Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 755 - 319: Jiyuan Continent—Old Demon Ji

’It’s a relief that the writing is comprehensible; otherwise, dealing with an unintelligible or inaudible situation would be quite a bother.’

Du Wanyi felt a sense of disorientation while seated, listening to the surrounding unfamiliar language. She couldn’t help but ponder… what is Fourth Brother doing at this precise moment?

Why hasn’t he come to find me… How much longer must I wait here?

However, the shopkeeper soon arrived with refreshments and food, diverting her thoughts.

"Thank you."

Du Wanyi responded in the local dialect of the Jiyuan Continent. While her command of it wasn't perfect, it was sufficient.

Speaking the more refined language was not impossible, but doing so would likely provoke ridicule from nearby individuals, with comments such as "showing off" or "pretentious" being probable.

Furthermore, Du Wanyi harbored concerns that utilizing the elegant language might draw unwanted attention.

This location itself is situated on the extreme western frontier of the Jiyuan Continent, bordering the Cangluo Continent. Employing the sophisticated language here could inadvertently attract those with ulterior motives.

’As Fourth Brother advised, exercising caution is always prudent when traveling.’

Upon the arrival of the beverages, she barely took a sip, dedicating her attention to eavesdropping on the surrounding conversations.

A tavern and teahouse, by their very nature, serve as prime locations for information gathering. Nevertheless, there exists another venue that is exceptionally conducive to this pursuit.

Yet, regrettably, Du Wanyi’s current status precludes her from accessing it.

"In my estimation, the Black and White Divine Hall and Celestial Killer Mountain will inevitably establish a Teleportation Array connecting to the Cangluo Continent. Who would dare dismiss our far western region of the Jiyuan Continent as a desolate wasteland?"

"Heh, it’s an obvious development. Why else do you imagine I ventured to the Land of the Far West in the first place?"

"Indeed, once our Land of the Far West gains prominence within the Jiyuan Continent, you would be wise to familiarize yourself with the area beforehand to seize opportunities and amass wealth. It might even facilitate your ascent to the Foundation Establishment realm!"

"..."

The ambient conversations buzzed with activity, and Du Wanyi listened with keen interest.

The western territory of the Jiyuan Continent was indeed referred to as the "Land of the Far West," a fact she was already aware of.

It bore a similar naming convention to the eastern region being known as the Land of the Far East.

She had previously heard rumors about the Jiyuan Continent's ambition to construct a Teleportation Array to the Cangluo Continent, a notion that initially astonished her.

After all, the concept of a Teleportation Array was akin to something from ancient legends for her.

Upon further investigation, she discovered that the Jiyuan Continent did, in fact, possess a Teleportation Array.

However, these arrays were exceedingly rare, and the sheer quantity of Spirit Stones required for activation… was substantial.

Consequently, they remained inaccessible to ordinary cultivators; only disciples affiliated with major Sects and powerful factions could afford their use.

An example of such entities would be the Black and White Divine Hall and Celestial Killer Mountain, mentioned previously.

The Jiyuan Continent and the Cangluo Continent shared similarities in their distribution of prominent, influential powers.

Within the Cangluo Continent, one could find the six Immortal Sects of Shang Dong and the Three Demon Sects of Shangxi.

Conversely, the Jiyuan Continent boasted the Eight Holy Lands alongside one Divine Hall.

The Divine Hall, naturally, referred to the Black and White Divine Hall, holding the distinction of being the most formidable and expansive power, rumored to harbor ancestors capable of Divinity Transformation within its ranks.

Therefore, it was indisputably recognized as the paramount force on the Jiyuan Continent.

The remaining Eight Holy Lands comprised the Xuanqing Sect, Heavenly Craft Valley, Cloud Cliff Monastery, Listening Wave Pavilion, Celestial Killer Mountain, Bone Nightmare Sect, Soul Refining Hall, and Profound Snake Mansion.

These names seemingly projected an aura of either distinct righteousness or unadulterated evil.

However, after delving into the actual conduct of these sects, Du Wanyi realized that their outward appearances were merely superficial distinctions of righteousness or evil.

The Jiyuan Continent exhibited a notable absence of a clear demarcation between what was deemed righteous and what was considered evil.

This lack of distinction was, in fact, implicitly exemplified by the name of the most powerful faction.

The Black and White Divine Hall.

Given that Celestial Killer Mountain's territory is situated precisely in the Land of the Far West, the Black and White Divine Hall necessitated Celestial Killer Mountain's cooperation to actualize the Teleportation Array bridging the two continents.

This constitutes a portion of the intelligence Du Wanyi had successfully amassed during her time here.

The surrounding discourse persisted, and Du Wanyi managed to glean a significant amount of the information she sought.

For instance, it was reported that members of the Black and White Divine Hall had already traversed the oceanic route to the Cangluo Continent; however, detailed reports had yet to be received.

Nevertheless, word had it that Celestial Killer Mountain was already actively engaged in preparations for the cross-continental Teleportation Array infrastructure, suggesting that any major impediments were unlikely.

’Once the Teleportation Array is fully operational, transit between the two continents will become considerably more convenient. Perhaps I could leverage this to journey back to the Cangluo Continent.’

Du Wanyi found herself lost in contemplation.

Despite several months having elapsed since her arrival, she perpetually felt like an outsider, lacking any genuine sense of belonging to the Jiyuan Continent.

Had she not been aware of Ji Yuan's eventual arrival, she might have already endeavored to return.

While lost in thought, a name that struck her as incredibly familiar suddenly reached her ears.

Its familiarity was so profound that it caught her completely off guard.

The reason was that the voice had spoken the name... Ji Yuan!

Without hesitation, she placed her wine cup aside, her attention now keenly focused on the conversation.

"What Ji Yuan? He's clearly Old Demon Ji!"

"Word is that despite only being in the Fake Core Cultivation stage, he's already dispatched numerous cultivators at the Core Formation stage. How else could his notoriety have traveled from the Land of the Far South all the way to our Land of the Far West? He is without a doubt an old demon!"

"To be labeled an old demon while merely in the Fake Pill Realm, he must employ extraordinarily wicked techniques."

The gentleman clad in black with embroidered tigers let out a cold sneer.

"Heh, you old man, speaking of the mere Fake Pill Realm when you're only in the Qi Cultivation stage. A single exhale from him could extinguish your life."

The bald man slammed his wine bowl onto the table with force, his eyes fixing on the speaker.

"So what if I'm only in the Qi Cultivation stage? I lack the true strength, but can't I indulge in a little boasting?"

As they were exchanging words, a tall man seated at a nearby table quickly stepped in, attempting to defuse the tension.