Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Is it another story about the Sea Emperor Whale?

”Forget it, back then outside Heaven and Earth Island, the Great Sage Beili was still restrained, so let’s not trouble him today. Besides, there’s someone waiting for me.”

Luo Chen smiled slightly, merging with Kong Chan into the world.

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Shortly thereafter, on a nameless small island.

Luo Chen’s figure appeared, looking at the young man quietly waiting below, he smiled slightly.

”Sorry to keep you waiting, young friend.”

”Not at all, I’ve always remembered the favor Senior bestowed upon me, Fengling has kept it in mind.”

The one who had been waiting was precisely Fengling Hermit.

Previously, during the bustling banquet, there was little chance for both parties to converse, so they arranged to meet here specifically.

As for the favor he mentioned?

To Luo Chen, it was just a small effort.

Within Beiji Yemo Tian, Luo Chen used the Nirvana Sacred Fire to destroy that Corpse Giant, helping Fengling Hermit cultivate his Demonic Technique, which ultimately allowed him to form a Demon Body.

Luo Chen laughed heartily, ”When I led the attack on Tianyuan Daoist Sect, didn’t you assist as well? The debts between us are cleared now.”

While speaking, the Kong Chan behind him couldn’t help but nod in agreement.

In that battle, it was Kong Chan and Deng Taiyue, in tandem with Fengling Hermit, who joined forces to completely block the Daoist Sect reinforcements from the Li Bei Continent, giving the East Desolate Cultivators on the East Yuan Continent time to retreat gracefully.

Thus, even though the three did not have much interaction, the camaraderie from fighting side by side created mutual respect and admiration.

Especially Fengling Hermit’s prowess, which gained acknowledgment from Kong Chan and Deng Taiyue.

It was a combat style completely different from his beautiful and enigmatic aura, wild and tyrannical, filled with demonic air.

Fengling Hermit suddenly bowed deeply.

”Although my assistance last time was just a matter of course, today’s meeting is to sincerely express my gratitude. If it weren’t for Senior’s critical help, how could I have cultivated the True Demon Body? This great favor, Fengling shall never forget.”

”True Demon Body?” Luo Chen’s interest was piqued; he suddenly asked, ”Can you wield Demonic Qi? The most purifying form of Demonic Qi?”

Fengling Hermit asked, ”Is Senior referring to the Demonic Qi of the Yuan Mo Sect?”

”Approximately!” Luo Chen nodded.

Fengling Hermit smiled, ”Let me clarify for Senior, compared with the Yuan Mo Qi from Yuan Mo Sect, the True Demon Power I obtained from Refining Heaven Demon Monarch is even more pure by three parts.”

As he spoke, his fingertips flashed.

A wisp of Demon Flame rose.

The terrifying temperature within it made people avert their gaze.

Upon seeing this, Luo Chen couldn’t help but feel joyful.

”Since that’s the case, could you assist me with a small favor?”

A statue appeared before the two, with horns atop its head, entirely black except for clearly visible blood vessels.

Even though this statue emitted no aura, a single glance gave a sense of immense power.

It was an exotic treasure excavated by the Black King from deep within the Yuan Mo Sect ruins years ago.

According to the speculations of the Black King and Luo Chen, this statue likely recorded a Body Refinement Method.

But merely relying on Qi Power, Origin Force, or Qi Blood Power, it was difficult to fully activate it.

At that time, Luo Chen speculated that perhaps Demonic Qi was needed to deduce the complete Cultivation Technique route.

Now with Fengling Hermit present, Luo Chen could avail himself of his assistance.

When an ally seeks help, Fengling Hermit wouldn’t be stingy.

He vibrated his whole body, a remarkably pure force flowed from him, surging towards the Demon statue.

Luo Chen’s eyes gleamed with a hint of surprise.

So this is the so-called True Demon Power?

Compared to the remnant Yuan Mo Sect, it’s not just three parts purer?

Considering Fengling Hermit’s previous mention of ”obtained from Refining Heaven Demon Monarch,” Luo Chen vaguely guessed Fengling’s opportunity.

Six hundred years ago, Fengling Hermit, along with Li Canghai and others, explored the Land of Fallen Demons. Unlike others who managed to enter Ming Zhao Heaven, Fengling Hermit was ambushed by the Strong Demon Flood Dragon, unfortunately falling into the Falling Demon Abyss between Five Elements Heaven and Ming Zhao Heaven.

Luo Chen had also ventured briefly into the Falling Demon Abyss.

It was to help Tai Sui escape plight.

But that time, the distance ventured was limited, only among cliffside caves, never reaching the abyss’s valley.

Even a distant look invoked immense fear.

Fengling Hermit emerged alive from it, albeit insane for centuries, earning the name of Feng Independent Cultivator. But after completely regaining sanity, that misfortune turned into fortune.

Luo Chen, however, did not inquire.

Everyone has their own opportunities; particularly those attaining Nascent Soul Transformation God, who doesn’t have substantial opportunities?

