Immortality Starts With Investment

The scene unfolded. Heavenly Intention Holy Son heard Ye Chen’s threatening voice: ”Yi Qingwu, you don’t want what happened before to be known…”

Soon, the fiancée’s silhouette yielded, kneeling before Ye Chen. He saw Ye Chen summon a massive shadow. Though unclear, Heavenly Intention Holy Son wasn’t naive. He understood instantly.

Blood rushed to his head. But this was just the beginning. After Hua Yunfei’s fall and Fang Qing’s appearance, Ye Chen, knowing death was near, grew reckless. He threatened to project it to the whole city.

To protect Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s reputation, Yi Qingwu submitted. The more he watched, the angrier he became, speeding the recording tenfold. At the end, the two silhouettes formed a strange, serpent-like ring…

Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s blood boiled, unable to endure. The bloodline on his body exploded, golden blood gushing out, nearly splitting him in two again. He was furious, unwilling, humiliated. Especially hearing the fiancée call his name during her ordeal. It tore at his heart. He blamed himself—entirely himself. She acted to preserve his honor, attacking Ye Chen after gaining the treasure pill. Trapped in the formation, she’d desperately hoped for his rescue.

But he? He protected nothing. Worse, Ye Chen’s axe cleaved him. If Ye Chen didn’t genuinely admire her, or if she hadn’t threatened death, her primal yin might’ve been taken. He’d have lost everything. He was utterly useless. Despite her humiliation, she still cared for his reputation, proposing to end their engagement to spare him. Why was he so weak? He deserved death!

But as a man of resolve, Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s eyes soon steadied. He crushed the recording stone. Looking at Yi Qingwu earnestly, he said, ”Qingwu, this isn’t your fault—it’s mine. I failed to protect you. Trust me, I’ll grow stronger. I’ll erase your humiliation. When I slay Ye Chen, I’ll marry you. Before then, I’ll teach you the Devouring Heaven Demon Art and Healing Secret. Your Movement Secret is lacking; I’ll guide you too. This will give you true strength to protect yourself.”

He’d made his decision. His sect was flawed—he wasn’t the only inheritor. So why not share? Methods to enhance sources were rare in the cultivation world. When he became invincible, forging a chaos body, he’d harvest contemporary prodigies’ sources, refining them for the fiancée. Healing Secret could mend any injury, even source damage with mastery, ensuring her safety.

Yi Qingwu, stunned, her clear, beautiful eyes filled with emotion. She broke into tears, as if overjoyed by his acceptance.

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Heavenly Intention Holy Son smiled. He’d watched Yi Qingwu grow up, fond of her since childhood. After killing his master, her father, he felt deeper guilt each time he saw her sorrow.

Those emotions grew into profound love. He’d give everything for Qingwu. Seeing her cry, he stepped forward to comfort her with a hug. Then he recalled—he’d respected her so much, he’d never even held her hand. Yet Ye Chen forced her into such acts.

His killing intent surged, though he suppressed it well. But as he moved to embrace her, Yi Qingwu stepped back, shaking her head. ”Don’t touch me—I’m not clean!”

Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s heart ached more. His once-confident, proud fiancée was reduced to this by Ye Chen. Not wanting to upset her further, he sat down quickly. ”I won’t touch, I won’t… Sit, I’ll teach you the techniques now!”

Yi Qingwu nodded, sitting across from him. As he explained the Devouring Heaven Demon Art and Healing Secret, she showed little interest in the sinister art. Devouring others felt like an evil path, not true cultivation. But recalling Heavenly Intention Holy Son devouring her father, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes. Killing him wouldn’t be enough. She’d devour his source, too. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Let him feel betrayal by his closest, dying in despair.

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Three days passed in a blink.

Heavenly Intention Holy Son taught diligently, imparting the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, the newly acquired Healing Secret, and insights on the Movement Secret to his fiancée.

”Practice well and stay here. When Heavenly Intention Holy Land gains a foothold in the Central Continent, I’ll bring you there.” Standing, he added, ”Qingwu, keep studying. I have business with the Holy Master. I’ll continue with you when I return!”

Her low spirits, likely from Ye Chen’s impact, prompted him to plan further comfort. But Yi Qingwu shook her head, standing briskly. ”No need. I’m going to see my grandmother and give her the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid.”

Heavenly Intention Holy Son nodded. Her grandmother’s origin injury warranted it. But the orchid’s origin—sent by an enemy for healing—soured his mood.

Having learned the techniques, Yi Qingwu had no desire to linger. Staying with him annoyed her. It was far less fun than being with Ye Chen. She planned to give both techniques to Ye Chen next time. He’d be thrilled, and it’d help against Heavenly Intention Holy Son.

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Heavenly Intention Holy Son watched Yi Qingwu’s graceful figure drift away, vanishing from sight. He then flew to the Holy Master Peak. News from the Great Shang Immortal City had reached them. The Holy Master summoned him.

A sudden Mahayana protector required explanation. He decided not to hide. Signs pointed to issues with his devouring sect. It might not be reliable. So, he’d confess everything to Heavenly Intention Holy Land, gaining their support for his cultivation.

Whether his sect was scheming or had other problems, exceeding their expectations would let him face anything. And Ye Chen would die!

Recalling Ye Chen’s vile threats and the ring formed with the fiancée, Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s killing intent flared…