Chương 399: Chapter 398: The Genuine Fourth Holy Son!

The Fourth Holy Son obliterated the Little Roc King, Zhang Pengfei, with a single strike. He forcefully suppressed two Heavenly Intention legacy disciples, compelling a Heavenly Intention Holy Land powerhouse to intervene and save them. He presented the divine maiden with a greeting gift refined with five types of immortal metal. Any one of these feats alone would have been shocking. All three together sent White Emperor City's cultivators into a frenzy.

They'd known the Fourth Holy Son was strong, but never imagined he could be this strong. At the Nascent Soul stage, he'd defeated two mid-Deity Transformation prodigies single-handedly, with ease to spare. The onlookers believed he'd won too effortlessly, clearly holding back trump cards. Thus, the cultivation world's doubts about his realm were swept away. The Fourth Holy Son had proven he could crush prodigies across realms.

Many now believed he wasn't just the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land's Fourth Holy Son but the Fourth Holy Son of all the Great Yan Continent. Among his peers, only Hua, Yao, and Ying surpassed him. No one else could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ye Chen. His title was well-earned. As for him boarding the jade boat to meet the divine maiden and discuss the Dao all night, that was merely an amusing anecdote.

If an ordinary person spent such a fortune just to discuss the Dao and get close to the divine maiden, they'd be labeled a reckless simp. But when the Fourth Holy Son did it, it was seen as the flair of a prodigy. No one believed he'd become a cauldron for the Heavenly Desire divine maiden. They assumed he was emulating the Heavenly Emperor, aiming to freeload off her. After all, what prodigy would allow themselves to be a cauldron, sacrificing everything for another?

Even with rumors of his devotion to women, he wouldn't gamble his future. And the Heavenly Desire Sect, burned so many times, now kept top prodigies at arm's length. The divine maiden might genuinely only discuss the Dao with Ye Chen, not taking things further. She might not even choose him as her guardian. So, most believed that after today, Ye Chen would have little to do with her.

He'd continue his meteoric rise, perhaps one day catching up to the three titans and firmly securing his place in the top echelon of this generation's prodigies. That night, all of White Emperor City buzzed with talk of Ye Chen's prodigy status. They discussed the unearthed stories of his past. Like his Ascension Peak, which only accepted female disciples. Initially, the world mocked him, thinking he was obsessed with women. But after tonight, opinions shifted. The Fourth Holy Son liking women?

His Ascendant Peak only taking female disciples made perfect sense. These disciples would keep him in high spirits, benefiting his cultivation. His unabashed love for women was now seen as natural candor, a sign of a clear, unburdened heart. Everything Ye Chen had done was now being justified by cultivators. They argued his actions all had their own logic. After all, how could a figure like the Fourth Holy Son ever be wrong? … The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.

In White Emperor City, within the grand palace of the Heavenly Intention Holy Land, a storm was brewing.

"Two against one, and you still nearly got yourselves killed? Have you been cultivating into a dog's stomach all these years? Once matters in White Emperor City are settled, your titles as legacy disciples will be stripped. The Heavenly Intention Holy Land cannot afford this disgrace. And both of you will be confined to the Yin Demon Cave. Until you reach the Unity stage, you'll never see the light of day again."

The two rescued Heavenly Intention legacy disciples stood in the hall like lowly subordinates, berated by a majestic voice. Their faces were ashen. The Yin Demon Cave was a forbidden area within their Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, unfit for cultivation. Being confined there was a severe punishment. They wanted to argue, to explain. Ye Chen was simply too outrageous. Who could've imagined a Nascent Soul cultivator so terrifying? Even a reborn Heavenly Emperor might pale in comparison.

If they'd known, they wouldn't have gone to see the divine maiden's debut, let alone come to White Emperor City. They opened their mouths to speak but, after a moment's hesitation, gave a bitter smile and stayed silent. Their Holy Land prided itself on embodying the will of heaven. Its elders' words were final. No amount of explanation would help. They could only accept their fate. Surviving was already a stroke of luck. Their savior was none other than the protector of Holy Maiden Yi Qingwu.

As mere legacy disciples, they had no such privilege. Only Ying Tianjing, the Holy Son's younger brother, received special treatment. Seeing them silent, Yi Qingwu's protector snorted coldly, too lazy to say more. Yi Qingwu herself sat high above the hall, bathed in moonlight, her stunning face showing neither joy nor sorrow. She slowly opened her eyes, her voice like a celestial melody, gentle as a spring breeze.

"No need for such measures. Ye Chen has proven his talent, rivaling even our Holy Son. They're no match for him, and it's not their fault. His Heavy Pupils are terrifying, and his comprehension is equally so. His mastery of the True Dragon Treasure Technique has advanced far beyond before.

"And his physique is peculiar—I suspect it might be one of those legendary top-tier defensive constitutions. So, after the auction here concludes, I'll personally take action. Initially, I planned only to suppress him, but now I'll cripple him immediately. Cut off his path of growth. Then, all his glory will fade into yesterday's flowers, and the Heavenly Intention Holy Land's tarnished reputation will easily recover. Please, Elder, show mercy and spare my two junior brothers."

Yi Qingwu hadn't been at the Pure Moon River, yet she seemed to know everything. Hearing the Holy Maiden plead for them, the two legacy disciples were deeply moved. The divine maiden was enchanting, but their Holy Maiden was the true goddess. The protector nodded calmly.

"Then they'll only lose their legacy disciple titles—no Yin Demon Cave." Thanks to Yi Qingwu's words, they were spared. The rollercoaster of emotions nearly brought them to tears. But at that moment, an aged voice rang out.

"Qingwu, you're still not decisive enough. Crippling him isn't foolproof. A monster like this must be killed outright to eliminate all threats. This generation's immortal path may be this world's last."

"Hua Yunfei is already formidable—I suspect he carries the legacy of that ancient immortal. If Ye Chen is allowed to grow… The Heavenly Evolution Holy Land will become a major obstacle on you and the Holy Son's path to immortality, causing endless complications. So, if there's a chance to kill him, you must not hold back. Because this concerns immortality. Your ascension isn't just about you—it's the only hope for us old relics to reach the immortal realm." The aged voice was resolute. Yi Qingwu nodded lightly.

"I'll heed Grandma's teachings!" The two legacy disciples' eyes widened. Their Holy Land had already sent two Unity-stage elders to assist the Holy Maiden against Ye Chen. Now another had arrived—her grandmother! Three Unity-stage powerhouses. Their Holy Land was taking Ye Chen this seriously? Amid their shock, a sense of satisfaction stirred. With this, Ye Chen was as good as dead!