Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Flying Swallow Islands.

The easternmost sea of the North Sea, barren in resources.

Moreover, due to proximity to the South Ocean swarming with Gu Insects, living beings are scarce, posing significant danger, thus it’s remained obscure for years, only a few low order Immortal Cultivation Clans gather here.

But in recent years, this place has become increasingly prosperous.

To evade the beast tides, many cultivators of low strength gather either at the Canghai Righteous Alliance with Great Powers hosting, or hide in secluded areas.

Flying Swallow Islands became a suitable place.

Especially since there’s a Late Golden Core Stage Great Cultivator hosting here, they need not fear unless they’re unlucky enough to meet a Nascent Soul Demon Emperor.

Yao Yue Fairy, she is the Late Golden Core Stage Great Cultivator!

Rumors have it that this woman was once the Dao Companion of a North Sea strongman early in her life. She received gifts from him, and although rarely shows herself, her realm has steadily risen.

Now at four hundred years old, she has reached the Golden Core Great Perfection Realm, only a step away from Nascent Soul Formation!

About the Nascent Soul Formation, some speculate it’s close.

In recent years, with the collaborative efforts of array masters from various clans on Flying Swallow Islands, they’ve linked into one piece, using the Island-connecting Array method famously spread by Great Power Li Canghai in the North Sea.

After hundreds of years of nurturing, plus frequent battles in the North Sea, movement of Earth Qi is unnoticed, and gradually, Flying Swallow Islands show signs of Fourth Order Spirit Veins.

To mortals with short lifespans, this is like witnessing changes of times and geography.

But to cultivators, it’s proof of Yao Yue Fairy’s management, thus fostering a Fourth Order Spirit Vein.

Now, with a Fourth Order Spirit Vein, Yao Yue Fairy reaches Golden Core Great Perfection, and the opportunity for Nascent Soul is imminent.

The Feiyan Loose Cultivators under her protection, all await that day with anticipation.

If Flying Swallow Islands could produce a Nascent Soul True Master hosted by Yao Yue True Master, this place would truly become a paradise of cultivation for them.

However!

The manifestation of heavenly signs during Nascent Soul Formation is substantial.

Cultivators must nurture the three treasures of essence, qi, and spirit, dealing possibly with a sudden Heart Demon Tribulation, making it challenging to handle external threats.

If heavenly signs from Nascent Soul Formation attract formidable enemies, the cultivator will be in danger.

This occurrence is not uncommon in the Immortal Cultivation World.

Just like when Luo Chen underwent his first tribulation at Ice Castle Cang Long, interference from the White Bone Mysterious Snake caused failure.

This is a key reason why rogue cultivators and small powers struggle to achieve Nascent Soul Realm.

Even with adequate accumulation, when taking the final leap, interference from others often arises.

Thus, at this critical juncture, individuals often invite trusted friends as protectors.

Unfortunately, Yao Yue Fairy is cold natured, secluded at Ten Mile Flat Lake for years, with few friends.

Therefore, protection falls to the Cheng Family where Yao Yue Fairy resides and the numerous loose cultivators of Flying Swallow Islands.

From a year ago, Feiyan Cultivators frequently went out clearing low order demon beasts nearby to ensure a tranquil place, undisturbed during Yao Yue Fairy’s breakthrough.

But now in the North Sea, where can tranquility be found?

On Black Swan Island.

Within the Cheng Family council hall, three Golden Core cultivators look serious.

”According to reports from several rogue cultivators, seven hundred miles west of Flying Swallow, a large beast horde is moving our way, fearing it will disrupt the ancestor’s Nascent Soul Formation!”

”Can we ascertain the number of high order monsters in the horde?”

”Reportedly, rogue cultivators are weak and can only observe from afar, not close enough. But such a massive horde implies leadership by a Third-Order Demon King. Moreover, with North Sea Demon Race resisting our cultivators, they often act collectively, fearing more than one Demon King within.”

Cheng Family Head frowned, then said solemnly, ”Regardless of the Demon Kings’ number, they must not affect the ancestor’s Nascent Soul Formation. This isn’t just about the ancestor, it concerns our Cheng Family’s fate! Pingqiu, lead all foundation establishment and qi refinement cultivators except those maintaining the big formation, to engage seven hundred miles out, preventing demon beast interference with the ancestor’s Nascent Soul Formation.”

Cheng Pingqiu was astonished, ”Mobilize everyone? Isn’t this too dangerous? If we suffer losses, our Cheng Family’s essence qi could be greatly diminished, possibly leading to ruin.”

The Cheng Family Head glared fiercely, ”Is the essence of Cheng Family us? Or those low order cultivators? No! Only the ancestor, she is everything for Cheng Family. As long as she remains, Cheng Family stands!”

Cheng Pingqiu disagreed somewhat, but another Golden Core cultivator was quite supportive.

”The Family Head speaks wisely. Four hundred years ago during chaos on Flying Swallow, our previous family head perished, and then our grand clan had only two or three Foundation Establishment True Cultivators. But with the ancestor hosting, talent emerged over the years, producing us three great Golden Core cultivators. If the ancestor isn’t there, not progressing further, even securing the title as Flying Swallow’s top Immortal Cultivation Clan may be beyond reach.”

Currently, Flying Swallow Islands are home not only to loose cultivators but also the three surviving clans from back then.

These three clans benefited from the spirit vein promotion, continually producing numerous Golden Core Ascendant Masters.

Their willingness to subordinate to the Cheng Family stems from fear of the ancestor alone.

Ten Mile Flat Lake, Yao Yue Fairy!

She truly is the foremost cultivator on Flying Swallow!