Longevity begins with alchemy master

In Shouyang Mountain.

On the mountain stone path, two figures walked side by side.

The man was tall and handsome, and the woman was radiant. Walking together, they looked like a perfect couple.

"Caiyi, you've lost a lot of weight!" The man held the woman's hand, his eyes full of pity.

Gu Caiyi used her other hand to tuck the strands of hair that had fallen in front of her eyes behind her ear, revealing her delicate oval face. She smiled slightly and said, "Compared to the countless hardships you have encountered outside, my seclusion and arduous cultivation is nothing. What does losing a little weight matter? Besides, as long as I can help you, I am willing to endure any hardship!"

Luo Chen shook his head and sighed softly.

When he was still at a lower level and weaker, his views on people and things were rather utilitarian.

Most of the people I met were useful individuals.

His friends should do their best to support him.

To put it bluntly, his marriage to Sima Huiniang back then, aside from being somewhat reluctant, was perhaps an attempt to further bind Sima Huiniang, the manager of the Luo Tian Sect, to a more intimate relationship.

At that time, Luo Chen desperately needed various cultivation resources, so he tried his best to squeeze every bit of strength out of his friends.

However, after Luo Chen cultivated to the Nascent Soul realm, and given the chaotic times that followed, the Luo Tian Sect became a "burden" for him.

At this point, Luo Chen was no longer so driven by self-interest.

Or rather, he no longer primarily manipulates and exploits his bedmates, friends, and Luo Tianzong; instead, he becomes a pillar of support, sheltering them from the wind and rain.

Especially after Luo Chen's strength improved by leaps and bounds, and he no longer cared about ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, Luo Tianzong's assistance to him became almost non-existent.

Therefore, even though Luo Chen was about to face a behemoth like the Tianyuan Dao Sect, he subconsciously didn't think that the Luo Tian Sect cultivators could help him in any way.

He didn't even want the Luo Tian Sect cultivators to get involved. If he were to die, at least his family and friends could live on.

But what Luo Chen didn't expect was that the weakling he had once protected had unknowingly grown up and stood firmly behind him.

Even Gu Caiyi has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage!
This is somewhat unexpected.

But upon closer reflection, it makes perfect sense.

Gu Caiyi's aptitude wasn't particularly good; she even failed to reach the Foundation Establishment stage once, and it was only after Luo Chen went to great lengths to save her.

However, it was that failed attempt at foundation building that made Gu Caiyi determined to lay a solid foundation and climb to the peak step by step.

Over the years, she has not coveted a high position in the sect, given up wealth and power, and even restrained her frequent rivalry with Sima Huiniang, focusing all her attention on cultivation.

With the cultivation experience and insights left by Luo Chen as her general guidance, with the guidance of a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator like Ling Fengzi, and with the abundant resources of the Luo Tian Sect fully supporting her, she finally broke through to the Nascent Soul stage.

That year, Gu Caiyi was over four hundred years old, and her lifespan was five hundred years away from the Golden Core stage, which meant her time was drawing near.

Fortunately, hard work pays off.

She succeeded, not only elevating her cultivation level but also extending her lifespan by five hundred years!

Luo Chen gently squeezed that soft, boneless hand and sighed, "Who could have imagined that we, who used to squeeze together in the courtyard house in Dahefang, would end up like this?"

Gu Caiyi was equally moved. The small Dahefang had not only produced two Nascent Soul cultivators and one Body Refinement Realm expert, but also several Golden Core cultivators.

All of this is a miracle that only occurred because of following Luo Chen.

I knew I hadn't misjudged him back then!
Gu Caiyi looked at the man's strong features beside her, feeling both admiration and a hint of worry.

"Husband, are you really going to deal with the Tianyuan Dao Sect?"

Luo Chen calmly said, "Not only will we have to face the Tianyuan Dao Sect, but there is a high probability that we will also have to confront a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Gu Caiyi's expression changed, and a look of fear appeared on her face instinctively.

She gripped Luo Chen's hand tightly. "Husband, why must it be this way? With the number of top experts in our Luo Tian Sect, with your extraordinary abilities, and considering that there is no true master in the Eastern Wilderness right now, we can live a good life there. The Luo Tian Sect can become the number one sect in the Eastern Wilderness, and you, my husband, will still be the most respected human expert in the Eastern Wilderness. Given time, it's not impossible for you to ascend to immortality!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen's face showed a bitter smile that he hadn't seen in a long time.

