Arc 45The Illusory Sea Reckoning

Ji Wuchang defeated Lin You in the seabed secret realm, then returned to Illusory Sea City and crushed the poison experts who tried to seize his formula. After forcing his enemies to pay and binding Liu Cigui to serve him, he secretly followed a mission to rescue the Duandao Association while Shangguan Yan and Zhen Xian tracked him.

  • Ji Wuchang destroyed the possessed Zhou Junyi’s enemy and sealed her Primordial Spirit in the Myriad Souls Banner, then used the perfected Time Codex to breach the building and confront Lin You.
  • Cang Wudao battled Lin You, but Lin You destroyed the Fire Qilin Formation and nearly killed Ji Wuchang before a mysterious figure summoned by Ji Wuchang’s token erased Lin You.
  • Ji Wuchang escaped the collapsing secret realm and returned to Illusory Sea City, where Yan Yizhi and a crowd of poison experts demanded his poison formula.
  • Ji Wuchang killed Xiao Wuping, Yan Yizhi, Wan Junrong, Jin Hongmei, and Xiang Donghong as he fought off the poison masters and their allies.
  • Liu Cigui surrendered to Ji Wuchang and accepted a controlling mark, while Ji Wuchang made the remaining attackers pay five hundred thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones or die.
  • After Ji Wuchang recovered, Zhan Wujiu set out to seek the Nine Nether Lineage, and Shangguan Yan was assigned to investigate Ji Wuchang and his possible connection to Myriad Souls Hall.
  • When Zhao Weiwang reported that the Swift Blade Sect had attacked the Duandao Association, Ji Wuchang sent Liu Cigui and two experts ahead under cover of a rescue mission, then followed secretly as Shangguan Yan and Zhen Xian pursued him.
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Ch. 1101Battling Liu Feng (Part Two)

Ji Wuchang defeated Liu Feng by destroying his vital arms, stopping his escape, and killing the body possessed by a Nine Nether Lineage elder. He captured the elder’s Primordial Spirit in the Myriad Souls Banner and suspected the elder’s lord was also inside the secret realm.

  • Liu Feng impaled Ji Wuchang with iron chains, but Ji Wuchang revealed the trapped body was a Soul Division avatar and tore off Liu Feng’s black arm.
  • Ji Wuchang immobilized Liu Feng and destroyed his red arm, then sealed the black mist Liu Feng used to try to escape.
  • Ji Wuchang struck Liu Feng with the Seven Sha Cloud-Severing Palm, destroying his head and forcing the old man’s Primordial Spirit out.
  • The old man’s Primordial Spirit tried to seize Ji Wuchang’s body, but the Myriad Souls Banner drew it in and its spirits dragged it inside.
  • Ji Wuchang heard the old man mention his lord and suspected that the lord was somewhere in the secret realm.

Ch. 1102Joining forces with Thousand Poison Venerable

Ji Wuchang confronted Zhou Junyi, who had taken over her secluded cultivation site and revealed Supreme Realm Seventh Layer strength, and joined forces with Thousand Poison Venerable to fight her. The battle left Zhou Junyi pressured by their coordinated attacks, though her possession and unstable power remained unresolved.

  • Ji Wuchang destroyed the nine statues and attacked the distant building, drawing Zhou Junyi out.
  • Ji Wuchang recognized Zhou Junyi and demanded that she leave her body, but she refused and threatened him.
  • Ji Wuchang called on Thousand Poison Venerable to attack Zhou Junyi, and Thousand Poison Venerable discovered that her Seventh Layer strength was weakened.
  • Zhou Junyi tried to kill Ji Wuchang, but he used the Hundredfold Sublimation Instant Kill Technique and Six Swords of Fission to force her back.
  • Thousand Poison Venerable brought the Heaven-Locking Coffin down on Zhou Junyi as Ji Wuchang used the Demonic Dao Law-Disrupting Immobilization Art.

Ch. 1103The Myriad Souls Banner Grew Ever More Terrifying

Ji Wuchang and the Thousand Poison Venerable pursued Zhou Junyi, whose body was being contested by a possessing woman, and defeated her with their combined attacks. The woman's Primordial Spirit was captured and refined into the Myriad Souls Banner, greatly strengthening Ji Wuchang's weapon.

