Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

”As for how to cultivate the Original Source and True Intent, I have experience with the former, but only guesses for the latter.”

”The power of the Original Source can be seen as a person’s instinct. To cultivate it, it’s nothing more than mastering the rules through daily practice. The Primordial Spirit cruises through the Primordial Energy Ocean, observing the manifestation of the Law of the Origin, thereby gradually strengthening. However, in this process, cultivators immerse themselves in the world, and even if the Primordial Spirit is stable, there is still the danger of assimilation day after day. Hence, we cultivators must combine Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to condense the Dharma Image and protect ourselves.”

”Cultivation in the Divine Transformation Realm, in my opinion, is the process of refining the Primordial Spirit and condensing the Dharma Image. When the Dharma Image reaches Completion Stage, one can roam the Primordial Energy Ocean fearlessly against the threat of Heaven and Earth’s assimilation.”

”As for Law’s True Intent, I mentioned earlier, it is the Path of Change, not something that can be learned by mere observation and imitation, but must be comprehended, realized suddenly and completely.”

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Canghai’s words were worth a hundred years of study.

Luo Chen’s suspicions were confirmed one by one, and all his bewilderments were swept away in this conversation.

No wonder his three powers of Original Source of Water, Fire, and Earth made no progress; instead, the True Intent of Withering and Flourishing unknowingly improved significantly.

Over the five hundred years, he had witnessed countless cycles of withering and flourishing.

All things in Heaven and Earth, the birth and death of spirits.

The rise and fall of clans and sects.

Everything is nothing but the cycle of withering and flourishing.

He once knew what they were without understanding why, but after comprehending the True Intent of Withering and Flourishing, these experiences became nourishment for the growth of true intent.

It seems these changes in True Intent are much simpler compared to boosts in the power of Original Source.

Yet, after careful thought, Luo Chen understood that the two were entirely different matters.

Even if he attained the consciousness to perceive changes in True Intent, it does not guarantee comprehension, as some realizations require fortune and coincidence for sudden enlightenment.

The word ”comprehend” has been a stumbling block for countless brilliant individuals throughout history!

He, Luo Chen, was not necessarily the one in a million genius.

In comparison, the cultivation of Original Source power follows traces laid down by predecessors.

Divinity Transformation is the union of Divine Soul and Nascent Soul into a Primordial Spirit. With internal Qi power and one’s Primordial Spirit, connecting the outer world’s Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, weaving one’s Dharma Image, establishing a communication medium with Heaven and Earth. Thus, one can further advance without influence.

Luo Chen extended these principles in his mind.

”Doesn’t this mean, after the Divinity Transformation, the next realm is to refine the painstakingly gathered Dharma Image?”

Li Canghai nodded with a smile, ”Friend, your guess is correct, but there are some detailed differences. The Dharma Image we Divine Transformation Cultivators condense is just an illusion. The Refining Void Stage works to refine the illusion into reality, a complete transformation.”

Luo Chen contemplated.

Nascent Soul Transformation God, weaving illusion, refining void into actuality... Step by step cultivation, while maintaining self-consciousness, gradually mastering the Laws and Great Dao, neither assimilated by Heaven and Earth nor equating to Heaven and Earth, grasping some authority over the laws.

Compared to the simple Qi refining and foundation establishment, this realm becomes increasingly mysterious as it advances.

Yet this mystery inexplicably arouses a sense of excitement and anticipation in him.

With a long sigh, Luo Chen revealed a smile.

”Indeed, walking with three people, one must be my teacher; today’s exchange with Friend has saved me hundreds of years of wandering.”

Li Canghai waved his hand, ”Friend Luo jokes, with your talent, why would you need hundreds of years?”

Luo Chen laughed heartily, reciprocating the courtesy, he shared his insights on the path of Soul Refining.

It was clear that Li Canghai was extremely curious about his powerful Primordial Spirit.

Earlier, Luo Chen did not share due to the atmosphere, but now, with such sincere openness from the counterpart, he saw no reason to keep his knowledge to himself.

As he shared, Li Canghai, like Luo Chen earlier, raised questions and doubts for clarity.

”Illusion Realm Soul Refining? I’ve experimented with this method, and the fifth-tier Illusion Array truly has miraculous effects.”

”Splitting the Divine Soul, simultaneously strengthening, merging into one, doubling the foundations? This is indeed a very ingenious doctrine, but for us, the Divine Soul is of paramount importance; a moment of carelessness could result in eternal catastrophe!”

”Internal refining with external aid, supplemented by external elixirs? This is indeed a solution, but elixirs capable of nourishing the soul are treasures of the world, rare and precious.”

