Immortality Begins by Taking Care of Master’s Wife – Chapter 149

Chapter 149: Champion Marquis! Kun Emperor: This son already has a path to death, kill!

“He actually defeated Chu Ba Huang!?”

Zi Qing Xian Zi’s ample chest trembled. Even though she had a high opinion of Zhou Chen, believing that even if he couldn’t become an immortal, he could still become an Emperor, dominating an era.

But she never expected Zhou Chen to defeat the projection of Chu Ba Huang left in the Heaven-Reaching Tower so quickly.

One must know that the projection of Chu Ba Huang left in the Heaven-Reaching Tower was at the Ninth Revolution of the Nascent Soul Realm.

“This talent is truly terrifying…”

Zi Qing Xian Zi thought about how Zhou Chen spent his days with women, these past few days he had been immersed in the Jade Immortal Restaurant, handling dozens a day.

Now, no one in the Great Qian Dynasty didn’t know Zhou Chen’s title of “Prince of Brothels”!

But she knew Zhou Chen was actually ‘cultivating diligently’!
And now, the results were obvious.

“What a monster!”

Qian Emperor Chu Wu Ya’s majestic eyes were filled with astonishment. Zhou Chen truly surprised him every time, refreshing his understanding.

“Unbounded Sword Sect really struck gold!”

Chu Wu Ya felt envious in his heart, but thinking about Zhou Chen’s relationship with Jian Xiong, he became happy again.

Although Zhou Chen wasn’t a member of the imperial clan.

Being an imperial son-in-law wasn’t bad either.

“This kid really surprises me every time!”

Princess Yao Ji glanced at the surprised Jian Xiong beside her, filled with emotion.

When she first learned about Zhou Chen, she only thought he had some talent, a genius, but geniuses like him weren’t rare in the Great Qian Dynasty.

However, not long after, news came of Zhou Chen forming a Great Dao Nascent Soul.

A Great Dao Nascent Soul genius was unique in the entire Great Qian Dynasty.

Now.

Zhou Chen had even defeated their Founding Emperor, Chu Ba Huang.

He was simply a monster.

A prodigy!

“This kid is getting more and more amazing…”

Huangfu Yue Yao’s lips curled up slightly. While happy for Zhou Chen, she also felt immense pressure.

Zhou Chen was getting stronger so quickly, maybe one day he would surpass her, his master.

Especially thinking about how that little rascal liked to betray his master and ancestors.
Huangfu Yue Yao’s legs tightened, her mind couldn’t help but recall the scene in the Great Heavenly Fury Formation, of Zhou Chen wantonly toying with her.
“What a little scoundrel…”

“Congratulations, Elder Sister Yue Yao, you’ve taken on a good disciple!”

The voluptuous, purple-clad beauty, Wan Zi Rou, was full of envy.

She was also an elder of the Unbounded Sword Sect, as well as an array master and alchemist. This time, she had come to Qian Du to exchange insights on array formations and alchemy with others.

She had also met Zhou Chen during his sect entrance examination. At that time, Zhou Chen had defeated the third-generation ancestor of the Unbounded Sword Sect within the array formation, displaying extraordinary talent.

Although she was envious then, it couldn’t compare to now.

A Great Dao Nascent Soul, and defeating the projection of Chu Ba Huang, he was simply heaven-defying.

“I heard that Zhou Chen’s talent in array formations is exceptional, having broken the Great Heavenly Fury Formation in the ancient Heavenly Fury Sect’s cave. I’ve long wanted to witness it, but unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity!”

Wan Zi Rou’s eyes were filled with fervor.

Huangfu Yue Yao’s heart skipped a beat, and she couldn’t help but feel worried for Wan Zi Rou.

She knew Zhou Chen’s habit of betraying his master and ancestors.

The first image that came to her mind was Zhou Chen bullying his master’s aunt, Cheng Su Su.

Wan Zi Rou was her junior sister and also Zhou Chen’s master’s aunt.

She felt danger!
“Congratulations, Sect Master Huangfu, on taking on such a talented disciple, congratulations!”

Just as Huangfu Yue Yao was about to remind Wan Zi Rou, people around them gathered one after another. Anyone with discerning eyes could see.

