Translator: Silavin
The sudden turn of events left even Qin Yichen unable to react in time.
As that terrifying energy was absorbed within, the nine-legged strange cauldron gradually fell silent, and that fearsome energy slowly dissipated.
A deathly silence enveloped the upper floors of the Crystal House.
Were it not for the fact that more than half of the Shooting Star Spirit Crystals in the hall had vanished, replaced by a thick layer of ash, no one would believe anything had happened just moments ago.
At this moment, the crowd outside the doors did not dare breathe too loudly, their gazes fixed intently on the nine-legged strange cauldron deep within the hall.
Around the perimeter of the hall, dozens of figures materialized.
These figures all emanated powerful energy fluctuations. They were unmistakably Martial Emperors!
Judging by their attire, they were clearly internal guards of the Crystal House. The gazes Qin Yichen had sensed earlier had perhaps come from these very powerful experts.
At present, the expressions of these dozens of guards were extremely unpleasant. They were responsible for protecting the Shooting Star Spirit Crystals on this floor.
Yet the sudden incident just now had caused more than half of the Shooting Star Spirit Crystals here to evaporate alive before their very eyes!
If the others had not witnessed it with their own eyes, they would likely face severe consequences this time! Even so, if the Crystal House pursued the matter, they would have difficulty accounting for it.
This silence persisted for an unknown length of time.
“Master Qin?”
Finally, one of those at the entrance could not help but call out softly toward Qin Yichen, who stood before the nine-legged strange cauldron.
Immediately, all eyes turned toward Qin Yichen.
Previously, whether it was the special energy emanating from within the nine-legged strange cauldron or the energy formed by the mysterious disappearance of several thousand Spirit Seeds, neither was something an ordinary person could withstand.
Even a Peak Stage Martial Emperor would absolutely have no choice but to flee.
Yet Qin Yichen, who had not even reached the Martial Emperor Realm, still stood before the nine-legged strange cauldron. He was right where both energies had been most terrifyingly concentrated!
[Could he be…]
After a long moment, seeing Qin Yichen’s back remaining motionless without any response, the eyelids of people twitched violently as an ominous feeling surged through their hearts.
If something happened to Qin Yichen here, who would help heal Ju Lingren’s injuries? That special energy was something even other Earth Grade Alchemy Masters were helpless against!
Fortunately, just as they were filled with doubt, Qin Yichen in front of the nine-legged strange cauldron shook his head slightly. Though he did not speak, it at least let everyone know he was still alive.
Qin Yichen’s gaze remained locked tightly on the nine-legged strange cauldron before him. After absorbing that terrifyingly fearsome energy, this nine-legged strange cauldron had fallen mysteriously silent.
Though he did not know what exactly was inside the nine-legged strange cauldron, Qin Yichen vaguely sensed that whatever lay within was probably no simple matter!
“Master Qin, please step aside a little. We need to prevent more losses by immediately removing this object.”
As Qin Yichen concentrated fully on studying the nine-legged strange cauldron before him, four Martial Emperor Realm guards approached his side and spoke to him respectfully.
Behind them, at some point, they had brought over another box identical to the previous black giant chest.
“I advise you not to touch this.” Qin Yichen swept his gaze across the four men, speaking with some gravity.
Hearing this, wry smiles appeared on all four guards’ faces.
In truth, they hardly needed Qin Yichen’s reminder. How could they want to touch this mysterious object?
However, if they allowed this strange cauldron to remain here, what if another accident occurred and all the Shooting Star Spirit Crystals on this floor got shattered?
Moreover, letting it continue unchecked, should any further incident arise, the consequences would be even more severe.
Judging from the recent trend, if another disturbance occurred, the terror would not be limited to just losing these Shooting Star Spirit Crystals. The entire Crystal House, or indeed all of Open Mysteries City, might be destroyed by the object they had brought back!
Qin Yichen understood their concerns. After pondering briefly, he could only sigh lightly and shift his form slightly to the side.
Subsequently, the four Martial Emperors exchanged glances. Their Yuan Energy surged forth explosively as they approached the nine-legged giant cauldron with extreme caution, as if facing a formidable enemy.
When they carefully reached the great cauldron’s side, the colossal vessel remained motionless, standing quietly in place.
*Hum!*
The four Martial Emperors exchanged another glance. Their Yuan Energy erupted forth, transforming into four Yuan Energy palms that reached toward the base of the giant cauldron.
Clearly, they were extremely wary and knew the object could not be touched with their physical bodies.
*Crack!*
Behind them, the black chest had already been opened by Martial Emperors who had prepared in advance, waiting for them to move the nine-legged strange cauldron over.
“Lift!” With a great shout, the four Yuan Energy palms suddenly grasped the cauldron’s feet and simultaneously exerted force.
However, contrary to everyone’s expectations, the combined strength of four Martial Emperors merely caused the giant cauldron to wobble slightly. It could not be lifted as they had anticipated.
Witnessing this scene, the four Martial Emperors’ expressions grew rather unpleasant.
They were extremely clear in their hearts that just now, they had not held back even half their strength. All of them had used their full strength.
The power of four Martial Emperors could physically lift even a small mountain. Yet this giant cauldron before them had merely wobbled slightly, not moving even half a fraction!
How could this not shock them!
“What in the world is this thing!? How did it even get moved here in the first place!?”
One Martial Emperor cursed under his breath, then waved at the numerous guards by the entrance. Clearly, they realized that with just their four people’s strength, they probably would not be able to move this nine-legged giant cauldron.
Suddenly, the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl within Qin Yichen’s Dantian flashed with a peculiar sensation. Without time to consider, he blurted out a warning. “Be careful!”
Almost simultaneously, on the black giant cauldron, ancient and obscure patterns flashed briefly. A special energy spread out almost instantaneously, enveloping the area within ten meters around the nine-legged giant cauldron.
“Ah!” In almost an instant, the four Martial Emperors’ forms retreated explosively. However, one Martial Emperor Realm guard who had been positioned slightly closer let out a piercing scream, his form frozen in place.
Agonized screams continuously rang out from his mouth. Then, under countless horrified gazes, the Martial Emperor’s body began to swell. Upon his skin, protruding veins spread like earthworms, appearing extremely terrifying.