ISWI Chapter 994-995 (Patreon)

Chapter 994: The Heavenly Desire Sect Is About to Get Rich!

The quasi-immortal from the Nether God Holy Land was visibly aging at a rapid pace. Clearly, he would not last much longer…

In front of Yan Ruyu stood an old man. One could tell that he had been dashing and charming in his youth. Even now, despite his age, his bearing remained excellent. This was the quasi-immortal of the Peacock Clan.

He looked at Yan Ruyu with gentle eyes. "Ruyu, when I left the clan back then, you had only just been born. I never imagined that in the blink of an eye, you would have reached such a level… Even at my peak, I might not have been your match! I shall pass on to you the seven-colored divine Light technique that I spent my life researching."

Although cultivators might practice the same law, each had their own insights and emphases. The paths they walked still differed. A quasi-immortal's comprehension held immense value for any cultivator. The remaining quasi-immortals who could still hold on for a while flew off into the distance to settle the regrets in their hearts.

In front of Ye Chen stood two people. Elder Shangguan of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land looked at Ye Chen with a soft, gentle smile in her eyes.

"You already know the situation of our Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. Anyone with real talent has their own inheritance, so I don't have much to leave you. Are you a junior of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land? The one contending for immortality in this generation? I thought the contender for immortality in this era would be Feng Baiyu!"

Elder Shangguan had no regrets. She simply spoke with a smile. She quietly accepted her rapidly aging body and waited for her time to come.

Ye Chen answered her questions and took out a token to hand over.

Elder Shangguan looked at it and immediately understood.

A nostalgic smile appeared on her face. "This is my token… Back then, when I entered the Land of Fallen Immortals, I was surrounded and attacked by a group of quasi-immortals. This item fell into the void. I never expected it would end up in your hands, and that you would grow into the contender for immortality of this generation. What a coincidence of fate…"

Elder Shangguan stroked the token, feeling her lifespan accelerate as it flowed away. Her mind had already drifted to the past. She gazed at the sky in a daze.

Meanwhile, the mature-loli-like divine maiden from the Heavenly Desire Sect had a look of deep melancholy on her naturally seductive face, as if waking from a long dream. She sensed a familiar aura on Ye Chen. It was the aura of the divine seed from the Heart-Seed Demon Nirvana Scripture.

Ye Chen was clearly the protector of this generation's divine maiden. But as a quasi-immortal, her perception of fluctuations far surpassed imagination. She detected the aura of her own disciple on Ye Chen.

This was clearly not right… After all, Ye Chen could not possibly be her disciple's protector. Her disciple might have already fallen.

The mature-loli ancestor stood before Ye Chen and spoke softly, "Fellow Daoist, may I ask how my Heavenly Desire Sect is doing nowadays?"

Ye Chen looked at her and gave a brief summary. However, he did not mention the news of the four-generation gathering.

Upon hearing it, the mature-loli ancestor's eyes widened. Her disciple had not died, and her disciples' disciples and their disciples had all reached the Great Saint realm one after another! How was that possible? Had the later generations discovered a way to cultivate the Nirvana Scripture without a protector and continued advancing?

The mature-loli ancestor felt a wave of emotion. But she had no interest in exploring further.

She was about to die anyway. Her black hair was turning gray strand by strand. As for why Ye Chen carried the scent of her disciple, it no longer mattered. For this generation's divine maiden to have the current contender for immortality as her protector already showed great skill.

"I thank you on behalf of this generation's divine maiden… I don't have much to give you, but if Fellow Daoist wishes to dual cultivate while my lifespan still remains… You can experience what it feels like to dual cultivate with your disciple's ancestor…"

The loli ancestor was not being polite. She had been empty for countless years and truly felt some nostalgia.

Ye Chen was her own disciple's protector, so the water would not flow to outsiders' fields. It could also make Ye Chen feel more affection toward the Heavenly Desire Sect.

Upon hearing this, the corners of Ye Chen's mouth twitched… The loli ancestor really knew how to play, and she was straightforward enough.

Ye Chen waved his hand. "Thank you for your kind offer, Senior, but there's no need."

The loli ancestor did not insist. She smiled faintly. "Don't tell the younger generation about my matter. It would only add to their sorrow!"

The loli ancestor also began waiting for death. Moments later, half of her hair had already turned gray. Her originally delicate face started to show fine crow's feet at the corners of her eyes.

Ye Chen watched the two of them waiting for death and felt a pang of reluctance. Elder Shangguan had karmic ties with him. As for the loli ancestor, it would be better if she stayed alive.

Ye Chen spoke to both of them, "Is there really no other way?"

Elder Shangguan's figure became even more hunched, but she remained exceptionally free-spirited. Gazing at the distant sunset, she said calmly, "The immortal remnant thought was special. We don't know what method it used to keep us existing.

"But it was not true lifespan extension. Now that the immortal remnant thought has fallen, the lifespan we owed is flowing away at an accelerated rate. Unless we replenish it, death is inevitable. So there's no need to overthink it. Being able to die of old age like this is already fortunate for most cultivators."