If envious upon witnessing others’ fortunes, Luo Chen’s Red Eyes Golden Pupils would devolve into conjunctivitis.

The small island was quite tranquil.

Only the faint sound of Fengling Hermit channeling Demonic Qi could be heard.

His movements were gentle, as if afraid of destroying the statue, but the speed at which the demonic qi flowed was quite rapid, much faster than when Luo Chen had explored the statue using Origin Force years ago.

Half an incense stick later.

A low shout was suddenly heard.

”Open!”

In the next moment, the three of them seemed to hear the sound of some shackles being unlocked.

Blood flowed across the statue, and swirling black qi surged; the entire demon seemed to come alive.

A phantom demon abruptly expanded, silently roaring toward the sky.

On the demon’s body, numerous strange runes circled it, appearing like talismanic patterns.

Seeing this, Luo Chen’s eyes lit up, knowing that this method was extraordinary.

”Receive!”

With a flick of his fingers, Fengling Hermit drew in the magic qi, dispersing it, yet leaving a sphere of it within the statue.

He let out a breath, then began to introduce it to Luo Chen.

”Senior, this demon statue indeed records a set of Cultivation Techniques.”

”Its name—The Demon Face Technique.”

”I am unsure of its exact order, but this Demon Face Technique is quite mysterious. Its foundation lies in tempering qi-blood such that, in confrontation, the qi-blood can be transformed, materializing a demon form outside one’s body. This demon form is immensely powerful; as long as the cultivator’s qi-blood power remains unbroken, the demon form is undying and inexhaustible, truly wondrous.”

After finishing, he smilingly cupped his hands to Luo Chen.

”Congratulations to you, Senior, for obtaining this marvelous method!”

Luo Chen laughed heartily, ”This is largely thanks to you; now that you have also achieved the True Demon Body, this ’Demon Face Technique’ should be beneficial for you as well, so go ahead and copy a set.”

Fengling Hermit hesitated for a moment before finally nodding, ”Then I shall accept your generosity without refusing, many thanks for the bestowed technique, Senior.”

Luo Chen took the statue, the veins still glistening, but the bloody aura around the statue had already dissipated, the demonic qi prohibition on it having been broken by Fengling Hermit.

Furthermore, a sphere of demonic qi still remained within.

Luo Chen glanced at Fengling Hermit, quite approvingly.

The other had even deliberately left a sphere of demonic qi to make it convenient for Luo Chen to review the doctrines recorded before he could master the method.

He stored the statue away, intending to cultivate it when time allowed.

With the matter here settled, Luo Chen looked at Fengling Hermit, more satisfied than ever.

This person knew gratitude and repaid it, acted with discernment, not only possessed formidable power, but could also survive great calamities, indicating a fair share of fortune.

If this person were drawn into the Luo Tian Sect...

”Young friend, the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering is no more. I’m wondering what your plans are now. Do you have any intent to find a Sect to settle in?”

Fengling Hermit hesitated for a while.

Luo Chen seemed to understand what he was concerned about and waved his hand, saying, ”It’s fine if you don’t want to, I will not force it.”

Fengling Hermit bowed again, ”Then thank you for your kindness, Senior; I am accustomed to being alone, roaming the seas.”

Luo Chen smiled lightly, ”In that case, until we meet again.”

Luo Chen was a lover of talents but no longer needed to resort to coercion or temptations to force someone to join the Luo Tian Sect.

These are different times.

Back then, he recruited Ling Fengzi merely to band together for warmth in chaotic times.

He did not wish to repeat the old practices of Mi Shuhua or Heize Ancestor.

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Above the Nine Heavens.

The Frost Eagle Shuttle sped forth rapidly, with Kong Chan steering, while Luo Chen observed the statue.

After some time, he stowed the statue away.

Though the ’Demon Face Technique’ is a body refining method of the Demon Race, it is equally grand and aboveboard, similar to the Human Body Refinement Method in seeking the magnification of qi-blood.

Even the qi-blood power that forms the external demon form must at least reach the level of Gang Qi.

For him, this posed some challenge.

All his qi-blood power had been converted into Origin Force, the purest physical power.

Gang Qi, it’s a bit troublesome.

Yet, it could be brought back for Wang Yuan to reference; since advancing to the fourth stage of Body Refining, body refinement methods for Wang Yuan to reference have become scarce, and his progress quite slow.

With this ’Demon Face Technique’, perhaps Wang Yuan could progress further.

After storing away the statue, another item appeared in Luo Chen’s hand.

It was the Artifact Refining Technique presented to him earlier by Li Canghai, documenting an art called ’Soul Extraction and Spirit Binding’.

Combining Luo Chen’s own Artifact Refining techniques and prior ideas, a thought gradually took shape in Luo Chen’s mind at this moment.

”Kong Chan!”

”What are your instructions, Master?”

”Don’t head to the Feiyan Sea Region, turn to Beiji Yemo Tian!”