Chapter 1094: Hasn't the Heavenly Emperor's Heir Already Left?
Heavenly Evolution Holy Land.
After seeing Ye Chen ascend, Feng Baiyu settled his remaining affairs and used Immortal Qi as his foundation to break through and become an Immortal. He could hardly wait to reach the Immortal Realm so he could guide Ye Chen and watch him continue forging his path of invincibility within the Supreme Hall.
Thunder rumbled across the sky as Feng Baiyu departed. Countless cultivators watched his receding figure with complicated emotions. His reputation in the cultivation world had never been good, so the onlookers' expressions were mixed. Some sighed that disasters truly lingered for a thousand years—how could someone like Feng Baiyu deserve to ascend? Others, however, smiled as they watched him step through the immortal gate.
Heavenly Evolution Holy Land had three figures that inspired fear. The Heavenly Emperor's heir had already left. Hua Yunfei had become an Immortal deep within the starry sky; although he kept a low profile, someone had once witnessed purple qi surging thirty thousand li. The last of the three was Feng Baiyu. While he was not known for raw combat power, he possessed countless schemes and plots, and his cultivation advanced at an astonishing speed. No one could say for certain what his true realm was.
As long as Feng Baiyu remained, no one dared provoke Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. Now that he had left, they could finally breathe easy and launch their assault. After all, no matter how cunning he was, Feng Baiyu could never return from the Immortal Realm.
In an instant, the cultivation world stirred with unrest. All races began to mobilize. More than twenty Quasi-Immortals headed toward Great Yan Continent, while many forces from the Central Continent also descended upon the region. A great storm was brewing.
After Ye Chen returned to the lower realm through the Jianmu Tree in his inner world, he stretched lazily. He was about to find the Holy Master and tell him what had happened at the Supreme Hall when he suddenly noticed the scene outside the holy land with some surprise.
A massive dark crowd of cultivators hovered outside the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land's mountain gate. Dozens of Quasi-Immortals and over a hundred Great Emperors stood there, all radiating killing intent.
"The Heavenly Emperor's heir was tyrannical and plundered the cultivation world…"
"Now that the Age of Dharma Decline has arrived, we must unite as one. The Heavenly Evolution Holy Land must open its treasure vaults and hand over everything that does not belong to you."
"Otherwise, after today, there will be no more Heavenly Evolution Holy Land in this world."
"Feng Baiyu has already left. Let whoever is in charge come out now!"
Ye Chen: ???
He had only been gone to the Immortal Realm for a few days. Had the entire cultivation world flipped upside down? They actually dared to attack the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land?
While Ye Chen was still stunned, An Miaoli flew out with a cold expression, her aura terrifying. Although she had not fought for many years, she cultivated the Seven Extremes Immortal Scripture and possessed the Seven Extremes Immortal Body. Her true strength far exceeded what outsiders could imagine.
The five women from the Heavenly Desire Sect also emerged, looking exceptionally confident. Their combat strength was not particularly high compared to Ye Chen, the Eight-Crown King, Yan Ruyu, or Yan Qingcheng, but in the outside world, the Heavenly Desire Immortal Body was by no means weak. Moreover, Fan Qinghe had undergone near-perfect transformations along the way, making her even more formidable. Suppressing a few ordinary Quasi-Immortals would be effortless for them.
However, the moment they flew out and saw Ye Chen, all of them revealed expressions of pleasant surprise.
An Miaoli gave Ye Chen a gentle smile before turning and returning to her cave residence. The five women from the Heavenly Desire Sect, on the other hand, looked at him with eager anticipation. Their pretty faces were slightly flushed, as if thinking of something in particular. Fan Qinghe especially seemed to have been waiting impatiently.
Hearing the fluctuating multipliers sounding in his mind, Ye Chen smiled. He waved his hand casually and strolled alone toward the mountain gate.
The Quasi-Immortal elders of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land were surprised to see their Holy Son still present, but they quickly smiled as well. They said nothing more and simply looked at the cultivators outside the grand formation with a trace of pity.
…
"Heavenly Emperor's heir must have left behind fruits from the Ginseng Fruit Tree. I must secure at least two."
"If there are immortal artifacts, our Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan must obtain them."
"No one knows exactly how many treasures the Heavenly Emperor's heir acquired, but as long as we work together, the rewards will be limitless."
"The Enlightenment Tea Tree is also crucial!"
"…"
The crowd discussed fervently, their attitudes burning with excitement. The Heavenly Emperor's heir had revealed far too many treasures over the years. Any single one was enough to make their hearts race. Many of those treasures had already become useless to True Immortals, so they were certain he had left them behind.
They were extremely confident. With dozens of Quasi-Immortals and multiple immortal artifacts, they could easily breach the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land even if the sect refused to open its gates.
