Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

The Chess Path Nine Levels and Nine Grades System?

If the Dao of Alchemy were to be divided in this way, how should it be done?

”Friend Luo, shall we go by the Zhe River to witness this chess tournament grand event?” Fu Chaosheng suggested.

Luo Chen shook his head, ”I am not interested in these matters, I should head to the Heaven and Earth Peak soon to finalize my status as a Guest Elder of the Star Gate!”

”True, business is more important!”

The old and young duo walked briskly out of the city, against the flow of the crowd.

Wherever they passed, even the most crowded streams of people would unconsciously make way for them.

Before long, the two stood by a vast river flowing eastward.

The hatchet’s handle wears away, and time passes like this river.

Above the Zhe River is where the true mountain gate of the Daoist Sect lies within the Rotten Stalemate Mountain Range.

And by the Zhe River stands that lone peak that reaches the sky, the Heaven and Earth Peak!

Luo Chen gazed across the river, and under that towering peak, he felt so small, like a mayfly in the world, or a grain of sand in the Ganges.

This feeling, since advancing to the Nascent Soul, had not been felt in a long time.

Yet in his memory, there was a similar illusion?

Where could it be?

Fu Chaosheng’s words sounded in his ear.

”Our sect is generous to you outsiders. This Heaven and Earth Peak is actually one of the rare Fifth Order Spiritual Lands in the world. The Star Gate’s establishment here indicates that as Guest Elders joining Star Gate, you can enjoy an abundant Spirit Qi environment at any time. Even if you cultivate to the God Transformation Realm in the future, the Heaven and Earth Peak can still serve as a cultivation Cave Mansion!”

Indeed, the Fifth Order Spiritual Land.

The East Desolate Feather Clan Sacred Land Cangwu Mountain!

There, too, was a Spirit Land endowed with a Fifth Order Spirit Vein.

This Heaven and Earth Peak is in no way inferior to Cangwu Mountain.

Filled with awe, Luo Chen also gained a bit more affection for the Tianyuan Daoist Sect. Rarely does the world see such generosity, even providing a Fifth Order Spirit Land to outsiders.

”Let’s go, we’ll ascend the mountain to confirm your Guest Elder status at the Star Gate. Don’t worry, with my recommendation, there shouldn’t be any issues. When the Seven Elders of Star Gate question you, just respond with the answers I’ve taught you.”

The Seven Elders of Star Gate, refers to seven representatives selected from the nineteen elders to review newcomers joining the Star Gate.

Usually, it includes the Fifth Elder of the Star Gate as a Guest Elder, one from the noble families, and one from the Twelve Great Houses.

The final decision-making power often lies with the elder representative from the Twelve Great Houses.

Luo Chen acted without hesitation, his Nascent Soul trembled, engaging the Heaven and Earth Qi, transforming it into a shimmery Spirit Light that enveloped him, shooting like an arrow towards the Heaven and Earth Peak.

Fu Chaosheng followed alongside.

Their speed was swift, yet to others, they appeared as tiny as mayflies rushing toward the towering mountain.

But everyone knows that to fly freely on the Heaven and Earth Peak, one must be a Nascent Soul True Master!

This is actually considered an invisible test.

Without possessing a Nascent Soul Domain, one cannot withstand the tremendous Spirit Pressure naturally emitted by this Fifth-Order Spirit Mountain.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Two Glints landed on a great plaza paved with White Jade, shrouded in mist.

As soon as they landed, a fierce Divine Consciousness swept over, especially focusing on Luo Chen, the unfamiliar cultivator.

Fu Chaosheng’s expression remained unchanged, bowing in respect.

”Fu Family’s current Family Head Fu Chaosheng, recommends the North Sea Hermit to join the Star Gate, the related information has been reported in advance.”

With these words, the initially aggressive stance of the Divine Consciousness softened slightly, yet still enveloped Luo Chen.

A rough, aged voice echoed around the two.

”Proceed to the Yin Immortal Hall to wait, three days later, the Seven Elders together will decide on the North Sea Hermit’s entry into the Star Gate.”

Upon hearing this, Fu Chaosheng couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, signaling to Luo Chen and leaving the plaza first.

Before leaving, Luo Chen curiously glanced towards the depths of the mist.

There, stood a grand gate.

Its surface sparkled like stars, as if leading to the unknown.

Is this the Star Gate?

...

Zhe River, waves rolling.

By the river, the crowd was as dense as woven threads.

Five chessboards were set, each with five people seated.

A middle-aged man with a wild and uninhibited demeanor walked among them, drinking as he went.

His expression was carefree, but the five seated were restless.

Outside the scene, countless onlookers had a sickly red glow on their faces.

No one expected this battle by the Zhe River to conclude even faster than the one at the Hall of Fame.

In just three days, Tianyuan Approaching Immortals had pushed the Five Heroes of Shangjun to their limits, and it was now the endgame, with the victory of the Approaching Immortals becoming fully apparent.

Among the crowd, Fu Qinglan’s face was red with excitement, the usual coldness gone.

Yu Xu did not understand, for Tianyuan Approaching Immortals and Renowned Dao Yin were equally famous, but the latter took a month to defeat the Seven Sons of Muyuan, while the former needed only three days to secure victory.

Could there be a massive gap between the two?

Fu Qinglan whispered an explanation, ”It’s because of differing chess styles. Brother Dao Yin is a Fourth Grade in the Ninth Stage, entering the Tongyou Realm. He observes obstacles, adept at adapting, excelling in counter-strategies, hence taking longer. Brother Approaching Immortals, also Fourth Grade in the Ninth Stage, but with a more domineering style, favors using the Method of Combat Power in the Minor Seventh Grade. He fights decisively, engaging the enemy head-on, so even a slight disparity in chess skill is amplified to the extreme, creating an avalanche-like effect...”

Yu Xu listened in bewilderment, looking utterly confused.

After Fu Qinglan finished speaking, Yu Xu could only shrug.

”No wonder he is the genius of the Tan Family in the Twelve Great Houses!”

Renowned Dao Yin came from the Gu Family among the Twelve Great Houses.

Tianyuan Approaching Immortals also came from one of the Twelve Great Houses, the Tan Family.

Fu Qinglan felt helpless, liking something so much yet unable to speak about it with others.

”Let’s go!”

Yu Xu was puzzled, ”Aren’t we going to see the endgame?”