Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 958: Chapter 366: Breakthrough, Mid-stage Core Formation!

For the sake of the Bone Nightmare Sect, he traveled far and wide, only to be cuckolded back at the sect.

This kind of situation would be intolerable, not just for a Nascent Soul Cultivator but even for ordinary people.

Harboring these thoughts, Ji Yuan returned to the Scripture Pavilion.

He already had plans for his upcoming cultivation.

First, he would focus on elevating his cultivation, aiming to boost his mana to the Mid-stage Core Formation.

With the Mid-stage Core Formation cultivation, he would at least have the power to protect himself.

Should the Bone Nightmare Old Demon act unpredictably and target him directly,

then with his Mid-stage Core Formation cultivation, he would drink a sip of the Nine Nether Burning Life Brew.

In exchange for fifty years of his life, his cultivation could be elevated to the Mid-stage Nascent Soul.

By then, if he couldn’t counterattack, he could at least manage to escape.

If he pushed further and reached Late-stage Core Formation, he might even attempt to counterattack.

As for enhancing the strength of his body cultivation in the Martial Arts Arena, it would have to wait until his cultivation broke through.

With these considerations, Ji Yuan took out the newly acquired Azure Bamboo Mysterious Spirit from the Storage Bag. Removing the lid, a surge of Clear Spirit Qi immediately rushed at him.

It made him feel refreshed, and even his cultivation showed signs of slight improvement.

"This item is truly useful!"

Yet, despite its usefulness, Ji Yuan didn’t dare to easily try it and promptly stored it in the Mountain of Mind and Heart.

Compared to the Storage Bag, his Lifebound Magical Treasure was naturally safer.

In the end, Ji Yuan casually summoned a vermillion fruit into his hand.

The rich aroma of the fruit spread, mingling with the still lingering Clear Spirit Qi, causing another stir in Ji Yuan’s cultivation.

Ten years had passed since the Core Formation, and the production of the Pill Essence Fruit had not ceased.

Though this item was meant to assist Core Formation, it wasn’t said it couldn’t enhance Core Formation Stage cultivation.

Rather than keeping it for trade, it’s better to use it to enhance strength first.

With this thought, Ji Yuan devoured it in one gulp.

Then, using this energy and the proficiency of the Scripture Pavilion along with the insight of the Enlightenment Room, he started his closed-door training...

"..."

Cangluo Continent.

Shangxi, in a desolate mountain within the territory of White Bone Sect, sat a man dressed in blood-red robes.

He sat cross-legged, seemingly asleep but not, surrounded by blood qi rising continuously, entering and leaving his body.

In just a few moments, his blood robe turned back into a white one, and all the injuries on his body vanished.

"Whew—"

Qiu Qianhai exhaled a mouthful of turbid air and opened his eyes.

"Damn it, those Blood Luo Mountain bastards are ruthless, chasing me all the way from Shang Dong to Shangxi, refusing to give up."

After saying this, a scoff echoed in his sea of consciousness.

"Who told you, old demon Qiu, to almost turn their Blood Luo Mountain’s prince into a princess?"

"Huh—"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Qianhai coldly sneered directly: "Best not let me find out who’s impersonating me; otherwise, I’ll skin them alive, strip their tendons, and refine them into corpse puppets!"

...You better actually do that.

In the sea of consciousness, Nightmare True Monarch sarcastically commented in his heart.

By now, even though Qiu Qianhai still didn’t know who was impersonating him, Nightmare True Monarch had guessed.

It was likely that old friend of Qiu Qianhai from years ago.

Because previously, when Qiu Qianhai was on the run, he had returned to Cloud Rain Marsh, which was the Dragon Nurturing Land.

Not only was the Water Dragon Sect gone, but the Dragon Nurturing Land had been completely destroyed.

And that area was where Old Demon Qiu was most active.

Qiu Qianhai thought his old friend had long died, but Nightmare True Monarch knew the truth of the matter.

He knew, but couldn’t say.

Because if he did, Qiu Qianhai would likely lose his upward drive.

After all, hatred is the best thing; if not for hatred, Nightmare True Monarch wouldn’t have survived back then.

"But now it seems, that old demon Qiu is either truly dead or has gone to the Jiyuan Continent."

Qiu Qianhai spoke, "By the way, Master, when do you think it would be appropriate for us to return to the Jiyuan Continent?"

"I’m just a step away from Mid-stage Core Formation; once I fully step in, killing Late-stage Core Formation cultivators will be as easy as slaughtering dogs. When that time comes, it’s also time to go back and demand accountability from those old dogs who chased after me."

"Hehe."

Nightmare True Monarch mocked, "With just Mid-stage Core Formation, you dare to demand accountability? Wait until you reach Nascent Soul Formation before you talk about it."

"Regarding returning to the Jiyuan Continent, it’s about time to go back; based on the news we gathered last time, the movements in the Northwest Sand Prison... are sufficient."

Nightmare True Monarch seemed to be conversing with Qiu Qianhai, yet also as if talking to himself.

"With the means of the Black-and-White Old Ghost, they should have found that door."

"Let’s go now; even if we’re waiting, we ought to wait in the Jiyuan Continent. We can’t miss the opportunity to be the first crab-eater."

"Alright!"

As soon as he heard about returning to Jiyuan, Qiu Qianhai was immediately energized and transformed into an Escape Light, flying toward the east.

"..."

Two years and another two years.

Bone Nightmare Sect, inside Great Dream Island.

A figure who had been sitting for an unknown duration suddenly opened his eyes, and his aura surged instantly.

He immediately opened his eyes and looked up.

[Canglan Nine Tribulations Sword Manual]

[Proficiency: 201/400]

Four years of closed-door training.

Mid-stage Core Formation, finally achieved!