Seeing that the mountain gate formation showed no reaction, the Quasi-Immortal from the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan grew impatient. Their bloodline was noble; this era should have belonged to them. Yet after the Celestial Prince's death, the clan had fallen into decline. Now that they finally had a chance for revenge, they were filled with excitement.
They did not just want the treasures. They had also learned that the five women from the Heavenly Desire Sect, whom the Heavenly Emperor's heir cherished deeply, had not been taken away and were still in the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. The same went for An Miaoli, whom he valued greatly, as well as forces like the Green Cloud Sect and Divine Will Sect.
The Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan harbored murderous intent toward all of them. Since the Heavenly Emperor's heir had killed their Celestial Prince, they would kill his Dao companions, destroy every force connected to him, and erase all traces of his existence. Even if he became unrivaled in the Immortal Realm, what could he do about it?
The crowd grew increasingly excited. Seeing that the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land still showed no response, they became even more certain that its top experts had already ascended, leaving the sect in an unprecedented state of weakness.
They gripped their immortal artifacts, ready to launch an all-out assault.
But at that moment, the mountain gate of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land opened.
A single figure walked out calmly. His expression was peaceful, and there was no oppressive aura around him. He simply stood there quietly, looking at the crowd.
Yet the moment the cultivators saw the man before them, it felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave. The Quasi-Immortals gripping immortal artifacts began to tremble. Their eyes were filled with disbelief.
Hadn't the Heavenly Emperor's heir already ascended? They had seen it with their own eyes. So why was he standing here now?
This was impossible. Absolutely impossible!
"The Heavenly Emperor's heir must have already left. Everyone clearly saw him ascend that day. Even if the immortal gate he entered was some kind of illusion, a True Immortal can only remain in this realm for three days at most before being expelled. Therefore, the person before us cannot possibly be the Heavenly Emperor's heir! He must be an imposter. Everyone, do not be afraid. Our Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan will strike first!"
The Quasi-Immortal from the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan, believing he had seen through the truth, acted especially shrewd. The next moment, he raised his immortal weapon and smashed it toward Ye Chen.
The others also felt that the Undying Celestial Phoenix expert made sense. Yet looking at that face—which was identical to the Heavenly Emperor's heir's—they still felt a deep fear in their hearts. They watched carefully, waiting to see what would happen first.
Chapter 1095: The Fiancée Is Unhappy!
Everyone stared at the man who looked exactly like the Heavenly Emperor's heir, fully prepared. They did not need the Quasi-Immortal from the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan to defeat him. As long as the man did not display the same invincible bearing as the Heavenly Emperor's heir when he attacked, they would swarm him without hesitation.
Ye Chen looked at the Quasi-Immortal from the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan, who was charging over with an immortal artifact, and simply smiled. He then gently blew a breath toward the attacker.
In an instant, endless divine light surged forth like a galaxy, slamming into the Quasi-Immortal. The man from the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan had no time to dodge. He was completely swallowed by the divine light. The next moment, the light streaked into the distance, and both the Quasi-Immortal and his immortal artifact vanished without a trace.
The entire scene fell deathly silent. Such terrifying power—who else could it be but the Heavenly Emperor's heir?
Dozens of Quasi-Immortals and countless Great Emperors trembled in fear. They immediately put away their immortal artifacts. No one tried to flee, because they knew that if the Heavenly Emperor's heir did not want them to leave, none of them could escape.
Their eyes were filled with awe, regret, and confusion. They could not understand why the Heavenly Emperor's heir was still in this realm. Was this a clone? But how could a clone possess such terrifying strength? Could it be that the Heavenly Emperor's heir had also cultivated the One Qi Three Purities technique?
While everyone was lost in thought, Ye Chen sighed as he looked at them. "Throughout my life, I have never enjoyed killing, nor do I like settling old scores. Even if you have offended me before, I have never held grudges. But why must you force my hand? Wouldn't it be better if I could simply be a good person?"
Hearing these words, the crowd trembled even harder, their eyes filled with despair. Clearly, their actions had provoked the Heavenly Emperor's heir into truly wanting to kill them. They wanted to beg for mercy, but none could open their mouths.
At that moment, a figure descended from the sky with overwhelming momentum. An Eight Views Palace floated above his head, and his expression carried a hint of anger. However, when he saw Ye Chen, he first showed surprise, then smiled. "I thought Junior Brother and the Holy Land had already gone to the Immortal Realm, so I left a clone here to handle this matter. Since Junior Brother is present, I'll take my leave."
The already terrified crowd watched the figure arrive and then depart, trembling even more violently. How was Hua Yunfei still in this realm? Hadn't he ascended as well? This…
Although Hua Yunfei's combat record was not particularly prominent, the level he had reached far surpassed that of ordinary Quasi-Immortals. Even without the Heavenly Emperor's heir, his presence alone ensured they would not escape unscathed.
