Longevity begins with alchemy master

Chapter 676: Ghost Vine, Old Tree, Dusk Crow, and a Third Person
Wow!
Wow!
The hoarse and sad cries of the crows echo from time to time in the ancient forest.

That was the cry of a crow.

The so-called Dusk Crow is a very special kind of evil spirit.

His body is one body with two souls.

It is composed of the Ghost Vine Wood Spirit and the Dark Crow Demon Beast.

Ghost vines are formed by absorbing a large amount of dead air. Wherever ghost vines are born, there will be crows accompanying them.

The two are similar to parasitism and seem to have a symbiotic relationship.

When the ghost vine is no longer satisfied with being trapped in one place, it will let its soul reside on the crow, leave its original place and go to other places.

This is the real Duan Teng Crow.

Such an existence is extremely dangerous for cultivators, as they can easily fall into Hun Ya's innate illusion "Dusk Curtain" if they are not careful.

According to legend, within the twilight curtain, those who are infected will watch the sunset again and again, and will hardly notice the passage of time.

In the outside world, the monk's body would be strangled to death silently by the ghost vines.

It was such a dangerous place that Luo Chen would definitely not want to step into it easily if he was alone.

Unless you pass through the Sinking Sea cyclone and directly enter Mutianyuan!

But it's okay now.

With Tai Sui, one of the former three giants of the Hundred Crows Ghost Forest, leading the way, those dangers were nothing to them.

Luo Chen followed Tai Sui and continued to advance in the forest.

His eyes would occasionally fall on the thriving ancient trees, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He discovered that the ancient trees growing in this forest were all rare and spiritual trees that were rarely seen in the outside world.

Even the third-rank spiritual wood, the Xuyang wood, which he cultivated in front of the cave in Tianlan Peak, is only a bottom-ranked existence here.

Others such as the Thunder Tree, the Hell Fantasy Tree, the Frost Tree... and so on, and even some strange ancient trees that Luo Chen couldn't name, all stood among them.

You know, these rare spiritual trees have different requirements for their growing environments, and many of them are relatively conflicting. How can they grow together harmoniously in a forest?
It can even be said that there is not even the most basic "territorial awareness" between spiritual trees.

How could Luo Chen not be surprised by such a strange situation!
Suddenly, Luo Chen paused, and his eyes fell on an inconspicuous big tree.

The whole body is dark and shaped like an ancient pine tree. When the branches hang down, they look like poplar and locust trees.

Luo Chen said hesitantly: "Nourish the soul..."

"Soul-nourishing tree!"

At the same time, Han Zhan's excited voice rang beside my ears.

Luo Chen nodded slightly. Yes, the big tree in front of him was indeed the legendary soul-nourishing tree.

Even though there is an ugly scar on its trunk, it does not affect its aura at all. Luo Chen can even barely glimpse the age of the tree through the scar, which is probably more than three thousand years old.

If you take the core of this tree, the resulting soul-nourishing wood will surely be a top-quality product.

At least, it won’t be weaker than the one Han Zhan used…

"Ok?"

Luo Chen suddenly lowered his head and looked at the three-inch wooden sign on his chest.

The scar on the tree seemed to be about three inches in size...

To confirm, Luo Chen looked up again, but all he saw was a dim yellow sky. In the curtain, the setting sun was slowly setting.

In just a moment, Luo Chen's face changed drastically.

"Illusion - Dusk Curtain!"

"How is this possible!"

Ever since he stepped into the Forest of Hundred Crows, his mind had been on high alert at all times to prevent himself from falling into the illusion of Dull Crow.

Even without the defense of the black chess piece of Lan Ke, the "Ming Shen Po Sha" he learned since childhood and even the "Wei Chen Yuan Shu" he created later have this function.

What's more, Han Zhan is possessed and is always on the lookout for possible spiritual attacks.

How did he get attacked so quietly?

In shock, Luo Chen felt something was wrong again.

"If I was really under an illusion, how could I be so clear-headed?"

"You can't be thinking you're sober, right?"

Han Zhan's voice broke Luo Chen's doubts.

