Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 786 - 328: Fleeing to the Extreme Abyss

After a lengthy pause.

Upon completing the third deployment of the Escape Heaven Shuttle, Ji Yuan gazed upon the vast, unending sea and made the decision to cease its further use.

The primary reasons for this decision were twofold: firstly, only a solitary charge remained for the Escape Heaven Shuttle's Talisman Treasure, and secondly, they had successfully reached the easternmost edge of the Jiyuan Continent, in proximity to the perilous Fallen Immortal Gully.

Above the Fallen Immortal Gully, tempestuous winds reached towards the heavens, while below the ocean's surface lay the abyss of the Gully itself, teeming with countless Sea Beast Water Sabers, rendering it an absolute sanctuary for cultivators.

Ji Yuan extended his Divine Sense, meticulously surveying the Fallen Immortal Gully, and swiftly pinpointed the location indicated on the Sea Map.

Previously, the Old Demon who traversed the sea had guided Ji Yuan to this very spot once before. Subsequently, he had transported Du Wanyi to the Extreme Abyss Continent, necessitating another passage through this area.

Having passed through twice, a degree of familiarity with the region had naturally been established.

"Why have you ceased your flight?"

Having been bound by this chain throughout their journey, Jiang Hong's countenance appeared decidedly displeased.

To endure the relentless, fierce winds continuously had necessitated the activation of his Protective Talisman, a Treasure Pearl emanating a brilliant azure luminescence.

This artifact not only radiated Protective Spirit Light but also exuded dense Wood Attribute Spiritual Qi, rich with vital life force.

Ji Yuan had long since observed this and had been specifically targeting it.

"Run?"

Ji Yuan responded with a cold sneer, stating, "You will not be thinking of running later!"

"Arrogant!"

Observing that Qiu Qianhai ahead genuinely possessed no intention of fleeing, Jiang Hong hastily dissipated the chain, the maintenance of which proved to be a considerable drain on his resources.

As the chain vanished, Ji Yuan initiated his assault.

Previously, while standing upon the Sky-Breaking Flying Boat, he had, in what felt like an instant, arrived beside Jiang Hong; for short-range engagements, his velocity demonstrably surpassed even Escape Light by multiple degrees!

"Ah—"

Jiang Hong watched in astonishment as Qiu Qianhai, who had been significantly distant only a moment prior, suddenly materialized before him, and remarkably, without the aid of the Flying Boat.

He... Controlled the Sky!

Had he achieved Core Formation?!

Precisely as this query surfaced in Jiang Hong's thoughts, he witnessed Qiu Qianhai unleash an attack; a seemingly ordinary fist connected with the Protective Spirit Light.

Merely a single blow.

The luminous shield projected by the Treasure Pearl was instantly shattered, and the trajectory of the punch narrowly missed Jiang Hong's chest.

Confronted with an immediate threat to his life.

The Jade Token suspended around Jiang Hong's neck suddenly illuminated, revealing a secondary layer of Protective Spirit Light, which successfully deflected this fatal strike. Nevertheless, the residual, unabsorbed force propelled Jiang Hong backward for several dozen miles.

Just as Ji Yuan contemplated seizing the opportunity to test the resilience of Jiang Hong's Protective Jade Token, an immense pressure descended.

For an instant, Ji Yuan found himself immobilized under the overwhelming force.

"I care not who you are; should you dare to slay my Blood Lady's only offspring, I shall pursue you to the ends of the earth and tear you asunder!"

A piercing voice, akin to a woman's furious imprecation, reverberated above the ocean's surface.

Particularly the concluding declaration, which penetrated directly into Ji Yuan's consciousness, causing his internal organs to convulse and shift.

A metallic taste flooded his throat, and he forcefully swallowed the freshly drawn blood. Subsequently, he employed Yu Wu to activate a Qi Blood Pill, consuming it. The elixir transformed into pure Blood Qi, disseminating throughout his body.

Fortunately, the potent pressure soon dissipated.

This surge of power... It was not the arrival of the Blood Lady herself, but rather a Divine Thought she had previously imprinted within the Jade Token. Now activated, the Jade Token had naturally manifested this Divine Thought.

"I must concede, among the contemporaries I have encountered in battle, you, Qiu Qianhai, stand as the foremost."

From a considerable distance, Jiang Hong, having just stabilized his position, slowly ascended.

His formerly erect hair, for reasons unknown, had cascaded over his shoulders, fluttering freely in the tempestuous wind, while visible tendrils of blood-colored Spiritual Qi began to materialize around him.

"Superior to Hua Yaoyue of the Demon Flame Palace and Ye Wutian of the White Bone Sect, an individual of your caliber in Shang Dong would surely not remain unnoticed."

"Enough of this preposterous talk!"

Ji Yuan uttered a quiet curse. Following this, he advanced, and a suit of dark golden armor instantly encased him completely from head to toe.

