After the Divine Maiden flew out, Chunjiu did not put her away. Instead, she returned her to her original size and placed her on her palm.
Then she looked at Chen Lin and the others.
"We've investigated the situation below. At the bottom of the fissure is a labyrinth-like passage, with a hole at its end. That's where the treasure chests flew out from."
"What about beyond the hole? Did you investigate that?"
Fu Tianhan immediately asked.
"We couldn't get in."
Chunjiu shook her head, her expression grave.
With that, she looked at Chen Lin.
"I may have to trouble you, Fellow Daoist Chen. There's a formless barrier across that hole. The Divine Maiden isn't powerful enough to pass through, and the Fourth Prince's Seal Platform was blocked as well. But I believe the forbidden power you command might stand a chance."
Chen Lin hastily waved his hand.
"You think far too highly of me, Elder Chunjiu. If I could resist the rules here, I would have gone down to investigate long ago instead of waiting until now. Let's think of another way."
"No need to be modest, Fellow Daoist Chen."
Fu Tianhan picked up the conversation.
"If Elder Chunjiu says you can do it, then you certainly can," he said gravely. "After all, the Celestial God worshipped by the Celestial God Palace is also a forbidden being and understands forbidden power very well."
"Besides, this benefits you too."
"There must be plenty of treasure chests beyond that hole. Unless we break through the formless barrier, none of us will gain anything. Surely you aren't hoping to keep the whole feast for yourself, Fellow Daoist Chen?"
Chen Lin remained expressionless.
His tone was calm.
"There's no need to goad me. If even the Celestial God's Divine Maiden can't do it,