Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 792: I Need No Nirvana Sacred Liquid to Be Invincible...

The moment Ye Chen stepped into the cave residence, the usually aloof and elegant Lan Nuo transformed completely. Her eyes sparkled with uncontainable joy. She threw herself into his arms like a koala clinging tightly to a tree trunk.

Ye Chen chuckled softly, wrapped his arms around her, and gently ruffled her hair with spoiled affection.

”Friend Ye, you were incredible! Outside the Myriad Races Immortal City, you slaughtered an entire generation of supreme prodigies, toyed with the mighty ones of the myriad races like they were children, and with a single dazzling golden strike suppressed a crippled Holy Spirit, shocking every clan present! It was simply too powerful! I regret so much that I couldnʼt watch it with my own eyes… But even just imagining the scene makes my blood surge!”

Ye Chen paused mid-stroke on her head, then let out a helpless laugh. He had expected some sweet, longing words after such a long separation.

Instead, she was fangirling over his most ostentatious moments. From the yearning in her voice, it almost sounded like she wished she could trade places with him—personally suppressing the myriad races and slaying the Sacred Spirit herself.

This girl really only had one thing on her mind: showing off in front of everyone. And strangely enough, that was exactly what made her so endearing.

”Alright,” Ye Chen said with an indulgent smile, ”next time Iʼll bring you along.”

Only a clan like the Lan family—neither at the absolute peak nor completely declined, and lacking any ambition for hegemony—could possibly raise a girl with such a pure, carefree personality. She radiated the fresh, vibrant energy of youth.

Every time he spent time with Lan Nuo, Ye Chen felt as though he had returned to the nervous excitement of a high-school romance. It felt… really good.

Lan Nuoʼs eyes instantly lit up like twin stars. ”Really?!”

To her, Ye Chen was the undisputed grandmaster of showing off. Every time she watched recordings of his battles—whether against men or women—her heart would race uncontrollably.

Now, the chance to stand side by side with him felt like a dream come true. Overcome with excitement, her cheeks flushed as she leaned forward and boldly kissed him. But there was one question that had lingered in her heart ever since Ye Chen left last time. Now that they were finally face to face, she could no longer hold back her curiosity.

”Friend Ye,” she asked softly, ”the last thing you said before you left… You never finished the sentence. I really want to know… what came next?”

All these days, Lan Nuo had been racking her brain, trying to complete the sentence.

She had come up with countless possibilities:

”One glance at Lan Nuo, and youʼll regret it for life.”

”One glance at Lan Nuo, the pinnacle of perfection.”

”One glance at Lan Nuo, and fear is born in the heart…”

None of them felt quite right.

Ye Chen couldnʼt help but laugh when he saw how seriously she had taken it. He didnʼt keep her in suspense. With a gentle smile, he revealed the answer:

”At the end of the Immortal Path, who stands supreme? One glance at Lan Nuo, and the Dao turns to emptiness!”

The Dao turns to emptiness?

The moment the final words left his mouth, Lan Nuo, still wrapped in his arms, gave a violent shiver. Her cheeks instantly flushed crimson. A touch of shyness, but far more overwhelming excitement.

How domineering was that?

Compared to the lines she had agonized over, it was leagues beyond them. And Ye Chen had given such a sentence to her—proof of just how much he cherished her. Back when he had spoken only the first half, the phrase had spread like wildfire across the cultivation world.

Once the second half was released… this line would be forever tied to her name. Every time someone uttered it, her name would be spoken too.

The thought made Lan Nuoʼs eyes glisten with moisture as she gazed up at him.

Seeing how deeply a single sentence had moved her, Ye Chen smiled even wider. Deciding to teach her something new, he said: ”Let me teach you another peak show-off technique: ʼBack to All Living Beings.ʼ”

Still basking in joy, Lan Nuo blinked in confusion.

Back to all living beings?

Ye Chen patiently explained with a grin:

”After slaying your enemy, never let anyone see your face. Always turn your back to the world. That posture alone radiates the aura of an untouchable supreme expert. Once the phrase ʼBack to All Living Beingsʼ spreads, countless people will be stunned and debate it endlessly.”

Lan Nuoʼs eyes sparkled brighter with every word. Her small hands trembled with excitement. She could already picture it: herself standing over a fallen foe, turning her back with effortless arrogance, overlooking the entire world. Just imagining the scene sent hot blood surging through her veins, the thrill rushing straight to her head.

