Chapter 495: Extending Life for Seventy Years, Good Man Goes on Expedition Again

"Mirror Flower Water Moon, release range, as far as the eye can see, it can take effect, about a thousand miles away!"

"But the power of this technique, the closer the distance, the better the effect. Releasing it from a thousand miles away only has the effect of five-color blindness, and ordinary people can easily dispel this psychedelic effect with magic power. And within a range of five hundred miles... no, about six hundred miles, it can have a slight influence on the soul."

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

The reason it is six hundred miles instead of the initial five hundred miles is that his spiritual sense obviously improved after advancing to the Golden Core second layer.

And the increase was huge, far exceeding ordinary Golden Core cultivators.

This kind of increase, according to Luo Chen's guess, should have something to do with his own strong soul foundation.

The better the foundation, the greater the increase, this is the importance of the foundation.

In addition, "Micro-Dust Element Technique" has a slight soul-refining effect in the day-to-day cultivation. That's why there is this harvest.

Probably, the only bad news is that the Tongyou Pill is completely ineffective for him!

A long time ago, the Tongyou Pill had a very weak effect on him.

Even if he improved the pill formula and refined the second-tier Tongyou Pill, after decades of taking it, it became weaker and weaker.

As his illusion reached Great Perfection, the Tongyou Pill no longer had any benefit!

Thoughts drifted away.

Luo Chen returned to the summary of "Mirror Flower Water Moon" again.

"The best casting range is about a hundred miles, which is about the same as the killing area of a Golden Core cultivator."

"But this range is limited to peers. If you want to cast this technique across realms, you must clearly measure the soul gap between the enemy and yourself, and then narrow the distance."

"Diwu Qi's soul foundation was completely inferior to mine, so he had no resistance."

"If you raise the enemy's realm, mid-stage cultivators, if they haven't practiced soul secret techniques, will also be affected by me."

"Even late-stage cultivators, if they haven't practiced specifically to resist illusions, I should be able to achieve a momentary restriction effect when performing 'Mirror Flower Water Moon' with full power, but in this way, I must consider the backlash caused by the illusion being broken on myself."

"Backlash... Lanke Black Chess is a soul defense magic treasure, and I have refined it for many years. If I include it in the Qi sea and refine it as a natal magic treasure, perhaps it can have a corresponding effect."

Regarding this illusion rooted in his eyes, Luo Chen had raised its importance to the highest among all the trump cards in his hands!

Even more than the Sky Peng True Body, many spells, and the Tianyue Purple Gold Wheel.

Clearly, if he uses this illusion well, it is enough to roam the Golden Core stage!

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

However, he was hesitant about whether to refine Lanke Black Chess as a semi-natal magic treasure.

The aptitude of five spiritual roots is a double-edged sword.

While having a terrifying foundation far exceeding other aptitudes, it comes with a cultivation speed that is several times, or even ten times slower.

"Burning Wood True Technique", although it fits him very well currently and has brought him thick magic power, dual cultivation of two systems will also slow down the cultivation speed.

To solve this big problem, Luo Chen paid everything he had.

Third-tier mid-grade spiritual vein, top-grade Fanxing Pill, and even the Luotian Sect using the power of the whole sect to support him.

Only then did he barely maintain a cultivation speed that could be considered okay.

Nourishing the Breaking Moon Wings was a last resort.

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

To exert the ability of this magic treasure, magic power nourishment is a must, even if it drags down the cultivation speed a little, it is within the acceptable range.

But if there is another

After some deliberation, Luo Chen finally gritted his teeth and decided to nourish the Rotten Wood Black Chess piece!

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

"It is my greatest reliance for traversing 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 stop nourishing this treasure. Once peace returns and there is less fighting, I won't need to use my trump card frequently, and I can then cultivate with all my might."

With a thought, the Rotten Wood Black Chess piece hidden beneath his skin flew out.

Then, Luo Chen swallowed it in one gulp, taking it into his vast sea of Qi.

