Immortality Starts With Investment

With a dozen top-grade Exorcism Talismans thrown, the blood mist completely dissipated. The hall regained its clarity. The nauseating smell of blood in the air turned sweet and fragrant.

Bai Xunhuan, being nothing but a blood soul, had no expression to change. If he had a face, it would have likely turned pale with rage on the spot.

The blood mist was just a bonus. It was meant to torment Ye Chen even more. If it wasn't needed, it was no big deal. But this kid hadn't done a single thing to please him since they first met.

At this moment, Bai Xunhuan's killing intent seemed to solidify into something tangible.

However, in front of Bai Xunhuan, Ye Chen remained unfazed. He had kept the top-grade Divine Wind set on since before. They had simply changed their appearance. Now, they were fully restored.

Ye Chen reached into his storage ring and pulled out the matching hat, placing it on his head.

He also grabbed the accompanying Divine Wind sword and held it in his hand. The complete top-grade magic tool set nearly blinded Bai Xunhuan with its brilliance. The price of top-grade magic tools was hard to overstate. Even for direct disciples, having a top-grade magic tool was considered a sign of wealth.

If someone also had a top-grade magical robe, they were either the sect master's illegitimate child or came from a family with great wealth.

But Ye Chen had put on the entire set? What was even more shocking was that it looked like a full set!

The value of this was beyond comprehension. The last time Bai Xunhuan had seen the term "top-grade magic tool set" was in a novel.

In Bai Xunhuan's mind, only a direct disciple of the highest sect, such as the Divine Will Sect, could enjoy such luxury in the Qi Refining stage.

Yet now, someone was really standing before him, fully outfitted in the set. The shock was unimaginable. Could Ye Chen be the sect master's illegitimate son from Green Cloud Sect?

Meanwhile, Su Yuxuan, standing to the side, stared at Ye Chen, who looked so handsome it nearly blinded her. Her expression mirrored Bai Xunhuan's. She was dumbstruck…

After putting on the set, Ye Chen took out a string of talismans and hung them at his waist. Just like his robes, these were specially designed with designated spaces to hold talismans, allowing for quick and easy access.

Bai Xunhuan's lips twitched. Although he couldn't see clearly, just by sensing the spiritual power emanating from the talismans, it was clear that they were all of high quality.

But Ye Chen wasn't done yet!

After a moment of thought, Ye Chen took out two rings and slipped one onto his left hand and the other onto his right. Both were top-grade spiritual tools.

Ye Chen then took out a pair of earrings and a necklace. However, after some hesitation, he seemed to think it was enough. He put them back.

Ye Chen had never been fond of fighting. With his system, he preferred peaceful development rather than combat. Moreover, the enemies he had faced so far were too weak. Despite having a lot of powerful items, he never had the chance to use them.

But as the saying goes, "Riches and honor not returned to one's hometown is like wearing luxurious clothes in the dark." It would be a waste not to use the resources he had prepared, especially when about to break through to Foundation Establishment.

It was like playing a game: you gather the best gear, but before you can even use it, the new version with new gear drops.

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Isn't that frustrating?

So, since this was likely his last battle before his Foundation Establishment, he decided to use everything he had so that he wouldn't have any regrets.

After everything was prepared, Ye Chen smiled at Bai Xunhuan and said, "You're quite the gentleman, not interrupting my show of strength. It almost makes me feel a little guilty about what happened earlier. As a token of gratitude, I'll make sure you die quickly. But then again, since you're just a soul now, wouldn't it be better to die sooner?"

In the next moment, Ye Chen surged forward with immense power.

Bai Xunhuan, filled with killing intent, howled in fury, his blood shadow rising and charging at Ye Chen. He wasn't being considerate. He was simply stunned by Ye Chen's wealth of resources. He had even wondered if the direct disciples of the Divine Will Sect had the kind of wealth Ye Chen had.

But no matter how well-equipped Ye Chen was, or how rich his resources were, so what? He, with his Foundation Establishment Blood Soul, could easily kill an ordinary Foundation Establishment elder. Let alone a mere Qi Refining cultivator.

