Fantasy: The Immortal Son of Longevity, Who Needs to Break Off an Engagement or Harvest Bones to Attain the Dao! - Chapter 8

"Fantasy: The Immortal Son of Longevity, Who Needs to Break Off an Engagement or Harvest Bones to Attain the Dao! - Chapter 8: Today, I'll Beat All ..."

Chapter 8: Today, I'll Beat All of You—Come at Me Together

Ye Family Shrine!!

As one terrifying presence after another descended, a surge of spiritual energy rose into the heavens, shaking the winds and clouds.

The elders of the Ye Family's nine branches were all above the Path Severing Realm.

Even more so!!

The foundation of any single branch of the Ye Family was no weaker than that of an ancient immortal sect.

However, ever since the previous patriarch of the Ye Family—Ye Xiao's father—had wandered across the heavens, the nine branches had failed to select a unified leader.

This Divine Son ceremony was crucial. If someone could claim the position of Divine Son, they would undoubtedly restore the Ye Family's prestige as the Eternal Family.

"Hum."

At this moment, stars suddenly blazed brightly over the Ye Family grounds. One by one, celestial bodies ascended, illuminating the heavens.

Among them, a youth clad in silver-white battle armor with a stern face stepped forward, treading upon a river of stars, his brilliance dazzling.

Ye Xingchen, the ninth sequence heir of the Ye Family, possessed the Star Dao Body.

"Hehe, Xingchen, it seems your cultivation has improved once again."

Before Ye Xingchen's figure even landed, a gentle and humble laugh echoed from a distant hall.

Another youth dressed in gray robes, holding a feather fan, smiled faintly, his demeanor refined.

Around him, strands of golden spiritual energy floated, evolving into mountains, rivers, suns, and moons—a sight both profound and mysterious.

Ye Ru, the eighth sequence heir of the Ye Family, was born with a righteous aura that repelled all evil.

"Chirp!"

One after another, two more heirs of the Ye Family appeared in the shrine, causing the atmosphere of heaven and earth to erupt into excitement.

One of them bore a phoenix visage atop her head, her features delicate and beautiful—Ye Qinghuang, the seventh sequence heir, descendant of the Ancient Phoenix bloodline.

The other was a gaunt youth with a gloomy expression, his right arm radiating a dazzling holy light.

Ye Hao, the sixth sequence heir, was born with a Sacred Bone.

Each of these individuals was renowned across the Holy State, surpassing the heirs of immortal sects and ancient clans.

Yet within the Ye Family, they ranked only after the sixth sequence.

"Hum."

Suddenly, the sound of divine chanting reverberated through heaven and earth.

Countless divine lotuses slowly bloomed, exuding boundless divine radiance.

Ye Xiao, dressed in white, his appearance as gentle as jade, stepped forward from the depths of the Ye Family grounds.

At this moment, heaven and earth fell silent, all sounds ceasing.

Everyone gazed at the youthful figure with his hair tied neatly, his divine visage unparalleled, their eyes filled with awe and reverence.

Ye Xiao, the first sequence heir of the Ye Family!!

As the most monstrous genius of the Ye Family, Ye Xiao had embarked on the immortal path at three years old, formed his Spirit Palace at ten, and by eighteen, had already reached the ninth level of the Soul Sea Realm—an incomparable prodigy.

Though his current realm might not be the highest among the Ye Family sequences, his talent and cultivation speed left the elders and ancestors of the Ye Family in awe.

"The Ancient Phoenix Dynasty, Empress Gu Mingyue has arrived."

At the same time, a deep voice echoed outside the Ye Family grounds, accompanied by resounding bells and dimming skies.

"Hmm?"

The members of the Ye Family tensed, raising their heads to look, their eyes widening in shock.

At this moment, they saw a red-robed figure descend gracefully, appearing before everyone's eyes.

Her pale, aloof visage was breathtakingly beautiful.

Her hair was styled in an elegant bun, her phoenix-like eyes deep and piercing, her nose straight and noble, exuding an innate elegance and dignity.

Gu Mingyue stood suspended in the void, her robes fluttering, her presence transcendent yet carrying an imperial majesty that inspired awe—a beauty unmatched and solitary.

Her expression was calm, but her heart churned with endless waves.

The mountains, rivers, and halls before her, every blade of grass and tree, were all too familiar.

