Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1036 - Voice Transmission

When Chen Fan and Qin Yao arrived, countless gazes turned toward them.

Many Ji Clan members had already gathered outside the ancestral grounds.

By now, Chen Fan had learned that the Ji Clan was divided into nine divisions.

He scanned the room, noting the Ji Clan members were divided into nine large camps.

The relationship between these camps was rather delicate—united against outsiders but fiercely competitive within.

Qin Yao’s mother, Ji Lingyu, belonged to the Li Division of the nine divisions, making Qin Yao, in theory, part of it as well. Yet, the Li Division didn’t accept her; they didn’t even consider her one of their own.

Therefore, they did not head to the Li Division’s camp. Instead, they stood in an empty spot.

The gazes of many Ji Clan members landed on Chen Fan, already aware of the Phoenix Stage incident. Naturally, they were curious about the man who had disrupted the marriage alliance.

Chen Fan simply stood there, letting them scrutinize him.

He was unaware of the situation—specifically why Ji Huang had asked him to accompany Qin Yao into the Ji Clan’s ancestral grounds.

After all, logically speaking, an important place like their ancestral grounds could be called the Ji Clan’s forbidden land. It was not a place where outsiders could enter.

However, Ji Huang wanted him to follow Qin Yao. He didn’t know what Ji Huang was thinking.

Many Ji Clan juniors whispered among themselves.

“He defeated Beishan Hong? Chen Fan? He doesn’t look special, and he’s not even as handsome as Beishan Hong.”

“You silly girl, never judge a book by its cover. Don’t underestimate him. He defeated the ninth-level Manifestation realm Beishan Hong with only seventh-level cultivation and even mastered the power of law. He’s the first on the Tianwu Continent to do that.”

“I really don’t understand what the patriarch is thinking. Why allow an outsider into a place as important as the ancestral grounds?”

“Hoho, you still don’t know, do you? The Sun Moon Divine Sect didn’t propose a marriage alliance with our clan because Beishan Hong loved Qin Yao, but because they wanted to enter the ancestral grounds to improve his Solar Sacred Body.”

“That’s right. Beishan Hong’s Solar Sacred Body is no inferior to our phoenix bloodline. Our ancestral grounds contain the Nirvana Dao Flame. If he could absorb and refine it, his physique would improve.”

“......”

Chen Fan stood there, sizing up the younger generation of the Ji Clan while listening to their conversation.

Only now did he realize that the Sun Moon Divine Sect’s true goal in proposing the marriage was to let Beishan Hong enter the ancestral grounds to cultivate.

He gazed at the nine camps, pausing briefly on the leading figures of their younger generation.

Qin Yao had told Chen Fan some information about the Ji Clan.

Each of the nine divisions had produced outstanding talents, and nine had awakened their phoenix bloodline early on.

For example, Ji Hanyou, the one who had accompanied Ji Ye to the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation to deliver the invitation, was the number one figure in the younger generation of the Li Division.

Among the current younger generation of the Ji Clan, including Qin Yao, only ten people have awakened their phoenix bloodline.

Swish.

Suddenly, Ji Huang appeared, sweeping his gaze over the nine divisions. “You are the chosen elites selected to enter the ancestral grounds this time. I hope that you will all awaken your bloodline inside. For those who have already awakened, strive for a second awakening.”

Brilliant light surged in the eyes of the people of the nine divisions.

Next, he looked at Chen Fan and said, “I had you stay behind to enter the ancestral grounds with Qin Yao. I want you to help her achieve a second awakening.”

Although Qin Yao’s status was somewhat unique, she had awakened her bloodline. They could not simply ignore her.

“In the ancestral grounds, the Nirvana Dao Flame spawns fire spirits. You need to help Qin Yao refine these fire spirits to trigger her second awakening. How far she can go will depend on your capability. I hope you won’t disappoint me.”

Chen Fan nodded.

It was now clear why so many peak Manifestation realm experts were present. They were likely there to assist the younger generation in refining fire spirits, acting as Dao Protectors.

Due to Qin Yao’s unique status, she didn’t have any Dao Protector.

Although she was also a Manifestation realm expert at present, she was only at the first level.

The ancestral grounds contained many ninth-level Manifestation realm fire spirits—without protection, she would be in serious danger.

“Alright, since you’re all here, let’s set off,” Ji Huang said. He approached the door of nothingness, forming a seal with both hands. Brilliant flames suddenly burst from his palms, surging toward the door.

The door of nothingness instantly responded. A fiery qi current erupted from its center. The entire door distorted and a huge hole appeared.

“Go on in.” Ji Huang’s voice rang out.

Immediately, the people of the nine divisions strode forward, walking toward the door.

When they entered it, their figures instantly disappeared from sight.

“You two, go in as well,” Ji Huang said to Chen Fan and Qin Yao.

“Alright.” Chen Fan answered, holding Qin Yao’s hand. Then, the two of them stepped forward together, entering the door of nothingness and disappearing.

After stepping through the door of nothingness, Chen Fan found himself in another world—the true Ji Clan ancestral grounds.

Blazing heat enveloped the space. The ground smoldered, its surface glowing crimson, as flames flickered across it. Fire dominated this realm.

The power of flames was everywhere in this world.

A world of fire. Chen Fan secretly remarked.

He raised his head and saw that even the sky was bright red.

The sky burned red, forming a strange image—a colossal Chinese parasol tree rooted in flames of nothingness.

On that Chinese parasol tree was a phoenix’s nest weaved from flames. A phoenix’s shadow flickered within, its distant cry echoing through the air.

“Let’s go,” said an expert from the Ji Clan’s nine divisions.

Immediately, the crowd lifted their feet and moved forward. A hot gust assaulted them, hot enough to feel like flames licking at their skin.

Even though the Ji Clan cultivated the flame arts, they still felt a burning pain.

This place was definitely a holy land for flame cultivation.

A voice rang in Chen Fan’s mind. An expert was directly sending him a voice transmission.

“There are fire spirits in the ancestral grounds. In this world, countless fire spirits are born, both strong and weak. These fire spirits all contain a wisp of essence—a wisp of the Nirvana Dao Flame’s will. You have to help Qin Yao extract and refine it.”

Chen Fan narrowed his gaze, looked over, and realized that Ji Hanyou had sent him the voice transmission.

"The closer one gets to the Chinese parasol tree, the stronger the fire spirits become. If Qin Yao reaches it, she may ascend its steps, enter the phoenix’s nest, and even earn the phoenix’s blessing."

Ji Hanyou did not look at Chen Fan, as if she was not the person sending him the voice transmission.

Chen Fan’s eyes flickered, and he replied, “Thank you for telling me.”