Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1008 1008: I'll Take Back the Dragon-subduing Cauldron First

"How much longer until this seal is completely shattered?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi inquired with a deep tone.

"Merely three days!"

From an alternate location, a man clad in black robes, a member of the Dark Sky Demon Clan, responded with composure.

"There are numerous ants outside; will they hinder our objective this time?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi's gaze flickered as he posed the question indifferently.

"They ought not to. Should anyone dare to intrude, we shall dispatch them directly!"

The black-robed individual stated firmly.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi frowned, remarking, "If this endeavor is revealed and word gets out, drawing the attention of Divine Land Divines at the Divine King Realm, wouldn't our efforts be utterly ruined?"

"Eastern Emperor, you overestimate them! Within this Grey Mist Sea, cultivators at the God Venerable Realm are exceedingly rare; the majority are at the Divine Monarch Realm and True God-stage. What threat could such a swarm of insects possibly pose?"

Another man in black robes scoffed derisively.

"How about this!

Allow my clone to venture forth first. If any dare to approach, they shall be eliminated without hesitation!"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi pondered for a moment before reaching a decision.

His clone was, after all, unoccupied. Dispatching it to eliminate any approaching Sacred Land Divines seemed a sensible use of its time.

"Very well."

The black-robed man nodded in agreement.

A crimson light erupted from Eastern Emperor Taiyi's form, surging into the ethereal gray mist above and vanishing instantly.

This particular clone also resided within the Divine King Realm.

Theoretically speaking, it represented an invincible force within the expanse of the Grey Mist Sea.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi's eyes glinted as he directed his gaze towards a colossal gray stone beneath him, intricately adorned with enigmatic patterns. He inquired with an air of indifference, "Having been allied for such a considerable duration, are you still not entirely confident?"

"It is not a matter of confidence; rather, this is the very location where a formidable member of my Dark Sky Demon Clan met their end. He possessed an artifact that our Clan Leader is determined to reclaim, and the specifics are inconvenient for me to divulge to you..."

The man in black robes explained.

Another individual in black robes, his eyes devoid of emotion, interjected, "Eastern Emperor, you hail from the Star Demon Clan. As you are not of the same lineage as my Dark Sky Demon Clan, it is prudent for you to remain unaware of certain secrets!"

"Very well."

Eastern Emperor Taiyi let out a cold snort, then murmured, "Once this concludes, I shall proceed independently."

"As you desire."

The black-robed man acquiesced.

Following this exchange, all four fell into a profound silence.

Periodically.

Beams of light emanated from them, striking the gray stone. The stone progressively grew more translucent.

Vaguely, it appeared as though a lengthy object lay concealed within its depths.

...

The Periphery of the Grey Mist Sea.

Upon Ye Yun's decision to join their small contingent, a collective sigh of relief swept through all the team members.

"Your senior brother is indeed quite sensible; by joining our ranks, at the very least, both of you can ensure your safety!"

A cultivator approached, addressing Gu Anran with a smile.

"Hmph!"

Gu Anran responded with a disdainful snort, tilting her head back with the proud bearing of a swan.

"My dear junior sister has possessed a rather spirited temperament since childhood; I implore everyone to be understanding!"

Ye Yun clasped his hands together in a polite bow, offering a cordial smile.

Witnessing Ye Yun's amiable demeanor, the others felt at ease and extended their greetings. Even the captain, who was at the Divine Monarch Realm, came forward to acknowledge Ye Yun, and before long, a comfortable camaraderie developed amongst them.

"Are you perhaps a Sword Cultivator?"

The captain inquired with a smile, observing Ye Yun.

"Indeed."

Ye Yun offered no denial.

The presence of the White Dragon Sword strapped to his back naturally led many to assume he followed the path of a Sword Cultivator.

The captain enthusiastically gave him a thumbs-up, exclaiming, "Sword Cultivators are remarkably potent and resilient; it is no wonder the two of you managed to reach this point!"

"Captain, you are too generous with your praise!"

Ye Yun chuckled heartily, a subtle flicker of amusement dancing within his eyes.

These youngsters, though not overwhelmingly powerful, possessed amiable dispositions. Traveling alongside them represented a significant stroke of fortune.

