Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 296: A Path No One Has Ever Trod!

Wait another year?

An Miaoli smiled lightly, her toes touching the ground as she glided across the sea of clouds to Ye Chenʼs side. A year was nothing to a cultivator, but she shook her head gently. ”No need to wait. Iʼve gained some insights, and now is the optimal moment for my breakthrough. Delaying might not yield better results. The affairs of this world rarely achieve absolute perfection. After I break through to Nascent Soul, Iʼll seek your help again.”

Her words carried a unique sense of freedom and resolve. Ye Chen didnʼt press further. Heʼd gifted her plenty of treasures to aid her Nascent Soul breakthrough, and with her exceptional talent and the Sword Peng Heart Refining Art, the quality of her Nascent Soul would surely be impressive. Her carefree attitude only added to her distinct charm.

”In that case, Iʼll wish you success in forming an Immortal Nascent Soul here and now, Senior,” Ye Chen said.

An Miaoliʼs smile was radiant, her beauty like a painting, her graceful figure swaying lightly. ”Thank you, Fellow Daoist.”

The small worldʼs incomplete laws could hinder a Nascent Soul breakthrough, so after confirming An Yuyi was still refining in the Star Pool, Ye Chen and An Miaoli left the small world, reappearing in his cave abode.

”Are you going into seclusion now, Senior?” Ye Chen asked, presenting this weekʼs gift—a stick of Calming Incense. It could soothe the mind and potentially boost Nascent Soul formation odds, though its effects were uncertain. In his past life, it wouldʼve been akin to an overpriced, dubious health supplement. But Ye Chen didnʼt care. Anything that might help was worth preparing. Money was no issue—what if it worked?

An Miaoli accepted it with thanks, not refusing.

As the systemʼs notification chimed in his mind, Ye Chen hesitated briefly before pulling a jade slip from his robes. It shimmered with faint golden light, exuding an immortal aura. An Miaoliʼs calm expression shifted.

Ye Chen smiled and explained, ”This is the Nascent Soul chapter of the Eternal Cosmos Sutra. Iʼm gifting it to you, Senior.”

Previously, gifting a fragment of the Eternal Cosmos Sutra had triggered system rewards for the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Deity Transformation chapters. Ye Chen had debated whether to continue cultivating the Eternal Cosmos Sutra after reaching Nascent Soul, perhaps even sticking with it through every realm until immortality. A single scripture, seamlessly connecting each stage, could smooth his path forward.

But after much thought, he abandoned the idea. He chose to pursue the path of invincibility in every realm, cultivating the strongest immortal scripture for each stage. While the Eternal Cosmos True Immortal was formidable, he wasnʼt the mightiest.

Sticking with the Eternal Cosmos Sutra might only make Ye Chen another Eternal Cosmos True Immortal at best—surpassing him would be unlikely. In the cultivation world, immortal scriptures were rare, but in great powers like Holy Lands, prodigies often trained in them from childhood. Yet, none had ever surpassed the scriptureʼs original master.

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If Ye Chen cultivated the strongest immortal scripture for each realm, he could forge a unique path by synthesizing his experiences and creating his own technique in higher realms. This would be a true path of invincibility, one never walked before. After all, no one in the cultivation world had the opportunity to acquire so many immortal scriptures. Each scripture was a sectʼs most guarded legacy—outsiders who even showed interest risked being obliterated. Obtaining one was near impossible.

But for Ye Chen, this path was far from daunting. With his system, as long as he chose the right gifts and targeted female cultivators with high enough multipliers, obtaining the desired immortal scriptures was effortless. He could ensure that in every future realm, heʼd cultivate the strongest scripture available.

Take the upcoming Nascent Soul stage, for example. The Nascent Soul chapter of the Taihuang Scripture was renowned as the most powerful. It was said to produce Imperial Dragon Qi, granting unmatched combat strength and endowing the Nascent Soul with profound transformations, making it nearly invincible. Ye Chen was determined to acquire it. After breaking through to Nascent Soul, heʼd try gifting techniques to trigger a critical reward for it.

Thus, he chose to gift the Nascent Soul chapter of the Eternal Cosmos Sutra to An Miaoli for her to cultivate post-breakthrough. The jade slip was single-use, making her the ideal recipient. A stronger An Miaoli would gain more opportunities, potentially increasing her multiplier further.

An Miaoli, however, was utterly stunned, staring at Ye Chen in disbelief. The fragment of the Eternal Cosmos Sutra sheʼd received before had already provided immense insights. A complete chapter was beyond her wildest dreams. Immortal legacies were so closely guarded that only Holy Lands typically had access to them. Any cultivator who obtained one would treat it as a priceless treasure, hiding it from the world to avoid sparking a bloodbath. Its value arguably surpassed even Ye Chenʼs small world.

Yet Ye Chen was offering it to her so casually? And since the jade slip could only be studied by one person, if she cultivated it, heʼd be unable to. She immediately shook her head, refusing. Her figure transformed into a streak of white light, fleeing the scene. This scripture had to be reserved for Ye Chen.

The Soul-Swaying Divine Stones, though precious, were useless to Ye Chen since he already had a Heavenly Spirit Root, so she could accept them with a clear conscience.

Taking Clear Conscience Peak was also reasonable—An Yuyi loved Ye Chen and would likely become his Dao partner, and as theyʼd relied on each other for years, it made sense for her to stay there occasionally. But an immortal scripture was different. Ye Chenʼs talent far surpassed hers; cultivating it would propel him to greater heights.

Knowing how persistent Ye Chen was with gifts, she feared a verbal refusal wouldnʼt suffice—heʼd find a way to force it on her. So, she chose to flee and enter seclusion, denying him the chance to hand it over.

Watching An Miaoli turn and run to avoid accepting the scripture, Ye Chen couldnʼt help but chuckle. How adorable.

But did she really think she could escape him? As her white silhouette darted away, a misty light flickered in Ye Chenʼs eyes, unleashing a strange force.

An Miaoliʼs body froze, unable to move. A gentle power then enveloped her, lifting her delicate frame and guiding her back to Ye Chenʼs cave abode.

Unable to resist, she found herself in his arms, facing him. She wasnʼt worried, only astonished. She knew Ye Chen was strong, but not this strong.