Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

”What is a Dao Mark?”

”Literally, it can be understood as a road sign, spatial direction, etc. But from our perspective as cultivators, you can regard it as something capable of cross-boundary communication, such as Divine Perception, bloodlines, or even Magic Items.”

”Star Gate?”

”The Spirit Treasure Star Gate of the Daoist Sect is indeed such an existence, and its effect is excellent. However, Liancheng is willing to go to great lengths to set up the God Descent Array, which implies he either does not have a Star Gate, or he has one but cannot utilize it.”

”Please continue, senior.”

”A Dao Mark is relative. Not only must there be a praying object, but on the praying side, there must be a corresponding presence. The complete Heaven and Earth Peak can serve as a positioning landmark. However, to summon a Mystic Realm expert to descend to the Lower Realm using the God Descent Array, the energy required is immense, rarely seen in the world. At the very least, relying solely on this Heaven and Earth Island is insufficient!”

Luo Chen showed a contemplative expression and speculated, ”According to senior’s statement, relying on Heaven and Earth Island alone is not enough, so Liancheng plans to regroup Zhongzhou and attempt to use the power of an entire region to support the descent of an expert from the Upper Realm?”

Li Canghai nodded with a tone of admiration, ”If it’s merely cross-boundary summoning of beings below Divine Transformation, Heaven and Earth Island itself is sufficient. But if Zhongzhou’s Earth Qi needs to be utilized, then the descending being would be incredibly formidable, likely a Void Refining Stage existence!”

The universe is boundless, space infinite.

According to records in the ”Mystic Realm Secret Record,” the Mystic Realm does not border the Mountain Sea Realm, and the distance is vast.

To cross such a great distance for a descent, especially with a cultivation level beyond this realm’s limits like the Void Refining Stage, employing a region’s power might still be insufficient.

Luo Chen did not wish to see that scene unfold.

”It must be stopped! Once, the Tianyuan Daoist Sect used the Spirit Treasure Lankao Chessboard to suppress an entire region’s spirit mechanism. As Zhongzhou collapsed, the Lankao Chessboard also suffered severe damage, and a hundred years was not enough to restore it, so the Daoist Sect opted to use arrays to regroup Zhongzhou. If we disrupt those arrays, preventing Zhongzhou from regrouping, could we stop the God Descent Array from being activated?”

”Indeed, it could be done, but this addresses only the symptoms and not the root cause. After all, arrays can always be reconstructed, but frequent disruption will inevitably attract a counterattack from the Tianyuan Daoist Sect. Can you endure it?” Li Canghai retorted.

Luo Chen shook his head, neither he nor Li Canghai could withstand a counterattack from the Tianyuan Daoist Sect.

In the world, only Qi Xia Emperor could make the Tianyuan Daoist Sect wary, and even Liancheng Ancestor dare not step onto Eastern Wasteland.

Li Canghai laughed, ”Therefore, the best way to prevent the activation of the God Descent Array is to find the optimal timing. At its inception, disrupt the central big formation that regroups Zhongzhou. In doing so, not only will the God Descent Array fail to successfully summon an Upper Realm expert, but Liancheng himself, who presides over this array, will also suffer backlash. Then, you and I can seize the moment to strike him down, and we will no longer fear a counterattack from the Tianyuan Daoist Sect.”

Luo Chen’s eyes flashed, striking at the moment the array starts to prevent success and even cause backlash?

This is indeed the best approach!

”Wait then, it should be about a year’s time. Meanwhile, I will also take the opportunity to study this mysterious God Descent Array.”

”Didn’t you say Liancheng is on Heaven and Earth Island?”

”Only observing from afar, not approaching. With my methods, I can catch a glimpse, Liancheng will not notice us.”

”Is that so? Then let me take a look!”

”You?” Li Canghai paused, then realized and laughed heartily, ”I forgot, your array attainment is quite remarkable.”

Luo Chen smiled slightly, indeed, he is curious about this special kind of array.

It can allow an Immortal’s Divine Perception to descend, and also allow weaker beings of Divine Transformation Great Power or even Void Refining True Monarch to descend to the Mortal World. If used well, perhaps after he ascends from the Mountain Sea Realm, he could maintain contact with old friends from Mountain Sea Realm.

Both kept their distance from Heaven and Earth Island to avoid detection by Liancheng Ancestor, yet each had means to observe some circumstances on the island from afar.

Arrays emphasize form but are not confined to conventions. In the eyes of path of array masters, arrays are more the evolution of the world’s major shifts.

Thus, by observing changes in this world, one can reverse-engineer the principles of the array.

This was Li Canghai’s method.

As for Luo Chen, his approach was simpler; he merely used his naked eyes to observe.

During such observations, time quickly passed, and a month went by in the blink of an eye.

Suddenly!

”Someone is on the island.”

Luo Chen was awakened by Li Canghai’s Divine Perception transmission and subconsciously looked towards the shoreline of Heaven and Earth Island.

A group of around forty to fifty people disembarked from the Flying Boat and stepped onto the land of Heaven and Earth Island.

Most of them were Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, with only ten youthful individuals being Golden Core Cultivators.

Luo Chen focused his gaze, spotting Zhou Fuqiu.

Just then, Li Canghai also approached.

”That young one, is among them.”

Luo Chen did not speak, merely curious as to what this group was doing here.

Li Canghai also seemed immensely curious, watching the situation there from afar, but soon his expression subtly changed.

”Maintain concealment!”

After these words, his hand moved and a streak of Liuguang enveloped their figures.

In the next moment, a grand voice emerged from within the fractured Heaven and Earth Peak on Heaven and Earth Island.

”Have they arrived?”

”Reporting to Ancestor, everyone is present, please open the Cave Heaven doors, Ancestor!”

”Hmm.”

After a faint reply, two qi-power-conjured large hands extended from within the fractured Heaven and Earth Peak, reaching towards a certain void at the mountain’s base.

The large hands seemed to embed themselves into the spatial barriers, then gradually pried outwards.

Rumble!

Thunderous sounds erupted, the earth trembled, and nearby seawaters churned without end.

Only a ”rip” sound was heard, followed by a mass of white clouds pouring forth, completely enveloping Heaven and Earth Island.

After accomplishing all this, the large hands slowly disappeared, and the voice sounded once more.

”Enter, Ke Lian Shan is inside waiting for you all.”

Evidently, forcibly opening that pocket of space seemed rather strenuous for this person, even rendering the voice a bit weary.

From a distance, Luo Chen watched this familiar scene, hesitatingly uncertain.

”Has the Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven been opened?”