Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

"Fellow Daoist Chen, could this possibly be the trump card you mentioned?"

Upon seeing the green orb, Cao Da was immediately alarmed and hurriedly questioned Chen Tian.

"That's right," Chen Tian nodded, affirming, "This orb is named 'Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder.' I accidentally found it in a hidden ruin. It contains ninety-nine strands of primordial chaos energy from the beginning of the world. Once activated, even a Sky Building Realm expert will be instantly reduced to ashes. Its power is extremely terrifying!"

"What? 'Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder'?" Hearing Chen Tian's description, the Wood Puppet Elder's expression drastically changed, and he could no longer maintain his composure and calmness.

"What a treasure indeed!" Cao Da exclaimed, seemingly even more excited. He then asked, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Chen, how do we use this Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder?"

"It's simple," Chen Tian smiled slightly, then gently extended his right hand, producing an ancient jade slip. He said, "This is the key to controlling the Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder. Only with it can the Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder be detonated!"

"Oh, I see!"

Gazing at the ancient jade slip in Chen Tian's palm, Cao Da's eyes flickered, and he subconsciously reached out to touch it.

But at that moment, Chen Tian suddenly retracted his right hand, bringing the jade slip to his chest, his expression turning gloomy. "Fellow Daoist Cao, what are you doing?"

"Hmm?!" Hearing Chen Tian's generous words, Cao Da was stunned. He stared blankly at Chen Tian, as if in disbelief, and asked with suspicion, "Fellow Daoist Chen, these two items are so precious. Are you really willing to let me examine them carefully?"

"Of course," Chen Tian laughed heartily, saying, "Now, it's just you and me left, and our common goal is to escape from here. So, if I don't trust you, who else can I trust? Just take them and have a look."

"Alright, since Fellow Daoist Chen has said so, then I won't stand on ceremony!" Upon receiving Chen Tian's consent, Cao Da immediately revealed an extremely excited expression, his hands even trembling as he took the jade slip and the green orb from Chen Tian.

The instant these two items entered his hands, his eyes widened instantly.

Because he truly felt a vast power emanating from them, like a surging ocean, as if capable of tearing apart everything in the world!

"How is it, Fellow Daoist Cao? I didn't deceive you, did I? These two items of mine are truly very powerful!" Seeing the horrified expression on Cao Da's face, Chen Tian suddenly smiled playfully and said.

"Yes! Yes! They're too powerful!" Faced with this terrifying power, Cao Da seemed speechless and could only nod blankly.

Chen Tian secretly chuckled in his heart as he watched him, but he didn't reveal anything on his face. Instead, he began to sigh.

Upon hearing Chen Tian's sigh, Cao Da finally came back to his senses and looked at Chen Tian with confusion. "Fellow Daoist Chen, with such powerful treasures in hand, we will surely be able to escape. Why are you still sighing?"

"Alas!" Chen Tian sighed again, then slowly explained, "Fellow Daoist Cao, you don't know, although this Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder is powerful, the only flaw is that it must be used within three zhang of the target. At such a close distance, once it's detonated, we will inevitably be affected by the powerful force. In that case, who can say for sure whether we will live or die!"

"What? There's such a thing?"

After hearing Chen Tian's explanation, Cao Da finally understood what he was worried about. Indeed, if it exploded at such a close range as he said, then the powerful force generated would surely engulf the detonator as well.

It could be said that this was a method of mutual destruction!

Since this Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder belonged to Chen Tian, then without a doubt, the person who would detonate it would definitely be Chen Tian!

Thinking that his life would soon be uncertain, Chen Tian revealed such a sorrowful expression.

Thinking of this, Cao Da's eyes flickered constantly, as if he was contemplating something in his heart.

After a while, Cao Da suddenly revealed a firm expression and looked at Chen Tian, saying, "Fellow Daoist Chen, how about this? Let me detonate this thunder."

"What? You!"

Hearing Cao Da's offer, Chen Tian immediately revealed an extremely surprised expression, saying, "Fellow Daoist Cao, you must think carefully. Once this thunder is detonated, no one can predict whether you will live or die. This matter is extremely dangerous!"

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Chen, but you have already helped us a lot on this journey. So, no matter what, I can't let you take the risk this time! And this can be considered a small repayment to you!" Cao Da said with a solemn gaze and a firm tone.

Looking at Cao Da's determined appearance, Chen Tian seemed somewhat moved, stunned in place, unable to speak for a long time.

"Hmph, you two lowly humans, what are you hesitating about over there? If you want to fight, then fight! Do you really think this old man is afraid of you?" At this moment, the Wood Puppet Elder seemed somewhat impatient, his face turning ashen.

Hearing this, before Chen Tian could speak, Cao Da stood up first, his face gloomy, "Hmph, you old thief, don't be arrogant. Even if I die, I will drag you down with me today! Don't you like despair? Very well, later, I will let you experience what it's like to be in despair!"

At this moment, Cao Da seemed to have prepared for mutual destruction, glaring at the Wood Puppet Elder, his face extremely determined!

Hearing his tough words, the Wood Puppet Elder seemed somewhat timid and actually closed his mouth, no longer speaking.

"Hmph, coward!"

Seeing this, Cao Da sneered with disdain, then turned around and said to Chen Tian, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you can escape now. I will kill this old thief. Don't worry, I will definitely make sure he doesn't die well!"

"This… Alas…"

Looking at Cao Da's resolute appearance, Chen Tian originally wanted to say something, but in the end, he could only sigh and nod, "Alright, then I'll take my leave first. Fellow Daoist Cao, I'll leave this to you."

After saying that, Chen Tian no longer hesitated, his figure transforming into a long rainbow, immediately fleeing backward.

As for Cao Da, he turned around, shouted loudly, and, gripping the jade slip and the green orb, charged towards the Wood Puppet Elder!

Chen Tian's speed was extremely fast. The powerful airflow stirred up surging waves in the sea of blood. However, after flying for some time, Chen Tian seemed to notice something was wrong and suddenly stopped.

Because calculating the time, Cao Da should have already detonated the Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder! Why was there no movement at all?

Thinking this, Chen Tian slowly turned his head, looking back, wanting to see what exactly had happened.

But just as Chen Tian turned back, the scene before his eyes immediately horrified him.

Cao Da had not detonated the Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder. Instead, he was respectfully handing it to the Wood Puppet Elder, his face full of flattery.

After the Wood Puppet Elder took the Chaos Sky-Splitting Thunder, he played with it for a while, then grinned and looked at Chen Tian with a disdainful gaze, as if mocking him!