Immortality Starts With Investment

Ye Chen was unaware of how his actions were misinterpreted. On his tower ship, he reviewed the system rewards with great satisfaction.

”Congratulations, host, gift successful…”

”1000x feedback in progress…”

”Triggered critical hit…”

”Reward: Seventh-Grade Divine Array: Heaven-Piercing Earth-Shaking Breath-Sealing Array Disc!”

”When activated, no one below True Immortal can peer inside; it detects True Immortal spirit sense, issuing warnings.”

Not a rare treasure, but perfectly suited to Ye Chen’s needs. Below True Immortal, even quasi-immortals couldn’t see within. He could act freely. If a True Immortal tried to peek, he’d be alerted instantly. Perfect. With this, he no longer feared eccentric old monsters spying during serious cultivation. A true anti-snooping artifact.

Thinking of the young girl, Ye Chen was pleased. Pity she wasn’t from a Holy Land, or he’d recruit her to Ascension Peak for nurturing. With his worries gone, he sped toward Heavenly Desire Sect.

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High in the sky, Elder Mo, concealed in the void, saw Ye Chen’s sudden joyful grin and was puzzled. Did the Holy Son fancy that girl so much? She looked barely twenty, not even at Golden Core! Was his Holy Son that shameless?

He was growing more woman-obsessed. Heading to Heavenly Desire Sect for indulgence, yet stopping to pick female cultivators at other sects. Mo saw clearly—many women on his harem peak were still virgins. Did he have a collecting fetish? Rare in the cultivation world.

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In the Great Yan Continent’s north, Chen Lingxiao, with the Star River King Body, headed to the Endless Sea to return to the Central Continent. Countless stars flickered behind him, like a star god descending. He was confident.

In the Great Yan Continent, he gained an ancient Star Dao quasi-immortal’s inheritance, elevating his physique. Previously, he narrowly lost to a human King Body, costing him a top ten prodigy spot.

Now, with his physique advanced, he could wield countless stars’ radiance even in daylight, rivaling other top physiques. At night, it’d be his domain, strength surging. Returning to Central Continent, he’d reclaim his top ten rank. Then, a voice reached his ear, making him smile.

”The Heavenly Emperor’s heir, Ye Chen, left his Holy Land for the Heavenly Desire Sect? The sect known for dual cultivation? He’s infatuated with their divine maiden?”

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Chen Lingxiao sneered. A top prodigy should focus on longevity and immortality. He thought Ye Chen avoided the Central Continent to train and close the cultivation gap with prodigies like him. Instead, he chased women. He’d heard Ye Chen coveted Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s fiancée, splitting him in rage when rejected. Laughable.

”Is it confirmed he hasn’t reached Unity? If not, I’ll slay him. With such talent, yet lost to lust, he tarnishes the Heavenly Emperor’s name. It takes two weeks to reach the Heavenly Desire Sect? No matter, Seventh Ancestor, let’s go!”

Confirming Ye Chen wasn’t in Unity, Chen Lingxiao relaxed. Heavy Pupils and Primordial Supreme Heart were top talents, but he was unconcerned.

In the same major realm, Chen Lingxiao would hesitate, avoiding a fight. But Ye Chen was only in Deity Transformation? His Star River King Body wasn’t some common trash physique. Killing across a major realm was easy. He’d show the Heavenly Emperor’s heir his might. With a confident wave, a radiant star descended, halting before him.

Chen Lingxiao stepped onto it, laughing wildly toward Heavenly Desire Sect.

”Heavenly Emperor’s heir, I’m coming to slay you!”

Along the way, countless cultivators stared skyward in awe, seeing stars shine in daylight, a shocking sight.

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A week later, Ye Chen arrived outside Heavenly Desire Sect, standing in the sky, surveying. Heavenly Desire Sect sat amid divine mountains, its core glowing with vibrant pink light, illuminating the night sky. It bustled with activity, often hosting external powerhouses, typically above Nascent Soul. Lesser cultivators were relegated to the nearby immortal city.

Ye Chen didn’t conceal his aura, its grandeur drawing attention. A graceful figure flew up, greeting him. ”Greetings, Fellow Daoist. Who are you here to meet… Fourth Holy Son!”

Recognizing Ye Chen, her eyes filled with awe. Such was his status in the Great Yan Continent. Despite Central Continent’s mockery of his avoidance, he was this generation’s brightest star here.

”Fourth Holy Son’s visit is beyond my authority. I’ve informed the Sect Leader!” she said nervously. Soon, several enchanting women arrived, led by Heavenly Desire Sect’s leader, a mature beauty with a curvaceous figure and striking charm. Her treasure dress, though modest, exuded an allure that sparked desire at a glance.

Sadly, the system gave no response. At the Unity realm, she showed no senior’s arrogance. ”Forgive us for not greeting you sooner, Holy Son! Are you here for Qinghe? She recently reached mid-Deity Transformation and is stabilizing in seclusion. I’ve sent for her. Please, join us inside to rest…”

The Sect Leader was courteous. Ye Chen’s potential, even if he didn’t achieve immortality, guaranteed Mahayana, likely soon, given his speed. She showed full respect.

Ye Chen, not arrogant, nodded and exchanged pleasantries. But seeing external cultivators eyeing him, he felt lumped in with them—like a mere pleasure-seeker. This could taint his reputation. He spoke, ”I dislike chaotic settings. May I ask if Heavenly Desire Sect could be cleared for some quiet?”

The Sect Leader didn’t hesitate. ”Of course!”

Instantly, Heavenly Desire Sect began clearing out external cultivators, even those mid-cultivation in caves. This sparked outrage. Many, already heated, grew angrier, crowding the gate, some ready to fight.

But hearing Ye Chen’s name, they cooled and left obediently. They weren’t surprised he was at Heavenly Desire Sect—typical of the Fourth Holy Son. Yet they seethed inwardly.

Your talent is unmatched, but clearing the Heavenly Desire Sect entirely? That’s too much! Can you handle all their female cultivators alone?