Cauldron Vessel: Beast-Fighting Palace

Meanwhile, Chen Lingxi the Heaven-Seizing Seal to kill Crown Prince Ying Chi, who was clearly out of touch with the information, and then boarded the Heavenly Boat and sped away.

At this moment, his spiritual energy surged, like a great river, surging and moving with astonishing momentum.

The Heavenly Boat broke through the clouds, leaving a long, shimmering white trail, and in the blink of an eye, it had flown a great distance.

He sat cross-legged in the boat, the Myriad Marvel Robe flowing silently around him, completely concealing all the overflowing energy. He was like a sharp sword returning to its sheath, its edge completely hidden. Only the Spirit Pool in his Qi Sea was still churning and boiling, slowly replenishing the spiritual energy consumed by the previous palm strike.

The people on the battlefield clearly hadn't anticipated this turn of events.

Xiao Zhushan forced Demon Lord Zhang back with a single strike. Looking up, he saw a streak of white light rapidly disappearing into the depths of the sea of clouds at the edge of the sky.

A rare hint of surprise appeared on his usually cold and hard face.

Even the women on the Heavenly Boat couldn't help but look at each other from afar.

The three luminous Heavenly Boat were still suspended above the clouds, their surfaces shimmering with spiritual light.

The three women's robes fluttered in the wind, and their spiritual energy surged with a deep and profound aura, clearly indicating that they were all at the Qi Circulation Eighth Floor.

But at this moment, a look of astonishment appeared on their faces, just like three confident chess players whose entire game was suddenly disrupted by a move by their opponent that seemed to have no strategy.

"Didn't the official who went to Ancestral Mountain say that Chen Lingxi and Lin Suri intercepted and killed Xi Yuan together, and that both of them had reached the Qi Circulation Seventh Floor?"

A woman's Divine Sense surged.

At this moment, she could no longer suppress her surprise and doubt.

He probably couldn't understand how Chen Lingxi's cultivation could have improved so much in just a few months since the battle at Ancestral Mountain.

To kill Crown Prince Ying Chi, who Qi Circulation Seventh Floor, with a single palm strike was something that ordinary cultivators at the seventh or even Eighth Floor of Qi Circulation Seventh Floor could not accomplish.

"Even if it's refining the Mother Qi, theoretically it's only the initial Qi Circulation Eighth Floor, the terrifying fluctuations of spiritual energy just now were probably at the peak of the Qi Circulation Eighth Floor, and he's probably only one step away from the Ninth Floor!"

Another woman chimed in, "Moreover, this person has also cultivated the Heaven-Seizing Seal!"

The Heaven-Seizing Seal was a formidable killing technique in the hands of the three of them, but Chen Lingxi's casual palm strike just now surpassed them in its refinement, spiritual energy density, and profound mystery.

It's as if... he has spent far more time cultivating the Heaven-Seizing Seal than they have.

The third aloof woman remained silent, only frowning as she coldly observed the battlefield below.

Xiao Zhushan was relentlessly attacking Demon Lord Zhang and the six warriors in formation, each strike heavier than the last.

Demon Lord Zhang was injured at some point; the knife wound on his shoulder was still bleeding, and drops of blood were trickling down his arm.

The battle formation of those six martial artists has also shown weaknesses...

If this continues, Xiao Zhushan will likely win in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

"Let's kill these two first to report back to the Sage." The aloof woman snorted coldly, her voice sharp and resolute. "As for Chen Lingxi, the Sage should have his own plans!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the three of them moved simultaneously.

The three women joined forces, unleashing a surge of spiritual energy that was incredibly powerful.

It was as if three long-suppressed spiritual volcanoes erupted at the same moment, and the clouds within a radius of several hundred feet were stirred up wildly by these three sudden bursts of spiritual energy, just like boiling water.

The cultivation levels of these three women were almost identical to Rong Chun's, all reaching the perfect Qi Circulation Eighth Floor.

