Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 910: The Elders Are Far Too Eager!

”Boom…”

The Fourth Holy Son Peak trembled. A terrifying aura immediately erupted from the summit of Ascension Peak and spread outward in all directions. The pressure made almost every cultivator in the vicinity shiver instinctively, a deep-seated fear rising from the bottom of their hearts.

High above in the sky, endless heavenly will descended like a colossal pillar of light, connecting Ascension Peak directly to the firmament.

Inside the Cloud Summit Heaven Palace, Feng Baiyu raised an eyebrow at the sight, genuinely impressed. ”This aura is a little too overwhelming. Is this really just Saint King? And the final formation of the Heavenly Heart Imprint actually drew down so much heavenly will? This canʼt possibly still be Saint-grade, can it? Could it be… Immortal-grade? Just how monstrous is this kidʼs combat power right now?”

Even Feng Baiyu could no longer see through Ye Chen clearly. This had long surpassed the level of ”surpassing the master.”

Feng Baiyu suspected that if the Heavenly Emperor of the same realm dared stand before Ye Chen today, he might not even withstand a single punch.

On the First Holy Son Peak, Hua Yunfei rose into the air, his eyes filled with astonishment as well.

And so it continued. Only after the pillar of heavenly will slowly dissipated did a majestic, imposing figure rise steadily into view.

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When the Heavenly Heart Imprint finally devoured the boundless heavenly will and took solid form, a smile appeared on Ye Chenʼs face. He had finally achieved Saint King.

Saint King was the realm where cultivators began to truly understand the Heavenly Dao. At this level, one could use the Heavenly Heart Imprint to obscure oneʼs own heavenly secrets, rendering divination impossible. One could also divine others.

During battle, it allowed constant deduction of the opponentʼs moves, making combat far easier. And beyond that, it granted various other divine abilities, each unique.

But Ye Chen could clearly sense that his Heavenly Heart Imprint was almost omnipotent. It carried astonishing profundity. The amount of heavenly will he could control and commune with far exceeded imagination. At the same time, his comprehension of the Forsight Secret had advanced to another level.

Ye Chen even felt that, by channeling heavenly will through his Heavenly Heart Imprint, he could bear the consumption and backlash of deduction in his place. Moreover, he gained a new understanding of fortune itself. Clearly, these were the benefits brought by an Immortal-grade Heavenly Heart Imprint and the Heaven-Suppressing Fortune Seal.

But what satisfied Ye Chen most was the explosive increase in his own combat power. His foundation was simply too deep. Every breakthrough brought a terrifying leap in strength.

Still, sensing the auras of the Holy Master and his Eldest Senior Brother outside, Ye Chen did not linger on further study. He rose gracefully and flew out of the cave residence.

”Greetings, Holy Master, Eldest Senior Brother, and all the elders…”

Ascending into the sky, Ye Chen bowed politely. Everyone stared at him in awe. Logically speaking, the higher a cultivatorʼs realm, the harder it became to kill across boundaries.

Yet Ye Chen seemed to completely ignore that rule. He had clearly only just advanced to Saint King, yet even the several Great Saint-level existences present felt an involuntary sense of dread and wariness toward him.

The same thought rose unbidden in every mind: An ordinary Great Saint would likely be no match for their Fourth Holy Son at all. This was simply absurd!

Feng Baiyu gave Ye Chen a nod without saying more.

Hua Yunfei, too, felt no jealousy or fear of being overshadowed by his junior brotherʼs monstrous strength. Instead, he was genuinely happy for him and offered warm congratulations on the breakthrough.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Hua Yunfei finally brought up the main topic.

”Junior Brother, is Junior Sister Dantai alright?”

Seeing the concern in his Eldest Senior Brotherʼs eyes, Ye Chen suddenly realized. Oh no… He had planned to release Senior Sister the moment he returned, but he had been so preoccupied with clearing his heart before Senior An and admiring Elder Linʼs newly developed demonic patterns… He had completely forgotten about Senior Sister.

Ye Chen immediately replied, ”Senior Sister has used the Dao of Human Desire inside the Divine Maiden Furnace to temporarily suppress her Supreme soul fragment. She is now attempting to fully seal it and perfectly reclaim control of her body… Iʼll bring her out right now.”

As he spoke, Ye Chenʼs divine sense had already entered his cave heaven. He communicated with Dantai Xuan inside the Divine Maiden Furnace.

Dantai Xuan felt a pang of reluctance when she heard Ye Chen wanted to release her. But when she remembered how her Eldest Senior Brother had spent years running around for her sake—and had even been injured by her own hand—she knew it was time to go out and thank him properly. So she obediently put on her Daoist robe. While Ye Chen deactivated the Divine Maiden Furnace, she quickly adjusted her appearance. She made sure she no longer looked dazed or seductive.

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Once he confirmed she was presentable, Ye Chen opened the entrance to his cave heaven, partially withdrew the Divine Maiden Furnace, and lifted the lid.

Dantai Xuan floated out gracefully. She looked exceptionally youthful, her eyes lively and gentle. She resembled nothing so much as the warm, cheerful older sister next door—clean, pure, and full of life. She glanced around, first giving Ye Chen a soft smile and nod. Then she turned to Hua Yunfei, whose expression was complex, and bowed sincerely.

”Thank you, Eldest Senior Brother, for caring about me all these years—for running everywhere in search of solutions on my behalf… Wounding you before was never my intention! At that time, my Supreme soul fragment had taken control, and I had already fallen into a deep slumber. But no matter the reason, I must apologize to you…”

Seeing his junior sister restored to her former clear, gentle, and lovely self, Hua Yunfei let out a long breath of relief. He shook his head at her apology, completely unconcerned. ”Of course I donʼt blame you, Junior Sister… As long as youʼre safe, thatʼs all that matters.”

