Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1546: Chapter 573: True Master Bestows a Pill, Sudden Enlightenment Gained_2

”And as for this elixir...”

Fu Chaosheng smiled, ”Meeting is fate, given your current state, it would take at least half a year to recover. With this Returning Yang Elixir, you could recover in just three to five days. Moreover, if you can take this opportunity to refine and assimilate the Heaven and Earth Qi tainted with your breath, you might even gain significant benefits.”

Luo Chen was filled with trepidation, ”How could a junior like myself accept such a generous gift?”

”Just take it, and in the future, simply patronize my Tianyuan Building more often,” Fu Chaosheng said with a wave of his hand and then turned to leave.

Luo Chen opened his mouth to speak, but in the end, he only managed to ask Tian Xuan to see the guest out.

...

In the valley path.

Tian Xuan followed Fu Chaosheng nervously and respectfully, not even daring to breathe too loudly.

The cheerful voice of the middle-aged man came through.

”How did you come by this transformed body of yours?”

Tian Xuan was alarmed, but had already prepared for such a question, and immediately replied: ”Junior was lucky enough to ingest a Transforming Grass, and with the help of my master’s elixirs, this fortuitous opportunity was possible.”

Fu Chaosheng was noncommittal.

Transforming Grass?

Elixirs as assistance?

How much of these words were true, and how much were false, he didn’t particularly care.

After leaving the valley, he looked back thoughtfully.

Being able to comprehend the Nascent Soul Formation Technique at the Middle Stage Golden Core, even if it was just rudimentary, demonstrated exceptional talent and aptitude.

Moreover, to subdue a Demon Cultivator of the same order to serve him, his strength must be significant.

Especially, that faint trace of Nascent Soul aura suggested that the other party was no ordinary individual.

”He’s quite the talent!”

”I made a small gesture of goodwill, to establish a good relationship. Perhaps in the future, this young man might be of some assistance in certain matters.”

”Just a single Returning Yang Elixir, consider it a casual move on the chessboard!”

After mulling it over, the man left with a contented mood.

Regardless, confirming that there were no unfamiliar Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators here, not affecting the important matters at hand, was the greatest gain.

After he had left.

Tian Xuan went to see Luo Chen to relay the details of her conversation with Fu Chaosheng.

At the end, she anxiously asked, ”Master, I didn’t cause you any trouble, did I?”

Luo Chen shook his head, ”If it were any other Nascent Soul True Master there might have been trouble, but this man is famously good-natured, so it should be fine. On the contrary, he gave me a little help.”

With that said, Tian Xuan completely relaxed.

After his departure, Luo Chen sat quietly in the wooden house.

The Ten Thousand Soul Banner that had been put away reappeared, with Han Zhan’s figure manifesting before him.

Without turning his head, Luo Chen asked, ”Did he notice you?”

Han Zhan replied, ”Probably not. Although his realm is somewhat higher than my prime, I have mastery over Spirit Refining, and now I am but a remnant soul. With the aid of this Ten Thousand Soul Banner and my intention to stay hidden, it’s not so easy to be discovered.”

”What about that Nascent Soul aura in the array?”

”It can be explained by the phenomenon of your Nascent Soul Formation.”

”Still not entirely safe.”

Han Zhan reassured, ”Actually, you don’t need to be too nervous. The Tianyuan Daoist Sect’s Commercial Alliance has branches all over the four provinces of Zhongzhou, with four Nascent Soul Stage Elders deployed to manage each province. These Nascent Soul Elders abide by their duties, don’t make enemies, and only strive to reap benefits for the Daoist Sect and collect intelligence. They won’t do much to you, a mere Golden Core Cultivator.”

Luo Chen grimaced, really they wouldn’t do anything to him? If they knew he had refined elixirs for the Demon Clan, even if under coercion, surely they wouldn’t let him off so easily, right?

His gaze eventually settled on the Token and the elixir resting on the table.

”The token is no issue; I have inspected it. It’s simply the most common VIP identity badge of the Tianyuan Building. The other party had already collected your leaked aura before giving it to you, so it cannot be misused by others.”

”And this elixir?”

Luo Chen’s gaze fell on the golden pill encircled by cloud patterns.

With his experience, he knew this pill was quite extraordinary, containing potent medicinal strength.

Han Zhan’s tone carried a trace of surprise as he exclaimed, ”A Returning Yang Elixir? What a treasure! It’s one of the special elixirs from the early days of the Alchemy Saint, which is no longer distributed in the Eastern Desolate, circulating only within the Holy Land Ming Yuan Sect.”

An Alchemy Saint’s specialty elixir?

Luo Chen was shocked.

He was well-aware of the existence at the pinnacle of the Dao of Alchemy within the Mountain Sea Realm.

The opponent originated from the Divine Transformation Holy Land Dark Abyss Sect in the Eastern Wasteland. After advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage, for some unknown reason, he traveled far to Zhongzhou and joined the Tianyuan Daoist Sect.

