Chapter 36: Ji Fuyao subdues the Ye Clan! The Nangong House calls off the engagement!

My Ye Clan is willing to go through fire and water for Her Majesty the Empress, giving everything we have!

Boom!

Above the Void, a disturbance appeared.

The Heavenly Dao Oath was verified!

Soon, a faint mark emerged within the bodies of all Ye Clan members.

This is the Heavenly Dao Oath contract.

If violated, one is directly struck down by the Heavenly Dao!

Seeing this, Ji Fuyao nodded slightly.

Now, two of the three former divisions of the Fuyao Dynasty have been gathered.

The Dynasty Dragon Guard and the Qingcheng Ye Clan!

Ji Fuyao looked at Ye Beichen and said, "From now on, continue to lie low; the timing is not yet ripe."

Ye Beichen's voice trembled: "Her Majesty the Empress, when the other Quasi-Emperors and Half-Emperors of the Ye Clan passed away, they still held onto their obsessions, hoping you would return to lead them in battle—alas, they did not live to see this day!"

Ji Fuyao was somewhat moved: "Rest assured, I will surely destroy the Heavenly Net Hall!"

Ye Beichen's eyes reddened: "In the final battle, I, Ye Beichen, will burn my lifespan and soul, and slay as many dogs of the Heavenly Net Hall as possible!"

Qing Yan, Wang Man, and the others said, "Now that Her Majesty the Empress has returned, we only need to await her arrangements!"

Ye Beichen said, "Yes, your command!"

At this moment, Ji Fuyao smiled at Lu Xuan and said, "Master, I apologize for previously keeping something from you."

Lu Xuan smiled and said, "It's nothing."

Ji Fuyao gently said to Lu Xuan, "Back then I proved the Emperor via the Way of Spiritual Fire, earning the title Fuyao Empress; I single-handedly built the Fuyao Dynasty, but before it could reach its true peak, it was destroyed by the Heavenly Net Hall."

Lu Xuan asked, "The Heavenly Net Hall has a notorious reputation in Nan Huang, having destroyed many forces over the past thousand years."

Ji Fuyao secretly transmitted to Lu Xuan: "Master, I am alive because I used an ancient secret technique to reincarnate. Only my most loyal subordinates know of this."

Lu Xuan nodded and said, "Reincarnation is too shocking; this must absolutely not be exposed."

One must know that reincarnation involves the power of reincarnation, which holds a deadly allure for those supreme great emperors!

Especially those great emperors tainted with strangeness and misfortune—they suffer greatly and are powerless to turn back; if they learned that Ji Fuyao possesses such a reincarnation secret technique, they would likely march straight to the Great Dao Sect and forcibly seize it!

After all, this method is excessively heaven-defying!

Ji Fuyao was somewhat astonished; just now, when she spoke of the reincarnation secret technique, her master's face showed not the slightest ripple.

Could it be that the master already knew about this beforehand?

Or perhaps the master simply does not regard this reincarnation secret technique as important at all!?

Master…… she cannot see through him!

At this moment.

The Ye Clan Ancestor asked, "Peak Master Lu, are you now a High Star Great Emperor?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, and all the Ye Clan members looked toward Lu Xuan.

They all wanted to know exactly what realm Lu Xuan is in.

Lu Xuan shook his head lightly.

The Ye Clan Ancestor's expression drastically changed: "Could it be above the Emperor realm?"

Lu Xuan laughed.

What a fellow.

How is this Ye Clan Ancestor also starting to make up theories?

Seeing Lu Xuan's expression, the Ye Clan Ancestor had a hint of judgment: "Indeed, that is the case."

Lu Xuan was momentarily speechless.

The Ye Clan Ancestor wondered doubtfully, "How can someone as strong as Peak Master Lu always bear the name of trash?"

Lu Xuan's face twitched.

That's what was said.

Because he was indeed a trash before!

At this moment, the Ye Clan Head let out a faint groan.

Ye Chen immediately looked at the ancestor and said, "Ancestor, could you please help treat my father? He has suffered severe injuries."

