Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 781 - 327: Battle with Jiang Hong Again!

Among Ji Yuan’s three senior siblings, his first senior brother, Ran Kui, was the one he interacted with the least. Yet, this did not translate to the worst relationship. Quite the opposite, Ran Kui perfectly embodied Ji Yuan’s idealized image of an elder brother.

Regarding his second senior brother, Yun Qianzai, there wasn’t much to elaborate on. He was perpetually pretentious and rarely serious.

As for his third senior sister, Phoenix Peach, Ji Yuan inwardly felt she was more akin to a junior sister – playful, unrestrained, and prone to acting without foresight.

Only the first senior brother, Ran Kui, stood apart.

Even before their initial meeting, Ji Yuan had heard a great deal about Ran Kui from Yun Qianzai and Phoenix Peach.

For instance, when Yun Qianzai and Phoenix Peach first embarked on their cultivation journey, it was Ran Kui who provided the guidance.

Ran Kui maintained a much stricter approach to cultivation with them compared to the more laid-back Hua Yaoyue. He was unyielding with the two on matters of spiritual practice.

It was evident when Ran Kui returned later; if he so much as mentioned cultivation, Phoenix Peach and Yun Qianzai would immediately and obediently begin their practice.

In many respects, Ran Kui was already stepping in to teach in their master’s stead.

This was precisely why Yun Qianzai and Phoenix Peach held him in such high regard.

This sentiment, Ji Yuan understood deeply as well.

From their very first encounter in Lanshan City, Ran Kui had diligently and without reservation guided Ji Yuan in his cultivation path, without making allowances for Ji Yuan’s later start or their recent acquaintance.

He had even gone so far as to prepare a Magical Treasure, suitable for a Core Formation Cultivator, as a gift for Ji Yuan before they had even met.

That Celestial Poison Needle remained a potent and practical asset for Ji Yuan when confronting antagonists.

Subsequently, when Ji Yuan needed to travel to Mirror Lake for Sword Refining, Ran Kui meticulously arranged all the necessary details, ensuring Ji Yuan faced no impediments or anxieties.

There were truly no adequate words to encapsulate the depth of his concern for his junior brother.

Furthermore, Ran Kui’s personal character deeply impressed Ji Yuan. His unwavering righteousness and his solemn vow to eradicate all Demon Cultivators from the world filled Ji Yuan with immense admiration.

Without question, Ran Kui was unlikely to fulfill such a monumental task entirely.

However, even if complete success was unattainable, he committed himself to the endeavor with his utmost effort.

This quality alone earned Ji Yuan’s profound respect.

But how could such a senior brother meet his end?!

And to perish in such a horrifying manner, at the hands of a traitor who appeared to be one of their own… Ji Yuan was uncertain when the Isle Master Qinghe had transformed into this Thousand Faces entity; perhaps it was always his true nature.

Yet, none of that truly mattered. What was crucial was the despicable, underhanded attack.

Indeed, it wasn’t solely Ji Yuan; even Hua Yaoyue and the others were aware that Ran Kui was destined to die in Cangluo.

However, Ji Yuan had envisioned Ran Kui fighting valiantly until his very last breath in a fierce battle, even on this very day.

This meant engaging in a deadly confrontation with these mid-stage Core Formation Demon Cultivators until his demise.

Yet, Ji Yuan had never conceived that Ran Kui would suffer such a dishonorable end!!

"Revenge, revenge, we must avenge our senior brother!"

Within Ji Yuan’s mind replayed the final moments of Ran Kui looking at him, as that Thousand Faces figure impaled Ran Kui’s chest with gauntlets resembling sharp spikes.

Thousand Faces must perish.

Jiang Hong must also meet his end!

Ji Yuan felt his heart hammering uncontrollably in his chest, his blood surging wildly, and the veins on his forehead distending.

He… felt an overwhelming urge to kill!

However, concurrently, the last vestiges of Ji Yuan’s rationality frantically urged him onward.

’You lack the strength for vengeance currently; charging forward would only result in your futile sacrifice.’

’You must flee, escape first, and only after achieving mastery in cultivation should you return to avenge your senior brother.’

’Your senior brother is dead. If you also perish, who will then seek vengeance for you?’

Ji Yuan repeated these thoughts relentlessly, striving to extinguish the burning embers of revenge within him.

"How about it, can you still endure?"

Jiang Hong’s voice dripped with mockery as he addressed Ji Yuan, who was clenching his fists tightly. "You truly possess endurance, plotting to let someone else die in your place, eh? It appears this Young Master underestimated the mentality of a Loose Cultivator like yourself. Oh no, I should call it shamelessness, watching your companion perish before your eyes, yet remaining unmoved, tsk tsk tsk."

"Li… Daoist Chou, do not act rashly; this Demon Cultivator is intentionally provoking you!"

Su Huaimin’s urgent voice resonated within Ji Yuan’s mind.

Ji Yuan recognized that Jiang Hong’s words were designed to incite him; he had, in fact, been suppressing his emotions for a considerable duration because of this very tactic.

Combined with Su Huaimin’s counsel, Ji Yuan finally managed to regain composure, at least… he now understood his immediate course of action.

As he had admonished himself moments earlier, the paramount objective now was evasion.

Remaining in this location… even if he unleashed all his hidden techniques and managed to eliminate Jiang Hong, Ji Yuan himself would perish in the process.

"Rest assured, Daoist Su."

Ji Yuan added, "I am at the end of my strength and probably won’t be able to get you out alive. You have to rely on yourselves."

Su Huaimin laughed freely, "That’s nonsense. Daoist Chou, you already saved us once before."

"If not for you, I would have perished at the hands of that Demon Cultivator a long time ago, and wouldn’t be standing here talking now."

Knowing the understanding of the other party, Ji Yuan said no more and turned his full attention to Jiang Hong in front.

He took a deep breath.

"What is it? After being beaten by me last time, have you gotten smarter this time, trying these unconventional means before even starting? No wonder a useless loser like you can only resort to such tactics."

Ji Yuan said as he maneuvered the Splite-Space Flying Boat under him, making a turn in place while the nine flying swords around him made a circle with their tips continuously aiming at the opponent, Jiang Hong.

"By the way, Young Master Jiang, I overheard something and I guess it’s true."

"Oh? What is it that you want to ask your grandpa about?"