Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 259 Tu Yue's Foundation Establishment [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

North of Jinglei Marsh, atop a high mountain covered with pavilions and small buildings, stands an observatory.

At this moment, a streak of azure light suddenly flashed out from the observatory, finally stopping behind the gallery and transforming into the figure of an old Taoist priest in a green robe.

He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance at the ancient, ever-present cloud of calamity.

Just then, a man in black, riding a flying sword, rose from the mountainside and arrived at the star-gazing platform on the mountaintop. He bowed slightly to the old Taoist in green and said, "Ancestor, there is an unusual movement coming from Jinglei Marsh. It seems that a Golden Core cultivator has made a move."

"No one did it."

The old Taoist in the green robe narrowed his eyes, which gleamed with a faint blue light. He looked at the huge hole above the tribulation clouds and casually said, "At most, it's just a Golden Core cultivator practicing his sword there. It's nothing to worry about."

Upon hearing this, the man in black breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said:

"That's good, that's good."

"Ancestor, then what should we do..."

The old Taoist in the green robe shook his head. "No need to worry about it. The war between good and evil has already begun. Let's not concern ourselves with other people's affairs. As for the person in front of us, whether he is good or evil is none of our Lou family's business."

"Yes."

The man in black bowed again.

"How's the matter the Li family entrusted to us going?" the old Taoist in the green robe asked, turning around.

The man in black replied, "Everything is ready. Those clansmen with even a little talent have already gone to the alchemy workshop, but..."

"Just what?"

The man in black took a deep breath and asked, "Ancestor, isn't our method of betting on both sides a bit... too unethical?"

The old Taoist priest in the green robe wasn't angry. He just looked at the man in front of him with a disappointed expression, and then said in a deep voice, "Lou Yi, after all these years, don't you understand yet?"

"A sect with a thousand-year history, a family with ten thousand years of tradition."

"Our Lou family is betting on both sides. Do you really think the Li family isn't betting on both sides either?"

"Don't overestimate any cultivator, but don't underestimate any family that can be passed down for thousands of years. Go now. From now on, I will make all the decisions regarding the Lou family."

Lou Yi felt a sense of relief upon hearing this, and then quickly said, "Thank you, Ancestor."

"Okay, go ahead."

The old Taoist priest in blue robes named Lou Wanyi waved his hand, and Lou Yi then turned and left.

Looking at his retreating figure, Lou Wanyi couldn't help but think to himself.

"Louyi, Louyi, ant, ant, this name was never well chosen in the first place."

After speaking, he looked up at the Thunderous Marsh on the horizon again. The hole in the sky had disappeared, and it had returned to its previous calm state, as if nothing had ever happened.

……

three days later.

In high spirits, Ji Yuan sat on the Wind-blown Flying Boat, heading north, while secretly making plans in his mind.

The current Seven Swords combined, or rather, the Azure Wave Sword Formation... this sword formation is arguably his strongest killing move at present.

The Psionic Cannon is useful, but it's a bit difficult to hit someone.

Moreover, setting it up takes a lot of time.

Unless someone can help hold off the enemy, like they did on the ancient battlefield last time, thus giving Ji Yuan a chance to launch a sneak attack.

As for other methods... even Tian Leizi is no match for this Canglan Sword Formation.

After all, even if Tian Leizi is strong, it is only a full-force attack from the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. However, judging from the attack effect of the Canglan Sword Formation, it is comparable to the Pseudo-Core Formation stage.

It has strong attack power, but also consumes a lot of resources.

Even with abundant spiritual energy like Ji Yuan, he could only unleash the sword formation three times at most.

After three times, the dantian will be depleted.

But what if this were paired with the Millennium Elixir?

A single drop of spiritual liquid can fill the dantian, and during the two years that Ji Yuan was away...

The [Spiritual Vein] produced at least 20 drops of Millennium Spiritual Milk.

In addition to the 3 drops that Ji Yuan already had.

This is the effect... Hehehe!

Ji Yuan was already imagining the terrifying strength he possessed. If he were to encounter Jiang Hong again, he would definitely beat him to a pulp!

The power of the sword formation exceeded Ji Yuan's expectations.

Similarly, the power of the Thunderstrike Sword exceeded Ji Yuan's expectations. The lightning contained within it can be described as the nemesis of those evil and heretical forces.

Of the seven sword blanks that Ji Yuan possesses, the Thunderstrike Sword is arguably the strongest single one.

"So it seems that if I act as Qiu Qianhai in the future, I can use the Five Poison Serpent Staff, but if I act as Ji Yuan, I'll use this Thunderstrike Flying Sword."