  • Zhou Junyi fought the woman possessing her body while the Thousand Poison Venerable struck her with the Heaven-Locking Coffin.
  • Ji Wuchang and the Thousand Poison Venerable chased Zhou Junyi, and Ji Wuchang used Shrinking the Ground to an Inch to intercept her.
  • Ji Wuchang attacked Zhou Junyi with the Thousand Illusions Soul-Shattering Eye, allowing the Thousand Poison Venerable to smash her with the Heaven-Locking Coffin.
  • A middle-aged woman's Primordial Spirit escaped from Zhou Junyi, but a Supreme Weapon's explosion drove her into the Myriad Souls Banner.
  • Ji Wuchang sealed the middle-aged woman's Primordial Spirit inside the Myriad Souls Banner, making it the banner's most powerful soul and increasing its strength.

Ch. 1104Cultivating the Time Codex

Ji Wuchang and Thousand Poison Venerable rescued Zhou Junyi from possession and learned that a powerful Primordial Spirit remained inside the building. After Thousand Poison Venerable explained that only the Law of Time could erase such an enemy, Ji Wuchang used the system to cultivate the Time Codex to grand perfection.

  • Thousand Poison Venerable admired Ji Wuchang as Zhou Junyi emerged from the mountain peak, injured but alive.
  • Zhou Junyi thanked Ji Wuchang and Thousand Poison Venerable, then explained how sea demons had driven her and Liu Feng into the building, where Primordial Spirits attacked them.
  • Zhou Junyi revealed that an unknown force had wounded them inside the building and that its wielder was still there.
  • Ji Wuchang concluded that a Supreme Realm Ninth Level Primordial Spirit was likely trapped inside, and Thousand Poison Venerable said only the Law of Time could erase it.
  • Ji Wuchang checked in at the seabed secret realm and used the system’s cultivation to bring the Time Codex to grand perfection, causing stones and withered trees to crumble around him.

Ch. 1105Spacetime Principle Taiji Diagram

Ji Wuchang combined the Law of Time and the Principle of Space to erase the building concealing Lin You’s altar and weaken its defenses. As an aged human voice battled Lin You, Ji Wuchang attacked the altar, forcing a pitch-black bone into the open and striking it with his Heavenly Eye.

  • Ji Wuchang formed a growing taiji pattern of space and time that erased everything it covered, alarming Thousand Poison Venerable and Zhou Junyi.
  • Ji Wuchang advanced on the building, shattered its barrier, and began erasing it as Lin You threatened him and an aged voice urged him to destroy the altar inside.
  • Ji Wuchang exposed the remains of a member of the Nine Nether Lineage's Giant Clan, while the aged voice intercepted Lin You’s bone attack.
  • Lin You unleashed the Nine Nether Tribulation from the altar, but the aged voice summoned lightning that engulfed it as Ji Wuchang’s taiji pattern covered the altar.
  • The altar exploded and released a pitch-black bone; Ji Wuchang used the Hundredfold Sublimation Instant Kill Technique and fired his World-Destroying King Yu's Heavenly Eye at it.

Ch. 1106Cang Wudao vs. Lin You (Part One)

Cang Wudao and Lin You clashed with devastating power while Ji Wuchang and the others fled the destruction. As Ji Yaoyao explained their likely identities, Cang Wudao transformed into a Fire Qilin and began overwhelming Lin You, who was left vulnerable without his altar.

  • Cang Wudao struck at Lin You, who emerged from the pitch-black bone and countered with it, causing a catastrophic collision that injured Zhou Junyi and forced Ji Wuchang and Thousand Poison Venerable to retreat.
  • Ji Wuchang used Shrinking the Ground to an Inch to escape the blast, while Thousand Poison Venerable hid in the Heaven-Locking Coffin and Ji Wuchang lost much of his spiritual power.
  • Ji Yaoyao told Ji Wuchang that Cang Wudao might be the Cang Clan's missing ancestor and that Lin You might have led the Six-Armed Clan of the Nine Nether Lineage.
  • Lin You and Cang Wudao transformed into towering phantoms and traded attacks, then Cang Wudao became a flaming Fire Qilin.
  • Cang Wudao's flames burned away Lin You's black mist, and he declared that Lin You could not fight without his altar and vowed to destroy his remnant soul.

