“I must marry Xuanji Holy Lord as soon as possible, or else when the two Old Ancestors descend, they might just take her away!”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor looked towards the void, a flicker of excitement in his heart. He hadn't yet decided if he should ascend with the two Old Ancestors. He still harbored a trace of fear for the outer starry sky!
Regardless, he resolved to act personally against Xuanji Holy Lord. He had initially hoped to use the Three Great Powers to pressure Xuanji Holy Lord, forcing her to seek help from the Ji Family. But those three factions hadn't managed to push Xuanji Holy Lord to the brink.
A flicker of anger crossed Ji Yue Old Ancestor's face. In his hand appeared a lifelike statue of Xuanji Holy Lord. “This time, I don't care who or what power stands behind you, I will have you!”
“My Ji Family, with its four generations of Supreme legacy, I would rather expend every resource to obtain you!”
Moments later, Ji Yue Old Ancestor flicked his sleeve, rising into the sky, forcibly rousing the many Old Ancestors from the ancestral land.
“Everyone, march with me! To the Eerie Abyss!”
“This time, Xuanji Holy Lord must be captured! In a few days, our Ji Family's two Supreme Old Ancestors will return, and our entire Ji Family may ascend from this realm!”
His voice ignited a fervor among the ancestral land's Old Ancestors. No need for the Supreme Path anymore! All of them could journey to the outer starry sky!
Boom, boom, boom! Nearly a hundred Old Ancestors emerged directly from their great tombs, their cultivation starting at the Great Emperor realm!
Ji Yue Old Ancestor conjured an ancient token, saying, “Ji Yun Guard!”
Instantly, from a hidden part of the Ji Family, a terrifying, peerless power surged forth. Overwhelming battle intent permeated the void, as if a thousand armies were awakening.
The Ji Yun Guard—this was the Ji Family's strongest fighting force, an elite squad of death warriors personally trained by Ji Yue Old Ancestor! Though only dozens strong, each wielded a Terrifying Spirit Weapon, their bodies inscribed with intricate Dao Patterns, their combat potential pushed to its absolute limit. These Ji Yun Guard were originally prepared for the Supreme Path, meant to carve a bloody path through it! But now, with no need for the Supreme Path to ascend, the Ji Family could finally reveal this ultimate secret weapon.
Ji Yue Old Ancestor summoned his Female Cultivation Vessels. “Help me change, I need new robes.”
One of the Female Cultivation Vessels asked, “Old Ancestor, are you...?”
A smile touched Ji Yue Old Ancestor's face. “I am to be wed to Xuanji Holy Lord!”
Hearing this, several Female Cultivation Vessels replied, “Old Ancestor, come with us, we will prepare your robes.”
Soon, Ji Yue Old Ancestor arrived at a cave dwelling. The Female Cultivation Vessels removed Ji Yue Old Ancestor's robes, feigning sadness, their voices soft and tearful. “Old Ancestor, before you leave, won't you show us some affection one last time?”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor was swayed. The Female Cultivation Vessels surrounded him. A rustling of silk and soft sighs.
Moments later, Ji Yue Old Ancestor let out a long sigh, the desire in his eyes extinguished. He looked at the Female Cultivation Vessels. “Enough. Dress me.”
The Female Cultivation Vessels immediately helped Ji Yue Old Ancestor into festive red robes. He looked rejuvenated, radiating vitality, a stark contrast to his usual decline.
A ripple stirred in Ji Yue Old Ancestor's heart. “A man's life holds three great joys: marrying in old age, having a child in old age, and breaking through in old age.”
“I hope Xuanji Holy Lord can bear our child!”
Not long after, Ji Yue Old Ancestor soared into the sky, his red robes fluttering. He no longer concealed his intentions, looking down upon the Ji Family. “Today is this Ancestor's joyous day! I shall go to the Eerie Abyss to marry Xuanji Holy Lord!”
