Immortality Starts With Investment

When Ye Chen finally appeared in the Central Continent, it caused a huge stir. Although no one knew what the Heavenly Emperor’s heir had been doing during his period of absence, nobody cared about the details. They were only curious whether he would go looking for the Eight-Crowned King.

After all, in the current world of cultivation, the Exiled Immortal was dead, Celestial Prince and Lotus Emperor had fallen, and only the Heavenly Emperor’s heir and the Eight-Crowned King still qualified to compete for immortality.

Everyone was eagerly anticipating the final battle between the two. They wondered whether this generation’s struggle for immortal qi would end completely even before the immortal qi appeared.

However, the Heavenly Emperor’s heir did not head to the immortal city, and the Eight-Crowned King never showed himself. Even after Ye Chen arrived at the Myriad Races Immortal City, there was still no news of the Eight-Crowned King emerging.

This left the crowd both disappointed and deeply impressed. The Eight-Crowned King was truly confident. Even though the Heavenly Emperor’s heir had displayed unparalleled talent across the ages, the Eight-Crowned King remained unmoved and showed no intention of striking preemptively.

This alone was enough to show that the Eight-Crowned King’s strength must be beyond imagination. Although both he and Celestial Prince were old monsters, Celestial Prince had remained sealed inside the divine source the entire time.

The Eight-Crowned King, on the other hand, could revive at any moment under the protection of the World Tree. Nearly a million years ago, he had already reached the quasi-immortal realm, and he remained there even now. Just thinking about it was terrifying.

In the quasi-immortal realm, the Eight-Crowned King must have accumulated an unprecedented foundation. With that in mind, the crowd grew even more excited about the upcoming battle for immortality.

The Heavenly Emperor’s heir possessed talent unmatched throughout history. The Eight-Crowned King possessed a foundation never seen before. The intensity of their clash would be unimaginable, most likely comparable to an immortal war.

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Amid countless discussions, Ye Chen had already arrived at the Myriad Races Immortal City. His first stop was naturally to find Yao Yuezhi.

The last time he came, he had just taken Yao Yuezhi as his Dao companion. If he went to see Yan Wenwen first this time, Yao Yuezhi’s jealousy would probably spread across the entire Myriad Races Immortal City.

Yao Yuezhi was overjoyed by his arrival and had already taken the great tonic soup her mother had prepared in advance. They spent a full half month lost in passion before she reluctantly sent him off, fully satisfied. Afterward, Ye Chen headed to the Peacock Clan’s residence to look for Yan Wenwen.

However, he was told that Yan Wenwen was not in the clan. She was waiting for him at the usual place.

The usual place? Wasn’t that the city gate? They had only been there once, and it had already become the ”usual place”?

When Ye Chen arrived gracefully, sure enough, he saw Yan Wenwen’s mature and expectant figure standing at the city gate. Feeling somewhat helpless, he swept his large hand forward, wrapped his arm around Yan Wenwen, and flew into the high skies, setting up a formation around them.

Many people at the city gate noticed the scene and found it strange, wondering what the two were going to do. None of them dared to probe.

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Ever since Ye Chen arrived at the Myriad Races Immortal City, every race had been trembling with fear. Even though immortal weapons suppressed their territories, they still felt guilty.

After all, judging from the strength the Heavenly Emperor’s heir had displayed, he absolutely possessed the power to carry an immortal weapon and wipe out an entire race.

As a result, many races that had once offended Ye Chen had already taken the initiative to leave the Myriad Races Immortal City and return to the Northern Domain.

The Divine Silkworm Clan, for example, had already departed with their entire clan. As for the Undying Celestial Phoenix Clan, they had completely withdrawn, recalled all their members, and directly sealed their mountain gates. Even so, it was nothing more than self-deception. If Ye Chen truly wanted to settle accounts, none of them would escape.

In short, Ye Chen’s arrival left the entire Myriad Races Immortal City on edge. Back when Ye Chen first came to the Myriad Races Immortal City, he had swept through his generation and nearly wiped them out. Now, he already possessed the strength to suppress all the myriad races.

This left countless old monsters feeling especially dazed.

”That brat, why did he stay at the city gate for so long this time?”

Yan Wenwen leaned against the formation, her originally neat hair now disheveled. A few strands clung to her forehead, and her eyes were particularly dazed.

For some reason, the Little Peacock King had lingered at the city gate, looking around left and right, especially staring upward for a long time before leaving. It had left Yan Wenwen holding her breath the entire time. Only now did she finally release it.

”Where is Yan Ruyu?”

Ye Chen found the situation rather amusing and casually asked.

Hearing that Ye Chen was still thinking about Yan Ruyu, Yan Wenwen was not surprised.

She answered with a smile, ”Ruyu broke through to the Great Emperor realm not long ago. According to her, she refined the destructive power within the World-Destroying Black Lotus seed and gained many benefits.

”And indeed, one of her Seven-colored tail feathers has gained a black streak. She feels even more terrifying now, exerting even greater pressure on me than Alkaid’s Holy Son did back then…

”The ancestor also said that Ruyu has already surpassed our forebears and has become the greatest genius in the history of the Peacock Clan.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen’s eyes lit up. It was not out of joy for Yan Ruyu. He was still quite unfamiliar with her and felt no such emotion. The reason for his good mood was mainly that Yan Ruyu’s feedback multiplier would surely rise to another level. Since she could also trigger critical strikes, she made an excellent candidate for gifting.

Seeing Ye Chen so pleased because of Yan Ruyu’s improvement, Yan Wenwen felt a trace of gloom in her heart despite her usual tolerance.

Still, she quickly smiled and continued, ”However, Ruyu left the Myriad Races Immortal City some time ago. She told me that eight tails are not the end—nine tails represent true perfection. She has gone to seek the power of the new life.”

The power of new life?

Ye Chen’s eyes brightened instantly. The World-Destroying Black Lotus contained destructive power. The Chaos Azure Lotus, on the other hand, represented new life and rebirth.

Previously, even after taking Ye Chen’s Heavenly Emperor Fist infused with perfect reincarnation power, the Lotus Emperor had still managed to resurrect. That alone showed how terrifying the power of new life could be. Therefore, the Chaos Azure Lotus seed was perfectly suited for Yan Ruyu.

This was excellent news. He wondered what Yan Ruyu’s current multiplier was!

”Where did she go?”

Ye Chen asked with anticipation. Once he gifted the Chaos Azure Lotus seed, Senior An’s Seven Absolutes Immortal Physique would be completely secured.

Yan Wenwen shook her head. ”I asked her before she left, but Ruyu wouldn’t tell me. She said the place was extremely dangerous and didn’t want me to worry…”

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. Her absence made things a little troublesome. Before he could decide whether to use the Forsight Secret, Yan Wenwen suddenly pressed against him again like a boneless octopus.

Ye Chen was momentarily stunned. Then he heard her speak into his ear with a peculiar tone, ”Yao Yuezhi seems to be looking for us…”

Ye Chen’s gaze sharpened. Through the grand formation, he saw Yao Yuezhi staring up at the sky. No wonder Yan Wenwen had suddenly become so excited.

Soon, however, Yan Wenwen grew even more agitated. Because Yao Yuezhi actually flew upward, and thanks to her Heavenly Demon Clan talent, her perception was exceptionally sharp. She was getting closer and closer to the formation.

As Yao Yuezhi’s figure drew nearer, Yan Wenwen fell silent, but her excitement clearly intensified…

Before long, the grand formation—which had been perfectly transparent from the inside—became speckled with water droplets.

Yao Yuezhi’s figure outside grew hazy and indistinct…