Mortals: Take Mo Juren at the start

"This treasure is extraordinary. Fortunately, you intervened in time, otherwise I would never have been able to defeat it so easily." Looking at the Evil Dragon Cauldron in front of him, Ancestor Chi Yun sighed softly.

"How much do you know about this Evil Dragon Cauldron, senior?" Mo Juren did not immediately put away the cauldron in front of him, but asked while examining it.

"The Evil Dragon Clan was active much earlier. By the time I was born, they had already become extinct, and their related lineages no longer existed, leaving only some scattered records and legends."

"The Evil Dragon Cauldron is like that. Even I don't know much about it, but one thing is certain: anything related to the Evil Dragon Clan, whether it's offensive techniques or various treasures, is bound to be extremely evil. Ordinary cultivators should avoid using it unless absolutely necessary, as a slight mishap could lead to a backlash..." Ancestor Chi Yun said solemnly, and upon hearing this, Mo Juren frowned.
"Neither can I?"

"I already said we're talking about ordinary cultivators. You're a monster, so you're naturally not included." Ancestor Chi Yun shook his head slightly.

"With the protection of the Divine Light of Annihilation, not to mention the imitation of the Evil Dragon Cauldron, even the original can be controlled with peace of mind as long as your cultivation is sufficient."

Your only concern is that this cauldron has a bad reputation, and using it will inevitably cause considerable trouble. You should be careful about this.

Finally, there is the refining of this cauldron. If I am not mistaken, it is certainly different from other treasures, possessing a unique refining method.

“What you say is absolutely right, senior. However, I don’t intend to use it often; I only need it for crucial moments. As for the refining method, it is indeed as you mentioned…” Mo Juren said, flipping his hand again, and a jade slip appeared.

"This is one of the jade slips left behind by that Blood Soul Child. It records in detail the method of refining the Evil Dragon Cauldron, including how to refine and control it. However, the method is a bit unusual, and I feel that something is not right. Could you please take a look?"

As he spoke, he handed over the jade slip directly, since his knowledge was limited and he hoped that the other party could help him check it and perhaps find something wrong with it.

Ancestor Chi Yun naturally understood the other party's intentions and did not refuse. After accepting the jade slip, he immediately began to examine it.

A moment later, when he withdrew his divine sense, his expression became somewhat solemn:
"It's quite unexpected that to completely refine this treasure, we need to perform another blood sacrifice, and on a considerable scale. We have to be careful about this."

Although you possess the Divine Light of Exorcism, theoretically there shouldn't be any major problems, this method ultimately violates the natural order, so it's best not to do it unless absolutely necessary.

"I also feel that this is somewhat inappropriate. Senior, you are very knowledgeable and experienced. Do you have any alternative methods?"

"Let me think about it. It shouldn't be a big problem, but it will take some time. I can refine it after I make some modifications to the refining method."

"Thank you very much, senior."

Mo Juren naturally had no objections. Besides, Zidian's recovery would take time, so they could take it slowly.

Thinking of this, he didn't delay any longer and immediately absorbed the Purple Extreme Thunder Flame in mid-air into his body. As for the Evil Dragon Cauldron, considering that the other party might need it during the process of modifying the secret technique, he ignored it.

After doing all this, he once again summoned Zidian with a thought.

"My lord, where is this..." The moment he appeared, Zidian instantly felt an extremely familiar aura, especially the primal energy that filled the world, which made him overjoyed.

"You're back, how are you feeling?"

"It feels good, but this place is on the edge of the secret realm, and the source of lightning is scarce, so it won't be of much use. We must return to Thunder Lake, but I can't fly right now, so I'll have to trouble you."

"Why be so polite between us? Can our bodies shrink?"

"That's no problem."

As he spoke, Zidian shrunk rapidly to about a foot in length, and was then easily pulled into Mo Juren's sleeve with a wave of his hand.

"This junior is going to the Central Thunder Lake, where the Purple Extreme Divine Thunder is endless and extremely dangerous. Would you like to go and witness it?"

"I think I'll stay here." Ancestor Chi Yun shook his head slightly. Although he was indeed curious about the so-called lake formed by lightning, he decided against it after thinking about it.

“That’s fine then. I’ll take my leave now. Please contact me if you need anything.” Mo Juren didn’t insist. After saying that, he turned around and flew straight towards the central area.

"This kid is becoming more and more unpredictable!" Watching Mo Juren's figure gradually disappear, Patriarch Chi Yun couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

Looking back, I was also exceptionally talented and arrogant, but at the same age, I was no match for the other person.

The gap is too big. He has the cultivation of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul stage, but his strength is comparable to the early stage of the Void Refinement stage. Some of his methods are even completely unbelievable. Not to mention now, even in his own era, he would be unique.

