Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1230: Chapter 472: When the Time Comes, the Heavens and Earth Combine Forces (Extra chapter for the League Master, only 1.6 more to go!)_2 Chapter 1230: Chapter 472: When the Time Comes, the Heavens and Earth Combine Forces (Extra chapter for the League Master, only 1.6 more to go!)_2 “Indeed, such a precious item doesn’t suit you; it’s too ostentatious.”

“I’ll gladly accept it.”

Luo Chen reached out and stored the dragon boat, which even shrunken a hundredfold by the Ruyi Array still measured thirty meters, into his storage magic ring.

After everyone had gleefully chosen their spoils,

he swept his sleeve, and all the assorted boxes in the area were once again stored within the Xuan Iron thumb ring.

“Hui Niang, as the sect leader of Luo Tian Sect, this item is now yours.”

Ma Huiniang hesitated, “Shouldn’t such a vast storage magic item be given to Caiyi for her business use?”

Luo Chen smiled and said, “It could be used at critical moments, but ordinarily, it’s better not to, otherwise, our subordinates would have nothing to do.”

Alright!

Thinking about it that way, there really wasn’t a problem.

Sima Huiniang put on the Xuan Iron thumb ring, caressing it carefully.

Could this item perhaps become one of the heirloom symbols of the Luo Tian Sect leader?

After the loot was distributed,

the hall of the immortal mansion suddenly felt more spacious.

As they were all idly gathered, Luo Chen decided not to let them go and instead started to assess the four’s cultivation progress.

Bai Meiling served tea and then sprawled beside them, propped up by her hands, eagerly watching the scene unfold.

Among the four, the one who had made the swiftest progress in cultivation was unquestionably Sima Huiniang!

Previously she had progressed slowly in her cultivation, but after the battle to defend Danxia, she deeply realized her own lack of strength.

Therefore, she had been tirelessly cultivating ever since.

With resources like top-grade Jade Dew Pills provided by Luo Chen, and a second-order upper-grade immortal mansion at her disposal, she had not fallen behind in her cultivation speed at all.

Furthermore, all the precious resources like Nourishing Origin Liquid and the Tongyou Pill were utilized to their fullest.

After cultivating her eldest disciple Yao Mingyue to the Foundation Establishment Stage, she found herself with even more time for cultivation.

Now at the age of one hundred three, she had already entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment, reaching the seventh level!

This rate of cultivation might not compare with the direct line of a Nascent Soul Ascendant Sect, but it was certainly on par with the true disciples of a Great Sect.

Indeed, it confirmed her natal qi technique “Waterfront Pavilion.”

The sooner she drew close to Luo Chen, the faster she cultivated.

“With your speed of cultivation, given that resources can keep up, you can certainly attempt to reach the Golden Core Period before your lifespan ends,” Luo Chen said after his examination.

Sima Huiniang smiled sweetly, “It is only by the glory of my husband that I have come this far!”

Luo Chen chuckled and then proceeded to examine the other three.

Min Longyu was the highest in realm at the sixth level Foundation Establishment, followed by Gu Caiyi, who was also at the pinnacle of the fifth level Foundation Establishment and on the verge of reaching the sixth level.

With her being the last one to reach Foundation Establishment out of her group back then, this speed was already quite impressive.

Duan Feng, conversely, was the lowest in terms of realm, having just entered the fifth level Foundation Establishment.

This was somewhat below the so-called “genius” reputation he had always been known for.

The reason, of course, was the difference in resources.

The two women were fully cultivated by Luo Chen, while Min Longyu, with his mastery of arrays, could also use them to accelerate his cultivation in addition to regular resources.

Duan Feng, except for his talent, indeed had little in the way of notable resources.

He currently only rented a second-order medium-grade immortal mansion.

The longer he cultivated, Luo Chen increasingly realized,

that while talent is extremely important for an immortal cultivator, at lower levels, it isn’t nearly as important as resources.

Unless you’re a Heavenly Spirit Root Cultivator!

Otherwise, most of the time, cultivators are not at a stage where they need to compete based on talent.

But once one reaches the Golden Core stage and above, talent becomes increasingly important because the gulf between each stage grows vast.

Any minor flaw in talent is magnified endlessly.

Simply put, talent is the threshold; if everyone crosses that threshold, then in the short term, resources matter, but in the long run, talent determines the ceiling!

This leads to the three essential elements of immortality cultivation: opportunity, talent, and temperament…

But I digress.

After the examination, Luo Chen nodded.

“Although progress varies among you, the foundation of each is solid without significant gaps.”

With Wang Yuan, a master of body refinement, and Luo Chen, a grandmaster who could refine the Tongyou Pill, those at the higher levels of the sect naturally would not lack a solid foundation.

And even if a cultivator made a mistake in their cultivation, the medical experts from Sun Sifang’s lineage could quickly treat them.

This was why all four had such stable and solid foundations.

“Caiyi.”

“Hmm?”

“Has Qingdan Valley delivered the Ascendant Grade Dragon Rise Pill they promised?”

“They stopped for a long time after you achieved Core Formation, but since you’ve returned, they’ve started delivering again, and I’ve paid them the spirit stones as well.”