"This illusion is very powerful. It is definitely not something that those second- and third-level Dull Vine Crows in the Hundred Crows Forest can perform."

"Senior was also infected?"

"Ah."

"Could it be that it was cast by a fourth-level Dull Vine Crow?"

"No, I might fall for the illusion cast by a fourth-level demon spirit, but I will never be dragged in without any resistance like this. In fact, I am still in the same illusion with you and can talk freely."

As soon as these words came out, Luo Chen's breathing suddenly became heavy.

A fifth-order Dusk Crow?

Han Zhan's voice came again, with a hint of relief in his tone.

"Don't panic. This illusion has no malicious intent. It seems to just want to shield us. It is precisely because it has no malicious intent that I didn't notice it."

"Without any ill intention?"

Luo Chen was stunned.

He looked at the illusion again. Although the setting sun was falling, it was not very fast. It did not conform to the rumored scene of the setting sun falling endlessly at dusk.

In other words, the master who cast this illusion did not push it to its maximum.

This illusion only trapped them briefly.

What about the purpose?

Luo Chen frowned slightly, remembering what Tai Sui had said before.

He was once one of the three giants of the Hundred Crows and Ghost Forest who protected Mutianyuan, and he must have had some connections with the other two. Now that he has returned to his hometown, are they reminiscing about the past?
Although he thought so, Luo Chen's mood was not really good.

"I've had enough of these illusions, enchanting sounds, and spells of bewitching..."

Han Zhan chuckled, "You were very skilled at using Mirror Flower and Water Moon to defeat the enemy."

Luo Chen's face froze, then he shook his head.

"This is not about not doing to others what you don't want others to do to you. If I get caught, it will be a matter of life and death."

Having said that, he asked Han Zhan with some hope.

"Apart from the soul defense magic weapon and using the powerful soul foundation to resist the illusion attack, are there other methods to defend against these various strange attacks?"

Han Zhan replied: "If the soul foundation is not strong enough, it will inevitably be suppressed by nature, and it cannot be prevented."

Can't it?
Luo Chen felt a little lost.

He thought that Han Zhan, who was proficient in the way of refining the soul, was not only good at cultivating to strengthen the soul and attacking the souls of others, but also good at defending against attacks on the soul. However, he did not expect that the other party had no tricks either.

When Luo Chen was feeling lost, Han Zhan suddenly spoke.

"Although it is impossible to prevent it, I have at least three methods that can force people to escape from the illusion after being hit."

Three kinds!

Luo Chen's eyes lit up.

He licked his dry lips and said, "Please teach me, senior!"

Han Zhan chuckled, "Why should I teach you for nothing?"

Luo Chen was stunned.

You have always brought it up, don't you want to pass it on to me?
In an instant, Luo Chen reacted.

Although he has a good relationship with Han Zhan, he will never give anything for free when it comes to related skills and secret techniques.

Basically, it’s an exchange of interests!

For example, the recipe for the Black Emperor Ointment was exchanged for the "rent" for Han Zhan to inhabit the Hunyuan Cauldron and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Such as the Yuan Dan technique and the complete recipe for the Jieying Dan, in exchange for Luo Chen buying the Soul Nourishing Wood for him.

Especially the latter, Luo Chen asked for a very high price and took great advantage.

It can be said that the reason why Luo Chen can now run rampant in the Jindan stage and kill beings of the same level with a single move is that the huge mana provided by the second Yuandan accounts for more than half of the credit.

Nothing is free in this world.

After Luo Chen understood this, he calmly asked, "Senior, is there anything you want?"

"You are a smart kid. You reacted immediately." Han Zhan said with a smile.

Luo Chen asked: "What is it?"

Han Zhan asked back: "Do you still remember why I agreed to accompany you into this land of falling demons?"

Why did Han Zhan want to enter the Land of Fallen Demons?
Luo Chen asked this question before.

And the other party had already given the answer.

"Reborn through borrowing a body?" Luo Chen gasped.

Han Zhan's smile disappeared, and his tone became a little grim.

