Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 742 - 316: The Might of Ji Yuan!

"Buzz buzz buzz—"

A chorus of buzzing filled the air as the Spirit-Devouring Bees swarmed out.

With the battle already commenced, Ji Yuan saw no justification for retreat!

Furthermore, his initial attack, which he believed would surely fell the Hundred Insects Old Immortal, not only failed but also exposed his identity as a Body Cultivator.

This development made any thought of escape utterly impossible.

If he didn't eliminate the adversary to ensure his silence, what would happen if the secret of his Body Cultivation were to spread...

Not only the Cangluo Continent but likely the Jiyuan Continent as well would relentlessly pursue him!

The path of Body Cultivation, once considered a dead end, had not only been traversed by him but had also advanced to a level capable of contending with a Golden Core Cultivator within the Bone Forging Realm.

Moreover, he was achieving Law and Body Dual Cultivation.

What cultivator wouldn't harbor desires for such power?

Returning to the present moment... it was a confrontation between one set of strange insects against another.

From his perch atop the mountain, Ji Yuan launched himself upwards, landing on the Flying Boat. With swift acceleration, he broke free from the Array's confines. Focusing his intent, he activated the Soul Suppressing Bell situated within his sea of consciousness to shield his Divine Soul, simultaneously summoning the Fire Willow, a Flying Saber of Top-grade Spiritual Artifact quality.

A fiery trail ascended from the ground, hurtling like a swift arrow towards the Hundred Insects Old Immortal suspended in the air.

"Heh heh, a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator."

"How could a minuscule ant possibly shake a mighty tree?"

As he uttered these words, the Hundred Insects Old Immortal raised his right hand, directing a point forward.

Instantly, a resplendent Protective Golden Light materialized before him, its flowing radiance effortlessly repelling the Fire Willow Flying Saber.

’What?!’

Witnessing this display, Ji Yuan’s eyes widened in disbelief.

So, this was the authentic might of a Core Formation Cultivator?!

A casual exertion of Protective Golden Light had actually managed to block his Top-grade Spiritual Artifact Flying Saber.

Reflecting on the past, it was perhaps sheer fortune that he had been able to defeat Fire Python Zhenren earlier.

"A trifling path indeed."

With a self-assured smile, the Hundred Insects Old Immortal stroked his beard, exuding an air of absolute confidence against Ji Yuan.

"Then allow me to unveil my own trifling path in return!"

Ji Yuan declared, flipping his right hand and releasing four black stones, which were placed with deliberate precision at the four cardinal points surrounding the Hundred Insects Old Immortal.

"Boom—"

All four Celestial Thunder Seeds detonated in unison.

The combined force, equivalent to a full-powered assault from a Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivator, though insufficient to breach the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s Protective Golden Light, nevertheless sent him recoiling dozens of feet, enveloped in dust and narrowly evading the ferocious impact.

"You..."

Before the Hundred Insects Old Immortal could utter another word, Ji Yuan swiftly deployed another quartet of Celestial Thunder Seeds, which burst into life around him.

For a fleeting moment, the entire expanse of the sky was rent by the thunderous roar of detonating thunder.

"Presumptuous!"

The Hundred Insects Old Immortal appeared incensed. With a wave of his sleeve, he conjured a formidable golden shield wall before himself.

Upon observing this, Ji Yuan ceased expending any further Celestial Thunder Seeds.

Instead, he raised his hand, flinging the Fire Willow Flying Saber once more.

"Ding—"

The saber met the golden shield wall with a violent clash, unleashing a torrent of incandescent sparks.

Concurrently, a powerful surge of Spiritual Qi propagated outwards in a visible ripple.

Ji Yuan meticulously formed hand seals, and two nascent Flying Sword embryos emerged from his Dantian. Positioning themselves to his left and right, they artfully bypassed the golden shield wall, advancing upon the Hundred Insects Old Immortal from opposing flanks.

The Left Dragon Fortune, the Right Cloud Canyon.

"Shi—"

Having attained the Apex of Foundation Establishment, Ji Yuan unleashed the full potential of the Flying Sword embryos. Their power now far exceeded any previous manifestation.

The flying swords sliced through the air, approaching with astonishing speed.

Their razor-sharp edges laid bare!

To such an extent that palpable fissures began to spiderweb across the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s Protective Golden Light.

The adversary was compelled to divide his attention for defensive measures, his countenance adopting a visibly graver expression.

"What grants you such fearlessness… it appears you do possess some measure of capability!"

The Hundred Insects Old Immortal sneered.

"In reciprocation for your demonstrated prowess, permit me to unveil this Old Immortal’s own formidable techniques!"

With those words, he gently caressed the black and white butterfly perched upon his shoulder.

"Proceed, Butterfly."

The Dream Butterfly took flight.

Simultaneously, Ji Yuan focused his mind, urgently activating the Sect Leader’s Seal adorning his left thumb.

Given that the Hundred Insects Old Immortal had chosen to engage, it was improbable he would rely solely on a single supernatural insect!

Indeed, his intuition proved correct.

As the Dream Butterfly fluttered its wings, Ji Yuan discerned the opponent's Lifebound Magical Treasure.

It manifested as a... mirror!

Its front was incredibly smooth, while the back glowed with a golden light, seemingly carved from pure gold. However, Ji Yuan couldn’t discern what was carved specifically.

He only knew that once this old demon took out the mirror, its front aimed at him, a dazzling golden light suddenly shot out.

Dual attacks descended.

Ji Yuan quickly gathered the Flying Boat while urgently crossing his arms before him, plummeting rapidly toward the ground.

Yet the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s treasure mirror tightly followed.

Thus, in the endless night, a huge golden pillar of light pierced like Earth’s boundary.

From the sky cleaving down.

Even a distant mountain bore a terrifying crack dozens of feet deep.

"Here it comes!"

Dream Butterfly’s wind surged in, yet fortunately, Ji Yuan’s Divine Sense was incredibly strong, aided by the Soul Suppressing Bell’s protection. He merely got slightly bewildered before quickly regaining focus.

But simultaneously, the golden light hit him.

The water-blue True Dragon struck by the attack immediately swung its tail, breathing dragon breath upon the golden light.

After a brief moment of resistance between them, the golden light was extinguished by the True Dragon’s breath...

Indeed!

The highest protection the Sect Leader’s Seal could offer against a mid-stage Core Formation attack, while this Hundred Insects Old Immortal?

Merely early-stage Core Formation!

Naturally unable to break the True Dragon conjured by the Sect Leader’s Seal!

Since it couldn’t be broken, the True Dragon phantom could resist for a while longer.

Ji Yuan then leaped up, summoning the Flying Boat once again, heading towards the sky.