Ch. 1107Cang Wudao vs. Lin You (Part Two)

Ji Wuchang and Zhou Junyi witnessed Cang Wudao and Lin You fight with devastating power. Cang Wudao trapped Lin You in the Fire Qilin Formation, but Lin You detonated his fate-bound Spirit Weapon, destroying the formation and tearing Cang Wudao apart as the blast struck Zhou Junyi.

  • Ji Wuchang suspected Ji Zhiyi's Qilin Bloodline meant she descended from the Cang Clan.
  • Lin You hid inside a pitch-black bone transformed into a stele, and he and Cang Wudao traded crushing blows that shook the secret realm.
  • Cang Wudao revealed the Fire Qilin Formation he had prepared for Lin You and trapped him inside its lava barrier.
  • Lin You transformed the remaining half of his bone into a stele and detonated his fate-bound Spirit Weapon, destroying the formation and tearing Cang Wudao apart.
  • Ji Wuchang escaped the blast with Shrinking the Ground to an Inch, but Zhou Junyi was caught in the shock waves and vomited blood.

Ch. 1108A blurred figure annihilated Lin You

Ji Wuchang was trapped by Lin You’s overwhelming attack until a token bearing the character Ji summoned a blurred figure who annihilated Lin You. The figure’s identity remained unknown as the chapter ended.

  • Lin You emerged from the mushroom cloud as a Supreme Realm Ninth Level remnant soul and threatened Ji Wuchang after revealing that a pitch-black bone had been the source of his power.
  • Lin You immobilized Ji Wuchang and summoned a massive seal, while Thousand Poison Venerable and Ji Yaoyao prepared to risk their lives to help him escape.
  • Ji Wuchang’s token bearing the character Ji flew out and summoned a blurred figure, whose presence shattered Lin You’s descending seal.
  • The blurred figure declared that Lin You had attacked someone of the Ji Family and summoned a vast millstone that ground Lin You’s remnant soul out of existence.

Ch. 1109A Million-Stone Bounty

Ji Wuchang received the complete World-Destroying Millstone Technique from the token before escaping the collapsing secret realm with Zhou Junyi. He returned to Illusory Sea City, where a million-low-grade-spirit-stone bounty continued to drive the search for an old man with deadly poison.

  • A mysterious figure used Ji Wuchang's token to give him the remaining five moves of the World-Destroying Millstone Technique, then vanished.
  • As the secret realm's barrier collapsed, Ji Wuchang collected several storage rings and escaped the incoming seawater and sea demons; Zhou Junyi fled as well.
  • Cang Wudao emerged as a remnant soul, retrieved his own storage ring, and left after learning that Lin You was dead.
  • Zhen Xian sensed Ji Wuchang escaping the seabed, and Ji Wuchang headed back toward Illusory Sea City with Zhou Junyi following.
  • Zhou Junyi sent Jin Yan'er a message, while Ji Wuchang left her behind and traveled on alone.
  • Two days later, Ji Wuchang returned to Illusory Sea City, where cultivators were still searching for an old man after someone offered a million low-grade spirit stones for a lead.

Ch. 1110A storm was brewing

Ji Wuchang returned to Illusory Sea City unaware that a reward had been offered for him and that people were gathering to seize his poison formula. As enemies raced toward his residence, Zhan Wujiu and Du Beibei also learned of his return, leaving a great battle imminent.

  • Two men recognized Ji Wuchang and sent word to Senior Xiao while others across Illusory Sea City reported his return.
  • Ji Wuchang reached his courtyard, and neighbors spread news of his location throughout the city.
  • Yan Yizhi learned that Ji Wuchang had returned and hurried out with his disciple Xiao Wuping to claim the poison formula.
  • Zhan Wujiu and Zhan Yun decided to go watch the confrontation and planned to kill Ji Wuchang if he survived his pursuers.
  • Zhao Weiwang told Du Beibei that Ji Wuchang had returned, but she chose to wait until Du Weiwei emerged from seclusion before notifying her.

