Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 772 - 324: Water Dragon Sect... Ji Yuan!

"You scoundrel, how dare you show yourself here? You truly court death!"

As Ji Yuan steered the Cracking Sky Flying Boat into view, a swirling mass of blood-red mist billowed forth from within Four Sides Island.

Ahead of this crimson cloud, a streak of water-blue escape light was making its getaway.

Once in the open, both fleeing figures veered directly north.

Then, another sword light burst forth from Four Sides Island.

However, this particular sword light met an unfortunate end, pursued by two escape lights, one emerald green and the other a somber gray.

Shortly after exiting the island, it was struck by a gray spiritual light and plunged into the adjacent lake.

The Flame Slayer, flying ahead of Ji Yuan, lightly tapped the storage bag at his hip; a crimson figure immediately shot out.

The Yin Corpse Ji Yuan had encountered earlier in the cave hurtled directly towards the green escape light.

The target halted its flight, revealing its true form: a being covered in fine, dense green scales.

Its eyes glowed a peculiar orange-yellow, and a serpentine tail swished behind it.

Witnessing the Fake Pill Realm Yin Corpse charging his way, the being flicked its forked, scarlet tongue... This was clearly a lizard, not some venomous serpent!

This realization instantly extinguished Ji Yuan's interest, as he had hoped to acquire a Tier Three serpent corpse.

Meanwhile, Su Huaimin, having just been submerged, emerged from the water once more. Perched atop his flying sword, he formed a seal with one hand, causing another sword light to erupt from his waist's storage bag and hover behind him.

This singular flying sword then multiplied, fanning out from one to nine, each emitting a subtle golden radiance.

...These were the exceptionally deadly gold-element flying swords!

Ji Yuan cast a mere glance before his focus landed on the Core Formation Demon Cultivator he was currently contending with.

It was an elderly woman clad in vibrant pink, clutching a sewing basket in her left hand while covering her mouth with her right, issuing a chilling, cackling laugh.

"I wondered who it was, only to find the dashing young man from the Sword Ruins. It seems we're in for some entertainment tonight."

...What an utterly deranged demon cultivator.

Ji Yuan mused internally before piloting the Cracking Sky Flying Boat in a wide arc, maneuvering above the long-unseen Four Sides Island.

The island, once teeming with life, was now suffused with demonic qi by the assembled demon cultivators. The very ground appeared scorched, blackened and charred by those curs from the Demon Flame Palace.

The Demon Cave was situated where the Artifact Hall used to stand.

With a sweep of his divine sense, Ji Yuan perceived the entrance choked with churning demonic energy.

The clamor of magical combat echoed from within.

Furthermore, an overwhelming surge of power emanated from the opening; a total of six Fake Pill cultivators were involved, yet none had emerged.

Just how many righteous cultivators had the Senior Brother managed to free in here to keep all six Fake Pill Demon Cultivators occupied... Ji Yuan dared not delay.

He had barely stabilized his position when he extended his right hand, summoning eight water-blue array flags.

"Go."

With his left hand, placing his index and middle fingers together in a sword gesture, ice-blue spiritual qi swirled around him as he softly intoned.

The eight water-blue array flags took flight, settling at various points across Four Sides Island.

In the blink of an eye, a water-blue light barrier enveloped the entirety of Four Sides Island.

With the Upside Down Lake Array now active, Ji Yuan felt a measure of relief.

But just as the array was established, a demon cultivator with long, blood-red hair erupted from the underground demon prison.

Before he could even process his surroundings, he plunged into the Upside Down Lake Array.

"Ah——"

The moment he breached the surface, he found himself submerged in a vast pool.

Reacting on instinct, he summoned a magic sword to ascend, his vision filled entirely with deep blue.

The Upside Down Lake Array, first layer!

Protected by the formation, Ji Yuan harbored no concerns; this Fake Pill Realm demon cultivator posed minimal threat to him.

Originally positioned outside the array, he lightly patted the Spirit Beast Bag at his waist before stepping forward, entering the confines of the Upside Down Lake Array himself.

From his previous form as an old man in green robes, in a mere flash of thought, he transformed into a figure clad in dark golden armor.

"Who... who are you?"

This blood-haired demon cultivator stammered upon seeing this figure materialize from seemingly nowhere directly before him.

Appearing without warning, possessing no discernible aura or spiritual qi fluctuations, yet capable of commanding the very sky...

A Core Formation Cultivator?

Or perhaps a Core Formation Cultivator whose cultivation level far surpassed his own?

Ji Yuan perceived the remarkable properties of the Spirit Devouring Armor, experiencing a touch of regret... the Spirit Devouring Armor's inability to manifest weapons remained a notable deficiency.

Ji Yuan clasped his arms, flexing his wrists and stretching his body.

A symphony of crackling noises erupted from his entire body.

The man with blood-red hair instinctively took a step back, hastily clasping his hands together. "Se... Senior, I am a cultivator from Blood Luo Mountain..."

"Oh? You hail from Blood Luo Mountain?"

Ji Yuan's interest was piqued by the mention of the name.

"Yes, I am Yongzhen, a cultivator from Blood Luo Mountain. May I inquire which esteemed senior stands before me?"

Yongzhen presumed the person he encountered was intimidated by the reputation of Blood Luo Mountain.

Regardless, Blood Luo Mountain had unquestionably ascended to become the paramount sect in Cangluo.

"Blood Luo Mountain... the very ones most deserving of death are from Blood Luo Mountain!"

Ji Yuan let out a cold sneer, his form disappearing in a blur.

If not for Blood Luo Mountain's iron grip on Immortal Materials, he would have long ago amassed sufficient corpses to upgrade the Chaotic Burial Mound and refine the Yin Corpse Demon Fire.

To think he had to wait until now?

As his figure materialized directly beside the blood-haired man,

"Ah ——"

The latter yelped in shock, his scarlet hair thrashing about like venomous snakes, lunging at Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan intentionally paused his advance for a brief moment.

The instant the scarlet serpents reached him, they dissolved, morphing into several strands of blood-red ropes.

So... it was merely an illusion technique after all?