ISWI Chapter 604-605

Chapter 604: Immortal Qi Is Too Precious!

Recalling the Heavenly Desire Sect's Supreme Elder's departing figure, Ye Chen noticed her aura, akin to Fan Qinghe and the Sect Master, and asked, "Was she once a divine maiden?"

Fan Qinghe nodded. "Yes, she's my master's master—my grandmaster."

The Sect Master, understanding her master's actions, spoke softly. "When Master was at Mahayana First Heaven, her protector fell in the Endless Sea, leaving no trace… No matter how she cultivated, she was stuck at Mahayana Third Heaven. After all, every three heavens in Mahayana requires a transformation to break through."

Ye Chen understood what the Supreme Elder wanted. For cultivators, cultivation was paramount. This wasn't a bad deal for him either. Next time, even with the Sect Master, it might not be enough. One more could share the load. But Ye Chen didn't comment. No matter how perfect her figure, it lacked a multiplier. So, he'd stick to gifting Fan Qinghe. She'd have to beg him herself.

Ye Chen stayed silent. The Sect Master, hoping to speak for her master, felt disappointed. But as a freeloader herself, she had no right to ask Ye Chen.

Fan Qinghe, oblivious to this, looked at Ye Chen reluctantly. "Holy Son, you fought hard. Are you hurt? Need more rest?"

Ye Chen nodded. Killing three Mahayana cultivators took little time. The next gifting was a week away. He'd rest until then, after presenting the spear.

Seeing his nod, Fan Qinghe beamed. Smiling brightly, she clung to his arm, flying back to her cave abode.

Hearing Ye Chen would stay longer, the Sect Master set aside thoughts of her master. Her master had her own fortune. She'd focus on her own matters. She moved to Ye Chen's other side, also clinging to his arm.

Women admired strength, and Ye Chen's prowess shocked and awed her. But she had other motives. People were greedy. Stuck at Unity, she'd once only dreamed of Mahayana. Now, with that solved, she wanted more. She hoped, at Mahayana Third Heaven, to transform again, reaching higher realms. Thus, she had to curry favor with Ye Chen, ensuring he'd share more in the future. So, amid the knowing looks of the Heavenly Desire Sect elders, the trio entered the cave.

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Ye Chen wasn't injured. No healing needed. Fan Qinghe naturally began her feast. The Sect Master, eager for leftovers next time, joined to please Ye Chen. After a while, Fan Qinghe stepped aside, no longer obstructing. Seeing Ye Chen didn't refuse, and her disciple didn't block, the Sect Master, impatient yet graceful, slowly lowered her slender waist…

Fan Qinghe watched, eyes sparkling, hesitated, then found a spot to rest. For a moment, the cave was harmonious. Ye Chen wasn't interested in their antics. Sipping honey-like spiritual liquid, he focused inward, examining the system's rewards for gifting Fan Qinghe the Law Qi. The rewards differed from his expectations.

"Congratulations, host, for successful gifting…"

"Gift: Law Qi!"

"2,500x feedback in progress…"

"Detected: Gift is extremely important to recipient…"

"Triggered max critical hit reward."

"Feedback: One-time round-trip passage to a small world…"

"Feedback: Immortal Qi Condensation Method!"

"This small world maintains a faint connection to the Immortal Realm. Over billions of years, it has accumulated enough Immortal Qi to forge one Immortal Platform!"

"Immortal Qi Condensation Method: Using an immortal artifact as a catalyst to attract and condense ambient Immortal Qi…"

Indeed, the previous gift didn't yield the desired Immortal Qi. Instead, it gave a one-time passage to another world And a method to condense Immortal Qi. Clearly, he had to work for it himself.

Ye Chen was initially confused, but soon realized why. Immortal Qi was too precious. The gift's value was insufficient. Even with Fan Qinghe's 2,500x multiplier and a max critical hit, it couldn't match Immortal Qi's worth. So the system compromised, offering a passage to a world with Immortal Qi, letting him condense it himself.

