Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 379 Starting with Killing a Nascent Soul! [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

...Damn it, how did they even notice that?!

Ji Yuan reacted almost immediately, realizing that it must be one of the Black and White Duo who had found themselves free from resistance!

But he dared not speak, not even to look up.

He was filled with shock, shocked by the methods and strength of this late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Alright, it seems everyone who was supposed to come has arrived."

The elder with his hands behind his back said casually.

As soon as he spoke, the heavy pressure in the room immediately eased.

Even Core Formation cultivators like Ma Gui can now hold their heads high.

Ji Yuan then looked up, but only dared to gaze at the two figures above him with a longing look.

...That wasn't the voice that just spoke.

So it was Elder Bai who discovered that my soul was abnormal?

Ji Yuan glanced at the figure with its back to him and unconsciously lowered his head slightly.

They even subconsciously shrank back a little.

"The Rakshasa Sea is about to open. Those who don't want to go can still leave now... But if you wait until this secret realm opens and then try to escape, it will be too late!"

After Elder Hei finished speaking in a deep voice, he saw that no one dared to speak.

Then he suddenly reached out and slapped down.

"boom--"

A loud bang exploded, and then golden halos spread out from him.

Ji Yuan looked up and found that these halos resembled some kind of secret technique, yet also seemed to be fourth-order array patterns.

Moreover, once the array pattern is activated, the Black Elder no longer needs to pay attention to it; it can naturally extend out in all directions.

It continued until it enveloped the entire deep pit, and also covered these eight high platforms.

At the very moment the array patterns enveloped the high platform, golden dragons simultaneously appeared on the pillars of the eight platforms.

Golden chains also appeared on the dragon's body, connecting to the array patterns above its head.

The chains continued to spread, threading through the golden array like a needle and thread, propelling the chains forward.

In just a short while, these golden chains converged at the very center of the array, right beneath the feet of the Black and White Duo.

Then they both raised their right hands and slapped the array pattern hard.

"Bang—"

After a loud bang, the chains plummeted straight down like clouds hanging from the sky, disappearing into the deep pit in the ground without a trace.

After a few breaths, the golden chains were taut.

The eight golden dragons then swam away in their respective directions.

The dragon dragged the chains, causing them to move slightly, while a series of "crackling" sounds came from underground.

Ji Yuan was completely captivated by this strange phenomenon; it was the first time he had ever seen a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator make a move.

What a spectacle!

However, he soon woke up and quietly looked towards the other high platforms nearby.

They found that all the Nascent Soul cultivators looked serious, some even with their brows furrowed.

He looked as if he were facing a formidable enemy.

"It seems that the move the Black and White Duo revealed has put considerable pressure on them."

Ji Yuan thought to himself.

At this point, even without looking, he knew the expression on the Bone Nightmare Demon's face.

"But judging from the current situation, can these Black and White Demons really open the gates of the Rakshasa Sea?"

"Even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator is powerful, but surely they don't have this ability?"

Ji Yuan was a little suspicious. He felt that if the Black and White Duo were really that strong, they should have already stormed into the Rakshasa Sea. Why did they wait until now?

"If I can think of this, they certainly can too. That's probably what's causing their suspicion."

As Ji Yuan was thinking, the voice of the Bone Nightmare Demon rang out above his sea of ​​consciousness.

"This seems suspicious. No matter what happens, don't make any rash moves. Just stay by my side."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan was the first to react and couldn't help but move closer to the Bone Nightmare Demon.

Hmm... the sect leader is still reliable, especially now.

The clicking sound kept ringing out.

As if echoing in everyone's hearts, the heavy pressure that had been there at the beginning disappeared from the many high platforms, but the atmosphere did not ease at all; on the contrary, it became even heavier.

About half an incense stick's time passed in this way.

The eight golden dragons that had been swimming outwards suddenly stopped.

All the chains snapped straight instantly.

Ji Yuan subconsciously looked down into the deep pit, but the moment he peered out... an extremely powerful and dense yin energy suddenly surged out from the bottom of the pit!

