Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Luo Chen was lost in thought.

The Master of Wuyou Realm finally said, ”If I were to make an analogy, you could view the endless universe as a complete human, and Returning Ruins as its internal organs, its digestive system. Within the universe, whether energy or objects, even life souls, ultimately converge here.”

Luo Chen furrowed his brows, recalling the Broken Appearance Green Lamp he once used for experiments in the Mountain Sea Realm South Border.

At the moment the storage bag shattered, the green lamp disappeared, only to eventually reappear in a shop in a small town within the Great Destruction Realm.

Such occurrences had, in fact, manifested many times throughout his centuries-long cultivation journey.

During battles with enemies, when storage magic items shattered, some items within would bizarrely vanish.

Could it be that they all ended up in Returning Ruins?

Thinking of the strange foreign resources in the shops of Wuyou City, Luo Chen confirmed the Master of Wuyou Realm’s theory.

Luo Chen uncertainly asked, ”If that’s the case, why don’t we leave here by following the digestion and ejection process of Returning Ruins?”

The Master of Wuyou Realm looked approvingly at Luo Chen.

”In truth, that is indeed a correct thought; predecessors have made similar attempts, though whether they succeeded is unknown. However...”

When the word ”However” was uttered, Luo Chen knew what was to follow would be disappointing.

The Master of Wuyou Realm said heavily, ”However, as the digestive organ of the universe, Returning Ruins has become weak and aged unknowingly, almost immobile. It only continues to swallow and digest, yet does not nourish the endless universe with anything in return. Only swallowing, no ejection, how could we seize a chance to escape?”

Luo Chen opened his mouth wide, an expression of surprise on his face.

The universe has not yet perished, so how could Returning Ruins, its digestive organ, be weak and aged?

Suddenly!

Luo Chen thought of what had happened before he found himself stranded here.

Qi Xia Emperor had once said—The Immortal Path is severed, the Immortal Realm has collapsed!

If the endpoint of this universe is Returning Ruins, then perhaps the pinnacle is the so-called Immortal Realm.

Once the Immortal Realm collapses, even if the planets that compose the body of the universe remain, the true internal organs will lose their power.

Unexpectedly, Luo Chen noticed something discordant.

He asked without hesitation, ”If, as the Realm Master says, Returning Ruins has lost the power to eject outward, how did the predecessors enter the Gate of Annihilation and attempt to escape?”

Once again, the Master of Wuyou Realm looked at Luo Chen with appreciation.

”Friend, your quick wit and rapid conversion of divine perception are truly rare. Had I encountered you a thousand or eight hundred years earlier, we might have developed a doctrine to escape Returning Ruins together.”

Praise mingled with a sense of regret and lamentation.

Then, the Master of Wuyou Realm began to explain the origin of the predecessors’ ideas to Luo Chen.

”Although Returning Ruins has aged, it has not truly died. Just as when human consciousness dissipates, external stimuli on their body’s joints can still trigger some bodily reactions, Returning Ruins is the same. Rumor has it when certain massive stars in the universe collapse, Returning Ruins subconsciously absorbs the Power of Star Destruction, and its instincts will stir. That is one of the opportunities to leave!”

”However!”

”The Power of Star Destruction is so vast that in its natural state, Divine Transformation Great Powers and above can indeed survive. But when this force concentrates in one point within Returning Ruins, it magnifies a billion-fold. Not only you and I, but even immortals in its presence couldn’t withstand the terrifying power within.”

The earlier part, Luo Chen could understand.

But he had some doubts about the latter part.

He had once created a Divine Power of his own called Star Fire Burning Realm.

While that move couldn’t truly destroy a realm, it was only limited by Luo Chen’s cultivation realm.

If one day he could completely master the Fire Origin, pushing its comprehension to one hundred percent, he was confident he could destroy a world in one move.

And that realm is in the Mahayana Period in the Immortal Cultivation World.

True immortals are beyond the Mahayana Period, so how could they not withstand the power of a star world’s destruction?

Today’s meeting was their first, and perhaps their last, so he no longer held back.

Luo Chen frankly said, ”Isn’t that a bit exaggerated?”

The Master of Wuyou Realm replied with ease, ”Certainly not exaggerated. I have kept the Gate of Annihilation for thousands of years, not without encountering such opportunities, but ultimately never succeeding. Every time, I could only stare in despair and retreat!”

In the face of absolute facts and evidence, Luo Chen had to believe.

After all, the Master of Wuyou Realm’s realm and strength were far above his current state.

Yet he remained unwilling, ”Could the Master share what the situation looked like when such opportunities arose?”