"It's good that you still remember. I am just a crippled old man, and the reason I am willing to take risks is not to protect you. There are countless opportunities in this ancient ruins, which has attracted many Nascent Soul masters to come here."

"At that time, there will be a great war!"

"I need you to lend me a helping hand at the critical moment and seize the body of a human Yuanying Zhenren so that I can possess it!" Luo Chen said in a bitter tone, "Senior Han Zhan, are you kidding me?"

"What do you think?" Han Zhan asked back.

Luo Chen fell silent.

This time, it was Han Zhan's turn to persuade patiently.

"Haven't you already prepared to fight a Nascent Soul expert? All your training has been based on the existence of a Nascent Soul as an imaginary enemy. Now that the time has come, are you afraid?"

"In other words, even if I don't teach you these methods, shouldn't you be grateful and do something for me?"

"Think about this journey, from Cangwu Mountain to Xuanyan Island, from Feileng City, to the Ten Thousand Immortals Association, and even now in the Land of Fallen Demons, how many times have I helped you?"

"Yes, some of the help is equal exchange and we both agree to it. But for the answers to your cultivation questions, the creation of spells, the guidance on the path to forming an infant, and even the fact that I helped you repel the Demon King not long ago, have I ever asked for anything in return?"

"Luo Chen, I believe in your character!"

"Even if I don't take the opportunity to bring this up today, you will still help me when the critical moment comes. But I'd rather make it clear so that we can cooperate sincerely at that time, so that you won't be unprepared and blame me later."

To repay a favor?

Do not!
A gentleman can be deceived by tricks!

Luo Chen is a man with bottom lines and principles. As long as his own life is not in danger, he is willing to be a gentleman.

Han Zhan has been silently working hard all these years, all for this moment.

"Ugh……"

A soft sigh echoed faintly.

"I will now teach you a method that best suits you in dispelling illusions. It is called... Kaimao Technique. You have practiced the Yuandan Technique and the Zhuzhulian Technique, two of the three skills and two techniques of my Luoyun Sect. It is only natural for you to practice this technique. Please listen carefully..."

The words in my ears flow like a stream.

Luo Chen's expression was as changeable as a cloud.

But in the end, he did not interrupt Han Zhan's teaching, and listened quietly to the so-called "Art of Opening Thatch".

……

Wow……

The hoarse cries of crows echoed melodiously throughout the ancient forest.

The hideous, dark vines slowly wrapped around a fat man.

"You're back."

"Yes, I'm back."

"Since you've gotten away, you shouldn't have come back."

“Can a remnant of my soul be considered an escape? My true body is trapped in the Devil’s Abyss, and will never see the light of day again!”

"Then you can't blame anyone. The True Lord said back then that our generation should not touch the inheritance land. It's you who is greedy."

"I'm greedy? Is it my duty to stay in this Hundred Crows Forest for my whole life?"

"I don't know. I only know that it was the True Lord who opened our spiritual wisdom for us, and we are no longer in a muddleheaded state."

"Old ghost, the True Lord has fallen!"

"No, I don't believe it. Zhenjun's ability is unrivaled in ancient and modern times! Tianyuan can't suppress him, Qixia can't kill him, he just took the wrong path and used others to start over."

"Hmm? Old ghost, you seem to know more?"

It is quiet and peaceful among the trees.

Tai Sui's expression changed constantly, and after a while he said firmly: "I don't know whether the True Lord can return to the world. But I have stayed in this Land of Fallen Demons long enough. Last time, you took the Soul-Nourishing Wood and helped me escape. This time, I don't ask for your help, I just hope you won't stop me!"

"Have you found a way to escape from this predicament in the outside world?"

Lao Gui's voice was a little excited.

Tai Sui said confidently: "I should be 30% sure!"

"Only three points?" Lao Gui said disappointedly.

"Three points is already a lot." Tai Sui shook his head with hope in his eyes, "True Lord doesn't take us seriously at all. The so-called countermeasures are just some small tricks arranged casually. As long as I am willing to pay enough price and cooperate with the corresponding formation, I can escape from the Demonic Abyss. At that time, I will have the opportunity to enter the inheritance land, and then use the external teleportation formation of the inheritance land to go to the outside world."

