Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 654: Head Out, Instant Kill!

Witnessing the Heavenly Emperor's heir, Ye Chen, showing leniency to a male foe for the first time, the assembled crowd felt a surge of conflicting emotions.

"It seems Ye Chen's attitude softens whenever females are involved!"

"Indeed! A female cultivator from an opposing sect attempted to assassinate him, yet he not only let her live but also bestowed upon her opportunities and eliminated her master!"

"Yi Qingwu orchestrated fatal arrays against him, and he harbors no ill will."

"Had a male cultivator committed such acts, they would have met death numerous times over."

"Poor Feather Transformation Daoist. His mother was the preeminent female cultivator of her generation. Had Ye Chen been aware, perhaps he would have shown him mercy!"

"I lament my parents not birthing me a beautiful sister—otherwise, I would already be Ye Chen's brother-in-law!"

Murmurs rippled through the crowd, their fear of Ye Chen diminishing. They discerned a pattern: avoid females and refrain from attempting to kill him, and he demonstrates reasonableness. Someone once audaciously addressed him as "Ye the Fourth" to his face. Far from becoming enraged, he dispatched the individual to the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, bestowing upon them a chance to ascend.

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Aboard the Heavenly Emperor's chariot, Ye Chen meticulously stored the Extreme Dao Weapons, his expression growing grim. He pondered who was responsible for propagating these falsehoods. His reputation, he feared, was nearing an irredeemable state. He attributed the situation not to his own actions but to the machinations of the system and the peculiarities of this world. He resolved to start anew in the Immortal Realm, striving to cultivate a proper image, free from any lingering misunderstandings.

"My sincere gratitude, Fellow Daoist Ye! Should your travels bring you to the Myriad Races Immortal City, I shall extend you a most magnificent welcome..."

Yao Yuekong remained unconvinced by Ye Chen's explanation. He suspected Ye Chen was playing a long game, intending to seek details about his sister and aunt at a later juncture. However, by publicly sparing him and preserving his dignity, Ye Chen had earned a measure of his appreciation. The humiliation he would face upon returning home would be considerably lessened.

Before departing, Yao Yuekong conveyed a voice transmission: "My sister resides within the fourth realm, and there is no telling how long she will remain there. Upon her return to the Myriad Races Immortal City, I shall notify you so that you may meet."

With that, he propelled himself towards the core of the second realm, where the gateway to the subsequent realm, leading to the outside world, was situated.

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Ye Chen arched an eyebrow. Yao Yuekong, despite being a member of the Myriad Races, proved to be a decent individual, handling the aftermath of his survival with composure. Ye Chen scanned his surroundings, a sense of disappointment washing over him. He had harbored a faint hope that Alkaid Holy Son would make an appearance. It was evident that the latter had wisely opted to steer clear of the confrontation.

Of all the territories within the Central Continent, Alkaid was the one Ye Chen most desired to vanquish. Yet, he could not remain in hiding indefinitely. The moment he revealed himself, Ye Chen vowed to end his life swiftly!

An increasing number of spectators began to arrive, drawn by the unfolding events—hundreds more. Not all hailed from the Second Heaven; some were from the First Heaven, and a few even occupied the Unity stage. The Immortal Path's restrictions only applied to cultivators of higher realms hindering their retreat. Those of lower realms, including those at the Unity stage, were permitted to advance if they possessed the courage.

Ye Chen's gaze swept over the newly arrived individuals, identifying two figures he recognized, and pointed them out. One had previously laid siege to his master. The other had relentlessly pursued his senior brother.

Their reactions were immediate, their faces draining of color as they attempted to flee. One was instantly annihilated, completely obliterated without a trace.

The other, trembling and comprehending the futility of escape, bellowed towards Ye Chen: "Young scion of the Heavenly Emperor, how can a prodigy like yourself deign to bully us mere weaklings? What sort of hero are you? Your nemesis, Fairy Lan Nuo, has proclaimed that you must honor your accord and confront her at the Lan Clan in the Central Continent! You have evaded her on two occasions. Will you flee once more? Crushing the weak with overwhelming force, yet cowering and fabricating excuses when facing the strong?"

Following his impassioned declaration, the man was reduced to a bloody pulp, utterly and irrevocably deceased.

Ye Chen's eyes gleamed with interest. Lan Nuo? Promising. Luo Bingling proved unreliable, lacking the crucial decisive blow. Lan Nuo, despite her ostentatious displays, possessed genuine combat prowess. Should Luo Bingling falter, he would indeed seek out Lan Nuo.

Turning his attention to Luo Bingling, who remained cradled in his arm, he announced, "Fellow Daoist Luo, the rabble has been dealt with. Shall we proceed into the secret realm! Subsequently, I shall confront the era's acclaimed Heavy Pupil prodigy."

Luo Bingling, initially stunned by Ye Chen's demonstrated might, felt a nascent flicker of admiration. The War God Clan held immense reverence for martial prowess. However, witnessing him spare an adversary for the sake of females, even in her presence, ignited her ire. He clearly did not regard her with sufficient seriousness. Could a peerless Heavenly Demon Body or the Peacock King truly compare? If not for the inherent flaw in her clan's Mahayana cultivation, she would have undoubtedly matched or even surpassed them. Despite her internal discontent, she inclined her head in agreement. "Very well, let us depart!"

Other concerns could be deferred. Securing the Space Divine Stone was paramount. The recent engagement had not unfolded according to her meticulously laid plans—she had failed to contribute. She recognized the necessity of asserting herself, of proactively offering the stone. She had deduced that Ye Chen, while seemingly infatuated with women, possessed a considerable temper. He was not the pushover the circulating rumors suggested. With an increasing number of females gravitating towards him, she understood the imperative to seize every available opportunity. Failure to do so would only escalate the competition, making the attainment of the Dao Cauldron a far more arduous endeavor.Under the gaze of a multitude, their chariot ascended to the vacant summit of the divine peak. Exactly at its heart, a solitary sword was planted, its surface densely inscribed with an array of sword runes. Luo Bingling elaborated, "This is a fragmented Extreme Dao Weapon. Adorned with engravings, it necessitates supreme sword intent for its destruction, thereby unveiling the Sword Tomb secret realm! Our clan's elders have verified it as the resting place of Sword Saint Kong Ke, a Saint King renowned for his dominion over spatial sword intent. His swordsmanship was god-like, yet his innate talent was insufficient. Despite being nearly unparalleled within his own cultivation realm, he never ascended to Great Saint. He remained confined to the sixth realm of the Immortal Path, meeting his end there. Consequently, the tomb is presumed to contain his Space Divine Stone!" Her clan had undertaken exhaustive research. Ye Chen arched an eyebrow, intrigue evident. "What reason would a tomb from the sixth realm have for manifesting in the second?"