Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 153: It’s not good being a son-in-law of the Ji Family

Giant hand like prison, sealing an area of space, this was a divine secret technique, the five fingers expanded as they sealed everything within.

A blazing candle light was once again emitted from Ji Ziyue’s body, her precious treasure was unfathomable, managing to block that large hand as the surrounding air trembled. It was a pity that the five people had once again surrounded them, sealing their routes of escape as various weapons were sent flying forth.

“Little brat, listen carefully……” Ji Ziyue transmitted.

The mantra of the Great Void Technique could not be considered long, it was a type of peerless secret technique, one of the critical essences contained within the Great Void Technique.

Ji Ziyue’s voice was gentle like a flowing spring as it entered Ye Fan’s mind, he earnestly listened as he carefully analyzed, combining the mantra with the previous patches of Great Void Technique he had obtained. The Great Void Technique was an ancient sacred scripture, it was a celestial compendium that contained laws within it which were were never changing.

Ye Fan was no stranger to the Great Void Technique, reaching an extreme within the void, maintaining deep meditative stillness, this was the basis for the Great Void Technique and he had already grasped some of it. The Great Void Technique was profound and mysterious, if one cultivated it to a high level, they could traverse the void!

Of course, this so-called traversing of the void had limitations, one could not travel for long distances, otherwise, what was the point of a domain gate?

Even experts at the pinnacle who had cultivated the Great Void Technique would not be able to traverse vast distances, however, it was a phenomenal killing tool in close combat.

When the Great Void Technique is cultivated to a sufficiently high level, one would be unable to pinpoint the cultivators location, one could be considered a ghost, under normal circumstances, one would certainly hold the advantage.

Under such circumstances, Ye Fan had managed to obtain the mantra of the Great Void Technique, this could be considered a great gain.

Although he had talent, it was certainly not at the level where it could eclipse all the prodigies of the ancient past, it was simply impossible to understand it in a single go, this was, after all, one of the secret techniques recorded within one of the ancient scriptures of the Eastern Badlands.

The Eastern Badlands had several ancient scriptures that were termed as celestial compendiums, naturally extremely mystical and profound, even if exponents were to attempt to cultivate them, it was impossible for them to succeed in a single attempt.

“No need for control, your body just has to become gentle smoke, returning to the void. In a while I will lead, just dodge their suppression will suffice!” Ji Ziyue transmitted.

Ji Ziyue’s precious treasure was indeed powerful, it managed to resist the myriad of attacks but the man dressed in hemp was simply too powerful. Each time he acted, space would distort as though he had the ability to rend space, the situation was extremely grim.

Ye Fan combined his previously lacking knowledge of the Great Void Technique as he activated the mystical arts, his body became a wisp of black smoke, instantly blurring as though he would become one with the void.

“Transfer me some divine energy, we can activate the Great Void Technique together.” Ji Ziyue lightly whispered.

In an instant, their fingers were interlocked as they simultaneously activated the Great Void Technique, like floating black clouds, becoming more and more obscure and blurred.

“I am going to activate my precious treasure, borrowing its strength, we can hide ourselves within the void. Don’t be distracted, you must continually circulate the secret technique recorded within the scripture, otherwise, your body will be crushed to dust!” Ji Ziyue instructed.

“Bzzzzz”

The air began to tremble violently like wasps buzzing as the two people suddenly disappeared!

Ye Fan was shocked, the precious treasure of Ji Ziyue was simply too mystifying, it had actually allowed the Great Void Technique to reach a pinnacle allowing them to hide within the void!

At this moment, he felt extremely strange, the surrounding was endless darkness, limitless and boundless, as though time had come to a halt, without any trace of sound, an absolute nothingness.

“Don’t be distracted, you must continue to circulate the secret technique contained within, if any accidents occur within the void, even immortals won’t be able to save you.”

Ji Ziyue did not need to remind him, with the slight distraction earlier, Ye Fan had already felt a terrifying tearing sensation as though his precious body were about to be rent apart, he hurriedly concentrated as he began to earnestly circulated the Great Void Technique.

After the two people disappeared, besides the man dressed in hemp, the other five people were stunned. “They’ve already fled through the void, what should we do?”

