Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 334 Level 4 [Mass Graveyard]'s Miraculous Effects [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Is this because the Thousand Soul Banner didn't break through, but the Yin Ghost Banner did?

Ji Yuan made a sword-finger gesture with his right hand, the tip of his finger surrounded by a light blue glow, and gently flicked it forward.

"out!"

Two dark figures suddenly emerged from the ground in the mass grave ahead, and as soon as they came out, a strong gust of cold wind swept through the entire cave, swirling around them.

Along with this, wisps of black mist also appeared, just like the exterior of the previous [Mass Graveyard].

However, the building's exterior was limited to its top; the black mist generated by the two ghosts filled the entire cave.

"The effect of the Yin Ghost Formation is indeed much stronger."

"Even these two Yin Ghosts have reached the Pseudo-Core Formation Realm. It seems this upgrade was truly a huge win!"

Ji Yuan was in a great mood as he looked at the two Yin ghosts that had landed in front of him, their eyes growing increasingly bloodshot.

As for hoping that these two Yin Ghosts could break through to the Core Formation Realm in one fell swoop, he dared not even think about it.

Let alone the Yin Ghost, even he himself hasn't made any progress yet.

Hmm... Thinking about this, Ji Yuan roughly calculated that he would have to stay in the Merfolk tribe for another three years. Within these three years, he should be able to obtain his second Dan Yuan Fruit.

The day of Core Formation is drawing closer.

As for Yin Gui, he had put in so much effort to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and he only managed to break through smoothly after getting that coffin from Bai Piao.

To break through to the Core Formation Realm, Ji Yuan has yet to find a place with such abundant Yin energy.

This [mass grave] alone is far from enough; it's already quite good if it can help the Yin Ghost Flag restore its Yin energy on a daily basis.

Looking at the two ghosts in front of him, Ji Yuan waved his hand, and they went back into the Ghost Flag to recuperate.

Then he looked at the panel and at the level 4 [Mass Graveyard]'s spiritual effect.

[Mass Gravesite: Level 4 (Cannot be upgraded)]

[Effect 1: Yin energy concentration +400%; increased probability of corpses turning into zombies; corpse puppets can absorb Yin energy to increase their strength.]

[Effect 2 (Netherworld Corpse Fire): The Yin Corpse Demon Fire can be upgraded to the more powerful Netherworld Corpse Fire.]

[Upgrade Requirements: Bury 100 Golden Core stage corpses, 10 peak Golden Core stage corpses, and 1 Nascent Soul stage corpse. (Not yet achieved)]

Ji Yuan had only one feeling after watching it.

We need to bury 100 corpses of Golden Core cultivators and 10 corpses of peak Golden Core cultivators.

Is this Abyss Continent enough for me to kill?

If it were the Canglu Continent... by the time I've killed all the Core Formation stage cultivators on the Canglu Continent, it should be about time.

However, the Extreme Abyss Continent shouldn't be like that. It's a large territory with many cultivators, including many high-level ones.

And perhaps it can even be connected to the ancient continent?

After all, the territory of the Desolate Ancient Continent is larger than that of the Extreme Abyss Continent and the Azure Fall Continent combined.

Hmm... let's wait until we get to the Abyss Continent before considering it.

As it stands, this Yin Corpse Demon Fire should be enough for me to use for a while, at least within the Core Formation stage, there shouldn't be any major problems.

As for further upgrades to this [Mass Burial Mound], does it require 100 Nascent Soul cultivators and 100 Deity Transformation cultivators?

I rely on.

I hope they won't kill the greatest demon in the human world.

Just thinking about it made Ji Yuan a little scared... He might have to continue using the name Qiu Qianhai in the future.

After the thought passed through my mind.

Ji Yuan then used the Thousand Soul Banner to cleanse the Yin energy left by the two Yin ghosts, and then used a defensive formation left by Yun Qianzai to separate the [Mass Burial Mound] from the outside.

There's nothing we can do about it; otherwise, the yin energy of this building would interfere with other buildings.

For example, beehives and ant nests.

Ji Yuan then summoned a female corpse puppet at the Foundation Establishment stage from the mass grave, instructing her to collect the daily allowance from the site before leaving.

They then went to the cave ahead, and then, on a whim, returned to Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

Once back inside his natal magic weapon, Ji Yuan finally relaxed completely, so he called over Tu Yue and asked her to massage his shoulders.

