The Third Elder and the others also changed their expressions.
This sudden change caught everyone off guard.
Just as the Third Elder was about to step forward, Taichu raised his hand to stop him.
"Reporting to the Immortal Venerable, this cauldron was bestowed upon us by a senior."
"That junior actually bestowed this cauldron upon you?" The White-Robed Immortal Exalted looked at Taichu with suspicion.
She then did a quick calculation with her fingers, her face filled with shock. "That junior has actually perished?"
After hearing this, everyone hesitated for a moment.
Taichu tentatively asked, "The junior that the Immortal Venerable speaks of, is it the White Emperor?"
"White Emperor..."
"I never expected that kid would actually reach the Emperor Realm, but I never imagined he would have already perished!"
As he spoke, the White-Robed Immortal Exalted revealed a hint of sadness.
Taichu hurriedly asked, "Since the Immortal Venerable knows the White Emperor, do you know who killed the White Emperor?"
The White-Robed Immortal Exalted did not answer Taichu's question, but instead summoned the giant sword he had just used.
"This sword is the Primordial Chaos World Suppressing Sword, and it is a pair with this cauldron. They are both items of the Heavenly Lord Venerable, one for offense and one for defense."
"Back then, that young man happened to travel here and by chance met the Heavenly Lord."
"The Heavenly Lord saw that he was exceptionally talented and had an excellent character. He was sure that he would achieve great things in the future, so he bestowed this cauldron upon him."
"Now that this cauldron has been passed down to you, you can be said to have quite a connection with the Heavenly Lord Venerable."
"I will bestow this sword upon you on behalf of the Heavenly Lord Venerable."
Taichu quickly waved his hand, "No, this junior would never dare to accept such an offer."
The White-Robed Heavenly Lord glanced at Taichu and said, "You are also a person with great fortune. Now that the cauldron is in your hands, it can be considered that this sword has come to a perfect end."
After hearing this, Taichu bowed deeply and then accepted the sword without saying anything more.
Taichu gripped the sword hilt, a powerful force surged into his body.
He was secretly alarmed; this Primordial Chaos World Suppressing Sword was indeed an extraordinary object.
Taichu looked at the Immortal Venerable, bowed and said, "May I ask, Immortal Venerable, since you have such a connection with the White Emperor, do you know who killed the White Emperor?"
The White-Robed Immortal Exalted glanced at Taichu, "Summon the cauldron!"
Taichu followed the instructions and threw the Primordial Chaos Heaven Suppressing Cauldron into the air.
The White-Robed Immortal Exalted pointed a finger at the Primordial Chaos Heaven Suppressing Cauldron, which then expanded infinitely, enveloping everyone.
After a long silence, the White-Robed Immortal Exalted finally spoke:
"I can't figure it out, but if I'm not mistaken, it should be the work of the Star Saint Lord."
The Third Elder's expression darkened upon hearing this. "The Star Saint Lord that the Immortal Venerable spoke of, is he the one who has not appeared in the world for so long?"
"I don't know how long he has been out of the public eye."
"Back then, when the Heavenly Lord met these two, he said that the Star Saint Lord was quite ambitious and also a person of exceptional talent."
"Later, after the Heavenly Lord fell, the Star Saint Lord came once in order to obtain the Heavenly Lord's inheritance."
"At that time, Yang Envoy and I were both at the Emperor Realm. The Star Saint Lord was defeated in one move and has not shown his face since."
After the White-Robed Heavenly Lord finished speaking, Taichu became even more puzzled. "If that's the case, how did the Heavenly Lord deduce that the White Emperor was harmed by the Star Saint Lord?"
"When the Heavenly Lord Venerable bestowed the cauldron, he once said that the Star Saint Lord was wicked and warned that the boy to be more careful."
"After the Heavenly Lord's fall, he proclaimed himself Holy Lord, and his ambition to dominate was already obvious."
"Countless years ago, there was a war in the Hundun. I heard that the Star Saint Lord and that kid each established their own lineage. Considering that kid perished and the Star Saint Lord never appeared again, it must be him without a doubt."
The Fifth Elder echoed, "What the Immortal Venerable said is absolutely right. The person who could injure the White Emperor and cause his death must also be a powerful Emperor Realm expert."
"The White Emperor was seriously injured and died. He must not have been able to retreat completely. He must have suffered extremely serious injuries, otherwise he would not have gone into seclusion."
After listening to the words of the Fifth Elder and the White-Robed Immortal Exalted, the Third Elder finally spoke.
"What the Immortal Venerable said is true, it is indeed this person. Previously, the Sect Leader and Young Master was still shallow, so I did not want to tell you."
"Since the Immortal Venerable has guessed it today, I will also speak plainly. It was said by the Old Ancestor himself."
"It was the sneak attack by the Star Saint Lord and the Blood Demon Old Ancestor that caused the White Emperor and the Old Ancestor to be seriously injured and eventually perish."
"What? It was actually caused by a sneak attack from two Emperor-level experts?"
The Third Elder nodded. "That's right. It was a sneak attack by two Emperor Realm experts. If it had been a real fight, White Emperor and the Old Ancestor wouldn't have ended up like this."
Upon hearing this, everyone present was in an unusual mood.
Six-Eared Macaque turned bloodshot, and the hair on its body suddenly stood on end.
Seeing the strange behavior of everyone, the Third Elder waved his hand, and a Qingfeng swept by, calming everyone down.
The White-Robed Immortal Exalted also spoke up, saying, "I never expected that someone at the Emperor Realm would be so despicable for their own selfish reasons."
