Longevity begins with alchemy master

On the cliff overlooking the sea.

The white-robed Taoist stood against the wind, his robes fluttering in the breeze.

He squinted, gazing at the vast ocean in the distance, and slowly raised his sleeve.

The wide robe and sleeves bulged out at this moment, especially the gold-edged and silver-patterned cuffs, which looked like a black hole opening up.

An immense suction force arose spontaneously.

The entire sky and the boundless ocean seemed to be enveloped within it.

"receive!"

With a low shout, magical power flowed.

The next moment, countless creatures leaped out of the vast ocean and flew towards Da Xiu.

There are fish, shrimp, crabs, and clams, as well as monsters and sea creatures. All living beings are unaware of what is happening inside. Once inside, they feel only darkness and stumble around, their minds clouded.

Only then did the swelling in the robes gradually subside.

But Luo Chen fell into deep thought.

Not far away, a tall woman in a blue dress with long legs watched this scene with bright eyes.

She slowly approached, smiling, and said, "Congratulations, my husband, on achieving great success in your supernatural powers!"

Luo Chen snapped out of his reverie, saw Cheng Haixin, and smiled sincerely.

"What kind of supernatural power is this? It's just that he barely managed to use the Vacuum Gu, the spatial restriction, and this special sleeve to perform the 'Sleeve Universe' technique. Compared to Qing Shuang's casual flick of the wrist, which effortlessly took away a large number of Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators, it's still far, far inferior."

Cheng Haixin laughed and said, "The legendary demoness Qing Shuang is actually a divine bird named Qing Luan. She possesses spatial talent and even comprehended the true meaning of the spatial laws ahead of time when she reached the Nascent Soul stage. My husband is not proficient in this art, yet he was able to use similar methods in just three years. How can that not be considered a success?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen couldn't help but chuckle.

Similar, but ultimately just similar.

The hidden power he is currently using is only similar in form to Qing Shuang's, but not in spirit.

It can be seen as an improved version, or a weaker version.

The only advantage is that it makes it easier for humans to cultivate, and it can be passed down by changing its name.

Luo Chen waved his sleeve, and the gold-edged silver pattern shimmered with light, throwing out a large number of creatures that had been silently collected earlier.

It fell into the sea like rain.

It felt like a dream, I was completely unaware of it.

"Let's call it the Great Luo Heavenly Sleeve!"

Luo Chen thought to himself, then looked at Cheng Haixin.

"Do you want to learn this trick?"

Cheng Haixin was taken aback. "May I?"

"Haha, since ancient times, creating supernatural powers has been extremely difficult, often requiring hundreds or thousands of years of accumulation to create a single usable supernatural power. But for later learners, it is merely a matter of following the pattern and grasping its essence. Especially with the creator of the technique personally teaching, learning it is simply a matter of whether you want to or not."

Luo Chen burst into laughter, his face radiating confidence.

Qing Shuang's "Universe Within a Sleeve" requires the true meaning of the laws of space, but his improved "Great Luo Heaven Sleeve" doesn't have such a high barrier to entry.

Although others do not possess such wondrous Gu worms as the Vacuum Gu, they can still master this technique quite skillfully by using specially made robes and sleeves, and by learning hundreds of corresponding spatial restrictions.

Luo Chen was quite confident in both weapon crafting and array formation.

Cheng Haixin's eyes lit up. How could she not want to learn such an elegant and unparalleled move?
"Please teach me, my husband!"

"No rush. First, learn these spatial restrictions, and I'll tailor-make a magic robe for you."

"OK, all right."

……

For three years, Luo Chen stayed on the Flying Swallow Islands.

After Cheng Haixin's health improved slightly and her cultivation level stabilized somewhat, she came out of seclusion to meet him.

It is only natural to share one's feelings with another.

On ordinary days, Luo Chen would accompany Cheng Haixin, sharing meals, clothing, and lodging, and going on sea excursions to admire the moon.