The Ye Clan Ancestor nodded, approached the clan head, and a healing pill appeared in his palm.

"Take it, Chang Feng."

The clan head immediately swallowed the pill; soon a stream of pure energy surged within his body, cleansing him like a spring breeze.

Not long after.

The clan head's injuries had greatly improved; he bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Ancestor."

The Ye Clan Ancestor lightly nodded and invited Ji Fuyao: "Her Majesty the Empress, let us proceed to the main hall."

Ji Fuyao nodded and, together with Lu Xuan and others, stepped into the main hall.

The Ye Clan Ancestor asked, "Her Majesty the Empress, how is our dynasty's other force faring now?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Yan's face showed a hint of resentment: "Another force has already risen, establishing an organization called the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. They know the Empress has returned, yet they delay in declaring their stance."

The Ye Clan Ancestor angrily exclaimed, "How can this be?!"

Qing Yan said, "The current attitude of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion is vague; they refuse to give us a clear answer."

The Ye Clan Ancestor's face turned cold: "Simply outrageous! When the Drunken Immortal Pavilion fled, they took vast amounts of our Fuyao Dynasty's cultivation resources; they have risen to engage in auction and trade of treasures, relying on the very foundation of our Fuyao Dynasty! On what grounds do they refuse to submit once more to Her Majesty the Empress?"

Ji Fuyao's eyes flickered with divine light: "After a while, let us make a trip to the headquarters of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion."

Wang Man's face surged with killing intent: "If the Drunken Immortal Pavilion does not know what's good for them, I don't mind wiping them out!"

Ji Fuyou nodded.

Translation: Ji Fuyao nodded.

For a moment, everyone of the Fuyao Dynasty wore faces overflowing with rage.

Translation: For a moment, everyone of the Fuyao Dynasty had faces filled with raging anger.

Note: The phrase means anger overflowing to the sky, so "faces filled with raging anger" is appropriate.

Back then, if it weren't for the Fuyao Empress blocking the attack of the Heavenly Net Palace, how could they have escaped?

Translation: Back then, if it weren't for the Fuyao Empress blocking the Heavenly Net Palace's assault, how could they have escaped?

The Fuyao Empress could have abandoned them and left on her own, but she didn't do that!

Translation: The Fuyao Empress could have abandoned them and left on her own, but she didn't!

Their lives were given by the Fuyao Empress!

Translation: Their lives were given by the Fuyao Empress!

If the Drunken Immortal Tower refuses to submit, let it perish!

Translation: If the Drunken Immortal Pavilion refuses to submit, then let it perish!

Shortly after.

Translation: Moments later.

The clan chief's sound-transmitting jade slip in his bosom kept trembling.

Translation: The clan chief's transmitting jade slip in his bosom kept trembling.

He took out the sound-transmitting jade slip and infused it with spiritual power.

Translation: He took out the transmitting jade slip and infused it with spiritual power.

A haughty voice rang out, "Ye Changfeng, after the time it takes to burn an incense stick we will reach Qingcheng. I don't know if the Ye family is prepared? My daughter, Nangong Bai Xue, will also descend!"

Translation: A haughty voice rang out, "Ye Changfeng, after one incense stick we will reach Qingcheng. I don't know if the Ye family is prepared? My daughter Nangong Bai Xue will also descend!"

The speaker was none other than the father of Nangong Bai Xue, Nangong Bei Qiu.

Translation: The speaker was precisely Nangong Bai Xue's father, Nangong Bei Qiu.

The clan chief frowned slightly, "I understand."

Translation: The clan chief frowned slightly, "I understand."

He slowly put away the sound-transmitting jade slip, looked at Ye Chen, and said, "Chen-er, Nangong Bai Xue has come to break off the engagement."

Translation: He slowly put away the transmitting jade slip, looked at Ye Chen, and said, "Dust-er, Nangong Bai Xue has come to break off the engagement."

Note: The nickname for Ye Chen will be rendered as "Chen-er" to keep the familiar feel, while the full name Ye Chen is used per glossary.

