Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 998 - 375: [Spiritual Energy Cannon: Level 2] → [Meteor Cannon: Level 3]

The Soul Devouring Venerable swept the entire island with his Divine Sense, and found that not a single Nascent Soul cultivator or even Peak of Core Formation cultivator was present.

...Could it be that I’ve sensed incorrectly?

While doubtful, the Soul Devouring Venerable turned his attention entirely to the east.

Whether or not there was a Nascent Soul cultivator on the island, he could tell with a single scan.

But outside this island, there was honestly a Tier Four Demon Beast, watching intently.

If he were alone like before, there would be nothing to fear.

He might even go forward and challenge this Tier Four Sea Beast, to see if he could acquire a Tier Four Demon Pill.

But that was before; at the time, he was barefooted.

Now, he was fully shod — wearing shoes... can’t stand any trouble.

Especially when Lady of Joy was not present, he had to look after this large family on his own.

This feeling made the Soul Devouring Venerable, who was always used to being idle, very vexed.

So he tried his best to avoid causing any trouble.

Even faced with this Tier Four Early Stage Sea Beast, he chose to stay inside, letting it clamor outside.

But just at that moment, the Soul Devouring Venerable suddenly seemed to sense something.

It was as if someone had suddenly intruded.

"Hmm?"

He instinctively wanted to release his Divine Sense again to investigate, but before he could act...

The space before him rippled slightly, like water sending waves outward.

And then, two figures appeared before him.

A half-grown youth of the Demon Race, with Water Race scales still on his face, appeared quite beautiful.

Behind him stood an old man, slightly hunched.

The Demon Qi spreading from him, with a very obvious Mid-Tier Four aura.

"Who are you?!"

As the Soul Devouring Venerable spoke, he leapt up from his seat on the soft chair... but before he could rise, the old man came to him, simply extending his right hand to press him back down.

"My Young Master wishes to see you; it’s better for you, esteemed Venerable, to sit and answer."

Long Ba squinted and smiled: "After all, it’s not good for anyone to speak while kneeling."

Pressed down by the force, the Soul Devouring Venerable felt as if a mountain rested upon him, his face flushed.

Yet despite such pressure, the chair beneath him remained intact.

What does this mean... It means that the Tier Four old demon before him was undeniably powerful.

"Better speak sensibly, or you’ll anger the old man, perhaps sending you to your grave."

Long Ba spoke the most chilling words in a warm tone.

The Soul Devouring Venerable, after experiencing many storms, calmed down after a brief struggle.

Except for his still flushed face, he showed no further discomfort.

"I’ve now joined the Cloud Cliff Temple, who might you two be? I, Soul Devouring, have never provoked you."

The Soul Devouring Venerable calmly said.

Still, it was Long Ba who answered: "This is the Young Master of the Land of the Sea Ruins, and he has come to negotiate a deal with the Soul Devouring Venerable."

"Land of the Sea Ruins, Young Master?!"

The Soul Devouring Venerable understood instantly; if true, no wonder a Mid-Tier Four, Transformation Stage Sea Beast accompanied him!

"Indeed."

Long Ba merrily replied.

Ji Yuan retrieved a black zygomatic bone etched with writing from his Storage Bag and stated in an unpolished voice:

"This is a Cultivation Technique capable of reaching Nascent Soul, exchanged for your three Gathering Spirit Stones."

"Hand them over quickly, or our Sea Ruins will attack, making you unable to handle it!"

Long Ba’s smile widened.

"Did you hear? Our Young Master intends to make you unable to handle it."

The Soul Devouring Venerable’s expression remained unchanged.

The three Gathering Spirit Stones... were indeed still with him, which he intended to use for trading cultivation resources to break through to Mid-stage Nascent Soul!

The Nascent Soul Technique was precious, even in the Black and White Divine Hall, it was a top-tier treasure.

But that was for the sect!

He, Soul Devouring Venerable, having already formed his Nascent Soul, what use would a Nascent Soul Technique be?

Even if trading it out later, it wouldn’t earn the best Immortal Talent.

Because if Soul Devouring Venerable thought this way, why wouldn’t other Nascent Soul cultivators?

The Nascent Soul Technique could only be used to strengthen a sect, an investment for the future, with uncertain returns.

In short, for Nascent Soul cultivators, it mostly served to strengthen a sect.

In other words, the trade was inherently unequal for any Nascent Soul cultivator.

Yet the Soul Devouring Venerable dared not straightforwardly refuse.

He kept silent.

"Trying to stall until Lady of Joy returns, are you?"

Long Ba leaned in and whispered: "Just so happened, the old man hasn’t had a taste in ages, a Nascent Soul... should be quite nourishing, don’t you think?"

While speaking, a heavy Demon Qi flew from Long Ba’s mouth, tightly wrapping around the Soul Devouring Venerable’s mouth and nose.

Then it tried to invade his body.

The suffocating sensation cleared the Soul Devouring Venerable’s mind.

If a fight broke out, he likely wouldn’t last until Lady of Joy returned before he was already dead.

Damn! Faced with life or breakthrough in cultivation, the Soul Devouring Venerable decided immediately.

Before Long Ba spoke again, he had already retrieved three gray-white stones radiating powerful energy from his Storage Bag and placed them on the table.

"These... these are the Gathering Spirit Stones."

Without a word, Ji Yuan gestured, and the three Gathering Spirit Stones fell into his Storage Bag.

His method of verification was quick; he called forth a panel for a glance.

[Meteor Cannon: Level 3 (Upgradeable)]