Chapter 495: Seventy years of extended life, the good man sets out on campaign again

"The range of 'Mirror Flower, Water Moon' is as far as the eye can see, approximately a thousand miles!"

"However, the closer the target, the better the effect. When released from a thousand miles away, it only causes five-colored blindness, which any ordinary person can easily dispel with magic power. But within five hundred miles... no, around six hundred miles, it can exert a slight influence on the soul."

This data stems from the expansion range of Luo Chen's spiritual sense.

The reason it is six hundred miles instead of the initial five hundred is that after he advanced to the second level of Core Formation, his spiritual sense clearly improved.

Moreover, the growth was significant, far exceeding that of ordinary Core Formation cultivators.

Luo Chen speculates that this increase is related to his own exceptionally strong soul foundation.

The better the foundation, the greater the growth; this is the importance of roots.

Additionally, the *Micro-Dust Origin Art*, through long-term cultivation, has a slight soul-refining effect. That is why he achieved these results.

Perhaps the only bad news is that the Soul-Returning Pill is now completely ineffective for him!

A long time ago, the Soul-Returning Pill's effect on him had already become very, very weak.

Even after he improved the pill formula and refined a second-tier Soul-Returning Pill, after decades of consumption, it became increasingly feeble.

With his illusion technique reaching completion, the Soul-Returning Pill no longer provides any benefit!

His thoughts drifted away.

Luo Chen returned once more to summarizing "Mirror Flower, Water Moon."

"The optimal casting range is around a hundred miles, roughly equivalent to the lethal area of a Core Formation cultivator."

"But this range is limited to those of the same rank. If one wishes to use this technique against a higher rank, one must accurately weigh the soul gap between the enemy and oneself, then close the distance."

"Fifth Qi's soul foundation was completely inferior to mine, which is why he had no power to resist."

"He is at the third level of Core Formation, still in the early stage. If the enemy's realm is higher, mid-stage cultivators who haven't practiced soul secret arts will also be affected by me."

"Even for late-stage cultivators, if they haven't specifically practiced resistance to illusion techniques, I should be able to achieve a momentary restrictive effect by unleashing 'Mirror Flower, Water Moon' at full power. However, if I do that, I must consider the backlash caused to myself if the illusion is broken."

"Backlash... the Lankeshan Black Chess is a soul-defense magic treasure, and I have refined it for many years. If I incorporate it into my Qi Sea and refine it as a life-bound magic treasure, perhaps it could have a corresponding effect."

Regarding this illusion technique rooted in his eyes, Luo Chen has elevated its importance to the highest among all the trump cards in his hand!

Even more so than the Heavenly Peng True Body, his many spells, and the Heavenly Moon Purple Gold Wheel.

Clearly, if he utilizes this illusion technique well, it is enough to roam freely through the Core Formation stage!

Therefore, these days, Luo Chen has been experimenting with its various effects, both positive and negative.

However, he is somewhat hesitant about whether to refine the Lankeshan Black Chess as a semi-life-bound magic treasure.

Five-element spiritual roots are a double-edged sword.

While they provide a terrifying foundation far exceeding other aptitudes, they come with a cultivation speed that is several, or even over ten times slower.

Although the *Burning Wood True Art* currently fits him well and has brought him thick magic power, dual-path cultivation also slows down his cultivation speed.

To solve this major problem, Luo Chen has given his all.

A third-tier mid-grade spiritual vein, top-grade Starry Pill, and even the Luo Tian Sect using the power of the entire sect to support him.

Only then did he barely maintain a decent cultivation speed.

Nurturing the Moon-Breaking Wings was a last resort.

After all, that was a magic treasure that had just come out of the furnace, and it originally needed five or six years of nurturing.

To unleash the capabilities of this magic treasure, magic power nurturing is mandatory; even if it drags down his cultivation speed a little, it is within an acceptable range.

But if there is the pressure of one more magic treasure...

After some consideration, Luo Chen finally gritted his teeth and decided to nurture the Lankeshan Black Chess!

"Mirror Flower, Water Moon is my greatest trump card!"

