Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 702: Becoming the Very Person He Once Despised!

As destructive light flickered in Ye Chen's eyes and an aura of death descended, the Little Peacock King instantly transmitted his voice, "Uncle, spare my life…"

That single plea caused Ye Chen's brow to twitch. However, a cold smile soon curved his lips. Did he truly believe that addressing him as "uncle" would grant him an escape from death?

In recent times, Ye Chen's desperate need for women with high multipliers had waned. After all, today had presented him with Yao Yuezhi, a remarkably sensible beauty boasting a five-thousand-times multiplier. Furthermore, Yan Qingcheng, the Chaos Body and a constitution at the pinnacle of the cultivation world, also possessed the ability to critically hit.

In comparison, even if the Saint King Yan Ruyu had been the foremost beauty among myriad races in the previous generation, Ye Chen estimated her multiplier to be around six thousand times. Having her would be a pleasant addition, but not having her wouldn't disrupt his sleep. Allowing Yao Yuekong to live had been a spontaneous decision. If he were to let the Little Peacock King go for a similar reason, wouldn't the news spread and solidify the perception that he was a hopelessly irredeemable womanizer with no moral boundaries?

Consequently, his killing intent remained unwavering. The annihilating light in his eyes was already gathering. The Little Peacock King, having already felt despair at merely calling him "uncle," shuddered violently upon realizing its futility. Under the immediate threat of death, he hastily continued his transmission, "Uncle, I only entered this battlefield because my clan elders commanded it. They believe the Golden Age has truly arrived. Even Aunt has a chance at the singular slot for immortality. Thus, they desire Aunt to be paired with a supreme genius. Many candidates were selected. However, the moment I saw you in person, I was utterly stunned. How can such a powerful individual exist in this world? You and Aunt are undeniably a match made in heaven. When I return, I shall inform the elders to discard all other candidates. Only you, Uncle, are worthy of my Aunt!"

"Aunt is a peerless beauty, pure and unsullied, possessing five-colored divine feathers said to rival our ancestor's. Yet, there's a detail outsiders are unaware of. Deep within her origin essence, alongside the five-colored feathers, lie two additional colors—barely visible, unable to fully manifest. The elders all believe that when Aunt attains Quasi-Immortal status and commences the excavation of her bloodline divine troves, she will awaken the remaining two feathers and manifest seven-colored divine light. Should this prove true, Aunt will undoubtedly surpass our ancestor. Uncle, while you are indeed the mightiest since time immemorial, Aunt may also achieve a level exceeding our ancestor. You two are a perfect match in terms of talent and beauty. If you do not embark on the immortal path together, it would be a profound shame for all ages."

To preserve his life, the Little Peacock King divulged everything. Pushing his beloved aunt forward in such a manner caused his heart to ache. Nevertheless, he was acutely aware of the reality. Even if he were to refine the divine feathers left by their ancestor, he could never hope to match his aunt's innate five-colored divine feathers, let alone her future potential. Thus, his aspirations were destined to remain mere fantasies. Since they could never be realized, ensuring his survival was naturally paramount.

Ye Chen's killing intent had been resolute. However, upon hearing the Little Peacock King's earnest words, he raised an eyebrow. In the ancient desolate era, the Peacock Clan's progenitor, Kong Xuan, had reigned supreme with his five-colored divine light—a power capable of obliterating anything and seizing all. It was virtually a supercharged version of the Armament Secret. Even after ascending to the Immortal Realm, he had achieved countless astounding feats. If the five-colored divine light was already that formidable, then Yan Ruyu potentially achieving seven colors? What would her multiplier reach then? Could she, in the future, even surpass the Chaos Body?

Ye Chen's interest surged instantaneously. Moreover, the remnant soul of the Seven Extremes Immortal Body residing within Senior An had once mentioned that upon reaching perfection, the Seven Extremes Immortal Body could also wield seven-colored divine light. Was there a connection between Yan Ruyu's potential seven-colored light and that of the Seven Extremes? Did Yan Ruyu perhaps have ties to the Seven Extremes Immortal Body?

In conclusion, after careful consideration, Ye Chen determined that Yan Ruyu still held significant potential, making her a worthy individual to contact in the future. His expression gradually softened, his killing intent dissipating. When he looked at the Little Peacock King once more, a faint smile emerged, and he walked forward.

Under the Little Peacock King's stunned gaze, Ye Chen reached out and gently ruffled his hair.

"Good nephew, I was merely teasing you to instill a bit of fear. There's no need to be so nervous…"

The Little Peacock King's once pristine hair was now in disarray. The mere thought of 'good nephew,' and the future image of his aunt nestled in Ye Chen's embrace, caused his heart to clench with an almost unbearable anguish. Yet, he dared not display his distress.

Ye Chen, unconcerned, inquired with genuine curiosity, "Why is it that both Yao Yuezhi's group and you refer to her as 'aunt'? How does your system of naming function?"

Perceiving Ye Chen as the notorious womanizer he was rumored to be, and realizing he was being spared due to his aunt, the Little Peacock King let out a sigh of relief. He responded, his voice laced with suppressed bitterness, "Among the myriad races, intermarriage is a common occurrence. Many clans possess specialized techniques to ensure the preservation of a dominant bloodline, thereby preventing offspring from exhibiting traits of the other race. Both Yao Yuekong's father and my father are Aunt's elder brothers. His father possessed a weaker bloodline concentration and consequently married into the Heavenly Demon Clan. Thus, despite our differing ancestries, we all address her as Aunt!"

The Little Peacock King's explanation resolved a persistent puzzle for Ye Chen. It seemed logical upon further consideration. If the Victorious Fighting Apes were to intermarry with the War God Clan and sire a child with the 'heaven-defying War God Body,' would that child be considered part of their original race?

If the answer was yes, and this child rose to lead the Victorious Fighting Apes, it was conceivable that within a few generations, the entire clan could be comprised of War God Bodies. To avert such a scenario, controlling the bloodlines of offspring was a perfectly rational measure.

Patting the Little Peacock King's shoulder, Ye Chen declared, "Very well, good nephew, run along and play outside!" He even sent this as a private transmission, aiming to preserve the young man's dignity. After all, they might be family in the future!

Previously, only Ye Chen and the Holy Prince had wielded authority over the battlefield array. With one deceased, the remaining individual inherited complete dominion, possessing the ability to activate or deactivate the formation at their discretion.

Spotting an opening large enough for his escape, the Little Peacock King finally exhaled in utter relief. However, the realization that he had betrayed his aunt to secure his own survival—much like Yao Yuekong—caused his spirits to plummet.

Ultimately, he had devolved into the very type of person he once held in contempt. At the very least, the exchange had been conducted via private transmission. No one beyond their immediate circle was aware of the transpired events. No one knew he had bartered his aunt's honor for his own life. This, at least, offered a sliver of solace!

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