Hearing this, Ye Chen pondered for a moment. He then took out a fruit that resembled a turtle shell. Rich life qi surged forth. Elder Shangguan, who had been completely at ease just moments ago, suddenly widened her eyes.

"This… this is the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit?"

The Black Tortoise Undying Fruit could allow a cultivator to live another lifetime. But that was only in ideal conditions. For a Mahayana cultivator, consuming one could extend their life by roughly five thousand years. Among all immortal roots, its lifespan-extending effect was second only to the Chaos Azure Lotus.

Ye Chen spoke softly, "Can this replenish your lifespan and prevent death?"

Elder Shangguan nodded, then shook her head. "My potential is already exhausted. Living longer would have little meaning. Such a precious medicine should be kept for yourself. Even becoming an immortal does not mean true immortality!"

The item was too valuable. Elder Shangguan felt embarrassed to take such a heavy treasure from a junior she barely knew.

Ye Chen shook his head and pushed the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit toward her. "Because of the Holy Son token I received from Elder, I was able to join the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. From then on, I leaped over the dragon gate and reached where I am today. Even though Elder did not personally give it to me, I still owe you a debt of gratitude! Please accept it!"

The Black Tortoise Undying Fruit flew in front of Elder Shangguan. Ye Chen then turned to the loli ancestor of the Heavenly Desire Sect. The loli ancestor's small mouth opened wide. She stared at Ye Chen in disbelief, her eyes filled with shock and a tiny, almost imperceptible trace of anticipation.

The Black Tortoise Undying Fruit could extend life by five thousand years and easily make up for the deficit. But Ye Chen was a disciple of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land and had karmic ties with Elder Shangguan, which was why he could offer her the fruit.

As for herself, she had no karmic connection with Ye Chen at all. She had never even met the divine maiden that Ye Chen was protecting. She most likely would not receive anything.

However, in the next moment, Ye Chen took out another Black Tortoise Undying Fruit and handed it to her.

"Qinghe is kind-hearted. If she learns that Senior is still alive, she will definitely be overjoyed. Senior, there is no need to be polite…"

The loli ancestor stood frozen in place. As the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit flew in front of her, even just a wisp of its aura made her aging process come to a halt.

Ye Chen was giving such a precious treasure to her? Just to make his divine maiden happy? What exactly did that junior of hers look like? To be able to make a contender for immortality so devoted?

Chapter 995: I Was Really Wrong!

Even with the precious medicine right before their eyes, both Elder Shangguan and the loli ancestor were still filled with disbelief. This was the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit! Ye Chen had simply given it to them like that?

To cultivators, such a treasure was the kind they might not even be willing to give to their own dying father. Yet their relationship with Ye Chen could only be described as having a slight connection at best. It was truly unbelievable.

Ye Chen merely smiled and raised his hand. "Seniors, please consume it as quickly as possible. If you delay too long, I'm afraid even the undying fruit will be useless!"

The two looked at Ye Chen with complicated emotions. But they also knew that time waited for no one. After solemnly thanking Ye Chen, they immediately began refining the fruit. In an instant, boundless life qi surged and steamed from their bodies.

…

The moment the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit appeared, the few quasi-immortals who had just regained their clarity were stunned. Their eyes widened dramatically. Their gazes were filled with intense longing. If they could obtain the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit, they would not only make up for their lifespan deficit but could also exist for another thousand years or more.

However, Ye Chen had even suppressed a resurrected immortal remnant thought. They all had self-awareness. The quasi-immortals from the Nether God Holy Land and the Peacock Clan were full of envy.

But such a lifespan-extending undying fruit was something that could only be encountered by chance, not sought.

Ye Chen was overwhelmingly powerful and clearly one of the strongest of this generation. It was normal for him to possess such a treasure. Others simply did not have that kind of fortune. Their hearts quickly calmed down, and they continued imparting their knowledge, leaving behind their legacy for future generations.

On the little demoness's side, she received the Nether God phantom refined by the quasi-immortal. All cultivators of the Nether God Holy Land refined Nether God phantoms that complemented each other.

Receiving the refinement results accumulated over thousands of years by this quasi-immortal brought Su Yuxuan enormous gains. Once she finished refining it later, she would definitely soar.

After all this was done, the Nether God Holy Land quasi-immortal's lifespan had already dwindled to almost nothing. His body had become completely hunched.

"In the future, if you have the ability, please take care of my descendants!"

The quasi-immortal was also very free-spirited. After giving his final instructions, he closed his eyes, ready to pass away.

Su Yuxuan's face showed hesitation. Although she was a demoness, her nature was not bad at all. Her previous actions had only been shaped by her environment. She would repay those who treated her well.

The Nether God Holy Land had treated her quite well, but it was currently in a state of decline with no clear successor. The only quasi-immortal ancestor in the Holy Land had forcibly broken through. He was innately flawed and unrelated to lifespan, so he would not live much longer.

