Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1015: Chapter 378: Opening Move—Killing a Nascent Soul!

“In essence, after the Joy Palace joined the Cloud Cliff Temple, it gave off the vibe of taking over.”

After the Bone Nightmare Old Demon spoke, the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother immediately caught on.

“You mean to say… the Black and White Divine Hall killed Soul Devourer, actually at the behest of, or even directly ordered by, Qian Array Old Monster and them?”

Ji Yuan also thought of this possibility, and yet was still somewhat astonished when he heard the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother voice it out.

With such tactics… are the Nascent Soul Cultivators of the Eight Holy Lands always this dramatic in their covert and overt battles?

“It’s not impossible.”

The Bone Nightmare Old Demon didn’t give a definite answer to this question, “But one thing’s for certain, the Black and White Dual Fiends’ intent to kill Soul Devourer is definitely known by Qian Array Old Monster.”

“If they were truly unaware… to rashly start a war with a Holy Land, even the Black and White Divine Hall would need to weigh the consequences.”

Yin Bone Master said, “Looking at it this way, Lady of Joy’s urgency to return could be because she figured this out.”

“Indeed, haha, just a worthless stray from elsewhere, and they dare to use such tactics in our Jiyuan Continent? They actually fancy themselves as someone important!”

Ma Gui, sitting on the side, sneered disdainfully.

But when the Bone Nightmare Old Demon looked at him, he immediately changed his tone, grinning and saying, “Of course, this is only because I am before my Master.”

Ji Yuan remained silent and reserved.

Fortunately, the Bone Nightmare Old Demon didn’t make things too difficult for him either.

After discussing this matter, the Bone Nightmare Old Demon gave a few words of caution before turning to whisper to the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother, “Wife, keep an eye here, I’ll go mingle with a few others.”

“Alright.”

The Bone Nightmare Old Demon departed, heading straight to the platform where the Soul Refining Hall was located.

He appeared very familiar with the Soul Hall Master, but seemed to share only a nodding acquaintance with Master Qingcheng, having no more than a few words even when they met.

However, Ji Yuan was still contemplating the situation of the Black and White Divine Hall’s act of killing Soul Devourer.

He felt there was another reason behind it, unsure if the Bone Nightmare Old Demon deliberately avoided it, or truly hadn’t thought of it.

The Black and White Divine Hall killing Soul Devourer… seems suspect of balancing the powers of the Holy Lands. All of the Eight Holy Lands, except for Celestial Killer Mountain, mostly have three Nascent Souls.

The Cloud Cliff Temple originally had only two, but has now suddenly increased to four.

It would certainly break a certain balance, so the Black and White Divine Hall seized this opportunity to restore some balance.

Subsequently, Ji Yuan also began to assess the conditions of the other Holy Lands, and things seemed fine on the side of the righteous path.

Except for the departed Cloud Cliff Temple.

The remaining Xuanqing Sect and Tingtiao Pavilion both came to the high platform of Skywork Valley, with Xuanqing Sect being represented by Sect Leader True Monarch Xuanqing, and Tingtiao Pavilion by Pavilion Master Tingtao.

The two were gathered with True Monarch Bai Chui of Skywork Valley, discussing something.

As for the Demon Dao side, it was quite intriguing.

Bone Nightmare Sect and Soul Refining Hall were gathered together, but as for the Mansion Master of Xuan Snake… no one paid any attention to him.

The same was true for Celestial Killer Mountain.

Just when Ji Yuan thought there was discord within the Demon Dao ranks, he saw the Bone Nightmare Old Demon flash over to the Celestial Killer Mountain side, and after some words, the Old Demon of Celestial Killer Mountain followed him to the high platform of the Soul Refining Hall.

As for the Mansion Master of Xuan Snake… still no one paid him any attention.

Nascent Soul Cultivators engaged in their exchanges, and soon, Core Formation Cultivators who had arrived also started seeking out acquaintances.

But overall, the relationships among Core Formation Cultivators seemed to mirror those of the Nascent Souls.

Even among Core Formation Cultivators brought by the unacknowledged Mansion Master of Xuan Snake, no one paid them any attention either.

Just as Ji Yuan was pondering, he saw a flash of green escape light as a figure from the high platform of the Soul Refining Hall appeared on the Bone Nightmare Sect’s high platform, transforming into a pale-faced middle-aged man.

Once he stabilized, he greeted the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother with cupped fists.

“Greetings to Senior Fire Spirit.”

“Mm.”

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother nodded indifferently, not even giving a direct glance.

But soon, the man’s gaze fell onto Ji Yuan, seemingly wanting to speak, but the words stuck in his throat, choosing instead to greet the familiar Ma Gui and Yin Bone Master.

Naturally, Ji Yuan had long recognized his identity.

Soul Refining Hall, Mo Tusheng.

He knew the fellow’s main purpose for coming was to see him.

Sure enough, after exchanging a few words with Ma Gui, Mo Tusheng’s gaze returned to Ji Yuan.

“Surely, this must be the esteemed pupil of Senior Fire Spirit, Daoist Hu Beizhi?”

“I am Mo Tusheng, pleasured to meet you.”

As Mo Tusheng spoke, he also offering Ji Yuan a cupped fist salute; his demeanor seemed cut from the same cloth as the Bone Nightmare Old Demon, possessing the air of a hypocrite.

Thinking about it, anyone able to refine the Yin Corpse Demon Fire… what good could they be?

Ji Yuan believed that Mo Tusheng perceived him in the same light.

“I dare not, greetings to Brother Mo.”

Ji Yuan leaned against the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother, fearing no one.

Mo Tusheng didn’t engage in excess pleasantries, after the greetings, he immediately got to the point:

“I’ve heard that Brother Hu has also refined this Yin Corpse Demon Fire?”

Having said this, he raised his right hand, snapping his fingers, and a green ghost fire appeared between his thumb and index finger.

“Simply by chance.”

Ji Yuan didn’t hesitate, using the same technique to release his own Yin Corpse Demon Fire.

Ma Gui and Yin Bone Master watched from the side, with eyes holding a hint of expectation.

After all, this was the Yin Corpse Demon Fire… having it would greatly boost their strength as well.

“Excellent.”

Mo Tusheng seemed extremely pleased, “I’ve been searching for a like-minded soul to exchange insights with, and now with Brother Hu here… we must interact often and share our techniques in flame refinement!”