Ch. 1111Throwing a stone to test the waters

Ji Wuchang learned that a million low-grade spirit stone bounty had been placed on him and prepared for the poison experts gathering outside his courtyard. After the Heaven-Locking Coffin devoured their poison in one breath, Yan Yizhi acknowledged Ji Wuchang and addressed him from outside.

  • A middle-aged man warned Ji Wuchang that a bounty had been placed on his portrait and that several groups were following him.
  • Ji Wuchang replenished his spiritual power, and Thousand Poison Venerable gave him the Myriad Poison Pearl to protect him from poison.
  • The Heaven-Locking Coffin absorbed the yellow poison that spread across Ji Wuchang’s defensive barrier in a single breath.
  • Yan Yizhi and Xiao Wuping arrived with Zhan Wujiu, Zhan Yun, and many other poison experts, who gathered outside Ji Wuchang’s courtyard.
  • Yan Yizhi introduced himself and said he had come to pay Ji Wuchang a visit, while the gathered experts watched the courtyard and sought his poison formula.

Ch. 1112Collective Coercion

Ji Wuchang faced Illusory Sea City’s poison masters, who demanded that he share his poison formula under the guise of exchanging knowledge. He refused and warned them to leave, but their leaders and followers continued to threaten him, setting up a confrontation.

  • Ji Wuchang appeared outside his courtyard and found several Supreme Realm experts among the gathered crowd.
  • Yan Yizhi, Xiang Donghong, and Wan Junrong claimed the poison masters wanted to exchange knowledge and share poisons, but Ji Wuchang recognized their demand as an attempt to seize his formula.
  • Ji Wuchang refused to share and warned that anyone who provoked him risked death.
  • Xiao Wuping and Jin Hongmei threatened Ji Wuchang and demanded the poison formula as the crowd discussed his past kills and the Swift Blade Sect’s failure to retaliate.
  • Yan Yizhi, Xiang Donghong, and Wan Junrong sneered together, confident that their combined strength and poison skills would overwhelm Ji Wuchang.

Ch. 1113The Slaughter Sparked by a Poison Formula (1)

Ji Wuchang lured the crowd seeking his poison formula into fighting over six jade slips, then attacked Xiao Wuping amid the chaos. After Ji Wuchang killed Xiao Wuping, Yan Yizhi abandoned the contest for the slips and charged at him in fury.

  • Ji Wuchang told Thousand Poison Venerable to keep watch while he invited anyone interested in the poison formula to step forward.
  • Liu Cigui, Zhan Wujiu, and dozens of others joined the claim for the formula, while Ji Wuchang refused Thousand Poison Venerable's offer to handle them.
  • Ji Wuchang tossed six jade slips in different directions, drawing the crowd into a scramble for them.
  • Ji Wuchang used the Demonic Dao Law-Disrupting Immobilization Art and a black iron chain to kill Xiao Wuping and impale his primordial spirit.
  • Yan Yizhi abandoned the jade slips and charged at Ji Wuchang, vowing to avenge Xiao Wuping.

Ch. 1114The slaughter sparked by a poison formula (2)

Ji Wuchang attacked Yan Yizhi after killing his disciple, Xiao Wuping, and repelled Yan Yizhi’s poison while the crowd watched. He left Yan Yizhi badly burned and injured, but their fight was still ongoing.

  • Ji Wuchang struck Yan Yizhi with Soul Annihilation Spikes and the Thunder-Burning Life and Death Wheel, badly injuring him.
  • Yan Yizhi unleashed poisonous red mist, but Ji Wuchang sealed it in space and sent it toward people fighting over a Jade Slip, poisoning several of them.
  • Spectators gathered as Zhen Xian and Xiao Xueguang watched Ji Wuchang, while Yu Qinghe, Cai Jianfeng, and Ling Yun arrived injured.
  • Wan Junrong called for Yan Yizhi to provide an antidote after his disciple Jin Hongmei was poisoned.
  • Ji Wuchang immobilized Yan Yizhi and struck him with the Golden Crow Bearing the Sun, leaving him burned, wounded, and frightened.