With this arrangement, the infamous "Blood-Colored Demon" would likely refrain from targeting these individuals.

Following a period of polite exchanges, the group collectively advanced deeper into the mist.

En route.

This team demonstrated remarkable luck, encountering over a dozen Fog Monsters, all of whom were vanquished by the concerted efforts of the group, yielding a bountiful collection of inner cores.

Throughout this process, Ye Yun and Gu Anran remained passive observers.

Ye Yun found the exertion too bothersome.

Gu Anran, conversely, was disinclined to reveal her formidable collection of three divine-level treasures.

After defeating an additional seven or eight Fog Monsters,

a sudden turn of events transpired: a crimson light streaked through the air, hurtling towards the group with lightning speed.

"The Blood-Colored Demon!"

The captain bellowed in alarm and, without hesitation, launched a dark-hued treasure.

The artifact rapidly materialized into a miniature mountain in mid-air, descending with immense force upon the Blood-Colored Demon.

Boom!

The small mountain suddenly disintegrated, unleashing a colossal shockwave that surged outwards in all directions.

Numerous cultivators within the True God Realm scrambled, deploying various techniques to withstand the onslaught.

However, the sheer power of the shockwave proved overwhelming, inflicting injuries upon many and sending them hurtling backward.

Gu Anran, confronting the wave of destruction, raised her Mirror of Chaos, successfully deflecting a portion of the powerful surge.

Ye Yun, positioned beside her, also found himself benefiting from this fortunate redirection.

"This demon's power is immense!"

The captain stared in disbelief at his shattered treasure, utterly stunned; it had been an Emperor Level artifact, yet it was so easily destroyed.

Without a moment's hesitation, he drew his sword and charged headlong into the crimson light.

Swish swish...

A cascade of sword light rained down, weaving together into a vast net that began to close in.

From the depths of the red luminescence, a sudden flash of gold erupted.

This golden projectile moved with astonishing speed, smashing through the intricate sword net with a resounding boom.

"What kind of treasure is this?"

As the golden light hurtled closer, the captain, caught completely unaware, could only raise his sword in a desperate attempt to block.

Boom!

An immense force struck, propelling his entire body backward with tremendous momentum.

Hovering in mid-air, he completely lost consciousness and fainted.

"A truly remarkable treasure!"

Ye Yun exclaimed, extending his hand towards the empty air.

The golden light traced an arc through the sky, eventually settling into his palm and transforming into a diminutive golden cauldron.

"This... isn't this..."

Upon recognizing the familiar Dragon-subduing Cauldron, Gu Anran was utterly astonished.

Hadn't the Dragon-subduing Cauldron been with her senior brother? How then did it end up in the possession of the Blood-Colored Demon?

Whoosh!

Ye Yun's pupils contracted as he activated his Sky Exterminating Phantom Eye, causing Gu Anran to fall into a trance, standing dazed and immobile.

The potent influence of the Sky Exterminating Phantom Eye extended to everyone in the vicinity.

Even the cultivators at the True God Realm found themselves disoriented and confused.

"Hehehe!"

A peculiar laugh echoed from within the lingering red light.

A woman clad in crimson robes, her hair in disarray, suddenly materialized before Ye Yun, extending her sharp, claw-like fingers towards him.

"Little girl, you still dare to attack me?"

Ye Yun's voice was a cold reprimand.

At that very moment, he refrained from striking, instead reverting to his normal appearance.

"Thirteenth Generation Ancestor?"

The red-clad woman looked upon the familiar visage with sheer terror, her body stiffening in its suspended state.

"I shall reclaim this Dragon-subduing Cauldron."

Ye Yun casually shook the small golden cauldron, his tone indifferent.

The woman in red remained silent, her hand desperately clutching a lock of her disheveled black hair, her expression flickering rapidly between lucidity and outright madness.

"Thirteenth Generation Ancestor... I cannot attack you; this small cauldron rightfully belongs to you!"

After an intense internal struggle, the red-clad woman let out a strange chuckle, her demeanor now thoroughly unhinged, twisting and contorting as she tore through the fabric of space to make her escape.

"Very well, I shall permit you to remain at large for a little longer..."

Ye Yun mused thoughtfully, observing the receding crimson figure as it vanished from sight.