Chapter 3563

Inside the Ji Clan's guest hall.

The atmosphere appeared incomparably stagnant.

The group of Ancient Dao Sect Elders, however, remained composed and unconcerned.

If the Ji Clan was sensible, that would be the end of it.

If they were not sensible, they naturally had plenty of ways to deal with them.

And just at this moment.

Sounds of shock and clamor suddenly came from outside.

"What is going on?"

The Ancient Dao Sect Elders, as well as Ji Chengye and the others, were all startled.

A figure suddenly descended into the hall.

"You... how could it be?"

Seeing this man who had appeared, Ji Chengye's eyes widened abruptly, appearing incredulous.

All the Ji Clan members in the hall also wore expressions of disbelief.

They did not expect to be able to see Ji Tian again.

Previously, when Ji Tian left, some had noticed he was heading in the direction of the depths of the Boundless Sea.

Coupled with the fact that not a shred of news about Ji Tian had come for a long time.

Many people thought that Ji Tian had likely perished in the depths of the Boundless Sea long ago.

Who would have thought that he had actually returned.

Not only that.

Including Ji Chengye, some Ji Clan members looked at Ji Tian and could feel that his aura was restrained and very extraordinary.

"Ji Tian?"

The Ancient Dao Sect Elders and others also revealed a trace of surprise.

Back then, as a prodigy of the Ji Clan, Ji Tian had quite a reputation throughout the Boundless Sea.

Their Ancient Dao Sect naturally knew of him as well.

But even if Ji Tian had returned, it would not bring about any qualitative change for the Ji Clan in the short term.

Ji Shuiyao's bright eyes also looked toward Ji Tian.

As Ji Tian was her cousin, she had also followed him to cultivate when she was young.

It was just that later, their ideas diverged.

Ji Shuiyao believed that their Ji Clan should fulfill their promise and continue to guard the Boundless Sea.

While Ji Tian believed that their Ji Clan had already done enough and did not owe the Jun Clan anything at all.

Afterward, the two had become slightly estranged.

And later, when Ji Tian left the Ji Clan, there was no more contact.

Ji Shuiyao also did not expect that she would be able to see Ji Tian again.

"You Ancient Dao Sect, want to marry into my Ji Clan?"

Ji Tian did not pay attention to the surprise of the people on the Ji Clan's side for the moment, but instead looked at the group from the Ancient Dao Sect.

"Ji Tian, I didn't expect you to be able to return alive."

"But it's just as well, you can also attend the wedding banquet," the Ancient Dao Sect Elder said.

"I do not agree to this matter," Ji Tian said indifferently.

The Ancient Dao Sect Elder frowned.

Even Ji Chengye and the others revealed surprise.

Although Ji Tian was once the pride of the Ji Clan, when he left, he was only at the Quasi-Emperor cultivation base.

Now it seems, Ji Tian might have already attained the Dao.

But even so, there was no hope against the Ancient Dao Sect.

"Oh, what use is it if you are unwilling?" The Ancient Dao Sect Elder also shook his head and sneered.

"Seven days from now, I will have a battle with the Ancient Dao Sect's Holy Son. If he can't even defeat me, he shouldn't have the face to marry Shuiyao, right?" Ji Tian said calmly.

The Ancient Dao Sect Elder frowned slightly.

In his view, even if Ji Tian had attained the Dao.

The Ancient Dao Sect's Holy Son was also an Emperor Realm expert.

Even if he wasn't a youthful Emperor-level talent, he was not someone an ordinary person could compare to.

"What if our sect's Holy Son defeats you?" The Ancient Dao Sect Elder asked in return.

"If that happens, my Ji Clan shall marry into the Ancient Dao Sect," Ji Tian said.

"Wait..."

Ji Chengye and the others wanted to say something.

Ji Shuiyao also frowned slightly.

This was clearly a major life event belonging to her, yet Ji Tian was so casual, using a competition as a wager.

"Good, it's a deal."

The Ancient Dao Sect Elder did not say another word, and the group left.

