Published: January 8, 2025
Ji Wuxue heard Ruyue's sorrowful words but did not care at all. Instead, he laughed heartily, “Ruyue, don't be sad, this is not your fault. It's because your great-grandfather didn't protect you well, ah…” Just as he spoke, Ji Wuxue suddenly let out a painful howl.
“Great-grandfather, what happened to you?”
Ruyue exclaimed in panic.
“It's nothing, cough cough, why are you worried? This little pain won't stop me. Back then, your great-grandfather was just a martial god, and he fell into the death canyon, enduring the erosion of death energy. At that time, your great-grandfather was fine, so what is this mere punishment of Yin Fire from Hell Mountain?” Ji Wuxue sneered, “Just right, I'm only one step away from the earth venerable realm. This Yin Fire should be a special technique left by the Ji Family from ancient times. Utilizing this Yin Fire, I can just solidify my cultivation and break through to the earth venerable realm.”
Ruyue forced a bitter smile. She knew that Ji Wuxue was only trying to cheer her up. This Yin Fire was a place for punishing the strong of the Ji Family; even those venerable elders would come here for punishment if they made mistakes. Ji Wuxue was merely a peak human venerable.
Seeing Ruyue silent, Ji Wuxue couldn't help but laugh, “Do you think I'm just playing around with you?
In fact, this Hell Mountain was indeed left over from the ancient times of the Ji Family. It is said that it contains the Ji Family's top-tier powers. Perhaps your great-grandfather might even gain something substantial here, hahaha.”
Ji Wuxue laughed heartily.
“Great-grandfather, you…” Ruyue's smile was bitter. Then, her gaze turned resolute, and a wave of invisible power emerged, actually wearing down the barriers that entered the depths of Hell Mountain.
“Ruyue, what are you doing?”
Ji Wuxue's expression changed.
“Since this incident arose because of me, then I will not stand by and watch you suffer alone, great-grandfather. I am willing to bear this punishment of Yin Fire with you.”
Ruyue declared firmly. She wanted to wear down the outer and inner barriers and enter the core area of Hell Mountain to endure the burning of the Yin Fire.
“Are you crazy?”
Ji Wuxue's expression changed again.
“Ha, anyway, the Ji Family is preparing to marry me off to the head of the Xiao Family. I absolutely refuse to agree. Rather than that, I would rather die than marry into the Xiao Family. The only reason the Ji Family doesn't let me enter the core area to endure the burning of Yin Fire is because they fear I might have an accident. They have no one to explain to the Xiao Family. Since that's the case, what else is there for me to consider?”
Ruyue’s eyes were resolute.
Since following Qin Chen, Ruyue rarely made such decisions. But back when she was on the Tianwu Continent, she was actually a very strong-willed person, decisive and resolute, never hesitating or fearing for her life in the face of life and death.
Ji Wuxue shook his head, “You really don’t have to do this. Moreover, I believe that Qin Chen will definitely come to find you, as long as we can hold on.”
Ruyue smiled bitterly, “I actually hope he doesn’t come looking for me. You’ve seen how the Ji Family treats us?
Qin Chen is just the holy son of Tian Gong. Not to mention whether he can find the Ji Family, even if he does come to the Ancient Realm, the Ji Family won’t let him off. If he comes, he will only be suppressed by the Ji Family.”
Ji Wuxue fell silent.
Indeed, Qin Chen is strong, but how can he be stronger than the Ji Family?
The Ji Family is an ancient clan in the Ancient Realm. Although it is the weakest of the four great families in the Ancient Realm, it is still one of the top forces among the human race.
Unless Qin Chen can find high-level officials in Tian Gong.
However, even if he finds high-level vice hall masters, they must still act according to the Ji Family's wishes. In such a significant matter, the Ji Family wouldn't necessarily care about Tian Gong's views.