Chapter 3, The Turning Point of Destiny

Although there are no seasonings, as long as the heat is controlled just right, it is still possible to evoke the unique flavors of the food itself, achieving a complete aroma. Although the current conditions are not ideal, Yang Tianwen has never compromised on himself; instead, he truly knows how to enjoy.

Yang Tianwen was completely unaware of the changes in the compass in his hand. At that moment, the nine stars had aligned perfectly in a straight line, shimmering together, their nine different lights reflecting off one another. However, what Yang Tianwen did not notice was a faint, almost imperceptible force that began to connect from the tail end of the nine stars, then descended through the bright moonlight, directly targeting Yang Tianwen...! ... the compass in his hand! Yet, Yang Tianwen remained oblivious to the fact that a weak, nearly undetectable force was linking together from the tail end of the nine stars, then passing through the radiant moonlight, aimed straight at Yang Tianwen...! ... the compass in his hand!

The compass, along with Yang Tianwen, transformed into a swirl of flowing light and was drawn into the spatial passage. Within a few minutes after Yang Tianwen's disappearance, everything returned to calm, and of course, the nine foreign stars in the sky also vanished. The scene was left with only a few plastic bags and that old mobile phone.

As Yang Tianwen stood there in confusion and astonishment, the compass emitted a brilliant light, seemingly absorbing this immense power. Immediately afterward, the surrounding space and the library appeared unable to withstand the pressure of this force, and right before Yang Tianwen's eyes, a black hole opened up.

Spent half an hour arranging things under the tree, fortunately I had a lighter with me; otherwise, I would have had to resort to the most primitive method of fire-starting, such as drilling wood. However, this is not a sustainable solution in the long run, so I can only manage for now and make some adjustments first

The issue of accommodation has been temporarily resolved, but what about food and drink? If this problem is not addressed, it is no different from waiting for death

As the sky darkened, Yang Tianwen tidied everything up, climbed onto the trunk, and lay down in the prepared hollow of the tree, slowly closing his eyes. Meanwhile, the compass that Yang Tianwen had placed beside the wooden pillow flashed with a silver light, fleetingly.

However, it is absolutely impossible to settle down in a short period of time. Yang Tianwen thought optimistically: Fortunately, I live a solitary life, with no relatives or friends, and no parents to support, free from any burdens. This life can just be lived day by day.

Today is a day worth recording, marking the greatest turning point in Yang Tianwen's life, the beginning of a legend and a story, a great legend. Perhaps even Yang Tianwen himself could not have anticipated that he would embark on such a fantastical and unimaginable path. The wonders of fate are indeed difficult to predict and articulate.

On this day, a stream of light suddenly appeared in the northern outskirts of the forest. Due to the broad daylight and the remote mountainous area, there were no signs of human presence, so no one noticed it

All around, there is dense forest, and the thickness of these trees is truly unprecedented. Especially the one behind, which would require at least dozens of people to encircle it, is lush with branches and leaves, covering an area of at least several hundred meters. This sight nearly made Yang Tianwen's eyes pop out in astonishment. According to his estimation, to grow to such an exaggerated thickness, it would take at least ten thousand years, no, perhaps over a hundred thousand years.

Skewered the mushrooms with branches and set them on a simple fire rack, preparing to grill them shortly

The Purple Xuan Continent, a mysterious and unknown land, is home to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains at its very center, which is a forbidden zone for humanity, particularly the inner regions. The term "Ten Thousand Great Mountains" is merely a general reference; the actual number may far exceed ten thousand. These mountains are distributed both horizontally and vertically, covering an extremely vast area. If one were to calculate it, the area occupied by this forested region alone exceeds twice the total area of the Eurasian continent on Earth. The term "Ten Thousand Great Mountains" is merely a general reference; the actual number may far exceed ten thousand. These mountains are distributed both horizontally and vertically, covering an extremely vast area. If one were to calculate it, the area occupied by this forested region alone exceeds twice the total area of the Eurasian continent on Earth.

After the initial surprise, Yang Tianwen quickly deduced that he might not be on Earth anymore. The interdimensional portal he encountered before losing consciousness, along with the enormous tree before him that could never exist on Earth, made Yang Tianwen clearly realize that he had unfortunately traversed dimensions, yet fortunately, he had not perished. Since he was here, he would accept it. This phrase became the only comfort he could offer himself.

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Yang Tianwen woke up in a daze, feeling weak all over. He crawled up and sat on the ground to rest for a while, regaining some strength. After standing up, he surveyed his surroundings.

Yang Tianwen learned to be self-sufficient from a young age; small tasks like barbecuing are not a challenge for him. Moreover, Yang Tianwen's skills are certainly on par with those of a typical master chef, as some of the ancient books he has collected contain recipes, most of which are already lost to wwwhetushucom .com.

This should be the alternate dimension formed by the collapse of space. This was Yang Tianwen's last thought before losing consciousness

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Yang Tianwen has gone missing, and perhaps only the fat man would care about his disappearance. Even if a report is filed, it is likely that no one will pay attention. Cases of missing persons occur every year, one or two, which is not surprising.

Yang Tianwen first arranged the tree hole where he was temporarily residing, then climbed down and randomly chose a direction to walk towards. He took out the compass from his pocket to compare and identify the direction. Along the way, he made marks with his small knife, exploring within a short distance of the giant tree. After confirming that there were no dangers in the vicinity, he also found some mushrooms under several large trees. Although they were more than ten times larger than those he had seen before, after Yang Tianwen's inspection, he confirmed they were non-toxic and edible. He picked some, gathered a large pile of dry leaves, and then turned back.

Make several containers the size of a basin using dry leaves. These are not intended for washing faces, but rather for collecting morning dew. Since the Zhou and Tu regions lack water sources, and the humidity in the air is sufficient, if we create more containers and place them under some leaves, we hope to collect more dew by tomorrow morning to sustain our survival

Yang Tianwen then discovered the compass beside him, picked it up with his hand, and looked at the light blue compass whose material he could not discern. He couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise, and connecting the dots, he quickly thought that the culprit behind his time travel must be this compass. Naturally, he was filled with curiosity, and a desire for knowledge surged from the depths of his heart, wishing he could immediately delve into research to understand why. However, reason told him that now was not the time. He carefully observed the giant tree surrounding him and found that there were quite a few tree holes on it. The tree's roots were intertwined, making it not difficult to climb. Although human strength was limited, he could manage to climb about seven or eight meters without much trouble. It should be noted that this giant tree was over one hundred meters tall. Yang Tianwen cautiously chose the highest tree hole within his reach, climbed up, and inspected it. He found it acceptable; although the space inside was not large, it could comfortably accommodate two or three people. He thought that laying down a few large leaves he could find in the forest would suffice.