Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1261: Chapter 429: The Spirit Platform Awakens [Monthly Pass Requested]

The hem of the skirt flowed with starlight, as if the Milky Way was hidden within it as it swayed. Her black hair was loosely held up by a single jade hairpin, revealing a neck as graceful as jade. Her brows and eyes carried both the clarity of a young girl and the majesty of someone long in power.

Just one glance gave Ji Yuan a certain feeling.

This woman must have a noble background!

But that was the extent of it, because after a brief gaze, Ji Yuan withdrew his eyes.

On the journey of cultivation, the allure of women.

Ji Yuan had seen countless times before.

Simple appearance alone could hardly move him anymore.

”Zi Qi, greetings, Daoist friend.”

The woman in the purple skirt slightly cupped her fists toward Ji Yuan and offered a bow.

Watching this scene, Ji Yuan also retracted the Partridge Armor displayed on his body and then stood up to return the salute, saying:

”Ji Yuan greets Daoist Zi.”

After exchanging greetings, they fell into an awkward silence.

Finally, Ji Yuan spoke first: ”I wonder how Daoist Zi came to this Jiyuan Continent?”

The distance from the Central Continent is more than a hundred thousand miles!

But looking at it from another angle, if Zi Qi knew how to come from the Central Continent to this Jiyuan Continent, it also meant he could travel to the Central Continent.

”Space rift.”

Zi Qi gave a simple and straightforward answer.

”Space rift?”

Upon hearing this term, Ji Yuan was a bit shocked.

He could understand what it meant, but after hearing it, he always felt that it was too far from him.

What kind of realm would one have to reach to create a space rift in the mortal world?

”Yes, at first when I entered this Purple Gold Gourd, I was still drifting in the Central Continent. Later, I somehow got caught in a space rift created by a great battle, and when I woke up, I was near the Jiyuan Continent. After that, I was picked up by a Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator... and the rest you probably know.”

Recalling these events, Zi Qi’s delicate brows furrowed slightly.

”What kind of realm is required to create a space rift?” Ji Yuan asked with curiosity.

”Body Integration Realm.”

Zi Qi answered without any hesitation, and said directly:

”This realm allows one to begin sensing the Power of Heaven and Earth and to initially grasp some divine powers. Only with this power can space be shattered to create a rift.”

Ji Yuan: ”...So, does this mean your enemy might not have the cultivation level of the Body Integration Realm?”

”I don’t think so. If it truly was the cultivation level of the Body Integration Realm, I wouldn’t have been able to escape.” Zi Qi replied thoughtfully: ”The terror of the Body Integration Realm far exceeds your imagination.”

This also subconsciously reminded Ji Yuan of Hua Yaoyue.

He wondered how she was doing now.

After all, when she chose to leave the Cangluo Continent, it was also to seek revenge.

Revenge, it’s all about revenge.

Thinking closely, his desire to achieve Nascent Soul Formation to confront his enemies was also a form of revenge.

In cultivation, no one can ultimately escape the entanglements of love and hate in the mortal world.

Ji Yuan shook his head and didn’t dwell on the issue any longer.

Since a choice has already been made, he would walk the path resolutely.

”How can a magical treasure possess an artifact spirit?”

Ji Yuan shifted the topic, or perhaps brought it back to the main track.

Yet discussing this topic caused Zi Qi’s expression to change slightly.

”For a magical treasure to have an artifact spirit, there are two methods. One is to continually nurture it, gradually elevating a Nascent Soul treasure to a Divinity Transformation Treasure and then to a Void Refining Treasure... Generally, after reaching a Void Refining Treasure, the simplest form of artifact spirit can be born, similar to how a demon beast gains spiritual awareness.”

”The artifact spirit of a Void Refining Treasure has the intelligence equivalent to a ten-year-old child.”

”To truly have the intelligence of a normal person, it requires at least a treasure used by an Integration Stage Cultivator.”

”The other method is the one I chose, where a remnant soul voluntarily becomes an artifact spirit through sacrificial fusion...”

The more Zi Qi spoke, the lower her mood became, and her voice grew softer.

Looking at her expression, did Ji Yuan feel any compassion?

Perhaps a little, but there was nothing he could do, because if he didn’t feel compassion now, he would have to permanently confine her in this Mountain of Mind and Heart.

