Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Revealing His Identity
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Ji Chen’s words, Ye Huai was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Young friend, feel free to speak directly."
"Senior, are you aware of the Chu Kingdom in the Profound Domain?" Ji Chen calmly asked.
As soon as he said this, Ye Yunge by his side was instantly taken aback.
It was evident that, until now, no one in the Ye Family, except for himself, was aware of Ji Chen’s true background.
But now, as the other party suddenly brought up this matter, could it be that he intended to reveal everything publicly?
If so, it would likely cause some unnecessary trouble.
However, Ye Huai did not think along those lines. He was taken aback once more, then nodded, "I, having roamed Beiyou all my life, have walked through the Nine Domains, and in my younger years, I visited the Profound Domain a few times. As for the Chu Kingdom..."
His conversation paused a bit here, as if he recalled something, causing a slight frown.
But he quickly relaxed and said, "The Demon Beast Mountain Range was in turmoil. Beneath that land rests a great demon of another race. I once had an understanding of this matter. Is it because of this that you mention the Chu Kingdom, young friend?"
Ji Chen shook his head and, after a moment, looked at him and said, "In the Chu Kingdom, there is a small sect called the Lingyun Sect. Do you know it, senior?"
"Lingyun Sect!"
Upon hearing this, not only Ye Yunge but also Ye Yuanyong and Ye Jinglan couldn’t help but change their expressions.
Evidently, within the current Ye Family, everyone knows that the three words "Lingyun Sect" are taboo, and nobody has ever dared to mention them in front of Ancestor Ye Huai.
But now, the young boy, known for his Nine Veins and world-shocking talent, suddenly mentioned it here. What is the reason behind this?
"Why does young friend suddenly ask this?"
As expected, upon hearing Ji Chen’s words, Ye Huai’s face immediately turned grim, showing a look of displeasure, as if someone had touched his reverse scale.
"My name is Ji Chen, a person from the Chu Kingdom in the Profound Domain. Has senior thought of something?" Ji Chen opened his mouth and spoke.
Ye Huai’s brows furrowed tightly, his complexion suddenly changed, and his gaze locked tightly on him, "Chu Kingdom in the Profound Domain, Ji Chen..."
"Sect Leader Ji Xiaotian of Lingyun Sect... what is your relation?"
"My father." Ji Chen stated calmly.
"Buzz..."
As soon as he said this, an aura could not help but explode from Ye Huai’s body, and he said in a deep voice, "So... you are that child back then?"
"Indeed." Ji Chen nodded, meeting his gaze.
"Ji Xiaotian... is your father?"
Beside him, Ye Jinglan’s face showed a look of disbelief mixed with anxiety, and she couldn’t help but tremble slightly. She looked at Ji Chen in a daze, clearly having understood something.
"Grandfather, regarding Ji brother’s matter..."
Ye Yunge stepped forward, wanting to say something.
"Buzz!"
However, before he could speak, Ye Huai let out a cold snort, and a terrifying aura, like a mountain, pressed down hard towards Ji Chen.
Ye Jinglan was immediately startled, wanting to intervene, but discovered that an aura descended upon her, immobilizing her entire body, rendering her unable to move.
"Boom!"
The astounding momentum pressed down, descending upon Ji Chen, making his expression immediately sink.
This powerful aura had exceeded Ji Chen’s expectations. As the old ancestor of the Ye Family, Ye Huai’s strength was undoubtedly unquestionable. It was said that many years ago, he stepped into the Void Realm, one of the strongest figures in Beiyou at present, a Saint Master level powerhouse!
Such a character, with just a single thought, could reduce an ordinary Celestial Essence Realm cultivator to ashes.
Under the suppression of his aura, Ji Chen, with his cultivation in the Returning Ruins Realm, naturally became unable to move.
"So he is that child back then..."
All around, this scene had long caught the attention of all the guests, who gathered to watch.
Those old generation experts from the Desolate Ancient Emperor Race or Sacred Lands couldn’t help but narrow their eyes, with surprise flashing in their gaze.
Though the matter was suppressed by the Ye Family back then, many had heard of it, more or less, given their status.
Unexpectedly, the boy with nine Spirit Veins, who had passed through the Nine Dragon True Tribulation, turned out to be that grandson of the Ye Family from back then!
"Didn’t expect him to arrive in Bicheng. It’s said that back in the day, the Lingyun Sect was barely a first-class sect within the Profound Domain, but because of this matter, it suffered suppression by the Ye Family and thus declined, becoming an unknown sect in the Chu Kingdom."
Some insiders whispered in such a manner.
"Truly unbelievable, that boy back then would have such talent. If the Ye Family had foreseen this, it wouldn’t have let matters escalate to this point."
"It seems the matter from back then remains as Ye Huai’s reverse scale, or how else would a normal person react upon learning their grandson has such potential?"
"Is he truly going to take action against Ji Chen publicly? After all, he’s still his grandson, with half of his bloodline belonging to the Ye Family..."
Many furrowed their brows.
"A dignified ancestor of the Ye Family, and yet about to bully a younger generation like this?"
At this moment, a cold snort echoed, followed by a streak of rainbow light flashing and descending swiftly from the sky not far from the Ye Family.
"Buzz..."
It was an elderly man who appeared in front of Ji Chen. With just a wave of his hand, he dispelled Ye Huai’s aura.
Immediately, Ji Chen was relieved, exhaling a long sigh.
"Are you alright?"
The elderly man was none other than Nangong Ao.
Ji Chen shook his head, sensing that the aura from the other seemed much stronger than before, likely having taken the Calamity-Breaking Pill, forcibly restoring his strength to peak condition.
Although such a state could not last long, Nangong Ao at his peak was so powerful that even Ye Huai might not compare, nor would the high-standing Saint Masters from the Sacred Lands.
"What a frightening aura!"
"A Saint Master level expert! Who is he? When did such a powerful figure appear in Beiyou?"
Nangong Ao’s appearance immediately astonished everyone present.
Especially the old generation figures from the Desolate Ancient Emperor Race and Sacred Lands, who could deeply sense the terrifying aura emanating from Nangong Ao.
"Unexpected that Ji Chen has such a powerhouse backing him, no wonder he dares to reveal his identity so fearlessly in front of Ye Huai!"
"With such a powerhouse supporting him, if a fight truly breaks out today, the Ye Family might find it not as easy as imagined to detain Ji Chen."
Many couldn’t help but speak out, whispering amongst themselves.
A Saint Master level powerhouse is no trifling matter. Such a figure, without exaggeration, could shake all of Beiyou with just a stamp of his foot.
Not only the Ye Family, even those from the Desolate Ancient Emperor Race and Sacred Lands dared not underestimate him.