They were actually happy to have it this way.

It saved the Ji Clan from going back on their word.

After the Ancient Dao Sect group left.

The Ji Clan fell into a brief silence.

"Ji Tian, what exactly..."

Ji Chengye really wanted to know what Ji Tian had encountered.

Ji Tian said: "Clan Head, there is no need to ask anything more. I naturally have confidence in the competition seven days from now."

"I will not let Cousin Shuiyao marry that Ancient Dao Sect Holy Son."

Ji Tian's words were plain, yet carried an indescribable confidence.

Even the Clan Head, Ji Chengye, gave Ji Tian a surprised look.

The Ji Tian who had returned was indeed vastly different from before.

If Ji Tian was just a proud son of heaven in the past, with extraordinary talent and some arrogance.

Then now, Ji Tian possessed a kind of composure; that was a mindset only big figures had.

Ji Chengye did not know what Ji Tian had experienced.

But at present, the Ji Clan was in decline.

Ji Tian's return was indeed a shot in the arm.

Afterward, Ji Tian's return also caused a sensation within the Ji Clan.

Come to think of it, Ji Tian's departure back then wasn't because he committed any major mistake; it was just a difference in philosophy, and he left home in a fit of anger.

Now that he had returned, and with such unfathomable strength.

It also made the Ji Clan group feel happy, and they held a welcome banquet for Ji Tian.

After the banquet.

Ji Tian also found Ji Shuiyao.

"Long time no see, Cousin Shuiyao has become even more outstanding, and her cultivation talent is also quite extraordinary," Ji Tian said with a faint smile on his face.

Although Ji Shuiyao was not the kind of peerless beauty rarely seen in the world.

She was clear and beautiful, with exquisite and moving features, eyes like autumn water, and lips like vermilion.

Set off by her water-blue dress, she was like a lotus rising from the water.

"Thank you for the compliment, Cousin," Ji Shuiyao said appropriately, though she was still a bit distracted.

"Is Cousin Shuiyao worried about the upcoming duel? Rest assured, the Ancient Dao Sect can do nothing to me," Ji Tian said.

Ji Shuiyao also nodded slightly.

Ji Tian said: "Does the Ji Clan still have no plans to leave the Boundless Sea? Do you want to continue following the Jun Clan's pedantic orders?"

These words made Ji Shuiyao's delicate brows knit slightly, but she still replied.

"I think the clan did nothing wrong; following the Jun Clan is the correct choice."

Ji Shuiyao's words made Ji Tian frown as well.

He shook his head and sighed lightly.

"Shuiyao, could it be that you still haven't figured it out yet?"

"Now the Ji Clan is in trouble, and you are being forced to marry that Ancient Dao Sect Holy Son."

"It was I, Ji Tian, who returned and saved you all."

"Not that ethereal Jun Clan."

"The Jun Clan has long since abandoned my Ji Clan and forgotten us."

"That's not true!" Ji Shuiyao suddenly retorted.

"I don't think so; the Jun Clan must have had some reason for not appearing in the world."

"If they reappear in the world, they will never leave us to our fate."

"You... sigh, it seems you still haven't seen the light."

Ji Tian also sighed, feeling a bit annoyed inside.

In his view, the Jun Clan was not at all worth their Ji Clan risking their lives to be loyal to.

Their philosophies remained diametrically opposed.

The harmonious atmosphere of their reunion was also diluted.

At the same time, on the other side.

The Ancient Dao Sect Elders and others also returned to the Ancient Dao Sect to report the situation.

Deep within the Ancient Dao Sect.

Inside an ancient hall shrouded in mist.

Four figures were present.

Three of the figures were, shockingly, the three peak-level Great Emperors of the Ancient Dao Sect.

Except for that transcendent-level ancestor in seclusion, the three great powerhouses of the Ancient Dao Sect were all here.

And strangely, there was another figure sitting in the upper seat.

With a slender build, a face like jade, and an extraordinary temperament.

It was none other than Luo Feng!