One is utterly wicked, the other is upright and honorable.

In addition to that, his physical strength was also a source of joy for Ji Yuan.

Because on his way back, he tried it out and found that without using spiritual energy to enhance his defenses, even the mid-grade spiritual weapon, the Frost Flowing Sword, couldn't break through his defenses using only his own strength.

His physical strength alone is enough to rival that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

With such strength, who in the world can compare?

We'll start by fighting from a distance. If we can't win, we'll create an opening, bring the opponent close, and then smash their head in one punch.

Wouldn't that be wonderful?

It's a pity that he couldn't break through to the Tendon Forging Realm in one fell swoop; otherwise, his physical body would be comparable to that of a Golden Core cultivator, which would be truly powerful.

If all of these were part of the trip's plan, then the Eye of Truth that appeared between the eyebrows was a completely unexpected surprise... it's even uncertain whether it was a pleasant surprise or a shock.

We'll have to go back and ask Hua Yaoyue to find out the answers to all of this.

Hmm... I can only hope that my all-knowing master has heard of this Eye of Truth.

During his journey north, Ji Yuan simultaneously took pills, ate eggs, and absorbed spirit stones, striving to improve his cultivation level through all three methods.

During that time, he also witnessed several other things.

One is a rogue cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment who is being hunted down by a demonic cultivator in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

The other party barged in and even threatened to kill him as well. Left with no other choice, Ji Yuan had to test the sharpness of the Thunderstrike Sword.

As a result, he accidentally killed the demonic cultivator with two casual sword strikes.

Ji Yuan didn't know whether it was because the "Canglan Nine Tribulations Sword Manual" and the flying sword condensed from the Thunderclap Marsh were too powerful, or because this mid-Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator was too weak.

In short, Ji Yuan, who was only a small realm lower than Ji Yuan, easily killed a demonic cultivator in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Afterwards, the rogue cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment expressed his gratitude profusely, and Ji Yuan then revealed his real name.

"Nameless rogue cultivator, Ji Yuan."

Another incident was the classic demonic attack on the city. When Ji Yuan passed through the Joyful Palace, he discovered a city similar to Black Mountain City, which was facing an attack from the demonic forces.

He had intended to secretly lend a hand, but when he discovered that a Golden Core cultivator from Huanxi Palace had come to the rescue, he took the opportunity to slip away.

Before leaving, he discovered that the Golden Core cultivator from the Joyful Palace was actually an old acquaintance of his.

Lady Meiru, a cultivator from the Joyful Palace who once guarded the spiritual veins of Liancheng Mountain together.

However, Ji Yuan was quite surprised that she had actually formed a Golden Core when she was only at the Pseudo-Core stage.

After all, this was the first person he knew who had transformed from a false core into a golden core.

After finally returning to the territory of the Water Dragon Sect, the situation was similar to that of the Joyful Palace, extremely chaotic. In fact, in broad daylight, cultivators were even fighting in some small markets.

Ji Yuan didn't concern himself with these trivial matters.

Because we can't manage it all.

……

is the day.

A green light flashed across the sky, and when Ji Yuan saw the long-lost Yunyuze, his heart began to race.

Firstly, I've been away from home for too long this time; it's been two years.

Secondly, this trip was not without its setbacks, especially in acquiring the "Insightful Divine Eye" and the "Nine Revolutions Profound Yang Technique," both of which put him in dangerous situations.

But once we're back in Yunyuze, everything will be fine.

We can even contact Hua Yaoyue via text message here, so what are you worried about?

Ji Yuan immediately increased the speed of the Wind Locust Flying Boat, rushing towards Misty Island at full speed.

What would have taken a day to travel has now been completed in half a day. He is indeed a true late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. Moreover, once the Flame Sword and Thunder Strike Sword are condensed, even among late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, Ji Yuan is considered one of the best.

It has a profound foundation and its strength is beyond question.

He looked down at the still misty Misty Island from his high vantage point. He had set up a [Formation Room] here, so the Stardust Illusion Killing Array was always active, and he wasn't worried about being broken into again like last time.

Unless... he's not afraid of death.

Ji Yuan's flying boat slammed down, and his figure plunged into the Misty Island.

The buildings here have all been moved to Worry-Free Island. There's not much left, except for the giant toad, who's reluctant to leave.

Ji Yuan returned here first, out of habit, and also because he wanted to see how the big toad was doing.

"Croak—"

The giant toad, which was rubbing its back against the mountain wall, was momentarily stunned when it saw the figure that suddenly appeared in front of it.

