Longevity begins with alchemy master

The Endless Demon Sea, the Giant Whale Sea.

Countless whale-like monsters live there.

Weak as the pygmy snub-nosed whale and strong as the red killer whale, they can be seen everywhere here.

Even the rare and nearly extinct dragon whale, and the ancient and exotic flying winged whale, occasionally appear.

This is the sacred place of worship for sea creatures, without exception!

This is because the powerful Sea King Whale of the sea race is stationed here!
When the Yuanmo Sect once dominated the North Sea, the Giant Whale Sea was one of the few places that remained unaffected.

Now, the demon race has turned the world upside down, and they can freely enter and leave the inner sea. Two-thirds of the vast North Sea has fallen into the hands of the demon race.

The whale-infested waters have reached their peak!
Previously, only whale-like monsters lived here, but now large numbers of sea creatures come to worship and praise the name of the Sea Emperor every day.

Recently, the number of powerful individuals traveling to and from the Giant Whale Sea has increased several times over.

It is said that the Sea Emperor Whale Ancestor received a great benefit from the Tianyuan Dao Sect eighty years ago, which greatly improved his cultivation!

Overjoyed, the Sea King hosted a banquet to entertain the demons!

That was a banquet hosted by a Nascent Soul Ancestor; he could easily provide a Nascent Soul demon cultivator with just a few items.

Therefore, it attracts a large number of visitors, who flock to it like moths to a flame.

Deep under the sea.

A vast palace complex stands there.

The water rippled, and numerous third-tier demons led their guards on patrols around the area.

Powerful streaks of light flew in from all directions, but no matter who they were, they all concealed their auras and showed respect when they arrived before the Sea Emperor's Palace.

Inside the Sea Emperor's Palace.

The clam maker played music, and the mermaids danced.

A group of people sat and stood among them, creating a lively scene.

Looking at it vaguely, one might mistake it for a gathering of humans from somewhere else.

However, there really is such a human here!
In front of the main hall, a man with an almost otherworldly handsome appearance and a free and easy temperament sat alone, drinking wine.

Surrounded by demons, he felt no sense of restraint.

If it's not by nature, then it must be due to immense strength.

"Who is that person? How dare he be ranked alongside us demon cultivators?"

"Such an arrogant attitude, do they perhaps consider this place to be the territory of another human race?"

"Hmph, even in the human realm, we can still come and go as we please!"

"Hey, Grandma, you seem to know that person?"

Among the demons, an old woman with white hair and a withered aura sat.

Her cultivation level wasn't high, and her strength wasn't particularly formidable.

Judging from the way everyone treated her, they all showed respect, which shows her status.

This demon is none other than the Heavenly Mother of the Sea!

A rare alchemy master among the demon race!

He often concocted pills for his fellow cultivators. In recent years, he has also been very supportive of the younger generation of sea creatures.

Therefore, even though she was very old, not many people dared to offend her.

In terms of extensive connections, Tianmu Mountain at the edge of the sea is undoubtedly the best in this area.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Mother of the Sea Corner has extensive connections among human cultivators. Long before the Demonic Sect existed, she frequently transformed herself and traveled to the heart of the human realm to exchange ideas and discuss Dao with renowned alchemists from the North Sea.

If anyone here knows that strange man, aside from Tianmu Mountain at the ends of the earth, there is no other choice.

At this moment, Tianmu at the edge of the sea gazed at the dashing man in his blue robe, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"If I am not mistaken, this person should be Fengling Jushi."

"Fengling Hermit?"

"Who is that?"

The demons whispered among themselves, none of them having heard of this person before.

Tianmu at the edge of the sea shook her head and explained, "He also has another name, which you may have heard of... the leader of the three great free spirits of the North Sea—the Mad Free Spirit!"

The moment this name was uttered, all the demons were astonished.

The names of the three great wandering masters not only resounded among the human race, but also spread far and wide among the demon race.

Especially the Madman, the leader of the Three Wanderers, whose name is legendary.

It's not just his legendary experience of reaching the Great Cultivator realm as a rogue cultivator, but also his impressive past achievements.

"Could it be that my great sea demon king, Coral Lord, was defeated by this person back then?"

"Yes, that's the person."

"Then what gives him the confidence to come to the Sea Emperor's Palace?"

"Fellow Daoist, you've gone to extremes. That trip to the secret realm was merely a normal contest between Coral Lord and him over resources. He lost because he was less skilled, and in the end, he only perished in the jaws of a strange beast. Moreover, didn't the Mighty Savage Demon Flood Dragon avenge Coral Lord later? The past grudges have long since vanished. His presence here today must be due to an invitation from the Sea Emperor Ancestor. You must not act rashly."

After comforting everyone, Tianmu Haijiao looked at Fengling Jushi with a slightly complicated expression.

I guess the other person probably doesn't recognize me.

She remembered it very clearly!

I encountered this person when I went to the heart of the human realm to secretly learn alchemy.

