Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

No one expected that among the Outer Continent Elders, who were supposed to be united, a rift would appear.

The three were momentarily at a loss for words, subconsciously looking toward the delicate woman.

Dongfang Bai then spoke: ”Regarding this matter, we have always only provided suggestions. The real decision-makers are the representatives of the Twelve Great Houses. Elder Zhan, what is your opinion?”

The one referred to as Elder Zhan had a rather harsh tone.

”I am someone who upholds the philosophy of the Star Gate and do not wish for Luo Chen to join our Heaven and Earth Peak. But...”

The moment the word ”but” was uttered, both Dongfang Bai and the Xiang Family Supreme Elder sensed something amiss.

As expected, Elder Zhan’s tone softened somewhat.

”Alchemy Saint, this time, I’ll let you make the decision!”

”Elder Zhan!” Dongfang Bai exclaimed softly.

Elder Zhan glanced at him, his gaze icy.

The other three Elders of the Three Continents smirked inwardly, thinking that the emperor was not worried, yet the eunuch was. Even the local cultivators of Zhongzhou did not take it to heart, yet an outsider cared more than anyone.

For instance, the Xiang Family Supreme Elder looked composed and nonchalant at the moment, following Elder Zhan’s lead.

Though they did not understand why Elder Zhan suddenly handed the decision-making power to the Alchemy Saint, the three felt it was in the bag now.

Being from the Outer Continent, they reckoned that the Alchemy Saint would likely pass it generously!

The delicate figure spoke softly.

”Heaven and Earth Peak has too much of a decaying scent.”

”It’s nice to have such a young one join.”

”However, Dongfang Bai is not wrong either. Including young talent from the Outer Continent into Heaven and Earth Peak goes against the philosophy of the Star Gate. Once this opening is made, the loss won’t just be Zhongzhou’s younger generation’s resources, but it will also cause the top Great Sects of the Four Great Continents to resent and collectively oppose the Tianyuan Daoist Sect. Just like when I left the Eastern Wasteland back then...”

”Therefore, giving him a temporary Guest Elder status should suffice.”

Temporary Guest Elder status?

The three Outer Continent Elders looked at each other in confusion.

Dongfang Bai was taken aback, somewhat surprised.

The Xiang Family Supreme Elder furrowed his brows.

Elder Zhan said in a deep voice: ”There is no such precedent.”

It either is or isn’t; what is this temporary status?

Chu Yan chuckled softly, ”Elder Zhan, didn’t we agree that I would make the decision?”

Elder Zhan was taken aback, then laughed heartily.

”If that’s the case, then let’s follow Alchemy Saint’s words, granting the Huang Independent Cultivator Luo Chen the temporary Guest Elder status, allowing him to freely enter and exit Heaven and Earth Peak. However, all resources will not be open; they must be exchanged for with corresponding contributions.”

”As for the Cave Mansion... make it number A78.”

...

”Luo Chen, you must be tired today, so let’s stop drinking here. We won’t disturb you any further.”

Facing the farewell of the Fu Family grandfather and grandson, Luo Chen readily agreed.

He indeed felt a bit ”tired.”

The Seven Elders of the Star Gate, six of whom are Post-Nascent Great Cultivators comparable to Moon Independent Cultivators, and one is an about-to-ascend Divine Transformation Great Power.

In their presence, no matter how composed Luo Chen appeared, the pressure remained immense.

If it weren’t for Alchemy Saint Chu Yan effortlessly dispelling the pressure the others brought upon him, the Q&A in the Star Gate’s space wouldn’t have gone so smoothly.

A banquet allowed him to relax significantly.

But no matter how relaxed he was, it wouldn’t compare to a moment of quiet cultivation in private.

However, before leaving, he took a special look at Fu Qinglan.

He was somewhat surprised by this young lady.

Nascent Soul True Masters he had seen many, each with a formidable demeanor.

This young lady also had a certain bearing, but that bearing was difficult to associate with a Nascent Soul True Master.

How to say?

She both possessed the resolute determination to bear the family’s rise and fall and had a hint of innocent naivety?

And such a temperament, he had seen quite a bit in Zhongzhou over time.

To this, Luo Chen could only attribute it to this place being simply too peaceful.

Without experiencing trials of blood and fire, although the cultivator realms here were high, their ways of the world seemed rather immature.

Just like back at the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, when he saw Chang Feng Zi and Guan Xiaoping, the three were the same.

Coincidentally, when Luo Chen looked over, Fu Qinglan was also sneaking a glance at him.

Their eyes met, Luo Chen remained calm and collected, whereas the latter somewhat awkwardly shifted her gaze away.

”Such a fledgling!”

On the way back to his room, Luo Chen chuckled to himself.

A person like this, if placed in the Eastern Wasteland North Sea, he reckoned he’d sell her, and she would even end up counting the money for him.

Though a smile was on his face, he couldn’t help but feel a tinge of envy in his heart.

Someone like that could achieve the Nascent Soul True Master Realm?

...

Two Glints, under the moonlight, left Heaven and Earth Peak, flying towards the opposite Rotten Stalemate Mountain across the river.

Under the night sky, Fu Qinglan lightly bit her lip, suddenly speaking.

”Grandfather, can that person really do it?”

Originally in good spirits, Fu Chaosheng’s body suddenly froze. He first expressed confusion: ”Do what?”

But soon, he realized.

”Are you doubting your grandfather’s judgment?”

Fu Qinglan shook her head, saying with some concern: ”It’s not that I’m doubting, but this competition is different from previous ones. Not to mention the Golden Core Foundation participants within the sect, just the newly promoted Nascent Souls are as many as thirteen. Each of their chosen protectors is either a strong cultivator meticulously cultivated by their family or a master of a great Outer Continent sect, a hero of one region. Compared to them, Luo Chen is too...”

”Too what?” Fu Chaosheng’s face filled with rage.

Fu Qinglan took a deep breath, speaking without fear: ”Too young. Though I called him Brother Dao, I even feel like he might be younger than me. Can a person like that truly protect me while I focus on comprehending the Law’s True Intent in the Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven?”

”Young?” Fu Chaosheng was so furious that he laughed, ”Since when does the Immortal Cultivation World measure ability by age? Your grandfather lived for nine hundred years, yet only reached the Nascent Soul Third Layer. Do you think brilliant yet short-lived people like the famous Gu Daoyin with a lifespan under five hundred years are more formidable than I am?”

Fu Qinglan pursed her lips tightly, ”It’s different. Brother Dao Yin is the true genius that hasn’t been seen in a thousand years in the Holy Land.”