Chapter 152: The Son-in-law of the Ji Family Is Not Easy to Be

A massive hand, like a prison, trapped a section of space. This was a secret technique, its five fingers splayed out, sealing everything within.

Dazzling light once again radiated from Ji Ziyue. Her enigmatic secret treasure blocked the massive hand, causing the void to tremble, and preventing the five fingers from descending.

However, the other five individuals surrounded them once more, trapping them while an array of weapons bore down.

"Listen carefully, little brat," Ji Ziyue transmitted through a voice message. "Reach the extreme of emptiness, maintain profound stillness..."

The incantation for the Great Void Technique was not long. It was a supreme secret art, one of the essential techniques recorded in the ancient Void Scripture.

Ji Ziyue's voice was incredibly gentle, like a clear spring flowing into Ye Fan's heart. He listened intently, carefully contemplating each word and verifying it against the fragmented incantations he had previously learned.

The ancient Void Scripture was an immortal text created by ancient sages who observed all things and captured the eternal, unchanging laws of the universe.

Ye Fan was already familiar with its core principle: attaining the ultimate emptiness and maintaining profound tranquility. He knew this was the foundation of the ancient Void Scripture.

The Great Void Technique was unfathomable and extremely profound; when cultivated to its peak, it allowed one to traverse the void!

Of course, this "void traversal" had limited range; one could not truly cross the void indefinitely, otherwise, what would be the purpose of spatial gates?

Even peak-level powerful cultivators who had mastered the Void Scripture could only traverse a very limited distance. Nevertheless, in close combat, it served as a formidable trump card.

When the Great Void Technique was cultivated to its peak, one's movements became uncatchable, truly appearing and disappearing like a ghost, thus granting an absolute advantage in most situations.

Obtaining the incantation for the Great Void Technique under these circumstances was an immense gain for Ye Fan.

Although talented, he was by no means a genius unrivalled throughout history; it was impossible for him to fully grasp it just by observing. After all, this was a secret technique recorded in one of the Eastern Wasteland's oldest ancient scriptures.

Several ancient scriptures in the Eastern Wasteland were revered as immortal texts. Naturally, they were all immensely difficult and unfathomably profound, and even powerful cultivators could not master them instantly.

"You don't need to master it," Ji Ziyue transmitted. "Just transform your body into a wisp of smoke, merging with the void. I'll take the lead in a moment; we only need to evade their suppression!"

Ji Ziyue's secret treasure was indeed powerful, blocking various attacks, but the man in linen robes was too formidable. Every move he made blurred the void and possessed the ability to nearly tear space apart, making their situation dire.

Combining the fragmented forms of the Great Void Technique he had previously cultivated, Ye Fan activated the secret method. His body instantly transformed into a wisp of black smoke, blurring as if truly merging with the void.

"Channel some divine power to me; we'll execute the Great Void Technique together," Ji Ziyue whispered.

In an instant, their fingers connected, and they jointly performed the Great Void Technique, becoming ethereal like black mist, growing increasingly indistinct.

"I'm about to activate my secret treasure," Ji Ziyue cautioned. "Using its power, we'll conceal ourselves in the void. Don't lose focus; you must continuously circulate the Great Void Technique's incantation, or you might be pulverized!"

Buzz.

The space trembled with a buzzing sound, and the two vanished into thin air!

Ye Fan was greatly astonished. Ji Ziyue's secret treasure was incredibly mysterious; it could push the Great Void Technique to its limit, enabling them to hide within the void.

At that moment, he felt an extraordinary strangeness. Eternal, boundless darkness surrounded them, and time seemed to stand still. There was not a single sound, only absolute emptiness and void.

"Don't get distracted; you must continue to circulate the Great Void Technique's incantation. If an accident occurs here, not even an immortal could save you."

Ye Fan didn't need Ji Ziyue's reminder; the moment he was slightly distracted, he felt a terrifying tearing sensation as if his physical body was about to shatter. He quickly calmed his mind and silently circulated the Great Void Technique.

After the two vanished, the other five individuals, excluding the man in linen robes, were astonished.

