Chapter 365: Tianxing Visits, Legend of the Blood Demon

The next day.

An old man passed through several encampments and, under the gaze of many Ice Fortress cultivators, stepped into the Luo Tian Society encampment.

"Is that Tianxingzi of the Falling Cloud Sect?"

A cultivator looked at the old man's back, revealing a cautious expression.

The person beside him whispered, "It is indeed him. With a cultivation base at the late Foundation Establishment stage, he was exceptionally listed as an Elder of the Falling Cloud Sect. Even if he is the very last one, he cannot be underestimated."

Tianxingzi's reputation had not been prominent in his earlier years.

Although listed as a true disciple, he had no achievements in terms of cultivation base, combat methods, or even in the puppet arts that the Falling Cloud Sect was most proud of.

But this person had spent years rushing about outside, handling various miscellaneous affairs for the Falling Cloud Sect.

No one knew what kind of monumental merit he had achieved to actually become the only Foundation Establishment Elder in the history of the Falling Cloud Sect.

At this moment, watching him step into the Luo Tian Society encampment, the many vassal forces at the Ice Fortress encampment could not help but be extremely surprised.

They had thought that someone might visit that President of the Luo Tian Society.

But they never expected that the first one to come knocking would be such a heavyweight existence!

And inside the Luo Tian Society.

Luo Chen looked at the familiar figure opposite him, as well as that "unfamiliar" face, and broke into a smile.

"Elder Tianxingzi's grand arrival truly makes my Luo Tian Society shine with brilliance!"

At this moment, the other party had removed the golden mask he had worn year-round back at Dahe Market.

But it did not affect Luo Chen's recognition of him in the slightest.

Tianxingzi smiled, "For Fellow Daoist Luo to be able to spare time from your busy schedule to see me, this old man also feels deeply honored."

"Please, sit!"

After the two of them were seated.

Expecting a round of polite pleasantries, he never thought Tianxingzi would directly pierce through that layer of window paper.

"Murong Yuan?"

"Haha, just a pseudonym, I have let Fellow Daoist see a joke."

Luo Chen knew that the pseudonym he used when participating in the Treasure Dragon Black Market back then certainly could not have been hidden from the other party.

It was fine at first, but as he later conducted a large number of medicinal herb trades with the other party, it would inevitably be exposed.

After all, Dahe Market at that time only had a few slightly larger forces.

The only one capable of swallowing so many medicinal herbs was this Luo Tian Society, an existence primarily focused on elixir business.

Luo Chen's name, Danchenzi, had also circulated outside at that time.

His background was naturally very easy to guess.

Perhaps the only thing Tianxingzi couldn't be sure of back then was just one thing.

Seeing Luo Chen not hiding it, Tianxingzi couldn't help but nod, then asked again:

"That friend of yours at the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"It is indeed me!" Luo Chen spoke calmly.

Tianxingzi raised an eyebrow; while suddenly enlightened, he was not surprised.

He had had similar suspicions initially, only to overturn them himself later.

But as the great name of Danchenzi rose to fame throughout the Jade Cauldron Domain, the suspicions he had once overturned became completely logical.

He scrutinized Luo Chen carefully from head to toe.

Tianxingzi couldn't help but reveal a look of amazement.

"In the blink of an eye, over ten years have passed; Fellow Daoist's progress today is truly impressive."

Luo Chen smiled freely, "That Luo Mou has what he has today is also largely thanks to the Foundation Establishment Pills you sent people to deliver, Fellow Daoist."

"It was merely three Foundation Establishment Pills, not worthy of such credit," Tianxingzi laughed.

Luo Chen's smile stiffened for a moment.

Three?

He had only received two back then!

Tianxingzi did not notice the change in Luo Chen's expression; it was only for an instant, and Luo Chen had already recovered, still smiling and full of enthusiasm.

Seeing that the atmosphere was good and that he and the other party had quite a connection.

Therefore, he got straight to the point and brought up the past.

"Fellow Daoist's attainments in alchemy were something I greatly admired back at Dahe Market. Today, the name Danchenzi is like thunder to the ears within the Jade Cauldron Domain, as if a Flood Dragon has entered the sea, accompanied by wind and clouds."

"You flatter me."

"It is absolutely not an exaggeration. For instance, the Blood-Burning Pill you refined back then, although it was First Grade, was pushed by you to the peak level, and even Foundation Establishment early-stage cultivators had effects after taking it; this is not something an ordinary Second Grade Alchemist can achieve."

