Immortality Starts With Investment

The Indestructible Scripture surpassed even immortal scriptures, outranking the Ten Vicious Treasure Techniques. Even if Ye Chen became an immortal, he couldn’t master it—not until he reached a realm beyond True Immortal.

At its peak, it granted a near-indestructible body, impervious to myriad tribulations and eternal against time. Even in death, enemies would be helpless against the body, which could, over countless years, potentially regenerate consciousness and live a second life. It was outrageously powerful, far beyond what a True Immortal could achieve.

With this scripture, once his cultivation rose, Ye Chen could face the Heavenly Intention Holy Son without fear. His body could withstand the Holy Son’s offensive Treasure Techniques, allowing him to dominate.

The emergence of the Indestructible Scripture changed everything, and Ye Chen’s gaze toward the junior sister softened with newfound appreciation. He considered recruiting her to Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, but he saw her unwavering devotion to Lin Qian.

Having already claimed the woman Lin Qian admired, poaching his junior sister would be crossing a line. Besides, with her 500x multiplier, she was a prodigy in the Sword Sect, and they’d likely refuse to let her go.

Most importantly, there was his master. Gu Yunyun was watching, and recruiting the junior sister would be asking for trouble—his master might just vanish again. Weighing his options, Ye Chen decided his master was far more appealing.

So, he said nothing more to the junior sister, only patting Lin Qian’s shoulder as he left. ”Fellow Daoist, don’t keep chasing those who don’t love you. If you make the one who does love you sad, and she leaves in disappointment, you’ll lose far more. By the time you realize your mistake, it’ll be too late for regrets.”

Without waiting for Lin Qian’s response, Ye Chen flew back to his master. He didn’t see Lin Qian as a rival—persisting in his obsession was his own loss. A simp’s path led to nothing, so Ye Chen had no worries.

Several Sword Sect ancestral elders invited Ye Chen to sit and share tea, showing him great respect. But he politely declined. After so long apart from his master, and with his tasks finally complete, he only wanted to spend time alone with her, reminiscing about old times. The elders nodded understandingly, their smiles suggesting they’d happily arrange a wedding and prepare a bridal chamber on the spot.

Their enthusiasm made even Gu Yunyun’s cool demeanor falter. After bowing to the elders, she flew toward her cave abode. Ye Chen followed with a grin, leaving behind only the clear, pleasant chime of wind bells.

…

Returning to his master’s cave abode, Ye Chen’s gaze fell on the familiar sights: a spiritual spring feeding a small pool, and a spiritual peach tree planted at its edge. He couldn’t help but smile. This was indeed his master’s style.

Alone with Ye Chen, Gu Yunyun seemed unusually uneasy. Though she maintained her cool, aloof expression, faint blushes bloomed on her exquisite, mature face, betraying her thoughts.

Ye Chen stepped closer, his tone teasing yet earnest. ”Master, that night you kissed me, then broke through and left without a word. I think that was a bit much.”

Gu Yunyun’s lips pressed together, a flicker of guilt passing through her elegant phoenix eyes. She couldn’t deny it. Despite knowing Ye Chen’s feelings, she’d acted impulsively and then slipped away. It was a mistake, no matter her reasons. She opened her mouth to apologize, but Ye Chen’s serious expression stopped her. ”So, I need to kiss you back…”

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Gu Yunyun: …

This wasn’t about explanations—it was clearly an attempt to ”bully” his master. She didn’t agree outright, but neither did she refuse. Her graceful phoenix eyes closed at some point, her long, fan-like eyelashes trembling slightly.

Ye Chen grinned. This was his master’s stance now. Her dignity as a master wouldn’t let her consent, but her heart couldn’t refuse. Thus, this delicate balance: neither initiating nor rejecting. If you insist, I have no choice but to go along. With Ye Chen’s superior combat strength, she seemed even more at ease with this arrangement, handing him the reins entirely.

Ever the dutiful disciple, Ye Chen wouldn’t disappoint. Casting a formation to shroud the cave, he leaned in, his lips meeting hers. A fragrance of spiritual spring and peach blossoms enveloped him, intoxicating and irresistible. As is the way with men in such moments, his hands seemed to gain a will of their own. He gently lifted, weighing the ”burden” in his grasp…

This time, unlike before when she’d startled like a rabbit and leaped back, Gu Yunyun didn’t flinch. Perhaps she’d anticipated it, or maybe she’d grown to accept it. Or, feeling guilty for her abrupt departure, she was making amends. Hearing the chime of the wind bells on her wrist, she found them intrusive and reached to remove them.

But Ye Chen stopped her. ”Don’t take them off. I want that wind chime sound.”

…

The next day, Gu Yunyun looked at Ye Chen with a hint of apology in her eyes. The seal within her body was both an opportunity and a risk. Until it was fully refined, any physical deficiency could lead to unforeseen consequences.

Though Ye Chen felt a twinge of disappointment, he understood. Besides, the previous day’s sight of his master’s wrists dancing, accompanied by the ceaseless chime of wind bells, had already left him deeply satisfied.

As Gu Yunyun prepared to enter the secret realm, she had the chance not only to awaken the Undefeated Sword Body but also to use the realm’s power to accelerate the refinement of the sealed sword intent within her. With Dugu’s wooden sword in her possession, she stood to gain even more.

Ye Chen was confident that, with these factors combined, his master would surely attain the Undefeated Sword Body. She already had an 800x multiplier, and with the Undefeated Sword Body—a physique akin to that of a True Immortal—her potential would be astronomical.

Ye Chen mused that she might even rival the top multiplier of Heavenly Evolution Holy Land’s leading lady, Dantai Xuan. Smiling, he gently embraced his master. ”Master, no need for guilt. Between us, what’s there to explain?”

Gu Yunyun, in her flowing red dress, her mature face glowing with anticipation, hesitated before speaking softly. ”Once I’ve refined the seal, I’ll come find you immediately to share the news.”

Ye Chen grinned. For his master, this was an extraordinarily bold statement, a clear sign of her heart’s intent.

Watching her red silhouette vanish into the depths of Sword Valley, Ye Chen reluctantly withdrew his gaze. Stretching leisurely, he scanned the surroundings with his Heavy Pupils and sent a transmission to Elder Mo. ”Elder Mo, shall we head back?”

He didn’t plan to wait for his master to emerge. The Sword Sect hadn’t produced an Undefeated Sword Body in tens of thousands of years, and no one knew how long her seclusion might last. In the meantime, returning to Heavenly Evolution Holy Land to cultivate the Indestructible Scripture was the best course.

But Elder Mo replied, ”If you’re not in a rush, Holy Son, you might stay a few days longer. The Holy Land sent word that the Heavenly Intention Holy Son left seclusion yesterday and is heading for the Sword Sect. However, Hua Yunfei set out immediately to intercept him. They haven’t clashed yet. If you leave now and run into the Heavenly Intention Holy Son first, it could be troublesome. Better to wait until their battle concludes before we return.”

Ye Chen nodded, choosing caution. No matter how many trump cards he held, facing a peak prodigy on the verge of the Unity Realm was too risky. With his bright future and hard-earned progress, there was no need to court death.

A misstep would be a catastrophic loss. For now, he’d lay low. The Heavenly Intention Holy Son had decades more cultivation—losing to him now wasn’t shameful. Once Ye Chen’s cultivation rose and he mastered the Indestructible Scripture, he’d crush him effortlessly.

His eldest senior brother, though, was truly reliable, rushing to intercept the moment he got the news. A great brother for life!