Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 866: Chapter 352: Luo Tian Enters the Battle, Yu Ding is Annihilated!_3

A long howl suddenly pierced the air!

A figure burst out from Yi Seventh Cave Mansion, soaring straight into the sky.

The formidable presence of a Ninth-Level Foundation Establishment unabashedly spread in all directions.

The surging Spirit Qi fluctuations highlighted the strength of the howler.

The joy in that prolonged howl also revealed the exuberance of the individual.

Looking at the person’s retreating figure, Luo Chen grinned wryly.

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Being a Rogue Cultivator is truly wonderful!

All alone, without any ties.

Crying when one wants to cry, laughing when one wants to laugh.

Coming and going freely, roaming the Immortal Cultivation World.

As he gazed upward, the figure turned in a circle and landed in front of Luo Chen.

“Yo, isn’t this the renowned Dan Chenzi?”

What was meant to be a teasing compliment felt strangely sarcastic at the moment.

Luo Chen showed a smile uglier than crying, “Congratulations, Brother Chu, my felicitations. Breaking through in one stroke, a Golden Core is in your near future.”

Chu Kui laughed heartily!

During the trip to Qingdan Valley, even though He Yuanqing, whom he assisted, didn’t seize the Seed Cultivator Position, all the promised rewards were given to him as soon as the first round ended.

After all, it was Chu Kui who had exerted great efforts to help secure the second place among the True Disciples in the first round.

It was also with the aid of those resources that, upon returning, he had broken through from the Eighth-Level Foundation Establishment to the Ninth Level.

Now, all he needed was to cultivate the last minor realm to perfection, and he could attempt Core Formation.

He waved his hand dismissively and said modestly:

“Hey, the journey of cultivation is long and arduous. As for forming a Golden Core, it’s still early days.”

“Let’s go!”

“I am in high spirits today. Care to join me for a few drinks at my place?”

Luo Chen shook his head and politely declined the invitation, turning to leave with a trace of despondence.

Chu Kui, confused like a monk who could not fathom his head, wondered what had happened to Luo Chen.

This dispirited Luo Chen was not at all like the proud victor who once dominated over the Qingdan Seven Sons!

Just as he was puzzled, Luo Chen suddenly turned back.

“Brother Chu, the words you said before were right!”

After speaking, he flew back to Yi Seventh Cave Mansion not far away.

Leaving Chu Kui completely bewildered.

What did I say before?

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That night.

On the long streets of Qingdan District City, the bright moon hung high.

Chu Kui sneered.

“What’s there to respect about the women from the Ice Castle? Fickle and moody.”

Now, Luo Chen agreed profoundly!

The women from the Ice Castle were indeed unpredictable and whimsical!

He had once heard that the Jueqing Fairy had personally slain her Golden Core Companion, earning herself the title of Jueqing.

At the time, he thought she was heartlessly ruthless, cutting off all ties, even familial ones.

But after a few brief encounters, although she was cold, she was actually quite approachable.

And she had indeed given him quite a few benefits.

Even recently, in front of a group of other sect’s Golden Core Cultivators, she had given him a Profound Ice Talisman for protection.

Today, she was generous with magic items as well, not stingy at all.

If he added the insights of a Third Order Pill Refiner from the beginning, the Ice Royal Tripod, the Ice Divine Jade, and even the Ascendant Grade Cave House arranged for him by Shi Lan under her instruction…

It was safe to say, Jueqing was the most generous High Order Cultivator he had ever met in his life!

He didn’t even have to actively fleece her; she naturally bestowed gifts upon him.

But today, her words “I am informing you, not negotiating with you,” made him completely realize that every gift of fate had come with an unspoken price tag.

The favor of those above is capricious; they can decree life or death with a single word!

“Indeed, my epiphany a few days ago was correct.”

“A mere Sixth Level Foundation Establishment is truly insignificant in the world of Immortal Cultivation.”

In the Cave Mansion.

Luo Chen took a deep breath, his expression gradually returning to normal.

Self-pity does no good at all.

The urgent task at hand is to solve the problem before me.

The entire Luo Tian Creed going to war?

He could not accept it!

This was his life’s work!

And there were many friends within it!

Some were drawn by interest, some by friendship, some by gratitude. Over time, they grew accustomed to looking up to him with respect and admiration.

Now, he would have to push them into the fire pit with his own hands.

This was something Luo Chen could not accept.

“The set date for the departure is one month from now. All forces related to Tian Lan Immortal City, Ice Castle, Qingdan Valley, Ailao Mountain, and even Luo Yun Sect will be mobilized.”

“I have ample time to do a lot of things.”

“But now, I must find out what has happened over this past year!”

With that thought in mind, he took out the Sound Transmission Jade Pendant.