The Big Dipper Star Domain, the Southern Region of the Eastern Wasteland, the Ji Family.
Within the ancient palace personally built by the Void Emperor, endless stars twinkled; this was an Eternal Void, seemingly not belonging to this world.
A fleeting glance reveals the passage of time, the shifting of stars, and the dawn of the universe—an ancient palace shrouded in Chaos. Within it, one loses track of time, a wisp of Great Emperor pressure flowing through the air.
Legend has it that after returning from the earth-shattering battle at the Undying Mountain, the Void Emperor spent his later years in this ancient temple where he passed away.
Inside the ancient hall, an ordinary-looking man held an ancient mirror, his expression sorrowful.
This celestial mirror, forged by the Void Emperor, has Immortal of the Foreign Realm for hundreds of thousands of years. However, three tiny cracks have now appeared on its surface, ruining its Perfect World and making it quite glaring.
The sword mark on the mirror was even more ferocious, with residual immortal Xian Dao intent on it, making one's soul feel like it was about to be torn apart. Ordinary Holy Lord simply could not withstand such an aura.
Ji Tianyun and Ji Yanzhi knelt to one side, their expressions grave.
The old king of the Ji Family is nearing the Return to the Ruins and has entered seclusion, which is why he hasn't come yet.
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family also knelt here, but he was very calm. This time, when welcoming back the Void Mirror, he spoke very loudly.
Due to his special relationship with the Chaos Palace Master, he was appointed as the Ji Family's envoy to the Green Lotus Imperial Dynasty. Later, he formed an alliance with the Green Lotus Imperial Dynasty, personally retrieved the ancient mirror, and gained the appreciation of the Ji Family's Great Saint, which further elevated his status within the Ji Family.
"Charge into the restricted area..."
Ji Family Great Saint closed his eyes, his heart filled with complex emotions.
The residual aura on the Void Mirror confirmed the words of the Prince of Wu Shi; this was definitely caused by the intervention of a forbidden realm being.
He sighed deeply and said, "Didn't you tell your people that the forbidden zone is not to be trifled with? The Ji Family hasn't produced such a fool in over two hundred thousand years?"
Hearing the patriarch's rebuke, the Holy Lord of the Ji Family remained silent, his heart filled with bitterness.
Ji Yanzhi was even more helpless. He had once warned Ji Yanyun about the significance of the forbidden zone, but he never expected that his rebellious son would commit such a calamity for the sake of the Sacred Body...
To be honest, even if Ji Yanyun hunted down the Central Province King Physique and angered the Immortal of the Foreign Realm Dynasty, he could understand it. But to break into the forbidden zone and force the Lord of the Forbidden Zone to intervene for the sake of a Sacred Body from the Four Extremes Secret Realm was something that was hard to comprehend.
"I have committed a grave crime and am unworthy to assume the position of Holy Lord. I submit to the Ancestor's judgment!" The Holy Lord of the Ji Family bowed and kowtowed, apologizing.
The white-haired old man's gaze was cold, and he paid no attention to the Holy Lord of the Ji Family.
With a wave of his sleeve, he made the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family stand up, and said coldly, "Throw all those involved in this matter into the Heavenly Prison."
"Yes, sir!" The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family nodded slightly, his expression indifferent, and turned to leave.
Among the clansmen involved in this matter was Ji Biyue. Although she had not cultivated the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, as Ji Yanyun's daughter, Ji Biyue could not escape involvement no matter what...
Ji Zi did not interfere with the white-haired old man's decision. He was constantly casting divine seals and unleashing the Source God of the Void Scripture, trying to communicate with the deity of the Void Mirror, and so on.
Finally, the ancient mirror emitted a soft light, seemingly in response, but it did not display the supreme imperial might, which was quite different from before.
Seeing the Void Mirror deity respond, Ji Zi breathed a sigh of relief and a slight smile appeared on her face. She whispered to the protector, "The Imperial Mirror is only injured on the outside; the deity is unharmed. It can recover after some time by using the Soul of the Weapon as its Dao Fire."
Upon hearing this, the Great Saint Sage of the Ji Family calmed down, his anger subsided considerably, and he said with some excitement, "The gods are unharmed, Heaven blesses the Ji Family!"
He took the Emperor Mirror, turned and left, preparing to use the Saint-level Weapon Soul to nourish the Emperor Weapon.
The other two also breathed a sigh of relief. This was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. They had thought that the imperial artifact was lost in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land and there was no hope of finding it. However, in the end, things took a turn for the better, and the Green Lotus Imperial Dynasty took the initiative to send it back to the Void Mirror.
The same applies to the damage to the imperial artifact this time. For divine weapons above the Saintly Path, the deity is the core. As long as the deity remains, it can generally be repaired.
Most of those damaged Saint Weapon were created when the Saint Weapon deities were annihilated.
Ji Zi looked at the kneeling father and son, shook her head, and used a burst of Void power to help them up.
