Chapter 46

He touched it and patted it.

He touched it and patted it.

The cauldron was very hard.

The cauldron was very hard.

His strength increased and true qi flowed in, yet there was no change whatsoever.

Translation: Even with increased strength and true qi input, there was no change at all. But we need to be faithful: "Strength increased, true qi input, yet there was no change whatsoever." Let's translate: Strength increased, true qi input, yet there was no change whatsoever.

Also, there was nothing else miraculous.

Translation: There were no other miraculous phenomena. Or "There were also no other supernatural occurrences." We'll translate: There were also no other supernatural phenomena.

"Just take it back like this?" Qin Feng felt a headache.

Translation: "Just take it back like this?" Qin Feng felt a headache. We'll translate: "Just take it back like this?" Qin Feng felt a headache.

If he brought a cauldron back to the Qin manor, anyone could guess it was a treasure.

Translation: If one were to bring a cauldron back to the Qin Manor, anyone could tell it was a treasure. We'll translate: If one were to bring a cauldron back to the Qin Manor, anyone could tell it was a treasure.

His heart stirred, and he involuntarily bit his finger, letting a drop of blood fall onto the cauldron.

Translation: His heart stirred, and he unconsciously bit his finger, letting a drop of blood fall onto the cauldron. We'll translate: His heart stirred, and he unconsciously bit his finger, letting a drop of blood fall onto the cauldron.

"The demon capital has appeared; even if Grandfather died, he could be resurrected, and he's covered in red hair like a zombie. So it's only reasonable for a blood‑recognizing treasure to show up!"

Translation: "The Demon Capital has appeared; even if Grandfather died, he could be resurrected, and he's grown red hair like a zombie—so it's only reasonable for a blood‑recognizing treasure to show up!" We'll translate: "The Demon Capital has appeared; even if Grandfather died, he could be resurrected, and he's grown red hair like a zombie—so it's only reasonable for a blood‑recognizing treasure to show up!"

Qin Feng looked on with great anticipation.

Translation: Qin Feng watched with great anticipation. We'll translate: Qin Feng watched with great anticipation.

The fresh blood slid down, but it was not absorbed.

Translation: The fresh blood slid off, not being absorbed. We'll translate: The fresh blood slid off, not being absorbed.

He scratched his head a little, yet his eyes gleamed faintly. Qin Feng sensed the stirring of the ultimate yang heart‑fire within his body, and, as if in tacit understanding, he pressed a palm onto the cauldron. The fire, not scorching hot, flowed easily into the great cauldron.

Translation: He scratched his head slightly, yet his eyes brightened; Qin Feng sensed the stirring of the Supreme Yang Heart Flame within his body, and, as if in tacit understanding, he pressed a palm onto the cauldron—the not‑scorching flame flowed easily into the great cauldron. We'll translate: He scratched his head slightly, yet his eyes brightened; Qin Feng sensed the stirring of the Supreme Yang Heart Flame within his body, and, as if in tacit understanding, he pressed a palm onto the cauldron—the not‑scorching flame flowed easily into the great cauldron.

In that instant, Qin Feng's thoughts were drawn in, and he saw a vast world above the firmament, where nine great cauldrons stood.

Translation: In that instant, Qin Feng's thoughts were drawn in, and he saw a vast world above the firmament where nine great cauldrons stood. We'll translate: In that instant, Qin Feng's thoughts were drawn in, and he saw a vast world above the firmament where nine great cauldrons stood.

Eight were positioned at the four directions and four extremes, with one cauldron seated at the center; all burned with flames as fierce as those that could scorch mountains and boil seas.

Translation: Eight were placed at the four directions and four extremes, with one cauldron seated at the center; all burned with flames that seemed to incinerate mountains and boil seas. We'll translate: Eight were placed at the four directions and four extremes, with one cauldron seated at the center; all burned with flames that seemed to incinerate mountains and boil seas.

The firmament trembled, and the world shattered.

Translation: The firmament trembled, and the world shattered. We'll translate: The firmament trembled, and the world shattered.

One after another, the great cauldrons fell.

Translation: One after another, the great cauldrons fell. (Note double period). We'll translate: One after another, the great cauldrons fell.

In the end, only five precious cauldrons remained, teetering on the brink of collapse.

Translation: In the end, only five precious cauldrons remained, teetering on the brink of falling. We'll translate: In the end, only five precious cauldrons remained, teetering on the brink of falling.

The next moment, Qin Feng's consciousness returned; he gasped deeply, sweat beading his forehead.

