352 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

### Chapter 352: Turning Against Each Other "What is happening? Why is there no response? How can this be?"神寒松 was the first to leap onto the stone platform, quickly injecting his True Qi into the array patterns below, but to no avail. The patterns remained unresponsive. The delighted expression on神寒松's face gradually faded, replaced by a frenzied look. He continued to try to channel his Qi into the array, but the surrounding celestial crystals remained inert, making him look utterly ridiculous. 皇天涯,皇甫千峰, and凤勉 also flew onto the platform. They couldn't comprehend the complex patterns on it, so they asked神寒松, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"皇天涯 asked urgently. 凤勉 examined the intricate patterns more closely, finding them somewhat familiar. "These... these look like array patterns." 皇甫千峰 couldn't make sense of it; he was busy examining the celestial crystals embedded at the four corners, seemingly very intrigued by them. Others gradually gathered on the platform, eager to see how the legendary path to the heavens would help them ascend to the higher realms. 叶玲珑 had already emerged from her previous trance-like state. She didn't step onto the platform but observed神寒松 from a distance as he searched for the key to activating the formation. The only other ones not interested in the path to the heavens were the members of the demon clan and sects. 炎珂 watched the others attempting to activate the path with disdain, her expression akin to that of a prophet already aware of the outcome, observing struggling ants. But soon, her gaze shifted to叶玲珑, and a strange smile appeared on her lips. 叶玲珑 felt an ominous chill; was炎珂 about to make a move? Her suspicions were quickly confirmed.炎珂 pointed at her and shouted loudly, "If not now, then when!!!" At her command, several cultivators from the demon sect and宇文何,黑泰, rushed at叶玲珑 as if prearranged. 叶玲珑 almost laughed in exasperation. She had planned to trap the others, but炎珂 had made the first move? Thinking swiftly, she released a swarm of Devouring Bees from her hand, which instantly filled the air. The incessant buzzing was overwhelming, and she also unleashed凤离 and the Scarlet Spirit Vine. Massive vines immediately entangled the attackers. Her domain expanded instantly, and the Ice Phoenix, a manifestation of the Ice Phoenix Heart, danced around. Those familiar with叶玲珑's fearsome combat abilities were cautious and on high alert. Thanks to these measures, she held her ground firmly against the attacking cultivators. The commotion soon garnered the attention of those atop the platform. Seeing叶玲珑 under attack,凤勉 shouted, "炎珂, what are you doing!!!" He swiftly descended to join the battle. With his support,宇文何 and his allies had no choice but to retreat under the tense standoff. Phoenician clansmen, though few, demonstrated superior combat skills, siding with叶玲珑, especially since their leaders were on her side. 神寒松, drawn by the disturbance, looked towards炎珂 and said gravely, "炎珂,封天锡, don't forget about our agreement!!!" 炎珂 smirked brazenly. "I haven't forgotten our agreement. You invited us here to this secret realm, and here we are. We've found the path to the heavens, but if I want to kill叶玲珑 now, what's wrong with that?" 神寒松 replied, "But the path hasn't been opened yet. If you attempt to harm her, I won't stand for it. Or do you think you can gain anything against us?" His tone was full of menace, and the sagely demeanor he once held was gone, replaced by something dark. 叶玲珑 shook her head inwardly—this elder was just as she suspected, someone who'd plot with炎珂 using her life as a bargaining chip. 炎珂, unfazed by神寒松's threat, retained her arrogance, "You won't stop me. In fact, you might even help me kill her. Has your path to the heavens opened yet?" Her words hit神寒松 hard. His expression darkened. "You know something!" he demanded. 炎珂 laughed mockingly. "I was worried at first, but now, not at all. This path to the heavens is merely a teleportation array, a very sophisticated spatial array at that." "Such teleportation arrays are normally held by top-tier forces in the higher realms. This one is a trial ground. Those from lower realms can ascend through trials without waiting to attain great unity, used to screen talents." "But this array doesn't activate for just anyone. It requires a specific bloodline or token. To put it simply, the path you seek recognizes certain people!" As炎珂 uttered these words,神寒松's gleam was extinguished, leaving his eyes lifeless. Then, he turned his murderous gaze towards叶玲珑, making his choice clear. "Hahaha, working with us demons is your best choice!"炎珂 laughed maniacally, "Kill叶玲珑!!!" As they prepared to strike, in the heat of crisis,叶玲珑 shouted, "Wait!!!" Everyone halted, curious to hear what she could possibly say now. Looking at炎珂,叶玲珑 smiled. 炎珂 was taken aback. "What could she possibly have to smile about?" she wondered, bewildered. "炎珂, haven't you noticed something missing by my side all this time?" 炎珂 was puzzled. "What?" She scanned 叶玲珑's vicinity and then suddenly yelled, "Where is that black leopard you had just now!!?"