ISWI Chapter 564-566

Chapter 564: Li Feihuang's Surprise!

A week later, Ye Chen ended his seclusion, satisfied with the changes brought by the Earth-Splitting Divine Stone. Though its boost to his domain's amplification was modest, it awakened three new Domain Divine Abilities, bringing his total to four.

Besides "Two Lives as One," he gained:

- Soul Annihilation: Ignores physical defenses, directly attacking the enemy's soul.
- Ice Seal Thirty Thousand Miles: Freezes all enemies within the domain.
- Three Thousand Great Worlds: A spatial attack, chaoticizing space like countless world portals opening, shredding enemies with spatial force.

Ye Chen was thrilled with their immense power. He still had four more abilities to awaken. Importantly, Domain Divine Abilities weren't limited to the Unity realm. In Mahayana, when the domain becomes a Cave Heaven, their power would surge. At higher Mahayana realms, they could merge into his flesh, usable without deploying the domain or Cave Heaven.

Over the week, he discovered another boon: his new Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo gave a massive edge in Unity realm cultivation. Without a specific Unity technique, he shouldn't attract and refine Dao charms.

Yet, his physique naturally drew in charms, auto-refining them. His realm advanced steadily, surpassing many Unity cultivators' dedicated efforts—utterly absurd. With the Immortal Guiding Scripture, his cultivation speed would be astronomical. A small realm per year? No dream.

Eager to trigger the scripture, Ye Chen prepared to leave seclusion. Sun Ruoxin soon arrived, delivering techniques her father, Sun Ye, had collected. Since Ye Chen joined Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, Sun Ye opened Ye Boutique in Heavenly Evolution Immortal City, now with over twenty branches across as many cities.

They sold Ye Chen's excess feedback items and acquired his needs. Ye Boutique prioritized speed and fame, selling cheap but buying treasures above market rates.

This ensured rapid turnover—cultivators flocked to sell unused treasures. It ruffled major forces' feathers, but with Ye Chen, Great Yan's undisputed top young talent, backing them, none dared provoke him, ensuring smooth growth.

Per Ye Chen's request, Ye Boutique acquired top techniques, even fragments. Taking the storage ring from Sun Ruoxin, Ye Chen browsed and raised an eyebrow. Top techniques were rare, so the haul was small. But one caught his eye, sparking excitement.

It was a fragment of a Heaven-grade top-tier technique, the True Phoenix Nine Transformations Scripture. Crafted in ancient times by a Mahayana cultivator with phoenix bloodline, based on the True Phoenix Clan's texts, it suited phoenix-related cultivators. Highly selective and incomplete, with only Deity Transformation and Unity realm sections—barely a thousand words—it held mostly reference value, making it acquirable.

For Ye Chen, it was perfect. He didn't fear fragments. With high value, a high multiplier, and a critical hit, he might trigger the Immortal Scripture he craved. But it required the right recipient. The True Phoenix Nine Transformations was picky, but on Ascension Peak, Li Feihuang, with her Moon Phoenix Body, was an ideal match.

Thinking of Li Feihuang, Ye Chen sighed. Once proud, she never triggered critical hits later, fading to the sidelines. Hopefully, after years, her temperament had softened. Otherwise, this gifting chance might be wasted. Ye Chen set off for her cave abode.

…

Inside her cave, Li Feihuang exhaled, smiling at her progress. Now at late Nascent Soul, one step from Deity Transformation, she'd surpassed her ancestor—a realm she once couldn't dream of. Her rapid growth stemmed from her master's guidance and Ascension Peak's lavish resources, twenty times those of other peaks, thanks to Ye Chen's generosity. But thinking of Ye Chen dimmed her mood. Now a Unity realm powerhouse and Great Yan's top young talent, he could crush Central Continent prodigies. She couldn't even glimpse his shadow.

Over the years, regret consumed her. She wept during cultivation, haunted by her ancestor's harsh marriage conditions for Ye Chen. If she could redo the past, she'd defy her ancestor and choose Ye Chen firmly. That choice might've changed everything. But there were no regret pills. If there were, she'd seize them at all costs. Sighing, she rose.

At that moment, a transmission entered her cave: "Feihuang, come meet me…"

Her eyes widened—it was Ye Chen's voice, unmistakable. Over the years, their rare encounters were formal; he'd nod indifferently at her bows, his gaze never lingering. Now, he sought her out? Overwhelmed with excitement, her red hair danced as she rushed out of her cave at top speed.

Chapter 565: Past Like Drifting Clouds!

Standing outside Li Feihuang's cave abode, Ye Chen had just transmitted his message when a figure with flowing red hair and a graceful, perfect form rushed out—Li Feihuang.

Her eyes blazed with desperate hope, like a drowning person grasping the last straw. Before Ye Chen, her face radiated anticipation, red hair softly draped over her shoulders as she bowed. "What does the Holy Son command? Feihuang will do her utmost!"

