Chapter 1028: Drifting for Half a Lifetime…

The moment Ye Chen raised his fist, heaven and earth began to tremble violently. The sun, moon, and stars across the entire universe resonated at this moment, blooming with divine light that poured down to empower him. Terrifying imperial might surged forth, making Ye Chen appear like a monarch descending upon the mortal world, looking down upon all living beings.

Within the entire Yao family, everyone except Yao Yuanshan was forced to their knees by this overwhelming pressure.

Deep within the cosmos, Hua Yunfei widened his eyes. How had his junior brother become even stronger again? He had indeed been too impatient and come out too early.

In the Ninth Realm.

Even after suppressing Wang Xuanji, the Eight-Crowned King, who had remained seated the entire time, slowly opened his aged eyes. His slightly hunched figure gradually stood up, and battle intent rose within his gaze.

Having been invincible for so long, even when facing that female prodigy from the Immortal Realm, he had shown no interest in taking action. He had already reached the absolute peak of what the quasi-immortal realm could achieve.

Now, he believed he could even kill a True Immortal if one descended. Because of this, everything had felt dull and tasteless.

But today, he finally sensed a long-lost threat… This boy was worthy of him going all out in a bloody battle. The quasi-immortal of the Dao One Holy Land had been waiting respectfully by his side. His admiration for his ancestor had reached an extreme.

All previous dissatisfaction had completely vanished after their ancestor casually suppressed Wang Xuanji with a single move. Their ancestor wasn't pretending to be profound. He truly possessed overwhelming strength.

Whether it was the Heavenly Emperor's heir, the Moral Immortal's successor, or the prodigies from the Immortal Realm, none of them were a match for their ancestor.

Seeing the Eight-Crowned King stand up now, the Dao One Holy Land's quasi-immortal's eyes immediately lit up. Was their ancestor finally going to leave the Ninth Realm?

However, the Eight-Crowned King simply spoke calmly: "Tell Ye Chen that I am waiting for him in the Ninth Realm."

The quasi-immortal's eyes widened. Their ancestor still wouldn't take the initiative to attack?

This… Forget it. Their ancestor had the strength to act this way.

The quasi-immortal of the Dao One Holy Land immediately nodded, bowed deeply, and shot away.

Wearing a green robe, Wang Xuanji had been chasing after Ye Chen ever since he had sent her flying. No matter how hard she tried, she simply couldn't catch up. If Ye Chen hadn't been charging forward without any concealment, she would never have been able to follow him here.

Feeling the terrifying aura coming from the Yao family, her delicate body trembled, and her green robes fluttered. This aura was too horrifying. If she didn't have the blood of an Immortal King flowing in her veins, she would have been unable to resist kneeling in the direction of the Yao family. This aura reminded her of the fear she had felt when facing the Eight-Crowned King.

Back then, the Eight-Crowned King hadn't even stood up. He had merely activated a strange technique, causing his aura to surge, and then slapped down with one palm, instantly suppressing her. And now, Ye Chen also possessed such power?

Wang Xuanji had originally come this time intending to subdue Ye Chen with absolute strength, to make him understand the gap between them and serve her. But now, she had changed her mind. She could perhaps use the influence and power of the Wang family from the Immortal Realm to attract Ye Chen and make him work for her.

Wang Xuanji increased her speed once more. She wanted to witness Ye Chen's strength with her own eyes. If he truly proved exceptional, she might actually bring him into the Immortal Realm and have him join the Wang family.

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After all, although the Wang family had the Nine Dragons above them, only she was currently supporting the younger generation. Their numbers were too few. In the Immortal Realm, talented successors were extremely important. Without powerful descendants to inherit the legacy, the family would be looked down upon and targeted. If Ye Chen's strength was not inferior to her own at her peak, then having two prodigies in one generation of the Wang family might not be a bad thing…

As for Ye Chen's identity as the Heavenly Emperor's heir, as long as he was willing to give it up and she put in a good word, the Wang family might be wary at first and feel some resentment due to their ancient grudge. But as long as Ye Chen could endure it, the misunderstanding between both sides could eventually be resolved.

