[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortality-begins-from-an-alchemy-grandmaster":3,"chapter-immortality-begins-from-an-alchemy-grandmaster-immortality-begins-from-an-alchemy-grandmaster-chapter-144":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Immortality Starts with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1899548,2534,"Chapter 144: The Great Dao is in oneself, life and death are determined by fate","immortality-begins-from-an-alchemy-grandmaster-chapter-144",144,"\u003Cp>\"A step too late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black shadow, as sturdy as a bear, stood in the shadows, looking at the Mi family compound, which was already in ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the air, a thick smell of blood still lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive spiritual power fluctuations slowly dissipated, but they still declared what a tragic battle had taken place here before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vaguely, it seemed as if unwillingness and roars were still echoing in the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black shadow shook his head and was about to turn and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stiffly raised his head, looking at a figure in the sky who was carefully examining him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jade Tripod Sword Cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person’s eyes were extremely sharp, as if they contained thousands of sharp swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at the black shadow, he was still hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it human? Is it a demon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black shadow cupped his fists at him. \"You are also late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he disappeared into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, the Jade Tripod Sword Cultivator was suspicious; was this person also Mi Shuhua’s reinforcement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how did he not know that Dajiang Workshop had such a character?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly a human Foundation Establishment cultivator, but the demonic aura on his body was so intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, ignore him for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter the Elder entrusted was the top priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Late?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sneer, the sword light rose, his body like a green rainbow, flying toward the place he sensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Xieyue Valley, the fierce battle was in full swing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the deaths of Shan Xiu and Gao Tingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen, Murong Qinglian, Duan Feng, and Gu Caiyi were freed up, and the offensive and defensive positions instantly reversed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Dajiang Gang had sent over thirty late-stage Qi Refining cultivators and sixty mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the death of their leaders and Duan Feng joining the battlefield, the situation began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hall Master, are you okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo Chen, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen turned around and saw Gu Caiyi, Zhou Yuanli, and the others looking over with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That roar of pain from the depths of his soul earlier had almost spread across the entire battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder they were so worried about Luo Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen smiled slightly. \"I’m fine, you guys go help the others!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Murong Qinglian directly sacrificed her magic tool and killed toward the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Caiyi also wanted to join the battle, but just as she mobilized her spiritual power, she let out a cry of pain, her figure staggering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The effect of the Moon Laurel Pill has passed; Caiyi, you should stay and heal your wounds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen pressed her shoulder and then looked at Zhou Yuanli and Liu Qiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them instantly understood Luo Chen’s intention, but as soon as they moved, a strange look appeared on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s undone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s gone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Luo Chen asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yuanli said suspiciously: \"The method the Gang Leader left on me... has disappeared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mine too!\" Liu Qiang replied, then his face changed drastically: \"Nothing happened to the Gang Leader, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three looked at each other, and for a moment, a surge of many emotions welled up in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worry and fear, or relief and ecstasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Luo Chen waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go kill those Dajiang Gang bastards first; they were really too much tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yuanli and Liu Qiang hummed, still habitually listening to Luo Chen’s orders, and joined the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their joining, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen took two Dust-Transforming Pills, plus the automatic spiritual power recovery effect of the Evergreen Technique, and the spiritual power he had consumed heavily began to recover slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in front of Gu Caiyi, his gaze sweeping across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, he fired waste Jade Marrow beads, or used Fireball Techniques or the Jade Blade to assist his side’s cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his sneak attacks, the mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators were vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, even if they could resist a little, were distracted and had no time to care for others, being beaten until they were tottering by the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, people began to run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen didn't send anyone to chase, his gaze falling into Xieyue Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A formation was surrounding a large area of spirit fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Min Longyu’s figure flashed within it, occasionally firing attacks, free and easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his ease, Granny Yuan appeared extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crane-beak hoe had already been beaten until its spiritual light was dim, and it looked like she was about to die in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The others are easy to talk about, but this Min Longyu is the most dangerous. On the Dao-Discussion Platform back then, the ninth-layer Qi Refining Han Dang died inexplicably under his formation flag attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect Granny Yuan to be able to hold on for so long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen’s gaze flickered, his lips moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a powerful spiritual power erupted in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Duan Feng pushed large swaths of water waves, pressing down overwhelmingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in the water waves, his long sword waving constantly, layer upon layer of giant waves stacking up, with a monstrous momentum, crashing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Min Longyu in the formation changed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did he find the flaw in my formation so quickly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there cultivators who understand formations outside too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer hesitated, flipped the formation disk in his hand, and pieces of yellow light were scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, the formation also changed and broke in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Min Longyu no longer hesitated and fled toward the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granny Yuan’s face was gray, and the crane-beak hoe was stuck in the spirit field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to leave? It’s not that easy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands suddenly formed seals, and the old hands, like chicken claws, were now extremely agile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under