Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 820 - 340: Ji Yuan: "I’ve Become Old Demon Ji?!

If Mu Xueyao is able to successfully get away, then everything will be fine.

However, should she fail, Ji Yuan will have no choice but to make use of the Escape Shuttle.

Nevertheless, this Talisman Treasure, meticulously crafted by a Core Formation Cultivator, would likely not allow them to escape their pursuers by much, and it possessed only a single use.

It is Ji Yuan's intention to activate the Lightning Pursuit technique once he has managed to shake them off.

By employing this Miracle Treasure, Ji Yuan feels assured that he can outpace them, even if they are cultivators at the late-stage of Core Formation.

Once a decision has been made, Ji Yuan no longer entertains the idea of fleeing.

The very instant his figure spun around with remarkable speed, he drew forth a verdant gourd from his Storage Bag.

Infusing it with his mana, he brought the Magical Treasure to life.

A thick, emerald smoke emanated from the Plague Dragon Gourd, instantly suffusing the surrounding sea with a green hue.

Following this, Ji Yuan activated another of his Magical Treasures, the Overturning Sea Pearl.

The vast expanse of the sea in his vicinity was immediately brought under Ji Yuan’s complete command.

But this was still far from being sufficient.

To attempt to stall three mid-stage Core Formation Cultivators using only these methods would be an act of utter folly.

Therefore, the Stream Firefly Sword, resting beside Ji Yuan, also swiftly dissolved into a swirling mist.

In conjunction with the oceanic domain now confined by the Overturning Sea Pearl, this move effectively ensnared the three charging mid-stage Core Formation Cultivators.

"Damn it, how can a Fake Pill Realm cultivator possess so many Magical Treasures and still claim to not be Old Demon Ji!"

Li Hanzhou let out a muffled curse and promptly unleashed the Dark Gold Serpent.

The serpent slithered through the sea, breaching the confines of the Overturning Sea Pearl's domain in a mere moment.

The cultivator clad in green robes, Feng Buhui, brought forth the Heart-devouring Cauldron he held, which proceeded to absorb all the noxious mist spewing from the Plague Dragon Gourd while simultaneously emitting a potent suction force.

The remaining cultivator, Yue Pan, clasped his hands together, revealing a pair of earthen-yellow gauntlets.

He thrust his left hand upward and his right hand downward with considerable force.

Instantly, a dazzling blade of light erupted from his palm, cleaving through the water and completely dispersing the mist generated by the Stream Firefly Sword.

Ultimately, the disparity in cultivation was simply too profound.

Ji Yuan surmised that had he possessed even the cultivation of a beginner Core Formation stage, they would not have broken through his defenses so easily.

Yet, it was sufficient; these maneuvers had already bought him a precious five breaths of time.

His Divine Sense spread outward, scanning the surroundings.

He perceived Mu Xueyao, crouched within the sea behind him, retrieving a crane fashioned from wood from her Storage Bag. She was channeling mana to activate it, and the artifact appeared far from ordinary.

"Not good, they are attempting to escape!"

Yue Pan, being the closest, observed Mu Xueyao's actions and cried out in alarm.

Feng Buhui immediately propelled his Poison Cauldron forward and charged ahead.

Finally, Li Hanzhou seemed to sense the shift in events, recalling the Dark Gold Serpent beneath his feet and propelling himself backward.

Yue Pan, who was already quite near, raised his hands defensively before him.

"Ding—"

The Ground-splitting Gauntlets deflected several Flying Sword embryos, while a pair of Flying Needles almost forced him to concede ground.

However, even as he retreated, he caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye: Old Demon Ji, who had been miles away moments ago, was suddenly right in front of him.

Positioned extremely close to Feng Buhui.

An Escape Technique?

Or something else entirely.

How could his speed possibly be that rapid!

He was not the sole individual taken aback; Feng Buhui, utterly astonished by Old Demon Ji’s sudden appearance beside him, found himself overcome with fear.

Grasping the Heart-devouring Cauldron firmly, he positioned it as a shield between himself and Old Demon Ji.

Ji Yuan... had already unleashed his fist.

"Boom—"

His punch connected with the Heart-devouring Cauldron, unleashing the immense power characteristic of the mid-stage Bone Forging Realm.

A punch of pure, unadulterated force, which, despite being blocked by the Lifebound Magical Treasure, still violently shook Feng Buhui’s internal organs, causing him to spew blood.

A distinct fist-shaped indentation was visibly imprinted upon the Heart-devouring Cauldron.

As for Feng Buhui himself, he was sent hurtling backward, propelled out of the water and hurled away at an accelerated pace.

It was only Li Hanzhou's timely intervention that prevented the now unconscious Feng Buhui from sustaining further catastrophic injuries.

Ji Yuan's relentless assault had finally bought the necessary time.

Mu Xueyao, having successfully activated the wooden crane, perched atop its neck. She waved enthusiastically towards Ji Yuan, shouting with evident excitement:

"Brother Ji, hurry! Come quickly!"

Ji Yuan maintained his composure, giving a casual beckoning gesture. The Plague Dragon Gourd, Celestial Poison Needle, and Overturning Sea Pearl gracefully flew back into his Storage Bag.

Then, with a flicker, he appeared on the crane’s back.

Mu Xueyao urged the crane onward, which transformed into an orange-yellow streak of light, vanishing at high velocity into the northern expanse of the sky.

Left behind, Li Hanzhou and Yue Pan could only exchange glances in utter dismay.

For three mid-stage Core Formation Cultivators to collaborate and still permit a Fake Pill Cultivator to escape under their watch... Neither of them felt any particular embarrassment about the outcome.

On the contrary, they found it quite normal.

"This fellow... is undoubtedly Old Demon Ji!"

After proclaiming this, Li Hanzhou conjured a Flying Boat-shaped Flying Spiritual Artifact, settled Feng Buhui onto it, and then retrieved a fragrant Elixir from his Storage Bag, feeding it to the injured man.

Yue Pan, meanwhile, kept a watchful eye on their surroundings.

Old Demon Ji was notorious for his deceitful nature, and even though he seemed to have fled, there was no telling if he was lurking nearby, waiting for them to lower their guard before launching a surprise attack.

Such tactics were not unheard of.

"It has to be him."

Yue Pan also affirmed, "With his Fake Core Cultivation, one blow nearly took down Old Feng... You question if it's Old Demon Ji?"

"Furthermore, when he first made his appearance, didn't he already reveal his true identity?"

Yue Pan scoffed.

"Revealing himself upon arrival, then vehemently denying it, even pleading and begging for his life, and just before departing, attempting to strike us down. This erratic behavior, and you claim he's not Old Demon Ji... Do you truly believe that, Old Li?"

Li Hanzhou inhaled deeply.