Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 293 - 294 Chapter 299 Innate Void Qi

294: Chapter 299 Innate Void Qi 294: Chapter 299 Innate Void Qi Ji Yunteng’s face was ashen, his body trembling with anger.

He never expected Ye Fan to be so audacious!

Despite being wanted by two Sacred Lands, he had dared to risk coming to the Ji Family alone to claim a reward.

This truly infuriated Ji Yunteng, and veins bulged on his forehead.

“Anger harms the body; don’t get too worked up.

Anyway, your family is large and influential.

You won’t care about this little bit of Source,” Ye Fan said with a smile.

“You, surnamed Ye, are too arrogant!

Wanted by two Sacred Lands, yet you dare come and extort our Source!

You won’t escape alive; the honor of Ancient Nobilities cannot be desecrated!” Ji Yunteng said grimly.

Ye Fan’s smile didn’t diminish.

“What can you do?

Kill me?” “I’ll crush you with one hand!” Ji Yunteng’s whole body shimmered with Divine Radiance as his divine energy surged.

Dragon Qi coiled around him, pushing his cultivation base to its limit.

“So aggressive, such boldness.

Let me see just how heroic the young powerhouses from the Ancient Nobilities truly are,” Ye Fan sneered coldly.

“I’ll finish you right now!” Ji Yunteng shouted, then silently vanished into the void, activating the Great Void Art.

SWISH!

Surprisingly, though his words were fierce, he appeared in the distant sky instead of rushing toward Ye Fan.

Ji Yunteng had chosen to flee, his speed incredibly fast.

He had spoken those fierce words entirely to stall Ye Fan and prepare for his escape.

Although he was arrogant and had always believed the Ancient Nobilities to be supreme, after personally witnessing Ye Fan slap Ji Yunbiao—a cultivator at the Third Layer Heaven of Dao Palace—to death, he immediately knew.

Even though he himself was at the Fourth Layer Heaven of Dao Palace, he was no match for his opponent.

“Why the inconsistency between your words and actions?” Ye Fan asked, a gentle smile on his face as he blocked Ji Yunteng’s path.

“You…” Ji Yunteng was greatly shocked.

His opponent had caught up first, despite starting later; he was even faster!

SWISH!

Ji Yunteng once again activated the Great Void Art and vanished.

He was proud and very arrogant, but he didn’t want to die.

He was exhausting all his means to escape.

However, when he emerged from the void again, he found Ye Fan still blocking his path, a cold smile on his face.

“Aren’t you tired?

Does all this running back and forth amuse you?” “You, surnamed Ye, are too insolent!

Offending two Sacred Lands means there will soon be no place for you in this world!” Ji Yunteng retreated swiftly.

“I’m actually planning to travel a bit.

Breaking through to the Fourth Layer Heaven of Dao Palace requires 100,000 pounds of Source.

I’m counting on your Ji Family and the Flickering Light Sacred Land to provide it.” Ye Fan moved unhurriedly, taking just over a dozen steps to catch up.

A golden palm, the size of a grinding disc, slammed down, giving Ji Yunteng no further chance to escape.

CHH!

CHH!

Five streaks of silver radiance erupted, resembling five silver dragons soaring through the sky.

They were as thick as houses and moved upwards, intersecting to form Dragon Scissors that slashed towards Ye Fan’s golden palm.

This was the Ji Family’s ultimate technique—the Heaven-Cutting Finger!

It possessed immense power, but unfortunately, its effectiveness depended on the user.

Compared to Ye Fan’s Combat Power, Ji Yunteng was at an absolute disadvantage.

POP!

The five draconic gleams were shattered by the golden palm.

As the hand cleaved down, CRACK!

Ji Yunteng’s expression changed drastically; his arm was broken on the spot.

“AHH…” He screamed at the sky, exerting all his strength to deploy another divine art recorded in the Empty Void Scripture.

He then spat a mouthful of potent Dao Qi towards Ye Fan.

This was the Innate Void Qi, recorded in the Empty Void Ancient Scripture!

It was formed by the Caster’s Innate Qi mixed with the essence of the void, said to be indestructible; even a divine soldier’s blade could not block it.

