Chapter 1767: The Void Spirit Treasure Cauldron

"The situation is quite unusual, so I'll be brief. You've all seen the current state of Cloud City. It's simple: our clan fell into a trap set by the Jiao Chi people. They tricked us into moving our main forces on the front line into a perilous area and temporarily trapped them. The Jiao Chi army then took advantage, conquering thirteen cities in a row and advancing directly to Cloud City. Furthermore, the master array diagram of our city's restrictions was stolen, making it impossible to rely on the grand restrictive formation to resist their army. Therefore, this city will be abandoned soon. Do not linger here; evacuate immediately to the nearest city, Fu Jiao City," the young man surnamed Weng said calmly.

"The situation is truly this dire!" exclaimed Fairy Yue, her face paling slightly. "But with an esteemed senior like you present, surely Cloud City won't be abandoned?"

The others also showed expressions of shock.

"Heh heh, do you really think the Jiao Chi clan has no Grand Ascension stage cultivators? Among the Jiao Chi army invading this time, there are also two Grand Elders. They sent me a message in advance: in this war between our two races, if I don't act, neither will they. Otherwise, you can imagine the consequences without me even telling you. While I certainly can't be a match for two opponents of the same rank, they also aren't confident they can kill me, even if they join forces. That's why we're both holding back, wary of each other," the young man surnamed Weng explained.

"However, there are dozens of Saint-level cultivators gathered in this city. If these fellow daoists were to act, it would be enough to reverse the tide. But as we came here, we didn't see any Saint-level cultivators from our clan. Could it be that they..." the middle-aged man surnamed Ning gasped, unable to hold back his question.

"Don't worry. They are fine; they have other missions and are not in the city. You must have also noticed that among the Jiao Chi people who attacked the city, there are no Saint-level cultivators either. This is their achievement. However, this situation cannot be maintained for too long. I estimate the Jiao Chi will soon react and directly send Saint-level cultivators into the fight. With me unable to act, this city will undoubtedly fall. This is also why I ordered its abandonment. You should leave immediately under the leadership of Fellow Daoist Bing," the young man commanded with a wave of his hand.

Fairy Yue and the middle-aged man exchanged glances and quickly agreed, not daring to disobey.

The other few also bowed in acknowledgment of the order.

Only Han Li frowned, a hint of hesitation appearing on his face.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Han, please stay behind for a moment. I have something else to discuss with you privately," the young man surnamed Weng said suddenly, glancing at Han Li.

Han Li's heart tensed, but he promptly agreed, not daring to disobey.

Seeing this, the others harbored some private suspicions, but outwardly showed no change. Led by the black-faced strongman, they also exited the main hall.

Only then did the young man surnamed Weng look at Han Li with a half-smile.

"May I ask, senior, what are your instructions? If you require anything of this junior, please command it." Facing a Grand Ascension stage cultivator who seemed to have ulterior motives, Han Li naturally felt a chill in his heart, but he asked respectfully.

"Hmm, I kept you here because I have something to entrust to you. Fellow Daoist Han, you hail from the Human Race of Feng Yuan Continent, correct?" The young man surnamed Weng asked a question that startled Han Li the moment he spoke.

"Senior, how did you recognize this junior's origin? Have you also been to Feng Yuan Continent?" After his heart skipped a few beats, Han Li could no longer remain calm as he asked.

"Heh heh, I've been to more than just Feng Yuan Continent. Back then, I had some dealings with a few fellow daoists from your Human Race; we clashed a few times, but it eventually led to a certain friendship. Although the overall strength of the Human Race isn't considered powerful, your race possesses several inherited divine abilities whose power cannot be underestimated. It's just that these cultivation techniques are extremely demanding, making them impossible for most humans to cultivate," the young man surnamed Weng said with a low chuckle.

"Since senior has said so, there's no need for this junior to hide anything. This junior is indeed a human from Feng Yuan Continent who ended up here," Han Li could only honestly admit.

"Heh heh, it's good that you admit it! What is your relationship with Fairy Bing Po? How do you possess Fellow Daoist Bing Po's Spirit Void Cauldron within your body?"

The young man surnamed Weng then asked another question with a smile, leaving Han Li stunned.

"Spirit Void Cauldron! Is senior referring to this treasure?" Han Li blinked, truly surprised, but then opened his mouth and spewed out a ball of green light.

Inside, a small cauldron flickered in and out of view.

It was precisely the Heavenvoid Cauldron.

"It truly is this item. Although I haven't seen this treasure for so many years, the aura it emits hasn't changed much from back then," the young man surnamed Weng said slowly, squinting as he stared at the cauldron.

"Fairy Bing Po, this junior does know a thing or two about her. But this cauldron isn't the Spirit Void Cauldron; it's the Heavenvoid Cauldron!" Han Li replied with a wry smile.

"The Heavenvoid Cauldron!" The young man was slightly startled, but then recalled something and, with a single hand, grabbed the small cauldron.

The small cauldron, originally under Han Li's control, instantly severed its connection with a whoosh. With a flash, it strangely appeared in the young man's hand.

Han Li's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.