"They traversed the void and escaped! What do we do?"

"The Ji family's Great Void Technique is truly mysterious; it lives up to its reputation as a supreme secret art."

In the field, only the man in linen robes remained calm. "It's nothing," he said. "They haven't mastered it; they're just relying on a rare treasure to temporarily hide in the void."

"If they don't emerge, won't we be helpless?"

The man in linen robes spoke coldly, "They can't last long. Just wait patiently. Now, spread out and surround the area. The Great Void Technique has a limited traversal range; they won't escape!"

Indeed, as he predicted, the void was perilous, and no one could remain there indefinitely.

"We'll break out, then keep traversing. As soon as we escape this encirclement, you can use the supreme secret technique the old lunatic taught you to flee far away."

The next instant, Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue appeared in the world of light, but they were still sealed on all sides, remaining within the encirclement.

"This is a big problem..." Ji Ziyue frowned, muttering, "That man in linen robes knows the Great Void Technique too well; he's definitely not an ordinary person."

They once again concealed themselves in the void, repeating this several times, which consumed a significant amount of divine power.

"This isn't going to work," she whispered to herself. "Otherwise, I'll end up like a 'beautiful Ji Ziyue in a jar'."

Any other cultivator at their level would have long since exhausted their divine power after continuously employing the Great Void Technique in such a manner. Only Ye Fan's physique remained unaffected, his body like a bottomless pit, yet capable of generating an endless spring of power.

"Why aren't you continuing to traverse the void?" the man in linen robes asked coldly. Even his taunts felt rigid and unyielding. "Since you're not escaping anymore, I'll send you to heaven."

Boom.

Between heaven and earth, an ancient and magnificent silver tower vibrated, faintly emanating wisps of Profound Yellow energy.

Distinctly different from the last time, at this moment, the Mother Qi of All Things was flowing!

"This..." Ji Ziyue was greatly startled. "This is an extremely valuable treasure!"

Ye Fan's expression also changed. Anyone capable of refining weapons with Profound Yellow energy was certainly no ordinary individual.

The ancient silver tower, like a colossal mountain, bore down, sealing the sky and threatening to crack the earth. A powerful devouring force swirled, attempting to draw Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue into the tower.

Ji Ziyue urgently transmitted, "You have a large amount of the 'source roots' of the Mother Qi of All Things in your body. Make them vibrate to interfere with this silver tower, which has been refined with a bit of Profound Yellow energy. This might be our chance."

"Understood!" Ye Fan agreed, silently circulating the cultivation method recorded in the Dao Scripture.

He could not fully control the Mother Qi of All Things, nor could he summon it forth, but he could make it vibrate within his body.

He had previously given Ji Ziyue a small amount, but the abundant Mother Qi source roots coiled around the green copper block continued to flourish, seemingly regenerating without any reduction.

Within his Sea of Wheels, the cauldron had not yet fully formed, and the Mother Qi of All Things swirled hazily around the green copper block.

Boom.

Ye Fan exerted all his might and finally made the Mother Qi of All Things vibrate. The aura of creation circulated, causing the surrounding world to subtly tremble.

Thump.

The silver tower in the sky indeed shook, as if stuck in quicksand, pausing slightly and remaining fixed for a brief moment.

"Go!"

Ji Ziyue erupted with dazzling light, activating her secret treasure and dashing out like a streak of light, completely breaking free from the man in linen robes' restraint and the silver tower's confinement.

The weapons in the hands of the other five individuals also faltered, too late to stop them, allowing them to break through the encirclement.

"Pursue them! Don't let them escape! They possess treasures cultivators only dream of!" The man in linen robes, formidable in cultivation and incredibly knowledgeable, deduced that the Mother Qi of All Things had affected the silver tower.

Furthermore, the quantity couldn't have been small, otherwise, it wouldn't have caused such severe consequences, temporarily causing his silver tower to lose control.

Of course, he didn't realize it was the source roots of the Mother Qi of All Things; if he had, he would have gone mad.

Even so, he was utterly shocked. The Mother Qi of All Things was a legendary treasure, and these two individuals possessed a substantial amount!

