Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 252 Purple Vertical Eye [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

...So you actually can't bear to give up your life in the mortal world, and you still want to be the emperor.

Ji Yuan rose and bowed respectfully to the Ice and Fire Elder on the dragon throne, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Nephew, there's no need for such formalities."

The old man of ice and fire waved his hand, "What I'm doing now... is just because I miss the life I had back then. I can't escape this mortal world after all."

After finishing his sentence, the old man of ice and fire sighed to himself.

"You must be wondering why I'm so different now than I was when I first met you, right?"

"Well... I am indeed a little curious."

Ji Yuan said, forcing himself to speak.

But in fact, ever since he confirmed that the person in front of him was also the Ice and Fire Elder, he had a guess in his heart, but he was not quite sure.

That is... schizophrenia.

The person in front of me is the same Ice and Fire Elder who came to pick up Ji Yuan a few days ago, except that he is an Ice and Fire Elder who has split into two.

"Everyone knows that I fell into the Ice and Fire Pool, and I am the only person who has survived after falling into it."

"Everyone knows that after I came out of the Ice and Fire Pool, I contracted a strange illness, but very few people know exactly what that strange illness is..."

The old man of ice and fire paused for a moment before continuing, "Another person appeared inside me. At first, I thought I had been possessed, but later I discovered that person... was also me."

...Sure enough, he really has a split personality!

Ji Yuan understood in his heart, but outwardly he said with great surprise, "Such a strange thing actually happens!"

"Hmm, that person's temperament is the opposite of mine. For something as trivial as my nephew wanting to go to the Ice and Fire Pool to refine his flying sword, why wait so long? My nephew can go whenever he wants. He deliberately delays, which is really petty."

The Ice and Fire Elder shook his head and said disdainfully, "If I had no other choice, I would have killed it long ago. It has taken over my body and keeps coming out to cause trouble."

Ji Yuan now understood what the "strange person" Li Changhe had referred to before they set off was.

Schizophrenia—isn't that just being a weirdo in this world?

Especially the Ice and Fire Elder, whose personality is completely opposite before and after.

"This matter, senior, is truly bizarre; I have never heard of it before."

Ji Yuan shook his head and sighed.

"Yeah, I've gotten used to it after all these years."

The Ice and Fire Elder hadn't expected to get any answers from Ji Yuan. The reason he gave this explanation today was because he saw that Ji Yuan had been neglected by another "self" for so long.

"It's getting late, my dear nephew, you may rest here for the night. Tomorrow morning, I will personally escort you to the Ice and Fire Pool."

"Yes, then I'll have to trouble you, senior."

Having received confirmation, Ji Yuan felt relieved and stood up again to bow to the Ice and Fire Elder.

At the same time, he understood it in his heart.

The old man in front of me, who likes to be an emperor, is the real body; the other one is a split off entity, which can be deduced from his aura.

This old man of ice and fire originally cultivated fire magic, but after falling into the ice and fire pool and coming out, he also cultivated ice magic.

Judging from the words of this old man, who is known for his fiery temperament... the one in front of us is more generous and open-minded, while the other is more thrifty and good at managing the household?

After all, we're going to have to borrow their Ice and Fire Pool to forge our swords, so we can't exactly accuse them of being stingy.

As for staying overnight at the palace, Ji Yuan was actually quite unwilling. He was worried that if he stayed there for one night, another Ice and Fire Elder would come out and prevent him from going to the Ice and Fire Pool. What would he do then?

They probably won't kick me out; at most, I'll just have to wait a little longer.

Then Ji Yuan was led out of the main hall by a female cultivator.

Ji Yuan's overnight stay was not in the inner palace, but was led by the maid-like female cultivator to a side hall called "Qian Yuan Palace".

The interior was still resplendent with gold and jade, and there were even more than ten maids serving there.

Ji Yuan glanced around and saw that there were no more Foundation Establishment female cultivators; they were all Qi Refining cultivators.

It seems there aren't many female Foundation Establishment cultivators on Icefire Island.