In an instant, the two confident individuals clashed. Endless blood shadows soared through the air, slicing toward Ye Chen from all directions, intent on devouring his flesh and blood.

Ye Chen let out a fierce roar. He spat out an endless stream of flame mixed with starlight. The blood shadows instantly vanished.

Bai Xunhuan, who was mixed within the blood shadows, was blasted a hundred meters away by the force. This was the Starry Sky Roar spell, amplified by the effect of Myriad Star Fire.

Ye Chen charged forward with a mighty roar. The Five Elements Sky Step spell, amplified by his Divine Wind set, made his speed incredibly fast.

Bai Xunhuan was stunned. He turned into a blood shadow, attempting to evade. But his speed was no match for Ye Chen's. With a single sword strike, the purple sword energy illuminated the entire hall.

Gu Yunyun had always thought that Ye Chen struggled with his cultivation, which is why she never taught him swordsmanship. After all, she thought, with her protection, Ye Chen would be fine.

However, Ye Chen had secretly given a few sword techniques to some female disciples, and his swordsmanship was just as divine. He had planned to surprise his master one day. And under the overwhelming sword energy, which seemed to shatter everything and even hinted at a nascent form of "one sword to break all laws,"

Bai Xunhuan was directly cleaved in half.

...

However, soon after, Bai Xunhuan's soul, which had been cleaved in half, began to recover. Though slightly dimmed, the formations on the ground automatically started replenishing Bai Xunhuan's blood essence. His soul quickly returned to its full, crimson state.

Bai Xunhuan glared venomously at Ye Chen. "You are indeed strong, but I possess the Boundless Blood Soul, a soul that cannot die, no matter how many times it's killed. I'll see how long you can last! Once you're dead, everything you have now will be mine!"

This made Su Yuxuan, who had been watching from the corner in awe of Ye Chen's strength, jump in surprise once more. To not die even after being cleaved in two and to recover fully?

The Boundless Blood Soul—this was a power that would give even Foundation Establishment cultivators a headache if they saw it. Although Ye Chen was absurdly strong, if this dragged on, the outcome would certainly be grim.

So, while Ye Chen was keeping Bai Xunhuan occupied, she had to get the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method and leave immediately.

Su Yuxuan did her best to lower her presence, quietly sneaking toward the table...

...

Hearing Bai Xunhuan's words, Ye Chen smiled.

"Oh? That's wonderful!"

Ye Chen wasn't speaking sarcastically. He genuinely believed it was great. The number of spells he had prepared was truly vast. In the past, when facing enemies, battles typically ended after just a few moves. Now, he could finally indulge in the fight!

Ye Chen wasn't in a hurry. As for not being able to last? Looking at the abundant energy in his vast dantian, He still had more than enough.

But Bai Xunhuan's reminder was quite helpful. So, Ye Chen casually took a few top-grade Qi Restoration Pills and popped them into his mouth.

Then, with Bai Xunhuan's astonished gaze on him, Ye Chen once again launched himself forward.

"Heaven-Destroying Hand…"

"Yellow Spring Palm…"

"Five Elements Ice Fire Nine Heavens…"

"Hidden Dragon Fire Sea…"

"Illusory Break of the Four Directions…"

"…"

One terrifying spell after another rained down on Bai Xunhuan. What had once seemed like a fight where he could easily defeat Foundation Establishment cultivators had turned into a complete struggle for his life.

Bai Xunhuan, who had believed himself invincible in the face of Foundation Establishment cultivators, now doubted his very existence. He even began to question: Had he truly been in this secret realm for only ten years? Was it possible that the time flow was different, and outside, millennia had passed? Otherwise, how could there be such a monstrous Qi Refining cultivator? If Qi Refining cultivators were this powerful, what level must the Foundation Establishment cultivators be at now?

Looking at his increasingly thin Boundless Blood Soul, which could no longer replenish itself, Bai Xunhuan's mindset had completely shifted!