Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 771 - 323: Ji Celestial Venerable Upholds the Right Path

At the front, Ran Kui took out a device resembling an array plate from his storage bag.

Ji Yuan covered it with his divine sense and indeed detected traces of an array within.

There was also a technique similar to the Thousand Machines Technique; he assumed this was the "fuse".

"Everyone ready?"

Ran Kui’s voice echoed in everyone’s mind sea.

"Ready."

The group transmitted their replies one after another.

In the dim yellow sky, a flash of spiritual light flickered on Ran Kui’s right hand, and the array plate shattered instantly.

Simultaneously.

North of Starfall River, in Dongyu Mountain, explosions rang out one after another, followed by a tremor that shook heaven and earth.

Ji Yuan couldn’t perceive such a distant scene, but he instinctively looked northward.

"Everyone, hide somewhere nearby; I’ll go scout the situation with the Core Formation Demon Cultivators."

As he spoke, Ran Kui placed a conical hat emitting a dim aura on his head, and his presence immediately dropped to an extremely low level.

Even at such close distance, Ji Yuan felt he was only a Qi Cultivation Cultivator.

If he were any farther, he might not sense his aura at all.

...This conical hat is quite useful.

Thoughts flashed through Ji Yuan’s mind, and he executed an escape technique, disappearing from the spot.

He deliberately moved a fair distance away, found a deserted place, pulled out the Yin Ghost Banner hiding in his sleeve, and released some of its aura.

This way, his aura was concealed by the Yin energy.

In the territory of the Demon Dao, disguising oneself as a demon cultivator was the safest move.

Meanwhile, Ji Yuan also released his divine sense to monitor the others, in case demon cultivators suddenly appeared nearby.

They waited for just under half an hour.

Ji Yuan then saw three escape lights flash across the sky from south to north, heading further north.

Moreover, there were several auras rising from the old site of the Water Dragon Sect.

...It seems Senior Brother’s method is truly effective, attracting the nearby Core Formation Demon Cultivators to Dongyu Mountain’s spirit vein.

While pondering over this, Ji Yuan sensed Ran Kui’s aura flying back.

He quickly put away the Yin Ghost Banner and turned around to rendezvous.

A moment later.

Ran Kui, still wearing his conical hat, met up with the group, his voice laced with a hint of excitement:

"Success!"

"The demon cultivators nearby all went north, we must act quickly."

"Huaimin, let’s go."

"Alright."

Su Huaimin stepped forward, and Ran Kui swiftly applied a Transformation Talisman made by Ji Yuan on him.

Their auras changed drastically, and their appearances transformed as well.

In an instant, they went from righteous cultivators to demon cultivators.

The two transformed into black escape lights heading towards the Water Dragon Sect, and the remaining group of three, including Ji Yuan, quietly followed suit.

Without so many Core Formation cultivators overseeing it, approaching closer was quite safe.

After about an hour, the three arrived at Cloud Rain Marsh and stopped at a barren swamp.

Swiftflame took out a bag of unknown powder from his storage bag and scattered a circle that surrounded the three.

"This is Hundred Beast Powder, made from the feces of dozens of demon beasts. Scattering it around conceals our presence from other demon cultivators."

Swiftflame’s voice echoed in Ji Yuan’s mind sea.

Then the three collectively turned their gazes northward.

Ran Kui had mentioned earlier that the prison was set up on the original Four Directions Island, still a distance away and out of sight.

Recalling that island.

Ji Yuan thought of an old acquaintance.

’I wonder how Senior Sister Lu is doing these days?’

Senior Sister Lu, of course, was Lu Wan.

When they were in Zengtou City, the two were quite familiar with each other, but after joining the Water Dragon Sect... somehow, they drifted apart.

When Ji Yuan was still in the Qi Cultivation Stage, there were several encounters between them.

However, after Ji Yuan reached Foundation Establishment, they gradually lost contact.

Given her cultivation, she certainly wasn’t taken away by the Water Dragon Sect; thus, like most cultivators, she was left behind.

With her Qi Cultivation level, surviving in such an environment would be daunting.

But on second thought, maybe her low cultivation actually increased her chances of survival?

Thinking of this, Ji Yuan thought of another old acquaintance.

Han Feiyu.

He wasn’t on the migration list either.

But with his abilities, surviving in this Cangluo certainly wouldn’t be difficult.

Highly likely, he had already defected to the Demon Sect.

"Hey, what are you thinking about, Friend Changshou?"

The voice of Isle Master Qinghe suddenly arose in Ji Yuan’s mind sea.

Ji Yuan instinctively glanced at him, only to find that he wasn’t actually looking at himself.

Thinking a bit, he replied via sound transmission:

"Just pondering about how to confront the enemy."

"It seems Friend Changshou is quite prudent; no wonder you can reach the Peak of Foundation Establishment as a loose cultivator. I’m truly impressed."

"You flatter me, Friend Qinghe."

Ji Yuan responded without showing his thought.

Just when he thought the conversation was over, Isle Master Qinghe added:

"I wonder how you became acquainted with my Senior Brother Wu Dao?"

...Is it that Senior Brother Qinghe doesn’t trust me?

It seems this senior brother is indeed cautious, no wonder he’s survived so far.

So, Ji Yuan elaborated a bit more, simply speaking of things like fighting enemies on Shang Mountain, jointly resisting the Demon Dao, and becoming acquainted.

"Brother Li’s boldness and courage are truly admirable."

Isle Master Qinghe complimented again.

Ji Yuan smiled and didn’t respond further.

"Brother Li, considering the current state of the world, do you think there’s still hope for us in the righteous path?"

The voice of Isle Master Qinghe continued.

...Brother, you’re talking a bit too much.

"With the war approaching, let us first calm our minds."

Ji Yuan declined his question.

Offering an apologetic smile, Isle Master Qinghe also ceased transmitting sound.

After waiting for about half an hour, a sudden explosion came from the direction of Four Directions Island.

Following this, demonic Qi surged skywards, accompanied by two escape lights ascending.

"It’s begun, let’s go!"

Swiftflame exclaimed in a low voice, leaping onto his flying sword and charging westward.

Ji Yuan followed suit.

Isle Master Qinghe tactfully withdrew.

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(It must be one of the rare occasions when Ji Celestial Venerable acts selflessly; in any case, after this, he will be quiet for a long time.)