After breaking through, Ye Fan employed his footwork, moving like a fleeting rainbow across the sky, instantly putting distance between them.

Once Ye Fan was given an opportunity, it became impossible to contain him again. The supreme secret technique passed down by the old lunatic represented the ultimate speed; with a few flashes, mountains and rivers receded swiftly behind them.

They fled for a full hour before finally stopping to rest briefly.

"Who exactly wants to kill you? That man in linen robes carrying the silver tower clearly has an extraordinary background; otherwise, how could he refine artifacts with Profound Yellow energy?"

"How would I know?" Ji Ziyue whispered, her large eyes darting around in thought. "Everyone is suspicious now; even the Shaking Light Holy Land might be involved. At this moment, no sect can be trusted."

"The man in linen robes is very difficult to deal with," Ye Fan said gravely. "It's hard to shake him off completely. I suspect they definitely have a secret tracking method."

"My biggest concern is also that man in linen robes; he's like a cold, wooden puppet," Ji Ziyue said, furrowing her brow. "I suspect he's a puppet, with a wisp of someone's imprint placed upon him. As for the silver tower, it only contains a small amount of Profound Yellow energy, so it might have been temporarily refined by someone."

"Doesn't this imply an extraordinary individual is orchestrating this?"

"That's the worst-case scenario. If that person truly appears, we'll have no chance at all."

Although the Ji family was powerful, the uncrowned ruler of this region, Ji Ziyue dared not trust any surrounding sects. She could only rely on herself, fleeing towards the Ji family's domain.

"Little brat, are you planning to abandon me and escape alone?"

"I'll escort you to a safe location, and then I'll leave."

"Come to my family; no one will bother you," she said, grinding her shiny little canine teeth. "I've even passed on the Great Void Technique to you. If you try to slip away secretly, you'll understand the consequences."

After resting sufficiently and recovering his energy, Ye Fan stood up. "Isn't your Ji family one of the most powerful forces in the Eastern Wasteland?" he asked. "Why haven't those esteemed elders come to find you yet?"

"The Southern Domain is vast and boundless; this region alone has dozens of countries," she explained. "Even as powerful as my Ji family is, it's impossible to search every inch of land in every country. Furthermore, no one knows where I fled."

Over the next two days, Ye Fan, still wounded, and Ji Ziyue moved stealthily, passing through several countries. They hid and took circuitous routes, being caught up to several times and narrowly escaping death.

It was clear that a significant force was secretly attempting to kill Ji Ziyue; otherwise, they wouldn't have deployed so many people to pursue them relentlessly.

They faced continuous attacks along the way, as their pursuers always managed to find them.

"Little brat, just escape by yourself; don't worry about me..." Ji Ziyue urged, seeing that Ye Fan was also severely wounded.

"You taught me the Great Void Technique; if I simply abandon you, my conscience wouldn't rest easy..."

"You already saved my life with that mysterious spring water; we're even now, so hurry and go," Ji Ziyue urged. "I suspect someone within the family is colluding with outsiders, otherwise, the elders would have found me by now."

On the third day, Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue had already journeyed thousands of miles. Even with Ye Fan's exceptionally robust physique, he was nearing his limit when they encountered another pursuit.

"A powerful force is orchestrating this," Ji Ziyue speculated. "The cultivators pursuing us are not too strong, yet not too weak, and wouldn't be considered a great loss if they were silenced afterwards."

"That's truly sinister."

"What's this even considered...?" Ji Ziyue pursed her lips, saying nothing further.

At noon on the third day, Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue encountered yet another pursuit. They barely escaped using the Great Void Technique, the old lunatic's footwork, and their secret treasures.

"The Great Void Technique..." Figures flashed in the distance, and someone cried out in alarm.

Members of the Ji family finally appeared. Although they were only a group of young people, not esteemed elders, their presence deterred the pursuers, making them wary and prompting a swift retreat.

"Who is that young man with Miss Ziyue? How does he know the Great Void Technique? Even we are not permitted to learn this supreme secret art."

