ISWI Chapter 547-549

Chapter 547: Indestructible Heavenly Art

Seeing the full scripture, Manjusaka's eyes widened. Ye Chen had the Devouring Heaven Demon Art? She marveled—his identity as the Heavenly Emperor's heir was indeed real. She'd had doubts before; despite his talent, he was just a Great Yan Continent prodigy. How had he become the Heavenly Emperor's heir in a few years?

The Heavenly Emperor once crushed a Quasi-Immortal heir of the Devouring Lineage, so acquiring the art wasn't surprising. Ye Chen's silence likely had his reasons. Yet he offered such a technique without hesitation, showing his care for his disciple. Manjusaka's heart stirred with mixed emotions. She whispered, "Thank you!"

With the technique in hand, she didn't hesitate, diving into Su Yuxuan's sea of consciousness. Su Yuxuan's unconscious body jolted upright, her bright eyes opening, beginning to cultivate. Her subtle movements betrayed it wasn't her.

"Ying Tiansheng's origin is rich. Please, Fellow Daoist Ye, kill him and let Yuxuan refine it," Manjusaka said while cultivating.

Practicing the Devouring Heaven Demon Art was just the start—absorbing origins to restore her loss was the goal. Though worried about Ye Chen facing both foes, she had no choice but to trust him.

Hearing her, Yi Qingwu's eyes narrowed, her beautiful gaze turning icy, her body radiating coldness that reached Ying Tiansheng. He smiled, assuming the fiancée was annoyed at the words, defending him.

But Ye Chen knew what she was thinking. After a moment's thought, he didn't agree directly, instead addressing Manjusaka in Su Yuxuan's body. "Cultivate first. We'll discuss the rest later. How long to master it?"

Manjusaka replied instantly, "Half a month to perfect it!" Though her strength hadn't fully recovered, her talent was exceptional. She'd guided or cultivated for Su Yuxuan, making her progress lightning-fast—a true cultivation cheat.

Ye Chen nodded, tossing out an array disc that enveloped Su Yuxuan's body. Even Quasi-Immortals couldn't peer inside—only True Immortals could. Its defense was formidable, perfect for protection during cultivation. Manjusaka focused on the Devouring Heaven Demon Art within.

Only then did Ye Chen turn to the incessant system prompts in his mind.

"Detected: Partner Su Yuxuan's multiplier has changed…"

"Su Yuxuan's updated multiplier: 2,500, with double partner feedback bonus!"

"Due to the multiplier increase, gifting cooldown for Su Yuxuan reduced to one day!"

Ye Chen was surprised. Last they parted, Su Yuxuan's multiplier was a mere 500. Now, it hit 2,500, rivaling the fiancée's. The Nether God Body was indeed something else.

Beyond her multiplier boost, gifting feedback prompts sounded—not for Su Yuxuan, but Manjusaka.

"Congratulations, host, for successful gifting…"

"Gift: Devouring Heaven Demon Art fragment…"

"500x feedback processing…"

"Detected: Gift is highly significant to the recipient, causing top-tier emotional fluctuations…"

"Triggered maximum critical hit reward…"

"Reward: Full Indestructible Heavenly Art!"

"Reward: Devouring Female Immortal's insights on the Indestructible Heavenly Art!"

Ye Chen frowned at the rewards. A maximum critical hit wasn't surprising. Manjusaka genuinely cared for Su Yuxuan, and gifting the Devouring Heaven Demon Art was a lifeline. Even with her aversion to men, any shred of conscience warranted a top-tier critical hit. But the reward was unexpected. Shouldn't it be the full Devouring Heaven Demon Art? Why the Indestructible Heavenly Art?

He read on: "Indestructible Heavenly Art: When the Devouring Female Immortal ascended, she encountered an ominous force, realizing the Devouring Heaven Demon Art's heavy karma and that even refined origins weren't pure, leading to backlash. Thus, she innovated, creating the Indestructible Heavenly Art atop the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. It retains all its principles and laws while adding the ability to seize the world's fortune for oneself. At ascension, it forms a demonic embryo, purging all ominous forces for a perfect self. This art surpasses the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, countering it while harvesting its practitioners' origins, doubly purified for flawless use without conflict."

