Chapter 1294: Chapter 437: [Spirit Vein: Level 4]

After receiving the order, Long Yun was released by Tu Yue from the , then carried the dust-transformed Mountain of Mind and Heart, heading west all the way.

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Several days later.

Far away at Tingtiao Pavilion, Fairy Baihua finally received news, and it was news passed from the Black and White Divine Hall.

They said a Nascent Soul Early Stage demon cultivator came from the Desolate Ancient Continent, named ’Master of Ten Thousand Souls Banner’, extremely powerful, who once defeated Duo Ghost Demon Lord head-on and seized a top-grade spirit stone from the Soul Refining Hall.

And it was directly snatched from the spirit vein in Beiwang Mountain.

The Black and White Divine Hall thus reminded the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Eight Holy Lands, if they capture news of this ’Master of Ten Thousand Souls Banner’ or other Nascent Souls from different continents, they should promptly notify the Black and White Divine Hall.

Of course, it would be even better if they could directly retain a Nascent Soul cultivator from another continent.

After reading the message, Fairy Baihua casually crushed the communication talisman.

But her lips couldn’t help but curl upwards... Master of Ten Thousand Souls Banner?

"Brother Ji, his aliases are truly numerous."

Outsiders don’t know the true identity of the Master of Ten Thousand Souls Banner, but Fairy Baihua is quite clear about it.

Ji Yuan had just left with the message about the spirit vein from the Soul Refining Hall, and even mentioned clearly before departing that his trip was specifically to obtain top-grade spirit stones.

As a result, shortly after, the top-grade spirit stone of the Soul Refining Hall was snatched by a Nascent Soul cultivator called the Master of Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Could it be anyone other than Ji Yuan?

Yet, after a brief surprise, Fairy Baihua was still shocked by Ji Yuan’s strength.

"Brother Ji just broke through, less than a year’s time, and he could defeat Duo Ghost Demon Lord head-on... and even snatch a top-grade spirit stone from his hands."

"It seems that even though he just broke through, his strength might already be surpassing Senior Brother Zhou."

Fairy Baihua’s heart was filled with joy, yet also some sentimentality.

Indeed, sometimes people just can’t be compared to each other.

"Right, I should pass this news to Senior Brother Zhou, let him be pleased."

"..."

"Master, I think your is somewhat inadequate now, you’ve already become a great Nascent Soul cultivator, no matter how you conceal, you’re still a Peak Core Formation Stage cultivator. People of this caliber are noticeable anywhere on Jiyuan Continent."

Ji Yuan manifested, standing mid-air, looking at the familiar Lindong City in the distance, while Tu Yue’s voice sounded above his sea of consciousness.

In fact, it’s indeed like this.

If there is further realm breakthrough, even using the Concealing Breath Spell, he would still be an Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Unfortunately, the taught by my master at the time can only hide one small realm, it would be better if it could hide a large realm."

Directly changing from Early-stage Nascent Soul to Early-stage Core Formation, if encountering danger, revealing one’s cultivation might frighten the opponent to death.

"Let’s go, return first, incidentally meet some old friends."

Ji Yuan hasn’t forgotten, inside this Lindong City, there are quite a few old friends.

Wenjiu is one, Xingshuang certainly counts too, as for others... he would have to head north a bit to meet Bone Nightmare Old Demon, this old friend.

If there’s an opportunity, he might be able to send Bone Nightmare Old Demon into the to reunite him with Ma Gui, his good disciple.

Afterwards, Ji Yuan naturally transformed into escape light entering the city, wherever the Peak Core Formation cultivator passed, everyone bowed and gave way.

Peak Core Formation... just a few steps up, and they would be Nascent Soul great powers!

Who dares not respect?

Returning to old places in Ji Yuan also had nothing much to wander around, mainly because Lindong City can only buy immortal talents for the Core Formation Stage at most.

What he needed for the Nascent Soul Stage still requires attending the Nascent Soul Trading Conference.

So once entering the city, he straightforwardly took out two communication talismans, sending messages to Xingshuang and Wenjiu respectively.