The yin energy transformed into a thick gray beam of light, which almost instantly shattered the array above the void.

Even with the combined efforts of the Black and White Demons, they could only barely disperse the pillar of Yin energy.

It exploded with a deafening roar, and a thick cloud of yin energy spread out, instantly enveloping the eight high platforms and even extending outwards.

Ji Yuan found himself losing all senses in an instant; his sight and hearing vanished completely.

Only his nascent soul consciousness was still effective, but it could only barely cover the three surrounding high platforms.

"Something's fishy, ​​come closer...you two damn old bastards!"

This was the first time Ji Yuan had ever heard the Bone Nightmare Demon swear. Without saying a word, he immediately stepped between the Bone Nightmare Demon and the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother.

Its speed was even faster than Ma Gui's.

So when Ma Gui followed the direction and approached, only to find Ji Yuan standing in front of him, he couldn't help but ask, "Junior Brother Hu, weren't you behind me?"

Ji Yuan: "Listen to the sect leader, don't say anything."

Ma Gui had no choice but to shut up.

Within the yin energy ahead, there seemed to be vibrations of energy. Ji Yuan dared not release his divine sense too obviously to investigate, and could only roughly guess from these anomalies that... someone was trying to escape.

But soon, an even louder noise came from directly in front of the platform where Ji Yuan and the others were standing.

The powerful aura emanating from it even forced the Bone Nightmare Demon to cast a spell to block it.

"The Nascent Soul cultivators are fighting."

"The Bone Nightmare Demon transmitted his voice," the old demon said.

"Why kill...?"

A piercing, sharp sound suddenly rang out, and Ji Yuandu had barely recognized who was speaking when the sound faded away.

Once the disturbance stopped, the entire fog fell silent.

Even the extremely dense Yin energy seemed to be dispelled by the commotion caused by the recent battle.

Ji Yuan discovered that the range that his divine sense could detect was gradually widening, but he immediately withdrew his divine sense.

Then his vision and hearing were restored.

Ma Gui glanced at Ji Yuan, who was standing in the middle of the five people, and his lips twitched involuntarily, but he didn't say anything.

Because everyone's attention was drawn to the high platform to the due south.

Of the eight platforms that were originally of equal height, the one to the south had been cut in half.

The person originally standing on the platform was Yunya Temple, who arrived last.

But now, of the five people who had come to Yunya Temple, only four remained.

All three Core Formation cultivators were present, but of the two Nascent Soul cultivators... only Lady Huanxi remained.

Her face was deathly pale, her chest heaving violently, and she had lost all her previous allure.

All that remained was a deep sense of dread.

...That Soul Devouring Venerable, who was at the early Nascent Soul stage, has disappeared.

The last scream that Ji Yuan had just heard came from the Soul Devourer.

But now...

The Black Elder, who had been standing above the crowd, raised his right hand, holding a bloody head in his hand.

If it's not the Soul Devouring Venerable, then who is it?

At this moment, Ji Yuan keenly noticed that many Nascent Soul cultivators' pupils shrank, clearly shocked by the scene.

"Soul Devourer, colluding with the Abyss Demon Clan and betraying the human race, deserves to be executed."

After Elder Hei finished speaking simply, he threw the head into the deep pit below.

A Nascent Soul cultivator who seemed capable of dominating the Abyss Continent died mysteriously.

They didn't even have the power to resist.

"Yunya Temple, do you have anything to say?"

After Elder Hei finished speaking, he turned to look at the still pale-faced Lady Huanxi.

The latter shook his head expressionlessly.

Elder Hei then withdrew his gaze.

Elder Bai stepped forward and chuckled, "It was just a little accident; I was just joking with everyone."

"There are still three months until the Rakshasa Sea truly opens. You can wait here or return to your respective sects, whichever you prefer."

"If you'd like to visit our Black and White Temple, you're welcome to come."

After saying that, he laughed loudly and left the place together with Elder Hei.

