Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Above the Bailu Marsh.

A gigantic flying bird spread its feathered wings, continuously circling the void.

Its eyes shone with a brilliant light, overlooking the territory that once belonged to it, with a human-like expression in its gaze.

Upon seeing the overwhelming black currents that even left it uneasy disappear, the enormous white crane flapped its wings and descended to the deepest part of the Bailu Marsh.

Clearing away the layers of miasma, it passed through a fine water curtain and entered a cave mansion.

Inside, a large colorful python lay coiled and dormant.

The colorful python’s body was vast, yet not bloated, instead exceptionally slender, giving off a captivating allure.

If an experienced Immortal Cultivator were here, they would instantly recognize the origins of this colorful python.

It was the Nine Nether Charm Python!

When the White Crane Demon King entered, the Nine Nether Charm Python seemed to sense it and opened its clear eyes.

Their gazes met, and the White Crane Demon King respectfully lowered its head.

The Nine Nether Charm Python’s body trembled and finally transformed into a young woman.

After scanning through the White Crane Demon King’s memories, the young woman’s eyes glimmered with an unusual brilliance.

”At just twenty years of age, he has reached the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Realm, such talent is truly extraordinary!”

”If it were through some fast-track of the Path of Demon, it could be overlooked, but he possesses strong qi power, a solid foundation, without any signs of weakness. At the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm, easily slaying an Early Stage Golden Core Cultivator, even the master back then could not achieve this.”

”One can only say it’s no wonder he’s a doppelganger painstakingly nurtured by the master!”

After a moment of reflection, the young woman hesitated slightly.

She was deliberating whether to inform the master about Zhou Fuqiu’s rapid advancement, especially regarding his astonishing foundation.

But after pondering for a while, she ultimately dismissed the thought.

Regarding Zhou Fuqiu’s realm, the master should be very aware.

As for other matters, presumably, the master wouldn’t be concerned.

”Moreover, the Sound Transmission Jade Pendant only has two more uses left, it shouldn’t be wasted on such trivial matters.”

Murmuring to herself, the woman glanced at the White Crane Demon King who was lowering its head.

”With the Zhou Family’s actions to claim the Bailu Marsh having started, you and your tribe can no longer reside here peacefully, make plans sooner. Whether to die on this homeland or heed my advice to go to the Eastern Wasteland and join the Luo Tian Sect.”

”I can’t guarantee anything else, but regarding your early transformation, it’s a trivial matter for my master.”

The White Crane Demon King seemed to have already made a decision, immediately prostrating on the ground, emitting a pleasing sound.

”This humble demon listens to the lord!”

The woman’s face lit up with a radiant smile, ”You’ve made the right decision. Despite the Zhou Family ignoring you over the past years, it was only because they hadn’t the time. Needn’t mention much else, just the Ancestor of the Zhou Family alone, should they choose, you wouldn’t be able to resist. In the next couple of days, carry my token, and lead your tribe to the Eastern Wasteland, someone will meet you there.”

The White Crane Demon King nodded heavily, eyes showing anticipation.

According to the young woman’s description, the sect known as Luo Tian Sect possesses a magical elixir that allows demon beasts to transform in the Third Order in advance.

If true, she sees hope for reaching the Fourth Order Demon Emperor Realm!

Even if it means leaving her homeland and being at others’ beck and call, she is willing to take the risk and try!

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The indigenous inhabitants of the Bailu Marsh, having resided for hundreds of years, began a silent migration unnoticed.

This should have been a matter to alarm the Zhou Family.

Yet the sudden death of the Sixth Elder, Zhou Haiye, diverted everyone’s attention!

Even the plan to clear demon beasts and develop Bailu Marsh was forcibly interrupted.

Of course, when they come around, they can easily take over the empty Bailu Marsh; it would not be a misfortune.

However, as matters stand, everyone remains most concerned about Zhou Haiye’s sudden demise.

The explanation given by the Family Head, indeed, struggled to convince everyone!

Back when several Foundation Establishment True Cultivators hovered nearby, they sensed no Demon Qi from any Demon King, so saying Zhou Haiye was killed by a demon beast, nobody believed.

Moreover, the dignified Golden Core Ascendant Master, against a Demon King, even if outmatched, couldn’t fall so easily.

After all, back then, Family Head Zhou Junxiao was overseeing matters and could intervene at any time.

Thus, all the Foundation Establishment True Cultivators, including the Fourth Elder Zhou Xiaocheng who was in closed-door cultivation, and Third Elder Zhou Shuzhen who was handling matters outside, rushed to the discussion hall, hoping to get a real answer from the Family Head.

However, Zhou Junxiao did not directly appear.

Leaving behind a ”wait”, he hurried off to the Coral Hall where the ancestor resided.

After more than half a day, Zhou Junxiao emerged with a dazed expression from within the hall.

”Is it a traitor?”

Just as the clan members refused to accept his perfunctory explanation, he too was unwilling to believe Zhou Fuqiu’s explanation.

But with the ancestor’s partiality, he couldn’t pressure Zhou Fuqiu, the clan’s future.

Therefore, upon leaving the Coral Hall, he headed straight to Zhou Haiye’s residence to commence an inspection.

Not only that, but he also resorted to forcefully opening Zhou Haiye’s storage bag left behind on his corpse.

Finally, upon discovering some letters and many cultivation resources not belonging to the Zhou Family but indicative of the Yin Family’s craftsmanship, he had to accept the truth of what Zhou Fuqiu said.

”Zhou Haiye was a traitor, and Zhou Fuqiu killing him was cleansing the clan!”

”But, the ancestor isn’t dead yet, why couldn’t he wait?”

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In the profound Coral Hall, a rugged voice slowly echoed.

”The great tree hasn’t fallen, yet the monkeys below seek different patrons. A dignified Nascent Soul Family lacks even the cohesion of some Great Sects.”