Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 383 "You still say you're not Old Demon Ji!" [Requesting monthly votes]

After the second transformation of the Golden Elixir, the Blood Elixir is formed.

The next step is the third transformation, the Purple Elixir that produces purple energy.

Once the Golden Core transforms into the Blood Core, its magical power will be three times that of a cultivator of the same level, both in quantity and quality. This is the source of Ji Yuan's confidence in being able to withstand a peak Core cultivator even in the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Judging from his current Golden Core cultivation level, he is even stronger than most late-stage Core Formation cultivators.

If he were to work harder on his magic and reach the late stage of Core Formation... then Ji Yuan might even be able to dominate the Core Formation stage, and perhaps even earn the title of "the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage".

As for the Purple Core cultivators, their magical power will be five times that of cultivators of the same level.

When that time comes, Ji Yuan will be so powerful that he himself dares not even imagine.

Perhaps I really can use my peak Core Formation cultivation to test the mettle of Nascent Soul cultivators... I'm getting carried away!

Ji Yuan quickly gathered his mind and focused his attention on his dantian.

The last layer of gold foil on the surface of the golden pill quickly fell off, but as soon as it fell off, it was refined into pure magic power and filled into the blood pill.

Ji Yuan consumed four-colored spirit eggs for decades in order to transform this small golden elixir into a blood elixir.

But when the moment of transformation actually arrived, it only lasted for the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea before the transformation was completely over.

The unbearable itching sensation in Ji Yuan's dantian disappeared. He looked at the swirling blood pill, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and withdrew his mind to look at the opposite bank again.

It's unclear what kind of guidance these newly admitted rogue cultivators received.

Or perhaps those who survived the first trial and made it to the second were all formidable characters, which is why they remained where they were, exchanging words with each other.

Ji Yuan used his divine sense to probe for a few breaths and figured it out.

They are forming a new team.

If they were to venture into this Yin Soul Ancient Path alone... unless they possessed the strength of a peak Core Formation cultivator like Ma Gui, they would likely find themselves surrounded and killed.

Teaming up is their best option right now.

With some members defending and others attacking, and traveling together, the chances of successfully traversing this ancient path of ghosts will be much greater.

Furthermore, Ji Yuan also discovered that the people surrounding the few peak Core Formation cultivators present were the largest, and some were even making private deals with them.

It's as if they're offering some rare and precious magical treasure, just to join the team of those at the peak of the Core Formation stage, to receive their protection, and thus smoothly pass this test.

After half a day, some of the teams that had been formed began to choose suitable paths for the Ghostly Ancient Road and set off.

However, this is similar to opening a blind box.

Ji Yuan had already tested it before; he could see these rogue cultivators with his divine sense, but these rogue cultivators could not see them, the disciples of the Yin Ghost Sect.

Hmm... If they choose Yin Gu Shangren and those rogue cultivators from Qi Xiu's team, they'll be in luck.

As Ji Yuan was pondering this, he noticed that several groups of rogue cultivators were also arriving on the ancient path of Yin Souls that he was guarding, and not just one group, but several groups setting off at the same time.

Suddenly.

The entire Ghostly Ancient Path was in complete chaos.

One by one, the disciples of the Yin Ghost Sect activated the Yin Sha Stele beneath them, unleashing beams of Yin Sha divine light. Meanwhile, the bone-corroding Yin wind blowing along the Yin Sha Ancient Road forced the rogue cultivators to raise their protective spiritual light.

Some Yin Ghost Sect disciples were still summoning the gargoyles above their heads.

A spiritual light emanated from the area, and the energy surged wildly.

In just a few breaths, within Ji Yuan's spiritual sense range, he discovered that at least a dozen Core Formation cultivators had perished.

It was as if he had a team led by a peak Core Formation cultivator, and he alone wiped out all the Yin Ghost Sect disciples on that Yin Ghost Ancient Path.

The remaining groups, who had not yet entered the ancient road, thought they had seized the opportunity and tried to move forward, but they were all blocked outside.

"The Soul-Devouring Ancient Path will close on its own once the disciples of the Yin Ghost Sect are gone."

