CHAPTER 257: CHAPTER 257: A PREMONITION OF RELUCTANCE

This issue is very serious.

If there truly is a living Great Emperor, even if the three great dynasties are powerful and the Elder Clan Leader of the Purple Gold Divine Clan intervenes, it might all be in vain. A single slap from a Great Emperor would be enough to annihilate all beings in the Spirit Realm.

They had to be cautious. Though reluctant, they ultimately decided to halt the revival of the Phoenix Cauldron and chose to reconsider.

"Elder, what should we do?" the old crone asked.

Jin Lun was silent.

The best way to confront a Great Emperor is to find another Great Emperor.

But there are none in the Spirit Realm!

What else could they do?

After a long time, Jin Lun transmitted his voice, "If there are a few Quasi-Emperors who come wielding Heaven Tao Divine Weapons, there might be a possibility to suppress her."

The crowd: "..."

They had a few Heaven Tao Divine Weapons. But Quasi-Emperors? The entire Spirit Realm, with its many great powers, probably couldn’t even find one. Even if they could, those individuals might not be willing to make a move.

No one spoke.

"Ancestor, can you hear me speaking?" Jin Chan called out.

"Yes!"

Tears of joy welled in Jin Chan’s eyes. "That’s great!" He was overjoyed. "What must I do to save you?"

Jin Lun spoke, "First find a few Quasi-Emperors, then some Heaven Tao Divine Weapons. Otherwise, don’t come to save me."

Jin Chan’s face stiffened.

Just then, the Ancient National Master lifted his head. "What if we have the Undying Furnace?"

Hmm?

Jin Lun’s expression shook with some excitement. "Yes, the Undying Furnace could work. If it can be revived, it will definitely suppress her."

It was a Divine Weapon once wielded by a god. Legend said the Undying Furnace surpassed all other Heaven Tao Divine Weapons in the world, reigning supreme. Once revived, its power would be akin to a god taking action.

But the Undying Furnace had been lost for tens of thousands of years. To search for it now would be very difficult!

The Ancient National Master nodded. "We will do our best."

「 」

After waiting for a long time, there was no more sound from Jin Lun’s side. Lao Huang’s aura had once again enveloped everything, isolating the cave from the outside world, so Jin Lun’s voice could no longer enter the Spirit Realm.

Guang Xiaoyu walked out with a grin. "Not bad at all," she praised generously.

Jin Lun’s face filled with confusion as he sensed something was off. "Are you deceiving me?" he asked.

"Nonsense!" Guang Xiaoyu rolled her eyes. "How could I possibly deceive you? The Demon Emperor is indeed still alive; it’s just that her current state isn’t good!"

Hearing this, Jin Lun opened his eyes wide, finally catching on.

Not in good condition? Could he assume that the Demon Emperor had sustained terrifying injuries, had been in closed-door cultivation all this time, and simply could not emerge? That even if the powerhouses of the Spirit Realm charged into this place, she could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything?

"You’re deceiving me?" Jin Lun burst out in rage.

PFFT!

Guang Xiaoyu was unfazed. "Don’t glare at me. I’m not Wu Ji. Push me too far, and I really might kill you."

Jin Lun’s rage could not be contained. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his body trembling continuously. Pointing at Guang Xiaoyu, he squeezed two words through clenched teeth: "Liar!"

「 」

On the high mountain!

Lan Xiuzhi cocked her head and asked, "How do you know that there is still a living Great Emperor in the Heaven Martial Continent?"

ER...

Chen Pingping smiled. "I heard it from someone else!"

Ahead, Jin Chan was still blustering, trying to communicate with his ancestor. But Jin Lun’s voice could no longer reach them; he was currently spitting blood.

"Is there a chicken?"

"Is there a dog?"

"Ancestor?"

Jin Chan maintained a stern face as he returned to the mountain, his gaze cold as he fixed it on Chen Pingping. "You are from the Heaven Martial Continent," he stated, his tone assertive.