In her past life, she had admired Ye Xiao deeply, loving him to the marrow of her bones, often visiting the Ye Family.

Grandfather Ye Zhantian had been kind to her, frequently gifting her spirit treasures and materials, caring for her in every way.

But the Ancient Phoenix Dynasty was located in the Heavenly Xuan Dao State, far behind the foundations of the Eternal Ye Family.

From beginning to end, Ye Xiao had treated her with cold indifference.

The colder he was, the harder Gu Mingyue worked to cultivate, hoping to earn his recognition.

This humility hadn't satisfied Ye Xiao—it had only made him despise her more.

It wasn't until her final moments that Gu Mingyue finally realized Ye Xiao, the Divine Son of the Ye Family, had always been using her.

Using her talents, using her background, step by step ascending to the pinnacle of the Holy State.

In the end, on their wedding night, Ye Xiao had unleashed demonic arts, devouring her body and soul, reaching the apex of the immortal path.

"Mingyue, why have you come?"

As Gu Mingyue was lost in thought, Ye Xiao's figure suddenly appeared before her, his tone gentle, just like when they first met.

"Hmm?"

For a fleeting moment, a trace of warmth stirred in Gu Mingyue's heart.

Mingyue—such an intimate address, something she had longed for in recognition.

But soon, this thought sent a cold sweat down her spine, her expression turning icy once more.

"I was passing by the Ye Family and came to see Grandfather Ye."

Before Gu Mingyue's words faded, Ye Xiao suddenly extended a hand, gently grasping her delicate wrist.

"Hmm?"

Instantly, Gu Mingyue's body stiffened, her cheeks flushing crimson.

In neither her past nor present life had she ever experienced physical contact with any man.

Especially Ye Xiao, who had always maintained an insurmountable distance from her.

But today, during the Ye Family's Divine Son competition, with all the elders and family members present, Ye Xiao had boldly reached out and taken her hand.

At this moment, Gu Mingyue felt an overwhelming sense of unreality, staring into Ye Xiao's deep, black Double Pupils, her Dao heart trembling lightly.

Under the watchful eyes of thousands, holding hands.

This was the respect and acknowledgment she had yearned for but never received in her past life—the deepest wound to her Dao heart.

"Could it be... he's discovered my secret?"

Gu Mingyue took a deep breath, forcing herself to remain calm.

Until she fully understood Ye Xiao's intentions, she absolutely couldn't trust this Ye Family Divine Son again.

Otherwise, her fate might be even more tragic than in her past life.

"Mingyue, I'm very happy you came."

Ye Xiao's expression was gentle, seemingly unaware of Gu Mingyue's inner turmoil. Hand in hand, they walked toward the shrine, approaching the elders and ancestors of the Ye Family, looking like a pair of divine lovers, envied by all.

"Hehe, Empress Mingyue."

Ye Zhantian nodded with a faint smile. At this moment, he finally understood why Ye Xiao had refused to dissolve the engagement.

With Gu Mingyue's beauty, she truly deserved the title of the most beautiful woman in the Three Thousand Dao States.

Unfortunately, her cultivation had been destroyed. Otherwise, she and Ye Xiao would indeed make a perfect match.

"Patriarch Ye, esteemed elders."

Gu Mingyue's divine visage remained aloof as she subtly withdrew the hand Ye Xiao had been holding, bowing slightly.

"Now that Young Master Ye Xiao has arrived, let the Divine Son competition begin."

Ye Qingshan, an elder of the second branch of the Ye Family, stepped forward, his tone low and solemn. "Young Master Ye Xiao, you should be familiar with the rules of the Divine Son competition, correct?"

"Mm."

Ye Xiao nodded slightly, his expression calm, showing no signs of disturbance.

The nine branches of the Ye Family, nine sequences.

To become the Ye Family's Divine Son, one must defeat or gain the submission and support of the other eight sequence heirs.

"In that case, Young Master Ye Xiao, please proceed."

As Ye Qingshan stepped aside, the entire square of the shrine was left open for Ye Xiao.

Instantly, all eyes of the Ye Family turned to this first sequence heir.

Ye Xiao's gaze swept over Ye Xingchen, Ye Ru, and the others, a warm and radiant smile spreading across his handsome face. "Fighting one by one is boring. Why don't all of you come at me together?"