Ji Yuan silently made a mental note of it.

Now that things have come to this, he can basically conclude that this ghost messenger has been instigating the conflict between the two factions, leading to the deaths of even more Core Formation cultivators.

The Ancient Path of the Wraiths is a prime example; it has plugged all the loopholes to allow the two factions to engage in the most intense battle.

But what exactly is its purpose?

Ji Yuan had no time to think, because both in front of him and on the ancient path of ghosts behind him, groups of rogue cultivators were charging up!

With all his magic activated, Ji Yuan summoned three flying swords to protect himself, and then used his divine sense to forcefully pull the gargoyles above the sky.

As for the Yin Sha Stele... Ji Yuan had used it before. This thing is indeed like a psionic cannon. Its power is decent, but it charges up too slowly.

If they had the time to activate this thing, they would have already mobilized countless gargoyles.

It was at this moment that...

With Ji Yuan's Nascent Soul stage divine sense at his command, a swarm of gargoyles flew directly into the sky.

Ji Yuan scanned the area with his divine sense and found that at least a dozen of them had arrived, and most of them were in the mid-to-late stage of Core Formation, with one even being at the peak of Core Formation.

In an instant, the rogue cultivators on both the front and back Yin Sha Ancient Roads changed their expressions.

Some even resorted to cursing.

"Damn it, who did this?! Tell me if you dare!"

Upon seeing this, a demonic cultivator in the late stage of Core Formation shouted and cursed.

Ji Yuan also noticed that there were five people in his team, three of whom were in the late stage of Core Formation, and the remaining two were in the middle stage of Core Formation.

This team should be able to get through without any problems, as long as they don't run into someone at the peak of the Core Formation stage.

But now that Ji Yuan has summoned this gargoyle at the peak of the Core Formation stage, he is immediately in trouble.

Ji Yuan showed no mercy to those who criticized him.

The numerous gargoyles pressed forward and quickly annihilated the group.

Then the gargoyles stood guard on both sides of the ancient ghostly path, blocking the invading enemies.

The contribution points on the identity jade pendant inside Ji Yuan's storage bag were constantly fluctuating.

The battle... is boundless.

Ji Yuan used his Nascent Soul consciousness to control the gargoyles, so guarding this ancient path of Yin spirits was not a big challenge for him.

However, the more gargoyles he mobilized, the fewer he summoned in other places.

Their "tower defense" pressure naturally increased significantly.

One attack, one defense.

Because of the gargoyles he summoned at the peak of the Core Formation stage, Ji Yuan's ancient path of ghosts temporarily blocked all the rogue cultivators.

As a result, when the later independent cultivators found that this path was impassable, they all changed to another route.

Unbeknownst to them, Ji Yuan alone had blocked the entire Ancient Path of the Wraiths.

Similar incidents have occurred on several other Soul-Devouring Ancient Paths.

So when Xun Tianji arrived late, he learned of the news.

"Oh? A peak Core Formation stage cultivator is blocking the way?"

He glanced at the passageways indifferently, then randomly selected one and stepped straight in.

Some quick-witted people hurriedly followed.

But after five Core Formation cultivators entered, this ancient path of ghosts was immediately closed.

"this……"

The Core Formation cultivators, belatedly realizing what was happening, looked up and noticed the strangeness of the ghost messenger, but dared not question it.

Inside this ancient path of ghosts.

With his peak Core Formation cultivation, Yin Gu Shangren stood guard before this ancient path, single-handedly blocking all the Core Formation cultivators.

He looked at the identity jade pendant inside the storage bag, the words constantly flashing, and his mood was quite pleasant.

It even gave him a sense of being able to hold off ten thousand men.

But just as he was enjoying himself, he suddenly realized that no one seemed to be coming to this ancient road... no, there were people, but only one person.

The man didn't use any magic to fly into the air; he simply walked step by step along the ancient path of the spirits, with several other people following him at a distance.

Yin Gu Shangren sensed something was wrong and scanned the area with his divine sense, his face immediately turning pale with panic.

