Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1318: Chapter 499: First Arrival at the Front Line, Tricks of the Ghost Realm_3

Seeing his gaze, Qu Xibai smiled by his side but remained silent, merely leading the way ahead.

Soon enough,

the two landed on another mountaintop.

As soon as they touched down, several strands of Divine Consciousness probed over.

Luo Chen’s expression subtly changed.

Qu Xibai laughed and said, ”They are all powerful members of the sect, so there’s no need for concern. Mainly because your Luo Tian Alliance changes someone every three years, which is quite frequent, so our friends are also curious about who the newcomer is.”

Luo Chen understood and nodded slightly.

Those strands of Divine Consciousness also retracted as soon as they had touched him, in a friendly manner.

A few strands of Divine Consciousness seemed somewhat hesitant, lingering for a while before finally retracting.

Seeing this, Qu Xibai stroked his beard. ”Friend, your reputation for participating in Nascent Soul Formation Pill refinement, as well as being able to concoct the Third-Order Star Proliferation Pill, has long spread among us. Now that you have arrived, I estimate that quite a few fellow cultivators will take the initiative to visit.”

”Your praise is too generous; I only have a modest reputation,” Luo Chen replied modestly.

While the two were conversing, they had already entered a grand hall, bright red as if drenched in fresh blood.

Inside stood a grim old man, who seemed as if he had been waiting for a while.

Upon seeing the man, Qu Xibai cupped his fists in greeting.

”Senior Uncle Linghu, I have brought the person to you; I shall take my leave now.”

Linghu Jie nodded, ”Junior brother, go about your business!”

After Qu Xibai left, Linghu Jie finally took a serious look at Luo Chen.

Luo Chen met his gaze without being servile or overbearing.

Their first encounter had been at The Great River District.

At that time, he recognized the other party, but the other probably did not recognize him.

Clad in a black robe, unraveling the district’s seals, commanding the three powerful Ghost Kings to besiege Pang Renxiong – his aura was utterly dominating.

Though the aura of slaughter was now more intense, it was clear that his demeanor was more composed.

It was evident, after these years, his cultivation had advanced significantly, and he was likely just a step away from the Late Golden Core Stage!

At this, Luo Chen could only sigh in admiration; truly befitting a newly-risen Ascendant Sect!

Even if the older generation was fading, the backbone could replenish itself, sometimes even surpassing the previous generations, with countless prodigies among the younger ones.

As long as Luo Yun Sect conquered the Xiao Yue Mountain Range and secured the Fourth Order Spirit Land, they would surely soar to great heights.

In comparison, the Yu Ding Sword Sect, which had initiated the Open War previously, lacked such potential.

Dominance in battle might achieve temporary feats.

Skillful management allows for lasting prosperity.

In the Eastern Wasteland’s orderly Immortal Cultivation World, being able to fight was fundamental to establishing oneself, but skillful development was key to doing well.

Luo Chen’s intention to lead the Luo Tian Sect out of the Yu Ding Realm also harbored this thought.

His Pill Refinement Technique could indeed generate significant profit, but the Yu Ding Realm already had the Pill Refinement Great Sect Qingdan Valley, with the Yu Ding Sword Sect eager to delve into this area, not to mention Medicine King Sect’s centuries-old groundwork.

There it was a fiercely competitive red ocean, only the New Realm was the blue sea.

Much like the hidden meaning behind Qu Xibai’s words.

Centuries later, it wasn’t impossible for Luo Tian Sect to experience a grand scene of initiating an Open War under Luo Chen’s leadership!

The two assessed each other for a long while.

Suddenly,

Linghu Jie nodded and said, ”Follow the guidance of the Identity Token to enter the Cave Mansion and settle in. From now on, let’s work together with one heart to overcome the Demon Clan!”

That simple sentence raised Luo Chen’s eyebrows.

He had thought the other party would offer some lofty insights, but all that wait for just this line?

But still, he made it a point to inquire carefully.

”Do you know about our Sect’s tasks?”

”The tasks of the Nine Sects Sword Hall mainly consist of patrolling, firefighting, and law enforcement. The routine patrol tasks have already been done before Friend Cen departed, and there is still more than a month before the next one. In the absence of an urgent task, you may do as you please.”

With that, very well!

The other party was not willing to say much, and Luo Chen did not persist in asking endlessly either.

A month or so was enough for him to familiarize himself with and adapt to life on the front line.

After Luo Chen had left, Linghu Jie pondered for a moment, then summoned someone with a sound transmission.

No sooner had that person entered the hall than he greeted Linghu Jie: ”Han Zheng pays his respects to Senior Uncle Linghu.”

Han Zheng, the grandson of True Master Han Zhan, was actually a disciple of Ascendant Master Cheng Yan.

Thus, when facing Linghu Jie, who was even older than his own grandfather, he addressed him as Senior Uncle.

Seeing him, Linghu Jie’s stern face broke into a genial smile.

”I’ve called you here to ask about your understanding of Dan Chenzi of the Luotian Sect, the Supreme one.”

Han Zheng was stunned, ”He’s come?”

But he quickly caught on and immediately explained: ”He is very strong. Even during the Foundation Establishment Stage, his combat power was extraordinary. Even now, when I’ve reached the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment and can control a Third Order Puppet, if I were to face him as he was back then, the odds of victory would probably only be three to seven in my disfavor. Three for me, seven for him!”

”He’s been in Core Formation for more than ten years now, his strength and methods are likely even more exceptional.”

”Junior nephew, it’s not easy to estimate.”

Linghu Jie did not get an accurate answer, but he did not get angry. Instead, he instructed Han Zheng to go to his master, Ascendant Master Cheng Yan, and bring over the information about Luo Chen.

Han Zheng seemed to be very familiar with this kind of task.

Having been instructed by his grandfather from a young age, he had a deeper understanding of some matters, even though his own realm was low.

The Nine Sects Sword Hall was nominally a team comprised of the Nine Great Nascent Soul Sects.

But in reality, it was mixed with many strong individuals from the Golden Core Great Sects.

Especially, there were some who had already planned to settle in the Howling Mountain Range, to later put down roots and develop their Sects.

Such Sects were allies now, but in the future, when the Luo Yun Sect reached its limit of development, they could become significant obstacles.

Truth be told, no Ascendant Sect would wish to see another Nascent Soul Sect emerge on their territory.

Especially with the precedents set by both the Yu Ding Sword Sect and the Luo Yun Sect.

Consequently, many schemes had already been put into motion during the Open War.

Such as intentionally weakening the potential power of some Sects!

As for how to weaken them?

For the Luo Yun Sect, which was in charge, it was quite simple—it was all a matter of setting the difficulty levels of tasks.

Just like with the Luo Tian Alliance, the fall of Jiang Yu, and the unharmed status of Cen Qiusheng, who knew if there was any foul play involved?

Bear in mind, Jiang Yu’s strength was actually stronger than Cen Qiusheng’s!

Now, Senior Uncle Linghu wanted to delve deep into Luo Chen’s power, presumably to pinpoint the right approach for later arrangements.

Han Zheng hastily left the mountain peak where the Sword Hall was located and, at his master Cheng Yan’s place, got the information about Luo Chen.

As he was getting ready to return, he hesitated for a moment.

Luo Chen had once saved his life, and if possible, he really wanted to look out for him.

But even with the title of a True Master’s grandson, at this juncture, his words carried little weight.

”Perhaps, I could ask Master Mu for help?”

With that thought, he first made a trip to the Sect Leader.

”Sect Leader Uncle, is Junior Brother Qin around?”