Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1166: Chapter 454: One Step Away, On the Verge of Success, Ascendant Sect’s Domination, Only Core Formation!_4

Is Chu Kui a fool?

Well!

In the end, he was indeed a fool.

But if you look at the process, without that trump card, how could he have today?

Right and wrong can no longer be easily distinguished.

Now, finding a solution to this problem is key.

”Perhaps, in the future, you can try to make contact with cultivators from the Five Elements Divine Sect.”

”The Five Elements Divine Sect?”

”Yes,” Fengyue Fairy said with a twist of her mouth, ”That sect loves to research various strange and unusual techniques, and the cultivators from within their sect practice a diverse mix of Spirit Power and Qi Power, so they must have encountered similar situations. Seeking their help is definitely the right choice.”

”Of course, if they don’t have a solution either, then I’m out of options.”

As she said this, Fengyue Fairy suddenly took an interest.

”I see you striving alone in the world of immortal cultivation; it’s quite difficult. Would you be interested in joining my Fenghua Palace as a Guest Elder?”

Luo Chen was startled.

When faced with her invitation, Luo Chen still declined, using the reason that he was already a Guest Elder of the Ice Castle.

Those who valued his Pill Refinement Technique weren’t limited to Fenghua Palace.

Over the years, no less than five sects had extended an olive branch to him.

Among them were Nascent Soul Sects just like the Fenghua Palace.

But Luo Chen had declined them all.

The larger the sect, the more complex the internal affairs.

His previous dealings with the Ice Castle had been like walking on thin ice.

If it weren’t for the amiable attitude of Ascendant Master Cang Long, who knows how many troubles would have found their way to him.

If he rashly joined a new sect, Luo Chen truly wasn’t in the mood to engage in insincere exchanges.

Fengyue Fairy didn’t pay much mind to Luo Chen’s polite refusal.

She was merely impressed by his Pill Technique.

Yet Fenghua Palace, despite not being a Pill Refinement Great Sect and ruling over a territory, had, over the years, cultivated one or two Pill Refiners.

They might not excel in generating external profits, but they could still sustain their internal needs.

”Alright then, since the matter at hand has been resolved, I shall take my leave.”

”Remember my advice!”

Luo Chen personally escorted her to the gate.

His expression remained as calm as still water, but his lips were pressed somewhat tightly.

Advice?

A warning, more likely!

Fenghua District was so far away from Yu Ding Realm, with several Great Territories stretching in between.

Such a vast distance, yet they dare to meddle.

That is the tyranny of a Nascent Soul Ascendant Sect!

Or rather, it reflects their disdain for the local Yu Ding Sword Sect.

Considering that True Master Yun He, upon arriving in Yu Ding Realm, first visited not the Sword Sect but the Hundred Flowers Palace, it is clear that the Ascendant Sects from foreign realms don’t hold the Yu Ding Sword Sect in high regard.

And the Sword Sect, planning to host the ”Heavenly Emperor’s Sword Meet” in a few years, presumably aims to flex their muscles and gain respect from others.

Footsteps approached from behind.

Without looking back, Luo Chen knew who it was.

”President, that Ascendant Master is not easy to deal with!”

”Hmm, you’ve been troubled these past few days.”

Gu Caiyi smoothed her hair, looking at Luo Chen’s silhouette. Although he stood tall and straight, for some reason, it seemed as though he had a mountain pressing down on him.

Her man, facing too much attention and pressure.

So much so that the words she had prepared to say hesitated on her lips.

”Is there something on your mind?”

She didn’t speak, but Luo Chen could sense her hesitation.

Gu Caiyi let out a wry smile and took out a stack of invitations.

”Ascendant Master Tao Wen of Qingdan Valley is emerging from seclusion and holding a Core Formation Ceremony, inviting you to attend.”

”Half a month ago, Dan Taijun of Ice Castle was found attempting to break through to the Golden Core Period and failed, dying silently within her Immortal Mansion. Jueqing’s Clan is carrying out her funeral, and Sima Huiniang is inquiring whether we should send someone to pay respects.”

”Additionally, several Foundation Establishment powers friendly to us are hoping for a casual gathering, and these are the recent invitations.”

Hearing these matters, Luo Chen pursed his lips.

He lifted his head and gazed at the sky.

Some step onto the way of the Golden Core, others fall by the wayside, yet the petty fear that Luotian Creed will produce a new Golden Core Cultivator.

Even stronger forces casually destroy the opportunity Luo Chen foresaw for expanding wealth with Jade Dew Pills.

All these things truly evoke a mix of feelings.

”Handle the Ice Castle matter yourself; you’re more familiar with them. Pay a visit on my behalf.”

”Let Huiniang take care of Qingdan Valley, representing the Luotian Creed President with a generous gift to congratulate Tao Wen... Tao Wen Sect Leader on achieving the Golden Core.”

”As for the other invites and calls, reject them all.”

”If anyone asks, say that my close friend Chu Kui is on the brink of death, and to save him, I cannot step away.”

Gu Caiyi complied courteously, committing Luo Chen’s instructions to memory.

As she was about to say something else, Luo Chen had already stepped out the door, walking towards Tianlan Peak.

In her ear, she heard Luo Chen’s transmitted message.

”I leave the matters of the Luotian Creed to you and Huiniang for the next twenty years; no need to consult me for decisions.”

Is this a hands-off approach?

Gu Caiyi’s expression changed slightly as she bit her lip, gazing at Luo Chen’s fading silhouette.

Her man was planning to enter deep seclusion!

Moments later.

Luo Chen returned to Tianlan Peak’s Jia Third Immortal Mansion.

Chu Kui had already moved back to the Second Order Cave Mansion he originally occupied, so naturally, this Third Order Cave Mansion was now reserved for Luo Chen.

Or rather, this Immortal Mansion was what Luo Chen had prepared for himself after reaching the Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment.

Just back.

Luo Chen took out the ”Bead Curtain Lock” secret technique.

”Core Formation, only Core Formation!”

As he murmured to himself, his eyes, cold as frost, seemed to ignite with blazing fury.

Without attaining the Golden Core, it’s all but an illusion!