In terms of the refinement and depth of their spiritual energy alone, any one of them, if placed in the Ancestral Mountain, would be able to directly confront someone like Xi Yuan without being at a disadvantage.

What's even more alarming is that the three of them were connected by their auras, and were vaguely forming a large array.

The spiritual energy within this formation flows freely between the three individuals, mutually benefiting each other and simultaneously enhancing their cultivation levels.

The spiritual energy fluctuations that had already reached the Qi Circulation Eighth Floor perfection surged even further under the blessing of this great formation.

The three people's auras intertwined and spurred each other within the shadow of the tower, just like three rivers that originally flowed separately suddenly merging into the same vast ocean, the water accumulating and becoming heavier and heavier.

Although I have never set foot in the Ninth Floor or comprehended Ninth Floor Mystery Mechanism, judging solely by the density of Spiritual Qi, I am likely already at the threshold for a cultivator just beginning to enter the Ninth Floor!

More importantly, the spiritual energy array formed by the three seemed to amplify the power of the spells Divine Ability abilities within it as it operated.

The three casually unleashed a spell, and three dazzling runes suddenly lit up within the great formation.

The three runes flashed simultaneously, and three beams of light shot out like three unsheathed swords, converging, merging, and surging in the Void, instantly transforming into a terrifying pillar of light as thick as a bucket.

The beam of light contained indescribable, terrifying power, and it hurtled straight down.

However, it wasn't just aimed at Xiao Zhushan alone; it encompassed Xiao Zhushan and Demon Lord Zhang's group, who were still locked in combat, within its attack range!

Xiao Zhushan.

His body was filled with roaring Qi and Blood, like a giant millstone. His Qi and Blood at the Mystic Entry Realm was like a volcano that had been dormant for thousands of years, which was now fully awakened.

Scalding Qi and Blood gushed out from the 365 acupoints all over his body, condensing into a blood-red protective shield several feet thick on his body surface.

His aura was fierce and ruthless; every slash he made carried an invincible spirit, and wherever his blade passed, it was like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting.

He single-handedly overpowered six powerful individuals, including Demon Lord Zhang.

Demon Lord Zhang grew increasingly alarmed as the fight Mystic Entry Realm cultivator, and his cultivation was among the best in the Great Li World. However, he was no match for Xiao Zhushan.

The other martial artists were even worse off.

However, because of the interference of those three women, their combined attacks rained down one after another, each containing terrifying power capable of destroying mountains and uprooting peaks.

Xiao Zhushan had to divert his attention to deal with the magical beams of light falling from the sky, which gave Demon Lord Zhang a chance to catch his breath.

In an instant, a powerful aura surged and resounded throughout the mountains and along the official road.

Chen Lingxi the benefits, had long since distanced himself from this place of trouble.

He traveled without stopping, hiding in the clouds and mist, piloting the Heavenly Boat, and leaving Long River Prefecture.

Driven by his spiritual energy, the Heavenly Boat moved as fast as a bright white shooting star, with the mountains and rivers beneath its feet rushing past. In a short time, it had already flown hundreds of miles away.

On the Heavenly Boat, Chen Lingxi sat cross-legged.

He first transformed the Myriad Marvel Robe back into an ordinary gray-blue robe, then completely concealed the spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from his body. Only then did he spare a thought and send a wisp of his Divine Sense into Crown Prince Ying Chi's Hongdong Bag.

The Hongdong Bag was about the size of a palm, with a dark gold color and intricate cloud and dragon patterns embroidered on it. The workmanship was extremely fine.

The bag was tied at the opening with a silver cord, and a faint, almost imperceptible, aura of restriction emanated from the knot.

However, since Crown Prince Ying Chi was already dead, the restriction lost its support and was easily dissipated by Chen Lingxi's Divine Sense.

The bag was quite spacious, about two zhang square, and filled with all sorts of items.

There were about seventeen or eighteen Spirit Stone, all about the size of a thumb.