"It is my greatest reliance for roaming the Core Formation stage!"

"Then I must utilize this killing move to the extreme!"

"For this, even if it drags down my cultivation speed a little, I cannot worry about it. At worst, after the opening war ends, I will give up nurturing this treasure. By then, peace will have returned, there will be fewer fights, and I won't need to use my trump cards frequently; I can then cultivate with all my might."

With a thought, the Lankeshan Black Chess hidden under his skin flew out.

Then, Luo Chen swallowed it in one gulp, incorporating it into his vast Qi Sea.

Together with the Moon-Breaking Wings, it flew slowly around the five-colored Core Formation, accepting the nurturing of his pure magic power.

After solving this potential backlash problem.

Luo Chen still had to consider another issue.

He reached out and touched his eyeballs, somewhat uncertain.

When he used the illusion on the Gray Ye Langwang, his eyes hurt a lot.

When he used it on Fifth Qi, there was also a slight stinging pain.

He guessed that although "Mirror Flower, Water Moon" was rooted in his eyes and its power became more formidable, it also had natural limitations.

This feeling was like the characters in some anime from his past life who used "eye techniques" and often went blind or bled.

If that were truly the case, he would really have to carefully consider the cost of every use of "Mirror Flower, Water Moon."

However, this problem also seemed to have a solution!

"After the Withered-Prosperous True Fire burns demonic beasts, it seizes vast vitality. The portion shared with me, although small in quantity, is of great benefit to the body and can even increase my longevity limit."

"After refining the third-tier Gray Ye Langwang before, it increased my longevity limit by a full year!"

"Moreover, this vitality can clearly heal the stinging sensation brought about after using the illusion technique."

"If I refine demonic beasts as much as possible and seize vitality, perhaps I can heal the aftereffects of 'Mirror Flower, Water Moon'?"

Luo Chen did not know if there was a difference between the aftereffects of "Mirror Flower, Water Moon" and the vitality healing of the Withered-Prosperous True Fire, or if it would be irreversible.

But for the moment, this was indeed the optimal solution.

"Regardless, I have gained one more trump card!"

"As long as it is utilized well, not to mention being invincible among those of the same rank, dominating one side of the cultivation world is still entirely achievable."

Thinking of how Fifth Qi was so easily defeated by him, Luo Chen couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

Since the other party gave him the opportunity.

Then he naturally wouldn't miss it.

In this way, his position as the leader of the Luo Tian Alliance would be thoroughly and truly deserved.

It would also be more convenient to mobilize the cultivators of the other families for his use in the future.

"Calculating the time, Cen Qiusheng should be back, right!"

"I wonder what his mood will be when he sees his descendant fail to form a core."

"At least, I, this guardian, have done my best."

As Luo Chen expected, a month later, Cen Qiusheng returned to the Luo Tian Alliance driving the Red Flame Dragon Boat.

What surprised Luo Chen was that when the other party returned, not only did he have no injuries, he didn't even look tired!

At that time.

The old man stood at the bow of the dragon boat, facing the wind, his face ruddy, looking full of spirit and ambition.

Such a scene made people click their tongues in wonder.

And at the subsequent small gathering of the alliance's Core Formation cultivators, the other party revealed the reason.

"This old man was lucky to obtain a Seven-Star Heavenly Lamp Flower; with seven flowers blooming, it extends life by seventy years!"

"Haha, as long as no accidents happen, this old man can live for at least another hundred years!"

Fifth Qi and the others looked at each other, unable to react for a moment.

After a long while, Luo Chen shook his head and praised sincerely: "Fellow Daoist Cen has great fortune; in your old age, you actually have such an opportunity."

Fu Jiusheng echoed: "Indeed, when I was in the Foundation Establishment stage, I was a medicine gatherer for two hundred years, and I have gathered countless herbs in my life, but I have never seen a mature life-extending heavenly treasure. Especially this Seven-Star Heavenly Lamp Flower, which must bloom seven flowers and light up seven stars to be effective. Even if six flowers bloom, it won't have the slightest life-extending effect. Fellow Daoist, you have truly had great luck!"