“The Great Void Technique of the Ji Family is indeed unfathomable, it deserves to be regarded as a precious secret technique.”

Within the group, only the man dressed in hemp had a calm expression as he spoke up: “It doesn’t matter, they haven’t truly achieved success in their cultivation, merely relying on some precious treasure to hide within the void.”

“If they don’t come out, we don’t have any methods to deal with them right?”

The man dressed in hemp coldly retorted: “They won’t be able to last for too long, we only need to patiently wait. Disperse now and cover the surrounding area, there are limitations to the distance traversable through the Great Void Technique, they won’t be able to escape!”

In reality, it was as the man in hemp surmised, the void was simply too dangerous and no one would be able to stay within forever.

“Rush out and continue forward, as long as we can escape the encirclement, you can utilise the secret movement technique which the crazed old man has transmitted to you to escape.”

In the next instant, Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue appeared within the world of light once again. However, their surroundings were still tightly sealed and they were still caught within the encirclement.

“This is really problematic……” Ji Ziyue frowned as she whispered: “That man dressed in hemp seems to have a good understanding of the Great Void Technique, he is definitely not a normal person.”

Thereafter, they swiftly went to hide in the void once again but this expanded a large amount of divine energy.

“Continuing like this isn’t a solution, otherwise, I will return become a beautiful Ji Ziyue carved on pottery.” Ji Ziyue muttered.

If it were any other cultivator at this realm who was utilising the Great Void Technique, their divine energy would have already dried up. Only Ye Fan with his unique physique was able to continue activating it like a bottomless well that could spout forth with endless spring water.

“Why aren’t you continuing to traverse the void?” The man dressed in hemp coldly asked, it was clear that he was mocking them as he continued: “Since you aren’t running anymore, let me send you to heaven.”

“Boom!”

The world began to tremble as an ancient aura was released, a silver pagoda was trembling with bits of the aura of profound earth that were actually swirling around it. There was a slight difference from the previous time, there was actually the origin qi of all living things circulating as well!

“This…….” Ji Ziyue was shocked as she exclaimed: “This must be a priceless treasure!”

Ye Fan’s expression changed, a person who could forge a weapon with profound earth was definitely phenomenal.

The ancient silver pagoda was like a mountain as it pressed down, the entire space was sealed as the ground trembled. An immense swallowing energy could be felt as the pagoda attempted to pull Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue in.

Ji Ziyue hurriedly transmitted: “There are large amounts of the ‘source root’ of the origin qi of all living things within you, let it tremble to disrupt the silver pagoda that has profound earth within it, we might stand a chance.”

“Okay!” Ye Fan responded as he circulated the mystical sutra recorded within the Dao Scripture.

He could not control the origin qi of all living things nor could he sent it out, he could only cause them to tremble within his body.

He had previously gifted Ji Ziyue with a small amount but a majority of the origin qi of all living things was still swirling around the aurichalcite endlessly as though it would continually be created without being depleted. Within the Wheel and Sea, the cauldron had yet to be fully formed, the origin qi of all living things was swirling around the aurichalcite peacefully.

“Boom!”

Ye Fan pushed himself to the limits before finally managing to cause the origin qi of all living things to tremble, an earth splitting and heaven rending aura was released as the world immediately began to shake.

The silver pagoda in the air actually began to tremble as though it had sunk into a swamp, halting completely in the air for a brief instant.

“Go!”

Ji Ziyue exploded with a flash of brilliance as she activated her precious treasure, shooting forth like a meteor as they escaped from the confines of the man dressed in hemp, away from the suppression of the silver pagoda. As for the other five people, the weapons in their hands were also halted, unable to move forward a single inch no matter how hard they tried.

“Chase! Don’t let them escape, they have a priceless treasure on their bodies which all cultivators dream of!” The man dressed in hemp did not only have a frightening cultivation, his knowledge was also vast and had immediately guessed that it was the origin qi of all living things which interfere with his silver pagoda.

Also, the amount was definitely not trivial otherwise it would certainly not be able to create such a terrifying outcome, causing him to actually lose control of his silver pagoda. Of course, it was impossible for him to imagine that it was actually the source root of the origin qi of all living things, if he realised this, he would certainly go crazy.