There were several pills and a few Law Artifact, but they were all ordinary items, which Chen Lingxi no longer found particularly appealing.

His Divine Sense swept across these objects, then suddenly paused.

With a slight movement of his Divine Sense, a small palace model appeared in his hand.

The model was no bigger than the palm of your hand, yet it was adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, with upturned eaves and corners, every detail meticulously crafted.

The entire model is carved from some unknown wood, its color as dark as ink, with a faint, almost imperceptible glow flowing across it.

Without a doubt, this is the [Beast-Fighting Palace].

A slight smile involuntarily appeared on Chen Lingxi's lips.

Crown Prince Ying Chi devoted so much effort to this treasure, holding numerous Beast-Fighting Banquet around the world, sacrificing the lives of dozens of warriors at each banquet to enhance the treasure's power.

But then he frowned.

The Crown Prince Ying Chi of the Southern Heaven Domain is not weak in cultivation, Qi Circulation Seventh Floor. In this Qi-Less Grotto-Heaven, he is already an extremely powerful being.

However, it wasn't impressive enough for the Great Li Imperial Palace.

Even Chen Lingxi could tell that the Great Li Imperial Palace held astonishing secrets.

The identical Heavenly Boat alone, and the three newly appeared women at the Qi Circulation Eighth Floor, are proof enough.

If Chen Lingxi were unaware of many secrets, she might have assumed that these three women were from the same school as Consort Chun.

After all, there are many sects in this Great World, and it is not uncommon for the same sect to send multiple disciples to the Truth-Seeking Realm and attain the Cauldron-Seizing Realm.

But Xi Mu had told him that when the various sects outside the Great World Rebirth Realm in this Cave Heaven, they could only send one disciple.

Only the Quexing Xi Family could send two more disciples outside the established rules, so Xi Mu, Xi Yuan, and Xi Yu Rebirth Realm here.

The reason the Xi Family has this privilege is because this Qi-Less Grotto-Heaven originally belonged to the Xi Family.

As the True Lord of the True Lord Xi Family, who controls the World-Refining Furnace, he is the true master of this realm and is naturally qualified to send more disciples inside for training.

But in the Great Li Imperial Palace, Rong Chun is one, and the three women on the Heavenly Boat today are three more, plus the unfathomable Yuan Yuan. If all these people belong to the same sect, then what truth are other sects seeking? What cauldrons are they asking about?

"Four people with identical Divine Ability powers and techniques—that's truly bizarre."

Chen Lingxi muttered to herself, "Moreover, among the Qi Circulation Realm cultivators in the palace who can freely leave the Qi Circulation Eighth Floor, there is also a martial arts expert like Yuan Yuan."

As he pondered this, his doubts deepened.

"Yet even within this palace, a place teeming with hidden talents, Crown Prince Ying Chi, a figure at the Qi Circulation Seventh Floor, has managed to safely retain the fragments of the Beast-Fighting Palace's Cauldron Artifact Fragment and the formidable Purple True Treasure Bottle, with no one vying for them..."

He traveled around holding Beast-Fighting Banquet, using the immense power of the Cauldron Vessel in the Beast-Fighting Palace to nurture the treasure bottle.

"This Beast-Fighting Palace and the Purple True Treasure Bottle are more than enough to be used by stronger individuals, yet they are in the hands of this Crown Ying Chi."

"Could it be that Emperor Daye has truly shown him mercy, bestowing upon him the Beast-Fighting Palace and the Purple True Treasure Bottle?"

Chen Lingxi frowned deeply, thinking hard but still unable to figure it out.

He thought for a while, but still couldn't come up with a clear idea, so he put those thoughts aside for the time being.

The Heavenly Boat went straight to the Nanju Twelve Mountains and landed in the mountains.

The Twin Luminous Mirrors in the sky still reflected a radiance that only Chen Lingxi could see.

It then hung in the Void, casting its brilliant beams of light upon every corner of this small Cave Heaven.

