Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

The middle-aged man spoke with the calmest tone, uttering the harshest words about destroying a sect’s future.

But the person behind him showed no surprise, only calmly nodding.

”Disciple will remember!”

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Dong!

The thick door slowly closed.

Elder Ancient Wood turned around, looking at everyone with a serious expression.

”Did you all see that just now?”

Master Helan solemnly nodded, ”Disciple saw it, they were people from the Five Elements Divine Sect.”

Elder Ancient Wood took a deep breath and slowly said, ”On the Youxuan Continent, the Sky Phoenix Clan and Youdu, two Source Court level powers, occupy one east and one west, respectively. The middle area is controlled by the Nine Great Saint Sects. This way, human cultivators can occupy the dominant position of the continent while also acting as a buffer for the two Source Court powers. Our Su Ling Sect is located in the territory ruled by the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, bordering the Immortal Pill Tomb, situated in the south. Putting aside the Immortal Pill Tomb, just the Refining Void level powers under the Daoist Sect’s command have never been fewer than five!”

”After the Mountain Sea Opening War more than ten thousand years ago, the Daoist Sect grew stronger, while secondary Refining Void powers declined significantly. Like the long-established Great Soul Sect, which was split into three, declining to the Divinity Transformation level. Now, there are only five Refining Void powers at our level.”

”The Medicine Mother Palace, Biluo Hall, Shadow Sect, and the Five Elements Divine Sect!”

”Despite their small number, the territory is vast, but for the top-tier powerhouses, resources are still scarce. Especially under the macro control of the Daoist Sect, resource distribution is fiercely contested. As a result, the fewer Refining Void powers, the better. The territories and populations of fallen Refining Void powers are mainly consumed by the Daoist Sect, while we nibble at the leftovers. Like the enclave of Gray Triangle, it was seized from the fallen Great Soul Sect back then.”

”In such circumstances, the Refining Void powers are mutually hostile. We can coexist peacefully with Divinity Transformation powers, and during trials, we may not advance and retreat together, but at least we do not infringe upon each other. However, if you encounter the cultivators of the other four Refining Void powers, you must be extremely cautious!”

In a rare occurrence, Elder Ancient Wood said many words in one breath.

And the meaning between the lines is only one.

Be wary of Divine Sect cultivators!

Or rather, not just Divine Sect cultivators, but also the cultivators from the other three major Refining Void powers.

During trials, they are all potential enemies!

To prevent some people from ignoring his words, Elder Ancient Wood’s tone became increasingly stern.

”You’re able to come here, not just due to your own efforts but also because of the sect’s resource allocation!”

”The sect has made you, and the future Su Ling Sect is yours.”

”If you fall in the Demon Suppression Trial, it would be a regret not only for you but also for the Su Ling Sect that we have painstakingly built!”

”So remember, during the trial, upon encountering disciples from the other four sects, avoid conflict or take decisive action without hesitation!”

Upon hearing these words, everyone was greatly startled.

They then all cupped their hands in agreement.

Seeing this scene, Elder Ancient Wood finally breathed a sigh of relief.

These were the people he had brought here; if too many died on the way back, although he wouldn’t be blamed, he would lose face.

All necessary preparations have been made, and all the reminders have been given.

What happens next depends on each individual’s fortune.

”Alright, go and rest now! You will all live here for a year, try to adapt to the environment surrounded by demonic qi, which will greatly help you when you enter the Dark Demon Cave later.”

The Demon Suppression Trial is no small matter.

For disciples of various sects, it might be an opportunity.

But for the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, and even the entire Youxuan Continent, it is a very important task.

They must delve deep into the demon cave and disperse the demon holes that have formed over millennia to prevent the demon calamity from spreading.

If the task is not successfully completed and demon holes are allowed to form, it might lead to a repeat of the catastrophe from ten thousand years ago when the demon realm army invaded the mystic realm’s native land.

Thus, every millennial demon suppression involves the best disciples from each sect coming to participate.

Before entering, they must first spend a year living in an environment surrounded by demonic qi, to become as familiar with the situation as possible.

These are the precautions mentioned earlier.

No one had any questions; each chose a room and settled in.

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”Is this the demonic qi?”

In the quiet room, Luo Chen slowly opened his eyes.

Just now, he tried to operate the ”Chaos Undying Scripture” to absorb the surrounding demonic qi for cultivation.

