The Exalted Godly Cauldron contained a universe, and it stored a large number of Spiritual Treasures of Heaven and Earth. These herbs grew on various celestial mountains in the Kunlun Sea. Every year during the grand meeting, Master Lu would order people to gather herbs of different types and grades from various celestial mountains to be used to forge the elixirs.
The cauldron was a divine object that nurtured an artifact spirit. It had accompanied the Exalted Divine Cauldron for many years and had practically engraved all of the Exalted Divine Cauldron's alchemy experiences. Even if no one was controlling it, it could still forge pills on its own.
The Exalted Divine Cauldron had refined countless pills throughout his life. The Cauldron Spirit would forge pills suitable for different cultivators according to their needs and attributes.
However, this was the first time it had encountered an extremely evil force. Even the Exalted Divine Cauldron had never refined an 'evil pill'.
The tiny artifact spirit was not the Exalted Divine Cauldron. It was completely caught off guard by something 'new'. There was also no method to concoct an 'evil pill' in its memory.
Therefore, this awkward scene occurred. Thousands of divine materials spilled out. It gave the impression that the cauldron had swallowed something filthy in the world and vomited it out on the spot.
"This …" Chu Mao opened his eyes wide and was speechless.
Wuque, Xiao Han, and the Illusion Sovereign were all sweating. Qin Hao had failed to refine a pill, but he had forced the Exalted Divine Cauldron into a mess. Qin Hao felt that it was a pity when he saw the divine materials falling from the sky into the sea.
"This cauldron is no good."
Crazed Tang pointed at the giant cauldron and said.
"Impudent! This cauldron is the Exalted Divine Cauldron. It has refined countless divine pills and fulfilled the dreams of countless experts from various major domains. How dare you question and slander it?"
Master Lu shouted angrily.
"Tang Xiantian's consciousness is damaged and he's an idiot. Master Lu, you can't be more calculative than him."
Qin Hao hastily apologized. He looked around and saw that only seven or eight underworld children were left of the Underworld Guard. All of them were crippled. Even the four underworld children who carried the cauldron for the Exalted Divine Cauldron were missing an arm or a leg. One of them was only left with a head. Master Lu's voice came from the head.
It seemed that the extremely evil force had caused great damage to the Underworld Guard. a sin, a sin. Fortunately, Master Lu himself was fine.
"Speak, where did you come from? Ghost Domain or Slaughter Domain? Why is the Dao energy of resentment and killing so strong?"
Master Lu questioned in a loud voice. He was simply born to destroy.
Chu Ning and Chu Mao also stared at Qin Hao with bewilderment in their eyes. Could it be that they weren't from the Sword World?
The Kunlun Sea did not reject the cultivators from the Ghost Realm and the Killing Realm. Every realm in the Untainted Land had its own Way of Heaven. Although the Ways were different, they were all cultivation. Therefore, there was no good or bad power. It depended on who controlled it.
The Ghost Realm's Ghost Realm's Ghost Realm and Killer Realm's Killer Realm's Killer Realm were both extremely famous Divine Masters. They were under the control of the Archean Realm and served a certain Divine King. They did not cause trouble in other realms.
Master Lu was just angry that Li Chuji had concealed his identity and caused damage to the Supreme Holiness' relic. To Master Lu, this godly cauldron wasn't just an object. It also carried the ten-thousand-year friendship between him and Supreme Holiness Zihua.
"This junior is indeed from the Sword Realm. As I have been apprenticed to a master from the Ghost Realm in my early years, I possess the power of ghost's resentment. It was the Grandmaster who ordered me to channel energy into the divine cauldron. If the cauldron spirit is damaged, this junior is willing to compensate."
Qin Hao said sincerely, he never thought that the divine cauldron would not be able to withstand the extreme evil energy.
"Compensate?"
The one-headed boy glared fiercely at Qin Hao and asked, "Can you afford to compensate?"
This cauldron was Zi Hua's blood, sweat, and tears. It had accompanied him all the way from when he was weak until he finally attained the Heavenly Wheel of Divine Path.
"Third Uncle."