Then he turned to look at Taichu, "Junior, now that you have obtained the Primordial Chaos Heaven Suppressing Cauldron and the Primordial Chaos World Suppressing Sword, you should eliminate evil, restore clarity to this Hundun, and give that kid justice."
Taichu clenched his fists, his eyes filled with determination.
"Rest assured, Immortal, this junior will certainly live up to your expectations."
"However, my cultivation is still shallow, and this matter needs to be considered carefully."
The Fifth Elder looked at Taichu and hurriedly said, "What the Sect Leader said is very true. This matter cannot be rushed. We must not let hatred cloud our Dao heart and affect our cultivation."
"With the aptitude of the Sect Leader and the Young Master, they will surely reach the Emperor Realm in time. It will not be too late to talk about revenge then."
Taichu nodded slightly. "Fifth Elder, rest assured, I can distinguish between what is important and what is not. We will deal with this matter slowly and methodically."
The White-Robed Immortal Exalted also sighed, "The opponent's strength is indeed too great, but you need not worry. Deep within this ancient site, there are also treasures left behind by the Heavenly Lord Venerable."
"Since you have obtained two of the Heavenly Lord's most precious treasures, you must also have the opportunity to obtain the treasures left behind here."
Taichu respectfully bowed to the White-Robed Immortal Exalted, saying, "Please enlighten me, senior."
"It's not really about giving guidance. The techniques taught by the Heavenly Lord can only be obtained by those with both excellent talent and temperament. Even though I've been here for countless years, I've never seen anyone with the right destiny to even glimpse a fraction of them."
Taichu took a deep breath and looked at the person in front of him with a firm gaze. "No matter what, I am willing to give it a try."
The White-Robed Immortal Exalted nodded approvingly, "It's good that you have this determination."
"Follow this passage, and at the end lies the heart of the ancient site."
"However, it is fraught with danger, with countless powerful vengeful spirits roaming around. If you are not careful, you will lose your mind. You must be very careful."
"There are restrictions on the core area, and neither Yang Envoy nor I can enter. You all can fend for yourselves."
"Thank you for your guidance, Immortal Venerable. Taichu, am deeply grateful."
After saying that, Taichu led everyone carefully into the passage.
All around them was a thick fog, with illusions appearing from time to time, trying to distract them.
Under the protection of the Third Elder and the Fifth Elder, the Taichu beings resisted the interference with their strong willpower.
Halfway there, a huge curtain of light stretched out in front of them.
Ancient runes flickered on it, like a riddle.
The light screen spun rapidly, separating the crowd.
In an instant, everyone entered a different world.
Taichu found himself in a sea of fire, the scorching flames licking at the hem of his clothes.
He knew this was a test created by the light barrier, so he calmed himself down and used his spiritual power to resist the high temperature.
Meanwhile, the others also faced their own difficulties, some were in ice cellars, and some were trapped by floods.
Taichu groped his way through the sea of fire, he suddenly saw a floating stone platform ahead.
There were shimmering runes on the stone platform, and he guessed that might be where the opportunity lay.
So he leaped with all his might toward the stone platform.
Just as he was about to ascend the stone platform, a colossal beast formed from flames blocked his path.
Taichu drew the Primordial Chaos World Suppressing Sword and engaged in battle with the giant beast.
After several rounds, he seized an opening in the giant beast's attack and successfully leaped onto the stone platform.
The moment the rune was touched, the surrounding scenery changed, the sea of fire disappeared, and the giant beast vanished as well.
"Hahaha, you dare to compete for my opportunity? I'll make sure you die a horrible death..."
A terrifying voice rang out, Taichu shuddered.
As the voice faded, a huge phantom slowly appeared before Taichu.
Taichu gripped the Primordial Chaos World Suppressing Sword tightly, staring warily at the enormous phantom before him.
The phantom gradually solidified, revealing itself to be a giant engulfed in flames.
The giant, wielding a flaming spear, thrust it at the Taichu without a word.
Taichu flashed and hid behind a stone pillar to the side.
"It's actually a spirit above the Great Dao Realm. It's probably difficult to win by fighting it head-on. We need to find its weakness."
Realizing it was a spirit of the dead, Taichu had a sudden inspiration. He wrapped a piece of gravel in his spiritual power and quietly threw it into the distance.
Hearing the commotion, the giant turned to look, Taichu seized the opportunity to rush forward and slash at the giant's leg joint with his sword.
The giant roared in pain and turned to strike again.
Taichu used the momentum to leap backward, chanting an ancient incantation.
In an instant, icicles rained down from the sky, heading straight for the giant's head.
The giant was busy defending against the attack from above, Taichu closed in again, poured all his spiritual power into the sword, and stabbed it fiercely at the source of the fire in the giant's chest.
With a cracking sound, the giant dissipated into sparks.
Taichu breathed a sigh of relief and was just about to put down the World Suppressing Sword in his hand.
But then, an unexpected situation arose.
After the sparks fell, the ground suddenly cracked open.
A large amount of black mucus gushed out of the crack, and many strange insects resembling snakes and scorpions crawled out of the mucus.
They bared their teeth and claws as they pounced on the Taichu.
Taichu wielded the World Suppressing Sword, and wherever the sword wind swept, strange insects fell down.
But the slime keeps breeding new strange insects.
Taichu realized that if things continued like this, he would run out of energy and eventually die here.
So he gathered his spiritual power into the Primordial Chaos World Suppressing Sword.
The sword pointed to the sky, when suddenly dark clouds gathered and a thick bolt of lightning struck down.
After being struck by lightning, countless strange insects quickly gathered in one place.
A moment later, a giant skull appeared in the air.
In the Taichu, he stared in astonishment at what was before him.
"It was you..."