Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

As he spoke here, Ning Li True Master’s face involuntarily showed a few traces of reverence.

”Nascent Soul Realm... I truly wonder how one can reverse attack the Divinity Transformation Sect. I think the strong ones in the Mountain Sea Realm in that talk must be extraordinarily talented. Five or six hundred years have passed, surely they have already advanced to the Divine Transformation Stage, I’m afraid the Refining Void Realm is not an illusion either.”

Luo Chen outwardly agreed with the other, but his mood was somewhat nuanced.

Unexpectedly, in the Mystic Realm, there were still legends about him circulating.

Though in only a small scope.

Besides feeling pleased, Luo Chen also felt a bit wary.

The Mountain Sea Realm is not just a place for extracting resources for the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, but can also be seen as a cradle of talents.

Though the master behind the destruction of the Mountain Sea Dao Sect was Qi Xia Emperor, it was he who severed the last hope of reconnection between the two sects.

Qi Xia Emperor has the Sky Phoenix Clan as support, the sect cannot do anything.

But he does not have it!

In case his identity is accidentally exposed, it’s feared that the Tianyuan Daoist Sect will spare no effort to hunt him down.

His decision to hide his identity and grow discreetly surely was the right move.

”Alright, that’s pretty much everything I wanted to say to you. Xuan Luo, you are a smart person; you should know where the line is. Now, let’s head to other places and take a look around!”

Ning Li True Master ended this topic and continued to acquaint Luo Chen with the Mountain and Sea Palace.

There were still parts in the final stages, which would soon be handed over to Luo Chen for supervision.

When they parted, Ning Li True Master once again emphasized the importance of the Alchemy Saint’s visitation.

It wasn’t just significant for the Su Ling Sect, but also greatly advantageous for Xuan Luo personally, urging him to pay careful attention.

After Ning Li True Master left, the vast Mountain and Sea Palace was left with only Luo Chen, aside from the Spirit Architects from the Hundred Skills Institute who were still working.

He stood by the shore of Little Mingyuan, his expression somewhat peculiar.

His gaze seemed fixed on the flowing Little Mingyuan, yet as if watching towards some unknown place.

After a while.

He let out a faint sigh.

The Mountain and Sea Palace is ultimately not the Mountain Sea Realm. With that person’s temperament, they likely look down on such superficial face-saving efforts.

Instead, he should be more cautious at that time, avoiding any slip-ups.

With his current Divine Soul, he could easily conceal from all the Divine Transformation Great Powers, especially after his Mental State transformation and engraving of the Five-Colored Mysterious Chapter. As long as he doesn’t actively draw attention, even a Void Refining True Monarch would struggle to see through his disguise.

Yet the fear of the unexpected lingers!

Therefore, additional precautions are needed!

Luo Chen recalled the scene when entering the Heart Inquiry Road during the Spiritual Assembly.

It was the first time he combined the Martial Arts Divine Intent with the Soul Divine Thought, thus successfully avoiding the heart inquiry detection.

On that occasion, he had a general idea, but never implemented it.

But this time, perhaps he should try, lest he fails to surpass this hurdle.

”Unity of Thought, let’s give it a try.”

...

Once famous for a time, Xuan Luozi, after holding the Golden Core Ceremony, became quiet.

But before the Su Ling Sect disciples had time to ponder, another major event was announced.

The Heavenly Essence Pill Saint would visit the Su Ling Sect!

Just those four simple words caused a massive sensation.

First was the identity from the Tianyuan Daoist Sect.

Though the Su Ling Sect is an independent sect, like several surrounding forces, it falls within the sphere of Tianyuan Daoist Sect’s influence.

In some sense, they are essentially vassals of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect!

Even the biggest business in herbs is deeply tied with the Tianyuan Daoist Sect.

Now that they are sending someone, and it’s a Void Refining True Monarch, naturally, they must be well-received.

Moreover, the person’s stature is not just of a Void Refining True Monarch, but carries the title of Alchemy Saint.

This fame is highly recognized even among the distinguished from the Daoist Sect.

Not to mention that their Sect Master was aided by him to successfully break through to the Refining Void Stage.

With the Heavenly Essence Pill Saint coming to stay briefly at the Su Ling Sect, the entire sect activated.

Externally, they cleared the surrounding threats, expelled rogue cultivators, lest they disturb them.

Internally, the various peaks began preparations, ensuring that the environment was appealing and pleasant.

The atmosphere... Luo Chen occasionally described it like high-level leaders preparing to inspect a lower department.