Only the Rock True Lord of the Black and White Temple remained, sitting cross-legged on the sand, eyes downcast, silent.

The Nascent Soul cultivators on the high platform were also silent.

After some hesitation, Lady Huanxi had no choice but to take the three Core Formation cultivators and leave the place in a flash of light.

Given that such a major event has occurred, she will most likely go back to discuss countermeasures with the other two Nascent Soul cultivators at Yunya Temple.

As for the upcoming trip to the Luosha Sea, it's still unknown whether I'll participate or not.

"So, the real purpose of this Black and White Duo assembling such a grand display is to kill this Soul Devouring Venerable?"

Fire Spirit Demon Mother reached out and opened a soundproof barrier, speaking out.

"Who they kill isn't important; what's important is that they need to kill a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Before speaking, the Bone Nightmare Demon also reached out to reinforce the restriction.

"To establish authority?!"

Yin Gu Shangren instantly understood.

"Um."

The Bone Nightmare Demon nodded. "Just you wait and see. After they kill this Soul Devourer Venerable, the Eight Holy Lands will behave themselves a lot... well, that includes our Bone Nightmare Sect."

Ma Gui chimed in, "At this point, the Black and White Temple still dares to act this way; they must have some kind of backing."

"Whether he is or not, everyone is assuming he is, and no one dares to touch his tiger's whiskers at this time."

The Bone Nightmare Demon sighed.

Fire Spirit Ghost Mother sneered, "Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. They were all talking so well before, but now that the Black and White Temple has shown its power, they've all become obedient."

"And didn't you guys notice? The choice of this target for the Black and White Temple to establish its authority is quite deliberate... Hu Beizhi, tell me why."

The old demon Bone Nightmare changed the subject and looked at Ji Yuan, who had remained silent.

"this……"

Just as Ji Yuan was about to refuse, the Bone Nightmare Demon urged, "Just say it when I tell you to. What are you stammering about?"

...Is this old devil testing me?

Otherwise, what do you want me to say? Since joining the Bone Nightmare Sect, I haven't been anywhere else except for that last trip. And even then, I didn't hide my identity at all.

It's more accurate to say I can't explain it; it would be strange if I could give a detailed explanation.

Ji Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and he said, as if forcing himself to speak, "This disciple has only just learned that the Soul Devouring Venerable has joined the Cloud Cliff Temple, and as for the intricacies of it all... I really don't know."

The Bone Nightmare Demon stared at him for a long while before withdrawing his gaze and speaking to himself:

"First, the Joyful Lady from Canglu Continent joined Yunya Temple. Then she hooked up with this Soul Devourer. After the two of them joined together, they subtly formed a rivalry with the Qianzhen Old Monster and Su Baize of Yunya Temple."

"In addition, due to the unique nature of the Joyful Palace's cultivation methods, many cultivators from Yunya Temple began to switch sects. Not to mention those who had just joined Yunya Temple, most of them had actually joined the Joyful Palace."

"So to put it bluntly, after Huanxi Palace joined Yunya Temple, it had the air of someone trying to seize control of the temple."

As soon as the Bone Nightmare Demon finished speaking, the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother immediately realized what was going on.

"Does my husband mean... that the Black and White Temple's killing of Soul Devourers was actually hinted at, or even explicitly stated, by Old Monster Qianzhen and his group?"

Ji Yuan had also thought of this, but he was still somewhat surprised when he heard the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother say it.

With these methods... are the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Eight Sacred Lands really this extreme in their open and covert struggles?

"It's not impossible."

The Bone Nightmare Demon remained noncommittal on the question, but said, "What is certain is that the Black and White Duo's plan to kill the Soul Devourer was something that the Qian Array Monster definitely knew about."

"If they really knew nothing about it... even the Black and White Temples would have to think twice before rashly starting a war with a holy site."

Master Yin Gu said, "It seems that the reason why that Lady Huanxi is in such a hurry to go back is because she has figured this out."