As long as Zhou Chen didn’t perish, he would definitely become a powerful figure with boundless strength.

The Unbounded Sword Sect would also rise with the tide, standing out among the various Daoist sects.

“Impossible! This is impossible!”

A voice of disbelief and anger rang out, it was Xue Wu Hen, ranked fourth on the Prodigy Ranking, known as ‘Killing without Blood, Blade Passing without a Trace,’ the Holy Son of the ancient Xue Family.

As soon as he came out of the Heaven-Reaching Tower, he saw Zhou Chen’s name hanging high in the sky like a great sun, even surpassing Chu Ba Huang.

And his own name wasn’t even on the overall ranking.

The overall ranking had ten thousand spots.

He didn’t even make it into the top ten thousand.

He couldn’t believe this result.

Zhou Chen was nearly ten years younger than him, only starting cultivation at eighteen, how could he be so much stronger than him?

“Zhou Chen, I challenge you!”

Xue Wu Hen pointed his blood saber at Zhou Chen. He didn’t believe Zhou Chen could truly defeat Chu Ba Huang, defeat the countless unparalleled prodigies accumulated over three hundred thousand years, and reach the top of the ranking.

There must be something wrong with the Heaven-Reaching Tower!
Or someone was manipulating things behind the scenes!
He heard that Zhou Chen and the Heavenly Sword Princess were both from neighboring sects in Qingzhou and had an extraordinary relationship. Maybe it was their doing!

“Make your move!”

Zhou Chen glanced at Xue Wu Hen indifferently. After battling Chu Ba Huang and other unparalleled prodigies in the Heaven-Reaching Tower, he had absolutely no interest in Xue Wu Hen.

Too weak!
“You!”

Xue Wu Hen’s face flushed red, Zhou Chen’s calm tone, devoid of any emotion, infuriated him.

Since when had he, Xue Wu Hen, been looked down upon?

He was born into humble beginnings, looked down upon since childhood.

He hated being looked down upon the most.

He awakened the Blood Emperor Bloodline, soared to prominence, and cruelly killed all those who had looked down upon him or opposed him in the past.

After that, he drew his saber and killed anyone he disliked.

He was the most bloodthirsty among those on the Prodigy Ranking.

If not for the backing of the ancient Xue Family, he would have been eliminated long ago.

“Blood Battles the World, die!”

With a furious roar, Xue Wu Hen circulated his Divine Power to the limit, his blood-red Divine Power transforming into a sea of blood.

The sea of blood surged, even the sun’s rays were obscured, the air instantly corroded, emitting a sinister, bloody aura.

The next moment.

Xue Wu Hen struck with his saber.

The vast amount of blood energy and baleful aura that filled the heavens and earth instantly contracted to a single point, and the midday sunlight shone down once more.

Under the sunlight, a blood-red demonic saber, completely solidified, was born.

The saber light was a hundred Zhang long, entirely blood-red, with blood patterns covering its surface, and blood-red flames formed from condensed blood energy and baleful aura burned fiercely upon the saber light.

The aura emitted by this saber strike was enough to make ordinary Divine Seed Realm experts tremble with fear.

“So strong!”

“Worthy of the Blood Emperor Bloodline!”

“Under this saber strike, even ordinary Divine Seed Realm experts can be slain!”

The surrounding guests exclaimed in admiration. Xue Wu Hen, as the Holy Son of the Xue Family and an awakener of the Blood Emperor Bloodline, his strength was undeniable, he was definitely one of the top prodigies in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Their gazes were fixated, staring intently at Zhou Chen.

Curious as to how Zhou Chen, who had defeated the projection of Chu Ba Huang, the strongest prodigy in the history of the Great Qian Dynasty, would respond?

How many moves would it take him to defeat his opponent?
Zhou Chen calmly looked at Xue Wu Hen.

He saw Xue Wu Hen slash out with his saber.

Wherever it passed, the sunlight shining down from above was neatly split in two like cloth.

This saber strike.

Could cut sunlight.

Everyone’s hearts leaped to their throats.

Dong Fang Bu Bai and Zhao Long Xiang, who had just come out of the Heaven-Reaching Tower, watched with burning eyes.

They asked themselves, facing this move from Xue Wu Hen.

They would have to go all out.

And they might not even be able to block it without injury.

