A Stunning Figure After the Forbidden Epoch, Now With Power Reaching the Heavens
A Stunning Figure After the Forbidden Epoch, Now With Power Reaching the Heavens
The news that the Ji Family’s Founding Ancestor was trapped somewhere and had not passed away in meditation had, for now, only spread within a small circle of the Ji Family, and had not yet reached the outside world.
So the few clan members in front of the Ji Family’s mountain gate were only conversing in low voices, not intentionally letting the many Cultivators passing by at the foot of the mountain overhear.
Before the Ji Family’s upper echelons decided whether to spread this news, they didn’t dare run their mouths.
But regardless, hearing out of nowhere that the Ji Family’s Founding Ancestor had not perished invigorated all of them, sweeping away their previous dejection.
The Hidden Ji Family had lain dormant in the Beyond for far too long—so long that many forces and Dao Lineages had nearly forgotten that such a Human Ancestor Family even existed.
And just as the many Ji Family members were discussing this matter—
“Yin...”
From the distant horizon.
A tremendous commotion suddenly came. A White Jade Carriage could be seen sweeping across the sky, descending toward this place.
The White Jade Carriage was drawn by nine dark-azure flood dragons, and as it crossed over, the heavens trembled.
It looked incomparably grand and imposing, and even from a great distance, a terrifying pressure billowed out.
The faces of the many Cultivators outside the Ji Family’s mountain gate all changed in unison, a sense of palpitation rising in their hearts.
“Those are Sacred Lord Realm flood dragons...”
“To actually use nine Sacred Lord Realm flood dragons to pull a carriage—who on earth could command such a grand display?”
“Could they be coming to the Ji Family?”
Many were shaken, feeling that such a display could only be seen when the Sect Master or Family Head of some Cult of Immortality or Supreme Dao Lineage traveled.
“Who goes there?”
“Quick, go report to the Elders.”
The many Ji Family members who had been chatting were all jolted in their hearts, turning solemn as they gazed at the White Jade Carriage descending toward this place.
Some even swiftly returned to the clan to report, treating it with utmost gravity.
In the current Beyond, what did nine Sacred Lord Realm flood dragons pulling a carriage signify?
It meant that within sat at least an Ancestor or Sect Master-level figure of a supreme great sect or immortal Dao Lineage, whose strength far exceeded the Sacred Emperor Realm.
Such a figure—the current Ji Family absolutely had to treat with caution, not daring to show the slightest neglect.
Soon, the White Jade Carriage sped over, crossing tens of thousands of li, and landed before the Ji Family’s mountain gate.
The nine flood dragons were like nine towering mountain ridges, exuding sky-flooding blood qi and pressure; their eyes alone were like blood moons, revealing savagery and ferocity.
Everyone before the Ji Family’s mountain gate paled drastically, deeply unsettled. Many could barely breathe, nearly dropping to their knees before the nine flood dragons.
This had nothing to do with status—it was simply the natural reaction when facing the powerful, utterly beyond one’s control.
“May I ask which Senior has graced our Ji Family...”
Someone steeled himself, mustered his courage, walked forward, and asked carefully.
The other Ji Family members were equally cautious, summoning their artifacts in hand, worried that an enemy of the Ji Family had come knocking.
And just as everyone was anxious and letting their imaginations run wild, the curtain of the White Jade Carriage lifted, and a pure, otherworldly figure in white stepped out, her expression calm and indifferent, exuding a transcendent air.
“It’s me.”
Su Qingge spoke.
“Qingxuan-xiaojie...”
Seeing Su Qingge, all the Ji Family members were stunned for a moment, then let out long sighs of relief, setting their minds at ease.
As long as it wasn’t an enemy, all was well.
But soon, they reacted, even more astonished.
Judging by this, Qingxuan-xiaojie seemed to have returned accompanying someone—could it be some Senior of profound cultivation?
They gazed curiously at the White Jade Carriage, wanting to know who Ji Qingxuan had accompanied back to the Ji Family.
However, the White Jade Carriage was clearly a powerful artifact, engraved with numerous Array Patterns that could block spying, forming a self-contained world within.
“No need to speculate. The one in the carriage is Young Master Changge. Quickly go inform the Elders—an honored guest has arrived at the Ji Family in person.”
Su Qingge knew what they were thinking and spoke indifferently.
During this period, she had been living in the Ji Family under Ji Qingxuan’s identity, and no one had noticed anything amiss.
“What... Young Master Changge?”
“Young Master Changge has actually come to the Ji Family in person?”
Hearing this, everyone before the Ji Family’s mountain gate was deeply shocked, eyes wide, looking at the white jade carriage with disbelief.
