361: Chapter 361 Ye Hongtian

"Damn that Ji Taichang!!"

When enemies meet, their eyes burn with special hatred.

Upon seeing the Cloud Ship of the Shuiyue Holy Land, everyone from the War God Temple showed expressions of hatred and killing intent.

In the previous battle, although the War God Temple Master managed to escape, she was cursed by the god-slaying nail and was severely injured, on the verge of death. To this day, her life or death remains unknown.

The War God Temple had also lost seven Mahayana Stage experts, while hundreds or even thousands of Body Integration Stage and Void Refinement Stage experts had fallen. The foundation of their power was shaken, and the losses were immense!

"It really is a small world."

Ji Taichang smiled.

Facing the murderous glares from the War God Temple members who looked as if they wanted to devour him, Ji Taichang didn't mind at all. He simply pressed two fingers together and gave a light flick.

Shua!!

A brilliant streak of Sword Qi erupted. It didn't look particularly eye-catching, yet wherever it passed, even space was sliced open, as if splitting the entire world into two!

The Sword Qi locked onto everyone from the War God Temple. Its speed was simply too fast; even Mahayana Stage experts didn't have time to resist. They could only watch helplessly as the terrifying Sword Qi descended from the sky like a summons from the God of Death!

In that lightning-fast instant.

From the Warship of the Imperial Clan Ye Family, a bronze cauldron shot out like a bolt of lightning. The Innate Dao patterns engraved upon it glowed brightly, and it stood as majestic as a mountain, shielding the members of the War God Temple.

The streak of Sword Qi struck the bronze cauldron, producing a world-shaking boom that caused the heavens to hum incessantly.

The members of the War God Temple, having survived the disaster, were drenched in cold sweat. The gaze they directed at Ji Taichang was now filled with sheer terror, with no trace of anger or killing intent remaining.

The Sword Qi from just now had brought them an intense sense of mortal crisis!

Only now did they suddenly remember that Ji Taichang was not just an enemy of the War God Temple, but a mighty powerhouse capable of going head-to-head with two Tribulation Transcendence Stage experts!

"Imperial Clan Ye Family, do you intend to protect the War God Temple?"

Ji Taichang narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked toward the Imperial Clan's Warship.

"Little friend, why must we resort to violence the moment we meet?"

A calm voice rang out, devoid of any emotional fluctuations.

It was a man dressed in golden robes. He had a tall, burly physique and walked with a majestic stride, looking like a peerless emperor gazing down upon the mortal world.

He was the current Clan Chief of the Imperial Clan, Patriarch Ye Hongtian!

Beside Patriarch Ye Hongtian stood a tall woman nearly ten meters in height. She was entirely encased in golden armor, with exaggerated curves and a heroic, spirited bearing. She was the 13th Ancestor of the Ye Family, Ye Qingci.

Ye Qingci's beautiful eyes fell upon Ji Taichang, her gaze somewhat complicated.

The last time she saw Ji Taichang, he was merely a junior at the Void Refining Stage.

But how much time had passed since then?

Ji Taichang had actually grown to the Tribulation Transcendence Stage!!

Even she could only look up to him!

This massive disparity left Ye Qingci with complex feelings—there was envy, but also regret and frustration.

If the Konglan Sea Area had allowed those at the Mahayana Stage to enter back then, with her talent, she surely could have stepped into the Tribulation Transcendence Stage by obtaining some opportunities and fortunes from within.

Ji Taichang looked at Patriarch Ye Hongtian: "This is a private grudge between me and the War God Temple. Does the Imperial Clan intend to interfere?"

Patriarch Ye Hongtian said calmly: "A world-ending crisis is descending upon the Extreme North. The War God Temple is an important part of the Qingling Realm. At this time, we should set aside our grudges and present a united front against the external threat. Internal strife is inappropriate."

"After this crisis has passed, this seat will not care how you and the War God Temple fight. How about it?"

Hearing this, Nan Yin, Su Wanqing, and the others immediately understood.

The Imperial Clan must have also sensed the approaching crisis, which was why they had gathered the various Holy Lands of the Central Plains Great Domain to rush to the Extreme North together, preparing to resist the crisis as one.

Ji Taichang's expression remained unchanged: "What if I say no?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a sudden uproar broke out!