Even fewer people are available to serve the old man, Binghuo.

After a while.

Ji Yuan politely declined the maids who came to help him bathe and change, and instead spent the whole night cultivating in the Qian Yuan Palace. The next morning, the Ice and Fire Elder sent someone to invite him again.

Ji Yuan was relieved when he saw the old man, still wearing his fiery red dragon robe.

He then had breakfast with this "Your Majesty" and waited for the complicated procedures to be completed before the old man of Ice and Fire said, "Nephew, please follow me."

After saying this, the two transformed into streaks of light and immediately left the palace hall.

However, they did not go far. Instead, they went from the palace in the valley to a clearing halfway up the mountain.

Before us lay a deep, dark cave.

Standing at the entrance of the cave, Ji Yuan could feel the chill emanating from within… Was the Ice and Fire Pool actually located here? It seemed that the Ice and Fire Elder had chosen to settle here most likely to protect the Ice and Fire Pool.

"It's right here."

After speaking, the old man of ice and fire took the lead and walked into the cave. Ji Yuan, without suspicion, followed closely behind.

As you step into the cave, the cool air becomes even more pronounced.

Moreover, after the cave extended for a distance, it began to slope downwards, and Ji Yuan could feel the chill coming towards him.

...Is it that cold, damn it?

Wasn't it said that Icefire Pool is a fiery pool during the day?

Perhaps because he had come to a place of sorrow, the old man of ice and fire became silent after arriving here, and simply led the way.

After a while.

Ji Yuan felt that he had been descending for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Judging from his speed, he had already reached dozens of meters below the surface.

In a daze, Ji Yuan took a step forward, and the coldness on his body instantly disappeared, while the surrounding air became unusually hot.

He paused slightly, then took a step back, but it was still burning hot. Unconvinced, he took several more steps back before finally feeling the coolness again.

He understood that the cold air was being pushed outwards by the heat.

If he delayed even a little, he would be some distance from the Ice and Fire Elder, so he quickly caught up.

The two of them went down dozens of meters underground, one after the other, until Ji Yuan could no longer withstand it and was forced to activate the protective effect of his spirit robe. The scene in front of them finally opened up.

It was no longer the narrow and cramped passageway, but a huge and spacious stone hall.

His gaze bypassed the old man of ice and fire in front of him and came to a pool of... magma in the center of the stone hall!

It occupies a small area, only about ten feet wide, and the lava in the pool is constantly churning, like a volcano about to erupt.

Is it possible to transport water within a lava pool?

Can the Flame Sword be formed here?

"This is the Ice and Fire Pool. It's daytime now, so it's a fire pool. What you see looks like lava, but it's actually just boiling water... just boiling water at a certain limit."

"After dark, this pool will turn into a cold, icy pond. Remember not to get close. Your Li family members can condense flying sword embryos either day or night. It's up to you to decide what to do."

After the Ice and Fire Elder finished speaking, Ji Yuan didn't rush to say that he wanted to condense the Flame Sword during the day. Instead, he pondered and said, "This junior would like to observe here and wait until I have fully comprehended the difference between water transport during the day and night before deciding what kind of flying sword to condense."

"Very good."

The old man with ice and fire finally showed a slight smile.

"Then you can stay here and contemplate it. I won't disturb you any longer. Just remember one thing: whether it's day or night, you must not step into this Ice and Fire Pool. Once you go in... then even a god can't save you."

The old man of ice and fire spoke those last words with great seriousness.

Ji Yuan nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, senior."

"Yes, then cultivate diligently."

After speaking, the Ice and Fire Elder transformed into a streak of fiery red light and fled back the way he came.

At this point, only Ji Yuan remained in the stone hall.

He took a deep breath, then gently patted the storage bag at his waist with his right hand.

Four streams of light flew out and finally landed on the stone walls around the stone hall, turning into four bright pearls, instantly illuminating the entire stone hall.

With the light shining through, Ji Yuan discovered that the pool in front of him was not actually lava, but rather boiling water, just like... molten iron.

