Longevity begins with alchemy master

The location of the third ring of the Nine Rings of Destruction.

Lichen Island.

Surrounded by chaotic energy day and night, the arrangements left by Mu Bugui on the island have long been corroded away, leaving only desolation.

This day.

Two figures crossed the Chaos Sea and arrived outside Lichen Island.

The two exchanged a knowing glance, then landed, where someone was already waiting.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, Little Sister Fang, it's been many years."

"Actually, it hasn't been that long, only a little over seventy years."

"Brother Luo, how have you been... Oh!"

Fang Qingxue stopped abruptly. She looked at Luo Chen in surprise. A golden light shone faintly on his body, yet it was as conspicuous as a firefly in the dark night.

Gu Xun also noticed it and could sense that the golden light was using a terrifyingly sharp force to continuously erode Luo Chen's body.

"What is this?" Fang Qingxue covered her mouth, her eyes filled with fear.

She could feel that sharp, overwhelming power.

If I were to get infected myself, I'm afraid it would be severed in no time!

Luo Chen gave a helpless bitter smile, "When I was traveling through the Ruins of Return, I encountered a powerful enemy, and this is the trace it left behind."

Gu Xun was deeply moved after hearing this.

"Is the Void now so dangerous that even someone as powerful as you has suffered such severe injuries?"

Luo Chen smiled and waved his hand, "Although it is indeed dangerous, it's not that bad. This enemy originates from the Ancient God's Dojo."

Upon hearing the name "Ancient God's Dojo," the two immediately perked up and inquired about the general situation.

Luo Chen didn't hide anything and explained it frankly.

Upon hearing that hundreds of martial arts immortals had gathered inside, the two were filled with astonishment.

The gathering of the four kings of destruction is truly captivating.

However, the fact that the Mahayana True Spirit crossed over to destroy the evil god, only to be hunted down by the Guixu warriors instead, left the two speechless.

The legendary feat has actually happened.

And the person in front of me is one of the survivors of this battle!

The way the two looked at Luo Chen completely changed.

It's no longer just about camaraderie among fellow practitioners; it also carries a sense of respect for the strong.

They could actually sense that while the golden light emanating from Luo Chen's body was extremely dangerous, it also prevented him from concealing his aura. The Blood Refining Divine Qi, constantly washing over the golden light, was even more formidable, surpassing its strength when Luo Chen left.

It seems that Luo Chen must have gained a lot from this trip, thus advancing his cultivation level further.

After praising her, Fang Qingxue's face showed a hint of worry.

"If what you say is true, Brother Luo, the battle ended extremely tragically, with many dead and many survivors wounded. Does that mean my ancestor still has a chance to regain control of the Divine Mother Palace?"

Luo Chen pondered for a moment, thinking of the nearly one-third of the true spirit body inside the Hunyuan Cauldron, and finally nodded emphatically.

There should still be a chance!

Fang Qingxue sighed, unsure whether Luo Chen was trying to comfort her or if it was truly the case.

But for now, all she can do is wish her ancestors well, because even she herself has to face the harsh reality a hundred years from now.

Luo Chen changed the subject and asked about the specific circumstances of the destruction of the Nine Rings after he left.

Although he left behind a martial arts deity before leaving, that deity was mainly used to control the formation and maintain the Nine-Layered Immortal Tower. Little was known about the specifics of the destruction of the Nine Rings.

Fang Qingxue gave Luo Chen a detailed explanation.

Since his departure, the environment of the Destroyed Nine Rings has become increasingly harsh.

An even larger amount of chaotic energy poured down from the first ring, which greatly affected the cultivation environment of the original ninth-ring martial artists.

Many martial artists who were not adapted to the initial impact suffered serious injuries.

Now, more than seventy years later, the number of martial artists who were originally in the tower at the level of perfection has dwindled to less than three digits.

Upon hearing these words, Luo Chen nodded solemnly.