Without saying a word, he turned and ran.

But before he could turn around and run far away, he saw a purple droplet explode in front of him and transform into a young man wearing a purple robe.

He had a warm smile on his face.

"Isn't this Fellow Daoist Yin Gu? You, a dignified peak Core Formation cultivator, the number one cultivator below the Nascent Soul stage in the Bone Nightmare Sect, are actually wearing this bronze robe and hiding in this Soul Devouring Ancient Path... aren't you ashamed?"

Xun Tianji said with a smile.

"I have no grudge against Fellow Daoist Xun, so I will not keep you company!"

After Yin Gu Shangren finished speaking with a gloomy expression, he flashed away again, the nine chains trailing behind him making a "clattering" sound in the void.

"Hey, I just had a fight with Xiao Xuan, but he was afraid of dying, so he ran away first. I didn't get enough of a fight... How about we have another one?"

After Xun Tianji finished speaking, he came to Yin Gu Shangren again and stopped him.

...If you can't beat them, you can't run away either.

This is the predicament that Master Yin Gu is currently facing.

He stopped and looked at Xun Tianji in front of him. After a moment of silence, he tentatively transmitted his voice and said, "Although I am no match for Fellow Daoist Xun, if it really comes to my death... Fellow Daoist Xun will probably not have an easy time either. We have not yet entered the inner domain. If Fellow Daoist Xun is injured because of this, then things will be difficult for him."

"Moreover, although I am wearing the robes of the Yin Ghost Sect, I am not a disciple of the Black and White Temple. I hope Fellow Daoist Xun will be cautious."

Upon hearing this, Xun Tianji suddenly let out a sneer.

"You say that, Xiao Xuan says that, even Qi Xiu we met said that, everyone says that, do you really think I, Xun Tianji, am easy to talk to?"

"Enough with the nonsense, if you don't want to die, then make your move!"

After Xun Tianji finished speaking, he raised his right hand and slammed it down.

In an instant, a huge purple palm descended from the sky, its oppressive force sweeping across the surroundings and dispersing much of the gray mist.

Upon noticing the unusual activity, Ji Yuan immediately extended his divine sense over the area, but when he saw who was fighting, his expression changed.

"Master Yin Gu actually ran into Xun Tianji... He's probably done for. It seems the Bone Nightmare Sect has had a bad start this time."

Not only did Hu Beizhi die young, but now most of the Yin Gu Shangren are also going to die.

Of the three Core Formation cultivators who entered, only Ma Gui survived.

As Ji Yuan was pondering this, he suddenly noticed a disturbance coming from his passage. Originally, no Core Formation cultivators dared to step into this ancient path anymore.

But now, four or five Core Formation cultivators, led by a woman in white, walked in step by step.

Ji Yuan scanned the area with his divine sense and immediately discerned the identity of the woman in white.

Yunya Temple, Luojia Zhenren!

It seems that Yunya Temple has indeed entered the Rakshasa Sea, but it's unclear who led the group.

As for this Luojia Zhenren... Ji Yuan had actually met her twice before.

The first time was in the Western Border City, at the Core Formation Trading Fair.

The second time was before entering the Rakshasa Sea, when she was standing behind the Joyful Goddess.

When I met her in the Western Border City, she was only at the mid-stage of Core Formation, but now she's at the peak of Core Formation... Damn it, I really want to fight these geniuses!

As soon as the thought flashed through Ji Yuan's mind, he immediately released the six gargoyles that were still alive under his command, and at the same time released his divine sense to continue to capture gargoyles above the sky.

Luo Jia Zhenren glanced at the gargoyles from afar, her face expressionless. She made a hand seal, and in an instant, a halo as bright as the sun appeared behind her.

She gently waved her hand.

A layer fell off from the halo, transforming into a serrated halo that slashed across the sky.

"Sizzle—"

With a tearing sound, Ji Yuan watched as two mid-stage Core Formation cultivators from the Black and White Temple who were relatively close to her were killed.

The halo continued flying forward until it reached the gargoyle at the peak of the Core Formation stage, where it was shattered by a single slap.