"As expected of a world of cultivation, it's vast and full of wonders."

Ji Yuan was about to sit down when he remembered the old man's instructions, so he took a few steps back before sitting down with peace of mind.

In the short time it took him to breathe, he sensed the rich water energy contained within the stone hall.

It actually exists!

Ji Yuangang was still thinking that when he condensed the flying sword embryos several times before, it took him four or five days to completely condense them.

But that's somewhere else; right here in front of us...

That won't work.

The water changes every day.

If the Fiery Sword hasn't condensed by nightfall, starting from morning, how can it continue to condense as the water flows?

Now it seems there's no need to worry about that. With such abundant water energy, the flying sword will surely be able to be condensed within a day.

"Indeed, the Li family themselves verified the location for condensing flying swords; how could they not have considered such a thing?"

After Ji Yuanxin had a new idea in mind, he began to carefully understand the water transport in this place.

He wasn't in a hurry to absorb it.

Although I had originally planned to refine the Flame Sword, I still had to check the water transport at night.

If water transport is better at night, then forging a "Frosty Mirage Sword" is not out of the question.

Since we're already here, a little more time won't make a difference.

After waiting for most of the day, the boiling water in the Ice and Fire Pool instantly subsided.

Ji Yuan immediately opened his eyes.

The pool water that had been bubbling with fiery red bubbles had now subsided.

The water became completely calm, and the original crimson color gradually faded.

In just a few breaths, the middle section of the lake had become transparent.

...Truly amazing!

Ji Yuan watched helplessly as the scene changed, and the lake water cooled down faster and faster.

A moment later, the entire deep pool was no longer tinged with red.

The pool water... has returned to normal.

However, this normal feeling only lasted for a few breaths before Ji Yuan felt a cold aura emanating from the pool in front of him.

"Click...click..."

The lake surface began to freeze instantly, but the ice quickly crumbled and sank into the pool. After that, the deep pool showed no signs of freezing again, only extreme cold.

In other words, Ji Yuan's physique far surpasses that of ordinary people, so he can withstand it. Otherwise, it would be extremely difficult to condense a flying sword in this cold environment.

The lake was as usual, not frozen, but unusually cold.

This is enough to show that the lake water in front of us is no ordinary water.

Although Ji Yuan really wanted to put some of it in a jade bottle and take it back to show Hua Yaoyue, he decided against it after thinking it over.

Even if that's the case, we'll have to wait until the flying sword is successfully condensed before we can talk about it.

Ji Yuan then began to comprehend the workings of water once again.

In less than a breath, Ji Yuan sensed an extremely strong water flow... There's hope!

Moreover, it is very different from the water transport during the day. The water transport during the day is fiery and domineering, but the water transport at this time is cold and gentle.

Ji Yuan pondered for half an hour before finally making his decision.

Condensing the Blazing Sword during the day!

The Cold Mirage Sword... let's forget about it. The Azure Wave Flying Sword, Dragon Fortune Flying Sword, Cloud Palace Flying Sword, and Flowing Firefly Flying Sword that Ji Yuan currently possesses are all water-based flying swords.

Another Frosty Mirage Sword was used, but it had little effect.

Why not try condensing a flaming sword?

It might even have a surprising effect at a crucial moment.

With this thought in mind, Ji Yuan no longer hesitated or struggled. He meditated by the Ice and Fire Pool all night, until the next morning when the pool water began to boil and churn again, and the water currents in the surrounding air began to shift...

Ji Yuan made his move.

He began to absorb the free water in the air and channel it into his dantian. Finally, under the guidance of the other five flying sword embryos, a new flying sword embryo was gradually born.

Unlike previous experiences of condensing flying swords, absorbing water transport was a slow and meticulous process... it was simply a matter of scarcity.

But what about this time?

As soon as you circulate your energy, the moisture in the air rushes into your body as if it were free, and there's even a feeling that it's scrambling to squeeze into your body.

But what Ji Yuan got along with was heat, dry heat.