In fact, before entering the tower, he had glimpsed a clue from the appearance of chaotic energy overflowing outside.

If it's already so dangerous outside, the situation inside the tower can only be worse.

"The cycle of an era is about to begin, and the Great Cataclysm is just around the corner."

Fang Qingxue sighed, then cheered, "However, every cloud has a silver lining. Those martial artists who survived to the Boundless Realm have all benefited greatly, especially some of them whose cultivation has increased significantly. They are only one opportunity away from breaking through to the Human Immortal Realm."

"Oh?"

Luo Chen became interested.

Without waiting for Fang Qingxue to say the name, he took the initiative to release his martial arts divine intent and directly descended to the Middle Three Rings.

The sheer magnitude of this will startled Gu Fang and his companion, who were standing nearby.

The nine rings of destruction are greatly separated from each other due to the abundance of chaotic energy, especially the upper three rings and the lower six rings.

Descending to the lower six rings with the divine intent of martial arts is something that ordinary martial arts immortals simply cannot do.

Even though both of them have made breakthroughs in their cultivation over the years, it would still be difficult for them to reach such a level.

Only the former Lord of the Worry-Free Realm could do this so easily.

Luo Chen's current performance is already at a level no less than that of a Destruction King.

Ignoring their surprise, Luo Chen quickly identified the people Fang Qingxue had mentioned.

"They're all old acquaintances!"

Ice Emperor, Wild and Savage Martial Master, Martial Maniac Xiao Lin!
These three are the closest to the realm of immortals, and the martial arts divine intent emanating from them is becoming increasingly intense. They are only one opportunity away from blossoming and bearing fruit.

The older generation of martial arts masters, whom we were more familiar with in the past, are becoming increasingly desolate.

Luo Chen didn't see the martial arts masters Qianhuan, Jiyang, and Muyun, so he figured they must have already passed away due to the end of their lifespans.

Luo Chen did not disturb the three people and withdrew his divine will.

Fang Qingxue said at the right moment, "If these people can break through before the cycle of time, they might become our companions in breaking through the Gate of Annihilation together."

"I hope so!"

Luo Chen nodded noncommittally.

After their conversation, Gu and Fang took their leave without further disturbing them.

They could all see that Luo Chen's current condition was not optimistic and he needed to recuperate. Today's meeting had already yielded some results in terms of understanding the situation outside the Great Cataclysm.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Luo Chen sighed softly.

Even if Xiao Linbing and the others can break through, so what?

In the end, he was only at the initial stage of martial arts immortality.

Even Gu Xun, a venerable immortal, is at most comparable in strength to Yuan Qingzang in his normal state.

Among those in the Great Destruction Realm, Fang Qingxue was the only one he had any real faith in.

It's not just because the other party is young, but more importantly because of their strength.

This woman cultivated in the treacherous Chaos Sea, and her strength has now reached the late stage of the Human Immortal Realm, no less than the core warriors of the Ancient God Dojo battle.

Especially considering that she had previously received extensive guidance from her family's ancestor, the Lord of Worry-Free Realm, she must have some hidden tricks up her sleeve.

Luo Chen had already witnessed the strength of the Lord of the Worry-Free Realm firsthand.

The battle at the Ancient God's Dojo!
The fierce and fearless charge of hundreds of martial arts immortals, along with the combined attacks of the four Destruction Kings, made for a truly brutal spectacle.

Among them, the Corpse Demon and the Heavenly Cry Monster were particularly troublesome, while the Heavenly Profound Constellation had the best record, severing the physical body of the Golden Punishment Venerable with a single halberd.

But the one with the strongest power is undoubtedly the Lord of the Worry-Free Realm.

He first tried to drag Jin Xingzun in, then confronted Jin Xingzun head-on, and finally used the ancient mirror to trap Jin Xingzun's primordial spirit.

Such ability is truly unfathomable.