The young man surnamed Weng then held the small cauldron in one hand and carefully examined the treasure.

"Upon closer inspection, it is indeed somewhat different from the Spirit Void Cauldron. The refining technique is a bit rougher, but it's not a counterfeit. It seems more like a prototype made before the Spirit Void Cauldron," the young man surnamed Weng said, frowning, after a cold glint flashed in his eyes for a moment.

"A prototype!" Han Li muttered upon hearing this, falling into contemplation.

"Never mind, although I mistook the treasure. This cauldron also originated from Fellow Daoist Bing Po, so it seems you have some connection with her after all. The reason I asked you to stay is that I want you, after returning to the Human Race, to find Fairy Bing Po for me and deliver an item and a letter to her," the young man surnamed Weng said with an unconcerned smile, loosening his grip and letting go of the small cauldron.

"To be honest, senior, this junior only obtained this treasure by chance. I don't actually know Fairy Bing Po, nor do I know if that senior is still alive and well," Han Li hastily explained, quickly storing the Heavenvoid Cauldron within his body.

Although he had only learned of Fairy Bing Po's existence when he was in the Human Realm, if she had truly ascended to the Spirit Realm and survived until now, she would be an anomaly comparable to the young man surnamed Weng.

He certainly didn't want to needlessly invite such a huge trouble upon himself.

"It doesn't matter if you don't know her. Given Fairy Bing Po's great renown, you'll surely be able to find traces of her once you return to the Human Race. If Fellow Daoist Bing Po is truly no longer in this world, then you can hand the items to her descendants," the young man surnamed Weng said indifferently. He then flicked his wrist, and a jade box and a light blue jade slip appeared in his hand.

With a flick of his wrist, both items were directly thrown over.

Seeing that there was no way to avoid them, Han Li could only sigh inwardly. He grabbed both items and, with a resigned look, quickly scanned them.

He saw that each item had a glittering golden talisman affixed to its surface, sealing them tightly.

"These two talismans were specifically refined by me. Apart from Fairy Bing Po or her blood descendants, if anyone else tries to forcibly tear them off, they will immediately explode. Fellow Daoist, remember this well. I, Weng, will not let you busy yourself with this for nothing. I have some rare materials unique to the Thunder Continent here; I'll give them to you as compensation. Furthermore, although Qian Jizi and others promised you the use of the super teleportation array, due to the sudden escalation of the war, all teleportation arrays in nearby cities have been sealed. The super teleportation array happens to be in a secret hall within Fu Jiao City and is also sealed. I will give orders for you to use this teleportation array once. Of course, before that, you will need to swear an oath upon your inner demon, promising to fulfill this commitment. Only then will I give the order," the young man surnamed Weng said calmly.

"Since senior has said so, does this junior have any room to refuse?" After his expression flickered between hesitation and acceptance for a while, Han Li could only respond with a wry smile. He then formed a hand seal and truly swore an oath upon his inner demon before storing the two items in his storage bracelet.

Such oaths were not very effective in the Human Realm. However, ever since entering the Spirit Realm and advancing to the Void Refinement stage, the power of such oaths is enough to make inner demons one of the most terrifying obstacles for anyone attempting to break through a bottleneck.

Therefore, for high-level cultivators, such oaths were extremely binding.

Han Li's thoughts raced for a few moments, then he unhesitatingly swore solemnly upon his inner demon, promising to deliver both items to Fairy Bing Po or her descendants.

Seeing this, the young man surnamed Weng immediately nodded in satisfaction. He then took out three jade boxes from his person, all containing the materials he had mentioned, and threw them directly over.

This time, Han Li flicked his sleeve, and after a flash of green light, he put away all the jade boxes without even looking at them.

"Alright, you may leave now," the young man's face turned stern as he instructed expressionlessly.

Han Li felt a sense of relief. He respectfully acknowledged, then turned and walked out of the main hall.

The young man surnamed Weng watched Han Li's disappearing figure at the doorway, his eyes flickering with a hint of contemplation.

When Han Li exited the Spirit Communication Hall again, he was somewhat surprised to see a giant, pale silver flying carriage steadily parked at the hall's entrance.

The carriage was over twenty zhang long, rectangular, with exquisite patterns on its surface. Six giant, mantis-like beasts served as the spirit beasts pulling it.

Fairy Yue, Liu Shui'er, and the others were already standing on the carriage, while the black-faced strongman stood quietly at the front.

As soon as they saw Han Li emerge, most of their gazes swept over, their expressions varied, seemingly waiting for him.

"Fellow Daoist Han, come aboard. We're departing immediately," the black-faced strongman said with a smile to Han Li.

"Many thanks, Senior!" Han Li's expression remained calm. After bowing in thanks, his figure flickered, and the next moment he appeared on the flying carriage. Without a word, he walked to a corner and sat down cross-legged.

After the black-faced strongman chuckled, he let out a low whistle, and the six beasts at the front of the carriage immediately manifested pairs of wings, lifting the giant flying carriage into the air.

The moment it took flight, a layer of emerald green light shimmered on the carriage's surface, turning it into a ball of green light that sped through the air.