Translation: The next moment, Qin Feng's consciousness returned; he gasped deeply, his forehead drenched in sweat. We'll translate: The next moment, Qin Feng's consciousness returned; he gasped deeply, his forehead drenched in sweat.

An instant stretched like eternity, a fleeting moment felt like ages; his soul seemed on the verge of being burned, yet he gained sudden insight.

Translation: An instant felt like eternity, a fleeting moment like ages—just now his soul seemed about to be burned, yet he also gained some insight. We'll translate: An instant felt like eternity, a fleeting moment like ages—just now his soul seemed about to be burned, yet he also gained some insight.

"There are nine yang cauldrons in the world: the initial yang cauldron, the lesser yang cauldron, the elder yang cauldron, the proud yang cauldron, the blazing yang cauldron, the pure yang cauldron, the vast yang cauldron, the ultimate yang cauldron, and the solar yang cauldron. This one…" Qin Feng lowered his head, "is named the Ultimate Yang Cauldron."

Translation: "There exist nine Yang cauldrons: the Initial Yang Cauldron, the Lesser Yang Cauldron, the Elder Yang Cauldron, the Scorching Yang Cauldron, the Blazing Yang Cauldron, the Pure Yang Cauldron, the Vast Yang Cauldron, the Supreme Yang Cauldron, and the Great Yang Cauldron—this one…" Qin Feng lowered his head, "Its name is the Supreme Yang Cauldron." We'll translate: "There exist nine Yang cauldrons: the Initial Yang Cauldron, the Lesser Yang Cauldron, the Elder Yang Cauldron, the Scorching Yang Cauldron, the Blazing Yang Cauldron, the Pure Yang Cauldron, the Vast Yang Cauldron, the Supreme Yang Cauldron, and the Great Yang Cauldron—this one…" Qin Feng lowered his head, "Its name is the Supreme Yang Cauldron."

A stir in his heart, and the incense ash in the cauldron furnace was burned away to nothing by the scorching breath.

Translation: A thought stirred, and the incense ash in the cauldron furnace was burned to nothing by the hot breath. We'll translate: A thought stirred, and the incense ash in the cauldron furnace was burned to nothing by the hot breath.

Yet no flames burst forth.

Translation: Yet no flame burst forth. We'll translate: Yet no flame burst forth.

Immediately afterward, this cauldron suddenly shrank; in a flash it entered his body, sinking into the center of his dantian's qi sea.

Translation: Immediately afterward, this cauldron suddenly shrank, and in a flash it entered his body, sinking into the center of his dantian qi sea. We'll translate: Immediately afterward, this cauldron suddenly shrank, and in a flash it entered his body, sinking into the center of his dantian qi sea.

Qin Feng felt his body sink, as if he might collapse.

Translation: Qin Feng felt his body sink, and he almost collapsed. We'll translate: Qin Feng felt his body sink, and he almost collapsed.

He knew the Ultimate Yang Cauldron had already acknowledged him as its master.

Translation: He knew the Supreme Yang Cauldron had already accepted him as its master. We'll translate: He knew the Supreme Yang Cauldron had already accepted him as its master.

It was not due to bloodline, genes, or limitless potential, but because of his innate ability, the Ultimate Yang Heart‑Fire.

Translation: It was not because of bloodline, not because of genes, not because he had limitless potential, but because of his innate ability, the Supreme Yang Heart Flame. We'll translate: It was not because of bloodline, not because of genes, not because he had limitless potential, but because of his innate ability, the Supreme Yang Heart Flame.

Even after being acknowledged, it remained terrifyingly heavy.

Translation: Yet even after being recognized as its master, it remained terrifyingly heavy. We'll translate: Yet even after being recognized as its master, it remained terrifyingly heavy.

"This is a treasure beyond imagination!" Qin Feng lifted his head, his gaze seeming to pierce the roof and stare into the void, frowning in thought, "The Nine Yang Cauldrons—what do they truly portend?"

Translation: "This is a treasure beyond imagination!" Qin Feng lifted his head, his gaze seeming to pierce the roof and stare into the void, frowning in thought, "The Nine Yang Cauldrons—what exactly do they portend?" We'll translate: "This is a treasure beyond imagination!" Qin Feng lifted his head, his gaze seeming to pierce the roof and stare into the void, frowning in thought, "The Nine Yang Cauldrons—what exactly do they portend?"

Unfortunately, the information conveyed to him was too little.

