An Alchemist's Path to Eternity

Luo Chen, reborn into a treacherous cultivation world yet physically unchanged from his past life, faces a bleak future. His poor spirit root aptitude and lack of backing as a rogue cultivator doom his chances of advancement. However, he possesses exceptional intelligence and unparalleled skill in alchemy. This talent, while his sole avenue for progress, quickly draws the unwanted attention of powerful cultivators who seek to exploit him. They aim to force him into a life of forced pill refinement, sacrificing his own aspirations. Refusing this servitude, Luo Chen’s unwavering determination fuels his ascent. He meticulously refines, masters techniques, and studies arts, utilizing a proficiency panel to advance step by step on his path to immortality. His journey from an overlooked alchemist to a formidable cultivator is a testament to resilience and defiance against a predetermined fate. Will he escape the world's control and claim his destiny, or be consumed by its ruthlessness?