Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

“Gift?”

Upon hearing Chen Tian's words, Li Yao's face filled with alarm as he hastily knelt before Chen Tian, trembling and saying, “Immortal Master, although this humble king may have slighted you before, surely you wouldn't kill me for that? I beg Immortal Master to have mercy and spare my life!”

“Kill you?” Chen Tian seemed perplexed upon hearing this, and asked in astonishment, “What are you talking about? Why would I kill you for no reason?”

“Hmm? Isn't that the reason?” Li Yao tilted his head, looking at Chen Tian with a wry smile, and said, “Immortal Master, when you offer me a gift, isn't the implication that you intend to kill me and take my life?”

Although Li Yao was incompetent, he had studied the art of kingship under the previous king for a long time, and he knew that if a ruler wanted to execute a powerful minister, they would often bestow many gifts first, while secretly hiding a cup of poisoned wine or a three-foot-long white silk. If the minister was wise, he would immediately understand the ruler's intention and willingly drink the wine and commit suicide. If he refused, it would provide the ruler with an excuse to eliminate him.

After Li Yao became king, he had used such methods several times to remove a few powerful ministers who controlled the court. Therefore, in his mind, bestowing benefits or gifts on others often meant taking their lives!

Therefore, upon hearing Chen Tian say he was going to give him a gift, Li Yao subconsciously felt that Chen Tian wanted to kill him, which is why he appeared so terrified.

“Haha, you don't need to worry. The gift I'm talking about is just a gift in the literal sense. I've occupied your palace for so long, so giving you a gift can be considered my rent!” After understanding Li Yao's concerns, Chen Tian laughed heartily. Then, with a wave of his right hand, the Thousand Fiend Hundred Bone Staff, which was still stuck in the courtyard of the palace, rose from the ground and flew into his palm.

“This item can also be considered a supreme treasure. I will refine it slightly now and give it to you as a national treasure! In the future, whenever you encounter a crisis, this treasure will automatically activate and protect you from danger three times! After these three times, the connection between you and me will be exhausted. Take care of yourself in the future!”

As he spoke, Chen Tian formed hand seals and quickly infused the staff with spells, causing the Thousand Fiend Hundred Bone Staff to shine with an extremely thick and dazzling light!

“Go!”

With Chen Tian's loud shout, the Thousand Fiend Hundred Bone Staff soared into the sky and was inserted straight into the highest mountain within the borders of the Eastern Li Kingdom, radiating dazzling seven-colored brilliance in all directions.

Although this staff was a demonic weapon, because all the skull magic tools on it had been destroyed by Chen Tian, and after his refinement, it had lost all its demonic nature, it could be used to stabilize the country! This could be considered a small gift from Chen Tian to the descendants of the Li family!

“Thank you, Immortal Master, for bestowing the treasure! Thank you, Immortal Master, for bestowing the treasure!”

Upon seeing this scene, Li Yao was overjoyed. Then, with a respectful expression, he bent down and repeatedly bowed to Chen Tian to express his gratitude.

However, when Li Yao finished his kowtow and stood up again, the scene before him shocked him immensely! He was surprised to find that Chen Tian, who had been floating above the palace, had suddenly disappeared without a trace.

“Did you see when the Immortal Master left?” In surprise, Li Yao asked a eunuch beside him.

“Reporting to Your Majesty, this servant really doesn't know. In the blink of an eye, the Immortal Master disappeared. This servant… this servant really didn't see it clearly!” Hearing Li Yao's question, the eunuch felt bitter and replied helplessly.

“Alas, forget it. It seems that everything is destined and cannot be forced!”

Li Yao originally wanted to keep Chen Tian for a while longer, preferably to get some secrets of cultivating immortality from him, but perhaps his previous actions had made Chen Tian look down on him, which is why he disappeared without even saying goodbye.

However, Li Yao was not discouraged. On the contrary, he secretly vowed in his heart that he would work hard to govern well and be a good emperor. He firmly believed that one day, he would be able to see Chen Tian again.

“Your… Your Majesty… Strange… Strange things are happening!”

Just as Li Yao was secretly striving, suddenly, a shrill voice came from the palace. It was a palace maid who had entered the palace earlier to clean up, staggering out.

“What's all the fuss about! What kind of behavior is this!” However, after seeing her panicked appearance, Li Yao immediately said angrily, “What exactly is the matter? Speak calmly!”

Hearing Li Yao's words, the little palace maid took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and replied, “Reporting to Your Majesty, you'll know when you come in and see. There's… there's something strange in the main hall!”

“Hmm, strange?”

Hearing this, Li Yao frowned. Then, he strode towards the palace, which he had been away from for a long time and had become somewhat unfamiliar.

After entering the main hall, Li Yao was immediately startled by everything in front of him!

Li Yao discovered that the wooden beams and stone bricks in the main hall had all turned into crystal-clear jade, and were emitting bursts of clear spiritual energy!

“Turning stone into gold, turning wood into jade! What exactly is going on?” Looking at the incredible scene before him, Li Yao was also confused, standing there dumbfounded, at a loss.

It turned out that when Chen Tian was in seclusion here to break through, the majestic spiritual energy in the eight spiritual veins was gradually changing everything in the main hall. After absorbing sufficient spiritual energy, the wooden beams and stone bricks gradually turned into jade, and became a natural treasure!

Moreover, not only that, ordinary people staying in this main hall could prolong their lives and strengthen their vitality!

These barbarian tribes had grown up on horseback since they were young, and were ruthless, so it didn't take long for them to drive straight in and occupy most of the territory of the Eastern Li Kingdom.

Just when the Eastern Li Kingdom was facing a crisis of life and death, the Thousand Fiend Hundred Bone Staff that Chen Tian had left behind suddenly flashed with dazzling brilliance. Then, fireballs, like volcanic eruptions, spewed out from the staff, instantly engulfing the allied forces of the Quan Rong and Lu Hun!

More than 500,000 barbarian troops were wiped out in an instant, eliminating the hidden dangers around the Eastern Li Kingdom, and also allowing the Li dynasty to continue to extend its reign.

And this was the generous gift that Chen Tian gave to the Eastern Li Kingdom, or more precisely, to the Li family!

As for Chen Tian, where did he go after leaving the Eastern Li Kingdom?