Immortality Begins with the Master of Alchemy

Chapter 676: Ghost Vine, Old Tree, Dusky Crow, and a Third Person

Wow!

Wow!

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

That is the cry of the dusky crow.

The so-called twilight crow is a very special kind of demon spirit.

 His body is one body and two souls.

  Comprised of the Ghost Vine Wood Spirit and the Dark Crow Warcraft.

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

 The two are similar to parasitism and companionship.

　　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 the dusk curtain, those who are tricked will watch 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.

Such a dangerous place, if Luo Chen was alone, he would definitely not want to step into it easily.

 Unless you pass through the sinking sea cyclone and directly enter Mutianyuan!

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, and there was a bit 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 was only at the bottom of the list here.

Others, such as the Thunderbolt Tree, the Hell Fantasy Tree, the Frost Flower Tree, etc., and even some strange ancient trees that Luo Chen couldn’t name, are standing among them.

You must know that these rare spiritual trees have different growth environments, and many of them are in conflict with each other. How can they actually grow harmoniously together in a forest?

  It is even said that there is no even the most basic "territorial awareness" among the spirit trees.

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

 Suddenly, Luo Chen paused and his eyes were fixed on an inconspicuous big tree.

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

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

 “Soul-nurturing tree!”

By 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-nourishing tree.

Even though there is an ugly scar on its trunk, it does not affect its breath at all. It is even said that Luo Chen can barely see through the scar that its age is about three thousand years or more.

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 suddenly lowered his head 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, and the setting sun was slowly setting in the big curtain.

 Just for a moment, Luo Chen's expression changed drastically.

 “Illusion—Twilight 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 has 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, all have this function.

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

 How come you were attacked quietly?

 While 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 the second- and third-level Dark Vine Crows in the Hundred Crow Ghost Forest can perform.”

 “Senior has also been tricked?”

"Um."

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

"No, I may fall into 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.

 Level 5 Dark Vine 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’s because of the lack of malicious intent that I didn’t notice it.”

 “Without any malice?”

Luo Chen was stunned.

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

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

  It only briefly trapped them with this illusion.

What’s the purpose?

 Luo Chen frowned slightly, remembering what Tai Sui 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 far from wonderful.

 “I’ve had enough of these illusions, enchanting sounds, enchantment…”

Han Zhan chuckled, "You are very skillful when you use the mirror, flower, water and moon to control the enemy."

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

"This is not about doing to others what you don't want others to do to you. If I fall for it, it will be the difference between life and death."

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

“In addition to soul defense magic weapons and using powerful soul foundation to resist illusion attacks, are there other ways to defend against these miscellaneous and strange attacks?”

Han Zhan replied: "If the soul is not strong enough, it will inevitably be naturally suppressed, and it is impossible to prevent it."

 Isn’t it possible?

 Luo Chen was a little disappointed.

 He thought that Han Zhan, who was proficient in the art of refining gods, was not only good at cultivating and strengthening his soul and attacking other people's souls, but he was also good at defending against soul attacks, but he didn't expect that the other party didn't do anything either.

 When Luo Chen was lost, Han Zhan suddenly spoke.

“Although it is impossible to prevent it, I have at least three methods at my disposal that can force people out of the illusion after being attacked.”

Three kinds!

Luo Chen’s eyes lit up.

 He licked his dry lips and said, "Senior, please teach me!"

Han Zhan chuckled, "Why should I teach you in vain?"

 Luo Chen was stunned.

 You have always brought it up, don’t you want to teach it to me?

 In an instant, Luo Chen reacted.

Although he has a good relationship with Han Zhan, as long as the relevant skills and secrets are involved, they will never be given in vain.

 Basically, it’s all an exchange of interests!

Like the Black Emperor's elixir recipe, Han Zhan's "rent" for inhabiting the Hunyuan Cauldron and the Ten Thousand Soul Banners was exchanged.

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

Especially for the latter, Luo Chen was even more open-minded and took advantage of him.

It can be said that the huge mana provided by the Second Yuan Dan accounted for more than half of the reason why Luo Chen was able to run unimpeded in the golden elixir stage and kill existences of the same level with his hands.

Nothing is free in this world.

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

 “You are very smart, 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 demons?"

