Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 301: The Ancestorʼs Life Matters Too!

”This is at least a fourth-grade defensive array disk, and itʼs top-tier quality at that. Even a peak Nascent Soul cultivator couldnʼt break it quickly!”

After killing Elder Lin, Han Feng turned his attention to An Yuyi. But despite his Nether Flame Triad Transformation, the fragile-looking golden barrier around her didnʼt budge. Even his Nascent Soul protector, Elder Qin, struck it to no avail, forced to watch An Yuyi sit calmly within.

The black-robed Elder Qin spoke calmly. ”Young Master, we should leave. Youʼve obtained Ancestor Leiʼs heart-refining legacy, perfecting your spiritual sense, and a low-grade Heavenly Nascent Soul technique. Once you break through to Nascent Soul back at the sect, youʼll surely form an Immortal Soul, with a path to Deity Transformation ahead. Thereʼs no need to waste time on a woman. Weʼre close to Divine Will Sect—their reinforcements could arrive any moment.”

Elder Qin sensed something unusual about An Yuyi. A mere Golden Core cultivator with a talisman capable of harming Nascent Soul cultivators and an array disk he couldnʼt break? Her resources were too extravagant for a Nascent Soul sectʼs disciple. It was wiser to retreat.

Han Fengʼs face darkened, his eyes glinting with malice. ”This woman nearly killed me—how can I let her off so easily? I want her True Phoenix Treasure Technique and her essence. Iʼd like to see how long this array can hold. As for the Divine Will Sectʼs reinforcements? A measly Nascent Soul sect with a dying early Nascent Soul ancestor? Even if he comes himself, what can he do? Elder Qin, with your mid-Nascent Soul strength, killing him would be effortless.”

Elder Qin hesitated but nodded. Divine Will Sect posed no real threat, and their early Nascent Soul ancestor was negligible. His real concern was encountering Heavenly Nether Sectʼs enemies, given their sectʼs domineering reputation and long list of grudges. But this place was far from Heavenly Nether Sect, and no one knew the Young Master had come for Ancestor Leiʼs legacy. There seemed little to fear.

Both fell silent, coldly watching An Yuyi, waiting patiently.

An Yuyi, overhearing their conversation, felt a surge of panic. The protector was indeed mid-Nascent Soul.

Half a day passed, her mind in turmoil. Then, a boisterous laugh echoed. ”Who dares cause trouble in my Divine Will Sectʼs domain?”

With a surge of bold aura, the Divine Will Ancestor arrived, riding a massive dragon conjured from spiritual qi. Despite his white hair and beard, his physique was robust, muscles like forged steel, exuding dominance. A single glance sized up the enemies. His spiritual qi dragon roared, charging toward Elder Qin.

He grinned at An Yuyi. ”Itʼs been over a decade, Yuyi—youʼve grown so much! Still remember your old ancestor? I held you when you were little!”

Seeing the Ancestorʼs confidence, An Yuyi relaxed slightly. Sheʼd heard he was a formidable fighter in his youth, earning a notable reputation. Though a minor realm below his opponent, he should hold his own.

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Elder Qin, facing the charging spiritual qi dragon, remained impassive. He pointed a finger, and the dragon exploded. His black robes billowed as he advanced, unleashing a nether qi cage that crashed toward the Divine Will Ancestor.

The Divine Will Ancestor laughed heartily, turning to charge at Elder Qin. ”Once I suppress this fool, Iʼll take you back to the sect!”

His spiritual qi surged like a waterfall, divine light flowing around him. His aura was ferocious, nothing like a man nearing his end. He clashed with Heavenly Nether Sectʼs Elder Qin in a spectacular battle, spiritual energy roaring and the heavens trembling.

The Ancestorʼs dominance reassured An Yuyi. Our Divine Will Sectʼs Ancestor is no pushover! Should she lower the defensive array and strike at Han Feng to suppress him?

But her optimism shattered moments later. In just a few dozen breaths, the Ancestor was blasted from the sky, his robes tattered, blood spilling from his mouth. His body was corroded by nether qi, tinged green, and his aura had plummeted. He was clearly no match for his opponent.

An Yuyi sent a discreet transmission. The array opened a sliver, and the Ancestor slipped inside. Elder Qin noticed but was slowed by a desperate palm strike from the Ancestor, blocked by the array.

Safe within, the Ancestor began expelling the nether qi. An Yuyiʼs heart sank with despair. After her final words to Ye Chen, she ended the transmission. The enemy was too strong—even the Ancestor couldnʼt win. Ye Chen coming would only mean his death. With his talent, heʼd surely reach Nascent Soul, maybe even Deity Transformation. He and her aunt could avenge her later.

The Ancestor, healing while grumbling, cursed, ”Youngsters have no honor! That nether qi even pierced my spiritual treasure. If it was a fair fight, I couldʼve suppressed him despite the realm gap.”

”Who were you talking to, Yuyi? Why not call them for help?” he asked.

She shook her head. ”The enemyʼs too strong. Heʼd die. I donʼt want him to.”

The Ancestor, already poisoned by nether qi, nearly spat blood again, his face greening.

So my lifeʼs expendable? My life matters too!

But he was magnanimous, healing as he studied Han Feng and Elder Qin. He transmitted to An Yuyi, ”Forget it. Youʼre one of us—dying to save you is my duty. Those two are from Heavenly Nether Sect, right? That kidʼs talented, their Young Master? When the array weakens, Iʼll rush out and try to kill him. His Nascent Soul protector will prioritize saving him. You run immediately. Tell your aunt to train hard and avenge me. Heavenly Nether Sect thinks theyʼre untouchable with a Deity Transformation ancestor? Our sectʼs protective array can hold off a Deity Transformation for half a month. Letʼs see if their base gets raided while theyʼre out here!”

An Yuyiʼs eyes reddened, realizing the Ancestor was prepared to die.

He chuckled. ”Why cry? Miaoli and Magic Peak Master are both attempting Nascent Soul. Magic Peakʼs probably doomed, but your aunt will succeed. As long as we have a Nascent Soul, our sectʼs legacy endures. You were talking to that Ye Chen kid, right? Heard heʼs strong. I planned to show off a bit to intimidate him and lure him to join us, but no time now. How long can the array hold?”

The arrayʼs glow was visibly dimming. An Yuyiʼs heart sank as she assessed it. ”Half an hour.”

The Ancestor nodded, swallowing a few pills. ”No delays then. Prepare to act…”

He surged up, ready to charge Elder Qin, planning to feint and then strike Han Feng to buy time. But before he could move, a far more terrifying aura approached. A figure at a thousand metersʼ altitude radiated brilliant golden light, like a blazing sun. Despite the height, its overwhelming presence flattened trees below like dominoes.

The Ancestorʼs rising aura faltered. Elder Qin and Han Feng narrowed their eyes, on high alert. Only An Yuyiʼs eyes widened in recognition.