Sometimes, even when they traveled far, covering hundreds of thousands of miles, they could arrive in a day or two. Luo Chen, a Nascent Soul cultivator from nearby, would also personally visit Cheng Haixin.

The sweetness of that time seemed to fill the void of centuries of solitary waiting for women.

This was something Luo Chen did intentionally.

Of all the women he had interacted with in his life, whether it was Huiniang, Caiyi, or Canglong, he believed he had fulfilled his responsibilities and had not fallen short in many ways.

Only Cheng Haixin, a woman's silent waiting, is always touching.

Therefore, before Luo Chen ascended to immortality, he specially set aside a few years to accompany him.

This process involves more than just eating, drinking, and having fun.

Luo Chen also broke down the cultivation of the Nascent Soul realm into its simplest form and taught it to Cheng Haixin from a high-level perspective.

This includes some magical weapons and killing moves that are suitable for the opponent, as well as supernatural abilities that are easy to acquire!
Luo Chen imparted all his knowledge to the improved version of "Da Luo Tian Xiu" and the "Qi Hai Fu Tian" which has the potential for growth.

Inside the Dan Hall.

The flames are blazing and the heat waves are rolling.

Luo Chen stood amidst it all, casting spells one after another, all to forge a new robe for Cheng Haixin.

The materials used are, of course, the best.

A hollow aperture imbued with spatial power, incredibly resilient ice silkworm silk, a rare water-attribute demon core…

One by one, the materials were thrown in, and they all merged into the Hunyuan Cauldron.

Although he was refining the magic robe, Luo Chen's attention was largely focused on the Hunyuan Cauldron itself.

"Three years!"

"That Yuan Magnetic Mountain has not been completely refined yet, and there is not even a trace of possibility of it being integrated into it."

"What exactly went wrong?"

Luo Chen was quite puzzled.

Following Li Canghai's method, even if the mountain soul of Yuanci Mountain cannot be extracted to condense into a weapon spirit, it should still be able to integrate well into it.

However, after three years, progress has been slow.

His Hunyuan Cauldron was still incredibly heavy. Let alone using it to deal with opponents of the same Nascent Soul level, even if he released it to fight in ordinary times, it would probably be extremely slow.

This was not Luo Chen's original idea.

In his imagination, the Hunyuan Cauldron, having absorbed the Yuanci Mountain, should have greatly increased its suppressive power while retaining its original agility.

But with something so cumbersome, how can it possibly restrain powerful opponents of the same level? It might even become a burden instead.

"Agile..."

Luo Chen pondered silently, and some clues began to emerge in his mind.

"No rush, let's take it one step at a time!"

Luo Chen shifted his attention to focus on crafting the magic robe for Cheng Haixin.

After spending almost half a year, they finally forged a magic robe that included defense, calming the mind, and the ability to gather all things!
When the robe was first completed, it was used to draw upon the naturally formed heavenly lightning through a grand array.

Having undergone the baptism of lightning, it finally reached the level of a true artifact.

It is evident that Luo Chen's skill in weapon crafting has unknowingly reached the level of a fourth-tier grandmaster.

With the help of the robe, Cheng Haixin found it much easier to master the "Great Luo Heavenly Sleeves" technique.

While giving guidance, Luo Chen would also occasionally take Cheng Haixin out to visit nearby Nascent Soul cultivators.

For example, Mei Yiqi of Langya Mountain was an old friend with whom he had been on good terms.

There was also an emerald sea not far from the old site of Lengguang Island, where Luo Chen took Cheng Haixin to visit a female cultivator.

During the process, Luo Chen would occasionally extend his divine sense to search his surroundings.

Unfortunately, nothing was found!
Cheng Haixin noticed something and asked him what he was looking for. Luo Chen smiled and explained that it was just a former enemy.

