Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

Walking closer to the stone box, Chen Tian discovered that there was another protective restriction hidden upon it.

However, compared to the restriction on the stone door, the power of this restriction on the stone box was much weaker. Leaving Chen Tian aside, even a random Spirit Gathering stage cultivator could remove it.

In other words, the restriction on the stone box was just a smokescreen to mislead people.

However, although this restriction was simple, it still had a unique feature. Chen Tian discovered that there was a strange power within the restriction, as if it was aimed at a specific group, preventing them from approaching the stone box.

Combined with the girl's previous explanation, Chen Tian guessed that perhaps it was because of this strange power that she couldn't get close to the stone box.

Thinking of this, Chen Tian suddenly turned his head and glanced behind him, finding that the girl was still standing quietly in place. When she saw Chen Tian's gaze sweeping over, she immediately returned a kind smile.

Chen Tian was slightly stunned when he saw this, then nodded in acknowledgment before turning his gaze back to the stone box.

After a brief study, Chen Tian had already understood the structure of this restriction. Then, he waved his hand, and several rays of spiritual light poured down, shining on the stone box.

"Crack... crack... crack, crack, crack..."

At this moment, a noisy sound similar to 'unlocking' echoed from the stone box. Then, with a 'click', the heavy lid of the stone box loosened slightly, shifting to the left and revealing a narrow gap.

However, the gap was filled with darkness, making it impossible to see anything clearly. If he wanted to investigate further, he could only continue to move the lid of the stone box to the side.

However, Chen Tian was not in a hurry to do so. At this moment, he suddenly turned his head and looked back again.

He saw that the girl's gaze was no longer on Chen Tian, but full of endless excitement, staring intently at the stone box without blinking. The excitement and anticipation were completely written on her face.

"Girl... girl..." Chen Tian observed her for a while before suddenly calling out softly.

"Ah... oh... Great Immortal, is there anything I can help you with?"

Hearing Chen Tian's call, the girl seemed to wake up from a dream. Then, she hurriedly changed her expression, returning to her previous innocent and lively state.

The speed of this change in expression was truly amazing!

However, Chen Tian didn't say much, but solemnly said, "I'll ask again, is that piece of Frost Marrow Ice Jade really inside here?"

As he spoke, Chen Tian patted the heavy stone box in front of him, looking at the girl with a strange gaze.

"Of course! How dare this servant deceive the Great Immortal?" Facing Chen Tian's inquiry, the girl's expression remained unchanged, and she still smiled lightly: "When the master left, I personally watched her lock the Frost Marrow Ice Jade in this stone box and told me to take good care of it, so there must be no mistake, Great Immortal. If you don't believe me, you can open it and take a look. If this servant tells even half a lie, may I die a horrible death!"

As if afraid that Chen Tian wouldn't believe her, the girl actually raised her hand and swore an oath.

Looking at her solemn appearance, Chen Tian suddenly chuckled after a moment of silence, nodding and saying, "Don't misunderstand, I don't have any other intentions. Okay, since you've already guaranteed it like this, then I'll take out that piece of Frost Marrow Ice Jade now."

"Yes! Yes! Great Immortal, as long as you can get that piece of Frost Marrow Ice Jade, you will naturally be able to save your friend. Time waits for no one, Great Immortal, please hurry up and take action." At this moment, the girl urged Chen Tian again. If one observed carefully, they would notice some anxiety on her face.

Chen Tian saw all of this, but didn't say a word. Instead, he slowly turned around, placed his hands on the lid of the huge stone box, and with a slight effort, pushed it aside amidst a 'rumbling' sound.

After pushing the lid of the stone box more than three feet away, Chen Tian finally saw the situation inside the stone box clearly.

He saw that the huge stone box was filled with thick blue mist. This mist contained extremely vast spiritual power, rolling continuously in the stone box like a sea of clouds.

And in the very center of the stone box, a blue jade pearl emitting a dazzling glow, like a bright moon hidden in the clouds, floated quietly.

The light emitted from this blue jade pearl was so gorgeous, and at the same time, extremely cold. When Chen Tian was swept by this light, he immediately felt that the blood in his whole body was about to freeze.

Fortunately, with the help of the Immortal Clan avatar, the immortal power turned, and the chill in Chen Tian's body was instantly dispelled.

"Great Immortal, this is the Frost Marrow Ice Jade! Now it belongs to you, please accept it quickly." Before Chen Tian could ask, the girl behind him took the initiative to exclaim at this time.

Chen Tian nodded slightly after hearing this. Then, he stretched out his right hand, intending to reach into the stone box and take out the blue jade pearl.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

But at this moment, blue vines, like tentacles, suddenly stretched out from the blue pearl, wrapping around Chen Tian's right arm with lightning speed.

Seeing this sudden scene, Chen Tian's face changed greatly, and he hurriedly tried to break free from the vines.

However, at this time, Chen Tian was horrified to find that no matter how hard he tried, it was useless. These vines were like barbs, tightly holding his arm. The more Chen Tian struggled, the stronger the stinging sensation from them became. At the same time, more vines stretched out from the blue jade pearl, wrapping around the left half of Chen Tian's body.

In just a short moment, Chen Tian's body was covered with thick vines, like a spider web, firmly imprisoning him.

"What's going on?" Using his last bit of strength, Chen Tian turned his head with difficulty and asked the girl behind him.

However, when Chen Tian had just clearly seen the girl's appearance at this time, his eyes couldn't help but stare, and he gasped in horror.

It turned out that Chen Tian discovered that the innocent and lively look that had always been on the girl's face had disappeared. Replacing it was a sinister and fierce look. At the same time, the nails on her palms suddenly lengthened dozens of times, like sharp swords, emitting a cold light!

The girl at this time no longer had the pitiful appearance she had before, but rather resembled a bloodthirsty demon, and her eyes, flashing with a ghostly blue light, made people shudder!

"All of this, is it really all your doing?" Seeing the suddenly transformed girl at this time, Chen Tian's expression gradually turned gloomy, and he asked in a cold voice.