Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Wow!

Wow!

The hoarse and sad cry of the blackbird echoes from time to time in the ancient forest.

That's the call of the twilight crow.

The so-called Dark Vine Crow is a very special kind of demon spirit.

His body is one body and two souls.

It is composed of the ghost vine wood spirit and the dark crow monster.

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

The two are similar to parasitism, but also seem to have a companionate relationship.

When the ghost vine is not satisfied with being trapped in one place, it will inhabit the dark crow with its soul, leave the original place, and go to other places.

This is the real Dusky Vine Crow.

Such an existence is very dangerous for monks. If you are not careful, you can easily fall into Dusk Crow's innate illusion "Twilight Curtain".

According to legend, within that dusk curtain, those who are tricked will see the sunset time and time again, barely aware of the passage of time.

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

If Luo Chen were alone in such a dangerous place, he would definitely not want to step into it easily.

Unless you pass through the Sinking Sea Cyclone and directly enter Mu Tianyuan!

But it's okay now.

With Tai Sui, one of the three giants of Bai Crow Ghost Forest, leading the way, those dangers were not worth mentioning to them.

Luo Chen followed Tai Sui and kept moving forward in the forest.

From time to time, his eyes fell on those ancient trees that were growing vigorously, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

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

Even the third-level spiritual tree Sunrise Wood that he cultivated in front of Tianlan Peak Cave Mansion was only at the bottom of the pile here.

Others, such as the Thunderbolt Tree, the Hell Fantasy Tree, the Frost Flower Wood, etc., and even some strange ancient trees that Luo Chen couldn't name, all stood among them.

You know, these rare spiritual trees have different growth environments, and many of them are relatively conflicting. How can they grow harmoniously together in a forest?

It can even be said that there is not even the most basic "territorial awareness" between spirit trees.

How could Luo Chen not be surprised by such a strange situation!

Suddenly, Luo Chen paused, and his eyes fell on an inconspicuous tree.

The whole body is dark, shaped like an ancient pine, and when the branches droop, it looks like a poplar tree.

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

"Soul-nurturing tree!"

In his ears, Han Zhan's excited voice sounded at the same time.

Luo Chen nodded slightly, yes, the big tree in front of him was indeed the rumored soul-nurturing tree.

Even though there was an ugly scar on its trunk, it did not affect its aura at all. It was even said that Luo Chen could barely see through the scar that it was about three thousand years old.

If you take the core of this tree, the soul-nourishing wood you get will definitely be a top quality one.

At least, it will not be weaker than the one used by Han Zhan...

"Um?"

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

The size of the scar on the tree seems to be about three inches...

In order to confirm, Luo Chen looked up again, but what he saw was a dim sky, with the setting sun slowly setting behind the curtain.

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

"Illusion - Dusk Curtain!"

"How is this possible!"

Ever since he stepped into the Hundred Crow Ghost Forest, in order to prevent falling into the illusion of the Dark Vine Crow, his soul had been always on guard.

Even without Lanke Heiqi's defense, the "Ming Shen Sha Sha" he had learned since childhood and even the "Mote Yuan Shu" he created later had this function.

What's more, Han Zhan is possessed, keeping an eye out for possible spiritual attacks for him at any time.

Why did you get tricked quietly?

In shock, Luo Chen felt something was wrong again.

"If I really fell into an illusion, how could I be so sane?"

"You can't, you think you're sober, right?"

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

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

"Senior also fell into the trap?"

"Um."

"Could it be cast by the fourth-level Dark Vine Crow?"

"No, I may be caught by the illusion spell cast by the fourth-level demon spirit, but I will never be pulled in without any resistance. 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 became heavy.

A fifth-level twilight crow?

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

"Don't panic, this illusion is not malicious, it seems to just want to shield us. It is precisely because it is not malicious that I did not notice it."

"Without any malice?"

Luo Chen was stunned.

He looked at the illusion again and saw that although the sunset was falling, it was not falling very fast, which did not match the rumored scene of the sunset falling endlessly at dusk.

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

He only briefly trapped them with this illusion.

What about the purpose?

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

He was once one of the three giants of Bai Crow Ghost Forest who guarded Mu Tianyuan, and I think he had some connections with the other two. Now that they are back in their hometown, could they be reminiscing about the past?

Even though he was thinking this way, Luo Chen's mood was really far from wonderful.

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

Han Zhan chuckled, "You are very skillful when you use Mirror Flowers, Water Moon to control the enemy."

