Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 329 Escaping to the Abyss [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"Young Master, I can't find it here."

The Blood Nightmare Old Monster from the south flew over.

"Young Master, I don't have any either."

The Corpse Buddha in the west said the same thing.

"No."

The usually taciturn Black Fiend Sword Demon has also returned.

After looking around, Qianmian finally decided to remain silent.

Jiang Hong, his face now extremely grim, scanned them. "So you're saying this grown man just vanished into thin air?"

"this……"

The Blood Nightmare Old Monster dared not speak.

"waste!"

Jiang Hong cursed under his breath, then turned to look at the demonic cultivators at the Core Formation stage outside the barrier.

"Young Master, you mustn't!"

Corpse Buddha quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Chou Qianhai is definitely not gone yet. If we open the barrier... what if he escapes instead?"

Blood Nightmare Old Monster glanced at Corpse Buddha Child inadvertently, instantly understanding his meaning, and then said:

"I feel the same way."

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and go find it!"

Jiang Hong cursed loudly, and the crowd dispersed to continue searching the surrounding area.

Thousand Faces wasn't familiar with any of them, and since he was a rogue cultivator who had been conscripted, he was already the furthest away. So, he slipped to the edge by himself and searched along the barrier.

His so-called search was simply releasing his divine sense to look around.

Anyway, he has already rendered meritorious service to this young master Jiang. If he can be rewarded with some good treasures, that would be best. If not, it doesn't matter.

As long as there are no mistakes, that's fine.

But for some reason, Qianmian always felt uneasy inside.

"Could it be that I killed Ran Kui? But although I am Qing He, I am also Qianmian. I have done this kind of thing more than once or twice. How could I be afraid just because of this time?"

"There must be another reason, but what could it be...? Could it be that Qiu Qianhai has his eye on me?"

Qianmian said, trying his best to unleash his divine sense, attempting to find even the slightest clue.

No matter how hard he investigated, he found no clues whatsoever.

"That shouldn't be the case..."

The moment the thought of a thousand faces arose, he seemed to sense something.

In the darkness, he felt as if a great terror was descending upon him.

This is my intuition frantically warning me!

"I'm being watched!"

Thousand Faces' eyes widened instinctively, and he cried out in panic, "Oh no!"

Before the words had even finished, he had already transformed into a streak of light and disappeared from his original spot.

He ran away, but the feeling of being locked in by Qi did not disappear; it still firmly locked him in.

However, at the same moment, an extremely thick and dazzling beam of spiritual energy shot out from a certain point on the bottom of the lake. Its power was so great that it instantly evaporated the lake water within a radius of ten miles.

"A level three [Spirit Energy Cannon] can annihilate a peak Golden Core cultivator. How could a mere early Golden Core cultivator like you withstand it?"

Inside the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

Ji Yuan calmly watched this scene. In his heart, ever since he saw Qianmian sneak attack and kill his senior brother, he had already sentenced Qianmian to death.

Killing Jiang Hong is not easy, but killing a Thousand Faces cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation... no matter how difficult it is, even if it means sacrificing all his protective abilities, Ji Yuan will kill him.

If we can't even avenge this grudge.

I've wasted so much time repairing it!

The psionic cannon fired, and no matter how fast the Thousand Faces was trying to escape, it was all in vain.

In mid-air, the escape light was intercepted by the [Psionic Cannon]. When Ji Yuan looked down, only half of his body had fallen. The remaining power of the [Psionic Cannon] was poured onto the restriction behind him.

"boom--"

A deafening roar resounded, and the seemingly indestructible golden light shield finally developed a network of cracks.

Ji Yuan hurriedly channeled his magical power into the talisman in his hand... and the talisman lit up!

The Sky Shuttle is working!

There is a play!

Ji Yuan finally felt a glimmer of joy. He immediately mobilized the magic power in his dantian and poured it into it with all his might. The talisman was activated at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Ji Yuan was already at the Pseudo-Core Formation stage, and with the addition of the Three-Colored Spirit Eggs he had been consuming, his magical power was comparable to that of a true Core Formation cultivator.

