Longevity begins with alchemy master

Chapter 1150 The Clash of Powers, The Battle of Guanchao

On the long street.

A man strolled over.

Dressed in a white shirt, with her long hair tied back only with a wooden hairpin, she strolled leisurely, exuding an air of elegance and freedom.

This kind of demeanor is completely different from that of martial arts practitioners, which only highlights her otherworldly and refined appearance.

The man in white finally stopped in front of a solemn and imposing mansion.

The man looked up and the words "Xiao Mansion" came into view.

This is the Xiao residence, which is also the common name for the city lord's residence in Yixian City, although the city lord does not handle official business here.

The Xuanjia soldiers guarding the gate saw the white-clad man standing there and wanted to drive him away.

However, for some reason, when faced with those eyes that seemed like a bottomless abyss, he couldn't even open his mouth, fearing that he might disturb the person.

The man in white seemed oblivious and stepped into the mansion.

As he passed the guards at the gate, he simply said, "Notify Xiao Feng to come see me."

The soldiers stared blankly as Luo Chen casually entered the mansion, as if he were returning to his own home, without offering any resistance.

After the other person disappeared from sight, they looked at each other in disbelief, their faces filled with horror.

"Who is he?"

"How dare you address the City Lord by his given name so directly?"

"It looks like Luo Chen!"

"It was him! When the martial arts tournament was about to determine the winner, I was maintaining order in the arena. He is Luo Chen!"

"Go immediately and inform the city lord!"

……

The name "Great Destruction Realm" sounds chaotic, but in reality, even though it has not formed a nation or dynasty over thousands of years, its order has been extremely stable.

With Worry-Free City as its head, it governs seventy-two cities.

Each city has its own administrative team and armed forces.

For example, in the City of Lost Immortals, besides the Xuanjia Army, there is also a complete civil service system.

From village heads and town mayors to county magistrates and city governors, everyone is included.

Hundreds of villages and towns survive under the management of these grassroots officials, relying on the core city of Yixian.

In reality, all the power of life and death rests with the Lord of Yixian City.

The current ruler of Yixian City is Xiao Feng, and the place where many officials report their official business is in the government office.

Commander Chu Zhaonan of the Xuanjia Army stopped the soldiers who came to the government office to report the matter, because the meeting convened by the city lord today was quite important, concerning the future development plan of Yixian City, and could not be easily disturbed.

But Chu Zhaonan couldn't help but become serious after the soldier mentioned Luo Chen.

We can't keep that person waiting any longer!

After hesitating for a moment, Chu Zhaonan still chose to barge into the conference.

Facing disapproving gazes, he forced a smile and said to Xiao Feng, who was sitting at the head of the table and beginning to exude authority, "City Lord, Guest Elder Luo Chen is waiting to see you in the mansion."

Xiao Feng had initially frowned at Chu Zhaonan for interrupting the meeting, but his expression changed slightly after hearing the name "Luo Chen".

An official below coughed and said, "City Lord, you need to make a decision regarding the reopening of the trade route to Mofeng City!"

Xiao Feng withdrew his gaze, having already made his decision.

“Open! Although Mofeng City is located in a remote and barren area with scarce resources, the ore produced there is perfect for forging swords. They don't have the technology to refine ore, so we only need to open trade routes to import raw ore, refine it slightly, and then resell it at three to five times the price. This kind of business is definitely worth doing. However, considering that the previous price was too low, which caused Mofeng City to become hostile to us, we must negotiate carefully before reopening the trade routes this time.”

Chu Zhaonan remained in the hall, looking extremely embarrassed.

"City Lord?"

Xiao Feng took a deep breath and replied, "Since Luo Chen is requesting an audience with this city lord, then let him wait!"

Chu Zhaonan recalled the scene from the martial arts arena that day, and with some reservations, he said hesitantly, "But, that was Luo Chen!"

"So what if he's Luo Chen? He's just a guest of this city lord." Xiao Feng said resolutely, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.

If Luo Chen wanted to see him, he would rush over eagerly. What kind of authority would he, as the city lord, have? In other people's eyes, who is the true master of this Immortal Remnant City?

Especially since so many important officials are watching today!
But after saying those words, Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Chu Zhaonan dared not force Xiao Feng and could only obediently retreat.

But as he was leaving the conference hall, a shrill voice reached his ears.

"Go and inform Tie Xiong, Xiao Zirui, Tie Futu who is recuperating from his injuries, as well as Yin Shou Yanluo and Helian Shanque, that they will return to the manor with me tonight."

It is a technique that focuses sound into a line and transmits sound into the ear.

The messenger was Xiao Feng!
Chu Zhaonan paused for a moment.

It's just a brief meeting with Luo Chen, why make such a big fuss?
Or is it that Xiao Feng is afraid?
Chu Zhaonan's expression changed subtly, but he didn't say anything and hurriedly left the government office.

……

at dusk.

The afterglow of the early summer sunset bathed the ancient buildings of Yixian City in a golden hue.

Xiao Feng rode in a carriage from the government office to his own residence.

Along the way, people would occasionally join the rear of the convoy.