At that time, Fengling Jushi had become a madman, and madness was the norm for him.

Even though she recognized her demonic nature at a glance, she didn't call for a fight. Instead, she would give her guidance during her occasional moments of lucidity.

Thanks to these instructions, she was able to avoid making a mistake and learn many alchemy techniques in her subsequent interactions with humans.

As she was observing, Fengling Jushi seemed to sense something and turned to look at her.

Their eyes met, and Fengling Jushi nodded slightly.

Tianmu at the edge of the sea also nodded in agreement.

No words were needed; an understanding had already been reached.

Just then, the steam in the hall rippled, and in a daze, everyone saw a burly man sitting at the head of the table.

Everyone stood up and spoke respectfully.

"Greetings to the ancestor!"

The sound was so loud, like a mountain roaring and a tsunami crashing.

The Sea King Whale was quite satisfied. He stroked his baleen and said heartily, "Good, good, good! My lads, please take your seats! Today, I, your ancestor, am hosting a banquet. Please feel free to drink to your heart's content."

It was clear that he was in a very good mood.

The rumors that he received immense benefits from the Daoist sect and made great progress in his cultivation seem to be true.

During the banquet, maids entered the hall one by one, serving each person with melons, fruits, and fine wines, all of which were rare treasures. Consuming just one or two of these could save the demon cultivators several years or even decades of cultivation.

Sea King Whale first chatted and joked with everyone, and then got down to business.

"Throughout my life, I have fought countless battles and personally witnessed the destruction and decline of the two holy lands, the Yuanmo Sect and the Tianyuan Dao Sect. I have also gained many benefits. Unfortunately, I am only interested in cultivation and am powerless to do anything about certain things. Today, I ask you all to discern the truth. If anyone can discern it, I will not hesitate to make a copy for you."

As he spoke, he casually tossed it aside.

Streaks of light flew out.

Two of these challenges specifically landed before Fengling Jushi and Haijiao Tianmu.

Fengling Jushi seemed to have anticipated this. He picked up a copper plate, staring intently at the writing on it, his eyes gleaming. After a while, he transmitted his voice, saying, "This is the script of the Demon Race. It records some customs and traditions of the Demon Realm, nothing particularly remarkable. If the Sea Emperor wishes to hear it, I can translate the relevant content."

Upon hearing this, the Sea King Whale stared intently at Fengling Hermit for a moment, then reached out and recalled the copper piece.

As he stroked the copper plate, a sense of disbelief crept into his heart.

If that's really all there is to it, then why was this bronze piece placed so solemnly in the Yuanmo Sect's treasury in the first place?
Fengling Jushi seemed to sense his distrust, but he didn't care and continued to pour himself a drink.

However, from the Tianmu Mountain at the ends of the earth, sounds of surprise soon arose.

"Ancestor, this is a fifth-grade pill formula!"

"Oh?" The Sea King Whale looked curious. "It's He Danfang. Tell me about him?"

The Heavenly Mother of the Sea exclaimed excitedly, "Its name is Guiyuan Pill, and it records that it is made by refining the primordial energy of heaven and earth into a pill, which can greatly increase the magical power of a Nascent Soul cultivator! It is a cultivation pill formula!"

There are countless elixirs in the world, and naturally they are divided into different types.

In terms of rarity, the most precious are naturally the various breakthrough pills; in terms of commonality, the most common are cultivation pills.

Universality does not equate to inferiority.

Conversely, cultivation pills need to be taken frequently. They may not seem particularly remarkable on a daily basis, but over time, their effects can be even greater than those of breakthrough pills.

Her words moved even the sea whale.

At his level, even the slightest improvement in cultivation is incredibly difficult.

The primordial energy of heaven and earth is indeed omnipresent, but before a Dharma form is condensed, who would dare to rashly venture into the ocean of primordial energy and seize the power of the origin of heaven and earth?
This time, he reaped a lot of benefits from Tianyuan Dao Sect, including many fifth-grade pills, which greatly improved his cultivation and brought him to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

After truly experiencing the benefits of fifth-grade pills for cultivation, he attached even more importance to them.

In its eagerness, the Sea King Whale blurted out.

"You can refine it?"

However, after her initial surprise, Tianmu Haijiao looked disappointed when asked about this.

"I can not."

The Sea King Whale was greatly disappointed. "You are the most skilled alchemist among my sea race. If you can't do it, then this alchemy formula is just a waste."

The Heavenly Mother of the Sea Corner sighed helplessly, "I've disappointed the Ancestor. Such a fifth-grade pill formula, let alone me, there are very few people in the world who can master it. Perhaps the Pill Saint of Zhongzhou could, but she has already ascended."

"Is that so..." The Sea King Whale showed disappointment, then waved his hand, "Never mind, I have relied entirely on myself to cultivate to this point. These external things are fine if they are available, but if they are not, then so be it."

