Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 995: Chapter 403: The Imminent Destruction of Luo Tian, Taking the Third Order Dragon Transformation Pill_2

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Indeed, one day you’re in the limelight, beloved by thousands, and the moment you show signs of decline, you’re avoided like the plague.

The reason for this situation was clear in Luo Chen’s mind.

Apart from the covert signals from the Flame Alliance, it also had to do with his own delayed appearance.

Because he was cultivating in seclusion, his collaboration with the Ice Castle on the Jade Dew Pill had been severed.

Consequently, the Ice Castle’s protection of the Luo Tian Creed naturally diminished.

Ever since the Jueqing Fairy briefly returned to Tian Lan Immortal City, she hurried back to the Ice Castle and has not returned since.

Nowadays, the Golden Core guarding Tian Lan Immortal City is the mysterious descendant of the Hao Ran Sect from Tianlan Peak.

The specific affairs are now falling into the hands of a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Female Cultivator named Yin Xiuhua.

It is said that this Female Cultivator is a relative of Ascendant Master Yin Yue and not only represents him but also represents the lineage of the Ice Castle Sect Leader.

Luo Chen’s relationship with Ascendant Master Yin Yue was not very harmonious.

Naturally, Yin Xiuhua wouldn’t go out of her way to take care of the Luo Tian Creed.

External enemies surround us, without the backing of a Great Sect from within.

This is the situation the Luo Tian Creed currently faces.

Despite this, Luo Chen still ignored it all, quietly continuing his cultivation in seclusion.

Strength!

That is the key to breaking the deadlock!

Even if he appeared now, at most he would get support from the Ice Castle, but it definitely wouldn’t dissipate the enmity of the Flame Alliance.

On the contrary, his appearance would only intensify the Flame Alliance’s targeted efforts.

So, it’s better to increase his own and the Luo Tian Creed’s strength as much as possible so that in the event of future changes, they can settle matters with a single blow and eliminate troubles.

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Spring came and went, autumn followed suit.

Before he knew it, another two years had passed.

This year, Luo Chen was fifty-two years old!

His realm was still at the Sixth Level Foundation Establishment, and there was still some time before his breakthrough.

But he had to leave his retreat now.

Because this year was going to be a sensitive one.

The time for the Immortal City Sect Rotation was approaching.

Within the Cave Mansion, Sima Huiniang sighed, ”Another decade has passed!”

Luo Chen also felt wistful.

The previous decade seemed like just yesterday.

Back then, he had made a name for himself at the Qin Flower River, earning the moniker of Fire Spirit Lord.

Even though this title was only circulated within a small area of Tian Lan Immortal City, it was still a testament to his achievements during that period.

Now, a decade has flown by in the blink of an eye, and the predicament facing the Luo Tian Creed has not only remained unresolved but has become even worse.

”What’s the meaning behind these enemy movements?” he asked.

Sima Huiniang answered with a grave expression, ”I have sent people to negotiate, and the affiliates of the Flame Alliance, led by Iron Sword Hall, have not shown any willingness to compromise. Furthermore, I have caught wind of some rumors suggesting that our Luo Tian Creed’s demise is imminent.”

Rumors?

Luo Chen scoffed at them!

These were undoubtedly deliberately spread by Iron Sword Hall to disrupt the morale of the Luo Tian Creed.

After all, the Luo Tian Creed had been growing rapidly in recent years!

Not only had they rented the four Spirit Lands within a thousand miles of Danxia Peak, but the number of Foundation Establishment True Cultivators within the creed was also burgeoning.

Now, the number of Cultivators had exceeded ten, reaching as many as fifteen!

Two years ago, half of the Cultivators from the list drafted by Sima Huiniang failed at Foundation Establishment, but the other half succeeded, including Zhou Yuanli, Gui Jiang, and Xu Xiao Liu.

Bian Zhen also managed to become a Foundation Establishment True Cultivator on his second attempt.

But even amidst this flourishing growth, the number of low-rank Cultivators in the Luo Tian Creed has plateaued at three thousand.

Although the Luo Tian Creed offers good treatment and broad pathways for advancement, most Rogue Cultivators have been too afraid to join over the past two years, with only the bold few risking joining in hopes of achieving Foundation Establishment.

It’s undeniable that the harsh external environment has indeed affected the development of the Luo Tian Creed.

Luo Chen took a deep breath and asked, ”Although they’re just rumors, they must be based on some underlying reason. Have you investigated this thoroughly?”

”I’m not entirely sure about the specifics, but after integrating the intelligence submitted by Su Xiaolin, I have a vague guess,” she replied.

”Let’s hear it,” he said.

Sima Huiniang brushed her hair and pursed her lips slightly.

”This time around, the Flame Alliance intends to interfere with the Immortal City Rotation!”

Luo Chen’s eyelids twitched. ”Aren’t we supposed to follow the tradition, where it’s Ailao Mountain’s turn next?”

He had previously looked over the order of sect rotations.

After Ice Castle, it was Qingdan Valley’s turn, followed by Ailao Mountain, and only after them would it be the Flame Alliance’s turn.

Due to the internal strife amongst the Ascendant Sects, Luo Yun Sect mediated and redistributed the interests, giving Ice Castle the earnings from Qingdan Valley’s Immortal City.

In the long run, Ice Castle was still the best candidate for the next decade.

Even if not, it should be Ailao Mountain that assumed charge of Tian Lan Immortal City!

Why on earth would the Flame Alliance need to intervene all of a sudden?

Sima Huiniang couldn’t provide an answer to this question.

So, Luo Chen was left to ponder on his own.

After a long while, he began to clear his thoughts.

”Could it be that both Ascendant Sects are seeking to re-determine the schedule for the Immortal City Rotation, prompting the Flame Alliance to step in as the representative of the Sword Sect to forcibly participate in the negotiations for the next decade or even the century’s rotational rights?”

This guess had some basis, but ultimately it was still too nebulous, with many inaccuracies.

Bringing the focus back to how it concerned the interests of the Luo Tian Creed, Sima Huiniang hesitantly said, ”If the Flame Alliance does want rotational rights to Tian Lan Immortal City for the future, they will surely send a Golden Core Ascendant Master to discuss the matter. When that happens, if a Golden Core Ascendant Master presides, those who are hostile to our Luo Tian Creed won’t need to consider the Ice Castle anymore and will be free to target us.”

This was Sima Huiniang’s speculation.

It made a lot of sense!