Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

“Ascension Platform!”

That was the first phrase that popped into Chen Tian's mind when he saw this gloomy stone platform.

Chen Tian was indeed surprised because this stone platform was extremely similar to the Ascension Platform he had seen in the Demon Domain Ruins!

However, the difference was that the Ascension Platform in the Demon Domain Ruins was built with an extremely pure white jade stone, giving people a pure and elegant feeling.

However, this stone platform was made of eerie purple jade stone, suspended above the sea of blood, making it even more terrifying!

Although the two stone platforms looked very different on the surface, Chen Tian could still tell at a glance that the shape and patterns on this stone platform were very similar to the Ascension Platform in the Demon Domain Ruins, as if they were engraved from the same set of molds.

“Huh? Why is this so strange!”

Just then, Cao Fangcun seemed to have discovered something as well, and shouted in surprise.

Hearing this, Chen Tian slowly turned his head and glanced at him.

As the young master of the Cao family, Cao Fangcun must have also been to the Demon Domain Ruins, so it was not surprising that he could discover the similarities between the two.

Thinking of this, Chen Tian suddenly chuckled and said, “In that case, Brother Cao should have discovered it too, right?”

“That’s right, I have indeed discovered it.” Meeting Chen Tian’s gaze, Cao Fangcun nodded with a firm expression.

However, listening to the conversation between the two, the others couldn't help but be dumbfounded, and they didn't understand what they were talking about.

Seeming to see the doubts of the crowd, Cao Fangcun suddenly took a step forward and said to everyone, “If I’m not mistaken, this stone platform should be the second passage to the Upper Realm.”

“What? Is it here?”

Cao Fangcun had also mentioned the second passage to them before, but what they didn't expect was that this gloomy stone platform was actually the second passage to the Upper Realm!

“That’s right, this is indeed the second passage, but unfortunately, this passage has also been damaged.” Just as everyone was discussing, Chen Tian also stepped forward and affirmed.

However, when they heard the second half of Chen Tian's words, everyone was collectively stunned, including Cao Fangcun, and everyone showed a look of astonishment.

Cao Fangcun hurriedly stepped forward and asked Chen Tian, “Chen Tian, what do you mean by what you just said? How is it damaged here?”

Unlike the others, Cao Fangcun had also been to the Demon Domain Ruins before and had seen the Ascension Platform with his own eyes.

However, due to the violent impact and the erosion of time, the Ascension Platform had become incomplete.

But the stone platform in front of him was very well preserved, and the purple jade stones on the ground were also clearly visible, so it didn't look like it was damaged at all!

Thinking of this, Cao Fangcun frowned and asked Chen Tian, “Brother Chen, don’t lie to us. You said it’s already damaged here, but is there any basis for that?”

As soon as Cao Fangcun said this, the gray-robed old man and the others also looked at Chen Tian with a look of doubt, as if waiting for Chen Tian's answer.

Chen Tian was not flustered, and said calmly in the sight of everyone, “It’s very simple, you just need to look ahead to understand.”

“Ahead?”

Hearing Chen Tian's sudden words, everyone became curious and hurriedly looked up.

Just now, everyone was so surprised that they didn't have time to take a good look at this stone platform, but now, after careful observation, they realized that in the center of this stone platform, there was a circular stone plate similar to a compass.

“What is this?”

Looking at this circular stone plate, a hint of surprise appeared in Cao Fangcun's heart, and he asked Chen Tian.

“You’ll know when you go over and take a look.”

Chen Tian didn't answer directly, and with a stride, he walked towards the circular stone plate.

When everyone saw this, they looked at each other for a while, but in the end, they still followed behind Chen Tian and walked forward.

Soon, everyone came to the circular stone plate, but after just one glance, they understood what Chen Tian meant by what he had just said.

They saw that this circular stone plate looked very much like a millstone used by mortals to grind tofu, but it was much more refined and ingenious than that millstone.

There were some strange lines on it, depicting the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, and one magnificent and vast star field after another.

It was as if this stone plate was a compass used to travel through the heavens.

However, unfortunately, for some reason, a corner of this circular stone plate was missing, thus becoming incomplete.

“If I’m not mistaken, this disc should be the core of the entire second passage, and now that it’s damaged, this second passage is of no use anymore.” At this time, Chen Tian said slowly.

After hearing this explanation, everyone nodded in agreement, indeed, they had already discovered that the entire stone platform was actually built around this disc, and it was the most core component.

But the compass in front of them was missing a corner for some reason, making it unusable and turning it into a waste product, which also caused the entire stone platform to lose all its functions.

“Brother Chen, do you know who built this stone platform?” Since things had come to this, it was useless to be disappointed, so after a moment of wandering, Cao Fangcun asked Chen Tian again.

“Hmm? Another race?” Hearing Chen Tian’s words, everyone was shocked, and then Cao Fangcun hurriedly asked, “Then, in Brother Chen’s opinion, which race built this platform?”

“Demon Race!” Chen Tian said these two words expressionlessly.

“What? Demon Race?” The expressions on everyone’s faces became even more astonished, and they all widened their eyes, all looking incredulous.

After a moment of silence, Cao Fangcun finally spoke, “Brother Chen, do you have any evidence for saying that?”

“No evidence at all.” Chen Tian shook his head and said softly, “I also said just now that this is just my guess, believe it or not, it’s up to you.”

“Uh…”

Everyone was depressed after hearing this.

They naturally knew that Chen Tian must have discovered something, but he didn't want to tell them.

However, they also understood that no one could change what Chen Tian didn't want to say, so they didn't ask any more questions.

At this time, the gray-robed old man stood up again and said, “Then, in Fellow Daoist Chen’s opinion, what should we do next?”

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