Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 515: Chapter 242: Cangluo Continent, Desolate Ancient Continent

At that time, Ji Yuan would just take on this task.

In this way, personal matters become official duties.

There would be no need to worry about the sect pursuing him, saying that he wasn’t contributing to the sect or righteous path at this time and was instead wandering outside.

As long as the items are delivered to South Sea City, he could continue south and reach Ice and Fire Island.

However, this also meant he had to go out again.

Moreover, during this period, Ji Yuan prepared well, striving to condense two flying sword embryos on this trip.

By then, he would have seven.

The remaining two, Hua Yaoyue would assist with the last one.

He only needed to find a way to condense one more, and wouldn’t that be delightful?

Moreover, Ji Yuan mainly thought about forming his core before the Demon Dao broke through Shang Mountain.

At that time, even if Shang Mountain fell, he would at least have some strength to fight.

And not be chased around.

In the coming month, Ji Yuan would both prepare for the trip and often contemplate the Sword Manual in the Enlightenment Room.

Or engage in dual cultivation with Dong Qian.

The harvest of autumn grain within Mist Island was also proceeding orderly.

And it was this day, as the autumn grain on Mist Island was fully harvested, and Ji Yuan moved the Corpse Puppet along with the Chaotic Burial Mound to Wuyou Island, that the sect released news.

It said the first batch of Foundation Establishment cultivators from Water Dragon Sect had successfully reached Shang Mountain and participated in the first defensive battle.

There were casualties, and the sect would notify the master and relatives of the deceased disciples.

This made Ji Yuan’s previously calm mind tense again. He was worried about Ren Kui and Yun Qianzai, but thankfully, after waiting a few days, there were no problems.

On that day.

Under Li Changhe’s guidance, Ji Yuan went to the Thousand Mechanism Hall, took on a newly released task, and after receiving a batch of goods from the attending disciples, his trip had the endorsement of the sect.

Even if there were any urgent tasks, they wouldn’t fall on him.

As for Shang Court, Ji Yuan had been paying attention these days... primarily to the Isle Master of Cloud Mist and Feng Yichen.

Uncertain what these old men from Shang Court were planning.

But once the battle started, they boarded the ship to Shang Mountain, joining Yun Qianzai and others as the first batch of stationed cultivators from Water Dragon Sect to Shang Mountain.

’Could they be trying to contact the remnants of Shangxi’s Shang Court?’

’But isn’t it said that the internal strife is severe, and the two sides are not on the same side?’

Ji Yuan didn’t know what those old fellows were thinking, but as long as they didn’t interfere with him, he was fine.

Thus, after taking on the task, Ji Yuan went to Wuyou Island, first offering the Heart’s Desire Wine produced over the past month, then said, ”Master, this disciple must go out to condense flying sword embryos.”

”Mm, you should have gone long ago.”

To Hua Yaoyue, she always felt that staying within the sect was not good for Ji Yuan; he needed to go out and train.

”This disciple is going to Ice and Fire Island this time, which is quite far. I might not be able to show filial respect to you for a while.”

”Ice and Fire Island?”

Hua Yaoyue pondered briefly and understood, ”That weird pond, it looks like the Li Family indeed has some skills to have found it, alright, go ahead, I don’t need your filial respect.”

”Right, the wine cup I gave you earlier, take it out.”

Ji Yuan knew this was a gift from his master, so he immediately took out the Jade Cup.

Hua Yaoyue took it back and gave him another similar-looking Jade Cup.

”The previous one could only withstand attacks from the mid-Golden Core level. This one now can resist for half the time of a single stick of incense at the peak of Golden Core.”

Forget about Nascent Soul level.

...Just, master, why did you take the other one back? Can’t you give me both together?

Ji Yuan was puzzled but didn’t dare to ask.

”Heh, my wine, you can barely handle one sip; with both wine cups on you... you’d get drunk before using them.”

Hua Yaoyue noticed Ji Yuan’s confusion and explained.

Though the explanation did seem a bit arrogant.

”Yes, disciple thanks Master.”

After bidding farewell to Hua Yaoyue, Ji Yuan did not say goodbye to Phoenix Peach to avoid complications.

As for Dong Qian, he had informed her in advance, and although she wanted to accompany him, Ji Yuan declined.

Originally, there was also Du Wanyi, but she had been out on missions, and with the Demon Dao’s invasion, she was deployed to guard a Spirit Vein, leaving town duties behind.

Such opportunities are naturally a must-go.

Therefore, communication between her and Ji Yuan was only conducted through messages carried by fellow sect members.

On the day of his well-prepared departure for Ice and Fire Island... a small incident occurred.

The incident came from the Chaotic Burial Mound.

Ji Yuan had already summoned the Flying Boat to leave when suddenly a powerful wave of Yin energy erupted from the Chaotic Burial Mound, instantly engulfing the entire Wuyou Island.

Even Tu Yue, beside Ji Yuan, showed a trace of comfort.

’Is this...’

Ji Yuan had a vague guess but didn’t quite believe it.

If true, it would be too thrilling.

He immediately released his divine sense, which was as strong as the Golden Core Realm, scanning the entire island in an instant, and discovered the truth... a new Corpse Puppet!

Moreover, it was a Golden Core-level Corpse Puppet... Celestial Silkworm Zhenren!

”Hmm?”

Just as Ji Yuan detected this, he sensed something amiss.

Because the aura of this Corpse Puppet was unstable.

He immediately piloted the Wind Willow Flying Boat, circled around, and came to the other side of Wuyou Island, into the depths of a dense forest, where he saw the transformed Celestial Silkworm Zhenren.

The original Celestial Silkworm Zhenren had only half a body left.

It was still the same now.

Half of the head revealed flowing brain matter, and the body had only the right side, thus lacking a heart and only some lungs and twisted intestines.

So indeed, it looked ghostly.

But the aura... was not quite right.

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