The main event was here.

Luo Chen smiled without speaking.

Tianxingzi's heart sank, but he still forced himself to say: "I wonder if you still have any extra peak-grade Blood-Burning Pills for sale? I am willing to purchase them at the price of Second Grade elixirs."

"Apologies, you should know my current situation."

As he spoke, Luo Chen glanced at the Ice Fortress outside the room.

Although Tianxingzi had anticipated this, he still felt despondent inside.

Sure enough, for such elixirs, even if they could be refined, he imagined the quantity wouldn't be too large.

After supplying the Ice Fortress, it was even more impossible to have any surplus for himself.

Thump!

Tianxingzi was curious, looking at the jade bottle on the table.

"This is?"

"I don't have many peak-grade Blood-Burning Pills on hand right now, but these three are a gift for you, Fellow Daoist. You can take them back to bestow upon close juniors for life-saving purposes."

Tianxingzi was somewhat tempted, "This wouldn't be right; one should not accept rewards without merit."

Luo Chen smiled slightly, "It is not a transaction, merely a gift between friends. Why, now that you have been promoted to an Elder of the Falling Cloud Sect, do you no longer recognize me, this little friend?"

Tianxingzi was stunned.

Afterward, he laughed heartily.

"How could I be such a person!"

Saying this, he accepted the three Blood-Burning Pills without any refusal.

"Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist, for your Foundation Establishment, I should have personally sent a small gift; I never expected you to give me something instead."

Tianxingzi shook his head and suddenly said:

"It is said that your subordinates are looking for a Foundation Establishment cultivator named Wang Yuan?"

Luo Chen's expression turned solemn.

"You know? Please, tell me in detail!"

"I don't know much," Tianxingzi first apologized, then slowly said: "But I have indeed learned some news about him through my sect's scouts."

"Do you know which of the Nine Mountains of Accumulated Thunder is the only one not yet occupied by the two sides?"

Luo Chen hesitated, "The Jiushan?"

Tianxingzi nodded heavily, "Indeed..."

Tianxingzi left.

He had come with high spirits; although one couldn't say he returned with them exhausted, it could be called a very pleasant conversation.

Moreover, he had exchanged three peak-grade Blood-Burning Pills from Luo Chen with a piece of not-so-important intelligence.

Most importantly, he had continued the friendship with the other party.

That "little friend" from back then had truly not been called in vain!

However, the intelligence he deemed unimportant was like charcoal in snow to Luo Chen.

"President, is it said there is news of Hall Master Wang?"

In the room, Xu Huanzhen, Duan Feng, and Li Yingzhang, who could move freely, looked at Luo Chen expectantly.

Facing their gaze, Luo Chen nodded slowly.

"There is indeed."

The three of them were overjoyed.

Wang Yuan's abilities had been displayed time and time again over these years.

Calling him the number one expert in the Luo Tian Society, apart from the President, was absolutely no exaggeration.

Back at the night battle on the Seventh Mountain, first there was Min Longyu using a grand formation to blast five Foundation Establishment early-stage cultivators of the other side, and later there was Wang Yuan covering the retreat, intercepting three Foundation Establishment mid-stage and one Foundation Establishment late-stage great cultivator alone.

Such ability was truly jaw-dropping.

If Wang Yuan could be found and united with the President, even if the Luo Tian Society encountered a team led by a great cultivator in the upcoming war, they would have enough self-preservation power.

However, with such good news, why was the President's expression still so solemn?

Could it be...

Just as they were having bad guesses, Luo Chen shook his head.

"It is not that he has fallen."

Before they could breathe a sigh of relief, Luo Chen continued: "But his current news, if leaked, I fear it will be unfavorable to the situation of our Luo Tian Society."

"Uh?"

"How is this to be understood?"

"Could it be that he has caused some big trouble?"

Facing these three questions, Luo Chen sighed.

Big trouble, what kind of big trouble could there be?

Even on the battlefield, killing the descendants of Core Formation cultivators or true disciples of the Sword Sect was just a matter of the battlefield.

When two armies face off, life and death are just fate.

He said with difficulty: "Do you know the Blood Demon legend currently circulating?"

Blood Demon!

As soon as these two words came out, the three of them changed color simultaneously.