If that's really the case, then that would be great.

He shook his head. "None of that matters."

Gu Caiyi asked, puzzled, "What is the meaning? What deep-seated hatred does the Tianyuan Dao Sect have for you, my husband, that you must resort to violence?"

Luo Chen said softly, "Breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage and achieving immortality is the true meaning. But to take that solid step on the path to immortality, I must storm into the Tianyuan Dao Sect and seize a treasure."

Gu Caiyi remained bewildered.

For over a hundred years, they have only seen the surface of Luo Chen's situation and are not clear about the specifics.

Only those close to Luo Chen, such as Wang Yuan and Gu Caiyi, vaguely sensed his urgency.

It was an urgent desire to forcefully increase one's strength, even at the risk of death and annihilation!

The real opportunity for Luo Tianzong to learn that Luo Chen would deal with Tianyuan Daozong came from an old man who crossed the sea to pay his respects to Luo Tianzong.

Zhou Yunshen!
After sending his grandson Zhou Fuyou to the Tiannan Dao Palace, he did not return directly to his family.

Instead, before his time was up, he quietly came to the Eastern Wilderness cultivation world and, after showing Luo Chen's token, visited the Luo Tian Sect.

It was around that time that he mentioned this matter, seemingly unintentionally yet also deliberately.

This is why Luo Tianzong has mobilized all its forces to fully support Luo Chen.

The reason why Luo Chen insisted on dealing with the Tianyuan Dao Sect remains a secret.

Facing the person he had shared a bed with for hundreds of years, Luo Chen stared at him for a moment, then chose not to hide anything and recounted the details.

Upon hearing the phrase "missing life soul," the woman instinctively covered her mouth, her face filled with shock.

Then all the doubts were resolved, leaving only resentment and hatred towards the Tianyuan Dao Sect.

"I originally had two plans: on the one hand, to increase my strength in preparation for unforeseen circumstances, and on the other hand, to cultivate an avatar in an attempt to indirectly seize the soul."

"That clone contains a part of my soul that I split off, but it does not contain my main soul. As long as it breaks through to the Nascent Soul realm and its life soul is taken by the Rotten Chessboard, it can silently exchange with the part of my life soul that was taken from it. At that time, the clone can find an opportunity to leave the Tianyuan Dao Sect and bring my life soul back, and I will not need to be an enemy of the Tianyuan Dao Sect."

"After all, it is a colossal entity that dominates an entire realm; who would want to truly confront it?"

"However, time waits for no one!"

Luo Chen sighed softly, released Gu Caiyi's hand, walked to the edge of the cliff, and looked out at the bustling city of Lingtian Pass outside Shouyang Mountain.

Because of Qixia Yuanjun, the Daoist sect suffered a calamity, and the Central Plains were plunged into disaster.

Both have entered a tacit period of rest and recuperation.

However, Tianyuan Daozong did not want to sit idly by and wait for its demise. It attempted to reunite in Zhongzhou and rebuild Tiandi Peak.

If they actually succeed, the already precarious situation will be shattered instantly.

A divine summoning formation!
What kind of "deity" will descend this time?

It must be a powerful being capable of dealing with Qixia Yuanjun!

At that time, the Tianyuan Dao Sect will no longer fear Qixia Yuanjun and can forcibly invade the Eastern Wilderness.

In this situation, even if he were to regain his life soul later, he would be nothing more than an ant in the face of such overwhelming power.

Luo Chen believed that the Tianyuan Dao Sect, located in the Xuan Realm, had the strength to do so!

After all, the "Secret Records of the Mysterious Realm" left to him by the Southern Frontier God Lord Youli before his ascension roughly recorded the situation of the Tianyuan Dao Sect, which claimed to have more than a hundred powerful beings, several True Lords, and even a Grand Venerable of Integration!
Before such an existence, let alone Luo Chen who had no life soul, even if he had regained his life soul and had luckily advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, he would not be a match for him, let alone the Luo Tian Sect under his protection.

The clone Zhou Fuyou has been cultivating for less than a hundred years. Even though he is a genius, he is still too short of time to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

It is too unrealistic to place your hopes on him.

Ultimately, you still have to rely on yourself!

