118: Chapter 118 Brother-in-law, put away your cheat code!

That was a true radiance, the light of reviving vitality.

A moment later, the old man snapped his eyes open and looked at Chu Tianjiao.

His eyes were filled with disbelief.

"This... this is..."

He looked down at his hands, feeling the power surging within him once more. That strength was even more formidable than when he was at his Peak in life!

"You... who are you?!"

His voice was no longer raspy, but carried a sense of shock and awe.

Chu Tianjiao looked at him, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

As the old man looked at that face, distant memories suddenly flashed through his mind.

It was a buried, glorious era—an era of a man who once suppressed forbidden zones, slaughtered Supremes, and finally stepped into the Immortal Realm.

He had seen fragments of that era in the ancient texts of the Ji Family. Those records were too vague and ancient—so ancient that no one believed they were real anymore.

But at this moment, looking at the person before him, those blurry records suddenly became clear.

"You... you are..."

His voice was trembling.

"The Jiaoheng Great Emperor..."

Chu Tianjiao smiled.

"Elder, you've only just recovered; don't overthink things."

His voice was gentle, carrying a hint of concern like that of a Senior.

"Rest in peace and quiet."

He raised his hand and pointed toward the edge of the forbidden zone.

There, Ye Fan was squatting by a giant rock, carefully picking fruit and stuffing them into his mouth, his face covered in juice.

"That little fellow is someone very important to me."

A flash of tenderness passed through Chu Tianjiao's eyes.

"In the future, I'll have to trouble you to look after him."

The old man followed his gaze and saw the youth eating fruit.

He was an ordinary youth, appearing nothing special. But the old man could feel that an astonishing change was occurring within the youth's body.

It was the aura of the Holy Body.

Though it was still very weak, it was indeed the aura of the Holy Body.

"He... he is..."

The old man looked at Chu Tianjiao.

Chu Tianjiao nodded.

"The Holy Body. He needs to walk his future path himself. But before he grows up, he needs someone to watch over him."

The old man remained silent for a moment, then slowly stood up.

He straightened his robes and bowed deeply to Chu Tianjiao.

The gesture was solemn and devout.

"Senior..."

He spoke, his voice somewhat choked up.

"I never expected to see you again in my lifetime..."

Chu Tianjiao took a step forward and helped him up.

"Seeing a descendant like you makes me very proud."

His voice was very soft, yet it carried an indescribable sense of gratification.

The old man's body trembled slightly, his eyes turning red.

He was a Great Completion Holy Body, an existence that once suppressed an era. Yet before this person, he was merely a junior, an insignificant junior.

But this person said he was proud to see him.

These words carried more weight than all the praise he had received in his entire life.

"Rest assured, Senior!"

He looked up, his gaze firm.

"I will certainly protect that child and ensure his safety!"

Chu Tianjiao looked at him, his eyes full of gratification.

Xiao Nannan stood to the side, and seeing this scene, a smile appeared on her face as well.

In the distance, Ye Fan and Pang Bo were feasting heartily.

Ye Fan ate five or six fruits, while Pang Bo ate two or three. Ye Fan carefully put away the rest.

"Save one for Lin Jia," he said.

Pang Bo nodded.

Just then, Pang Bo sniffed the air.

"What's that smell?"

Ye Fan smelled it too. It was a refreshing fragrance, even more enticing than the fruit from before.

They followed the scent and soon discovered a small valley.

In the valley, a clear spring flowed quietly. The spring water was a faint gold color, emitting a dense mist, and the enticing fragrance wafted from the water.

"More good stuff!" Pang Bo's eyes lit up.

Without hesitation, Ye Fan took out his water bottle and began to fill it.

"Fill up more to bring back for Lin Jia and Zhang Ziling."

Pang Bo nodded and also took out his water bottle to fill it.

After filling up, they didn't linger and continued on their way.

Deep within the forbidden zone, Chu Tianjiao watched this scene with a faint smile on his lips.

The old man stood beside him, also looking in that direction.

"Senior, those fruits and the spring water..."

"The Nine-Headed Undying Medicine and diluted immortal liquid," Chu Tianjiao said softly. "It's enough for him to build a solid Foundation."

The old man nodded and didn't ask further.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo walked for another hour and finally exited the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone.

Outside was an open area where their other classmates were waiting for them.

Seeing Ye Fan and Pang Bo emerge, the crowd gathered around.

"You're finally out! Are you okay?"

"What's inside the forbidden zone?"

Ye Fan shook his head and didn't say much.

He handed the red fruit to Lin Jia.

"Eat this, it's good for your body."

Lin Jia was stunned for a moment before taking the fruit.

He then handed the bottle of spring water to Zhang Ziling and Lin Jia.

"Drink some of this; it's also effective."

Zhang Ziling and Lin Jia took the water bottles and took a few sips.

Others watched, and some also wanted some.

"Ye Fan, give us some to drink too."

Ye Fan glanced at them but didn't give any.

These people had only cared about themselves in the forbidden zone earlier, showing no concern for the lives of others. Now they wanted benefits? No way.

Those people's expressions turned sour, but they didn't dare say anything.

The sky gradually grew dark.

Just then, someone suddenly cried out in shock.

"Ah! My face! What's happened to my face!"

Ye Fan turned to look and saw a female classmate clutching her face and screaming. On the back of her hand, the skin was rapidly aging, with wrinkles spreading at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Me... me too!"

Another classmate cried out.

The same change was happening to them.

Those who hadn't eaten the fruit or drunk the spring water were aging rapidly. Meanwhile, Ye Fan and Pang Bo were rapidly becoming younger.

Ye Fan looked down at his hands. They were getting smaller and more tender, finally becoming like those of a fourteen or fifteen-year-old youth.

He looked at Pang Bo. Pang Bo had also turned into a handsome youth with a round face and large eyes.

Lin Jia had become even more beautiful, her skin fair and her complexion glowing.

Although Zhang Ziling didn't become younger, he maintained his original appearance and didn't age.

As for those who had no Opportunity, they had already taken on the appearance of elderly people.

"This... what is going on?!"

Everyone was terrified, yet they were powerless to change anything.

Right at that moment—

A streak of light flashed across the horizon and landed before them.

It was a woman with a slender figure and beautiful features, her entire body emitting a faint spiritual light. She looked at the group of disheveled young people, her gaze lingering on Ye Fan and Pang Bo for a moment, a flash of surprise in her eyes.

"You... came out of the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone?"

Ye Fan looked at her warily.

"Who are you?"

The woman gave a slight smile.

"My name is Weiwei, a Disciple of the Spirit Void Grotto-Heaven."

Her gaze fell on Ye Fan and Pang Bo.

"Did you two eat red fruits?"

Ye Fan's heart tightened, but he still nodded.

Weiwei's expression became serious.

"Come with me. This matter is very grave."

She said nothing more and took Ye Fan and the others, flying toward a distant small town.

Deep within the forbidden zone, the old man quietly watched all of this.

He watched the terror of those young people, watched as the woman named Weiwei took them away, and watched as the youth disappeared into the night sky.

"Rest assured, Senior."

He spoke softly, as if talking to the air.

"I will keep watch."

In the Void Realm, Chu Tianjiao and Xiao Nannan had already departed.

But the aura they left behind remained.

The old man withdrew his gaze and looked at his own hands.

Those hands were now full of power.

He raised his head and looked deep into the starry sky.

That man from legend had truly returned.

And he had accepted that man's entrustment.

"Holy Body..."

He murmured, a smile appearing on his lips.

"The old man will accompany you on your future path."