Longevity begins with alchemy master

Chapter 1171 Annihilation with a Twist of the Hand, Breakthrough in Ten Years

Nobody expected this!

Today's excitement will only get more exciting.

Luo Chen's interference was unexpected. The Purple Cloud City Lord's concession was reasonable. However, after exchanging for the cultivation stone, Luo Chen remained arrogant and directly challenged the "senior" Old Monster Qu, who had already entered the ninth ring of the Destruction Realm.

A series of dramatic changes ensued.

Looking at the fearless Luo Chen, Old Man Qu felt uneasy.

His eyes darted around, and he suddenly said, "Luo Chen, I entered the ninth level of the Destruction Realm two hundred years ago, so I can be considered your senior. If we really fight, people will say that I am bullying the weak."

"Senior?" Luo Chen smiled knowingly.

Qu the Old Monster pretended not to hear the contempt in Luo Chen's words and continued, "How about this, you give me one of the Meridian-Replenishing Pills that you just exchanged with the City Lord of Zixia, and this cultivation stone is yours. I'll allow you to cultivate for ten years, and I'll challenge you to another duel next time. That way, it won't be me bullying the weak."

These words left everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

He was determined to get the cultivation stone, but he had to worry about his reputation and give it away.

Even though the Meridian-Replenishing Pill is extremely precious, now that the matter has come to this, both sides have been put on the defensive, so there is no reason for them to back down!
But for those who are truly familiar with Qu Yuan's eccentric ways of doing things, this may be his true nature.

On the surface, he is arrogant and eccentric, but in reality, he is extremely prudent in his actions.

I never take the lead in things I'm not sure about.

Even if he is certain about something, if he can resolve it with words or achieve his goal through an exchange of benefits, he would rather not take action.

For example, like before!
Facing the Zixia City Lord who had been defeated from the Middle Third Ring Road, he had a significant advantage.

However, before the battle, he still tried to sway the will of the Lord of Zixia City with various words, hoping to subdue the enemy without fighting.

If Luo Chen hadn't suddenly appeared, it would have been hard for everyone not to suspect that Old Monster Qu might have already prepared some resources to exchange for the cultivation stones of the Purple Cloud City Lord through resource trading.

These words are nothing more than a strategic retreat.

Without knowing Luo Chen's background, he preferred to retreat temporarily and make a comeback in ten years.

If it were someone else, they probably would have agreed.

But he encountered Luo Chen!

"Hahaha……"

A clear laugh echoed through the void, its undisguised arrogance revealing Luo Chen's contempt for Old Monster Qu.

Amidst the laughter, Old Man Qu's expression gradually turned ugly.

"Luo Chen, what do you mean?"

The laughter stopped abruptly.

Luo Chen stared coldly at the other party and said in a chilling voice, "What are you that you deserve to receive a pill from me?"

"you!"

Old Master Qu was furious and was about to say something more, but Luo Chen was too lazy to argue with him anymore.

With a flick of his sleeve, Luo Chen unleashed a torrent of internal energy.

next moment!
A colossal claw, reaching for the sky, suddenly emerged from the clouds and went straight for Old Monster Qu.

Its momentum is fierce, and its speed is swift.

Qu Laoguai instinctively struck out with a palm, which split into five fingers that instantly transformed into five snow-white pythons—his signature move of transforming qi into form.

Five giant pythons, their tongues flicking, snaked upwards, lunging at the towering claw from all angles.

They want to entangle, they want to obstruct.

Between its gaping fangs and gaping maw, a foul stench wafted, as if it were about to corrode and devour the giant claws.

however!
The moment the two sides clashed, a scene that left everyone speechless unfolded.

The five pythons were torn apart alive by the giant claws almost simultaneously, one after the other.

The latter, still brimming with power, continued to lunge at Old Monster Qu.

"What kind of move is this?"

Qu Laoguai was filled with shock and anger, but his feet moved quickly as he retreated.

During its escape, it continuously unleashed deadly attacks in an attempt to neutralize the giant claw.

But whether it was his signature move or his trump card, they were all so fragile in front of that giant claw.

Or rather, is it not a difference in techniques?
The onlookers had already vaguely sensed something was amiss.

Luo Chen's Cloud-Piercing Divine Claw move didn't involve any fancy movements or mysterious changes; it was simply because the condensed energy of the giant claw was too domineering.

The fundamental difference resulted in a battle scene as easy as cutting through tofu with a knife.

Qu Laoguai fled frantically, but the Cloud-Piercing Divine Claw was getting faster and faster, grabbing at him from time to time in the air.

He was truly panicked.

"Luo Chen, we have no enmity with each other, why must you be so ruthless!"

"Brother Luo, let's stop here!"

"Senior, please spare my life!"

The last sentence was uttered after the Cloud-Piercing Claw had captured him.

At this moment, Old Monster Qu no longer cared about the impact of the chaotic energy around him and took the initiative to open all the acupoints in his body.