"Hiss—he actually dares to not give Face to the Imperial Clan?"

"Although the Shuiyue Holy Land killed War Sovereign Qianlan, that is the Imperial Clan Ye Family! Has he always been this brave?"

"Is he not afraid of enraging the Imperial Clan as well?"

"I heard this person isn't very old. It's because he obtained an immortals dao fruit in the Konglan Sea Area that his cultivation improved so quickly. It's normal for the young and vigorous to be arrogant..."

"The youth is ultimately too young."

Cultivators from several surrounding Holy Lands all showed surprised expressions, discussing animatedly and watching Ji Taichang with great interest.

The Imperial Clan Ye Family was the undisputed strongest power in the Qingling Realm!

The number of Tribulation Transcendence and Mahayana Stage experts in the Imperial Clan crushed all the Holy Lands in the Central Plains Great Domain. The clan had an Immortal Artifact guarding its Luck, and it was rumored they possessed other Immortal Dao foundations and means that were unfathomable!

In history, it wasn't that there were no Holy Lands that became enemies with the Imperial Clan, but in the end, they were all annihilated!

A young powerhouse who had just made his debut actually dared to not give Face to the Imperial Clan Chief!

Patriarch Ye Hongtian's brow twitched, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He clearly hadn't expected Ji Taichang to be so unyielding.

"Little friend Ji, one should be forgiving whenever possible."

"Fellow Daoist Ji, since you appeared in the Extreme North, you must have also sensed the approaching crisis. Why engage in internal strife at a time like this?"

"In the Face of a world-ending crisis, everyone should temporarily set aside their grudges..."

"Yes, yes, whatever grudges there are can wait until after we survive this crisis..."

Seeing the atmosphere between Ji Taichang and Patriarch Ye Hongtian begin to turn murderous.

From the Warships of several nearby Holy Lands, four Tribulation Transcendence Stage powerhouses immediately stepped forward, persuading them with pleasant countenances.

It wasn't that they had a good relationship with the War God Temple.

It was just that this crisis was no small matter. The various Holy Lands had all performed divinations and deductions, and the results were quite grave. The War God Temple was a considerably powerful force; even though many of its experts had been killed by Ji Taichang, it still possessed a terrifying foundation.

Naturally, they did not want to see the War God Temple and Ji Taichang continue their fight.

No matter which side was wiped out, it would be a significant loss for the entire Qingling Realm.

"Disciple, let the people of the War God Temple live a little longer. It's not worth offending so many Holy Lands for the sake of the War God Temple..."

Even Nan Yin couldn't help but send a voice transmission to persuade him, fearing that Ji Taichang might suffer a loss.

Ji Taichang glanced at the people from the War God Temple: "For the sake of the Seniors here, I'll let you live a little longer."

He steered the Cloud Ship of the Shuiyue Holy Land and turned to leave, heading toward the deepest part of the Extreme North.

Seeing Ji Taichang stand down, the Tribulation Transcendence Old Ancestors of the various Holy Lands all breathed a sigh of relief.

They were truly worried that Ji Taichang, being a newborn calf unafraid of tigers, would insist on having a fight with them old fellows.

After all, Ji Taichang had gone toe-to-toe with the War God Temple Master, who possessed the heaven-slaying war spear, and the Ancestor of Jiba Holy Land. His combat strength was not to be underestimated, and these veteran Tribulation Transcendence Stage powerhouses felt pressure in their hearts as well.

"Thank you, Seniors, for your assistance..."

The members of the War God Temple hurriedly spoke to express their thanks, their hearts still fluttering with fear.

With War Sovereign Qianlan fallen and the War God Temple Master's fate unknown, this Warship sent by the War God Temple had no Tribulation Transcendence Stage powerhouse accompanying it.

If Patriarch Ye Hongtian and the others hadn't stepped in, they would have truly been dead!

Patriarch Ye Hongtian nodded slightly and cautioned: "Remember, you must not provoke the Shuiyue Holy Land again. Stay far away from them, otherwise, we cannot protect you forever."

The people of the War God Temple nodded repeatedly in agreement, but their hearts were filled with extreme humiliation.

As one of the strongest Holy Lands of the Human Race, it had always been the War God Temple bullying others. When had they ever been humiliated like this!