Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 667 - 611: Fading Heart, Update 1

Chapter 667: Chapter 611: Fading Heart, Update 1

After nearly four years, Ye Chen finally returned to the Heavenly Gate, receiving a jubilant welcome from all.

Aboard the thousand-zhang Divine Ship, Ye Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, majestic and peerless, steering the Divine Ship into the domain of the Heavenly Gate.

"Is this the Heavenly Gate?"

Only a few familiar and close friends like the Thirteenth Prince dared to approach Ye Chen, ascending to the bow of the ship. They looked down from a lofty position at the vast expanse of the Heavenly Gate and the unscalable Dufeng, casting astonished looks as all the Heavenly Pride aboard revealed amazed expressions.

The Heavenly Gate was too extraordinary, and the spiritual energy was abundant. Dufeng was no less magnificent and towering than the Heavenly Divine Mountain, and powerful auras emerged one after another. This land was truly a place where dragons hid and tigers lay low.

Ye Chen smiled slightly, "Indeed, this is the Heavenly Gate. From now on, you can cultivate here."

The Thirteenth Prince sighed lightly, "It’s no wonder that it’s the Overlord force of the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms. I had heard of the Heavenly Gate before, but seeing it is nothing like hearing about it. It’s extraordinary, with the nature’s spiritual energy surpassing that of the Tiandu Continent by many times."

This point, no one could dispute, and they marveled at how exceptional the Heavenly Gate was.

Vivian stepped forward to Ye Chen’s side, her youthful, virgin fragrance wafting in the air, a blush of shy joy on her face as she whispered, "Big brother Ye Chen, you seem to be very popular here. I saw those disciples looking up to you, each with an admiring look."

Ye Chen just smiled faintly, "It’s okay, I suppose."

In front of Dufeng, suddenly, many figures appeared, all looking at the dignified Combat Saint King at the bow, with fervent eyes full of intense admiration.

These were the many disciples of the Heavenly Gate, who had rushed out upon receiving the news, just to welcome the return of the Combat Saint King.

Even the elders appeared one after another.

Without a doubt, over these years, Ye Chen had undeniably become the undisputed leader of the younger generation in the Heavenly Gate; he was not only unparalleled in his generation but also had a brilliant record of achievements and had set one glorious legend after another.

Not to mention in the Heavenly Gate, even across the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, he was an unrivaled Heavenly Pride, treated by various True King figures as the biggest competitor on the path to the competition for Human Emperor.

It had been nearly four years since he left, and during that period, the Heavenly Gate had also recruited many exceptional talents from various domains. Although many came because of the Heavenly Gate’s strength, a considerable number were here for the Combat Saint King, who was at his zenith, treating him almost like an idol.

Seeing the dense throngs of figures filling the mountain, the companions from the Tiandu Continent and the young elites from the Gulan World atop the Divine Ship finally understood the extent of Ye Chen’s popularity, and even they showed shocked expressions.

Ye Chen, from his high vantage point, nodded and smiled at the many outstanding disciples of the Heavenly Gate, provoking a massive cheer, deafening like never before.

During this time, the high-ranking elders of the Heavenly Gate also appeared to welcome him, and even several Heavenly Kings within the sect did so. This level of esteem was particularly noticed by the younger generation, turning their blood hot with excitement.

Suddenly, a graceful and captivating silhouette appeared in front of the Divine Ship. She wore a thin mint-green robe that outlined her stunning figure, svelte and exquisite.

The girl was incredibly stunning, and to say she possessed peerless elegance and unparalleled beauty would not be an exaggeration. Her three-thousand strands of soft, flowing hair cascaded down like a waterfall, brimming with spiritual essence. Her eyes were as clear as autumn waters, her skin as smooth as ice, her bones as delicate as jade, her lips red, and her teeth white. Her beauty was so otherworldly that she could only be admired from afar and not to be profaned by close play, leaving many onboard the Divine Ship utterly mesmerized.

Little did they expect that within Heavenly Gate there existed a fairy so dazzling and exceptional, far surpassing the women from Tiandu Continent and the Gulan World. Many young men couldn’t help but have their hearts skip a beat at her sight, treating her as the fairy of their dreams.

As if responding to them, the fairy gave a slight smile towards the Divine Ship, revealing shallow dimples. Her bright eyes smiled with charm and grace, capturing the hearts of everyone—men and women alike—making them intoxicated and feeling overshadowed, beyond comparison.

Ye Chen revealed a genuinely warm smile amidst the attention of the crowd. He stepped into the void from the bow of the ship and in an instant, stood before the fairy, affectionately and indulgently patting her forehead, and asked, "Have you been waiting long?"

Ruoxi shook her head with a smile, joyous and delighted, making her the only brilliance in the world, overshadowing all else.

She parted her rosy lips, her voice like the melodious sound of silver bells, delightful to the ear: "As long as you have returned, that’s all that matters."

At her words, the hearts of many on the Divine Ship shattered in an instant. Countless men, who had yet to confess their feelings, hung their heads in dejection, helplessly shaking their heads and sighing. Indeed, only someone like Ye Chen, a peerless Heavenly Pride, was worthy of such a fairy-like woman.

"So she was here waiting for Big Brother Ye Chen, no wonder he is so..." Vivian’s eyes immediately dimmed, her complexion growing pale, and her delicate body trembled. Princess Hongs Rong quickly held onto the girl, worriedly asking, "Vivian, are you alright?"

Vivian shook her head lightly, steadying her form, and let out a laugh that bore the weight of finality: "Sister Hongs Rong, you don’t need to worry about me, I’m fine."

She says she’s fine, but she’s clearly not.

Princess Hongs Rong thought silently, without voicing it out, only letting out a light sigh, teeming with countless unspoken regrets, resenting nothing but Ye Chen’s exceptional brilliance.

On the other side of the Divine Ship, another equally charming and graceful woman sighed wistfully. She was the former Sixth Princess, Yang Miaoxue.

After that year, her and Ye Chen shared but a brief episode, a bit of ambiguity, and nothing more, leaving no possibility for a deeper relationship.

Immediately, Ye Chen had the elders of Heavenly Gate arrange for the two generations of young talents on the Divine Ship to train within Heavenly Gate. The exceptionally outstanding among them would become Heavenly Gate Disciples, and the slightly less accomplished would receive the status of recorded disciples.

After all, the criteria for selecting disciples at Heavenly Gate had become much stricter than before. Ye Chen only arranged for acquaintances like the Thirteenth Prince to directly become disciples, while the selection process for others was stringent before they could qualify to be disciples.

After Ye Chen returned to Heavenly Gate, he first visited the main hall to meet with the Sect Leader of Heavenly Gate and Wang Chen and other seniors. After the reunion, he naturally informed them of everything that transpired within the Gulan World, and all was as one would expect.

The Heavenly Gate Master looked at Ye Chen and couldn’t help but reveal a smile, "Qian Yue, you seem to have gained a lot over these years, becoming much stronger. Although you’re still a Semi-Saint, you are much more than that, and it should be time for you to prepare for a breakthrough into the Saintly Treasure Realm, right?"

Ye Chen smiled, "About time."

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