Together with the Po Yue Wings, it circled slowly around his five-colored Jin Dan, receiving nourishment from his pure magic power.

After solving this potential problem of backlash.

Luo Chen still had to consider another issue.

He reached out to touch his eyeball, feeling somewhat uncertain.

When he used the illusion technique on the Gray Leaf Wolf King, his eyes hurt a lot.

When he used it on Di Wuqi, there was also a slight stinging pain.

He guessed that although Mirror Flower, Water Moon had taken root in his eyes and become more powerful, it also had natural limitations.

This feeling was just like the characters in some anime he watched in his previous life who used "eye techniques" and would often go blind or bleed.

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

However, this problem seemed to have a solution!

"After the Withering-Prosperity True Fire burns a demon beast, it extracts vast vitality. The portion shared with me, though small in quantity, is of great benefit to my body and can even increase my longevity limit."

"Previously, after refining the Tier 3 Gray Leaf Wolf King, it increased my longevity limit by a full year!"

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

"If I refine as many demon beasts as possible and extract their vitality, perhaps I can heal the aftereffects of 'Mirror Flower, Water Moon'?"

Luo Chen was not sure if there was a discrepancy between the aftereffects of 'Mirror Flower, Water Moon' and the healing vitality of the Withering-Prosperity 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 used well, not to mention being invincible among peers, it is entirely possible to dominate a region in the cultivation world."

Thinking of how easily Di Wuqi was defeated by his hand, Luo Chen could not help but raise the corners of his mouth.

Since the other party gave him the opportunity.

Then he naturally would not miss it.

In this way, his position as the leader of the Luo Tian Alliance had truly become well-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 soon!"

"I wonder what his mood will be when he sees his descendant failed to form a Jin Dan."

"At least, I, as the guardian, have done my best."

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

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

At that time.

The old man stood tall 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 Jin Dan cultivators, the other party revealed the reason.

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

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

Di Wuqi 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 such great fortune; to have such an opportunity in your old age."

Fu Jiusheng echoed: "Indeed, when I was in the Foundation Establishment stage, I spent two hundred years as a herb gatherer. I 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 have any effect. Even if six flowers bloom, there is not a shred of life-extending effect. Fellow Daoist, you are truly lucky!"

Di Wuqi 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 others were, Cen Qiusheng could not stop stroking his beard, quite happy.

"The only pity is that at the time, I was afraid of accidents, so after obtaining the Seven-Star Heavenly Lamp Flower, I consumed it raw. Otherwise, if I had brought it back and asked Dan Chenzi to refine a furnace of Seven-Star Elixirs for me, one elixir could extend life by seventeen years, and seven elixirs could extend life by over a hundred years."

Hearing this, everyone did not 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 could not guarantee success in one go.

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

Next, Cen Qiusheng talked enthusiastically about matters on the front line.

Regarding the human coalition, regarding the Ao Xiao Wolf Court, and regarding the deeds of those geniuses who stood out.

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

Especially the Nine Sects Sword Hall; under Cen Qiusheng's narration, strong individuals emerged one after another!

The Foundation Establishment cultivators were all talented, with great hope of forming a Jin Dan in the future.

The Jin Dan peers who stood alongside them, except for those old monsters in the late Jin Dan stage, were mostly young and promising.

Early Jin Dan cultivators as old and decrepit as Cen Qiusheng were, on the contrary, rare.

"In my opinion, at his current age, Dan Chenzi has such achievements that he should not be inferior to the Jin Dan cultivators of the upper sects. Even if he goes there, he will be an outstanding figure among them."

In the end, Cen Qiusheng even praised Luo Chen.

Luo Chen smiled and did not say much.

Di Wuqi, however, could not help but glance at Luo Chen, with a hint of wariness in his eyes.

This small gathering lasted for an evening and then dispersed.

But Luo Chen did not leave; he was kept behind by Cen Qiusheng alone.

Both of them knew clearly what they were going to talk about.

