Immortality Starts With Investment

Fang Qing roared in panic. He raised his hand to grab Heavenly Intention Holy Son and flee. But seeing Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s pitiful state, his eyes widened. He’d thought, despite taking a beating and falling for Mo Yixi’s trap, Heavenly Intention Holy Son, with a realm advantage, Nine Secrets, and top techniques from the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, would’ve crushed Ye Chen by now.

Instead, Heavenly Intention Holy Son was split in two? This is your strength? Utter trash. No wonder he’s just fodder.

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Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s pupils also brimmed with disbelief. He’d assumed Mo Yixi’s Immortal Platform was shattered, and even at full sublimation, he couldn’t match a true Mahayana like Fang Qing. He’d hoped Fang Qing would emerge and kill Ye Chen.

Yet, in mere moments, Fang Qing was half-destroyed? This is your strength? Utter trash. The sect’s low regard for him was clear, assigning such a weak protector.

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Though Fang Qing scorned him, Heavenly Intention Holy Son was still useful to the young master. Fang Qing swiftly scooped up both halves. Frowning, he saw strange laws at the wound, preventing healing. If this continued, Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s source would drain, affecting the young master.

Before fleeing, Fang Qing channeled vital energy. His own body instantly healed, and Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s split form barely fused—not fully restored, but enough for now.

With Mo Yixi approaching, Fang Qing didn’t hesitate. He tore open the void to escape with Heavenly Intention Holy Son. But Heavenly Intention Holy Son roared, ”Take Yi Qingwu too!”

Fang Qing frowned, reluctant, and risked another hit. Yet Heavenly Intention Holy Son was adamant: no Yi Qingwu, no leaving. Helpless, Fang Qing grabbed the conflicted Yi Qingwu.

Mo Yixi arrived, shouting, ”You think you can run after I’ve fully sublimated? Die!”

A divine light blasted forth.

Fang Qing’s head exploded. Yet his body, carrying Heavenly Intention Holy Son and Yi Qingwu, stepped into the void. His head barely regrew, glaring back at Mo Yixi. ”Mo Yixi, your Immortal Platform is shattered. You get one full sublimation in your life. Next time, I’ll make you wish you were dead!”

With that, Fang Qing, Heavenly Intention Holy Son, and Yi Qingwu vanished, using a special escape art.

Hearing the threat, Mo Yixi smirked. Turning to Ye Chen, his eyes held gratitude and awe. Noticing the stunned crowd, he didn’t hesitate. His terrifying aura plummeted, his body swaying. He shouted to Ye Chen, ”Holy Son, we must go… I can’t hold on! If Fang Qing realizes, we’re dead!”

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Ye Chen’s lips twitched. Helplessly, he summoned a tower ship, boarded with Mo Yixi, and leisurely flew toward Heavenly Evolution Holy Land.

On the ship, Mo Yixi glanced back expectantly. Seeing no sign of Fang Qing, he looked disappointed. He explained to Ye Chen, ”Mahayana cultivators have tricks. Unless you can overwhelm them, defeating is easy, killing is hard. I’ve restored my former strength and, with the True Phoenix Undying Herb, glimpsed further potential. But I’ve only just recovered, so killing isn’t easy. Next time, I’ll definitely finish him!”

Ye Chen had no doubts about Elder Mo’s strength. Thriving amidst chaos, he clearly had the power to back it up. He felt no regret over failing to kill Heavenly Intention Holy Son. If he couldn’t beat Ye Chen now, he’d fall further behind in the future. With Ye Chen’s efforts, the gap would only widen. He was merely surprised by Fang Qing’s healing technique. Its recovery was astonishing, even mending Heavenly Intention Holy Son, split by his manifestation.

It resembled the Healing Secret of the Nine Secrets. If it truly was Healing Secret, that was staggering. What was Heavenly Intention Holy Son’s sect? His techniques were already extraordinary.

First Battle Secret, then Movement Secret, now Healing Secret. Who knew what else he had? Impressive!

This sparked anticipation in Ye Chen. Next time he saw the fiancée, besides spirit liquid, would she bring Healing Secret? With this hope, he chatted with Elder Mo.

Soon, the truth emerged. Elder Mo had been acting. The True Phoenix Undying Herb was outrageously potent. After consuming it, his Immortal Platform healed rapidly. Coupled with its nirvana power and years of accumulation, he glimpsed a breakthrough.

”I’m at Immortal Platform First Heaven now. Ancient sect leaders, great powers, are typically at this realm. Second Heaven is the Holy Master realm. In ancient times, only the Second Heaven could be the Holy Masters. Now, with the cultivation world’s decline, Unity realm cultivators like Feng Baiyu take the title. After seclusion, I might soon reach Second Heaven. Then, unless a Third Heaven appears, I’ll protect you. You can steal anyone’s fiancée. Even if a Third Heaven King emerges, I might still hold my own.”

Unlike his outward facade, Elder Mo hid nothing from Ye Chen. His eyes lit up. Mahayana was the final major realm before immortality, divided into nine minor realms—Immortal Platform Nine Heavens. Each minor realm’s gap was larger than a major realm’s. Cultivators climbed these heavens. At Ninth Heaven, one reached the quasi-immortal realm. The next step was immortality.

”Elder Mo, with your Immortal Platform restored and a bright future, why not seclude yourself like other ancestors, pursuing the Great Dao? I can find a new protector!”

Ye Chen spoke up. Protectors were usually like Fang Qing—those with no prospects. With his Immortal Platform rebuilt and boundless potential, Elder Mo might prefer cultivation. He worried that he felt obligated due to his immortal root, so he offered first.

But Elder Mo shook his head without hesitation. ”No need to mention it. I’ll protect you until your strength surpasses mine. Your heaven-defying luck might lead me to sainthood or immortality! Besides, in the Central Continent, old friends are probably gloating. I’ll go with you—they’ll be shocked to see me.”

At this, Elder Mo chuckled, clearly delighted.

Ye Chen smiled too. Though he said this, he knew he was repaying a debt. Who with such potential would willingly play bodyguard? He’d remember this favor.