He himself was reflecting on the current situation.

"I have three years of free time now, which is the first time I've had so much free time since I embarked on the path of cultivation, so I have to make good use of it."

"Hmm... We definitely need to go to the Ascension Sect first to check the situation. A round trip should take at most a year, maybe even less."

"With the remaining two years or so of cultivation time, my cultivation insights and so on have come to an end for now. The rest of the time is just waiting, waiting to accumulate enough Dan Yuan Fruit, and then I will try to form my core in one fell swoop."

"Then let's use these two years to familiarize ourselves with various spells and engage in magical duels. Actually, I'm not that good at magic. What I rely on in every duel is nothing more than... money."

This is a conclusion that Ji Yuan draws after reviewing each major battle.

It has been like this since the Qi Refining stage of combat.

At that time, we relied on an inexhaustible supply of talismans. Later, after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, we relied on various magical artifacts and spiritual weapons.

Nowadays, it's all sorts of talismans, magic weapons, formations, and strange insects.

These are things that only people with money can afford to raise.

For example, the thousand-year-old spiritual milk produced by the [spiritual vein], and the three-colored spiritual eggs that are consumed daily—without these, Ji Yuan wouldn't be able to use any of his many methods.

In terms of magic, Ji Yuan uses it less, which can be considered a weakness.

Therefore, take advantage of these three years to study magic, and also pick up the four arts of alchemy, array, talisman, and artifact that you have abandoned for a long time and study them carefully. This is the right way.

"By the way, the same goes for body cultivation. The [Pigsty] produces a lot every day, so we can't waste it. We can also ask Yu Yuan and the others if there are any suitable places for body cultivation around here."

"It would be even better if we could obtain their tribe's tattooing technique."

After arranging the rest of his cultivation, Ji Yuan enjoyed Tu Yue's care in this cave and slept soundly for three days.

three days later.

When he emerged from his cave wearing the Soul-Devouring Armor, he noticed that the merfolk's gazes towards him had become somewhat... fiery.

At first, I was just curious, but now I feel like I want to snatch myself back to their home.

Especially the gazes of the female merfolk, which Ji Yuan found completely overwhelming.

Some were even thinking of going up to him and chattering away.

Ji Yuan seized the opportunity, slipped away, and arrived at Yu Yuan's cave.

Compared to the previous few days, the merman chieftain now looks radiant and appears to have aged several years.

After a moment's thought, Ji Yuan guessed what had happened.

The fact that the merfolk could survive in such a dangerous place as the Fallen Immortal Ravine must be due to the strength of their male merfolk.

Just like the ones Ji Yuan encountered outside last time, the Merfolk rely on them to hunt sea beasts for food.

Yu Yuan, this old merman, must have been extremely strong when he was young, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to become the clan leader.

But now he's old and can't do it anymore.

Otherwise, that Rinko wouldn't have dared to argue with him face to face last time.

After all, Lin Hu is currently the strongest member of the Merfolk, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he is practically a shoo-in for the next clan leader.

This resulted in a situation where Yu Yuan could not command the merfolk.

but!

Ji Yuan came and gave him so many good things and equipment.

With the abilities of a clan leader like Yu Yuan, who possesses such resources, regaining power within the clan would be a piece of cake.

Therefore, he warmly welcomed Ji Yuan's arrival today.

They even took the initiative to invite Ji Yuan to sit in the main seat, so that he could sit down with peace of mind.

"I wonder if there's anything I can help you with, senior? By the way, the welcome banquet our clan has prepared for you hasn't been held yet. I wonder when you'll have some free time?"

The fellow Daoist Yu Yuan referred to has become a senior.

This made Ji Yuan feel even more strongly that... spirit stones are a good thing!

So Ji Yuan then obtained the sea chart to the Ascension Gate from Yu Yuan.

Not only that, Yu Yuan repeatedly stated that when Ji Yuan wanted to go, he would arrange for experienced merfolk hunters to personally escort him there.

As for the place for body tempering, Yu Yuan said there was none.

However, judging from Ji Yuan's reaction, it didn't seem like he didn't have any problems; rather, it seemed like he had some unspeakable secret.

Ji Yuan didn't press him for details, just like with the tattooing technique.

When he came out from Yu Yuan, he found that many female merfolk had gathered at the entrance, and the seawater was filled with a strange smell.