“The entire Ji Family shall celebrate for three days! Every Elder and disciple may freely exchange one cultivation technique from the Scripture Pavilion! The Trial Tower and Secret Realms will be open without contribution points!”
His voice fell, and the entire Ji Family erupted in cheers. Ji Yue Old Ancestor stood tall in the void, a hint of killing intent in his expression. “Depart! To the Eerie Abyss!”
Instantly, the hundred-strong contingent tore through the void, riding Ancient War Chariots that shot forth like divine rainbows. Terrifying, peerless power surged like a river of stars, filling the heavens and earth. Wherever they passed, the Ji Family's might swept through, causing heaven and earth to lose their luster, dimming the very sun and moon. Behind the Ji Yun Guard, another group of Ji Family members rode Ancient Spirit Ships, laden with countless treasures and invitations. Ji Yue Old Ancestor had given an order: in two days, all major Eastern Wilds factions were to gather at the Eerie Abyss to celebrate his wedding. A grand ceremony awaited.
As soon as this news spread, the entire Eastern Wilds was shaken.
“Ji Yue Old Ancestor is getting married! And to the foremost beauty of the Ancient Era, Xuanji Holy Lord!”
“In two days, the wedding will be held near the Eerie Abyss!”
“Is he really in such a hurry?”
Factions like the Cloud Sword Sect, Ancient Chen Family, and Ancient Luo Family all received invitations. Yun Xiaoyao frowned, saying, “Is this old bastard Ji Yue finally dropping the pretense? Leading such a massive force to the Eerie Abyss... he intends to wipe out whatever power stands behind Xuanji Holy Lord and force her into marriage, doesn't he?”
Ancient Chen Family Old Ancestor, Chen Beifeng, mused, “Why is Ji Yue in such a rush? Could something be happening within the Ji Family?”
But since the Ji Family had extended an invitation, they had no choice but to send their respective Old Ancestors to attend the wedding! For a time, the Eastern Wilds trembled.
Half a day later.
Eerie Abyss.
“Boom!”
“Crack!”
The void tore open! Space twisted! From the void's rift, a torrent of Ancient War Chariots surged forth, their brilliant Dao Patterns shining like stars. Terrifying, peerless power crashed down like an overturning ocean, filling the heavens and earth. In the sky appeared a contingent radiating battle intent and death, each member wielding a Terrifying Spirit Weapon, their blades gleaming with blood-red light and thick, murderous aura. Behind this dozens-strong force stood Ji Yue Old Ancestor, leading a host of Ji Family Old Ancestors.
Ji Yue Old Ancestor, in his festive red robes, looked incredibly joyous, a smile gracing his face. “Baili, I have come. I have prepared a surprise for you. Our wedding is set for two days from now. The major factions of the entire Eastern Wilds will come to bear witness. After our wedding, I have another grand gift for you!”
His voice echoed, startling the many powerful cultivators of the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, who were cultivating deep within the abyss. All of them looked up. The Eastern Wilds Ji Family! Ji Family Old Ancestor actually wants to marry Xuanji Holy Lord? No. Had Xuanji Holy Lord agreed? Had Peak Master Lu agreed? Throughout these countless epochs, countless individuals from the Five Domains had journeyed to the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone to pursue Xuanji Holy Lord. But Xuanji Holy Lord had never shown affection for anyone. She was solely dedicated to her Dao. Just like this moment, Xuanji Holy Lord delicately tilted her snow-pale neck, glancing at the sky, her eyes devoid of any emotion. At this, Ji Yue Old Ancestor looked down, his powerful divine sense piercing through the formation to glimpse Xuanji Holy Lord's figure, a ripple stirring in his heart. He also saw the many powerful cultivators of the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone seated in cultivation within the Eerie Abyss. He said faintly, “So, it's the people of the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone.” The next instant, Ji Yue Old Ancestor flicked his sleeve, looking back at the Ji Yun Guard, and commanded, “Breach the formation by force! Seize Xuanji Holy Lord!”