Ch. 1115The Slaughter Sparked by a Poison Formula (3)

Ji Wuchang killed Yan Yizhi after overwhelming him, then instantly cut Wan Junrong in half while fighting off an attack from Wan Junrong and Xiang Donghong. The crowd and hidden observers were left stunned by his strength, while Zhan Wujiu turned his murderous attention toward him.

  • Ji Wuchang pierced Yan Yizhi with a black iron chain and destroyed Xiao Wuping’s Primordial Spirit.
  • After Yan Yizhi regenerated, Ji Wuchang used the Thousand Illusions Soul-Shattering Eye to shatter his Primordial Spirit further.
  • Wan Junrong and Xiang Donghong attacked Ji Wuchang to stop him from killing Yan Yizhi.
  • Ji Wuchang unleashed the Hundredfold Sublimation Instant Kill Technique and split Wan Junrong in two with Blood Wave, while his chain pierced Yan Yizhi’s head and destroyed his Primordial Spirit.
  • The crowd, Zhen Xian, and Xiao Xueguang reacted in shock to Ji Wuchang’s strength, and Zhan Wujiu fixed him with murderous intent.

Ch. 1116The slaughter sparked by the poison formula (4)

Ji Wuchang revealed his strength after killing Yan Yizhi and Xiao Wuping, while Yu Qinghe told Ling Yun and Cai Jianfeng that Ji Wuchang belonged to the Ji Family. When the Jade Slips proved to contain no poison formula, Liu Cigui, Xiang Donghong, and Wan Junrong joined forces against Ji Wuchang, who faced more than twenty Supreme Realm cultivators as the onlookers awaited the battle.

  • Yu Qinghe told Ling Yun and Cai Jianfeng that Junior Brother Chai was actually Ji Wuchang of the Ji Family and warned them to keep it secret.
  • Ji Wuchang collected Yan Yizhi and Xiao Wuping's storage rings, then burned away the corrosive black Qi that erupted from Yan Yizhi's corpse.
  • An old Supreme Realm cultivator discovered that the Jade Slips held no poison formula, and Liu Cigui demanded that Ji Wuchang hand it over.
  • Ji Wuchang refused and threatened the gathered cultivators, prompting Liu Cigui to recruit Xiang Donghong and Wan Junrong to attack him together.
  • Zhan Wujiu held back to wait for an opportunity, while the veiled woman in red retreated and more than twenty Supreme Realm cultivators surrounded Ji Wuchang.
  • Zhen Xian worried about Ji Wuchang, but Xiao Xueguang reassured him that a Supreme Realm sixth-level expert could protect him if needed.

Ch. 1117The Slaughter Sparked by a Poison Formula (5)

Ji Wuchang fought the Supreme Realm experts who had stepped forward, escaping their combined attacks and killing four Great River Gang members with his deadly poison. Liu Cigui, Wan Junrong, and Xiang Donghong then surrounded him, determined to kill him before he could strike again.

  • Liu Cigui, Wan Junrong, and Xiang Donghong launched their killing moves at Ji Wuchang, while Liu Cigui used a Supreme Decree to seal him in place.
  • Ji Wuchang broke free with the Heaven-Locking Coffin, dodged the attacks, and pierced one Great River Gang member with his iron chain before striking four men with flying needles.
  • Ji Wuchang sent the poisoned Great River Gang member toward Liu Cigui and revealed that his poison was lethal.
  • The four Great River Gang members' bodies and Primordial Spirits dissolved, terrifying the crowd and enraging Liu Cigui.
  • Liu Cigui attacked Ji Wuchang in fury as Wan Junrong and Xiang Donghong joined him in surrounding their enemy.

Ch. 1118The slaughter sparked by a poison formula (6)

Ji Wuchang used his spatial techniques and poison to kill Jin Hongmei and Wan Junrong, terrifying the remaining experts in Illusory Sea City. After crushing Wan Junrong’s Primordial Spirit, he declared Xiang Donghong and Liu Cigui his next targets, while Liu Cigui tried to pull Zhan Wujiu and the Swift Blade Sect into the fight.

