Immortality Starts With Investment

The Exiled Immortal had lived two lives. In his previous life, he had died at the hands of the Heavenly Emperor. He understood one truth more clearly than anyone: Strike early, and strike with full force. Never let the opponent grow.

Back then, he had the chance to kill the Heavenly Emperor at the very beginning. But he had been too arrogant and allowed him to escape. When the Heavenly Emperor returned, he was so ridiculously strong that a single punch had blasted him apart.

The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths had shattered too many worlds during their conquests. He knew better than anyone how monstrous a Child of Fortune—born from the backlash of Heavenly Will before a world’s destruction—could be.

Hard to kill, fast growth, terrifying fortune.

Ye Chen fit the description perfectly. Therefore, he had to be eliminated as soon as possible. If he were allowed to continue growing and reach the Great Emperor or Quasi-Immortal realm, it would become truly impossible to suppress him. All his plans would turn to nothing.

Thinking of this, the Exiled Immortal no longer hesitated. He absolutely could not let Ye Chen become the next Heavenly Emperor. This child must fall…

Once he reached the peak of Great Emperor, he would step out of the Immortal Path and take action against him. He possessed the Minor Array Sacred Art, a branch under the Dao of Arrays from the Three Thousand Great Daos. With every gesture, everything in the world could be used by him.

Although it was only a minor Dao and far from a true Great Dao, it was still enough to instantly isolate Ye Chen, who had countless powerhouses protecting him, forcing him into a one-on-one confrontation with no support whatsoever.

After grinding him to death, he would use the Minor Fortune Art to drain him completely. He would then naturally advance to Quasi-Immortal, sweep through everything, and claim all the final opportunities before this world’s collapse. When he returned to the Immortal Realm, he would rely on these opportunities to reach the Immortal King realm, standing high above others, not losing to his monstrous elder brother.

After finalizing his plan, the Exiled Immortal calmly lowered his head. He only needed two years to reach perfection and then go kill Ye Chen. He would absolutely not give Ye Chen the slightest chance to grow further.

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In the blink of an eye, Ye Chen had already left the Central Continent. Yet the commotion he had caused there was still being hotly discussed by cultivators from all sides.

On one hand, everyone was marveling at Ye Chen’s talent and combat strength. It seemed to have no upper limit. Any strong enemy appeared like an ant before him. Especially the rare feat of killing enemies above his realm while still at the Mahayana stage.

For Ye Chen, it seemed as simple as eating and drinking. Now, many powerful experts were guessing that Ye Chen’s spirit root and physique were extraordinary.

They were probably not the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo or Heavenly Spirit Root. They had to be higher-grade immortal bodies and Sacred Spiritual Roots. Only then could they support Ye Chen’s terrifying combat strength.

Although there was no concrete evidence, Ye Chen’s performance had practically confirmed this speculation.

Everyone was sighing. How could such an existence—who would be a top genius even in the Immortal Realm—appear in their mere cultivation world? Was this world truly having one last burst of brilliance before sinking completely after the Age of Dharma’s End?

Besides discussions about Ye Chen’s combat strength and talent, the fact that he had been rejected by Yan Ruyu was also endlessly talked about. Many male cultivators of the myriad races felt a little happy. Even if you, the Heavenly Emperor’s heir, have shocking combat strength, have slain countless geniuses of our myriad races, and killed all kinds of heaven-defying figures, making almost no one in the myriad races dare to provoke you, and everyone is waiting for the Celestial Prince to emerge, so what?

In the end, Yan Ruyu is still someone you cannot obtain. If I cannot have Yan Ruyu, then neither can the Heavenly Emperor’s heir. Therefore, I am not inferior to the Heavenly Emperor’s heir!

Besides secretly feeling refreshed, everyone also believed that the Heavenly Emperor’s heir would definitely not give up. He would most likely continue to pester Yan Ruyu in the future, gifting her all kinds of treasures.

