Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 761 - 735: New Friends
Though it is only a remnant thought, it was left by an Immortal, and this Golden Chicken Immortal is very likely a current Immortal who is defending against external threats in Outer Heaven.
Jiang Yuan said it wouldn’t be a lie to say he wasn’t nervous, but he was also a bit excited.
From initially being able to only deal with Little Demon Beasts in the Wilderness, in just two short months, he could now come into contact with Immortal remnants and even test its strength.
Thinking about it, even without triggering so many side quests to gain extra lifespan, just relying on the one and a half years given by the system binding, even if he couldn’t master everything, he could still manage quite a lot.
This shows that the system has worked hard to speed up the host’s progress, and as long as he doesn’t slack off, it won’t be long before he can see the real world of Outer Heaven!
"Are you ready?" He extended his right palm, and though he didn’t move his form, it felt like the sky was pressing down.
"The Immortal said that any method could be used, right? Please wait a moment." Jiang Yuan clicked to display the Exoskeleton Equipment.
Even Medium Quality organs provide +1000 Defense; Beastman Body adds +500; Crab Claw Defense +200;
He then replaced it with the +1000 Defense Earth Spirit Pearl given by the Elder Dragon; the Diamond Necklace boosts overall Defense by 20%; the Bronze Mask reduces damage by 45%; and the Medium organs add another 5% damage reduction.
Thus, the human before him suddenly became a giant form resembling neither ghost nor demon, emitting a strong evil aura.
However, the Immortal’s remnant was unfazed, clearly indifferent to whatever form he took, as no matter how rampant the evil aura, it was not an Outer Heaven Demon.
Jiang Yuan switched to the Mountain God’s title, but looking at the Level Three title which only adds 200 Defense, he felt it was a bit low.
He worked diligently every day to complete public service orders to earn Faith Value, and many believers had contributed as well, now totaling over ten million points. He decisively clicked to consume Faith Value, elevating the Mountain God’s title to Level Eight, adding +2000 Defense!
Regardless of its utility, he also enveloped himself in the Earth Spirit Flame, increasing his unique high-temperature defense by 1000.
With full confidence, he even had time to glance at the little item that broke through his defense and caused a few drops of blood to be lost, automatically collected—[Exquisite Pendant: Unable to exist independently due to war remnants, the Golden Chicken Immortal attached and sealed it in his Ascension cave house.
As time passed, the cave house became increasingly dilapidated, encountering an undercurrent rush, some remaining small ornaments were spewed out. This pendant is beautifully crafted, full of Spiritual Energy and suitable for decoration]
Sure enough, it was a shiny, multi-colored pendant with no added benefits.
Perhaps because it contained ample Spiritual Energy, it had such a strong impact, and at that time, the Exoskeleton was not equipped, so the Defense wasn’t high enough, which led to a breach.
There were six Resurrection Talismans lying quietly in the Storage Bag, with others still being forged in the Treasure Forging Workshop, giving Jiang Yuan more confidence.
At worst, he could still resurrect if he died!
"Come on!" Fully prepared, he shouted, ready to take a hit.
"Whoosh!"
An undercurrent swirled at the bottom of the lake.
He casually struck out with his right palm, yet for the first time, Jiang Yuan’s breathing halted for several seconds, seeing nothing before him while an immense force effortlessly cracked layer upon layer of his Defense like dust.
"Bang!"
Almost immediately, as the Water Bubble was the first to burst, even the Earth Spirit Flame on him extinguished.
Then a bright red -2600 floated across his vision!
The health bar dropped dramatically, with a red alert flashing before his eyes and a low beeping sound. The system prompted him that only 511 health points remained, urging him to quickly take a Blood Replenishing Pill or consume food to increase health.
"Not bad, your power is pure and uncontaminated." The Immortal’s remnant waved a sleeve, placing his right hand behind him, and laughed, "You have quite a few tricks up your sleeve, but remember to be very careful, as war remnants can contaminate Spiritual Power and temperament. You may take this item away, and in addition, I’ll also give you a small Magical Treasure."
[Spirit Testing Instrument: Crafted by the Golden Chicken Immortal to detect if Spiritual Energy is contaminated. Usage: Randomly select a Cultivator from the small world to inject Spiritual Power into the Spirit Testing Instrument.
If it glows white, the Spiritual Energy is pure, indicating the small world in which the Cultivator lives is untainted.
If it glows blue, the Spiritual Energy is both pure and rich, showing that the small world is not only untainted but also contains Spiritual Energy that is abundant to the point of undergoing a qualitative transformation, nearing Celestial Realm Immortal Energy.
If there is no reaction, it means the Spiritual Energy has been contaminated, and if the Cultivator cannot purify and expel the contamination, ascension to the Celestial Realm is impossible.
If it appears black, the contamination is severe, and the small world must be sealed quickly to prevent the spread of contamination. If purification is impossible after a prolonged seal, the world must be destroyed to prevent the contamination from reaching a threshold where it could be exploited by Outer Heaven Demons, turning all living beings into anomalies with endless consequences!]
A volleyball-sized white jade sphere emerged from a whirlpool before him, directly flying to Jiang Yuan.
Seeing the system display details, he couldn’t wait to take it back and test it on his courtyard’s members! 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
After briefly explaining the usage, the Immortal’s remnant slowly faded away, leaving behind an ethereal yet resounding reminder echoing from the lake bottom, "I have awaited a destined person here, unaware of the passage of time, hopeful it is still timely. Young Daoist, be sure to cultivate both body and mind, not to squander your youthful years, anticipating our meeting in Outer Heaven in the near future."
