Longevity begins with alchemy master

People are different.

The world is diverse and varied.

If the Mountain and Sea Realm is a small world in its nascent stage, then the Mysterious Realm is a large world about to enter its twilight years.

Putting everything else aside, its geographical area alone is countless times larger.

The territory of the Su Ling Sect was roughly the size of the Eastern Wilderness cultivation world back then, which was enough to support so many high-level cultivators.

Naturally, the spatial power of the Xuan Realm far surpasses that of the Shan Hai Realm.

This can be seen from the details of the battle between Luo Chen and the unlucky Refining Void Demon Lord who happened to encounter him during his tribulation when Luo Chen first entered the Xuan Realm.

That person was definitely at the peak of the Void Refinement stage!

If Luo Chen and he were to fight in the Mountain and Sea Realm, the battle would probably have caused the sky to darken and space to shatter.

But in the end, nothing much happened.

While Luo Chen's perfect suppression of his opponent with the Hunyuan Cauldron certainly played a part, the stability of the Xuanjie space was the main reason.

However, at this moment, Luo Chen, relying on the unusual state of the Vacuum Gu within his body, immediately noticed the anomaly of this place.

Or perhaps it's not just this place?

The entire area of ​​Guangling Prefecture, spanning 100,000 li, was in a state of unknown turmoil.

It looked as if it might be torn apart by some force at any moment!
That force was forcibly suppressed by another force!

"Demon Suppression Tower!"

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes, gazing at the golden tower in the distance, and could vaguely sense its extraordinary nature.

It is both within the pagoda itself and outside the pagoda.

"Was this a method employed by the Mahayana Celestial Venerable?"

As Luo Chen pondered, he suddenly felt a gaze fall upon him.

He glanced over discreetly and happened to see several Nascent Soul cultivators who were chatting with Elder Gu Mu looking at him, their attention particularly focused on the moss-like patterns on his face.

"Mo Ran?"

"That's strange. The demonic lineages in the Xuan Realm are basically under the surveillance of forces at the level of the Holy Sect or the Origin Court. Ordinary cultivators would have a hard time even coming into contact with them, let alone being corrupted by demons."

"Could it be that you, junior, have stumbled into some ruins left behind by a powerful demon?"

Elder Gu Mu chuckled and brushed aside all these questions.

Clearly, the Su Ling Sect doesn't want outside forces to know about the Ink Jade Space yet.

Elder Gu Mu simply wanted those few people to get acquainted with Luo Chen and his group, so that their disciples and followers wouldn't clash with the Su Ling Sect cultivators during the trials later.

These Nascent Soul stage experts all smiled and responded, saying that in the coming days, disciples from all sides should visit each other more often to improve their relationships.

Of course, what it would be like once they actually entered the Dark Demon Cave is another matter entirely.

Luo Chen also learned about the sects and forces behind the people in front of him through Yao Xi Zhenren's telepathic introduction.

Divine Hand Valley, Illusionary Spirit Fortress, Azure Dragon Sect, and Crescent Moon Merchant Alliance.

These are all forces that are relatively close to the Su Ling Sect, including both Nascent Soul and Void Refinement forces.

The Azure Dragon Sect is the one we need to pay the most attention to.

Because the founder of this sect is still alive and is one of the four great generals of the Tianyuan Dao Sect, he is none other than the Azure Dragon True Lord!
It can be said that you can offend people from other forces, but you should never provoke the disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect.

Their identities are even more sensitive than those of the Daoist disciples.

Because of the Azure Dragon True Lord, the disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect are quite arrogant.

In contrast, the disciples of the Tianyuan Dao Sect are the masters of this land and have no need to treat these vassals with arrogance.

Their pride and nobility are innate!

"Gentlemen, let's stop here for now. I need to settle these disciples first. We'll meet again later."

Elder Gumu took his leave.

The others didn't try to keep him either; they were just meeting up anyway.

Just as they were about to part ways, they suddenly all looked up and gazed at the distant sky.

The previously vanished prodigy Xiu Teng reappeared and greeted him warmly.

Amidst the undulating sea of ​​clouds, five-colored rays of light descended.

Then a five-colored treasure ship emerged from the sea of ​​clouds, its magnificent momentum no less than that of the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Palace of the Su Ling Sect.

"People from the Five Elements Divine Sect have arrived."

Elder Gu Mu said something with a complicated expression, and then, without lingering, led his disciples into the palace complex behind them.

After they left, Elder Xu and the others from Biluo Palace did not leave.

Instead, they watched the five-colored treasure ship land with great interest while chatting idly.

"No wonder Old Gu ran so fast, it turns out the Five Elements Divine Sect has sent people!"

"Under Tianyuan's rule, there are only a handful of Void Refinement level forces, with the Five Elements Divine Sect having the deepest foundation. In comparison, the Su Ling Sect is just a newly promoted Void Refinement force, and it is only because it was fortunate enough to receive assistance from the Pill Saint of the Dao Sect. In front of other forces, the Su Ling Sect can still be considered superior, but in front of the Divine Sect, it is not so good."

