Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 1278 - 433: The Great Secret of the Cloud Rain Sect

"I guess there is a little."

Fairy Baihua finally spoke up, "The reason why we were able to endure this time is because Senior Brother Zhou has been hiding in the shadows. On the surface, Tingtiao Pavilion only has Brother Zhao and me as the two Nascent Soul cultivators."

"But a few years ago, he stepped into the light, making people on the Jiyuan Continent think that our Tingtiao Pavilion suddenly had three Nascent Soul cultivators, which made them wary."

"Exactly."

Zhou Cang nodded, "Now with Junior Brother Ji, it means we have another trump card."

He pondered slightly before continuing, "So next I plan to swap with Junior Sister Baihua, let her make an appearance at Tingtiao Pavilion, and also I should go back to engage the old fellows of the Cloud Rain Sect."

"As for Junior Brother Ji, feel free to stay wherever you want, and you just broke through, so you’ll definitely need to go into seclusion again."

"Indeed."

Ji Yuan did not hide it; he has many methods, all of which require research and refinement.

"Then I won’t bother running around; I’ll just stay and go into seclusion here at Tingtiao Pavilion."

Ji Yuan said after a slight contemplation.

Compared to the Cloud Rain Sect, Tingtiao Pavilion is somewhat removed from worldly matters, a haven free from disturbances, perfect for seclusion.

"Good."

Afterwards, the three chatted casually, exchanged news, and informed Ji Yuan on how to send messages via the mirror illusion. Once they had discussed these, Zhou Cang gently proposed.

"Regarding the Cloud Rain Sect, I fear we need to help Junior Brother Ji host a Nascent Soul Assembly."

"Oh?"

Ji Yuan thought for a moment and understood. Now that he’s chosen to stay, becoming the new Supreme Elder of the Cloud Rain Sect, it is necessary to make a decent appearance both within and outside the sect.

"Alright then, I’ll trouble Senior Brother Zhou with this task."

This sort of thing cannot be arranged personally by Ji Yuan.

"Alright then, I’ll head back first, and notify both of you once everything is set."

Through earlier exchanges, Ji Yuan also learned about Zhou Cang’s situation with the Cloud Rain Sect; he had indeed been with the sect during his Core Formation Stage but disappeared at the peak of Core Formation.

Back then, rumors spread that he had died overseas.

Yet the outcome was that Elder Xuanji and Pavilion Master Tingtao had chosen him, making him an ace up their sleeve. Even his Nascent Soul Formation took place over the Rashamon Sea.

Two Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators aided in concealing the Nascent Soul phenomenon, thus the formation was quiet.

This time, returning with the stature of a Nascent Soul... However, after discussion, all three felt there was no need for Zhou Cang to reveal himself just yet; it wasn’t a critical moment.

This Nascent Soul Assembly, having Ji Yuan, a newly advanced Nascent Soul, showing up is sufficient.

After deliberation, Zhou Cang returned to the Xingluo Archipelago via mirror illusion.

Ji Yuan stayed at Tingtiao Pavilion with Fairy Baihua.

"Senior Sister Baihua, here is your protective talisman."

Seeing no others around, Ji Yuan took out the Supreme Yin Talisman and respectfully returned it.

Fairy Baihua saw this, quickly summoned it with a gesture, still seeming somewhat evasive.

If it weren’t for earlier times, Ji Yuan wouldn’t have thought much of it, but now he realized there was actually such a talisman inscribed outside her Dantian, just above the abdomen...

It seemed rather peculiar.

"I’m glad to have Senior Sister’s protective talisman assist this time, otherwise this Heart Demon Tribulation... would indeed have been hard to endure."

When indebted to someone, one should say some kind words.

Not to mention, Ji Yuan felt this time could be considered... easy, to get through the Heart Demon Tribulation. Whether it was the Void Saint Lotus, the Supreme Yin Talisman, or the Nascent Soul Fruit, they all played significant roles.

"You don’t need to be polite."

Fairy Baihua naturally changed the topic.

"There are many vacant peaks within the sect; Junior Brother can choose one himself or even develop a new peak."

"No need; there is no urgent need to reveal identity right now; I’ll just select a peak for now."

Ji Yuan only wanted to enhance every ability possible quickly, so he could finally seek out some old friends for vengeance.

"Good."

"..."

Ten days later.

Deep within a mountain peak named "Wuyou Peak" by Ji Yuan at Tingtiao Pavilion, Ji Yuan walked in his blue robe with Tu Yue, currently with Golden Core cultivation, carrying the Spirit Platform of Mind and Heart following him step by step.

"Previously, I was always restricted by my cultivation and couldn’t encompass these structures within; now having formed the Nascent Soul, I should finally be able to incorporate these buildings, right?"

After hearing Ji Yuan’s question, Tu Yue, as the Artifact Spirit, seriously considered it.

"With these buildings now, surely it is possible, and having an Artifact Spirit means these buildings will place much less pressure on the Spirit Platform."

"That’s fine then."

After Ji Yuan toured these unincorporated buildings, he roughly had an idea.

[Celestial Craft Square]40 pounds, [Scripture Pavilion]30 pounds, [Enlightenment Room]30 pounds, [Meditation Room]50 pounds, [Kitchen]10 pounds, [Ant Nest]20 pounds, [Sword Pavilion]40 pounds, [Martial Arts Arena]50 pounds.

Totaling up, all require 270 pounds of Void Nether Stone.

If it weren’t for the ones harvested from Rashamon Sea last time, it would really not be enough.

Even so, after using it this time, only 19 pounds are left.

In the future, should there be any new structures, locating more Void Nether Stone would be necessary.

"Matters for the future can wait for the future; for now..."

Ji Yuan raised his right hand, with the Spirit Platform of Mind and Heart originally held by Tu Yue falling into his own hand.

"You return and keep an eye on it first, don’t end up being unable to fit everything."

"Yes, Master."

Tu Yue obediently performed a curtsey and returned to the Spirit Platform of Mind and Heart as a white light.

Thus, Ji Yuan returned among these various structures, carrying the Spirit Platform of Mind and Heart, traveling back and forth to each one, clearly feeling the weight increase slightly each time.

By the time he left the Sword Pavilion, even in the Nascent Soul Stage, he could feel a trace of heavy pressure.

"I’ve placed the Celestial Craft Square on the fourth floor, the Scripture Pavilion, Enlightenment Room, Meditation Room on the fifth floor; the Kitchen on the third floor, placed suitably next to the Cave Mansion; the Ant Nest alongside the Beehive on the second floor. The Sword Pavilion is linked with the Celestial Craft Square, settled on the fourth floor, and finally, for the Martial Arts Arena... let’s also put it on the second floor."

Once Ji Yuan finished arranging everything, he weighed the Spirit Platform of Mind and Heart in his hand.

"Can’t help but wonder, am I just imagining it, or does it seem like the Spirit Platform of Mind and Heart could crush an Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator if thrown?"

With the Artifact Spirit present, having incorporated so many buildings.

Pure with the weight upon full activation, it probably reaches an astonishing level.

"While one Lifebound Magical Treasure is so enhanced, it’s time to strengthen the other set of Lifebound Magical Treasures."

A moment later.

Spirit Platform of Mind and Heart, fifth floor.

Within the [Scripture Pavilion] and [Enlightenment Room], Ji Yuan sat cross-legged on a mat, with Canglan Swords floating around him.

Now that cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul Stage, he can finally comprehend this "Canglan Sword Array."