ISWI Chapter 715-716

Chapter 715: Face Is Something You Give Yourself

Soon, the Little Peacock King arrived. His face was livid.

"My aunt entered the Immortal Path; she's not in the clan. The patriarch refuses to offend the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan. So even though we lost a Semi-Saint too, he won't send anyone. But it doesn't matter. I've always treated Yuezhi as my own little sister. I will act!"

After the last great battle, the Little Peacock King had returned to Wanzu Immortal City. Now he had reached the Fourth Heaven and become a true Semi-Saint. But seeing only him arrive, the Heavenly Demon Clan fell silent. Even with the Little Peacock King, they would only have three Semi-Saints. Against three peak Semi-Saints, it was far from enough.

The Little Peacock King was displeased by their reaction. He coldly harrumphed. Five-colored divine light instantly flared behind him. A strange power surged forth, filling the entire hall. The only flaw was that two of the colors appeared somewhat dim.

But he was brimming with confidence. "I have refined the tail feathers left by my ancestor. I wield the five-colored divine light. Whether protecting myself or suppressing enemies, it is child's play. In the coming battle, follow my lead. We will definitely rescue Yuezhi!"

The moment the five-colored divine light appeared, everyone's expressions changed. Yao Yuekong, who had been gripped by anxiety, gritted his teeth and nodded. "If that's the case, we leave now!"

Yao Yuekong was now Third Heaven. But deep down, he still felt the Little Peacock King wasn't enough. He wanted to ask Ye Chen for help. But Ye Chen was far away in Great Yan Continent—too far to save a burning brow. And the secret realm's arrays wouldn't hold long against three peak Semi-Saints.

The Little Peacock King had wanted to tell Yao Yuekong his cultivation was too low and he'd only drag them down. But seeing his worry and remembering their sibling bond, he swallowed the words. The group immediately set off at top speed, heading for the immortal city that held the entrance to the Immortal Path. Together, they entered the Fourth Realm.

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"We've already sent word to the Great Yan Continent. The Heir of the Heavenly Emperor should arrive soon."

Fourth Realm of the Immortal Path.

After sweeping away the Heavenly Demon Clan experts, the three peak Semi-Saints of the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan did not destroy the ruin's restrictions or kill Yao Yuezhi. Because they didn't even consider her a threat. She was merely bait. Ye Chen was their true target. So Yao Yuezhi could not die yet—what if Ye Chen didn't come?

Under the deliberate fanning of the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan, news of their clan punishing the Heavenly Demon Clan spread across the entire cultivation world.

Meanwhile, in the Great Yan Continent, Ye Chen stretched luxuriously. His preparations were more or less complete. It was time to set off…

Ye Chen stepped out of his cave abode and flew toward Cloudtop Heavenly Palace, planning to inform his Holy Lord before heading to Central Continent for a while. But the moment he sat down, Feng Baiyu told him about Yao Yuezhi's predicament.

"The Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan suddenly struck. Three peak Semi-Saints swept through everything. The Heavenly Demon Clan's people are nearly all dead. Yao Yuezhi is trapped in a secret realm. One of the Semi-Saints openly declared: The Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan had taken a fancy to Yao Yuezhi long ago, wanting her to serve as attendant to the Celestial Prince when he awakens. Even the Heavenly Demon ancestor agreed. But then she hooked up with you and is no longer 'pure.' So the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan is punishing her. The news spread this fast—I suspect they want to lure you there too…"

Feng Baiyu recounted everything happening on the Immortal Path. Ye Chen raised a brow, then showed a look of sudden realization. Now he finally understood why Yao Yuezhi had rejected that apparently incredible Celestial Prince and been so proactive with him instead. It wasn't an arranged marriage at all. Just a servant girl position.

Little green-tea Yao Yuezhi really knew how to save face for herself. As expected, when you're out in the world, face is something you give yourself! Still, this Celestial Prince had some serious clout. Still inside his rock, and his attendant had to be five-thousand-times or nothing. Impressive standards.

Seeing Ye Chen's curiosity, Feng Baiyu explained: "That Celestial Prince is from the same era as the Heavenly Emperor. His talent was extraordinary—he is the direct son of a true immortal. His Undying Celestial Phoenix bloodline is said to have reached the absolute pinnacle. For a time, even the Heavenly Emperor was no match for him—hunted relentlessly, barely escaping with his life. And before sealing himself, he cultivated a technique beyond even immortal scriptures. When he fully awakens, he will be far more terrifying than before."

Ye Chen's eyes lit up even brighter. True immortal's son, peak bloodline, technique above immortal scriptures. Perfect. This was exactly the kind of opponent he needed.

"Then it seems I have to make a trip."

Five-thousand-times Yao Yuezhi might be a veteran green tea, but the multiplier was right there. If he could save her, he would. Not to mention the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan! Three peak Semi-Saints—how rich would their origin essence be? And when that Celestial Prince awakened, he'd definitely come looking for him too.

For Ye Chen, this was literally a pillow arriving the moment he felt sleepy. He had been planning to go to Central Continent anyway. Now he had one more reason.