"Quack quack—"

It leaped forward, intending to pounce.

However, Ji Yuan, standing high above, pressed down on its head with one hand, pinning it down firmly. Instantly, the giant toad was forced back to the ground by Ji Yuan.

Seeing the incredulous expression on the giant toad's face, Ji Yuan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Ji Yuan had tried it before. Although he had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he was no match for the demon cultivator, the giant toad. But what about now?

With a proper and extremely powerful physical cultivation technique, coupled with the tempering of his body by lightning, Ji Yuan's physique is now completely different from what it used to be.

If he unleashed his full power against the giant toad that hadn't exerted its full strength, pinning it down would be a piece of cake.

"Alright, alright."

Seeing that it was not only unharmed, but also possessed an extremely strong demonic aura, Ji Yuan couldn't help but feel a little happy. Then he looked at the natural stone armor on the giant toad's back.

This giant-mouthed clam eater... is probably about to break through to the peak of the second tier!

So it seems that eating so many spirit pigs wasn't for nothing; they're finally reaching their limit.

Thinking about this, Ji Yuan felt both happy and helpless.

Without some extraordinary stroke of luck, the peak of the second tier is the limit that the giant toad can reach; the giant toad is only a second-tier demon beast.

To defy the heavens and break through to the third rank, one's bloodline must undergo a change.

It really takes an incredible stroke of luck.

Ji Yuan wanted to help but was powerless to do so, especially with the war between good and evil looming over him... He'd just have to take it one step at a time.

Ji Yuan rubbed its head. The Frost Dragon in the storage bag was already itching to fight. Having also broken through to the late stage of the second tier, it was now eager to fight the giant toad.

However, Ji Yuan did not release it.

Previously, when it was in the mid-stage of the second tier, the Frost Dragon could fight the Giant Toad to a draw. Now that it has reached the late stage of the second tier... the Giant Toad is bound to lose.

If that's the case, then let's not fight.

"You should focus on your spiritual practice. I'm going home for a bit, and I'll come see you again later."

Seeing that the giant toad was alright, Ji Yuan was relieved and left.

"Quack quack quack—"

The giant toad was very reluctant to part with it.

Its simple mind couldn't understand why it hadn't seen each other for so long, and now that they had just met, they had to leave again.

But Ji Yuan eventually left this place. Now that he's back, he has too many things to deal with and can't stay here any longer.

His flying boat continued north, and soon he passed through the Water Dragon Sect's protective formation and saw Worry-Free Island.

He immediately released his divine sense to scan the nearby islands. There was no one on Fox Moon Island... He didn't know where Senior Sister Dong had gone, but she must have been assigned a mission by the sect.

Given her personality, there's no way she would go to Shangshan.

To Ji Yuan's surprise, Du Wanyi finally returned!

Shall we go take a look?

He definitely had to go, but not now. Ji Yuan would wait until he finished his own business before doing so. Then, he swooped down from the clouds, turning into a white light and disappearing into Worry-Free Island in an instant.

The current Worry-Free Island is similar to the previous Misty Island, and even more prosperous due to the increase in Jiyuan buildings and the continuous enrichment of its foundation.

The sunny side of the island is where Ji Yuan's residence is located, and all the buildings are situated here.

The shady side is a gathering place for a host of malevolent things, such as the mass grave and the beehive.

Ji Yuan glanced around with his divine sense and knew that nothing major had happened on the island. After he left, everything was running smoothly.

He walked up to Tu Yue, who was directing the corpse puppets to cultivate the land.

Looking at this corpse puppet, who was just like the mistress of the house, managing everything inside and outside the house in an orderly manner, Ji Yuan felt somewhat relieved.

It's unclear how she communicated with these two Qi Refining stage corpse puppets, but she simply pointed a few times at the mountain, and the two corpse puppets left like walking corpses.

Ji Yuan waited for her to finish her work before smiling and extending his right hand to her.

Without a word, Tu Yue readily handed over all the storage bags she carried.

Ji Yuan glanced at the storage bag containing the spirit stones, and with just one glance, he felt a sudden panic... not surprise, but panic.

There's no other reason than that there are too many.

Level 3 [Spirit Vein] produces 100 mid-grade spirit stones and 1000 low-grade spirit stones per day.

Ji Yuan has been gone for two years... even if we only count two years, that's at least 73000 mid-grade spirit stones or 730000 low-grade spirit stones.

"Damn it, we couldn't possibly spend this much even if we wanted to!"

For a moment, Ji Yuan even felt that the 26000 mid-grade spirit stones he had saved by scrimping and saving outside suddenly didn't seem so appealing anymore. In the future, he would fight battles with plenty of resources.

