Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1281: Chapter 434: Nascent Soul Assembly and Dao Heart Demon Seed

After obtaining the treasure, Ji Yuan inevitably began to desire more.

Fairy Baihua looked at him with worried eyes.

Master Danxu’s gaze towards Sword Wuchen was filled with contemplation.

After a brief moment of joy, Ji Yuan also guessed some of Sword Wuchen’s thoughts.

Most likely, he was thinking of undermining him since Ji Yuan had not yet established himself.

However, his actions were somewhat blatant, with no disguise... Was he not afraid of Elder Xuanji’s retaliation, or did he have some information or reliance?

Ji Yuan couldn’t help but think more about it.

”I heard that in a few years, there will be a Nascent Soul Trading Conference in Beihuang City on the Desolate Ancient Continent. Do any of you have any thoughts about it?”

After delivering the congratulatory gift, Sword Wuchen brought up another topic.

”Oh? The Nascent Soul Trading Conference in Beihuang City? It’s been over a hundred years since the last one. Why is it suddenly being held again now?”

Master Danxu, stroking his beard, was a bit surprised.

”What else? It’s just that the wars have become too intense, and inevitably the flames might spread to oneself, so they’re trading some good items in advance to strengthen themselves.”

Sword Wuchen saw this clearly.

”Indeed, then we might as well go together when the time comes.”

Master Danxu nodded and looked at Ji Yuan with a smile: ”Brother Xu has just formed his Nascent Soul. You can go and take a look as well. Even without trading, the Nascent Soul Trading Conference can broaden your horizons.”

”Oh?”

Ji Yuan was indeed somewhat tempted.

The materials for the next level of building upgrades would only get harder to find. If he searched alone, who knows when he’d find it... With such a wonderful opportunity as the Nascent Soul Trading Conference, of course, he ought to consider participating.

”It’s still too early for that, I’ll consider it.”

Ji Yuan didn’t commit too strongly to his words. Additionally, when the time came, his identity might not be certain.

... However, if he goes to the Desolate Ancient Continent, he could drop by the Taiyi Immortal Sect to see if he can find any clues about the Water Dragon Sect.

Among the many large cities on the Desolate Ancient Continent, there are also Teleportation Arrays. As long as one can afford the price, getting to the Taiyi Immortal Sect is quick.

At that time, he could also meet Yun Qianzai and Phoenix Peach.

After all, only a hundred years have passed. With their talents, forming a core is certainly not a problem, so they are very likely still alive.

Thinking of this, Ji Yuan could hardly wait to set off right away.

Afterward, the four chatted idly for a while more, and then Master Danxu and Sword Wuchen suggested taking their leave.

Because next, it was the internal affairs of the Cloud Rain Sect.

Ji Yuan was about to ascend to the position of Supreme Elder of the Cloud Rain Sect.

After seeing off the two Nascent Souls from the outer sect, Fairy Baihua communicated a few words to You Zai Daoist through voice transmission.

After ensuring everything was properly arranged outside, she turned to Ji Yuan and whispered, ”Junior Brother Ji, let’s go.”

”Please, Senior Sister.”

Ji Yuan gestured respectfully.

Fairy Baihua nodded slightly, and in a trailing pink flower-embroidered skirt, she walked out of the hall first.

Ji Yuan, dressed in a splendid blue robe, followed closely with his hands behind his back, walking out of the hall.

At that moment, tens of thousands of disciples of the Cloud Rain Sect and a group of Golden Core Elders stood in the square below the great hall. Furthermore, even more people filled up Wuyou Peak as they descended from the square.

Though there were many cultivators, not a single word was spoken.

They all looked up towards the direction of the great hall.

Fairy Baihua stood at the forefront by herself, overlooking all the cultivators.

She slightly opened her ruby lips, not speaking loudly.

Yet, her voice spread throughout the entire Cloud Rain Sect.

”Next, let’s welcome our newly appointed Supreme Elder of the Cloud Rain Sect—Xu Beimu.”

Dressed in a blue robe, Ji Yuan stepped out of the door at the right moment.

The disciples below saw this and chanted in unison.

”Pay respects to the Supreme Elder.”

”Greetings, Supreme Elder.”

”Supreme Elder.”

”...”

Several days later.

In Tingtiao Pavilion, within Wuyou Peak, Ji Yuan, who had attended this Nascent Soul Assembly, returned to his Cave Mansion.

”Master, aren’t you continuing to comprehend the Sword Array?”

In the Mountain of Mind and Heart, Tu Yue looked at Ji Yuan, who had returned from the Scripture Pavilion to the Cave Mansion, and tilted her head, asking curiously.

”Not for now.”

”Comprehending the Sword Array itself is a long and meticulous process, not something to be rushed. I’ll explore other things first.”

After speaking, Ji Yuan went to the Spirit Vein, took some Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk, and then returned to the Enlightenment Room on the fifth floor.

After his mind calmed and settled, he naturally sensed something deep within his consciousness.

Dao—Heart—Demon—Seed!

When this black seed, emitting Demonic Qi, appeared in Ji Yuan’s field of vision, the role of this Dao Heart Demon Seed emerged in his mind.

It has three functions.

The first is ”Planting the Demon,” which secretly sows the demon seed into someone else’s mind, endlessly amplifying their heart demons and desires.

The longer the time, the stronger the effect, until finally, they are completely consumed by desire and perish.

For example, when the desire is strong enough, perhaps seeing someone else’s Magical Treasure is better than theirs, they might think of seizing it.

Or, seeing a beautiful female cultivator, they might think of ”connecting” with her.

But regardless of which one, the probability of death is significant for a cultivator.

The second function is ”Heart Control.”

As the demon seed planted in others gradually grows, Ji Yuan, as the master of the demon seed, could subtly influence, and even control, the other person’s thoughts and actions, turning them unwittingly into Ji Yuan’s obedient ”Puppet.”

In some respect, this means Ji Yuan has gained a subordinate who will never betray him.

The last function is called ”Blooming and Bearing Fruit.”

When the demon seed matures, Ji Yuan has a second option before him, which is to wait until the cultivator whose mind is planted with the demon seed loses their mind or during a cultivation breakthrough.