Thus: "Chen-er, Nangong Bai Xue has come to break off the engagement."

Call off the engagement!

Translation: Break off the engagement!

The faces of the Ye family members turned extremely grim.

Translation: The faces of the Ye clan members turned extremely grim.

The Ye family elder looked at the crowd and said, "Prepare to open the clan's grand formation to welcome the Nangong family."

Translation: The Ye clan ancestor looked at the crowd and said, "Prepare to open the Protective Clan Grand Formation to welcome the Nangong clan."

Boom!

Translation: Boom!

Several elders flicked their sleeves, producing a black formation disk; their hand seals shifted, and instantly the luminous patterns on the grand protective formation flowed, the brilliant divine radiance fading away as the void returned to a clear, deep blue.

Translation: Several elders flicked their sleeves, producing a black formation disk; their hands shifted spiritual arts, and instantly, spiritual patterns flowed across the grand protective clan formation, the brilliant divine radiance continually dimming, as the void returned to a clear, azure blue.

We need to keep it concise but include all info. Let's try: "Several elders flicked their sleeves, producing a black formation disk; their hands shifted spiritual arts, and instantly spiritual patterns flowed across the grand protective clan formation, the brilliant divine radiance continually dimming, as the void returned to a clear azure blue."

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

Translation: After one incense stick.

The Nangong family arrived at the Ye family's main hall!

Translation: The Nangong clan arrived at the Ye clan's main hall!

Nangong family head Nangong Bei Qiu, arrogant in demeanor, glanced at the few quasi-emperor elders of the Ye family, then strode straight to the guest seats as if entering his own hall, saying, "Everyone, let's get straight to the point."

Translation: Nangong Clan Chief Nangong Bei Qiu, arrogant in demeanor, glanced at the Ye clan's several quasi-emperor ancestors, then strode straight to the guest seats as if entering his own hall, saying, "Everyone, let's get straight to the point."

Although the Ye family elder was resentful, with Ji Fuyou present they restrained themselves and did not lash out.

Translation: Although the Ye clan ancestors were resentful, with Ji Fuyao present they restrained themselves and did not lash out.

Behind Nangong Bei Qiu stood a young, stunningly beautiful woman, like a flower just beginning to bloom; her flowing dress swayed gently, her face delicate and dewy, like a spring bud just sprouting, her skin smooth and fair, her slender figure revealing perfect curves, her bosom full and ample, her long hair flowing like a waterfall of silver strands.

Translation: Behind Nangong Bei Qiu stood a young, stunningly beautiful woman, like blossoms just opening; her long skirt swayed lightly, her face delicate and dewy, like spring buds just sprouting, her skin white and smooth, her slender figure revealing perfect curves, her bosom full and ample, her long hair flowing like a waterfall of silver threads.

This was Nangong Bai Xue!

Translation: It was Nangong Bai Xue!

Nangong Bai Xue looked down at Ye Chen through her nostrils, wearing a mocking and pitying smile.

Translation: Nangong Bai Xue looked down at Ye Chen through her nostrils, her face bearing a mocking and pitying smile.

Ye Chen let out a cold laugh.

Translation: Ye Chen gave a cold chuckle.

The Nangong family members took their seats on their own.

Translation: The Nangong clan members took their seats on their own.

The atmosphere in the venue grew tense, as if old enemies had met.

Translation: The atmosphere in the venue stagnated, as if enemies had met.

Nangong Bai Xue gazed at Ye Changfeng without rising, her face icy as she spoke coldly, "Clan Chief Ye, I have now joined the Supreme Profound Sect; Ye Chen and I are worlds apart. I have come today specifically to dissolve... our engagement with Ye Chen!"

Translation: Nangong Bai Xue looked at Ye Changfeng, remained seated, her face icy as frost, and said coldly, "Clan Chief Ye, I have already joined the Supreme Profound Sect; Ye Chen and I are worlds apart. I have come today specifically to dissolve... the engagement with Ye Chen."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan's lips curled slightly.