The change came too quickly.

Ji Yuan scanned the area with his divine sense and discovered that most of the Black and White Temple cultivators along this ancient path had begun to flee for their lives.

Shi Ming, still upholding the code of chivalry, transmitted a message to Ji Yuan.

"Brother Qiu, we have enough contribution points, there's no need to risk our lives like this!"

After saying that, he turned into a streak of light and ran away without looking back.

For a moment, within Ji Yuan's ancient path, he was the only Yin Gui Sect disciple left in his field of vision.

The rest... all ran away.

Meanwhile, the Luojia Zhenren of Yunya Temple was also blocked by the stone gargoyle at the peak of the Core Formation stage and could not get close.

Should I run?

The instant the thought flashed through Ji Yuan's mind, the voice of the ghost messenger rang out above his sea of ​​consciousness, "Ji...you're surnamed Ji, right? Never mind, whatever your surname is, if you stop her, I'll give you an extra 100 contribution points."

...Are you still here watching the play, sir?!

While watching the fight between Master Luojia and the gargoyle, Ji Yuan smiled wryly at the ghost messenger above his sea of ​​consciousness:

"Senior, I'm only at the mid-stage of Core Formation. You want me to stop someone at the peak of Core Formation? Isn't that asking me to die?"

"Heh, a Nascent Soul cultivator at the mid-stage of Core Formation?" the ghost messenger sneered.

"...Then unless you give me another gargoyle at the peak of the Core Formation stage, senior."

Ji Yuan bargained as he spoke.

With two gargoyles at the peak of the Core Formation stage, plus his own support... taking down this Luojia Zhenren would be a piece of cake.

"Heh, if I could still spare a gargoyle at the peak of the Core Formation stage, would I need to waste my breath talking to you here?"

The ghost messenger maintained his sarcastic tone.

This made Ji Yuan feel even more uneasy. In his view, how could the Rakshasa Sea, which was so powerful and unfathomable, only have such limited defensive measures?

Like the ghosts I encountered in that little secret realm before... there must be more than that, right?

"But this..."

"Here are 150 contribution points. If you don't do it now, I'll go find someone else."

The ghost messenger issued an ultimatum.

Ji Yuan immediately nodded and said, "Yes, yes, I'll do it!"

As Ji Yuan agreed, two more swords appeared besides the three swords that were originally floating around him: Canglan, Xuesha, and Leiji.

One sword reaches the clouds, another sword reaches the giant!

He had long wanted to test his abilities, and today he finally had a good opportunity, even with the help of this gargoyle at the peak of the Core Formation stage.

What's there to be afraid of?

Not to mention that after this fight, you can still get so many contribution points.

Therefore, Ji Yuan, who was standing on the Yin Sha Stele, almost immediately activated a Yin Sha divine light.

"boom--"

The hazy divine light struck Luo Jia Zhenren directly, but she seemed to have anticipated it, as another halo of light flew out from behind her.

"Sizzle—"

A serrated, snow-white halo slashed out, directly cutting the Yin Sha divine light in two.

Not only that, the halo flew straight toward Ji Yuan.

He took a step forward and immediately appeared on the Yin Sha Stele where Shi Ming had stood.

"Bang!"

After a dull thud, the Yin Sha Stele where Ji Yuan had been standing was immediately shattered into pieces by the light wheel.

Ji Yuan then activated the Yin Sha Stele beneath his feet.

The second beam of Yin Sha divine light was unleashed, but this time, Master Luojia was caught off guard.

Divine light pierced through the gaps in the gargoyle and struck the protective aura surrounding her.

Although it didn't break her defenses, it still made her stagger.

The gargoyle at the peak of the Core Formation stage seized the opportunity, whipping up a whirlwind with its wings and sweeping her off the ancient path.

Master Luojia formed a hand seal and gave a low shout.

"fall!"

A white-gold magic seal appeared out of thin air above Ji Yuan's head.

Its speed was so fast that he didn't even have time to dodge.

He first activated the Water Dragon Sect Master's Seal in his hand, and a water dragon emerged from the seal, coiling around his body.