Luckily, the Alchemy Institute had begun preparations early on, so the tension eased later.

Luo Chen also understood why the Fourth Order Pill Refiners from the Dan Emperor Mountain were too busy to manage Mountain and Sea Palace.

They have been busy organizing various pill refinement dilemmas and questions, ready for discussion and consultation.

These problems may have troubled them for decades or even hundreds of years without resolution.

Now that they have the opportunity, they naturally don’t want to miss it.

Moreover, managing Mountain and Sea Palace provided Luo Chen an opportunity to get noticed by important figures.

In this hurried preparation, three years passed swiftly.

Since Luo Chen’s core formation, only thirteen years had gone by.

The Su Ling Sect’s only Fifth-Order Alchemist, Elder Ancient Wood, returned.

His return marked a signal!

Several days later.

A group arrived outside the Su Ling Sect’s mountain gate.

The number wasn’t large, about a hundred, but the specifications were extremely high.

Mystic Bird drawn carriage, canopy shading clouds.

Sun and Moon Treasure Banner hung high, Mountain and River Jade Scroll prominent.

Golden Boy and Jade Girl attended, Divine Transformation Great Powers guarded.

Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi lingered at the side, Law’s True Intent screened out threats.

The Su Ling Sect’s mountain gate opened wide, all arrays activated.

All high-order cultivators above Golden Core welcomed them, spirits enlivened, full of vigor.

Clouds and Mist Path paved the way, Jade Chime resonating.

With each chime’s sound, golden ripples spread across the cloud path.

Then came celestial maidens clad in cloud garments, playing pipes and shengs, amidst lively grandeur laced with solemnity.

Upon the treasure carriage, two graceful silhouettes sat side by side.

Both with peerless beauty, as if the sun and moon complemented one another.

One dressed in blue, the other in white skirts.

However, the blue-clad woman was bright and generous, like blooming peonies, elegant and noble.

The white-skirted woman seemed serene and somewhat melancholic.

Looking at the grand welcome, Taisu Spirit Monarch laughed and said, ”Chu Yan sister, how is my Su Ling Sect?”

Chu Yan sincerely smiled, ”Magnificent and imposing, disciples like dragons, surely a paragon among Refining Void Powers.”

Taisu Spirit Monarch pouted, ”Sister is too insincere, although I wish to hear compliments, but not in this way! Not to mention being a paragon, we are far behind the Five Elements Divine Sect.”

”With Daoist Sect’s favor, it will certainly surpass it in the future,” Chu Yan said, glancing over the grand scene, sighing, ”I just came to unwind a bit, there’s no need for Ling Jun to go to such lengths.”

Taisu Spirit Monarch waved her hand, ”Compared to your help in breaking through to Refining Void, this is nothing. Come, I’ll first take you to settle down, then have you enjoy all there is in my Su Ling Sect.”

Speaking, she looked at the squad following Chu Yan.

”No need for you to follow, I’ve personally arranged accommodations for you.”

Within the hundred-member squad, an elderly Divine Transformation wanted to speak but was shut by Taisu Spirit Monarch’s glare.

”Under my sect’s protection with my personal company, do you fear any issues?”

So, no more objections were raised.

Several Divinity Transformation Elders from the Su Ling Sect enthusiastically led the hundred men elsewhere.

While Taisu Spirit Monarch took Chu Yan to the Alchemy Institute.

Complex yet familiar Pill Fragrance wafted in, easing Chu Yan’s brows slightly.

Taisu Spirit Monarch subtly nodded. Though this was meant as a leisure trip, familiar surroundings make it easier for people to relax vigilance.

This young Alchemy Saint sister, in her view, seemed rather naive.

This visit, she hoped would smooth things for her.

”Here it is, sister’s residence for the next three months, named Mountain and Sea Palace.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Yan glanced around, glimpsing parts of the palace layout.

Some scenes evoked a response, slightly parting her lips.

After a while, she softly said, ”Thank you for your efforts, Ling Jun.”

”As I said earlier, call me sister, it’s more intimate,” Taisu Spirit Monarch said, guiding the young woman to descend at the palace entrance.

There, a group of cultivators awaited.

Each demonstrated the fullest and most respectful stance in welcoming the Alchemy Saint.

”Welcome Alchemy Saint!”

With one glance, Chu Yan recognized them as fellow alchemists like herself.

She was about to say something when her gaze suddenly fixed.

At the crowd’s end, a young man stood with the others, hands clasped, a mysterious feeling suddenly emerged.

”Who is he?”