Clang!
A crisp sound rang out, everyone was stunned, their eyeballs almost popping out.

Zhou Chen raised his hand, his two fingers casually clamping down on the hundred Zhang long blood-red saber light that could cut sunlight.

“Gasp!”

This outcome was something no one had expected.

Even though Chu Wu Ya and the others knew there was nothing wrong with the Heaven-Reaching Tower, that Zhou Chen’s strength far surpassed Xue Wu Hen’s, they didn’t expect Zhou Chen to catch Xue Wu Hen’s unparalleled saber strike with just two fingers.

“Tsk!”

Huangfu Yue Yao blushed, cursing inwardly.

Seeing Zhou Chen’s signature move of clamping down on the opponent’s saber light with two fingers, what came to her mind was the scene of Zhou Chen bullying her.

Especially those two fingers.

She felt like she was having a PTSD episode.

Those two fingers seemed to be branded into her soul, causing her legs to tighten.

Crack!

With a twist of his wrist, those tiny two fingers shattered the hundred Zhang long blood-red saber light. Zhou Chen then casually pointed forward.

Swoosh!
A sword Qi shot out from his fingertip, instantly severely injuring the stunned Xue Wu Hen, leaving a bloody hole in his chest as he vomited blood and collapsed to the ground!

One move!
With one effortless move, he defeated Xue Wu Hen, like a father disciplining his son, without breaking a sweat.

“Gulp!”

Dong Fang Bu Bai felt like his undefeated title had been defeated.

Xue Wu Hen wasn’t weak.

Even if he went up against him, it would be a 50/50 fight at best.

Against Zhou Chen, his fate would be the same as Xue Wu Hen’s.

There wouldn’t be any surprises.

“Holy crap!”

Zhao Long Xiang widened his eyes. Just how much strength had Zhou Chen hidden during their physical confrontation before?
It felt like he was just playing with him before.

He had used seventy percent of his strength.

But Zhou Chen probably only used seven percent, not even ten percent.

It was too demoralizing!
“Impossible… Ugh!”

Xue Wu Hen lay on the ground, his eyes wide open, blood surging up his throat as he vomited blood again and fainted.

“Holy Son!”

A figure appeared, pinching Xue Wu Hen’s mouth, feeding him a pill, then picking him up and disappearing.

The stunned onlookers finally came back to their senses, marveling in amazement.

“Too strong!”

“Worthy of the strongest prodigy in the Great Qian Dynasty, even a prodigy like Xue Wu Hen, who has awakened the Emperor Bloodline, is no match for him!”

“A Great Dao Nascent Soul, truly terrifying!”

“Hahaha, good, good, good!” Qian Emperor Chu Wu Ya laughed heartily, praising loudly:

“Worthy of being my Great Qian’s unparalleled prodigy, a young hero, unmatched in the army, this year’s Champion Marquis title belongs to none other than you!”

Although the Genius Martial Arts Tournament hadn’t officially ended, in everyone’s eyes, it was already over.

The champion had emerged.

The Holy Son of the Unbounded Sword Sect.

Zhou Chen!

A young hero, unmatched in the army, invincible!

“Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty!”

Zhou Chen cupped his hands in salute, then directly said:
“Princess Heavenly Sword and I are deeply in love, please grant us your blessing!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the surroundings erupted in an uproar.

However, the princes, nobles, and officials, after their initial surprise, weren’t too shocked.

It could only be said to be unexpected but reasonable.

Ever since Grand Princess Yao Ji and Princess Heavenly Sword went to the Unbounded Sword Sect to attend Zhou Chen’s Holy Son Ceremony, they had a premonition.

Jian Xiong and Zhou Chen had known each other for a long time.

The fact that Yao Ji and Jian Xiong attended Zhou Chen’s Holy Son Ceremony meant that either Zhou Chen and Jian Xiong had an extraordinary relationship, or the imperial family wanted to use Jian Xiong’s acquaintance with Zhou Chen to win him over.

Now it seemed that Jian Xiong and Zhou Chen weren’t just acquaintances, they had already gotten together.

“Oh?”

Chu Wu Ya acted as if he was hearing this for the first time, his gaze shifting to Jian Xiong:

“Heavenly Sword, what are your thoughts?”

