285: Chapter 285 The Nine-Tailed Fox Dances Exquisitely

Inside the Soul Space

Jiang Ye and the other two had been Cultivating in the Magic Array for a full year. By now, Shi Feng and Shi Bao had reached the ninth stage of the Spirit Profound Realm!

Jiang Ye, on the other hand, spent a full eight months just to fully adapt to the immense pressure within the Magic Array. His current God Slaying Bloodline Power had reached a terrifying new height.

The Magic Array surrounding the three vanished, and they each approached Xing Li. "Thank you, Grandmother Xing Li!"

Xing Li said, "I am not helping you for nothing. Once you reach the Divine Realm, you must find a way to obtain some medicinal herbs for me that can repair Soul injuries."

"Understood! We will start asking around as soon as we arrive."

"Alright, you may head out now!"

During the final month, all three rushed home to reunite with their families. Their next departure would take them beyond this continent, and there was no telling when they would return.

Jiang Ye returned to his courtyard at the Jiang Family estate and saw Wu Linglong playing with his younger brother, Jiang Lin, and Jiang Xiaoqi. Jiang Lin could already walk and was chasing Jiang Xiaoqi around.

"Hahaha, my little brother can already walk!" Jiang Ye laughed.

When they saw him appear, they all laughed happily. Jiang Xiaoqi rushed over. "Brother! Look, little brother can call you 'brother' now! Little Jiang Lin, come here quickly. This is our big brother. Say it!"

Jiang Lin walked over with small steps, showing no fear. He approached and stared at Jiang Ye with his small eyes for a moment. "Brother!"

"Hey! Hahaha, I am indeed your brother. I came back once before; do you still remember me?"

Wu Linglong suddenly burst out laughing. "Hahaha, how old was he the last time you were back? How could he possibly remember who you are?"

Jiang Xiaoqi suddenly suggested, "Shall we go eat roast chicken? I know a shop that's especially delicious. Big Brother Little Stone goes there every day."

"Oh? If it can make that foodie go every day, it must be something special!"

"Let's go, let's go!"

"Wait a moment. I'll go see my parents first and be right back. You go get that foodie, Little Stone."

Before long, Jiang Ye headed out with the others. But they hadn't gone far when Lan Lingji unexpectedly appeared again.

"Jiang Ye, you've finally shown up! Hurry and tell your Divine Fire Sect people to release my brother!"

Jiang Ye was a bit puzzled. "If the Divine Fire Sect caught him, you should go to them. I'm just a Grand Elder in name; I don't get involved in management."

"They will only release him if you speak up. Otherwise, they won't let him go."

"Oh? Then he must have done something unforgivable. Otherwise, why would the Divine Fire Sect arrest him?"

"It's your Divine Fire Sect people who framed him for betraying the Divine Profound Continent, which is why they locked him in the Dungeon."

Jiang Ye suddenly laughed. "Hehehe, if you said another Sect framed him, I might have some doubts. But if you say the Divine Fire Sect framed him, then you're treating me like a fool."

"Ugh! Let's just go. Stop dawdling here! I'm telling you, if it weren't for my Godmother's word, I'd definitely be the first to beat you to death! Now get lost," Little Stone said impatiently, as she was currently obstructing his way to the roast chicken.

"Hmm? What did you say? How has Mother met her?" Jiang Ye asked.

"She came to the house once before and claimed to be your wife. Godmother ignored her, but she still put on those snobbish airs of a powerful Young Miss. If Godmother hadn't forbidden me from killing, I would have beaten her to death long ago."

Jiang Ye looked at her and smiled disdainfully. "Hehe, you certainly have some nerve! Daring to come to my home and show my mother such attitude. It's a miracle you're still alive since she didn't let Little Stone kill you."

*Riiip!* Space suddenly tore open, and an Elder from the Divine Fire Sect stepped out.

"Grand Elder Jiang, have you finished your seclusion?"

"Elder Guo, has something happened at the Divine Fire Sect?"

