Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 709 - 306: Ji Yuan’s Path Forward

"How has Master planned for this disciple?"

By the time Ji Yuan uttered these words, both master and disciple had made their way back to the mountaintop pavilion.

Sometime earlier, Hua Yaoyue had suspended the wind chime that Ji Yuan purchased on the pavilion's first level. The winds up here blew fiercer, making the chimes tinkle far more often.

Ji Yuan needed only a brief listen to sense it clearly.

The wind chime's melody soothed the spirit.

Yet Hua Yaoyue's thoughts remained turbulent.

Right at this moment, she wasn't here for writing or painting; instead, she perched at the pavilion's cliffside edge, buffeted by the crisp, biting gusts from afar.

"I'll bring your second senior brother and third senior sister with me, abandoning you and your eldest senior brother in Cangluo Continent to survive alone—what do you think?"

Her gaze fixed on the lake below, Hua Yaoyue replied without glancing back.

"That's acceptable. Certain challenges this disciple must confront by himself."

Though uttered casually, these words carried weight.

Still, the reality couldn't be escaped. Absent the clash of orthodox and demon paths, the Water Dragon Sect would thrive, the entire sect would endure, and Ji Yuan would simply pursue serene cultivation on Wuyou Island.

Rather than fleeing from pursuers like he did currently.

Maybe it was Ji Yuan's response that prompted Hua Yaoyue to finally swivel around, fixing him with a prolonged, intense stare before intoning gravely:

"Don't linger at the Water Dragon Sect once we're gone. News of our departure will reach the Demon Dao swiftly. Then, a hollowed-out Water Dragon Sect couldn't withstand for long.

Seek your own refuge. I trust your myriad tricks will keep you alive."

"Regarding Cangluo Continent, with Shangxi’s Demon Dao linking up to Jiyuan Continent's forces, they'll inevitably invade. Yet Shang Dong will have largely crumbled by their arrival."

"They won't depart empty-handed. Shangxi’s Demon Dao won't tolerate Jiyuan seizing too much, but Jiyuan Continent's folk are ever covetous, sparking inevitable conflict between them. Seize any advantages you can; if none arise, head straight to Jiyuan Continent."

Earlier exchanges were mere jests, but now Hua Yaoyue seriously plotted Ji Yuan's path to safety.

Her instructions thus came with utmost detail.

"Head to Jiyuan Continent?"

Ji Yuan had pondered it superficially, not delving deep since he believed the crisis hadn't escalated that far... fleeing to Jiyuan Continent would mark the point of no retreat on Cangluo Continent.

"Indeed, there are two key reasons I'm urging you toward Jiyuan Continent."

"Pray enlighten me, Master."

With hands clasped behind his back, Ji Yuan stood attentively, absorbing every word.

"First off, Jiyuan Continent's turmoil lacks orthodox-demon divides, yet its disorder follows a clear law... the law of the strongest fist prevails."

"There, raw power opens all doors for negotiation, unlike Cangluo here—where might should rule absolute, but false lines of virtue and vice must be drawn, pure hypocrisy."

Hua Yaoyue scoffed derisively, and Ji Yuan nodded in full accord.

Were orthodox-demon boundaries truly rigid, Spirit Control Sect wouldn't plot alliance with Shangxi.

"The second reason concerns you personally."

"Me?"

Ji Yuan gestured toward his own chest.

"Correct. Your extraordinary cultivation fortune devours vast resources."

"Well... somewhat."

Ji Yuan conceded with mild sheepishness, as building upgrades demanded hefty supplies, though the fortunes they yielded were immense.

"Jiyuan Continent boasts vaster lands than Cangluo Continent, brimming with richer resources—perfect for your swifter advancement there."

"Take your needed Tier Three Demon Pill: Tier Three Demon Beasts are scarce in Cangluo Continent, but abound in Jiyuan Continent. Beyond the Ten Thousand Mountains teeming with myriad demon beasts lies the Land of Sea Ruins, overrun by endless sea beasts."

"...Understood."

These words struck Ji Yuan deeply; he now truly believed venturing to Jiyuan Continent was essential.

He ought to have departed even earlier.

Its plentiful treasures, paired with a might-makes-right ethos ignoring good-evil splits... wasn't that Qiu Qianhai's ideal haven?

Better yet, a fresh realm ignorant of Ji Yuan's true identity.

Allowing rampages in Qiu Qianhai’s guise.

Accelerating Core formation and Nascent Soul attainment.

The deeper Ji Yuan mulled, the more viable the plan appeared.

"When you set off, simply stick to the path marked on the Sea Map. I’ve personally checked it out—the way is clear, smooth for departure and return alike."

"Master..."

Ji Yuan gazed upon the serene Hua Yaoyue standing before him, and claiming no emotion stirred within him would be false.

In this era, how many masters would strive so far for their disciples?

Legends of masters betraying disciples, or vice versa, overflow in abundance.

Hua Yaoyue showed no reaction, merely pressing on indifferently: "The Sea Map lets you travel back and forth between the two continents at will, drawing on their resources to form your Nascent Soul with ease."

"However, before achieving Nascent Soul, steer clear of venturing to other continents."

"Understood." Ji Yuan nodded, etching it in his mind, though he still inquired: "But why exactly?"

Hua Yaoyue explained: "Across the entire Human Realm, Cangluo Continent and Jiyuan Continent rank as fairly minor lands, allowing even a Divinity Transformation cultivator to hold sway here. Yet on greater continents... Nascent Soul experts can barely wander freely, without elevated standing. To journey there and earn respect from other cultivators..."

"...you need Divinity Transformation cultivation at minimum."

"...I see."

The world's boundless expanse struck Ji Yuan even deeper now.

"I’ve heard tales of the Shang Court’s Saint Master traveling abroad—with Divinity Transformation realm power, they’d command respect as a local overlord anywhere."