However, it couldn't even hold out for a single breath before being suppressed by the seal and shattered into pieces.

Ji Yuan seized the opportunity and used his mind to activate the four flying swords, causing them all to disappear into the flying sword giant sword.

As a result, the already larger Giant Sword was further transformed into a giant sword about ten zhang long by Ji Yuan's activation.

As the magical power surged wildly into his dantian, the giant sword was unleashed and pierced the magic seal almost instantly.

The giant sword continued to rise, finally hovering above Ji Yuan's head, where he held it loosely with both hands.

"cut--"

As soon as the words were spoken, the giant sword slashed down fiercely!

The gargoyle, which had been locked in combat with Master Luojia, immediately withdrew, and its giant sword slashed straight down.

With his Qi locked in place, Master Luojia had virtually no way to escape.

She gritted her teeth, reached behind her with her right hand, and actually took off the halo, holding it in her palm to block the descending giant sword.

Then she flipped her left hand, and a jade bottle appeared in her hand.

As she raised her left hand, a dense white light immediately emanated from her entire body.

Where the white light passed, the stone gargoyles that were originally hovering near her in the middle and late stages of Core Formation turned into stone water and dissolved.

Ji Yuan could also feel the terrifying destructive power emanating from the white light.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a natal magic weapon.

Without a moment to think, he unleashed his full power... Purple Heaven Divine Lightning, strike!

With full force, countless dense purple divine lightning bolts were unleashed.

At the same time, the shape-changing talisman on Ji Yuan's body lost its concealing effect, revealing his true appearance.

It was just a fleeting moment.

The moment Luo Jia Zhenren used her jade bottle to block the Purple Heaven Divine Lightning, she glanced at Ji Yuan's face out of the corner of her eye.

Her heart trembled violently, and then she transmitted her voice in an incredulous tone:

"Ji... Ji Lang, it's you?!"

"Why did you kill me? Why did you kill me?!"

The last sentence was shouted in an almost weeping voice.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan knew... it was all over.

This Luojia Zhenren is most likely the result of that old devil Ji's romantic entanglements!

Unlike Mu Xueyao, whose love was purely a fantasy, after they met... that intense and passionate love was transferred to him.

But Master Luojia is different; he most likely has a real connection with that old devil Ji.

Ji Yuan had heard it when he was still in Xijing City: a fairy from Yunya Temple once said that anyone who wanted to kill Ji the Old Demon would have to step over her dead body first!

That fairy... could she be the real Luojia Zhenren standing before us?

"I have no idea what you are talking about, fellow Daoist!"

Ji Yuan remained unmoved.

Master Luojia continued, "Ji Yuan, you old devil Ji, have you forgotten the oath you made with me, the words you said to me?!"

...You even made an oath! You old devil Ji must have made oaths with many female cultivators. You really are a scoundrel!

Ji Yuan replied without changing his expression, "I am not the Ji Old Demon you speak of, fellow Daoist. I merely resemble him in appearance. Moreover, if you know him, you will naturally be able to see that my aura is not similar to his."

If this old demon didn't have a treasure like the Shapeshifting Talisman, he could change his appearance, but he couldn't change his aura.

"Heh, altering your aura, isn't that your usual tactic? Otherwise, how could you have escaped from the far north to the far south, and then to the far west without dying!"

"I know, you are Old Master Ji... Old Devil."

The once fierce Luo Jia Zhenren suddenly softened his voice, "Ji Lang, why did you kill me? Could it be that you've fallen in love with someone else?"

"If that's the case, if you can bring yourself to do it, if you really want to kill me, then go ahead and kill me."

As he spoke, Master Luojia actually turned around and put away his natal magic weapon.

He looked completely at Ji Yuan's mercy.

"No, you..."

Upon seeing this, Ji Yuan subconsciously hesitated.

If Master Luojia were to truly fight him to the death, then Ji Yuan would be killed.

But since the other party acted this way, truly regarding him as Ji Laomo, with a resolute look as if he were about to be killed by his beloved... Ji Yuan really couldn't bring himself to do it.