"That's how it is. Ha, a mere stray dog ​​from out of town dares to use such methods on our Abyss Continent? Does he really think he's someone important!"

The shrew sitting to the side sneered disdainfully.

But when the Bone Nightmare Demon looked over, he immediately changed his tone and said with a fawning smile, "Of course, this is only in front of Master."

Ji Yuan, however, remained silent and taciturn.

Fortunately, the Bone Nightmare Demon didn't make things too difficult for him.

After finishing this, the Bone Nightmare Demon gave a few more instructions to be careful, and then turned to the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother and said softly, "My lady, please keep an eye on things here. I'm going out to catch up with the others."

"it is good."

The Bone Nightmare Demon left, heading straight for the high platform where the Soul Refining Hall was located.

He seemed to be very familiar with the Soul Palace Master, but he only nodded to Qingchengzi, and they didn't say much even when they met.

Ji Yuan, however, was still thinking about the Black and White Temple killing Soul Eater.

He felt there was another reason, though he didn't know if it was because the Bone Nightmare Demon deliberately avoided it, or if he really hadn't thought of it.

The Black and White Temple's killing of Soul Devourer... is suspected of balancing the strength of the various holy lands. Apart from the Heavenly Fiend Mountain, the other eight holy lands are basically all three Nascent Soul cultivators.

Yunya Temple originally had only two, but now it has suddenly increased to four.

This was bound to disrupt some kind of balance, so the Black and White Temple took this opportunity to restore a certain balance.

Ji Yuan then looked at the situation of the other holy lands, and the righteous path seemed to be doing well.

Apart from Yunya Temple, which has already been left behind.

The remaining members of Xuanqing Sect and Tingtao Pavilion arrived at the high platform of Tiangong Valley. Xuanqing Sect sent its leader, Xuanqing Zhenjun, and Tingtao Pavilion sent its Pavilion Master.

The two of them were gathered with the Hundred Hammer True Monarch of Tiangong Valley, discussing something.

As for the side of the demonic path, it's quite intriguing.

The Bone Nightmare Sect and the Soul Refining Hall gathered together, but the Lord of the Xuan Snake Mansion... was ignored.

The same applies to Tian Sha Mountain.

Just when Ji Yuan thought there was discord within the Demonic Path, he saw the Bone Nightmare Demon appear again at Tian Sha Mountain. After a few words, the Tian Sha Demon followed him to the high platform of the Soul Refining Hall.

The remaining Xuan Snake Palace Lords... were still ignored.

The Nascent Soul cultivators were exchanging ideas, and soon, the Core Formation cultivators who had arrived also began looking for people they knew.

However, broadly speaking, the relationships between Core Formation cultivators are actually an extension of those between Nascent Soul cultivators.

The Lord of the Xuan Snake Palace was ignored by everyone, even though he brought Core Formation cultivators with him.

As Ji Yuan was thinking, he saw a green light flash by, and a figure came from the high platform of the Soul Refining Hall to the high platform of the Bone Nightmare Sect, transforming into a pale-faced middle-aged man.

Once he had regained his footing, he first clasped his hands in a salute to the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother.

"Greetings, Senior Fire Spirit."

"Um."

The Fire Spirit Demon Mother nodded indifferently, not even glancing at her directly.

But soon the man's gaze fell on Ji Yuan. He seemed to want to speak, but before he could finish, he greeted the familiar Ma Gui and Yin Gu Shangren instead.

Ji Yuan had naturally recognized this person's identity long ago.

Soul Refining Hall, Mo Tusheng.

He knew that the man's main purpose in coming here was to see him.

As expected, Mo Tusheng and Ma Gui exchanged only a few words before his gaze fell on Ji Yuan again.

"This must be Fellow Daoist Hu Beizhi, the esteemed disciple of Senior Huo Ling?"

"My name is Mo Tusheng, greetings."

As Mo Tusheng spoke, he bowed to Ji Yuan. His appearance and demeanor seemed to be cut from the same mold as the Old Demon Bone Nightmare, both of them giving off that hypocritical vibe.

