Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1102: Chapter 396: The Nightmare of Fatherly Kindness and Filial Piety and the Bone Nightmare

Could it be that the Soul Hall Master recognized the Nightmare True Monarch and deliberately came to his aid?

Or perhaps, the Nightmare True Monarch took the initiative to find him and reveal the truth?

Ji Yuan didn’t know which it was, he could only speculate in his heart.

But regardless of the reason, the Soul Hall Master assisting the Nightmare True Monarch was certain!

”If there is only one treasure in this Blood Pool, then it’s no harm if I’m one among many. If there are multiple treasures, it’s still no harm if I’m one among many.”

The Nightmare True Monarch took advantage of the moment to say:

”Even if you haven’t broken the Illusion Realm yet, you must know how difficult it is. At this moment, I happen to have this Solid Divine Vine... Plus the methods you have, there’s a chance we can break this Illusion Realm together.”

”Instead of fighting now, why not wait until we’ve broken the Illusion Realm to discuss... How do you all feel about this?”

After saying this, the Nightmare True Monarch remained silent.

Then he took a step back and used telepathy with Ji Yuan: ”Tsk, over the years the Demon Dao has fallen more than the Right Path, and there’s truly a reason for it.”

”Oh? Senior’s meaning is...”

”Internal conflict, the treasure is yet to be reached, but the infighting is so fierce already... Tsk, just watch how I can manipulate them all easily!”

The Nightmare True Monarch seemed extremely confident, yet Ji Yuan couldn’t discern where this confidence came from.

And those words he spoke earlier obviously stirred waves in the hearts of these Nascent Soul Cultivators; they did not respond immediately, but seemed to be engaging in telepathy discussions.

Taking this opportunity, Ji Yuan evaluated the Blood Pool at the center of the sandy land.

On the surface, it appeared to be a pond formed of blood, and as the wind and sand blew, the blood within rippled.

...Sixth Transformation, why is this Blood Pool called the Sixth Transformation Blood Pool?

Ji Yuan didn’t understand at first, but then used his Divine Sense to sweep over it, finally understanding.

It turned out the blood within the Blood Pool was layered.

The closer to the center, the thicker the blood; the closer to the edge, the more diluted.

Even the color showed slight differences.

...Sixth Transformation, indicating the blood pool had six layers.

Yet he hadn’t sensed the Illusion Realm that the Nightmare True Monarch mentioned earlier on the road; could it be only perceptible upon deeper entry?

As Ji Yuan was pondering, he suddenly felt a Divine Sense descend upon him, followed by Ma Gui’s voice resonating above his consciousness sea.

”This Daoist friend, you must be the disciple of Master Xuan Yun?”

...Indeed, so why not quickly call me Martial Uncle?

Ji Yuan silently grumbled, but outwardly responded using telepathy:

”Indeed, Daoist friend, are you the disciple of Bone Nightmare Elder?”

”Correct, I am Ma Gui... May I know your esteemed name?”

”No need for formality, my surname is Di and my name is Ren Jie.”

Ji Yuan really didn’t know what name to use, so he casually said one.

”Di? That’s a rather uncommon surname.”

Ma Gui seemed to be making small talk.

”A lonely island overseas, a small household, it’s normal for Daoist friend not to have heard.”

Ji Yuan said with a slight smile.

”However...”

Ma Gui suddenly shifted the topic, ”You resemble a dear friend of mine.”

”Oh?”

Ji Yuan’s heart stirred, ”May I know who? Could you introduce us?”

”Sadly, he has passed away.”

With Ma Gui’s words, Ji Yuan knew exactly who he meant.

He’s talking about me, isn’t he?

Ji Yuan did indeed recall his previous and current image, surely his appearance and aura had changed, the only similar aspect might have been his attire.

Both wore blue robes.

Or perhaps the two shared a somewhat similar demeanor?

”That indeed is a pity.”

Ji Yuan said impassively.

During their exchange, it seemed the Nascent Soul Cultivators had finished their telepathic discussion, and ultimately it was Bone Nightmare Old Demon who turned, looking at his own master ’Even if we meet, we should not recognize each other,’ and spoke solemnly:

”Meeting is fate, since Daoist friend is willing to assist again, why not collaborate once more?”

As his voice fell, Heavenly Fiend Old Demon followed, saying: ”I possess a shard of an ancient Magical Treasure, which emanates soul-stabilizing energy capable of helping us resist the Illusion Realm here.”