Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

"Haha, now that you've seen through me, are you going to let your soul dissipate on its own, or do you want me to do it myself?"

The man said mockingly, a cold smile on his face.

Elder Gu was terrified when he saw this:

"I have been hiding for many years for the sake of Jiyin Island, why are you treating me like this?"

Why is that?

"Why? The answer is simple: your grandmaster doesn't trust you."

At the same time, my physical body disintegrated, leaving only my soul, which needed a physical body.

Now that your lifespan is running out, advancing your cultivation level will not increase your lifespan.

Moreover, as an elder of Kui Xing Island, you can conveniently allow me to use your identity to investigate.

So after much deliberation, my master had no choice but to let me possess your body.

This way, your own value can be maximized.

The man's expression gradually turned cold:

"Alright, stop wasting time. Let me put it this way: with your mere early-stage Core Formation cultivation, you can't defeat me."

The three fundamental laws governing possession in the cultivation world are right there; you won't get any advantage from me.

Upon hearing this, Elder Gu was filled with sorrow.

It seems there's no escaping it today.

Rather than that, it's better to have a proper fight.

"If that's the case, then let's go. Even if it means death, I will fight for it."

"Alright, since you put it that way, I'll grant your wish."

..........

And so, after an unknown amount of time, Elder Gu, who was lying on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Pah! This old bastard is disgusting. Why can't he just die already? Why does he have to struggle like this?"

Elder Gu slowly rose and headed toward a secret room.

The secret chamber was very large, and the surrounding area was filled with skeletons. Wu Chou stood to one side, respectfully serving the Yin Ancestor.

"alright?"

"Yes, Grandmaster. This old fellow is quite restless, so it wasted a bit of time. I hope you won't blame me."

"It's alright, the timing is just right."

The Supreme Yin Patriarch stroked his beard, and a chilling glint suddenly appeared in his eyes:

"How's it going? Did that old guy really go into seclusion?"

After a cultivator successfully possesses another's body, they will gain all of the other's memories, hence the question posed by Ji Yin.

"Reporting back to Grandmaster, according to this old fellow's memories, he did indeed go into seclusion."

It is said that the Zhenhai Master chose to go into seclusion because his cultivation technique had reached a bottleneck.

"Oh? Is that so? Then it seems today is a good time." A man's voice suddenly came from behind Elder Gu. When Elder Gu turned around, he was immediately horrified.

The newcomer was none other than Feng hope, a level nine demon traveling in the Inner Star Sea.

An existence that could make even the Supreme Yin Ancestor bow his head.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Feng, please have a seat."

Upon seeing the newcomer, Ji Yin immediately greeted him, not daring to delay for a moment.

Feng hope nodded in agreement and calmly took a seat.

"I have waited for so many years, and today I have finally waited for this day."

"My dear friend, what do you think? Let's take action today and curb the arrogance of the Star Palace."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yin did not readily agree.

On the contrary, he felt there was something fishy about it:

"Fellow Daoist Feng, please don't be anxious. I feel that there seems to be something else going on in this matter."

"Oh? Something's fishy? What's fishy about it?"

Feng hope sneered:

"Friend of Extreme Yin, are you scared?"

Humph.

Of course I'm afraid.

Damn it, the opposite side is the Star Palace, the overlord of the Inner Star Sea. How could I not be afraid?

He silently grumbled to himself, his expression remaining completely unchanged.

"Fellow Daoist Feng, I know you are anxious, but why don't you calm down and think it over carefully?"

If there's something strange about this, wouldn't we be trapped like fish in a barrel if we trespassed?

Huh?

That makes sense.

Feng hope pondered to himself, remaining silent for a moment.

The time had come for Ji Yin to speak, and he spoke again:

"Fellow Daoist Feng, please don't be impatient. Let's wait a while. How about this?"

"Alright, in that case, let's wait and see after a while."

As Feng hope spoke, he turned to look at Elder Gu:

"As for who should deliver the message, I think this kid is pretty good."

"Haha, good. Even if Fellow Daoist Feng hadn't said it, that's what I thought too."

With his current cultivation level, plus the concealment techniques I've used, unless he's a Nascent Soul cultivator, he won't be able to detect anything.

We can use this opportunity to see if that old man is in seclusion; it's a win-win situation.

As the two talked, they treated the ancient elder, who had just successfully possessed their body, as a means of exploration, completely disregarding his life or death.

Elder Gu was terrified, but there was nothing he could do.

All I can do is pray that Zhenhai Zhenren has truly gone into seclusion.

………….

Six months later.

At this moment, Kui Xing Island was bustling with activity.

Speaking of which, the Demon Suppression Ceremony has begun again this year.

"Sir, this is the list of participants for this year's conference. Please take a look."

"Um."

Ji Qing nodded in agreement and took the conference catalog from his subordinate, beginning to read it:

"Huh? Why are there so many people attending the conference this year?"

Upon hearing this, the subordinate smiled and explained:

"This is all thanks to the adults."

Back then, Zhao Jiu was caught red-handed by the adults for secretly controlling demonic beasts to slaughter human cultivators.

Now that Zhao Jiu is dead, the conference has become more equitable, and therefore the number of participants has increased.

"Oh? I see. That explains it." Ji Qing smiled, though she felt a little helpless.

He never imagined that his casual actions back then would lead to this situation.

"Alright, I understand. You may leave now. Be sure to take strict precautions to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation."

"Yes, sir. Then I'll take my leave."

After saying this, the man slowly retreated.

"Tsk, this is a bit tricky. So much time has passed, and that bastard Feng hope still hasn't shown up. Could it be...?"

Before Ji Qing could finish speaking, a large hand suddenly patted his shoulder, and then a man laughed and said:

"Young friend, we meet again. It has been many years since we last met. You have actually successfully established your foundation. This is truly a cause for celebration."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing felt a chill run down his spine, and he immediately took a few steps back.

"Who are you……"

Ji Qing's throat was a little dry, and he dared not call him by his name directly, lest he arouse his suspicion.

"Have we met before?"

Seeing Ji Qing like this, Feng hope found it amusing and explained:

"Of course I've seen it. Eight years ago, when you and your fellow disciples went off the island to kill demons, I happened to be on the island and witnessed it all."

What?!?!

Upon hearing Feng hope's words, Ji Qing was immediately horrified.

He was on that island at the time, how could that be?

Ji Qing felt a wave of fear wash over her.

If Feng hope had attacked him, he would probably be a cold corpse by now.

Ji Qing became increasingly frightened as she thought about it.

"Senior, may I ask who you are?" Ji Qing asked back, feigning ignorance, trying his best to suppress the fear in his heart.

"Oh? Me?"

Feng hope smiled and introduced himself:

"My name is Feng hope, and I am just an unknown rogue cultivator, not worth mentioning."

As Feng hope spoke, he subconsciously ate a spirit stone.