”You want to try?” The Master of Wuyou Realm said with a smile, as he spoke, he glanced indifferently at his descendant, Fang Qingxue.

Luo Chen responded calmly, ”Consider it a backup plan!”

The Master of Wuyou Realm smiled, and openly said, ”It’s hard to describe the exact situation, but when you see the anomaly of the Gate of Annihilation, you’ll naturally sense it. And... a similar opportunity is bound to appear soon!”

Luo Chen was taken aback.

Then, he realized what opportunity the Master of Wuyou Realm was referring to.

”In three hundred years?”

”Yes, in three hundred years, the Destruction Mist will sweep over everything, and all places in these Returning Ruins will perish. Isn’t that a manifestation of world destruction? However, at that time, I will not be guarding in front of the Gate of Annihilation.”

Luo Chen nodded and respectfully said, ”Thank you, Realm Master, for sharing these inside information.”

Behind him, Gu Xun and the others looked complicated.

Clearly, they had long been aware of these inside stories.

That’s why in this meeting, Luo Chen was the one asking, and Wuyou was the one speaking.

The Master of Wuyou Realm waved his hand nonchalantly and said, ”It’s not important news, just something you can summarize after seeing a lot.”

After speaking, he swept his gaze over the four of them, pondering for a moment.

Finally, he slowly asked,

”This departure is not without purpose, the target is a cemetery called the Ancient God Dojo. There, perhaps, lies a chance to escape the Returning Ruins. Mu Daoist has already decided to go with me, what about the three of you?”

Mu Bugui also looked at the three of them, with a hint of hope in his eyes.

Luo Chen chewed on the name ”Ancient God Dojo,” not understanding.

Fang Qingxue smiled, ”Ancestor, you should already know my decision.”

The Master of Wuyou Realm was helpless, having seen this situation of being burdened by family many times in his life, he had long passed that stage. But he chose to respect this most outstanding descendant of his without forcing her.

Gu Xun hesitated endlessly, ”But is it the Ancient God Dojo that is rumored to have caused countless brilliant martial artists to fall regrettably?”

”Yes, that place has existed for tens of thousands of years, surviving multiple once-in-ten-millennia Destruction Mists. Although it’s unclear if it can withstand the Great Destruction Mist under the turning of epochs, it’s ultimately an opportunity.” The Master of Wuyou Realm spoke frankly.

Gu Xun’s expression was conflicted, but he finally said ”No.”

The Master of Wuyou Realm looked at Luo Chen.

Luo Chen thought for a moment and spoke, ”I have just broken through to the Human Immortal Realm, not only do I need to stabilize my realm, but I also have an incomplete martial arts divine power that requires a lot of time to comprehend. So, I regret that I cannot accompany the Realm Master.”

The Master of Wuyou Realm nodded.

”Very well, life always finds a way. If you have any thoughts in the future, you can come to find me with this map. The Ancient God Dojo has yet to open, so perhaps we will meet again.”

A map flew from the Master of Wuyou Realm’s hand, landing on the path of Fang Qingxue.

Luo Chen and Gu Xun instinctively looked over.

If the Gate of Annihilation truly cannot be passed, perhaps they, like the Master of Wuyou Realm, would take that unknown path.

When the topic ended, the Master of Wuyou Realm sighed with some sentimentality.

”In this scene and setting, if accompanied by fine wine, it would surely relieve one’s worries.”

Fang Qingxue smiled slightly, ”Ancestor, are you missing the Thousand Mountains Dusk Snow?”

The Master of Wuyou Realm shook his head, ”The Thousand Mountains Dusk Snow brewed in the clan today is not as good as a tenth of what I brought back in the past.”

Mu Bugui hesitated for a moment but took out a small gourd, which contained the Amber Flowing Light from his hometown, though there was very little left.

Among the five of them, it was likely not enough to share.

Luo Chen generously offered, ”Why not try the Spirit Wine from my hometown!”

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and Tribulation Finger Streaming Light flickered at his fingertips, a large wine jar landing in the Wind Snow Pavilion.

As the stopper was opened, a rich aroma of wine emerged, and thick spirit Qi began to dissipate rapidly.

”What is the name of this wine?” The Master of Wuyou Realm’s eyes brightened.

”Golden Wind Jade Dew!” Luo Chen answered, this wine originated from the East Desolate Dieyun Sect in the Mountain Sea Realm. The original batch had long been drunk by him. This current batch was a gift presented by Dieyun Sect before his ascension.

The Master of Wuyou Realm could not help but praise, ”Meeting of Golden Wind and Jade Dew, surpasses countless earthly delights! Good wine, good name!”