Li Yingzhang even said urgently: "Is it that Blood Demon who, wherever he passes, all cultivators below Core Formation die, and even their essence blood is sucked dry?"

Xu Huanzhen frowned, "Hall Master Wang doesn't seem like such a bloodthirsty person!"

Duan Feng's expression was heavy, vaguely recalling some rumors from the Dahe Market period.

Although they were groundless, the spearhead had always pointed to Wang Yuan.

However, because of the changing winds and clouds at Dahe Market during that time, too many things happened in just two or three years, so no one paid attention to Wang Yuan.

Now, Blood Demon...

Watching the changes in the three people's expressions, Luo Chen felt a slight relief in his heart.

Regardless of whether it was true or not, at least everyone was still of one mind, and they didn't issue an order that everyone should be executed like the Falling Cloud Sect and the Sword Sect.

The Jade Cauldron Domain cannot tolerate demonic cultivators!

This was no longer a matter of sect prejudice or interest disputes.

It was a deeper distinction between righteous and demonic.

Regardless of how everyone usually engages in petty schemes or hypocrisy, on the surface, they still act in a righteous style.

Those who are slightly out of line will be branded as robbery cultivators or evil cultivators.

But if there are those who practice demonic arts and do evil, they will have no place to stand.

Just like the Soul-Refining Loose Cultivator Gu Yue back then, even though he was only at the Foundation Establishment early stage, he was still a rat crossing the street, shouted at by everyone.

"The Blood Demon legend is indeed related to Wang Yuan, circulating within the range of the Jiushan and the Ten Thousand Li Yellow Sands, so Wang Yuan's whereabouts are naturally in these places."

"This matter, only the four of us should know; it must not be spread."

While the three were stunned, they nodded one after another.

The distinction between righteous and demonic could not compare to the closeness between people.

Wang Yuan was one of their own, and he had never done anything to harm everyone; even if he really became a demon king shouted at by everyone in the Jade Cauldron Domain, everyone would still choose to shield him within their capabilities.

"If you are lucky enough to meet him, try your best to persuade him to come back, or notify me immediately."

Luo Chen took out three sound-transmission jade slips from his storage bag.

Such magic tools could communicate quickly within a range of a thousand li.

"Alright, you all go out!"

The three of them still had some things to say, but seeing Luo Chen's tightly furrowed brows, they didn't disturb him anymore.

After they left.

Luo Chen couldn't help but sigh long and hard.

"Brother Wang..."

He never expected that Wang Yuan would eventually embark on this path.

It was actually not much different from the future he had simulated for the first time through the Ghost God Heart-Questioning Realm.

Blood Demon!

Luo Chen had always known that Wang Yuan had a secret technique that could quickly restore body injuries and even increase cultivation base by absorbing the essence blood of cultivators!

Back when the Dahe Gang launched an all-out attack on the Mountain-Breaking Gang, they sent three Qi Refining ninth-layer experts to surround Wang Yuan.

That battle turned the Dahe Market's long street into ruins.

Wang Yuan killed one, injured one, and perished together with the Broken Blade Xu Renke, falling into the Lancang River.

But later, Wang Yuan not only returned safely, but his cultivation base also greatly improved!

At that time, Wang Yuan was permeated with a thick bloody aura because he had absorbed the entire bone and essence blood of the Broken Blade Xu Renke.

Later, in order to prepare the raw materials for the Blood Fiend Pill, he went on a killing spree in the Core Formation ruins, collecting the essence blood of many cultivators.

Only then did the later matter of Luo Chen letting go and refining the Blood Fiend Pill happen.

Now that similar things are reappearing, it is indeed very consistent with Wang Yuan's style of doing things.

If it were said that in the previous battle on the Seventh Mountain, Wang Yuan was seriously injured to cover the retreat and had to use this secret technique again, it was completely understandable.

But the Blood Demon legend circulating on the battlefield now is no longer just targeting one or two enemies.

It is on a large scale!

Many corpses of cultivators who had just died in battle had all their essence blood extracted.

Even some living Foundation Establishment true cultivators were often ambushed.

Expanding the scope like this is truly somewhat insane.

Luo Chen can understand, but he dare not agree; this is not a move for survival, but a path to self-destruction!

Now, both the Falling Cloud Sect side and the Sword Sect side have each sent a Core Formation Venerable to investigate this matter thoroughly.

Once caught...

