Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

The originally quiet Ascension Platform was now a scene of surging excitement, with everyone's eyes fixed on the giant handprint in the center. Their faces displayed an odd, excited expression, as if they were anticipating something.

Seeing the strange looks on everyone's faces, Chen Tian couldn't help but feel curious.

He knew that everyone present was a powerful cultivator, having lived for hundreds, even thousands of years. They should have been accustomed to all kinds of storms and situations, their hearts as still as water.

But to Chen Tian's surprise, these people were acting like newcomers who had just entered the world of cultivation, disregarding their own dignity and making no attempt to conceal their inner excitement.

'What exactly are these people waiting for?'

After retracting his gaze, Chen Tian frowned, feeling even more puzzled.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Tian turned to Cao Qinghua, wanting to ask him about it.

However, Chen Tian noticed that Cao Qinghua, like everyone else, had his eyes fixed on the giant handprint, unmoving, as if nailed in place.

"Brother Cao… Brother Cao…"

Chen Tian called out twice, but Cao Qinghua didn't respond at all. He simply stared intently ahead, as if he was oblivious to everything else in the world.

Seeing this scene, Chen Tian couldn't help but feel somewhat astonished. Cao Qinghua was revealing many vulnerabilities. If someone with malicious intentions wanted to attack him at this moment, they could easily kill him.

Exposing one's weaknesses to the enemy was a major taboo for a cultivator! What was he anticipating that would cause such an abnormal state?

Chen Tian frowned and, no longer hesitant, walked directly to Cao Qinghua's side, shook his shoulder, and called out again, "Brother Cao, wake up."

After Chen Tian's violent shaking, Cao Qinghua finally came back to his senses as if awakening from a dream. After a moment of愣怔, a look of embarrassment appeared on his face, and he said awkwardly, "I was just acting out of line, Brother Yang. You must be laughing at me."

Chen Tian pondered for a moment and asked doubtfully, "Brother Cao, what did that person mean by 'the time has come'? What are you all waiting for?"

"Huh?"

Upon hearing Chen Tian's words, Cao Qinghua immediately let out a surprised exclamation. Then, he began circling Chen Tian, as if wanting to examine him thoroughly from head to toe.

"Brother Cao, is there something wrong with me?" Chen Tian opened his arms and also scanned his body, asking in confusion.

"That's not it." Cao Qinghua stopped in front of Chen Tian, resting his left hand on his chin, and said with a deep expression, "Earlier, when I saw you looking so calm and composed, I thought you were already confident and had an excellent method for capturing enough Heavenly Dao Intent. But now it seems that you appear so calm because you don't understand."

This time, Cao Qinghua took the initiative to offer Chen Tian an explanation.

Chen Tian's expression remained unchanged as he nodded and said calmly, "Then I'll have to trouble Brother Cao."

Cao Qinghua smiled, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly looked up at Chen Tian and asked, "Brother Yang, do you know why we are gathered here?"

"I have heard something about it." Chen Tian frowned and said, "It is said that when the Ancient Immortal Realm collapsed, a giant palm print fell from the Upper Realm, containing the Heavenly Dao Intent of ancient immortals. If one can comprehend some of it, it will be of great benefit to future cultivation."

As he said this, Chen Tian couldn't help but look at the giant handprint in the center of the Ascension Platform. He Busi had already explained the origin of this handprint to him earlier.

"Brother Yang, you're right. What we are gathered here for is the Heavenly Dao Intent within this handprint." Cao Qinghua nodded with a smile. Then, he changed the subject and asked again, "Then does Brother Yang know how to obtain that Heavenly Dao Intent?"

"Hmm?" Hearing Cao Qinghua's question, Chen Tian was immediately surprised. After thinking for a while, he finally shook his head with a wry smile, "I really don't know. Please explain it in detail, Brother Cao."

Earlier, when he was in Nanxiandaochang's team, Chen Tian saw that gloomy young man who was extremely excited about the Heavenly Dao Intent in the handprint, wanting to get close to the handprint as soon as possible to comprehend it.

Later, after Nanxiandaochang's instigation, the young man finally couldn't hold back any longer and rushed towards the handprint.

However, what happened next surprised Chen Tian somewhat.

Chen Tian saw that when the young man was about to approach the handprint, a powerful force suddenly erupted from the handprint, pushing him back.

It was then that Chen Tian realized that this handprint was extremely strange, and there must be a secret within it.

Seeing Chen Tian lost in thought, with a puzzled look on his face, Cao Qinghua suddenly laughed and said, "Alright, Brother Yang, you don't need to guess blindly. I'll tell you directly. This handprint was blasted down from the Upper Realm when the Ancient Immortal Realm collapsed, so its surroundings also contain powerful forces from the Ancient Immortal Realm, making it difficult for outsiders to approach. Even if a Zhutian Realm cultivator comes, they will not be able to break through this defense. It's already fortunate that the young man was only pushed back and didn't die on the spot."

"What? The defense of this handprint is so powerful?" Chen Tian's eyes widened in shock, and he asked in astonishment, "Then what should we do to obtain the Heavenly Dao Intent inside?"