Come to think of it, if it can be used to refine Yin Corpse Demon Fire... then what good stuff is it?

Ji Yuan believed that Mo Tusheng thought the same way about him.

"I dare not accept that. I have met Brother Mo."

With the Fire Spirit Mother behind him, Ji Yuan feared no one.

Mo Tusheng didn't stand on ceremony; after exchanging greetings, he immediately got straight to the point:

"I've heard that Brother Hu has also refined this Yin Corpse Demon Fire?"

After saying that, he raised his right hand and snapped his fingers. A green will-o'-the-wisp appeared between his index finger and thumb.

"It was just luck."

Ji Yuan was not intimidated, and instead used the same method to unleash his Yin Corpse Demon Fire.

The demon and the Yin Bone Master watched from the side, their eyes filled with a glimmer of hope.

After all, this is the Yin Corpse Demon Fire... If they could obtain this item to help them, it would greatly enhance their strength.

"Very good."

Seeing this, Mo Tusheng seemed extremely happy. "I was just worried about not having any like-minded people to exchange ideas with. Now that Brother Hu is here... we can visit each other more often and exchange our experiences in fire refining!"

"Of course, as long as Brother Mo doesn't mind my shallow cultivation."

Ji Yuan smiled modestly.

As for any communication, he didn't believe it. He was more convinced that Mo Tusheng was there to scout the area, and that once he entered the Rakshasa Sea, he would kill him and seize the demonic fire for his own cultivation.

"Brother Hu, what are you saying?"

Mo Tusheng chuckled, then looked Ji Yuan up and down, as if trying to memorize his appearance and aura, before turning back to chat with Ma Gui.

Yin Gu Shangren was a man of few words, and now, huddled in his large black robe, he reeked of decay.

Aside from the occasional creaking of the nine chains behind him, he remained completely silent.

Ji Yuan wasn't familiar with any of them, so he was currently standing behind the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother, meditating and regulating his breathing while also keeping an eye on the situation on the field.

For example, if people from two holy lands get together again, those cultivators may not seem to be communicating, but they may actually be transmitting their thoughts through divine sense.

However, he actually saw one not long after.

It was his next big shot, that rogue cultivator Qingchengzi... He had been on the high platform of the Soul Refining Hall, but when he saw several demonic Nascent Soul cultivators gathering together, he didn't go any closer.

At this moment, his figure flashed, transforming into a streak of light, and he arrived at the only unoccupied high platform in the area.

Xuan Snake Palace.

His unusual movement immediately attracted the attention of the other Nascent Soul cultivators.

The gazes of both the righteous and the demonic factions fell upon that high platform.

Take sides.

Ji Yuan could easily see that the Rakshasa Sea was about to open, and it was the perfect time for them, as Nascent Soul cultivators, to join forces and choose sides.

In preparation for what to do next in that core area.

It goes without saying that the righteous and the demonic factions have each formed their own camps. The remaining Xuan Snake Palace Lord was originally only one person, but unexpectedly, Qingchengzi has now taken the initiative to join him.

Not only that, just as Qingchengzi stood firm, another streak of light flashed past and landed on the high platform.

A rogue cultivator, soaring through the sky like an eagle!

At this point, the only two Nascent Soul cultivators present had landed on the Xuan Snake Palace Master's high platform.

After the two arrived, the Lord of the Xuan Snake Palace activated a soundproof barrier, which also blocked the view of the others.

At least Ji Yuan couldn't see it clearly without using his Nascent Soul divine sense.

However, upon seeing this, he thought to himself, "The Righteous Path Alliance, the Demonic Path Alliance, and now the Loose Cultivator Alliance of the Xuan Snake Palace, as well as the Black and White Temple, which is the most powerful but has not yet officially appeared... the Nascent Soul cultivators in the entire Rakshasa Sea are divided into four factions."

"It must be quite a mess."

"What are you thinking about, so engrossed?"

As Ji Yuan was pondering this, the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother's voice suddenly rang out above his sea of ​​consciousness.