Chen Pingping was astonished. "No, I’m not!"

Lan Xiuzhi, beside him, also spoke up, "What’s wrong with you? Why are you always picking on Pingping?"

"It’s Chen Pingping, not Pingping..." the latter’s face darkened.

"Okay, Pingping!" Lan Xiuzhi winked at him before turning to Jin Chan. "I warn you, if you dare to target Pingping again, don’t blame me for using the Phoenix Cauldron to suppress you."

Jin Chan sneered. "You’re pretty good, not bad. I will prove it for sure, and that includes this dog and that chicken!" Although still angry inside, he had calmed down quite a bit.

After all, this was the Spirit Realm, not the Heaven Martial Continent. He would find an opportunity.

"Pingping, let’s go. Don’t bother with this guy!" Lan Xiuzhi huffed and pulled Chen Pingping away from the place.

The plan had failed. The Phoenix Cauldron was brought by her, and naturally, it would be taken away by her as well. As for a major event like attacking the Heaven Martial Continent, she wasn’t interested in getting overly involved.

Chen Pingping’s eyes darted around, the enormous rock hanging in his heart finally dropped. Looking at Lan Xiuzhi in front of him, he thought, Could that Earth Chicken possibly devour the Ancient Phoenix essence blood within the Phoenix Cauldron? Hmm, there seems to be a Divine Soul too!

A bold plan started to take shape in his mind.

Just like that, he followed Lan Xiuzhi back to the Heavenly Phoenix Imperial Dynasty, completely unaware of the many dangers this trip would bring him.

Of course, they were accompanied by the State Preceptor of the Heavenly Phoenix Imperial Dynasty—that old woman, the one in command of the Thirteen Armies—who sounded very impressive.

And there might also be a relentless Jin Chan lurking nearby.

SIGH! Chen Pingping heaved a deep sigh.

The trouble with the Heaven Martial Continent was finally over, but his own troubles still loomed large. He didn’t want to enter the Spirit Realm, nor did he want to have too much interaction with the people of this world. He just wanted to loaf around until his death.

WOOF!

Hei poked its head out, surveying this unfamiliar world.

Chen Pingping pushed it down and glared, saying, "You better behave. Would I have ended up in this situation if it weren’t for you?"

Hei looked wronged.

"Oh, keep on pretending..." Chen Pingping was about to beat it up.

Just then, Lan Xiuzhi looked back. "Who are you talking to?"

"Nothing!" Chen Pingping smiled.

"That dog may be cute, but it’s only a dog, after all. If you want a pet, I’ll give you one when we get back to the imperial city," said Lan Xiuzhi.

"..."

This girl is too kind-hearted, Chen Pingping thought, feeling embarrassed, especially since he was planning to trick her out of her Phoenix Cauldron. It’s going to be hard to proceed!

Chen Pingping smiled sheepishly. "That’s very kind of you, thanks."

Lan Xiuzhi waved it off. "Don’t mention it. You are a friend of mine, after all."

Ahead of them, the old woman subconsciously looked back. Her eyes were very small, virtually invisible when squinted, but the intense coldness in them remained, and her gaze was unsettling when fixed on someone.

Chen Pingping felt that intense gaze now, as if a wild beast were staring him down, sending shivers down his spine.

Luckily, after a few hours, the old woman parted ways with them.

Lan Xiuzhi, all smiles, said, "Let’s find a place to drink later, and I’ll introduce you to a friend."

The maid couldn’t help but interject, "Your Highness, we should go straight back to the imperial city. You still have the Phoenix Cauldron with you!"

"So annoying, always the same thing." Lan Xiuzhi glared at her. "Are you the princess, or am I? Okay, okay, you can go now. I’m going to have drinks with my friend."

What friend? Chen Pingping wondered, a bad premonition stirring.

"Of course, a good friend," she said with a smile.

"A man or a woman?"

"A woman!"

"What’s her name?"

"Liu Yeqing!"