Luo Chen took a sip of tea and said with regret: "It's a pity for Cen Guangyi; he failed to form a Jin Dan, ruined his Dao foundation, and his dantian was broken."

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-defying 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 Di Wuqi, this old man thanks you, Fellow Daoist, here."

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

Cen Qiusheng's face turned cold, "I am already clear about the reasons. Whether Guangyi succeeded in forming a Jin Dan is his own business, but Di Wuqi's attempt to interfere was too much."

"You want 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 his teacup.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang Yu has passed away, and the alliance's strength has already weakened by a fraction. In this situation, it is impossible for me to do anything more to Di Wuqi."

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

Cen Qiusheng frowned, "Those who suffer from qi deviation lose self-control and act purely on instinct; if this is not the heart, what is?"

"We cultivators all have desires and evil thoughts. The heart lake ripples, and once the floodgates open, the key lies in whether one can control it."

Luo Chen defended Di Wuqi.

Finally, he added: "In the end, he did not attack your Cen family cultivators, so what grounds do you have 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 had no strength to make trouble, so he could only swallow this anger.

Moreover, in the coming days, he was afraid he would still have to maintain appearances with polite words.

"Alright, look on the bright side!"

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

"You are back now; guide him seriously for a few decades, and there may still be a chance to add another Jin Dan True Person to the family."

"By then, with two Jin Dan cultivators in one family, Di Wuqi will have no way to deal with you either."

Luo Chen comforted him and then stood up to say goodbye.

Cen Qiusheng personally saw him off from the Dream-Returning Ridge.

Before leaving, he curiously asked one more question.

"Was Di Wuqi really suffering from qi deviation at that time?"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, did not answer directly, and just said casually: "Perhaps!"

Di Wuqi naturally could not have been suffering from qi deviation at that time.

But his cultivation was not going smoothly, and he had not advanced to the middle Jin Dan stage, which indeed made him much more restless, and thus his mood was unstable, making it easy for Luo Chen to break his mental defenses.

And affected by this battle, in the short term, if the other party did not adjust his mindset, his cultivation would only become more unsuccessful.

It sounds a bit mysterious.

In fact, cultivation is just like this.

Especially after the Jin Dan stage, every small realm involves the transformation of the primordial spirit.

The final step is the formation of the Jin Dan into a fetus, and the shedding of the fetus to give birth to a Nascent Soul.

In this process, the fusion of the Jin Dan and the primordial spirit is of the utmost importance.

It is rumored that some cultivators will also experience heart demon tribulations when forming a Nascent Soul and crossing the heavenly tribulation!

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

Luo Chen was extremely knowledgeable about this situation.

He did not know if it was because he was a transmigrator, but he was more easily affected by heart demons than these Jin Dan cultivators.

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

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

However, he was too lazy to remind others about their own business; Di Wuqi being too strong was no benefit to him.

The lesson he learned from this incident was that he should be more prudent in his future cultivation.

Don't let the Jin Dan stage turn into another heart tribulation drama.

What made Luo Chen feel slightly at ease was probably the "Dust-Mote Origin Technique" he created himself!

This technique combined the "Calming the Wind and Waves" gifted to him by Miao Wen and the "Locking Pearl Curtain" of the Falling Cloud Sect.

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

When about to return to Snow Wolf Terrace, Luo Chen looked back at the brightly lit and bustling Dream-Returning Ridge.

Helping Cen Qiusheng deal with Di Wuqi was impossible.

He was going to the front line next, and the alliance still needed Di Wuqi to sit in command.

At the same time, he could not let the other party become too powerful, so he needed Fu Jiusheng and Cen Qiusheng to check and balance Di Wuqi.

Luo Chen understood such simple principles.

Operating it was even more familiar to him.

Regardless, he was also an "ancestor" level figure who founded his own sect.

In private, he still had to occasionally walk between Sima Huiniang and Gu Caiyi.

Balancing things, he was quite good at it!

