Chapter 2144: Chapter 787: Holy Land Certification, Luotian Ascendant Sect
Luo Chen smiled slightly, "Qin Fellow Daoist, you can wait and see!"
He didn’t communicate much with him, but under the guidance of True Master Xian He, he got to know new friends who were entirely unfamiliar yet whose names he had heard many times in his youth.
Master Mu from Mu Residence, Qin Baoming from Hundred Beasts Sect.
Master Li from Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion.
Counting Xian He and Fenghua, he had basically met all the native Nascent Soul True Masters of the Five Domains at the front line.
The remaining Nascent Soul True Masters were even more interesting.
The Elder Fu from the Shen Fu Sect, whom he had known before.
Lin Qingxuan from Yu Ding Sword Sect.
Shenhuo and Jin Ling from the Five Elements Divine Sect.
These were survivors from the once Six Realms of the Far East, no, Seven Domains. Tian Fan had been destroyed, Luo Yun annihilated, Medicine King Sect vanished into thin air, Hehuan Sect had been attacked directly, leaving these three families barely clinging to life.
Then there was Xiao Shiniang, the ruler of Fireworks Ancient Island, who Luo Chen wasn’t very familiar with.
Jiuling Yuanjun, the Supreme Elder of Jiuling Sect.
Ling Fengzi, the Supreme Elder of Piaomiao Sect.
These three, or rather these three families, had origins somewhat similar to Shen Fu and Yu Ding, and could all be summed up as "homeless dogs."
Now, before the Five Domains, there were Twelve Domains lost, and Three Domains were suffering from the ravages of war.
The Fireworks Ancient Island, Jiuling, and Piaomiao were once dominant powers within the lost Twelve Domains.
Now these three families had each been allocated to one of the other Three Domains within the Five Domains, becoming people who lived under others’ roofs.
However, when Luo Chen met them, his attitude remained as before, with no change.
If truth be told, was he not also a homeless dog?
In their shared suffering, they instead felt a deep kinship with one another.
Xiao Shiniang was an impatient character. After getting acquainted, she directly inquired about the issue on the invitation.
"Friend Luo, you claimed you could refine a hundred pills with mastery in everything, is it true?"
Indeed, the invitation had such a sentence.
Or rather, it was precisely this sentence that led so many unfamiliar Nascent Soul experts to travel from far and wide to attend his Nascent Soul Formation ceremony.
As soon as this question was asked, in the Luo Tian Hall on Daqing Mountain, all eyes turned towards Luo Chen.
Most carried a look of skepticism.
Only True Master Xian He stood behind Luo Chen, smiling without saying a word.
Though the Great Palace Master of Fenghua Palace was aware of Luo Chen’s ability in the Dao of Alchemy, even he was half-believing, half-doubting at this moment.
Refining a hundred pills, master of all crafts!
Such a boast was indeed extravagant!
The Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation involve various aspects of Immortal Cultivators’ pursuit of the Great Dao Path.
Among these hundred arts, alchemy is the foremost.
This is conventional wisdom, widely spoken among the vast number of lower order cultivators.
But in reality, as one’s realm ascends, the auxiliary role of elixirs becomes less apparent.
Especially at their level in the Nascent Soul Realm, taking pills pales in efficiency compared to long-term meditation on a Spirit Vein.
Moreover, there are very few high-order elixirs suitable for Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, with even fewer having the capability to refine them.
Under multiple factors, it has led to a situation where the higher the realm, the lower the status of the Dao of Alchemy!
However!
This situation only applies to the mediocre. If there exists someone capable of refining Fourth-Order Spirit Pills, or even Fifth-Order Divine Pills, no matter where they go, they remain revered and eminent.
Just like Alchemy Saint Chu Yan!
Moreover, there’s another point.
This situation also depends on the period.
Right now, with the demon beasts wreaking havoc every day, a group of homeless dogs without a true place of refuge, how can one speak of having rich Spirit Qi and high-order Spirit Veins? Frequent battles make it even more impossible to engage in tranquil cultivation.
Low-order cultivators might still rely on the terrifying resources erupting during the demon chaos to ascend their realm.
But for those as strong as those in the Nascent Soul Realm, how can those resources compare to the stability and abundance of high-order Spirit Veins?
During the hundred years of demon chaos in the Eastern Wasteland, few of the people present had enjoyed days of quiet closed-door cultivation.
Their realms, many had been forced into stagnation.
Therefore, during such a period, in such circumstances, the status of miraculous elixirs for cultivation that do not rely on Spirit Land has risen once more.
Why did Fenghua Palace favor Qu Lingjun?
Why did Old Ghost Mo Tian covet Luo Tian Sect?
How did the once immensely wealthy Medicine King Sect, renowned throughout the Six Realms of the Extreme East and even the Thirty-six Realms of the Eastern Wasteland, become utterly destroyed under the demon beast assaults?
All these occurrences are fueled by the allure of elixirs!
