Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

The subordinate swallowed and hastily said, ”Additionally, we’ve found some traces in the middle of the battlefield, which allow us to slightly deduce the origin of the enemies invading the Five Elements Divine Sect.”

”Who is it?” Shi Ju asked.

The subordinate’s lips quivered, hesitating to make any rash conclusions.

”Hmph!”

With a cold snort, Shi Ju strode directly into the battlefield of Shenyuan Peak.

Upon reaching this place, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

This inexplicable familiarity made him somewhat uncomfortable.

”It’s the residual power of the Law’s True Intent, and it’s even the same attribute as mine, the Fire Origin!”

Truly worthy of being a Daoist Sect prodigy, in a moment, he realized some traces of the enemies who invaded the Five Elements Divine Sect.

Upon realizing this, the disdain in Shi Ju’s heart receded instantly.

Those who can comprehend the Law’s True Intent, regardless of their realm, are definitely formidable powerhouses not to be underestimated, irrelevant to one’s sect or background.

Even if it were a Rogue Cultivator, they would be a top-tier powerhouse comparable to their Daoist Sect prodigies!

Soon, under the guidance of his subordinate, he arrived before a huge depression.

At a glance, it seemed like a lake filled with rainwater.

But as the Divine Consciousness spread, Shi Ju glanced across the lake, gradually displaying a look of shock and anger.

Five-finger imprint, cyan flame, imposing palm force, with a faint intent to overwhelm all beings.

Qingyang’s Great Handprint!

Across the world, only one person could wield such a technique!

”Luo Chen!!!”

A low growl burst from Shi Ju’s throat.

With each word, golden flames erupted violently, burning away the rainwater in Five-finger Lake, revealing the bare earth and rock layers.

Around, the Shi Family cultivators quickly retreated, fearing to touch their Young Master’s wrath.

”Hu...”

With a deep breath, Shi Ju snapped out of his furious rage.

”I underestimated the deep grudges between Shenyuan and Luo Chen. I never imagined he would dare to suddenly appear and slaughter his great enemies at such a sensitive moment.”

”I also never thought his strength would advance so quickly, that even Great Cultivators are no longer his match.”

Back then, Shi Ju himself was no match for Luo Chen.

He thought that with the resources of the Daoist Sect and his family, he had, in just a few decades, ascended to the Middle Stage Nascent Soul and could even briefly contend with Great Demon Emperors like Bi Zheng, having entirely surpassed that old nemesis.

Yet, he never expected Luo Chen’s cultivation progress to be completely beyond anyone’s imagination.

The rumors were indeed true, the legend of Luo Chen battling the Three Great Demon Emperors without dying was real!

If things continue like this...

Amidst his rage, there was a chilling sensation down his spine!

The opponent’s cultivation talent is truly against the heavens, no?

He himself had the backing of the greatest power in the Mountain Sea Realm and the resources of his entire clan, yet he couldn’t keep up with the other’s progress.

Moreover!

”I remember, the Law’s True Intent he comprehended back then in the Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven was Wood Type!”

Yet, unexpectedly on this battlefield, the residuals of the Law’s True Intent left behind was the Fire Origin Power with which Shi Ju was most familiar!

How could it be possible for a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator to simultaneously possess two True Intents?

If left unchecked to continue growing, whom could he seek vengeance against for the old grudge of his Thunder Dao Avatar being destroyed?

”Find him for me!”

A command was issued in a nearly roaring voice.

Amidst the shock of the Shi Family cultivators, they swiftly took orders, employing all sorts of techniques to collect Luo Chen’s aura from this place.

But the harvest was meager!

With Luo Chen’s methods, he had long since cleansed his aura upon leaving.

Others might discern his handiwork through some battlefield remnants, but tracking him directly was absolutely impossible.

The only oversight was likely the residual Fire Origin Power!

His comprehension of this Law’s True Intent was relatively recent, and his realm’s limitations often left him in a state of being able to release but not retract.

It was because Shi Ju, too, comprehended this Origin’s existence that he could sense him.

Seeing his subordinates failing to track him, Shi Ju flew into a rage.

”A bunch of worthless fools!”

Subsequently, he leapt into the sky, briefly discerning the direction, before vaguely pursuing towards the south.

But soon into the pursuit, he was called back by a transmitted message.

”Command the Shi Family cultivators to prepare for a proactive attack on the Demon Clan!”

In astonishment, Shi Ju halted his steps, countless questions swirling in his mind.

This time, the Tianyuan Daoist Sect landed in the Eastern Wasteland, intending to conquer this vast continent upon the fall of the Dark Abyss Sect.

The East Desolate Immortal World was ample enough for the Tianyuan Daoist Sect to digest for now, the Million Mountains were not part of the plan.

Why initiate an attack?

But the old ancestor’s command was something he absolutely did not dare defy, so he had no choice but to turn back.

Towards the direction of his sensing, Shi Ju muttered fiercely to himself.

”Consider yourself lucky!”

Then he turned around and returned, his speed incredibly fast.

