Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 680: Husband and Uncle-in-law

"Very well. Yuekong, remain within the clan to cultivate! And never again speak of your aunt!"

Upon hearing that Yao Yuekong would relinquish the clan's supreme Extreme Dao Weapon, his parents readily gave their consent. Once they departed, Yao Yuekong turned to face his sister with a sense of helplessness. Her willow-like brows possessed a gentle charm, yet her emerald eyes carried a peculiar allure.

Despite her Heavenly Demon Body constitution, she lacked any bulky muscles, her limbs appearing slender and her waist as thin as his own arm. She seemed delicate and frail. However, Yao Yuekong was acutely aware of the formidable nature of her physique. She had consistently overpowered him since their childhood.

During their time in the womb, their mother had consumed rare treasures to remedy fetal deficiencies—precious clan heirlooms that caused distress to the Heavenly Demon Clan. He received none of these; she absorbed them all, perfecting her Heavenly Demon Body with additional profound mysteries. Once born, she asserted dominance. As they grew, he learned to concede, just as he was doing now.

"Yuezhi, I did not betray you. My intention was to leverage you and Aunt in a threat against Ye Chen, but he misinterpreted my words. I never anticipated he would react as he did! I would have preferred to perish on that battlefield."

Observing the dangerous gleam in her emerald eyes, he hastened to offer an explanation.

Yao Yuezhi raised her brows, a sweet smile gracing her lips. "Elder brother is like a father. Even if you arranged for me to be betrothed to Ye Chen, how could I possibly refuse?"

Sensing impending trouble, he blurted out, "I bestowed upon you the inheritance of the weapon!"

Her brows arched further, her eyes forming crescents. "Brother, you are incredibly kind. I require materials to construct an array, but I am short on resources. I was contemplating borrowing from you, but after you so generously gifted me the inheritance, how could I possibly ask for more? I shall pay a visit to the Peacock Clan and request a loan from Aunt…"

Yao Yuekong shuddered, his lips twitching involuntarily. "How much do you require?"

Her eyes curved even more pronouncedly. "How much do you possess?"

He shivered, regretting not meeting his end by Ye Chen's fist. Later, feeling utterly depleted, he exited the hall, remarking with resignation, "I made no promises to Ye Chen, so you need not worry."

Yao Yuezhi shook her head, her gaze distant. "The Ancestor doubts my potential for immortality, desiring to place their hopes on the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan. They intend to use me for a marriage alliance to secure a position in the immortal realm. If the Holy Emperor's heir is indeed that formidable, and possesses a treasury sufficient to facilitate my ascension, becoming his Dao companion would not be a disadvantage. He also harbors interest in Aunt, does he not? If he proves capable, I might even persuade her."

Yuekong trembled, taking a step back, and earnestly pleaded, "It was merely a proposal. If you are disinclined, I shall implore the Ancestor."

Yao Yuezhi gazed into the distance, lost in contemplation, remaining silent.

Moments later, news arrived.

Yao Yuekong's brow furrowed in confusion. "The Holy Prince of the Victorious Fighting Ape Clan? They've dispatched someone to demand the Compliant Golden-Hooped Rod! They stated that if Ye Chen does not comply, he will claim it personally? Who imbued that monkey with such audacity? I could defeat him effortlessly!"

The current generation of Victorious Fighting Apes was perceived as weak, their bloodlines lacking purity. Even Yao Yuekong held them in disdain.

Yao Yuezhi's eyes sparkled with interest. "I heard they appointed a new Holy Prince. He is the son of a quasi-immortal, possessing talent that surpasses even his father's. He has recently been revived and his emergence has not yet been publicly announced. Is he attempting to forge a name for himself by challenging the Heavenly Emperor's heir?"

Yuekong raised an eyebrow, unsurprised. This era was replete with such individuals—prodigies who were sealed within divine sources, unwilling to accept defeat or patiently awaiting the Immortal Path. The majority were high-potential talents preserved for the End of Dharma era. Their own clan housed several such figures, but none possessed the caliber of Yao Yuezhi. Releasing them prematurely would be a waste, hence they remained sealed.

"Will the Heavenly Emperor's heir back down?" Yao Yuezhi inquired.

Recalling the imperial aura Ye Chen exuded when wielding the Heavenly Emperor Fist, Yao Yuekong shook his head. "No. He might even seek them out."

A smirk played on Yao Yuezhi's lips. "Indeed? I am quite intrigued… let us observe whether the husband and uncle-in-law you selected for me prove reliable!"

Yao Yuekong shuddered, nearly dropping to his knees as he begged her to cease.

Gossip spread deliberately through the cultivation world, creating a significant stir: the Victorious Fighting Ape Clan had a new Holy Prince. He was the offspring of a quasi-immortal, his talent eclipsing that of his ancestors, even astonishing his progenitor. He had already mastered the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Art to its eighth turn. His already incredible physique had awakened nascent divine abilities, bestowing upon him unparalleled physical prowess.

This development alone was enough to ignite widespread discussion. However, the true source of excitement lay in his audacious demand for the Compliant Golden-Hooped Rod. If Ye Chen refused to return it, the Holy Prince vowed to seize it by force. The Heavenly Emperor's heir, having remained undefeated against male cultivators and only reaching a stalemate with female opponents, was a figure of immense renown. The world eagerly anticipated this confrontation, keen to witness the Holy Prince test the true limits of Ye Chen's might.

Ye Chen's combat was typically swift, his victories instantaneous and without apparent exertion or full power displayed. When prolonged engagement occurred, particularly within formations, it was exclusively against female opponents, sparking questions about the genuine nature of his battles. The advent of the Holy Prince presented an anticipated opportunity to witness the extent of Ye Chen's capabilities. Anticipation reached a fever pitch, with the entire Great Yan Continent directing its gaze, awaiting Ye Chen's eventual reply. A portion of the observers speculated if he would personally advance to confront the challenge.

…

The location was the Great Yan Continent, within the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, specifically at Holy Son Peak.

An overwhelming aura erupted, its terrifying pressure washing over the entire holy land. The female cultivators tending to their duties on the peak were taken aback, then quickly filled with delight. Their revered Holy Son, who had been in seclusion to break through to the Second Heaven Mahayana stage, had achieved success! Yet, a current of astonishment persisted. Merely half a month? While his cultivation speed was always remarkable, this instance was exceptionally rapid.