Chapter 459: Chapter 19: Nascent Soul Perfection!

As for the main ingredient of the Soul Protection Pill, Lin Chen had collected two, but was still lacking one.

The Spiritual Medicine had been cultivated for half a year in the Great Xia Country.

However, these Spiritual Medicines are extremely difficult to plant, and only a few dozen were cultivated.

"Divinity Transformation Pill, it truly is hard to manage..."

Lin Chen slightly furrowed his brows, "I still need to continue gathering some intelligence..."

"Otherwise, I would have to focus solely on advancing in Martial Arts..."

More than half a year ago, Lin Chen had already entered the high-level Martial Emperor Realm.

His Qi and Blood Value had now reached over 2.3 million.

He was still 700,000 Qi and Blood Value away from the Martial Emperor.

Lin Chen estimated that he might reach the Martial Emperor Realm within a year and a half.

The rapid breakthrough was inseparable from the flood dragon meat he consumed at that time.

But as Lin Chen’s Martial Arts Realm grew, the benefits brought by flood dragon blood and meat diminished.

"Alas, once I reach Martial Emperor... To maintain this speed, I’ll perhaps need the flesh of Sixth Tier Demon Beasts!"

Lin Chen was somewhat worried.

Within the Martial Realm of the High Martial World or the Cultivation Realm,

Sixth Tier Demon Beasts are extremely rare; years might go by without encountering one.

Not to mention Sixth Tier Demon Beasts are terrifying. In the Great Xia Country, naturally, there are top experts who might hunt for Lin Chen.

But even if top-tier experts are dispatched to hunt for Lin Chen, finding them would still be challenging.

"A path always appears when one reaches the mountain, let’s just see..."

...

In the blink of an eye, another three months passed.

Lin Chen’s cultivation remained stagnant at Nascent Soul Perfection.

Thus, he shifted his focus to practicing Martial Arts and Technique Divine Techniques.

Until that day, Lin Chen received a sound transmission message.

"It’s True Man Wanrong. What could she want from me again?"

Lin Chen felt a bit surprised in his heart.

He met True Man Wanrong a year ago.

Not at the auction of the Divinity Transformation Flower, but at another small high-end trading convention.

At that convention, Lin Chen and True Man Wanrong each bid for a section of Soul Nourishing Wood.

This Soul Nourishing Wood was one of the medicinal ingredients for the Soul Protection Pill.

Afterward, the two exchanged contact information, agreeing to share intelligence about materials to break through to Divinity Transformation in the future.

Of course, Lin Chen did not use his true identity.

But instead did so under the pseudonym True Man Chiyan, a Nascent Soul Perfection Loose Cultivator.

He also revealed his identity as an Alchemist, capable of refining Fourth Tier Top Grade Pills.

It should be known that throughout Qing State, Nascent Soul Cultivators number only two to three hundred.

And those at Nascent Soul Perfection, who have hopes of peeking into the Divinity Transformation Stage, are but mere dozens.

The circle is only so big, and thus Lin Chen’s identity as a Fourth Tier Peak Alchemist is even more distinguished.

Lin Chen thought for a bit and read the message sent by True Man Wanrong.

After understanding the contents of the message, a hint of brilliance flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes.

"Zheng Tianhe secretly summoned Qing State’s Fourth Tier Alchemists, regardless of their Orthodox or Demonic Party identity..."

"As long as the Alchemist’s skills are exceptional, all just to refine a Fifth Tier Pill..."

This piece of intelligence, the conveyed message could not be more explosive.

Who is Zheng Tianhe? The current Lord of the Nether Realm!

In the past ten years, he has been the most prominent Nascent Soul cultivator in Qing State.

He is also the vice president of the Guangyuan Commerce Association who once survived under Lin Chen’s hand.

More than a decade ago, Zheng Tianhe was at the late Nascent Soul stage.

With the support of Celestial Beings, he should now be at Nascent Soul Perfection Realm.

And his invitation to alchemists, to jointly refine a Fifth Tier Pill, can only have one reason...

Preparing for Divinity Transformation, refining the Divinity Transformation Pill and Soul Protection Pill!

Given Zheng Tianhe’s status, it’s entirely possible for him to gather the materials for Divinity Transformation Pill and Soul Protection Pill.

He is the son of the current president of Guangyuan Commerce Association, a great force in Qing State for nearly ten thousand years.

This kind of foundation is not surprising.

More importantly, Zheng Tianhe is the Lord of the Nether Realm, working for people from Spirit Realm.

Getting a hold of these materials is not impossible either.