Reading this, Ye Chen's doubts about the Devouring Lineage cleared. So that's how it was… No proper lineage gives heirs only fragments. They weren't heirs—just fodder. The true heir practiced the Indestructible Heavenly Art, stronger and designed to counter the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. The latter treated prodigies as medicine, but its practitioners were prey for the true heir.

Ye Chen sighed. The cultivation world had no good people. Ying Tiansheng thought he'd gained a heaven-defying opportunity, but he was mere fodder. He'd despair if he knew.

The Indestructible Heavenly Art was extraordinary, leading to an Acquired Chaos Body—near the strongest, absent a Chaos Body or Innate Holy Body Dao Embryo. But Ye Chen had no plans to grow through devouring. Name aside, it was still a demonic art. Who knew if it had a backdoor? If he ascended and the Devouring Immortal targeted him, he'd be swallowed whole. No thanks. Besides, the system's feedback multiplied origins thousands or ten thousand times, directly refined for him, far more efficient than devouring himself.

Ye Chen decided: no more simply killing prodigies. Their souls would fuel the Human Emperor Banner, and their origins would be extracted for gifting. At this rate, his physique might leap a tier every three days. Straight to the top. But he frowned. Why did this feel increasingly like a demonic cultivator's path? Shaking his head, he dismissed the thought.

His gaze turned to the First Nether Son and Holy Son, each waiting for the other to act first. Demonic or not, that could wait. These two needed to be dealt with. The little demoness's body, drained of origin, was cracking like glass. Her once-flawless feet, now marred with cracks, fueled Ye Chen's rising killing intent…

Chapter 548: One Punch Kill!

Above the dome of heaven, with the five Supreme Elders from Heavenly Evolution Holy Land joining the fray, the situation shifted in an instant. From two against five, it became seven against five. So many Mahayana powerhouses gathered together—it was like gods clashing. Without the grand array concealing it, the entire world would shatter.

The sudden reinforcements thrilled the two Nether God Holy Land Supreme Elders. They knew Heavenly Evolution and Heavenly Intention Holy Lands were sworn enemies, so they didn't suspect much. Moments ago, they'd been timid; now, they charged aggressively, unleashing fierce attacks to vent their earlier frustrations.

Heavenly Intention Holy Land's Supreme Elders were shocked. They hadn't expected an ambush. They tried to call for aid from their sect, but just as they'd set up an array to isolate the outside when attacking, Heavenly Evolution Holy Land layered another array.

One inside the other. No contact with the outside world. They could only grit their teeth and fight on... but it was grueling. Elders from other holy lands shared similar inheritances, with comparable fighting styles—easy to predict and counter.

Heavenly Evolution Holy Land's elders were different, each with unique inheritances. No two fought the same way. No unified strategy to counter them. Dealing with them was a headache.

Whenever conflicts arose with Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, Heavenly Intention elders would curse. They'd never seen such a disorganized holy land. After all, in there, only the weakest disciples practiced the sect's core inheritance. You might as well delete Heavenly Evolution True Immortal's legacy and rename the place.

With premeditation against the unprepared, plus numerical superiority, Heavenly Intention elders were completely suppressed. Crisis after crisis. Soon, someone would fall. Once the first died, they'd collapse even faster.

...

Below, Ye Chen calmly eyed Ying Tiansheng and First Nether Son. After a scan, his gaze settled on the First Nether Son. He'd chosen his target.

The First Nether Son's heart sank. But soon, battle intent flared in his eyes. "The Heavenly Emperor shook the ages. Today, I'll test his heir! Show me your Heavenly Emperor Fist!"

As a prodigy, he had pride. Wary of Ye Chen, but unafraid. Ye Chen had easily crushed the Star River King Body, but he'd held back against it, not even using his innate divine ability. The Fifth Nether Maiden was Ye Chen's woman—with his temperament, they were now mortal foes. So be it—fight!

Facing Ye Chen, the First Nether Son held nothing back. In an instant, endless nether energy surged from his brow, like a gate slamming open. The portal connected to another world. Strange power flooded out, empowering his body. His strength exploded again.

At the same time, countless broken divine weapons rushed from the portal, carrying desolate auras. As if from ancient battlefields, infused with endless killing intent.

With a thought, the First Nether Son sent the endless weapons cascading like a waterfall toward Ye Chen. Each weapon's attack reached the Unity realm peak. And at the last moment, they'd explode. Facing such an endless barrage, anyone would tremble. The Nether God Body's might was evident.

