Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 620: Oh No, I Overdid It!

"You're more important than ascension!"

Ye Chen's declaration left Yi Qingwu speechless, though she had more to say. Immortality stood as the ultimate dream for billions of cultivators. While most accepted they'd never attain it, they chased every possible opportunity. But Ye Chen ranked her higher than that dream, backed by his defiance of Heavenly Intention Holy Land and the lavish gift of priceless origin.

Her heart pounded wildly, on the verge of exploding. "Ye Chen… are you hoping to…?" she whispered, her head bowed low.

What exactly? Ye Chen's eyes bulged in surprise. Oops, he had gone too far! She wasn't even considering rivalry with him anymore.

Pretending to be hurt, he gazed at her with feigned sadness. "Qingwu, do you see me as that sort of person? Handing you this just to claim something in return?"

Panicking, she shook her hands frantically. "No, no, I don't question your intentions! I was simply… overwhelmed with emotion."

He gave her a doubtful glance before adding, "Then take the origin and start refining it right away."

She longed to object, yet his challenging look forced a firm nod as she accepted it. With his exceptional talent, Ye Chen could have reaped far greater benefits by refining it alone, but he handed it over to her. That sacrifice carried profound weight.

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At the same moment, his system activated with a notification:

"Congratulations, host, gift successful…"

"Gift: Origin Power! 3,500x feedback processing…"

"Detected gift's critical importance to target, triggering massive emotional impact…"

"Max critical reward triggered…"

"Reward: Chaos Sacred Body Dao Embryo!"

"Chaos Holy Body Dao Embryo: Combines Chaos Body, Sacred Body, and Innate Dao Embryo's strengths… Invincible physique, harmonizing all paths, capable of creating or destroying all, favored by heaven, unbound by great laws, with rapid cultivation, immense spell power, and terrifying boosts…"

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Ye Chen stared in shock, blinking repeatedly. This reward exceeded his predictions. His existing Innate Holy Body Dao Embryo was already exceptional, but now "Innate" evolved into "Chaos," incorporating the Chaos Body's superior traits. The fusion of three top-tier physiques amplified their powers beyond imagination.

The Chaos Body's talent for integrating every path was phenomenal. Back in the era before the Heavenly Emperor, amid plentiful Immortal Qi, it virtually assured ascension. Today, those advantages belonged to him—accelerated cultivation, smoother breakthroughs, mightier spells, and endless applications.

A tremendous victory indeed. Though the feedback was substantial, it didn't fully match Ye Chen's hopes. The origin from Heavenly Intention Holy Son had granted the Innate Holy Body Dao Embryo. This time, with an even superior gift and Yi Qingwu's elevated multiplier, the peak critical reward merely infused "Chaos" into it. The upgrade was notable yet not revolutionary.

Ye Chen figured diminishing returns were at play. Just as a low-ranked student surges ahead effortlessly, top performers demand vastly more effort for minimal gains. Stronger physiques demand exponentially greater resources for further elevation.

He had wished Yi Qingwu's multiplier— which soared by 1,000 after absorbing the Heavenly Intention Holy Son—would leap another 2,000, outpacing Lan Nuo. But that appeared improbable. If multipliers escalated so readily, Alkaid, after years of accumulation, would possess an Acquired Chaos Body by now.

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Clutching the origin, Yi Qingwu noticed Ye Chen's brilliant grin. Her fingers softly caressed his cheek. "I didn't imply anything improper… I only… wish to…"

Ye Chen interrupted firmly. "That's not what you desire. What you need is to refine this origin. I'll stand guard over you."

His commanding tone brooked no debate. With a pout tinged by resentment, she averted her gaze. Ye Chen grinned, running his fingers through her smooth hair. "There's no hurry. Eternity stretches before us together."

Images flooded her thoughts: the two of them soaring to the immortal realm, bound forever in mutual support. Her resolve melted even more. Nuzzling against his palm, she composed herself to commence refining the origin.

"Refining cannot be interrupted once begun," she warned. "I've shared the cave array controls with you. If boredom strikes, explore nearby, but stay within Holy Maiden Peak. You're powerful, yet this is Heavenly Intention territory—you're a stranger here and might face risks. Above all, as my intended companion, stirring trouble would complicate matters for me. So, for my sake, will you?"

Her earnest request, delivered with a cocked head and fluttering lashes, transformed her typical frostiness into irresistible charm. Ye Chen surrendered immediately, nodding in agreement.

Yi Qingwu settled into a cross-legged position, entering secluded cultivation.

Ye Chen felt no urge to roam. He monitored the dramatic shifts in his physique while glancing at her advancement now and then. A full week elapsed.

As his system cooldown concluded and Yi Qingwu continued refining, Ye Chen stood and exited the cave. After squandering eight years traversing the universe, he refused to waste any gifting chances.