After all, everyone knew the Heavenly Emperor’s heir’s history of rising to power. Things like ”If you are well, then it is a fine day!” Or ”I love you, what does it have to do with you?” With such a personality, how could the Heavenly Emperor’s heir possibly give up on Yan Ruyu?

Everyone was waiting for the next development. They wanted to know whether Yan Ruyu would eventually fall.

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Ye Chen had no idea how the outside world was discussing him. If he knew, he would simply laugh it off. From beginning to end, he had never been a simp. He had acted like one in the past only for benefits, only to become stronger.

Now that he had become strong, if he continued to act like a simp, wouldn’t all that strength have been gained for nothing? Therefore, there was no such thing as licking or sticking a warm face against a cold butt.

Just like that, the immortal ship traveled all the way, crossing the boundless Endless Sea, and arrived at the Heavenly Desire Sect. The current Heavenly Desire Sect had undergone renovations. The mountain gate looked even more majestic than before.

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The sect’s sphere of influence had also expanded dramatically. The neighboring Heavenly Desire Immortal City had become even more prosperous, with countless cultivators coming and going. It was clear that the Heavenly Desire Sect’s influence was growing larger and larger.

While Ye Chen had played a part in this, the main reason was the sect’s own strength, which had become sufficiently powerful. The Heavenly Desire Sect actually had a living Saint King ancestor. Although her combat strength was said to be at the bottom among Saint Kings, she was still a Saint King.

In addition, the Heavenly Desire Sect had gained three more Half-Saint experts. This was equally outrageous. In short, with its rapidly growing strength and influence, the Heavenly Desire Sect had developed to an unprecedented level of prosperity.

Everyone knew that the Heavenly Desire Sect was about to soar because of the Heavenly Emperor’s heir.

Inside the Heavenly Desire Sect.

The Heavenly Desire Divine Maiden, Fan Qinghe, with her amber-colored skin that reflected a honey-like luster under the soft light, looked even more alluring than before. Just one glance at her would make anyone’s mind wander and their heart restless.

Before her stood two others. One big and one small. They were precisely Fan Qinghe’s master and grandmaster. Both had participated in the previous Nirvana Ceremony. They had completed a perfect transformation and, thanks to Ye Chen, had reached the peak of the third heaven.

After Ye Chen left, they had completed the remaining procedures, opened their cave heavens, and subsequently broken through to the fourth heaven one after another. This had filled the master and grandmaster—who had once thought further breakthroughs were hopeless—with extreme joy.

However, they had only broken through a few years ago. Besides Fan Qinghe, whose talent was truly astonishing and had already reached the mid Half-Saint realm, both master and grandmaster were still at the early Half-Saint stage.

Yet in such a short time, they had received shocking news… The Heavenly Emperor’s heir had already reached the peak of Saint King and had slain the peak Great Saint Alkaid Holy Son.

This news left them utterly shocked. While marveling that Ye Chen was truly the strongest protector in the history of the Heavenly Desire Sect, an indescribable anticipation rose in their hearts…

The Heavenly Emperor’s heir had already reached the peak of Saint King. This was precisely the right cultivation level to perform the ceremony. If the Heavenly Emperor’s heir still favored Qinghe, did that not mean they could once again enjoy the feeling of skyrocketing cultivation without any effort?

Thinking of this, their hearts pounded wildly, even causing the burdens on their chests to sway. Yet alongside their anticipation, both master and grandmaster felt some worry.

On one hand, they worried that with Ye Chen having more and more women—especially now that he was obsessed with Yan Ruyu—he might no longer be willing to do this for Qinghe. On the other hand, they worried whether Ye Chen would even allow them to participate.

After all, the higher the realm, the more he would have to provide. Both of them were still only at the early fourth layer. The amount they would need to absorb was truly unimaginable.

Moreover, there was now also an ancestor. Although the ancestor had never mentioned it proactively, they could not enjoy the feeling of cultivation soaring like a rocket while leaving the ancestor—who had prolonged her life with human ginseng fruit but had been stuck at Saint King for who knows how many years—behind. That would be too unfilial.