Ye Chen's expression remained indifferent as he stepped forward calmly, casually raising a hand to shatter one divine weapon after another. Even as the weapons exploded around him, they couldn't harm his body in the slightest. But there were too many, endless in number.

Growing impatient, Ye Chen roared, unleashing a torrent of divine radiance from his mouth, like a starry river sweeping across the sky. It obliterated the cascade of divine weapons entirely.

Seeing Ye Chen so easily dispatch the Nether God weapons and close in rapidly, the First Nether Son's heart sank. He knew the terror of his Nether God weapons—yet they couldn't even slow Ye Chen down. This Heavenly Emperor's heir was far more terrifying than imagined. And that robust physique—could he, like the Heavenly Emperor, possess a Sacred Body?

Without a moment's hesitation, the First Nether Son roared, widening the portal at his brow. Thick black blood flowed out. A nearly perfect spear, forged entirely of nether energy, surged forth. Its power far exceeded the limits of a Dao weapon, nearing that of an Extreme Dao Weapon. But most shocking was what followed—a broken black shadow, roaring like an ancient beast unleashed, merging into the First Nether Son's body the moment it emerged.

His aura exploded again. Gripping the spear, he stared coldly at Ye Chen, nether energy swirling, as if an ancient Nether God. Yi Qingwu raised an eyebrow at the sight.

Ying Tiansheng spoke gravely, "The Nether God Body can connect to a nether realm, borrowing its weapons and power. That shadow might be a fallen ancient powerhouse."

Top-tier physiques in the cultivation world each had their unique strengths. The First Nether Son's display was indeed formidable. Yet Ye Chen's face remained expressionless as he charged forward, throwing a single punch.

As he struck, he activated the Multiplier Secret, not expecting it to trigger. But his eyes lit up—it activated on the first hit. Last battle, it took nearly ten thousand attempts to trigger. Luck was on his side today.

Ahead, the First Nether Son, bolstered by the ancient soul and wielding a supreme divine weapon, felt confident to face Ye Chen. But in the next moment, his pupils shrank, his face twisting in unprecedented despair.

Ye Chen's already terrifying aura surged to an absurdly horrifying level. The First Nether Son's mind trembled, as if facing a Mahayana-stage existence.

The punch, as if meant to shatter the Great Dao and pierce the heavens, roared forward. The First Nether Son only had time to thrust his spear, hoping to block it. But the weapon, which had slain countless prodigies, crumbled like dry twigs before Ye Chen's fist, exploding. His eyes widened in terror.

The next moment, the ancient soul, the divine weapon, and his body—along with the surrounding void—shattered completely. He was utterly erased, his aura vanishing instantly. Only a wisp of origin energy, previously imperceptible but now visible, lingered.

The scene fell silent. The First Nether Son couldn't withstand a single punch? Instantly killed?

Yi Qingwu covered her mouth in shock, never expecting this outcome. Ying Tiansheng's face darkened instantly. Ye Chen's strike was terrifyingly powerful, though it returned to normal afterward, indicating it wasn't his usual state.

Still, Ying Tiansheng couldn't help but consider retreat. Anger surged within him. He'd worked so hard—how had the gap with Ye Chen only widened? How could he fight this? He'd intended the First Nether Son to test Ye Chen, to see if they should team up. But he was obliterated in a flash. What now? Was he doomed to be cleaved again, forced to rely on the fiancée's pleas to beg Ye Chen for mercy?

Chapter 549: No Secrets, Just Hard Work!

Ye Chen's single strike obliterated the First Nether Son, stunning all.

Above, the two Nether God Holy Land elders, previously humiliated in the ambush, fought with newfound vigor thanks to reinforcements. The Central Continent's average strength surpassed the Great Yan Continent's. Seizing the chance, they teamed up against one Heavenly Intention elder, swiftly annihilating his body and soul with terrifying techniques. The tide turned to seven against four.

Heavenly Intention elders grew more desperate. Heavenly Evolution Holy Land elders glanced at the two with surprise.

The Nether God elders swelled with pride. See that? Even at Mahayana, the Central Continent outshines Great Yan. Your backwater holy land has much to learn. But their faces froze next moment. They watched their First Nether Son get obliterated by the Heavenly Emperor's heir in one punch… This… Did they just become enemies with Heavenly Evolution Holy Land?

