Immortality Starts With Investment

Though he couldn’t use them yet, owning two immortal artifacts delighted Ye Chen. The fear of insufficient firepower was greatly eased. Moreover, immortal artifacts would aid in condensing Immortal Qi.

The system’s condensation method stated: More immortal artifacts meant faster condensation, saving time. This was good.

Returning to Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, Ye Chen sincerely thanked the assisting elders. He then reported to Holy Master Feng Baiyu, saying he’d seclude himself to break through to Mahayana.

Feng Baiyu had no objections. Ye Chen was infatuated with women. Ascension Peak’s female cultivators weren’t enough. Before breaking through, he even visited the Heavenly Desire Sect for indulgence.

Feng Baiyu noticed Ye Chen didn’t just take the divine maiden but the Sect Master to the cave too. Next time at the Heavenly Desire Sect, would he bring the Supreme Elder along?

But Feng Baiyu shook his head. Probably not. She was nearly two thousand years old. Too old for Ye Chen, right?

Before leaving, Feng Baiyu sighed regretfully. ”It’s a pity this world lacks Immortal Qi! An Immortal Platform forged with Immortal Qi is worlds apart from one forged with Law Qi. Though it takes longer, in ancient times, prodigies with Immortal Qi-forged platforms stood at the peak, far surpassing others. Back then, those with top-tier elders used Immortal Qi for their platforms! The Heavenly Emperor was great, but he got carried away in fights, destroying everything… Not his fault, though. Enemies everywhere, true immortals attacking him daily—he had to destroy.”

Feng Baiyu left with a sigh. Ye Chen smiled faintly, flying to Ascension Peak. He didn’t rush to condense Immortal Qi or break through to Mahayana. Using Immortal Qi for the breakthrough took longer. Condensing it would also take time. This seclusion would be lengthy, so he wasn’t in a hurry for a day or two.

He first visited Senior An, where Yuyi was too. He shared detox techniques from the Heavenly Desire Sect, greatly advancing their skills.

Days later, he met Elder Lin. Lin, already imaginative and open-minded, was revolutionized by the Heavenly Desire Sect’s advanced methods. Her demonic pattern techniques grew richer, leaving Ye Chen reluctant to leave.

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Days passed before he departed. As he left, he saw Li Feihuang lingering at the cave entrance. Ye Chen chuckled, curious when she’d muster the courage to charge in…

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After informing everyone, Ye Chen began formal seclusion. Sitting cross-legged in his cave, he opened the system and activated the passage. A portal appeared before him. Eyes gleaming with anticipation, he stepped in without hesitation.

Within the passage, endless bizarre lights twisted, divine radiance warping. Time seemed to freeze, even Ye Chen unable to track its flow. How long passed—moments or half a year?

Finally, the passage’s end appeared. Ye Chen, on guard, stepped forward boldly. The next moment, he emerged in a vast cosmos. Scanning around, he found a dark, silent void, devoid of oxygen. This didn’t affect him. Closing his eyes, he sensed the surroundings and frowned. The spiritual qi was so thin it was nearly nonexistent. Cultivation here was almost impossible. Could such a place hold Immortal Qi?

Trusting the system, Ye Chen summoned his immortal artifacts from the small world. The Undying Celestial Blade erupted with ferocious aura, its boundless bloodlight surging, shaking the distant stars, slightly altering their orbits.

Beside it, the Devouring Heaven Demon Jar was restrained, like a black hole, capable of devouring all creation. Ye Chen connected with both artifacts, activating the Immortal Qi condensation method.

Instantly, the artifacts emitted strange fluctuations, as if sending a signal across the entire cosmos. Soon, faint, invisible wisps of special aura drifted in. Though unseen, their arrival made Ye Chen’s flesh and blood sing with joy.

His expression turned serious. Immortal Qi. This was the coveted treasure, essential for forging an Immortal Platform or ascending to immortality. The system was reliable! But it said this world’s Immortal Qi was only enough for one person.

Ye Chen felt a pang of regret. If there were more, he could bring some back. No need for the Immortal Path, just seclude in the holy land and ascend, or gift it. But as the thought arose, the system’s voice rang out. Each world had its rules. Immortal Qi condensed here could only be used here, dissipating if taken away.

Sighing at the failed loophole, Ye Chen activated the secret method to check progress. With two immortal artifacts, condensation was faster. Yet even so, it would take at least five years to gather all the Immortal Qi.

Five years were nothing to a cultivator. Ye Chen decided to explore, hoping to find life-bearing ancient stars. If he found female cultivators with multipliers for gifting, he’d hit the jackpot. Since this world’s Immortal Qi couldn’t leave, system feedback rewards could, right?

But opening his Heavy Pupils, scanning the deep cosmos, he soon frowned. The universe was too vast. Even at Unity peak, he couldn’t explore much. Searching planet by planet was impossible.

Sighing, Ye Chen gave up. He sat cross-legged beside the artifacts, planning to seclude. Bathed in starlight, he began reviewing all he’d gained in Unity, aiming to master it.