Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

Hearing Chen Tian's questioning, a hint of doubt suddenly appeared in Yao Lao's tone. Immediately afterward, Chen Tian felt an immense spiritual sense, unimaginably vast, erupting from behind the waterfall and sweeping over him.

Earlier, outside the stone chamber, Chen Tian had maintained a calm and composed expression even when facing the spiritual scans of so many people. However, under the pressure of this spiritual sense, Chen Tian only felt a tightness in his chest and rapid breathing, as if he were being stared at by an extremely terrifying monster, causing him to freeze on the spot, unable to move.

Fortunately, the owner of this spiritual sense had no intention of harming him. After quickly circling around him, it retreated like a tide.

The time was only a brief instant, but the impact it brought to Chen Tian was endless. Even after breaking free from this spiritual sense, he couldn't help but feel terrified. The clothes on his back were already soaked with cold sweat.

If Chen Tian had previously known nothing about Yao Lao's strength, then after this experience, Chen Tian finally realized that Yao Lao's strength was far above his own and had reached an extremely terrifying level.

Although Yao Lao had repeatedly said that he had not broken through to the筑天境 (Zhú Tiān Jìng - Foundation Establishment Realm), in Chen Tian's view, even so, Yao Lao's true strength had already surpassed many Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, making him worthy of being called the number one person in the凝海境 (Níng Hǎi Jìng - Sea Condensation Realm)!

Chen Tian tried to compare Yao Lao's strength with that of his master, the mad old man, but ultimately discovered in horror that if the two of them were to fight, perhaps the one who would ultimately win would still be Yao Lao, who only had the cultivation of the Sea Condensation Realm.

That kind of fear was something Chen Tian had only felt from Chi You and Ji Ao, and even among humans, it was second only to Kong Lingzi.

After realizing this, when Chen Tian looked at Yao Lao again, the sense of apprehension in his heart became even stronger.

"Haha, young man, don't panic. This old man has no ill intentions. I'm just curious. I wonder what special qualities you possess that could make my seven cherished spirits plead on your behalf for the first time," Yao Lao said with a hearty laugh, quickly trying to reassure Chen Tian, noticing that his expression was gradually turning unfriendly.

"Huh?" Chen Tian was stunned upon hearing this, and then asked with a puzzled expression, "Senior, what do you mean by that?"

"Haha, it's like this. After treating that young man whose body was divided into six pieces, my primordial spirit was greatly depleted, and I wanted to recuperate for half a year. So, I sent out one of my cherished spirits to announce my orders. But I didn't expect that after he returned, he spoke for the first time, begging me to receive two more people." At this point, Yao Lao's tone was quite relaxed, and he looked at Chen Tian with a teasing smile and said, "Guess who these two people are?"

Hearing this, Chen Tian seemed to understand something. His heart suddenly stirred, and he widened his eyes and said, "Senior, could these two people be me and Yi'er?"

"Haha, exactly!" Yao Lao laughed and said, "These cherished spirits were created by me. Over time, their personalities have become very similar to mine, so arrogant and eccentric. Before this, they had never pleaded for anyone, but today is the first time! So, I think that if they were to follow you, it might be the best choice."

"So that's how it is." After listening to Yao Lao's explanation, Chen Tian seemed to understand somewhat.

It turned out that the reason he and Qin Yi were able to be received by Yao Lao was the result of the group of blue little people pleading before Yao Lao.

Actually, after seeing the blue little man looking so fierce towards them just now, Chen Tian thought that he and Qin Yi were probably disliked. But he never expected that the blue little man would actually take the initiative to plead for them. This was something Chen Tian really hadn't anticipated.

Thinking of this, Chen Tian suddenly found it a little funny and couldn't help but smile.

However, Chen Tian quickly regained his composure and continued to say to Yao Lao, "Senior, this matter may have nothing to do with me. Your cherished spirits probably only like Yi'er."

As he spoke, Chen Tian turned his gaze to Qin Yi, who was lying sweetly asleep on his lap.

Chen Tian knew Qin Yi better than anyone else in the world. He knew that Qin Yi was a rare kind-hearted person in the world. Her selfless and pure heart was like a spring breeze that was always blowing throughout the four seasons, making people want to get close to her at first sight. It also brought a ray of light to this chaotic world full of deceit and life-and-death struggles.

According to Yao Lao, the seven blue little people were actually created by him using clay, and they could be said to be spirits born of nature, most capable of distinguishing people's hearts.

Therefore, Chen Tian felt that they must have sensed the pure heart in Qin Yi and wanted to ask Yao Lao to treat her.

"Hmm? Is it her?"

Upon hearing Chen Tian's words, Yao Lao was also visibly stunned. Then, he turned his gaze towards Qin Yi again.

Under this gaze, Qin Yi, who was sleeping soundly, suddenly frowned, but quickly relaxed again and continued to lie on Chen Tian, sleeping sweetly.

"Yes, that's right. This girl's aura is very special, truly rare in the world. It seems that all of this is a predestined fate!" After retracting his gaze, Yao Lao nodded with satisfaction.

After a moment of contemplation, Yao Lao suddenly turned his thoughts back and looked at Chen Tian, saying, "Young man, I'll ask you one last time. How have you considered the matter I entrusted to you earlier? As long as you agree to take care of these seven cherished spirits for me after my death, then I will use everything I have learned in my life to treat this girl for you. Are you willing?"

"Yes! I agree to your request, Senior. As long as I can save Yi'er, I'm willing to do anything!" After some understanding, Chen Tian had already understood Yao Lao's thoughts, so he agreed without thinking!

"Haha, good!" Hearing Chen Tian's straightforward reply, Yao Lao also seemed very excited and laughed, "Okay, young man, then we have a deal."

"Yes, a deal!" Chen Tian's expression was firm, and he nodded as well. Then, he seemed to think of something, and his expression became anxious again. He quickly said, "I have already agreed to Senior's request, so please, Senior, quickly take action to help me treat Yi'er."

Chen Tian knew that Qin Yi's condition was deteriorating rapidly, and if she couldn't get timely treatment, it would be extremely dangerous!

"Don't be in such a hurry!" However, to Chen Tian's surprise, Yao Lao suddenly shook his head with a smile, showing no intention of taking action.

Chen Tian was stunned by this, and then his originally surprised expression suddenly turned gloomy. An icy aura surged from his body, and he said coldly to Yao Lao, "What, does Senior want to go back on his word?"