Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 545: Save her life. Iʼm coming now!

Su Yuxuanʼs words fell, and the scene went silent. Ying Tianshengʼs 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 Chenʼs women was taboo—his reverse scale. So what? They were already mortal enemies. Ye Chen humiliated the fiancée; heʼd devour Ye Chenʼs woman. True revenge.

Ying Tiansheng was unfazed. But the First Nether Son, reveling in Su Yuxuanʼs ruin—eliminating a rival for resources—froze. Ye Chen hadnʼt been to Central Continent, but his reputation had spread: Heavenly Emperorʼs 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 Emperorʼs heir? Heʼd 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.

…

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

Seeing her origin nearly drained, her face pale, Yi Qingwu hesitated. She needed to eliminate Ying Tiansheng, so she didnʼt want complications. But Ye Chenʼs care for her proved he wasnʼt heartless. He likely cherished her most, but he wouldnʼt be callous to his past women. If this woman died, heʼd be heartbroken. And with her standing by, itʼd be hard to explain.

After a momentʼs 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 sheʼs your woman. Iʼll 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 Chenʼs agitation.

A message came back: ”Save her life. Iʼm coming now!”

Yi Qingwu shook her head, slightly displeased at Ye Chenʼs concern for the Fifth Nether Maiden. Yet his attitude confirmed he wasnʼt 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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”Donʼt kill her!”

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

Yi Qingwu transmitted, ”Sheʼs drained—alive or dead, it doesnʼt 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 Tianshengʼs 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 Yuxuanʼs 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 sheʼs on par with me?

In Su Yuxuanʼs 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 Chenʼs lovers so common theyʼre everywhere?

Ying Tianshengʼs actions made the First Nether Son frown. ”Whatʼs this about, friend?”

Ying Tiansheng laughed, tilting his head. ”Your protectorʼs turned on his ally, and youʼre questioning me?”

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

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

He coveted the inheritance—who wouldnʼt 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 Yuxuanʼs 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, Iʼll show you the gap between you and the Central Continentʼs prodigies. But this fightʼs pointless. My protectorʼs about to win. The outcomeʼs set!” Heʼd decided to grab everything and flee before the Heavenly Emperorʼs 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 Tianshengʼs allies. The situation flipped instantly, five against two. The Nether God Holy Landʼs Mahayana cultivators were now outmatched.

The First Nether Sonʼs 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 heʼd crushed the Star River King Body. Heʼd hidden his true strength before.

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

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