Translation: Hearing that, Lu Xuan's mouth corner slightly rose.

Nangong Bai Xue, your path is narrowing!

Translation: Nangong Bai Xue, your path is narrowing!

Ye Chen's face was expressionless, his heart undisturbed; he turned his head to glance at Lu Xuan and sent a mental transmission, "Master, please excuse my embarrassment."

Translation: Ye Chen's face was expressionless, his heart undisturbed; he turned his head to glance at Lu Xuan and transmitted secretly, "Master, please excuse my embarrassment."

Lu Xuan smiled and nodded at Ye Chen, saying, "It's fine."

Translation: Lu Xuan smiled and nodded at Ye Chen, "It's fine."

Meanwhile.

Translation: Meanwhile.

Clan Chief Ye Changfeng's face turned extremely grim.

Translation: Clan Chief Ye Changfeng's face turned extremely grim.

Although he had been mentally prepared, seeing this unfold before his eyes still left him feeling humiliated.

Translation: Although he had been mentally prepared, seeing this unfold before his eyes still left him feeling humiliated.

This is a blatant slap in the face!

Translation: This is a blatant slap in the face!

Especially the Nangong family's attitude—though they are fellow quasi-emperor powers, they now act as if they stand above the Ye family, which is utterly unreasonable!

Translation: Especially the Nangong clan's attitude—though they are both quasi-emperor forces, they now act as if towering over the Ye clan, utterly unreasonable!

Nangong Bai Xue turned her gaze to Ye Chen and said with utter disgust, "Ye Chen, you are nothing more than a fleeting blossom, a worthless waste; now you sit in a well and gaze at the sky, a toad craving swan meat—you don't even deserve to look up to me!"

Translation: Nangong Bai Xue turned her head to look at Ye Chen, saying with utter disgust, "Ye Chen, you are nothing but a fleeting blossom, a waste; now you sit in a well and watch the sky, a toad craving swan meat—you don't even have the qualification to look up to me!"

Ye Chen snorted, "What a fine act of looking up!"

Translation: Ye Chen snorted, "What a fine 'looking up'!"

Ye Changfeng really wanted to shout, "My son Ye Chen is not a waste! He has risen!"

Translation: Ye Changfeng very much wanted to shout, "My son Ye Chen is not a waste! He has already risen!"

But after receiving a glare from the Ye family elder, Ye Changfeng held back.

Translation: But after being glared at by the Ye clan ancestor, Ye Changfeng held back.

At this moment.

Translation: At this moment.

Nangong Bai Xue opened her bare hand, revealing a pill resting in her palm, and said coldly, "Ye Chen, this Profound-rank Qi-Gathering Pill is for you; I hope you make good use of it. By the way, I am now a pill refiner!"

Translation: Nangong Bai Xue opened her bare hands, a pill appearing in her palm, and said coldly, "Ye Chen, this Profound Rank Gathering Qi Pill is for you; I hope you take care of yourself. By the way, I am now a pill refiner!"

As she spoke, Nangong Bai Xue thrust out her proud, ample bosom, once again looking down at Ye Chen through her nostrils; she casually flicked her bare hand, tossing the Qi-Gathering Pill straight onto Ye Chen's face.

Translation: As she spoke, Nangong Bai Xue thrust out her proud, ample bosom, once again looking down at Ye Chen through her nostrils, her bare hand casually flicked, tossing the Gathering Qi Pill straight onto Ye Chen's face.

A Profound-rank pill!

Translation: Profound Rank Pill!

It bears three pill halos!

Translation: It bears three pill halos!

At that moment, Nangong Bei Qiu gave a cold smile, looked at Ye Chen, and said, "Ye Chen, accept it; this pill was specially refined by my daughter for you. From now on, you and my daughter will each follow the great path to heaven, going our separate ways!"

Translation: At this moment, Nangong Bei Qiu gave a cold smile, looked at Ye Chen, and said, "Ye Chen, accept it; this pill was specially refined by my daughter for you. From now on, you and my daughter will each go our separate ways on the great Dao!"

