Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 628: Dao Cauldron

Next came the reveal of the Dao Cauldron. Ye Chen hadn't placed great expectations on an immortal artifact, treating it mostly as a backup tool for later use. Yet, this Dao Cauldron instantly brightened his gaze…

"Dao Cauldron: Immortal artifact from the War God Clan, crafted by their ancestor to fix the clan's issue of sluggish Great Dao comprehension after entering the Mahayana Realm. It automatically draws in the Great Dao from heaven and earth, doubling cultivation speed inside…"

As he scanned these words, Ye Chen's eyes bulged, his hand freezing mid-motion. Yi Qingwu assumed he fretted over her discomfort and shook her head to show she felt no pain…

Ye Chen's mouth corners jerked. He was familiar with the War God Clan's fame. Among the countless races, this battle-forged lineage displayed terrifying combat strength. Their geniuses effortlessly overpowered rivals at the same level. Even sharing identical Qi and moves, their blows struck with far greater force. As one of the premier races, they commanded immense prestige. However, they suffered a critical defect: poor resonance with the Great Dao.

Once they hit the Mahayana Realm, their progress stalled dramatically, causing them to recede from prominence. The War God Clan's founder, a being of unimaginable might, created the Dao Cauldron to overcome this hurdle. Its immortal runes actively gathered the Great Dao essence. Training inside delivered explosive cultivation rates.

For over 130,000 years, the War God Clan dazzled the world, birthing seven True Immortals and showcasing the cauldron's tremendous power. Then arrived the Heavenly Emperor's age. The War God Clan dared to challenge him relentlessly, pursuing him to the brink of death. The aftermath unfolded as expected. The clan faced near annihilation, their essence utterly crushed.

During that climactic clash, the Heavenly Emperor shattered the Dao Cauldron, leaving myriad cultivators in profound regret. Now, it rested in Ye Chen's possession. He resolved to conceal the Dao Cauldron carefully, avoiding any suspicion that the Heavenly Emperor had hidden it away. Though not his direct successor, Ye Chen had claimed vast portions of his inheritance. No need to sully that glorious name!

Obtaining the Dao Cauldron proved a delightful surprise. He never imagined an immortal artifact would prove so valuable right away. His already blistering cultivation pace, amplified twofold by the cauldron, would defy the heavens. And the boost wouldn't stop at double. His upcoming advancements promised to shatter all norms with insane velocity.

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After tucking both the Dao Cauldron and Divine Maiden Cauldron into his small world, Ye Chen stumbled upon a startling sight. The Divine Maiden Cauldron floated serenely, glowing with golden light and emanating majestic, pure energy. It bore no resemblance to the notorious relic.

Suspended above, a grand four-legged, eight-eared cauldron pulsed with infinite Dao韵, drifting through the emptiness. The four-legged, eight-eared cauldron positioned itself just below the Heaven-Devouring Demon Jar and the Undying Celestial Blade.

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Evidently, its might fell short of those treasures. Upon the Dao Cauldron's entry into the small world, Ye Chen marveled as it began pulling in diverse Dao charms and laws. The small world previously held none of these. Remarkably, the Dao Cauldron bridged the barrier, siphoning them from beyond. Traces even leaked outward, blending into the small world itself.

This windfall brought a grin to Ye Chen's face. By embedding some intent into the Dao Cauldron, couldn't his small world soon support standard breakthroughs, tribulations, and cultivation? It would mirror the outside realm perfectly. Lu Jing could reside there solo without issue.

In essence, the gains from this present vastly outstripped Ye Chen's wildest anticipations. The advantages loomed enormous. His look toward Yi Qingwu softened with even greater affection…

This fiancée proved extraordinary. Setting aside all else, her multiplier alone justified every effort to raise her. He planned to refine her physique into the Acquired Chaos Body.

Slightly less potent than the Innate Chaos Body, the Acquired version could still achieve 6,000-fold if the innate hit 7,000. At Quasi-Emperor stage, fully honing her physique would elevate it more.

Ye Chen figured a flawless Chaos Body might touch 10,000-fold. Few other constitutions could rival it. Perhaps Senior An's Seven Extreme Immortal Body stood a shot. Prospects gleamed brightly for all.

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At Holy Maiden Peak's midpoint, thousands of disciples assembled, hungry for Dao insights. Yet this session, their Holy Son failed to show. Confusion rippled through the crowd. Only Holy Maiden Peak's female disciples and elders grasped the truth: the Holy Maiden seethed with jealousy.

Quickly, a poised, distant female elder arrived from above, delivering the lecture in Ye Chen's stead. The disciples fell silent at once. Her realm lagged behind their Holy Son's, yet as a Mahayana Realm powerhouse, her wisdom dwarfed theirs. Even so, all yearned for the Holy Son's comeback.

Yet another week slipped by…

Ye Chen was astonished by his fianc'e's tenacity. She had utterly exhausted him. The marks she left covered him so densely there was hardly room for more.

"I'm stuffed, completely stuffed... Qingwu, I've got matters to attend to soon! You need to advance to the Mahayana Realm."

Assisting Yi Qingwu to her feet, Ye Chen spoke with utmost sincerity. Observing his weariness and the burps escaping him from time to time, Yi Qingwu beamed with contentment. She gazed at the whip scars on her wrist and let out a soft breath. Instantly, the scars faded away completely.

"Go on. Those female disciples? Don't fret, I'll look after them."

During this past week, Ye Chen's activities went beyond merely "consuming spiritual liquid." He had outlined his visions for Holy Maiden Peak and supplied resources to his fianc'e. Holy Maiden Peak planned to keep enlisting high-multiplier female disciples.

The reason Ye Chen gave was to fortify the peak and bolster Yi Qingwu's groundwork. However, once Yi Qingwu learned his selection standards—superior talent and untainted purity—she couldn't resist sinking her teeth into him…

You dare say you're not putting together a harem?

Irked, she chomped down fiercely. Ye Chen flinched from the sharp pain.

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"Swallow this divine pill and focus on your cultivation. The road to immortality can wait. Safety comes first. Since I'm by your side, I'll gather ample origin to enable your Chaos Body attainment."

Prior to his departure, Ye Chen presented the Star River Divine Pill. He ruffled Yi Qingwu's hair while dispensing guidance. She slapped his hand aside, tilting her chin upward in arrogance, her tone otherworldly: "I was disciplining you just now, and here you are bossing me around?"

A grin formed on Ye Chen's lips. His fianc'e absolutely adored this playful routine!