Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 683: Waiting for an Origin Delivery!

The monkey never anticipated that the Heavenly Emperor's heir would so readily produce the Compliant Golden-Hooped Rod. As it felt the terrifying, supreme Dao might pressing down from above, it was instantly thrilled and reached out to seize it. However, Ye Chen observed the monkey with a peculiar expression and withdrew the artifact.

"You're just going to reach out like that?"

The monkey paused for a moment. But it wasn't foolish; it quickly grasped Ye Chen's intent and spoke immediately.

"Our Holy Prince proclaims that this artifact rightfully belongs to our Victorious Fighting Ape clan!"

Ye Chen couldn't help but chuckle. This creature had truly come empty-handed.

Ye Chen promptly put away the Compliant Golden-Hooped Rod, cast a glance at the monkey, and found it unworthy of further conversation. He turned, preparing to depart.

Noticing Ye Chen's actions, the monkey addressed him with gravity.

"Our Holy Prince declares that if you, the Heavenly Emperor's heir, do not return it willingly, he shall personally come to retrieve it! Our Holy Prince is the progeny of a Quasi-Immortal. His father, at the time, was merely a single step away from achieving true immortality. The Holy Prince's innate talent vastly surpasses his father's by immeasurable degrees. He has now attained the pinnacle of the third heaven in the Mahayana realm—a peak King! Should the Holy Prince make a personal appearance, the situation might grow exceedingly unpleasant. Heavenly Emperor's heir, surely you would not wish for your invincible reputation to be shattered so easily, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's eyes instantly gleamed.

The son of a Quasi-Immortal? Such an origin source would undoubtedly be incredibly potent.

Ye Chen had previously fretted over being too overbearing, thereby frightening everyone away, leaving no one brave enough to present themselves for conquest. Yet, in a mere blink of an eye, a challenger had appeared.

If this monkey wasn't exaggerating... a Quasi-Immortal who stood on the precipice of immortality must have possessed world-defying talent. And his son, even more so. That origin source could potentially be mightier than all previous ones combined.

"Where is he?"

Ye Chen inquired proactively. This urgency stemmed primarily from the Primordial Chaos Supreme Body's truly astounding nature. After dedicating so much time to its cultivation, Ye Chen had deeply comprehended its formidable power. He yearned to actively seek out targets, harvest their essence, and trigger critical gift strikes to enhance his Body's completeness.

"Our Holy Prince is currently situated in the third realm of the Immortal Path!"

The monkey announced with evident pride.

Ye Chen immediately knitted his brows. The Immortal Path, again. Traversing there and back would consume a significant amount of time. His cultivation speed was currently blistering, and he had already procured the necessary divine materials for his breakthrough to the King realm. In that case, it would be far more judicious to remain within the sacred land and develop steadily. He could simply await the monkey's master to arrive and deliver his own demise.

Moreover, appearing overly aggressive or eager would be detrimental to future harvests of enemy origin sources. Thus, he would let the monkey's master come to him. When the moment arrived, he would even adopt a slightly reserved approach. Engage in combat for several days and nights, creating the illusion for onlookers of a hard-won triumph. This strategy would encourage more individuals to dare challenge him in the future.

With this strategy in mind, Ye Chen gestured dismissively.

"In that case, have your Holy Prince come here in person!"

As his words concluded, Ye Chen ceased paying any attention to the monkey and gracefully ascended into the air. The monkey was unsurprised by Ye Chen's reaction. Indeed, the Victorious Fighting Ape clan had orchestrated this entire affair, intending to leverage Ye Chen to establish their prestige and solidify the Holy Prince's undefeated reputation.

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After all, a prodigy like the Heavenly Emperor's heir would never be easily intimidated. Yet, the monkey possessed unwavering faith in their Holy Prince. His talent didn't just surpass his father's; it rivaled that of the Fighting Ape clan's progenitor, the Victorious Fighting Emperor. He had inherited the full measure of a Sacred Buddha's blessings. With such exceptional gifts, his destiny was to achieve immortality in this very era and vanquish all adversaries. Even the Heavenly Emperor's heir was nothing more than a pathetic chicken or a brittle piece of tile in comparison!

Contemplating this, a smug smile graced the monkey's features. It cast a disdainful glance towards the formidable gates of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land before departing with a resounding boom.