Chu Ning tugged at Chu Mao's sleeve. Chu Mao revealed a troubled expression. Even the Chu Clan couldn't afford to compensate for the Supreme Holiness' relic.
However, since Li Chuji had agreed to teach Chu Ning the Sword Emperor's divine techniques, he was now a guest elder of the Chu Clan. Naturally, they had to interfere.
Chu Mao stepped forward and said, "Master Lu, the Chu Clan is willing to compensate for the damage done to the cauldron spirit."
"The Chu Clan?
Haha, Chu Mao, after Zi Hua's fall, the Kunlun Ocean is indeed not what it used to be, allowing the three aristocratic families to emerge. However, the Chu Clan can't afford to compensate for this cauldron either. Tell Supreme Holiness Chu to personally pay a visit to Old Man after the Grand Banquet. If he refuses, I will not let this matter rest. "
Master Lu's thunderous roar caused the void to rumble.
Even the Old Ancestor of the Chu Clan wouldn't be able to repair the cauldron spirit. After all, he wasn't a Heavenly Ruler.
"Senior, this one also knows a little about the art of medicine. I believe that I have the means to nourish the cauldron spirit. Why don't you give me the Supreme Divine Cauldron? Give this junior some time and I will definitely be able to restore it."
Qin Hao felt that it was better not to trouble the Chu Clan. He could do it himself.
"Hahaha … Ignorant brat."
Master Lu's laughter resounded through the void. He didn't conceal his disdain at all.
Then, the remaining underworld guards gathered around the tilted cauldron and left, gradually disappearing into the clouds high in the sky.
"He looks down on you."
Wuque said to Qin Hao.
Qin Hao smiled helplessly. What kind of person was Exalted Zi Hua? He was the second most powerful person in the Divine World, a Quasi-Divine Master expert. His alchemy was so profound that he was revered by countless people in various continents. How could his divine cauldron be restored by others?
It could even be said that Master Lu didn't think that Qin Hao had the ability to control it. It wasn't just Qin Hao. Ever since the Supreme Exalted's death, no one else in the world could control the cauldron. If one wanted to concoct medicine, they could only rely on the cauldron spirit to activate it.
Therefore, it seemed even more precious. That was why Master Lu lost his temper.
Qin Hao didn't blame Master Lu. In fact, he would've done the same. If one day, the Great Void Cauldron was damaged by some Lesser Nirvana of the Divine Wilderness Continent, Qin Hao didn't believe that the other party would be able to restore his divine weapon.
From Master Lu's point of view, it wasn't wrong for him to lose his temper.
"Master Lu is the most vengeful person in his life. This matter can't be settled peacefully."
Chu Mao shook his head and sighed. Li Chuji had just gotten involved with the Chu Clan, yet he had already brought them such a big trouble. He was really a troublemaker.
Qin Hao saw the displeasure on Chu Mao's face, but he didn't say anything. After all, this was his fault.
"Let's go."
The group of people left this place and continued to move forward.
Originally, meeting the Supreme Exalted's Underworld Guard was a good thing. It was a rare opportunity. In the end, they parted on bad terms and even offended Master Lu.
At this point, they could only rely on the Chu Clan to help them settle this matter. No matter what price they had to pay, they had to satisfy Master Lu. At least, that was what Chu Mao thought. After all, Li Chuji didn't have the ability to calm Master Lu's anger.
"After passing through this area, we will be very close to the Supreme Exalted's tomb. At that time, the cultivators from various realms who entered the Kunlun Sea will gather again to pay their respects to the Supreme Exalted."
Chu Ning squeezed out a smile to ease the tension in the group.
"That old man Lu didn't even try to find so many divine spiritual herbs that fell into the sea. What a waste. What a pity."
Crag Tang muttered. It seemed that even he felt sorry for the loss.
"The Kunlun Sea was created by the Supreme Exalted. It carries the will of the Heavenly Path of Kunlun. Its will is boundless. It's not that Master Lu doesn't want to find it, but that he can't."
Wuque said.
"You're wise. That's true."
Chu Mao nodded. The things that fell into the Kunlun Sea couldn't be retrieved by the current Sect Master Hai and the Ancestral Patriarchs of the three major families, unless someone could control the will of the Heavenly Path.
