Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 239 Merchant Cultivator... Ji Yuan! [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"At this rate of development, it will take at most another six months for the number of Soul-Devouring Bees to reach 60000, which is not far from the goal of 80000."

The main problem is that the queen bee's cultivation level needs to reach the third rank... upgrading the [beehive] is too difficult.

"The mass grave is slightly better. Once the war between good and evil begins, the sale of Foundation Establishment cultivators' corpses should become extremely frequent."

"At that time, even if I wanted to get my hands on 10 corpses at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, it shouldn't be too difficult. I just don't know if the half-corpse of Heavenly Silkworm True Person counts as a Golden Core stage corpse."

"Otherwise, once the [Mass Burial Mound] reaches level 3, and I cultivate this Yin Corpse Demon Fire... I'll be able to make 'Qiu Qianhai' wreak havoc on the area."

Ji Yuan sat on the Misty Island, silently calculating the demonic cultivation techniques he possessed.

If we want to do it again, we'll have to start building new structures.

As for the other buildings... Ji Yuan carefully considered them and concluded that the only ones he could upgrade at the moment were the [Fish Pond] and the [Pigsty].

The main effect of the level 4 [Fish Pond] is "Dragon Transformation into a Chi", which is too difficult.

Moreover, even if a dragon did transform into a Chi dragon, Ji Yuan felt that with the resources he currently possessed, it would be difficult to raise it.

Level four spirit beasts, once fully grown, can be comparable to Nascent Soul cultivators.

If that's the case, then only the [Pigpen] remains. Moreover, once the [Pigpen] is successfully upgraded, there will be a chance to comprehend the body cultivation technique "Nine Revolutions of Profound Yang." In that case, becoming a body cultivation expert who emerges from the [Pigpen]... that would be quite nice.

If only I could have the physical strength of a Golden Core cultivator first, just like when I was building my foundation.

That way, I'll have a better chance of getting my hands on resources for the Golden Core stage.

Ji Yuan looked at the upgrade requirements for level 4 [Pigpen].

Pigpen: Level 4 (Cannot be upgraded)

[Upgrade Requirements: 600 mid-grade spirit stones; one each of third-tier water and fire attribute demon cores; 5 jin of fire vein spirit marrow; 3 three-eyed dark beast spines; 1 Taiyi Azure Light Talisman. (Not yet achieved)]

Spirit stones are easy to deal with; a mere 600, which is only the output of a [Spirit Vein] for 6 days.

Third-tier demon cores are expensive, but they can be bought, which is easy to say.

The rest can be obtained through connections and inquiries.

Fortunately, this "Taiyi Azure Light Talisman" doesn't require you to draw it yourself; you just need to have it.

Otherwise, if I were to draw it myself, it would be a long time coming.

Just as Ji Yuan was about to ask Li Changhe, a golden communication talisman in his storage bag trembled slightly.

Dong Qian sent a message.

Immediately afterwards, several more communication talismans began to vibrate. Even without checking them, Ji Yuan knew... something terrible had happened.

He scanned the vibrating communication talisman inside the storage bag with his divine sense.

Dong Qian, Hua Yaoyue, Li Changhe, Liu Yuan, Yun Qianzai... even Hua Yaoyue sent a message.

Ji Yuan scanned Hua Yaoyue's communication talisman with his divine sense, and his master's voice rang in his mind.

"The demonic path has made its move."

As expected... the great war between good and evil is finally about to begin!

Ji Yuan took a deep breath, and then scanned Dong Qian's communication talisman with his divine sense.

"Junior brother, where are you? I heard that the demonic path has begun to invade."

The golden bell in the ancestral hall has rung eight times. One more rung would have been the ninth, signifying the extermination of the entire family. If you received this message, please return quickly.

When the golden bell tolls eight times, the Foundation Establishment cultivators within the sect who receive the message will definitely have to go to Water Dragon Island.

After Ji Yuan scanned Misty Island with his divine sense and confirmed that there were no problems, he summoned the Wind Locust Flying Boat and headed north.

Even if something happens, the sect isn't in a hurry; there will be plenty of time to return to Misty Island and sort things out.

On the way north, Ji Yuan took out each person's communication talisman and replied to them one by one.

They also specifically inquired about Hua Yaoyue.

"Master, will you force us Foundation Establishment cultivators to head west and guard Mount Shang?"

Ji Yuan and Li Changhe had discussed the matter of guarding Shangshan.

Even without discussion, I can figure it out myself.

Between Shangdong and Shangxi, only Shangshan is a natural stronghold that can be defended. Once Shangshan is breached by the demonic forces, the entire Shangdong region will essentially be flat plains.