Maybe when he was strong enough, he would have to destroy it.

When it comes to life and death, there is no room for compassion.

”But rest assured, Daoist Ji, since I’ve chosen this path, I naturally won’t have any regrets.”

Zi Qi quickly adjusted her emotions.

After all, her decision was not made lightly, but after thorough consideration.

Not to mention Ji Yuan’s pseudo spirit root has grown to this point, and the heaven-defying opportunity of a Grotto Heaven Treasure.

Just the fact he was able to condense a Purple Pill in a place like the Jiyuan Continent and possess an endless supply of Four-colored Spirit Eggs... this alone was enough for Zi Qi to make up her mind.

Because to possess such cultivation and foundation in a place like the Jiyuan Continent without any outside help... what does this signify?

It signifies two simple words.

Destiny!

Destiny is the only explanation for all this.

And Zi Qi, having originated from the Central Continent, had seen countless geniuses.

Geniuses without destiny to back them fall easily.

They would eventually become laughingstocks in the eyes of the world and stepping stones for the children of destiny on their path to ascension.

She made this decision precisely because she valued the destiny surrounding Ji Yuan.

Otherwise, she would either have spent countless years in this Grotto Heaven Treasure, in this lightless Purple Gold Gourd.

Ultimately, she would have watched helplessly as Ji Yuan grew stronger and then killed her.

Regardless of the outcome, regardless of the path.

They were unacceptable to Zi Qi, so instead of sitting and waiting for death, she decided to take this step boldly.

She gambled!

”Do you know the magic technique to become an artifact spirit, Daoist Zi?”

Ji Yuan asked.

”Of course I do.” Zi Qi wanted to smile, but found she couldn’t, eventually saying: ”There’s no time to lose; let me first integrate into your lifebound magical treasure as an artifact spirit, and we can talk afterward.”

For a loose cultivator who rose from the mundane world, Zi Qi knew this all too well.

Without gaining the other party’s trust, saying more was pointless.

”Alright.”

Ji Yuan stood up and said: ”Is there anything you need my help with?”

”There’s no need, just don’t resist when I try to integrate into your lifebound magical treasure shortly.”

”Alright.”

Ji Yuan nodded in agreement.

After taking a deep breath, Zi Qi began casting her spell on the spot. Her lips moved slightly, and her hands continuously formed seals.

One after another, obscure golden runes floated around her, while purple light lingered around her hands.

After ten or so breaths, the runes surrounding her completely enveloped her body.

Ji Yuan watched her motionlessly.

At this moment, her body wrapped in runes turned into a golden light and directly entered the stone wall above Ji Yuan’s head.

Soon, the runes spread out in all directions, along with the dispersal of a golden light.

Ji Yuan immediately sensed the abnormality in his heart.

He could truly feel that in his lifebound magical treasure, in this Mountain of Mind and Heart, it seemed a new life had emerged.

Or rather, the Mountain of Mind and Heart had come alive!

But this aliveness isn’t in the truest sense, but a feeling that a new vibrant life exists within the Mountain of Mind and Heart.

But whether this vibrant life continues to exist depends on Ji Yuan himself.

... So, is this the not resisting that Zi Qi mentioned?

Ji Yuan attempted to remove the feeling of resistance, and then a more wonderful wave immediately spread throughout the entire Mountain of Mind and Heart.

A beam of purple light descended from above, once again taking on Zi Qi’s form.

Just compared to earlier, Ji Yuan now felt exceptionally familiar with her, even fond.

And her gaze toward Ji Yuan was the same.

”Zi Qi greets the Master... Master.”

Zi Qi landed and offered a slight bow.

But immediately after sensing the true state of the Mountain of Mind and Heart, she couldn’t help but widen her eyes.

Even her small mouth subconsciously gaped open.

”This...”

This wasn’t just a Grotto Heaven Treasure; it was clearly a small world!

Seeing her reaction, Ji Yuan knew what she was seeing.

So Ji Yuan also said: ”Now you truly know my greatest secret.”

Zi Qi, without any hesitation, immediately followed and said:

”This is also Zi Qi’s greatest secret.”

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(On the first day of the month, asking for monthly passes, let’s go!! Currently writing the next Chapter [Final Preparations Before Nascent Soul Formation])

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