dtnovels Chapter 67 How did my knees fall to the ground?
Chapter 67 How did my knees fall to the ground?
"It's just a demon, brother, why are you making such a fuss?"
“That’s right, Patriarch. Even if he’s a demon, or even a special one, giving him a guest position in the Ji family is already a great honor.”
"Returning to the peak of Sainthood? Everyone knows that no demon is without the strength of a peak Sainthood. Everyone has their trump cards."
"Actually, I don't think these things are the key. The main thing is His identity. He is a demon, and all a demon needs is a soul. Although my Ji family is not a royal family, we disdain to be people who sell souls for profit!"
"that is!"
...
The Ji family elders sitting on both sides discussed the upcoming arrival of Gu Yun, but all of them voiced their opposition.
Large families are obviously exclusive.
Especially demons.
However, this applies even to gods.
Because what they have to give up is their soul, which affects their cultivation.
For the Ji family, having one more or one less seventh-level Saint Body demon wouldn't significantly affect the family's current status in the capital.
The man sitting in the center of the hall, wearing a purple robe with gold trim and striking features, was none other than Ji Xiao, the current head of the Ji family and Ji Ning's father.
His face shows no signs of aging.
Or perhaps time simply cannot leave any mark on it.
Because he is also the strongest person in the Ji family on the surface, and the only supreme expert with the ninth level of the Holy Body besides the Ji family patriarch.
That is precisely why he, as the head of the Ji family, wielded immense power.
In this world, only strength reigns supreme.
Ji Xiao simply waited quietly for Gu Yun's arrival, ignoring the objections of the crowd; he had his own considerations.
According to Ji Ning's description, Gu Yun may not have the special limitations that she perceives in demons.
In other words, Gu Yun might actually be a peak Saint-level expert.
This is different.
A seventh-level Saint Body might not bring much benefit to the Ji family.
But only a peak Saint Body!
Make an alliance with Him.
However, this allowed the Ji family's overall strength to far surpass that of all other families in the Canglan Empire.
However, we cannot draw conclusions now; we must see it for ourselves.
"Patriarch, they haven't arrived yet? In my opinion, there's no point in talking. This is disrespecting our Ji family."
An elderly man with white hair, sitting on the right side of the front row, expressed slight dissatisfaction.
His aura was restrained, but his cultivation level was at most at the Overlord Body level, since it was rare for a Saint Body level expert to have white hair.
In the lower realm, the Holy Body represents a leap in the level of life.
From mortal to hegemonic, one can traverse countless mountains and rivers, and travel the continent without hindrance.
From Overlord Body to Saint Body, step into the void, roam the stars, and do as you please.
At the same time, once you break through to the Sacred Body...
The lifespan of an individual human would jump directly to two or three hundred years.
Their appearance and physique will not change much, especially some more obvious features, such as hair color.
However, the white-haired old man's cultivation level was not high.
Judging from the seating arrangement, he undoubtedly holds a high position in the Ji family.
"Second Uncle, it's alright. When He comes, I'll give Him a hard time! I don't believe He'd be willing to shorten his 'lifespan.' A mere demon is no match for me."
A middle-aged man standing next to the white-haired old man spoke with a hint of arrogance.
Early stage of the eighth level of the Holy Body.
Judging from the age at which he attained sainthood, this middle-aged man possessed exceptional talent.
It's not hard to deduce that without other opportunities, it would be around a hundred.
Although not as good as Ji Ning.
But even within the Canglan Empire, they are among the best.
Ordinary demons certainly wouldn't fare any better in front of it.
When the elders of the Ji family saw that someone had stood out, they immediately and unanimously offered the man a few words of praise that did not seem deliberate or pretentious.
This made the middle-aged man feel very comfortable, and he almost tilted his head back.
The old man in white snorted coldly.
He cursed under his breath for being a bunch of old foxes.
However, he did not object.
He only scolded her softly.
"Yun Tao, never underestimate any demon. Whether it's a big deal or a small matter, you must remain calm and focused."
Yun Tao, that's the man's name. His full name is Ji Yun Tao, and in terms of cultivation, he is a pillar of the Ji family.
However, even when giving a simple lecture, the white-haired old man's tone was the same as Ji Yuntao's.
With a touch of arrogance.
It's said that people who aren't family don't enter the same door.
After all, half the reason I'm sitting in this position today is because my nephew has broken through to the eighth level of the Sacred Body.
This is his backbone!
This once again reveals that no matter where you go, what ultimately matters is your own hard power.
Ji Yuntao understood the meaning behind the old man's words. He bowed slightly, but the smug look on his face did not fade at all.
Just a demon.
It’s not like I’ve never seen it before.
They're just a bunch of unskilled barbarians.
"Yun Tao will certainly do his utmost..."
"Clap."
"Click."
The crisp sound of bones cracking echoed slowly through the hall.
It bypassed all other noises, penetrating deep into everyone's ears and shooting straight into their brains.
The atmosphere, which had been filled with hushed chatter and compliments, was instantly shattered.
now.
hall.
There was silence.
Everyone felt as if an invisible hand was gripping their throats, rendering them completely powerless to utter a sound.
Only Ji Xiao showed a subtle, enigmatic smile.
The Canglan Empire.
Oh no.
It refers to the entire Canglan Star.
The world is about to change.
Ji Yuntao stared blankly at his knees that had touched the ground.
eh?
What happened?
Whose knee is this?
How did it suddenly fall to the ground?
It looks familiar.
It looks like it's mine?
？ ！！
Am I not a super strong person at the eighth level of the Holy Body?
Are knees of the Holy Body level so easily broken?
Of course, it wasn't just Ji Yuntao's knee that was shattered.
The spine of the white-haired old man, who had fallen into endless silence, also broke at this moment.
It was completely severed.
However, the sound of breaking bones is probably no longer audible to the general public.
But it was causing a great turmoil in his heart.
Ji Yuntao did not look up at this moment.
He didn't dare to look up.
Because he simply couldn't bear the gaze of everyone at that moment.
I can't imagine how I am perceived by others right now.
How pathetic!
How ridiculous!
Is this the legendary case of "praise to death"?
Although Ji Yuntao was unaware that everyone's attention had long since shifted away from him.
The way to suppress a certain voice in your heart is to cover it up with an even louder one.
The entire Ji family.
Apart from Ji Yuntao and Ji Xiao.
Everyone stared in horror at the dark figure that was gradually solidifying in the center of the hall.
however.
His shadow, however, did not possess any human characteristics.
It resembled a living mass of mud, constantly reaching out and climbing in all directions.
It seems that this is His true form.
That which is hidden beneath human skin.
Crazy.
distortion.
The true demonic form.
A flash of red light appeared in the sky.
Golden energy flowed around Gu Yun, constantly expanding and contracting.
A voice devoid of emotion struck straight to everyone's soul.
"Greetings everyone, I am the demon who has come by invitation. Please make yourselves at home and just call me Gu Yun."