"Master, what are you thinking about?"
Chu Ning saw that Qin Hao didn't say anything along the way. It seemed that what happened just now was a blow to him.
"I'm thinking that if I help Master Lu find the herbs, will his anger be appeased?"
Qin Hao chuckled and looked at Chu Ning. Those herbs were indeed precious. The event happened every thousand years, which meant that those herbs would also be picked from the Spirit Mountain once every thousand years.
"Master Li, I admit that you're very smart, but don't joke about this in the future. If others hear it, they will say that the Chu Clan is ignorant."
Chu Mao said coldly. He changed from "junior" to "old".
"Yes, master. No one can retrieve the things that fell into the Kunlun Sea. Stop dreaming. Oh right, before reaching the tomb of the Exalted Sage, we still need to cross the sea."
Chu Ning reminded.
"Cross the sea?"
Wu Que was a little puzzled. Weren't they currently flying across the sea?
"The following ceremony isn't an ordinary one. It's extremely difficult. Those who are weak won't be able to cross it and reach the tomb of the Exalted Sage."
Chu Mao's gaze swept across the crowd. "Here, only Illusion Elder and I are qualified to cross the sea. If it goes smoothly, we can each bring one more person. As for the rest, we can't take care of them."
"So difficult?"
Illusion Elder was on guard.
"Even you and I can't guarantee a hundred percent success rate. It depends on our luck."
Chu Mao said. In the process of crossing the sea, they would definitely be attacked by cultivators from other continents in order to compete for the crossing tools. There would be many Heavenly Wheel experts among them.
Therefore, Chu Mao and Illusion Elder had to bear the pressure. As a native of Kunlun, Chu Mao naturally had an advantage over other Heavenly Wheel experts. Therefore, bringing Chu Ning along would have a high chance of success.
Illusion Elder's cultivation wasn't bad. Even if they didn't meet a difficult opponent, they could still bring one more person.
"What about the others?"
Crag Tang looked at Chu Mao. Could it be that they were going to leave them to their own devices?
"Crossing the sea is very dangerous. Rather than losing your life, let me give you a piece of advice. If you can't, then stop here. Wait for me and the third miss to come back and meet up with everyone. What do you think, Master Li?"
Chu Mao looked at Qin Hao with a meaningful gaze.
Li Chuji's comprehension of the Seven Styles of the Sword Emperor was extraordinary. However, if Lu Qiu didn't withdraw, then the Sword Emperor Divine Technique would definitely fall into Li Chuji's hands. The difference in strength was too big.
Therefore, Chu Mao felt that Qin Hao wasn't suitable for crossing the sea.
"Third Uncle, you're a little overboard."
Chu Ning felt that Chu Mao was targeting Qin Hao because of the Exalted Divine Cauldron. He felt that Li Chuji had implicated them.
"It's okay. Senior Chu can bring Xiao Ning alone. As for the rest of us, you don't need to worry about them."
Qin Hao smiled. They had two Sky Wheels in their group. How could they not protect Xiao Han and the others?
"Arrogant. Since Grandmaster is so stubborn, then bear the consequences. I won't easily intervene."
Chu Mao said with a serious face. The Chu Clan had participated in the gathering for many generations. They knew the difficulties inside like the back of their hand. The reason they sent Chu Ning to participate was naturally for the Exalted Divine Path's inheritance.
Although Chu Ning's chances weren't high, there were some things that had to be tried.
Chu Mao couldn't waste too much energy on Qin Hao's group. His mission was to protect the third miss of the Chu Clan and let Chu Ning reach the Exalted Divine Tomb.
"Hmph. Similarly, if you encounter trouble, we won't easily intervene. After all, we have too many people."
The Illusion Elder was disgusted by Chu Mao's attitude. When he needed help, he was respectful. When he was slightly dissatisfied, he would treat him coldly. The Chu Clan was nothing special.
On the other hand, the Illusion Elder could see that Chu Ning was sincerely seeking guidance from Qin Hao. She also respected this master that she had just recognized.