He looked up without making a sound, only to find that the Fire Spirit Mother was completely still, clearly indicating that they were communicating in private.

He thought for a moment before replying, "This disciple is wondering why the Xuan Snake Mansion, which no one wants to associate with, suddenly recruited two Nascent Soul cultivators."

"What's there to think about? Money can be a powerful motivator. The Lord of Xuanshe Palace must have paid a lot to bring those two people over. Besides, those two rogue cultivators are only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, so they do need to rely on a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator."

Fire Spirit Demon Mother blurted it out casually.

"Then why is no one willing to approach the Xuan Snake Palace? Isn't it like us, a member of the demonic path?"

Ji Yuan, curious, asked again.

However, this question caused the Fire Spirit Demon Mother to remain silent for a moment before she continued:

"Because the Lord of the Black Serpent Palace has a treacherous personality and never hesitates to harm those around him... he's like a venomous snake, so no one wants to associate with him."

"Another theory is..."

"What is it?"

"The claim that he is actually a transformed great demon, a genuine fourth-order snake demon, is untenable. After all, if he were truly a transformed great demon... the Black and White Temple should have taken action long ago."

After the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother finished explaining, Ji Yuan couldn't help but glance at the high platform where the Xuan Snake Mansion was located once again.

The Fire Spirit Demon Mother said it was unlikely, but Ji Yuan knew... it was most likely true!

Because he was holding the scales given to him by the Holy Fish King, and when the Holy Fish King sent Ji Yuan to deliver the message, he also said that the old long snake of the Xuan Snake Mansion was the Lord of the Xuan Snake Mansion.

He also asked Ji Yuan to inquire whether the Lord of the Black Serpent Palace had forgotten his vow...

How did a demon in human form become the lord of the holy land?

This basically means they already have human status, right? The Black and White Temple really doesn't know anything about it?

How is this possible?!

For a moment, Ji Yuan felt even more confused.

However, he figured these things had little to do with him, a mere mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, so he didn't take them to heart.

A full day passed before the righteous and demonic paths finally finished communicating. Immediately afterwards, the demonic Heavenly Fiend Old Demon and the righteous Xuanqing True Lord met together on the high platform of Yunya Temple.

After discussing for a long time, they also summoned the Lord of the Xuan Snake Palace.

After discussing it for a while, the three of them went their separate ways.

After the Heavenly Fiend Demon returned, he discussed matters with the Bone Nightmare Demon and the Soul Palace Master for a long time before everyone dispersed.

Although Ji Yuan did not know the specifics of their discussion, it must have been related to the Rakshasa Sea.

Moreover, they didn't try to avoid it; they were plotting right in front of the Black and White Temple.

Ji Yuan also noticed that the Bone Nightmare Demon's expression became somewhat agitated after he returned.

Without saying a word, he simply sat down next to the Fire Spirit Demon Mother.

Without needing to say more, Ji Yuan knew that the two of them must be discussing what had just happened via telepathy.

"Gentlemen, what's wrong?"

The voice of the Yin Gu Master resounded in Ji Yuan's sea of ​​consciousness.

Then Ma Gui said, "I just asked the roommate of Tian Sha Mountain, and he heard from the gravedigger that... it seems to be the legendary Fu Tu Mountain, which is located in the core area of ​​this Raksha Sea."

"Futu Mountain?"

Ji Yuan said subconsciously.

"Junior Brother Hu, do you know him?"

The demon pressed on with the question.

"I don't know... but the name seems somewhat familiar."

Ji Yuan wasn't lying about this, because he genuinely didn't know at first, but he quickly remembered.

I wondered where I was, and heard the three words "Futu Mountain".

Fallen Immortal Valley, the ancestral home of the Merfolk, is the place where they obtained the Lightning Cloud.

At that time, the deceased, unnamed elder had told Ji Yuan this.

He said the real speed-up was actually from the Star Wheel.

And this Star Wheel is located on Mount Futu.