Among them was his loyal team member, the veteran Tie Xiong.

There was a clansman named Xiao Zirui who had previously disappeared but later came to join him, and he generously forgave him.

Even more so are former enemies who now rely on him, such as the Ironclad Cavalry, Silver Hand Yama, and Helian Shanque.

The commander of the Xuanjia Army, Chu Zhaonan, even personally drove the carriage for him.

With such a strong team, it can be said that after all the experts at the Unblemished Realm went to Worry-Free City, they would be able to sweep through any major city in the world.

It's a pity that Granny Yu and Old Monster Chi Huo are missing, because Xiao Feng has sent them to other places to oversee their respective areas.

But that’s enough!
As the gathering of many powerful figures occurred, Xiao Feng's unease gradually dissipated, replaced by a sense of pride and high spirits!
Even if Luo Chen is the number one immortal, so what?

He was just a human being in the end!

Today, Xiao Feng intends to use his overwhelming power to make the other party understand who truly owns the Immortal Remnant City!
The carriage stopped at the main gate of the Xiao residence.

As soon as Xiao Feng came down, he saw a beautiful woman in palace attire waiting at the door.

"Third Sister, where is Luo Chen now?"

Xiao San Niang said softly, "At Wanli Lake."

Xiao Feng frowned. "Why not arrange for him to wait in the flower hall, instead of sending him to Wanli Lake, which was Father's favorite place?"

After saying this, Xiao Feng subconsciously shook his head again.

Given Third Sister's temperament, how could she possibly arrange for such a powerful figure? Even she herself had to lead a large group of people to see Luo Chen in such a grand manner.
Exhaling a breath of stale air, Xiao Fengfu asked again, "Did he spend the whole afternoon at Wanli Lake?"

Xiao San Niang said in a low voice, "No. After Luo Chen arrived, he went straight to the library and didn't come out until about an hour ago."

"You went to the library again?" Xiao Feng asked.

Xiao San Niang nodded and said, "Yes, I checked the library records afterwards. Luo Chen stayed on the fourth and fifth floors for a long time and read a lot of high-level martial arts techniques. Not only that, he also took away the original copies of high-level martial arts techniques such as 'Folding Flower Finger' and 'Heaven and Earth Reversal Wheel'. Even the original copy of 'Thousand Gang Hundred Turns' written by your father was forcibly taken out of the library by him."

"original?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng's expression changed drastically.

Previously, it was one thing for Luo Chen to borrow books, but at least he borrowed copies. Now, he even dared to take the original manuals out of the library without permission.

Luo Chen is becoming increasingly arrogant and disdainful of everyone.

But then he forcibly suppressed his anger.

Today, we must teach them about hierarchy.

If the other party does not comply, then there will be no "Luo Chen" in the City of Lost Immortals.

Xiao Feng glanced at the crowd behind him and waved his hand.

"Follow me!" Xiao Feng took the lead, with Tie Xiong and Xiao San Niang following on either side, and behind them were five experts at the Furnace Realm.

The group headed straight for Wanli Lake.

The Xiao family mansion occupies a vast area, almost the size of the imperial palace described in ancient texts.

The Wanli Lake, in particular, with its vast expanse of misty waters and schools of koi carp, is one of the most famous sights in Yixian City.

The group of experts moved extremely fast and arrived at Wanli Lake in no time.

At a glance, everyone saw the white-clad man standing in the Tide-Watching Pavilion with one hand behind his back and the other dangling in the air.

"Luo..."

Before Xiao Feng could finish speaking, attention was drawn to Luo Chen's right hand, which was suspended in mid-air.

Broad palms and slender fingers extended out white threads, like fishing lines, hanging on the golden lake surface bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.

In the lake, plump koi carp leaped and scrambled, trying to bite the hookless fishing line.

But with the expertise of these masters, how could they possibly mistake that white line for a fishing line?

That was clearly an extremely skillful technique of transforming internal energy into silk!
The move that Granny Yu relied on as her trump card was to transform her internal energy into threads to seal her heart and lock her meridians.

That move was something even a martial artist in the late stage of the Furnace Realm wouldn't dare to underestimate.

Even a powerful figure like the Wood Wolf God would have suffered a great loss if he hadn't received prior intelligence.

Luo Chen broke through to the Furnace Realm in just one day, so how could he have mastered the Qi Transformation into Silk technique that many famous Furnace Realm martial artists who have been in the Furnace Realm for many years could not comprehend?

Xiao Feng's mouth was dry, and the name he was about to say was abruptly cut off.

In front of the Tide-Watching Pavilion, Luo Chen slowly turned around, his gaze calmly sweeping over the crowd.

"Lord Xiao, you've kept me waiting all afternoon!"

Xiao Feng swallowed hard, forcing himself to remain calm, and said, "You know I am the city lord, governing tens of thousands of people, and naturally I am busy with countless affairs every day. The fact that I have come to see you is already a great honor."

Luo Chen chuckled and flicked his hand, instantly dissipating his protective aura. The koi carp in the Wanli Lake behind him seemed to sense something and scattered.