Ye Chen felt a bit disappointed—it was troublesome. But it underscored Immortal Qi's rarity. Seventy-two Law Qis were already treasures, fit only for top prodigies.

Fan Qinghe's 2,500x, though lower than Central Continent's top talents, was a ceiling-level multiplier in Great Yan Continent. Yet even this couldn't directly yield Immortal Qi, showing its immense value.

The Immortal Platform was called so because it required Immortal Qi. Only then could a perfect Immortal Platform be forged. Platforms built with various laws weren't true Immortal Platforms. They were entirely different, with vast gaps in aptitude, combat power, cultivation speed, and future potential.

Thus, despite the hassle, Ye Chen had to use Immortal Qi for his Immortal Platform. He just didn't know what that small world was or if it held dangers.

Finally, Ye Chen's body trembled slightly, his fist clenched, then he exhaled deeply…

…

Seven days passed in a flash.

System cooldown over, Ye Chen gently pushed aside the reluctant Sect Master and the resentful Fan Qinghe. Stretching happily, he said, "Thanks for your care in healing me. I'm back at my peak, so I'll take my leave."

The two women were reluctant but didn't persuade him to stay. They were eager to complete their transformations and break through to Mahayana. The allure was too strong.

Ye Chen raised a hand, and the spear leaning against the wall turned into golden light, flying into his grasp. Under the curious gazes of the two women, he handed the spear to Fan Qinghe. "I'll be cultivating seriously for a while, so I may not be here to celebrate your Mahayana breakthrough. This spear is my gift for your breakthrough, given in advance!"

As his words landed, both women's eyes widened in shock…

Chapter 605: Feedback! Top-Tier Immortal Artifact!

The Extreme Dao Weapon in Ye Chen's hand wasn't new to the two women. Truthfully, seeing Ye Chen casually leave it aside, they felt it was wronged. It was an Extreme Dao Weapon! Even the Heavenly Desire Sect had only two or three. Even as Sect Master and divine maiden, breaking through to Mahayana, they'd struggle to gather materials. It would take decades, maybe a century, to barely forge one.

Extreme Dao Weapons were immensely powerful, capable of bearing the Great Dao. For Mahayana cultivators, they boosted combat power beyond imagination. Everyone coveted them. Yet this precious treasure was prepared for Qinghe? Wasn't that too generous?

Fan Qinghe's eyes widened to the brim. The Sect Master was filled with envy and jealousy. She was more convinced than ever. Ye Chen was the best protector in Heavenly Desire Sect history. No contest.

Fan Qinghe gazed at the golden spear, tempted but Devouring hard, shaking her head firmly. "Holy Son, our sect isn't skilled in combat… After breaking through to Mahayana, unless the Immortal Path opens, I'll stay in seclusion. In that case, an Extreme Dao Weapon isn't much use to me. Better you keep it, Holy Son, to boost your strength and sweep all prodigies."

She was too shy to accept, and clear about her role. Ye Chen's strength was her strength. Her future rested on him. Strengthening him was most meaningful.

Ye Chen smiled. "I'm the Heavenly Emperor's successor. Guess if I lack Extreme Dao Weapons? This belonged to one of the three who ambushed me. I've erased its imprint. Take it and refine it!"

With that, he flicked his finger. The spear flew to Fan Qinghe. Not lingering, he said crisply, "I'm off to cultivate. Wishing you both a swift breakthrough to Mahayana!"

Ye Chen was pleased with Fan Qinghe and the Sect Master. Fan Qinghe was grateful and excelled at reaping benefits. The Sect Master, though unable to trigger feedback, offered an exquisite experience. But these weren't enough to keep him. Cultivation was paramount. He needed to return to the holy land, plan for gathering Immortal Qi, and reach Mahayana.

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Ye Chen left the Heavenly Desire Sect without hesitation. Fan Qinghe, watching his back and the spear before her, her eyes brimmed with gratitude and joy. Even if Ye Chen had Extreme Dao Weapons, they were so precious—who'd ever have enough?

