Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 759 - 319: Jiyuan Continent—Old Demon Ji
Previously on Longevity through Upgrading Buildings...
Ji Yuan's initial glance at the panel brought a sense of relief, recognizing the familiar word, "Upgradeable."
The Ant King had been acquired some time ago.
This discovery led Ji Yuan to feel a sense of admiration for the inheritance bestowed upon him.
During his recent seclusion, Ji Yuan dedicated time to perusing numerous records and documents left behind by the previous owner.
Although he lacked the original texts, the transcribed materials provided him with a wealth of knowledge regarding the cultivation of mystical insects and their associated techniques.
"The so-called immortal medicine, the Winter Bug, must have been part of this very inheritance," Ji Yuan mused internally. He then retrieved the corpse of an Iron Thread Ant from his Storage Bag.
Hu Li's meticulous handling of affairs was evident; without Ji Yuan specifying a quantity, Hu Li had procured two.
Furthermore, the cost was a mere 50 Low-grade Spirit Stones, a trivial amount.
Ji Yuan placed these materials on the ground and, with a mere thought, initiated the upgrade process.
The panel refreshed, and the [Ant Nest] before him appeared largely unchanged.
This was understandable, given that only a Level 2 building was being upgraded.
After a thorough examination of the Level 1 [Ant Nest], Ji Yuan turned his attention back to the panel to review the effects of the newly upgraded Level 2 [Ant Nest].
[Ant Nest: Level 2 (Not Upgradeable)]
[Spirit Effect 1: Ant Swarm breeding speed +40%; Ant Swarm recovery speed +30%; Ant Swarm advancement probability +10%.]
[Spirit Effect 2 (Ten Thousand Ants in Formation): When the Ant Swarm engages in combat, it can be directed by the Ant King, transforming into a formidable warrior ant tribe, possessing power far superior to that of an ordinary ant swarm of the same rank.]
[Upgrade Conditions: 100 Mid-grade Spirit Stones; Ant King Cultivation reaching Tier Two; Ant Swarm count reaching 10,000; 2 Mid-stage Tier Two Demon Pills; 1 Cracked Stone Golden Ant corpse. (Not Met)]
"Oh?" Ji Yuan exclaimed softly.
Spirit Effect 1 and the upgrade conditions for the [Ant Nest] were not particularly remarkable, bearing a strong resemblance to those of the Level 2 [Bee Hive].
They seemed almost identical, as if manufactured from the same mold.
However, Spirit Effect 2 presented a rather novel capability.
According to the description, this effect appeared to enable the ant swarm to metamorphose into massive ant-human figures?
Their power was said to greatly exceed that of ants of equivalent rank.
Ji Yuan estimated that upon reaching Level 2, the ant-men summoned by this [Ant Nest] would likely possess the combat prowess of a Late Stage Second Rank or Peak Tier Two cultivator.
Upon the [Ant Nest]'s advancement to Level 3, this would translate to Late-stage Tier Three power, akin to the might of a Late-stage Core Formation expert. This realization struck Ji Yuan as a strong indicator that the [Ant Nest] was indeed worth investing in for further upgrades.
Nevertheless, Ji Yuan's burgeoning enthusiasm was quickly tempered by the harsh realities of the required conditions.
For the [Ant Nest] to reach Level 3, the Ant King was mandated to achieve Tier Three cultivation.
Ji Yuan pondered how much time such an advancement would realistically require.
He noted that the [Bee Hive], despite being a significant structure, had not yet reached Level 3 even after an extended period.
Consequently, Ji Yuan decided to administer the remaining portion of "Demon Seizing Powder" to the Peak of Tier Two "Bee King," thereby facilitating its breakthrough to Tier Three.
The Demon Spirit Bee corpse, essential for the upgrade, had also been discovered within the Storage Bag of the Hundred Insects Old Immortal.
Ji Yuan had also made sure to procure the three Tier Three Demon Pills necessary for the upgrade.
The acquisition of Spirit Stones posed no issue whatsoever.
Although the bee swarm had sustained casualties during prior engagements, it had since fully recovered.
Furthermore, Ji Yuan had come across the formula for Demon Seizing Powder within the Hundred Insects Old Immortal's inheritance.
This discovery implied the potential for an inexhaustible supply of Demon Seizing Powder, thereby greatly simplifying the cultivation process for any spirit pet.