But adding another person… even a cauldron was not used like this, let alone someone like the Heavenly Emperor’s heir. The Heavenly Emperor’s heir would definitely be displeased. So this was also a problem…The three of them could be said to be both expectant and anxious.

”Qinghe, in the end, you are still the main focus. The Heavenly Emperor’s heir is your protector. The fact that you are willing to share with us a few times already moves us deeply. Moreover, with how much the Heavenly Emperor’s heir cares for you, there is a high chance he has slots to enter the Immortal Realm.

”As for us, no matter how much our cultivation advances, we will ultimately remain in this world. Therefore, you must clearly distinguish what is important! As for the ancestor, we don’t know the Heavenly Emperor’s heir’s attitude, but you can mention it. If he shows even the slightest displeasure, you must immediately give up… You must not affect the Heavenly Emperor’s heir’s feelings toward you in any way.”

Although Fan Qinghe’s master and grandmaster were still savoring the benefits from the previous Nirvana, they knew what mattered most.

Fan Qinghe, who had no parents, really liked this feeling of four generations living together, like a family. But the Heart-Seed Demon Nirvana Scripture she cultivated was essentially parasitic, completely reliant on her protector. She was already a burden, relying entirely on the Heavenly Emperor’s heir to carry her.

And now the burdens were only increasing. She was truly worried that Ye Chen would be displeased. Yet she also could not bring herself to ignore the ancestor. So without hesitating for too long, she gently nodded. ”I’ll ask when the time comes…”

While the three of them were still thinking, a powerful aura suddenly descended at the Heavenly Desire Sect’s mountain gate. To Fan Qinghe and the other two, this aura was extremely familiar from the inside out. They reacted almost instantly.

Joy bloomed on all three faces.

Speak of the devil and he shall appear. The Heavenly Emperor’s heir had actually come. He had only broken through to the peak of Saint King not long ago, yet he had already arrived at the Heavenly Desire Sect. It was clear that although the Heavenly Emperor’s heir was interested in Yan Ruyu and the others, he had not forgotten Qinghe in his heart.

A happy expression appeared on Fan Qinghe’s face. Her master and grandmaster were also overjoyed.

Immediately, with Fan Qinghe leading the way, the three of them—their figures surging like waves—flew toward the mountain gate.

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When Ye Chen returned to the familiar Heavenly Desire Sect, he looked at the three women flying toward him and revealed a smile. The most distinctive feature of the successive Saintesses and female cultivators of the Heavenly Desire Sect was their exaggerated figures.

No matter how proper the robes or garments, when worn by them, they were stretched taut, rising and falling dramatically. If other female cultivators had varied temperaments, then the successive Saintesses of the Heavenly Desire Sect had only one trait—extreme seductiveness. One could only say that the first female cultivator who founded this lineage was truly talented.

Ye Chen was curious what that founding female cultivator had looked like.

”Ye Chen…”

Fan Qinghe, with her amber-colored skin shining like it had been coated in honey, spoke in a sweet and coquettish voice filled with joy. She had a lot she wanted to say.

Ye Chen smiled lightly and shook his head. He dotingly flicked her upturned little nose. ”Alright, I know what you want to say… Since we’re sending the Buddha, we should send him all the way to the West. Since your master and grandmaster participated in the previous Nirvana, they can join this time as well. Let’s not talk about anything else first. We’ll go to the cave residence and help you cultivate, achieving a perfect Nirvana!”

”…”

Both master and grandmaster immediately revealed expressions of pleasant surprise. The Heavenly Emperor’s heir really doted on Qinghe too much. He had actually taken the initiative to suggest letting the two of them participate in the Nirvana this time as well.

Fan Qinghe, on the other hand, felt both moved and hesitant, along with endless guilt. After all, she was once again taking advantage of Ye Chen’s fondness to ask for more. There was still the ancestor on her side…