Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Within the Heavenly Phoenix clan.

There stands an exceedingly rare Phoenix Tree in this world, reaching ten thousand feet high and piercing the clouds.

Even the branches extending from the trunk are far sturdier than ordinary ancient woods.

Numerous Flying Birds, exuding powerful breath, circle back and forth on the branches below, while the top remains tranquil, undisturbed by anyone.

This is because it is the Cave Mansion of the only Mahayana Venerable of the Heavenly Phoenix clan, the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor.

Branches, like stone beams, construct a magnificent palace resembling a bird’s nest, where the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor resides.

Suddenly!

She opened her eyes, laden with wrinkles, and gazed into the depths of the palace.

In a secret chamber, soul lamps are arranged neatly, each burning with a vigorous flame.

The method of creating soul lamps was learned from the Human Clan by the Heavenly Phoenix clan.

However, the soul lamps of the Heavenly Phoenix clan merely draw a tiny bit of soul power from the clan members, without causing any soul deficiency that would affect normal cultivation.

The setup of soul lamps is solely to conveniently monitor the survival status of the clan’s prodigies.

This is by no means a futile act!

Years ago, within the Heavenly Phoenix clan, there was a clan member named Qi Xia, who possessed the most orthodox Phoenix Bloodline. Since birth, they became the most promising prodigy in the clan, personally taught by the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor who imparted ultimate Cultivation Technique.

Two thousand years ago, Qi Xia mysteriously disappeared, and the Outer World circulated news of their demise.

But the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor never panicked, all because of the soul lamp.

Even though the candle flame flickered weakly, it continued to burn steadfastly.

Later, relying on the guidance of the soul lamp, Qi Xia was retrieved.

It can be said that the establishment of soul lamps is the last resort for the prodigies of the Heavenly Phoenix clan.

Whether signaling a warning, calling for rescue, or providing coordinates for subsequent searches, as long as they remain within the Mystic Realm, this lamp can serve as the last measure.

However!

Pop!

As if blown by the wind, among the neatly arranged soul lamps, one began to tremble intensely, and the flame extinguished abruptly.

Without any time to react, it extinguished so unexpectedly.

”Lie Yu... has fallen.”

The Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor uttered a voice filled with complex emotions, imbued with shock, anger, and regret.

On the Youxuan Continent, the Human Clan holds the most powerful force!

The Heavenly Phoenix clan manages to hold a position solely thanks to the prolonged lifespan of this ancient Heavenly Venerable supporting it.

However, the inherent strength of the Heavenly Phoenix clan is actually not strong.

The number of Integration Great Venerables within the clan is sparse, not comparable to the superpowers ruling the Youxuan Continent like Youdu, nor even on par with its subordinate Nine Great Saint Sects.

All these years, the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor has painstakingly nurtured the descendants, finally bearing fruit.

The Phoenix Girl Qi Xia Emperor, returning after undergoing trials, successfully broke through the Body Integration Realm, being the most promising future leader to ascend to Mahayana and lead the Heavenly Phoenix clan.

Under the Phoenix Girl, figures like Lie Yu and Qing Shuang emerged, who are peripheral members of the clan.

Everything was developing positively, moving in a better direction.

However, recent events seem to forebode ill signs.

Initially, Qing Shuang, who was highly assured of a breakthrough, inexplicably failed in advancing to the Void Refining Stage.

Lie Yu, who ventured outside, abruptly perished.

This caused the Heavenly Phoenix Ancestor to feel inexplicable heaviness.

She always sensed an impending storm!

But at present, she must send someone to handle the matter of Lie Yu.

Who should be sent?

”The Yan Emperor! With late-stage Integration Realm strength, they can navigate freely whether facing the Nine Great Saint Sects or the Youdu Source Court.”

Having decided, the Divine Perception was sent.

A hundred thousand miles away from the Phoenix Nest, on a Spirit Mountain.

A man wearing a black and red Emperor Robe is conversing with a friend, suddenly appearing startled.

He closed his eyes, listening attentively.

The friend beside him sensed something, dared not interrupt.

After a while, the imposing man slowly opened his eyes.

The friend cautiously asked, ”Emperor, what happened that required the Ancestor to personally send a message?”

The Yan Emperor’s gaze fell on the friend, ”Lie Ying, this matter is related to your Lie Feng lineage.”

Lie Ying Venerable was taken aback.

After the Yan Emperor recounted the matter in detail, Lie Ying Venerable’s expression changed dramatically.

In the Heavenly Phoenix clan, the Phoenix is respected, but its composition is quite complex.

Due to the difficulty of Divine Phoenix reproduction, core clan members are actually few.

What truly constitutes the Heavenly Phoenix clan is a vast number of other Yu Race members with diluted Phoenix Bloodline.

For example, the Split Wind Beast is an important branch within the Heavenly Phoenix clan, especially with the rising prominence of the young Split Feather Demon Monarch. His lineage is likely to boast two Integration Great Venerables.

By then, their status within the clan will surely rise significantly.

But now...

Lie Ying Venerable’s expression turned exceedingly grim, even showing disbelief:

”How could this be? Lie Yu was formidable and cultivated the ’Sky Splitting Nine Transformations.’ Even if not invincible of the same Order, at least able to escape!”

The Yan Emperor pondered for a moment, then slowly said, ”I, of course, believe in the life-saving abilities of your lineage’s ’Sky Splitting Nine Transformations,’ but the Ancestor communicated that Lie Yu fell instantly. Offering no reaction time whatsoever, not even managing to send an alert or plea through the soul lamp. The attacker, I presume, couldn’t be a Void Refining Cultivator.”

Lie Ying Venerable’s vertical eyes turned cold, ”Are you suggesting an Integration Great Venerable personally acted?”

”Most likely, otherwise it’s hard to imagine anyone capable of instantly overwhelming the Split Wind Beast known for unmatched speed.” The Yan Emperor shook his head and continued, ”Moreover, the Ancestor entrusted this matter to me, indicating that she thinks the same way.”