It was indeed an enemy, named Blood Nightmare Demon Lord!
Years ago, after he had just achieved the Nascent Soul stage, he encountered his opponent by chance at the ruins of Cold Light Island. In the ensuing battle, Luo Chen seized the opponent's Yuan Tu Sword. Meanwhile, Blood Nightmare Demon Luo fled in panic under the pursuit of Blood Wanderer.

Luo Chen was somewhat wary of this person.

What they feared was not the Blood Nightmare Demon Luo himself, but the fact that he had absorbed a large amount of the residual power of the Blood Sea Ancestor from the Yuan Tu Sword.

If the other party is still alive, it is unknown whether it is Blood Nightmare Demon or Blood Sea Ancestor.

But according to rumors, Blood Nightmare Demon and Blood Wanderer both perished together!
Whether this rumor is true or false is unknown, but Luo Chen indeed couldn't find any trace of the two of them.

Two more years have passed.

Xu Muxian is back.

He had previously borrowed the defensive magic treasure, Phoenix Nest, from the great cultivator Feng Zhang, and after the matter was resolved, he went there specifically to return it.

Unexpectedly, five years passed before he was gone.

"Some unforeseen circumstances occurred, which caused a long delay."

With a sigh, Xu Muxian recounted the story that unfolded along the way.

Large numbers of sea creatures began to inexplicably retreat, leaving the territory of the human cultivation world in the North Sea.

As a result, the remaining demon race appeared to be outnumbered and outmatched.

As the powerful humans began to reclaim their homeland, war was inevitable.

As one of the strongest among the human race, Old Monster Fengzhang naturally set an example by taking the initiative to attack the remaining demonic beasts.

Xu Muxian was also invited.

Xu Muxian couldn't refuse this offer, so she participated in several major battles.

Luo Chen's heart stirred upon hearing this.

The sea creatures retreated; could it be on the orders of the Sea King Whale?
He's quite sensible; he was even thinking of testing his skills against him before ascending to immortality after his natal magic weapon was fully mastered.

Given this situation, it's difficult for me to take action myself.

"Also, there's another rumor." Xu Muxian hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but speak up. "It's said that the Edge of Heaven has been closed for a long time, and no powerful figures have been seen. Several years ago, some people with keen senses noticed some changes in the world, and some suspect that the powerful figure Li Canghai has already ascended to heaven."

Luo Chen was stunned.

Li Canghai ascended to heaven?
He had no idea this was going to happen.

But upon closer reflection, this seems to be Li Canghai's consistent style.

When he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, no one knew.

When they ascended to the upper realm, they left without a sound.

It's unclear whether he went to the celestial realm or the mystical realm.

It must be the Celestial Realm, since going to the Mystic Realm requires a special passage and coordinates.

Ascending to the Immortal Realm, however, relies on the abundant spiritual energy bestowed upon them by their native land, as well as the connection between the Great Thousand Worlds and the Immortal Realm, allowing cultivators to ascend to the heavens in the darkness.

"However, it's just a rumor after all. I need to see for myself first. Mu Xian, you stay here and watch over Fei Yan. When I return, you will come back with me to the Eastern Wilderness Luo Tian Sect. At that time, you will truly become my disciple!"

Xu Muxian couldn't help but show her excitement, "Great!"

……

At the edge of the sky.

A figure suddenly appeared, silently watched for a long time, and finally turned and left.

There was no trace of Li Canghai inside.

However, a rather powerful killing formation was left on this land, targeting external forces but not internal ones.

That must be the only remaining goodwill Li Canghai has towards the cultivators of Beihai.

If the situation becomes critical, once this killing formation is activated, all those below the Nascent Soul stage will be turned into blood, while even Nascent Soul experts can be resisted for several days.

"His departure was so carefree, it was truly unexpected!"

Luo Chen was deeply moved, yet he also understood Li Canghai's actions.

Having already refined the Spirit Treasure Mountain and Sea Seal, this world is no longer his homeland, but a shackle and cage. What is there to miss?

