Immortality Starts With Investment

”Greetings, Master…”

Half a month later, four figures stood before the Exiled Immortal, their eyes filled with awe and yearning.

One of them possessed a terrifying physical body, with purple hair and a tightly closed vertical pupil at the center of his brow. Beside him stood a woman of astonishing beauty, her figure proud and mature, radiating an alluring aura. The remaining two—one from the myriad races, the other human—were all at peak Saint King cultivation.

To any outsider, these were top-tier prodigies whose names would be instantly recognized. If not for this generation’s Eight-Crowned King, Celestial Prince, and Heavenly Emperor’s heir, their fame would surely have been even greater—they would have been contenders for immortality.

Yet in the presence of the Exiled Immortal, they displayed not the slightest arrogance. All four stood in utter reverence. They had witnessed him take action. It was too terrifying.

To them, any so-called Heavenly Emperor’s heir or Celestial Prince was laughable. No one could compare to the Exiled Immortal in terror. And once they learned his true origin—that he came from the Other Domain, their awe deepened even further. That was a horrifying world even the Immortal Realm could not resist. His identity left them no hesitation in choosing submission. After all, if the Immortal Realm were eventually shattered and devoured by the Other Domain in the future, following such a prodigy from that realm might be an unimaginable stroke of fortune—one that could free them from this cage.

”Master, what are your orders? Please instruct us!”

The four spoke in unison, eager to perform well. The Exiled Immortal looked at them, disdain flickering in the depths of his eyes. He had once borne the noble bloodline of Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. Even the cultivators of the Immortal Realm were beneath his notice. How much less these ants from a small world?

He made no effort to conceal his contempt and spoke indifferently. ”I want you to kill someone…”

The four immediately brimmed with confidence.

The Exiled Immortal continued. ”The Heavenly Emperor’s heir.”

The words landed. Their expressions froze. Complex emotions flashed across their faces. Though they believed their master possessed the most terrifying combat power and would surely suppress everyone in the future, that did not mean they felt capable of the same. After all, the Heavenly Emperor’s heir had even slain a clone of the Celestial Prince.

Their faces twisted with hesitation. They wanted to speak but feared angering him—yet they truly lacked the courage to accept the task. It felt like walking into a slaughter.

The Exiled Immortal said nothing more. He simply extended a finger. In an instant, an array disc suffused with a terrifying aura appeared before the four, slowly rotating. Their hearts jolted as they stared at it.

”This… a Quasi-Immortal array disc?”

The purple-haired man’s voice was dry.

Quasi-Immortal array discs were far too rare. Even more so than immortal artifacts. Quasi-Immortals were already few; those capable of array-crafting were fewer still. Array discs were easily damaged and rarely survived to be passed down. Yet the power of a Quasi-Immortal array was genuinely horrifying. Its value was simply unimaginable.

The Exiled Immortal gave a faint nod. The Heavenly Emperor’s heir was suspected to be a Son of Providence. He had never expected these four wastes to actually kill the man. The true killing move was this Quasi-Immortal array.

”Even if the four of you join forces, you cannot fully control the Quasi-Immortal array or unleash its maximum power. But you can still exert the combat strength of an ordinary Great Emperor.”

The Exiled Immortal spoke calmly. He then transmitted the method of controlling it.

The four’s eyes instantly lit up. It could trap and kill a Great Emperor? This was practically invincible. With this array disc, even the Heavenly Emperor’s heir could be tested.

But soon the woman furrowed her brows slightly and spoke with humility. ”Master, the array disc must be set up in advance… How are we to lure the Heavenly Emperor’s heir into the array’s range? Moreover, he should still be only at the early Saint right now. In the short term, he is unlikely to enter the sixth realm of the Immortal Path!”

The Exiled Immortal shook his head faintly. ”The Heavenly Emperor’s heir has already reached peak Saint. With a Heavenly Heart Immortal Crystal in his possession, he will break through to Saint King very soon!”

The four’s pupils contracted sharply at the news. Even with the support of their families and factions—using countless treasures—they had each spent at least a century to reach Saint King from Saint. Yet how long had the Heavenly Emperor’s heir been at Saint? Barely two and a half years, at most. And now he was already at the peak? His breakthrough speed was simply monstrous.

The Exiled Immortal continued. ”In the sixth realm, there is a mature Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb that I have sealed… Go unseal it, set up the grand array, and then spread the news. Naturally, it will draw the Heavenly Emperor’s heir to you.”

The four were shocked once again.

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A Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb?

To a Saint King, it was an absolute supreme treasure. After a cultivator condensed a Heavenly Heart Imprint and advanced to Saint King, they had to begin comprehending Heavenly Position laws. Heavenly Position laws amplified the effects of the Heavenly Heart Imprint.

The deeper one’s comprehension of the laws, the stronger their combat power. And when breaking through to Great Saint later—upgrading the cave heaven into a true world—the stronger the Heavenly Heart Imprint, the deeper the foundation of the world, and the more terrifying the world power one could wield.

A Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb was precisely the kind of medicine that accelerated comprehension of Heavenly Position laws. Its value was self-evident. Once word of such a treasure spread, the Heavenly Emperor’s heir would surely come. And yet the master had discovered this herb years ago and never used it. His foundation truly ran deep. Worthy of a True Immortal from the Other Domain.

The Exiled Immortal watched their expressions with cold indifference, a sense of overlooking everything…

This world indeed held heaven-shaking opportunities. But most of them still paled in comparison to those of the Other Domain—leaving the cultivators here with painfully narrow horizons. A mere Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb was the lowest-grade item even among prodigies of the Other Domain. Anyone with high talent or strong backing was used far better.

