Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 3301 - 1245: Youdu Source Court, Illusion Dream Venerable_2

The Yan Emperor was puzzled.

But before he could ask, his expression suddenly changed, and he instinctively bowed.

The cultivator surnamed Lin beside him also put away his smile and respectfully saluted the void.

”Greetings, Ancestor!”

”Junior Yan Xin, pays respect to Senior!”

A powerful divine perception descended from the void.

Where it passed, ripples emerged in the void.

The Ghost Nightmares perched on the Illusion Dream Locust Trees seemed attracted, collectively rushing toward that divine perception, numbering in hundreds, creating a scene akin to a tidal wave.

However, as they approached the divine perception, they vanished as quickly as a clay ox entering the sea.

Witnessing this, the Yan Emperor’s heart trembled, and he began to form some suspicions.

This Illusion Dream Venerable was using Ghost Nightmares as food, apparently cultivating some world-shaking method!

After feasting on the Ghost Nightmares, the divine perception seemed quite pleased.

”So you are the Yan Emperor, the most outstanding junior of the Yu Race of this era?”

The Yan Emperor bent his waist even lower, ”I’m not worthy of such praise. Before me, the Flying Roc King on Mito Continent achieved the Mahayana Realm, and after him, the Phoenix Girl of my clan broke through to the Integration Realm at less than eight thousand years old. I’m merely lucky to have some reputation.”

”A Phoenix of the Phoenix Clan reaching Integration at eight thousand years old, equivalent to a human prodigy breaking through the Integration Realm at two thousand years old,” Illusion Dream Venerable remarked.

According to the lifespan of human cultivators at each realm, Nascent Soul lives for a thousand years, Divine Transformation for two thousand, and Void Refining for five thousand.

Many Void Refining cultivators exhaust their five thousand-year lifespan without breaking through to the Integration Realm.

From the Yan Emperor’s words, the Phoenix Girl took a mere two thousand human years to cultivate to the Integration Realm, demonstrating her terrifying talent!

The Yan Emperor humbly replied, ”She also endured trials and tribulations, surviving near-death experiences to gain insight and finally reach the Integration Realm.”

Illusion Dream Venerable laughed, ”It’s one thing to be humble yourself, but why extend humility to others? During the Xuan Demon War, I owed a favor to your ancestor. I remember it well. Today, you’ve come in the name of the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor, undoubtedly with important matters. Speak!”

The Yan Emperor’s expression turned solemn, and he cupped his hands, ”To be frank, it concerns the Phoenix Girl from my clan.”

”Oh? Is it related to the near-death event you mentioned?”

”Indeed!” The Yan Emperor showed an appropriate display of anger and recounted the details: ”Two thousand years ago, my clan’s Phoenix Girl Qi Xia was at the Peak of Void Refining. According to clan tradition, she went out to travel and prepare for a breakthrough. She was treacherously schemed against and fell into the Small Thousand World, trapped for years. The assailants were two Void Refining cultivators, but the mastermind was an Integration Great Venerate. Shortly after, another young cultivator of our clan, at the Peak of Void Refining, was ambushed and killed, his body still missing. My investigations suggest that this relates to the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, one of the Nine Great Saint Sects!”

Illusion Dream Venerable tutted, ”An old grudge followed by a new one, are you seeking justice?”

The Yan Emperor nodded, ”Exactly. If we can’t right these wrongs and avenge ourselves, our clan’s prodigies will constantly be in danger. How can we hope to strengthen our clan? We’ve come to inform Youdu to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings.”

”It’s easy to cause misunderstandings! The Hu Clan and Yu Clan have coexisted peacefully on Youxuan Continent for thousands of years. Serious conflicts could ignite a full-scale war,” Illusion Dream Venerable remarked quietly.

The Yan Emperor was taken aback.

He hesitated, ”Does the Venerable forbid it?”

Illusion Dream Venerable replied, ”If I forbid it, it would seem I bear no past feelings. But as you said, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, keep the disturbances minimal.”

”Minimal...” The Yan Emperor pondered over these words.

Illusion Dream Venerable suddenly addressed another person.

”Xi Xiang, isn’t it currently the Demon Suppression Trial period?”

Lin Xixiang nodded, ”Reporting to Master, it is indeed the Demon Suppression period.”

”Which sect is responsible now?”

”It is the Tianyuan Daoist Sect!”

”Demon Suppression is of great importance, and no one can delay it. Yan Xin, if you wish to seek revenge, do so afterwards. Don’t damage the fate of Youxuan Continent.”