There was no feeling of obstruction!

For most immortal cultivators in the mystic realm, this demonic qi was extremely uncomfortable and difficult to convert into their own Qi power.

But he was different.

The ”Chaos Undying Scripture” was a self-created technique born out of exhausting effort within the Returning Ruins.

It could absorb even the most complex chaotic energy, let alone the mere demonic qi.

The only shortcoming was probably...

”The demonic qi here is rich, but it’s insufficient to support my cultivation in breaking through to the Divine Transformation stage.”

Luo Chen furrowed his brow but then quickly relaxed.

This should be the normal situation.

If the demonic qi in Guangling County were rich enough to satisfy even his advancement to the Divine Transformation stage, experts from the Holy Sect or even the Source Court would have intervened long ago.

The demonic qi nearby is more likely leaking from within the Dark Demon Cave.

After the Demon Suppression Trial ends, even this thin demonic qi here will likely disappear.

As such, Luo Chen was quite eager.

If the leaked demonic qi is so dense, the concentration within the Dark Demon Cave must be even greater.

Moreover, with the dispersal of demon holes, resulting spirit mechanisms would make restoring the Divine Transformation stage quite effortless.

”There’s still a year to go; I’ll endure it for now and also sort out my current cultivation progress.”

Luo Chen glanced at the attribute panel.

Even though his Qi power was profound, far surpassing an ordinary post-Nascent cultivator, his realm was still in the early Nascent Soul stage.

It could be said, without exaggeration, that he hadn’t advanced even a bit in twenty years.

This was deliberate on Luo Chen’s part.

In the Su Ling Sect, it was necessary to conceal it somewhat.

But under suitable conditions, letting his cultivation loose to rush into the Divine Transformation stage in one go was not a problem at all.

The Demon Suppression Trial was the best opportunity for him.

”If the spirit mechanisms are abundant, perhaps during another breakthrough to the Divine Transformation stage, I can also comprehend new Law’s True Intent with the aid of the world’s state of resonance?”

Luo Chen had a sudden inspiration, his eyes gleaming with a brilliant light.

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For high-order cultivators, a single closed-door cultivation session could easily last for a hundred years.

A mere year passes in the blink of an eye.

A year later, as the sound of nine thick chimes echoed, figures walked out one by one from various palaces.

Nine is the number of extremes, and nine bell tolls in any sect signify either a celebration or a calamity.

The stir of demon holes is a calamity for the Youxuan Continent!

What the sects’ disciples must do is cooperate with the Daoist Sect’s great powers to avert this disaster early.

Luo Chen stepped out of the grand hall; fellow disciples from the Su Ling Sect had already appeared.

Each one was full of energy and in good spirits.

It seemed they had already adapted to the demonic qi environment during this year.

He spread out a ”weak” Divine Consciousness, scanning the surroundings.

He found a large group of people walking out from the adjacent palace.

Yes, a large group of people!

There were a total of twelve people, three Divine Transformation great powers, and nine Nascent Soul cultivators.

Yet they were not gathered together; instead, they stood apart, and the atmosphere between them was not harmonious.

”Which sect do they belong to?” Luo Chen asked curiously.

”Not just one, but the Great Soul Sect, Purple Flame Mountain, and Golden Bell Sect.” Elder Ancient Wood walked out from the hall, patiently explaining to Luo Chen and the others, while also glancing around, ”They are the three sects split from the once top Refining Void power, the Great Soul Sect, inheriting the Great Soul Sect’s trial qualifications. Thus, unlike ordinary Divinity Transformation powers with only one or two spots, these three sects have a total of nine spots, just one less than us Refining Void powers.”

As he spoke, Elder Ancient Wood exchanged glances with the three neighboring Divine Transformation great powers, nodding in acknowledgment.

”Alright, enter the tower now, and do not keep the True Monarch and the Daoist Sect great powers waiting.”

Elder Ancient Wood waved his hand, and everyone transformed into Glints flying toward the distant golden-light tower.

The other palaces were the same, with Glints rising one after another, crossing through the sky.

Though few in number, at first glance, they had the momentum of covering the sky and earth.

Though this group of people’s realms were not very high, they were all outstanding Nascent Souls of their respective sects, and the pillars for each sect’s future millennia.

Perhaps countless years later, one or two among this group would rise as Integration Great Venerables or even Mahayana Venerables, dominating the mystic realm’s events!