If I were to take advantage of someone's vulnerability and kill them while they are completely unprepared, using the identity of their beloved, I would be tempted to do so.

Ji Yuan felt that this was not in line with his character.

If one were to take the plunge, there would certainly be great gains in the short term, but in the long run, when recalling this matter, one would inevitably find it difficult to come to terms with it.

When they reach the stage of Nascent Soul and overcome the tribulation of inner demons, they will likely generate even more inner demons as a result!

Therefore, Ji Yuan immediately withdrew the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder.

Only the Giant Sword remained, hovering above the head of the Luojia True Man.

If she made the slightest movement, the giant sword would fall and cleave her in two.

Always be wary of others, and never abandon your cunning!

Sensing the disappearance of the divine lightning around him, Master Luojia, who had been keeping his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

A flicker of barely suppressed elation flashed in her eyes, and then she shouted out excitedly.

"You still insist you're not the Old Demon Ji!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan reacted swiftly, immediately attaching a new shape-changing talisman to his sleeve to revert to his original appearance.

The aura also changed accordingly.

Not long after he transformed, he noticed several divine senses sweeping over the area.

Fortunately, the rogue cultivators in the mid-to-late stages of Core Formation who had followed earlier had already escaped.

Otherwise, it will only cause more trouble.

Realizing what was happening too late, Master Luojia immediately roared, "The name of the Black and White Temple is useful outside, but nobody in the Rakshasa Sea recognizes you."

After saying that, she started fighting the gargoyle at the peak of the Core Formation stage again.

But instead of fighting, he deliberately exposed his back to Ji Yuan without any reservation, giving the impression that he could kill him at any time.

But the more this happened, the less Ji Yuan could bring himself to do it.

"Ha, adulterers, playing this kind of game."

The ghost's disdainful voice rang out, and then that aura was withdrawn from Ji Yuan's sea of ​​consciousness.

Clearly, it mistakenly believed that the two had a good relationship.

Ji Yuan glanced one last time at Luo Jia Zhenren, who was being entangled by the gargoyles, and without lingering, immediately called out softly, "Chase Lightning."

The moment the giant sword disintegrated and transformed into five flying swords that flew back to Ji Yuan's side, he himself turned into a bolt of lightning and vanished in an instant.

This left even the seemingly perfect Luo Jia Zhenren, who had just thought he had found his sweetheart, completely stunned.

"Why...why are you running so fast? Am I that scary?"

"You tried to kill me the moment we met, and now that I recognized you, you're running so fast!"

Enraged, she immediately unleashed a barrage of attacks, striking the gargoyle with every single one of her methods.

If the rogue cultivators could escape, then Ji Yuan and the other disciples of the Yin Ghost Sect could naturally escape as well.

After all, this is only the second level of the outer realm, how could they all possibly hang themselves here?

So when he used his Lightning Cloud Chaser to force his way through the ancient path of ghosts, he saw a different scene.

These numerous ancient paths of ghosts all eventually lead to a huge bronze stone gate, which is wide open and emanates a faint white mist.

...So it seems that as long as we get through here, we can reach the third level.

The sounds of fighting came from behind, one of them getting closer and closer.

Ji Yuan seemed to sense a familiar aura. He hurriedly turned his head and saw a figure with nine chains dragging behind him, but only half of his body remaining, falling down. Then, he rolled and entered behind the bronze door.

"This is... the Yin Bone Master?! He actually survived Xun Tianji's clutches?"

"As expected of the Bone Nightmare Sect's top Core Formation cultivator, he actually possesses this level of strength."

But on second thought, this was enough to demonstrate Xun Tianji's strength. Even the dignified number one Core Formation cultivator of the Bone Nightmare Sect, Yin Gu Shangren, had been beaten to such a state of utter death.

Ji Yuan hesitated for only a moment before Xun Tianji's voice came from behind him.

"Hey, there's someone else here just waiting to die."

Before the words had even finished, Ji Yuan had already crashed headfirst into the bronze door.

An explosion came from behind, and Ji Yuan could still vaguely sense the terrifying aura emanating from it.