Of course... then why doesn’t the Spirit Realm directly give Zheng Tianhe the complete Divinity Transformation Pill and Soul Protection Pill?

"Perhaps, it has been given... But Zheng Tianhe is not satisfied and wants to refine something better?"

"Or perhaps, it’s Zheng Tianhe’s selfishness, not wanting to be restrained by Celestial Beings, eager to break through Divinity Transformation as soon as possible?"

Lin Chen closed his eyes, thinking relentlessly in his mind.

"Or it might be a trap..."

Lin Chen could think of many possibilities.

But regardless, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"All in all, the possibility that Zheng Tianhe harbors selfish intentions is greater."

"Otherwise, he wouldn’t have secretly summoned only Fourth Tier Alchemists..."

"Moreover, Zheng Tianhe could not know my alias, if Spirit Realm people were aware, they wouldn’t go through such trouble..."

"Assassinate Zheng Tianhe, seize the materials for refining the Divinity Transformation Pill..."

After pondering for a moment, Lin Chen decided to go.

The appointed time was three months later, the location was eight thousand miles south of Celestial Dao City in a small town.

Three days later, Lin Chen found the brothers Fufeng Xingchen, telling them he was going out of the city to travel for a while.

Afterward, he changed his identity and left Wenda City.

...

Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Eight thousand miles south of Celestial Dao City.

Moon Cliff City.

Lin Chen was temporarily staying in an inn, watching people coming and going on the street from the window.

Moon Cliff City has a population of tens of thousands.

Most were mortals, with only one small cultivator marketplace.

Inside, there were over a hundred cultivators, all within the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages.

Lin Chen arrived in this city a month early, observing those coming and going.

"The thirteenth one..."

Lin Chen gazed at an elder in the distance.

This elder’s aura was unremarkable, appearing elderly, with a burden on his shoulder.

Like an ordinary mortal in his sixties or seventies.

But Lin Chen sensed a slight peculiarity in his Divine Soul.

"The thirteenth Nascent Soul cultivator, aura is drawn out, has a Wood Spirit Root... Could this be the alchemist here to keep the appointment?"

Lin Chen murmured.

Tomorrow is the appointed day; perhaps Zheng Tianhe has long arrived in Moon Cliff City.

And other Fourth Tier Peak Alchemists are arriving one after another...

"Tomorrow, we shall know..."

Lin Chen murmured.

At dawn the next day, Lin Chen walked through the street, circling around before entering a two-entry courtyard.

When Lin Chen arrived, there were already a dozen people in the courtyard.

Among them was the elder he observed yesterday.

After a short while, Lin Chen received a transmission.

"True Man Chiyan, it’s me..."

Lin Chen looked up to see an elderly woman with a face full of wrinkles standing not far away.

He showed a hint of surprise but quickly recognized her as True Man Wanrong, after disguise.

Lin Chen nodded in response.

After a moment, a figure appeared before everyone.

He glanced around and nodded, "There are eighteen fellow Daoists in total, it seems everyone has arrived..."

Lin Chen looked at this person, slightly furrowing his brows.

This was not Zheng Tianhe.

Soon, someone frowned and asked:

"Who are you? Zheng Tianhe has summoned us, why does he not appear himself?"

This person was also a late Nascent Soul cultivator, he smiled and said:

"His Majesty is busy with state affairs, naturally has no time to come personally."

"I am True Man Guangzhi, the National Preceptor of the Nether Realm..."

Upon hearing this, some people in the crowd showed a different expression.

Evidently, they had heard of the name True Man Guangzhi.

True Man Guangzhi didn’t stall, directly saying:

"You are all top-tier alchemy masters in Qing State."

"To be honest, His Majesty sent me here to invite you to refine a Fifth Tier Pill..."

Upon hearing this, an impatient Nascent Soul True Man asked:

"Is it the Divinity Transformation Pill?"

True Man Guangzhi smiled without answering, instead said:

"However, before refining, we need to assess your alchemy skills."

"Finally, three alchemists will be selected from among you to refine together with me..."

Upon hearing this, everyone furrowed their brows slightly.

Eighteen alchemists, yet only three will be chosen for refining.

This was not pre-informed.

"Hehe, True Man Guangzhi is high-handed. Are we not merely running for nothing?"

Some Nascent Soul True Man couldn’t help but mock.

But True Man Guangzhi only glanced at him indifferently and said with a smile:

"If the fellow Daoist is unwilling, feel free to leave now..."

Upon hearing this, the Nascent Soul True Man’s face alternated between green and red, but he only brushed his sleeve, unwilling to leave.

Everyone knew the purpose of coming here...