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Chapter 160 The People Who Went to the Nine Netherworld Cave Heaven Have Returned [Requesting Monthly Tickets]

Following the instructions of the technique, Hua Yaoyue began to perform one or two more.

Ji Yuan's explanation had a profound yet simple feel to it.

He even felt that the knowledge was unstoppable entering his brain, and things that he couldn't quite understand before suddenly became clear. In less than half an hour, he had already used the first level of the Water Dragon Technique, "Treading the Sea," on Forget-Worry Island.

Just as the water dragon was summoned, it was casually scattered by Hua Yaoyue.

"Alright, go back to your island and train there."

As if remembering something, Hua Yaoyue asked with a hint of curiosity, "What title did you give yourself for your Foundation Establishment and Island Opening?"

"this……"

Ji Yuan has been thinking about this issue for some time now.

I thought of many names, but I wasn't satisfied with any of them.

After all, this concerns my future reputation... It can't be too vulgar, nor too flashy.

At this moment, Hua Yaoyue also asked this question. Ji Yuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration and bowed slightly, saying, "Reporting to Master, my island is named 'Worry-Free'."

"No worries?"

Hua Yaoyue seemed somewhat dazed and lost in thought when she heard this title.

"Forget-worry, forget-worry, is indeed not as good as carefree. Your name is quite good. In that case, you shall be called the Lord of Carefree Island from now on."

"Yes."

Ji Yuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture once more, saying, "This disciple takes his leave."

After bidding farewell to Hua Yaoyue, Ji Yuan headed south.

As he passed by his own island again, having finally given it a name, Ji Yuan descended from the clouds and landed on Worry-Free Island.

His Worry-Free Island uses two formations set up by Yun Qianzai: an illusion formation and a defensive formation, both of which are second-tier formations.

This illusion array is called the "Mirror Array". When the array was first set up, Ji Yuan went to try to break through it.

Once opened, it contains layers upon layers of mirrors, making every path a road, but no matter how you wander around inside, you'll always be in the same place.

If you accidentally enter this formation, the only way to break it, besides being a formation master, is to use brute force.

Only by using magic to forcibly replace the spirit stones behind this formation can one leave.

At this point, Ji Yuan's second set of formations on Worry-Free Island will take effect.

This second-tier protective array and the mirror array are part of the same set, called the "Golden Pattern Protective Array". Its main function is to enhance the mirror array.

The mirror, which could normally be shattered with 100% effort, now requires 200% effort to break and shatter the formation.

So staying inside these two formations is like having a tortoise shell over your body, extremely safe. Well... it's just that these formations were set up by others, which makes Ji Yuan a little uneasy.

He planned to wait until his formation skills improved before considering making minor adjustments to the two formations.

As for now... as soon as he landed on this Worry-Free Island, Ji Yuan activated the Stardust Illusion Killing Array.

As for the Starry Cloud Barrier Array, Misty Island is using it. This thing cannot be activated twice at the same time. Once Ji Yuan activates it, the Misty Island side has to be shut down.

The island was not much different from when he left it.

The only difference is that many places are now overgrown with weeds. Back then, Feng Zhitao had scattered countless seeds of flowers, grasses and trees on Jiyuan Island.

Many of them are already sprouting now.

Ji Yuan walked around and found that most of the trees were fruit trees.

The sunny hillside is covered with peach saplings, which will grow into a peach orchard in two years.

"In that case, calling himself the Master of Peach Blossom Island isn't so bad."

Ji Yuan piloted his flying boat to the sky and casually scattered dozens of kilograms of spirit stone powder, which were all formed from the spirit stones he had absorbed during his cultivation over the years.

This thing has no other use, but it's fine for cultivating ordinary trees.

He had better spiritual soil available, but he couldn't bear to use it to cultivate this ordinary peach tree.

After exploring the entire Worry-Free Island, Ji Yuan boarded his flying boat and left. All his possessions were now on Misty Island, which he naturally considered his hometown.

His figure transformed into a streak of light and departed.

On the island to his west, called Yunyang Island, the mid-Foundation Establishment stage Yunyang Island Master and Hanjiang Island Master sat facing each other.

In addition, there was a female cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage, who was the owner of the island east of Jiyuan Wuyou Island, named Youlan Island Master.

"Brother Yunyang, are you sure you've found out the origins of this Ji Yuan?"

The Lord of Hanjiang Island stroked his beard and asked.

The island lord standing to the side looked like a woman in her forties or fifties, wearing a dark blue robe, with wrinkles already forming around her eyes.

"In short, I couldn't find out anything. I asked many familiar Qi Refining disciples, and none of them had ever heard of a Qi Refining disciple named Ji Yuan in the sect."