He said calmly, "Let's leave it at that. Don't blame yourself anymore."
"Young Ancestor, the relatives of those clansmen who cultivate demonic arts are also on the list," Ji Yanzhi said, bowing deeply.
He and Ji Yanyun were born of the same mother, Ji Biyue was his niece. He simply couldn't bear to see her die in prison.
"This is an order from the ancients, and I cannot disobey it." Ji Zi sighed and did not agree to Ji Yanyun's request.
Even though he is Ji Void's son, his cultivation is still low, he has not yet entered the Severing the Dao, and the path of sainthood is still far away, so he should still show respect to the Great Saint of the Ji Family.
Although he could subdue them by giving orders, that would certainly damage Ji Gu's authority...
After speaking, Ji Zi disappeared into the boundless Void, vanishing from the ancient palace.
Ji Yanzhi looked dejected and somewhat lost. The world had changed drastically recently; his younger brother had died, and Ji Biyue, once hailed as the jewel of the Ji Family, had now fallen from grace...
"Enough, Yanzhi!"
Seeing his successor's defeated expression, the Holy Lord of the Ji Family was somewhat displeased. He solemnly said, " Ji Yanyun has embarked on the path of demons and has lost his humanity. He originally intended to attack Haoyue and Ziyue, but the breaking of the Four Extremes by his Sacred Body distracted him, so he temporarily changed his target."
Ji Yanzhi remained silent, turned and left. Just as he was about to leave the main hall, he stopped and muttered to himself, "If he had been the one to undergo that baptism at the Dragon Pool, would everything have been different?"
Then, he vanished into the darkness without a sound, leaving only a glimmer of starlight to bring life to the place.
Looking at his son's forlorn figure, the Holy Lord of the Ji Family sighed deeply, feeling somewhat powerless. Recent events had left him emotionally exhausted and almost numb...
In the Void Small World, the Ji Family Prison is located in a place shrouded in dark clouds. The place is filled with yin energy and resentment, and it is a key point for the Ji Family, guarded by a Half-Step Great Power.
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family, dressed in a black robe, walked into the prison with a cold expression, followed by a group of law enforcement cultivators.
Like a prison, countless cries for help rang out, as if grasping at a straw.
"Uncle Ba, save me! I'm truly innocent!"
" Eighth Ancestor, we are blood relatives, I hope you will lend a helping hand!"
"Eighth Brother, do you remember back in the Qin Kingdom? I took a knife for you then!"
Through the cold, black iron bars, pale hands reached out—old people, young people, even young children. Quite a few ordinary people were also implicated.
This is the cruel reality of powerful clans: they enjoy the glory of the Imperial Clan, but when disaster strikes, their plight is far more tragic.
Especially in the Big Dipper Star Domain, where technology has not been developed, mortals have no say at all; they are nothing more than ants on the ground, and the world is completely different from that of cultivators.
Even the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family felt a pang of pity, bowing his head and sighing. He waved his hand. The fierce and ruthless law enforcement cultivators behind him opened the cages, taking these people into their spatial artifacts and transferring them to the Heavenly Prison.
Hearing the wails of his people, he closed his eyes, a look of pain on his face. After standing there for a moment, he walked deeper into the prison...
The second floor was where the direct descendants of the Ji Family and the cultivators of Immortal Platform were imprisoned.
Inside the prison made of black iron, Ji Biyue sat with her knees bent, cultivating the " Void Ancient Scripture." Strands of black light fell down, making her fair, jade- Ruyu skin appear incredibly radiant.
Even in such a desperate situation, this woman remained calm, which is extremely rare.
The several Immortal Platform cultivators who lived next to her were all disheveled and acting crazy, a consequence of being subjected to soul-searching.
" Biyue!"
Upon hearing the call, the black-haired girl opened her beautiful eyes, her smile radiant. Even in prison, she performed a meticulous bow and respectfully said, "Greetings, Eighth Ancestor!"
Chapter 406 The Imperial Dynasty Needs Talents Like You
The place was bitterly cold and dimly lit. The iron cages were covered with densely packed runes, which gleamed eerily under the Bronze Lamp, making them look quite sinister.
After her time in prison, Ji Biyue's appearance changed considerably. She was no longer the alluring woman who once captivated everyone; instead, she resembled a pure goddess, as if she had come to some profound understanding.
Her long black hair cascaded down to her waist, her figure was graceful, her skin was radiant, her expression was serene, and she was surrounded by a faint glow, possessing a unique charm.
The old man in black robes studied the situation for a moment, and had already formed an idea in his mind, but he remained calm on the surface. With a wave of his sleeve, he collected the other cultivators from the Immortal Platform into the Jade Purification Bottle, and then threw out a spatial rune to isolate the area.
His gaze was sharp as he looked down at the girl in the iron cage, and he said indifferently, "With the great changes, the things you did before have also been discovered."