The furnace of qi and blood within his body spun wildly, and streams of his innate qi shot out from his acupoints, forming an indestructible protective shield of qi.

however!
In the distance, Luo Chen merely glanced at him coldly before abruptly closing his right hand.

boom!
A loud bang echoed all around.

This revelation shook the hearts of every martial artist watching.

Those who heard this trembled and looked with awe at the white-clad man who hadn't moved an inch from beginning to end.

The Cloud-Piercing Claw slowly retracted, surrounded by the blood mist that had burst forth when Old Monster Qu perished. The claw still held some trivial things in its grip, and finally hovered above Luo Chen's head.

Luo Chen raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looking at everyone with a half-smile.

"Gentlemen, now that I have defeated the challenger, does that mean that no one will cause me any trouble for the next ten years?"

Everyone fell silent, terrified.

Qu Laoguai, a martial artist at the mid-stage of the Flawless Realm, was easily killed by Luo Chen as if he were an ant. Who would dare to cause him trouble?
Luo Chen asked again, "If you don't say anything, then it means you agree. However, I think a ten-year interval is too short, so I hope that even after ten years, no one will come to disturb me until I leave the Seventh Ring."

The Lord of Zixia City suddenly spoke up: "Brother Luo is absolutely right. Everyone is here to cultivate. Fighting and killing is really too much of a downer."

Luo Chen gave her an approving look.

The others also realized that Luo Chen was a jinx.

While it's not fair to call it a day for ordinary challenges, resorting to annihilation at the drop of a hat is far too ruthless.

Such an entity, once provoked, could lead to a fight to the death.

In particular, the other party also possesses the Meridian-Replenishing Pill that everyone desires. It's best not to offend them if possible, in case they're in a good mood and casually give one away like before.

Once they understood this, the previously oppressive atmosphere immediately became cheerful.

“That old monster Qu is truly blind, daring to offend Brother Luo.”

"Yes, we naturally despise such people who kick someone when they're down, and we would never imitate their actions."

"Brother Luo, just focus on your cultivation and don't worry about anything else."

Amidst the laughter, Luo Chen pressed his hand out of thin air, and the atmosphere quieted down again.

Looking around at everyone, he said gently:
"I know you want the Meridian-Replenishing Pill. The exchange is simple: if you can produce a Void Bud Crystal, I can give you one. In fact, it's not just the Meridian-Replenishing Pill..."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

"Alright, that's all for today!"

With a wave of his hand, the group began to disperse.

As for what they would talk about Luo Chen after they left, that was not something Luo Chen cared about.

However, the Lord of Zixia City remained in the same place.

"What, are you reluctant to part with this cultivation stone?" Luo Chen asked with a half-smile.

The City Lord of Zixia quickly shook her head, "We have already exchanged them, how could I dare to reap the benefits? I stayed only to tell Brother Luo some information about this cultivation stone."

"Oh?" Luo Chen was slightly curious.

Without further ado, the Lord of Zixia City landed directly on the rock and unleashed a burst of internal energy. The next moment, the stone membrane covering the meteorite bulged, enveloping an area of ​​about ten feet in diameter.

"If Brother Luo feels tired during cultivation, he may be able to use this stone membrane to resist the erosion of chaotic energy and take a short rest."

Luo Chen looked at the stone membrane above his head, not really paying attention to it.

This protective shield, which would be quite useful to ordinary martial artists, was practically useless to him; he even complained that the concentration of chaotic energy was insufficient.

But then he thought about it again and nodded slightly.

Thank you!

The City Lord of Zixia wanted to say something more to get closer to him, but seeing Luo Chen's aloof expression, he didn't linger any longer.

After saying goodbye, he drifted away.

Judging from the direction it was heading, it was probably heading towards the cultivation stone left behind by Old Monster Qu.

After she left.

Luo Chen stared at the stone membrane above his head, his Blood Refined Divine Qi flowing out from his body, replacing the Qi left behind by the City Lord of Zixia City.

Under its control, the stone membrane rapidly shrank, eventually becoming a three-foot square.

Then Luo Chen took out the Vacuum Gu from his person, as well as the two-finger-sized Hollow Bud Crystal he had obtained at the trade fair.

These things were all placed inside the stone membrane.

“When I was cultivating, chaotic energy constantly enveloped me, which had a great impact on the Vacuum Gu, which could not be stored in a storage ring. As a result, I had to stop eating for a while.”

"With this stone membrane as a shield and protection, we can continue eating."

"That's convenient!"

With a smile, Luo Chen began examining the belongings left behind by Old Man Qu.

A martial arts manual called "Five Dragons' Divine Glory" should be his main cultivation method. Although its grade is not high, the techniques involved are quite exquisite.

However, Old Monster Qu's cultivation was not very advanced; his Qi Transformation could only reach the level of five giant pythons, far from the power of five dragons at the time of its mastery.

Luo Chen put it away, intending to study it in his spare time, as it could at least serve as a supplement to his basic attack methods.

There are also a large quantity of aged medicinal herbs, as well as gold beads.

Luo Chen looked down on these things.