"But a cultivator who can establish his foundation at such a young age cannot possibly be ordinary."

"It's impossible for him to have a Heavenly Spiritual Root. If he had an Earthly Spiritual Root... he could have been accepted as a disciple by some Foundation Establishment stage fellow disciples. In short, there's something a little strange about this person."

After speaking her thoughts in a low voice, the Lord of Youlan Island also turned to look at the Lord of Yunyang Island.

The latter chuckled and said, "I'll just say it directly."

"I have a good friend who was on duty at Shifang Island a while ago, and something happened there."

"Oh?"

The Lord of Hanjiang Island raised an eyebrow. "Brother Yunyang, are you referring to the matter of our sect leader and another martial uncle appearing together on Sifang Island some time ago?"

"This is the only way."

The Lord of Youlan Island nodded and said, "It's obvious that the Sect Leader suppressed the news; otherwise, it would have been impossible for it to pass so peacefully."

The Lord of Yunyang Island nodded and said, "If you knew who the other Golden Core cultivator who appeared was, you wouldn't have such a question."

"Who?"

The Lord of Hanjiang Island immediately asked.

"Uncle-Master Wangyou."

"What?! It's her?!"

"So, our new neighbor is most likely related to Uncle Wangyou?"

"It's almost certainly true. According to my friend, a disciple of his had just successfully established his foundation on Four Directions Island at that time. If nothing unexpected happens, it must be Brother Ji."

After the Cloud Yang Island Master gave this answer, the other two fell silent.

They were all at the Foundation Establishment stage, especially the Lord of Youlan Island, who had already reached the late Foundation Establishment stage, so they were naturally very clear about the relationships within the sect.

In their view, if Ji Yuan really had some connection with the sect leader, Master Xuan Shui, then it would be fine.

But it turns out this person has a very close relationship with the Forget-Worry Immortal...

"To be honest, I've thought about visiting Brother Ji several times, but every time I go, I'm met with a closed door."

"The Lord of Yunyang Island sighed."

"Indeed, I have never seen him since he opened the island."

The Lord of Youlan Island continued.

"How about this, if Brother Yunyang and Senior Sister Youlan see this Fellow Daoist Ji return to the island in the future, please let us know so that we can pay him a visit together and establish a good relationship."

The Lord of Hanjiang Island is the furthest away, with Yunyang Island in between.

He didn't know whether Ji Yuan had returned or not, so he could only ask others for help.

"No problem."

After answering, the Cloud Yang Island Master looked at the Orchid Island Master beside him and asked, "Senior Sister, have you heard about what happened in Linshui City?"

"Linshui City? Brother Yunyang, are you referring to the incident of the demonic cultivators causing trouble some time ago?" said the Lord of Hanjiang Island.

"It's probably not as simple as demonic cultivators causing trouble." The Lord of Youlan Island toyed with the teacup in his hand, his eyes slightly narrowed. "The rumors say it's an inside job, but it's just a rumor. There's no action taken within the sect yet."

As he spoke, the Lord of Yunyang Island put his hands behind his head, leaned back in his chair, and slumped against the back of the chair.

"It's pretty much a done deal. That Qu Lang who guards Linshui City hasn't moved an inch in decades. A few years ago, he was in Da'ai City near Huanxi Palace, and he booked the entire Yihonglou in one go. Damn it, he should have thought about this day when he was so powerful."

The Lord of Hanjiang Island stroked the beard on his chin.

"It seems there are quite a few accounts to settle in Linshui City. No wonder these demonic cultivators are so arrogant, daring to plunder our Water Dragon Sect's city directly."

"..."

After returning to Misty Island, Ji Yuan immediately went into the Enlightenment Room.

Once you've entered the realm of "Water Dragon Technique," you should naturally first comprehend the technique, even if it's just learning the first level.

To Ji Yuan's surprise, a month passed in the blink of an eye after this period of contemplation.

He comprehended the first two levels of the "Water Dragon Technique" in one go.

The first layer is for tackling the sea and waging war; the second layer is for protecting oneself with sea dragon armor.

With this intermediate-level spell at his disposal, Ji Yuan felt that he was a true Foundation Establishment stage "expert".

He then pressed on with his efforts and began to comprehend the intermediate movement technique, "Following Shadow".

It can only be said that this movement technique is indeed difficult to comprehend. Ji Yuan spent a month and only learned the first level, "Like a Shadow".

Once activated, it can entangle the opponent like a shadow during combat.

If the fight takes place at night, this movement technique can also conceal one's presence.

It's incredibly useful.