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

"This is not to do to others what you do not want others to do to you. If I get hit, it will be the difference between life and death."

At this point, he asked Han Zhan with a bit of hope.

"In addition to the soul defense magic weapon and the use of a strong soul foundation to resist illusion attacks, are there other ways to defend against these miscellaneous and strange attacks?"

Han Zhan replied: "If the soul foundation is not enough, it will inevitably be suppressed by nature, and it is impossible to defend against it."

Is it not possible?

Luo Chen was a little disappointed.

He thought that Han Zhan, who was proficient in the way of refining the soul, was good at defending against soul attacks in addition to cultivating and strengthening the soul and attacking other people's souls, but he didn't expect that the other party had no tricks.

When Luo Chen was disappointed, Han Zhan suddenly spoke.

"Although it can't be defended, I have at least three methods in my hand, which can force people to leave the illusion after being hit."

Three methods!

Luo Chen's eyes lit up.

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

Han Zhan chuckled, "Why should I teach you for free?"

Luo Chen was stunned.

You have already brought it up, don't you want to teach me?

Instantly, Luo Chen reacted.

Although he has a good relationship with Han Zhan, as long as it involves related skills and secrets, he has never given it for free.

Basically, it is all about exchange of interests!

For example, the Black Emperor Paste recipe was exchanged for the "rent" of Han Zhan's residence in the Hunyuan Ding and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

For example, the Yuandan technique and the complete Yingying Dan recipe were exchanged for Luo Chen to buy the Soul Nurturing Wood for him.

Especially for the latter, Luo Chen opened his mouth and took a huge advantage.

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

There is no free lunch in the world.

After Luo Chen understood this, he calmly said: "Senior, do you want something?"

"You are very smart and reacted immediately." Han Zhan smiled.

Luo Chen asked, "What is it?"

Han Zhan asked back, "Do you still remember why I agreed to accompany you into this Land of Fallen Demons?"

Why did Han Zhan want to enter the Land of Fallen Demons?

Luo Chen had asked this question before.

And the other party had already given the answer.

"Borrowing a body to be reborn?" Luo Chen took a breath of cold air.

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

"It's good that you still remember it. I am just a broken body. The reason why I am willing to take risks is not to protect you. There are countless opportunities in this ancient ruins, which attracted many Yuanying strongmen to come."

"At that time, there will be a big battle!"

"I want you to help me at the critical moment, seize the body of a human Yuanying real person, and let me take over!"

Luo Chen's tone was bitter, "Senior Han Zhan, are you kidding me?"

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

Luo Chen fell into silence.

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

"Haven't you already prepared to fight against a Nascent Soul expert? All your training is based on the existence of the Nascent Soul as an imaginary enemy. When the time comes, 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 Meeting. Even now in the Land of Meteorites, how many times have I helped you?"

"Yes, some help is an equal exchange between you and me. But the answers to the training, the creation of spells, the guidance on the Nascent Soul Avenue, and even the fact that I helped you repel a generation of demon kings not long ago, have I ever asked for a reward for these?"

"Luo Chen, I believe in your character!"

"Even if I don't take the opportunity to mention this matter today, you will choose to help me when the critical moment comes. But I would rather make it clear so that we can cooperate sincerely at that time, so that you won't be ill-prepared and blame me afterwards."

Repaying a favor?

No!

A gentleman can be deceived by a method!

Luo Chen is a man with bottom line and principles. He is willing to be a gentleman as long as his life is not in danger.

Han Zhan has been silently paying for this moment all these years.

"Alas..."

A sigh echoed faintly.

"I will teach you a method that best suits you to solve the illusion. Its name is... Kai Thatch Technique. You have practiced the Yuandan Technique and the Locking Pearl Curtain, two of the three skills and two techniques of my Luoyun Sect. It is a natural thing for you to practice this technique. Please listen carefully..."

The words in his ears were like a stream.

Luo Chen's expression was as changeable as clouds.

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

...

Wow...

The hoarse crow's cry spread melodiously throughout the ancient forest.

The hideous black vines slowly wrapped around a fat man.

"You're back."

"Yes, I'm back."

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

"Does a remnant count as escaping? My real body is trapped in the Demonic Abyss, never to see the light of day!"

"It's no one's fault. The True Lord said that we must not touch the land of inheritance. You're greedy."

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

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

"Old ghost, the True Lord has fallen!"

"No, I don't believe that the true king is as capable as anyone in the past or present! Tianyuan can't suppress him, and Qixia can't kill him. He just took the wrong path and started over again with the help of others."