Ye Chen was also slightly surprised to see his senior brother, but he quickly smiled. His Eldest Senior Brother was truly the master of playing it safe. That "clone"? Ye Chen was certain it was actually his true body. Senior Brother had probably sent a clone to the Immortal Realm first to scout the environment. Only after confirming it was safe would the real body follow. His Eldest Senior Brother was truly extraordinary.
With his attention momentarily diverted by Hua Yunfei, Ye Chen turned back to the crowd, intending to settle the matter.
At that moment, another graceful figure streaked over from the distance, surrounded by endless chaotic Qi. Behind her floated a great moon, making her resemble a goddess from the Moon Palace.
When the crowd saw the woman, their expressions changed once again. She was clearly the goddess of the Heavenly Intention Holy Land, yet she had already reached the Quasi-Immortal realm? Her advancement speed was unbelievable. Moreover, the chaotic Qi around her seemed even more terrifying than Yan Qingcheng's when she had possessed the Chaos Body.
Everyone's expressions shifted as they recalled the deceased Alkaid Holy Son and the traditions of the Devouring lineage. The true inheritors were always hidden, while fake ones were used to draw fire. Everything finally made sense. The Alkaid Holy Son had been the fake. The real Devouring true inheritor had been the Heavenly Emperor's heir's Dao companion all along, right under everyone's noses.
This woman's Chaos Body had clearly reached great completion. Although a great completion Chaos Body could not sweep through everything like the Heavenly Emperor's heir, she was more than capable of exterminating most of them.
The crowd grew even more regretful. Even without the Heavenly Emperor's heir, they had been courting death.
Yi Qingwu looked at Ye Chen without surprise. However, she did not fly any closer. Instead, she lifted her chin slightly and pouted, as if she were upset with him.
Ye Chen looked at his fiancée and smiled. A system notification sounded in his mind, making his smile even gentler.
Not wanting to waste any more time, he calmly swept his gaze across the crowd. Everyone could clearly feel his killing intent. Many immediately dropped to their knees.
"Holy Son, I have a daughter who has just come of age…"
"Holy Son, I know a pair of mother and daughter…"
"Holy Son, my sect has three generations of peerless beauties…"
"Holy Son, my sister…"
In this moment of desperation, they fought to be the first to shout, offering everything they could think of in hopes of surviving.
Yi Qingwu listened with an increasingly playful expression.
Ye Chen found it amusing. He was about to leave for the Immortal Realm and had no interest in any of these offers. Besides, his fiancée was standing right there. Although she claimed not to be jealous, she was actually the most jealous of them all. He had no intention of courting death.
The next moment, Ye Chen slowly raised his hand and pressed down gently through the air.
In an instant, the surrounding void compressed and collapsed. Most of the Quasi-Immortals and Great Emperors present were silently annihilated along with the void, leaving no trace behind.
To Ye Chen, who had not even been an immortal until recently, those of the same realm had already been no different from ants. Now that he had ascended and surpassed them by an entire major realm, these people were as insignificant as specks of dust.
After dealing with the crowd, Ye Chen collected their origins. However, most of them were old fossils whose origins had already declined. Even added together, they did not amount to much. It was better than nothing.
Ye Chen drifted over to his fiancée and looked at her with gentle eyes.
At the same time, the system notification regarding her multiplier continued to ring in his mind.
"Gift recipient multiplier has changed and is being updated…"
"Yi Qingwu: fifteen thousand times!"
His fiancée had still not achieved the Chaos Immortal Body. Even so, fifteen thousand times was already the level of most Immortal Bodies. The fact that she had not formed the Chaos Immortal Body even at this multiplier showed just how terrifying that physique truly was. Ye Chen estimated that the Chaos Immortal Body required at least a hundred thousand times multiplier.
Even though his fiancée was becoming more and more alluring, Ye Chen decided to wait a little longer. From the moment he had entered the Immortal Realm, he had already killed two True Immortals. It was clear that the Immortal Realm did not play by the rules. He would surely kill many more. Combined with the rich origins of the Immortal Realm's heavenly prides, it should not take long for her multiplier to reach one hundred thousand.
The benefits would be far greater if he waited until then. Besides, his fiancée had a clone, so she would not suffer the same discomfort as Senior An. There was no need to rush.
After handling everything, Ye Chen invited his fiancée back into the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. He planned to give her all the origins he had accumulated in one go.
Yi Qingwu had not seen him for a long time and did not refuse. However, the moment they entered the holy land, her gaze happened to fall on An Miaoli, who had come out to greet Ye Chen. When she saw An Miaoli's abdomen, Yi Qingwu's brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of displeasure appeared on her face.