Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 2699: Chapter 996: First in the Eastern Wasteland, Son of the Ancient Demon (Part 2)

I have always prided myself on having the best Qi Power among those in the same order, daring to confront the Great Demon Emperor head-on at the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul.

But only today, I realize my past arrogance.

"That individual, now, is probably the number one in the Eastern Wasteland!"

Chang Xi’s bright eyes suddenly widened.

...

In the high sky, the Flying Boat flew unhurriedly.

This wasn’t any powerful Magic Item, nor was it a True Device like the Frost Eagle Shuttle, known for its flying escape capabilities. Its current speed was already due to the deep Qi Power of the controller.

However, Luo Chen was not in a hurry.

Since he had already returned to the Eastern Wasteland, returning to the Luo Tian Sect sooner or later was merely a matter of time.

At this moment, he sat quietly at the head of the Flying Boat, holding a scroll of Alchemy Scriptures, studying it carefully.

Behind him, two increasingly reverent gazes stared.

Sensing their hesitation to speak, Luo Chen set aside the Alchemy Scriptures, speaking without turning his head, "Is there something you want to ask?"

One, mature and steady, pondered without speaking.

The other couldn’t help it and blurted out, "Master Luo, what realm are you in now?"

The question was too direct, and the old man beside her pulled the petite woman, "Friend Yu, you’ve overstepped."

Unexpectedly, the feather-clothed Cultivator in front merely smiled softly.

"Middle Stage Nascent Soul, just a step away from the Late Stage."

"Is that all?" The petite woman was clearly incredulous. She too was a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator now, deeply aware of the vast gap between each stage.

Earlier, Luo Chen had overpowered Jiuling Yuanjun, even temporarily breaching the Mountain Protection Array, showcasing his astounding abilities.

To think such feats were performed at the Middle Stage Nascent Soul?

Luo Chen offered no explanation; his life’s experiences weren’t something that could be elucidated in a few words.

Moreover, between people, even within the same realm, the disparity in strength can sometimes be as vast as between humans and dogs.

A long time ago, Qing Shuang could instantly defeat Early and Middle Stage Nascent Soul cultivators; he could do the same now.

In fact, relying on immense Divine Soul Endowment, and utilizing Illusion Techniques, even a Late Stage Nascent Soul might not be a match for him in a single round.

The earlier contest with Jiuling Yuanjun was purely a collision at the Qi Power level.

Yet, even so, he outmatched Jiuling Yuanjun, who always prided herself on her formidable Qi Power, illustrating his strength as vast as the sea.

Luo Chen, in good spirits, spoke again, "Hao Ranzi, is there anything you wish to ask?"

Clearly, in his current good mood, any question posed would likely get a response or two.

However, the elderly man with white hair pondered for a moment but eventually shook his head, letting out a long sigh.

"Having been trapped in Cangwu Mountain for two hundred years, the Outer World has revolutionized; the questions are many and can’t be answered with just one or two. I can only say, my greatest fortune in this lifetime is meeting you, Master Luo!"

Hearing this, Luo Chen couldn’t help but smile slightly.

Back then, Hao Ranzi was one of the few Golden Core period seniors who treated him well.

Though there weren’t many pointers, their resource exchanges and general interactions were conducted fairly and granted him enough respect.

With such connections, it was impossible for him to watch as the other remained trapped.

Indeed, those sitting on Luo Chen’s Flying Boat right now were the surviving participants of the Great Snow Mountain battle——Hao Ranzi and Yu Jiaolong.

One an experienced Golden Core, the other a naturally gifted Water Type Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator.

In that Cangwu Mountain, though they survived by chance, they endured the darkest two hundred years.

Even though they were assisted by Cangwu Mountain Demon Cultivators to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage, their fate was worse, being used as a "Medicine Man" every day.

Their Nascent Soul Essence Blood was extracted to refine Transforming Pills.

If not for Luo Chen, leveraging the authority of the Crossing Truth Palace Master upon leaving, and releasing them from the prison, they would have died old in Cangwu Mountain.

At this moment, having just escaped captivity and returning to nature, their hearts were as ecstatic as their gratitude toward Luo Chen was profound.

Each addressing him as "Master Luo" truly showed their respect.

"Although you are cultivators of the Crossing Truth Hall, having left Cangwu Mountain, you can no longer wander the Immortal Cultivation World with this identity."

"What did you think about the earlier proposal from our sect?"

The elder and the young woman glanced at each other and then answered without hesitation: "I would like to join the Luo Tian Sect!"

"Good!"

Luo Chen clapped and exclaimed with joy.

"In that case, do not call me Master anymore, but address me as Senior Brother."

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

Two voices echoed in succession, and with Luo Chen’s two or three laughs, the Flying Boat gradually fell into silence.

Only the reopening of the Alchemy Scriptures could be heard, with the sparse sound of flipping pages.

...

The Flying Boat headed west, passing over mountains and waters, crossing a sea of clouds.

Luo Chen sat cross-legged at the bow of the boat, eyes on the Alchemy Scriptures in hand, while his Divine Consciousness occasionally spread below.

The Shen Fu Sect, as Elder Fu predicted back then, fell from the Ascendant Sect ranks after his passing. Furthermore, it was almost destroyed due to the second Human and Demon War.

The sect’s location didn’t show its former splendor.

Perhaps a few disciples gathered for warmth, but they could never form a climate.

Luo Chen did not descend; to revive a Nascent Soul Ascendant Sect requires the birth of another Nascent Soul True Master, simple as that.

Scanning over the Five Elements Realm, the former location of the Five Elements Divine Sect, he did not detect any powerful cultivators.

Instead, many cultivators occupied various mountaintops.

This Great Territory, once famous, became a Holy Land for Rogue Cultivators after his battle with True Master Shenyuan back in the day.

Such situations are not few in today’s Eastern Wasteland.

Just like the upcoming Piaomiao Domain, Fireworks Ancient Domain, and even the Luotian Domain once occupied by the Luo Tian Sect, top strongmen are few and far between.

Regarding this, Luo Chen could only lament that the two Human and Demon Wars were devastating for the Eastern Wasteland Immortal Cultivation World.