Chapter 312 - Uses of the Heaven Rumbling Cauldron (1/2)
There were still more than two hours to go. Ye Chen sat down and focused his Astral Body energy. Carefully, he explored his surroundings. The attendees who came to Scarlet Flame Sect were masters who had attained at least Earthly Venerable Rank or Heavenly Venerable Rank. There were also quite a number of Mystique Venerable Rank masters. His Astral Body swept across and found three top Mystique Venerable Rank masters walking up the mountain together, followed by many servants.
According to the whispered discussion among the onlookers, these three Mystique Venerable Ones were elders from the House of Storms.
“I heard that our lord’s oldest disciple discovered a Cosmic Stone when he was attempting the Soul Pagoda. As a result, his cultivation managed to break through to Mystique Venerable Rank. He then presented the stone to our lord.”
“Shh, be quiet. There may be Mystique Adept Rank mystical beasts around here.”
“Don’t worry. Based on our combined abilities, if any mystical beast were to eavesdrop using their Psyche, we’d discover them at once.”
However, they were completely oblivious to Ye Chen who was deliberately hiding.
“Not just the House of Storms but disciples from Ashen Cloud Valley and the Stygian Sect have also found Cosmic Stones in the Soul Pagoda. Cosmic Stones used to be very rare but suddenly, a large number of them are appearing. I sense that something is off. Previously, one could find spiritual artifacts at most in the Soul Pagoda but not a Cosmic Stone.”
“Following the appearance of the Cosmic Stones, some of the hidden families have also resurfaced. According to rumors, there are also a few ancient families.”
“The Soul Pagoda isn’t the only place. I heard that Cosmic Stones have also been found in Sky Passage Pagoda and True Sun Pagoda. Every time a Cosmic Stone appears, it’ll inevitably cause a massacre.”
The other two Mystique Venerable masters were slightly shocked.
“Not just in the Soul Pagoda?”
“Yes. Cosmic Stones have also appeared in other locations. The appearance of these Cosmic Stones will surely lead to a shift in power. This Scarlet Flame Sect might look prosperous right now but who knows what will happen in the future? Unless, the Scarlet Flame Sect leader agrees to marry his daughter to the House of Storms and pledge his allegiance to the House of Storms.”
The three Mystique Venerable Ones walked further away as they talked.
Cosmic Stones? Ye Chen was in a daze. He wondered if Master Lion knew anything about these Cosmic Stones. Just as his Astral Body was about to enter the Heavenly Astra Seal, Master Lion’s voice boomed.
“Youngling, did you want to ask me about the Cosmic Stones?”
“Master Lion is wise and omniscient.”
“Flattery will get you nowhere. I’m surprised that people have found Cosmic Stones in places like the Soul Pagoda and the True Sun Pagoda. Gee, besides those people from Tianyuan Ancient City, who else could have done it? In ancient times, Cosmic Stones were also very rare. It’s said that after a certain time, cosmic stars would fall on this land. These rocks are called meteorites. Every few years, some of the meteorites would be found. Among hundreds of thousands of meteorites, only one or two are called Cosmic Stones!”
“What’s the use of a Cosmic Stone?” Ye Chen asked. This was not the first time Master Lion had mentioned Tianyuan Ancient City. He wondered what kind of place Tianyuan Ancient City was.
“Supposedly, a Cosmic Stone contained a mystical power, called Cosmic Power, that could change some characteristics of the human body. Think of humans as a container and Celestial Chi as water inside the container. The bigger the container, the more water it could hold. The biggest benefit of a Cosmic Stone is to change the width of this container.”
“That means, these Cosmic Stones can enhance a person’s cultivation? How strong are their effects?” Ye Chen’s eyes lit up. If their effects were sufficiently powerful, he also wanted to go to the Soul Pagoda and find himself a Cosmic Stone or two. Using his Astral Body, searching for the Cosmic Stone would not be unfruitful!
“A Cosmic Stone the size of a fist could give birth to a Mystique Venerable Rank master. Collect twenty of those and you’ll get a Godly Venerable Rank master. Collect two hundred, and…” Master Lion lamented. “This item is a limit-defying existence. I don’t think there will be a lot of them. At most, you’ll be able to find one or two!”
“Are you saying that with these Cosmic Stones, there would be no upper limit to my cultivation?” Ye Chen asked incredulously.
“There will still be a limit. Once your cultivation reaches a certain level, even the Cosmic Stones will not help you. However, that shouldn’t be part of your consideration. Even for me, if I were to have a Cosmic Stone, I can improve further!” the Purple-fire Astra Lion said.
Even at Master Lion’s attainment level, the Cosmic Stone could help him improve further?
Ye Chen immediately made up his mind. After this was over, he would go to the Soul Pagoda!
There were less than two hours left now. Ye Chen lowered his head to look at the jade pendant hanging on his chest given to him by Little Rou. His heart was saddened. Little Rou must have not been happy recently. He would first snatch Little Rou back and then return the jade pendant to her.
Ye Chen also thought of Little Tanuki and felt a sense of melancholy.
Since it looked like he had lost the motivation to continue cultivating, Ye Chen retrieved the Heaven Rumbling Cauldron from his armguard space and studied it carefully.
“Master Lion, what’s the use of this Heaven Rumbling Cauldron?” Ye Chen asked.
“Heaven Rumbling Cauldron? I seem to have heard about it before but the Heaven Rumbling Cauldon in your hand doesn’t look like it. The Heaven Rumbling Cauldron that I heard about was a monstrosity that is hundreds of meters tall and weighs tens of thousands of kilograms. In the past, it was used to worship the heavens and the earth. I don’t know much about this Heaven Rumbling Cauldron,” replied Master Lion.
“Hundreds of meters tall, weighs tens of thousands of kilograms?” Ye Chen took another look at the little cauldron in his hand. He could hold it in one hand. At most, it weighed a few kilograms. The difference was too stark.
“Drip some blood on the demon pattern around the Heaven Rumbling Cauldron, then try to extend your Psyche into the cauldron. I think the Heaven Rumbling Cauldron was forged using Psyche,” Master Lion said. It seemed that he still knew some information.
“Okay, I’ll give it a try.” Ye Chen cut his finger according to Master Lion’s instructions, then smeared the blood on the demon pattern around the Heaven Rumbling Cauldron. He saw that his blood was quickly absorbed into the Heaven Rumbling Cauldon and beams of light shot out from it. Projection of demons began to float in the air. It was extremely mystical.
Ye Chen extended his Astral Body and entered the furnace of the Heaven Rumbling Cauldron. It was like a massive black hole with infinite suction. His Astral Body was instantly pulled straight into the furnace.