”The Great Soul Pill, Dang Hun Pill, this... this... Friend, isn’t this too valuable!”

By the end of their conversation, Luo Chen gave away a bottle of Great Soul Pills and a Dang Hun Pill he had previously refined.

After briefly examining the two elixirs, Li Canghai’s face showed astonishment.

Especially the Dang Hun Pill, which could cleanse the Primordial Spirit of distractions; he finally understood why Luo Chen’s Primordial Spirit was so strong and stable upon entry to Divine Transformation.

”A cultivator can consume this elixir only once in their lifetime. I’ve already left some for the sect. Today, receiving Friend’s generous guidance, gifting one is no trouble at all,” Luo Chen declared openly and graciously.

Li Canghai swallowed his saliva, unable to utter a word to refuse.

He carefully put away the elixirs, his face showing a sincere smile.

”To be honest, Li earlier was so open with Friend merely due to guilt over abandoning Friend on Heaven and Earth Island. Yet, unexpectedly, you repay kindness for resentment, which leaves Li a bit taken off guard.”

Li Canghai pondered, then suddenly said, ”Li has no way to repay, seeing Friend’s repeated focus on my Mountain and Sea Seal, seems quite curious. In that case, Li shall gift Friend the refining method similar to this treasure.”

As he spoke, a flash of Spirit Light in his hand revealed a black Jade Slip before Luo Chen.

”This...” Luo Chen hesitated slightly.

Li Canghai waved his hand, ”Friend need not worry, this refining method mainly documents Soul extraction and Spirit condensation, with unique effects on mountains and seas. As for what Spiritual Treasure Friend plans to refine, it’s entirely up to you. It’s not necessary to definitely refine something like my Mountain and Sea Seal.”

Luo Chen’s eyes brightened, accepting the black Jade Slip.

”Since that’s the case, I will graciously accept it.”

Following that, Li Canghai carefully explained some key points of ”Soul extraction and Spirit condensation,” along with numerous taboos.

Luo Chen listened attentively.

In the Mountain and Sea Seal, there are no days nor months.

Since entering the Mountain and Sea Seal, this exchange had lasted a long time.

Demon Monk Kong Chan guarding outside started worrying whether Luo Chen might have met with some accident.

A month later, a figure suddenly appeared before him, surprising him greatly.

Upon seeing the radiant Luo Chen, he couldn’t help but congratulate, ”It seems the master’s visit to the Great Power Li was indeed fruitful!”

Luo Chen smiled and nodded, feeling quite pleased.

This visit was truly rewarding for him.

The so-called ”Soul extraction and Spirit condensation” method was secondary; Li Canghai’s shared insights on Divine Transformation Realm cultivation were crucial, pointing out the direction for his Divine Transformation Realm cultivation.

He did not doubt the major correctness of Li Canghai’s cultivation insights.

With the Qi Xia Emperor before and Youli Divine Monarch after, both were the most elite Divine Transformation Experts in Mountain Sea Realm—weren’t they the beings that had condensed the Dharma Image?

Hence, the Divine Transformation Realm indeed needs to condense the Dharma Image, which allows a faster, more stable, and farther progression on the Laws and Great Dao Path!

Seeing Luo Chen in a good mood, Kong Chan proactively asked, ”Master, shall we return to Oblivion Sea now?”

To this, Luo Chen decisively shook his head.

”Let’s put the Oblivion Sea matter to rest; we are heading to Sea Palace!”

”Sea Palace?” Kong Chan was taken aback, then realized something, causing his face to change. ”Master, that Sea Emperor Whale is a great demon—a generation’s Ancient Demon!”

Luo Chen seemed amused at his concern, ”What’s wrong, are you afraid?”

Kong Chan smiled wryly, ”Naturally I am afraid, but I feel the master has no need to provoke that old demon.”

Luo Chen coldly snorted, ”I don’t fear; why should you, lead the way. You should know where the Sea Palace is.”

Kong Chan had no choice but to nervously lead the way for Luo Chen.

Meanwhile, in the Mountain and Sea Seal.

Li Canghai watched Luo Chen leave, slightly sentimental.

The emergence of a new Great Power, spirited and ambitious, within Mountain Sea, much like when he founded the Canghai Righteous Alliance, driving Beihai Cultivators—how similar!

No doubt ahead, Luo Chen will have confrontations with the Sea Emperor Whale that promise to be extraordinary.

Unfortunately, he will not witness that scene.

He lowered his head to look at the Dang Hun Pill in hand, feeling a surge of excitement.

As he prepared to completely condense the Mountain and Sea Seal for Ascension, Luo Chen’s gift was timely—like a pillow found when sleepy!

”Luo Chen, we shall meet again!”