The mountain wind howled, whipping the man's black Taoist robe into a fluttering sound, and a chilling killing intent arose spontaneously.

The woman stood behind him, watching his back. The fear and worry on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by unwavering determination.

"Caiyi will stand by her husband through thick and thin, no matter who the enemy is!"

...Shouyang Mountain was originally just an ordinary sacred mountain in Lingtian Pass.

The only special feature is that it contains a fourth-order spiritual vein, which was forcibly moved from other places when all the sects in the Eastern Wilderness jointly funded the construction of Lingtian Pass to defend against the demon race.

The reason why it gradually became special and became one of the most famous places in Lingtian Pass can be traced back to the most intense period of the war between humans and demons.

At that time, many Nascent Soul experts gathered at Lingtian Pass to defend against the invasion of the demon army.

In their spare time, Nascent Soul cultivators often gather to exchange cultivation insights and resources.

The name of Luo Chen's Dan Sect spread at that time.

And he is not alone in having similar thoughts.

A Nascent Soul cultivator surnamed Lu from the Dongyang Sect, though lacking any special talent, frequently invited Nascent Soul cultivators to gatherings thanks to his extensive network of connections.

This is not a private gathering among friends; each time it involves a large number of people, and the invitations are not limited to one's own network, but continue to expand.

The Nascent Soul cultivators who participated in the gathering came from various sects and schools, each with their own strengths. Even the powerful figures from the Mingyuan Sect at that time would be invited from time to time.

Even some Nascent Soul experts who were once enemies would temporarily put aside their prejudices and appear to get along peacefully at the gathering.

Not only that!

Elder Lu would also hold regular sermons for the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators below, answering their questions and resolving their doubts.

All of this happened on Shouyang Mountain.

Therefore, these gatherings of Nascent Soul cultivators, which were grand gatherings to expound the Dao on the Golden Elixir, were collectively referred to as the "Shouyang Dao Discussion Meeting".

Even Elder Lu was once known as the Hermit of Shouyang Mountain.

Unfortunately, during a major battle, Elder Lu was severely injured, his physical body was destroyed, and his nascent soul managed to escape. He never appeared on the battlefield between humans and demons again, and the name of the Hermit of Shouyang Mountain faded into obscurity.

The Shouyang Forum he organized gradually declined.

Of course, after the great battle ended, many Nascent Soul cultivators still fondly remembered the Shouyang Dao Discussion Conference.

That was the worst of times, because there was a constant threat of monsters.

That was also the best of times, when a large number of experts of the same level gathered together, discussed and exchanged resources, and their cultivation efficiency far exceeded that of those who cultivated in isolation.

Although the Eastern Wilderness suffered a severe loss of talent after the great war, those who survived made rapid progress in their cultivation levels, which can be attributed to the significant contributions of the war effort.

This time, however, a figure whose reputation far surpasses that of the hermit of Shouyang Mountain has once again initiated a grand discussion on Shouyang Mountain!
Three days have passed, and the Dan Sect has extended an invitation!

One after another, incredibly powerful streaks of light flew into the not-so-tall and majestic mountain peak amidst the adoring gazes of countless low-level cultivators within Lingtian Pass.

A mountain is not sacred because of its height, but because of the immortals who dwell there.

Today, Shouyang Mountain is the most spiritually rich immortal mountain in the entire Eastern Wilderness!
Flags fluttered in the breeze, and the warp and weft threads hung high in the sky.

The dragon-carved pillars stand tall, and the white jade stones seem to emit smoke with every step.

One after another, streaks of light descended from the sky and landed on the white jade square. Their hair stood on end, and they involuntarily suppressed their proud aura.

The reason was that in the square, four enormous demonic beasts, now revealed their true forms as if carved from stone, coldly stared at all the guests.

Last but not least, was a white gull. It was incredibly majestic, its feathers resembling sharp swords, giving it a fierce and imposing presence even without its wings spread.

A fourth-tier transformed demon, Tianxuan Fighting Gull!
In contrast, there was a giant tortoise lying on the ground, resembling a small island. Its eyes were half-open, as if it were asleep, but the black water flowing around it made people afraid to approach.

A fourth-tier wild beast, the Netherworld Black Tortoise!
Further up, a black dragon coils around the pillar, overlooking all living beings, giving the impression that it will open its mouth and refine them at the slightest disagreement.