When will I ascend to heaven?
Luo Chen returned to the Flying Swallow Islands in silence and informed everyone to prepare to return to the Eastern Wilderness with him.

But unexpectedly, Cheng Haixin refused this time.

"Why?" Luo Chen asked. "With my current abilities and the status of the Luo Tian Sect in the Eastern Wilderness, I can protect your future cultivation."

Cheng Haixin smoothed her hair and smiled, "With my husband's abilities and personality, I'm afraid it won't be long before he emulates the great Li Canghai!"

Luo Chen remained silent. This woman was intelligent and perceptive. After discovering her own Nascent Soul realm, she connected the matter with Li Canghai and understood everything.

The guidance and tender affection I've received over the past few years are not only a way to make amends, but also a preparation for my ascension to immortality.

Luo Chen wasn't like Li Canghai; he wasn't as carefree. Before ascending to immortality, he always had to settle his family and companions.

Cheng Haixin sighed, "Even if I return to the Luo Tian Sect with my husband, it will still be another farewell, a farewell where we will never see each other again. Even if I stay in the Luo Tian Sect, I've heard that your Daoist partners won't make things difficult for me, but the Luo Tian Sect holds no sentimentality for me. And here, these Flying Swallow Islands..."

The woman looked down at the Flying Swallow Islands, which were about to take flight, her eyes filled with deep reluctance.

She was born here, grew up here, broke through her cultivation level here, her clansmen and friends are here, and countless rogue cultivators admire and worship her.

How can we just leave like that?
“Let Xu Muxian go back with you! Now, his Dao heart is firm, and he has inherited your alchemy techniques. He is expected to advance to the Nascent Soul stage in the future. The Luo Tian Sect is another opportunity for him.”

"As for me?"

Cheng Haixin smiled slightly, "Perhaps my husband will eventually reach the Great Luo Dao Ancestor realm and possess the ability to traverse time and space. At that time, with this small but conspicuous Flying Swallow Islands, perhaps my husband will be able to find me easily."

Luo Chen was speechless for a moment, and could only hold the woman tightly in his arms.

……

"Master, is Master's wife really not coming back to the Eastern Wilderness with us?"

Above the Xintian Sea, Xu Muxian couldn't help but ask.

Luo Chen's expression remained calm. "She has already made her decision, so naturally I won't force her. But you don't need to worry. I've taught her everything I needed to, and she has no shortage of protective techniques. I've also taken care of all the relationships around her. If you're interested in the future, you can come back and visit often."

Xu Muxian nodded emphatically, "Of course I know how!"

It was still that nameless island, and the same teleportation array.

After the teleportation light flashed and disappeared, the woman who was watching from afar had a hint of regret on her face.

But this time, there was a sense of satisfaction amidst the regret.

She gently touched her lower abdomen, her face radiating a soft glow.

"The Eastern Wilderness is too unfamiliar and too complicated for us. Staying in the North Sea might allow you to grow better, and you might have a chance to find him in the future."

"Don't you think so, child?"

……

Cangwu Mountain in the Eastern Wilderness.

The transmission vibration was fleeting.

When Luo Chen led Kong Chan and Xu Muxian out, He Qingzi and Tian Xuan were already bowing and waiting.

"Meet the Palace Master!"

"Welcome back, Master!"

Upon seeing this, Xu Muxian's expression shifted slightly.

In his divine sense, both women were at the Nascent Soul stage, and they also possessed many powerful auras, especially outside.

Could it be that all these people are under the Master's command?
"No need for formalities. I won't be staying long; you may leave on your own." Luo Chen waved his hand, then instructed, "Kong Chan, you should take Mu Xian back to Luo Tian Sect first!"

"Yes, Master."

Xu Muxian asked in confusion, "Master, aren't you going back?"

Luo Chen shook his head. "I have some minor matters to attend to and need to go out for a while."

What was a small matter to Luo Chen was a momentous event for the place he was about to go. (End of Chapter)