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

 This question was asked by Luo Chen back then.

 The answer has already been given by the other party.

 “Reborn through reincarnation?” Luo Chen took a breath of air.

Han Zhan's smile disappeared, and his tone was a bit solemn.

“As long as you remember, I am a disabled person, so the reason why I am willing to take risks is not to protect your path. There are countless opportunities in this ancient ruins, attracting many powerful Nascent Souls.”

 “At that time, there will be a big war!”

"I want to stand by you at the critical moment and help me seize the body of a real human Nascent Soul, so that I can seize the body!" Luo Chen said in a solemn tone, "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 be persuasive.

“Aren’t you already prepared to fight against the powerful Nascent Soul? All your cultivation has been based on the existence of the Nascent Soul as the imaginary enemy. Are you afraid when things come to an end?”

“In other words, even if I don’t teach you these skills, shouldn’t you repay your kindness and do something for me?”

“Think about this journey, from Cangwu Mountain to Xuanyan Island, from Feileng City, to the Ten Thousand Immortals Association. How many times have I helped you in the Demonic Land?”

"Yes, there is some help that is exchanged for equal value. But the answers in cultivation, the creation of spells, the guidance on the path of infant formation, and even not long ago I helped you defeat a generation of demon emperors. Have these old men ever Have you ever asked for something in return?”

 “Luo Chen, I believe in your character!”

"Even if I don't take the opportunity to mention this matter today, you will still choose to help me when the critical moment comes. But I prefer to make my words clear so that we can cooperate sincerely, lest you be unprepared and blame me later. "

 Helping a favor in return?

No!

 This is a gentleman who can be deceived!

 Luo Chen is a person with bottom lines and principles. He is very willing to be a gentleman when his own life is not in danger.

Han Zhan has been working silently for these years, and this is what he has achieved.

"well…"

 A sigh, echoing faintly.

"I will teach you a method of interpreting illusions that best suits you. Its name is Kai Mao Technique. You have practiced the Yuan Dan Technique and the Bead Curtain Locking Technique among the three techniques of Luoyun Sect. Practicing this technique is exactly Everything will fall into place, just listen carefully..."

 The words in my ears are 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 Mao Shu".

 …

Wow…

 The hoarse crow of the blackbird spreads melodiously throughout the ancient forest.

 The ferocious pitch-black vines slowly wrapped around a fat man.

"You're back."

 “Yes, I’m back.”

 “Now that you have escaped, you should not come back.”

“Does a residual thought count as an escape? My true body is trapped in the devil’s abyss and will never see the light of day!”

"No one can blame you. Zhenjun said back then that we are not allowed to get involved in the inheritance land. It's because you are greedy."

"Am I greedy? Is it my duty to stay in this hundred-crow ghost forest for the rest of my life?"

"I don't know. I only know that it was Zhenjun who opened our spiritual wisdom for us, and we are no longer confused."

 “Old ghost, the true king 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?”

 Between 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 your body’s troubles in the outside world?”

 The old ghost's voice was somewhat excited.

Tai Sui said confidently: "You should 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 seriously 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 Zhenjun’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!”

 Sounds of shock 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 was confused, “Did you ask for it from Crow Ancestor?”

 “He and I are one and the same, so there is no need for more.”

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

 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 Yuanying Zhenren, who is too strong. Jindan people are just right."

Tai Sui stretched out his hands and feet and said calmly.

 Just talking, his expression suddenly changed.

 Three people?

Besides Moyun and Qingyang, where is the third person?

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

 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 was a vajra tree, as high as the fourth level!

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 and said, "Fellow Taoist Taisui, 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, and there will definitely be no worries next time.”

 Speaking of this, he pointed to the plateau ahead.

“There are many elixirs in Mutianyuan, and there are seven or eight kinds of 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 Baiyagui Forest, then cross Mutianyuan regardless, and finally cross Yue Canglan.

In this way, after thoroughly 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.

 It can be done 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 sound of vicissitudes of life came from the wide open mouth of the face.

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

　　"Huh? He just ran out with great difficulty, why did he want to come back?"

The King of Wooden Man was a little slow in thinking. As soon as he sensed it, he discovered the Tai Sui trio who were still walking in his kingdom.

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 faintly: "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.

 (End of this chapter)