Fifth Qi barely squeezed out a smile, "The world says that in an opening war, the greater the risk, the greater the opportunity. Now it seems, it truly does not deceive us!"

Seeing how envious the few were, Cen Qiusheng couldn't stop stroking his beard, quite happy.

"The only pity is that at the time, fearing an accident, I swallowed the Seven-Star Sky Lantern Flower raw after obtaining it. Otherwise, if I had brought it back and asked Dan Chenzi to refine a furnace of Seven-Star Pills for me, one pill could have extended my life by seventeen years, and seven pills would have been enough to extend it by a full hundred years or more."

Hearing these words, everyone didn't know what to say.

Seventy years of longevity, you old man should be satisfied!

Still asking for so much!

Luo Chen also had something to say; with just one raw material, even with the system in hand, he couldn't guarantee success in one go.

Fellow Daoist, there is no reason to get the benefit and still complain!

Next, Cen Qiusheng chatted enthusiastically about things on the front line.

Regarding the human coalition, regarding the Proud Howl Wolf Court, regarding the deeds of those outstanding geniuses.

This intelligence also outlined a rough contour for Luo Chen's upcoming trip to the front line.

Especially the Nine Sects Sword Hall, under Cen Qiusheng's narration, it was full of strong people!

The Foundation Establishment cultivators were all talented and had great hope of forming a core in the future.

The Core Formation peers alongside them, apart from those old monsters in the late stage of Core Formation, were mostly young and promising.

Core Formation early-stage cultivators as old and decrepit as Cen Qiusheng were rare instead.

"In my opinion, Alchemist Danchenzi, at his current age, having such achievements, should not be inferior to the Core Formation cultivators of the Upper Sects. Even if he goes there, he will be an outstanding figure among them."

Finally, Cen Qiusheng even praised Luo Chen.

Luo Chen smiled and didn't say too much.

Fifth Qi, however, couldn't help but glance at Luo Chen, with a hint of wariness in his eyes.

This small gathering lasted for an evening before dispersing.

But Luo Chen didn't leave; he was kept behind by Cen Qiusheng alone.

Both knew clearly what they were going to talk about.

Luo Chen took a sip of tea and said regretfully: "It's a pity for Cen Guangyi, failing to form a core and also ruining his Dao foundation, with his Qi Sea destroyed."

The radiance on Cen Qiusheng's face could not help but dim a little.

"Fate is such; he was too anxious. That you, Fellow Daoist, could save his life with your heaven-reaching medical skills is already his immense fortune. In the future, in the family, arranging a position as an elder of miscellaneous affairs for him can be considered not wasting his life."

Speaking of this, he bowed to Luo Chen.

"Regarding Fifth Qi, this old man thanks you, Fellow Daoist, here."

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows, "It seems your family members have already told you about what happened that day."

Cen Qiusheng's face turned cold, "I know the reason clearly. Whether Guangyi succeeded in forming a core or not is his own business, but Fifth Qi's attempt to interfere was too much."

"Do you want to demand an explanation?"

"I have this thought, but my strength... unless you are willing to help me."

To this, Luo Chen pursed his lips and put down the teacup.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang Yu is gone, and the alliance's strength is already weakened. In this situation, it is impossible for me to do anything more to Fifth Qi."

Looking at the old man who was unwilling to give up, he said seriously: "And at the time, in my view, he had slight signs of qi deviation, and what he did was not his original intention, so you don't need to take it to heart."

Cen Qiusheng frowned, "Only those with qi deviation lose self-control and act purely on instinct; if this isn't his original intention, what is?"

"We cultivators all have desires and evil thoughts. Ripples in the heart lake lead to a flood; the key lies in whether one can control it."

Luo Chen defended Fifth Qi.

Finally, he added: "In the end, he didn't attack your Cen family cultivators, so what do you have to use to make trouble?"

Cen Qiusheng opened his mouth.

Finally, he sighed helplessly.

He had no reason to make trouble, and without Luo Chen's help, he didn't have the strength to make trouble, so he could only swallow this anger.

Moreover, in the coming days, I'm afraid he will have to maintain face with each other with kind words.

