Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 806 - 335: Bearing the Myriad Demons Art
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This possibility cannot be entirely ruled out.
Furthermore, from Ji Yuan’s observations of the Merfolk Race during this period, even without considering the additional effects of the Monster Form Diagram, the enhancement to their strength has not yet reached a terrifying degree.
The one that provides the most significant strength enhancement is the tiger form manifested by Lin Hu.
Once activated, it can boost one's strength by approximately 10%.
It is strong, but not terrifying.
If the sole purpose is to gain such a marginal increase in strength, while subjecting one's body to a state of unknown mutation... Ji Yuan felt he should deliberate carefully.
He would first acquire the cultivation technique and then decide whether to learn it later.
And after visiting the Jiyuan Continent, he would seek an opportunity to inquire about the origins of this 'Monster-Bearing Technique.'
Ji Yuan then memorized the cultivation technique, silently recording it onto the Jade Scroll, and they subsequently exited the stone chamber.
"Alright, now that we've received our reward, let's hear about the ancestral land, Yu Lao."
Taking payment to avert a disaster.
Ji Yuan's integrity remained intact.
"Sigh, this entire affair is indeed my fault," Yu Yuan replied with a rueful smile.
"When the previous clan leader had just passed away, I took over leadership of the Merfolk Race... At that time, filled with self-importance and arrogance, I led several clansmen to the ancestral land, intending to distribute the spirit liquid publicly..."
"Following past customs, the spirit liquid should have been brought back and distributed within our Cave Mansion. However, at that moment... the aura of the spirit liquid leaked out, attracting the attention of sea beasts. I managed to escape with a few clansmen, but we lost both the ancestral land and the spirit liquid."
Yu Yuan shook his head, lamenting, "It's no wonder I am no longer held in high regard."
...It seems you're getting your just deserts.
Ji Yuan thought inwardly, but chose not to probe further into the matter.
Firstly, what's done is done, and secondly, simpletons are unfortunately commonplace.
"Is the sea beast that has occupied the ancestral land under the command of the Holy Fish King?"
If that were the case, Ji Yuan would have to reconsider his involvement.
The Holy Fish King was a Tier Four Demon Beast, and if he were to kill one of its Tier Three subordinates, would he not be provoking it immensely?
"No, no."
Yu Yuan vehemently shook his hands: "If it were under the command of the Holy Fish King, how would I dare to seek Brother Ji's intervention? Not only would it be dangerous for Brother Ji, but our Merfolk Race would have no means of survival."
"That particular sea beast is not under the Holy Fish King’s command. I even witnessed the Holy Fish King’s subordinates surrounding it, but it refused to engage, relying on the protection of our ancestral land."
Ji Yuan nodded slightly; this explanation seemed plausible.
If it were truly under the Holy Fish King's dominion, Yu Yuan would have no right to resist.
Ji Yuan could defeat the demon and depart, but for them... there would be no escape.
"Where is your ancestral land located? I shall go and inspect it first."
"Also, do you still possess the containers that were used to store the spirit liquid? I require those as well."
Ji Yuan was direct in his requests.
"The ore is what we extracted from the ancestral land, and there isn't much remaining. Since Brother Ji needs it, I will bring all of it to you."
Yu Yuan turned and began walking towards the direction of the dark chamber.
"There's no need for that; I will proceed directly to the ancestral land myself."
"Very well."
Yu Yuan halted his steps and then added, "Alright, I shall have the Red Wolf escort Brother Ji there."
"No need, just tell me the location."
Ji Yuan preferred to travel unaccompanied, allowing for freedom of movement, and having to look after the Red Wolf might become a burden.
"That... that would be acceptable."
Yu Yuan nodded slightly. "Follow the passage I showed Brother Ji last time when we were appreciating the scenery. Proceed all the way to the end, and you will discover a stone gate. Push open that stone gate, and you will find a deep trench. Across the mountain wall, you will see a pair of massive double stone gates. Behind those stone gates lies our ancestral land, where that Tier Three Sea Beast also resides. Please, Brother Ji, exercise caution."
Ji Yuan committed the route to memory and confirmed the path.
"Rest assured."
Having spoken, Ji Yuan accepted a stone seal from Yu Yuan's hand and departed from his Cave Mansion. He then sought out another passage along the mountain wall, entered it, and vanished.
He had traversed this particular passage before; it was exceptionally deep.
Yu Yuan had only guided him about halfway through. At that time, Ji Yuan's Divine Sense could not reach the passage's extremities.
However, having now traveled through this passage for the duration it takes an incense stick to burn, his Divine Sense detected the stone gate Yu Yuan had described.
'This single stretch spans almost one hundred and fifty li; the Merfolk Race’s domain is indeed immense.' Furthermore, upon arriving here, Ji Yuan discovered he could now freely channel mana without alerting the Water Saber. This suggested that the protective aura wasn't confined to the Merfolk Race’s colossal cave but extended throughout this entire underwater mountain range. After progressing for approximately another fifteen minutes, Ji Yuan reached the stone gate. At this juncture, he refrained from using mana, opting instead to cloak himself in the Spirit Devouring Armor. Placing his hands upon the stone gate, he applied a gentle pressure, prying it open just a sliver. His Divine Sense surged forward, rapidly surveying the expanse beyond the entrance. As Yu Yuan had foretold, behind the gate lay a chasm of unfathomable depth. Even with Ji Yuan’s Divine Sense extending its reach, its limits remained elusive. And then there was the matter of the Water Saber. Near the trench discovered past the gate, the Water Saber materialized. Approximately twenty li further on, the mountain's wall reappeared. Ji Yuan also spotted the second stone gate that Yu Yuan had spoken of. This colossal double stone gate stood around twenty zhang tall! In comparison, the stone gate before Ji Yuan barely measured one zhang in height.