I felt a little regretful.

The Nine-Layer Immortal Tower is located below the Gate of Annihilation, drawing in the chaotic energy emanating from the Gate of Annihilation to power martial artists' cultivation.

During this process, special resources from other worlds are often drawn in by the chaotic energy.

For example, there is the immortal stone, and another example is the hollow bud crystal.

Martial artists who cultivate in the Nine Rings of Ruin for a long time will occasionally find some drifting treasures.

Even if I don't recognize it, I'll still collect it.

Unfortunately, just after the century was up, many martial artists went out and exchanged those rare treasures for the cultivation resources they needed.

I didn't get much loot this time!

Luo Chen moved his hand slightly, and the storage ring on his index finger approached the miscellaneous items, storing them all inside.

If this scene were witnessed by a cultivator at the Great Destruction Realm, they would surely gasp in astonishment.

Storage rings require magical power or even divine sense to activate.

But just now, Luo Chen clearly did not use any magic power, let alone divine sense.

In fact, Luo Chen had already modified the logic of the storage ring he was using to collect items.

As a master of formations and a skilled craftsman, Luo Chen had already taken the initiative to remove all the divine sense and magical power restrictions on the storage ring when his divine sense was restored. Instead, he modified the storage ring based on the simplest "blood recognition" method in the cultivation world.

Therefore, he can now use his Qi and blood to activate the storage ring.

Of course, these details only make his life a little more convenient, and are not worth mentioning.

After calming down, Luo Chen reviewed his previous actions.

Although he acted extremely domineering in front of outsiders.

But in essence, it was still Luo Chen's well-considered action.

First, exchange the Meridian-Replenishing Pill for the cultivation stone of the City Lord of Zixia. This way, we can avoid the unspoken rules of Qu Laoguai's challenge to Zixia and avoid the risk of violating the rules to forcibly seize the cultivation stone.

Then, they used swift and decisive methods to kill Old Monster Qu, thus deterring others; this was a case of killing the chicken to scare the monkey.

Finally, he appeased the crowd with words and incentives.

After three sets of combo moves, it was only natural that he would take over this cultivation stone.

And in the future, it's unlikely that anyone will dare to offend him easily.

"Now, let's begin our cultivation!"

Muttering to himself, Luo Chen sat down cross-legged, extending all six arms and assuming the cultivation posture of "Gods and Demons Without Form".

The acupoints on his body were also under his control, opening one after another.

When the ninetieth acupoint is opened, a feeling of swelling arises spontaneously.

Luo Chen knew that this was the limit of his ability to control the internal and external balance.

Therefore, he can also determine the difference between the seventh and ninth rings.

In the ninth ring, all 720 acupoints must be opened before this swelling sensation occurs, and the surrounding chaotic energy can only last for a few days.

Now, in the seventh ring, having only opened ninety acupoints, that feeling has already appeared.

In other words, there is at least an eight-fold difference in the concentration of chaotic energy between the seventh and ninth rings!

In this way, he no longer needs to worry about the external energy running out during cultivation.

Moreover, as his cultivation level improves and he gradually adapts, he will open more and more acupoints, and his cultivation level will inevitably improve faster and faster.

The decision to skip the eighth ring and go straight to the seventh ring seems to have been the right one so far.

……

Cultivation knows no time; it passes in the blink of an eye.

Before we knew it, nine years had passed in the blink of an eye.

This day.

Suddenly, a thunderous roar resounded in the pitch-black void.

On a cultivation stone, Luo Chen sat cross-legged like a pine tree, surrounded by fluctuating Blood Refined Divine Qi, which even forced away chaotic energy.

On his back, silvery lightning flashed, as if a thunder dragon was coiled.

As Luo Chen circulated his qi and blood, the Blood Refined Divine Qi gradually shrank back into his body, and the acupoints throughout his body closed accordingly.

Swish!
Luo Chen suddenly opened his eyes, feeling as if he had broken through some kind of bottleneck, but everything seemed to be done easily, as if it were a natural process.

He opened the attribute panel and looked at the realm section.

[No Leakage Realm 34/100]

Luo Chen's lips curled up slightly; this could be considered a breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Flawless Realm.

There were no difficulties during the process.

The speed and efficiency were so fast that even though he had expected it, he was still overjoyed.

Ordinary martial artists would take hundreds of years or even longer to break through a minor realm, but he only took ten years.

This decade also involves a process of getting used to and adapting.

In particular, Luo Chen also spent time optimizing his self-created technique, "Gods and Demons Without Form," while cultivating.

If you truly unleash your cultivation potential, your breakthrough speed will only be faster!

Fortunately, the optimization of "Gods and Demons Without Form" has been perfected, and we can now truly unleash our cultivation potential.

"It's time to change my training environment again."

"But before that, we need to find someone to ask about the situation in the Middle Third Ring Road, so that we don't go in completely clueless and know nothing."

"Let's go with Zixia!"

Luo Chen let out a shout, stood up, and vanished into the void.

(End of this chapter)