moment, within the Buddhist Hall, Kongchan silently recited Buddhist scriptures, his hand continuously moving the prayer beads.