"Whether you are busy with countless affairs of state or not, I do not care. I only know that I do not like waiting for others."

Originally, Xiao Feng had the advantage in numbers, but for some reason, amidst Luo Chen's nonchalant laughter and conversation, he felt an immense pressure.

Every word seemed to strike his soul.

He could only bite the bullet and say, "You've waited all afternoon, so what are you going to do about it?"

"Ugh……"

With a soft sigh, Luo Chen's gaze swept over the crowd behind him.

"Fine, I originally intended to use kind words to get you to work for me. But judging from your current situation, you still don't understand the difference between you and me, and that's why you're resentful."

With a sigh, Luo Chen raised his right hand, his five fingers spread wide, and a hazy white light appeared on it.

Then it shot through the air.

A piercing shriek suddenly exploded out.

The moment he made his move, Xiao Feng's side seemed to have been prepared, and each of them made their own actions.

Xiao San Niang, holding Xiao Feng's hand, stomped her foot and retreated.

Ignoring everything else, Tie Xiong gathered black light in his palm and pounced.

Behind him, five top experts—Iron Pagoda, Silver Hand Yama, Helian Shanque, Xiao Zirui, and Chu Zhaonan—made their move together!
A powerful, violent surge of energy erupted forth.

In an instant, the once quiet and leisurely Guanchao Pavilion was transformed into a boiling battlefield.

Faced with this scene, Luo Chen remained calm. The five finger strikes he unleashed were surprisingly agile, bypassing Tie Xiong, the leader, and heading straight for the five people behind him.

This is precisely the "Immortal Return to Penglai" technique from the "Three Fingers of Immortal Extermination" created by Wang Yuan!
It allows for flexible control of powerful energy.

After Luo Chen cultivated it to perfection, this move not only became more flexible, but he could also unleash multiple finger strikes simultaneously.

Even the more violent and fierce internal energy can be controlled with ease.

The shrill whistling sound quickly approached the five experts at the Furnace Realm, and the danger it contained made everyone's hearts skip a beat, and they all stopped to defend themselves.

Each person gathers their own internal energy, forming a thick protective shield in front of them.

However, what terrified the five masters was that these five finger strikes were not straight or merely meandering; at the moment of contact, they even felt a crazy spiraling motion.

The originally thick protective shield of qi became as brittle as cloth under this spiral rotation.

puff! puff! puff! puff! puff!
A series of sounds rang out as five finger strikes pierced through the body's protective aura, passing through the gaps in the energy flow and entering the five people's bodies.

Tie Xiong didn't have time to check on his companions' condition, so he could only urge his own qi even more fiercely, and the black light on his hands became even deeper.

This is the ultimate technique mastered after achieving the Flawless Golden Body – the Black God Palm!

Opposite him, Luo Chen, who was very close, narrowed his eyes slightly.

"The realm of perfection?"

Luo Chen clenched his free left hand into a fist and slowly punched out.

To outsiders, the punch appeared slow, but only Tie Xiong, who was facing it, knew just how fast it was.

In the blink of an eye, fists and palms clashed.

boom!
A sound like muffled thunder rang out.

Tie Xiong was subjected to terrifying force. Even though his body was flawless and covered in protective energy, he still could not withstand the impact of this force.

He had only one thought in his mind—was this the power that his junior brother, the Ironclad Cavalry, had endured that day?

The next moment, the protective aura around his body was torn apart.

His entire right hand was like glass, shattered inch by inch, broken off section by section.

With his strength still intact, Tie Xiong was blasted backward by the punch, his body crashing directly into a palace, breaking beams and collapsing pillars, sending bricks and tiles flying everywhere.

Inside the Tide-Watching Pavilion, Luo Chen did not retreat an inch and remained standing.

Just flick it.

The dark light that enveloped the fist fell into the Lake of Ten Thousand Carp.

Immediately, a thousand-foot wave suddenly erupted behind him.

This scene demonstrates the power of Tie Xiong's palm strike.

Yet, they still couldn't budge Luo Chen even a step!
"I, too, have annihilated beings like you before!"

As he muttered to himself, Luo Chen raised his right hand, which had previously unleashed the Immortal Return to Penglai.

Sometime later, white silk threads were hanging from above.

These threads stretched all the way to the heart of the five masters of the Furnace Realm.

Luo Chen looked at Xiao Feng, who was still in shock, in the distance with a half-smile.

"Lord Xiao, what are you going to do now?"

Xiao Feng opened his mouth, his face full of disbelief.

He had thought Luo Chen would be strong, but he never expected him to be this strong.

Even though Luo Chen defeated Tie Futu in one move, he could at most be considered a Wulou Realm expert.

With Tie Xiong taking action and five other top experts assisting, even a Wulou Realm expert could fight head-on in this battle.

However, the failure came so quickly and was so unacceptable.

Seeing Xiao Feng's absent-minded silence, Luo Chen frowned slightly.

"Ok?"

He flicked his finger.

The next moment, the thread connecting Xiao Zirui suddenly snapped.

Xiao Zirui's eyes instantly lost their light, and he collapsed limply to the ground.

he died.

(End of this chapter)