They even suspected they had misheard.
A figure like Gu Changge had actually come to the Ji Family in person today?
After reacting, their expressions changed drastically. Not daring to be negligent, several of them directly transformed into divine rainbows and swiftly returned to the clan to report the matter.
If it truly was Gu Changge arriving in person—
Then it was not something a few gatekeepers like them were qualified to receive.
“So this is the family my little sister has been living in all along. It’s my first time here.”
The curtain of the White Jade Carriage lifted once more, and Ji Qingxuan walked over, speaking as if with curiosity and wonder.
She wore a long purple dress, her face equally pure and exquisite, with a crystalline snow-white complexion—she looked as if she had been carved from the exact same mold as the Su Qingge before them.
Seeing this scene, the Ji Family members’ eyes nearly popped out of their sockets in disbelief.
That two such identical people could exist in this world—they looked completely, exactly alike.
If Su Qingge weren’t standing right before them, they probably couldn’t have told who was who.
Before this, many had only heard that Ji Qingxuan had a twin sister.
And that sister was said to be Gu Changge’s maidservant.
Because of this connection, the many Ji Family members who had previously made things difficult for Ji Qingxuan no longer dared to trouble her.
They had never imagined that today they would see Ji Qingxuan’s sister with their own eyes. From this, the person inside the White Jade Carriage was undoubtedly Gu Changge.
Thinking of this, everyone’s expressions became extremely respectful. They stood in place, not even daring to breathe loudly.
“What those Ji Family people were saying just now is rather interesting.”
Inside the White Jade Carriage, Gu Changge had not shown himself, his expression somewhat thoughtful.
When his divine sense had swept over just now, he had happened to overhear the conversation of those few Ji Family members.
The Ji Family’s Founding Ancestor had not died—he was merely trapped somewhere?
This news surprised him somewhat.
In terms of seniority, the Mortal One of the Mortal Palace whom he had killed was actually half a generation junior to the Ji Family’s Founding Ancestor. “The Ji Family’s Founding Ancestor was quite the brilliantly talented figure. Ji Shengchu—arguably one of the most stunning individuals since the Forbidden Epoch.”
“Rumors all said he had passed away in meditation. Who would have thought he was actually trapped somewhere? From the looks of it now, the Ji Family intends to spread this news, hoping other Dao Lineages and forces will lend a hand.”
Gu Changge recalled the various records about the Ji Family’s Founding Ancestor in his mind.
The Ji Family’s idea was fine, but the Ji Family’s hostile forces, at a time like this, might not necessarily want Ji Shengchu to reappear in the world.
After all, the Ji Family’s Founding Ancestor had once stood among the very peak figures of the Beyond, his cultivation unfathomable, beyond imagination.
If he were to take charge of the Ji Family again, it would inevitably affect the current situation of the Beyond.
Moreover, as a former Mortal One, Gu Changge did not know what connection Ji Shengchu had with Jiang Yang, the Reincarnation of the Mortal One he had killed.
Thinking of it this way, the best solution to this unexpected development was to make Ji Shengchu disappear forever.
Without Ji Shengchu, Ji Qingxuan would have an easier time taking control of the Ji Family, which would be even more advantageous for Gu Changge.
“However, in terms of righteousness, I’d best go with the flow for now, and only scheme and act in the shadows.”
“After all, rescuing Ji Shengchu might resolve the current calamity of the Absolute Yin Heaven. The vast majority of Dao Lineages in the Beyond understand this reasoning, and having owed Ji Shengchu favors in the past, they’d go with the flow and agree to help.”
Gu Changge’s gaze flickered slightly as he fell into contemplation.
He believed it wouldn’t be long before the news of Ji Shengchu’s entrapment shook the entire Beyond.
By then, all sorts of demons and monsters would emerge—and wouldn’t that also be an opportunity for him?
And just as Gu Changge was scheming in his heart—
Within the Ji Family’s mountain gate, divine rainbows descended one after another, and in the distance a golden Great Dao stretched out, radiant light surging, extending deep into the Ji Family.
The current Head of the Ji Family, along with many Ji Family Elders, and even the old fossils who had emerged from seclusion to discuss the rescue of the Founding Ancestor, all hurried over together to personally welcome Gu Changge.
For them, whether it was rescuing the Founding Ancestor or Gu Changge’s personal arrival, both required careful handling without the slightest slack.
“What timely arrival.”
At this moment, sensing the fluctuations, Gu Changge also stepped out of the carriage.
“Young Master Changge has traveled hundreds of millions of li to come to our Ji Family—it is truly our Ji Family’s honor.”