Wherever the demonic cultivators went, they swarmed like locusts.

Therefore, Shang Dong will do everything in his power to defend Shang Mountain. Even if he still fails to defend it, he will try his best to annihilate the demonic cultivators' forces on Shang Mountain.

Ji Yuan sent the message, and Hua Yaoyue's reply arrived shortly afterward.

"It definitely won't be necessary at the beginning, and I estimate that quite a few people will volunteer."

Upon receiving this reply, Ji Yuan was relieved. However, not long after, Hua Yaoyue added, "Moreover, it's not just Shangshan that needs to be guarded; there are many other places in the rear that also need to be garrisoned. You'll see when the time comes."

Judging from the voice, Hua Yaoyue was originally prepared to explain, but perhaps thinking that it would be too troublesome, she simply didn't bother to say anything.

Ji Yuan had no choice but to say "yes".

Several hours later, when Ji Yuan passed by Wuyou Island, Dong Qian had already set off.

Du Wanyi is still on a mission outside and has not returned.

The rest, like the neighbors of the Lord of Youlan Island, have also set off for Shuilong Island.

Ji Yuan set off at full speed, but when he arrived near Water Dragon Island, he was still too late. There were already quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators standing in the square.

Master Xuan Shui has already started speaking.

Ji Yuan arrived late, and Xuan Shui Zhenren naturally noticed him as well. The two exchanged a glance but remained silent.

Upon seeing him, Ji Yuan recalled Han Feiyu's message, in which he said that even Xuan Shui Zhenren could not be completely trusted... Ji Yuan speculated that Xuan Shui Zhenren might also be involved with the Shang Court, but unfortunately there was no evidence.

Moreover, Hua Yaoyue seemed unwilling to say more.

When Ji Yuan arrived, he naturally shielded everyone in front of him, just as he always did.

Dong Qian did the same thing, so Ji Yuan spotted her immediately upon arriving at the place.

"Senior sister."

Ji Yuan first sent a message and called out before coming to her side.

"Junior brother, you're finally back."

"My sect leader has already sent a message with quite a bit of information; I'll relay it to you later."

"it is good."

Ji Yuan responded, and the two of them stopped talking and listened attentively to what Master Xuan Shui had to say.

He stood on a high platform in front of the square, wearing a light blue robe with gold trim, his hands behind his back, radiating the aura of a golden core. Even his plain words gave people a slightly oppressive feeling.

Ji Yuan didn't know where he started talking, he only heard him say the following:

"Therefore, Shangshan must not be lost under any circumstances. Once Shangshan is lost, it will mean that our Shangdong Six Immortals Sect has failed."

"At that time, the entire Shangdong region will become the backyard of demonic cultivators."

"When that time really comes, will you still want to cultivate? You'll be lucky to escape the relentless pursuit of those demonic cultivators day and night. Many of you have already dealt with demonic cultivators and know what this is all about."

"We righteous cultivators are merely resources for their demonic cultivation!"

Ji Yuan listened attentively, and he agreed with Xuan Shui Zhenren's argument, because it was indeed true.

In the face of the demonic path, righteous cultivators are merely resources for their own cultivation.

From blood essence to corpses... Ji Yuan sometimes felt that he was actually a demonic cultivator lurking in the Water Dragon Sect, because his [Mass Burial Mound] not only needed corpses of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, but also corpses of Golden Core stage cultivators.

As he was thinking, he suddenly felt someone staring at him.

His powerful spirit immediately took effect. He looked up in the direction the gaze was directed and saw a woman with a veiled face looking back at him.

That's... the Lord of Cloud Mist Island!

She had even deliberately asked Han Feiyu to deliver a communication talisman to her, but now Han Feiyu has been expelled from the sect...

Ji Yuan smiled at her.

Immediately afterwards, the communication talisman in his storage bag vibrated slightly, indicating that the Lord of Yunmiao Island had sent a message.

Ji Yuan understood, but ignored it and continued to listen to Xuan Shui Zhenren's words.

"So you must be aware of the importance of Mount Shang. Even now, our Water Dragon Sect still has many Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed there, but that's... far from enough."

"The demonic forces of Shangxi have been plotting for a long time, and this time they have come out in full force. Therefore, if our Shangdong Six Immortals Sect wants to resist the attack of these demonic cultivators, we have no choice but to do our best."

"Next, our Water Dragon Sect needs to compile a list of the first batch of righteous individuals willing to go to Shang Mountain to resist the demonic cultivators!"

"The number of participants is tentatively set as follows: 30 at the peak of Foundation Establishment, 50 at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, 100 at the mid stage of Foundation Establishment, and 200 at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis."