No sooner said than done.

From Ji Yuan's annihilation of Qianmian to the activation of the talisman treasure, it all happened in the blink of an eye.

So when Jiang Hong finally realized what was happening and looked up at the sky, he discovered that the restriction he had placed so much hope in... had actually been broken!

"Young Master, this is a psionic cannon from Shang Dong's side, and it's being used at its maximum power!"

Corpse Buddha flew to Jiang Hong's side and said anxiously.

"I'm not blind!"

Jiang Hong cursed angrily, and immediately began to make hand seals with his left hand while chanting incantations.

As soon as he began to use the incantation, long chains formed from runes appeared around his body, and blood-red patterns appeared on his face.

He then slashed his right hand across his left hand, which was making a hand seal, cutting his palm and drawing blood. He then slashed forward.

In the blink of an eye, a crimson arc of light in the shape of a full moon appeared in front of him.

"Whoosh—"

Suddenly, a streak of light swept up from the previously empty lakebed.

It stirred up countless splashes of water.

The moment Ji Yuan activated the Sky-Piercing Shuttle Talisman, he also used a piece of protective scale armor within his body. He also used the Artifact Manipulation Technique to retrieve Qianmian's storage bag, as he had just witnessed that bastard take away Ran Kui's storage bag and corpse.

Regardless, the senior brother's corpse must not fall into the hands of these demonic cultivators.

But it was only in that brief pause, the instant he picked up the storage bag, that he truly stopped.

However, Jiang Hong seized the opportunity and suddenly unleashed a crimson arc of light powered by his own blood.

"laugh--"

The arc of light leaped dozens of miles in an instant, arriving in a flash.

"Bang—"

A soft sound was heard.

The scale armor given to them by the Water Dragon Sect, which was said to be able to withstand the attack of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator for the duration of an incense stick burning, couldn't even last a moment against the crimson arc of light unleashed by Jiang Hong, and was cleaved in two by the arc.

"Wh...what?"

Ji Yuan felt a sense of panic.

What does this tell us?

This indicates that Jiang Hong's attack was far more powerful than that of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, and most likely reached the late-stage Core Formation stage.

But he's clearly a fake Core Formation cultivator!

How could a pseudo-Core Formation cultivator's attack power rival that of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator?

Damn it, is this the foundation of having parents who are both Nascent Soul cultivators?

A thought flashed through Ji Yuan's mind.

Fortunately, although Jiang Hong's attack was powerful, most of its power was blocked by the scales activated by Ji Yuan, and the remaining faint arc of blood-red light struck Ji Yuan.

"laugh--"

Ji Yuan tried to resist with his blood energy, but the arc of light still ripped through his spiritual robe, leaving a bloody line on his chest.

That's when it completely dissipated.

Even a physique at the Tendon Forging Realm was bleeding from the impact?!

This was the first time Ji Yuan had suffered a physical injury since embarking on the path of body cultivation. This Jiang Hong... is truly remarkable!

Jiang Hong was immediately shocked. He looked at his strongest move, which he was determined to use, and realized that it had failed to kill Qiu Qianhai in front of him.

Even... even just a minor scrape.

But how is that possible?

"The Bloodthirsty Slash that my father passed down to me, after years of cultivation, has given me the strength of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator when I unleash it. Yet, this Qiu Qianhai before me is clearly just a Pseudo-Core Formation cultivator. How... how is this possible?"

Even if his protective spells blocked most of it, the rest was beyond his physical strength to withstand!

He must have used some other means!

Damn.

How could Qiu Qianhai have so many tricks up his sleeve!

"Young Master Jiang, farewell!"

Ji Yuan, standing on the illusory flying boat, sneered and activated the Sky Shuttle beneath his feet once more. His figure instantly transformed into a beam of light, passing through the broken restriction.

Break through the barriers and escape!

"Trying to run away?!"

Seeing this, Jiang Hong grinned maliciously, held his right index and middle fingers together in front of him, and said softly.

"go!"

