Chapter 175 - Breakthrough, Peak of Qi Refining!
Chapter 175 of "Longevity through Upgrading Buildings" introduces the scene: Ji Yuan first activated the effects of all the buildings on Mist Island, then released... Keep going!
Ji Yuan first activated the effects of all the buildings on Mist Island, then released Tu Yue and let her go collect her basic stipend.For the Big Toad that came crowding over, he simply sent it off with two Spirit Pigs.
After finishing these matters, he headed straight for the Cave Mansion on the island.
As soon as he stepped inside, he activated the Spirit Gathering Arrayâs effect, then took out twenty Mid-grade Spirit Stones and piled them up around himself.
The Jade Sea Tide Generation Skill automatically circulated within him, and instantly a Spiritual Energy Vortex appeared inside the Cave Mansion, continually sending spiritual energy into his body.
He picked up two more Spirit Stones, held them in his palms, and absorbed the spiritual energy within.
If one wants to advance from the late Qi Cultivation Stage to the peak of Qi Refining, simply absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is surely not enough; even using Low-grade Spirit Stones would be too slow.
So Ji Yuan simply went all out and used Mid-grade Spirit Stones.
Spiritual energy streamed endlessly into his body; to speed up his breakthrough, he didnât even have time to upgrade the Enlightenment Room, nor did he bother checking the Storage Bag left by Jian Zong.
Nothing mattered as much as breaking through.
Medicine King Valley.
Inside the Alchemy Hall, an old Daoist with hair and beard all white sat behind the Pill Furnace, forming hand seals to ignite the fire.
In front of him, a middle-aged man in black robes bowed his head in respect, standing. Follow current novels on novelhall.com
"So, what you mean is, Nine Nether Cave Heaven hasnât even opened yet, and our Medicine King Valleyâs two strongest Qi Cultivation Stage disciples have already been killed?"
The old Daoistâs voice was calm, yet it exerted immense pressure on the man in black.
He quickly cupped his hands, replying in a deep voice:
"Sect Leader, it truly isnât that our Medicine King Valley is incompetent, but that the Water Dragon Sect is far too... cunning!"
Medicine King Valleyâs Sect Leader, Master Dan Yang, slowly opened his eyes. "Zhang Zehuai was killed by Feng Yichen, and who killed Jian Zong?"
"That..."
The black-robed man, Dong Qing, lowered himself even more respectfully. "Still under investigation."
"But we have already contacted our agents within Water Dragon Sect. The current information is, thereâs no word circulating within Water Dragon Sect about Jian Zongâs death; they... seem not to know about it at all."
"We sent people to where Jian Zong died; the energy in the area was extremely chaoticânot like a single personâs duel, more like an ambush leading to death."
Master Dan Yang waved his hand, shaking his head:
"Among the Six Immortal Sects of Shang Dong, Medicine King Valley is always the most aboveboard, while Water Dragon Sect is the most treacherous and cunning. No need to look any further; this was definitely done by Water Dragon Sect."
"Sect Leaderâs words are indeed correct."
Dong Qing said with deep admiration.
But Master Dan Yangâs expression wasnât much better. "Dong Qing."
"Disciple here."
"Youâve entered Nine Nether Cave Heaven before. Naturally, you know whatâs most valuable insideâitâs not the thousand-year Illusion Spirit Grass for refining Foundation Establishment Pills, but the fragments of Magical Treasures, and even intact Ancient Treasures."
"That... is correct."
"Which is why, for these hundreds of years, our major sects have never given up exploration of Nine Nether Cave Heaven; that place... is likely to be where the Dao grounds of Shang Court used to be."
Dong Qing was already drenched in sweat.
"But this time, with Nine Nether Cave Heaven about to open, our Medicine King Valleyâs two strongest Qi Cultivation Stage disciples have died one after another; losing this upper hand, I fear Medicine King Valley wonât gain much benefit this time."
With Jian Zong dead, Master Dan Yang didnât feel much regret.
But missing out on the treasures inside Nine Nether Cave Heavenâthatâs what truly made his heart ache.
"Then in Sect Leaderâs opinion?"
Dong Qing asked probingly.
Master Dan Yang slowly turned around; in an instant, an unprecedented pressure nearly made Dong Qing kneel. He heard the Medicine King Valleyâs Sect Leader slowly say, "Weâre not lacking a Foundation Establishment or two in the sect, but we do lack one or two Qi Cultivator who can dominate inside Nine Nether Cave Heaven. Do you understand what I mean?"
Dong Qingâs eyes subconsciously widened.
This, of course, he understood.
Slice off the foundation; revert to Qi Cultivation.
Nothing more than these simple four words.
But Medicine King Valley has an even better method... they have Tier Two elixirs called the Descending Realm Pill, which allows Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators to revert to the Qi Cultivation Stage while retaining their Foundation Establishment mana and Divine Sense.
Of course, it comes at a price.
The price: the user will forever remain at the Qi Cultivation Stage.
Just as Dong Qing thought heâd have to âvoluntarilyâ take the Descending Realm Pill, Master Dan Yang said, "Youâre in charge of this. Remember, keep it secret. It absolutely must not be known outside."
"And the user must be willing. Only with volunteers, once inside Nine Nether Cave Heaven, can they work for us."
"Yes."
Dong Qing let out a long sigh of relief, unable to hide it.
It didnât matter who took the Descending Realm Pill, as long as it wasnât him.
"Also, donât forget to keep investigating Jian Zongâs death. The truth canât stay hidden forever. If it were only a few people it might be alright, but Water Dragon Sect had so many involvedâit definitely wonât stay secret."
"Once itâs clear, report back immediately."
"Yes."
Dong Qing cupped his hands again.
Only then did Master Dan Yang wave his hand to dismiss him.
Also discussing Jian Zongâs death was Master Xuan Shui, Sect Leader of Water Dragon Sect.
After hearing Feng Yichenâs complete report, he couldnât restrain the joy on his face.
Feng Yichenâs killing of Zhang Zehuai wasnât arranged by Master Xuan Shui, but he knew about it beforehand.
But Jian Zongâs death was something he truly hadnât expected.
"Ji Yuan? When did he enter the sect?"
"As far as I know, it should be less than two years. Heâs from the Cloud Rain Marsh market. As for cultivation, Iâve met himâheâs only at Qi Cultivation ninth layer."
Standing before Master Xuan Shui, Feng Yichen spoke honestly, not daring to hide anything.