Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 3041 - 1129: The Cultivator’s Cage

”Brother Luo... Senior!”

The words ”brother” on the tip of Master Yan’s tongue were swallowed and replaced with the more respectful term ”senior.”

”Did the senior know I would come?”

After speaking, Master Yan observed Luo Chen closely, ensuring not to miss any subtle change in his expression.

To his disappointment, Luo Chen’s expression was as calm as a lake.

”I punished Lai Er in your presence. If you had any discernment, you should see something unusual and then come to investigate. If you lacked that discernment, then it’s better that you didn’t come.”

Master Yan suddenly understood; indeed, Luo Chen had intentionally taken action back then.

He came late because he cautiously conducted some investigations, which caused a delay.

Investigating Jing Lan, Luo Chen’s background, Lai Er’s peculiar injuries, and even every action Luo Chen took in Qingshan Town on that day.

After completing all these preparations, he felt confident enough to make a visit.

Master Yan pondered before asking, ”Senior, are you from outside this realm as an Immortal Cultivator?”

Luo Chen’s eyes lifted, and his calm expression finally changed.

Calling him ”Immortal Cultivator” instead of simply Cultivator or the naive mortals’ idea of ”Immortal” showed the other party clearly understood the distinction between Immortal Cultivators and other beings.

In other words, in this Great Destruction Realm, either there are true Immortal Cultivators, or there are records related to them!

”What if I am? What if I’m not?”

Master Yan respectfully replied, ”Whether you are or not does not affect my invitation for you to become a guest under the Young City Lord. Only after confirming your background can I promise certain terms.”

”Young City Lord?” Luo Chen curiously looked at him, ”Are you from Yixian City?”

Master Yan straightened his chest and proudly said, ”Yes, I serve under the Young City Lord of Yixian City, managing the properties of Qingshan Town for him.”

However, when he mentioned Qingshan Town, there was a noticeable hint of bitterness in the pride on Master Yan’s face.

It was clear that coming to this remote Qingshan Town was not his intention.

Luo Chen was not interested in probing the underlying details but was more curious about the Immortal Cultivators.

”You cultivate the Body Refining Technique, not One Way of Qi Refining, yet you know about Immortal Cultivators. So, is there truly an Immortal Cultivator within this Great Destruction Realm?”

”Perhaps there is, but generally, there are none,” Master Yan answered.

Luo Chen’s brows furrowed tightly, ”What do you mean?”

Master Yan calmly explained, ”Senior should also have noticed; within this realm, there is no Spirit Qi between heaven and earth, making it fundamentally unsuitable for Immortal Cultivators to practice. Even if beings like you occasionally enter the Great Destruction Realm, they will stagnate for their entire lives.”

Luo Chen nodded; indeed, based on his observations, the environment outside was like this.

Strictly speaking, it’s not just stagnation; there’s also the risk of diminishing realms!

Without external Spirit Qi replenishment, an Immortal Cultivator’s Qi Power decreases with use, eventually causing continuous realm decline and even affecting their Lifespan.

Master Yan continued with his explanation.

”Moreover, according to some predecessors’ records, the Great Destruction Realm’s environment is exceptionally unique and imposes great constraints on Immortal Cultivators. The lack of Spirit Qi is one issue, and even the Yuan Qi of heaven and earth here has undergone significant changes. Once Immortal Cultivators unleash great measures or Divine Powers, their power will inexplicably diminish by seventy to eighty percent, as if they vanished into the heavens and earth. Moreover, if one is unfortunate enough to encounter Soul-shaking Thunder Sound, their Divine Consciousness will suffer severe damage. It can be as minor as damage to the Divine Soul or as severe as immediate demise.”

Luo Chen instinctively reacted with disbelief, ”How is that possible!”

Master Yan spread his hands, ”I don’t know whether it’s true; these stories were told by the Young City Lord when I was following him, and there should be related records, but unfortunately, I don’t have a copy here.”

Luo Chen took a deep breath to stabilize his mind.

With all his Qi Power depleted, he had not tested the specifics of unleashing Techniques or Divine Power, so the exact circumstances were unknown.

But the mention of ”Soul-shaking Thunder Sound” by Master Yan reminded him of the Ghost Rain he encountered upon awakening.

Before the Ghost Rain, there was continuous Heavenly Thunder.

At the time, he felt as though his Divine Soul would be destroyed.

At this moment, he just confirmed what the other party said!

Reflecting upon it, Luo Chen felt a shiver throughout his body.

If the entire Great Destruction Realm is indeed like this, it would be akin to a natural cage for Immortal Cultivators.

From Divine Consciousness to Qi Power, from training to battle, nearly every aspect is severely restricted.