She guessed Ye Chen had a task for her. She didn't care what it was—any chance to earn his favor was enough.

Ye Chen smiled. The gentle, humble Li Feihuang before him was a far cry from the proud, fiery-haired girl of his memories. Time truly changed much. Shaking his head, he said softly, "No tasks for you. Recently, I left the Holy Land and, by chance, acquired a fragment of a Heaven-grade technique, the True Phoenix Nine Transformations Scripture. Though incomplete, it could greatly benefit those with phoenix-related physiques. I thought of you. This scripture is my gift to you."

He flicked the jade slip containing the technique toward her.

Li Feihuang's eyes widened, reddening visibly, tears welling up as if she might cry. She stared at the floating jade slip, heart struck by overwhelming joy. She couldn't believe Ye Chen still remembered her. To bring back a technique fragment suited for her? It meant she wasn't just a stranger to him—she still held a small place in his heart. That was more than enough.

She seized the jade slip, clutching it to her chest, her smile radiant.

"Thank you, Holy Son. I love it…"

She'd heard of the True Phoenix Nine Transformations—her father once sought it without success. Even as a fragment, it was precious. But its true value lay in Ye Chen's gesture. After all these years, he gifted her again.

…

As her grateful voice sounded, Ye Chen's system chimed:

"Congratulations, host, gift successful…"

"Gift: True Phoenix Nine Transformations Scripture fragment…"

"500x feedback in progress…"

"Detected: Gift is highly significant to recipient…"

"Causing intense emotional impact…"

"Triggered max critical hit reward!"

"Feedback: Complete Immortal Guiding Scripture!"

"Feedback: Devouring Heavenly Demon Venerable's full insights on the Immortal Guiding Scripture!"

"Immortal Guiding Scripture: Steals the Great Dao for oneself, among the top immortal scriptures, unrivaled in the Unity realm…"

Ye Chen's face lit up with a smile. He'd worried Li Feihuang's low 500x multiplier, despite her newfound gratitude, might not yield the scripture from a mere Heaven-grade fragment. He'd only meant to try.

Yet, it worked—full scripture, including not just the Unity section but additional spells and techniques, plus the Demon Venerable's insights. His technique issue was resolved in one go. His gaze on Li Feihuang grew warm with satisfaction.

Noticing his look, Li Feihuang bit her lip, seizing the rare chance to earnestly apologize. She refused to let this opportunity slip.

Li Feihuang bowed deeply. "Holy Son, I apologize for what happened in the Imperial Capital. I dared to demand you marry into the Li family and offer the True Dragon Treasure Technique… Looking back, my actions were foolish. Please forgive me. I swear by the Heavenly Dao, I never harbored ill intent toward you… I was too young, always looking up, ignoring so much."

Her apology made Ye Chen see how much she'd changed. He chuckled at her words—marrying in, offering the True Dragon technique? He'd nearly forgotten. Her fading from his circle wasn't complex—she simply didn't trigger critical hits. Now that she could, she was a fine girl.

Waving lightly, he said, "Let the past go. I don't blame you—just fate's tricks. Look forward. Cultivate well."

Relieved he didn't hold a grudge, Li Feihuang exhaled. But "fate's tricks" stung, drawing a sigh. Back then, Ye Chen adored her. An Yuyi was nothing; even An Miaoli couldn't compare.

Now? They held higher places in his heart. Even her master was his woman. She'd missed so much. Yet, she didn't wallow long. Clearing past misunderstandings and starting anew was enough.

Having secured the desired scripture, Ye Chen prepared to leave. But he reconsidered—Li Feihuang, as a backup, was valuable. Different cultivators had unique needs, and she might fit perfectly. Her 500x multiplier was low for a backup; it needed boosting.

He took out True Phoenix Tail Feathers and True Phoenix Blood—feedback from prior gifts of Golden Crow feathers and blood—plus a batch of Soul-Swaying Divine Stones. He gifted them all to her.

The feathers and blood complemented her Moon Phoenix Body, potentially elevating it. The stones could raise her spirit root to Heavenly-grade, increasing her multiplier. With 200 stones yearly, he'd upgraded even his maids' roots, leaving plenty to spare. He gave without hesitation.

Li Feihuang's eyes widened in shock, almost too stunned to accept such treasures.

Ye Chen smiled, gently patting her soft hair. "No need for formalities between us. Just cultivate well." With that, he drifted away.

Li Feihuang stood rooted, tears streaming down her face.

Chapter 566: The Heavenly Emperor Heir Is This Fierce?

The True Phoenix Blood and Tail Feathers perfectly matched Li Feihuang's physique. Acquiring them must've been arduous, yet Ye Chen casually gifted them, surely after great effort. He'd never forgotten her, keeping treasures suited for her.

