Fantasy: The Immortal Son of Longevity, Who Needs to Break Off an Engagement or Harvest Bones to Attain the Dao! - Chapter 13

"Fantasy: The Immortal Son of Longevity, Who Needs to Break Off an Engagement or Harvest Bones to Attain the Dao! - Chapter 13: The Eccentric and ..."

Chapter 13: The Eccentric and Contrasting Ye Linglong, Proving the Worth of the Double Pupils

"The rules are clear to all. The infusion of ancestral qi is an unparalleled opportunity that can reverse one's fate. However, throughout the ages, only one person from the Ye Family has ever reached the peak of the Sacred Path and endured the Eternal Thunder Punishment," Ye Futian said, his gaze lingering on Ye Xiao.

The person he referred to was none other than Ye Xiao's father—the once undisputed number one genius of the Ye Family.

"Therefore, don't force anything beyond your limits."

"Yes, Ancestor."

Upon hearing this, the nine elite members, including Ye Xiao, far from diminishing their fighting spirit, grew even more resolute.

"Then let us begin."

As Ye Futian's words faded, one of the nine elites—a youth clad in green robes—stepped forward. Sword energy roared beneath his feet like a divine blade cutting through the void, and he strode confidently toward the Sacred Path.

Neither the void, nor time itself, nor the oppressive aura of the ancestral realm could halt his advance.

In just a moment, he had ascended a hundred stone steps with effortless grace.

"It's Ye Xuan!"

Ye Xuan, the fourth-ranked member of the Ye Family, was a prodigy of the *Xuantian Sword Body*. His sword talent had once earned him the admiration of the Dragon Abyss Sword Master, a revered figure among sword cultivators. Yet, Ye Xuan had declined the offer outright.

As Ye Xuan put it, he intended to forge a path different from others.

"Let's go!"

Ye Cang and the others exchanged glances, bowed slightly to Ye Xiao, then charged toward the Sacred Path.

In an instant, only three figures remained at the foot of the golden Sacred Path.

Aside from Ye Xiao, there was a man and a woman.

The woman was named Ye Linglong. Clad in pristine white robes, she exuded an ethereal elegance, her beauty as cold and distant as the heavens. Her eyes sparkled like two exquisite amber gems, radiating an enchanting brilliance.

Her long hair cascaded down to her waist, emanating an otherworldly charm. But what truly captivated those around her were her long, graceful legs—subtly revealed beneath her flowing robes. Their perfect proportions contrasted sharply with her slender waist, even surpassing the allure of some destined women.

Nine-Apertures Exquisite Heart!!

This third-ranked member of the Ye Family possessed the legendary Nine-Apertures Heart, granting her unparalleled intelligence. Any cultivation technique or divine ability she observed could be instantly comprehended.

As for the remaining figure, he was a young man with a resolute face and a lean frame. Dressed in a black, cloud-embroidered robe, his hair hung loosely behind him. Though not particularly muscular, he exuded an overwhelming sense of dread.

Ye Chen!!

Ranked second in the Ye Family, Ye Chen was once considered the future leader of the Ye Clan—an unrivaled prodigy.

His Ancient Desolate Holy Body, renowned for its immense power, had been cursed by the Heavens and sealed away. Yet, through sheer willpower, Ye Chen rose above all obstacles, defeating countless geniuses and divine sons.

An elder of the Ye Family once prophesied that if Ye Chen could shatter five heavenly shackles, he would become the strongest genius in the family's history.

Currently, Ye Chen had already shattered four shackles, bringing him tantalizingly close to the fifth.

Had Ye Futian not suddenly appeared and designated Ye Xiao as the Divine Son, nearly half of the nine branch elders would have regarded Ye Chen as the strongest contender of his generation.

After all, Ye Xiao's Double Pupils, while powerful, might struggle to fully suppress the might of the Ancient Desolate Holy Body.

Meanwhile, Ye Chen had already reached the astonishing ninth level of the Divine Wheel Realm, standing as a young Supreme!

"Ye Xiao, I'll wait for you at the end of the Sacred Path."

With that, Ye Chen's figure surged forward like a true dragon, charging up the Sacred Path.

"Ye Chen is still incredible."

The elders of the Ye Family sighed in admiration, casting cautious glances at Ye Futian.

