Published: January 8, 2025
In the Ji Family's Council Hall,
the head of the Ji Family, Ji Tianqi, stood at the front of the hall.
Next to him, two rows of seats were occupied by six middle-aged men, all of whom were top elders of the Ji Family.
At the same time, disciples of the Ji Family were arriving one after another.
Those who could enter this Council Hall were not ordinary people; at the very least, they were venerables, the elite of the Ji Family.
As Ji Ruyue entered the Council Hall, she immediately felt many gazes fall upon her.
These looks carried various meanings, causing Ji Ruyue's heart to tense slightly.
It seemed that this assembly was not convened for any good purpose.
As soon as Ji Ruyue stepped inside, someone guided her to stand in the center of the hall.
Ji Ruyue's vigilance heightened; what was her status in the Ji Family?
She was more than clear about this.
The reason she could be called "Miss" was not only due to her extraordinary talent but also because of Ji Wuxue's efforts in the Ji Family for over three hundred years.
However, no matter how one looked at it, she was merely a foreign disciple.
What qualifications did she have to stand in the center of the hall filled with so many powerful members of the Ji Family?
"Ruyue, come up here."
An old elder with gray hair spoke from above the hall, his gaze fixed on Ji Ruyue, and appreciation shone in his eyes.
"Ji Ruyue, [New Biquge www.biqule.info] pays respect to the ancestor."
Ji Ruyue hurriedly stepped forward, taking a deep breath in surprise—it was the ancestor of the Ji Family.
It was rumored that the head of the Ji Family, Ji Tianqi, was already a late-stage heavenly venerable with remarkable strength, while the ancestor Ji Tianyao was far superior to Ji Tianqi, being the one with the greatest hope of becoming a supreme powerhouse in the Ji Family.
At least according to the information she had gathered from within the Ji Family, the ancestor's strength was absolutely on par with the Divine Artisan Heaven Venerable, standing at the pinnacle of the heavenly venerable level, with prospects of entering the supreme realm.
Even though Ji Ruyue had broken through to the human venerable realm, she was still far from enough in front of Ji Tianyao.
With the ancestor calling her, Ji Ruyue felt anything but joy; instead, she became even more alarmed.
Why had the ancestor summoned her?
Was it because she had broken through to the venerable realm, appreciating her as a talent from the Ji Family?
No, that was impossible!
After spending years in the heavenly realm, Ji Ruyue was no longer the naive girl she once was.
She understood clearly that even if her talent was indeed terrifying and caught the ancestor's eye, it would likely only be in a small, private meeting—not like now, where the top heavenly venerable elders were present along with many middle-level earth venerable experts.
As Ji Ruyue performed her greeting, she scanned her surroundings, looking for her grandfather Ji Wuxue.
Perhaps he could provide her with some insights given his understanding of the Ji Family.
However, after stealthily searching for a while, she could not spot Ji Wuxue's figure, causing her heart to sink further.
Ji Wuxue had already reached the peak human venerable level and was considered one of the top talents of the Ji Family, a pillar among the younger generation—yet he was absent from this gathering?
In the Council Hall,
while Ji Ruyue remained vigilant, Ji Tianyao was admiring her.
"Very good, very good. Truly worthy of being one of the top talents of the Ji Family, with grace and exceptional talent."
Ji Tianyao couldn't help but feel emotional.
Ji Ruyue stood there, becoming the brightest pearl of the Ji Family.
It must be said that in terms of appearance, Ji Ruyue resembled a bright full moon, exuding a pure and gentle aura that anyone could feel upon seeing her.
Moreover, she stood tall and dignified, exuding an extraordinary presence.
Compared to Ji Tianqi's daughter, the current holy daughter of the Ji Family Ji Xinyi, she was no less impressive.