Next, Dantai Xuan greeted each of the elders in turn, offering sincere apologies along the way.

Ye Chen watched this open, pure, and fresh version of his Senior Sister. It was impossible to reconcile her with the earlier image of someone obsessed with ”trivial details” and carrying the scent of citrus. Indeed, Senior Sister had been influenced by the Divine Maiden Furnace. Now that she had left it, she had naturally returned to normal.

Dantai Xuan had already broken through to the Saint realm. Thanks to the Cosmic Origin Crystals Ye Chen had given her, she had reached mid Saint. In another year and a half, she would likely accumulate enough to reach the peak and attempt Saint King…

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Dantai Xuanʼs return and full recovery were undoubtedly good news for the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. Her current combat power and talent were genuinely top-tier. In any previous era of the Immortal Path, she would have been a true contender for immortal qi. Her presence would noticeably strengthen the holy land.

Having grown up here, Dantai Xuan had many elders who cared deeply for her. Conversations flowed endlessly around her.

Ye Chen did not interrupt. After exchanging a few words with the Holy Master and Hua Yunfei, he prepared to leave. On one hand, he wanted to stabilize his newly broken-through cultivation and thoroughly explore the various abilities of his Immortal-grade Heavenly Heart Imprint. On the other hand, Senior An and the other women were waiting for him below. He had to at least spend some time talking with them.

Just as he was about to depart, Feng Baiyu spoke up. ”Ye Chen, news has come from the sixth realm of the Immortal Path—traces of a Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb have been discovered… Many Saint Kings have already rushed there.

”Though your spiritual roots and aptitude are both supreme, and your Heavenly Heart Imprint is of extraordinary grade, comprehending Heavenly Position laws wonʼt take you too long. Perhaps twenty or thirty years and youʼll break through to Great Saint.”

”But with a Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb, your speed would increase even further. Immortal Qi could condense at any moment. Your cultivation is still slightly behind. You must not slack off!”

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. A Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb? Of course, he knew what it was. But right after his breakthrough, news of one suddenly appeared? Wasnʼt that a little too coincidental? It almost felt… tailor-made for him.

Recalling the earlier attempt to divine him, a thoughtful look appeared in Ye Chenʼs eyes. This Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb was almost certainly a bait set by someone to lure him to the sixth realm. Still, the strongest anyone could be in the sixth realm was a peak Saint King. Who would be foolish enough to try?

Ye Chen pondered with a slight frown.

An old supreme elder spoke up beside him. ”A Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb… if this were a million years ago, it actually wouldnʼt have been considered a top-grade treasure for Saint Kings… Back then, there was something called a Heavenly Position Sacred Herb. It could take root deep in the cosmos, directly drawing and refining Heavenly Position laws—accelerating a Saint Kingʼs breakthrough speed by three to five times the normal rate!

”Though Heavenly Position Sacred Herbs were rare even then, determined seekers could usually find one… The top prodigies all used them. Yet now, even Heavenly Position Spiritual Herbs have almost completely vanished.”

”…”

Another supreme elder nodded in agreement, then looked earnestly at Ye Chen. ”Holy Son, such herbs are extremely rare. Word of this one emerged half a month ago. It could be discovered by someone at any moment. So you should make plans quickly and head there directly. You can stabilize your cultivation aboard the immortal boat. I happen to be free these days—I can accompany you and serve as your protector…”

The other eldersʼ eyes lit up at once. They immediately began volunteering to go as well. If they delayed, the herb might be gone. A few more cautious elders, however, considered the bigger picture and suspected it could be a trap. They suggested bringing more elders along.

Feng Baiyu listened with faint helplessness. Unlike other holy lands—where supreme elders rarely showed themselves and required nine prostrations just to be invited—the supreme elders here were far too eager to work.

Still, he felt they had a point. Ye Chen should seize every opportunity. Whether it was the Eight-Crowned King, that Exiled Immortal, or the Celestial Prince, all of them had already reached the absolute peak of this world.

Ye Chen had to grasp every chance to raise his cultivation rapidly. Otherwise, no matter how superior his talent, if his realm lagged behind and he lacked the strength to contend for immortal qi, it would all be for nothing…

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Meanwhile, Ye Chen had already begun circulating the Forsight Secret in his mind. His Heavenly Heart Imprint flowed gently, assisting him in probing the heavenly secrets. Very quickly, he obtained a vague piece of information. That Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb had already matured ten years ago…

Once mature, a Heavenly Position Spiritual Herb would automatically begin drawing Heavenly Position laws, creating enormous disturbances. Without a seal suppressing it, it would have been discovered long ago.

Therefore, this herb already had an owner. Yet news of it had only now been deliberately spread. Clearly, it had been prepared specifically to lure him.

With that realization, Ye Chen felt no urgency about others reaching it first. Since it was set up for him, it would surely only ”appear” once he arrived in the sixth realm…

Thus, Ye Chen politely declined the Holy Masterʼs and the eldersʼ kind offers. He planned to first stabilize his cultivation, rest in the holy land for a year or so, then head to the Immortal Path. After all, his breakthroughs had come far too quickly on this journey.

Though every aspect of his foundation remained perfect—no instability whatsoever—his state of mind had still been affected. So next, he would stay in the holy land and relax for a while. Afterward, he would make a trip to the Heavenly Intention Holy Land to further elevate his physique. While there, he could also check on his fiancéeʼs demonic body—see how much progress she had made with refinement and whether it could now be used normally…

Watching Ye Chenʼs carefree figure drift back toward Ascension Peak, the elders couldnʼt help but sigh with admiration. Their Holy Son had just learned of a major cultivation opportunity, yet he remained so calm and unhurried. His state of mind truly was top-tier…