It’s clear now to Ji Yuan that Ma Gui is indeed the disciple of the Bone Nightmare Old Demon.

’Plus, the Void Nether Stone I need is only available in the Bone Nightmare Sect. The connections with the Zhou Family won’t work. It’s perfect timing; by joining the Bone Nightmare Sect, I can use more methods to obtain this Immortal Talent.’

Looking at it this way, joining the Bone Nightmare Sect seems like a pretty good plan.

Even if they try to control me with some Demon Dao technique... I can take the opportunity to offer a wisp of my Divine Soul to gain their trust.

After all, there’s no more effective means of control than controlling the Divine Soul.

’Anyway, offering a wisp of my Divine Soul doesn’t cost me much.’

While contemplating, Ji Yuan transformed into Escape Light, arriving at the clouds above, his figure naturally lower than that of the Bone Nightmare Old Demon.

He slightly bowed.

"Senior."

"Let’s go."

The Bone Nightmare Old Demon didn’t say much, standing up immediately, flying straight east with Ji Yuan.

Since parting with Hua Yaoyue, this was Ji Yuan’s first time experiencing the speed of a Nascent Soul, especially from a mid-stage Nascent Soul old demon.

One can only say that fate truly likes to toy with people.

However, this Nascent Soul Escape Technique was indeed fast. Ji Yuan estimated that this ordinary speed of the Bone Nightmare Old Demon was already much faster than lightning speed.

The Endless Sea, countless islands, all flew by beneath his feet.

Having made up his mind, Ji Yuan was also curious about what kind of scene the Bone Nightmare Sect was, and who the Bone Nightmare Old Demon arranged as his master?

"What are you thinking? Are you wondering who I’ve arranged as your master?"

Perhaps noticing Ji Yuan’s silence, the Bone Nightmare Old Demon sent a voice transmission to ask.

"Well... the disciple is indeed a bit curious."

Previously, he referred to himself as a junior, and now he switched to referring to himself as a disciple.

Changing titles like this was something Ji Yuan was quite familiar with.

Hearing this, the Bone Nightmare Old Demon grew more satisfied, "Rest assured about the master I’ve introduced you to."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

Ji Yuan continued to change his title.

The Bone Nightmare Old Demon seemed to recall something, suddenly sighed, and said, "Don’t say I met you in the west. From now on, no matter who asks, you say we met in Lindong City and immediately got along well, understand?"

"Even if your future master asks, you must say the same." The Bone Nightmare Old Demon’s voice was slightly low.

Although Ji Yuan didn’t understand why, he knew from these words that the Bone Nightmare Old Demon must have some secret.

"Yes, the disciple will obey the Sect Leader’s order."

The Bone Nightmare Old Demon acknowledged with a sound and said no more.

Half a day later.

The Bone Nightmare Old Demon turned southeast, returned to the mainland, and after reaching the boundless wasteland, headed straight north, directly towards the Bone Nightmare Sect.

...

When Ji Yuan saw the rough outline of the Bone Nightmare Sect from a distance, he realized why he was destined for the Bone Nightmare Sect.

The former Water Dragon Sect was in the Boundless Marsh south of the Starfall River, with the entire sect consisting of a group of islands.

Now, the Bone Nightmare Sect was similarly located in a sea area, also composed of a group of islands, just slightly more north. Therefore, it was snowing all year round, with each island covered in white snow. Only the areas where cultivators were active, the snow melted, but even so, it appeared as patches of black.

There’s not a hint of greenery in sight.

The sea was the same, ink-black, and Ji Yuan couldn’t even sense any signs of life.

As if... it was a Death Realm.

The only hint of life Ji Yuan could sense were the fleets coming and going between the Bone Nightmare Sect and the mainland. Where there are people, there are trades, not to mention it’s one of the Eight Holy Lands like the powerful Bone Nightmare Sect.

A few precious trades could use the Storage Bag, but for most trades, these cargo ships were still necessary.

The island where these cargo ships docked was the largest northern island of the Bone Nightmare Sect. From a distance, Ji Yuan saw that the island’s shape resembled a "heart".

"This island is our sect’s ’Floating Dream Ruins’, a place for external trade managed by the Drilling Department, but it’s of no use to you; it’s mainly set up for Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation disciples."

Having reached the Bone Nightmare Sect, the Bone Nightmare Old Demon slightly slowed down.

Seeing Ji Yuan staring at the island below, he was in a rather good mood and explained.

...Floating Dream Ruins, such a fairy-like name, yet it’s used in this godforsaken Demon Realm, truly a waste. And I can’t see any floating dreams here.

"Hearing such an elegant name, it must have been bestowed by the Sect Leader."

Ji Yuan shamelessly flattered.

"You have some insight."

The Bone Nightmare Old Demon was quite satisfied with Ji Yuan’s response. "There are many islands here, and the sect’s territory is vast. You can familiarize yourself slowly when you have time. For now, I’ll take you to meet your master."

With that, he suddenly accelerated, the surrounding space echoing with a distinct sound.

When Ji Yuan came to his senses, he realized he was already on another island.

"This island is called... Nightmare Island, renamed by me in honor of my master. It’s the main island of the Bone Nightmare Sect, comparable to the main peaks of other sects."

...Well, that’s the same as Water Dragon Island.

It’s also where the Sect Leader resides.

But weren’t you taking me to see my master? Why are we here?

Ji Yuan was puzzled but had no choice but to follow behind the Bone Nightmare Old Demon.

Nightmare Island was large, and the structures were majestic, though not the glittering gold favored by the righteous path. Instead, they were built entirely from pitch-black giant stones.