Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

Upon hearing Chen Tian's words, the man surnamed Fang was about to reply, but then he thought better of it. He had already displeased Chen Tian with his earlier disrespect, so it was best not to speak at this time.

Thinking this, he took a step back and nudged Qin Yi with his elbow, as if wanting her to answer Chen Tian's question.

Although Qin Yi was timid and shy, she was an extremely intelligent woman, and she immediately understood the Fang-surnamed man's intentions upon seeing his actions.

With a slight frown, she shook her head gently, then stepped forward gracefully, gave Chen Tian a proper greeting, and then softly and gently said, "Replying to Senior, we are disciples of the Dan Dao Sect of Xun You Continent. We came to the Western Mi Mountains to collect demon cores needed for alchemy.

It so happened that we encountered a demonic beast mutation. Shi Xiang Pavilion promised us that if we joined the demon extermination team and went to the border to kill demonic beasts, not only would we get to keep the demon cores that dropped, but we would also receive two Rank 6 demon cores after a month. Therefore, Senior Brother Fang and I discussed it and decided to join the demon extermination team organized by Shi Xiang Pavilion."

"Oh? You've also joined the demon extermination team?" Hearing Qin Yi's words, Chen Tian's face immediately lit up with joy. He smiled and said, "Tell me, which team are you in? Perhaps we might be assigned to the same group!"

Qin Yi was stunned for a moment, then excitedly said, "Could it be that Senior is also in the Twelfth Team?"

"Twelfth?" The joy on Chen Tian's face was immediately extinguished. He shook his head with a wry smile and said, "No, I'm in the Fourteenth Team."

"Oh, is that so." Obviously, Qin Yi was also a little disappointed after hearing Chen Tian's words, but quickly, she forced a smile on her face again and said, "In any case, thank you, Senior, for informing us about Senior Brother Cao's situation. This time, when we go to the Western Mi Mountains to exterminate demons, we can also inquire about Senior Brother Cao's whereabouts. Whether he is alive or dead, we want to bring him back to the sect."

After saying that, Qin Yi and the man surnamed Fang nodded to Chen Tian and turned to walk towards their Twelfth Demon Extermination Team.

Chen Tian watched their figures from behind, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "You'll be lucky to find him, Cao Sui has long been devoured by a group of Rank 8 demonic beasts, leaving nothing behind."

Of course, Chen Tian would not say these words to them. After all, informing them of Cao Sui's general fate was already the best he could do.

Thinking of this, Chen Tian sighed slightly and walked with Liao Yu Fan towards the Fourteenth Demon Extermination Team that he was responsible for.

Because the demonic beast mutation inside the Western Mi Mountains came too suddenly, the major sects had not formulated any response measures, so Shi Xiang Pavilion could only urgently mobilize the disciples who were training nearby to form twenty demon extermination teams.

It was just that the disciples who came to the Western Mi Mountains for training were generally of low cultivation level. Although they were moved by the two Rank 6 demon cores promised by Shi Xiang Pavilion, everyone felt apprehensive and uneasy, not knowing what would happen next.

Therefore, before Chen Tian arrived, the members of the Fourteenth Demon Extermination Team were whispering to each other, and their worries were evident.

"Ahem, everyone stop for a moment and listen to me!"

Just as everyone was talking intensely in private, a dry cough suddenly sounded, instantly attracting their attention.

Everyone looked up at the source of the sound and found a refined man in white and a burly man in black standing in front of them.

It was Chen Tian and Liao Yu Fan who had arrived here.

Before forming the team, they had already heard that each team would be led by a Spirit Guiding stage cultivator, so after seeing Chen Tian and the other man, they knew that one of them must be the Spirit Guiding stage expert. Therefore, they did not dare to be presumptuous, and everyone's expressions suddenly became respectful.

Liao Yu Fan glanced at everyone, nodded with satisfaction, then spread his hands towards Chen Tian and smiled: "Reporting to the captain, the Fourteenth Demon Extermination Team has been assembled. Do you want to say something?"

Hearing Liao Yu Fan's half-joking, half-teasing words, Chen Tian immediately felt a little depressed. What time is it, and he can still laugh?

Chen Tian increasingly felt that Liao Yu Fan's personality was simply incredible. He really didn't know whether to call him optimistic and cheerful, or to say that he was simple-minded.

Shaking his head slightly, Chen Tian stepped forward, his expression stern, and coldly said to the thirty worried Qi Awakening stage disciples: "My name is Ye Tianjian, and from today onwards, I will be responsible for leading you to the Western Mi Mountains to kill demonic beasts! But before that, there are two things I must tell you first.

First, since I have taken on the position of leader, then I will definitely do my duty. I, Ye, can swear to you that as long as you have a breath left, I guarantee that I will save you.

Second, although I have cultivated to the middle stage of the Spirit Guiding stage, after all, this demonic beast mutation has come too fiercely. Many high-level demonic beasts with fierce strength have come out of their lairs and actively attacked humans at the edge of the Western Mi Mountains. So, once one of you is targeted by a Rank 8 or higher demonic beast, then I will not only not save you, but I will also lead the others to escape. After all, it's better for one of you to die than for everyone to die.

The above is my, Ye's, principle, and I will not hide anything from you. Well, after hearing these words, if anyone wants to withdraw, I will not stop you. You choose for yourselves!"

Saying this, Chen Tian stopped speaking and coldly swept his gaze over everyone.

It must be said that after hearing Chen Tian's unique words, all thirty of these Qi Awakening stage cultivators were stunned.

Chen Tian actually so generously admitted that he might abandon someone at that time. This was really too shocking for them.

Faced with such a frank leader, what worries did everyone have? So, they all chose to stay.

Chen Tian couldn't help but nod with satisfaction after seeing this scene.

The most dangerous thing in getting along with people is the lack of trust between each other, especially cultivators, where intrigues are countless.

The reason why Chen Tian revealed his intentions to everyone from the beginning was to show them his bottom line, so that they would develop a sense of trust in Chen Tian.

And once this sense of trust is cultivated, then the next interaction will become much easier, and Chen Tian will not have to worry about someone stabbing him in the back.

This is Chen Tian's purpose!

After waiting for a while, and confirming that no one intended to withdraw, Chen Tian's face, which had been gloomy, finally showed a smile. With a wave of his hand, he laughed: "Let's go!"