Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Not only did he make a friend, but he also got a simple measurement of his current strength. Most importantly, he experimented with the function of the Thousand Cloud Sword Seed!

”I hope this trip to Ye Mo Sky will have some gains!”

...

During the journey, Luo Chen was not just immersed in cultivation; he also summoned the Black King to inquire about the current situation in the North Sea.

The Black King had once luckily escaped from the South Ocean and eventually returned to the North Sea.

”I first went to see the Flying Swallow Islands; master, your Dao companion is still doing well, neither too advanced nor too low in terms of realm, around the Third Layer Golden Core.”

”Then I followed the route from my memory and returned to my hometown where I grew up.”

”Along the way, I captured a few Third-Order Demon Kings and roughly inquired about the situation in the North Sea. It’s actually quite complex; those Demon Kings don’t know much.”

”Initially, it was the massive invasion of the Human Cultivation World by the North Sea Demon Alliance. Due to Old Man Li Canghai’s indifference and non-resistance, large territories were occupied by the Demon Clan, and many cultivators were forced to flee west, causing the Demon Clan to flourish temporarily.”

”But as the army of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect reached the North Sea, the situation changed drastically.”

”The power of the Daoist Sect was overwhelming, invincible wherever they went. With the Canghai Righteous Alliance under Old Man Li acting as the local inside helper, in just thirty years, eighty percent of the vast North Sea fell into the hands of the Daoist Sect.”

”A few places occupied by the Demon Clan in the Human Cultivation territories were the ones where we lived together at the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering and the sea domain of the former Yuan Mo Sect.”

”If things continue like this, the Tianyuan Daoist Sect uniting the North Sea is inevitable; even counterattacking the Demon Sea and taking the entire North Sea under control is not impossible. But later...”

What’s known to the whole world is what happened later.

The Qi Xia Emperor attacked Zhongzhou, almost destroying the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, forcing the cultivators of the Daoist Sect scattered across the Four Continents to return for defense en masse.

Even the North Sea Cultivation World, already occupying eighty percent of the area, was decisively abandoned.

Whether they wanted to defend the Daoist Sect or return to compete for power, Luo Chen didn’t know. The only thing he knew was that the current North Sea Cultivation World was plunged into the most chaotic era in its history.

The present North Sea Cultivation World is even called the Sea of Chaos.

Li Canghai, this great power of the Human Clan, doesn’t care at all and even seems to have reached a tacit agreement with the two Ancient Demons in the North Sea.

Beneath these, cultivators and Demon Beasts are each occupying territories, building forces, attacking each other, gradually forming a chaotic and dangerous situation where there is a mix of you within me and me within you.

If the ancestors of the Yuan Mo Sect, who opened up the North Sea Cultivation World, knew this sight, they would be furious enough to come back to life.

The vast situation established has crumbled to this extent.

Of course, maybe they wouldn’t be revived from anger; they might still be living well in the Immortal Realm?

Luo Chen is not concerned with the situation in the North Sea Cultivation World. In his view, racial distinctions are hardly worth mentioning. All beings have spirits, and after reaching a high realm through cultivation, each pursues the Great Dao Path. If he has spare strength, he will protect one side.

It is evident that he currently doesn’t have much spare strength.

What he cares about now is the news of Beiji Ye Mo Tian.

The North Sea Demon Alliance, by taking advantage of the opening of the Land of Fallen Demons back then, channeled the power of the Oblivion Sea into Beiji Ye Mo Tian, breaking through a corner of the array set by two great powers and thereby escaping.

However, this does not mean they have completely given up on that crucial cultivation site in the North Sea.

From the nearest Demon Sect gate, Taohai Immortal City, to the relatively distant Hidden Dragon Mountain Range’s Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, all are under the control of the Demon Clan.

This includes the Three Oceans Defensive Line in between!

”Master, both the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering and the Three Oceans Defensive Line are just fine. But to enter Beiji Ye Mo Tian, it’s necessary to go through the Taohai Ruins, I fear it’s not easy!” said the Black King, but there was a clear eagerness in his eyes.

It already learned of Luo Chen’s heroic feats in the West Desert from Little White, joining forces with Demoness Qing Shuang to defeat a host of masters from the Buddhist Sect, longing to join in at the scene.

Now, seeing that Luo Chen even dared to duel with Old Man Li Canghai, it is evident that his strength has advanced further.

This time, going on an expedition to Ye Mo Sky, why not just unleash a spree of slaughter?!

Also, vent the recent frustrations of these days.

However, Luo Chen only cast him a sidelong glance and said with slight irritation, ”Don’t get into unnecessary trouble; I don’t want to make any moves recently!”

”Oh.”

The Black King lowered its head and quietly lay down on the floor.

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Taohai City!

Once the gate of the Yuan Mo Sect, it was called the Immortal City.

After experiencing a great war, it turned into a ruin.

And now, large numbers of Demon Beasts are entrenched there, with many cultivators labeling it a full-fledged Demon City.

There are some leftover precious items inside, but no cultivator dares to harbor impure thoughts because there aren’t just Lower Order Demon Beasts; there’s also a terrifying Great Demon Emperor in charge.

Within the Taohai Demon City, where once stood the City Lord Mansion, sounds of solemn chanting often emanate.

If you walk inside, you’ll find the splendor of Buddhist light and a magnificent aura, as if it were a Buddhist Temple.

Such a building is entirely out of place with this Demon City.

However, no Demon Beast dares to object because residing inside is the strongest in the Demon City at present—the Demon Monk Kongchan!

Demon Monk Kongchan, whose true form is quite a renowned humanoid Demon Beast known as the Chanting Monk in the North Sea.

Born understanding human speech, extremely peaceful yet extremely cruel in nature.

The Demon Monk Kongchan is an outstanding figure among the Chanting Monks, not only successfully transforming but also cultivating to the Late Stage Nascent Soul, truly a Great Demon Emperor!

At this moment, in the Buddhist Hall, Kongchan silently chants the Buddhist Scripture, constantly rolling the prayer beads in his hand.