Ji Yuan dared not linger and immediately fled back to his cave.

So, during the time that followed, he experienced firsthand what the warmth and hospitality of the Merfolk were all about.

At first, only a few female merfolk would come to his doorstep, but after a few days, they became dissatisfied with that.

They started sending gifts to Ji Yuan. Some of the more timid ones would only send pretty underwater stones, or things like coral and pearls.

But some daring ones... send seashells.

At first, Ji Yuan thought those seashells were just like pearls, only more pretty.

It wasn't until he used his divine sense to track several female merfolk and discovered that the seashells were actually taken from their chests... that he realized something was wrong.

This isn't a seashell at all.

It's clearly milk foam!

After some time, when Ji Yuan came out of his cultivation state, he found that some female merfolk were already showing off their beautiful figures outside his cave.

Some came individually.

And some... even came with their sisters!

Are all merfolk this open-minded?

Ji Yuan used his divine sense to investigate and found that some merfolk were indeed polygamous.

Hmm... Ji Yuan is not at peace right now, and has no intention of staying in this merman tribe for long.

Therefore, he did not respond to Yu Yuan's implied indulgence and desire to keep him among the merfolk.

Instead, he went to Yu Yuanzhi and told him about it.

Yu Yuan then hurriedly called the female merfolk away, fearing that he might offend Ji Yuan.

Then there's that fierce tiger. After he went back into seclusion and made a small breakthrough, he came to the entrance of Ji Yuan's cave as soon as he came out of seclusion, chattering and even bowing repeatedly.

Ji Yuan also had Yu Yuan deliver a message to the merman who wanted to become his apprentice.

Tell him not to bother me unless it's absolutely necessary.

When I have time, I will give him some pointers, but if he keeps lingering at the door and won't leave, then there's no point in talking about giving him pointers.

After receiving the message, Rinko immediately ran away.

Ji Yuan's life returned to normalcy.

……

is the day.

Ji Yuan flipped through the nautical chart in his hand, which he had looked at countless times.

"If we travel east from here for another ten days, we should be able to reach the territory of that fourth-tier sea beast. However, ten days is the travel time for a merman. For that fourth-tier sea beast, it may only take a short while to arrive."

"The Merfolk chose to settle here, perhaps with the intention of seeking protection from these fourth-tier sea beasts."

As for this fourth-tier sea beast, the Merfolk call him... Saint Yu King.

Ji Yuan didn't know what it meant either, but anyway, Yu Yuan translated the nautical chart for him on the spot.

Saint Yu King?

It's probably the Holy Fish King.

Because when Yu Yuan was translating on the spot, it was transliterated... but that's not important. What's important is the underwater passage that runs straight through the territory of the Holy Fish King.

Crooked and twisted.

It can directly reach the Ascension Gate.

After repeatedly memorizing the sea chart, Ji Yuan thought for a moment and decided to go to the Ascension Gate first. He wouldn't feel at ease even if he cultivated among the Merfolk before reaching there.

To ensure everything went smoothly, he packed up all the buildings he had just set up before leaving, and then found Yu Yuan to tell him his idea of ​​setting off.

Yu Yuan had made perfect arrangements, and the person he arranged to lead the way was none other than the tattooed werewolf merman that Ji Yuan had met before.

Its name is Red Wolf.

Moreover, Ji Yuan discovered that he had been given individual training by Yu Yuan for a period of time and could even speak some simple human language.

At least he can understand what Ji Yuan is trying to say.

When he speaks, he stutters and has to guess what's going on.

But it's not too bad, at least Ji Yuan isn't completely clueless.

Before leaving, Yu Yuan gave Chi Lang many instructions, all in the language of the Merfolk. Ji Yuan couldn't understand them clearly, but could only guess that they were some taboos on the journey ahead.

After giving his instructions, Ji Yuan followed behind the red wolf and set off.

Their actions were relatively discreet, so they did not disturb too many merfolk.

After exiting the exit and returning to the familiar Fallen Immortal Gully, Ji Yuan immediately became extremely alert, suppressing all his magical power while also checking the Soul Devouring Armor.

After confirming that there were no problems, they continued eastward.

The journey from the Merfolk's territory to the Holy Fish King's domain was quite safe. Even when they encountered second-tier sea beasts blocking their way, Ji Yuan easily defeated them with a single punch.