However, if someone was present, they might sense a hint of liberation and relief from the swift glint of light.

Could today’s Shi Ju truly contend with Luo Chen, who could single-handedly wipe out a sect and leave calmly?

This question was difficult for outsiders to determine, but Shi Ju already knew the answer in his heart.

The pursuit was merely a rash act in his anger, and out of fear that Luo Chen might further widen the gap between them in the future.

On the return journey, Shi Ju gradually calmed down.

Upon reaching the ruins of the Five Elements Divine Sect, his subordinates gathered around him.

”Young Master, why have you returned so quickly?”

Shi Ju glanced at him, and the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator immediately realized it was inappropriate and quickly shut his mouth.

Shi Ju snorted, ”The patriarch has commanded that I must not linger here. Why are you dawdling?”

Although the cultivator had reached the Nascent Soul Realm, he had only recently been elevated, formerly serving as a servant of the Shi Family.

He replied humbly, ”I heard that the Daoist law of the Five Elements Divine Sect is exquisite, and it’s quite unique in the Eastern Wasteland. I’ve just entered the Nascent Soul Realm, so I now have the qualifications to establish my own sect. I wanted to collect some Daoist laws from the sect to prepare for establishing a clan in the future.”

”Tsk...”

Shi Ju sneered carelessly.

Exquisite Daoist laws?

The Daoist law of his Tianyuan Daoist Sect is unparalleled in the world, so why bother with the inheritance of these small sects?

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly recalled something.

Luo Chen never seemed to have any remarkable lineage, and his Daoist law inheritance was nonexistent.

Yet, the opponent could surpass him step by step and carve out a vast reputation.

Could it be that those side door techniques he neglected had their own profound mysteries?

With a gesture, he called out!

”Show me what you’ve collected!”

Faced with this gesture, his subordinate was momentarily stunned.

Shi Ju frowned, ”I just want to take a look. Do you think I’d embezzle these side door techniques?”

The subordinate shook his head quickly, ”I wouldn’t dare to think such a thing, but after searching for a long time, the harvest is sparse. The extensive sect inheritance seems to have vanished into thin air.”

Shi Ju was momentarily stunned.

He quickly wondered if Luo Chen had already looted it all?

...

Thousand-mile layers of clouds, without a trace.

A streak of black light swiftly passed through, stirring numerous clouds and winds.

Luo Chen sat cross-legged on the back of the black dragon, holding an elixir in his mouth, quietly meditating and regulating his breath.

After the battle with Shenyuan, he was unharmed!

Though it seemed easy, the danger within was not something outsiders could easily grasp.

No matter if it was techniques or soul techniques, or even the control of magical treasure true artifacts, Shenyuan was undoubtedly a leader among great cultivators.

Even Huang Man and Bi Zheng couldn’t compare.

But his greatest flaw was his physical body!

During the battle at Cangwu Mountain years ago, Shenyuan’s physical body was destroyed by the Nirvana Sacred Fire left by Qi Xia Emperor, and his subsequent physical body was merely self-refined and didn’t quite match his divine soul.

Thus, during combat, there were always a few clues to follow.

In terms of instantly casting techniques, Luo Chen’s thoughts arrived immediately, but Shenyuan had many concerns, lacking smoothness and fluidity.

Before Qi Refiners develop their Primordial Spirit, the physical body remains an invaluable protective vessel.

Yet despite this, Luo Chen, depleting his Qi Power and risking a drop in his realm, managed to slay him, which demonstrated Shenyuan’s strength.

”Luckily, the enemy vanquished, my thoughts are finally clear!”

Murmuring, Luo Chen opened his eyes.

The depletion of Qi Power can’t be quickly restored by a few elixirs.

Even excessive consumption of Golden Wind Jade Dew Wine would damage his meridians.

The only way to recover to peak state unrestrainedly is to find a good spirit land.

Luo Chen wasn’t in a hurry; with a bit of Qi Power recovered now, an ordinary Nascent Soul Stage wouldn’t harm him.

He gazed into the vast distance and remarked, ”Traveling to the South Border is far, and the Demon Heart Gu Emperor I’m searching for is elusive. I don’t know where to start.”

Having resolved the large, oppressive enemy of Shenyuan, Luo Chen now had only one task left.

Fulfill the duty of a father!

Find the Demon Heart Gu Emperor, obtain the Fourth-Tier Demon Heart Gu from him, and solve the troubles of Luo Lingxi, so she can truly cultivate.

As for whether the Demon Heart Gu Emperor is good or evil or whether he is willing to surrender the Fourth-Tier Demon Heart Gu?

Luo Chen does not care!

But just where should he start?

Luo Chen recalled the correspondence from Tianshan True Master, the words of Valley Immortal Feng Jiang, and the intelligence about the South Border he had secretly collected over the years, and his heart couldn’t help but grow heavy again.

Suddenly!

The voice of the Black King, eager for credit, rang in his ear.

”Master, I have some good things here. Do you want to take a look?”