“Whatever my imperial brother decides!”

Jian Xiong replied, her meaning clear.

“Good, good, good, it is said that beauties love heroes, it’s true indeed!”

Chu Wu Ya’s gaze swept across the crowd: “Zhou Chen, a young hero, unparalleled in the world, unmatched in the army, is a blessing for our Great Qian Dynasty.”

“A hero deserves a beauty, Zhou Chen and Princess Heavenly Sword, deeply in love, a match made in heaven, this is truly a double blessing!”

“Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations Princess Heavenly Sword, congratulations to the imperial son-in-law!”

The princes, nobles, and officials all offered their congratulations, and the Heaven’s Pride Platform instantly became lively.

Many people were especially enthusiastic towards Zhou Chen.

Although Zhou Chen was going to marry Princess Heavenly Sword and become the imperial son-in-law, his status wasn’t low, especially with his shocking, unprecedented talent. Marrying the princess wasn’t considered climbing the social ladder.

Even if Zhou Chen married other women, the imperial family wouldn’t object.

Moreover, Zhou Chen’s special talent destined him to need more women. If the imperial family restricted Zhou Chen from marrying other women, it would be tantamount to making an enemy of him.

Blocking someone’s path of cultivation was like killing their parents.

Therefore.

They also wanted to offer their daughters to Zhou Chen.

“If Chen was born, why was Bu Bai born!”

Dong Fang Bu Bai looked at Zhou Chen, who had become the center of attention, surrounded by countless princes, nobles, and powerful figures from various major forces, his eyes dimming.

It was truly a tragedy to be born in the same era as Zhou Chen.

The halo that originally belonged to them had been completely overshadowed by Zhou Chen alone, leaving them unable to raise their heads.

The sun set in the west.

The Genius Martial Arts Tournament came to an end.

“Zhou Chen, gifted with extraordinary talent, a young hero, unparalleled in the world, unmatched in the army, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Great Qian’s Champion Marquis!”

Qian Emperor Chu Wu Ya announced loudly.

As for the rewards, there was no need for him to read them out personally.

Besides, Zhou Chen’s talent exceeded his imagination, and he had become the imperial son-in-law, the rewards would be at least double what was originally announced.

Since he had invested in Zhou Chen, he had to increase his investment.

Otherwise, what was the point?

After the tournament, Zhou Chen, accompanied by Qing Yu Yao, Hong Zhu, Huangfu Yue Yao, and Zi Qing Xian Zi, followed Jian Xiong and Yao Ji to a celestial mountain.

This was the place Chu Wu Ya had given to Zhou Chen as his residence as the imperial son-in-law.

This celestial mountain was even better than the one Zhou Chen had received when he became the Holy Son of the Unbounded Sword Sect. It had to be said that the Great Qian Dynasty was truly wealthy and powerful.

Zhou Chen observed as they made their way up, white clouds swirling beneath their feet.

On the mountain, there were jade palaces and pavilions, phoenixes soared through the sky, brilliant as rainbows, spirit birds carried herbs in their beaks, auspicious energy descended, immortal monkeys offered peaches, and a sweet fragrance permeated the air.

On both sides of the white jade steps, fragrant herbs and flowers bloomed, extraordinary blossoms emitted colorful mist, fish and dragons leaped in the lotus pond, clouds and mist intertwined, and golden light shimmered.

Especially, there was a top-grade dragon vein underground. The benefits of cultivating here were self-evident.

“The wedding date for Zhou Chen and Xiong Er will be set three months from now. What do you think, Zi Qing Xian Zi and Sect Master?”

Princess Yao Ji, dressed in a phoenix robe, was noble and elegant, dignified and graceful, like a divine lotus in full bloom, her skin radiant, her smile captivating, like a bright moon veiled by thin clouds, like a gentle breeze caressing jade flowers, beautiful and enchanting.

Zi Qing Xian Zi was not to be outdone, equally breathtakingly beautiful, even more ethereal and refined, like a purple moon hanging in the sky, radiating brilliance.

Every inch of her skin seemed to belong to a realm beyond the mortal world, sparkling and translucent, as if carrying the aura of the celestial heavens.

“Three months from now is fine, it depends on Zhou Chen!”