Only when they arrived at the territory of the Holy Fish King did Ji Yuan calm down and follow the Red Wolf into a place that resembled an underwater tunnel.

According to the Merfolk, this passage can safely pass through the territory of the Holy Fish King and directly reach the Gate of Ascension.

Even the merfolk occasionally pass through this passage before exiting the Ascension Gate to explore the outer seas.

The approach is definitely correct.

However, the moment Ji Yuan stepped into this passage, in an unknown place within the Fallen Immortal Valley, a small mountain lying on the ground suddenly opened its eyes.

"Humans...humans?"

After a strange sound rang out, a light blue spirit fish, no bigger than the palm of a hand, swam out from inside the small mountain and quickly disappeared.

Ji Yuan traveled through the underwater tunnel and found it to be even safer than outside. He didn't even encounter a single first-tier sea beast. So, he took the red wolf and quickened his pace.

The territory of a fourth-tier demon beast... it's best to pass through it as soon as possible.

According to the nautical chart, it would take a month to travel through this tunnel.

But just half a month later... Ji Yuan suddenly felt a strong pressure descend upon him.

This oppressive aura was all too familiar to him!

The red wolf following behind him immediately went silent.

Nascent Soul Intimidation!

It's definitely the pressure of a Nascent Soul cultivator!

That fourth-tier sea beast is coming!

Ji Yuan's soul stirred, and the Soul-Suppressing Bell trembled slightly, quickly freeing him from the oppressive force.

"what?"

A questioning voice sounded in his ear.

Before he could investigate, he discovered that a small, palm-sized, fiery red spirit fish had swum out of the water in front of him.

Is this the fourth-tier sea beast comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator?

Ji Yuan, without suspecting anything, quickly cupped his hands in greeting to the little fish.

"I've met...I've met the Holy Fish King."

The spirit fish circled around him once, finally stopping in front of him and giving him a very human-like look from head to toe.

"Humans? It's been thousands of years since any humans have appeared in Fallen Immortal Valley. That's quite rare. But looking at the armor you're wearing... no wonder you've survived in Fallen Immortal Valley."

The spirit fish spoke in human language.

Ji Yuan quickly replied, "If you like it, senior, I am willing to offer this precious armor to you."

Anyway, since it's a Spirit-Devouring Bee that's transformed, at most you'll lose a few Spirit-Devouring Bees, which can be recovered, but if you lose your life, you're really gone.

"This item is useless to me, and I have lived for thousands of years. I have no habit of taking things from juniors."

"Senior...so impressive!"

Ji Yuan breathed a slight sigh of relief; it seemed that this fourth-tier sea beast should be relatively easy to communicate with.

"Are you going to the Ascension Gate to return to the Abyss Continent?" the Holy Fish King asked.

Ji Yuan cupped his hands and replied, "Senior has keen insight; nothing can be hidden from you."

"Heh, as expected of the cunning human race."

The Holy Fish King sneered, making Ji Yuan quite embarrassed.

"The time for the Ascension Gate to Immortality to open has not yet arrived; your trip would be pointless."

"Well... I'll just go and take a look first, and if it doesn't work out, I'll come back."

Ji Yuan still speaks the truth.

"Hmm, it seems you'll have to make another trip in two years. Never mind then. Next time you pass by, just call out to me. I have something I need you to take out."

After the Holy Fish King finished speaking, he disappeared, leaving only his voice echoing in the passage.

"Remember this, remember this!"

Ji Yuan realized what was happening too late and hurriedly clasped his hands in a deep bow.

"It is an honor for a junior to serve my seniors!"

After a long while, Ji Yuan got up and realized that the clothes under the Soul Devouring Armor were completely soaked with cold sweat.

To be in such close and unprotected contact with a Nascent Soul cultivator was truly terrifying for Ji Yuan.

Fortunately, this Holy Fish King seems to be the kind that can be communicated with. But perhaps it's because he has something he needs to help take out, which is why he's acting this way... Otherwise, he might just kill and devour it at will.

After a while, Ji Yuan woke up the red wolf, and the two of them, one human and one mermaid, continued their journey eastward.

Nearly three months later, Ji Yuan finally arrived at the edge of the Fallen Immortal Valley, which is also the location of the Gate to Immortality.

Ji Yuan looked at the towering "mountain range" before him, and the pale golden light shield at its summit.

"So... I really was stuck in a ditch?"

(End of this chapter)