Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 764 - 321: Cangluo Continent—Old Demon Qiu

The mention of the Eight Trigrams made Hu Li startle, yet concurrently pique his intense interest.

"Furthermore, currently, the most formidable power on the Jiyuan Continent is known as the Black and White Divine Hall. I happened upon an incomplete ancient scripture indicating that this Black and White Divine Hall possesses an ancestor in the Divinity Transformation Stage."

"That particular ancestor was once the senior brother of the Shang Court Saint Master during their formative years."

"It is also whispered that both of them originated from the same Sect, seemingly named something akin to... Yin Ghost Mountain?"

Initially merely an attentive listener to the narrative, Ji Yuan abruptly shifted his posture, sitting up straighter.

"Yin Ghost Mountain? You are referring to the Yin Ghost Sect."

"Yes, precisely, the Yin Ghost Sect!"

Hu Li struck his forehead with his palm."It must be due to your vast knowledge, Senior, that you are aware even of this."

...The Yin Ghost Sect.

A spark ignited within Ji Yuan’s eyes. For decades, he had been actively seeking any trace of the Yin Ghost Sect, only now to discover its actual presence on this very Extreme Abyss Continent.

Irrespective of the Divine Soul Technique detailed within the "Nine Songs Soul Suppression Sutra," the mere existence of the Yin Ghost Array and the Yin Ghost Banner sufficiently attested to its formidable power.

His thoughts inevitably drifted to the ring and token currently stored within his storage bag.

Perhaps a journey to the Extreme Abyss Continent would be the key to unlocking their hidden secrets?

’It appears this Extreme Abyss Continent is indeed a destination I must frequent.’

Ji Yuan vocalized his thoughts quietly and then inquired further, "Have you encountered any recent news or intelligence concerning the Yin Ghost Sect?"

"Well..."

Hu Li’s brow furrowed in contemplation for a brief period before he responded, "Given that the Yin Ghost Sect is, after all, a Sect situated on the Extreme Abyss Continent, we here on the Cangluo Continent possess remarkably scant recorded information."

"My knowledge is limited to observing that the Yin Ghost Sect wielded immense power during its zenith, exerting dominance over both the Extreme Abyss and Cangluo continents. However, the reasons behind its subsequent rapid decline remain elusive; it was a phenomenon of swift ascent followed by an equally swift fall."

"Legend has it that merely fifty years elapsed from the point they unified the Extreme Abyss Continent to their ultimate demise, though the precise cause is unknown."

...Fifty years.

Within the Cultivation Realm, such a span is indeed but a fleeting moment.

Especially for those formidable Nascent Soul stage beings, it might barely constitute the duration of a single period of seclusion.

Before they entered their isolation, all was well, and upon their emergence... what? A Sect had somehow unified the entirety of the Extreme Abyss Continent?

What is this?

And that same Sect had already been annihilated?

However, such bewildering scenarios... most commonly unfold according to a narrative trope of being invincible domestically yet facing unexpected external adversaries.

Ji Yuan could readily deduce that the cultivators who established the Yin Ghost Sect likely originated from other continents.

Once they had successfully founded the Yin Ghost Sect, their traditional enemies inevitably pursued them to this new locale.

And subsequently, they were eliminated during this pursuit.

"Regarding the corpses from the Foundation Establishment stage that I requested you to gather previously, what is the status of that task?"

Ji Yuan tilted his head upwards and posed the question.

Hu Li swiftly made a motion with his right hand, and five corpses belonging to Foundation Establishment cultivators materialized upon the ground before him.

The individuals represented were from both the Righteous and Demonic cultivation paths.

Not recognizing any of the deceased, Ji Yuan casually extended his hand, absorbing them into his storage space.

"Currently, Blood Luo Mountain maintains stringent controls over Immortal Materials. For instance, the stall in Peony City, a frequent haunt of the Old Demon of a Hundred Insects, has been forcibly shut down. Rumors suggest that the very vendors of Immortal Materials met a grim fate, becoming Immortal Materials themselves. These items were acquired through my exchanges with other acquaintances."

Hu Li conveyed the arduous and perilous nature of his recent endeavors with a sigh as he spoke.

"Understood."

Ji Yuan rose to his feet, bestowing a pat upon Hu Li’s shoulder, an action so forceful it caused Hu Li to stumble back into his seat, appearing both flattered and astonished.

"I shall now proceed to extract this insect egg for you, and thereafter, I must depart for a period. I entrust this location to your care during my absence."

"Of course, should you feel the urge to flee, you are welcome to depart at any moment; the decision rests entirely with you."

Upon hearing this, Hu Li surprisingly did not offer an immediate reply but instead fell into a contemplative silence.

Ji Yuan, unconcerned with Hu Li’s introspection, proceeded to place a hand on his back. Channeling spiritual Qi in accordance with the Jade Scroll’s instructions, he expertly guided the flow, quickly pinpointing the exact location of the insect egg.

There was no necessity to physically extract it.

A slight augmentation of mana was sufficient to instantaneously refine the intrusive insect egg.

"Is... is it already finished?!"

Hu Li expressed his astonishment, having never anticipated that the persistent insect egg plaguing him for years would be resolved with such apparent ease.

For a moment, he remained lost in disbelief.

"Did you presume it would be an arduous undertaking?"

Ji Yuan inquired with a gentle smile.

"Very well, I shall prepare for my departure shortly. Should you find the opportunity, assist me further in acquiring more corpses."

Ji Yuan declared, launching himself directly towards the Hundred Insect Cave.

From his vantage point on the ground.

Hu Li gazed at Ji Yuan’s receding figure and called out loudly, "Senior, I shall await your return here on Profound Crystal Mountain!"

"As you wish."

Descending into the Hundred Insect Cave, Ji Yuan summoned his interface, his gaze fixed on the Level 4 [Beehive].

[Beehive: lv4 (Cannot Upgrade)]

[Spirit Effect 1: Increases bee swarm reproduction speed by 60%; bee swarm recovery speed by 50%; and the probability of bee swarm advancement by 20%.]

[Spirit Effect 2: Enhances the effects of the Non-toxic Non-bee and the Spirit Devouring Armor.]

[Spirit Effect 3 (Birth Spirit Devour): When Spirit-Devouring Bees strike an enemy, they can implant 'bee seeds' within them. These seeds, following the opponent's spiritual qi flow, will infiltrate their dantian and begin to devour the opponent's spiritual qi.]

[Upgrade Conditions: 30,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones, Bee King cultivation reaching Tier Four; bee swarm quantity reaching 150,000; and 2 Tier Four Demon Pills. (Not Achieved)]

Spirit Effect 1 and Spirit Effect 2 represent standard enhancements, nothing particularly noteworthy.

However, Spirit Effect 3 carries a substantial impact.

This 'Birth Spirit Devour' is essentially a newly introduced poison technique.

Furthermore, as a Spirit Effect of a Level 4 building, Ji Yuan surmised that once a bee seed breaches the opponent's dantian, eradicating it would prove exceedingly difficult.

Its deployment during combat could significantly accelerate the opponent's spiritual qi depletion.

If utilized against a fleeing adversary, their recovery could be drastically prolonged even after returning to recuperate.

It might even offer a means to track the opponent's location.

The efficacy of this ability is bound to be exceptional.

Lastly, the criteria for upgrading the structure remain.