In terms of the realm of immortality, even the True Lord of Refining Emptiness probably couldn't reach this level.

This forced Luo Chen to re-evaluate the comparison between the martial arts realm and the immortal realm.

At the early or even mid-stage of the Destruction Realm, one should be roughly equivalent to a normal Refining Void True Monarch.

However, once they enter the late stage of the Destruction Realm, their strength is probably already close to that of a so-called Grand Venerable of Integration.

Especially for an old monster like the Lord of the Worry-Free Realm, who has been guarding the Gate of Annihilation for three thousand years, his abilities are simply immeasurable.

"It's a pity that the time wasn't right for me. Otherwise, with the help of the Primordial Cauldron, I could have cultivated for several thousand years in front of the Gate of Destruction. Maybe I could have truly tried to break through to the Nirvana Realm that all martial artists dream of and become the legendary Creator!"

The seventh realm of martial arts, Nirvana, opens up the internal space, contains the creation of martial arts, and is revered as the Creator!
Reaching that stage is the true pinnacle of martial arts. Luo Chen exhaled a breath of stale air, waking up from his unrealistic fantasies.

He seemed oblivious to the harsh environment around him, focusing all his energy on his physical body.

The most urgent task is to heal the wounds!

Otherwise, with these injuries, he wouldn't even be qualified to enter the second stage of cultivation.

The physical body is no longer flawless, and chaotic energy can penetrate it everywhere. Even with the protection of the Hunyuan Cauldron, it will only end up with the regrettable fate of death and annihilation.

Everything else can be put on hold for now.

Luo Chen casually chose a spot and sat down cross-legged.

He stared intently at the golden light emanating from his body.

Despite the impact of the Blood Refining Divine Qi, the golden light's domineering presence remained undiminished.

It should be known that his Blood Refined Divine Qi was formed by fusing the Nine Tribulations Earthly Fiends, the Unforgivable Heavenly Wind, and even the Origin Blood. He had also cultivated it for several hundred years, making it extremely powerful.

This golden light, however, was almost ignored.

"The complete power of the laws?"

Luo Chen muttered to himself.

He has determined that the attribute of the Golden Punishment Venerable's Law Power is metal-based.

Its inner metal essence is exceptionally sharp, even the Blood Refined Divine Qi is constantly cut and torn apart.

What truly stopped this golden light from continuing its erosion was the martial arts divine intent contained within the qi!
I was busy traveling before, but now that I've calmed down, I finally have the energy to think.

The fundamental laws are the goal of immortal cultivation.

The Divine Will of Martial Arts is the ultimate product of martial arts cultivation.

The two should have been products of equal importance, as evidenced by the fact that martial arts divine intent can withstand the soul attacks of cultivators.

This is also the main reason why Luo Chen's immense divine will was able to resist the further erosion of the golden light.

However, Luo Chen could only defend desperately, even with the power of the laws greatly suppressed in the Void.

The reason for this situation is that Jin Xingzun's original power is not as weak as Luo Chen's initial learning at the Nascent Soul stage. His golden origin has been greatly perfected and can be called complete!

Therefore, Luo Chen could only defend against it, but could not eliminate it.

If that's the case...

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. He didn't know how the Lord of Wuyou and the others would deal with this kind of injury, but he already had a general plan.

"The Primordial Cauldron!"

Luo Chen took a deep breath and, when no one was watching, slowly exhaled the Hunyuan Cauldron.

With a quick hand seal, he cautiously activated the Hunyuan Cauldron.

A gray halo emanated, gradually attaching itself to the golden light, and then attempting to infiltrate, decompose, and devour it.

This process is extremely slow, but unwavering.

After three days and three nights, Luo Chen's spirits lifted.

"It works!"

He could feel that the terrifying sharpness emanating from his body had diminished slightly.

This also verifies the feasibility of his method.

"The Hunyuan Cauldron of today is no longer an ordinary magic weapon or true artifact, nor even a spiritual treasure; it has already taken on the rudiments of a Dao artifact."