Below the ancestor, apart from herself, there was basically no one capable of reaching the quasi-immortal realm. As for herself, she would most likely follow Senior Brother into the immortal realm. This world was about to enter the Age of Dharma's End.

Without a quasi-immortal to oversee it, the Nether God Holy Land might be destroyed before long. If this ancestor could survive, he would undoubtedly be able to extend the Nether God Holy Land's fortune for several thousand more years.

Su Yuxuan also had a Black Tortoise Undying Fruit that Ye Chen had given her. But the medicine was too precious, so she hesitated and looked toward Ye Chen.

Ye Chen sensed the little demoness's gaze and immediately understood her intention. He smiled and nodded at her.

Do as you wish.

The Black Tortoise Undying Fruit meant nothing to him. In the past, he had hidden it and only taken out ginseng fruits because he was worried that wealth would stir greed and he would be besieged by a group of old monsters with dwindling lifespans.

But now?

Even if all the quasi-immortals in the cultivation world were added together, they probably would not be enough for him to fight. It was already good that he did not go rob them. There was naturally no need to hide anymore.

Seeing Ye Chen nod, Su Yuxuan no longer hesitated. She immediately took out a Black Tortoise Undying Fruit. "Old Ancestor, please use this. In the future, you can take care of your own descendants!"

Looking at the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit, the Nether God Holy Land ancestor's eyes widened. He stared at Su Yuxuan in disbelief.

What had happened to the cultivation world? When had the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit become as common as cabbages? He had seen three in a single day? Had the cultivation world become so wealthy that everyone could have a longevity medicine?

The Nether God Holy Land quasi-immortal was truly shocked. But who would choose death when they could live?

Without the slightest hesitation, the Nether God Holy Land quasi-immortal gave Su Yuxuan a grateful look and immediately began refining the fruit. The moment he started refining it, his originally weak aura began to climb once more. His graying hair started turning black again.

His withered body swelled and filled out. He was regaining his youth.

…

Watching this scene, the Peacock Clan quasi-immortal trembled. Had undying medicines become mass-produced? He turned his head with extreme anticipation and looked at Yan Ruyu in front of him. He had already finished imparting all his insights. He had been waiting for death with great composure.

But now, seeing two juniors take out Black Tortoise Undying Fruits and extend the lives of three quasi-immortals, he could not help but feel a surge of hope. His eyes burned as he stared at Yan Ruyu, filled with expectation.

Yan Ruyu: "…"

Yan Ruyu's expression was complicated. Embarrassed to meet her ancestor's gaze, she lowered her head. The Peacock Clan quasi-immortal waited for a long time, but his descendant never took out an undying fruit. He sighed and shook his head. His eyes remained fixed on Su Yuxuan, filled with deep envy.

No words were spoken, yet the silence spoke volumes. It was as if a voice rang in Yan Ruyu's ears: Look at her, and then look at yourself!

Yan Ruyu felt a wave of self-isolation. She did not need to think to know that Su Yuxuan's undying fruit had come from the Heavenly Emperor's heir.

She had stubbornly refused to become Ye Chen's Dao companion before. Now, she was clearly filled with regret. Otherwise, she could have saved her ancestor as well. With two quasi-immortals overseeing the clan in the future, the Peacock Clan would have a much better chance of surviving the Age of Dharma's End. Yet even though guilt filled her heart, she still kept her head lowered and did not look toward Ye Chen.

Previously, she had been unwilling to become entangled in karma with Ye Chen. But this time, seeing the sense of security Ye Chen brought to Su Yuxuan, and how he had arrived immediately to rescue her when she was in danger, along with his overwhelming dominance as he swept away the immortal corpse… Under all these impacts, her attitude had unknowingly changed a great deal.

However, the more it changed, the less she could bring herself to ask Ye Chen for anything. She did not want Ye Chen to see her as a woman who was moved by his treasures. She had not changed her attitude because of the World-Destroying Black Lotus seed. She had only become shaken because of the sense of security Ye Chen could provide. Under these circumstances, she did not want Ye Chen to misunderstand.

But Ye Chen had clearly noticed the scene as well. Yan Ruyu had already reached ten thousand times. Moreover, the previous gift had triggered a maximum critical strike for him. She was worth continued investment and maintaining a good relationship. In this situation, there was naturally no need to be stingy with one Black Tortoise Undying Fruit.

Ye Chen said nothing more. With a gentle wave of his hand, a Black Tortoise Undying Fruit floated out and flew toward the Peacock Clan quasi-immortal. The Peacock Clan quasi-immortal's eyes widened… He looked at Ye Chen, then at Yan Ruyu. He instantly understood what was going on. He did not speak. He simply bowed to Ye Chen with utmost seriousness.

Yan Ruyu stared at the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit in her ancestor's hand and froze… She had not said anything yet, and she was not even Ye Chen's Dao companion. Yet Ye Chen had never been stingy with her, not even once!

She had truly been wrong before…