A Heavenly Intention elder cursed, "Are you Central Continent cultivators brainless? If we die, you're next! Feng Baiyu won't spare anyone!"

The two retreated, regret surging. They shouldn't have fought so hard earlier. Should they switch sides now, aiding Heavenly Intention? Six against five—they'd still have the edge!

But then, another Heavenly Intention Grand Elder fell, golden blood splattering the sky in despair. The two's faces shifted, but they didn't hesitate, charging back into battle. Even with another loss, it was five against five. As Central Continent natives, they were stronger. The advantage was theirs! They had to act fast to stop Heavenly Intention's collapse.

But as they charged, four more figures appeared, entering the battlefield from beyond the array. Sensing their auras and seeing their yin-yang fish robes, the two froze. Heavenly Evolution Holy Land had more reinforcements! Not five against five, but five against nine?

Their minds raced—three against eleven sounded better. So, they targeted another unlucky Heavenly Intention elder, striking with the Central Continent's might.

They transmitted to Heavenly Evolution's elders, "The youngsters' feud has nothing to do with us Mahayana cultivators. I saw your Holy Son cares deeply for our Fifth Nether Maiden—a special bond. We're high on her too. Her talent is exceptional, and her bloodline divine ability, paired with the Nether God Body, could push it to its peak."

"…"

Feng Baiyu smirked. Two Heavenly Intention elders had fallen, and no ambushes emerged. Confirming no traps, he'd brought the remaining elders. Hearing the Nether God elders' words, he grinned, pleased with their tact.

"Fair point. Let the kids handle their issues. First, we take down these shameless Heavenly Intention scum. Our Heavenly Evolution Holy Land focuses on deduction, not combat, so please, strike as fiercely as before."

The two's mouths twitched. Heavenly Evolution's elders were ferocious, wielding ancient True Immortal inheritances. Not skilled in combat? Clearly, they aimed to wipe out Heavenly Intention first, then deal with them. Their survival hinged on the Fifth Nether Maiden and the Heavenly Emperor's heir's stance. Despite seeing through the ploy, they had no choice. Under the sinister scholar's gaze, they kept striking hard, fearing for their lives.

Ye Chen, having obliterated the First Nether Son with one punch, turned to the Heavenly Intention Holy Son. He didn't act immediately. Perhaps due to the Devouring Immortal's insights, he was now more attuned to origins. He saw remnants of the First Nether Son's origin lingering in the void. Pointing, he said to Ying Tiansheng, "Absorb that origin."

Ye Chen didn't nurture enemies or, like some protagonists, boost foes for a challenge. He was simply too strong now. Ying Tiansheng was already a gift in his eyes, meant for the fiancée to devour. Her vengeance for her father's death would surely trigger a top-tier critical hit. The more Ying Tiansheng absorbed, the better—every bit could yield ten-thousand-fold feedback later.

His words stunned Ying Tiansheng, who felt deep humiliation. It was as if Ye Chen were tossing scraps to a stray dog. Worse, Ye Chen didn't care if he grew stronger from the absorption.

Such contempt was unprecedented for Ying Tiansheng. Gritting his teeth, he stretched out his hand, gathering and devouring the First Nether Son's origin, preparing for a final clash with Ye Chen. Yet his heart burned with unwillingness. Unable to resist, he asked, "Ye Chen, your strength grows too fast. Being the Heavenly Emperor's heir doesn't explain it. What's your secret?"

Ye Chen's progress outpaced even the Heavenly Emperor's, seeming stronger than the Emperor himself. It was unbelievable.

Yi Qingwu raised an eyebrow, curious too. Honestly, Ye Chen was absurd. Once a realm below them, he'd caught up and surpassed them in strength.

Ye Chen laughed. "Secret? Every step I've taken was through countless dangers. I've walked on thin ice, relying solely on my effort! No secrets here!" Then, with confidence, he added, "If I must name a secret, it's that I'm just too much of a genius!"

Ying Tiansheng stared, incredulous. Don't want to tell? Fine, but that's shameless.

Yi Qingwu's lips curved briefly, amused.

Their reactions irked Ye Chen. Why didn't anyone believe the truth? He didn't rush to act, calmly watching Ying Tiansheng absorb the origin.

Opening his system, he checked the gifting cooldown, calculating when he could offer Ying Tiansheng to the fiancée for feedback. He was eager to see what this gift would yield and how far his physique could evolve.