Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 1093 - 394: Ji Yuan and Nightmare True Monarch Join Forces

He could tell that Nightmare True Monarch was trying to fish for him, but unfortunately, the temptation of Nascent Soul Formation wasn’t enough to hook Ji Yuan.

Nightmare True Monarch naturally saw the stirrings in Ji Yuan’s heart, so he felt greatly reassured.

"Of course I want it, who among the cultivators in this world doesn’t want to form a Nascent Soul?"

Ji Yuan said with a smile.

Nightmare True Monarch went on, "Given your relationship with Qiu Qianhai, he must have told you everything. You should also know that this old man hails from the Yin Ghost Sect, and thus has some understanding of this Rashamon Sea..."

"This old man knows of a certain place in this core region where there is a chance for Nascent Soul Formation. This opportunity is already useless to me, but it would be of great use to you. If you are willing, this old man will personally take you there to obtain it!"

Nightmare True Monarch said as he lifted his hand, sounding quite high-spirited.

Ji Yuan looked at him, his mind not relaxing in the slightest.

There is no free lunch in this world, and pies don’t just fall from the sky.

"Say it, senior, what do you need me to do?" Ji Yuan asked directly.

"As expected, smart people speak quickly and to the point."

Nightmare True Monarch first offered a compliment, then said, "It’s simple, I just want you to help me with something."

Ji Yuan pondered briefly. "Senior wants me to join you in besieging and killing Bone Nightmare Old Demon?"

"No, with that bit of cultivation of yours, what could you possibly besiege and kill?"

Nightmare True Monarch shook his head. "No, no."

"Then what is it?"

"I only need you to help retrieve something, that’s all."

"Oh?" Ji Yuan’s eyes flickered slightly. If it were just about going to besiege Bone Nightmare Old Demon, that would still be fine, within his expectations. But now...

"Senior, are you trying to lure me into a pit and kill me?"

Ji Yuan still went straight to the point.

"I wouldn’t dare." Nightmare True Monarch denied it. "You know Qiu Qianhai’s temperament better than I do. If he learned that I had gotten you killed... how could he still willingly let me possess him? He’d probably self-destruct on the spot."

Ji Yuan: "???"

Wait, possession?

This old thief just said it that casually?

"You... finally admit that you plan to possess Qiu Qianhai?" When Ji Yuan said this, his voice unconsciously turned a bit sinister.

"There’s no such thing as ’admit’ or ’not admit’ here."

Nightmare True Monarch shrugged, saying calmly, "If I didn’t admit it, would you two brothers really not see it? I’ve just punctured that layer of paper between us."

"Didn’t you want to kill me just now for this very reason?"

So it really was...

Ji Yuan looked at Nightmare True Monarch, whose expression was indifferent, as if everything were under his control. He was silent for a long while, and in the end, could only helplessly ask in a low voice,

"Senior, is there room to talk?"

Talk about what?

Naturally, to discuss whether he could not possess Qiu Qianhai and instead choose someone else to possess.

"We’ll talk about it later."

Nightmare True Monarch waved his hand impatiently.

Clearly, this question displeased him, or rather, greatly annoyed him.

Ji Yuan was helpless and could only remain silent.

"Let’s go. I’ll first take you to retrieve that treasure that will help you form your Nascent Soul, and then we’ll talk."

Nightmare True Monarch spoke as he leapt into the air, tracing an arc through the sky before shooting straight toward the north.

He didn’t forcibly drag Ji Yuan along, simply leaving on his own with the air of someone who had already taken full measure of him.

Ji Yuan watched his departing back and, in the end, could only sigh and follow.

If Nightmare True Monarch truly wanted to act, not to mention the current situation, even if Ji Yuan tried to run, he could still drag him back by force.

In a sense, Ji Yuan had just arrived in the core region and was almost completely in the dark about what lay inside.

As a genuine disciple of the Yin Ghost Sect, Nightmare True Monarch clearly had a certain understanding of this core region. Ji Yuan thought that following him now... was pretty much the same as having a guide.

Seeing Ji Yuan flying after him, Nightmare True Monarch slowed his speed.

Once Ji Yuan caught up, he asked with a laugh, "What, you’re not going to take out that Miracle Treasure of yours and use it?"

Back in Rakshasa City when they met, Ji Yuan had used Pursuing Lightning Instant to appear beside Nightmare True Monarch.

"The consumption is too great. If I can avoid using it, I won’t."

In front of this old thief, there was no way to hide it.

So Ji Yuan could only confess honestly.

"Heh."

The answer was just what Nightmare True Monarch had expected.

"May I ask, senior, what exactly is this favor that you need my help with?"

Ji Yuan didn’t think he had any methods on him that could catch Nightmare True Monarch’s eye. He couldn’t figure it out, so he could only ask.

"Heh, no rush. We’ll talk after I help you obtain that treasure."

Nightmare True Monarch said with a chuckle.

...So he wants me to owe him a favor first, and then have me help him?

But with Qiu Qianhai’s life in his grip, there was absolutely no need for this extra step.

Ji Yuan couldn’t make sense of it... or perhaps he also needed to go to that place himself.

"How much do you know about Nascent Soul Formation?"

Nightmare True Monarch’s voice echoed within Ji Yuan’s sea of consciousness.

He put away his wandering thoughts and replied seriously, "Breaking the pill and the Nascent Soul emerges—this step is extremely dangerous, but still something one can attempt. Yet the next step, the Heart Demon Tribulation... that is the most perilous stage. Of those who attempt Nascent Soul Formation, eight or nine out of ten fall under the Heart Demon Tribulation."

"Not bad."

Nightmare True Monarch nodded. "The Heart Demon Tribulation arises from the Nascent Soul itself. It can strike directly at the softest, most fragile part of your heart..."

As he spoke, he smiled.

"Simply put, whatever you fear most, that’s what the Heart Demon Tribulation will bring you. No matter how well you hide it in daily life, no matter how deep you bury it, the Heart Demon Tribulation can dig out that little secret of yours."

Nightmare True Monarch even made a grabbing gesture as he spoke. "Then it magnifies it without limit and strikes straight at your Divine Soul."

"There are tens of millions of cultivators in this world. Who doesn’t have some Heart Barrier they can’t cross?"