"Those who wish to go can register with the Master of Bamboo Shadow Island later."

As soon as Master Xuanshui finished speaking, a woman in a dark blue robe stood up on her flying sword and bowed slightly to the crowd.

"My name is Zhuying, and I greet you fellow Daoists."

She had met Ji Yuan a few times at the foot of Liancheng Mountain. If she remembered correctly, Ji Yuan was a disciple of Master Suxin.

Not familiar with it.

"Senior Sister Bamboo Shadow, count me in! Damn it, I'm going to go up Mount Shang and slaughter all those bastards!"

"Junior Sister Bamboo Shadow, my spear is itching for a fight."

"Count me in as the third one."

"..."

Some of the more radical Water Dragon Sect disciples were already shouting loudly, and Ji Yuan looked at them with great admiration.

Regardless of their motives for agreeing, it is already quite remarkable that they were willing to stand up at this moment.

"quiet."

Master Xuanshui spoke again, and this time his voice was clearly accompanied by a sense of pressure, so the originally noisy square immediately quieted down.

His gaze slowly swept over the many Foundation Establishment cultivators present, and he said in a deep voice, "Since I am the sect leader, and you are all disciples of my Water Dragon Sect, I am responsible for your lives and deaths."

"I'm not lying to you. Going to Shang Mountain is a perilous journey with a nine-out-of-ten chance of death. So I hope you will consider this carefully, rather than acting impulsively."

"For the next three days, the Bamboo Shadow Island Master will be waiting on this Water Dragon Island."

"Registration closes in three days. On the fourth day, the registered disciples will be led by Golden Core cultivators from the sect to conquer Shang Mountain!"

Master Xuanshui's last words were clearly spoken with a hint of anger.

So his voice carried almost throughout the entire Water Dragon Island, and his words still echoed in everyone's ears.

The remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators, upon hearing this, did not raise their arms and shout like the mortals.

They shouted things like "Conquer Shangshan".

But after hearing it, I still felt a surge of excitement.

Even Ji Yuan felt a strong urge to find a demonic cultivator right now and tear him to pieces.

But this feeling only lasted for a moment before he suppressed it with a single sentence.

He told himself in his heart, "I, Qiu Qianhai, am a demonic cultivator."

"In addition, the cultivators who remain in the sect will also have their own tasks assigned to them. Please cooperate with them."

"If you have any complaints, you may come to Water Dragon Island to find me, or go to the Ancestral Hall to speak with the elders."

After saying this, Master Xuanshui's gaze kept wandering over the crowd, as if he wanted to find one or two troublemakers to establish his authority.

Unfortunately, there are no fools like that.

He flicked his sleeve and turned back into the main hall behind him.

Many of the remaining cultivators had already surrounded the Bamboo Shadow Island Master at the front of the crowd.

Others summoned flying boats and left the place.

Ji Yuan stood still without moving.

Dong Qian is the same.

Ji Yuan was turning around to say a few words to Dong Qian when he suddenly noticed out of the corner of his eye that someone in front of the crowd was rising into the air.

With each step he took, array patterns appeared beneath his feet.

After a few steps, he ascended the high platform where Master Xuan Shui had just stood.

He faced the main hall, with his back to the crowd.

His strange behavior has already attracted everyone's attention, and those who know him are already asking him questions.

"Lord of Tian Shu Island, I wonder what you're going to show off today?"

"Absolutely, absolutely! With so many fellow disciples here today, this is a rare opportunity. Don't miss it!"

"..."

Ji Yuan naturally recognized him immediately; this was his arrogant second senior brother, Yun Qianzai.

Seeing his current behavior, Ji Yuan was already starting to panic.

Yun Qianzai ignored him, and only heard him slowly recite:

"At the end of the immortal path, who stands at the peak? Only time will tell..."

Before he could finish speaking, a streak of fiery red light swept from the left side of the platform to the right.

As the light vanished, so too did Yun Qianzai, the arrogant king, who was also taken away.

It was clear that Feng Zhitao had made the move, and Ji Yuan felt a little relieved. He was really worried that Yun Qianzai would say such things in front of everyone.

"I should have never taught him. Sigh."

The year flashed through Ji Yuan's mind, and the communication talisman in his storage bag vibrated.

Feng Zhitao sent a message: "Junior Brother, I'm taking Second Senior Brother, that big idiot, to Master first. You should come over quickly too."

Ji Yuan didn't reply immediately, but instead sent a telepathic message to Dong Qian, asking, "Senior Sister, what are your thoughts?"

"This is just the first batch, it certainly won't be the last, so I'm not going yet. What about you?"