"Alright, think about it!"

"Doesn't your Cen family still have a Cen Guangwei?"

"You are back now, guide him carefully for a few decades; it's not impossible to have a chance to add another Core Formation True Person to the family."

"By then, with two Core Formation cultivators in one sect, Fifth Qi won't be able to do anything to you either."

Luo Chen comforted him a bit, then stood up to say goodbye.

Cen Qiusheng personally sent him away from Hui Alliance Ridge.

Before leaving, he curiously asked one more question.

"Was Fifth Qi really suffering from qi deviation at the time?"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, didn't answer directly, and just said casually: "Perhaps!"

Naturally, it was impossible for Fifth Qi to have suffered from qi deviation at the time.

But cultivation not going smoothly and not advancing to the mid-stage of Core Formation indeed made him much more impetuous, which is why his mood was unstable and he was easily broken by Luo Chen.

Moreover, affected by this battle, in the short term, if the other party doesn't adjust his mindset, his cultivation will only become less smooth.

It sounds a bit mysterious.

In fact, cultivation is just like this.

Especially after a cultivator reaches the Core Formation stage, every small realm involves the transformation of the soul.

The final step is the Core Formation becoming a fetus, shedding the fetus to give birth to a Nascent Soul.

In this process, the fusion of the Core Formation and the soul is the top priority.

It is rumored that there are cultivators who will be accompanied by heart demon tribulations when forming a Nascent Soul and crossing the thunder tribulation!

In this realm, cultivators are easily affected by their state of mind.

Luo Chen is extremely knowledgeable about this situation.

I don't know if it's because he is a transmigrator, but he is more easily affected by heart demons than these Core Formation cultivators.

During the Qi Refining stage, he experienced one heart tribulation, and during the Foundation Establishment stage, because of hatred, he also fell into demonic obstacles.

It was precisely because of this that he noticed Fifth Qi's state was wrong at the time.

However, he is too lazy to remind others about their business; Fifth Qi being too strong is no benefit to him either.

The lesson he learned from this incident is that in his subsequent cultivation, he should still be steady.

Don't let the Core Formation stage stage another heart tribulation drama.

What makes Luo Chen feel slightly at ease is probably the self-created *Micro-Dust Origin Art*!

This technique integrates the *Settling Wind and Waves* gifted to him by Miao Wen and the *Locking Pearl Curtain* of the Luoyun Sect.

As long as it is cultivated to the completion state, it can excellently suppress mood swings and the frequent emergence of various thoughts.

When he was about to return to Snow Wolf Terrace, Luo Chen looked back at the brightly lit and bustling Hui Alliance Ridge.

Helping Cen Qiusheng deal with Fifth Qi is impossible.

He is going to the front line next, and the alliance still needs Fifth Qi to sit in town.

At the same time, he cannot let the other party become too powerful, so he needs Fu Jiusheng and Cen Qiusheng to check and balance Fifth Qi.

Luo Chen still understands such simple truths.

Operating it is even more familiar.

Regardless, he is also an "ancestor"-level figure who created his own sect.

In private, he still has to walk between President Sima Hui Niang and Gu Caiyi from time to time.

Balancing the water and such, he is very good at it!

Cen Qiusheng is back, so the Luo Tian Alliance must send another person to the front line to join the Nine Sects Sword Hall.

Back then, Luo Chen used the reason that Fu Jiusheng needed to set up arrays and cultivate the sect's blessed land to suppress the proposal to let Fu Jiusheng go to the battlefield.

The price, naturally, was that when the time came, he would go up himself.

Regarding this matter, Luo Chen is not very afraid.

Once familiar, twice skilled!

He still has some experience in how to protect himself on a chaotic large battlefield.

Moreover, judging from the information in Cen Qiusheng's words, the human coalition led by the Luoyun Sect has gradually cleared out the demonic beast strongholds on the periphery of the Howling Moon Mountain Range.

Then next, it is to thoroughly eradicate the Proud Howl Wolf Court and seize the only fourth-tier spiritual vein land in the Howling Moon Mountain Range!

