ISWI Chapter 556-557

Chapter 556: I Am the Main Wife!

Though the Ancient Desolation Sacred Body didn't thrill Ye Chen, he left his array, glanced at his still-cultivating fiancée and Ying Tiansheng, and sat cross-legged to feel his new physique.

With the Ancient Desolation Sacred Body, his Indestructible Body grew stronger, his blood qi ten times more robust. A physique revered for its physical dominance, only the Firmament Overlord Body could rival its fleshly strength. Other physiques paled in comparison. Most cultivators, even prodigies, would be ecstatic with it. But for Ye Chen, it wasn't enough.

Outsiders thought he was the Heavenly Emperor's heir, destined to retrace his path. Only he knew he aimed to surpass the Emperor. The Emperor's situation seemed dire—personally guarding gates, strength alone was insufficient. To transcend, Ye Chen had to exceed him.

But he soon noticed another perk: the Ancient Desolation Sacred Body amplified his Indestructible Scripture's cultivation, boosting efficiency several times over. Wasting no time, he cultivated it while awaiting Yi Qingwu's progress, further strengthening his body.

…

Above, Heavenly Evolution Holy Land's elders cultivated calmly, while the two Nether God elders trembled in fear. They pinned their hopes on Su Yuxuan's recovery—if she was fine, they might survive; if not, they were doomed.

As expected, Heavenly Intention's reinforcements never came. Heavenly Evolution's Immortal Platform Third Heaven Realm elder intercepted their forces, clashing in the starry void before parting. Ying Tiansheng and his group were abandoned.

…

A week later, Yi Qingwu, motionless with her stunning features, stirred. Her long lashes fluttered, and she opened her eyes.

"I've mastered the Indestructible Heavenly Art!"

She stood, hair dancing, gazing at Ye Chen with joy. He smirked—his time management was flawless, ready for the next gifting feedback. Without hesitation, he grabbed Ying Tiansheng, limp as a dead dog, and presented him to Yi Qingwu.

"Then I'll gift his origin to Fairy Yi."

Curious about gifting the whole person, he feared the system might overdeliver, spawning a thousand- or ten-thousand-fold Holy Son. So, he specified the origin as the gift, the body a mere bonus.

Seeing Ye Chen preserve Ying Tiansheng for her, not letting that barefoot woman touch him, Yi Qingwu smiled radiantly, her beauty unmatched. Ye Chen loves me most.

No matter how many women he had, she was the main wife. Looking at the pathetic Ying Tiansheng, her heart surged. Without Ye Chen, she might never have avenged her father. He knew the truth yet willingly played the tool, provoking Ying Tiansheng. He gave her everything precious, even the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, without hesitation. Most importantly, he personally helped her exact revenge.

Emotions surged within Yi Qingwu, her gaze on Ye Chen brimming with affection. Tossing Ying Tiansheng aside, she no longer hid her burning feelings. Her perfect figure pressed tightly against Ye Chen, seamless. Her stunning, moonlit face brushed his, planting a soft kiss. A heavenly voice whispered in his ear, warm breath tickling, "Don't rush. Soon, I'll give you what you've always wanted… Stay here, I'll be quick."

Reluctantly parting, she turned away.

Ying Tiansheng, watching, veins bulging on his forehead, roared, "Yi Qingwu, you wretch! I treated you so well, and you want to kill me? Have any conscience? Let me go! I'll leave for Central Continent, never to return!"

He screamed, begged.

Turning to the despairing Holy Son, Yi Qingwu's face lit with relish. His pain fueled her vengeance. She spoke softly, "Everything you devoured will be harvested, becoming my nourishment. After taking your origin, I'll offer all my precious things to Ye Chen."

His origin stolen, the fiancée willingly given away—his lifetime's efforts for naught. Ying Tiansheng's eyes turned blood-red, cursing her as a wretch. Yi Qingwu ignored him, locking him with her power. But, valuing her image, she found crushing his head to extract origin too savage, unbecoming for Ye Chen to see. It might tarnish her perfect impression.

Smiling sweetly at Ye Chen, she raised a hand, forming a vision-blocking domain, and gracefully led the despairing Holy Son inside. Their figures vanished. Soon, his anguished wails echoed from within.

Simultaneously, system prompts rang in Ye Chen's mind…

To keep things discreet—since Yi Qingwu's family was tied to Heavenly Intention Holy Land, and she might return as a holy daughter, with the Indestructible Heavenly Art best kept secret—Ye Chen had sealed the area, blocking all external detection.

Above, the Holy Master and others, sipping Ye Chen's Enlightenment Tea, speculated on what he was doing and why it took so long. Hearing Ying Tiansheng's wretched cries, their expressions froze. Minds raced, imagining the scene.