This moved Li Feihuang deeply, intensifying her guilt. Compared to Ye Chen, her past self was utterly deplorable. But his swift departure left her wistful. Seeing her master's radiant glow these years, she too yearned…

Releasing past grudges was already a joy. Next time, she'd be bolder, inviting Ye Chen into her cave abode. Maybe, as her master suggested, "accidentally" intrude when he visited her master? She'd considered it before but feared he'd ignore her, breaking her heart. Now, she dared to entertain the thought—just to look, nothing more.

…

With the Immortal Guiding Scripture in hand, Ye Chen planned to seclude himself. But first, he visited Senior An, guiding An Yuyi's cultivation. Then, with Lin Qingtan, he explored deeper uses of demonic patterns—especially gripping her twin ponytails, which was intriguing. He didn't forget Lu Jing, still slacking off, neglecting cultivation but excelling in spiritual planting and beast taming, raising beasts Ye Chen enjoyed eating. Aside from cultivation, she was passionate. Her cooking had improved remarkably. After "punishing" her for two days, Ye Chen entered seclusion to cultivate the scripture.

The scripture's Unity section was phenomenal, absorbing Dao charms like theft—blazingly fast. It included top-tier techniques, like Meeting Without Recognition, a supreme identity-altering spell mimicking even aura and origin so perfectly, even a spouse wouldn't notice. It also offered elite concealment methods. Legend said the Devouring Heavenly Demon Venerable, as a quasi-immortal, evaded True Immortals' detection, snatching their opportunities and escaping unscathed. They searched for decades in vain.

Ye Chen was thrilled—his past misdeeds were exposed by the next day. With these techniques, he'd be unstoppable.

…

He cultivated the scripture, boosting his strength, emerging weekly but otherwise detached from worldly affairs. Meanwhile, his fame skyrocketed. Though no firsthand image stones surfaced, Su Yuxuan and Yi Qingwu's accounts pieced together the battle.

The First Nether Son and Ying Tiansheng schemed to ambush Su Yuxuan. Ye Chen, smitten by her beauty and fair feet, heroically intervened, slaying the First Nether Son in one strike. Coveting Yi Qingwu, he didn't hold back, trapping and killing Ying Tiansheng with his domain, hoping she'd marry him.

But Yi Qingwu, unyielding, refused, and Ye Chen, reluctant to harm her, let her go. Su Yuxuan, upset by his fixation on Yi Qingwu, returned to Nether God Holy Land. Ye Chen's efforts ended in vain.

When the news first spread, Central Continent was skeptical. The First Nether Son wasn't weak—how could he be one-shotted? Many suspected a rumor or Mahayana aid. But at a gathering, Alkaid Holy Son openly praised Ye Chen's might.

Having met him, Alkaid felt outmatched, despite nearing Mahayana, against early-Unity Ye Chen. He declared Ye Chen's Heavy Pupils and Primordial Supreme Heart already made him peerless in his realm. Yet, Ye Chen hid a top-tier physique—likely a Sacred Body. Alkaid proclaimed him the likeliest to ascend in this generation.

Central Continent reeled. Heavy Pupils and Supreme Heart were absurd enough, ensuring same-realm invincibility. High-realm prodigies like the Heavenly Demon Body boasted only due to their advanced cultivation. In the same realm, who could rival Ye Chen? A hidden top-tier physique on top of that? Unthinkable.

Alkaid's judgment was unquestioned, making Ye Chen's fame explode. Some speculated he was the Heavenly Emperor's son—Sacred Body, Supreme Heart, Heavy Pupils—perhaps born secretly with a Heavy Pupil woman, sealed in divine source for this era. If true, the immortal path's outcome seemed settled. Talk of Ye Chen avoiding fights ceased—his strength, validated by Alkaid's wariness, was undeniable. All awaited his Central Continent arrival to witness the Heavenly Emperor heir's splendor.

…

In the Heavenly Emperor Hall, a golden-robed elder's face darkened at the rumors. Per their ancestor, the Emperor likely remained chaste, even during his "soul communication" with the Heavenly Desire Sect's divine maiden—just some handplay before fleeing. Yet Ye Chen seemed increasingly like the Emperor's son. His robust physique was no secret—possibly an Ancient Desolation Sacred Body?

A purple-gold dragon gloated, "Panicking? Told your Yan family not to treat the Hall as yours. This kid's ruthless—killing fiancé for women, fiercer than the Emperor. If he's his son, your Yan family's done. Send your daughter to apologize! He's woman-obsessed—she's pretty enough to make you his father-in-law."

The elder's face blackened, but reflecting on Ye Chen's absurd feats, he regretted picking him as a fake heir. He should've avoided him. Sending his daughter? Never.

He smirked confidently. "Physique isn't everything—character matters! No matter Ye Chen's talent, my daughter's Innate Chaos Body would outshine even the Emperor…"

The dragon scoffed. Physiques don't matter—except your daughter's Chaos Body?