Under such a great war, the Luoyun Sect has already begun to mobilize all forces as much as possible.

His Luo Chen going over is just icing on the cake; there is no need to fight to the death like on the Jilei Mountain battlefield back then.

Of course!

Even so, Luo Chen still made full preparations.

Not only did his own state reach its peak.

The mobilization of the sect was also done to perfection.

First, he transferred President Sima Hui Niang over, and she presided over the size of affairs of the Luo Tian Sect at Snow Wolf Terrace.

Danxia Peak was handed over to Gu Caiyi to handle.

There is no need to worry about any accidents there; with Duan Feng, Feng Xia, Li Yingzhang, Qu Lingjun, and others assisting inside, the well-tempered Gu Caiyi can hold up the frame. Outside, there is also the help of Haoranzi from the Qingdan Valley and Tianlan Immortal City, and no one has any ideas about Danxia Peak.

Secondly, at Snow Wolf Terrace, under the auspices of Fu Jiusheng and Min Longyu, some arrays were set up according to local conditions to prevent demonic beasts.

Finally, Luo Chen also invited Fifth Qi for a secret talk.

He gave a promise that after returning, he would provide the other party with mid-grade Starry Pills to help the other party break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

First defeating Fifth Qi with one move, then using mid-grade Starry Pills as bait.

With such soft and hard tactics, Fifth Qi naturally agreed to sit in the Luo Tian Alliance properly.

Before leaving.

Apart from having a little intimacy with President Sima Hui Niang, Luo Chen also went to the caves where Wang Yuan and Chu Kui were located respectively.

One was silent, with the door tightly closed, as if in a death retreat.

One had mastered the Dragon-Slaying Technique and had already removed most of the alien Core Formation magic power from his body; in ten years at most, he could be clean and try to impact the Core Formation stage again.

"Sorry, this time I can't fight side by side with you."

In front of Chu Kui's cave, the other party said with great regret.

Luo Chen waved his hand and said freely: "Wait until you form a core, then go with me!"

After speaking, Luo Chen didn't linger, his body turned into an escape light, and he jumped onto the Red Flame Dragon Boat that had been circling in the air for a long time.

As soon as he went up, Zeng Yilong and Xing Zonghan greeted him.

"Is everything settled?"

"Everyone is ready!"

Luo Chen's gaze swept over the eight Foundation Establishment cultivators standing on the deck.

The cultivators from various families all hurriedly bowed to him.

"Since that's the case, let's set off!"

With a wave of his large sleeves, surging magic power was injected into the Red Flame Dragon Boat, which had shrunk several times, and immediately the dragon boat turned into a sharp arrow, advancing toward the depths of the Howling Moon Mountain Range.

And on various mountain peaks, there were also gazes following the shadow of the flying boat as it went further and further away.

After Chu Kui watched Luo Chen leave, he laughed, turned around, and entered the cave, closing the door tightly.

On Snow Wolf Terrace, President Sima Hui Niang, guarded by Yao Mingyue and Yuan Xiaoyue, silently watched the parting once again.

Yao Mingyue comforted in a low voice: "Master, the Supreme Elder will definitely return safely."

Yuan Xiaoyue also spoke: "The Supreme Elder is very powerful, Sect Master, you don't need to worry."

Facing the comfort of the two, President Sima Hui Niang stroked the back of her hand.

There was a flowing bulge there.

It was exactly the Luo Lingxi Gu she and Luo Chen refined together back then.

Under years of nurturing, the Luo Lingxi Gu in her body had already reached the second-tier level.

And the Luo Lingxi Gu on Luo Chen's body, I'm afraid, was already infinitely close to the third-tier level.

With this Gu, no matter how far apart they were, she could perceive Luo Chen's life and death.

Such means were no less than the life-bound soul lamp of a Nascent Soul Upper Sect.

"I naturally don't worry; he has never disappointed anyone!"

The woman's leisurely words drifted in the clear breeze between the mountains.

Although light, they contained endless heavy trust.

Yes!

When has Luo Chen ever disappointed anyone?

This time, it's just another campaign for the good man!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 496 =====