Ye Changfeng's eyes turned icy as he felt endless humiliation, saying, "Before, Chen-er gave Nangong Bai Xue several Saint King-rank treasures, not to mention vast amounts of spirit stones, talismans, and formation disks... now a mere Profound-rank pill seems like we're being paid off."

Translation: Ye Changfeng's eyes turned icy, feeling endless humiliation, "Once Chen-er gave Nangong Bai Xue several Saint King Rank supreme treasures, plus vast amounts of spirit stones, talismans, and formation disks... now a mere Profound Rank pill is like sending off our Ye clan?"

Nangong Bai Xue's face showed contempt as she replied, "Those were only accepted because Ye Chen begged me; if your Ye family lacks this trash, I will have my master, Nanyang Dan Saint, send it back to you someday!"

Translation: Nangong Bai Xue's face showed a look of contempt, "Those were only because Ye Chen begged me, and I accepted them. If your Ye clan lacks this trash, someday I will have my master, Nanyang Dan Saint, send it back to you!"

Upon hearing this, the faces of the Ye family members turned extremely cold.

Translation: Hearing that, the faces of the Ye clan members turned extremely cold.

Nanyang Dan Saint is a heavenly-rank pill refiner of the Supreme Profound Sect!

Translation: Nanyang Dan Saint, that is a Heaven Rank pill refiner of the Supreme Profound Sect!

Before the Supreme Profound Sect, the Ye family are like ants, utterly insignificant.

Translation: Before the Supreme Profound Sect, the Ye clan is like ants, not worth mentioning.

Nangong Bei Qiu's face showed some pride as he said, "Clan Chief Ye Changfeng, my daughter Bai Xue joined the Supreme Profound Sect half a year ago, becoming an authentic disciple under Yunyang Dan Saint; in just half a year she has already reached Profound Rank First Grade pill refiner!"

Nangong Bei Qiu's face showed some pride as he said, "Clan Chief Ye Changfeng, my daughter Bai Xue joined the Supreme Profound Sect half a year ago, becoming an authentic disciple under Yunyang Dan Saint; in just half a year she has already reached Profound Rank First Grade pill refiner!"

The sound faded!

Translation: The voice fell!

The Ye family members were all startled.

Translation: The Ye clan members were all startled.

Profound Rank First Grade pill refiner!

Translation: Profound Rank First Grade Pill Refiner!

One must know that the way of pill refinement is divided into the Yellow, Human, Jade, Profound, King, Earth, and Heavenly ranks, each with nine grades.

Translation: One must know that the path of pill refining is divided into Yellow Rank, Human Rank, Jade Rank, Profound Rank, King Rank, Earth Rank, Heaven Rank, each rank further divided into nine grades!

Nangong Bai Xue actually entered the Profound-rank pill refiner realm in just half a year; with such talent, her future achievements in the way of pill refinement are immeasurable.

Translation: Nangong Bai Xue actually entered the Profound Rank pill refiner realm in just half a year; with such talent, her future achievements in the path of pill refining are immeasurable!

You should know that Nangong Bai Xue joined the Supreme Mystery Sect!

Supreme Profound Sect is a renowned hegemonic power in Nan Huang!

Besides, Nangong Baixue's master is the long-famous Yunyang Alchemy Saint of Nan Huang; the Nangong Clan may yet rise through alchemy!

At that moment, Ye Chen looked at the pill before him and crushed it in his hand.

Seeing the pill's powder scatter, Nangong Baixue snorted, "Ye Chen, this is a pill you could never refine in your lifetime!"

Ye Chen clenched his fists.

For the first time, he had the idea of becoming an alchemist!

Alchemist!

At that moment, Yao Yan's voice slowly appeared in Ye Chen's mind: "Child Chen, there's no need to envy her; your veins flow with the blood of my Medicine Clan's saintess! My Medicine Clan is a lineage of alchemists! Mere Nangong Baixue isn't even worthy to carry your shoes!"

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