Immortality Starts With Investment

Ye Chen’s single strike obliterated the First Nether Son, stunning all.

Above, the two Nether God Holy Land elders, previously humiliated in the ambush, fought with newfound vigor thanks to reinforcements. The Central Continent’s average strength surpassed the Great Yan Continent’s. Seizing the chance, they teamed up against one Heavenly Intention elder, swiftly annihilating his body and soul with terrifying techniques. The tide turned to seven against four.

Heavenly Intention elders grew more desperate. Heavenly Evolution Holy Land elders glanced at the two with surprise.

The Nether God elders swelled with pride. See that? Even at Mahayana, the Central Continent outshines Great Yan. Your backwater holy land has much to learn. But their faces froze next moment. They watched their First Nether Son get obliterated by the Heavenly Emperor’s heir in one punch… This… Did they just become enemies with Heavenly Evolution Holy Land?

A Heavenly Intention elder cursed, ”Are you Central Continent cultivators brainless? If we die, you’re next! Feng Baiyu won’t spare anyone!”

The two retreated, regret surging. They shouldn’t have fought so hard earlier. Should they switch sides now, aiding Heavenly Intention? Six against five—they’d still have the edge!

But then, another Heavenly Intention Grand Elder fell, golden blood splattering the sky in despair. The two’s faces shifted, but they didn’t hesitate, charging back into battle. Even with another loss, it was five against five. As Central Continent natives, they were stronger. The advantage was theirs! They had to act fast to stop Heavenly Intention’s collapse.

But as they charged, four more figures appeared, entering the battlefield from beyond the array. Sensing their auras and seeing their yin-yang fish robes, the two froze. Heavenly Evolution Holy Land had more reinforcements! Not five against five, but five against nine?

Their minds raced—three against eleven sounded better. So, they targeted another unlucky Heavenly Intention elder, striking with the Central Continent’s might.

They transmitted to Heavenly Evolution’s elders, ”The youngsters’ feud has nothing to do with us Mahayana cultivators. I saw your Holy Son cares deeply for our Fifth Nether Maiden—a special bond. We’re high on her too. Her talent is exceptional, and her bloodline divine ability, paired with the Nether God Body, could push it to its peak.”

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Feng Baiyu smirked. Two Heavenly Intention elders had fallen, and no ambushes emerged. Confirming no traps, he’d brought the remaining elders. Hearing the Nether God elders’ words, he grinned, pleased with their tact.

”Fair point. Let the kids handle their issues. First, we take down these shameless Heavenly Intention scum. Our Heavenly Evolution Holy Land focuses on deduction, not combat, so please, strike as fiercely as before.”

The two’s mouths twitched. Heavenly Evolution’s elders were ferocious, wielding ancient True Immortal inheritances. Not skilled in combat? Clearly, they aimed to wipe out Heavenly Intention first, then deal with them. Their survival hinged on the Fifth Nether Maiden and the Heavenly Emperor’s heir’s stance. Despite seeing through the ploy, they had no choice. Under the sinister scholar’s gaze, they kept striking hard, fearing for their lives.

Ye Chen, having obliterated the First Nether Son with one punch, turned to the Heavenly Intention Holy Son. He didn’t act immediately. Perhaps due to the Devouring Immortal’s insights, he was now more attuned to origins. He saw remnants of the First Nether Son’s origin lingering in the void. Pointing, he said to Ying Tiansheng, ”Absorb that origin.”

Ye Chen didn’t nurture enemies or, like some protagonists, boost foes for a challenge. He was simply too strong now. Ying Tiansheng was already a gift in his eyes, meant for the fiancée to devour. Her vengeance for her father’s death would surely trigger a top-tier critical hit. The more Ying Tiansheng absorbed, the better—every bit could yield ten-thousand-fold feedback later.

His words stunned Ying Tiansheng, who felt deep humiliation. It was as if Ye Chen were tossing scraps to a stray dog. Worse, Ye Chen didn’t care if he grew stronger from the absorption.

Such contempt was unprecedented for Ying Tiansheng. Gritting his teeth, he stretched out his hand, gathering and devouring the First Nether Son’s origin, preparing for a final clash with Ye Chen. Yet his heart burned with unwillingness. Unable to resist, he asked, ”Ye Chen, your strength grows too fast. Being the Heavenly Emperor’s heir doesn’t explain it. What’s your secret?”

Ye Chen’s progress outpaced even the Heavenly Emperor’s, seeming stronger than the Emperor himself. It was unbelievable.

Yi Qingwu raised an eyebrow, curious too. Honestly, Ye Chen was absurd. Once a realm below them, he’d caught up and surpassed them in strength.

Ye Chen laughed. ”Secret? Every step I’ve taken was through countless dangers. I’ve walked on thin ice, relying solely on my effort! No secrets here!” Then, with confidence, he added, ”If I must name a secret, it’s that I’m just too much of a genius!”

Ying Tiansheng stared, incredulous. Don’t want to tell? Fine, but that’s shameless.

Yi Qingwu’s lips curved briefly, amused.

Their reactions irked Ye Chen. Why didn’t anyone believe the truth? He didn’t rush to act, calmly watching Ying Tiansheng absorb the origin.

Opening his system, he checked the gifting cooldown, calculating when he could offer Ying Tiansheng to the fiancée for feedback. He was eager to see what this gift would yield and how far his physique could evolve.