Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 534: Against the Heavenly Emperor

Ying Tiansheng swiftly returned to his holy landʼs Central Continent stronghold, a former top-tier sect now occupied. He immediately instructed the elders and learned of Ye Chenʼs effortless defeat of the Star River King Body in Great Yan, narrowing his eyes. Then, he headed to an immortal mountain where Yi Qingwu, bathed in endless moonlight under a great moon, was cultivating. Sensing his arrival, the moon dimmed, and she opened her beautiful eyes. Noticing his growth, she realized heʼd succeeded again, her heart sinking.

The Devouring Heaven Demon Art was terrifying, endlessly devouring othersʼ origins to grow. With the immortal path nearing and prodigies emerging, the chaos was perfect for its development.

Ying Tianshengʼs growth would only accelerate. If he achieved an Acquired Chaos Body, surpassing Ye Chen wasnʼt impossible. Could she still exact revenge? Worry gnawed at her.

Seeing her dimmed expression, Ying Tiansheng mistook it for despair over their widening gap. He smiled gently. ”The holy landʼs resources went to me first because theyʼre mostly from dead powerhousesʼ origins. Qingwu, with your distaste for such things, you wouldnʼt want them. This eraʼs prodigies are many. Focusing resources to strengthen one person first is best for the immortal path. But donʼt worry. Once I achieve the Chaos Body, Iʼll dominate the cultivation world, harvesting prodigies to make you one too.”

Yi Qingwu said nothing. She resisted the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, unwilling to devour origins, practicing it only to drain Ying Tiansheng, making him suffer her fatherʼs pain. Seeing her silence, he didnʼt dwell on it. Since Ye Chenʼs humiliations, her personality had shifted, less engaging with him. He didnʼt blame her—his weakness caused her shame. Once he killed Ye Chen, theyʼd return to how things were.

Changing topics, he mentioned returning to Great Yan to devour the Fifth Nether Maiden and possibly the First Nether Son. Hearing heʼd return to Great Yan, Yi Qingwuʼs eyes lit up. ”Will you seek revenge on Ye Chen?”

His expression turned awkward. Heʼd thought himself ready to crush Ye Chen, but learning Ye Chen had broken through and defeated the Star River King Body—who rivaled the First Nether Son—shook his confidence. His growth potential was vast, so avoiding Ye Chen for now was wiser.

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He shook his head. ”I could easily kill him, but he hides in Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. Mo Yixiʼs sublimation method is strange, and Hua Yunfeiʼs true body is hidden. Heʼs hard to kill. But donʼt be disappointed, Qingwu. When he comes to Central Continent, Iʼll act.”

Comforting her not to rush revenge, he prepared to leave. Fang Qing, that useless ally, had found new targets for him to harvest. Heʼd boost himself, then head to Great Yan to take down both Nether God Bodies.

Before the Heavenly Intention Holy Son left, Yi Qingwu, with her breathtaking beauty, stood and said, ”When you return to Great Yan, take me with you!”

Ying Tiansheng paused, surprised.

She smiled lightly. ”Iʼm worried itʼs a trap—the First Nether Son and Fifth Nether Maiden might team up against you! With my insights into the Movement and Healing Secrets, plus the Devouring Heaven Demon Artʼs Dao and techniques, I can aid you.”

Feeling her concern, Ying Tiansheng smiled. Despite her recent aloofness—likely from guilt and anger over Ye Chen—she cared when it mattered, ready to fight alongside him. A good sign. Confident he wouldnʼt need her help, he believed a joint battle could mend their rift. He agreed, promising to bring her to Great Yan in a few months. Yi Qingwuʼs radiant smile left him momentarily dazed.

She wasnʼt worried heʼd die—she feared he wouldnʼt. Sheʼd contact Ye Chen. How? Glancing inwardly at the tally of marks in her primordial spirit, she felt confident.

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Four months passed in a flash. Heavenly Evolution Holy Land was shrouded in endless thunderclouds, torrential lightning crashing like divine wrath. Amid the storm, all saw a figure strolling leisurely through the thunder, unfazed, as if the tribulation was nothing. How powerful must one be to treat a heavenly tribulation so casually? Truly the Fourth Holy Son—ferociously unmatched.

Far ahead, Holy Master Feng Baiyu and Elder Mo sipped tea, watching the tribulation with awe.

”Honestly, Iʼm starting to suspect this kidʼs the Heavenly Emperor reincarnated. Howʼs he fiercer than me?” Feng Baiyu mused, doubting himself.

Elder Mo glanced at him, his look saying, Isnʼt it normal for him to outshine you? Whatʼs to doubt?

Annoyed, Feng Baiyu wanted to argue and defend the Chaos Ancient True Immortalʼs originality—no plagiarism! But then, the terrifying thunder calmed, signaling the tribulationʼs end.

Their banter ceased as they fixed their eyes on Ye Chenʼs location. For a prodigy like him, the thunder tribulations were mere appetizers. The True Spirit Tribulation was the real test. His Unity breakthrough was already unprecedentedly dominant. Both felt his True Spirit Tribulation might pit him against the Heavenly Emperor himself!