Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

True Master Xian He has left.

Took the Transforming Pill with him!

He left two messages before departing.

”Luo Tian and White Crane, advance and retreat together.”

”Deliver fifty Spiritual Cranes within a year!”

In front of the Transforming Pill, the talk of rare birds of White Crane Gate not being traded outside was just that—mere words.

Luo Chen was very satisfied with this outcome.

On the trip to the Land of Fallen Demons, he refined five Transforming Pills in the Alchemy Realm.

Now, with just one pill, he gained the friendship of two Nascent Soul True Masters, forged an alliance between Luo Tian Sect and another Nascent Soul Ascendant Sect, and even opened a channel for Spiritual Crane trading.

Such a triple benefit was indeed a delightful affair!

However, Luo Chen did not indulge in his satisfied contentment for long, as there were others waiting for him.

And not just one person!

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”First in Yu Ding Foundation Establishment, North Sea Hermit, Grandmaster of Alchemy Dao... Friend Luo, your surprises are truly endless!”

Lingtian City Lord sat in a chair, toying with the top-grade Hongyuan Pill, with a complex expression.

Some things only become profoundly impactful when seen in person.

Upon witnessing the terrifying potency within the top-grade Hongyuan Pill, he truly understood what it meant to be an ”Alchemy Concoction Grandmaster!”

Such elixirs are scarce even within Dark Abyss Sect.

The person before him could casually produce them, showcasing the high level of his Pill Refinement prowess.

Confronted with Lingtian City Lord directly revealing his background as a North Sea Hermit, Luo Chen merely raised an eyebrow.

”In the end, it’s just Luo Tian and Luo Chen!”

Lingtian City Lord slowly lifted his head, ”Isn’t it Guest Elder of Star Gate?”

Luo Chen chuckled, ”There is no difference.”

”No, there’s a big difference!” Lingtian City Lord straightened his posture and put away the Hongyuan Pill, ”Luo Tian is in Eastern Wasteland, Star Gate is in Zhongzhou!”

Luo Chen frowned and fell silent.

Since he entered the Eastern Wasteland and proactively presented his identity as a Guest Elder of Star Gate, some matters had already been put on the table.

The identity of Guest Elder of Star Gate became a protective charm, allowing him to act freely.

Yet at the same time, considering past instances of Guest Elders bringing their disciples and clansmen to Zhongzhou, Luo Chen’s intentions were also exposed.

It’s evident that after experiencing the departure of Alchemy Saints, Dark Abyss Sect was very sensitive to this kind of situation.

Lingtian City Lord’s words nearly clarified Dark Abyss Sect’s stance.

Luo Chen pondered, ”Can’t I bring them along?”

”You should understand, they are not important. Even Wang Yuan can only catch my personal attention.” Lingtian City Lord said.

Luo Chen nodded, ”The important one is me!”

”You’re very smart, deserving of someone who can break through to Nascent Soul by their own means.” Lingtian City Lord praised, then suddenly changed his tone, ”Why not consider joining our Mingyuan Sect? What Tianyuan Daoist Sect can offer, we can also provide you.”

Luo Chen asked curiously, ”Is this your idea or the intent of your sect’s great powers?”

Lingtian City Lord fell silent.

Concerning the disposition of Luo Chen, the sect had not yet given a clear answer.

It was simply because he saw Luo Chen’s impressive demeanor and alchemy prowess that he couldn’t help but be moved with an interest in talent, prompting him to extend this invitation.

Sighing, Lingtian City Lord said helplessly, ”If you were allowed to choose for yourself, which side would you pick?”

Luo Chen smiled without replying, knowing that being valued by the Sacred Land was already a great fortune, leaving little room for choice.

To express a preference would easily offend someone.

Even if this Lingtian City Lord seemed easy-going.

Seeing Luo Chen remain silent, Lingtian City Lord pondered, then shifted to another question.

”Now that Eastern Wasteland Million Mountains are teeming with demon beasts and North Sea Demon Union runs rampant, tell me, should our Mingyuan Sect quell the demon chaos first, or should Tianyuan Daoist Sect conquer North Sea?”

Faced with this question, Luo Chen hesitated for a moment before finally giving an answer.

”I believe it’s Tianyuan Daoist Sect!”

”You have that much faith in them? Our Mingyuan is fighting on home ground, possessing the advantages of terrain and personnel.”

”Tianyuan Daoist Sect inhabits the prosperous land of Zhongzhou, nurturing elite forces over three millennia, with ambitions to dominate the world and encompass Mountain Sea. They launched an all-out effort, deploying the power of an entire province for the North Sea campaign. Yet Mingyuan Sacred Land remains cautious, only making Eastern Wasteland sects address demons with local resources, akin to fighting fire with fuel. Although my insights are limited and my foresight short, I can see the difference in resolve between the two regarding the demon threat. Both being statewide forces, I do not doubt Mingyuan’s profound foundation, but the determination for one matter dictates the magnitude of exerted force. In this battle, Tianyuan should lead the way!”

”Haha, you have such confidence in Tianyuan Daoist Sect. However, you underestimate our Mingyuan Sect!”

Lingtian City Lord laughed heartily, disagreeing with Luo Chen’s perspective.

As for the reasons, he didn’t elaborate to Luo Chen.

Instead, he redirected the conversation to another matter.

”The method for making Spirit Stones has been recorded in the Jade Slip given to you, but before learning this method, one must swear that it shall not be spread.”

”This is the rule for every Golden Core Sect advancing to Nascent Soul Ascendant Sect!”

”Ordinary Spirit Stone Ore contains a vast amount of Spirit Qi. Mere ordinary methods cannot precisely cut them, nor can they be excessively mined. If the method for making Spirit Stones were widespread, it’s feared that rogue cultivators might commit the folly of killing the hen to get the eggs, severing Spirit Veins and exhausting them.”

”This method is a symbol of the Ascendant Sect, where only Nascent Soul Ascendant Sects can stably mine and craft Spirit Stones, controlling the lifeline of a region’s economy.”

”Additionally, within the Jade Slip, there are notes on how to nourish and restore Spirit Veins while performing a restrained mining of Spirit Stone Ore.”

”Currently, Luo Tian Sect does not have its own mountain sect residence, let alone a Fourth Order Spirit Vein. Hence, this method might seem a bit impractical. But in the future, should the opportunity arise to establish a mountain sect, you could quickly obtain a supply of Spirit Stones, becoming resources for your cultivation in the Nascent Soul Realm.”