"Recently, Ancestor Linxian observed celestial phenomena and performed a divination using the grand righteousness of the mortal world..."

Ye Futian's expression remained calm as he watched the golden figure ascend step by step toward the peak of the Sacred Path, murmuring, "In this era, the Ye Family shall witness the rise of twin dragons."

"Hmm?!"

The elders' eyes narrowed in realization. Twin dragons—one representing the eternal heavens, the other the ancient earth. If the Ye Family truly produced two such figures, it would mean the birth of two Emperor-level beings!

"But..."

Ye Futian sighed softly, his aged eyes tinged with worry. "Ancestor Linxian also foresaw that if the twin dragons unite, they will be invincible. But if they part ways... the clan will face annihilation."

"What?!"

...

"Divine Son Ye Xiao, aren't you going to ascend the Sacred Path yet?"

Before the Sacred Path, Ye Linglong's red lips curved into a mischievous smile as her sparkling eyes locked onto Ye Xiao.

"Linglong Sister, there's no need for such formalities between us."

Ye Xiao chuckled helplessly. Ye Linglong's lineage was the most unique among the nine branches of the Ye Family.

They strictly maintained the purity of the Ye bloodline through intermarriage within the clan. According to Elder Ye Qingshan of the second branch, intermarriage maximized the probability of producing descendants with ancestral bloodlines.

Thus, each generation of the second branch invariably produced one peerless genius—and several intellectually challenged individuals.

From a young age, Ye Linglong had set her sights on Ye Xiao, relentlessly pursuing him and teasing him in every way possible.

"Hehe, dear little brother Ye Xiao, let big sister see... have you grown up yet?"

In an instant, the serene elegance on Ye Linglong's face vanished, replaced by unbridled greed in her amber eyes.

"You're the Divine Son now, so big sister is devoted to you. Don't believe me? You can always... investigate."

As she spoke, Ye Linglong wrapped her arms around Ye Xiao's arm, whispering sweet nothings into his ear and lightly rubbing against him.

"Uh... Linglong Sister, you know I'm engaged, right?"

Ye Xiao sighed softly. Who would have thought that Ye Linglong—the elegant and aloof third-ranked member of the Ye Family, admired as a goddess by countless holy sons and divine sons across Shengzhou—would harbor such a contrasting personality behind closed doors?

"So what if you're engaged? You're not married yet. And even if you are, doesn't that leave room for concubines? Big sister knows many... positions. Let's have a deep conversation sometime."

"Linglong Sister, let's ascend the Sacred Path."

With that, Ye Xiao rubbed his temples, leaving Ye Linglong no chance to continue, and strode directly toward the Sacred Path.

"Hmph, Ye Xiao, you may avoid the first day of the lunar month, but can you avoid the fifteenth? Sooner or later, big sister will pin you down and bite you hard."

Ye Linglong smirked seductively, adjusted her hair, and resumed her usual icy demeanor.

"Hum."

As the two stepped onto the Sacred Path one after another, a terrifying pressure descended upon them, as if ten thousand mountains had crashed down simultaneously.

But!!

In Ye Xiao's eyes, such pressure was laughable. With a surge of energy beneath his feet, he surpassed Ye Ru and the others, heading straight for the summit.

This speed immediately drew gasps of astonishment.

Until!!

A towering silver-armored war puppet appeared before Ye Xiao, halting his advance.

Before the war puppet, Ye Xuan, Ye Cang, and the others stood grim-faced, hesitating to act.

At this moment, they could sense that the puppet's cultivation had reached the peak of the Divine Wheel Realm.

Among the current generation of the Ye Family, aside from Ye Chen who had already passed this point, no one else might stand a chance against this puppet.

"Divine Son Ye Xiao, why don't we join forces as the proud geniuses of the Ye Family to break through this guardian puppet?"

Ye Xuan gripped a bronze ancient sword, his body enveloped in swirling sword energy, as he turned to Ye Xiao.

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Ye Xiao shook his head, his expression indifferent. "What makes you think you're worthy geniuses?"

His gaze swept past the crowd, landing on the lone figure clad in black at the end of the Sacred Path.

Among the nine branches of the Ye Family, the only one worthy of challenging Ye Xiao was Ye Chen.

This time, he would prove the worth of his Double Pupils.