"I will do my utmost!" Jiang Yuan solemnly saluted the dissipating figure, feeling the heavy burden on his shoulders.
He put the Spirit Testing Instrument into his Storage Bag, clicked on the fusion once more, and fortunately, the system did not charge again. It took about two minutes for the progress bar to show fusion success.
Then, in the instance interface, the World Tree branch instance difficulty soared directly to eight stars!
Even the thumbnail had transformed from the lush green leaves to twisted black lines, appearing utterly daunting.
[Golden Chicken Immortal’s Broken Abode: All treasures and Spiritual Power were exhausted to seal and suppress wartime remnants. There might be some small curiosities left; it’s worth searching carefully.]
The massive luminous Barrier disappeared, revealing the true appearance at the bottom of the Golden Chicken Seal Lake.
A mostly collapsed abode could only hint at its former grandeur from the faded carvings.
Jiang Yuan was overwhelmed by the cascade of information in a short time, shocked by the eerie being a creation of the Outer Heaven Demon; yet he was eager to figure out the fastest way to accomplish the main quest, immediately rushing into the broken walls relying on the Earth Mirror Book skill to search.
However, after searching thoroughly, seeing most items were quickly decomposed by the lake water, he finally found only a few exquisite little pendants.
The abode left by an Immortal after Ascension had only these few decorative items and a rough framework left, quite sigh-worthy.
After swimming up from the lake bottom, the outside was still overcast, drizzling with persistent rain.
The breeze brushed past ringed green trees, the picturesque and tranquil scenery was peaceful, yet Jiang Yuan sat on a boat by the lake in the rain for quite a while, digesting his recent experiences.
Taking out a Communication Stone, he first contacted the wealthiest person he knew, Miss Qi!
He could hardly wait to advance the main quest forward, but speeding up the remaining two barrels of Spiritual Wine production at the brewery required the expenditure of 40 million Spirit Stones.
This wasn’t a small amount, and external assistance was necessary.
"Daoist You has something urgent needing a meeting now?" In the wilderness during the day, the hidden and folded world under the night sky officially unfolded, Miss Qi San Qi, who was discussing scriptures and doctrines with a friend, was somewhat perplexed upon receiving the message.
Given her temperament, she rarely altered predetermined arrangements.
Especially when it was a hard-to-invite cultivation fanatic; hearing his teachings was invaluable, this was not the right time to meet an uncheduled friend.
But after all, it was Daoist You; even putting aside everything else, just his title as a Fifth Grade Alchemist demanded exceptional courtesy.
"Jun Yan, I have a cultivator friend from the Human World, a very skilled Alchemist."
San Qi pondered and decided to first reveal the other’s identity, as the demon cultivators in the wilderness held a special fondness for Alchemists, then continued: "He has something urgent to discuss, would you like to meet him?"
Before the other could set down the teacup, she added with a lovely smile: "This Jiang Daoist is quite interesting, not only proficient in alchemy but also tends orchards and tea gardens.
All the Spirit Tea we drink was personally planted and brewed by him, Lingxi and others often trade products from his garden with him."
"Oh? Could it be Jiang from ginger? Skilled in cultivation and bearing such a surname... a descendant of the Shennong Clan?"
Jun Yan savored the aromatic Spirit Tea, showing some interest in a human cultivator with divine blood lineage, and smiled: "Miss Qi makes such fascinating friends."
"Kindly invite him for a meeting, if he has unique insights into cultivation, it would be my honor to make a friend."
"I haven’t really exchanged cultivation experiences with Jiang Daoist, though an alchemist who loves gardening might not align with our strengths. Fear not, tread lightly in your expectations." San Qi immediately replied to the message, then deactivated her palace’s Restriction, facilitating his teleportation over.
Jun Yan chuckled and shook his head at the remark: "Miss Qi’s words lack depth. It’s said the grand path is simple and all righteous dies unite, unless the path veered astray, all rightful cultivators share the same path."
"I have been dull in mind and clumsy in speech since youth, far less in understanding cultivation techniques compared to you, nevermind a discussion?" she laughed, "Jiang Daoist isn’t particularly eloquent either; let’s address the matter first when he arrives, don’t be too forceful."
"Miss Qi again underestimates herself! There’s no need for excessive modesty. I derive joy from two things: firstly, researching the Great Dao; secondly, sharing my insights for the benefit of those with affinity, adding to my virtues."
As she spoke, a maid led Jiang Yuan into the quiet room, and Jun Yan’s focus shifted astounded: "Daoist, have you been to Wo Hu Temple?"
"Daoist Jiang, this is my friend—Jun Yan. He’s carefree and unorthodox, please excuse him." San Qi glared at him and hurriedly introduced them. "This is the Jiang Daoist I mentioned earlier, a Fifth Grade Alchemist!"
She emphasized the words "Fifth Grade Alchemist" to remind the other to collect himself during the first meeting.
Jiang Yuan hadn’t expected an out-of-context question thrown at him right after entering the room.
Upon a detailed look, he was amused— [Jun Yan: Nightmare Tiger Demon, Level One super advanced monster in the Void Refinement Realm. Expert in nightmares, indefensible, can kill enemies silently in sleep. Good-natured, sharp-tongued, loves to argue. Instantly bonded with Stone Tiger, a deep friendship.]
No wonder the question, turned out to be Stone Tiger’s new friend!