Yet Ye Chen not only let her feast fully but prepared Law Qi for her Immortal Platform. Now, he'd even arranged an Extreme Dao Weapon for her Mahayana phase. Such meticulous care made her feel like the happiest female cultivator in the cultivation world. Clutching the spear, she felt as if she were holding Ye Chen, giggling softly.

The Sect Master, meanwhile, was genuinely envious. She wished a man would provide for her every need. But that was impossible. Still, recalling Ye Chen's satisfaction with her over the past seven days, her mood lifted. With her all-out efforts, when Ye Chen reached Third Heaven, he wouldn't skimp on sharing, right?

At that moment, someone approached Fan Qinghe's cave abode. Seeing who it was, Fan Qinghe exclaimed, "Grandmaster, why are you here?"

It was her grandmaster, curvaceous as a ripe gourd from every angle, The former divine maiden of the Heavenly Desire Sect.

Hiding envy in her eyes, her pale face spoke weakly to Fan Qinghe. "Qinghe, my vitality's damaged. I may not live a few hundred years… The Heavenly Desire Sect's future rests on you two."

Fan Qinghe's joy faded, her eyes widening. Her grandmaster had always been kind to her. She should have thousands of years left. How could she suddenly be failing?

Fan Qinghe asked urgently, but her grandmaster sighed. "My transformation was incomplete, my strength lacking. A mere graze from the enemy's divine light caused severe injuries… Unless I break through to half-saint, I'll only grow weaker. But my protector fell long ago…"

The hidden despair in her grandmaster's mature, beautiful face made Qinghe's heart ache. Should she beg the Holy Son for her grandmaster next time? But then, something felt off. She eyed her grandmaster suspiciously. Was she, like her master, coveting her protector?

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Joining Feng Baiyu and Elder Mo, They flew back to Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. Ye Chen didn't hold back, gifting a hundred fresh tea leaves and a bottle of osmanthus from the Moon Laurel Immortal Tree to each elder.

Though he had trump cards and didn't need help, Ye Chen didn't want to be a lone wolf. Rather than facing the world alone, he preferred ganging up on a single foe. So, gifts were necessary. It'd make rallying help easier next time. In his mind, the system's voice echoed.

"Congratulations, host, for successful gifting…"

"Gift: Low-grade Extreme Dao Weapon!"

"2,500x feedback in progress…"

"Detected: Gift is highly significant to recipient…"

"Triggered max critical hit reward."

"Feedback: Immortal Artifact Devouring Heaven Demon Jar!"

"Devouring Heaven Demon Jar: Forged from the shed demonic body of the Devouring Female Immortal. Immense power, capable of devouring all creation. Driven by Devouring Heaven Demon Art, it can purify others' origins to the purest state, free of any risks…"

Ye Chen's eyes lit up. His second immortal artifact. And it was from the Devouring Lineage. Next time he faced Alkaid Holy Son, revealing this would brand Alkaid a fake successor.

The thought was amusing. He couldn't use the immortal artifact yet, but it could purify origins, making gifts safer. No worries about the fiancée getting sick from tainted origins.

Ye Chen's spirit sense probed the small world. Beside the Heavenly Emperor Sword, a black jar appeared. Composed of a body and lid, it bore eerie ghost-face patterns that seemed to grin, unsettlingly fearsome. Its aura was terrifying, no weaker than the Immortal Heaven Blade, perhaps even stronger, pushing the blade aside.

The two hovered side by side in the small world's sky, a testament to the Devouring Female Immortal's terror. Ye Chen stared at the jar, even touching it. No system prompt sounded. He gave up hope. He'd wondered if, being made from the Female Immortal's body, it might carry a multiplier. Clearly, he'd overthought. Still, forging an immortal artifact from one's shed body, even a demonic one, was wild. This Devouring Female Immortal was a ruthless figure!