The golden tiger sat coiled up, its eyes tightly closed, its aura almost completely suppressed. Yet, simply by sitting there, it commanded the attention of everyone.

Nine Spirits Primordial Lord, along with her junior sister Chang Xi and junior brother Meng Ye, were the first to arrive at Shouyang Mountain.

However, even someone as powerful as him couldn't help but change his expression drastically and leak his magical power the moment he saw the golden tiger.

Such a powerful demon is sitting here like a docile spirit beast, guarding the mountain gate?
With Luo Chen's help, the Golden Tiger Emperor has now fully absorbed the legacy left behind by the ancient Demon Emperor Tian. Not only has he stepped into the realm of Great Demon Emperor, but he has also comprehended the power of the Golden Origin.

In particular, the aura left behind by the ancient demon emperor Tian was the aura of an ancient demon at the Nascent Soul stage, which was enough to intimidate all beings below the Nascent Soul stage!

Chang Xi and Meng Ye exchanged glances, only now realizing the profound depth of Luo Tian Sect's power.

Four Demon Emperors!

Based on this alone, Luo Tian Sect is enough to stand at the forefront of all the major sects in the Eastern Wilderness, not to mention the group of Nascent Soul cultivators that were rumored before.

"Senior brother?"

Nine Spirits Lord took a deep breath and forced a smile.

"Let's go!"

He led the two men toward the newly renovated and solemn hall above, and as they stepped onto the stairs, they couldn't help but look back at the golden tiger.

Such a being was actually subdued by Luo Chen?

Before even reaching the entrance of the main hall, figures began to file out from inside.

Nine Spirits looked around and saw that most of the people there were familiar to him.

Wang Yuan, Ling Fengzi, Ghost Emperor Xiaobai, and the other old man and young man should be Hao Ranzi and Yu Jiaolong, whom we've heard of before.

Ling Fengzi took the initiative to greet him, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Jiu Ling, it's been a long time. Please leave your name here!"

A scroll has been unfurled.

Nine Spirits Primordial Lord forced a smile and casually left his Daoist name on it.

He then nodded to the crowd and, led by Ghost Emperor Xiaobai, entered the Shouyang Palace, which resembled an abyss.

Chang Xi and Meng Ye did the same, leaving their names on the scroll.

Ling Fengzi looked back and said to Wang Yuan, "Not bad. It seems that Senior Brother Luo Chen has good influence. Three Nascent Soul cultivators came early this morning."

Wang Yuan calmly looked out of the mountain, where powerful beams of light were heading in his direction.

“There are more than three people. We’ll be busy from now on. Lingfengzi, you’re more familiar with the various sects in the Eastern Wilderness, so you’ll be in charge of receiving them! Leave the registration to me.”

Ling Fengzi stroked his beard and smiled, happily accepting the task.

Next, Wang Yuan held the scroll in his hands, and Ling Fengzi welcomed the guests. One by one, the names that were famous throughout the Eastern Wilderness rang out amidst the shouts and cheers of Hao Ranzi and Yu Jiaolong.

The resounding call to name even reached beyond the mountains and throughout the entire Lingtian Pass via the array.

"Fenghua Palace, Fairy Fenghua, Fairy Fengyue!"

"White Crane Sect, Immortal Leisure Crane, Crane Emperor, Bai Yunfei!"

"Lin Qingxuan of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion!"

"The Hundred Beasts Sect, Qin Baixiang, and True Man Qilian!"

"Tiandu Sect, Tianduzi..."

……

"White Deer Cave, Peng Xiang Zhenren, Ku Xiang Zhenren, Tie Guan Daoren, Nan Ping Zhenren, Hui Ming Jushi, Kong Tongzi!"

"The Grand Elder of the Dongyang Sect, True Man Dongyang!"

"Tianyuan Dao Sect, Shi Chuanting and Lian Buwei!"

When the last two arrived with Elder Dongyang, the smile on Lingfengzi's face disappeared, and Wang Yuan suddenly raised his head and stared intently at the three people in front of him.

The previously enthusiastic atmosphere suddenly cooled down.

Even the perceptive Lian Buwei noticed this instantly, raising an eyebrow: "What, are you not welcome?"

Wang Yuan grinned, a smile that even looked somewhat ferocious, and gestured with his hand behind him as if inviting someone.

"Distinguished guests, how can we not welcome you? Please come in!" (End of Chapter)