Even so, he was still shocked, the origin qi of living things was a priceless treasure of legends and the two people before him actually had large amounts of it! After breaking through the encirclement, Ye Fan utilised the mysterious movement technique as he moved through the sky like a rainbow, instantly flying off in the distance. Once Ye Fan was given a chance, there was simply no way to trap him.

The mysterious movement technique of the crazed old man was almost at the apex of speed, in a few flashes, the entire mountainous region was left behind. After fleeing for two hours, they finally stopped to rest for a brief respite.

“Exactly who wants to kill you? That man dressed in hemp actually managed to forge a weapon that contains profound earth, his background certainly isn’t shallow.”

“How would I know, right now everyone is suspicious, it is even possible that it was the Twinkling Brilliance Sacred Ground who acted. None of the sects can be trusted at the moment.” Ji Ziyue softly muttered as her large eyes spun, it was unknown what she was thinking about.

Ye Fan said in a heavy voice: “The man dressed in hemp isn’t easy to deal with, it will be difficult to get him off our tail, I believe that they have some secret technique to chase us.”

“I am also most concerned about that person, he seemed like a cold wooden person, I suspect that he is merely a puppet that has been imprinted by someone.” Ji Ziyue frowned as she continued: “As for that silver pagoda, there is only a small amount of profound earth contained within it, it could have been hastily forged by someone.”

“Doesn’t this mean that an extraordinary person is masterminding events?”

“This is the worst possible scenario, if that were the case, once that person shows up, we won’t stand any chance.”

Even with the prowess of the Ji Family being the tyrant of this region, Ji Ziyue did not believe in any of the sects in the surrounding regions. She could only count on herself to flee in the direction of the Ji Family.

“Little brat, do you wish to ditch me and flee?”

“I will send you to a safe place before leaving.”

“Go back to my family, no one will make things difficult for you, I’ve even taught you the Great Void Technique, if you secretly run away, you should know the consequences.” Ji Ziyue’s pearly white teeth were glistening.

After resting for a sufficient period of time and recovering their strength, Ye Fan stood up: “Isn’t your Ji Family the most powerful force within the Eastern Badlands? Why haven’t any of those famous personages appeared yet?”

“The southern region is boundless, this piece of land has several tens of states, although our Ji Family is powerful, it is impossible for it to cover every inch of land, this is on top of the fact that no one knows I’ve fled to this area.”

In the following two days, Ye Fan brought Ji Ziyue who had yet to recover from her injuries to continue fleeing, going past multiple states and continually hiding. Along the way, they had almost been caught several times and barely escaped from the jaws of death.

It was clear that there was a very powerful force acting from the dark which wanted Ji Ziyue dead, otherwise, it was simply impossible for there to be so many people continually chasing them. Along the way, they had suffered multiple attacks and those people had always managed to locate them.

“Little brat, run away on your own first, you don’t have to bother about me……” Seeing the heavy injuries on Ye Fan’s body, Ji Ziyue persuaded.

“You’ve taught me the Great Void Technique, if I left like this, my conscience wouldn’t be able to handle it.”

“You’ve already used that mysterious spring water to save my life once, we don’t owe each other anything. Hurry up and go.” Ji Ziyue persisted: “I suspect that there are some people within the family who are working with the outsiders, otherwise, the elders of my family should have already found me.”

On the third day, Ye Fan had already brought Ji Ziyue ten thousand miles away, even with Ye Fan’s phenomenal physique, he found it difficult to bear and they were still being chased.

“There is an unknown force that is masterminding, the people who are chasing us aren’t of a high cultivation but also can’t be considered low, after this matter is concluded, they are likely expendable and can be killed to silence them.” Ji Ziyue surmised.

“This is simply too sinister and crafty.”

“This isn’t considered much……” Ji Ziyue bit her lips and did not speak any further.

In the afternoon of the third day, Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue were assaulted once again, using the Great Void Technique together with the movement technique of the crazed old man and the precious treasure on Ji Ziyue, they managed to narrowly escape.

“The Great Void Technique!” In the distance, a figure flashed as someone exclaimed.

The people of the Ji Family had finally appeared, although it was not a famous personage and merely a group of youngsters, it was sufficient to scare the pursuers causing them to hesitate and retreat.

