Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1436: Chapter 536: Han Zhan Bows His Head, The Confidence to Traverse the Demon Sea

Grey cauldron, enveloped in spirit light.

Nine fire dragons emitting an aura of devouring everything stared intently at a certain space within the cauldron.

Not only that, Luo Chen, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, appeared as if facing a formidable enemy, brimming with Qi Power, his right hand shrouded in green flame, seemingly ready to strike an earth-shaking blow at any moment.

Outside his Sea of Consciousness, a black chess piece emitted a hazy black halo, tightly wrapping around the Sea of Consciousness.

His eyes, fixated on the Primordial Chaos Tripod, shone brightly; reflections flickering intermittently amidst the illusory flowers in mirrors and the moon in water.

The wind had not yet risen, but his clothes were already fluttering noisily.

Such a scene indeed matched the ”grand arrangement” mentioned by the ancient voice inside the cauldron!

One could imagine that once Luo Chen erupted, it would be terrifying.

Especially!

His predetermined enemy, Han Zhan, was right within the confinement space of his Natal Magic Item.

The right time, the right place, the right people, all were under Luo Chen’s control; even though Han Zhan was formerly a Nascent Soul True Master, he now had no choice but to bow his head.

Hearing Han Zhan’s bitter laugh, Luo Chen did not relax his vigilance.

Or rather, when dealing with any Nascent Soul True Master, one must never lower their guard.

He coolly replied, ”It’s not that Luo Mou is making a mountain out of a molehill, but rather I have no choice. I ask for Elder Han’s understanding.”

Silence followed in the cauldron.

Then came a voice of resignation.

”I can understand.”

Indeed, their current circumstances had drastically changed compared to when they had initiated the open war.

Unfortunately, Luo Chen did not possess absolute suppression in terms of realm.

Under such circumstances, being cautious was still justified.

Han Zhan himself would probably do the same if the roles were reversed.

Even so, there was a hint of approval in his attitude towards the other’s caution.

Han Zhan sighed, his tone seemingly becoming more reconciled.

”Now I am but a remnant soul; even disregarding my powerlessness, my potential is indeed limited. My young friend, after escaping to safety, the fact that you did not kill me instantly to eliminate future troubles truly shows your genuine nature.”

”So, how do you plan to deal with me now?”

How to deal with him?

This time, the silent one was Luo Chen.

His feelings towards Han Zhan were complicated.

This was a legendary character who had always loomed in his mind since his transmigration.

The most outstanding genius in the history of the Yu Ding Realm—his cultivation speed and battle strength so remarkable they even surpassed Ren Pingsheng, the first Golden Core of the Sword Sect.

At a little over two hundred years old, by virtue of his formidable strength, he had prompted Cheng Yan of the Luo Yun Sect to abdicate willingly, thus ascending to the Supreme position of the sect!

After that, even before he was three hundred years old, he quietly achieved Core Formation and stepped into the Realm of True Master—attaining a great achievement for cultivators.

Luo Chen had no direct dealings with him.

However, due to a moment of kindness in saving his grandson, Han Zheng, he caught the attention of the elder.

During that period, although they had never met, the elder had shown much goodwill towards him because of this incident.

Whether it was the battle to annihilate the Flame Alliance in the Burning Incense Valley or when the Core Formation was facilitated by Qu Xibai from the Luo Yun Sect who voluntarily lifted the Law Forbidden of the Tian Lan Immortal City’s Spirit Vein, all showed his goodwill.

After the outbreak of the open war, there had also been an instance of Elder Han personally intervening to save Luo Chen.

Because of such instances, even though there had been exchanges, Luo Chen never felt he owed the other anything but retained an extremely good impression of Han Zhan.

Thus, when Han Zhan was at death’s doorstep, he hadn’t exploited the situation to kick him while he was down.

But now?

If the other was still the esteemed Nascent Soul True Master, Luo Chen would still be able to interact normally, like a fish in water.

Nothing beyond habit!

In this life, Luo Chen was all too familiar with dealing with those in higher positions.

If roles were reversed and Luo Chen rose while the other fell to dust, there wouldn’t be any significant issues.

After all, over the years, Luo Chen had quite effectively honed the art of handling subordinates.

But now, it was precisely awkward.

Control him?

Luo Chen considered his own methods, absolutely not weak among those at the Golden Core Period—even confident enough to protect himself against direct assault from a great cultivator in the late Golden Core Stage.

Yet in front of a Nascent Soul True Master, even just a remnant soul, he dared not let arrogance cloud his judgment.

If he was counterattacked, it would make a laughing stock out of him.

Kill him?

Luo Chen couldn’t reconcile that within himself.

Let him go?

Luo Chen also felt it was a pity, having housed him in the Primordial Chaos Tripod for almost four years without collecting any rent.

During these four years, he had mulled over how to handle Han Zhan more than once.

But regardless of how many strategies he considered, in the face of a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator’s awakening, they all seemed futile.

The natural suppression in terms of realm made it difficult for Luo Chen to voice out those plans.

The difficult silence lingered in the cultivation room.

The ancient voice suddenly spoke up.

”Luo Chen, you are hesitating.”

”Heh.”

”It seems, you really do possess the bit of the gentlemanly manner described in rumors, not committing acts of exploiting someone’s misfortune.”

Luo Chen slightly lifted his eyelids, calmly saying, ”Why must Elder Han flatter me? If I were truly a man of honor, I would have straightforwardly released you already.”

”Heh...” Han Zhan chuckled lightly, ”A gentleman is judged by actions, not intentions, whether a pretender or a true villain; it’s always the final outcome that is seen. If the result is my survival and freedom, then whatever you did in this process, once it goes out, would only appear as a story where we supported each other to escape from the hardships at Cangwu Mountain. Young friend, what do you think?”

The final outcome!

Luo Chen’s gaze sharpened, as if penetrating the thick wall of the grey cauldron, seeing through to the Black Wooden Little Man in that space.