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Chapter 716: Luo Bingling's Concerns

Ye Chen was now the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land's supreme genius. A trip to Central Continent naturally required protectors. But Feng Baiyu felt Ye Chen drew too much hatred. So he needed to prepare a little more for him. He asked Ye Chen to wait one hour before departing.

Ye Chen wasn't in a hurry. He leisurely left the palace, bidding farewell to Senior An, An Yuyi, and Elder Lin one by one. Just as he emerged from Elder Lin's cave abode, he spotted the purple-haired, golden-armored war goddess Luo Bingling.

Her tiny waist gleamed brilliantly under the sunlight. Seeing Ye Chen, her face lit up with joy. It had been so long since he came for cherries—her mindset had undergone a massive shift. Without a word, she grabbed his arm and pulled it around her waist, trying to drag him toward her cave abode.

But Ye Chen unhesitatingly withdrew his hand from that legendary tiny waist. Shaking his head, he said, "Fairy Luo, Yao Yuezhi has been ambushed. I must go to Central Continent to help her. So I won't be able to accompany you for now. Please do as you wish. You've been away from the War God Clan for so long; whatever resentment you had should be settled by now. Why not return home?"

With that, Ye Chen received the Holy Lord's transmission—everything was ready. He raised a hand and summoned the Heavenly Emperor War Chariot, preparing to leave.

Luo Bingling instantly panicked. Ye Chen was really going to Central Continent? To find that scheming, black-hearted green-tea Yao Yuezhi? And he was even telling her to leave?

She finally understood. Her repeated rejections and attempts to string him along had truly disappointed him. But how could she give up now? How could she just walk away?

She had invested so much, swallowed so much—if she left empty-handed, this generation's Immortal Path would have nothing to do with her. And Yao Yuezhi was so cunning, so good at manipulating men. Who knew when she might snatch the Dao Cauldron?

Luo Bingling would never allow that. So the instant Ye Chen boarded the chariot, she flashed up and glued herself tightly to his side.

Ye Chen raised a brow.

Luo Bingling already had her excuse ready: "Yuezhi and I are good sisters too. She's been attacked—I'm worried. How could I sit by and do nothing?"

Ye Chen nearly laughed. You two have trash-talked each other into the ground, and now you're good sisters? I almost believed you. Still, after a moment's thought, he agreed.

Not because the journey would be lonely. Ye Chen wasn't that lacking in self-control. But with Luo Bingling tagging along, every time he gifted treasures to the other women, her jealousy and unwillingness would surely inflate their sense of pride. It might trigger even more max crits. She was still useful. So let her follow. The protectors the Holy Lord arranged would tail them in secret anyway.

Thus, Ye Chen activated the Heavenly Emperor War Chariot and shot toward the Central Continent.

The Heavenly Emperor War Chariot activated its Kun Peng true spirit. At full throttle, its speed was absurd. Coupled with Ye Chen now being a Third Heaven King, when hurrying with everything he had, the Central Continent and the Immortal Path were only a month away. Much faster than before.

But Ye Chen still felt it wasn't enough. He planned, while in Central Continent, to finally repair the chariot and restore it to supreme Extreme Dao grade. That would make it even faster. And it could be gifted. Who to? Obviously not Luo Bingling.

The best recipient for the Heavenly Emperor War Chariot was the true Heir, Yan Qingcheng. The chariot held immense significance for her, and she still felt guilty toward him—this fake Heir who had taken the heat for her. Repairing and gifting it under those circumstances? Max crit guaranteed…

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And so, Ye Chen and Luo Bingling sat aboard the Heavenly Emperor War Chariot, streaking forward like lightning.

Luo Bingling watched him rush like this and felt both anxious and dissatisfied. Was Ye Chen really this concerned after only meeting Yao Yuezhi once?

Thinking of that woman's fragile exterior hiding her annoying true nature, Luo Bingling grew even more unwilling. She refused to accept Yao Yuezhi standing above her. So she had to rekindle things with Ye Chen on the journey. That way, even if Yao Yuezhi joined later, she could still splash her first and establish dominance.

With that thought, Luo Bingling once again grabbed Ye Chen's hand and wrapped it around her waist. As her golden war boots slowly slipped off, she lowered her head, demonstrating just how soft and pliable that legendary little waist truly was.

Luo Bingling's initiative was not rejected by Ye Chen. But there was no feedback either. He let her do as she pleased, hands and feet busy. Even when the system cooldown ended, Ye Chen didn't gift anything. Four thousand times with no crit—pointless. Better saved for Yao Yuezhi and Lan Nuo. If he ran into Yan Qingcheng, even better.

In the past, when it was just the two of them, Luo Bingling had received gifts almost weekly. Even if it was just the usual Dao Charm Pills. But now a week had passed. Nothing. The hand on her waist felt utterly bored.

This made Luo Bingling even more worried. Had Ye Chen really given up on her completely? She couldn't accept it. Gritting her teeth, she buried her head even lower…

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