Chương 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. …

"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?

Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere. 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. …