The Head of the Ji Family looked at Gu Changge, who had appeared before him, and spoke with slight deference.
He was a middle-aged man with a naturally dignified face, appearing extremely refined, yet his body carried a pressure and oppressive aura that was hard to ignore.
Between the opening and closing of his eyes, divine light blazed brilliantly, golden radiance swirling.
The many Ji Family Elders and old fossils behind him also wore extremely solemn expressions.
After the campaign against the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains ended, Gu Changge’s might in the Beyond had now reached an unattainable level.
Even a group of old-generation existences like them dared not put on airs before Gu Changge; they had to treat him with deference.
“Family Head Ji is too courteous.” Gu Changge nodded slightly, his expression gentle and natural, showing none of the hostility the Ji Family members had feared.
Seeing this, everyone in the Ji Family breathed a sigh of relief. When they had just learned of Gu Changge’s arrival, everyone had been startled, deeply shaken, even worried and uneasy.
The interactions between their Ji Family and Gu Changge had not been deep.
Previously, because of the search for the Tower of World Domination, the Ji Family siblings had offended Gu Changge.
The many Ji Family Elders, worried about Gu Changge’s retaliation, had subsequently taken the initiative to offer up the Wheel of World Domination, resolving that trouble.
Quite a few people looked toward Su Qingge, who looked exactly like Ji Qingxuan, shocked while speculating about Gu Changge’s purpose in coming.
“May I ask what brings Young Master Changge to our Ji Family today?”
“If there is anything needed, our Ji Family will certainly cooperate with all our strength.”
The Head of the Ji Family’s gaze shifted slightly as he glanced at Su Qingge, faintly guessing Gu Changge’s purpose.
Still, he took the initiative to ask.
“I’ve come this time actually to accompany Qingge on a trip.”
Hearing this, Gu Changge smiled faintly.
As he spoke, he gestured toward Ji Qingxuan beside him and continued, “I believe everyone in the Ji Family already knows of the relationship between Qingge and Qingxuan. Qingge was brought up by me from the Overworld. She was separated from her mother since childhood and hasn’t seen her in over twenty years.”
“I happen to have some free time lately, so I wanted to bring her to meet her birth mother.”
“So it’s this matter.”
Hearing this, the expressions of the many Ji Family members shifted slightly, somewhat worried that Gu Changge would blame the Ji Family over this.
They naturally knew of the relationship between Ji Qingxuan and Su Qingge; quite a few Elders had even personally gone to see the “Su Qingge” in Chaos City.
Su Qingge’s mother, Ji Xue, had fled to the Overworld back then to escape a marriage arrangement, and had given birth to Su Qingge there.
Later, Ji Family experts discovered the matter and descended to the Overworld to capture her and bring her back. Only after Su Qingge’s mother’s desperate pleading did they spare her daughter and husband in the Overworld.
However, after returning to the Beyond, the Ji Family discovered that Su Qingge’s mother was actually pregnant.
The Family Head, Ji Hao, was Ji Xue’s own elder brother. Though furious about this, he did not blame her further, and instead let her give birth to her daughter, Ji Qingxuan.
And so, all these years, Su Qingge’s mother had been confined, unable to take half a step out of her courtyard.
After all, back then she had caused the entire Ji Family to lose all face; not killing her was already considered great mercy.
“Young Master Changge, rest assured. Since Qingge wishes to see her mother, then see her she shall. As her uncle, how could I possibly have any reason to stop her?”
“Ji Xue did wrong back then, but so many years have passed—she must have come to terms with it by now.”
The Head of the Ji Family nodded, guaranteeing solemnly.
He was not surprised by this matter. Ever since seeing the “Su Qingge” at Gu Changge’s side, he had guessed Gu Changge’s purpose in coming.
From this, he could also tell that “Su Qingge” seemed to be quite favored at Gu Changge’s side.
Otherwise, with Gu Changge’s status, why would he personally make a trip over such a small matter?
He need only say a single word, and who in the entire Ji Family would dare defy him?
Now Ji Xue could truly be said to have risen in status through her daughter.
With this connection to Su Qingge, who in the Ji Family would still dare make things difficult for her now? They’d be scrambling to curry favor with her instead.
The many Ji Family Elders and old fossils also nodded one after another at this moment, indicating there was no problem whatsoever, not daring to obstruct.
Even those who had been furious about this matter back then now dared not say a single word.
Seeing this scene, Ji Qingxuan’s expression was one of hard-to-conceal complexity.
She still remembered how difficult things had been for her and her mother in the Ji Family back then.
The many clan members had given them cold looks, even wishing for the death of mother and daughter.