"In the simulation back then, Wang Yuan was only hunted down by Core Formation Venerables, but the name Blood Demon was something I created after my lifespan was nearly exhausted, in order to extend my life, by launching a killing spree."

"Now, it has been snatched away by you first, Brother Wang."

Luo Chen smiled bitterly.

For a moment, his mood was extremely complicated.

Clearly, he had already made enough efforts.

He had not only purchased orthodox Second Grade body-refining techniques for Wang Yuan but also opened up all the Luo Tian Society's cultivation techniques for the other party to study.

Never expected that the other party would still embark on this path.

Blood Dao!

It is worthy of being the path in the Demonic Dao that is easiest to make people addicted to!

Taking a deep breath, Luo Chen pulled himself together.

Regardless of whether the Blood Demon is Wang Yuan or not, he could not abandon the other party.

Along the way, had it not been for the support of Wang Yuan, who was both mentor and friend, he would never have achieved his current success so quickly.

Luo Chen does not consider himself a person who seeks revenge for the slightest grievance, but he also knows the principle of repaying kindness.

Moreover, they are friends!

"The matter of finding Wang Yuan must continue!"

"In addition, half a month later, it will be the Luo Tian Society's turn to rotate defense to the Sixth Mountain; I must also cure Li Yingzhang as soon as possible so he can take Yuan Xiaoyue and others back to Tianlan."

"The method of opening apertures I am exploring cannot stop; this is very likely the only means I have to improve myself before the great war."

In just a short while, Luo Chen had sorted out the things he needed to do next.

The future is still confused.

But the path under his feet must be walked steadily with every step!

The next day.

He continued to remove the Earth Fire Fiend Qi for Li Yingzhang, using the Spring Breeze Turns to Rain Technique, whose proficiency was constantly increasing, to treat the hidden injuries in his body.

At the same time, he gave orders to Duan Feng, letting him use the connections he had made on the Golden Sand Floating Island during this time to inquire about news regarding the Jiushan among the Nine Mountains of Accumulated Thunder.

The battlefield of Ten Thousand Li Yellow Sands cannot be let go either.

Finally, he let Yuan Xiaoyue collect Second Grade Earth Fire Fiend Qi for him on the Golden Sand Floating Island through the Ice Fortress's connections.

The Golden Sand Floating Island is the base camp of the Falling Cloud Sect side!

Naturally, it is also a place where massive resources are gathered.

It is only Second Grade Fiend Qi; wanting to purchase it, as long as there are spirit stones, it is not difficult.

Not long after, Yuan Xiaoyue collected ten portions for him.

"It's not expensive, it only cost five hundred spirit stones. It is said that many Yan Alliance disciples carry this kind of material with them, so the price is this cheap after the great war."

Yuan Xiaoyue said with a smile.

Luo Chen shook his head; this price is not cheap.

Ten portions of First Grade Earth Fire Fiend Qi only cost fifty or sixty spirit stones.

It's not that Yuan Xiaoyue was deceived.

It's just that for Fiend Qi, the higher the grade, the more expensive it is.

Back then, Wang Yuan spent a full thirty thousand spirit stones to buy the Yellow Springs Yin Fiend.

It can only be said that now, affected by the war, the price of this seemingly common material has also risen with the tide.

"Well done, continue to collect for me next."

"Mm, I know, President!"

"You go down first!"

After Yuan Xiaoyue took her leave, Luo Chen activated the defensive formation.

Looking at the Rock Floating Stone in his hand, his eyes revealed expectation.

He had recently explored a method for opening apertures with Fiend Qi, with inspiration coming from the First Grade "Bright Spirit Breaking Fiend," the Second Grade "Qi and Body Same Origin," and the Third Grade body-refining technique "Heavenly Peng Transformation."

Inside, it also involved many body-refining theories that Wang Yuan had instilled in him during their usual exchanges.

Under such accumulation, he had the confidence to refine his body and open apertures.

Now that everything was ready, he could begin!

"Although I can't reach the level of Wang Yuan's self-created cultivation technique, this aperture-opening secret technique I tailored for myself shouldn't be bad either!"

"Even if I fail, I have familiar means to clear Fiend Qi."

"Trying it out, I won't lose anything."

Under the situation where everything was ready and he was sure that no major problems would occur, Luo Chen controlled his spiritual power and easily drew a wisp of fierce and domineering Fiend Qi from the Rock Floating Stone!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 366 =====