The terrifying aura swept forward, with Yao Yuanshan bearing the brunt of it. Realizing that he had truly been dragged into this mess by the lower world's mud-legged descendants and that Ye Chen's killing intent was resolute, Yao Yuanshan spoke urgently: "Where is the Void Mirror left behind by our ancestor?"

Many True Immortals who ascended did not leave any immortal artifacts for the upper world. They cared only about their own eternal life, not their descendants. But the Yao family's ancestor had specially left behind an immortal artifact because of his deductions about the future, hoping it would help the Yao family survive for generations.

Yao Yuanshan had descended with only his divine soul and brought nothing with him. If he could obtain the immortal artifact, he might be able to hold on a little longer and find a chance to survive.

Hearing this, the Yao family clan leader's mouth twitched. He pointed silently outside the hall.

Yao Yuanshan had a bad premonition. He turned his head and saw a divine mirror covered in cracks, its surface warped and dull, floating alone in the air. Its aura was only at the level of a supreme Extreme Dao Weapon.

At that moment, Yao Yuanshan felt his entire soul turn ice-cold from head to toe. He stared fixedly at the Yao family members, killing intent surging wildly.

These useless trash with the blood of lower world peasants were trying to get him killed.

Yao Yuanshan belonged to the bloodline born from the union of the Yao family ancestor and an immortal fairy from the Immortal Realm. He had always considered himself a true native of the Immortal Realm, completely different from these mixed-blood descendants. Yet now he was about to be dragged to his death by them. How could he not be furious? He wished he could slaughter them all right then and there.

Ye Chen's fist was already raised, shining with brilliant golden light. In the next moment, it would come crashing down.

Yao Yuanshan felt as if his soul was about to scatter. Without a physical body and without an immortal artifact, he was doomed. Without the slightest hesitation, Yao Yuanshan dropped to his knees:

"Young friend, this really has nothing to do with me… I am the only True Immortal left in the Yao family in the Immortal Realm. I'm just a loose cultivator. I was peacefully cultivating in my cave when I was suddenly contacted and asked to descend…

"I truly didn't know they harbored ill intentions toward your Dao companion! Otherwise, I would never have come down even if you beat me to death! I have no backing in the cultivation world and have lived extremely miserably. Even the disciples of major sects who haven't become immortals don't bother to look at me properly.

"But when I saw you, I felt hope. With your talent, once you enter the Immortal Realm, you will surely become a hegemon! I have drifted alone for half a lifetime, only regretting that I never met a wise lord. If you do not mind, Far Mountain is willing to acknowledge you as my master. I will willingly accept a slave imprint and serve as your vanguard…

"After all, most traces left by the Heavenly Emperor in the Immortal Realm have already been erased. When you ascend later and choose which force to join, I can help you investigate in advance.

"The Immortal Realm today is no longer what it once was. The threat from the Other Domain is approaching, and the major powers and families have lost their patience in nurturing prodigies. If you accidentally choose the wrong force, you might even be sent to the mines for ten thousand years."

Yao Yuanshan shouted desperately, his voice hoarse. His words caused the already despairing eyes of the Yao family clan leader and the others to darken even further…

The Yao family was not a major power in the Immortal Realm? In the Immortal Realm, the Yao family only had one True Immortal, and he was merely a loose cultivator?

This…

The people of the Yao family truly regretted everything at this moment. Their regret had reached its peak.

In Ye Chen's arms, Yao Xi couldn't help but whisper softly after hearing this: "Junior brother, why don't you spare him? He might be useful to you after you enter the Immortal Realm."

Although this person had nearly taken over her body, as long as it benefited Ye Chen, Yao Xi was willing.

Hearing her words, Ye Chen smiled… His fist shone with dazzling light as he punched out without holding back in the slightest. The entire universe trembled violently in response.

Yao Yuanshan's face was instantly filled with utter despair. Scenes from his past flashed through his mind one after another…

He felt so wronged! He should never have descended to this lower world!