Martial Master

At the ancestral land of the Ji family, countless powerful individuals surrounded the forbidden area, their expressions grim and killing intent palpable.

"Ancestor, waiting like this isn’t a solution. We need to find a way to break this barrier," the Grand Elder respectfully suggested. "Otherwise, if that kid doesn’t come out for several years, are we just going to stand guard here for years?"

Ji Wufa coldly glanced at the Grand Elder and said, "Do you think I don’t know? But tell me, how do we break this barrier? If it were that easy, would I still be waiting here?"

"How about we notify the Empress to come? With her strength, there might be a way to break this barrier," the Grand Elder cautiously proposed.

"Are you suggesting I inform Shangguan Xi'er? And also tell her that there’s a genius strong enough to contend with a late-stage Martial God within?" Ji Wufa's gaze turned icy, making the Grand Elder shudder. "If that kid really has some secret, do you think Shangguan Xi'er would take it for herself or hand it over to me?"

"This..." The Grand Elder broke into a cold sweat, trembling and unable to find his words.

"What’s more, if that person sees the condition of the Rebirth Altar, they will surely be enraged. Who do you think I should offer as a scapegoat?" Ji Wufa continued to squint at the Grand Elder.

The cold sweat on the Grand Elder's forehead increased, but he didn't dare wipe it away. He could only awkwardly say, "It’s my oversight. Please punish me, Ancestor."

"Punishment? Hmph! If punishment was effective, would you still be standing here? What on earth is that kid’s background? Have you investigated it clearly? And what about Ji Ruoyue and Ji Hongchen? Did they just disappear into thin air? In such a large ancestral land with so many martial artists, you can’t even find two people. What are you all doing?"

"Ancestor, calm your anger, calm your anger," the Grand Elder stammered, nearly blinded by sweat.

Xu Yimo, the Lord of the Demon Tribe, watched coldly from the side, wondering why he was stirring the pot and seeking his own demise.

"What are you laughing at?" Ji Wufa shot a cold glance at him, "Have you not investigated whose body from the Demon Tribe replaced Ji Ruoyue?"

Xu Yimo's smile stiffened, and he hurriedly replied, "Ancestor, I’ve already looked into it. That Demon Tribe member is not from the Ji family’s ancestral land. As for the specifics, I haven’t confirmed them yet."

"Just saying you haven’t confirmed is enough? Get back to investigating, you bunch of good-for-nothings." Ji Wufa exploded in anger.

"Yes, Ancestor!"

Just as Xu Yimo was about to step back, a rumbling sound erupted. It seemed something unusual was happening within the forbidden area, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

Suddenly, Ji Wufa appeared in the sky above the forbidden area, gazing down. There was indeed some movement within; what was that kid doing?

Before he could ponder further, the rumbling grew louder, culminating in a deafening crash that shook the entire ancestral land.

Within the Heavenly Cycle Life and Death Barrier, Qin Chen and the other two stood amidst the ruins, nearly choking on the dust that was kicked up.

As soon as they left the barrier, Qin Chen felt the thunderous energy above him. Boom! Thunder rumbled in the sky, an oppressive fear descended, a manifestation of the Heavenly Dao’s pressure, furious and roaring.

"Heavenly Thunder! Chen Shao, I sense the Heavenly Thunder!" Ji Ruoyue exclaimed excitedly.

"Mm." Qin Chen nodded, "Ruoyue, open this barrier." If they didn’t open the barrier, once the Heavenly Thunder arrived, Ji Wuxue’s Heavenly Cycle Life and Death Barrier would likely be completely destroyed.

"Okay!" Ji Ruoyue immediately channeled her energy into the jade slip. The Heavenly Cycle Life and Death Barrier, which had enveloped the entire forbidden area, instantly opened, revealing everything to everyone.

At that moment, Qin Chen and the other two were exposed to the gaze of all.

"What…"