"Don't talk about that now! Hurry and save Miss Ziyue!"

The dozen or so young people swiftly rushed over, forming a protective circle around the pale-faced Ji Ziyue.

"Greetings, Miss Ziyue!" they saluted in unison.

Ji Ziyue finally smiled, knowing she was safe and no longer had to desperately flee for her life.

"Who are you, and why do you know the Great Void Technique?" several young men nearby demanded, their expressions hostile as they stared at Ye Fan. This was the Ji family's most confidential inheritance, a supreme secret art that even their elite collateral disciples had no opportunity to learn.

Ji Ziyue's beautiful eyes flickered, and she spoke with displeasure. "Do not be rude," she stated. "He traveled thousands of miles to escort me back. Without him, I would have perished out there."

"He..." The young men hesitated, daring not to speak further.

"Can't you see his clothes are stained with blood? Quickly bring medicine," Ji Ziyue demanded, her eyes shining brightly.

Indeed, Ye Fan was severely wounded at this point. After escorting Ji Ziyue for thousands of miles and enduring continuous pursuits, his body was covered in bloodstains, half of him dyed crimson.

"I'm fine, no need for medicine. I've escorted you this far, so let's part ways now," Ye Fan said, turning to leave.

"Don't go!" Ji Ziyue interjected, stopping him.

The young men beside them immediately stepped forward, blocking Ye Fan's path.

Ji Ziyue's expression soured. "What are you doing?!" she demanded, scanning the young men. Then she stepped closer and whispered to Ye Fan, "You're severely injured; leaving now would be very dangerous. Those people are still nearby. Come with me."

Ye Fan found himself in a dilemma: he absolutely could not go to the Ji family, but leaving alone right now was indeed too risky. He could only nod for the moment, deciding to heal his injuries before departing.

"Miss Ziyue, Ancestor Ji Hui is up ahead," a young man stepped forward to report.

"Good, I'll go see her," Ji Ziyue replied, walking alongside Ye Fan as they proceeded forward.

Just ten li away, in a small town, Ji Hui, a very powerful and esteemed elder of the Ji family, was stationed. She had brought a large contingent of people and booked an entire inn there.

Upon receiving the news, Ji Hui personally came out to greet them. She was a white-haired old woman with sharp, somewhat intimidating eyes. Seeing Ji Ziyue safe and sound, she offered a tender smile, pulled her close with affection, and examined her from head to toe.

"Good, good, good, it's enough that you've returned safely." With that, she pulled Ji Ziyue towards the inn, completely disregarding Ye Fan.

"Ancestor Aunt, he saved me," Ji Ziyue said with a sweet smile, then gestured for Ye Fan to step forward.

"Greetings, Senior," Ye Fan said, bowing respectfully.

Ji Hui nodded, her gentle smile fading. "Thank you for escorting Ziyue back," she said. "Your efforts will not be in vain; you will receive ample compensation."

Ye Fan sensed that while the old woman seemed to be thanking him, her tone was purely business-like, devoid of any genuine gratitude. He suddenly realized that the young disciples had likely already reported his use of the Great Void Technique.

"Ancestor Aunt, please don't be so stern," Ji Ziyue pleaded. "He traveled thousands of miles to escort me back. Look, he's covered in blood and gravely injured..." Ji Ziyue was very astute and naturally perceived Ji Hui's perfunctory attitude.

"Indeed, it was no easy feat. This young hero, please come in," Ji Hui said with a faint, almost indifferent smile.

"Don't mind her," Ji Ziyue transmitted to Ye Fan. "Me passing the Great Void Technique to you is indeed a very serious matter. I believe she'll understand once I explain it to her."

Ye Fan nodded, remaining silent.

Ji Ziyue personally stepped forward, took Ye Fan's hand, and led him into the inn.

At that very moment, Ye Fan felt the old woman Ji Hui's expression harden, followed by a voice transmission. "Young man, do not get too close to Ziyue," she cautioned. "You must understand that a Ji family daughter is like a divine moon, suspended high in the heavens. You saved her, and I will compensate you generously. As for anything else... you know what to do!"