How could he possibly fail to perceive Jiang Hong's intent to initiate a major offensive?

However, this particular spell required a significant expenditure of effort, thus prompting Jiang Hong to attempt to leverage rhetoric to gain precious casting time.

Having discerned his ploy, Ji Yuan, naturally, would not grant him such an opportunity!

"Begone!"

Jiang Hong silently cursed. Subsequently, two streaks of blood-red light erupted from the Storage Bag at his waist, hurtling forward to materialize before him, transforming into two early-stage Core Formation Corpse Puppets.

Both depicted middle-aged individuals, one male and one female.

Their countenances were ashen, their gazes aflame with a ghostly green luminescence.

Their forms materialized into streaks of escape light, obstructing Ji Yuan's path.

"Scram!"

Ji Yuan's body whirled mid-air; he balled his fists and launched them independently.

The two puppet corpses, manipulated by Jiang Hong, lacked the time to react before their foreheads met the iron fists enveloped in the Spirit Devouring Armor.

"Bang--"

"Bang--"

The impact resounded like fruit being crushed; the protective ghostly fire surrounding the corpse puppets, along with their skulls, disintegrated under Ji Yuan's assault, their bodies sent hurtling backward.

"What?!"

Astonished, Jiang Hong, who was still weaving spells from afar, had completely lost his composure.

"You... what kind of technique is this!"

Jiang Hong was no stranger to formidable power; he had witnessed clashes between Nascent Soul cultivators during his parents' battles.

Yet, he had never encountered such an uncanny method... There were no discernible mana fluctuations, yet it incapacitated two early-stage Core Formation corpse puppets in an instant.

Is this even human!

Having dealt with the two puppet corpses, Jiang Hong found himself directly before Ji Yuan.

Sensing the opportunity for retribution was within grasp, Ji Yuan observed that from the western reaches of the Endless Sea, the direction from which he had arrived... a colossal, blood-hued escape light was rapidly approaching.

As it traversed the ocean's surface, its sheer power seemed to cleave the waters in two.

A Nascent Soul Monster has arrived!

Such potent aura fluctuations could only belong to a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Damn it.

Damn it!

The chance for vengeance was tantalizingly close!

Ji Yuan's gaze shifted between Jiang Hong ahead and the swiftly advancing escape light.

The primal fear of death ultimately superseded his craving for revenge.

Now dangerously close to his objective, he swung his massive hand, unleashing a torrent of Celestial Thunder Seeds toward Jiang Hong. Concurrently, the Celestial Poison Needle Magical Treasure was also deployed by Ji Yuan.

This time, there would be no retreating.

Beneath a deluge of thunderstorms, Jiang Hong would undoubtedly prioritize shielding his head and heart with all his might; these areas would likely remain beyond reach. In such a scenario, striking elsewhere would be the pragmatic choice!

Ji Yuan pondered, the prospect of Blood Luo King and Blood Lady conceiving a child seemed rather appealing!

Celestial Poison Needle Magical Treasure, commence!

"Boom boom boom--"

Above the placid sea, a sudden onslaught of thunderstorms erupted, their ferocity far exceeding the storms encircling Ice and Fire Island!

Ji Yuan did not meticulously count the Celestial Thunder Seeds he unleashed.

However, it was presumed to be around two hundred.

As he deployed these Celestial Thunder Seeds, he retreated into the Mountain of Mind and Heart, then piloted his Lifebound Magical Treasure directly into the boundless curtain of wind.

He made impact at the coordinates indicated on the Sea Map.

And behind him...

Regardless of the strength of Jiang Hong's defensive stratagems, they proved insufficient against the multitude of thunderstorms.

As his form became blackened and scorched, Blood Lady finally made her appearance.

She swept her right hand, and a brilliant saber beam effortlessly cut through the thunderstorms.

But then, she beheld Jiang Hong, appearing utterly cooked.

She clasped her legitimate son in both arms, the familiar aroma of roasted meat filling her senses.

"You dare court death!!!"

Blood Lady's piercing shriek reverberated across the desolate landscape, and to the west of Fallen Immortal Gully in the Endless Sea, a colossal wave abruptly surged upward.

...

Meanwhile.

Aboard a Flying Boat situated countless miles away.

Hua Yaoyue, who had previously kept her eyes shut, quietly opened them. Her Divine Sense probed the Storage Bag, observing a piece of formerly decayed wood unfurling a tender green shoot.

"Wonderful, while the master has yet to reach the Desolate Ancient Continent, you, the disciple, have perished?"

"Ah well, death is also acceptable; consider it merely an alteration of form for a renewed existence."

Hua Yaoyue spoke, her gaze unconsciously drifting northward.

Her thoughts remained veiled.

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(Congratulations Ji Celestial Venerable, liberation is finally achieved. Henceforth, may fish leap in the vast ocean and birds soar in the boundless sky!

The actions of Old Demon Ji require no further explanation to others, do they?

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