Ye Huai frowned deeply, his gaze fixed on Nangong Ao.
Clearly, although they were of equal Void Realm strength, he could perceive that Nangong Ao’s cultivation far surpassed his own.
He did not expect that Ji Chen would have such a powerful person backing him.
Possessing the Nine Veins and having crossed the Nine Dragon True Tribulation, this was already enough to shock Ye Huai. That Ji Chen would know someone of such caliber was completely beyond Ye Huai’s expectations. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel⚑fire.net
However, considering this was the Ye Family’s territory, although Nangong Ao’s strength was not to be underestimated, as a descendant of a Saint, with the Ye Family’s foundation, if they were to fight here, they might not fear the opponent at all.
It’s worth noting that although the Ye Family was not a Desolate Ancient Emperor Race, it was the descendant of the last Saint in the recent ancient years of Beiyou, possessing a Holy Weapon, capable of standing up even against ordinary Sacred Lands and some declining Emperor Races.
"You need not know my identity, but today, if you wish to make a move against him, you’ll need to first pass my trial."
Nangong Ao stood with his hands behind his back, locking eyes with Ye Huai.
Though the two did not engage in battle, the atmosphere became incredibly tense.
These were two Void Realm-level powerhouses, and in an era where Saints were absent, they were already considered peak combat strength.
If such individuals were to truly fight, it would undoubtedly cause a massive tremor throughout Beiyou.
Ye Huai frowned deeply, locking eyes with Nangong Ao, pondering what seemed to be conflicting thoughts.
After a long silence, he finally spoke, "You may leave. The matters from those years, I still hold my stance. Although you possess the Nine Veins and celestial talents, the things I do not acknowledge, I shall never acknowledge."
"Father!" Ye Jinglan spoke, appearing as if she wanted to say something.
"No need to speak." Ye Huai’s expression was stern.
"I came here today merely to see my mother, not to seek anyone’s approval."
Ji Chen spoke softly, taking one last glance at Ye Jinglan, then continued, "And now that I’ve seen her, I would not linger longer. Farewell."
With that said, he turned and strode out of the Ye Family’s residence.
Nangong Ao remained silent, following behind him, and the two eventually left the Ye Family.
A birthday banquet, due to these events, turned unpleasant; a banquet originally intended to last for three days ended in just one.
Ye Huai made only a single appearance during the banquet.
As night fell, Ji Chen and Nangong Ao did not stay in Bicheng but left the place overnight.
The Ye Family, in a certain clan hall.
Ye Huai sat stably at the main seat, with Ye Yuanyong, Ye Jinglan, and Ye Yunge seated to his sides.
The atmosphere seemed somewhat heavy; Ye Yuanyong and the others remained silent, waiting for Ye Huai to speak.
"Years ago, my Ye Family intended to form an alliance through marriage with the Jiang Family, but then that incident occurred. It wasn’t that I was stubborn; the Jiang Family, after all, is a Desolate Ancient Emperor Race..."
Ye Huai finally spoke, sighing as he looked at Ye Jinglan. "Because of this, my Ye Family not only offended the Jiang Family but almost ruined its reputation. As the patriarch at that time, it was a painful dilemma for me. Can you understand?"
"In the blink of an eye, almost twenty years have passed..."
"I did not expect that child to arrive in Bicheng and display such astonishing talent."
Ye Yunyong said, "Ji Chen carries the bloodline of our family, and given that the Jiang Family has long since dismissed past matters, why can’t you let go?"
Ye Huai remained silent, not speaking, descending into a quiet contemplation.
Beside him, Ye Jinglan was already in tears, "For so many years... to have such growth in a place like the Profound Domain, he must have gone through so much. Now, he’s only just broken through to the Returning Ruins Realm and is suffering from the Great Dao’s wounds..."
"Indeed, the Profound Domain being the weakest of the Northern Nether Nine Domains, likely has few Returning Ruins-level cultivators. It’s hard to imagine what he must have experienced to achieve such outstanding success." Ye Yuanyong sighed, turning to Ye Huai. "Father, ultimately children are innocent. Besides, now his Spiritual Sea..."
Ye Huai remained silent, as if torn by inner conflict, before finally standing and walking out of the clan hall.
"Send him some Condensed Frost Jade Dew. When one’s end is near, some things are indeed better put aside."
Leaving those words behind, he disappeared without a trace.
"I’ve already sent him some Condensed Frost Jade Dew, and it seems Brother Ji has already left Bicheng..."
Ye Yunge scratched his head, "But if my guess is correct, he’s likely headed to Kunlun."
Ye Yuanyong was stunned, then quickly processed it. "Ah, the Kunlun Transmission Ceremony is about to take place... But will Ji Chen go?"
"Though my interactions with them are few, Brother Ji and the Kunlun Profound Lady are not ordinary acquaintances," Ye Yunge said.
He had sensed it when he went to Celestial Essence City to investigate the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
With these words, Ye Yuanyong and Ye Jinglan’s brows furrowed, particularly Ye Jinglan, whose face seemed to turn even more sullen.
"What’s the matter?" Ye Yunge asked, confused.
Should Ji Chen form an alliance through marriage with the Kunlun Profound Lady, it would be beneficial for him, yet why do father and aunt display such expressions?
Ye Yuanyong frowned, "Kunlun Profound Lady, Taiyin Immortal Body, huh..."
"The Kunlun Taiyin Lineage is said to follow the Path of Emotionlessness. Once, the Imperial Ancestor was a disciple of Kunlun... The reason for their departure was due to the Path of Emotionlessness..."
The Kunlun Lineage comprises two veins, Taiyin being one, while the other is the Sun. The present Kunlun Saintess Si Ruyan possesses the Sun Immortal Body, a doctrine different from that of the Taiyin Lineage.
Days later, Ji Chen and Nangong Ao arrived within the Spirit Realm.
This is one of the Northern Nether Nine Domains and is ranked among the top in overall strength, solely because Kunlun is situated within this domain.
Located not far from the foot of Kunlun Mountain, the distance between them is only a few miles.
As the Transmission Ceremony approaches, from all around Beiyou, countless cultivators are gathering, congregating in Linxian City.
This is the central hub city of the Spirit Realm, and its development is prosperous and vast, being a first-class city even throughout Northern Nether Realm.
Such transmission ceremonies, to ordain the Profound Lady, are said to induce phenomena and gather massive amounts of Spiritual Qi. In such an environment, those who come to witness have a great chance of achieving enlightenment.
This explains why this Kunlun Profound Lady’s Transmission Ceremony attracts so many people.
It’s said that not only Mo Wanqing, a pearl of the Desolate Ancient Emperor Race, but also the Saint Heirs and Saintesses of some Sacred Lands within Beiyou will attend, seeking enlightenment at the ceremony to elevate themselves further.