Immortality Starts With Investment

Su Yuxuan’s words fell, and the scene went silent. Ying Tiansheng’s hand trembled, his devouring force faltering briefly. But soon, a cold smirk curved his lips, and he devoured even faster, intent on tormenting her more. He knew touching Ye Chen’s women was taboo—his reverse scale. So what? They were already mortal enemies. Ye Chen humiliated the fiancée; he’d devour Ye Chen’s woman. True revenge.

Ying Tiansheng was unfazed. But the First Nether Son, reveling in Su Yuxuan’s ruin—eliminating a rival for resources—froze. Ye Chen hadn’t been to Central Continent, but his reputation had spread: Heavenly Emperor’s heir, powerful, woman-obsessed, merciless to those who touched his women.

Su Yuxuan was his woman?

Recalling her late entry to the Nether God Holy Land from the Great Yan Continent, it seemed plausible. Had he just made an enemy of the Heavenly Emperor’s heir? He’d kept a low profile, hiding his strength. Being targeted by Ye Chen would be trouble. He decided to return to Central Continent immediately after this.

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Yi Qingwu frowned. This sly, bare-footed woman, flaunting for who-knows-who, was Ye Chen’s?

Seeing her origin nearly drained, her face pale, Yi Qingwu hesitated. She needed to eliminate Ying Tiansheng, so she didn’t want complications. But Ye Chen’s care for her proved he wasn’t heartless. He likely cherished her most, but he wouldn’t be callous to his past women. If this woman died, he’d be heartbroken. And with her standing by, it’d be hard to explain.

After a moment’s hesitation, Yi Qingwu silently activated the symbol in her primordial spirit core, sending Ye Chen a message.

”The Fifth Nether Maiden is having her origin devoured by Ying Tiansheng. She says she’s your woman. I’ll try to save her life. Come quickly if you want to save her!”

Being close, she could send more details.

Sighing, Yi Qingwu wondered how this would affect the situation. But Ye Chen had done so much for her—how could she ignore his feelings? The next moment, her face flushed. The symbol vibrated wildly, reflecting Ye Chen’s agitation.

A message came back: ”Save her life. I’m coming now!”

Yi Qingwu shook her head, slightly displeased at Ye Chen’s concern for the Fifth Nether Maiden. Yet his attitude confirmed he wasn’t a heartless playboy, which both pleased and irked her, balancing on a strange edge. Seeing Ying Tiansheng about to shatter Su Yuxuan after draining her, Yi Qingwu spoke.

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”Don’t kill her!”

Ying Tiansheng frowned. Killing Ye Chen’s woman was revenge—why stop? But his affection for the fiancée made him pause, looking at her in confusion.

Yi Qingwu transmitted, ”She’s drained—alive or dead, it doesn’t matter. But the First Nether Son wants her dead, not leaving alive. Keeping her alive will distract him, giving us an edge in the fight!”

Ying Tiansheng’s eyes lit up. Brilliant. The fiancée was clever and considerate. He released Su Yuxuan, tossing the drained little demoness toward Yi Qingwu, who caught her with a beam of moonlight.

Su Yuxuan’s pale face showed weakness, her aura faint, a shell of herself. She frowned at Yi Qingwu. Yi Qingwu glanced at her calmly, then haughtily raised her chin, turning away. This level, and she thinks she’s on par with me?

In Su Yuxuan’s mind, Manjusaka sighed in relief but asked, puzzled, ”Why did she help you?”

Su Yuxuan sneered at Yi Qingwu. ”I knew from the recording stones she had something with Senior Brother. Another one of his flings!”

Surviving the ordeal, she was in good spirits. Her gaze shifted beyond the array, expectant. She knew Senior Brother was coming soon.

Manjusaka: ”…”

Really? Are Ye Chen’s lovers so common they’re everywhere?

Ying Tiansheng’s actions made the First Nether Son frown. ”What’s this about, friend?”

Ying Tiansheng laughed, tilting his head. ”Your protector’s turned on his ally, and you’re questioning me?”

Above, Su Yuxuan’s protector was initially besieged. Now, two Nether Sect protectors had turned, attacking Ying Tiansheng’s protector. Clearly, the First Nether Son had bribed Su Yuxuan’s protector long ago.

The First Nether Son dropped the act. ”Ying Tiansheng, hand over the Devouring Immortal’s inheritance and offer your origin…”

He coveted the inheritance—who wouldn’t want to endlessly enhance their aptitude? Ying Tiansheng, having devoured so much, was a treasure trove. Absorbing it would elevate his Nether God Body further.

Ying Tiansheng, brimming with confidence, had gained immense power from Su Yuxuan’s rich origin, worth over twenty others, boosting his strength several times over. He feared no one.

Seeing this, the First Nether Son sneered. ”Just a Great Yan Continent bumpkin begging in Central Continent. Today, I’ll show you the gap between you and the Central Continent’s prodigies. But this fight’s pointless. My protector’s about to win. The outcome’s set!” He’d decided to grab everything and flee before the Heavenly Emperor’s heir caught up.

Ying Tiansheng smirked. ”Outcome set? Look up again, friend.”

The First Nether Son frowned, glancing skyward. His pupils shrank. Four more Mahayana-stage figures with terrifying auras joined the fray—clearly Ying Tiansheng’s allies. The situation flipped instantly, five against two. The Nether God Holy Land’s Mahayana cultivators were now outmatched.

The First Nether Son’s face darkened, realizing Ying Tiansheng had planned to take them all down. His aura erupted, aiming for a quick victory. His power, far beyond expectations, was several times stronger than when he’d crushed the Star River King Body. He’d hidden his true strength before.

Ying Tiansheng sneered, his aura surging as he charged. The two were about to clash.

Meanwhile, Yi Qingwu’s face flushed, her body trembling slightly. The symbol’s vibrations grew stronger. Ye Chen was rushing toward them at an astonishing speed—the closer he got, the stronger the sensation.