Once an Immortal Cultivator enters, no matter how capable of destroying the heavens and overturning mountains and seas they had been, their power would likely be sharply reduced. Not to the extent of being slaughtered, but at least leaving them bewildered and at a loss.

Master Yan’s earlier words mostly indicated the absence of Immortal Cultivators, which likely was not an exaggeration.

At this thought, Luo Chen’s mind raced, and he asked, ”If this is indeed the case, and I truly am an Immortal Cultivator, then I would not be considered particularly powerful in this world. Why would Master Yan come to invite me?”

Master Yan smiled, ”Senior, you are too modest. The method you used earlier to discipline Lai Er is not something an ordinary cultivator can possess. I believe that even if you only retain a fraction of your power, you far surpass the mundane. If I can introduce a strong person like you to the Young City Lord, I might be able to atone for past mistakes and leave this Qingshan Town.”

At this, he slightly retracted his smile and cupped his hands toward Luo Chen, ”Of course, before that, I humbly request your forbearance to allow me to test your strength, so that I do not boast in front of the Young City Lord and end up reprimanded.”

Luo Chen thought for a moment and gently nodded, ”I permit you!”

Master Yan’s expression became slightly serious, and he leaped to an open area, ready to release his power.

Layer by layer of red Qi Strength emerged from his body, gradually forming the shape of a large tiger’s head.

Luo Chen stood three zhang away, watching this scene with a slight furrow of his brow.

”Huajin of the Second Realm of Body Refinement?”

”No, Huajin involves transforming all body power throughout each part, acting freely and with divine transformation. This technique of Qi shaping seems more like an imitation from the Third Realm’s Gang Qi Transformation.”

”It’s a misguided path!”

Though Luo Chen did not follow the orthodox path of Body Refinement, it didn’t mean he was unfamiliar with the theoretical knowledge of this doctrine.

Not to mention the many ancient body refining techniques he collected in the Mountain Sea Realm, just his good brother Wang Yuan alone was an orthodox physical cultivator.

After Wang Yuan cultivated to the Fourth Realm of Body Refinement with a Leakless Golden Body, he wrote down the related cultivation techniques and practices into a book, placing it in the Book Collection Pavilion of Luo Tian Sect for disciples to study, and Luo Chen naturally read through it thoroughly.

Therefore, the moment Master Yan revealed his skills, he discerned numerous clues.

Master Yan, fully prepared, shouted loudly:

”Senior, be mindful!”

Then, he punched out, the roar of the fierce tiger nearly exploded over Half Mountain Moon Village.

Jing Lan, who was eavesdropping from behind the door inside the house, was so shocked by the close proximity that she fell back onto the ground.

Luo Chen faced the incoming intense Qi Strength calmly, extending his hand without haste to block in front.

In the next instant, a scene that left Master Yan staring in disbelief occurred.

The domineering and fierce tiger Qi Strength obediently crawled under Luo Chen’s hand and gradually dissipated.

Then, Luo Chen moved.

Without showing how he did it, he merely stepped forward and appeared in front of Master Yan.

With a single finger, he lightly tapped the center of Master Yan’s palm.

Poof!

The Qi Strength Master Yan had built up all over his body seemed like a massive water bag that someone had suddenly pierced, collapsing in devastation.

Master Yan staggered back a few steps, an unnatural flush showing on his face, as if drunk.

After he steadied himself, he instinctively swallowed a gulp of saliva.

”Senior, such formidable Qi-Blood!”

Indeed, Luo Chen had just blocked his move without using any intricate techniques, purely relying on his strong Qi-Blood to fend it off.

And then, in defeating Master Yan, he used sheer speed and strength to disband his gathered Qi Strength.

This minor skill was not difficult for Luo Chen, and it could even be said that without using any technique, with the terrifying strength and speed his physical body could unleash, he could tear apart a Fourth Order Demon Emperor!

Luo Chen calmly spoke with his hands clasped behind him, ”Are you satisfied with this test result?”

Master Yan nodded repeatedly, ”I am at the late stage of the Blood River Realm. Since you so effortlessly defeated me, Senior must at least be a powerful presence at the Furnace Realm of the Third Stage of Body Refining, sufficient to become a distinguished guest of my lord.”

With this, he pointed to the items the servants had previously carried in.

”Senior’s joining under my lord’s banner is only a matter of time, and appropriate rewards will be determined by my lord. These are just some extra tokens of my appreciation. Additionally...”

Master Yan gritted his teeth, took out a thin booklet from his bosom, and respectfully handed it to Luo Chen.

”This technique was obtained by me accidentally and has some wonderful uses for Immortal Cultivators who mistakenly enter the Great Destruction Realm. Senior may accept it, as it might enhance your strength further by three percent.”

Luo Chen looked at him oddly, then took the booklet.

”’Transformation Technique’?”