Chapter 1656: The Mysterious Giant Cauldron

It seems the issues of the underworld are more serious than I imagined.

In this way, I indeed need to speed up the enhancement of my cultivation.

"Brother Xu Nian, the great calamity of the Three Realms means no one can survive alone, so helping you enhance your strength also adds to our Immortal Realm’s combat power." The elder said with a smile.

Xu Nian nodded and saluted Bu Keng and the elder.

Both of them also smiled, full of admiration for Xu Nian.

"Actually, helping you is not just for the Immortal Realm; we have our own motives, but cannot reveal the specifics yet." Bu Keng said.

"Are you all independent immortals?" Xu Nian asked curiously.

"Yes, we are all independent immortals. Among the independent immortals, there are many old folks who are very formidable. They won’t easily appear on the so-called Immortal Emperor list. Just think about how incredibly long their lifespans are; they won’t die easily." Tang Tianhu said with a smile.

Xu Nian nodded.

He had thought about this issue too.

The Immortal Realm is far from being as simple as he had imagined.

There are still many hidden experts.

"Let’s go, I’ll take you to meet someone." Bu Keng said.

Although Xu Nian was curious, he followed Bu Keng in instant teleportation from the spot.

When Xu Nian reappeared, he found himself already in an extremely concealed mountain range.

Within the mountains, there was a small village.

Quite a few people lived in the village, including women and children. Their cultivation varied; some had reached Immortal King and Immortal Sovereign levels.

Others were merely cultivators.

Above the mountain village was a powerful barrier.

This barrier could withstand a full-force attack from a Peak Immortal Emperor Level expert and also host a powerful Spirit Gathering Array that could collect cultivatable Immortal Essence.

"What a hidden immortal village." Xu Nian marveled in surprise.

Of course, what surprised him most was that within this small village, he sensed no fewer than six Immortal Emperor Level expert auras.

Including Bu Keng and Tang Tianhu, it meant there were eight Immortal Emperor Level experts in this small village.

There were at least dozens of Immortal Sovereign Level individuals.

Such strength was not far behind the Nine Great Forces.

"Are you astonished? Let me tell you, in the Immortal Realm, there are many such hidden places." Tang Tianhu said with a smile.

"Come on, take you to see our clan leader." Bu Keng said with a smile.

Clan leader?

Xu Nian followed Bu Keng flying into the interior of the village.

Xu Nian’s arrival naturally attracted a lot of attention.

Soon, they reached the very east of this settlement.

There was a cave dwelling here.

"Old curmudgeon, I’ve brought you the person, won’t you come out?" Tang Tianhu called.

"You old undying, call me old curmudgeon again and I will duel with you." A cold snort voice came from within the cave.

Then, a figure appeared before Xu Nian like an apparition.

"A Peak Immortal Emperor Level expert, maybe even stronger, likely already nearing Tribulation Crossing level." Xu Nian thought in shock.

The expert before him was likely stronger than the Fuhua Immortal Emperor.

The visitor also carefully observed Xu Nian.

His hair and beard were all white, yet his face was smooth and rosy like a baby’s.

"You are that Xu Nian?" The elder said with a smile.

"Junior Xu Nian greets the senior." Xu Nian quickly and respectfully saluted.

"Haha, no need for formalities, I’ve long heard of your extraordinary talents, peerless in the world, and now seeing you today, it’s indeed remarkable, cultivating to such a degree in just under two hundred years, I doubt there’s a second like you in the entire Three Realms." The elder’s eyes shone as if seeing through Xu Nian’s essence.

Xu Nian was increasingly shocked.

In front of this elder, he felt almost entirely seen through.

Even with his cultivation being sealed, he still felt the elder could see through his essence.

"I hear you can craft divine artifacts?" The elder asked with a smile.

"Junior indeed can craft some simple divine artifacts." Xu Nian responded.

"Excellent!" The elder suddenly rejoiced, slapping Xu Nian’s shoulder, incredibly excited.

The slap almost dismantled Xu Nian.

You must know Xu Nian is currently just a mortal.

"Haha, sorry, I was too excited." The elder apologized with a smile.

Xu Nian smiled awkwardly, indicating it was okay.

"Alright, old rascal, just get to the point already." Tang Tianhu said.

"Yes, since that’s the case, I won’t beat around the bush. I invited the little brother here mainly to ask for his help to repair a divine artifact." The elder said.

"Repair a divine artifact?" Xu Nian was a bit surprised.

What kind of divine artifact could make such an expert pay so much attention?

"Yes, to repair a divine artifact, and this artifact is an Ancient Divine Artifact. As for quality, it can only be considered as a Mid-grade Divine Artifact. Don’t know if little brother can repair it?" The elder asked.

"Mid-grade divine artifact? Then I might be able to try." Xu Nian said.

He could now craft mid-grade divine artifacts, so repair might be a tad easier than crafting.

"Good, very good, as long as you can repair it, I’ll agree to any conditions you propose, old fellow." The elder said with a smile.

"Don’t make big promises, Brother Xu Nian’s standards are very high." Bu Keng said with a smile.

"Indeed, don’t end up embarrassed, that would be a disgrace." Tang Tianhu mocked.

The elder glared fiercely at these two fellows.

Xu Nian was helplessly smiling, "Let’s let junior see this divine artifact, shall we?"

"Alright, I’ll take you right this way." The elder said.

Having said that, he would lead Xu Nian into the cave dwelling.

Xu Nian was somewhat puzzled.

Isn’t the divine artifact carried around?

When Xu Nian entered the cave, he was stunned by the scene before him.

"Is this the divine artifact predecessor wishes to repair?" Xu Nian was astounded.

"Yes, this is the artifact I want to repair. What do you think, can it be repaired?" The elder was a bit embarrassed.

Xu Nian said nothing, carefully examining the divine artifact before him.

This is an ancient giant cauldron.

The surface is covered with strange original runes.

These original runes are entirely different from the ones Xu Nian saw on the stone plate.

But they are extremely profound and obscure.

According to Xu Nian’s sense, this cauldron is far more than just a mid-grade divine artifact.

Right now, the entire giant cauldron is cracked open.

The original runes on it have lost their original function.

"I’ll attempt to repair this cauldron, but the runes on it cannot be successfully restored." Xu Nian said.

"Great, as long as the cauldron is fixed, I guarantee you a surprise." The elder said excitedly.

Bu Keng and Tang Tianhu also showed a trace of expectation in their eyes.

Clearly, this cauldron holds peculiar significance for them.

What exactly is this cauldron used for?

Perhaps only by comprehending the original runes on it can one know.

Then Xu Nian began to research this giant cauldron.

As for the elder, Bu Keng and Tang Tianhu, they exited the cave dwelling to guard outside for Xu Nian.

"Huh, why is this cauldron here?"

As Xu Nian was researching the cauldron, Emperor Ye Tian’s figure suddenly appeared beside him.