Meanwhile, from Ye Chen's perspective, the Holy Prince was merely another fool poised to deliver himself onto a platter. However, following encounters involving the Dao Cauldron and the Compliant Golden-Hooped Rod, Ye Chen had devised a novel strategy for attracting targets. He could subtly reveal certain supreme Extreme Dao Weapons, making their existence known deliberately. This would undoubtedly pique the interest of any remaining descendants or heirs of their original owners, enticing them to engage in sincere trade.

This method allowed Ye Chen to 'launder' Extreme Dao Weapons that failed to trigger critical gifts, thereby securing substantial advantages. As for those, like the Holy Prince, who harbored intentions of forceful seizure, Ye Chen felt no qualm in harvesting their origin sources. This approach facilitated his peaceful cultivation while strategically positioning him to await incoming adversaries.

Luo Bingling remained in seclusion, and neither Senior An nor Elder Lin had emerged yet. In Senior An's absence, An Yuyi's influence was somewhat diminished. Consequently, Ye Chen carved out time to visit his fiancée midway, engaging in sparring sessions for a fortnight.

What astonished Ye Chen was his fiancée's apparent belief that the ambiance lacked sufficient excitement without Luo Bingling's presence. This time, she presented the soul of the Heavenly Intention Holy Son to him as a gift.

Ye Chen had genuinely not anticipated the Heavenly Intention Holy Son's soul to remain intact. However, he harbored no such peculiar desires. A few calls could be considered a playful jest, but the presence of another man, or even just a man's soul, on the sidelines was simply unacceptable. Thus, he promptly cleansed the Heavenly Intention Holy Son's soul with Yellow Spring water, purging its consciousness before consigning it to the Human Emperor Banner. Following this, with intense focus, he subdued his fiancée within the Yellow Spring water, thoroughly 'disciplined' her before departing.

Just like that, half a year elapsed in the blink of an eye.

Within the Holy Son's residence, Ye Chen's aura erupted vibrantly! Divine light enveloped his being, reminiscent of a descending deity. As he opened his eyes, a subtle smile graced his profound gaze, as deep and vast as a star-studded ocean. He had attained the mid-stage of the second heaven within the Mahayana realm. To progress through a minor realm in a mere half-year was an absolutely astonishing and earth-shattering feat.

But precisely as Ye Chen intended to stabilize his newfound realm and resume his seclusion, the entirety of the Holy Son Peak began to tremble violently. Subsequently, the spiritual Qi of the entire Heavenly Evolution Holy Land converged, manifesting as a colossal vortex in the sky that channeled into a specific location atop the peak.

Concurrently, a formidable aura began to ascend, carrying an overwhelming momentum, as if a sovereign were casting its gaze across the world.

A smile played on Ye Chen's lips. Such a grand spectacle could only signify Luo Bingling's breakthrough to the King realm. A nascent cave-heaven would inevitably absorb and expel the world's spiritual Qi. Judging by the sheer magnitude of the disturbance accompanying her breakthrough, the cave-heaven she had forged was undoubtedly of immense proportions.

The deeper the foundation, the grander the cave-heaven. The grander the cave-heaven, the greater the power. Based on this, it appeared the Minor Space Technique had proven remarkably effective.

Ye Chen patiently awaited the outcome.

Three days later.

The phenomenon of Luo Bingling absorbing the world's spiritual Qi finally subsided. A moment later, a soft, satisfied hum resonated through the air.

Luo Bingling emerged from her secluded abode, adorned in resplendent golden armor, her purple hair cascading wildly, accentuating her perfectly slender waist. She appeared radiant and exultant.

Previously, despite holding a full major realm advantage over Ye Chen, her combat prowess had fallen significantly short, leaving her somewhat dispirited. Now, having ascended to the third heaven, her power had amplified exponentially. The scale of her cave-heaven was outrageously vast—certainly no smaller than those of the divine sons within her own clan. Facing Ye Chen now, she was confident she could contend with him on equal footing.

This realization brought an even greater surge of happiness to Luo Bingling. However, as her gaze fell upon Ye Chen, standing there with a smile gracing his features, her eyes widened in sheer astonishment...

"You... How have you already reached the mid-stage of the second heaven?"

Gazing upon Ye Chen's current cultivation level, Luo Bingling was utterly flabbergasted...