So when Luo Chen added the note "Master of Hundred Pills, Skillful in All" on the invitations, even the Nascent Soul True Masters who had never known him were intrigued.
Such a simple sentence conveyed immense confidence!
To have such mastery, one must be more than an ordinary Pill Master, perhaps a Grandmaster of Alchemy Dao... no, an Alchemy Concoction Grandmaster, or even an Alchemy Saint!
Especially since he stated his willingness to refine miraculous elixirs for others?
The attainment of an Alchemy Concoction Grandmaster is something that people yearn to associate with.
The willingness to refine pills for others is the primary reason the invitees eagerly attend without hesitation!
As he faced the eager gazes of everyone, Luo Chen smiled faintly, about to speak, when suddenly his brow furrowed.
At that moment, a thin man in a golden robe inside the hall suddenly spoke: "An esteemed guest has arrived!"
Luo Chen glanced at the man, waved his sleeve, and went out of the hall to greet the guest.
Behind him, the thin man in the golden robe watched Luo Chen’s back, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Shenhuo, is Luo Chen’s alchemical prowess genuine or false?"
The Divine Consciousness voice transmission from True Master Shenhuo reached him swiftly.
"I believe it is true. He was renowned for his alchemical skills in the Yu Ding Realm from a young age and even had a Daoist title called Dan Chenzi. Jin Ling, didn’t we discuss this topic before arriving? Why ask again suddenly?"
True Master Jin Ling’s expression was calm, but a shadow of somberness lingered at the corners of his eyes.
"Both of us underestimated the influence an Alchemy Concoction Grandmaster could have on Nascent Soul individuals!"
Shenhuo was momentarily startled, then quickly understood.
The fervor and flattery people displayed toward Luo Chen just now was not the kind of attitude one would have toward a stranger of the same path.
If Luo Chen wasn’t exaggerating and truly held the level of an Alchemy Concoction Grandmaster, as long as he expressed goodwill to this world, it would undoubtedly reward him unimaginably!
Lower Order Cultivators would praise him fervently, spreading his name.
Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators would woo and curry favor; at the very least, they wouldn’t deliberately offend him. Should Luo Chen grant someone his favor, how many Nascent Soul True Masters would rally to his aid at a single command?
Not to mention, those Divine Transformation Holy Lands that often hover above the Mountain Sea Realm’s countless sects wouldn’t mind casting their high regard down, inviting Luo Chen as their honored guest.
Just like the legendary Eastern Wasteland Alchemy Saint once did!
And Luo Chen is doing precisely that now!
Promoting his abilities, showing his willingness to refine pills for others, bolstering his influence.
Once this great momentum builds up, how would the Five Elements Divine Sect contend with Luo Chen?
Even these Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators in Luo Tian Grand Hall and their backing forces combined would be more than enough for the Five Elements Divine Sect to contend with.
Truly, if Luo Chen’s reputation spreads, how many Eastern Wasteland powerhouses would come seeking him out, laboring for him? The Five Elements Divine Sect might just...
"Irrespective of its truth, we must first stifle his momentum."
Jin Ling narrowed his eyes and stated.
Meanwhile, outside the hall, the ceremonial singing had commenced loudly.
The opening line alone astonished everyone.
"Ming Yuan Sect bestows upon Luo Tian Sect the method of Spirit Stone creation!"
Neither a gift nor a simple offering but rather a lofty tribute.
It might not align with today’s atmosphere, but it depends on the PREFIX involved?
Eastern Wasteland Holy Land Ming Yuan Sect!
The significance of the Spirit Stone creation method was crystal clear to all present.
This Doctrine cannot be obtained by merely achieving the Nascent Soul Realm but only by powers permitted by the Holy Land, allowed to commence open warfare, and establish themselves as a Nascent Soul Ascendant Sect.
Many among them had either experienced or were well aware of this scenario and understood its implications.
Now, this Luo Tian Sect, nestled in the small Baili Qingchuan, was already on par with them as a Nascent Soul Ascendant Sect in terms of stature!
They no longer paid attention to what gifts followed.
In their view were only the two figure-shadows, conversing cheerfully as they entered the grand hall together.
Lingtian City Lord Ye Lingtian.
Supreme Luo Tian Luo Chen.
"True Master Luo, congratulations!"
"Though your sect may momentarily find itself in shallow waters, the bearing and demeanor of your disciples are unparalleled. With time, it will surely glorify at its zenith, showcasing the splendor of an Ascendant Sect."
"Now, even though Demon Beasts are formidable, they’re ultimately no match for our Human Clan’s profound foundation. Later, when we counterattack and initiate the Path of Expansion, securing a few Blessed Lands for Luo Tian Sect, wouldn’t that be splendid!"
Amid the wave of congratulations, Luo Chen, smiling broadly, clasped his hands in gratitude.
Then, after exchanging a few pleasantries with Lingtian City Lord, he took the seat of the main host.
Surveying everyone within the hall, Luo Chen beamed brightly.
"Most are gathered, let the banquet begin!"