Chapter 146 Yan Capital
Southern Region, Green Lotus Territory.
Originally a small sect that was confined to one side of the Wei Kingdom, it has now spread over 100,000 miles, annexing all three surrounding mortal kingdoms and dominating the region, with all other forces giving way.
Even the Yaoguang Holy Land, which is closest to the other countries, chose to withdraw, unwilling to have a direct conflict with the Green Lotus Territory.
Two years have changed a lot; the Yan, Han, and Wei states that previously occupied this area no longer exist.
Even the vast Great Chu state was forced to relocate its capital, resulting in a significant decrease in its territory and population. It was then annexed by the Yaoguang Holy Land as an outer domain and directly ruled by it.
The main city of Green Lotus Territory is built near the Cloudbreak Mountains. Although the source veins in this area are sparse and spiritual energy is no longer present, it is still more than enough to supply the cultivators of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.
To outsiders, Green Lotus Territory was merely a newly emerging power, with its two great protectors, Yellow Dragon Demon General and Lu Yu Demon General, not stationed within the sect but residing in their respective cities.
The Green Lotus City, Chu Yue, only possesses the cultivation level of the Divine Bridge Realm and is not considered a major power.
Of all the major powers in the Southern Region, only the Yaoguang Holy Land truly knew the ownership of the Green Lotus Emperor Weapon; the others were merely speculating.
At this moment in Yan City, two noblemen dressed in brocade stood on the city gate tower. One of them, a handsome young man, looked down at the city below, seemingly searching for something.
Another middle-aged man stood silently behind the young man, his eyes gleaming with golden light, his aura deep and profound.
Su Yu withdrew his divine sense and transmitted it telepathically. " Ling Yang, have you found him?"
Ling Yang, now with an ordinary face, replied, "My divine sense has been covering Yan City, but I have not found the girl Your Highness mentioned."
The city was bustling with activity, with pedestrians coming and going on the streets. Various foods were sold at the stalls on both sides. The glistening candied hawthorns and the bright orange pears shone beautifully in the Taiyang. Accompanied by a few long and lively shouts, the old people and children chatted in hushed tones, creating a vibrant atmosphere full of everyday life.
"Candied hawthorn berries, the fruit of century-old hawthorn trees. Take a walk, have a look, and don't miss them!"
"Li's Roast Duck Shop: Fragrant meat, rich bones, and flavorful broth—one taste, two ways to enjoy, three delights in one!"
Looking at the scenery of Yan Capital, Su Yu said thoughtfully, "Are we too early? Or are we waiting for Ye Fan...?"
He smiled and disappeared into the morning sun, while the middle-aged man behind him transformed into a pale golden rain of light and vanished into the glow.
Inside the palace of the Ji Family 'Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family in the Southern Region, a beautiful young woman sat quietly on a table, her attitude extremely respectful.
An old man in black robes paced back and forth in the main hall. His aura, the pressure of being at the peak of the First Heaven of the Immortal Platform, caused Ji Biyue below to change color.
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family stopped, looked down at the apprehensive Ji Biyue, and said with a gloomy expression, "You almost ruined my big plan?"
"Eighth Grandfather, please forgive me. Biyue only wanted to complete the task entrusted to her by the Eighth Ancestor as soon as possible, but Sister Ziyue's divine sense is very sharp. She discovered my plan early on, which is why she was able to escape."
Ji Biyue lowered her head and earnestly explained her predicament.
The last time, the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family asked her to retrieve Ji Ziyue's bronze ring, she failed, but she gained a lot of benefits.
Now, her eighth grandfather is at the height of his power in the family, holding an extremely high position, and is very generous.
Gaining his support would be extremely important for both her and her father.
"Snort!"
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family flicked his sleeves, turned around, and said nothing more. He was somewhat displeased with Ji Biyue's rashness this time.
Ji Biyue noticed that the other party's anger had subsided slightly. She stood up gracefully, her emerald green dress shimmering with beautiful light, covering her lithe figure and revealing her fair and delicate skin as she moved, exuding a captivating charm.
"Eighth Grandfather, Sister Ziyue is only at the Divine Bridge Realm, yet she managed to escape the pursuit of two clansmen from the Dao Palace Secret Realm. There must be a great secret behind this."
