Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 869: Chapter 353: Civil War within Yu Ding, Twenty Years as if One Day_3

Sima Huiniang spoke in a hoarse voice, “How could this be…”

Yes!

How could this happen?

But upon careful thought, all the signs were there.

If the Luo Tian Creed were still the way it was at the beginning, with just one or two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the Ice Castle would naturally not have taken notice.

But when Foundation Establishment True Cultivators sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain, emerging in endless supply…

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The Ice Castle had already taken them into consideration.

Foundation Establishment Ceremony!

No!

Perhaps as soon as the Luo Tian Creed began its initial assaults, annihilating the Dan Yuan Sect and Divine Craft Clan, demonstrating its martial strength, the other side had already set their sights on them.

And they even added fuel to the fire, by providing a Foundation Establishment Pill that was completely useless to Sima Huiniang during the Foundation Establishment Ceremony.

Doesn’t that imply that the more Foundation Establishment True Cultivators the Luo Tian Creed has, the better?

At this moment, Sima Huiniang must have realized what consequences the Luo Tian Creed would face if it entered into a war of such magnitude.

She showed an unprecedented level of shock for the first time in many years.

And panic.

But when her gaze fell upon Luo Chen, for some reason, her heart settled down.

The woman stroked her hair, as if enlightened, and said:

“We cannot control the situation, we have enjoyed the enormous conveniences of being a vassal to the Ice Castle for so many years.”

“Now that they want us to exert ourselves, it is actually quite normal.”

Luo Chen wanted to say that being a vassal to the Ice Castle was a result of trading Jade Dew Pills.

But the words stopped at his lips.

The Jueqing’s Clan purchased Jade Dew Pills and did not get them for free; they too paid a large amount of Spirit Stones.

If accountability were to be considered separately,

Even without taking into consideration the threat posed by the Golden Core Ascendant Master, it was only right for the Luo Tian Creed to fight for the Ice Castle.

In this world, there are no benefits without a price to pay!

But when such a matter falls upon oneself, it’s still somewhat hard to accept.

Sima Huiniang took a deep breath, speaking urgently and with clear logic:

“If we must go to battle, then many of the Luo Tian Creed’s current strategies need to be reconsidered.”

“The various branches we have should be disbanded and retreated.”

“The agency cooperation with Rogue Cultivators for Foundation Establishment should be temporarily halted, lest we find ourselves in an untenable position.”

“We must promptly discuss new cooperation methods with other powers.”

“And the plans regarding the Liuguang District Bai Family must be cancelled outright!”

“And also…”

Luo Chen’s wandering gaze landed on the graceful woman.

It seemed as though she had already accepted the reality of the situation.

And had swiftly immersed herself into the future circumstances.

Her thoughts and actions, everything she considered, was about the future.

Such adaptability was indeed extraordinarily strong!

“Since the Ice Castle said that the Luo Tian Creed can keep one Foundation Establishment True Cultivator, you should stay behind, Madam President!”

“I will take responsibility for controlling the battlefield, doing everything possible to bring more people back alive!”

Toward the end, Sima Huiniang’s tone grew more subdued,

but her resolute voice was without fear.

Luo Chen smiled.

In the midst of Sima Huiniang’s astonished gaze, he reached out and pinched her perky nose.

“Silly girl!”

“Letting you take charge of the Luo Tian Creed and face the public is one thing, but in a life-threatening situation like this, how could I let you go?”

Sima Huiniang was somewhat unaccustomed to this.

Such endearing gestures were not usual from him.

But it warmed her heart nonetheless.

However, considering the unknowns they would face on the battlefield, her worries were still immense.

“But…”

“There are no ‘buts,’” Luo Chen shook his head, “The Jueqing Fairy only mentioned leaving behind one person, which does not include me. No matter what, I am a renowned Pill Refinement Grandmaster in the Yu Ding Realm; how could such a technical talent be sent to waste on a battlefield…”

As he spoke,

Luo Chen’s voice drifted off.

Pill Refinement Grandmaster… Waste…

A thought began to surface faintly in his mind.