Finally, he thought of something... wondering whether Mu Xueyao has returned from the Rashamon Sea, thinking of this, Ji Yuan found her communication talisman, sending some words of communication.

In just half a day, Ji Yuan received Xingshuang’s reply.

"Brother Li, you’re finally back?! Where are you? I’ll come find you right now."

Xingshuang’s voice carried a distinct hint of excitement.

Half a day later.

Ji Yuan arrived at Xingshuang’s new cave mansion and met this old friend who had already advanced to Late-stage Core Formation.

Xingshuang, seeing Ji Yuan, was overjoyed, but after the joy came worry.

She knew the ’Brother Li’ before her was really Ji Yuan, so seeing Ji Yuan appear so openly before her, she inevitably had thoughts, yet on the surface, she was still delighted, saying:

"It’s been years since last meeting, Brother Li has ascended to the Peak Core Formation, truly a cause for celebration."

"If delayed further, wouldn’t Brother Li already have completed Nascent Soul formation? When we meet then, I’ll have to address you as Elder Li."

"You can call me that now too."

Tu Yue said slyly in Ji Yuan’s sea of consciousness.

"Miss Xing also reached Late-stage Core Formation, congratulations."

Seeing his old friend in good health brought Ji Yuan some joy.

"Thank you to Brother Li’s fortune, had it not been for Brother Li back then, I wouldn’t be where I am today." Xingshuang wasn’t lying, for Ji Yuan had saved her life several times.

She spoke as she went forward to pour tea for Ji Yuan, before sitting beside him.

"Has anything changed in Lindong City over these years?"

Ji Yuan asked curiously.

The changes on the Jiyuan Continent were nothing but the opening of teleportation arrays to the Desolate Ancient Continent, allowing some cultivators to travel and mobilizing some to the frontlines battling the Barbarian God Continent.

"Change..." Xingshuang pondered for a moment, seeming to organize her words, before saying: "Over these years, Bone Nightmare Sect has restrained a lot, transferring many of their shops and other resources in Lindong City to the Soul Refining Hall and Celestial Killer Mountain, I heard..."

Xingshuang spoke while glancing at Ji Yuan, "I heard Bone Nightmare Old Demon suffered a great loss in the Rashamon Sea back then, forced to do so."

"Yes."

Ji Yuan did not deceive.

Back then, Bone Nightmare Old Demon and Nightmare True Monarch’s internal conflict involved almost all demonic cultivators.

"Later on, without reason, Bone Nightmare Sect suddenly became hostile towards Celestial Killer Mountain. Rumor has it that Bone Nightmare Old Demon and Celestial Killer Old Demon fought a battle in the Northwest Sand Prison."

"In this case, didn’t Bone Nightmare Sect reclaim all those prior transferred shops?"

Ji Yuan asked curiously.

"No, instead, those shops and markets were all seized by the Black and White Divine Hall."

Xingshuang shook her head and said.

"Oh?"

Ji Yuan’s brows furrowed slightly, seeming to perceive something.

Afterwards, Ji Yuan asked about other matters, but overall things seemed fine, without any significant changes.

Just inside the Northwest Sand Prison, where Rashamon Sea was located.

Reportedly, there had been several disturbances; some cultivators even found treasures nearby, leading many cultivators to travel back and forth these years.

After a period of casual conversation, Ji Yuan prepared to take his leave.

After meeting Wenjiu, he intended to take the route towards West Border City.

But just as he was about to leave, Xingshuang, looking at his departing figure, finally spoke: "Ji... Brother Ji, your image is everywhere outside, the Eight Holy Lands and the Black and White Divine Hall are pursuing you, be very careful."

Ji Yuan paused slightly, but didn’t turn around, just laughed as he faced away from Xingshuang.

"No worries, now the ones who should be careful... are them."

After saying this, his figure transformed into escape light and left.

Then the belated Xingshuang couldn’t help but widen her eyes, as she indeed heard something from Ji Yuan’s words, but it was precisely because of this that she felt so shocked.

After Ji Yuan left there not long, he received Wenjiu’s response.

Unlike previous times, Wenjiu’s tone seemed rather weak.

"Li... Brother Li, you finally returned."

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