With these considerations in mind, Ji Yuan closed the panel, exited the interface for the [Ant Nest], and proceeded to the depths of the cave, making his way towards the [Bee Hive].
The cave had not been constructed to a grand scale, as the majority of the Spirit-Devouring Bees were currently housed within Ji Yuan's Spirit Beast Bag.
Only the Bee King and a multitude of developing bee pupae remained within the cavern.
Upon Ji Yuan's arrival, a chorus of buzzing emanated from the Spirit-Devouring Bees.
The Bee King, in particular, standing at a height comparable to half a person, generated a powerful gust of wind with the beating of its wings, circulating through the cave.
Ji Yuan withdrew the final portion of Demon Seizing Powder from his Storage Bag.
Instantly, the Bee King ceased its aerial movements, descended to the ground, and gently nuzzled Ji Yuan's leg.
However, its gaze remained intently fixed upon the Demon Seizing Powder held within Ji Yuan's hand.
"Very well, it's intended for you anyway, so there's no need to stare so intently," Ji Yuan stated, tossing the Demon Seizing Powder towards the Bee King.
The Bee King opened its maw, consumed the powder, and retreated to the rear of the bee hive, its entire form entering a state of cultivation and refinement.
Ji Yuan conducted a brief inspection of the surroundings, ensuring that everything was in order with the [Bee Hive].
Only then did he summon his Flying Sword, cut a large stone to fashion into a makeshift door, and subsequently withdraw from the area.
He left the location to the Bee King, allowing it to concentrate fully on its imminent breakthrough.
Following this, Ji Yuan returned to the [Scripture Pavilion], the place where he had previously undertaken his seclusion.
His initially gloomy mood saw considerable improvement after his explorations. He primarily felt this boost because his own power had visibly grown, especially after vanquishing the Hundred Insects Old Immortal. A bit of boasting aside, his strength took a qualitative leap. The greatest opportunity, the Winter Bug, needs no further discussion. The apparent enhancements stem from the three portions of Demon Seizing Powder. He acquired two Tier Three Serpents, and now the Bee King is on the verge of advancing to Tier Three. Once it breaks through, the [Bee Hive] can also reach Level 3. At that point, his overall strength will further escalate.
Aside from those Immortal Materials and the peculiar insect inheritance, while they may not directly boost his might, they offer long-term benefits, slowly and steadily fortifying his power. Consider the corpse of the Hundred Insects Old Immortal that Ji Yuan interred within the [Chaotic Burial Mound]. If it were to mutate into a Corpse Puppet, it would serve as a significant asset. This is precisely why Ji Yuan has been urgently striving to elevate his cultivation to the Fake Pill Realm. As previously stated, while external power enhancements are useful, personal cultivation strength remains paramount.
"Well, since there's nothing pressing at the moment, why not peruse these cultivation techniques and see if any sparks inspiration," Ji Yuan mused. He casually selected a Jade Scroll from a nearby shelf and infused it with a wisp of Spiritual Qi. Memories then flowed forth.
The Wood Element Technique, "Eternal Green Wood Technique," bears a common name and can only be cultivated to the Peak of Foundation Establishment. To reach Core Formation, one must transition to different cultivation techniques, so be it. Nevertheless, Ji Yuan studied it diligently; it represents the painstaking efforts of his predecessors. To be frank, he himself is not capable of devising a Water Element Technique that reaches the Peak of Foundation Establishment. Thus, he resolved to study while cultivating.
After reviewing more than a dozen techniques consecutively, a sudden flash of spiritual light illuminated his mind. The opportunity for a breakthrough had finally arrived!
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Shang Dong, the former site of Corpse Transporting Mountain. The original Corpse Transporting Mountain has now transformed into a blood-hued Divine Mountain. Within this Divine Mountain, upon a throne, a sinister young man is seated, with a woman clad in a blood-red gown in each arm. Below the grand hall, a bald-headed man kneels.
"Reporting to the Young Master, the whereabouts of Qiu Qianhai have been discovered."
"Oh?" Jiang Hong pushed the women aside, leaning forward slightly as he looked down. "Where... is he?!"
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(Turn further, there’s a map of Jiyuan Continent I’ve drawn, available for reference, also in the comments section.)
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