Chương 458: Chapter 457: What would she bring next time?

Blood rain fell again, staining half the sky. Another Heavenly Intention Holy Land elder perished, covering the retreat. With Ying Tiansheng and Yi Qingwu's escape, Heavenly Intention Holy Land's forces fully withdrew. No elders pursued. Ying Tiansheng's complete Movement Secret made him too fast, even carrying Yi Qingwu, outpacing most elders. Top figures like Feng Baiyu, bound by unwritten rules, couldn't act against this generation's prodigies—rules benefiting all.

Still, Heavenly Intention Holy Land's defeat was heavy: three Unity realm elders fallen, a significant loss even for a Holy Land. Ye Chen shattered the water dragon, watching the fiancée's departing figure, shaking his head. His Kun Peng Treasure Technique could keep up, but Ying Tiansheng, a giant among prodigies, was formidable. In a deathmatch, Ye Chen was confident of victory, but with his rapid progress through effort, his future was boundless—immortality and ancestral status assured.

Why risk a life-or-death fight now? Mastering the Great Yang and Great Yin Immortal Scripture and perfecting his Heaven and Earth Manifestation would let him crush Ying Tiansheng later. Still, he felt reluctant about Yi Qingwu—not for her jade-like beauty or the chance to mark it, but her multiplier. Yet, alongside reluctance, he felt anticipation. What would she bring next time? Perhaps Ying Tiansheng's Movement Secret? It rivaled the Kun Peng Treasure Technique, manipulating time to freeze others briefly.

Ying Tiansheng had used it to kill Senior Brother's clone—impressive. The prospect excited Ye Chen. With his complete Kun Peng Technique, combining it with the Movement Secret could yield unimaginable results. If Yi Qingwu brought it next time, it'd be perfect.

"Don't chase a desperate foe—Ying Tiansheng has many tricks," Hua Yunfei said, his divine wheel glowing as he approached.

"Fighting him, I sensed a hidden inheritance beyond the Nine Secrets. His Battle Secret's power exceeds a half-technique, suggesting something off. Let it go for now. You're growing faster—next time, you might kill him alone. No need to rush." Ye Chen nodded, not planning to pursue. Curious, he eyed his Senior Brother.

"Is this your real body? Were you always on the ship?" Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere. Hua Yunfei smiled, dodging the question.

"I don't want to lie to Junior Brother, so why not guess?" Ye Chen blinked, realizing it was another clone. In all their meetings, he likely never saw Hua Yunfei's true body. Where was it? Too private to ask. He gave a thumbs-up, marveling at his Senior Brother's prowess. Recalling the array, when he nearly refined Yi Qingwu's jade-like form, he'd seen Hua Yunfei's purple qi spanning three thousand miles.

"Senior Brother, did you inherit the Moral Heavenly Venerate's legacy?" he asked. Hua Yunfei nodded openly.

"I did inherit the Moral Heavenly Venerate's legacy." Ye Chen gave a thumbs-up. Hua Yunfei smiled lightly.

"Compared to Junior Brother's Heavenly Emperor inheritance, it's a bit lacking." The Moral Heavenly Venerate, a top-ten human immortal, elevated clone techniques to unmatched heights with One Qi Transforms Three Purities—three against one, unstoppable. Ye Chen pondered, then cast an array to block external probing, enveloping them. Hua Yunfei paused but didn't resist, assuming Ye Chen had private words.

Outside, spectators, still reeling from Ying Tiansheng's escape, raised brows, noting Hua Yunfei's clothes, wondering if they'd change after emerging. A wardrobe swap would be shocking. Ye Chen, unaware of their thoughts, would've been furious—tolerating rumors about women was one thing, but men? Unacceptable. Within the array, his brow radiated immense aura. A silver divine ring flew out, shaking the void with terrifying energy. Even the composed Hua Yunfei showed surprise.

The aura was unmistakable: the Moral Heavenly Venerate's Diamond Ring. He'd sensed it during Ye Chen's fight with Yi Qingwu, suspecting Ye Chen held it, which stirred his desire. But as an Extreme Dao Weapon, its value was immense, tied to the Moral Heavenly Venerate. Despite his own inheritance, Hua Yunfei couldn't just ask for it—it risked straining their bond. He'd been seeking a treasure of equal value to trade. Yet now, Ye Chen presented it outright. Hua Yunfei looked puzzled.

Ye Chen smiled, pushing the Diamond Ring forward with a thought.

"Since Senior Brother is the Moral Heavenly Venerate's heir, this suits you best. Take it!" Hua Yunfei's eyes widened. He knew Ye Chen was generous, but this was staggering—gifting the Diamond Ring just for his inheritance. Ye Chen was known for spoiling female cultivators, yet he extended this to him. After a moment's hesitation, Hua Yunfei shook his head.

"Thank you, Junior Brother. It's useful, but too precious. I'll trade for it when I find something worthy." Ye Chen laughed freely.

"Then give me something suitable later!" Without giving him a chance to refuse, Ye Chen flew out of the array. Hua Yunfei stood stunned, shaking his head with a wry smile. His Junior Brother's generosity was staggering. Always the gift-giver, receiving such a treasure felt unfamiliar. He vowed to find a fitting return gift.