A blood-red hook flew out from the storage bag at his waist, traveled countless miles in the blink of an eye, and grabbed Ji Yuan's back.

The Sky Shuttle flew straight east.

They took Jiang Hong with them and disappeared from the scene.

The Corpse Buddha, belatedly realizing what was happening, hurriedly said:

"Young Master went along too, what should we do!"

"They went east. Follow them. I'll have someone contact Blood Goddess and see what she has to say."

"No need, I have already sent a message to King Xueluo."

The black light descended beside them, transforming into the form of the Black Fiend Sword Demon.

"you……"

Corpse Buddha and Blood Nightmare Old Monster looked at their old buddy in front of them, feeling both familiar and strange. They were just about to say, "We all came out with Blood Lady, but it turns out you are Blood King's man!"

"..."

When Ji Yuan reappeared, he had already arrived at the east coast.

He could feel Jiang Hong dragging him from behind, like a leech clinging to his bone.

Ji Yuan had considered getting rid of Young Master Jiang, but no matter what methods he used, it was all in vain.

Throwing knives and swords go without saying.

Even the binding of one's natal magic weapon and the isolation of spiritual energy and magic power by the Soul-Devouring Bee cannot sever the connection.

The chains seemed to be permanently attached to him; he couldn't shake them off even a little.

Just like now, as the effect of the first Sky Shuttle wore off and Ji Yuan's speed gradually slowed down, Jiang Hong's voice came from behind.

"Run? Aren't you supposed to be a fast runner?"

If you can't shake them off, then you can only keep running.

Even if I have to take action, I should at least take him to the Endless Sea, then find a way to kill him. After he dies, I should immediately go to the Abyss Continent and wait to return after I have formed my Nascent Soul!

With this thought in mind, Ji Yuan took out another Sky-Piercing Shuttle Talisman from his storage bag.

The one we used earlier was a gift from Hu Li, the kind that can only be used once.

The one Ji Yuan is taking out now was given to him by Li Changhe; it's brand new and can still be used three times.

As he poured his magical power into it, the light of the Sky-Piercing Shuttle enveloped him once again. Jiang Hong, who was being dragged along by chains, was already somewhat exasperated upon seeing this.

"The Sky-Piercing Shuttle, it's the Sky-Piercing Shuttle again!"

"Just how many Sky-Piercing Shuttles do you have, you brat? Damn it, it seems the first thing I'll do when I get back is kill that Sky-Piercing Old Monster."

...Heh, let's talk about it when you can get back!

Ji Yuan sneered inwardly, his body once again enveloped by the talismanic escape shuttle, and his figure transformed into a streak of light, disappearing from the spot.

But Jiang Hong still followed him closely.

During his journey eastward, Ji Yuan corrected his course several times, so by the time the Sky Shuttle failed this time, he had already arrived near Black Dragon Island.

But that's not enough; it's still too far from where the nautical chart indicates.

Ji Yuan was worried that if he killed Jiang Hong here, he would not be able to escape.

So he had to use the Escape Shuttle talisman in his hand for the third time. However, after using it this time, Ji Yuan consumed a drop of Millennium Spirit Milk to replenish the depleted magic power in his dantian.

Even after activating the talisman three times in a row, the Pseudo-Core Formation cultivator was finally starting to feel the strain.

This time, Jiang Hong's scolding was even harsher, but no matter how much he scolded, he didn't let up at all.

They seemed determined to fight to the death.

Ji Yuan also hoped that he would do the same, because only by going further away could he easily kill him and avenge Ran Kui and Xu Fugui.

After a while.

After using the Sky Shuttle for the third time, Ji Yuan looked at the boundless sea and finally stopped using it.

Firstly, this Sky-Piercing Shuttle talisman only has one last chance to be used, and secondly, because... we have arrived at the easternmost part of the Extreme Abyss Continent, near the Fallen Immortal Gully.

Above Fallen Immortal Gully, fierce winds rise straight to the sky, while beneath the sea lies the bottomless Fallen Immortal Gully, teeming with countless sea beasts and water blades, making it an absolute forbidden zone for cultivators.