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family glanced at Ji Biyue, said nothing more, and said calmly, " Biyue, let's leave it at that!"
After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and two palace servants with cold expressions walked out of the main hall.
" Biyue Highness, please!"
Ji Biyue closed her eyes, said nothing more, bowed respectfully, and then slowly walked out of the palace.
The magnificent palace returned to tranquility, with only the candlelight burning quietly and silently in the blue Glazed Lamp.
Suddenly, a cold wind blew by, causing the row of candles to flicker. A rift tore open in the Void, and a dark figure emerged from it, transforming into a young man in black robes. It was Ji Biyue's father, Ji Yanyun.
Ji Yanyun glanced at the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family, then calmly sat down at the table and said quietly, "It's just a small matter, why blame Biyue?"
" Yanyun, it seems your daughter is even more impatient than you are."
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family also sat down cross-legged, staring into Ji Yanyun's eyes, and said meaningfully.
"It's nothing serious, but Biyue was indeed a bit impatient this time. I'll remind her when I get back."
Ji Yanyun's promise was met with little response from the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family. He revealed a wisp of divine power, looked at the handsome Ji Yanyun, and said thoughtfully, "You've broken through the Dao of Immortal Two?"
Ji Yanyun, who was drinking, paused, put down his jade cup, and gazed at his eighth uncle, who always wore black hair and a black robe. Finally, he nodded and said softly, "About what happened some time ago."
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family chuckled, raised his jade cup, took a small sip, and said meaningfully, "Why not announce this joyous occasion? It's been a long time since our family has produced Great Power!"
Ji Yanyun's eyes were clear, and she said very frankly, "Eighth Uncle, there's no need to test me. You're right, I do indeed want to compete for the position of Holy Lord!"
"A year Yanzhi had already climbed the Immortal Platform Second Heaven Sixth Minor Step. It's too difficult for you to catch up with him."
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family shook his head slightly, not optimistic about Ji Yanyun's future. In the Desolate Ancient Family, bloodline is paramount, strength is secondary.
Although Ji Yanyun is also Ji Tianyun's legitimate son, he is still far inferior to Ji Yanzhi.
He had only recently entered the Immortal Platform Second Heaven, while Ji Yanzhi was already close to becoming a high-level Great Power; this kind of competition was meaningless.
"I know, but this is also a knot in my heart. Now that I've achieved the Immortal Two, I still want to give it a try. Yanyun!"
Ji Yanyun did not hide her thoughts and directly stated her price.
"Are you capable of controlling Ziyue?"
"My elder brother would never agree to marry Ziyue to an outsider."
Seeing the mocking attitude of the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family, Ji Yanyun released a trace of pressure, and instantly, the aura of a Immortal Second Realm Mighty Figure filled the hall.
"In just two years, I've broken through two realms!"
The Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family drank a cup of aged wine without changing his expression. His eyes gleamed with a dark, eerie light, like a deep abyss, exuding a sense of the Void.
He said calmly, "I won't get involved in this kind of thing. Actually, you don't need to seek my help. If you can advance smoothly all the way to become Severing the Dao, why would you need to fight for the position of Holy Lord? The entire family will support you as the Holy Lord."
Upon hearing this, even the mild-mannered Ji Yanyun changed color.
Seeing that the Eighth Ancestor seemed unwilling to get involved, he felt somewhat helpless, closed his eyes, and said with a complicated expression, "Uncle, why are you joking? Severing the Dao the Dao barrier is like an insurmountable chasm; how easy is it to talk about!"
For thousands of years, only the ancestor of the entire Desolate Antiquity Ji Family has broken through the Heavenly Severing the Dao Realm; all the other extraordinary Immortal Second Realm Mighty Figure immortals have stopped at the Holy Lord level.
Although he believed he could become Holy Lord, the Third Heaven of the Immortal Platform were as difficult as ascending to heaven. Countless peerless Holy Lord and emperors of the Central Province had been trapped on this path and eventually died of old age.
Ji Yanyun stood up and bowed, but said nothing more. This Eighth Uncle had already made his stance clear, so saying anything more would be pointless!
Watching Ji Yanyun's departing figure, the Eighth Ancestor of the Ji Family smiled mockingly.
