Chapter 183: Wang Yitian

Due to being unfamiliar with the place, Yan Buji did not dare to go to the gathering places of the local beings in Youming Jie.

However, from their words one can learn that the Asura Clan indeed exists in Youming Jie.

Perhaps they were originally called the Asura, and the Asura Blood Sea Map I obtained should be the depiction of that Asura Clan.

"It's a pity; if I could gather some resources here and sell them in the Yang Realm, I would surely make a fortune."

Yan Buji looked regretful, for the premise of possessing wealth is the existence of rules, morality, and law, which does not apply to the cultivation world.

Because he had no backup and also lacked strength.

If he cannot keep secret his ability to travel to Youming Jie, he will surely die.

Yan Buji took a deep breath and drew the stone ball from his ring.

The speed at which the stone ball accumulates power seems faster than last time; now it emits a strong fluorescence just as before.

Yan Buji picked up the Youming Book and tried to activate it.

Under the influence of both, Yan Buji suddenly felt the world spin and returned to the Yang Realm!

Returning to the inn room he had left, Yan Buji examined the stone ball; its fluorescence had dimmed and it showed no sign of accumulating power, indicating it could only be recharged in Youming Jie.

"However, the origin of this stone ball is certainly not ordinary; I don't know why the master of the Huang Songshan cave dwelling placed it there," Yan Buji wondered.

Even without interacting with the Youming Book, this stone ball is not a simple object. Even if it cannot be used much in the Yang Realm, since the other party deliberately hid it, why not take it away when leaving?

Could it be that he snatched this thing?

Or perhaps possessing this item could provoke an existence that even the cave dwelling master cannot contend with, so he left it hidden there?

Yan Buji pondered and felt the second possibility was more likely.

"No matter what, now that it's in my hands, there's no way I'll take it out. This thing is different; combined with the Youming Book it can shuttle between the two realms, and the benefits it can draw are enough for my lifelong cultivation!" Yan Buji narrowed his eyes.

Having lost many treasures due to lack of experience and insight already made Yan Buji feel heartbroken, but thinking that each time he could turn danger into safety, losing those treasures was just losing them, so it didn't really matter.

But this stone ball is different; it counts as one of my major secrets!

Besides, the Pattern Mysterious Technique and Golden Foil Pattern, which he already knows are powerful, are also things he would absolutely not give up.

Moreover, the small wooden square hammer he previously obtained has no clues, but since it is an Accumulation Device, perhaps after collecting a complete set he will know its great use.

After all, this is something that Profound Receptive Dao cultivators are seeking; it is no small matter and also a major trouble.

Now Yan Buji fears no trouble, only lacking resources for cultivation.

Through the Nine Turns Technique Nine Dispersals Nine Cultivations, his mana strength far exceeds that of ordinary cultivators; although he has never seen true geniuses, at least in foundation he will not fall far behind others.

"If I spend half a day in Youming Jie, is the return also the same amount of time?"

Yan Buji looked at the sunset outside the window, the clouds burning crimson.

Nodding, Yan Buji took out again the crystal obtained from the black panther.

Extending his spiritual sense to feel carefully, inside there indeed existed a faint demonic aura and some unique power.

"It should be the aura of demonic beasts from Youming Jie, which is indeed different from that of the Yang Realm."

This thing should be extremely rare, so I can keep it for now; perhaps it will be of great use later.

Taking out a jade box, Yan Buji raised his hand to draw a strand of mana into it, winding it around, emitting the aura of a second‑turn spiritual material.

This also counts as one use of the Qi‑guiding technique, which can slightly conceal the aura of the demon core inside the jade box.

"Let's rest a while."

Yan Buji sat on the bed, closed his eyes to nurture his spirit.

A day passed.

Yan Buji received a secret letter from the Baocheng Emperor, urging them to quickly stir up the fire qi of the two forces.

Yan Buji calculated the time; they had indeed delayed for a long time, but during this period he had also been making an effort.

Today he also went to the Dharma Fighting Platform to continue fighting for rankings, striving to enter the list.

Thinking this, Yan Buji left the inn and arrived at the vicinity of the Dharma Fighting Platform.

As soon as he arrived, Yan Buji's pupils contracted.

"The Blazing Fire Sect cultivators aren't that great either, actually being defeated by a loose cultivator!"

"Watch your tone; that is a fellow cultivator of our Gen Dao territory!"

"Well done, fellow cultivator, for defeating those outside cultivators!"

Yan Buji frowned, watching the Blazing Fire Sect cultivator on stage being defeated by an unfamiliar loose cultivator, looking displeased as he stepped down angrily.

"Who is that fellow cultivator?" Yan Buji pointed and asked.

I fight on the platform every day and have never seen this youthful cultivator who suddenly appeared.

"Yo, isn't that Fellow Cultivator Huang Hao? That fellow cultivator is only known as 'Wang Yitian', an eighth‑layer Qi Refining loose cultivator. It is said he previously had some conflicts with the Blazing Fire Sect cultivators, which is why he went up on the platform to compete."

"Oh, I see, truly impressive. Defeating a ranked cultivator on his first appearance on the platform!" Yan Buji laughed.

"Indeed, it brings honor to our Gen Dao!"

"Is he a local cultivator of ours?"

"Who cares, he's just a loose cultivator; do you expect them to settle somewhere? In our Gen Dao, they are just Gen Dao loose cultivators!"

Yan Buji was speechless; you guys are good at pulling connections.

Yan Buji looked at the platform's Wang Yitian; this loose cultivator wore a black robe, a headscarf, and held a folding fan, resembling a Confucian cultivator.

However, this person's body was entwined with a blood‑and‑killing aura different from other cultivators; to Yan Buji's eyes it was clear that beneath his courteous gentlemanly demeanor he was likely a man who kills without blinking.

"Too bad, this Wang Yitian has now attracted the attention of the Blazing Fire Sect, and the Northern Peak Sect cultivators will likely come to challenge him soon. I never expected my plan to end before it even began." Yan Buji sighed.

Originally he wanted to lose, without drawing attention, to the outside‑force cultivators on the ranking list, then say a few words to stir up the pride of the Gen Dao cultivators, forcing the local‑force cultivators to step down and fight them for real.

With the premise of fame and profit, plus being the host, the local‑force cultivators could not possibly hold back;

and the Blazing Fire Sect and Northern Peak Sect cultivators, once on stage, could not possibly withdraw without fighting; moreover, if the provocation is good, their clash will produce true fire, naturally arousing the anger and hatred between the local and outside forces.

Finally, as long as he informs the Baocheng Emperor to secretly kill a few people to disturb the view, Yan Buji's mission will be considered complete.

But this Wang Yitian who suddenly appeared disrupted Yan Buji's deployment.

However, this isn't necessarily a bad thing; if I don't step forward, someone else will—worst case, we can temporarily shelve this mission, and instead we should see what plans the Baocheng Emperor's side has.