Cen Qiusheng was 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 excuse that Fu Jiusheng needed to set up arrays and cultivate the sect's blessed land to suppress the proposal of sending Fu Jiusheng to the battlefield.

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

Regarding this matter, Luo Chen was not very afraid.

Once bitten, twice shy, right!

He still had some insights on how to protect himself on the chaotic battlefield.

And from the information in Cen Qiusheng's words, the human coalition led by the Falling Cloud Sect had gradually cleared out the demon beast strongholds on the periphery of the Howling Moon Mountain Range.

Then next, it was to completely eradicate the Ao Xiao Wolf Court and seize the only Tier 4 spiritual vein land in the Howling Moon Mountain Range!

Under such a great war, the Falling Cloud Sect had already begun to mobilize all its power as much as possible.

His going there was just icing on the cake; there was no need to fight to the death like on the Accumulating Thunder Mountain battlefield back then.

Of course!

Even so, Luo Chen still made full preparations.

Not only was his own state at its peak.

The scheduling of the sect was also done to perfection.

First, he transferred Sima Huiniang over, and she would preside over the affairs of the Luo Tian Sect at Snow Wolf Terrace.

As for Danxia Peak, it was left to Gu Caiyi to handle.

There was no need to worry about any accidents there; with Duan Feng, Feng Xia, Li Yingzhang, Qu Lingjun, and others assisting, the well-tempered Gu Caiyi could hold the fort. Externally, there was also the help of the Green Elixir Valley and the Haoranzi of Tianlan Immortal City, so no one would have designs on Danxia Peak.

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

Finally, Luo Chen also invited Di Wuqi for a secret talk.

He gave a promise that after returning, he would provide the other party with mid-grade Star-Clustering Elixirs to help him break through to the middle Jin Dan stage.

First defeating Di Wuqi with one move, then using the mid-grade Star-Clustering Elixir as bait.

With such soft and hard tactics, Di Wuqi naturally agreed to sit in command of the Luo Tian Alliance properly.

Before leaving.

Besides having a little intimacy with Sima Huiniang, Luo Chen also went to the caves where Wang Yuan and Chu Kui were located.

One was silent, the door tightly closed, as if in deep seclusion.

The other had mastered the Dragon-Slaying Technique and had already removed most of the foreign Jin Dan magic power from his body; in ten years at most, he would be pure and could attempt to impact the Jin Dan stage again.

"Sorry, this time I cannot fight side by side with you."

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

Luo Chen waved his hand and said freely: "Wait until you form your Jin Dan, then join me!"

After speaking, Luo Chen did not linger, his body turned into a streak of light, and he boarded the Red Flame Dragon Boat that had been circling in the air for a long time.

As soon as he went up, Ceng Yilong and Xing Zonghan came to greet 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 hurriedly bowed to him.

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

With a wave of his large sleeve, surging magic power was injected into the Red Flame Dragon Boat, which had shrunk several times, and the dragon boat immediately turned into a sharp arrow, moving 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 watching Luo Chen leave, Chu Kui gave a dark laugh, turned around, and entered the cave, closing the door tightly.

On Snow Wolf Terrace, Sima Huiniang, guarded by Yao Mingyue and Yuan Xiaoyue, silently watched yet another departure.

Yao Mingyue whispered comfortingly: "Master, the Supreme Elder will surely return safely."

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

Facing their comfort, Sima Huiniang stroked the back of her hand.

There was a flowing bulge there.

It was the Spirit Rhinoceros Gu she and Luo Chen had refined together back then.

After years of nourishment, the Spirit Rhinoceros Gu in her body had reached the Tier 2 level.

And the Spirit Rhinoceros Gu on Luo Chen's body was probably already infinitely close to the Tier 3 level.

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

Such means were no less than the life-bound soul lamps of the Nascent Soul upper sects.

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

The woman's leisurely words drifted in the mountain breeze.

Although light, they contained endless, heavy trust.

Yes!

When has Luo Chen ever disappointed anyone?

This time, it was just another expedition for her good man!