...It's best if this Xun Tianji doesn't fall into my hands!

Before Ji Yuan could utter a few more curses, he found himself back in the space where he had previously exchanged for treasures.

He first calmed his disordered breathing before taking out his identity jade token from his storage bag.

When magic power is infused, the text appears on it.

Silver Thirteen: 252

Compared to the first level, it's still less, especially the reward of 100 contribution points for not passing the second level.

Don't be fooled by the fact that you have 252 contribution points now; 87 of them are from the surplus of the first stage.

This means that even after fighting tooth and nail in the second stage, you only earned 165 points.

No, the ghost messenger originally gave me a task that required 150 contribution points, but unfortunately I didn't complete it.

At this moment, Ji Yuan really wanted to go back and kill that Luo Jia Zhenren, but he couldn't help it, the ghost messenger had given him too much.

But right now, Ji Yuan looked up at the sky full of immortal talents, and although he wanted them more and more, he had no other choice.

...I can only continue to exchange for Yin-Yang Soil, and exchange any extras for Yao Soil Sand.

No matter what, we need to gather all the upgrade materials for this [Spirit Field] first.

The more Ji Yuan thought about it, the more he wanted to enter the inner domain as soon as possible so he could snatch contribution points from others. Otherwise, it would be too difficult to obtain them by killing people on his own.

Thinking this, he sat down on the spot and began to absorb the spiritual energy within the spirit stone in order to restore his own magical power.

This treasure exchange area is a rare safe zone, so naturally I should only leave after I've recovered to my peak condition.

A day later, Ji Yuan, having recovered to his peak condition, exchanged for Yin-Yang Soil here.

Ji Yuan originally had 0.61 jin of Yin-Yang Soil. Now, by replenishing the remaining 0.39 jin, he has spent a total of 156 contribution points.

At this point, one more material for upgrading the [Spirit Field] has been gathered.

All that's missing is 0.99 jin of Yaotu sand, plus two fourth-tier wood-attribute demon cores.

Yes, it's simple, anyone with hands can do it.

After exchanging the Yin-Yang Soil, Ji Yuan glanced at his identity jade token.

Silver Thirteen: Ninety-Six

Since he had no hope of getting fourth-tier demon cores, Ji Yuan simply exchanged them all for Yaotu Sand.

Unfortunately, this thing is still ridiculously expensive.

Ji Yuan spent all his contribution points and only exchanged for 0.32 jin. Adding the original amount, he had just enough to make up one-third of the Yaotu sand.

It returned to the state it was in when it first entered the Rakshasa Sea.

Ji Yuan put away what was in front of him, and with a thought in mind, he was about to leave for the third level, but then he learned that he could leave the Rakshasa Sea now.

...There was no way to exit before the second level, but now we can run away. I wonder how many people will choose to leave.

Since Ji Yuan wasn't going anywhere, he directly used his mind to reach the third level.

The scene before him vanished, and when his vision returned, he found himself in a swamp.

As far as the eye could see, poisonous miasma permeated the air.

Bubbles continued to rise and burst in the swamp, and Ji Yuan could see severed limbs and remains scattered throughout the swamp when he looked down.

The poisonous miasma did not distinguish between friend and foe, so Ji Yuan immediately cast a spell and summoned a protective aura.

But what are the rules for this third level?

Ji Yuan tried to summon the ghost messenger with his thoughts, but there was no response at all.

Even when he shouted slogans like "Everything for the sect."

The ghost ignored him.

Could it be that the rule for this third level is... there are no rules?

Ji Yuan waited for a while, but there was still no response.

He then released his divine sense to explore in all directions, and as soon as he released his divine sense, he discovered that a figure was rapidly approaching him.

Qi Xiu!

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(I've seen a lot of readers complaining about the next time they meet Hua Yaoyue, some even saying that they'll have to undergo the Great Ascension Tribulation or something. I can only say that it won't be that late, as a large part of the later plot revolves around Hua Yaoyue.)

(Actually, it was already spoiled earlier... the title of the previous chapter was "Life is full of unexpected encounters.")

(End of this chapter)