When he said this, a look of longing appeared on his face.

"Old ghost, you don't know how prosperous the world where the Zhenjun Palace is located is. Even though it is not the first time it was created, it is still full of spiritual energy and is very suitable for our generation to practice."

"really?"

"Really, let me tell you this, there are still a few wild beasts alive in the outside world."

"Desolate beast!"

A sound of shock came from the black vine.

Even the black vine was tightened a little.

Tai Sui frowned, "You hurt me."

"Feel sorry."

The old ghost was still excited. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "Give me a copy of that method... No, two copies."

"Two?" Tai Sui was puzzled. "Did you ask for this for Crow Ancestor?"

"He and I are one, why should I ask for more?"

Tai Sui suddenly realized that the other one was for the Wooden King.

He was not stingy either, after all, they were once companions.

After replicating two ways of escaping, the black vines on Tai Sui's body fell off instantly.

Before leaving, the old ghost asked.

"Are those three the helpers you found?"

"Yes, my method requires the assistance of someone who is proficient in formations. I cannot control a Nascent Soul True Person who is too strong, so a Golden Core True Person is just right."

Tai Sui stretched out his arms and legs and spoke in a casual manner.

But as he was speaking, his expression suddenly changed.

three people?

Apart from Mo Yun and Qing Yang, who is the third person?
When the cry of the crow sounded again, Luo Chen and Cave Master Moyun escaped from the illusion of the dusk curtain.

The two looked at each other with different expressions.

Just at this moment, Tai Sui's voice came faintly.

"The ancient trees here are spiritual, so don't move them lightly. Otherwise, you'll fall into the illusion of the Dark Vine Crows at best, or be attacked by the army of wooden men at worst."

The Lord of Moyun Cave smiled awkwardly and put away the small shovel in his hand.

In front of him was a diamond tree, which was as tall as the fourth level!
Luo Chen also shifted his gaze away from the three thousand year old soul nurturing tree.

But he clearly sensed that Tai Sui was staring at him intently.

Luo Chen frowned, "Daoyou Taisui, didn't you say that with you leading the way, we will be safe and worry-free?"

Tai Sui grinned.

"It's just a little accident. There will be no worries next time."

Having said that, he pointed to the plateau ahead.

"There are many spiritual medicines on Mutianyuan, and there are seven or eight kinds of auxiliary resources that can help you form a fetus. There are even magical spiritual medicines suitable for body training. Do you want to go and take a look?"

According to the original plan, they were to pass through the Hundred Crows Forest, then cross Mutianyuan regardless of anything, and finally cross Yuecanglan.

In this way, after thoroughly traveling through the Five Elements Heaven, you can enter the third day of the Fallen Demon Land, Ye Ming Zhao, which is Ming Zhao Heaven known as the land of inheritance.

But now.

Both Moyun Cave Master and Luo Chen were interested in making a move.

Tai Sui smiled, waved his sleeves, and walked in front.

"Come with me!"

The two behind looked at each other and hurriedly followed.

After they left.

Countless black vines rustled back into the depths of the earth. A black crow with shiny fur, blinking its bright eyes, landed on an old tree that was half dead and half alive.

When it landed, an old face appeared on the old tree.

"Why are you here?"

A vicissitudes of life voice came from the wide open mouth on the face.

The black crow cried out and said hoarsely, "The three hundred years of spiritual energy collection has come. The palace gates are wide open. Tai Sui has returned."

"Huh? He finally managed to escape, why is he willing to come back?"

The Wooden King's thinking was a little slow. With a little perception, he discovered the three Tai Sui who were still walking in his kingdom.

The black crow called again, but this time the sound was of a different low tone.

According to Tai Sui, he is an old ghost.

The old ghost said dimly: "Although he has returned, this time he wants to take his real body with him."

"This……"

"Wish him success!"

Two voices sounded from the crow's body at the same time, and then the black crow fluttered its wings and flew into the sky, circling around the Hundred Crows Ghost Forest.

(End of this chapter)