When Fang Chen entered the golden Bamboo Grove, he found Elder Yun and the others sprawled every which way on the ground. He could not tell whether they were drunk or asleep. Many were talking in their sleep, especially Elder Yun, who clung to a stalk of bamboo, gouging at it with all his might and licking it nonstop.
After digging up some bamboo shoots, Fang Chen left the Bamboo Grove and returned to the Swallowing Heaven Tower. He ate hotpot with his Manifestations, and its rich aroma drifted through the air, making Great Emperor Huo Li, the Chaos Heart-Devouring Worm, and the myna bird drool.
"It smells incredible!"
The myna bird could not help saying it aloud.
Great Emperor Huo Li watched Fang Chen and his companions, breathing in the aroma rising from the Black Cauldron. Sensing that it greatly benefited the soul, he said, "The aroma is so rich, and it seems to do wonders for Soul Power. Let's cultivate beside Fang Chen!"
With that, Great Emperor Huo Li closed his eyes and began cultivating beside Fang Chen and his Manifestations.
The Chaos Heart-Devouring Worm followed his example, closing its eyes to cultivate. The myna bird landed directly on Fang Chen's shoulder and greedily breathed in the fragrance drifting from the Black Cauldron.
While Fang Chen ate hotpot, the Imperial Flames inside the Heaven Refining Furnace began searing the materials for refining Star Soul Tears.
Three days later, the Old Farmer stood up and placed the lid on the Black Cauldron. With one kick, he sent it flying into the sky.
Rumble!
Fang Chen's Heaven Refining Furnace swelled enormously, then shot skyward as well.
Immediately afterward, the Chaos Giant, Heaven Mending Goddess, Sun Shooting Man, and Sun Chasing Giant all made their moves.
A day later, the Old