Chapter 437

Chapter 437: The Sudden Appearance of the Mansion

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Ji Yang gazed at the remaining small patch of Low-Grade Spirit Plants and promptly turned to leave.

This time, he had learned to be clever, digging up one area and leaving it unfinished before moving on to another place.

This way, no other cultivators would track him down by following his trail.

Additionally, his early perception from primordial spirit energy helped Ji Yang enjoy a few days of peaceful living.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t use the Wandering Spirit Commanding Energy; otherwise, exploring the surroundings would have been much easier.

Ji Yang calculated that his gains over these three days were quite good; the originally estimated time had been shortened by another day. According to his current estimate, in just one more day, he could fully restore his condition.

This was three days earlier than his previous estimate of ten days, all thanks to his relentless efforts during these days. He deserved it.

Just as Ji Yang was about to change locations, a streak of light shot across the sky at incredible speed.

This puzzled Ji Yang as he looked up from below.

In the upper levels of the secret realm, flying without caution was not a wise choice; most cultivators wouldn’t act that way unless they were escaping or faced with an urgent matter.

However, observing this person, there were no cultivators pursuing him, and his direction was clear, indicating he had a purpose.

If it was just one person, it wouldn’t matter much; Ji Yang would have continued to gather the spiritual plants at his feet.

But since yesterday, he had seen several cultivators doing the same thing, all heading in the same direction.

Clearly, something had happened somewhere in the secret realm that he was unaware of, compelling so many cultivators to risk danger to get there.

“Could it be the essence of the Way?”

That was the only guess Ji Yang had.

Watching the cultivator vanish into the distance, Ji Yang didn’t pay much attention, but found a good spot and continued his unfinished work.

However, not long after Ji Yang started picking again, he sensed another person rapidly approaching in his direction.

The influx of so many cultivators sparked Ji Yang’s curiosity.

In the next moment, Ji Yang chose to soar into the sky and positioned himself on the traveler’s path.

This wasn’t an impulsive act; Ji Yang felt that this passing cultivator was merely at the Void Refinement Stage!

Separated by two realms, he assumed this person wouldn’t be ungrateful, right?

Ji Yang didn’t have to wait long; soon, a streak of Escape Light appeared in his view.

The light revealed a weary young man who was flying with all his might, constantly keeping an eye on the surroundings to avoid attacks from other cultivators or ferocious beasts.

But after flying quite a distance, the young man suddenly noticed that a figure had long been waiting not far ahead.

Startled, the young man immediately halted and prepared to go around Ji Yang, crossing from another direction.

However, when the young man changed direction, he discovered that the figure ahead also adjusted its course, perfectly blocking his path.

This greatly angered the young man, but after sensing the other’s cultivation level, he quickly fell silent.

How could a cultivator at the Void Refinement Stage compete with a late Void Refinement stage cultivator?

Being unable to provoke him, could he not also evade?

Thinking of his safety, the young man decided to retreat without hesitation.

But at that moment, a powerful wave of primordial spirit energy swept towards him, accompanied by the figure’s lightly spoken words:

“If you want to die, then run!”

Startled, the young man turned and unintentionally caught sight of the staff the figure was casually playing with.

That was?

A spiritual treasure!

A chill ran through the young man’s heart as he instantly recognized it; he had seen such items before.

A late Void Refinement stage cultivator wielding a spiritual treasure in the upper levels of the secret realm was indeed a formidable presence. He never expected to encounter one today—he wasn’t sure whether to consider himself lucky or unlucky.

At such a short distance, escaping from the power of the spiritual treasure would be nearly impossible.

The young man forced a bitter smile, reluctantly flying towards the figure ahead.

As he approached, he finally saw the person blocking his way. After noticing the man’s unusually tall stature, he paused for a moment, then cleared his throat twice and politely greeted:

“Cough, cough, I am Ren Wuying from the Wind Spirit Sect. Greetings, Fellow Daoist. May I ask what brings you here?”

The young man inquired courteously, speaking with great caution, glancing at the staff in the giant’s hand before quickly looking away to avoid being noticed.

Ji Yang observed these subtle movements of the young man but paid them little mind. He tapped his staff lightly and asked,

“I see you are in a hurry, Fellow Daoist. May I inquire where you are heading?”

The young man looked a bit surprised at Ji Yang’s question. While long-distance Transmission was prohibited in the secret realm, high-level cultivators from various sects usually had some way to communicate, whether it be a magical item or Talismans.