“Even complex chaotic energy can be refined, and even fragments of laws can be absorbed little by little.”

"The complete source of the laws, though troublesome, can be gradually removed as long as one perseveres."

While feeling relieved, Luo Chen did not completely relax.

As I always say, time!

At present, time is too tight for him.

Healing alone is not enough; we also need to make ample preparations for leaving Guixu.

"We need to speed things up."

Muttering to himself, Luo Chen began to fully mobilize the Hunyuan Cauldron, increasing the speed at which it absorbed the golden light.

……

Time flies.

The changes within the Ruins are constant, happening every single day.

The Great Cataclysm is being eroded more and more severely.

The situation inside the Nine-Layered Immortal Tower was even worse.

When another century came, the martial arts deity that Luo Chen left in the array's core opened the Nine-Layer Immortal Tower.

The martial artists inside were eager to leave, while the martial artists outside, who were at the Perfect Realm, wanted to hide inside for refuge.

These two conflicting feelings created a strange atmosphere in the City of No Worries.

Meanwhile, inside the tower, some good news arrived.

Another martial arts immortal has been born.

As Gu Fang and his companion had predicted, the person who was promoted was neither the deeply rooted and savage Martial Grandmaster, nor the exceptionally talented Ice Emperor, but the martial arts fanatic Xiao Lin!

He began learning martial arts at the age of seven and became one of the Twelve Vajra Warriors.

He entered the Furnace Realm before the age of one hundred, and at the age of two hundred, he entered the Nine Rings of Destruction as a newly promoted Wulou Realm martial artist.

Four hundred years later, at the age of six hundred, he achieved the realm of martial arts immortality!

The cultivation speed wasn't particularly fast, but there were almost no bottlenecks along the way.

If it weren't for the lack of guidance from top experts like the Lord of Worry-Free Realm, the speed would likely have been even faster.

One can only say that she truly deserves to be a descendant of the immortal Xiao Lan!
When he advanced to the third ring, only Gu Xun and Fang Qingxue went to greet him; Luo Chen did not attend.

Because Luo Chen was at a critical juncture at this moment.

He was just one step away from completely removing the golden light from his body.

On Lichen Island, Luo Chen was covered in sweat, a huge wound on his chest and abdomen that almost pierced through half of his body.

And the golden light, clinging to the bone like a maggot, is being pulled out little by little.

The Hunyuan Cauldron hovered above his head, spinning rapidly.

"Get out here!"

A low, suppressed roar suddenly rang out, and Luo Chen's aura trembled violently.

That faint golden light finally drifted out slowly.

The Hunyuan Cauldron cast a gray light, gradually extinguishing and absorbing it.

Luo Chen stroked his body with one hand, his flesh writhing and healing rapidly. He gazed at the gradually dissipating golden light, feeling a sense of exhilaration throughout his body.

Just then, a sharp yet chaotic sensation rushed into his head before the golden light completely dissipated.

"Soul attack?"

Luo Chen was taken aback.

But a reaction had already occurred within her consciousness.

The main soul, which had been dormant for many years, suddenly opened its eyes and spoke with thunderous sounds towards the void.

"Roar!"

The thunder roared silently, yet it stirred up a thousand golden waves in the sea of ​​consciousness.

That attack on the soul finally dissipated.

At this point, the threat that Jin Xingzun posed to Luo Chen completely vanished.

Luo Chen had not expected that Jin Xingzun's divine power actually contained a trace of a weak soul attack.

Fortunately, it was not a cultivator in the Mahayana stage, but a true spirit in the Mahayana stage.

Otherwise, this soul attack alone would be enough to overwhelm anyone.

While feeling relieved, Luo Chen suddenly froze.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the main soul, which should have continued to slumber, also revealed a thoughtful expression.

"The death penalty with the golden ring?" (End of this chapter)