Longevity through Upgrading Buildings-Chapter 557 - 255: The First Level 4 Building [10,000-Word Update, Vote Request]
A place like the Storm Area... uncontrollable.
At any moment, a Purple Sky Divine Thunder might strike, and then, forget about Body Tempering, even one’s life might be at risk.
Or perhaps some other Body Cultivator might help with tempering one’s physique with punches, but that would be even harder. In this Cangluo Continent... Ji Yuan feels that it’s unlikely anyone has gone further in Body Cultivation than he has.
After all, after so many years of cultivation, Ji Yuan has never heard of any Body Cultivation inheritance in the Cangluo Continent.
With matters at this place settled, Ji Yuan returned to visit the Ice and Fire Elder, telling him about his secluded cultivation outside.
It was the Fire Technique Ice and Fire Elder he encountered, so naturally, he made a considerable effort to persuade Ji Yuan to stay, but ultimately didn’t insist. Probably because he also prefers to be the local emperor here.
Afterwards, Ji Yuan returned to this isolated island, focusing entirely on secluded meditation, ignoring everything else.
This time, his closed-door cultivation focuses on three main aspects.
First and foremost is to open the Enlightenment Room and comprehend the Sword Manual. After all, he has to reach the level of condensing the next Flying Sword before returning.
Next is absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to enhance his cultivation.
This is pretty much achieved by opening the Cave Mansion, and he also discovered that when he absorbs Water Spiritual Qi into his Dantian, it naturally transforms into Ice Spiritual Qi.
For this reason, Ji Yuan took out the Tri-colored Spirit Eggs he carried on this trip and continued his egg-breaking cultivation.
The final focus is naturally on tempering his physique.
A monthly one or two ounces of Profound Sun Blood Amber is definitely insufficient, so Ji Yuan practiced Pile Skill while secretly venturing into the Storm Area several times to use the power of thunder and lightning for Body Tempering.
But ever since he was struck by a Purple Thunder, nearly costing him his life, he hasn’t been so reckless.
Though his physique is strong, it cannot ultimately withstand the might of the heavens, so it’s better to practice Pile Skill steadily.
More than half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
With his extraordinary talent and the slight but negligible assistance from the Enlightenment Room, Ji Yuan finally comprehended the Sword Manual to a sufficient realm on an unremarkable afternoon.
Sufficient to condense the next Flying Sword.
This means he can finally embark on the return journey.
Nearly a year of closed-door cultivation.
Ji Yuan packed up everything, shut down the effects of various buildings, and finally summoned the Wind Willow Flying Boat to leave this unknown isolated island.
He floated in mid-air, gazing at the dissipating mist, reminiscing for a moment, before heading directly west of the Ice and Fire Island.
Before leaving, of course, he had to bid farewell to the Ice and Fire Elder.
When he arrived in front of the valley, before he could step forward and inquire, he saw an Escape Light flying out, transforming into the figure of a hunchbacked old man.
"Greetings, Senior."
Ji Yuan cupped his hands in salute.
"Hmm."
The Ice and Fire Elder sized up Ji Yuan with a glance, "Heading back?"
"Yes, I’ve been out for over a year, and it’s time to return and fulfill my duty," Ji Yuan explained solemnly.
The Ice and Fire Elder nodded slightly, "Indeed, the great war between the righteous and demonic paths is on, and your Li Family can’t possibly remain uninvolved; you indeed need to return and contribute your strength to your Li Family."
Ji Yuan cupped his hands and stood up again, hesitating to ask, "Senior, are you planning to stay here on Ice and Fire Island indefinitely, or?"
"You brat, you’re asking if I’ll join the battle, right?"
The Ice and Fire Elder replied frankly.
"That... is correct."
"Are you asking on behalf of the Li Family, or is this your own question?"
Ji Yuan, not fully understanding, still responded, "Junior is asking for myself."
The Ice and Fire Elder stroked his beard and said, "In that case, let an elder share some heartfelt words with you."
"Yes."
...Judging from these words, the Ice and Fire Elder truly regards me as a junior.
Ji Yuan listened attentively.
"In the face of the grand situation, no one can remain unscathed, especially someone of my stature," the Ice and Fire Elder shook his head, "To be honest, the Six-Faction Alliance has sent people here more than once, asking me to return to the continent. Do you know why?"
Because they want you to take a side.
Ji Yuan is no fool; he naturally understood the underlying tension.
For many years, the Ice and Fire Elder lived in seclusion overseas. Under normal circumstances, that’s fine, but now, with the great war between the righteous and demonic underway, Shang Dong needs to stabilize the mountains and have every peak’s Great Cultivator choose a side.
If you choose well, you’re one of us; if not... well, don’t blame us for being unreasonable.
But it’s something to understand inwardly, not something to say out loud.
Ji Yuan replied, "Because, with Senior’s formidable strength, our Six-Faction Alliance needs your help."
The Ice and Fire Elder didn’t comment directly, only chuckling, "I won’t stay on Ice and Fire Island for long; when the time comes, I’ll go to Shang Mountain myself."
"Senior is truly righteous."
"Go on, return and pass on my regards to Li Gang, tell him to cultivate more when he has time, as his own strength is the most important thing." The Ice and Fire Elder waved his hand, indicating for Ji Yuan to take his leave.
"Yes, Senior... take care."
Ji Yuan cupped his hands and stood again, and the Ice and Fire Elder was already gone. He summoned his Flying Boat and flew north of Ice and Fire Island.
Currently, there are still two ships shuttling back and forth between South Sea City and Ice and Fire Island. After the Luo Family’s Whale Cruiser was destroyed, they dispatched a second giant Dharma Ship, named the "Scarlet Glow Boat."
It’s been traversing between the two places for half a year now.
Ji Yuan heard about this matter on his previous return to the Ice and Fire Workshop.
When Ji Yuan waited for two days at the dock of Ice and Fire Island for the Luo Family’s Scarlet Glow Boat, he surprised many of the Luo Family members onboard by presenting his boarding credentials from the Whale Cruiser.
After all, in their eyes, someone who could produce boarding credentials from the Whale Cruiser was akin to a "remnant of the previous dynasty."
Of course, they didn’t obstruct him; quite the opposite, they provided Ji Yuan with excellent service and treatment.
For instance, they upgraded his accommodations to a Heaven cabin for free.
The journey was perilous on the way, but the return was without incident.
Ji Yuan smoothly returned to South Sea City, but upon arrival, he heard of an event... the South Sea Auction is to be held, just three days later, and they’ve already stopped accepting new auction items.
Ji Yuan, after hearing this, couldn’t help but react, "Hmm???"
In his Storage Bag, he still had the "Dragon Capture Three-piece Set" gifted by the Wailing Wanderer, something that could fetch a high price only here.
Ji Yuan thought for a moment and decided to head straight to the South Sea Auction House.
Although there are rules, rules inevitably have exceptions.
Ji Yuan believed that the "Dragon Capture Three-piece Set" warranted an exception.
On his way to the auction house, Ji Yuan also obtained a list of the auction items from another person.
As he skimmed through it, one particular item quickly caught his attention.
"Item seventy-eight: Dragon Blood Stone * 5 pieces."
