Immortality Starts With Investment

Half a year passed in a blink. The cultivation world buzzed with activity. A rumor emerged from the Endless Sea: someone spotted a white, humanoid spiritual medicine in a mirage, standing on pure land, guarded by circling demonic beasts.

The vision vanished with the wind, but it drew countless eyes. The human-shaped longevity medicine, though not an immortal root, extended life by 300 years—a supreme treasure in an era of dwindling lifespans.

For the holy lands, prolonging a top powerhouse’s life by 300 years was monumental. The immortal path wasn’t just about prodigies’ strength—backing was crucial. The mirage confirmed the medicine’s existence, spurring countless cultivators to flood the Endless Sea, seeking the lost realms of the ancient powerhouse.

Central Continent’s prodigies mobilized, driven by loyalty to elders or the chance to size up rivals. The Heavenly Demon Body, in the Myriad Races’ Immortal City, declared his intent. An ancestor, who’d once guided him, neared death. He vowed to seize the longevity medicine, swearing death to any who stood in his way.

His words caused an uproar. As a top Myriad Races physique, he’d fought only thrice, crushing foes each time, never revealing his full might—a true face of their prodigies. His bold claim ignited Myriad Races’ youth, while humans bristled. The era had changed—beaten to the seas by the Heavenly Emperor, how dare the Myriad Races act so brazen now?

Soon, a human prodigy responded. At a powerhouse’s birthday banquet, Alkaid Holy Son announced he, too, had an elder nearing death’s door and would head to the Endless Sea, eager to spar with the Heavenly Demon Body.

The crowd cheered. Then, the family of this generation’s Heavy Pupil prodigy revealed their heir would debut, joining the hunt for longevity medicine. This news electrified all. Normally, only one Heavy Pupil existed per generation, but this era had two—Ye Chen, the Heavenly Emperor heir, boasting more than just Heavy Pupils. This dimmed the Central Continent Heavy Pupil’s shine.

Yet, Heavy Pupils were a supreme Divine Ability. An ancient Heavy Pupil, at quasi-immortal peak, once slew an aged True Immortal with a divine beam, at great cost. Their might was undeniable.

Next, the Firmament Overlord Body’s heir emerged from seclusion. A late-Unity Myriad Races powerhouse, physically formidable, challenged him—only to be torn apart instantly. Bathed in blood, the heir declared his intent for the Endless Sea, stunning all.

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The Firmament Overlord Body, one of the two strongest physical constitutions, was the Sacred Body’s nemesis, historically dominating until the Heavenly Emperor shifted the tide.

Soon, this generation’s top prodigies emerged en masse. Even obscure clans and holy lands, lured by the longevity medicine, sent their heirs into the spotlight. The scene was staggering—everyone foresaw the Endless Sea becoming a grand battlefield.

A 300-year longevity medicine, though precious, shouldn’t have caused such a stir. The real reason was its location—near the Great Yan Continent. Alkaid Holy Son’s claim that Ye Chen, the Heavenly Emperor heir, was the era’s top prodigy and likeliest to ascend drew all ambitious prodigies’ attention.

Ye Chen’s absurdity—Heavy Pupils, Primordial Supreme Heart, and a hidden Sacred Body—was overwhelming. How could anyone compete?

Most prodigies wanted to see if it was true. If so, many would aim to cut his immortal path short. Top physiques shone early but grew fiercer later. A quasi-immortal Heavy Pupil could kill an aged True Immortal. The Supreme Heart granted endless vitality, near-immortality. A mature Ancient Desolation Sacred Body could battle True Immortals. Combined, Ye Chen would be unstoppable. Yet, he hadn’t visited Central Continent.

The longevity medicine’s emergence gave prodigies an excuse to come to Great Yan and face him. If he was as invincible as Alkaid claimed, they’d unite to slay him, ending his immortal path.

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In the Heavenly Emperor Hall, the golden-robed elder’s face flickered with unease. Alkaid’s words thrust Ye Chen into the spotlight, drawing countless enemies. This was why he hid his daughter’s Chaos Body—exposing it invited ruthless schemes.

The cultivation world cared little for fairness. Peerless dominance bred despair, attracting sinister plots. The Heavenly Emperor faced this, nearly killed multiple times, leading to his later purge of human clans after expelling the Myriad Races. Many holy lands and ancient clans fell then, victims of his darkened heart. Back then, ascension had no quota. Now, with only one immortal slot, Ye Chen’s path would be harder.

As the elder pondered, a voice echoed from the hall’s depths. A figure shrouded in chaos, vaguely graceful, emerged.

”Father, I want to join the hunt for the longevity medicine!”

The elder frowned, scolding, ”Nonsense! Our hall has longevity treasures—why chase this?”

Her voice remained firm. ”Hiding clashes with my Dao heart, hindering my cultivation. With the Devouring Heavenly Demon Venerable’s Meeting Without Recognition, I can conceal myself. I’ll hide my strength, not using my Chaos Body. No one will recognize me.”

The elder hesitated.

She continued, ”Ye Chen’s predicament ties to me. He seeks longevity medicine for an elder but faces scrutiny. If he goes, prodigies will swarm him. I’ll help him secure the medicine. If he faces mortal danger, I’ll save him. It’ll resolve our karma, easing my heart.”

The elder sighed at her moral streak—useless in the cultivation world. But it touched her Dao heart, so he nodded. If she could tame Ye Chen, it’d be a fine outcome.