The two had already been completely honest with each other, so there was no need for them to be secretive about what they were saying now.

"Me too."

Ji Yuan understood Dong Qian's thoughts and felt relieved. "I still need to go to my master's place to see if there's any other news. I'll tell you when I get back."

"Okay, then I'll stay here and see how many people are willing to go."

Dong Qian transmitted her voice and said, "The sect leader just said that if there aren't enough people going, we might have to draw lots, and those who are drawn will have to go... We should have enough people for the first time."

"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Senior Sister."

"You're too kind."

Dong Qian rolled her eyes.

Ji Yuan smiled and was about to summon the Wind Locust Flying Boat to leave.

Just then, a white figure appeared, followed by a soft female voice, "Junior Brother Ji."

Ji Yuan ignored him and simply increased the speed of the flying boat.

Before the flying boat could take off, the white figure blocked his way. He had no choice but to stop and bow to the person in front of him, saying, "Greetings, Senior Sister Yunmiao."

"Junior Brother Ji, are you avoiding me?"

The Cloud Mist Island Master just stared straight at him.

Dong Qian, who was behind her, wanted to step forward to help her out, but Ji Yuan had already sent her a message beforehand: "Senior sister, don't come. This person is strange. Don't get involved. I'll find a way to shake her off."

If she were an ordinary female cultivator, especially given her relationship with Ji Yuan, it would be a different story.

Seeing Ji Yuan being entangled by other female cultivators, and Ji Yuan even telling her not to get involved... most female cultivators would probably make a fuss even if they didn't cause trouble for the time being, but they would eventually do so later.

Fortunately, Dong Qian is not that kind of person.

Ji Yuan told her not to get involved, so she turned around and went to the front to see which disciples were willing to go to the front line of Shang Mountain.

"I wasn't hiding from my senior sister, was I? It's just that Master gave us orders to go find her after the gathering on Water Dragon Island, so I was thinking of leaving as soon as possible."

"I didn't hear your summons, please understand."

Ji Yuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to her again.

The Cloud Mist Island Master continued to stare intently at him, and said softly, "You know, that's not what I was talking about."

"What is it?"

Ji Yuan looked puzzled.

"Why did you never reply to my messages back then?" The Cloud Mist Island Master said this with a hint of resentment.

This inevitably reminded Ji Yuan of the time when they were still in Liancheng Mountain, and how aloof the Lord of Yunmiao Island was back then.

He used to be a man of few words, how could he be like this now... Could it be that the Lord of Yunmiao Island has such a contrasting personality?

But even if that's the case, why would it be exposed in front of me?

Ji Yuan thought back carefully and realized that he and she had never crossed paths before.

Ji Yuan never thought he had such charm that he could make a woman fall deeply in love with him even without any interaction with him... So there must be a reason for this unusual situation.

In addition, having recently encountered the reincarnation of the old monster Shang Ting, Ji Yuan naturally thought: Could this Cloud Mist Island Master in front of him also be a reincarnation?

So Ji Yuan thought for a moment, then asked telepathically:

"There are too many people and too many eyes around here. Could Senior Sister Yunmiao please find another place to talk?"

"Where to?"

The Cloud Mist Island Master's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed.

"Senior sister, please follow me."

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, he boarded the Wind Locust Flying Boat and left the place.

The Cloud Mist Island Master, who had been waiting for him for who knows how long, would naturally not let this opportunity slip by, but she did not trust Ji Yuan too much, so she kept a sliver of hope in mind.

She was worried that Ji Yuan would take her to Hua Yaoyue.

However, after leaving Water Dragon Island, seeing that Ji Yuan was heading north, she felt much more at ease.

Ji Yuan headed north and soon passed through Water Dragon Island, arriving near the Ancestral Hall. Upon reaching this point, Island Master Yunmiao sent another message:

"Junior brother, have you arrived yet?"

As the Cloud Mist Island Master asked questions, he kept a watchful eye on his surroundings.

"It'll be here soon."

After arriving near the Ancestral Hall, Ji Yuan turned west.

They arrived at a deserted body of water, and as soon as they got there, the Cloud Mist Island Lord moved closer.

Before Ji Yuan could even speak, he felt his eyes become unfocused, as if someone was talking incessantly in his ear, and his soul seemed to have fallen asleep.

But at that moment, the Soul-Suppressing Bell outside his soul trembled slightly, and he instantly regained consciousness. Then he looked at the Cloud Mist Island Master who was so close to him...

Ji Yuan transmitted his voice and said:

"Ji Yuan, a cultivator from Plum Manor, greets Senior."

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