Of course, he himself had obtained something superior. Thinking of how even the suspected Son of Providence—the Heavenly Emperor’s heir—would be overjoyed at the mere prospect of a Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb, the Exiled Immortal could only shake his head faintly.

Then he waved his hand indifferently. ”Go. If you fail to kill the Heavenly Emperor’s heir, then end your own lives!”

The four listened to the Exiled Immortal’s words and felt a chill run through them. Yet when their eyes fell upon the Quasi-Immortal array disc, confidence surged once more. No matter how powerful the Heavenly Emperor’s heir might be, with this array, they could unleash the combat strength of a Great Emperor. Trapped in the sixth realm, he would have no chance of escape.

Death was certain.

They bowed respectfully and withdrew from the Exiled Immortal’s presence. The four flew together toward the nearest teleportation array. The purple-haired man’s lips curved into a cold sneer. ”That Ye Chen is arrogant beyond measure—daring to abduct the princess of my War God Clan… Even if Luo Bingling is a useless waste, she is still not someone a mere human has any right to touch. This time, I will make Ye Chen pay the price!”

Hearing those words, the only human cultivator among them darkened in expression. Sword arrays flickered in his eyes. With a sudden motion, he unleashed a terrifying slash.

The sword light was horrifying—seemingly capable of cleaving the heavens and earth apart. Yet the purple-haired man simply raised his hand and blocked it with raw flesh. Only a few drops of purple blood trickled down.

In the next instant, battle intent soared from him as he prepared to charge forward and kill. A clash between top-tier prodigies seemed about to erupt. But the sole woman present watched them calmly and spoke in an even tone. ”If we fail to complete Master’s mission, we all die… So I suggest you two stop fighting. Once Ye Chen is dead, you can settle your grudge then.”

At the mention of the Exiled Immortal’s name, hesitation flashed through both men’s eyes. They withdrew their auras and stepped back.

The War God Clan’s divine son looked at the woman and gave a meaningful smile. ”It feels like the one among us who most wants Ye Chen dead… is you. Kill him, and your husband should finally feel at ease around you.”

The other two heard this and revealed knowing smiles.

Rumors had long circulated outside: the Heavenly Emperor’s heir had developed an infatuation with the wife of the Divine Silkworm Clan Leader. He had even provoked the clan leader to his face without the slightest regard for the cuckolded husband.

Some tales went further, weaving romantic fantasies—claiming the two had once dual-cultivated right outside the clan leader’s cultivation chamber while he was in session.

Shen Can, the clan leader, had been furious yet powerless to act… All kinds of gossip swirled.

At those words, frost settled over the woman’s face.

”My husband is nothing but a useless waste. No talent, no ambition—he can give me no help whatsoever. He has already become irrelevant to me… When I return to the Divine Silkworm Clan next, I will hand him a letter of divorce.

”But the inheritance left by his parents—I will take half. Especially that high-grade Extreme Dao Weapon. I must bring it with me. Still… the Heavenly Emperor’s heir deserves to die! And if possible, I want to personally erase him from existence.”

”…”

Her voice remained calm, yet killing intent rolled off her in waves. This woman was none other than the wife of the Divine Silkworm Clan Leader.

The four proceeded into the depths of the sixth realm and located the seal the Exiled Immortal had left behind years ago. They began activating the array disc and setting up the grand formation.

…

Meanwhile, Ye Chen had already returned to the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. He went straight to Senior An’s cave residence.

Senior An remained as tranquil and aloof as ever. Her cultivation had now reached the third layer of Heavenly King—her progress was by no means slow. Their exchange followed the same familiar pattern.

”Nether poison…”

”Cure…”

”Forgive the offense, Senior An…”

”As long as your heart is clear, that is enough…”

Ye Chen stayed with Senior An for several days. The restlessness brought on by his recent rapid breakthroughs was swept away along with the nether poison.

During that time, An Yuyi also arrived. The atmosphere grew livelier. An Yuyi had now reached the second layer of Mahayana. It only went to show: no matter their innate talent, the women around Ye Chen advanced at astonishing speed under the flood of his vast resources.

While An Yuyi helped her aunt with matters her aunt could not personally handle, Ye Chen caught the faint anticipation hidden beneath Senior An’s cold, serene gaze… Honestly, considering how long he and Senior An had known each other, the fact that she could still trigger top-tier crits after all this time truly spoke to her exceptional state of mind—she had endured with remarkable restraint.

Ye Chen still remembered the deeply resentful look on his Senior Sister’s face when he had passed by her door three times without entering. Looking at Senior An now, even he felt a little unable to hold back.

But when he thought of the potential unique benefits that might come from forming a Dao companionship with someone of ten-thousandfold aptitude, he restrained himself.

Ye Chen made a firm decision. He would work hard from now on and try his best to manifest that final immortal root—the Chaos Azure Lotus. Once that happened, Senior An could advance to the Seven Extremes Immortal Body. And so they spent several days entwined.

Afterward, Ye Chen paid a visit to Elder Lin. He did not encounter Li Feihuang, however. According to reports, after refining the divine fire Ye Chen had given her last time, her talent had soared dramatically. She was now in secluded cultivation, preparing to break through to Unity.

Ye Chen also pulled Lu Jing out for a while so she could interact with others. Then, at his leisure, he entered his own cave residence. He took out the Heavenly Will Sand, circulated the Heaven-Suppressing Fortune Seal, and formally entered closed-door cultivation—condensing his Heavenly Heart Imprint and breaking through to Saint King…