Longevity through Upgrading Buildings-Chapter 601 - 270: The Dao Is Ten Times Higher [Seeking Monthly Ticket]
This truly is a Core Formation Cultivator who lived to their limit and purely died of old age.
Ji Yuan’s divine sense enveloped, allowing a more detailed view. The fingernails on Profound Turtle Zhenren’s ten fingers had turned completely black and curved inward, with fine black lines densely covering his face.
Indeed, he looked like someone who had practiced demonic arts, and a very sinister cultivation technique at that.
Dead... truly dead.
Ji Yuan couldn’t sense even the slightest trace of vitality from him; all his aura had completely vanished, his flesh and divine soul extinguished, having reached their limits.
When their group approached closer, it wasn’t just Ji Yuan; Phoenix Peach and Yun Qianzai also sensed it with their divine sense.
The two simultaneously looked at Ran Kui, who nodded in response.
"Indeed, he has already entered parinirvana."
"If that’s the case, then let Profound Turtle Zhenren return."
Ran Kui was not at the point of desecrating a corpse after all.
"It’s no problem, we’ve already learned about it, and it’s time to bring him out for other disciples to offer their respects. After all, he is the founder of our Black Dragon Island."
Li Yuan said, his expression sombre.
This was truly an internal matter of their sect—a family matter. Ran Kui turned to look at Yun Qianzai and nodded to him.
The latter made a hand seal with one hand, striking the array plate in his hand.
Immediately, four pillars of light descended, along with the disappearance of the light chain binding Li Yuan.
Freed from the array’s constraints, Li Yuan descended and was swiftly caught by his flying boat. He rubbed his sore wrist and, without greeting Ran Kui further, turned to retrieve Profound Turtle Zhenren’s remains.
Li Yuan left.
Yun Qianzai then thought about retracting the array, while Ji Yuan watched him... slowly shook his head.
Instantly, the four gathered again, as usual, Phoenix Peach spoke first, "It seems, the trouble here is that Three-eyed Dark Beast, though there are indeed demon cultivators, yet they have no connection to this matter."
"Anyway, we’ve already obtained the Black Dragon Stone. We either stay to help them deal with that Three-eyed Dark Beast, or... we directly return to the sect."
The development of events has truly left only this choice.
Ran Kui’s gaze swept over his junior brother and sister, asking, "What do you think?"
"The Three-eyed Dark Beast... It’s truly a treasure, every part of its body is valuable."
Phoenix Peach, who had slain countless demons, had a gleam in her eyes.
She was just short of saying... I’ve lived this long and yet never hunted a Three-eyed Dark Beast!
She expressed her stance.
Yun Qianzai also nodded slightly, "With the Starry Sky Temple present here, we ought to save sentient beings from fire and water."
...Hypocritical righteousness, that’s what you possess.
Ran Kui then directed his gaze towards Ji Yuan.
"Surely Senior Brother also wishes to resolve this calamity for Black Dragon Island, so in that case, let’s act."
Three against one, his own opinion thus became unimportant.
Moreover... if he were alone, he would indeed consider fleeing, but since his senior brother and sister were here, slaying a demon beast wouldn’t be a problem.
As Ran Kui was about to speak, Ji Yuan continued, "But..."
"But what? Little Junior Brother, do tell."
"But I always felt something isn’t quite right here."
"What isn’t right?"
Yun Qianzai also approached, actively asking.
Toward this extremely prudent junior brother with myriad methods, Yun Qianzai remained cautious.
"Feng Yichen."
Ji Yuan bluntly stated, then took a deep breath and continued, "Between us, I’ve interacted quite a bit with the Shang Court, each of them truly worthy of the Nascent Soul Monster title."
"Living their second lives, none of them are fools; every action they take has a purpose."
Phoenix Peach nodded gently, "Little Junior Brother suggests that Feng Yichen’s purpose here wasn’t just to collect Dragon Saliva, but something else?"
"Exactly!"
Ji Yuan forcefully nodded.
"Then what does Little Junior Brother suggest?"
Ran Kui felt Ji Yuan made a valid point, being cautious when outside is indeed wise.
"The Three-eyed Dark Beast must be slain, but equally, we must protect ourselves, so my thought is to first withdraw from Black Dragon Island and observe the vicinity for a few days. One to see if we can spot any traces, and two, observe for a few days."
"Once we’re sure there’s no problem, we can proceed to kill the Three-eyed Dark Beast."
"This..."
Yun Qianzai felt it was unnecessary.
"Little Junior Brother has a point, let’s heed what he says."
Ran Kui analyzed for a moment, quickly making the decision, "Let’s wait for three days, if nothing arises, we’ll then take action."
"Alright!"
Phoenix Peach waved her small fist, "Four hearts united, what demon beast can’t we conquer!"
"Hmm, that Three-eyed Dark Beast may be formidable, but it’s just late stage Tier Two. With me and the Second Brother as the main attackers, Third Brother overseeing the array, Fourth Brother positioned further back, this will be no problem."
Ran Kui outlined the task for three days hence in a few words.
Phoenix Peach added, "We need to inform Black Dragon Island, so they know we’re here to rid them of this demon."
"Certainly."
Ran Kui nodded, about to speak.
But a powerful presence seized the moment.
A cold, emotionless voice resounded throughout Black Dragon Island.
"The one harming here is the Three-eyed Dark Beast. This island master has already observed its trail, in three days will deliver judgment at the southeast of Black Dragon Island to ensure your peace!"
The ground, initially filled with noisy crowds, fell silent upon hearing this statement, then someone led the crowd, culminating in a united call.
"Thank you, Senior!"
"Thank you, Senior!!"
"..."
The voices grew louder and louder.
Immediately, Li Yuan led a group of elders. They were escorting Profound Turtle Zhenren’s remains, originally heading toward the great hall. Upon hearing Yun Qianzai’s words, they were deeply astonished.
