Chapter 893: Chapter 354: Old Demon Ji Unskilled in Killing
Ji Yuan was accustomed to it, "If there’s nothing else, why don’t we leave now?"
"Brother Changgeng, won’t you rest for a few days?"
Xing Shuang stood by Ji Yuan’s side, coming from Lindong City so far away, it’s normal to rest for a few days.
"No need, I’m used to traveling constantly."
Ji Yuan didn’t want to stay longer anyway, sparing himself some annoyance.
"Alright, then let’s set off now."
Once again led by Xing Shuang, the four transformed into escape lights and headed straight to the deeper parts of the Northwest Sand Prison.
All the way west, Ling Juexiao, whether intentionally or unintentionally, was the fastest, flying at the front.
Ji Yuan also noticed that Ling Juexiao’s escape light was indeed fast, living up to the mid-stage Core Formation reputation.
In terms of escape light speed alone, Ji Yuan was indeed no match.
Next was Xing Shuang, followed by Su Yuan.
With Ji Yuan flying at full speed, his speed was not much different from Su Yuan.
It left Ling Juexiao somewhat surprised.
Moreover, Ji Yuan’s Dantian Magical Power was deep, in other words, he had enough endurance; if they didn’t stop, Ji Yuan could keep up continuously.
Even just this made Ling Juexiao and Su Yuan change their attitudes towards him considerably.
’Tsk, being out in the world, it’s really all about earning respect with strength.’
While sighing, Ji Yuan casually laid down a Tier Two isolation array gifted by Yun Qianzai.
Shielding against the wind and sand.
"We are about three days’ journey from the Secret Realm now. If Daoist Changgeng can endure, shall we fly there in one go?"
Ling Juexiao asked, "It’s safe when we first enter the Secret Realm, we can recover slowly once we get there."
Ji Yuan sensed the magical power within his Dantian, along with the bottled Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk and the peculiar insect Dream Butterfly in the Spirit Beast Bag, which had already emerged from its cocoon.
"Alright, I’m fine with that."
Along the way, Ji Yuan presented a friendly and accommodating image.
No matter what they said, Ji Yuan always agreed.
"Then let’s depart now."
Ji Yuan collected the array and followed behind. After three days, the group of four arrived at an unassuming desert.
First, they circled around for inspection, confirming no other cultivators were present, then finally landed in front of a tall sand dune.
Ji Yuan, experiencing this for the first time, naturally unleashed his divine sense to carefully perceive.
At the forefront, Xing Shuang took out a black seal from the Storage Bag and approached the sand dune.
When the seal lightly touched the top of the dune, a ripple spread across the entire dune.
Along with it, a mysterious wave radiated.
"It lasts only for the time of three breaths, go!"
Before Xing Shuang’s transmitted sound had faded, the trio had already slipped into the ripple.
Ji Yuan intentionally slowed down, falling behind the group.
Otherwise, with his body cultivation prowess, he could outstrip the others in short-distance travel...
When he finally traversed through the ripple, he found himself... seemingly unchanged, still facing a land of yellow sands.
Xing Shuang and the trio were standing before him, with Su Yuan already atop a leaf, sitting and recovering Spiritual Qi.
’Wood Attribute Spirit Root, seeing the absorption speed of Spiritual Qi, it must at least be an Earth Spirit Root.’
Ji Yuan withdrew his gaze and sat down as well, surrounding himself with a circle of Mid-grade Spirit Stones, slowly absorbing the Spiritual Qi within.
"The area thirty zhang ahead marks the first illusion realm of this Secret Realm, as per Brother Changgeng’s instructions, heading west-northwest will pose no issue."
Xing Shuang, while recovering Spiritual Qi, explained, "Brother Changgeng is here for the first time, so upon crossing this first array, you can obtain a reward."
"As for the second illusion realm to follow... it depends on Brother Changgeng."
"Once you acquire the reward, proceed further, and you’ll see Zhao Yao, remember not to approach him. Where he stands should be the position of the second illusion realm, getting too close will likely draw you into it."
Xing Shuang continued, "My suggestion is to wait, wait until we’ve all passed through the first illusion realm, then move together. This way, if you have any means to break through the Illusion Realm, employing them will be easier."
Ji Yuan was perplexed, simply intending to wait until passing through the first illusion realm to decide what to do.
"Alright."
So the group spent a day recovering there, seeing they were all back to their peak condition, Xing Shuang suggested setting off.
"Brother Changgeng, after you pass through the first illusion realm, remember to take the closest treasure to you, do not be greedy, take whatever is near, or you’ll end up like Ling Juexiao, who got nothing."
Just as Ji Yuan was about to set out, Xing Shuang’s reminder echoed once more within his mind.
"Alright."
Ji Yuan turned to see Xing Shuang take a step forward, disappearing into thin air.
As for Ling Juexiao and Su Yuan, they had started moving as soon as Xing Shuang made the suggestion.
Ji Yuan still lagged behind, waiting to ensure the way ahead was clear before stepping forward.
"Hmm?"
According to Ji Yuan’s perception, he knew he had entered the first illusion realm, while aware that what he saw were illusions, yet he failed to detect anything.
His sight was still filled with yellow sands, with sandstorms swirling continuously.
The only sign of being within the illusion realm was the absence of the companions beside him.
Despite being in the same illusion realm, they couldn’t see each other.
"This is interesting."
Ji Yuan didn’t hurry to employ the Dream Butterfly, instead first releasing all his divine sense.
