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Chapter 1609: Chapter 102: Magic Cauldron Lord! Top 10 Most Wanted (Vote for Monthly Ticket)_4

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that this Dan Ding was heavily damaged, covered in dents and pits, even missing one of its ears. Many of the inscriptions were blurry and indistinct. Yet, despite its condition, the aura emanating from the cauldron was still deeply profound and mysterious, carrying an impressive might.

As bursts of manic laughter echoed, the cauldron began trembling more violently. Suddenly, another voice roared, “Magic Cauldron Lord, you despicable, shameless old dog! Even if I exhaust this remnant of my spirit, I will never allow you to succeed!”

The voice was filled with fury but was extremely weak, as though it could dissipate at any moment.

“Jie jie jie, Profound Pill, don’t forget where you come from. If not for my assistance, how could you, a wretched scion from a garbage Prominent Family who suffered humiliation, rise from ruin? Not only did you become the most esteemed alchemist of the Immortal Dynasty, but you also ascended to become the Princess Mansion Head under the Muyue Commandery Princess.” The voice was laced with wickedness, accompanied by chilling laughter. “The taste of the princess must’ve been delightful, huh? Yet you insisted on going against me, dragging us both into ruin.”

“Otherwise, had we waited until that Muyue Commandery Princess ascended to the throne as the Immortal Emperor, we could have secretly controlled her… With that, we would’ve seized control over the entire Immortal Dynasty. Then, we could amass resources to refine a medicinal embryo Immortal Seed and covertly implant it in the Immortal Emperor, making her nurture the true fetus of an Immortal Spirit. Tsk tsk, when the time comes, not only could this Lord be reborn, but I could also return to peak strength.”

“Old dog! If not for your initial appearance—a façade of dignified and upright True Immortal nature—I would never have walked step by step into this abyss.” Profound Pill True Monarch’s spirit remnant raged. “If you needed a new body, I could’ve found a way to help you, but if you intend to harm Muyue, how could I permit it?!”

“What use is mere flesh? I aspire to return to the True Immortal Realm.” Magic Cauldron Lord burst into frenzied laughter. “I want to unify this world, elevate the Magic Cauldron Alchemy Path to dominate, and show that old Saint Emperor who is truly correct, hahahaha~”

“Madman! You truly are a mad dog. No wonder you became one of the Divine Dynasty’s ten most wanted!” Profound Pill True Monarch seethed. “I will never let you succeed.”

“Profound Pill, what use is your shouting?” Magic Cauldron Lord sneered coldly. “Your measly remnant spirit is so weak that if I don’t desire it, you wouldn’t be able to speak at all. I’ve kept you alive all these years just so you can witness every detail of my rebirth and my eventual seizure of the Immortal Dynasty!”

“Old Devil, are you planning to repeat your tricks against that young man?” Profound Pill True Monarch’s voice trembled weakly.

“Repeat my tricks? Jie jie, I’ve suffered once, and almost had my essence burned away by your Nine Netherworld Flames. How could I let myself leave any loopholes again? Honestly, you do possess considerable skill, crafting such a lethal trap right under my nose for centuries, obliterating my efforts in one fell swoop. Thinking about it only fills me with wrath!” Magic Cauldron Lord’s tone grew harsh. “This time, to be thorough, I will forcibly commandeer him.”

“To forcibly commandeer, do you think it’s that simple?” Profound Pill True Monarch seemed skeptical.

“Hmph, the wickedness in people’s hearts lies in greed. As long as he voluntarily opens his Spiritual Platform to let my consciousness in, I have the means to take over. These past twenty millennia have not been wasted.”

While Profound Pill True Monarch and Magic Cauldron Lord argued relentlessly, Duchess of Luo Jia and Wang Shouye had already reached the door.

They cupped their hands in a greeting outside the door and were permitted entry to the Heritage Hall by “Profound Pill True Monarch.”

“This?”

Upon entering, Wang Shouye’s expression flickered with a hint of confusion.

The so-called Heritage Hall was extremely plain, devoid of furnishings, with only a solitary, broken Dan Ding sitting in the center.

“Shou Ye, there’s no need to feel puzzled.” “Profound Pill True Monarch” spoke kindly. “Back then, when I was betrayed by someone closest to me, I only managed to preserve a remnant of my spirit within my life-bound Dao Cauldron. Thus, this inheritance location remained incomplete and appears rather basic.”

“If given the chance, I am willing to avenge True Monarch’s grievances.” Wang Shouye, upright and honorable, loathed treachery.

“It’s all in the past. That betrayer has long since faded into oblivion, meeting his end without any fortune.” “Profound Pill True Monarch” steered the topic away. “Earlier, I pondered the situation. Both Ling Xiao and Shouye are unparalleled Heavenly Children, but Shouye is also an exceptional alchemist. Therefore, the Profound Pills Codex is better suited to Shouye.”

Having lured the two in, he no longer sought to waste any time.

“True Monarch, might I not be given an opportunity to prove myself?” Duchess of Luo Jia’s gaze flickered with unwillingness.

“Ling Xiao, this decision is final.” Profound Pill True Monarch’s tone quickened slightly. “Be patient and wait a moment. After Shouye inherits the codex, I will gift you an ‘Eighth-grade Immortal Pill’ as compensation.”

The Duchess of Luo Jia was filled with frustration but powerless to contest.

She had tried her best, originally aiming to secure the codex after fortuitously boosting her bloodline talent to an unparalleled Heavenly Child level. But not only had she arrived slightly late, her competitor turned out to be the undeniably superior Wang Shouye.

“Understood. Ling Xiao thanks True Monarch.” Duchess Luo Jia bowed in gratitude and then turned to congratulate Wang Shouye graciously. “Ling Xiao congratulates Brother Shouye for gaining True Monarch’s approval and the codex.”

“Thank you, Miss Ling Xiao.” Despite Wang Shouye’s steady personality, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion now.

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