Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1708: Chapter 627: In the Depths of the Oblivion Sea, Ancient Cultivator’s Ruins_2

”Friend, you are indeed clever!” Ding Yi openly admitted his purpose.

Walking up to Luo Chen, the two—a tall man and a stout man—stood shoulder to shoulder, gazing at the tranquil, mirror-like lake surface.

”That dangerous place is extremely perilous, surpassing even Endless Valley of the North Sea, Soulbreak Cliff, and other renowned danger zones. In my opinion, it is even more dangerous than Beiji Yemo Tian once was.”

Luo Chen was shocked.

The names Ding Yi mentioned were all famously treacherous locations in the North Sea Cultivation World.

Endless Valley of the North Sea, known as the place where even thousands of demons dare not return, had buried countless Demon Beasts of the Third Order and below. Even the Fourth Order Demon Emperor wouldn’t dare to trespass lightly.

Soulbreak Cliff, on the other hand, was a Forbidden Area situated deep within the Demon Sea. Years ago, it was discovered by a Rogue Cultivator. Later, Yuan Mo Sect organized a group of Nascent Soul Stage and Golden Core Period elite cultivators to venture in, but over half of them perished, earning the area its ominous name—”Soulbreak.”

”If those areas aren’t frightening enough, then Beiji Yemo Tian certainly deserves a discussion.”

”It is the premier danger zone in the North Sea, backed by Oblivion Sea—a Thousand Years Thunder Jade birthplace. It is enveloped by naturally-formed Elemental Magnetic Aurora on both sides. Anyone who enters would meet their demise.”

”More dangerous than those places? Isn’t going there courting death?”

”Haha, courting death? Haven’t you heard that even Beiji Yemo Tian was conquered by the Demon Alliance Army?”

Luo Chen chuckled. ”That was the North Sea Demon Race, a Great Power with millions of Demon Beasts assembled for a forced conquest. You and I are mere Golden Core Cultivators; how could we possibly compare?”

Ding Yi shook his head.

”That’s not how I see it. Danger zones exist to be conquered. Endless Valley was breached by Master Yu Ling and became a Blessed Land for cultivation. Beiji Yemo Tian was transformed into a Sect’s Cave Heaven by Yuan Mo Sect. As for the place I intend to go, over the years, others have already begun to uncover its patterns. Since they can go, I can go as well.”

”Alright then!”

Seeing the determined look on the stout man’s gaunt face, Luo Chen decided against further persuasion and directly asked where the dangerous place was located.

”Deep within Oblivion Sea!”

”Hmm?”

”I said, the place is deep within Oblivion Sea!” Ding Yi stared intently at Luo Chen, enunciating each word with great emphasis.

Luo Chen hesitated and questioned, ”Isn’t Oblivion Sea just Yuan Mo Sect’s backyard? Is there really something in there that you’re fixating on?”

”Heh, people only know that Oblivion Sea guards the rear of Beiji Yemo Tian, but what they don’t realize is that its dangers not only deter enemies but also hinder Yuan Mo Sect itself,” Ding Yi said confidently.

Luo Chen remained doubtful. ”If there truly was anything valuable inside, Yuan Mo Sect would have taken it long ago. How could there be anything left for you?”

”Didn’t I just say? Oblivion Sea itself also blocks Yuan Mo Sect cultivators. Additionally, much of the experience in entering and exiting Oblivion Sea has been pieced together slowly over the years by Yuan Mo Sect disciples. Even they are still exploring it. Unfortunately, before they could fully exploit and develop the Secret Realm inside, the Sect had already collapsed.”

This reasoning seemed plausible.

Luo Chen gave a slight nod, though he still harbored some doubts.

”I’m aware of Oblivion Sea’s danger, but what exactly is in its depths that makes you so persistent?”

This time, Ding Yi became more solemn and mysterious.

”Specifically, I’m not entirely sure. But there is at least one Ancient Cultivator’s burial site there.”

An Ancient Cultivator’s burial site?

Inexplicably, Luo Chen was reminded of White Night Travelling Palace in Accumulated Thunder Ninth Mountain.

If the site could compel Yuan Mo Sect to persistently explore it, it must undoubtedly have been left behind by a Divine Transformation Stage Great Power.

The treasures remaining within, even the smallest remnants, would be priceless for Golden Core Cultivators like them.

Just like the Thousand Years Thunder Jade!

Seeing Luo Chen deep in thought, Ding Yi did not rush him. The matter had deep roots and connections, and he couldn’t explain everything at once.

It would only be when Luo Chen decided to go that he would reveal all.

But after a long while, Luo Chen still hadn’t expressed his stance. Recalling how Luo Chen had repeatedly mentioned only Ding Yi himself, and not ”them” together, Ding Yi grew somewhat anxious.

”Qingyang Zi, aren’t you tempted at all?”

Luo Chen held his composure, remaining silent.

Ding Yi tried to persuade him further. ”There must be extraordinary treasures. Over the years, according to my investigations, many cultivators of high realms from the North Sea have actively explored Oblivion Sea.”

”Were there any Nascent Soul True Masters?” Luo Chen asked.

Ding Yi answered without hesitation, ”Of course, Nascent Soul True Masters are the main force!”

”If that’s the case, then what scraps would there be for you and me to pick up?”

”But Golden Core Cultivators have come out successfully as well!”

”Who?”

Ding Yi uttered a name.

”Feileng Fairy!”

Seeing Luo Chen’s disbelief, Ding Yi lowered his voice and said, ”To my knowledge, Feileng Fairy was initially no more than a furnace ding of a Nascent Soul Elder within Yuan Mo Sect. She was taken into the depths of Oblivion Sea to the Ancient Cultivator’s burial site. After coming out, she broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage. Later, that same Yuan Mo Sect Elder granted her Feileng City and allowed her to extricate herself from her position as a furnace ding.”

The high and unattainable Feileng Fairy had once been just a mere furnace ding?

Luo Chen was tremendously shocked by this revelation.

Even more astonishing was the fact that the depths of Oblivion Sea offered opportunities for Nascent Soul Formation!

Thinking of this, Luo Chen understood why Ding Yi was so insistent on venturing there.

Clearly, Ding Yi sought the opportunity for his own Nascent Soul Formation!

It was obvious that Ding Yi intentionally disclosed this piece of information to Luo Chen.

After saying this, he waited calmly for Luo Chen’s reaction.

Surely, you won’t be able to resist!

Nonetheless, after a long time, Luo Chen’s expression shifted from shock to anticipation, then to hesitation and doubt, and finally settled into a resolute demeanor as he shook his head.

”Apologies, I, Luo, have always been cautious by nature. Tasks with uncertain outcomes are rarely undertaken by me. After careful consideration, your described Secret Realm appears far too dangerous. I fear it is beyond my ability to pursue.”