Zi Qing Xian Zi and Huangfu Yue Yao had no objections, their gazes falling upon Zhou Chen, who was playfully holding Jian Xiong’s soft hand.

“I have no problem, you guys arrange it!”

There were many rituals and customs involved, intricate and complex. Zhou Chen didn’t bother with them, leaving it to the imperial family and the Unbounded Sword Sect to handle.

“I think the fifteenth of the third month is a good day, let’s set it for then!”

Yao Ji discussed Zhou Chen and Jian Xiong’s wedding with Zi Qing Xian Zi and Huangfu Yue Yao.

Zhou Chen had already pulled Jian Xiong towards a room.

Bang!
The door slammed shut, Zhou Chen embraced Jian Xiong, pinning her against the door, and kissed her deeply.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

After three months apart, Zhou Chen longed for Jian Xiong intensely.

Jian Xiong raised her slender arms, wrapping them around Zhou Chen’s neck, tilting her head back, allowing him to kiss her passionately on her snow-white neck.

“This little rascal!”

Sensing Zhou Chen pulling Jian Xiong back to the room, Zi Qing Xian Zi, Huangfu Yue Yao, and Yao Ji were speechless.

However, they already knew Zhou Chen’s nature and weren’t surprised.

Zhou Chen reached into Jian Xiong’s skirt, tearing off her undergarments.

Jian Xiong’s eyes flickered.

The next moment.

Zhou Chen suddenly launched a surprise attack from behind.

If Jian Xiong hadn’t been accustomed to Zhou Chen’s sudden attacks, she would have definitely been startled.

But even so, her beautiful brows still furrowed slightly.

“Eh, Jian Xiong, you’ve returned to your original appearance?”

Zhou Chen seemed to sense something, lowering his head to look.

Jian Xiong had been injured.

“I broke through to the Divine Sea Realm, then to the Nascent Soul Realm, my body transformed twice, so naturally, I’ve recovered!”

Jian Xiong’s voice was still cold and clear, her words concise.

“That makes sense!”

Zhou Chen nodded in understanding, kissing Jian Xiong’s beautiful eyes tenderly:

“Did I hurt you?”

Jian Xiong shook her head slightly.

Although Zhou Chen liked to launch surprise attacks, for a martial artist, this small injury was nothing.

It was like a minor scratch.

Holding Jian Xiong’s soft buttocks, Zhou Chen carried her to the bed.

After breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm and undergoing body transformation, Jian Xiong had returned to her youthful appearance.

Zhou Chen couldn’t get enough of her, his index finger twitching with anticipation.

Eight out of ten…
……

On this day.

The Genius Martial Arts Tournament ended.

On this day.

A strong wind swept through Qian Du.

On this day.

Heavy rain poured from the sky.

Zhou Chen, who had formed a Great Dao Nascent Soul, defeated the projection of Chu Ba Huang in the Heaven-Reaching Tower, claiming the top spot on the overall ranking and becoming the strongest prodigy in the history of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Moreover, Zhou Chen proposed to the princess in public, the Qian Emperor granted their marriage, and he would wed Princess Heavenly Sword on the fifteenth of the third month.

These two pieces of news swept across the land like a category twelve hurricane.

The world was in an uproar.

Everyone in the world knew his name.

……

Zhou Chen was unaware that the world outside had been turned upside down because of him, and countless forces were losing sleep over him.

At this moment.

Zhou Chen didn’t care at all.

He was still rushing home.

No matter how heavy the wind and rain, they couldn’t stop a wanderer’s eager heart to return home.

Even though the road was slippery and fraught with obstacles, Zhou Chen still braved the wind and rain, heading towards home.

……

“A prodigy!”

“He must die!”

Compared to the shock and awe of the onlookers, the forces that had grudges against the Great Qian imperial family and the Unbounded Sword Sect became wary.

The more talented a genius, the more important it was to nip them in the bud.

Otherwise, once they grew up, they would become a nightmare.

Great Kun Dynasty.

Imperial Palace.

Imperial Study.

News of Zhou Chen was immediately delivered to the Kun Emperor, who was a sworn enemy of the Great Qian Dynasty.

The Kun Emperor looked at the detailed information on Zhou Chen’s life, his eyes growing colder and colder. This son already had a path to death.

“Kill!”