Because of this, she had lived as if treading on thin ice, cautious and careful, yet still could not avoid being used as a tool for the Ji Family’s marriage alliance back then.
But now, Gu Changge needed only a single sentence, and who in the Ji Family would dare make things difficult for them, mother and daughter?
This was the taste of power.
Afterward, the Ji Family members welcomed Gu Changge inside, and many direct-line disciples also appeared, watching this scene from afar in shock.
A young girl in a pale yellow dress, with a stunningly beautiful face and large eyes revealing a crafty expression, stood upon a mountain peak, gazing at the scene in the distance.
By her side was a very composed young man in golden robes, golden Divine Chains of Order flowing within his eyes, like a young god.
“Big brother, do you think Gu Changge really came to the Ji Family just for the matter of Ji Qingxuan’s mother?”
“But my intuition tells me things aren’t that simple.”
The girl in the pale yellow dress shook her head gently, unable to help speaking.
It was none other than Ji Chuyue, who had had quite a few dealings with Gu Changge back during the search for the Tower of World Domination.
The young man beside her was none other than the Ji Family’s Young Master, Ji Yaoxing.
“Whatever the reason, it cannot stop us from rescuing the Founding Ancestor.”
“Even if Gu Changge’s power now reaches the heavens and his authority is unmatched, he cannot interfere in this matter. A figure like him would not do something foolish at a juncture like this.”
Ji Yaoxing spoke with great composure, divine light flickering in his eyes, his edge fully revealed.
“The Founding Ancestor must certainly be rescued. He has been trapped in Kun Mountain for countless years, and finally found the chance to inform me of this matter—we must get him out.”
Ji Chuyue nodded. Recalling her experiences from some time ago still felt dreamlike.
The Founding Ancestor Ji Shengchu—an existence once revered as the Mortal One by countless living beings of the Beyond, dazzlingly brilliant.
The Hidden Ji Family was also called the Human Ancestor Family, glorious beyond measure.
Not like now, nearly fallen to the level of a second-rate family.
But Ji Chuyue believed that all of this would turn for the better once they rescued the Founding Ancestor.
Kun Mountain was an extremely perilous place in the Beyond, even called a Life Forbidden Area, and also known as Immortal King Mountain.
Rumor had it that long ago, an incomparably powerful Immortal King had perished within, his blood dyeing heaven and earth red, illuminating the universe.
Some time ago, she and a few others had been at the outermost edge of Kun Mountain trying to find a mountain treasure, when she suddenly heard the Founding Ancestor’s summons.
Ji Chuyue was tremendously shaken. After hearing the Founding Ancestor’s transmitted words, she was horrified, not daring to linger, and hurried back to the clan to recount everything to the Family Head and the many Elders.
“If we rescue the Founding Ancestor, our Ji Family’s restoration of its ancient glory will be just around the corner.” A smile appeared on Ji Chuyue’s face.
“What kind of figure is the Founding Ancestor? Even trapped in Kun Mountain, he has clung to life for countless years.”
When the Founding Ancestor was mentioned, Ji Yaoxing’s face also showed unconcealable reverence.
But soon, he remembered something and frowned. “That so-called friend of yours—stop associating with him for the time being. You know what happened back at the Purple Mountains.”
Hearing this, Ji Chuyue’s face stiffened slightly, seeming quite unnatural.
“So big brother knew all along...” she said somewhat timidly.
“Of course I knew. Back then, to avoid offending Gu Changge, I threw him out without hesitation. And what did you do? A while ago, you actually saved him once at the auction house.”
Ji Yaoxing spoke indifferently, his gaze revealing the calm of one who had everything under control.
Ji Chuyue’s face turned somewhat embarrassed as she explained defensively, “Wasn’t that because I felt guilty? Besides, Jiang Chen even did me a favor. He carries the inheritance of a Divine Source Master. This time at the edge of Kun Mountain, if not for him, I might not have been able to hear the Founding Ancestor’s summons.”
Ji Yaoxing frowned. “Don’t forget that Jiang Chen regards Gu Changge as his mortal enemy. As the princess of the Ji Family, you must consider everything from the family’s standpoint.”
“What can befriending a Jiang Chen bring you and the family? And what would offending Gu Changge bring the family? I hope you can think this through clearly.”
“That Jiang Chen—you can use him, but you must not befriend him sincerely. He’s no good person either; there’s a disgusting wickedness about him.”
Hearing her brother’s words, Ji Chuyue’s face froze. She wanted to refute but could find no words, feeling rather dejected.
She clearly felt that Jiang Chen was quite a decent person.
It was just a pity that he had always regarded Gu Changge as his great enemy, wanting revenge.