Ji Yuan released his divine sense and explored the Fallen Immortal Gully, quickly finding the location marked on the sea chart.

The old demon who crossed the sea had taken Ji Yuan on one trip before, and then he took Du Wanyi on another trip to the Abyss Continent.

I've been there twice, and somehow I feel a bit familiar with it now.

"Why did you stop running?"

Jiang Hong, who had been dragged along by the chains for a while, looked rather pale.

After all, in order to withstand the strong winds along the way, he had been activating his protective magic treasure, a pearl that emitted a soft blue light.

Not only does it possess a protective aura, but it also radiates a wood-attribute spiritual energy imbued with rich vitality.

Ji Yuan had already discovered it and had been keeping an eye on it for a long time.

"run?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan sneered, "Just don't even think about running away later!"

"Arrogant!"

Seeing that Qiu Qianhai no longer intended to run away, Jiang Hong quickly released the chains. Maintaining the chains had been extremely taxing on him.

Watching the chains disappear, Ji Yuan made his move.

He was standing on the Sky-Splitting Flying Boat a moment ago, and in almost an instant he was in front of Jiang Hong. His speed in the short distance was even faster than the escape light!

"scare--"

Jiang Hong looked at Qiu Qianhai, who was far away on the other side a second ago, and the next second he suddenly appeared in front of him, and he didn't even use the flying boat again.

Yu... Yukong!

He's reached the Core Formation stage?!

The moment the thought crossed Jiang Hong's mind, he saw Qiu Qianhai make his move, delivering an ordinary punch to the protective aura.

Just one punch.

The light shield emanating from the pearl was shattered, and the fist shadow it unleashed even pierced Jiang Hong's chest.

The moment of life and death was about to arrive.

A jade pendant hanging on Jiang Hong's chest lit up on its own, revealing a second protective aura that blocked the fatal blow. However, the irresistible force emanating from it still sent Jiang Hong flying dozens of miles away.

Just as Ji Yuan was thinking of pressing his advantage and seeing if he could break Jiang Hong's protective jade pendant again, suddenly, a powerful pressure descended upon the area.

For a moment, the pressure was so intense that Ji Yuan was unable to move.

"I don't care who you are, if you dare to kill my Blood Lady's only offspring, I will tear you to pieces, even if it takes me to the ends of the earth!"

A sharp, shrill voice, like a woman cursing in the street, rang out over the sea.

Especially that last sentence, which went straight into Ji Yuan's mind, shaking his internal organs to their core.

He felt a sweet taste in his throat and forced himself to swallow the blood. Then, he used his magic to activate a Qi and Blood Pill and swallowed it. The pill transformed into pure blood energy and spread out.

Fortunately, the intense pressure dissipated shortly afterward.

This aura... it wasn't that Blood Lady had arrived, but rather a divine thought she had previously stored in the jade tablet. Now that the jade tablet was activated, this divine thought naturally manifested.

"I must admit that among all my peers whom I have fought, you, Qiu Qianhai, are number one."

In the distance, Jiang Hong, who had just stood still, slowly floated up.

His hair, which had been standing upright, had somehow fallen loose over his shoulders, fluttering wildly in the fierce wind, while visible streaks of blood-red spiritual energy appeared around him.

"You are stronger than Ji Zhi of the Demon Flame Palace and Ye Wutian of the White Bone Sect. Someone like you cannot be unknown in Shangdong."

"You talk too much nonsense!"

Ji Yuan cursed under his breath, then took a step forward, and a dark golden armor immediately appeared on his body.

It completely enveloped him from beginning to end.

How could he not see that Jiang Hong was about to pull something big again?

However, casting this spell was quite strenuous, so he tried to use his persuasive skills to delay the casting time.

Now that he'd figured it out, Ji Yuan wasn't about to give him another chance!

"go!"

Jiang Hong cursed inwardly, and then two streaks of blood-red light flew out from the storage bag at his waist, landed in front of him, and transformed into two early-stage Core Formation corpse puppets.

