Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 747 - 317: Huge Gains!

The man with short hair was beginning to feel a tremor of panic as the assaults from the Spirit-Devouring Bees intensified.

These Spirit-Devouring Bees possessed an innate ability to consume Spiritual Qi, rendering his techniques, defensive magic, and even his Spirit Robe utterly ineffective against their ravenous nature.

Regarding his Lifebound Magical Treasure, Ji Yuan observed for an extended period but saw no sign of it; instead, the man was seen wielding a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact Level Short Sword, ferociously cutting down opponents.

It appeared to be another cultivator who had just attained the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Evidently unable to even afford to refine his own Lifebound Magical Treasure.

With the image of the residual Celestial Silkworm Zhenren that Ji Yuan had summoned in his mind, he too unleashed the Crimson Wave Whip. Under the combined assault from the three, it took merely the time for half a cup of tea to pass before the short-haired cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage let out a woeful cry, succumbing to the Spirit-Devouring Bees' poison.

In that fleeting instant when a momentary lapse in concentration caused a breach in his protective magic, Ji Yuan deployed the Celestial Poison Needle, striking him dead with a single piercing thrust.

His corpse and Yin Soul were seized.

Ji Yuan also withdrew the severely injured Celestial Silkworm Zhenren into his Storage Bag, contemplating that upon their return, it would need to be conveyed to the Chaotic Burial Mound for a period of nurturing.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Net required mending with some Jade Essence Oil.

Earlier, it had suffered extensive scorching from the treasure mirror, and just now, it had been embroiled in a struggle with those two Core Formation Cultivators, resulting in the breakage of several silk threads.

After retrieving the Corpse Puppet, Ji Yuan collected the remaining Spirit-Devouring Bees back into the Spirit Beast Bag.

The preceding engagement had, at a minimum, claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Spirit-Devouring Bees.

This loss caused Ji Yuan considerable anguish, and he would need to make a trip back to the Beehive to replenish his stock.

Additionally, those Scorching Fire Army Ants belonging to the Hundred Insects Old Immortal had now recognized him as their master, and with the Old Immortal's demise, these army ants were also gone.

The same fate befell the Dream Butterfly.

During his earlier escape, the Hundred Insects Old Immortal had stored the Dream Butterfly within his Spirit Beast Bag. After Ji Yuan dispatched him and discovered the bag, he opened it to investigate.

That peculiar insect was now nothing more than a lifeless husk.

What a shame.

Without further delay, Ji Yuan felt it prudent not to linger in this location any longer, having engaged in three separate battles with Core Formation cultivators in succession.

Such activity was bound to attract the notice of other cultivators, and should a mid-stage or even a late-stage Core Formation old monster arrive, it would spell significant trouble.

Finally, Ji Yuan ascended, and as he passed over the valley, he gathered the array flags constituting the Inverted Rivers and Lakes Array, vanishing with a streak of black light.

He was now aboard the Sky-Splitting Boat, commencing a journey southward.

After traveling for approximately half a day, and ascertaining that he was not being pursued, he concealed the Flying Boat, disappearing completely from view.

At this juncture, only a late-stage or perhaps even a peak Core Formation cultivator exerting their full Divine Sense might detect a minuscule speck of dust descending from the heavens.

But that would be the extent of it.

To perceive anything out of the ordinary would necessitate the presence of at least a Nascent Soul Monster.

Mountain of Mind and Heart.

Within the confines of the Cave Mansion, Ji Yuan had just returned and promptly collapsed onto the ground, devoid of the energy to move a single muscle.

He first extracted the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s Storage Bag, dispelled its restrictions, and conducted a scan with his Divine Sense.

An abundance of treasures!

This particular Storage Bag was, without question, the most lucrative Ji Yuan had ever acquired. However, upon a cursory examination, he perceived that something was amiss.

There were indeed numerous valuable items contained within, such as the 'Demon Ascension Powder,' capable of elevating a Tier Two Demon Beast to Tier Three, with three units of it present.

Consequently, both Frost Serpents now possessed a prospect for advancement.

Furthermore, the dozen or so Foundation Establishment Stage Immortal Materials he had previously observed in Peony City were now resting peacefully within his Storage Bag.

This saved Ji Yuan a considerable amount of effort.

Yet, these items did not align with the established status of the Hundred Insects Old Immortal.

He likely possessed a greater quantity of peculiar insects, specifically eggs or other larval forms.

For Ji Yuan, who specialized in dealing with insect demons, such materials would undoubtedly be the most precious.

Hence, he arrived at a swift decision.

Proceed!

Venture to the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s Cave Mansion; having vanquished the man, why hesitate to claim his hoard?

Moreover, after expending such considerable effort and time in his pursuit... one ought to reap the rewards, should they not?

A notion materialized in Ji Yuan’s mind, and he resolved himself immediately.

Proceed!

Journey to the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s Cave Mansion, which, as he had previously learned from Hu Li, was situated somewhere... within Profound Crystal Mountain, in a place known as Hundred Insects Cave?

As for Profound Crystal Mountain, it was situated to the southeast of Peony City, not a considerable distance from their present location.

With this knowledge, a decision was made to depart immediately.

Without any further delay, Ji Yuan's form materialized within the mountain out of thin air. After stowing his Lifebound Magical Treasure within his Dantian, he ascended once more, activating his Flying Boat and setting a course towards the southwest.

Profound Crystal Mountain was known to lie in that particular direction.

The journey involved intermittent stops, and after approximately a day of travel, Ji Yuan finally located the objective of his expedition.

From an external perspective, the mountain appeared unremarkable, with the Profound Crystals it yielded originating from deep within its geological strata.

Ji Yuan suspended himself in the clouds high above, employing his Divine Sense to conduct a thorough scan and confirm the absence of any observers. Subsequently, he summoned his PWoang Divine Eyes. As the mystical purple eye unfurled from his forehead, he was able to perceive the presence of the mountain-protecting array.

...Possessing remarkably few vulnerabilities.

As anticipated from the Hundred Insects Old Immortal, the formation of the mountain-protecting array was nothing short of superb.

Although the fundamental basis of this array remained elusive to Ji Yuan, he had already mentally claimed it as his own.

Following a period of quiet observation, Ji Yuan identified a method to infiltrate the formation. Entry still presented a challenge, necessitating the expenditure of Spiritual Power to breach several key nodes.

Had the Hundred Insects Old Immortal been present within the mountain and actively controlling this magnificent array, Ji Yuan would undoubtedly have faced significant difficulty in penetrating its defenses.

This would be due to the inherent resistance it would offer.

However, in the current circumstances... Ji Yuan proceeded to dismantle the formation with open force, boldly striding into its secured domain.

Upon entering the mountain's interior, his Divine Sense extended outwards, meticulously cataloging the circumstances within the Hundred Insects Cave.

"That ancient fellow truly left behind a substantial cache of valuable items. He likely never conceived of perishing during this excursion, thus the majority of his prized possessions are still within the mountain."

Such thoughts flickered through Ji Yuan's consciousness, and with another deliberate step forward, he found himself at the very entrance of the Hundred Insects Cave.

As a gentle mountain breeze swept past, Ji Yuan detected a putrid stench emanating from the cave's depths, presumably originating from the "Rotten Corpse Maggots" themselves.

Just as he prepared to venture inside for a closer inspection, he abruptly sensed the arrival of an individual approaching through the formation from the exterior.

It could hardly be classified as an intrusion, as the newcomer passed through the formation without encountering any impediment. Upon arrival, the person landed at the base of the mountain, clasped their hands together, and called out with deference:

"Disciple Hu Li respectfully requests an audience with the Old Immortal."