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Chen, brimming with pure admiration and worship. A man who mastered so many high-level coolness techniques—who could possibly resist him?

She was completely, hopelessly fallen. Blushing furiously, she leaned up and kissed him again. Her kisses were light, innocent, clean, and sweet—like those of a shy schoolgirl, no tongue involved.

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To Ye Chen, it was almost too gentle. Still, he thought a change of pace every now and then wasnʼt bad. In an excellent mood, he shared a few more golden show-off lines from his past life:

”Heaven gave birth to no Lan Nuo, and the Immortal Path has been dark for eternity…”

”At the peak of immortality, proud above the mortal world—with me, Lan Nuo, there is the heavens themselves…”

…

Each casually spoken, earth-shattering show-off phrase, each advanced technique he revealed, struck Lan Nuo like thunder. Her excited gaze gradually turned dazed; her mind spun.

”Master,” she whispered, cheeks burning, eyes blazing with fervor, ”from now on, you are my Master!”

She had once believed that, even if her cultivation lagged behind, her knowledge of dramatic lines and show-off tactics was at least equal to Ye Chenʼs. Now she realized how naive she had been. In the Dao of showing off before the world, she and Ye Chen were worlds apart.

Ye Chen laughed, not refusing the title. Having Lan Nuo call him Master in the future would add a special, forbidden thrill. Quite exciting, actually. Todayʼs harvest had been immense.

Lan Nuoʼs eyes practically sparkled with stars; deep in her heart, an impulsive urge surged—she wanted to give herself to him completely, to bear him a child or two right away. She had thought the same last time, but had decided to keep their relationship hidden for the sake of maximum show-off potential later.

Now, though, she wasnʼt sure she could wait. But when she timidly voiced the thought—Ye Chen gently, yet firmly, declined. There were far too many women who wanted to bear his children.

”Youʼll have to get in line.”

After another round of sweet nothings and some refreshingly light-hearted intimacy, Ye Chen retrieved the treasures acquired from the Myriad Races Immortal City auction and began gifting them...

Lan Nuo, ever the grateful woman, never disappointed him.

Hearing the max critical hit notifications in his mind, Ye Chen couldnʼt help but smile. They shared a few more kisses. Only then, under Lan Nuoʼs reluctant gaze, did he settle into seclusion, bidding farewell to her cave abode to cultivate.

It had nothing to do with Lan Nuoʼs flavor being too mild. Ye Chen simply wished to train. The Lan family naturally welcomed his request to stay awhile. In truth, even without it, they would have urged him to linger.

After settling Ye Chen in their highest-spec cave abode, several Lan great powers proceeded together to Lan Nuoʼs residence. They sought her opinion. But upon entering, they found Lan Nuo standing with her back to them, hands clasped behind her, facing the wall. Her voice rang low and profound, as though murmuring to herself.

”At the end of the immortal path, who stands at the peak? One glance at Lan Nuo, and the dao turns to void!”

The words lit sparks in everyoneʼs eyes. They had heard the first half before—already rich with flavor. Now completed, the intent soared transcendent, domineering to the extreme. Utterly overbearing—just the sort to invite beatings. Yet too flamboyant; it courted trouble.

The ancient Heavenly Emperor could say it—natural as breathing. This generationʼs heir, though not yet at the immortal daoʼs zenith, could barely hold the stage. But their Nuonuo? She needed more practice!

The group exchanged smiles, all understanding—this line was surely Ye Chenʼs way of coaxing Lan Nuo. Then, still back-turned, Lan Nuo recited a few more poser ”gold quotes.”

The great powers listened in stunned succession. Savoring them, they found genuine depth. But none superimposed Lan Nuo into the lines.

Ye Chenʼs figure emerged unbidden in their minds. They couldnʼt help sighing: the Heavenly Emperorʼs heir—not only peerless talent and unmatched combat, but mastery of showing off before others reached saintly transcendence.

No wonder beauties flocked to him. Who among female cultivators yearning for immortal elegance could resist such posing prowess?

Yet they had come for serious matters.

An elder cleared his throat and spoke, ”Nuonuo, the Seven-Colored Nirvana Jade recorded in clan annals was located in the fourth realm not long ago. It is confirmed: a true Holy Spirit gestates within, accompanied by Nirvana Sacred Liquid. But a semi-saint realm Holy Spirit—especially from Seven-Colored Nirvana Jade—once disturbed and born, its combat strength will defy imagination.