Ji Biyue wore a light blue long dress that trailed on the ground, accentuating her slender figure like rolling hills. Her waist was delicate, and her beautiful eyes sparkled like stars, like dazzling black gemstones, shrouded in a misty haze that evoked pity in people.
She chuckled softly, "Is the Eighth Ancestor referring to the upheavals in the Wei Kingdom of the past?"
That time, she sent people to hunt down Ji Ziyue, driving her to the brink of despair. If the Bronze Immortal Palace hadn't reappeared, perhaps everything would be different now.
Seeing that this junior was still in good spirits, the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval. To be fair, he thought Ji Biyue was more promising.
Compared to the God King Body and the Origin Spirit Body, this woman does not possess a special physique, her imperial bloodline is not particularly outstanding or abundant, and her natural talent is somewhat inferior.
This is also the norm after three generations of the Imperial Clan. After all, a person like Jiang Yifei, whose bloodline has returned to its ancestral form, comparable to an imperial prince, and who can even suffocate God King Body, is one in hundreds of thousands of years.
From a conventional perspective, Ji Biyue is undoubtedly a villain—ruthless, cruel, and even murderous to her own blood relatives, and extremely skilled at disguise...
Such ambitious and ruthless individuals are exactly what their Chaos Imperial Dynasty needs!
Thinking of this, the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family chuckled softly, his eyes unfathomable, and said in a low voice, "There's no need to test him anymore. This time, the Ancient Ancestor was extremely angry about this matter and has already ordered you to be imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison. Yanzhi and the Holy Lord are powerless to do anything about it."
Upon hearing this news, Ji Biyue's eyes flickered, and her originally peaceful state of mind began to ripple with countless emotions.
Ancient Ancestor... This title specifically refers to ancestors who Saint Realm! This is the worst possible outcome; it seems that Father's actions were extremely serious.
The Heavenly Prison is a death row prison located in the Void Small World. Once you enter there, you are imprisoned for at least a thousand years. Your physical body and primordial Divine Capital be suppressed, and you will have to endure torture day and night. It is generally used to punish the most wicked people who have betrayed their families.
" Eighth Ancestor, I have not cultivated the Devouring Heaven Demon Art."
Ji Biyue's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and a trace of sorrow flowed between her brows and eyes, making her look like Xi Shi, a beautiful woman.
"Enough. Don't put on this act in front of me." The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family's eyes flashed with divine light, his aura Immortal Platform Second Heaven made no attempt to conceal it, causing the girl in green to tremble. He said coldly, "I know everything about you."
Under the intimidation of the Great Power, Ji Biyue collapsed to the ground, her face pale, but her temperament remained noble and otherworldly. The flickering candlelight of the mottled Bronze Lamp made her appear like an elf, with fair skin and jade bones, breathtakingly beautiful.
However, the old man in black robes quickly withdrew his oppressive aura, turned his back to the iron cage, and his aura was as deep as an abyss, immeasurable.
The girl in the green dress stood up and said softly, "Now that the Eighth Ancestor Qingyun a high position and enjoys great power, his arrival here today, taking in all the uncles and elders while leaving only Biyue behind, clearly reveals his intentions. The Eighth Ancestor Eighth Ancestor Yanming that Biyue is willing to die for him!"
At this point, Ji Biyue knelt down, tears welling in her eyes. If she were thrown into the Heavenly Prison, her cultivation level would only be at the Four Extremes, and she might turn into a skeleton in a few hundred years.
She didn't want this fate!
Now that this important figure from the family has come to this place, she is shrewd and knows perfectly well that he is her only lifeline.
The prison was silent and quiet, with a chilling aura emanating from all around, making it eerie and terrifying. In the darkness, a wisp of Chaos energy emanated, outlining a tall and slender figure. Su Yu's black hair flew wildly, like a god, looking down at the Ji Family princess of this generation.
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family silently disappeared into the Void, guarding this place.
Su Yu's right eye flashed, transforming into a black hole that devoured everything; light vanished, and darkness Eternal.
This is not the power of the Void, but the manifestation of the Dao of Devouring, and there is even Supreme Emperor Qi flowing within it!
" Eighth Ancestor, you..." Ji Biyue's eyes were filled with tears as she stared at the dark mist ahead, her heart pounding with fear and all sorts of terrifying thoughts.
A dark, swirling light enveloped the area, where countless Dao patterns intertwined and shifted in the darkness, eventually coalescing into an ancient, square talisman. The talisman shimmered with a star-like luster, glowing brilliantly and possessing an eerie quality!
From within the black mist, a tall, slender figure turned around, his eyes flashing with crimson light, and coldly said, "Accept this slave seal, and your destiny will change!"
"Slave Seal..." The girl in the green dress trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on the black gold talisman, her soul pounding as if it were being torn apart.
The path, seemingly crisscrossing, leads to a thousand years of imprisonment and cruel punishments;
The other path is to become a plaything of her elders. Even if she survives, she will have no place in the Ji Family. For the Imperial Clan princess, such a humiliating life is worse than death...