Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1097: Chapter 395: 6th-Turn, 9th-Turn Blood Pool!

Ji Yuan’s Dream Butterfly had already advanced to Tier Three, and so had the one before him.

So when he saw it, he instinctively reached for the Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, discovering that his own was still there.

”How about it, does it look familiar?”

Nightmare True Monarch asked with a smile.

”This junior doesn’t know what senior means.”

Ji Yuan, clueless, still prepared to keep his cards hidden.

”Oh, come on, do you really think I can’t see through it all while still wanting to partner with you? I’ve already given you the Lotus Seed of the Void Sacred Heart Lotus. If you keep pretending, it might come off as too insincere.”

Nightmare True Monarch sneered, his eyes carrying a hint of disdain.

Hearing this, Ji Yuan pondered briefly before finally deciding to gently tap the Spirit Beast Bag at his waist. A stream of light flashed by and landed on his shoulder, transforming into a black and white butterfly.

Nightmare True Monarch’s gaze naturally fell on the Dream Butterfly on Ji Yuan’s shoulder.

His eyes swept over it, a hint of surprise flashing through his expression.

”Tsk tsk, such a grade, such fur, I suppose it’s drunk quite a bit of my Dream Essence Liquid?”

”Dream Essence Liquid... was it cultivated by you, senior?”

This point actually surprised Ji Yuan a bit.

Nightmare True Monarch let out a snort, raising his right hand, and the Dream Butterfly that was fluttering beside him landed on the back of his right hand, with his left hand gently stroking the butterfly’s back.

”Do you know why I am called Nightmare True Monarch?”

”Because senior is skilled in the ’Great Dream Demon Scripture’?”

Ji Yuan guessed tentatively.

”No, I originally had two Tier Four Dream Butterflies, just one step away. Had they passed the Transformation Thunder Tribulation, becoming Transformed Demon Beasts...” said Nightmare True Monarch with a sinister smile,

”By then, even the Black and White Divine Hall would mean nothing.”

Indeed, if a Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator had two Demon Beasts at the Transformation stage, and those beasts were ranked thirty-sixth on the Strange Insect List, known for their adeptness in creating illusion realms, then the Black and White Divine Hall would truly be insignificant.

By then, even if the Black and White Dual Fiends came, Nightmare True Monarch might still have a chance at dealing with them.

Alas, these remain but fantasies.

If things had played out according to that script, Ji Yuan would have had no part to play today.

”It’s a pity, the path is arduous, especially for a strange insect that defies the heavens.” Nightmare True Monarch sighed, ”Your Dream Butterfly is also excellent, don’t waste it. When it faces its Transformation Thunder Tribulation, remember to prepare well... better to be overly cautious before the heavenly tribulation descends.”

”Thank you for the guidance, senior.” Ji Yuan nodded, but couldn’t help but ask, ”May I ask, senior, is the Transformation Thunder Tribulation for Demon Beasts really that difficult?”

”The might of heaven is unpredictable. The better the aptitude and the higher the bloodline of the Demon Beast, the more challenging their Transformation Thunder Tribulation will be.”

Nightmare True Monarch, perhaps reminded of his two Dream Butterflies, impatiently furrowed his brows.

”Alright, enough of this idle chatter. I want you to use that Dream Butterfly to help me with a task when the time comes.”

”What task?”

Ji Yuan also extended his hand, letting his Dream Butterfly settle into it. With this in his possession, he wasn’t worried about Nightmare True Monarch using any nightmarish illusions on him.

”To retrieve a treasure, but there’s a powerful illusion realm around it. Right now, I think we can only rely on the Dream Butterfly... Without its help, even a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator can’t hope to get it.”

Nightmare True Monarch raised his head with some confidence.

This point... Ji Yuan somewhat believed.

Even though both of their Dream Butterflies were currently Tier Three, they had a natural resistance to illusions.

As long as the illusion wasn’t overwhelmingly powerful, entering it would be like a fish entering the sea for them.

”So, senior requires this junior to bring the Dream Butterfly and accompany you on this treasure hunt?”

”Exactly.”

Nightmare True Monarch nodded, then suddenly looked meaningfully at Ji Yuan.

”Ji, I’ve already given you the reward in advance. If you help me accomplish this task, even the matter of possession might not be out of the question to discuss.”

Ji Yuan’s face appeared fearful yet delighted on the surface.

”This junior will certainly assist with all my strength.”

But in reality, he didn’t believe a word of it.

If he trusted Nightmare True Monarch, it might as well be over for him in this life.

”Very good.”

Nightmare True Monarch smiled, ”Let’s go. I’ll take you there, we can talk as we go.”

After speaking, he used the Escape Technique, turning into an earth-colored Escape Light with Ji Yuan, flying southwest.

The Nascent Soul Escape Light, even without using Nascent Soul teleportation, was around the same speed as when Ji Yuan used his lightning-step technique.

”That place is called the Sixth Transformation Blood Pool.”

Shortly after they ascended, Nightmare True Monarch began explaining through transmitted thoughts.

”Sixth Transformation Blood Pool... Does that mean there’s also a Third Transformation Blood Pool and a Ninth Transformation Blood Pool?”

Ji Yuan asked as he didn’t understand.

”Yes, the Blood Pool itself isn’t precious, it’s the treasures nurtured within that are. The Third Transformation Blood Pool nurtures treasures for Core Formation Cultivators, which can still be useful to you, but not for me.”

Perhaps needing Ji Yuan’s help, Nightmare True Monarch patiently explained at this time.

”So, the treasures nurtured by this Sixth Transformation Blood Pool are meant for Nascent Soul Cultivators, right?”

”Yes.” Nightmare True Monarch’s voice paused slightly as he said this.

”But the Sixth Transformation Blood Pool in the Rashamon Sea is somewhat different.”

”How is it different?”

Ji Yuan continued to ask.

”Before being taken, this Sixth Transformation Blood Pool was a Ninth Transformation Blood Pool. The treasures nurtured within a Ninth Transformation Blood Pool could reportedly even entice Void Refining Cultivators to fight over them... So, although this Blood Pool has now fallen to a Sixth Transformation, the treasures it nurtures are still unlike any ordinary items.”