”Our clan lacks sufficient force to handle it. Thus, we wish to invite the Heavenly Emperorʼs heir to act. Yet we worry—he might covet it and keep the Nirvana Sacred Liquid. Though Sacred Spiritual Roots remain mysterious, their known traits alone tempt anyone. The heir possesses a Heavenly Spiritual Root—recorded by Heavenly Evolution Holy Land—so he has need too... We are concerned and seek your thoughts.”

Lan Nuo, still reveling in the joy of back-turned posing, lit up at ”Sacred Spiritual Roots.” Yet she knew her limits. At equal realm, she might test a Holy Spiritʼs mettle. But at the third heaven, facing a fourth-heaven one? Impossible. For Ye Chen, however, her faith brimmed with absolute—she believed he could suppress it effortlessly.

As for worrying Ye Chen might pocket it?

Lan Nuo harbored no such thought. Showing off before others brought such joy—anyone with strength couldnʼt resist it.

Yet Ye Chen willingly played the green leaf to her flower. He had even poured out countless timeless poser gold quotes—all for her. How could such a man be bad?

Moreover, Ye Chen bestowed her with so many lines. Every meeting, he gifted astonishingly valuable treasures. She couldnʼt just revel in his kindness unchecked—taking without return.

Thus...

Better to let Ye Chen use the Nirvana Sacred Liquid himself. His combat strength would soar further—easier to suppress all prodigies outside. Celestial Prince, Seven-Crown King—all one-punched to death.

When he saw her, he would act along. Making the world believe she stood on his level... far superior to any poser effect from her using the liquid herself.

At this thought, Lan Nuo—still back-turned to the crowd—spoke calmly, ”I need no Nirvana Sacred Liquid to remain invincible in this world. Thus, yield this Nirvana Sacred Liquid to my Master.”

Her words fell, and silence blanketed the room. The Lan clansmen gazed at her silhouette, expressions complicated.

At first, seeing her back turned, they assumed insights from discussing Dao with Ye Chen had inspired this profound pose. They paid it little mind. Now, clearly a misunderstanding.

Lan Nuo was simply... posing! Showing off before others!

No one understood her better than her family.

Thus, in the next instant—Smack!

Lan Nuo, still inwardly thrilled—believing her back-turned majesty had stunned them—felt a sharp pain on her rear. She whipped around in shock to find her mother glaring furiously, her pretty face livid.

”Turn your back on everyone? Invincibility? Iʼll teach you manners! Iʼll teach you...”

Smack smack smack smack...

A crisp barrage of spanks followed.

Properly educated by her mother, Lan Nuo dropped the act. Pouting grievously, she spoke to the crowd, ”Every time Master visits, he gives me so many treasures. Just now, he even gifted the Black Tortoise Realm-Protecting Armor! Always receiving like this—itʼs rather embarrassing. Besides, even if I gained Sacred Spiritual Roots, could I steadily dominate those monsters? Doubtful!

”Better to gift it to Master. Masterʼs combat strength already astounds—near-peerless in this era, surpassing predecessors. With Sacred Spiritual Roots added, he would truly sweep the immortal path. No matter how many monsters this generation births—all fated for suppression beneath Master! So...”

The crowd paid no heed to Lan Nuoʼs ”Master.” Merely youthful novelty. But they hadnʼt expected Ye Chen to gift yet another priceless treasure this time.

The Black Tortoise Realm-Protecting Armor—immensely beneficial for cave heavens. As Lan clansmen, taking without giving felt improper.

Moreover, Lan Nuoʼs words held reason. If she used it, gaining Sacred Spiritual Roots. She might contend with those monsters—barely qualifying to compete.

But if Ye Chen obtained them, he could transcend everything utterly. The Immortal Path—a smooth highway.

The group exchanged glances, minds replaying Ye Chenʼs legendary journey. Finally, they gritted their teeth and decided. Gamble once. For Lan Nuoʼs—and the Lan familyʼs—future.

Before departing, however, Lan Nuoʼs mother swatted her daughterʼs rear several more times, warning sternly, ”I donʼt care how you show off outside. But at home—if you dare such rudeness again, lacking respect for elders—Iʼll hang you up and thrash you...”

Lan Nuo: ”Wah wah wah...”