“Separate an additional portion of those pills for Duan Feng.”

“Of course!”

A simple conversation had determined the allocation of that batch of Ascendant Grade Dragon Rise Pills.

Previously, the main recipients were the Hall Masters, followed by the Elders, among whom Qu Lingjun, Luo Chen’s disciple, received the lion’s share. After all, Qu Lingjun had taken over Luo Chen’s task of Pill Refinement for the Jade Dew Pill; he too deserved corresponding compensation in terms of resources.

This time, however, a portion was to be specially set aside for Duan Feng.

Duan Feng watched from the side, his lips moved slightly, but he said nothing.

At the Foundation Establishment Stage, the effect of pills aiding one’s cultivation was still very pronounced.

He couldn’t possibly refuse, against his wishes.

Luo Chen asked again, this time directing his question at Sima Huiniang.

“Has Wang Yuan finished simplifying the ‘Dust Origin Technique’?”

Sima Huiniang shook her head, “Not yet, according to him, the content involved is too complex. With his ability, it might take him at least several decades to simplify it.”

“Is that so?”

Luo Chen frowned, a few decades from now he reckoned he might be able to produce a simplified version through his regular Cultivation.

The others didn’t know what the ‘Dust Origin Technique’ was.

They also didn’t understand exactly how complex it was that even the knowledgeable Wang Yuan found it so troublesome.

Only Luo Chen, the one involved, knew how difficult it was to cultivate that Core Formation Secret Art without simplification.

It encompassed several Core Formation Secret Arts, along with profound Secret Techniques like the ‘Cleanse Origin Pill Formula’ and ‘Bead Curtain Lock’ included within.

If one were to Cultivate each one by one, it would be impossible to complete before the lifespan of a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator ran out.

It was precisely for this reason that he wanted to produce a simplified version.

Even if its rank was not at the Ultimate Technique level, if he could achieve a Great Technique, or even a Medium Technique rank, it would still be far better than those ordinary Core Formation Secret Arts circulating in the market.

After thinking it over, Luo Chen said, “If he manages to do it, then when the time comes you should see fit to give it to the Sect members who have reached the Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment for Cultivation. Hmm, everyone present can have it first, and start studying it beforehand, as long as it does not leak outside.”

“Alright, I’ll remember that.”

Sima Huiniang nodded in agreement.

Although the rest didn’t know precisely what the Cultivation Technique was, seeing Luo Chen take it so seriously, they too could tell it was something valuable.

For a moment, their motivation to cultivate surged anew.

“Oh, right!” Sima Huiniang seemed to have remembered something, “I nearly forgot about something important!”

Luo Chen looked at her quizzically.

Sima Huiniang spoke slowly, “The Super Immortal City of the Luo Yun Sect is about to be completed!”

…

One month later.

Above Danxia Peak.

A giant Flying Boat, three hundred zhang in length, stretched across the sky like an enormous dragon.

Luo Chen stood on the Deck at the very top of the Flying Boat, looking down at the scenery below.

Pavilions and pagodas were interspersed, with Cultivators’ Glints zooming in and out. Above were white clouds and in front, a gentle breeze.

In his ears were the lively sounds of shouting from the bustling Cultivators.

“This is the foundation I’ve laid down!”

“Unfortunately, even though Min Longyu has found a way to upgrade its Spirit Land Grade to Second Order, it is no longer a place for me to stay for long.”

Luo Chen said regrettably, yet his face did not show much attachment.

As soon as he had a Third Order Spirit Vein to settle on, he would abandon this old land without hesitation.

At most, he would send some Sect Disciples to stay and look after it as a branch.

Luo Chen’s gaze shifted as he turned to look into the hazy distance.

His heart swelled with boldness!

Now that his Realm had been attained and the Sect established, alliances formed on the outside, and wise individuals gathered on the inside.

His coffers were full; his Natal Magic Item was nearing readiness, and all sorts of techniques had been thoroughly practiced.

He even had a Magic Item Level Flying Boat for transportation.

Truly, when the time comes, everything in the universe conspires to aid you!

With this, he could finally demonstrate his abilities.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two Glints landed in front of him.

“Supreme Elder, all the people have boarded the Red Flame Dragon Boat,” Xu Huanzhen bowed deeply with reverence in his eyes, and said.

“Supreme Elder, the related Elixirs and materials have also been loaded, we can depart at any time!” Yuan Xiaoyue also bowed deeply, her voice clear and hopeful as she, a girl growing ever more beautiful, spoke.

Luo Chen hummed in response.

His gaze moved beyond the two, as if he could see the two women with different charms, standing hand in hand outside the Luo Tian Grand Hall, seeing him off.

“With this, let us set off!”

Luo Chen waved his wide sleeve, and his resonant voice spread throughout the Dragon Boat.

Voices of assent came from the bottom of the Dragon Boat, incessantly echoing.

“Depart!”

“Depart!”

“Depart!”

Leaving Danxia behind, returning to his old haunts, aimed at Xiao Yue.

It was both a return in glory and a journey towards a grander future!