"Don't include my Azure Dragon Sect in this."

"Alright, alright, you two are the boss of Tianyuan here! Speaking of which, how long has your ancestor lived? It should far exceed the five thousand-year lifespan limit of the Refining Void True Monarch, right?"

"Why are you asking about this? Are you looking for trouble?"

"No, fellow Daoist, you are overthinking it. I was just asking casually."

On the five-colored treasure ship in the distance.

A middle-aged man calmly surveyed the area below, his gaze finally settling on the gradually disappearing Su Ling Sect cultivators.

He beckoned.

A mature and prudent person came up from behind.

"Did you see that?"

“Disciple saw them; those were cultivators from the Su Ling Sect.”

"Remember them. If you encounter them during the trial, show no mercy. These people are the pillars of the Su Ling Sect for the next thousand years. If we destroy them, it won't be so easy for the Su Ling Sect to produce a large number of Nascent Soul cultivators again. A thousand years from now, the Su Ling Sect may only have that Tai Su Lingjun left to support it, and the entire sect will decline sooner or later. This region doesn't need too many Void Refinement forces!"

The middle-aged man spoke in the calmest tone, uttering the most ruthless words: he would destroy the future of a sect.

But the person behind him showed no shock, simply nodding calmly.

"This disciple has remembered!"

……

Boom!
The heavy door slowly closed.

Elder Gu Mu turned around and looked at everyone with a serious expression.

"Did you see everything just now?"

He Lanshi nodded solemnly, "Disciple saw them, they are from the Five Elements Divine Sect."

Elder Gu Mu took a deep breath and slowly said, "On the Youxuan Continent, the Tianfeng Clan and Youdu, two Origin Court-level forces, occupy the east and west respectively, while the central area is controlled by the Nine Great Holy Sects. In this way, human cultivators can dominate the continent and also serve as a buffer between the two Origin Court forces. Our Su Ling Sect is located under the jurisdiction of the Tianyuan Dao Sect, bordering the Immortal Pill Mausoleum, both in the south. Not to mention the Immortal Pill Mausoleum, the Dao Sect alone has never lacked at least five Void Refinement level forces!"

"After the war that opened up the mountains and seas ten thousand years ago, the Dao Sect became even stronger, while the next level of Void Refinement forces declined considerably. The old Great Soul Sect even split into three and declined to the Nascent Soul level. Now, there are only five Void Refinement forces at the same level as us."

"The Medicine Mother Palace, the Azure Heaven Palace, the Shadow Cult, and the Five Elements Divine Sect!"

"Don't be fooled by their small numbers and vast territory; even for top experts, resources are still insufficient. Especially under the macro-control of the Dao Sect, the distribution of resources is fiercely contested. As a result, the fewer Void Refinement forces there are, the better. The majority of the declining Void Refinement forces, whether in terms of territory or population, will be swallowed up by the Dao Sect, while the smaller portion will be gradually devoured by us. For example, that enclave in the Gray Triangle was seized from the declining Great Soul Sect back then."

"Under these circumstances, the Void Refinement forces are irreconcilable enemies. We can coexist peacefully with the Nascent Soul forces; during the trials, while we may not advance and retreat together, we can at least keep to ourselves. But if you encounter cultivators from the other four Void Refinement forces, you must be extremely careful!"

It was extremely rare for Elder Gumu to speak so much in one breath.

The underlying message was clear: Beware of Divine Sect cultivators!

Or rather, it includes not only the cultivators of the Divine Sect, but also the cultivators of the other three major Void Refinement forces.

During the trial, they are all potential enemies!

To prevent some people from ignoring his words, Elder Gu Mu's tone became increasingly stern.

"You were able to get here not only because of your own efforts, but also because of the preferential treatment of sect resources!"

"The sect has made you who you are, and the future Su Ling Sect will also belong to you."

"If you perish in the Demon Suppression Trial, it will not only be you who regret it, but also the Su Ling Sect that we have worked so hard to build up!"

"So remember this: during the trial, if you encounter disciples from the other four sects, either take a detour to avoid conflict, or go straight for the kill without hesitation!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

They then bowed and agreed.

Seeing this, Elder Gu Mu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He brought the people here, and if too many die on the way back, although it won't be his fault, he will still lose face.

All the necessary preparations have been made, and all the necessary suggestions have been given.

What happens next is up to fate.

"Alright, you may all go and rest! You will be living here for a year, so try to adapt to the environment surrounded by demonic energy. This will be of great help when you enter the Dark Demon Cave later."

The Demon Suppression Trial is no small matter.

For disciples of each sect, this may be an opportunity.

However, for the Tianyuan Dao Sect and even the entire Youxuan Continent, this is a very important task.

We must delve deep into the demon's lair and destroy the demonic lairs that have formed over thousands of years to prevent the demonic disaster from escalating.