her spiritual power guidance, many rice plants remaining in the spirit field suddenly bloomed with golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about three breaths, the spell was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granny Yuan’s eyes burst with golden light. \"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless rice leaves turned into golden light swords, chasing Min Longyu with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grass-Cutting Geng Metal Sword Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mid-air, Min Longyu turned around suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old woman, I didn't expect you to have this move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light on the formation disk in his hand changed constantly, and finally, he scattered a piece of firelight, melting the thousands of golden rays head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, large swaths of firelight pushed back, attacking Granny Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Granny Yuan was exhausted and had no spiritual power to defend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes, calmly welcoming the final death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after a few breaths, she didn't feel any pain or burning sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening her eyes, she saw a large tripod floating above her, dropping tassels of light, protecting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hall Master Luo, this old woman thanks you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granny Yuan looked at the back and bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen waved his hand without looking back. \"It’s okay, I have a good relationship with your son, it’s just a small effort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a disheveled figure rushed over from the Medicine Hall pavilion behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, are you okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you hurt anywhere?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo Chen, thank you, really thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Dongsheng was covered in blood, and at this moment, his face was also filled with hot tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supporting his old mother, he choked with sobs and thanked Luo Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen comforted him casually, his attention still on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the suppression of two ninth-layer Qi Refining cultivators, plus Luo Chen, Zhou Yuanli, and Liu Qiang, the originally one-sided battle situation had reversed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dajiang Gang cultivators were either killed in battle or fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Luo Chen’s estimation, this battle would end before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shouldn't have been that easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five ninth-layer Qi Refining cultivators sent by the Dajiang Gang could almost be considered powerhouses at the same level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only weaker one was Shan Xiu, who had lost a hand and whose strength had greatly decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this lineup, dealing with this group of old, weak, women, and children in Xieyue Valley could be considered a sure win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they underestimated Luo Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he made a move, he killed Shan Xiu, balancing the high-end power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he detonated ten thousand waste Jade Marrow beads, not only severely injuring Gao Tingyuan but also killing seven late-stage Qi Refining cultivators in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gao Tingyuan died, the situation was already under Luo Chen’s control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Feng’s reinforcement was a pleasant surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His silent killing of the fleeing Lan Tianyun was even more of a surprise within a surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, it could almost be declared that the Battle of Xieyue Valley was a comprehensive victory for the Pill Hall led by Luo Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the corpses on the field, Luo Chen chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The harvest today is probably not small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was calculating how to distribute the spoils later, his heart suddenly jumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two escape lights came flying from the distant horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive Foundation Establishment aura was not concealed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever they passed, a strong wind blew, making the cultivators still fighting here stop their hands one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the two figures stopped outside Xieyue Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen looked at the two figures from afar, his expression solemn, and his figure was also quietly retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he only retreated a few steps before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the two figures locked onto him almost at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo Chen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Danchenzi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen squeezed out a smile. \"Gang Leader Wang, Elder Zhou, what interest do you have in coming here as guests!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guests?\" Wang Haichao smiled slightly. \"From now on, this will be the territory of the Dajiang Gang, so how can you say I am a guest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhou took a step forward. \"Danchenzi, welcome to join the Lianyun Chamber of Commerce; from now on, we are a family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two spoke, the battlefield here was silent, and no one dared to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of the wind, groans, wails, and the crackling of flames could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen opened his mouth and finally sighed in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was just leaving the wolf’s den only to enter the tiger’s lair!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sigh spread for ten *li*!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Haichao’s face changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhou turned around suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure came breaking through the air like a sharp sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, an unwelcome guest has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this Xieyue Valley, in name, still belongs to my Jade Tripod Sword Sect, right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deacon Miao landed steadily above Xieyue Valley, cupped his hands, and bowed to the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Return to where you came from.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, you two!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Haichao wanted to say something but stopped, finally glared at Xieyue Valley resentfully, and left with a flick of his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining Dajiang Gang cultivators also hurriedly followed and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhou was very surprised. \"You didn't go to save Mi Shuhua?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Great Dao is in oneself, life and death are determined by fate. I can save him for a while, but I cannot save him for a lifetime; in the end, it depends on his own choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deacon Miao didn't answer directly, just said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after Elder Zhou heard it, he showed a thoughtful look and finally seemed to understand something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also bowed and then left freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone left, Deacon Miao descended into the cliff, into the Pill Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled slightly at the person in the valley and reached out to make an invitation gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then strode into the Pill Hall. \u003C\u002Fp>",1961,"2026-06-12T10:35:51.239Z","2026-06-18T03:42:36.771Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d8522b85359fcdc80fa89fc9f07482cbf261e0ca62f09ea97691387c3c6b7d87","immortality-begins-from-an-alchemy-grandmaster-chapter-145","immortality-begins-from-an-alchemy-grandmaster-chapter-143",1090,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-begins-from-an-alchemy-grandmaster-cover.jpg"]