A visible stream of energy, representing the Innate essence of the Great Void, surged from Ji Yunteng’s mouth, twisting the very fabric of space.

CLANG!

Ye Fan didn’t dodge at all.

He swung his golden fist, striking the incoming energy as if hitting a meteor of immense weight.

The sound was deafening.

BUZZ!

The supposedly indestructible Innate Void Qi was instantly scattered.

The Divine Radiance was blinding as the energy transformed into a torrent, rushing in all directions and making the entire void tremble.

SHRRK!

The mountaintop beneath their feet, merely tens of meters away, was affected.

Three to four meters of it were cleanly shaved off by the dispersing Innate Void Qi, leaving a smooth surface.

“You…” Ji Yunteng’s face flushed crimson.

He had unleashed all his Innate Qi, exhausting eighty to ninety percent of his divine energy, yet it had been dispersed by a single punch from his opponent.

This is impossible to accept!

“A wondrous technique, yet its power depends on who wields it.

It seems every young member of the Ji Family has mastered two or three secret arts from the Empty Void Ancient Scripture.

Could you explain them to me?” Ye Fan pressed forward.

“Brat surnamed Ye, don’t be smug!

My Ji Family has countless geniuses.

Many among the younger generation are strong enough to suppress you for all eternity!

You won’t escape alive!” Ji Yunteng clenched his teeth.

“I’ll be sure to seek out those ‘geniuses’ you mentioned in the future.” Ye Fan’s palm slapped forward.

BANG!

Ji Yunteng tried to dodge but couldn’t evade the golden palm.

He was struck hard, his body battered like a broken drum, and crashed to the ground.

“Surnamed Ye!

You haven’t killed me.

What do you want?” “To ask you about the Empty Void Ancient Scripture,” Ye Fan said, landing with a gentle smile.

“You’re dreaming!” Ji Yunteng snarled through clenched teeth.

Suddenly, Ye Fan lifted his head and looked toward the distant horizon.

Four figures were approaching rapidly, their feet not touching the ground, like Immortals treading on waves, their garments fluttering.

He mocked, “Your Ji Family certainly thinks highly of me, sending four more to perform a ‘clean sweep,’ ensuring no traces are left behind and avoiding any gossip.” BANG!

Ye Fan stomped, sending Ji Yunteng flying.

Multiple bones in Ji Yunteng’s body fractured, and he lay on the ground motionless, unable to utter a word.

Ji Yunteng was utterly ashamed and furious.

I boasted I could crush him with one foot, but now look at me!

He didn’t kill me because he clearly intends to seize the divine arts recorded in the Empty Void Ancient Scripture.

SWISH!

Ye Fan flicked his sleeve, and a large fissure opened in the ground.

With another wave of his sleeve, he buried Ji Yunteng inside it.

Shortly thereafter, the four figures from the horizon arrived.

They moved without stirring any dust and halted abruptly.

Four pairs of eyes, as sharp as eight swords, fixed on Ye Fan.

“Is there something I can help you gentlemen with?” Ye Fan asked.

“Cut the nonsense!

Where are Ji Yunteng and Ji Yunbiao?” one of them demanded, sensing something was amiss.

His face darkened.

“They are members of your Ji Family.

What does that have to do with me?

Why are you asking me?” Ye Fan replied, his expression calm.

“They were chasing you!

How could they just disappear?” that person shouted.

“Oh?

Chasing me, you say?

For what reason?” Ye Fan asked calmly.

The four advanced.

One of them, his expression cold, said, “Stop beating around the bush!

Tell us quickly, where are Ji Yunteng and Ji Yunbiao?” “Don’t shout at me.

Am I obliged to keep an eye on them for you?” Ye Fan’s expression turned cold.

All four Ji Family members sensed something was wrong.

They each stepped back to avoid any unexpected moves, preparing for either a fight or a retreat.

However, one of them remained belligerent, shouting, “Stop playing dumb!

Tell us their whereabouts immediately, or you’ll face the consequences!” SMACK!

Ye Fan suddenly swung his wide sleeve, striking the Ji Family disciple and sending him staggering back.

“Who are you accusing of playing dumb?” Ye Fan said coldly.

“And what ‘consequences’ might those be?” “You…” The Ji Family disciple’s face changed dramatically.

