Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1614: Chapter 596: Remnant of Yuan Mo, The Name of Qingyang

”I am Hao Ye, greetings to all fellow daoists.”

”I am Duan Li, a pleasure to meet you.”

Both male cultivators appeared middle-aged, yet their temperaments were vastly different: one was rough and burly, while the other was refined and scholarly.

Especially the latter, Duan Li, whether in speech or in the way he saluted, was precise and methodical, no different from the descendants of the long-standing, strictly-disciplined noble families.

After the two introduced themselves, it was Luo Chen’s turn.

The Fishing Elder began to speak, ”This is Luo...”

However, before he could finish the introduction, Luo Chen suddenly said, ”I am but a rogue cultivator, favored by some friends who bestowed upon me a daoist title of Qingyang. You may call me Qingyang Zi.”

All three were taken aback; it was rare for someone to take the initiative to reveal their daoist title.

Generally, those with daoist titles were either extremely powerful or had outstanding skills in certain arts.

This Qingyang Zi had a notable appearance and spoke with a somewhat grandiose tone, which suggested he was no ordinary person.

The Fishing Elder looked at Luo Chen with surprise.

”Does this Luo Hai not wish to have his real name known to more people?”

”Then my earlier approach was rather abrupt.”

Mentally noting the vaguely familiar daoist title of ”Qingyang Zi,” the Fishing Elder began detailing the specific circumstances of the demonic beast hunter assessment task.

Luo Chen listened to the task while carefully observing the two newcomers.

He revealed his daoist title deliberately.

After talking to Zhang Jiadi, he truly realized that among rogue cultivators, competition over interests was more rough and wild. If he didn’t want his future purification to be continuously troubled, he needed to make his presence known!

As for the trouble from Coldlight Island?

If it was just the Golden Core forces on Coldlight Island, he actually didn’t fear them. If few came, he could handle it himself. If many came? That was unlikely, as those forces all had families and wouldn’t travel far to trouble him for accounts.

The only concern was from Blood Nightmare Mo Luo.

But he had no overt conflict with Blood Nightmare Mo Luo, only a grudge between him and He Yuan.

Blood Nightmare Mo Luo simply wanted to recruit him, and in the absence of success, he wouldn’t possibly use force, especially considering that Luo Chen was now within the dominion of the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, which had direct enmity with the remnants of the Yuan Mo Sect.

Blood Nightmare Mo Luo wouldn’t dare be so bold.

Considering various factors, Luo Chen simply decided to release the daoist title of ”Qingyang Zi.”

In due time, spreading word of the battle on Coldlight Island and gaining reputation would naturally link Qingyang Zi with Demon King Qingyang.

Thus, he could save himself countless efforts.

The Fishing Elder soon concluded the task briefing.

However.

After hearing about the task, Luo Chen couldn’t help but question it.

”I heard that past demonic beast hunter assessment tasks typically involved short-term escorts or hunting lower order demon beasts. Why has it changed to surrounding and killing an early Golden Core stage cultivator this time?”

Amidst his shock, he began to understand.

No wonder that such an assessment task called for the participation of three Golden Core cultivators.

Hunting a Golden Core indeed!

The Fishing Elder chuckled, stroking his grizzled beard, ”Although the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering seems to have established only a century ago, for us cultivators, it’s merely a few closed-door cultivations. Many rules, you see, are continuously being improved.”

”The change in the standard for this task has also been recently decided by the Longyuan City Lord.”

”Think about it, esteemed Golden Core Ascendant Masters, would have to share the status of a one-star monster hunter with those at early Foundation Establishment or even late Qi Refinement within a certain time frame. Saying it out loud wouldn’t sound too pleasant, right?”

”Therefore, for new Golden Core cultivators joining the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, the assessment tasks for Star-Rated Monster Hunters have upgraded in standard. Once completed, you can directly be promoted to Four-Star Demon Hunters and enjoy far more generous benefits.”

”Gentlemen, weigh the pros and cons for yourselves!”

Increase in task difficulty aside, upon completion, the star ranking would skip from one to three stars which correspond to Foundation Establishment cultivators, and directly reach what only normal Golden Core cultivators and some exceptionally strong late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators could achieve: Four Stars.

There are disadvantages, but indeed more advantages!

Luo Chen was not a fool; with some analysis, he knew that this actually favored the new Golden Core cultivators joining the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering.

Furthermore, it indeed better aligned with his own interests.

The plan he previously had to slowly build reputation and rise through the star levels could now take a significant leap forward.

Catching a glimpse of the other two from the corner of his eye, he noticed their calm demeanor, as if they had known all along.

”These two must have arrived earlier than me, hence they are more familiar with the content of the assessment,” Luo Chen thought to himself.

Seeing the three had absorbed the information, the Fishing Elder smiled faintly, ”Have you decided? Would you like to take on this task? Once completed, you can be directly promoted to a Four-Star Demon Hunter, enjoying the generous treatment within our Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, oh!”

Hao Ye, without hesitation, resoundingly said, ”I’ll take it! Three against one, and with the presence of Brother Qingyang Zi who is a middle-stage Golden Core, this task is nothing but a walkover. There’s no reason not to accept.”

The Fishing Elder was pleased, then turned to look at the other two.

Luo Chen was still contemplating when Duan Li patiently inquired about more details.

”What is the name and background of the prey? What formidable methods does he possess? Fishing Elder Lord, shouldn’t you clarify these for us? Merely an early Golden Core stage realm is far too vague.”