Published: November 30, -0001
“Jie jie jie, you may leave. Within three years, your life and death soul token will not act up again. At that time, your cultivation can advance further. However, do not forget to continue searching for suitable vessels for our clan; otherwise, you should know the consequences.” The shadow said coldly.
“Understood, senior!”
The Grand Elder trembled and respectfully retreated.
After the Grand Elder left, the aura of the phantom suddenly retracted, and the originally overwhelming demonic energy in the passage returned to calm, as if it had transformed back into the ancestor of the Ji family.
“Sir, you have been in my body for so many years; when are you planning to leave?” A deep voice echoed, belonging to the Ji family ancestor, as if he were speaking to himself.
“Jie jie jie, Ji Wufa, rest assured, it will be soon; this body of yours is far from my interest.” The eerie voice resounded, wrapped in demonic energy.
Two different voices were surprisingly from the same person, and their temperaments were indeed different.
“A hundred years ago, I remember you saying ‘soon’, right?” Ji family ancestor snorted coldly.
“Ji Wufa, all these years, you have utilized my power to advance rapidly in cultivation, reaching this level. What, now you want to abandon me?” The cold voice carried disdain: “When I say soon, it means soon. I have no interest in ordinary bodies. The Iron Bull you mentioned earlier has piqued my interest a bit. In a couple of days, I will take a closer look at this body to see if it’s worth cultivating as my own. This should put your mind at ease.”
“I hope you keep your word.” Ji family ancestor snorted coldly.
However, he had no way to deal with the Demon Tribe's being residing within his body. Even though he had reached the peak of his cultivation, unmatched in the world, he did not dare to fall out with this alien being.
Inside the stone door, tranquility was restored.
Outside the passage.
The Grand Elder walked with a grim expression.
Although he could clearly feel a slight improvement in his cultivation and strength, his heart felt no relief.
“Life and death soul token!” He shook his head and smiled bitterly.
No one would have thought that he, the Grand Elder of the Ji family with great power, would have his life and death controlled by another.
He couldn’t help but recall the significant event over two hundred years ago that completely altered the fate of their Ji family.
At that time, Ji family members Ji Wuxue and Ji Wufa represented two different developmental directions for the family, each aiming to lead the Ji family into an unknown future.
In the end, Ji Wufa, with the aid of mysterious powers, emerged victorious, while Ji Wuxue became estranged from the Ji family, eventually disappearing from the continent.
At that time, he was just a young genius of the Ji family, with a humble status, confused and unaware of what all of this truly represented.
But after that, the Ji family stepped out from the shadows and no longer hid away; instead, they took over the Law Enforcement Hall, following the Piao Miao Palace, and waged war across the world.
Over two hundred years have passed, and now the Ji family has grown even stronger, renowned throughout the world, yet for some reason, he felt an inexplicable sadness, even nostalgia for that naive time.
However, the Ji family can no longer turn back.
Once this step is taken, whether into a bottomless abyss or golden light, one must walk to the end.
The Grand Elder's face returned to indifference as he walked resolutely out of the corridor.
“Grand Elder.”
Outside the corridor, two guards bowed respectfully.
“Has Hongchen arrived?” the Grand Elder asked.
“Not yet, but she should be here soon,” one replied.
“After Hongchen meets the ancestor, have her come to see me first,” the Grand Elder said coldly.
“Understood!” The two guards lowered their heads respectfully.
At this moment, Qin Chen was sitting with his eyes closed. Outside, everything was silent, only occasionally interrupted by patrolling guards, each exuding a cold aura.