Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 997: Chapter 403: The Imminent Destruction of Luo Tian, Taking the Third Order Dragon Transformation Pill_4

But, coming here today, the main purpose was certainly not that.

He then explained the difficulties that the Luo Tian Creed was currently facing and the possibility of war they might face in the future.

After listening, Tao Wen furrowed her brows.

”I’m sorry, I may not be able to help with this matter.”

”Hm?”

Seeing Luo Chen displeased, she said with a wry smile, ”The Luo Tian Creed is a vassal of the Ice Castle, and it is the Ice Castle you should seek assistance from in this matter.”

What she said was actually not wrong.

Being a vassal of the Ice Castle, they naturally should turn to the Ice Castle when facing troubles.

How could they seek help from Qingdan Valley?

However, at Immortal City, the Jueqing Fairy had returned to the Ice Castle, and the ones in charge were the sect leader’s lineage.

Luo Chen didn’t have a good relationship with Ascendant Master Yin Yue from the sect leader’s lineage.

There’s no way the other party would willingly come forward to support them.

Unless Luo Chen betrayed Jueqing’s Clan and humbly sought out Ascendant Master Yin Yue.

Even so, it was possible that the current situation of the Luo Tian Creed was allowed to develop by the other party’s indifference, hence its gradual escalation.

For Luo Chen, whether it was betraying the Jueqing Fairy or seeking help with bowed head, neither was something he could do.

For a moment, the matter was at a standstill.

Seeing Luo Chen’s distress, Tao Wen smiled and offered comfort.

”The Golden Core Ascendant Master from the Flame Alliance has not yet arrived, and it will still take some time.”

Luo Chen shook his head, ”That would merely postpone the outbreak of the crisis.”

Tao Wen’s smile faded as she replied earnestly, ”I may not have control over the Luo Tian Creed, but you are a patron of the Tao Family - if anything goes wrong, I will surely protect you! Please rest assured, Brother Luo.”

She would protect him in her capacity as a Budding Cultivator of the sect?

Luo Chen was visibly moved and stood up, bowing deeply in gratitude.

”Having received this promise, my trip here was not in vain.”

After Luo Chen’s departure.

Tao Wen immediately took out a Jade Jue and sent a message, and soon two Golden Core Ascendants appeared on the second floor of the shop.

When she voiced her suspicions that True Master Han Zhan of the Luo Yun Sect might covet the spirit lands of Qingdan Valley to the two, their expressions changed drastically.

”Senior Brother Long, please take care of the Budding Cultivators on your own; I need to return to our sect to report this matter to Senior Brother Qing Danzi!”

”That’s fine, make your trip swift. Regardless of the likelihood, early preparation can never be wrong,” replied the other.

With just a few words, they decided on the course of action.

After the junior brother left, the Ascendant Master surnamed Long looked at Tao Wen and couldn’t help commenting, ”Blinded by our own complacency, we almost failed to see the danger looming over Qingdan Valley’s treasures. It’s fortunate that this did not happen abruptly. Otherwise, if we had jeopardized our ancestors’ legacy, the fault would have been ours.”

Tao Wen offered words of comfort, ”It’s not Senior Uncle’s fault. After all, previously in the Yu Ding Realm, there was only one True Master from the Sword Sect, and they themselves have a Fourth Order Spirit Land, which made them look down on our Qingdan Valley’s nascent Second Order Spirit Land. It was just a momentary oversight now that another sect’s True Master has appeared.”

”That’s why I say ’complacency blinds’,” Senior Uncle Long sighed before speaking, ”Unexpectedly, besides his remarkable skill in Pill Refinement Technique, Dan Chenzi also possesses such a sharp mind. We owe him a favor this time.”

Tao Wen smiled slightly, ”Owing a favor is still manageable, after all, he has some ties with our Qingdan Valley. Moreover, we may have a chance to repay this favor soon.”

”Oh?” Senior Uncle Long was curious.

”When the time comes, Senior Uncle Long might have to take action,” she said.

”Who is the enemy then?”

”A Golden Core Ascendant Master from the Flame Alliance.”

Senior Uncle Long frowned, ”That could be problematic. The cultivators of the Flame Alliance are extremely bellicose, and alone, I fear I cannot protect many people.”

”Do what you can, Senior Uncle. As long as Luo Chen is protected, the favor will be considered repaid,” Tao Wen said.

After some thought, Senior Uncle Long nodded slightly.

...

In preparing for the possible future crises that the Luo Tian Creed might face, Luo Chen’s arrangements were not limited to just Tao Wen.

In the Hui Xin Hall atop Danxia Peak,

Sima Huiniang nodded slightly at Xu Xiao Liu.

”Well done, your realm has stabilized after four months.”

Xu Xiao Liu felt genuinely delighted.

He had thought about reaching the Foundation Establishment, even considered using the power of the Ice Castle for it.

But he had never imagined that he would achieve Foundation Establishment within the Luo Tian Creed, and in such a short time.

He had joined the Luo Tian Creed just over a decade ago.