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

Among the trees, it is quiet and quiet.

Tai Sui's expression changed, and after a long while he said firmly: "I don't know whether the True Lord can return to the world. But I've had enough of staying in the Land of the Fallen Demon. Last time, you took the soul-nurturing wood to help me escape from trouble. . This time, I don’t ask for your help, I just hope you don’t stop me!”

"Have you found a way to escape the trap in the outside world?"

The old ghost's voice was a little excited.

Tai Sui said confidently: "You must be three points sure!"

"Only three points?" the old ghost said disappointedly.

"Three points is already a lot." Tai Sui shook his head, with a look of hope in his eyes, "Zhenjun didn't take us into consideration at all, and the so-called countermeasures were just some casually arranged small means. As long as I am willing to pay enough and cooperate with the corresponding formation, I can escape from the Falling Demon Abyss. At that time, I will have the opportunity to enter the inheritance place and use the transfer formation of the inheritance place to go to the outside world."

Speaking of this, a look of yearning appeared on his face.

"Old ghost, you don't know how prosperous the world where the True Lord's palace is located is. Even if it is not the beginning of its birth, it is still full of spiritual energy and is extremely suitable for our generation's practice."

"Really?"

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

"Desolate beast!"

Shocked sounds came from the black vines.

Even the black vines were locked a little tighter.

Tai Sui frowned, "You hurt me."

"Feel sorry."

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

"Two copies?" Tai Sui wondered, "Did you ask for it from Crow Ancestor?"

"He and I are one and the same, so why need more."

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

He is not stingy either, after all he was once a companion.

After recreating two ways to escape from trouble, the black vines on Tai Sui's body fell off instantly.

Before leaving, the old ghost asked.

"Are those three people the helpers you asked for?"

"Yes, my method requires the assistance of people who are proficient in formations. I can't control the Yuanying Master who is too strong. The people of Jindan are just right."

Tai Sui stretched his hands and feet and said calmly.

Just as he was talking, his expression suddenly changed.

Three people?

Besides Moyun and Qingyang, how could there be a third person!

When the crow sounded again, Luo Chen and Moyun Cave Master escaped from the twilight curtain illusion.

The two looked at each other with different expressions.

At this moment, Tai Sui's voice came faintly.

"The ancient trees here have spirits, so don't touch them lightly. Otherwise, you may fall into the illusion of the vines and crows, or you may be attacked by an army of wooden men."

Moyun Cave Master smiled and put away the small shovel in his hand.

In front of him is a diamond tree, which is as high as four levels!

Luo Chen also moved his eyes away from the three-thousand-year-old soul-nurturing tree.

But he clearly noticed that Tai Sui was staring at him intensely.

Luo Chen frowned, "Fellow Taoist Tai Sui, didn't you say that with you leading the way, everything would be safe and sound?"

Tai Sui grinned.

"It's just a little unexpected. There will definitely be no worries from now on."

Having said this, he pointed to the plateau ahead.

"There are many elixirs in Mutianyuan, and there are seven or eight auxiliary resources that can help you conceive a baby. There are even demonic elixirs suitable for body refining. Do you want to take a look?"

According to the original plan, they were going to pass through the Hundred Crow Ghost Forest, then cross Mu Tianyuan regardless, and finally cross Yue Canglan.

In this way, after completely traveling through the Five Elements Heaven, you can enter Mingzhao Heaven on the third night of the Demonic Land, which is also known as the Mingzhao Heaven of the Land of Inheritance.

But now.

Moyun Cave Master and Luo Chen both wanted to move.

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

"Come with me!"

The two behind them looked at each other and followed hurriedly.

After they left.

Countless black vines rustled back into the depths of the earth, and a black crow with shiny hair landed on an old tree that was half withered and half in full bloom with blinking eyes.

When it settled down, an old face appeared on the old tree.

"Why are you here?"

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

The black crow cawed and said hoarsely: "The three-hundred-year-old period of spiritual inspiration has arrived. The palace doors are wide open. Tai Sui is back."

"Huh? He finally ran out, why did he want to come back?"

The Wooden King's thinking was a little slow, and with a little awareness, he discovered the Tai Sui trio who were still walking in his country.

The black crow crows again, but this time the sound is another deep tone.

According to Tai Sui's name, he is an old ghost.

The old ghost said quietly: "Although he is back, this time he wants to leave with his body."

"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 Crow Ghost Forest.