Finally, they sighed. Their Holy Son was honest, generous, and supremely talented—a true prodigy. But his obsession with women was worsening. Even they struggled to accept it.

Feng Baiyu decided: after this, he'd urge Ye Chen to at least soundproof better, keeping it from outsiders!

Chapter 557: Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo

Ye Chen, unaware of the Holy Master and others tarnishing his reputation, listened to Ying Tiansheng's wretched wails with delight. He opened the system, checking the latest feedback prompt.

"Congratulations, host, for successful gifting…"

"Gift: Heavenly Intention Holy Son's origin!"

"2,500x feedback processing…"

"Detected: Gift is highly significant to recipient, causing intense emotional impact…"

"Triggered maximum critical hit reward!"

"Reward: Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo!"

Ye Chen's eyes lit up. The fiancée delivered. If the Ancient Desolation Sacred Body ranked top ten, the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo was top three. The Sacred Body boasted invincible flesh; the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo was innately close to the Dao, mastering techniques instantly, nearly unbeatable in combat. Incredibly rare, only three recorded in cultivation history—one being the Queen Mother of the West, founder of Jade Pool Holy Land. Its prowess was evident.

Only one physiques surpassed it: the Chaos Body. The Chaos Body had innate and acquired variants, the latter achievable through arts like the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. Some supreme prodigies could transform into it at True Immortal or above. Thus, Chaos Bodies, while formidable, weren't unheard of, with several in history.

But the Innate Chaos Dao Embryo? Incredibly scarce, impossible to acquire postnatally. It required one parent with a Chaos Body, the other an Innate Dao Embryo.

One historical figure with it dominated their era, unmatched in cultivation speed, combat power, and physical strength. They crushed peers in youth, suppressed elders in maturity, and ascended to immortality in a century, leaving others in their dust. Its dominance was clear, though its sparse record of battles lessened its perceived impact.

Chaos Body's feats were numerous: one fought the Heavenly Emperor at the same realm; an innate Chaos Body at Quasi-Immortal faced three True Immortals, dying but killing one; another swept immortals post-ascension, rivaling the Emperor's might.

Its abundant, dazzling record outshone the Innate Chaos Dao Embryo, which blazed through unchallenged. Since they never coexisted, the cultivation world ranked Chaos Body first, Innate Chaos Dao Embryo second.

Ye Chen was thrilled with his new physique. It bridged the gap between Sacred Body and Innate Dao Embryo, leaping two tiers. He gained both strengths: Sacred Body's invincible flesh and blood qi, amplifying the Indestructible Scripture's cultivation, paired with the Primordial Supreme Heart for endless stamina.

He couldn't imagine dying. The Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo's affinity for the Dao promised instant mastery and rapid cultivation. Combined, the physique not only merged their strengths but erased their flaws. The Sacred Body's curses and late-life calamities? Gone. He was ready to soar.

Closing his eyes, Ye Chen savored his transformation, his gaze filled with satisfaction. Once feeling his physique lagged, he now possessed one of the cultivation world's top two—the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo. Total dominance achieved.

Honestly, who in his generation could stand before him? With only one ascension chance this era, who else but him? All prodigies would gaze at his back, lamenting their shared era, sighing: At the immortal path's end, who reigns supreme? One glimpse of Saint Ye, and the path turns to dust!
The thought thrilled him. That poem—pure gold. Lest cultivators, too focused on practice, lack such poetic flair, he'd quietly spread it.

Sitting cross-legged, he felt the changes. The Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo multiplied his physical strength several times. But that wasn't the core. After breaking into Unity realm, he'd vaguely sensed the world's Dao rhythms, already surpassing 99% of cultivators.

Now, he advanced further, deeply attuned to these rhythms, which gravitated toward him unbidden, seeping into his pores and body without cultivating Unity techniques. This was the might of the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo—heaven feeding him directly. If he obtained the Immortal Guiding Scripture, he'd reach Unity Peak in three years, Mahayana in five. Had he this physique at Qi Refining, he'd be Quasi-Immortal by now.

Myriad Star Body, you held me back!

He cursed the physique he once celebrated, conveniently forgetting his past joy. As he mused, a transmission came from the array where Manjusaka cultivated.

"Senior Brother, I'm done! Come see…"

Su Yuxuan's voice.

Ye Chen's lips curved. The little demoness had recovered. Long overdue for a chat—and to check her little feet.

Entering, he saw Su Yuxuan in a white dress, sitting with a beaming smile, her previous frailty gone. Her multiplier hadn't risen—his origin restored her, not boosted her.

With her, Ye Chen felt no distance. He sat before her, gently lifting her delicate foot to check for hidden injuries or treatment needs. But a startled cry came from her body. A soul shot from her brow, glared at him, and fled the array.

Ye Chen: "…"

Misunderstanding—total misunderstanding! He'd forgotten Manjusaka was still there!