He pointed a finger at Ye Fan.

“You dare to strike me first?” Disciples of the Ancient Nobilities were like stars surrounded by moons wherever they went; few dared to offend them.

“And who are you to me?

So what if I strike you?” Ye Fan sneered, his wide sleeve sweeping out like an iron cloud.

SMACK!

The wide sleeve, like an iron plank, swept through the air and came down solidly.

The Ji Family disciple tried to block with his arm, but it was futile; he was sent flying.

BANG!

The Ji Family disciple burned with anger.

He soared into the air, positioning himself high above, his eyes glimmering with cold light and endless killing intent.

Then, he dove headfirst, unleashing his Great Void Handprint.

A massive black hand, like a dark wall, pressed fiercely downwards, exuding a chilling aura.

Yet Ye Fan remained motionless, making no move to evade.

He simply looked up at him.

Only when the black handprint was about to descend did he, with a sudden movement, thrust his left hand upwards to grab it.

“Retreat, quickly!” the three behind shouted, warning their companion.

BANG!

But it was too late.

Ye Fan caught the Great Void Handprint with one hand.

His arm shot upwards, and he snatched the disciple from the air as easily as catching a chick, pulling him down.

SMACK!

He raised his hand and slapped the disciple across the face, sending saliva and blood flying.

“Do you intend to make an enemy of the Ji Family?” the disciple spat out, blood mixed with his words.

He was clearly trying to sound tough but was inwardly terrified.

“So what if I fight the Ji Family?

Do you really think the Ji Family is the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wastelands?” Ye Fan sneered, raised his hand, and slapped him again, causing blood to spray from the disciple’s mouth and nose.

The three behind were not as reckless as this disciple.

Sensing something was wrong from the start, they had kept their distance from Ye Fan, ready to either fight or retreat.

Now, they chose not to attempt a rescue.

Instead, they decisively turned to leave, sensing they were no match for Ye Fan.

Unfortunately for them, it was too late.

FZZT!

FZZT!

FZZT!

Ye Fan deployed dozens of small flags, planting them all in the ground.

Mist immediately surged, obscuring the area and cutting off their retreat.

These were Magic Artifacts refined by the Black Emperor, engraved with complex Dao Glyphs, perfectly capable of trapping cultivators in the Dao Palace secret realm without fail.

Ye Fan grabbed the Ji Family disciple and gave him a thorough beating with many slaps, leaving him barely breathing.

Then, he tossed him to the ground like a dead dog.

The expressions of the other three changed completely.

Witnessing a disciple at the Third Layer Heaven of Dao Palace rendered utterly powerless, slapped a dozen times, and then trampled to the ground, filled their hearts with dread.

One of them spoke up, forcing a smile, “Friend, why resort to this?

Ji Yunsheng has always been reckless and temperamental, frequently offending people.

If he displeased you earlier, I apologize on his behalf.” Ji Yunsheng, blood streaming from his mouth, groaned and struggled to rise.

He dared not utter any more arrogant words, his eyes filled with fear.

I’ve caused huge trouble this time.

The other three felt uneasy.

Being trapped here is extremely dangerous.

Another quickly added, also with a strained smile, “Friend, this is all a complete misunderstanding.

You were providing our Ji Family with clues to hunt down that scoundrel Ye Fan.

Technically, we’re on the same side.

We’re very grateful to you.” The third chimed in, “Ji Yunsheng, hurry up and apologize!

We’ve always warned you not to be so impulsive.

Today you’ve caused trouble again!

You’ll be held accountable when we return!” The three maintained smiles as they explained and urged Ji Yunsheng to apologize.

Ye Fan chuckled.

“There’s no need for apologies.

Because I am the Ye Fan you’re looking for.” “What?!” All four were utterly astounded.

When Ye Fan revealed his True Body and dragged the buried Ji Yunteng out from the fissure in the ground, the faces of the four Ji Family disciples paled, then flushed with anger.

They were so furious they nearly spat blood.

“What do you want?” one of them asked, his voice trembling slightly.

“I’m quite interested in that Innate Void Qi.

I’d like to ‘consult’ all of you about it,” Ye Fan said, his eyes glinting.