  • Ji Wuchang vanished from Xiang Donghong, Liu Cigui, and Wan Junrong’s encirclement by using the Principle of Space.
  • Ji Wuchang stomped Jin Hongmei, then poisoned her with a flying needle as she reconstituted, killing her despite Wan Junrong’s attempt to save her.
  • Ji Wuchang struck Wan Junrong with his Hundredfold Sublimation Instant Kill Technique and poisoned both halves of his body and his Primordial Spirit.
  • Ji Wuchang crushed Wan Junrong’s Primordial Spirit and declared Xiang Donghong and Liu Cigui his next prey.
  • Liu Cigui warned Zhan Wujiu that the Swift Blade Sect would suffer if the others fell and tried to draw him into the fight.

Ch. 1119The Slaughter Sparked by a Poison Formula (7)

Ji Wuchang fought Liu Cigui and Xiang Donghong after they came for the poison formula, while the Heaven-Locking Coffin seized Xiang Donghong’s bonded weapon. The battle left Xiang Donghong badly wounded and Liu Cigui forced to fight, as Ji Wuchang pressed his attack.

  • Zhan Wujiu denied responsibility for the conflict with Ji Wuchang but privately resolved to pursue the poison formula.
  • Ji Wuchang attacked Liu Cigui and Xiang Donghong with Heart-Treading Steps and Divine Soul Spikes, while Xiang Donghong unleashed her Seven Lives Exquisite.
  • The Heaven-Locking Coffin, acting at the Thousand Poison Venerable’s direction, swallowed Xiang Donghong’s seven poisonous flowers as Ji Wuchang met Liu Cigui’s palm strikes with the Great Sun Divine Fist.
  • Ji Wuchang shot at Xiang Donghong with the Sun-Blazing Bow and Vermilion Bird Arrow, then threatened Liu Cigui’s family to stop his retreat.
  • Liu Cigui ordered the Great River Gang to attack Ji Wuchang, but most of the gang members fled; Xiang Donghong was injured and charged the Heaven-Locking Coffin after losing her weapon.

Ch. 1120The slaughter sparked by the poison formula (8)

Ji Wuchang and Thousand Poison Venerable fought the Great River Gang and Xiang Donghong in Illusory Sea City, drawing a crowd as their strength shocked onlookers. Ji Wuchang held his own against Liu Cigui in a fierce head-on battle, and the chapter ended with both combatants wounded and Ji Wuchang sensing a breakthrough.

  • Thousand Poison Venerable's Heaven-Locking Coffin forced Xiang Donghong back, while Ji Wuchang blasted three Great River Gang members apart and killed them with poison needles.
  • The surviving Great River Gang members refused to follow Liu Cigui's orders, and observers discussed Ji Wuchang's strength as Zhen Xian and Xiao Xueguang watched from the clouds.
  • The red-robed woman realized Ji Wuchang wore a human-skin mask, while more onlookers, including Guan Ping, gathered to watch the battle.
  • Thousand Poison Venerable kept Xiang Donghong occupied as Ji Wuchang put away his chain and fought Liu Cigui with Mountain Fist and Great Sun Divine Fist.
  • Ji Wuchang and Liu Cigui exchanged hundreds of attacks; their final collision sent Ji Wuchang flying and left him bleeding, though his strength felt consolidated and a breakthrough seemed near.

Ch. 1121The slaughter sparked by a poison formula (9)

Ji Wuchang killed Xiang Donghong, advanced to the Celestial Phenomenon Realm Sixth Level, and revealed his mastery of the combined power of time and space. After driving off the Supreme Realm expert who tried to steal Xiang Donghong’s Primordial Spirit, he turned his attention to Liu Cigui, who begged to become his slave.

  • Zhan Yun suggested that Zhan Wujiu seize the chance to attack, but Zhan Wujiu chose to watch.
  • Ji Wuchang immobilized Xiang Donghong, killed her, and advanced to the Celestial Phenomenon Realm Sixth Level.
  • When a massive hand stole Xiang Donghong’s Primordial Spirit, Ji Wuchang used Spacetime Strangulation to force the hand to release it and destroy her Primordial Spirit.
  • Xiao Xueguang and Zhen Xian recognized Ji Wuchang’s mastery of the combined power of time and space and were astonished by how quickly he had learned it.
  • Ji Wuchang flew toward Liu Cigui, who begged for his life and offered to become Ji Wuchang’s slave and surrender the Great River Gang.