As someone who was just one step away from ascension, I was defeated by the other party. I doubt anyone would believe it if I told them.

But that's exactly what happened, and he's still completely baffled, not knowing what terrifying trump card it has. It's simply unimaginable.
However, he had long since come to terms with it. Since things had come to this point, resistance was impossible, so he might as well go with the flow and follow such a person with unlimited potential. Perhaps there would be a brighter future for them.

If nothing unexpected happens, there is a high probability that the other party with such talent will be able to ascend to the Immortal Realm. So, wouldn't I be able to hitch a ride on their coattails?

Every time he thought of this, he couldn't help but feel excited.

"The Immortal Realm!" Ancestor Chi Yun suddenly thought of the accident he encountered when he ascended to immortality. That mysterious eye was also the culprit that caused his failure.

Even now, he still doesn't understand why the other party attacked him. If he can truly enter the Immortal Realm, he will definitely find out the reason and perhaps even take revenge. Of course, everything depends on strength. Right now, he only has the path of ghost cultivation to choose from, but that's okay. As long as he perseveres, he can achieve something no matter which path he chooses.

Moreover, there is Mo Juren, who is his hope. As long as the relationship between the two sides can remain unchanged, he believes that the other party will not stand idly by when they arrive in the Immortal Realm.

To maintain a stable master-servant relationship, it's important to cultivate feelings gradually through daily interactions, but one must also demonstrate sufficient value.

"Is it valuable?" Looking at the jade slip in his hand, Ancestor Chi Yun nodded immediately and began to study it...

……

On the other side, Mo Juren was approaching the central area at top speed.

Unlike the last time he came, he had no magic power then and could only move quickly close to the ground. Although his speed was not slow, it was still incomparable to flying.

Therefore, he was faster this time, and he dealt with the increasingly dense lightning with ease. He arrived at his destination in just about fifteen minutes.

He was in an area where he was avoiding lightning, looking at the lightning lake not far ahead, and then released the purple lightning again.

"What do I need to do next?"

"My lord, just throw me into the lake, and then you don't need to worry about me anymore."

"Are you sure it's okay to throw it into the lake?"

"Rest assured, my lord, there will be absolutely no problem."

"That's fine..."

Since the other party spoke with such certainty, Mo Juren was no longer worried. He immediately waved his hand and threw the object forward. The object then fell into the lake with a splash and disappeared without a trace.

"It should be fine, right?" Mo Juren murmured. However, he had done all he could, and the final outcome was up to fate.

Having figured this out, he stopped thinking about it and sat cross-legged on the spot, patiently waiting.

……

Zi Dian's recovery was much slower than expected. Three whole years passed while Mo Juren waited, and there was still no movement. In fact, he tried to call out to the other party through the communication between them more than once, but there was no response. He almost thought that something had happened to the other party.

Unfortunately, the other party was located deep within Thunder Lake, making it impossible for him to go and investigate.

Fortunately, just as he was worrying, Zidian finally responded, indicating that everything was going smoothly, but he still needed to sleep for a while to fully recover.

So it had been asleep all along!

Mo Juren immediately looked enlightened, but he also breathed a sigh of relief.

Having learned that the other party was safe and sound, he decided not to wait any longer and left immediately.

In fact, a year ago, Patriarch Chiyun sent word that there was some progress in modifying the secret technique, but at the time he was worried about Zidian's situation and therefore had no time to spare.

Another year has passed, and I wonder how things are now?

The jade slip left behind by Xuehunzi contains a detailed introduction to the Evil Dragon Cauldron, which is a true treasure for offense and defense. Its power is no less than that of some heaven-reaching spiritual treasures, whether in defense or attack.

He was naturally very envious of such a good thing. If he could refine it for his own use, it would be equivalent to having a powerful trump card in the future.

Not long after, he returned to the edge of the area and saw the Old Ancestor Chi Yun sitting cross-legged, deep in meditation.

Not far in front of it, an unknown array had been set up at some point, and the array was in operation. Inside the light screen it formed, a blood-red cauldron was floating.

The Evil Dragon Cauldron!
Mo Juren looked slightly surprised, somewhat confused about the situation. However, he was also quite self-aware and patiently waited aside, deciding to ask Chi Yun Patriarch after he woke up.

I found a clean spot, sat down cross-legged, and waited patiently.

Perhaps knowing of his arrival, not long after, about half an hour later, Ancestor Chi Yun suddenly opened his eyes.

"How is the little guy recovering?" The moment he awoke, Patriarch Chi Yun immediately inquired about Zi Dian's condition.

"He still needs to remain asleep, but he's out of danger." Mo Juren nodded slightly and continued.
"Senior, how are the modifications to the secret technique progressing?" (End of Chapter)