Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 753: Chapter 318: The Strange Insect ”Elixir of Immortality”! (2-in-1, Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Having this Winter Insect means gaining another chance to relive a life. Even if I don’t use it, I could trade it, or give it to my friends and family; it’s all possible.

But the Winter Insect only works if consumed voluntarily; if killed by external forces, having the insect is useless.

If only the Winter Insect could revive one in place with full strength... or if it could make one revert to youth just like the Spring Autumn Cicada, then it would be even better.

”Moreover, who would have thought that such a small Cangluo Continent, on such a small Core Formation Cultivator, would possess an insect capable of stirring the entire Human Realm?”

”Indeed, opportunities are something indescribable, and must not be underestimated.”

”You never know, an opponent that seems simple might be hiding some heaven-sent opportunity, so whenever confronting anyone, it is crucial to strike with full force and resolve the situation as swiftly as possible.”

”Also, do not underestimate enemies with lower cultivation than yourself, for I can cross realms to defeat other cultivators, others might also be able to transcend realms to defeat me. One has only one life, and falling victim to treachery would be troublesome.”

Reflect on yourself thrice daily.

Ji Yuan, through the Winter Insect, contemplated his situation.

Finally, he glanced again inside the coffin.

The shriveled Winter Insect lay inside motionless, while at each corner of the stone chamber sat four items.

Spring brings abundance to all valleys, Summer blooms a hundred flowers, Autumn harvests a thousand fruits, and Winter stores countless grains.

They respectively symbolize the four seasons.

These items were connected by special runes, leading the aura into this blood coffin.

But these items could only maintain the current state of the Winter Insect. To awaken it from slumber... well, Ji Yuan had no idea how to proceed.

Even Hundred Insects Old Immortal wouldn’t know; if he did, he likely would have consumed the Winter Insect, reverting to youth.

”If only Master hadn’t left; she might know how to awaken the Winter Insect.”

Ji Yuan thought of this and then pondered how to take the Winter Insect away.

After considering for a while, he summoned the Mountain of Mind and Heart, slipped inside, opened a room within the Cave Mansion, and activated the magical treasure. A strong suction swiftly collected everything from the cavern into the Cave Mansion.

Within the Mountain of Mind and Heart, as Ji Yuan gazed at the Winter Insect brought inside, he finally sighed in relief.

It’s good to be able to take it away.

When reaching Jiyuan Continent, he’ll look for a way to awaken the Winter Insect.

Then Ji Yuan stepped out, retrieving the magical treasure into his Dantian.

... Fourth-ranked mystical insect in the Human Realm.

If this thing could be awakened, Ji Yuan thought it would be the most valuable treasure apart from his own abilities.

After leaving the cavern, Ji Yuan returned to the previous cavern holding the Fiery Army Ants.

After contemplating repeatedly, he still decided to take these along.

If unused, he could raise them temporarily and sell them when the opportunity arises.

Just as Ji Yuan collected the Fiery Army Ants, words timely appeared in his panel.

A new building... has appeared!

[Ant Nest: lv1 (not upgradeable)]

[Spirit Effect: Ant swarm reproduction speed +30%; recovery speed +20%; advancement probability +5%.]

[Upgrade Conditions: Low-grade Spirit Stones×50; breed an Ant King, ant swarm achieves 1000; Iron Thread Ant corpse×1. (Not Achieved)]

Upon seeing the new building, Ji Yuan’s first thought was not joy, but pondering whether the [Ant Nest] could be merged with the [Beehive].

He considered this notion, but the panel showed no response.

... Does this mean there are more buildings to collect?

The Celestial Craft Square was born from the combination of four buildings: Pill Array Talisman, so even if the levels differed, it could appear with a fusion prompt.

Yet now, with no prompt appearing, indicates some building is missing.

Ji Yuan thought about it, but couldn’t pinpoint it, so he didn’t rush.

The fusion matter isn’t significant.

Mainly, the [Beehive] and [Ant Nest] seem quite similar.

Hmm... perhaps upgrade and see, after [Ant Nest] reaches level two, seeing what Spirit Effect it could stack upon the Fiery Army Ants.

If the effects are beneficial, then keep both.

At most, burn more resources.

With [Spirit Vein], Ji Yuan wasn’t worried about resources.

”It’s just that the Iron Thread Ant is hard to find; better wait until seclusion ends for upgrading.”

After handling these tasks, Ji Yuan found a cave, activated the Spirit Effect of both the [Scripture Pavilion] and [Enlightenment Room], and began preparing for seclusion, aiming to elevate his cultivation to the Fake Pill Realm soon.

When his Mana further intensifies, along with the support of numerous magical treasures and Lifebound Magical Treasures, even without utilizing body cultivation techniques, he might contend with early-stage Core Formation cultivators.

Under the Spirit Effect of the [Enlightenment Room], Ji Yuan calmed his mind, and soon fell into the state of comprehending the Sword Manual.

Who knows how long passed, but suddenly, he felt a strong Spiritual Qi fluctuation spreading outward, even startling him from his cultivation state.

Instinctively, he gazed toward the direction of the Spiritual Artifact fluctuation.

That stone chamber... has the Frost Serpent finally advanced?!

Grown to Tier Three?!

Ji Yuan abruptly stood with indescribable joy in his eyes.

Yet his joy quickly diminished.

The current breakthrough must be by Tuesday, the more gifted one, with Monday yet to breakthrough.

No rush, wait until both Frost Serpents have broken through, then check.

Suppressing his excitement, he sat back down.

Currently, Tuesday broke through, with its temperament, it likely cornered quietly even shrinking its form into the smallest, possibly curling into a ball.

While contemplating, Ji Yuan released his Divine Sense to observe.

What he saw was just as he imagined.

Post-breakthrough Tuesday, its scales were noticeably brighter, its aura carried a faint sense of pressure.

The Jiao Dragon Head appeared increasingly ferocious, conveying an aura of authority without anger.

In other words, it looked more like a dragon.

At this moment, it was coiled in the cave’s corner, with a size similar to a millstone, raising its head toward the still breaking through Monday, giving an impression of being an ice sculpture.

Yet Ji Yuan could sense from the lingering Spiritual Qi in the cave that Tuesday was acting as a Guardian for Monday!

”Thankfully, it hasn’t been raised in vain.”

”This breakthrough to Tier Three Demon Beast indeed became less cowardly.”

Thinking thus, Ji Yuan retracted his Divine Sense, continuing his seclusion.

Meanwhile, beneath Profound Crystal Mountain.

Hu Li, with a shocked expression, looked up toward the mountain top... This aura, could it be the old Demon Cultivator’s cultivation advancing again?

How enviable, with such high talent!

After some muttering, Hu Li reentered cultivation.

Yet after mere days, he noticed another strong Spiritual Qi wavecoming from the mountain top direction.

This seemingly merged with the previous wave, overwhelming him, making him dare not rise.

”This... this is a Demon Beast!”

Pressured, Hu Li dared not lift his head, but suddenly heard a roar from above.

A roar akin to a dragon’s song.

He guessed what it might be, resisting the pressure and looking up.

Only to see a young man in a black robe standing atop a gigantic ice-blue Jiao Dragon head, slightly raising his hands as if basking in the morning sun.

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[Ding, congratulations to Ji Celestial Venerable for obtaining the key item ”Winter Insect.”]

(Unrewarded guess, who will ultimately use the Winter Insect.)