Ch. 1122Buying Their Lives

After defeating the people who sought his poison formula, Ji Wuchang made Liu Cigui his slave for a thousand years and demanded payment from the rest to spare their lives. He killed one man who refused, and the others paid before leaving.

  • Liu Cigui opened his soul, and Ji Wuchang placed a controlling mark on his Primordial Spirit in exchange for a thousand years of service.
  • Ji Wuchang challenged the crowd to step forward if they still wanted his poison formula, then told those who had advanced to pay five hundred thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones each or die.
  • When a Supreme Realm third-level man refused to pay, Ji Wuchang killed him and destroyed his Primordial Spirit.
  • The old man at the Supreme Realm fourth level paid first, and the other people who had advanced handed over their Spirit Stones to buy their lives.

Ch. 1123Ji Wuchang Offered a Bounty Too

Ji Wuchang defeated the poison masters and threatened whoever had spread rumors about his poison formula, then withdrew to recover after arranging new accommodations. As news of the battle spread through Illusory Sea City, Zhan Wujiu sought help from the Nine Nether Lineage, while Du Beibei grew more determined not to hand the Duandao Association to Ji Wuchang.

  • Ji Wuchang offered a bounty for evidence about who spread word of his poison formula and watched Zhan Wujiu leave with the Swift Blade Sect.
  • Guan Ping arranged new accommodations for Ji Wuchang and the other residents after the battle destroyed their courtyards.
  • Ji Wuchang activated his new courtyard's barrier and cultivated to recover the spiritual and soul power he had spent fighting.
  • Cultivators across Illusory Sea City discussed the battle, and Ji Yongming reported the events to his clan.
  • Zhan Wujiu decided to seek aid from the Nine Nether Lineage, and Zhan Yun let him go.
  • Du Beibei heard Yang Lujia's report and resolved not to hand the Duandao Association over to Ji Wuchang.

Ch. 1124Tranquil Heart Tower

Shangguan Yan reported to Tranquil Heart Tower’s founders about the mysterious man who used Myriad Souls Hall techniques, and they tasked her with investigating him and considering an alliance. She agreed and returned to her room, where she removed her veil and revealed her face.

  • Shangguan Yan entered Tranquil Heart Tower’s hidden headquarters beneath the teahouse and reported the mysterious man’s actions to Shangguan Jing, Shangguan Xin, and Shangguan Lou.
  • Shangguan Lou suspected the man might belong to Myriad Souls Hall because he had used its iron chains and Divine Soul Spike.
  • Shangguan Yan argued that the man’s methods and strength made his affiliation with Myriad Souls Hall unlikely, and suggested he might become an ally against it.
  • Shangguan Jing assigned Shangguan Yan to approach the man, investigate his connection to Myriad Souls Hall, and learn his true appearance.
  • Shangguan Yan left the founders’ room and removed her veil before a bronze mirror, revealing her alluring face.

Ch. 1125Out to sea again

After stabilizing his cultivation, Ji Wuchang learned that the Swift Blade Sect had attacked the Duandao Association while it was out at sea, but refused Zhao Weiwang’s plea for help. Suspecting the attack was a trap meant to draw him out, he sent Liu Cigui ahead to find the survivors and followed after him.

  • Ji Wuchang renewed his lease for another month after spending ten days stabilizing his cultivation.
  • Zhao Weiwang told Ji Wuchang that the Swift Blade Sect had attacked the Duandao Association at sea and begged him to save their eldest sister, but Ji Wuchang refused.
  • Ji Wuchang realized Zhao Weiwang had likely been allowed to escape so the Swift Blade Sect could lure him out to sea.
  • Ji Wuchang sent Liu Cigui and two Supreme Realm fourth-level experts to follow Zhao Weiwang and claim they had been sent to rescue the Duandao Association.
  • Ji Wuchang left secretly to follow Liu Cigui, while Shangguan Yan and Zhen Xian followed him and Xiao Xueguang stayed behind.
Arc 45 of 56
Arc 45 of 56