Now, his specialty elixir appears in the hands of a Nascent Soul True Master of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, which is considered quite natural.

”What is the effect of this elixir?”

”It has a single purpose, specifically to treat your current condition.”

”Uh...”

With a tone of regret, Han Zhan said: ”A Cultivator’s Nascent Soul Formation is extremely dangerous. It’s not just about the most symbolic Thunder Tribulation but also the internal conditioning. Golden Core Finalization means adjusting one’s condition to perfection. Upon reaching that realm, the scattered Divine Soul, when combined with Blood Essence and Qi Power, can then step into the state of Yin Soul returning to Solid Yang, achieving the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul of a cultivator.”

”But this process is extremely complex. A slight carelessness can injure oneself.”

”Many Golden Core Cultivators are stuck at the Nine Layers, unable to reach perfection, and keep failing at this step.”

”Each failure inflicts great damage on themselves, and they might even suffer attacks from external demons. With the aid of the Returning Yang Elixir, the effects can be doubled. Even if unsuccessful, it can heal those injuries.”

”Back in the day, I sought one in vain. To think that he would casually gift you one, you really have profound luck, lad!”

Luo Chen was deeply moved.

He pinched the golden pill between his fingers, his mouth and tongue dry.

Under his continuous inspection, he could confirm that this elixir was not poisoned nor had any traps.

Luo Chen didn’t know what to say about Fu Chaosheng’s generosity in giving him a Returning Yang Elixir.

This favor was neither too big nor too small!

Especially since, at that time, he found it hard to refuse and did not wish to either.

”You should take it later, otherwise, your current condition is really not suitable to participate in the auction at Feileng City.”

”Hmm.” Luo Chen grunted, already somewhat impatient at heart.

Han Zhan seemed to feel a bit of self-reproach.

”It is my fault for not reminding you earlier.”

Luo Chen exhaled a breath of Turbid Qi, ”How could I blame you? I also didn’t expect that by deriving the cultivation technique of Demon Cultivators, I would have Sudden Enlightenment of the Nascent Soul Formation Technique, subconsciously beginning its process and nearly making a grave mistake. If it weren’t for you interrupting me with Soul Sound, I might have died under the sudden strike of Thunder Tribulation.”

Indeed.

The commotion he caused previously was beyond everyone’s expectations, including Luo Chen himself.

During the process of perfecting the ”Huan Yu Secret Scroll,” he continuously compared and verified his own learning.

Unconsciously, he had actually understood a set of Nascent Soul Formation Techniques.

What is called Nascent Soul Formation is the transition of a cultivator’s scattered Divine Soul from Yin to Yang, condensing into the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul.

Before reaching the Nascent Soul, the Divine Soul of a cultivator naturally fears lightning, rain, Evil Qi, and strong winds; this state can be referred to as ethereal Yin.

Even if they die, the chances of reincarnation and starting over are slim to none.

Only after the Nascent Soul, having faced the ordeals of Heaven and Earth Thunder, with Three Flowers Gathering at the Head and Five Qi Towards the Yuan, can the Divine Soul become manifest, traveling a thousand li in one escape.

Therefore, some say that Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators are unified inside and out, returning to truth upon obtaining Solid Yang, thus called True Masters.

Luo Chen remarked reflectively, ”Though this bout of Sudden Enlightenment was reckless and nearly disastrous, it also reaped great rewards. At least, it provided me some preparation for future Nascent Soul Formation.”

The process of a Cultivator’s Nascent Soul Formation is not much different from ordinary cultivation needs.

It’s just those four words: ”Wealth, Companion, Method, Land.”

Wealth refers to external resources, such as Nascent Soul Formation Pills and other assistive substances.

Companion is the Dao Companion Cultivator. With a senior like Han Zhan providing guidance, Luo Chen can avoid many detours.

Now, he has also understood a set of Nascent Soul Formation Techniques!

As long as his Essence Qi reaches perfection in the future, he can attempt Three Flowers Gathering at the Head and take a glimpse into the Nascent Soul State!

As for the Spirit Land?

He’ll worry about that when the time comes. It’s not something Luo Chen can afford to contemplate just yet.

With his mind made up, Luo Chen dispelled his distractions and took the Returning Yang Elixir.

He needs to adjust his current state as soon as possible, not to affect his upcoming actions.

Moreover, with Cheng Sheng’s overture of good will, he couldn’t pretend as if nothing happened. At the very least, it was necessary to visit and show his gratitude.

Whether the other party wants to see him or not is their affair.

One should still perform the necessary formalities.

If possible, doing something to repay the kindness for the gifted elixir would be even better.

With these thoughts, Luo Chen once again undertook a brief Closed-Door Cultivation.

The door of the wooden cabin in the valley remained closed, and the abundant Heaven and Earth Qi that had been drawn out before started to converge towards him.

Just as Fu Chaosheng said.

Once Luo Chen gets through this ordeal, he will inevitably turn misfortune into luck, and his Cultivation Level might also advance a level or two.