Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1301: Chapter 494: Jiang Yu Falls, Luo Chen Emerges_3

”Now, Jiang Yu, who shielded the Jiang Family from storm and stress, was gone.”

”How is he feeling now?”

”If one day I were to pass away suddenly, what would become of the Luo Tian Sect Cultivators?”

As he muttered in his heart, the aged voice of Cen Qiusheng reached him.

”Since Friend has already arrived, why not come in for a chat?”

”I’m on my way,” Luo Chen replied.

He sent back a message through Divine Consciousness Voice Transmission and directly entered Wind and Rain Villa.

He didn’t much conceal his figure, but as he passed by, surprisingly, no one noticed him.

This Concealing Array that was not yet fully adapted to was already sufficient to deceive Foundation Establishment True Cultivators with royal ease.

Once fully accustomed, the Divine Consciousness of Golden Core Cultivators would likely also fail to discern the truth.

And if it were fully activated...

...

Di Wuqi, Cen Qiusheng, Fu Jiusheng, and Luo Chen, the four of them gathered together once more.

Jiang Yu was missing.

The once-merry scene of the five Great Golden Cores was no longer to be seen.

Furthermore, it was evident that changes might still ensue.

For the Nine Sects Sword Hall had suffered heavy losses, and there would inevitably be reinforcements summoned from the Great Sects to replenish the living forces.

Luo Tian Alliance would not be able to avoid this either.

This had already been stipulated in the covenant when they joined the Open War: each Golden Core Sect must heed the dispatch of the Nascent Soul Ascendant Sects overseeing the war.

Any reasonable orders must be obeyed!

Otherwise, the Ascendant Sects wouldn’t have a leg to stand on, and even if things escalated, the Divine Transformation Holy Land Dark Abyss Sect would support only the Nascent Soul Ascendant Sects holding the moral high ground.

”Speak up!”

Di Wuqi lifted his eyelids, breaking the silent atmosphere.

Fu Jiusheng glanced at Luo Chen and then laughed, ”According to our previous agreement, it’s now Friend Cen’s turn.”

His straightforwardness was unabashed, and he feared no offense.

Cen Qiusheng gave a bitter smile, ”Friend Jiang was so formidable and yet did not last three years. My venture may well end in certain death.”

”Friend need not be so pessimistic...”

”It’s not that I am pessimistic, but this time eleven went out, a Golden Core from Wanxiang Sect died, three Foundation Establishment Cultivators perished, Luo Tian Sect had one lightly wounded and one severely. My Cen Family returned unscathed, but were greatly shocked. Wind and Rain Villa sent out three Foundation Establishment, two returned, one dead. The matter regarding Ao Xiao Wolf Court, all of you are well aware, there’s no need to sugarcoat it.”

Cen Qiusheng said with a bitter smile.

The rest fell into silence once again.

This Open War was entirely different from the dozens that had come before.

It was the largest in scale, encompassing the Nine Great Upper Sects, Eighteen Golden Pill Major Sects, and over a million Cultivators!

But to call them Demon Beasts now would be inaccurate; they should be referred to as the Demon Clan!

The resistance from the Demon Clan’s side too was quite unlike the past.

The Wolf Emperor Ao Xiao, a truly outstanding figure of the Demon Clan generation, had unified an entire Great Territory.

Even more, some had discovered that within the Wolf Court lay many formidable clans from the depths of the Million Savage Mountains, rare Wolf clans from other regions.

In other words, he had received support from deep within the Savage Mountains.

This was what stopped the Cultivators’ army, which should have swept all before it, right outside the Ao Xiao Wolf Court.

What was supposed to be a swift and thunderous campaign, after just four years, had come to a sudden halt.

Moreover, those with a keener insight could see the future.

This Open War likely would end up like the past, bogged down in the mire of warfare, with no telling how many years it would take to completely conquer.

Yes!

Even under such circumstances, the high-order Human Cultivators still held a certain optimism.

Hard to conquer, but conquer they definitely would!

Cen Qiusheng’s gaze swept across everyone, especially lingering on the figure shrouded in a black robe.

He declared resolutely, ”Since it’s been agreed upon, I won’t decline any longer.”

”But I can go; however, whether I live to return or not, my Cen Family must be well treated by you all!”

Hearing these words, Di Wuqi showed a smile.

As long as there was agreement.

He said with a smile, ”That’s as it should be; even if you did not ask, we would do it.”

Cen Qiusheng shook his head, ”Not enough, I need a promise!”

Fu Jiusheng received a transmission from Luo Chen and immediately said, ”I, from Luo Tian Sect, am willing to give this promise.”

Di Wuqi pondered for a while, then spoke softly, ”If, when Friend leaves, you can take the remaining two Late Stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators from Wanxiang Sect with you, I am also willing to give this pledge.”

Cen Qiusheng frowned, not understanding why the other party kept targeting Wanxiang Sect.

He was not present when Di Wuqi from Iron Blue Mountain sneak attacked Wanxiang Sect’s Golden Core, so he didn’t know the details.

But Wanxiang Sect had nothing to do with him; such a minor matter naturally did not warrant any hesitation.

After he agreed, Cen Qiusheng suddenly turned to look at Luo Chen.

”Fire Spirit Lord, I have an unsuitable request and hope you will agree to it.”

Under the black hood, Luo Chen’s eyebrows rose, ”Speak.”

”Cen Guangwei, under my guidance, has reached the Foundation Establishment Stage Finalization, and the time for his Core Formation should be within these few years. If I were to go, I would hope that you could act as his Protector, ensuring that his Core Formation is undisturbed. Friend, I, Cen, am counting on you!”

Luo Chen pursed his lips.

No wonder he was not being called Friend Luo or Dan Chenzi and was instead addressed by the title of Fire Spirit Lord.

Luo Chen smiled faintly, ”I shall agree to this.”

”In that case, I have no more concerns,” sighed Cen Qiusheng, his aged face showing a sincere smile.

He chose to trust Luo Chen’s reputation as a man of honor.

Even Di Wuqi twitched at the corner of his mouth, not expecting this turn of events.

...

Time passed swiftly.

Within the Luo Tian Alliance.

Before they had time to mourn the loss of Ascendant Master Jiang Yu, Golden Core Ascendant Master Cen Qiusheng of Cen Family was preparing to head for the battlefield.

Over at Wanxiang Sect, after the death of Senior Brother Zong Jiu Lang, their last two Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators were to be conscripted, and they kicked up a fuss.

But under Cen Qiusheng’s suppression, those two had to be sent out as well.

Under the watchful eyes of thousands, the Red Flame Dragon Boat set sail once more.

Gone the spirited start of the first voyage, the atmosphere this time was heavy.

Amid this heavy atmosphere, Luo Chen personally saw off the two Luo Tian Sect Foundation Establishment True Cultivators heading for battle. Then, with a flicker of Glint, he left the alliance’s Spirit Land.

According to the rules, it would be his turn to go to the frontline next.

Some matters couldn’t continue in the usual methodical way, taken calmly in stride.

The pace had to be quickened!