Now, having reached Foundation Establishment, he finally had the confidence to stand before Shi Lan.

He said respectfully, ”All this was made possible by the cultivation of the Luo Tian Creed! In the future, I will go through fire and water for the creed, to repay this great kindness.”

Sima Huiniang waved her hand dismissively, ”There’s no need for fire and water, but I do have a mission that only you can take on.”

Her words piqued his curiosity, as she produced a letter.

”You will go to the Ice Castle on behalf of the Luo Tian Creed to seek an audience with Ascendant Master Jueqing and deliver this letter into her hands personally.”

Xu Xiao Liu took the letter in surprise.

What could be so important that he had to travel such a distance?

Soon, he came to a realization.

It must be related to the various difficulties currently faced by the Luo Tian Creed!

He carefully stored the letter in his storage bag and declared solemnly, ”I will definitely complete the mission!”

Sima Hui Niang nodded, then took out a Flying Sword.

”This is for you!”

A Magic Flying Sword!

Xu Xiao Liu’s eyes brightened at once.

After Xu Xiao Liu had left, Sima Hui Niang rubbed her temples and lightly tapped on the desk.

A lovely figure appeared behind her.

”Ming Yue, make the arrangements. I wish to meet Luo Feng, Chen Xiuli... Additionally, dispatch our traders to leave immediately for Taishan District, Xuelian District, Feiyun District, and other places. Take my letters and visit the local Foundation Establishment Forces that are in business with us,” she instructed.

...

After meeting Tao Wen, Luo Chen once again entered a state of Closed-Door Cultivation.

The large batch of Ascendant Grade Dragon Rise Pills that had been provided relieved his urgent need.

Furthermore, Sima Hui Niang had instructed the Luo Tian Creed to collect as many high-grade Cultivation Pills as possible for him from the black market.

Not just Second Order pills, but even Third Order Elixirs—if encountered, no matter the price, they must be acquired!

Three months later.

Within Immortal Mansion Yi Seventeenth, Luo Chen closed his Attribute Panel and very carefully took out an Elixir from his storage bag.

It was light green in color with seven cloud patterns on it.

The grade of Elixirs is most directly indicated by the number of cloud patterns.

One to three denotes First Order.

Four to six signifies Second Order.

When the number of cloud patterns exceeds seven, it is a Third Order Elixir!

The Sect symbol of Qingdan Valley is the Nine Cloud Patterns, signifying their capability to refine Third Order Ascendant Grade Pills, demonstrating their exceptional skill!

The Third Order Elixir in Luo Chen’s hands likewise came from Qingdan Valley.

A Dragon Transformation Pill!

In the Core Formation Pill Secret Art of Dragon Phoenix Tribulation, used in conjunction with the Ice Phoenix Pill, it is a core impacting Elixir for the Golden Core Period.

Acquired from Jueqing’s Clan!

At this moment, Luo Chen took out this pill not to assault the Golden Core Period but to recklessly use it to break through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

If this were known, it would surely shock many.

Such a treasured substance, being used for a minor stage advancement within the Foundation Establishment Period, was truly a wasteful extravagance.

”With my current physical condition, taking a Third Order Elixir to surpass stages comes with risks, but if successful, the benefits will be equally tremendous.”

”Perhaps, I might even use this opportunity to bypass the lengthy process needed to reach the Late Stage Foundation Establishment.”

”Moreover, if a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment Great Perfection can use this pill to break through to the Golden Core Period, then why can’t I as well?”

”In terms of physical condition and the strength of my Meridians, I am confident I am no weaker than those of Foundation Establishment Great Perfection!”

Luo Chen opened his mouth and took a deep breath.

A dragon made from Spirit Qi was immediately taken into his body.

In his sleeves, his muscles bulged, giving him the semblance of a giant.

After making these preparations, Luo Chen carefully swallowed the Dragon Transformation Pill.

The instant the Elixir entered his body, an unimaginably vast and majestic Spirit Qi burst forth explosively.

His body began to tremble violently, accompanied by crackling sounds thundering within.

With a muffled grunt, Luo Chen suppressed his body’s instinctual fear and forced himself to circulate the ”Evergreen Sutra.”

Once and again...

The potency of the Third Order Elixir was truly too terrifying.

And this particular substance was not just any ordinary Third Order Cultivation Pill but one that could initiate Core Formation for the Golden Core Period.

At this point, Luo Chen could only rely on his strong willpower and a body as formidable as that of a Primordial Desolate Beast to laboriously absorb its potency.

Inside his Sea of Qi...

As if provoked,

Waves of Spirit Qi churned in layers one through six, with pure, concentrated Spirit Liquid, like ocean water, forming into towering waves that surged incessantly.

A tiny vortex also started to spin clockwise.

As immense Spirit Qi kept pouring in, the vortex began to rotate wildly.

It not only absorbed the incoming Spirit Qi but even incorporated Luo Chen’s own refined Spirit Power into the vortex, continuously expanding its size.