Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1296: Chapter 493: Cultivation Speed, A Thousand Miles in a Day, Success Lies in the Physique, So Does Failure!

The once Luo Tian Creed.

Wang Yuan was the number one in combat strength, while Luo Chen was the face of the Creed.

Ordinarily, when they were abroad, people would look up to the cultivators of the Luo Tian Creed because of Luo Chen’s identity as a Pill Refiner, giving them a bit of preferential treatment.

In matters related to combat, the main fighting force would be Wang Yuan.

However, this situation gradually shifted as Luo Chen grew stronger and the enemies confronted by the Luo Tian Creed became more formidable.

By the time Luo Chen was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he had already become the sole iconic figure of the Luo Tian Creed.

Especially after his Core Formation Success!

With the dual status of a Golden Core Cultivator and a Pill Refinement Grandmaster, the fate of the burgeoning Luo Tian Sect hinged almost entirely on him.

For Luo Chen, this did not greatly affect him.

But for the development of the Sect, it posed a significant disadvantage.

If something were to happen to Luo Chen, and the Sect lost both its strength and face, the consequences... Lianyun Business Union!

The consequences would be like those of the Lianyun Business Union: after numerous wars and losses, the Union barely survived simply because the Great Elder Lianyun was still alive.

But once the Great Elder Lianyun passed away,

The Lianyun Business Union would be on the brink of collapse.

Its businesses would be nearly sucked dry and partitioned by the surrounding powers of the Tian Lan Immortal City.

His Luo Tian Sect also played a role, even seizing a prime shop location and several mature trade routes due to Luo Chen’s foresight.

If the Luo Tian Sect wished to avoid the same fate as the Lianyun Business Union,

They must plan for the nurturing of the next generation.

Among the older generation, whether it was Wang Yuan, Chu Kui, Sima Huiniang, or Gu Caiyi, they could all stand on their own.

But for the younger ones, aside from Qu Lingjun who had some fame, the others had become too comfortable under the protection of Luo Chen and the others over the years.

Thus, he wanted to push forward Zeng Yilong, the son of a friend.

If Zeng Yilong grew up well,

Even if powerful cultivators like Luo Chen, Wang Yuan, and Chu Kui were gone, he could still protect the Sect.

Moreover, he had the potential.

Talent, resources, and even the cultivation techniques provided a solid foundation by his predecessors; all he needed was to supplement his combat experience to fill in any gaps.

His father, Zeng Wen, had quite a remarkable combat talent.

With guidance from his mentor Wang Yuan over the years,

Merging theory and talent through practice would make it perfect.

Unconsciously, Luo Chen’s mentality had shifted from the rogue cultivator’s ”after I die, let the floods come” to considering the next generation like the founder of a Great Sect.

Or perhaps, that was the true essence of ”legacy.”

Not a legacy limited to outward forms, but one of spirit.

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After Jiang Yu left with ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the Luo Tian Alliance lived as if nothing had happened, just like before.

But that was only ”seemingly”!

In reality, changes were gradually taking place.

The remnants of the Wanxiang Sect grew more clannish and exclusionary. After sending their Senior Brother and two capable Foundation Establishment True Cultivators, who knew who would be sent out next?

”Under the Eaves,” one must bow their head.

But if one bows for too long, the Wanxiang Sect would inevitably be divided and devoured by the three major forces within the Alliance.

At the Wind and Rain Villa, Di Wuqi stayed secluded, blessed with a natural Third Order Spirit Vein, which greatly benefited his cultivation; he seemed to want to use this opportunity to break through to the Middle Stage Golden Core realm.

On the other hand, Cen Qiusheng.

He spent a hefty sum to enlist Fu Jiusheng and Min Longyu to convert the Third Order Lower Grade Cave Mansion on Hui Meng Ridge into two weaker Third Order Cave Mansions.

He did not occupy either of the weakened Third Order Cave Mansions himself.

Instead, he arranged for two members of his clan, both at the Ninth Level Foundation Establishment, to cultivate there.

Cen Guangwei and Cen Guanghui.

In other words, he had given up on his cultivation and placed all his hopes on the younger generation of his clan.

These matters were not apparent on the surface.

But for someone like Luo Chen, just with some reports from subordinates and his own sense, he noticed them.

”It’s good this way, although everyone has their own agenda, at least they are strengthening the Alliance’s might.”

”As long as I am here, this Alliance won’t be able to stir any trouble.”

Luo Chen thought so.

Of course, he was not doing nothing.

Once Di Wuqi broke through to the Fourth layer of the Golden Core, the leading position within the Alliance would likely change.

Thus, his own cultivation had not fallen behind.

In fact, it had become even more diligent than before!

Previously, without the means, his Golden Core First Layer realm had stagnated.

But now with access to Spirit Land and elixirs, there was no reason not to be proactive.

Therefore, aside from practicing techniques, he dedicated all his efforts to cultivation.

Under these circumstances, his Cultivation Progress advanced at a tremendous pace, undergoing constant change.

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Two years later.

Inside the Cave Mansion.

Luo Chen gazed into the seemingly empty void before him and fell into deep thought.

[Lifespan: 115/402]

[Spiritual Root: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth]

[Realm: Golden Core First Layer 58/100, Primordial Third Order 25/100]

[Cultivation Technique: Wood Burning True Technique Perfection 395/500, The Flow of All Things Grandmaster 517/1000, Ten Thousand Beast Scripture 15/100]

[Technique: Fourth Order: Slaying Dragon Technique Proficient 175/200

Third Order: Innate Qi Great Handprint Grandmaster 627/1000, Mirror Flower, Water Moon Grandmaster 521/1000, Dust Origin Technique Perfection 457/500, Life Severing Finger Technique Beginner 15/100

Second Order: Flower Fairy Finalization, Divine Bewilderment Technique Finalization, Cao Ti Geng Gold Sword Technique Finalization, Five Elements Return to Viscera Technique Finalization