Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 249: Chapter 155: Level 3 [Cave Mansion]; Wish-Fulfilling [Grotto Heaven]

Afterwards, the Cave Mansion continued to evolve.

Besides the alluring characters that appeared on the walls, there were also array patterns emerging.

A Tier Two Protective Array, the ”Star Spiral Cloud Barrier”!

A moment later.

Once the array patterns were completed, the formation was finally finished, and Ji Yuan also gained control over this array.

With a mere thought, the Star Spiral Cloud Barrier was activated, eventually covering the entire island.

Moreover, he found that this Star Spiral Cloud Barrier didn’t conflict with the Star Dust Illusionary Killing Array, as they could be perfectly integrated.

”Judging by the names, it seems they both come from the same system.”

Ji Yuan pondered and could sense the changes happening on the entire island.

The activation effect of the Star Spiral Cloud Barrier was somewhat similar to the previous Mist Array. Once activated, a layer of cloud and mist enveloped the entire island.

However, the clouds and mist generated by this Star Spiral Cloud Barrier had an added effect compared to ordinary mist.

It could bewilder the mind.

To put it frankly, if a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage entered this Star Spiral Cloud Barrier, their mind would be confused, leaving them in a daze for the rest of their life without ever finding a way out.

They wouldn’t even realize something was amiss.

A Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator would notice that something was wrong, but unless they were skilled in arrays, they would likely be trapped by it, with no escape above or below.

”Such a formidable array, only used for island protection... it’s good, but it feels like using fine steel not for the cutting edge.”

”Such a powerful array should be used against opponents.”

”Additionally, ordinary Array Masters need to pre-arrange arrays to lure opponents in for them to take effect, but my array is released through architecture, bypassing the process of forming arrays—just a thought and it activates... However, that would require me to carry architecture everywhere.”

The idea is appealing, but I can’t realistically carry a house everywhere I go.

Ji Yuan pondered for a while, then turned to observe the whole Cave Mansion, and suddenly an idea struck him!

”All architecture can be branded, so I will have someone build a house for me... no, I don’t even need a house, just a square box that can change size. I’ll put a label or engrave the words ’Cave Mansion’ inside the box and when battling, I’ll take out the magical artifact box, enlarge it, and then activate the array.”

”Damn, I really am a genius!”

With that thought, Ji Yuan immediately wanted to find someone to help.

Creating it himself would be too slow since he’d have to learn Artifact Refining from scratch... Ji Yuan decided to find Isle Master Tie Chui to help forge one.

It doesn’t even need to be high quality; a low-grade magical artifact will do, as long as it can change size so I can carry it in my Storage Bag.

And two need to be made, one to serve as the Cave Mansion, and the other as an Array Room. That way, I’ll have a Tier Two Killing Array and a Tier Two Protective Array with me at all times.

After some thought, Ji Yuan sensed the abundant Spiritual Qi inside the Cave Mansion and then called out the panel.

Cave Mansion: Level 4 (Cannot upgrade)

Spirit Effect 1: Calm the mind and condense Spiritual Qi, increasing Spiritual Qi concentration by 30% during the day and by 50% at night.

Spirit Effect 2 (Ruyi Cave Heaven): When combined with ”Grotto Heaven” architecture, all buildings can be absorbed into the Cave Mansion and refined into a Lifebound Magical Treasure.

Upgrade Conditions: Cultivation must reach the Golden Core Stage, 700 mid-grade Spirit Stones, 10 pounds of Void Nether Stone. (Not achieved)

At first, Ji Yuan barely paid attention to Spirit Effect 1.

It’s the usual upgrade in Spiritual Qi concentration, increasing by 10% during both day and night.

But after reading Spirit Effect 2... it wasn’t like that anymore.

”Ruyi Cave Heaven” allows all buildings to be absorbed into the Cave Mansion.

It can even refine the Cave Mansion into a Lifebound Magical Treasure, which solves what I always worried about and needed!

Damn!

The panel actually has this function; this is amazing.

For a moment, staying in the cave, Ji Yuan couldn’t help but clench his fists, his breath becoming heavier... Once I form my core, and refine all these buildings into my Lifebound Magical Treasure, the vast earth and sky will hold no bounds for me!

But it needs to be combined with another building called Grotto Heaven... Ji Yuan hadn’t even unlocked it yet, and this was the first time he heard of it.

With prior experience, Ji Yuan guessed that the Grotto Heaven must be the core building of the Golden Core Stage.

Presumably, it will only open when I reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

At that time, it might take all of my Spirit Stones again...

But now that I know all buildings can be absorbed into the Cave Mansion and refined into a Lifebound Magical Treasure after attaining the Golden Core, Ji Yuan felt he gained a new task during the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Continue to expand the abilities!

Try building more structures.

Especially offensive ones, like arrow towers, fortresses, or maybe thinking outside the box to create something like a ”Star Destroyer Cannon,” so when battling, releasing the Cave Mansion and firing a Star Destroyer Cannon would annihilate the opponent entirely.

Of course, while the idea is wonderful, whether it can be built is another matter.

Fortunately, since it’s still just the beginning of the Foundation Establishment Stage, there is ample time for preparation.

Seeing the effects of the Level 4 Cave Mansion, Ji Yuan felt relieved, allowing him to indulge in peaceful cultivation.

The two building upgrades completed, the Fish Pond and Wine Cellar should be ready for upgrades as well, Ji Yuan glanced at their upgrade conditions.