If the mission goes poorly and the demon's lair is actually created, it might repeat the tragedy of the demon army invading the Xuan Realm's homeland ten thousand years ago.

Therefore, each millennium demon-suppressing event is attended by the most outstanding disciples from various sects and factions.

Before entering, one must first live in the surrounding area, which is shrouded in demonic energy, for a year to familiarize oneself with the situation as much as possible.

These are all points to note that were mentioned earlier.

No one asked any questions; they each chose a room and settled in.

……

"Is this demonic energy?"

In the quiet room, Luo Chen slowly opened his eyes.

Just now, he tried to circulate the "Undying Chaos Scripture" to absorb the surrounding demonic energy for cultivation.

There was absolutely no discomfort!

For most cultivators in the Xuan Realm, this demonic energy is extremely unsuitable and difficult to transform into their own magical power.

But he was different.

The "Undying Chaos Scripture" was created by Luo Chen himself in the Ruins of Return, after exhausting all his efforts.

It can absorb even the most complex chaotic energy, let alone mere demonic energy.

The only drawback is probably...

"Although the demonic energy here is abundant, it is not enough to support my cultivation to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

Luo Chen frowned, but quickly relaxed.

This should be normal.

If the demonic energy in Guangling County were so dense that it could even satisfy his advancement to the Nascent Soul stage, then powerful figures from the Holy Sect or even the Origin Court would have intervened and dealt with it long ago.

The demonic energy nearby is more likely to have leaked from the Dark Demon Cave.

After the Demon Suppression Trial ends, it is estimated that even this thin layer of demonic energy will disappear from this place.

In that case, Luo Chen was quite looking forward to it.

If the leaking demonic energy is already this concentrated, then the concentration inside the Dark Demon Cave must be even higher.

If we add the spiritual energy generated after dispersing the demonic cave, then recovering to the Nascent Soul stage would be an incredibly easy matter.

"There's still a year left, so let's be patient for now and take this opportunity to review our current cultivation progress."

Luo Chen glanced at the attribute panel.

Although his magical power was profound, far surpassing even that of ordinary Grandmasters, his cultivation level was still at the early Nascent Soul stage.

It's fair to say that there has been no progress for twenty years.

This was something Luo Chen did intentionally.

Within the Su Ling Sect, one still needs to conceal things to some extent.

But given the right conditions, he could easily reach the Nascent Soul stage by focusing his cultivation.

For him, the Demon Suppression Trial was the best opportunity.

"If one has abundant spiritual inspiration, perhaps when breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage again, one might be able to comprehend new truths of the laws by utilizing that state of communion with heaven and earth?"

Luo Chen suddenly had a brilliant idea, his eyes gleaming.

……

For high-level cultivators, a single period of seclusion can easily last for hundreds or even decades.

A mere year has passed in the blink of an eye.

A year later, accompanied by nine deep chimes, figures emerged from various palaces.

Nine is the ultimate number, and nine chimes are only heard in any sect during celebrations or times of great calamity.

The stirring of the demonic lair is a great calamity for the Youxuan Continent!
What disciples from various sects and factions need to do is to cooperate with the powerful figures of the Daoist sect to eliminate this great calamity in advance.

As Luo Chen stepped out of the main hall, his fellow disciples from the Su Ling Sect had already appeared.

They were all in high spirits and in great condition.

It seems that he has adapted to the demonic energy environment within the past year.

He released a "weak" wisp of divine sense, scanning his surroundings.

They discovered that a large group of people had also emerged from the palace next door.

Yes, a huge crowd!
There were twelve people in total: three Nascent Soul cultivators and nine Core Formation cultivators.

They did not gather together, but split into three groups, each standing separately, and the atmosphere between them was not harmonious.

"Which sect is that?" Luo Chen asked curiously.

"It's not any one particular sect, but the Great Soul Sect, Purple Flame Mountain, and Golden Bell Sect." Elder Gu Mu walked out of the hall and patiently explained to Luo Chen and the others, glancing around as he went, "They are the three sects that split off from the Great Soul Sect, a top-tier Void Refinement force back then, and they inherited the Great Soul Sect's trial qualifications. So unlike ordinary Nascent Soul forces that only have one or two slots, these three sects have a total of nine slots, only one less than us Void Refinement forces."

As they spoke, Elder Gu Mu exchanged glances with the three Nascent Soul cultivators next door and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Alright, it's time to go into the tower. Let's not keep the True Lord and the great Daoist masters waiting."

With a wave of his hand, Elder Gu Mu sent everyone flying towards the distant golden pagoda.

The same was true for the other palaces, with streaks of light rising and falling, traversing the sky.

Although the number of people is small, at first glance, it seems to have an overwhelming presence.

Although this group of people are not at a high level now, they are all the top Nascent Soul cultivators of their respective sects, and will be the backbone of their sects for the next thousand years.

Perhaps countless years later, one or two Grand Venerables at the Integration Realm or even Great Ascension Celestial Venerables will emerge from this group, dominating the mystical realm! (End of Chapter)