Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 1149 - 405: Farewell Again, Qianhai [Monthly Pass Request]_3

Ji Yuan now had nothing to do but to watch.

He watched the teleportation array activate, and saw a figure gradually rising from the base of the light pillar.

A red robe embroidered with dragons, loose blood-red hair, a resolute face.

Who else could it be but Qiu Qianhai?

Ji Yuan gazed at this familiar old friend, but this familiar friend seemed to not recognize him.

As they exchanged glances, Ji Yuan could see in his eyes only endless coldness.

As if he were looking at a complete stranger.

...So the one occupying Qiu Qianhai’s body now is the Sect Leader of the Yin Ghost Sect?

Though the glance seemed prolonged, the teleportation happened in an instant.

By the time Ji Yuan blinked and came to his senses.

He realized Qiu Qianhai’s figure had long since vanished, and only the remnants of the light pillar remained, gradually dissipating.

Gone.

Watching this scene, Ji Yuan felt an incredibly complex array of emotions.

From reuniting after a long separation with Qiu Qianhai.

To them joining forces in the Inner Realm, causing chaos.

To their thorough conversation afterwards, assuming they’d have further interaction upon entering the core area.

But unexpectedly, due to the arrangement of the ghost envoy, they both stumbled into separate paths.

And now more than ever — Ji Yuan was still here in Jiyuan Continent, while Qiu Qianhai had been teleported to Central Continent...

Central Continent, surely a gathering place for true geniuses.

Just thinking about Central Continent, Ji Yuan instinctively had a thought.

Master... Hua Yaoyue, was probably from Central Continent, right?

And given it’s Central Continent, surely the resources for cultivation far surpass this modest Jiyuan Continent?

The Immortal Talent I’ve been struggling to find here might be plentiful over there?

Perhaps I should see if I can directly teleport to Central Continent?

Especially since enemies abound here, and I’ve accidentally claimed the Supreme Treasure under the gaze of many.

Those who want to harm me will be all the more numerous.

"So, wasn’t I right?"

The ghost envoy watched all anomalies fade, then turned to Ji Yuan, speaking with a faint smile.

"May I ask, senior, can this teleportation array be activated here?"

Ji Yuan asked something irrelevant.

This far along, whether it was a lie mattered little now.

Might as well see if he could gain some advantage.

"What, you want to go to Central Continent too?"

The ghost envoy chuckled: "Come now, kid, dreaming is one thing, but you think you can live in a constant dream?"

Ji Yuan didn’t know how to respond.

The ghost envoy continued: "Do you know how far Jiyuan Continent is from Central Continent? Did you really think you could easily set up a teleportation array spanning two continents?"

"But just now..."

Ji Yuan intended to ask about what just happened, but the ghost envoy interrupted him.

"Just a teleportation order, a one-time deal capable of spanning half of the Human Realm."

The ghost envoy anticipated Ji Yuan’s question and answered directly.

Ji Yuan understood upon hearing.

Fixed-point teleportation order.

He’d used it before.

Though his was restricted to Cangluo Continent, specifically within the Shang Dong region.

Whereas the Yin Ghost Sect’s Sect Leader’s fixed-point teleportation order covered half the Human Realm.

"So it seems, I, the junior, am not going to Central Continent anytime soon."

Ji Yuan’s words held a hint of disappointment.

If he couldn’t go to Central Continent, he could only stay in Jiyuan Continent and deal with the mess here.

"You can’t right now, but when your cultivation improves, find a way yourself."

This time, the ghost envoy did not mock him, which made Ji Yuan somewhat uncomfortable.

But he did notice Ji Yuan’s surprise.

"What, not used to not being ridiculed?"

Listening to the ghost envoy’s question, Ji Yuan actually nodded seriously.

Seeing this, the ghost envoy clasped his hands within his tattered fabric, sighing deeply.

"Kid, there are two things in this world that are beyond ridicule; do you know what they are?"

"I don’t, senior."

Ji Yuan shook his head.

The ghost envoy raised a finger, "One is passion; those who are passionate must not be ridiculed by others."

"I called Zhou Chu a waste, only in terms of cultivation..."

The ghost envoy let out a sneering laugh.

"Were he not passionate, upon his return, he wouldn’t have even seen me."

"And the other?"

Ji Yuan pursued the question.

"The other is hard work; any outcome achieved through one’s own efforts, whether successful or not, must not be ridiculed by others."

Ji Yuan listened to this answer and was silent for a long while before nodding: "Senior is right."

"Casual talk from someone who’s been around. In the future, should you meet anyone with these traits, it’s best not to ridicule them."

"I won’t."

Ji Yuan was never such a person, but today the ghost envoy’s words led to some introspection on his own complex feelings.

"Yet if you leave directly from Rashamon Sea, you’re likely to die."

The ghost envoy said, calculating with fingers.

"Alright, seeing as you’re fairly honest, I’ll give you another way out."

No matter how the ghost envoy was before, Ji Yuan offered a deep bow courtesy to him at this moment.

"Rashamon Sea retains some power. I just calculated, and with only you, it’s still possible to send you directly to the Land of the Far East."

"Senior means that I can go directly to the Land of the Far East and won’t end up in the Northwest Sand Prison?"

Ji Yuan’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.

If true, the chances of survival greatly increase.

Otherwise, appearing in the Northwest Sand Prison, the myriad Nascent Soul Monsters would certainly hunt him relentlessly.

Even if he had countless tricks, he might escape the first pursuit but not endless ones.

"Correct."

The ghost envoy answered directly, giving Ji Yuan great reassurance.

Immediately, Ji Yuan rose, looking at the ghost envoy, seemingly remembering something, asked:

"Then, if in the future the junior wishes to seek you again..."

"Haha, I’ve completed my mission. Once you leave, Rashamon Sea will close completely, and I will fall into a complete slumber."

Speaking, the ghost envoy changed the topic.

"But if you can advance to Divinity Transformation within a hundred years, you might see me then at the Northwest Sand Prison."

"Understood."

Advancing to Divinity Transformation within a century — Ji Yuan felt he likely didn’t have the talent for that.

Regardless, knowing the situation was good.

"Alright, retract your Star-Stepping Wheel; I’ll send you off now."

With a wave, the ghost envoy summoned a vortex of mana above Ji Yuan.

He quickly retrieved the Star-Stepping Wheel he’d just released.

Soon, his body began to rise slowly.

The ghost envoy watched with a bronze face seemingly showing some smile.

"Kid, hope we meet again."

"Till we meet again. By the way, senior, about Muxue..."

Before Ji Yuan could finish, the ghost envoy sent him away.

And once Ji Yuan left, the ghost envoy glanced back toward Butcher Mountain, sneering:

"Of no use is a litigious rat."