Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 637: I Know a Bit of Sword Dao Too!

Outside of Ye Chen, Gu Yunyun wasnʼt one to take grievances. Faced with moral blackmail over the Dugu Wooden Sword, sheʼd planned to leave. But the ancestorʼs personal plea and generous offer made her hesitate. She chose to stay.

Not for lack of reason. She couldnʼt face Ye Chenʼs other women. Alone with him, she could justify it as helplessness. But at his Ascension Peak, with other female cultivators?

Unthinkable.

So, Gu Yunyun thanked the Dugu ancestor and stayed.

The ancestor smiled, nodding to Ye Chen, assuring no grievances for Gu Yunyun.

Ye Chen returned a smile. But inwardly: Old fool, if I give you another lifespan herb, Iʼm a dog.

Seeing his masterʼs decision, he didnʼt argue. Unlike Lu Jing or Senior An, she wasnʼt at peace by his side or guilt-free. She was his master, with her own will, not his accessory. He respected her choice.

Gu Yunyun, seeing his acceptance, relaxed.

Everything seemed settled.

…

But Dugu Sheng couldnʼt take it. He wasnʼt foolish enough to actually leave the Sword Sect. His growth, beyond effort, relied on the sectʼs support. Even at Mahayana, resources were vast. Without a major faction, heʼd scrape by.

But he felt deeply wronged. As the Dugu clanʼs direct prodigy, the ancestor chose Gu Yunyun without hesitation. Even the Dugu Sword Qi Origin spot, promised to him, went to her. Utterly stifling.

Seeing Luo Binglingʼs frown, his heart sank. Without the Dugu Wooden Sword, he couldnʼt help her. His chance to deepen their bond would vanish. All plans, ruined!

Gritting his teeth, he glared at Ye Chen. It was all because of him. He suspected the ancestor favored Ye Chenʼs immortal potential, hoping to secure an Immortal Realm slot through Gu Yunyun.

To regain favor, he had to prove himself. Dugu Sheng unleashed his fury on Ye Chen. His aura erupted, black hair wild, sword intent soaring…

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The mere intent shook the Sword Sectʼs gate array. His Second Heaven Mahayana sword cultivator might was undeniable.

Everyone was stunned. The Dugu ancestor glared. Was this brat, in his rage, daring to challenge him?

Noticing the ancestorʼs raised hand, Dugu Sheng shivered, quickly explaining, ”Iʼve long heard of the Heavenly Emperorʼs heirʼs talent. Seeing you today, your reputation holds! I, Dugu Sheng, have hit a bottleneck in sword Dao. I seek a strong foe to hone my path and break through. I hope the Heavenly Emperorʼs heir will indulge me…”

The ancestorʼs frown deepened. Challenging the Heavenly Emperorʼs heir? Thatʼs worse than challenging me. His Saint aura surged, ready to reprimand Dugu Sheng.

But Ye Chen laughed. He saw Dugu Shengʼs rage. Yet, challenging him? Madness.

Ye Chen was irked too. Heʼd been interrupted at a key moment, and Dugu Sheng was after his masterʼs sword. The ancestorʼs handling had let it slide, but this challenge? No mercy.

Ye Chen raised a hand. ”Of course. Iʼve recently dabbled in sword Dao, just scratching the surface. Since Fellow Daoist Dugu is a sword Dao genius, youʼre perfect to help me sharpen it.”

His words caused an uproar. Not for accepting the duel. But for fighting with sword Dao? The fourth Holy Son knew sword Dao? Since when?

When he wielded the Heavenly Emperor Sword, it was its sheer might, not advanced swordsmanship. Defeating someone at their strength was prestigious. But wasnʼt this too arrogant?

Dugu Shengʼs sword Dao was exceptional. The elders were stunned.

Gu Yunyunʼs beautiful eyes flickered with confusion. Ye Chen knew sword Dao? As his master, sheʼd never taught him swordsmanship. But she didnʼt doubt him. He mastered arrays, alchemy, crafting, talismans—everything. Sword Dao was just another skill. Still, she was curious about his level.

Luo Binglingʼs disdain grew. Ye Chen was showing off. Riding a war chariot, wielding supreme Extreme Dao Weapons, now fighting with his foeʼs specialty. Heʼd die without flaunting!

Combat should use oneʼs strengths to crush enemies simply. Her War God Clan despised such theatrics. But with the Dao Cauldron possibly in his hands, she endured, watching…

…

Dugu Sheng, stunned, then smirked.

Hone your sword Dao with me? Youʼre unworthy. My Dugu Sword Scripture is perfected, Iʼve mastered three Dugu Nine Swords, and studied the Sword Grass Treasure Technique fragment for years. My sword Dao might surpass even our Saint ancestor. You, Heavenly Emperorʼs heir, dare compare swords? Relying on the Heavenly Emperor Swordʼs might to overpower all? Laughable.

In a sword Dao clash, Dugu Sheng was confident, even against that sword, heʼd win. He rose, floating up. An azure jade sword appeared, radiating Extreme Dao Weapon might as he unsheathed it.

Holding it, he transformed, his sharpness piercing even Mahayana cultivatorsʼ eyes. A mark of his sword Dao mastery. Staring at Ye Chen, still grounded, he said confidently, ”Please, fourth Holy Son, draw the Heavenly Emperor Sword! Iʼve long anticipated this supreme Extreme Dao Weapon. Fighting it sets my blood ablaze!”

Compared to Ye Chen, Dugu Sheng valued the sword more.

Ye Chenʼs lips curved.