Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

"Chen, what are you daydreaming about?" Fan Da asked suddenly, breaking Chen Tian's reverie.

His words instantly pulled Chen Tian back to reality. Smiling and shaking his head, Chen Tian said casually, "It's nothing, just a bit curious."

"Oh? Then tell me, what are you curious about?" Fan Da seemed intrigued, pressing Chen Tian for an answer.

Chen Tian glanced at him, amused, and said with a playful smile, "Nothing much. I'm just curious why you're so talkative today. You're acting like a gossip."

"Uh…"

Hearing Chen Tian's teasing words, Fan Da's expression turned awkward. He scratched his head and chuckled, "Hehe, well, seeing you safe and sound makes me happy, and when I'm happy, I tend to talk a lot. Don't take it to heart, Chen."

Although Fan Da had changed a lot in these ten years, his straightforward personality remained, which was why Chen Tian felt a sense of familiarity with him.

Chen Tian smiled and changed the subject, "Alright, let's not talk about that. Let's talk about what happened afterward. Did Zhan Tianlong cause you any more trouble?"

"Hey, Chen, you don't have to worry about that. Zhan Tianlong is having a hard time taking care of himself right now. How could he have time to cause us trouble?" As he spoke, a hint of pride crept onto Fan Da's face.

Chen Tian was puzzled and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Hehe, Chen, you don't know yet, do you?" Fan Da chuckled slyly and said, "Actually, Zhan Tianlong has fallen out of favor in the Yougui Sect since that day. Now, not only is he no longer the chief disciple, but he's also been assigned to do the most difficult and tiring chores. The amount of Demon Origin Pills and Immortal Crystal Stones he receives each month has also been drastically reduced. You could say he's living a miserable life."

Afterward, Chen Tian and Fan Da wandered around for a while before preparing to part ways.

Just then, Fan Da suddenly took out a jade box from his storage treasure and handed it to Chen Tian.

"What is this?" Looking at the jade box that Fan Da handed over, Chen Tian didn't rush to take it, but instead asked with a puzzled expression.

"Hehe, Chen, why don't you open it and see for yourself?" Fan Da said mysteriously.

Chen Tian frowned, but eventually reached out and took it.

Upon opening the jade box, Demon Origin Pills filled with spiritual energy and rows of colorful, glazed Immortal Crystal Stones immediately came into view.

Chen Tian took a quick glance and found that there were no fewer than a thousand of them.

Seeing this, Chen Tian couldn't help but smile wryly and said, "Fan, what's the meaning of this?"

Hearing Chen Tian's words, Fan Da's face showed a simple and honest expression again. He scratched his head and chuckled, "It's like this, Chen. These past few days, the members of our Sanhun Sect discussed it and felt that you deserve the most credit for winning against the Yougui Sect. Furthermore, you were injured because of it, and we all felt bad about it. So, these things are just a small token of our appreciation."

Chen Tian was stunned, then shook his head with another wry smile and said, "Fan, you don't need to be so polite. The reason I helped you in the battle was just out of personal interest. I really don't deserve these things. Please take them back and share them with the other brothers."

What Chen Tian lacked the least right now were these pills for cultivation, so how could he possibly accept them?

But upon hearing Chen Tian's words, Fan Da's expression immediately turned displeased, and he raised his voice, saying, "Chen, this isn't my personal idea, but a decision made after discussion by everyone in the Sanhun Sect. So, if you don't accept it, I won't be able to report back. It's up to you."

With that, Fan Da threw the jade box containing the Demon Origin Pills and Immortal Crystal Stones at Chen Tian's feet, then crossed his arms, making a 'it's up to you' gesture.

Chen Tian was immediately helpless. Was Fan Da still a child? Why was he acting so childish?

Chen Tian wanted to decline again, but then he suddenly thought that if he really acted like he didn't care at all, it would inevitably arouse suspicion. After all, facing so much temptation, which disciple wouldn't be tempted?

Thinking this, Chen Tian picked up the jade box from the ground and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, alright, I'm afraid of you. Isn't it okay if I accept it?"

Seeing that Chen Tian was willing to accept it, Fan Da finally smiled again, cupped his hands, and said, "Then I can go back with peace of mind. Chen, I'll come find you to play next time."

After speaking, Fan Da turned and walked towards the Sanhun Sect's residence.

Chen Tian seemed to have thought of something again and shouted from behind, "Oh right, please thank the fellow disciples for me."

Fan Da didn't turn around, but simply raised his hand and waved before disappearing from Chen Tian's sight.

Suddenly, only Chen Tian was left here.

The smile on Chen Tian's face disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

Chen Tian slowly turned his head and looked at the place where the ancient demon corpse was sealed, his eyes flickering, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a long while, Chen Tian walked towards the main hall where he lived.

After entering the main hall, Chen Tian unusually didn't go to cultivate, but instead sat at the stone table in the front room of the hall, motionless and lost in thought.

After Chen Tian moved into the main hall, Han Wuming rarely came here, because he was afraid of disturbing Chen Tian's cultivation and displeasing him, so he moved out.

However, every three to five days, Han Wuming would still return to the main hall to ask Chen Tian what he needed so that he could prepare it.

So, three days later, Han Wuming once again walked towards the main hall.

At this time, Han Wuming seemed to be in a good mood, and he actually hummed a song, which was very rare. Although his voice was like a broken gong, hoarse and shrill, it didn't prevent him from expressing the joy in his heart.

Because the thought of Chen Tian possibly being stuck in the Qi Refining stage forever filled Han Wuming with joy!

"Inner inner bear, it seems that my hard days are finally coming to an end!"

After a loud laugh, Han Wuming pushed open the door and walked in.

However, as soon as he arrived in the hall, Han Wuming was frightened by the scene in front of him.

Because Chen Tian didn't go to cultivate, but instead sat at the stone table, looking at him with a smile and chuckling, "Han Wuming, you seem to be in a good mood? Did something good happen? Tell me about it."

Chen Tian had been sitting motionless at the stone table for three whole days!

He was actually waiting for Han Wuming to come back!