Chen Lingxi returned to the cave, sat cross-legged on the bluestone, and took out the Beast-Fighting Palace again.

This Cauldron Artifact Fragment exudes a faint, ancient aura, and also radiates a sense of ancient spiritual energy.

Chen Lingxi looked at the Beast-Fighting Palace with a sense of curiosity.

"This prince has repeatedly held Beast-Fighting Banquet in order to offer sacrifices to the Cauldron Vessel and thus nurture the Purple True Treasure Bottle," he murmured to himself, his fingers lightly tracing the eaves of the palace model. "But... why hasn't his use of the Cauldron Vessel brought about Cauldron Calamity?"

He still remembered the terrible greed that arose in his heart when he used the Candle of Time.

That greed surged forth so fiercely that it almost swallowed him whole.

It's strange that Crown Prince Ying Chi, who frequently uses fragments of beast fighting, has never encountered any trouble.

Chen Lingxi felt that there were still many secrets hidden about this crown prince.

"In any case, this Beast-Fighting Palace is now in my hands."

Chen Lingxi suppressed her chaotic thoughts for the time being, took a deep breath, and sat down cross-legged.

His Divine Sense followed the ancient aura emanating from the Cauldron Venerable, silently probing into the miniature world within the palace.

Chen Lingxi's Divine Sense swept across the sky of this miniature world, landing on the jade bottle hanging high above.

The Purple True Treasure Bottle was radiating a dazzling light, its brilliance warm and bright, like a small purple sun hanging in the sky.

"No wonder Crown Prince Ying Chi didn't use the Purple True Treasure Bottle earlier."

"It seems that Crown Ying Chi has held many more Beast-Fighting Banquet on Dragon Palace Mountain."

Chen Lingxi withdrew his Divine Sense, understanding dawning on him.

"He wanted to further enhance the power of this Purple True Treasure Bottle, but the blessing of such a treasure with the fragments of the Beast-Fighting Palace's Cauldron Artifact Fragment cannot be accomplished overnight; it requires a slow and gradual blessing. During the blessing period, the Crown Prince naturally cannot use the Beast-Fighting Palace."

After a moment of contemplation, Chen Lingxi put the Beast-Fighting Palace back into his Hongdong Bag.

He then produced the head of Crown Prince Ying Chi.

The scene was somewhat terrifying.

Chen Lingxi didn't want to look at the Crown Prince Ying Chi, who died with his eyes wide open.

"But it remains to be seen whether the head of Crown Prince Ying Chi can be used to Sight-Roaming Emperor Daye You Daye."

Chen Lingxi silently recited the binding method of the Wandering Sight Divine Ability, attempting to use this human head as the cause and effect to bind Emperor Daye Ying Xian.

Then, using the name of Emperor Ying Xian and his head as the object of cause and effect, he practiced the method of Sight-Roaming.

Silence.

The Divine Chamber remained deathly Void.

"It failed."

He withdrew his Divine Sense, remained silent for a moment, then looked down at the unseeing, lifeless head, his brows furrowing slightly.

My guess seems to be wrong.

"The deepest karmic ties are unlikely to involve close relatives."

He thought the blood ties between son and father were one of the deepest causes and effects in the world, but now it seemed that under the rules of the Wandering Sight Divine Ability, such blood ties were no longer valid.

Or perhaps...

Another possibility suddenly flashed through his mind...

"For Emperor Daye, the Rebirth Realm Crown Prince Ying Chi was not a particularly profound cause or effect."

He took a deep breath, and for a moment he was completely at a loss.

"Does this mean that if I cannot Sight-Roaming Emperor Daye, I can only Sight-Roaming Liu Changle?"

After several missed attempts, my gaze pierced through the cave entrance and I could vaguely see the Twin Luminous Mirrors in the sky.

"Now is the time for Total Perception. Why don't I give it a try and Sight-Roaming Liu Changle... can truly see the Great World!"