But to obtain the Star-Treading Wheel, one must first obtain the Lightning-Chasing Cloud... Ji Yuan already possesses the Lightning-Chasing Cloud.

"I have heard about it..."

"Master Yin Gu spoke slowly."

"Brother Yin Gu, tell me quickly!" Ma Gui asked impatiently.

After all, Mount Futu is a place that can a group of Nascent Soul cultivators be so curious about, and even excited about.

It was impossible for Ma Gui not to be curious.

"I also learned it from a fragmented ancient book, I don't know if it's true or not." Master Yin Gu first left himself an escape route before continuing:

"It is said that Mount Futu is actually a divine mountain that drifted over from another continent. It contains countless rare treasures and various natural materials suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators. Therefore, every time Mount Futu appears, it will cause a bloodbath throughout the entire Abyss Continent."

"No wonder Master and the others were so excited."

"Ma Gui muttered."

As the three of them were communicating telepathically, the Bone Nightmare Demon suddenly turned around, reopened the barrier, and said:

"Proceed according to the original plan. Remember, you must choose to become a rogue cultivator and absolutely must not join the Yin Ghost Sect!"

Ji Yuan and the other two exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

"good!"

"Also, Ma Gui and Yin Gu, you two need to do your best to break into the core area. I estimate that's where the final battle will take place. As for Hu Beizhi... you're not strong enough. You should quit after completing the mission."

This was something that the Bone Nightmare Demon had carefully considered.

Although Hu Beizhi is strong among those of the same level, he would be no match for her if they entered the core area.

Rather than letting him die inside, it's better to keep him out and use him as resources for the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother's cultivation.

"Yes."

Ji Yuan was the first to agree.

Ma Gui and Yin Gu Shangren exchanged a glance, and finally Ma Gui asked in a low voice, "Master, has Mount Futu appeared?"

"It's almost certain, so you should all give it a try and see if you can find the opportunity to form your Nascent Soul."

"yes!"

Upon hearing about the Nascent Soul Ceremony, Yin Gu Shangren immediately agreed.

Similar conversations also echoed on the other high platforms.

However, the Bone Nightmare Demon didn't explain much about Mount Futu.

Or he knew that this place didn't offer much of a chance for Ma Gui and his gang.

Either he doesn't know much either.

Several months passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past few months, no one from the Seven Sacred Lands has left, but on the contrary, many Core Formation stage cultivators have arrived.

However, they didn't dare to get close, only daring to watch from afar.

The arrival of all eight sacred lands indicates that this great secret realm is about to be born!

The news spread like wildfire.

Even more Core Formation cultivators come and go from here.

Ji Yuan even suspected that there were some Nascent Soul cultivators hiding in the shadows, just waiting to take advantage of the chaos and enter.

is the day.

As usual, Ji Yuan closed his eyes to rest on the high platform, while also silently comprehending the "Sword Canon," seizing every moment to improve his strength as much as possible.

In a daze, he suddenly realized that a sigh seemed to be coming from deep underground.

Then a soft sound was heard.

"Bang—"

The sound was neither loud nor soft, but it resonated in everyone's hearts, like a tightly closed stone door suddenly opening.

Ji Yuan stood up almost instantly. He was about to step forward when he sensed something.

He looked up.

Above the sky, an enormous bronze gate had appeared out of nowhere, stretching across the heavens and dispelling the clouds and mist.

Even the sandstorms that raged through the Sand Prison were subdued by the bronze gate.

The bronze gate is the same gate that can be generated by the Yin Ghost Sect token; they all have the same design.

As Ji Yuan was pondering this, he suddenly saw the bronze door open a crack.

In the blink of an eye, he saw two beams of divine light, one black and one white, streak from afar, disappear straight into the portal.

"Walk!"

The Heavenly Demon roared.

The three demonic sects—Tian Sha Mountain, Bone Nightmare Sect, and Soul Refining Hall—rose up simultaneously and flew straight toward the bronze gate in the sky.

Ji Yuan is also among them!

(End of this chapter)