After practicing magic for several months, Ji Yuan rested for a few days after emerging from seclusion. He also took some time to return to his sect to deliver wine to Hua Yaoyue and even sold the "basic living allowance" he had earned during this period on Wanwu Island.

I also inquired about the news from this period of time.

Of course, Ji Yuan was most concerned about the Nine Nether Cave Heaven.

What is confirmed at present is that the Nine Netherworld Cave Heaven has been closed, and the disciples of the Water Dragon Sect who have returned alive are already on their way, but it is unclear when they will arrive.

Other news includes the claim that the Sword Ruins and the Demonic Sect of Shangxi had a major battle on Mount Shang, with both sides deploying Golden Core cultivators.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators were killed or injured.

Just as Ji Yuan finished gathering information and was preparing to head south back to Misty Island, he suddenly saw a flying boat following behind.

"Ji...Junior Brother Ji?"

Hearing that familiar voice, Ji Yuan didn't even need to turn around to know who it was.

"Senior Sister Dong."

Ji Yuan looked at the woman who had followed him and stopped beside him, and greeted her with a smile.

"You...you..."

Dong Qian looked at Ji Yuan's dark blue robe with surprise in her eyes, and even opened her mouth several times but couldn't say a word.

Before she could speak, Ji Yuan had already taken the initiative to explain, "It was just luck, just luck."

"Then it seems we can't call him Junior Brother Ji anymore; we'll have to call him Uncle Ji."

Dong Qian smiled, half-jokingly.

"No way, calling me 'Uncle-Master' would make me sound old. Given our relationship, Senior Sister Dong, please just call me 'Junior Brother'."

If he were to call himself "Uncle-Master," Ji Yuan would only feel that he would lose one more of his already few friends.

Dong Qian seemed relieved after hearing this. "Junior Brother Ji, are you in a hurry? If not, come and sit at my place. It's been over a year since we last saw each other."

"it is good."

After a while, at Dong Qian's home, Ji Yuan took a sip of the tea in his hand.

"Unexpectedly, among the four of us, Junior Brother Ji was the first to successfully establish his foundation."

Dong Qian said with a touch of emotion.

"It's all luck."

Ji Yuan smiled.

He knew that Dong Qian had long since reached the peak of Qi Refining, but she was also limited by the lack of Foundation Establishment Pills. In addition, she did not go to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven to try her luck... It would be even more difficult for her to break through in the future.

"I wonder how Junior Sister Du and the others are doing? Junior Brother Ji, you've reached the Foundation Establishment stage, have you found out anything?"

"without."

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "I've asked a lot of people during this time, and everyone is waiting, but I estimate it will take at least another month."

If it doesn't take a month, then it means it's almost done.

The Golden Core cultivator who led the way was likely able to send messages back via a communication flying sword.

"Well, I'm not too worried about Han Feiyu. Even if he doesn't gain anything, he won't die. It's just Junior Sister Du... sigh."

Dong Qian shook her head and sighed.

"She acts quite steadily, so there shouldn't be any problems."

After exchanging pleasantries, Dong Qian carefully asked, "Junior Brother Ji, may I ask if you have any Foundation Establishment Pills left after your breakthrough?"

"If you have any, I'm willing to exchange them for spirit stones."

"Oh?"

Ji Yuan guessed that this was probably Dong Qian's real purpose in inviting him; selling Foundation Establishment Pills... it didn't matter who she sold them to.

Selling it to Dong Qian would at least earn them a favor.

"There's one left..."

Ji Yuan pondered whether to take out a one-patterned or two-patterned coin. After a few thoughts flashed through his mind, he finally took out a one-patterned coin.

Two-stripe designs are too expensive; Dong Qian probably can't afford them.

As the Foundation Building Pill was taken out, a strong medicinal fragrance filled the room.

Dong Qian's eyes lit up immediately.

After Ji Yuan finished showing it off, he put the Foundation Establishment Pill back into the jade bottle.

Dong Qian hesitated for a moment, then handed over a storage bag.

"Junior Brother Ji, would you approve of these spirit stones?"

There was no limit to the amount inside the storage bag. Ji Yuan scanned it with his divine sense and learned the amount inside. But it was precisely because he clearly sensed the amount inside that he was somewhat surprised.

There are not few spirit stones inside, but many.

One-pattern Foundation Establishment Pills are relatively common, and most Foundation Establishment Pills circulating in the market are one-patterned. Their price is generally between 300 and 500 mid-grade spirit stones.

Normally, the transaction price is around 400 spirit stones.

It can only be sold for 450 at an auction.

But the spirit stones Dong Qian is offering now are 450 mid-grade spirit stones.