Originally, he only intended to remain behind the scenes and use Ji Biyue to monitor Ji Ziyue, but Ji Yanyun misunderstood his intentions.
Chapter 147 An Encounter Between Ye and Li
Su Yu entered a giant city in the Yan Kingdom. It was the second largest city in Yan Land after the capital. It was very prosperous, with a population of no less than one million. It was extremely bustling, with wide streets, a constant flow of traffic, and shops lining both sides of the streets, with vendors calling out their wares incessantly.
He entered a tastefully decorated hotel, booked a private room, then took out a purple gourd, looked down at the worldly scene, and began to drink with Ling Yang.
Since he couldn't find Xiao Nannan, he stopped searching for her intentionally.
His subordinates are stationed outside the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, and Ji Ziyue also bears his divine sense imprint. Now, all we need to do is wait patiently.
Watching the flow of people coming and going in the restaurant, and sipping the Divine Flame Wine, Su Yu felt a strange sensation welling up inside him. His mind and body began to empty, and his divine sense covered the sky.
He seemed to have transformed into the sky over this region, observing the ever-changing world.
Over countless years, countless people have come and gone; what meaning do life and death hold?
Mortals worship the heavens and regard cultivators as gods. If we only compare them to these mortals, they can indeed be called gods.
However, beyond the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, there exists the Immortal Domain. Compared to the cultivators of the Immortal Domain, what are they?
The path of cultivation is boundless, the Great Dao is boundless, and there is no end. The so-called invincibility is nothing but the delusions of someone confined to a single realm. The Dao is boundless, so who can truly be called invincible?
So-called invincibility is nothing more than a prison for those with shallow understanding.
The road construction is a long and arduous journey; seizing the moment is the right path.
Suddenly, Su Yu's mind stirred, and his gaze swept down to the bottom of the restaurant. He spotted a familiar face.
"I actually ran into her, how interesting!"
Several young men and women appeared on the street below the restaurant. Among them, a woman with outstanding looks and a tall figure was the traveler from the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin.
Li Xiaoman, Ye Fan's old flame, is Ye Heavenly Emperor Ye's unforgettable dark moonlight.
" Li Xiaoman is out, but where is Ye Fan?"
Su Yu spread his divine sense, carefully sensing this world, and finally found Ye Fan's whereabouts; he was right downstairs from him.
The opponent used a secret technique from the incomplete " Source Heaven Book " to alter a small part of their appearance and aura.
The two were not far apart and were about to collide.
Li Xiaoman's white dress fluttered in the breeze, her black hair flowing naturally, making her skin appear even more radiant. Her eyes were large with long eyelashes, giving her a lively and intelligent look. Her neck was as graceful as a swan's, her waist was slender and delicate, and her legs were long and straight. Her figure was elegant and graceful, truly Perfect World.
After embarking on the path of cultivation, she became more agile, like Guanghan Fairy descending from the moon, exuding an otherworldly aura.
"Junior sister, the Flying Dragon Soup at this restaurant is very authentic. Why don't you go in and try it?" A young man looked at the restaurant and said with a solicitous expression.
The group of young men and women revered him, and the others echoed his sentiments.
Li Xiaoman nodded slightly, her eyes carrying a touch of ethereal charm that dazzled the men present. She walked side by side with a man in brocade robes, and the group entered the restaurant.
At this moment, Ye Fan was dressed in tattered clothes, covered in dust, and looked somewhat tired, but very excited.
However, his appearance was quite strange at this moment. Although his original features were still discernible, he had gained a lot of weight and become somewhat round.
To some extent, it has a touch of Duan De's style.
A table full of dishes was laid out in front of him, and he was quickly finishing his plate!
His mouth was full of oil as he ate, and he was holding a roast chicken in his hand, giving him a Jianghu aura.
During this period, he still experienced the trials and tribulations of the early stages, but he managed to kill the most despicable Elder Han using his jade pendant.
Afterwards, Ye Fan used Elder Han's vast reserves accumulated over decades to achieve the Life Spring through seclusion.
When the Demon Emperor's Tomb appeared, the ancient scripture that Su Yu passed on to him was too profound and extremely difficult to comprehend.