The Heavenly Mother of the Sea Cliff gripped the pill formula tightly, a figure flashing through her mind.

She hesitated for a moment, "Perhaps there is still someone in this world who can refine this pill?"

The sea whale's interest was piqued again. "Who?"

"Luo Hai, the Demon Lord of Qingyang!"

"Who is that?"

"Oh, perhaps we should call him—Dan Zong now."

Sea King Whale was taken aback. "You mean, Luo Chen?"

The Heavenly Mother of the Sea Corner had a complicated expression. "It is indeed him. This person took the Pill Realm assessment with me back then, and ultimately he overpowered me to obtain the Pill Dao inheritance from the Fallen Demon Land. Back then, he was suspected of refining a fifth-order divine pill. Now, three hundred years have passed, and he has probably completely digested the Pill Dao inheritance. A fifth-order pill should not be difficult for him."

"Is it him?" the Sea King Whale murmured, his expression shifting. Suddenly!

"who is it!"

A vast divine thought surged forth like a tidal wave.

Inside the palace, the demons were horrified.

At the same time, another divine thought, without dodging or avoiding, rushed over with a roar.

The two divine thoughts collided, and in an instant, they generated a deafening sound without anyone noticing.

boom!
Ripples spread and waves surged.

The vast imperial palace trembled, and boundless water vapor spread out, almost forming a sea of ​​clouds.

Two figures emerged from the sea of ​​clouds, one after the other.

The leader was imposing and arrogant, with a defiant gaze.

"Fellow Daoist, weren't we just discussing me a moment ago? How come you don't recognize me now that we've met?"

"It's you, Luo Chen!" The Sea Emperor Whale was stunned, then his expression changed drastically. "You've broken through to the Nascent Soul stage?!"

Upon hearing this, all the demons in the hall were shocked.

Luo Chen's name has been widely known in Beihai for many years.

Leaving aside his past deeds of traveling in the North Sea under the names of Qingyang Demon Lord and Huang Sanren, his feat of defeating a powerful Dao Sect expert while only at the Nascent Soul stage is enough to make everyone in the world know him.

One second ago, everyone was listening to others praise his alchemy skills.

At this moment, the real person appeared before them, and in such a grand and domineering manner.

He has already reached the level of a Nascent Soul cultivator!
The Heavenly Mother at the End of the Sea was startled. She secretly glanced at Luo Chen, then quickly lowered her head again.

She's still so young, still looks the same.

However, his overall demeanor is no longer as naive as it was back then; instead, he has developed a more domineering, arrogant, and reckless attitude.

This almost arrogant and disdainful temperament can only be seen in a powerful being like the Sea King Whale.

That is something only those who stand at the pinnacle of a realm and have immense confidence in their own strength can possess!
Luo Chen was naturally able to sense the prying eyes of others.

A quick glance revealed that the Heavenly Mother of the Sea was familiar to him, but the eerie green-robed cultivator who calmly met his gaze stirred something within him.

What is this madman doing here?

Suppressing his doubts, Luo Chen once again faced the Sea King Whale.

"Fellow Daoist, it has been eighty years since we last met, and your charm is even greater than before!"

The Sea King Whale sneered, "Slight progress, not worth mentioning. But you, to have advanced to the Nascent Soul stage in such a short time, is truly commendable! Congratulations!"

Each word is stressed, so there's no indication of any congratulations.

Luo Chen laughed and beckoned.

The dense moisture instantly condensed into a seat, which he calmly sat down, level with the sea whale, and looked at it.

Upon seeing this, the Sea King Whale's pupils constricted.

He was a sea creature who attained enlightenment, comprehended the essence of water, and was most skilled at manipulating water vapor.

Especially in this Sea Emperor's Palace, he has a strategic advantage, and everything related to water is under his control.

However, just now, Luo Chen actually manipulated the water vapor with a flip of his hand, gaining partial control of this place.

Could it be that the other party has also comprehended the essence of water?

Sea King Whale said in a deep voice, "Coming uninvited and sitting down without being asked, this is not the way of a guest!"

Luo Chen smirked and said, "The great war between the Dao Sects eighty years ago was led by the powerful figures of the Eastern Wilderness. Didn't you also seize and plunder a large amount of spoils? Tell me, who was the guest and who was the host back then?"

Sea King Whale took a deep breath, his expression becoming increasingly agitated. "It seems you still harbor resentment about what happened back then, and have come here today to seek justice."

"This is not fair." Luo Chen's expression was calm, but his eyes were as cold as an abyss. "What I want today is simply an explanation!"

Upon hearing this, the Sea King Whale burst into laughter.

The booming laughter stirred up the entire sea area, making it boil over.

"it is good!"

"If you want an explanation, I will give you one!"

"I am also curious to know, you who were able to slay a Nascent Soul cultivator while still in the Nascent Soul stage, now that you have become a Nascent Soul cultivator, what abilities do you possess!" (End of Chapter)