Chen Fan shook his head and raised the Jianmu Branch in his hand. "Senior Ji, please take a look. Can this Jianmu Branch still serve its purpose?"
Ji replied directly, "I can already sense the power of the 'connection.' This Jianmu branch has indeed come back to life, but the power within it is extremely limited..."
Chen Fan froze, the corner of his mouth twitching.
Ji continued, "Of course, it should be enough to guide the power of the Ascension Gate and establish the coordinates of the Divine Court."
This guy really loved dragging out his words.
Chen Fan sighed in relief.
Ji looked at Chen Fan again. "However, I must remind you that the power of this Jianmu branch should be insufficient to give you another chance to activate the Ascension Gate..."
In other words, if he failed, he would not have a second chance.
Chen Fan shook his head. "It's fine!"
After each use, the Ascension Gate could only be used again ten thousand years later. Even if he had extra Jianmu, ten thousand years was far too long...
To him, there was not much difference between one chance and two.
Chen Fan took a deep breath. Holding the Jianmu Branch in one hand, he took out that golden cup with the other and looked at Ji. "Let's begin."
Ji said, "Just walk straight into the Ascension Gate. I will help you activate Jianmu's power and establish the coordinates of the Sun God Court."
Chen Fan nodded and stepped through the gate without hesitation.
After confirming that he was the Child of Fate, Chen Fan had not the slightest doubt about the "great fortune" result the Sun-Covering Mirror had previously deduced.
As Chen Fan entered the gate, Ji followed and merged into it as well.
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