"Ah!" Little Fox Fairy, the Earth Spirit, was clearly startled by Liu Chen's actions. She scurried behind Fang Yuan like a frightened rabbit, only daring to peek out half her head, timidly looking at Liu Chen.
"You scared her." Seeing this, Fang Yuan's expression darkened, and he spoke to Liu Chen with a hint of displeasure.
Liu Chen pretended to realize his actions were inappropriate. He awkwardly rubbed his nose and quickly explained, "I'm sorry, I just saw such a cute Earth Spirit for the first time, and I couldn't help myself..."
On the System page, which no one else could see, a "Colorful Treasure Chest +1" message suddenly popped up, making Liu Chen's heart leap with joy. Then, with a thought, Fixed Immortal Travel Immortal Gu instantly returned to his immortal aperture like a flash of lightning.
Hei Lou Lan regained his composure. He took a deep breath, then sat down cross-legged without hesitation, closing his eyes, preparing for the final step of ascending to an Immortal — releasing Gu to explode his immortal aperture and using the Heaven and Earth Qi stored in the petty Gu to refine an Immortal Gu.
Unlike Hei Lou Lan's focus, Fairy Li Shan appeared very leisurely. She observed the environment of the blessed land with great interest, seemingly curious about everything around her.
Since they had already signed an alliance, they had absolute trust in each other. Here, they didn't have to worry about anyone suddenly betraying them, so they could confidently do their own things.
Meanwhile, Tai Bai Yun Sheng remained focused on treating Fang Yuan's Immortal Zombie body. He continuously activated healing killer moves, and streams of Death Qi flew from his hands, accurately landing on Fang Yuan's body, helping him recover his damaged body.
"Hoo..."
With a soft sigh from Hei Lou Lan, a turbid Qi slowly exhaled from his mouth. His tightly closed eyes slowly opened at this moment, and his previously tense body gradually relaxed, making him appear incredibly calm.
Seeing this, Fairy Li Shan quickly stepped forward, asking with an anxious expression, "Did you succeed?"
Hei Lou Lan nodded slightly, softly replying, "Yes."
Upon hearing this, Fairy Li Shan's worried expression instantly vanished, replaced by a joyous smile. She excitedly said, "That's wonderful, Xiao Lan! You have now successfully broken through the Ten Extreme Physiques and ascended to an Immortal. Your future achievements are simply immeasurable! Now, your sister can also rest in peace."
However, Hei Lou Lan's expression did not soften because of Fairy Li Shan's joy; his tone remained as cold as frost: "Although I successfully ascended to an Immortal, I still couldn't kill that guy Black City!"
Fang Yuan, who was nearby, spoke bluntly, "With all due respect, while the few of us together might have a chance to kill Black City, if a Rank Seven Gu Immortal is determined to escape, we truly have no way to stop him. Just like earlier, once he decides to flee, it's very difficult for us to stop him. Moreover, after this incident, Black City probably won't bring just one Rank Six Gu Immortal next time. After all, no Gu Immortal would risk his life."
Liu Chen listened to Fang Yuan's words, nodded in agreement, and then offered his own opinion: "We need a battlefield killer move of the space Dao that can create a closed-off space, so at the very least, Black City will have no way to retreat."
"Intercepting the enemy this time and assisting me in Undergoing Tribulation, if it weren't for the two of you, I absolutely would not have succeeded!" Hei Lou Lan said with emotion. He knew very well that now was not the time for regret or vexation. The most urgent task was to express his gratitude to Liu Chen and Fang Yuan.
"Haha, as allies, naturally we should benefit each other!" Fang Yuan's lips curved slightly, and he said with a faint smile. His words sounded high-minded, as if all of this was a matter of course.
However, Liu Chen's reaction was different from Fang Yuan's. He looked at Hei Lou Lan and slowly said, "No need to be polite, this is merely an equivalent exchange." Liu Chen secretly calculated that if he could successfully subdue Hei Lou Lan, she might prove to be of great use in the future, which his Luck Path Realm vaguely sensed. Moreover, a person with such continuous good fortune as Hei Lou Lan was also a rare resource for him.
Just then, Fairy Li Shan interjected, "This is the petty Gu recipe we agreed upon beforehand. Additionally, of the thirty immortal essence stones I lent you, you only need to return half." She said.
"This is Fellow Daoist Wuming's share." Fairy Li Shan explained, then handed the other fifteen immortal essence stones to Liu Chen.
"My green grape immortal essence consumption this time has already exceeded sixty, so those fifteen immortal essence stones will probably take some time to return." Fang Yuan said with a troubled expression.
"Haha, no rush, no rush! You can return them whenever you like, and there's no interest!"
Fairy Li Shan, whose mood was joyful from Hei Lou Lan's ascension to an Immortal, laughed and also witnessed Fang Yuan's combat power, confirming that he was indeed a person worth winning over.
"Here." Hei Lou Lan's voice was a bit low, seemingly carrying a hint of reluctance. He slowly extended his hand and retrieved a Strength Path Immortal Gu from his immortal aperture, a Gu that looked as if it were cast from bronze. This Immortal Gu emitted a faint green light, with intricate patterns on its surface, appearing very ancient and mysterious.
Liu Chen looked at the Immortal Gu in Hei Lou Lan's hand, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He recognized the origin of this Immortal Gu at a glance — Tyrant Strength Immortal Gu.
"It seems you listened to my advice and successfully refined two Immortal Gu." Liu Chen's lips curved slightly, revealing a faint smile.
"Since you are giving me this Tyrant Strength Immortal Gu, does that mean you favor the Strength Immortal Gu more?" Liu Chen's gaze fell on the Immortal Gu in Hei Lou Lan's hand, and he said thoughtfully.
Hei Lou Lan's face was dark, and he said nothing, simply handing the Tyrant Strength Immortal Gu to Liu Chen. Seeing this, Liu Chen reached out and took the Immortal Gu, refining it into his immortal aperture right in front of Hei Lou Lan.
Before Hei Lou Lan was about to ascend to an Immortal, he had already told him that My Strength Immortal Gu already existed, and advised him to choose to refine other Immortal Gu, otherwise, he would definitely fail.
Now it seemed Hei Lou Lan had listened to his words, which was a very good start.
"You two are trading Immortal Gu!" Tai Bai Yun Sheng exclaimed in surprise.
Immortal Gu are unique and their value immeasurable, yet a transaction was completed right before his eyes, which was simply unbelievable to him.
"Tyrant Strength Immortal Gu and Strength Immortal Gu, to be able to refine two Immortal Gu, Hei Lou Lan's immortal aperture must be a special blessed land!" Fang Yuan secretly marveled, and at the same time, a hint of envy couldn't help but rise in his heart for Hei Lou Lan's successful ascension to an Immortal with the Ten Extreme Physiques.