The moment he finished speaking, Blood Cloud Daoist slashed open his palm and let his blood drip onto the ground.
A thick stench of blood spread through the air. At some unknown time, a blood-colored grand array had been laid out within the cave.
The instant the array activated, an even more immense surge of sinister energy erupted like crashing waves.
Under the impact of that sinister energy, the Buddhist Formation that had protected the great cauldron for countless years immediately dimmed.
A moment later, the tightly sealed lid of the great cauldron slowly opened.
Delight flashed across Blood Cloud Daoist's face. His hand seals changed again, and with the speed of thunder that left no time to cover one's ears, he swiftly removed the spiritual pill within and placed it into an exquisite mutton-fat jade bottle.
"Ha ha ha... Wonderful! The legendary Nine Revolutions Pill is mine!!!"
With the pill in hand, Blood Cloud Daoist could no longer conceal the joy on his face and immediately threw back his head in wild laughter.
Amid his laughter, Blood Cloud Daoist examined the mutton-fat jade bottle in his hand. Not daring to waste any time, he flickered and swiftly stepped into the cave's Teleportation Array, vanishing from the spot.
Blood Cloud Daoist had barely left when teleportation light lit up within the cave once more. Du Ziwén, who had just departed, returned.
Before the light even faded, an anxious voice emerged from within.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, circumstances have changed. Beware of Blood Cloud Daoist... Hm? This is... How could this be? Fellow Daoist Feng, how are you?"
Halfway through his words, the light before Du Ziwén's eyes dispersed, allowing him to clearly see the state of the cave.
After a brief pause, his voice rang out again. At the same time,