In battles between Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, the first step is to use Heavenly Thunder Spears to clear the way and blast the opponent to pieces.

Although Ji Yuan himself is not yet able to refine Heavenly Thunder Seeds, with so many spirit stones, does he still need to refine them himself?

The rest are other building outputs.

[Wine Cellar] has been quietly producing for two years, and this "Wine of Your Choice" has produced 72 jin (36 catties) of wine, enough to fill 720 one-liang (50g) wine jugs.

The same applies to the Peerless Wine.

Perfect timing, I'll take it to offer as a gift to Hua Yue.

The remaining items are the jade essence and blood essence produced in the pigpen, as well as the three-colored spirit eggs produced in the chicken coop... These are what Ji Yuan needs, one a day, and he has now accumulated more than 700, enough for him to eat until he's sick of them.

As for the [Fish Pond], Ji Yuan has now switched to cultivating ice magic, so he is not in a great hurry to obtain Ice Soul Dew. He can share it with the Frost Dragon to see if it can break through to the third rank as soon as possible, which will become a great help.

After seeing the bountiful harvest, Ji Yuan's already joyful mood became even more delighted.

He summoned a flying boat, pulled Tu Yue aboard, and then headed straight for the [Mass Burial Mound].

During the previous trip north, Ji Yuan specifically bought enough corpses to upgrade Tu Yue, but he got busy when he came back later.

In addition, Tu Yue's breakthrough was not really necessary, so I was busy and forgot about it. Now that I've come back, I finally remembered it, so naturally I have to help her break through as soon as possible.

When Ji Yuan arrived at the shady side of Wuyou Island and came to the [Mass Burial Mound], he released Yin Tongzi and Tiancan Zhenren.

Especially this Heavenly Silkworm True Man, who went out and fought a battle with the Mourning Hermit, a pseudo-core realm cultivator.

The damage to the body is already very serious.

Now, the best course of action is to quickly bury yourself and recover properly, otherwise Ji Yuan will have to take you with him next time he goes out.

Before leaving, Ji Yuan scanned the [beehive] with his divine sense one last time.

I was quite startled when I saw it.

This dense forest is now teeming with Soul-Eating Bees.

Upgrading a beehive to level 3 requires a colony size of 80000, but currently there are already nearly 40000.

With the more than 10000 that Ji Yuan brought with him on this trip, they are not far from meeting the upgrade requirements.

Seeing the enormous swarm of bees, Ji Yuan didn't even show himself. He simply threw in 1000 mid-grade spirit stones and 10000 low-grade spirit stones.

It's nothing more than the output of the [Spirit Vein] over ten days.

When the countless spirit-devouring bees flew up from the dense forest, the buzzing sound alone was enough to frighten some Qi Refining cultivators into losing their composure.

...The Soul-Devouring Bees have already developed combat capabilities, but they haven't yet shown their prowess in public.

It seems that if given the chance, the identity of "Insect Demon" should make an appearance.

After inspecting the buildings, Ji Yuan's gaze finally fell on Tu Yue.

To advance from the peak of Qi Refining to the early stage of Foundation Establishment, one needs ten Foundation Establishment corpses of the same attribute, in addition to preparing three Foundation Establishment Pills.

Tu Yue was a fire magic cultivator in her previous life, and now that she is upgrading, she naturally needs to be a fire magic cultivator as well.

Ji Yuan has plenty of three Foundation Establishment Pills.

Furthermore, the upgrade conditions given on the panel do not specifically indicate that a second-level Foundation Establishment Pill is required; any Foundation Establishment Pill will suffice.

In that case, Ji Yuan took out three Foundation Establishment Pills with one pattern.

"Here, take this, and lie down in your coffin."

Tu Yue accepted the Foundation Establishment Pill with both hands, then stepped into the [Mass Grave] through the tattered cloth and arrived at her home.

Ji Yuan followed.

Tu Yue's coffin was not only decorated with great care, but it was also covered with a small canopy to shelter it from the wind and rain.

Upon arriving here, she first took off her shoes, then obediently lay down in the coffin, and then looked at Ji Yuan, blinking innocently.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yuan immediately decided to upgrade.

As soon as he finished thinking, the ten Foundation Establishment stage corpses in the [Mass Graveyard] disappeared.

However, Tu Yue's aura was rapidly increasing. In just a short while, an extremely strong Yin energy suddenly erupted from Tu Yue's body, and then her aura steadily stabilized at...

Early stage of foundation building.

Tu Yue blinked, her eyes becoming even more lively.

(End of this chapter)