A man and a woman, both with middle-aged faces.

His face was ashen, and green ghost flames flickered in his eyes.

The two of them transformed into streaks of light and blocked Ji Yuan's path.

"roll!"

Ji Yuan spun around in mid-air, his fists flying out one by one.

Before Jiang Hong could react, the two corpse puppets he activated were slammed on the forehead by the iron fists encased in the Soul Devouring Armor.

"Bang—"

"Bang—"

A sound like a watermelon being smashed with a punch rang out. The protective ghost fire of the two corpse puppets, along with their heads, couldn't even withstand Ji Yuan's punch and were shattered into pieces, their bodies flying backward.

"What?!"

Seeing this, Jiang Hong, who was still casting spells in the distance, completely panicked.

"What...what kind of tricks are these?!"

Jiang Hong wasn't unfamiliar with strong opponents; he had even witnessed Nascent Soul cultivators fighting when his parents were battling.

But he had never seen such a bizarre method... Without the slightest fluctuation of magical power, it was able to instantly kill two Core Formation stage corpse puppets.

Is this...is this even human?!

After dealing with the two corpse puppets, Jiang Hong was right in front of him.

Just as the opportunity for revenge was within reach, Ji Yuan suddenly discovered that from the west of the Endless Sea, in the direction he had come from... an extremely thick streak of blood-red light was rushing toward him at high speed.

The sheer power it exuded as it flew over the sea seemed to cleave the ocean in two.

The Nascent Soul stage monster has arrived!

Such a powerful fluctuation of energy must have been caused by a Nascent Soul cultivator.

hateful.

hateful!

The opportunity for revenge was right in front of him!

Ji Yuan looked at Jiang Hong, who was right in front of him, and also saw the streak of light that was flying towards him at high speed.

His fear of death ultimately outweighed his desire for revenge.

Having already closed in, he waved his hand, unleashing a deluge of lightning bolts that rained down on Jiang Hong. At the same time, Ji Yuan also sent out the magic weapon, the Heavenly Poison Needle.

It's the kind of journey where there's no return.

Under the thunderstorm, Jiang Hong will definitely do his best to protect his head and heart, as these two parts are most likely impenetrable. In that case, let's find another place!

Ji Yuan thought it would be great if Blood King and Blood Lady could have children!

The magical Heavenly Poison Needle, unleashed!

"Boom boom boom—"

A thunderstorm suddenly descended over the calm sea, its power far exceeding even that of the storm zone surrounding Icefire Island!

Ji Yuan didn't even count how many Heavenly Thunderbolts he threw out.

But presumably, there are at least 200.

The moment he threw out these Heavenly Thunderbolts, he shrank into the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, and then activated his natal magic weapon, crashing headlong into the boundless wind curtain.

It crashed into the location marked on the nautical chart.

And behind him.

Even with Jiang Hong's strong protective measures, he couldn't withstand the countless thunderstorms for long.

As his body was charred black, Blood Maiden finally arrived.

She swung her right hand sharply, and a magnificent blade of light swept away the thunderstorm completely.

But then she saw Jiang Hong, who looked as if he were roasted.

She embraced her eldest son with both arms, and a familiar smell of roasted meat wafted into her nostrils.

"court death!!!"

The Blood Maiden's piercing screams echoed across the land, and towering waves suddenly surged in the endless sea west of Fallen Immortal Gully.

……

at the same time.

On a flying ship thousands of miles away.

Hua Yaoyue, who had been keeping her eyes closed, quietly opened them. She used her divine sense to enter the storage bag and saw that a piece of rotten wood had sprouted a tender green leaf bud.

"And you, your master hasn't even arrived at the Desolate Ancient Continent yet, and you, his disciple, are already dead?"

"So be it, it's better to die. Just consider it as being a different person and living a new life."

As Hua Yaoyue spoke, she subconsciously looked north.

I wonder what he's thinking.

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(Congratulations to Ji Tianzun for finally being free! From now on, the sea is wide enough for fish to leap and the sky is high enough for birds to fly!)

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