Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 663: How Did I Not Know About This?

A frosty voice, belonging to Lan Nuo, reverberated through the Lan Clan's Immortal City, soon joined by the piercing cry of a phoenix. A figure adorned in a flowing green dress ascended the heavens, perched upon a magnificent golden chariot drawn by a genuine phoenix spirit. The chariot blazed like a miniature sun, commanding the attention of all onlookers.

The woman aboard possessed an ethereal grace, her form perfectly sculpted with a delicate waist and balanced curves that were neither ostentatious nor understated. Her oval face, akin to flawlessly carved jade, emanated a soft, rosy glow. Her eyes, cool and distant, held an air of profound aloofness. From her chariot, she appeared as a celestial goddess descended from the sun itself.

The assembled crowd stirred, and the eyes of numerous prodigies lit up with admiration. This resplendent woman was Lan Nuo, the wielder of the formidable Heavy Pupil. She stood as the Central Continent's final beacon of hope, the sole prodigy whom Ye Chen himself acknowledged as a worthy rival.

An uncountable throng of supporters fervently wished for her to at least match him, to humble his notorious arrogance. The idea of her outright victory seemed beyond reach; his fearsome reputation cast too long a shadow. Even a draw would suffice to satisfy their desperate hopes.

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Members of the Lan Clan, who had been enthusiastically encouraging Ye Chen to sample their renowned beef, abruptly ceased their efforts.

Upon noticing Lan Nuo, Ye Chen's interest was instantly captured. "No beef!" he declared, launching himself skyward without another word.

High above, a mystical array materialized, revealing the Lan Clan's designated sky battlefield, prepared for all to bear witness to this momentous confrontation.

Observing the jade-like elegance and aloof demeanor of Lan Nuo, as well as her new, resplendent chariot, Ye Chen couldn't help but let out a soft sigh. He mused that she had truly mastered the art of grand displays. Her flair for the dramatic was certainly escalating.

In wonderfully high spirits, he offered a broad smile and called out, "Fairy Lan, it has been quite some time!"

Lan Nuo, acutely aware of the dormant, volcanic power radiating from Ye Chen's presence, felt a tremor of apprehension. This encounter was not merely about victory; his power was such that a single, decisive blow could end her life. Yet, under the scrutiny of countless eyes—prodigies, powerhouses, and esteemed elders—she managed to conceal her inner turmoil, her gaze remaining as placid and unreadable as ever. "I too have awaited this moment for a long time," she stated, her voice steady. "In ages past, the Heavy Pupils fell before the Heavenly Emperor's sacred body. In this current era, I shall shatter that history and prove that the Heavy Pupils surpass the divine constitution…"

As she concluded her declaration, she gracefully dismissed her chariot, allowing the phoenix spirit to elegantly circle her as she took her stance amidst the void. Ye Chen, without a chariot of his own, felt it would be impolite to remain seated. Her eloquent words earned his silent commendation; her showmanship was impeccably timed and executed.

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Perfect.

Any other man uttering such words would have likely faced a fatal blow before even finishing the sentence. But coming from Lan Nuo? It was undeniably charming. He faced her directly, his tone candid and sincere. "I should have arrived sooner, but alas, trivial matters caused a delay. Two fights postponed, ten years of absence, stretching this contest out! For the other prodigies of the Central Continent, they ought to wait—facing me is a distinct honor. However, you, Fairy Lan, are an exception; you warrant my personal attention! Before we engage in battle, please accept this as a token of my apology."

His voice carried clearly, reaching every corner of the assembled audience.

Lan Nuo's eyes gleamed with a subtle smile. Ye Chen's dismissal of all other Central Continent prodigies, while showing her special favor, filled her with a sense of profound satisfaction. It felt incredibly validating.

Those watching, long accustomed to Ye Chen's unique disposition, found themselves unable to offer any retort, placing their hopes solely on Lan Nuo to uphold their collective pride.

Luo Bingling, who had just received the Yellow Spring Water from her clan, knitted her brows in concern. Ye Chen's weekly offerings usually meant she was due for her Dao Charm Pills today. However, with him now intending to bestow a gift upon Lan Nuo, would her pills be delayed? As a princess of the War God Clan, being overshadowed by everyone else was simply unacceptable. Suddenly, her pupils contracted, her eyes widening in utter disbelief, as if the very heavens had unexpectedly collapsed!

High above, Lan Nuo heard Ye Chen's praise, his words bolstering her prestige and his offer of a gift. She felt almost certain that Ye Chen had seen through her carefully constructed facade. She wouldn't be easily defeated with a single punch, nor would her carefully curated persona crumble before him. Yet, as he seemingly paved her path to glory, even leveraging his invincible reputation to do so, how could she possibly accept further gifts?

She was on the verge of politely declining. Just then, Ye Chen produced a golden jade slip. It was a top-tier slip he had meticulously prepared, enhanced with a fragment of the Minor Space Technique to significantly increase its inherent value.

Presenting it, he spoke with utmost sincerity, "This is a profound secret technique I acquired from the legacy of Sword Saint Kong Ke within the second realm of the Immortal Path. It is known as the Minor Space Technique, originating from the Black Yellow World. Kong Ke himself obtained it from an adversary, utilizing it to achieve a flawless breakthrough to the King realm, thus forming a cave heaven.

"With its power, he devised the peerless Instant Kill Sword Technique, ascending from the status of an ordinary prodigy to achieve renown upon the Immortal Path. Kong Ke himself stated that this technique originates from the Major Space Technique, one of the three thousand great Daos of the Immortal Realm, containing the ultimate truths of space. Mastery of this technique for the formation of a cave heaven surpasses even the efficacy of the Space Divine Stone. Its only limitation is that it is merely a fragment. Observing you, Friend Lan, at the peak of the Second Heaven, this will undoubtedly ensure the creation of an invincible cave heaven, allowing you to reach unprecedented heights…"

His public explanation stunned everyone present, their eyes widening in astonishment. The heir of the Heavenly Emperor was acting in an utterly absurd manner. Gifting such an invaluable treasure before a battle even commenced? Did he truly value Lan Nuo to this extent?

Lan Nuo, her words poised to be spoken, found herself utterly speechless. Her clan had been searching for a Space Divine Stone for her, but its extreme rarity had forced her to consider seeking her fortune directly upon the Immortal Path. Now, Ye Chen was gifting her the Minor Space Technique, an item far superior to the stone!

This... this was her moment to truly shine. Yet, her lips parted slightly, but no sound emerged.

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The greatest shock and disbelief belonged to Luo Bingling. Her visage contorted, muscles tensed with fury. A Minor Space Technique? Superior to the legendary Space Divine Stone? Inherited from Kong Ke's very own legacy! How could she have been unaware of this? And more importantly, why had Ye Chen withheld it from her?