Furthermore, this news had spread throughout the upper levels of the secret realm; even he from the Wind Spirit Sect was aware of it. How did this late Void Refinement stage cultivator not know?

Could it be that this person was not from a large sect but a scattered cultivator? But how could a scattered cultivator gain entry to this secret realm?

The young man pondered these thoughts.

“Hm?”

At that moment, a deep and displeased voice sounded nearby. Noticing the man’s slightly off expression, the young man hurriedly began to explain,

“To be honest, Fellow Daoist, it is like this…”

As the young man explained, Ji Yang’s expression shifted slightly:

“Are you saying a mansion has suddenly appeared?”

“Indeed! All the Void Refinement stage cultivators in the upper levels of the secret realm are heading towards that mansion, and many cultivators have seen the essence of the Way moving inside.”

“However, it is said that there are powerful Formations outside the mansion, preventing numerous cultivators from entering.”

After saying this, the young man cautiously glanced at Ji Yang.

If something felt off, he would use his Secret Technique to escape.

Although he couldn’t win, he was not helpless. If it weren’t for the high cost of using his Secret Technique, he wouldn’t waste time with Ji Yang here.

Instead of lingering, he might as well hurry on his way; otherwise, if he arrived late, he might not get anything.

After the young man finished speaking, Ji Yang fell into deep thought.

No wonder so many cultivators had been rushing in that direction lately; it seemed to be because of that mansion.

Moreover, the essence of the Way that several people were pursuing a few days ago was also in that direction, wasn’t it?

Perhaps this was not a coincidence. But why had he never heard any other cultivators mention that such a mansion existed in the upper levels of the secret realm?

"Um, Fellow Daoist, do you have any other matters?"

Seeing Ji Yang silent, the young man could no longer contain his eagerness and cautiously inquired.

"Nothing more. You may go."

Ji Yang waved his hand. The young man’s anxious mood instantly lightened, but he still remained on guard.

"Wait."

Just as the young man prepared to leave, Ji Yang spoke again.

This made the young man’s heart race, and he quickly placed his hands on his storage bag, ready to act at any moment.

But then, Ji Yang’s lightly spoken words reached his ears:

"With your current cultivation level, do you think you can obtain any treasures or the essence of the Way from that mansion?"

The young man froze, displaying a conflicted expression in his eyes.

However, after a moment, his gaze became resolute.

If a cultivator had no dreams, how were they any different from a salted fish?

Their Wind Spirit Sect was a small sect, and this opportunity in the secret realm was a hard-won chance granted by the Sect Leader. He had to take the risk, even for an uncertain future!

As the young man turned, Ji Yang’s figure had already vanished, and he said nothing more, continuing to fly toward the direction of the mansion.

Below, watching the young man’s departing figure, Ji Yang fell into contemplation.

"A mansion for powerful cultivators?"

Ji Yang murmured.

If this mansion appeared a few days ago, he would indeed feel somewhat conflicted.

But now, there was no need for concern.

After one more day, the power of lightning calamity within him would be fully absorbed, and that would also be when his battle strength was restored. The suddenly appeared mansion was something he had to check out.

By the time he arrived, his condition would likely be improved.

Thinking this, Ji Yang no longer hesitated, releasing the low-level spiritual plants beneath him and heading toward the direction the young man had just taken.

He wanted to see what this so-called mansion looked like!

…

Half a day later, Ji Yang glanced back at the monster closely pursuing him and shouted angrily,

“Beast, don’t think I really won’t strike back!”

Hearing Ji Yang’s angry shout, the chasing red howler sparrow actually increased its speed again!

The ferocious beast’s pursuit left Ji Yang looking speechless.

He had only been traveling for half a day, and he had taken many detours to avoid attracting the attention of fierce beasts.

Yet, he had not expected that even with such caution, a Void Refinement Stage red howler sparrow would catch up to him. This creature clearly had a defined territory but was now relentlessly pursuing him. He had no idea what in his possession attracted it.

The key was that Ji Yang did not want to engage with the beast, which would only prolong his recovery period.

Another important reason was that this beast had a sound-based attack that could resonate with the power of lightning calamity within him, which made Ji Yang even less inclined to confront it.

He had tried to shake off this beast with his late Void Refinement stage speed, but he did not expect that this early Void Refinement stage red howler sparrow would fly even faster, rivaling late Void Refinement stage cultivators, which was why Ji Yang was pursued for so many miles.