Admittedly, this price was somewhat unexpected for Ji Yuan.

"No need for so much... 400 yuan from my senior sister is enough."

Ji Yuan also rose through the ranks from the peak of Qi Refining, and he knew all too well the difficulties that those at the peak of Qi Refining faced in their quest for the Foundation Establishment Pill.

For Ji Yuan, these 50 extra mid-grade spirit stones don't make a big difference right now, but for Dong Qian, who hasn't even reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, the price is already quite high.

Dong Qian placed her delicate hand on the storage bag, a smile spreading across her face.

"Then I'll give you 450 this time. As for later... I'd like to ask Junior Brother Ji for a favor. Now that you've become the Foundation Establishment Island Master, you're more capable. Could you please inquire about the Foundation Establishment Pill for me? If you have any, I'm willing to trade."

After Dong Qian finished speaking, her expression became more sorrowful.

"Junior Brother Ji understands the difficulty of establishing a foundation for those with pseudo-spiritual roots."

After a moment's thought, Ji Yuan nodded in agreement.

"it is good."

He didn't know why Dong Qian had so many spirit stones, but since she dared to put them up for trade, Ji Yuan naturally wasn't afraid. As the saying goes, it doesn't matter who he sells to, as long as he gets paid.

Moreover, through this incident, Ji Yuan vaguely guessed the source of Dong Qian's confidence in not going to the Nine Nether Cave.

In short, it boils down to one sentence.

She's rich!

In that case, Ji Yuan plans to trade with her again in a few months, and then say that he bought the Foundation Establishment Pill from somewhere else.

"Then I thank you in advance, Junior Brother Ji."

Seeing that Ji Yuan had put away the spirit stones, Dong Qian reached out and picked up the Foundation Establishment Pill on the table.

Finally, she hesitated for a moment before asking, "Junior Brother Ji, may I ask how many Foundation Establishment Pills you took in total to reach Foundation Establishment? Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

"There's no such thing as sharing this with outsiders."

Ji Yuan let out a long sigh, "Ten pills, and all of them are second-level Foundation Establishment Pills... Pseudo-spiritual root foundation establishment, this is really not something a human can do."

"Wh...what?"

Dong Qian seemed surprised that Ji Yuan had used so many Foundation Establishment Pills to succeed.

"Senior sister, there's no need to worry too much. After all, everyone's physique is different. Although they are all pseudo-spiritual roots, some of them only needed five or six Foundation Establishment Pills to succeed."

Ji Yuan comforted her.

"Well, I'll prepare as many as possible before trying again."

Dong Qian gently bit her red lips and spoke slowly.

The two chatted for a while longer before Ji Yuan took his leave and returned to Misty Island.

Upon his return, he focused on studying the Li family's "Sword Manual." Now that he was in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, he needed to condense a sword embryo to further improve his cultivation.

To condense the sword embryo, one must gather the water transport of rivers.

After much deliberation, Ji Yuan decided to use the water flow of Yunyuze to condense his first sword embryo.

During this time, he also tried to develop more buildings, with his main goal being to create a place like a "corpse-raising ground" to see if he could improve the strength of Tu Yue and the two Yin ghosts.

After working on this for several months, he finally found a way in.

There are too few corpses in the "corpse-raising ground".

Bring back more corpses, and that should be enough.

To this end, Ji Yuan first ordered a batch of corpses of Qi Refining cultivators from Red Leaf City, and then specially designated an area on this Misty Island to build this [Corpse-Raising Ground].

Several months later, on his way back from selling talismans and pills on Wanwu Island, Ji Yuan suddenly learned some news.

Those who went to the Nine Netherworld Cave Heaven... have returned!

Upon learning this news, Ji Yuan immediately turned the ship around and headed to Chulong Island. He needed to check on Du Wanyi's situation.

……

at the same time.

Nine Netherworld Cave, Ghost Dragon Lake.

On an unnamed deserted island, a young man lay without any injuries, but his eyes were closed, making him look like a corpse.

"Think about it, as long as I use your body to go out... what difference does it make between us?"

"Don't you want to kill Han Feiyu and avenge that day?"

A voice that only he could hear echoed in Feng Yichen's mind. Hearing this voice, he said helplessly, "Senior, if you want to possess someone, then do so. Why torture me like this?"

For months, this voice had been tormenting Feng Yichen's mind.

"Haha, it'll be a while before I can get out of this mess, so I can only come to you to relieve my boredom."

"But don't worry, after I get out, I'll still be called Feng Yichen. I won't change your name. The first thing I'll do after I get out is help you find Han Feiyu and get revenge!"

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