Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 801 - 333: Spirit Effect of Level 4 [Chaotic Burial Mound]

As for this Tier Four Sea Beast, the Merfolk Race calls him... Holy Fish King.

Ji Yuan didn’t know what it meant; in any case, Yu Yuan translated the sea map for him on-site.

Holy Fish King?

Perhaps it should be Holy Fish King.

Because when Yu Yuan translated it live, it was a phonetic translation... But that’s not important; the important thing is the undersea channel that goes straight through Holy Fish King’s territory.

Twisting and winding, bending and curving.

It can directly reach the Immortal Sect.

After repeatedly memorizing this sea map in his mind, Ji Yuan thought about it and decided to first go and see the Immortal Sect. Without reaching there... even if he were cultivating among the Merfolk Race, he wouldn’t be at ease.

To ensure everything went smoothly, before leaving, he again collected all the buildings he had just arranged, and only then sought out Yu Yuan to express his desire to set off.

Yu Yuan arranged everything thoroughly, and coincidentally, the guide he appointed was the same Patterned Wolf Merfolk that Ji Yuan had met earlier.

His name was Red Wolf.

Furthermore, Ji Yuan found that he had been specially trained by Yu Yuan for a period of time and could actually speak a bit of the Human Race language now.

At least he could understand what Ji Yuan meant.

Speaking, he stammered, and Ji Yuan still had to guess.

But that was alright, it wouldn’t lead Ji Yuan blindly.

Before leaving, Yu Yuan instructed Red Wolf on many things, all in the Merfolk Race language, which Ji Yuan couldn’t hear clearly, guessing that they were probably taboos about the journey ahead.

After the instructions were complete, Ji Yuan followed Red Wolf and set off.

The operation was quite stealthy, so it didn’t disturb many Merfolk.

Coming out of that exit, back to the familiar Fallen Immortal Gully, Ji Yuan immediately became extremely vigilant, converged all his mana, and also checked the Spirit Devouring Armor.

Confirming that there were no issues, he moved all the way east.

From the Merfolk Race settlement to Holy Fish King’s territory, this section of the route was quite safe. Even if encountered by Tier Two Sea Beasts blocking the way, Ji Yuan settled it with one punch.

Only when reaching Holy Fish King’s territory did Ji Yuan behave, following Red Wolf into a place resembling an undersea tunnel.

According to the Merfolk Race’s description, this passage can safely traverse through Holy Fish King’s domain and directly reach the Immortal Sect.

They, the Merfolk Race, would occasionally pass through this tunnel, then out of the Immortal Sect, to the outer sea for a stroll.

The route was definitely correct.

Only as Ji Yuan stepped into this tunnel, in the Fallen Immortal Gully, in the unknown region, a small mountain lying on the ground suddenly opened its eyes.

”Human... Human Race?”

After a strange sound was heard, a palm-sized, azure Spirit Fish swam out from inside the mountain, quickly disappearing from the scene.

Ji Yuan traversed this undersea tunnel, discovering it was even safer than the outside, not encountering even a Tier One Sea Beast, so he brought Red Wolf and slightly increased the pace.

Territory of a Tier Four Demon Beast... Better pass through quickly.

According to the sea map description, one needs to traverse this tunnel for a month.

Yet half a month later... Ji Yuan suddenly felt a strong pressure descending.

This pressure was incredibly familiar!

And following him, Red Wolf lost motion immediately.

Nascent Soul pressure!

It was definitely Nascent Soul pressure!

The Tier Four Sea Beast was coming!

Ji Yuan’s Divine Soul stirred, the Soul Suppressing Bell gently vibrated, quickly allowing him to shake off the pressure.

”Huh?”

A puzzled voice sounded in his ear.

Without waiting for exploration, he found in the water ahead of him, swimming towards him, a palm-sized... fiery red Spirit Fish.

Is this the Tier Four Sea Beast comparable to a Nascent Soul?

Ji Yuan didn’t doubt, promptly cupped his fists toward the little fish.

”Greetings... Greetings, Holy Fish King.”

The Spirit Fish circled him, finally pausing before him, humanly scanning him up and down.

”Human Race? In the Fallen Immortal Gully, there hasn’t been a Human Race for thousands of years, it’s quite rare. Considering the Treasure Armor you’re wearing... No wonder you survived in the Fallen Immortal Gully.”

The Spirit Fish spoke.

Ji Yuan promptly replied, ”If Senior likes, Junior is willing to present this Treasure Armor to Senior.”

After all, it’s formed by Spirit-Devouring Bees, at most losing some Spirit-Devouring Bees, all replaceable. But a lost life is irreplaceable.

”This item is useless to me. Moreover, having lived for thousands of years, I haven’t developed a habit of robbing from juniors.”

”Senior... impressive!”

Ji Yuan slightly sighed in relief. Apparently, this Tier Four Sea Beast seemed communicable.

”Are you headed to the Immortal Sect, returning to the Jiyuan Continent?” Holy Fish King asked.

Ji Yuan cupped hands and answered, ”Senior has sharp eyes; nothing is hidden from Senior.”

”Hehe, as expected of the cunning Human Race.”

Holy Fish King mocked, leaving Ji Yuan quite embarrassed.

”It’s not yet time for the Immortal Sect to open. Going there now is futile.”

”This... Junior is just going to check first. If it doesn’t work, I’ll return later.”

Ji Yuan spoke truthfully.

”Hmm, seems like you’ll have to go again in two years; let it be. Next time you pass through here, call for me once; I have something that needs you to bring out.”

Holy Fish King disappeared after speaking, leaving only a voice echoing in the tunnel.

”Remember, remember!”

Ji Yuan realized afterward, hurriedly bowing.

”Serving Senior is Junior’s honor!”

Long after, Ji Yuan rose, realizing his clothing beneath the Spirit Devouring Armor was soaked in cold sweat.

Encountering a Nascent Soul Monster this closely, unguardedly, truly made Ji Yuan nervous.

But fortunately, Holy Fish King seemed communicative, perhaps because he needed help carrying something out... Otherwise, he might casually kill and devour him.

After calming down, Ji Yuan woke Red Wolf, and the man and Merfolk continued east.

After nearly three months, Ji Yuan finally reached the edge of the Fallen Immortal Gully, the Immortal Sect’s location.

Ji Yuan looked at the ten-thousand-foot-tall ”mountain range” before his eyes and the pale-gold light shield atop the mountain.

”So... I really am in a gully?”