“Who is that youth together with miss Ziyue? How could he know the Great Void Technique? This is a top-notch secret technique that even we don’t have the qualifications to learn.”

“Let’s not talk about this first, hurry and save miss Ziyue!”

These ten odd youths swiftly rushed forward, protecting the currently pale Ji Ziyue in the centre.

“Greetings miss Ziyue!” These people paid their respects.

Ji Ziyue finally smiled, she knew that she was finally safe and did not need to continue fleeing.

“Who are you? Why do you know our Great Void Technique?” By the side, a number of youths were staring at Ye Fan, their gazes were not friendly, this was the greatest secret legacy within the Ji Family, even elites like themselves did not have the chance to learn it.

Ji Ziyue’s beautiful lashes were fluttering as an unhappy expression appeared on her face: “Don’t be disrespectful, he has protected me for ten thousand miles to get here. If it weren’t for him, I would have already died outside.”

“He……” These people did not dare to speak any further.

“Don’t you see his blood-stained clothes? Quickly take some medicine out.” Ji Ziyue’s eyes seemed to flash.

At this moment, Ye Fan’s injuries were indeed quite serious, protecting Ji Ziyue for ten thousand miles while being continually chased, his entire body was covered in blood.

“I’m alright, there’s no need for any medicine. Since I’ve already escorted you here, we can part our ways.” Ye Fan turned as he prepared to leave.

“Don’t go!” Ji Ziyue pleaded.

By the side, the youths immediately moved forward to block Ye Fan’s way.

Ji Ziyue had an indignant expression on her face: “What are all of you doing?!” Her gaze swept past the group before she whispered to Ye Fan: “Your body is severely injured, if you leave like this it will be very dangerous. Those people are still hiding in the surroundings, leave with me.”

Ye Fan was caught in a dilemma, it was impossible for him to go to the Ji Family but leaving alone was also very dangerous, he could only choose to go with the group and find the right chance to leave.

“Miss Ziyue, elder Ji Hui is up ahead.” A youth reported.

“Good, let’s go meet up with her.” Ji Ziyue moved forward together with Ye Fan.

Ten miles away within a small city, an expert of the Ji Family Ji Hui was here. She had brought several people here and had fully booked an inn.

Receiving the news of Ji Ziyue, Ji Hui personally went forward to receive them, this was an elderly woman with flowing white hair, her eyes were sharp giving off a palpable pressure. Seeing Ji Ziyue safe and sound, she had a smile on her face as she dotingly pulled her over to inspect.

“Good, good, good. It’s good that you made it back in one piece.” Having said this, she pulled Ji Ziyue towards the inn while completely ignoring Ye Fan.

“Senior ancestor aunt, he was the one who saved me.” Ji Ziyue smiled sweetly before pointing towards Ye Fan.

“Greetings senior.” Ye Fan bowed in respect.

Ji Hui nodded: “Many thanks for sending Ziyue back, I won’t let it be for naught. I will give you sufficient recompense.”

Ye Fan felt that although the elder seemed to be thanking him, she was actually taking a business-like approach to it without any emotions attached. He guessed that it was due to the youngsters reporting that he had used the Great Void Technique.

“Senior ancestor aunt, don’t be so stoic, he escorted me over ten thousand miles to get here. Look at him, he is covered in blood and has suffered severe injuries…….” Ji Ziyue was very astute and naturally saw Ji Hui’s current disposition.

“It really isn’t simple, this young hero, please come over here.” Ji Hui smiled as she spoke succinctly.

Ji Ziyue transmitted to Ye Fan: “Don’t mind her, I’ve passed the Great Void Technique to you. This is a very serious matter, I will explain everything to her, I think she will understand.”

Ye Fan nodded without replying.

Ji Ziyue personally went forward to pull Ye Fan’s hand, bringing him to the inn.

At this moment, Ye Fan could feel the expression of Ji Hui tighten before a voice could be heard in his mind: “Young man, don’t be so close with Ziyue, you must understand that a daughter of the Ji Family is like a divine moon, hanging high up in the sky. I will compensate you greatly for saving her. As for the rest…… you should know what to do!”