It was daytime, and the water from the fire pool carried a scorching heat. At this moment, it flowed into Ji Yuan's meridians along with the spiritual energy, making him feel as if his meridians were being scorched by fire.

At first, the heat was so intense that he shivered, but he only felt a little better after he got used to it.

Even so, Ji Yuan still felt as if his body was on fire.

"Bear with it, bear with it, bear with it a little longer."

Ji Yuan gritted his teeth and persevered, while focusing intently on the increasingly abundant water circulation in his dantian.

Half a day later.

Ji Yuan's dantian had reached its limit in terms of water circulation, and immediately the five flying swords formed a new sword formation within his dantian.

Once the sword formation is formed, the chaotic water circulation in the dantian will automatically enter the sword formation.

Compression, condensation, and finally, amidst that crimson waterway... Ji Yuan saw a new sword embryo slowly taking shape.

The color of this Flaming Sword, like the pool of fire, is a dazzling crimson, with wisps of molten lava seemingly visible within it.

"It looks good, but I wonder how effective it will be in actual combat."

Once the sword embryo was formed, Ji Yuan no longer needed to worry about what happened next. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner, and the absorption of water energy began to decrease, while the burning sensation in his meridians also subsided considerably.

He was thus given a chance to catch his breath.

Another half day passed, until the last wisp of free water energy in the dantian was absorbed into the sword formation.

In the middle of the sword formation that originally consisted of five sword embryos, a crimson sword embryo finally appeared.

"out!"

With a thought, Ji Yuan's Flaming Sword, located in the center of the sword formation, emerged from his body and hovered in front of him. He was extremely pleased with the small, crimson sword.

At first, the Flaming Sword floated in front of Ji Yuan. Then, under his mental control, the sword began to spin around him. The range of the spin grew larger and larger until it was spinning throughout the entire stone chamber.

Ji Yuan also discovered that, whenever he wanted, streaks of fire magic would fall wherever the flying sword passed.

It can be used to kill enemies or to protect oneself.

"In this way, one can truly kill and arson and wear a golden belt in the future."

Ji Yuan was happily fantasizing in his heart when he finally summoned the Flaming Sword back with his thoughts and sensed the sword embryo in front of him.

"Hmm... if I'm ever really forced to do something wicked in the future, I can release this Flaming Sword and disguise myself as a fire-based cultivator. That way, even if others try to find me, Ji Yuan, they won't be able to find me, because I, Ji Yuan, cultivate water magic."

The thought of having another way to deceive people made Ji Yuan feel great.

Finally, he released the remaining five sword embryos, which together protected him.

Unfortunately, he had tried before and found that to make this sword formation have a powerful destructive force, he needed more than seven swords. Now he only had six... which was a bit lacking.

But it doesn't matter.

Ji Yuan then planned to seclude himself on Icefire Island for a period of time to continue studying the "Sword Canon" until he could condense the next flying sword before heading north.

When you pass by Jinglei Marsh, you will be able to condense the seventh sword embryo.

With seven sword embryos in hand, not only will my cultivation level increase, but a sword formation can also be formed. I expect my strength will be greatly enhanced at that time.

Although he is in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he should be able to threaten the peak of Foundation Establishment with his own strength.

Unlike now, where killing a mere pseudo-core cultivator requires the use of a Golden Core corpse puppet.

After his blissful fantasy ended, Ji Yuan stored the six flying sword embryos into his dantian. He then stood up and took one last look at the Ice and Fire Pool.

But just as he was about to turn and leave, he noticed what appeared to be an eye in the pool of water.

A huge purple vertical eye occupied the very center of the ice and fire pool. Perhaps because it was so close, Ji Yuan could see the eyelashes on both sides of the eye trembling.

The pupil in the middle of the vertical eye is also purple, which looks extremely strange, but it seems to have a strange... beauty.

The moment Ji Yuan saw those purple eyes, he knew something was wrong.

He instinctively wanted to run, but just then, he saw the purple vertical eye blink slightly, and then he heard an ethereal voice ring in his ears.

"You... also want to become an immortal?"

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