The Yan Emperor seemed thoughtful, then bowed ahd, ”Thank you, Senior, for your help!”

”Go now, and also send my regards to your ancestor. Our time to meet in the future may be limited.”

Hearing this, the Yan Emperor’s expression changed slightly.

But since his departure was ordered by the guest, he could not linger further and had to bid farewell.

After he left.

Lin Xixiang remained, showing a puzzled expression.

”Xi Xiang, do you have any doubts?” Illusion Dream Venerable, in a good mood after leaving seclusion, decided to answer his disciple’s questions.

Lin Xixiang asked curiously, ”Master, all of this is just their words, why don’t you delve deeper?”

”Are you referring to evidence?” Illusion Dream Venerable chuckled.

”Yes! Although nominally each of the Nine Great Saint Sects is independent, they all pay homage to our Youdu Source Court as the continent’s ruler!” Lin Xixiang changed from his earlier gentle demeanor with the Yan Emperor, unconsciously displaying an arrogance in his tone.

As though the Demon Clan targeting the Nine Great Saint Sects offended Youdu’s honor.

Even when dealing with dogs, we must consider their master’s face!

Illusion Dream Venerable laughed, ”You should at least regard the Sky Phoenix Clan as a Source Court-level power; how could you underestimate them so?”

Lin Xixiang was taken aback.

Illusion Dream Venerable explained, ”The Sky Phoenix Clan may only have one Mahayana cultivator, but the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor is extraordinarily powerful, having survived for tens of thousands of years and endured eight Heavenly Tribulations, comparable to the Nine Tribulations Heavenly Venerable who fell a millennium ago against dozens of Demon Race Saint Ancestors. Our Youdu Source Court, by comparison, only exceeds in the number of Mahayana Venerables. As long as the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor remains, the Sky Phoenix Clan can stand equal with us. Such a presence doesn’t need concrete evidence to act against a mere Integration-level power.”

Lin Xixiang hesitated, ”If that’s the case, why did they come to seek an audience with you?”

He immediately realized.

”Avoid misunderstandings?”

”At least you haven’t cultivated to the point of being foolish,” Illusion Dream Venerable teased, then added seriously, ”Not just to avoid misunderstandings with us, the Youdu, but also to avoid misunderstandings with all humans on Youxuan Continent. Personal grudges are irrelevant, the Immortal Cultivation World is full of revenge trials and killings daily. But if it involves a clan war, our Youdu cannot stand idly by. I hope they’ll manage it delicately; if excessive, even with the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor’s favor, I can’t mediate.”

Lin Xixiang’s enlightenment came.

The Sky Phoenix Clan held an exalted status due to the Ancestor.

Even the Youdu Source Court showed them sufficient respect.

But if a clan war erupted, the Sky Phoenix Clan’s position on the continent’s eastern part would be insufficient.

As Lin Xixiang had this realization, he suddenly recalled an issue.

He tentatively asked, ”Master, you mentioned the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor has undergone eight Mahayana Heavenly Tribulations?”

This time, Illusion Dream Venerable said nothing, withdrawing his divine consciousness, leaving only a light laugh echoing.

Within that laugh, there was an almost imperceptible sigh.

Lin Xixiang remained, his expression fluctuating, especially recalling the words his master had said before the Yan Emperor left, growing a sense of understanding.

”It seems the Sky Phoenix Clan plans to act against the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, and not just for a simple grudge!”

...

In the dark earth cave.

A figure abruptly halted his flying escape, a finger touching between his brows.

A Lotus Seal appeared, gently flickering.

”The Lotus Brand is truly effective; it seems there’s a fellow disciple from the Su Ling Sect nearby!”

Luo Chen’s expression shifted slightly, his gaze flashing as his fingertip’s seal gesture changed, causing the lotus brand between his brows to gradually dim.

Since the beginning of the trial, he hadn’t planned to act together with anyone else.

And now...

He mobilized his Qi Power internally, accompanied by Blood Refining Divine Gang operation.

Two forces surged into his eyes.

In an instant, complete Red Eyes Golden Pupils reappeared!

In the dark demon cave, the suppression on divine consciousness reached its peak, even his peak Divine Transformation divine perception couldn’t spread beyond a hundred li.

This situation was perilous for ordinary cultivators who always relied on divine consciousness.

But he remained untroubled.

With these eyes, few things could deceive him.

As the golden light radiated, Luo Chen’s eyebrows raised.

”Found it!”

Eight hundred li away, illusions layered, demonic qi intensely raged.

It was a forming demon cave!