"It's nothing, don't worry! A few people from the Divine Realm just arrived, and they were all taken down by that green-robed Sword Cultivator. However, there is one matter the Sect Master said we must consult you on. It's regarding the son of Lan Xiangyu, Sect Master of Nine Spirits Sect. He directly divulged to the people from the Divine Realm that you are leading twenty youths in seclusion to Cultivate and prepare for an invasion of the Divine Realm."

"Hmm? Didn't the Azure Dragon kill him? I mean the green-robed Sword Cultivator you mentioned."

"No, he left after capturing those members of the Xiao Family from the Divine Realm. That member of the Lan Family is currently being held in our Dungeon. How do you want to handle it?"

Jiang Ye said calmly, "Just kill him."

Lan Lingji turned pale with shock. "You... what did you say? He is my brother!"

"Regardless of who it is, anyone who poses a potential threat or betrays me must be eliminated immediately. That's the only way to live longer; it's something my father taught me when I was thirteen. I've already shown mercy by not wiping out your entire Lan Family."

"He is the only male heir of our Lan Family's current generation. I beg of you, spare his life. I promise the Lan Family will never betray the Divine Profound Continent again and will never be your enemy!"

"Then cripple his Cultivation entirely and return him to them. Don't come to my house to bother me again. Let's go!"

Watching Jiang Ye leave with the others, it felt as though he had suddenly matured in that single instant.

One hour later

Lan Lingji brought Lan Yi back. When Lan Xiangyu, Sect Master of Nine Spirits Sect saw his son with his Cultivation completely destroyed, his heart was filled with a mix of complex emotions.

Lan Lingji said, "This is the last time. Do not provoke Jiang Ye again, or he really will exterminate the Lan Family. I have decided to go to the Divine Realm in one month. I want to carve out a path of my own."

Lan Xiangyu, Sect Master of Nine Spirits Sect was startled. "You're going to the Divine Realm? With them?"

"No! Once I'm there, I'll separate from them immediately. I will join another Sect or power in the Divine Realm and become stronger."

"No! That's too dangerous."

"I don't want to cower here anymore, relying on others for everything. I can only get what I want by becoming stronger. My mind is made up; don't try to persuade me! Also, I'm warning you one more time: do not provoke Jiang Ye or anyone associated with him. He really will slaughter the entire Lan Family."

"Sigh! I was originally planning to go to the Divine Realm myself to bring back reinforcements to save your brother. Who would have thought..."

"It's a good thing you didn't, or there would be no Lan Family left! He is even more terrifying than anyone imagines. The aura he has now is completely different from when I last saw him. The Xiao Family in the Divine Realm will likely be exterminated soon."

Lan Xiangyu, Sect Master of Nine Spirits Sect was shocked. "Is his current Cultivation truly that terrifying?"

"In short, he is more than ten times more terrifying than you imagine. Remember my words: don't provoke him again. Lead the Lan Family to live quietly until the day I return from the Divine Realm."

"Fine. Since you are so determined this time, I will trust you!"

Half a month later

Jiang Ye spent all his time with his family at the Jiang estate. His presence brought joy to everyone in the Jiang Family. After all, the status the Jiang Family held in the Divine Profound Continent today was all thanks to him. The reason the Jiang Family hadn't expanded aggressively was that they wanted to remain low-profile to avoid hostility from other powers. After all, Jiang Ye was so much in the spotlight that he could already be called the number one person in the Divine Profound Continent! The Jiang Family's modesty had earned them goodwill from almost every other power.

Inside the courtyard where Jiang Ye lived

He and Wu Linglong were chatting by a stone table in a small pavilion. Wu Linglong said, "If... I'm just saying 'if,' what if one day I turned into a demon? Would you still want me?"

"A demon? Well, what kind of demon would you become?"

"Um... a Fox Demon! How about it? Would you still want me?"

"Then transform into one and let me see first!"

Immediately, Wu Linglong released her Nine-Tailed Fox phantom. Her entire aura changed drastically as nine silver-white fox tails appeared behind her.

"How is it? I am now a Fox Demon of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan. Do you still dare to want me?"