Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 707: The Upper Limit of the Indestructible Heavenly Art!

Luo Bingling's anger subsided, though a faint trace remained. After Ye Chen's promise to indulge her with cherries twice, her mood soared, and she happily boarded the chariot. Together, they ascended into the sky, journeying towards the Great Yan Continent.

Yao Yuezhi had only acquired a mere fragment, while she would obtain the complete version. Yao Yuezhi had only experienced a fleeting kiss, but Ye Chen would be enjoying cherries. Furthermore, Ye Chen had already seen through Yao Yuezhi's duplicitous facade. By all accounts, she had emerged victorious. A total triumph!

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Inside the chariot, Ye Chen activated a concealment array, commencing his "compensation" for Luo Bingling. While smacking his lips with satisfaction, he extended his divine sense into the Yellow Springs water. The Holy Prince's soul had long since devolved into idiocy. However, Prince Lu Ya's soul displayed unexpected tenacity, persevering until this moment. Upon sensing Ye Chen's aura, it immediately cried out, "Fellow Daoist Ye, I too possess a younger sister… What's more, my mother is—"

A twitch played at the corner of Ye Chen's mouth. What a devoted son. Yet, considering the customs of the Golden Crow Clan, even ten sisters would offer no reprieve. Ye Chen deliberately intensified the power of the Yellow Springs water. Finally, Lu Ya's soul was thoroughly cleansed and relegated to the Human Emperor Banner.

Their origin essences were extracted from the water and placed into the Swallowing Heavens Demon Jar for automated purification. Waste not, want not. This entire expedition was fundamentally for the origin essence; the Nine Secrets were merely a fortunate windfall. Now, he possessed eight of the nine!

The next destination: Heavenly Intention Holy Land. The origin essence would be presented as a gift to his fiancée. The Holy Prince's contribution alone rivaled the combined total of the others from previously. Coupled with Lu Ya's, which was nearly as substantial, the feedback from gifting both simultaneously would be unparalleled.

Contemplating this, Ye Chen's spirits lifted immeasurably. He drew a deep, contented breath…

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Seated within the war chariot, Luo Bingling's body was utterly relaxed, her countenance radiating contentment. However, as her gaze fell upon their flight path, a slight frown creased her brow. Her voice, still carrying a hint of residual languor, inquired, "Fellow Daoist Ye, this trajectory does not lead to Heavenly Evolution Holy Land!"

Ye Chen affirmed with a nod. "Our next stop is Heavenly Intention Holy Land. I need to see Yi Qingwu."

The recently regained good mood instantly soured. She harbored a distinct dislike for the woman who had once thoroughly drenched her. Moreover, she was disinclined to waste precious time.

"Must we go?"

Ye Chen's earlier tenderness had instilled in her a sense of perceived leverage. Yet, Ye Chen shook his head without a moment's hesitation. Not the slightest trace of that gentleness remained. This decisive refusal plunged Luo Bingling back into unhappiness. She turned away with a chilly huff.

However, this time, Ye Chen did not even cast a glance her way. When the moment called for appeasement, he would humble himself and coax. When it did not, he must remain resolute. A man must be adaptable, exhibiting softness when required and hardness when necessary. Anything less would render him naught but a subservient wag, a toiling beast of burden, an automated teller machine, a mere provider.

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Luo Bingling was incensed. Exceedingly angry. Yet, as half a day transpired with no reaction from Ye Chen, a flicker of worry began to surface. Had she overstepped? The entirety of the cultivation world was aware of Ye Chen's reputation: a hopelessly insatiable womanizer who never relinquished his pursuits. For a prodigious talent like him to have deigned to lower himself to her earlier was already an extraordinary rarity. Was she truly pushing the boundaries too far? Should she persist in her obstinacy, might he come to harbor resentment towards her? Would that not irrevocably shatter all her hard-won achievements?

With this harrowing thought consuming her, Luo Bingling took the initiative. She clasped Ye Chen's hand, guiding it around her waist herself. She even subtly arched her back, pressing the gem at her navel into his palm. Observing his continued lack of movement, her golden war boots slowly descended… Only then did she perceive a softening in Ye Chen's demeanor. Yet, it still lacked the complete yielding she desired.

Consequently, after a considerable duration, Luo Bingling proactively lowered her head. An extended period later, she finally ascertained that Ye Chen's displeasure had completely dissipated.

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Thus, meticulously adhering to the principle of employing softness when necessary and hardness when essential, Ye Chen arrived at the Heavenly Intention Holy Land. Observing the elders who greeted him at the mountain's entrance, as well as the disciples who had hurried forth, their faces alight with fervent admiration,

Ye Chen could not suppress a smile. He recalled how, not so long ago, he and Ying Tiansheng had been sworn adversaries, locked in bitter opposition with the Heavenly Intention Holy Land. Now, in such a remarkably brief span, visiting Heavenly Intention felt akin to returning home. A profound sense of ease settled upon him. And his fiancée remained the same cherished individual, though now she was unequivocally his.

Gazing upon his fiancée, whose beauty was still as striking as moonlight sculpted into form, Ye Chen's smile deepened.

Yi Qingwu maintained her characteristic aloofness, her chin slightly raised. "What is the purpose of your visit?"

Ye Chen was accustomed to her tone, responding with a wide grin, "Of course I missed you!"

A disdainful laugh, like the sound of an oriole, escaped her. "I believe you miss your little sister. Why didn't you accompany her to the Central Continent to properly cultivate your sibling bond!"

With that, she turned away, gliding gracefully toward her cave dwelling, ignoring him.

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. Could the news have traveled so swiftly? His betrothed was evidently feeling jealous. He quickly followed after her.

Luo Bingling paused for a moment, recalling the significant splashing incident. Then, steels herself, she also followed. She was no longer the same person. This time, she was determined to get her revenge—she would splash him back!

Within the cave dwelling, Ye Chen beamed as he examined Yi Qingwu from head to toe. Her multiplier had previously reached four thousand times, positioning her on par with Lan Nuo.

After absorbing the origin essence from Ba Wang and others, it had increased to four thousand five hundred. Now, by bestowing upon her the origin essence of both the Holy Prince and Lu Ya, two supreme, peak geniuses, Ye Chen surmised that once she fully refined them, she might ascend to five thousand times—equaling Yao Yuezhi. This thought made his smile widen even further. His fiancée was not only delightful, but she also possessed boundless potential and would never falter.

Ye Chen's Heavy Pupils pulsed. He could sense that her physique had undergone a significant transformation. While moonlight still enveloped her, within the depths of her being, chaos qi had begun to spread. Her acquired Chaos Body was nearing completion, and she could already be considered a half-step Chaos Body.

After all, according to Ye Chen's estimations, an acquired Chaos Body reached its apex around six thousand times. Even a true, innate Chaos Body only reached seven thousand. This presented a perplexing dilemma for Ye Chen.

The absorption of origin essence by the Indestructible Heavenly Art had a definitive limit. What would he do when his fiancée could no longer absorb any more? Should he have all his other women cultivate the Indestructible Heavenly Art as well, enabling them to attain acquired Chaos Bodies? Or should he attempt to enhance the technique itself, pushing beyond the existing limitations to permit continuous growth even after reaching the acquired Chaos Body stage?

These were challenges for the future. For now, his priority was to appease his jealous fiancée—and to present the origin essence. As is widely understood, the most effective form of apology is not found in words, but in actions.

Giving her no opportunity to protest, Ye Chen pressed her against the cave wall and initiated a kiss. Amidst their passionate embrace, Ye Chen activated the "Mark Secret". Instantly, Yi Qingwu's delicate form weakened, and all her resistance dissolved.