Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1711: Chapter 629: In life, one must always take a risk.

”The specific origins of the ancient cultivator are unknown, but one thing is widely accepted—his time of passing was approximately a thousand years ago.”

”Why this particular point in time? Friend Luo, have you perhaps not heard of the saying ’Thousand-Year Rebirth of the Oblivion Sea’?”

”The Oblivion Sea used to be dangerous, but the danger stemmed only from its geographical environment, far from its current state, which is said to engulf all things, forbidding entry to monster spirits. The transformation originated from the methods set up by the ancient cultivator before his passing, resulting in earth-shattering changes to the Oblivion Sea.”

”The opening times of the relics are not fixed, but over the years, the strong from Yuan Mo Sect have gradually discerned a pattern through their observations.”

”Before the relics open, celestial phenomena appear over the Oblivion Sea, and only when the relics completely close do these phenomena dissipate. This process can be as short as one to two years or as long as forty to fifty years.”

”According to Yuan Mo Sect cultivators’ speculation, the relics should be the personal palace of the ancient cultivator, equipped with a Spirit-absorbing Great Formation. When it autonomously activates without anyone controlling it, the powerful spirit-gathering disturbances generate noticeable celestial phenomena.”

”You’re asking what kind of palace or formation could cause such disturbances? Haha, Ding Yi doesn’t know either, but many people speculate that the owner of the relic was, in life, a Great Power in the Path of Array. One piece of evidence is that Li Daneng of the Canghai Alliance emerged alive from the relics and subsequently advanced to the Divine Transformation Stage thanks to the Law of Arrays.”

”According to Yuan Mo Sect cultivators’ calculations, the next opening of the relics should be imminent, but the specific timing depends on when the celestial phenomenon arises.”

”However, before delving into the conditions of the relics, we must first consider how to cross the Oblivion Sea safely. This brings us to the legend of the Land of Returning Ruins associated with the Oblivion Sea.”

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Inside the Star Dou Palace.

Luo Chen sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his mind replaying the conversation between the three individuals from Moyun Cave.

Most of it had been spoken by Ding Yi.

At first, Luo Chen didn’t fully believe its authenticity. After all, Ding Yi repeatedly mentioned ”Yuan Mo Sect research,” ”Yuan Mo Sect speculation,” ”Yuan Mo Sect experts”... But Ding Yi himself was not a disciple of Yuan Mo Sect; how could he possess such detailed information?

It wasn’t until Ding Yi, wanting to dispel Luo Chen’s doubts, produced a Golden Core.

This was the Golden Core of a Yuan Mo Sect Golden Core Cultivator!

After the fall of Yuan Mo Sect, Ding Yi captured him and extracted the necessary information using a secret technique. Ding Yi had even made a trip to the Oblivion Sea for an on-site investigation, confirming the reliability of the intelligence.

According to Ding Yi, that piece of Soul Nourishing Wood tainted with bad energy, as well as his own obesity, were all gifts from that journey to the Oblivion Sea.

With the information being credible, Luo Chen grew increasingly interested in the relics of the ancient cultivator.

However, as Ding Yi had said, they must first consider how to traverse the Oblivion Sea safely.

As for the method?

Luo Chen slowly opened his eyes, his fingers brushing against his garments, revealing a peculiar smile.

”Could there truly be such coincidences in this world?”

The Oblivion Sea, now reputed to engulf all things, forbidding entry to monster spirits.

But that was after the thousand-year rebirth.

A thousand years ago, the Oblivion Sea was actually known as the Land of Returning Ruins.

Of course, the so-called ”Returning Ruins” refer to the mythological place where all things and beings dissolve into nothingness, a concept far grander than the humble Oblivion Sea could claim.

Its title as the Land of Returning Ruins was, in fact, a homophone.

”Gui Xu”—”Gui Xu”!

In the Mountain Sea Realm, during the ancient era of desolation, savage beasts roamed, and great demons emerged. Among them, the Xuan Turtle Clan was the longest-lived species.

Upon reaching the end of their lifespan, they would seek out a safe location to serve as their burial ground.

The Oblivion Sea became the most renowned burial site for the Xuan Turtle Clan.

To prevent others from targeting their remains, the Xuan Turtle Clan had set up numerous defensive measures, barring anyone not of Xuan Turtle bloodline from entering the depths of the Oblivion Sea.

Thus, to venture into the depths of the Oblivion Sea, one must either artificially integrate Xuan Turtle bloodline into oneself or seek out corresponding mystical treasures.

Ding Yi claimed that he had already forged a mystical treasure containing Xuan Turtle bloodline and was confident he could enter the depths this time.

Moyun Cave Lord, with his mastery of Tool Casting and broad connections, naturally had no issues.

As for Luo Chen, coincidentally, he had just refined a genuine Xuan Chen Armor imbued with Xuan Turtle bloodline!

”No, perhaps this isn’t coincidence!”

Suddenly, Luo Chen recalled certain people and events.

In the Mysterious Rock Sea Area, besides hunting Demon Crabs himself, there were other Demonic Beast Hunters.

But what they sought wasn’t Demon Crabs but the Ring-Headed Turtle Clan with Xuan Turtle bloodline.

Nascent Soul force Feiyun Jian, Golden Core Cultivator Gu Shaoshang!

Using Ding Yi’s words: In the North Sea Cultivation World, there are numerous forces eyeing the relics of ancient cultivators in the Oblivion Sea.

Especially with examples like Canghai Alliance’s Li Daneng and Feileng Fairy of Feileng City paving the way, more and more individuals are becoming restless.

Feiyun Jian itself is one of Canghai Alliance’s allied forces.

As for the renowned Feiyun Zi, in light of Li Daneng’s living example, how could he not be tempted?

Tasking his children and a group of disciples to hunt Ring-Headed Turtles was, nine times out of ten, an effort to obtain Xuan Turtle bloodline to forge corresponding treasures.

When these pieces were strung together, everything instantly became clear.

Yet, the thought of facing Nascent Soul True Masters in direct competition left Luo Chen somewhat uneasy.

In situations without direct conflicts of interest, Nascent Soul True Masters might maintain their dignity and refrain from targeting Golden Core juniors. However, once inside the secret realm, everyone becomes a competitor with vested interests.

There might just be a True Master who decides to clear the field by eliminating Golden Core juniors like them who dare covet precious items.