“Promoting the Minor Void Technique to the Great Void Technique is as difficult as an ant ascending to the heavens,” Jiang Wuyai declared.
“But I have forged a new path — a technique devised by a Quasi-Emperor, named the Void Dao Realm Technique.”
“This technique can draw upon the myriad Void Daos and converge them into a single realm. Within this realm, all Void Daos become part of my Void Dao. Through this realm, you all can comprehend the profound mysteries of the Great Void Technique.”
“This method is difficult, yes, but it is only one percent as hard as the true Great Void Technique. I can lead you, but I can only maintain the realm for a quarter of an hour. How much you ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) can grasp in that time depends on your own fortunes.”
Jiang Wuyai smiled as he spoke.
Lu Ye’s brow furrowed.
Something was wrong.
His instincts screamed at him that something was off.
In theory, this method made sense, but merging so many Void Daos into one realm...
What if someone manipulated those Void Daos? What then?
“This is incredible! Patriarch, please bestow the technique upon us!” Jiang Tianming said excitedly.
He was already close to the Quasi-Emperor Realm.
If he could master the Great Void Technique, it would be like adding wings to a tiger. Then, he might even have a chance at reaching the Emperor Realm.
“Please bestow the technique upon us, Patriarch!”
The crowd echoed in unison.
Jiang Wuyai did not hesitate. He immediately began transmitting the technique.
The Void Dao Realm Technique was indeed profound. But who was Lu Ye?
With the system granting him insights and deductions, his understanding was already comparable to that of an Emperor.
So, as he listened, his sense of foreboding only deepened.
By the time Jiang Wuyai finished, Lu Ye was no longer merely suspicious — he was certain.
This technique was completely wrong.
Just to be sure, he ran a system deduction.
The result was the same.
Once the Void Daos entered the Void Dao Realm, Jiang Wuyai could instantly seize control over everyone’s Daos.
If Jiang Wuyai had no ill intentions, it wouldn’t be a problem.
But who could guarantee that he had no ill intentions?
Jiang Die was his Dao partner. As her husband, Lu Ye felt obligated to protect her. Thus, he spoke up.
“Patriarch, there’s something wrong with this technique,” Lu Ye said bluntly.
“Hm?”
Jiang Wuyai’s brow furrowed instantly.
All eyes turned toward Lu Ye.
“You’re an outsider,” Jiang Wuyai said, his tone icy. “I’ve already been generous in allowing you to stay here. What right do you have to speak?”
Jiang Tianming’s eyelids twitched. He quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
“Patriarch, Patriarch, Lu Ye is indeed one of us. He may be a bit impulsive, but please don’t be angry. Lu Ye, the Patriarch is our elder. You mustn’t be rude!”
“Husband, what are you doing?” Jiang Die also frowned, visibly displeased.
“Patriarch,” Lu Ye said, choosing his words carefully, “this technique can indeed help one comprehend the Great Void Technique, but if the realm is formed, the Void Daos will temporarily sever from their original bodies. If anything unexpected happens, everyone’s Daos could potentially shatter.”
He had phrased it as tactfully as possible, even giving Jiang Wuyai a way to save face.
Jiang Wuyai’s face darkened.
“What are you implying? That I would harm my Jiang Clan’s bloodline? I was born in the Jiang Clan, raised in the Jiang Clan. The blood in my veins is Jiang Clan blood. I have dedicated my entire life to this clan, and you dare say I might harm them?” Jiang Wuyai’s voice boomed in fury.
Lu Ye met his gaze calmly. “I do not dare. I am merely pointing out the potential dangers of this technique. Patriarch, do you deny that these dangers exist?”
Jiang Wuyai sneered.
“Yes, when the realm is formed, there will be a brief disconnection from one’s Dao. But the Jiang Clan has Emperor Weapons and grand arrays protecting us. What could possibly go wrong? Has the Jiang Clan, which has stood in the Seventh Heaven for ten thousand years, not known a moment of peace for a quarter of an hour?”
Jiang Tianming’s expression was conflicted.
“Husband, stop talking nonsense,” Jiang Die said, her tone laced with anger. “I’ve heard tales of the Patriarch since I was a child. He shed his blood for the Jiang Clan countless times. Why would he harm us now?”
“I never said he would harm you,” Lu Ye said, his patience wearing thin. “But a cautious mind is never wrong—”
“Lu Ye, stop spouting nonsense!”
“Lu Ye, you’re just an outsider. How dare you slander the Patriarch?”
The crowd started to clamor.
In truth, many of them had long been unhappy with Lu Ye. A man who practiced the Invincible Dao, yet mastered the Great Void Technique? It made those who had devoted their lives to the Void Dao seem incompetent.
“I’m just saying that this matter can be further discussed. I can find a better way to avoid such risks,” Lu Ye said, still trying to reason.
“Lu Ye, that’s enough!” Jiang Die snapped. “You’ve been teaching me for so long, yet I haven’t managed to learn the Great Void Technique. Now that the Patriarch has returned with a more effective method, isn’t that a good thing?”
Lu Ye...???
They were in the Jiang Clan. In Jiang Die’s family home. Lu Ye had been trying to give Jiang Die face.
But had Jiang Die given him any face?
Respect was a mutual exchange.
“I taught you for so long, and you still didn’t learn it. Isn’t that because you’re simply too dull? You couldn’t learn it, and that’s my fault?” Lu Ye asked, genuinely confused.
“Lu Ye!”
Jiang Die’s voice rose sharply.
She no longer called him ‘husband’ — just his full name.
Lu Ye let out a deep breath.
“I’ve said what I needed to say. Will you listen?”
“Lu Ye, that’s enough!” Jiang Die’s voice was icy. “This is a Jiang Clan matter. You may leave!”
“Lu Ye, it’s not that we don’t consider you one of us. The Jiang Clan has long regarded you as family. But this is our Patriarch. The Patriarch has always protected the Jiang Clan. There’s no way he would harm us,” Jiang Li said with a sigh.
Jiang Tianming’s brows remained deeply furrowed.
“Fine. I won’t study the Great Void Technique. I will stand guard for everyone instead,” an elder said.
Lu Ye looked at Jiang Tianming. Jiang Tianming hesitated, glancing at Jiang Wuyai.
Jiang Wuyai’s expression was somber.
“To think that after all these years, my words carry less weight than an outsider’s,” Jiang Wuyai said, his voice tinged with bitterness.
“I support Lu Ye!”
A voice suddenly echoed.
Everyone turned to look.
The one who had spoken was Yin Qingcheng.
She stood beside Lu Ye, her expression unwavering.
She had not chosen to stand with Jiang Die, but with Lu Ye.
Jiang Die’s pupils shrank.
She was already furious, but seeing Yin Qingcheng — an exceptionally beautiful woman — suddenly appear to support Lu Ye, her rage reached a boiling point.
“Lu Ye! Leave now! Whatever happens to the Jiang Clan is no longer your concern! I said it, did you understand?” Jiang Die’s voice was shrill.
“Jiang Die, are you insane? Don’t you know what Lu Ye is capable of? When has he ever—”
“Get out!”
Jiang Die screamed, using all her strength.
Lu Ye took a deep breath and gave Jiang Die one last, lingering look. Then, he turned and walked away.
That look...
It seared itself into Jiang Die’s mind.
A chill ran through her heart.
Why did that look feel like a final farewell?
