Ling Xiao sensed the surrounding energy and environment and quickly confirmed that the Primordial Cauldron was here.
All the dark matter and Destruction energy surrounding it emanated from the Primordial Cauldron.
During that great calamity, the Primordial Cauldron absorbed a great deal of damage for him, naturally carrying with it a great deal of Destruction matter, which is why this place became a forbidden zone of death.
If an ordinary living being were to enter, it would be reduced to ashes in an instant.
Ling Xiao activated the Divine Punishment Heavenly Eye; the double pupils in his eyes flashed, revealing the entire scene before him.
In the deepest part of the world, where the Destruction matter was most concentrated, he saw a great cauldron, which was the Primordial Cauldron.
It stood atop a mountain, its mouth constantly spewing out black and purple gas, polluting the surrounding world.
These are all remnants of Destruction from the great catastrophe.
The Primordial Cauldron had changed by this time.
The surface was covered with a black and gold color, forming a strange pattern.
Moreover, its aura is even stronger; having undergone the trials of the great calamity, it seems to have transformed!
If the previous Primordial Cauldron was merely a Hongmeng spiritual treasure, then the current Primordial Cauldron is almost equivalent to a Hongmeng exotic treasure.
Ling Xiao's eyes lit up. This was an unexpected delight. After so many days apart, they were suddenly reunited, and this was the last thing he had ever done.
Soon, his expression turned cold again, because at the foot of the mountain where the Primordial Cauldron stood, a group of powerful beings were resisting the refinement of the surrounding matter, hoping to obtain the Primordial Cauldron.
"This is my natal magic weapon..."
A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and at that moment, the blood within Ling Xiao, which had been calmer, began to boil again.
As the shuttle drew closer, the Snow Heaven Clan disciples finally saw the true form of the Primordial Divine Weapon.
"A giant cauldron, it's a huge cauldron, such a powerful magic weapon! Just the aura it emits can harm a powerful expert of the Primordial Taiji."
"This is an extremely ominous object. All this Destruction matter around us is actually spewing out from this giant cauldron. Based on this alone, it is definitely not an auspicious treasure."
Tianxue Changming made a definitive statement at a glance, but a hint of covetousness flashed in his eyes.
He could sense that this great cauldron was much stronger than the Chaos-Disrupting Ancient Halberd in his hand.
If he can win, it will be a significant boost for him.
"The Grand Steward has excellent judgment; he can determine the quality of this treasure with just one glance. Do you know its origin and name?"
A mocking voice rang out, sounding extremely grating, causing everyone inside the shuttle to turn their heads and look in the direction of the sound.
When they saw that it was Ling Xiao, an outsider, their expressions immediately turned strange, as if they remembered something.
Something's not right.
Wasn't this person supposed to leave on the flying shuttle? How come they're already sitting here and haven't left yet?
Tianxue Changming frowned, staring coldly at Ling Xiao, and said calmly:
"A mere child, speaking without tact, how could he possibly know its origin and name with just a glance?"
He had already treated Ling Xiao as a dead man, and didn't even have much of an emotional reaction. Responding with a single word was already a great favor.
"If I can't tell, it means your cultivation level is insufficient."
Ling Xiao smiled faintly, deciding he no longer wanted to pretend. After playing dumb for so long, his true colors were about to be revealed.
"How dare you! You dare speak to my grandfather like that? You've had enough of living!"
Tianxue Junjie had been holding back for so long, and finally seized the opportunity. He immediately stood up and sternly reprimanded her.
"Junjie, Grandpa has told you many times, don't get angry with a dead person."
Tianxue Changming smiled coldly, soothed his grandson's emotions, and began to explain his educational philosophy.
Then, he looked at Ling Xiao and calmly asked, "Judging from what you've said, it seems your cultivation has reached a high level."
"Could you tell me the origin and name of this cauldron?"
He feigned humility and politeness, but in reality, he was deliberately trying to elevate Ling Xiao so that he would make a fool of himself one last time in the final moments of his life.
He would find an opportunity to send it away later.
For him, it was just a matter of moving a finger; it was very simple and casual.
However, Ling Xiao simply smiled and said calmly:
"I observe that this large cauldron comes from a very, very far place."
"Given the primordial energy surrounding it, its name is naturally the Primordial Cauldron."
Upon hearing this, Tianxue Changming laughed, and many others shook their heads and chuckled. They had thought Ling Xiao would say something Gao Ming, but it turned out to be just nonsense, utterly irrelevant.
It seems like they said something, but it's actually the same as saying nothing at all.
And it comes from a very far away place—isn't that obvious? It couldn't have grown out of nowhere, could it?
As for the name, if you see the Primordial Violet Qi, you call it the Primordial Cauldron; but it's also accompanied by black malevolent energy, so why not call it the Malevolent Energy Cauldron?
Just as everyone was mocking them, the shuttle slowly descended, and the powerful figures below had already spotted them.
"Hmph! Your Snow Heaven Clan also wants a share of the spoils? This treasure already belongs to my Giant Spirit Clan, leave at once!"
One of the burly men shouted coldly. He had long, dark yellow hair, a tall and muscular build, and bulging, gleaming muscles that exuded explosive power.
He was clearly a powerful individual known for his physical prowess; this person was none other than Juxinghe, the patriarch of the Giant Spirit Clan Ju Xinghe.
A hint of surprise flickered in his eyes; he hadn't expected the Snow Heaven Clan to arrive so quickly.
"What is Giant Overlord doing? Why did they send Tianxue Liuli over so quickly?"
He thought to himself with dissatisfaction, utterly speechless.
The name of the current war god of the Giant Spirit Clan is Giant Overlord.
"Hehe, Ju Xinghe, that's not right of you. You haven't even touched the cauldron yet, how can you claim it as yours? That's not fair!"
At the foot of another mountain, a powerful figure sneered.
Clearly, the powerful individuals who came for the Primordial Cauldron were not only from the Snow Heaven Clan and the Giant Spirit Clan, but also from other powerful individuals.
"Get out of the way! When did it become your turn to speak?" Ju Xinghe shouted.
The shuttle slowly descended, Tianxue Liuli waved her sleeve, putting it away.
Without the protection of the flying shuttle, everyone immediately felt the surrounding evil energy become even more intense, and even their breathing became difficult.
They all unleashed their magical treasures to resist the corrosive black aura emanating from the surrounding area.
The closer one gets to the large cauldron, the stronger this feeling becomes.
"Why are you all just watching and not taking the treasure? Are you all waiting for me to make a move?"
Tianxue Liuli unfolded a protective shield, protecting her clansmen behind her. Her phoenix eyes swept over the Primordial Cauldron, her voice clear and melodious.
"True Lord Liuli is absolutely right, that's exactly what I meant. I'll hold them off for you, you go and retrieve the treasure!"
A man with a pagoda on his head said with a smile, "He seems to be trying to curry favor, but he actually has ulterior motives and is full of bad intentions."
Tianxue Liuli was not stupid; she saw through his thoughts.
If it were that easy to get, it would have been gone long ago; there would be no need for us to take matters into our own hands.
"I advise you all not to act rashly. Let's work together to refine the evil energy, and then we can each rely on our own abilities."
An elderly man in a gray robe glanced at Tianxue Liuli and spoke indifferently.