Translation: Unfortunately, the information conveyed to him was too little. We'll translate: Unfortunately, the information conveyed to him was too little.

"The waters of this world are absolutely deep!"

Translation: "The waters of this world are absolutely deep!" We'll translate: "The waters of this world are absolutely deep!"

"Enough!"

Translation: "Forget it!" We'll translate: "Forget it!"

"I'm just a tiny shrimp now; I should focus on growing—why worry about all that?"

Translation: "I'm just a tiny shrimp now; I just need to grow in peace—why bother thinking so much?" We'll translate: "I'm just a tiny shrimp now; I just need to grow in peace—why bother thinking so much?"

He shook his head, pushed the thought aside, and went to the side room, where an abandoned cauldron furnace stood; he moved it back to its original place.

Translation: He shook his head, suppressed the thought, came to the side room where an abandoned cauldron furnace stood, moved it back, and placed it in its original spot. We'll translate: He shook his head, suppressed the thought, came to the side room where an abandoned cauldron furnace stood, moved it back, and placed it in its original spot.

At the same time.

Translation: At the same time. We'll translate: At the same time.

Whether it was a Buddha statue in a ruined temple deep in the mountains or marshes, a wooden carving in an underground chamber of the city, or an elder seated in a high position—all of them trembled, and strange light burst forth in their eyes.

Translation: Whether it was the Buddha statue in a ruined temple deep in the mountains and marshes, or the wooden carving in an underground secret room in the city, or an elderly person sitting in a high position, etc. —all trembled, and strange light burst forth in their eyes. We'll translate: Whether it was the Buddha statue in a ruined temple deep in the mountains and marshes, or the wooden carving in an underground secret room in the city, or an elderly person sitting in a high position, etc. —all trembled, and strange light burst forth in their eyes.

"Another yang cauldron has emerged!"

Translation: "Another Yang Cauldron has emerged!" We'll translate: "Another Yang Cauldron has emerged!"

A low murmur transformed into an extraordinarily evil power, warping the void.

Translation: The low mutter transformed into an eerie, extraordinary power that warped the void. We'll translate: The low mutter transformed into an eerie, extraordinary power that warped the void.

Old Qin Manor.

Translation: Old Qin Manor. We'll translate: Old Qin Manor.

Qin Feng pushed the door open, stepped out, and then closed it behind him.

Translation: Qin Feng pushed the door open and stepped out, then closed the door behind him. We'll translate: Qin Feng pushed the door open and stepped out, then closed the door behind him.

Ignoring everyone's doubts, Qin Feng hurried to the village chief's home.

Translation: Without heeding everyone's doubts, Qin Feng hurried to the village chief's home. We'll translate: Without heeding everyone's doubts, Qin Feng hurried to the village chief's home.

Cooking smoke curled lazily; people bustled about.

Translation: Cooking smoke curled lazily, people bustling about. We'll translate: Cooking smoke curled lazily, people bustling about.

"Master of the house, dinner is being prepared; please come in and have a cup of tea!" the old village chief hurriedly greeted.

Translation: "The head of the household is preparing dinner; please come in and have a cup of tea first!" the old village chief hurriedly greeted. We'll translate: "The head of the household is preparing dinner; please come in and have a cup of tea first!" the old village chief hurriedly greeted.

"No!" Qin Feng shook his head, took the old village chief's hand, and whispered, "I've replaced the cauldron in the ancestral hall with the original one; if anyone asks, just make up an excuse to dismiss them. Also, if anything strange happens at the ancestral graves, send word to me right away."

Translation: "No!" Qin Feng shook his head, took the old village chief's hand, and whispered, "I've replaced the cauldron in the ancestral hall with the original one; if anyone asks, just make up an excuse to send them away. Also, if anything strange happens at the ancestral tomb, send someone to notify me right away." We'll translate: "No!" Qin Feng shook his head, took the old village chief's hand, and whispered, "I've replaced the cauldron in the ancestral hall with the original one; if anyone asks, just make up an excuse to send them away. Also, if anything strange happens at the ancestral tomb, send someone to notify me right away."

He paused, then added, "From now on each month I'll send people to bring you supplies; eat well, drink well, and live a long life. By the way, the village should continue teaching martial arts; if you find any promising seedlings, send them to the manor at once."

Translation: He paused, then added, "From now on each month I'll send people to bring you supplies—eat well, drink well, and live a long life. Also, the village should continue teaching martial arts; if there's any promising talent, send them straight to the manor." We'll translate: He paused, then added, "From now on each month I'll send people to bring you supplies—eat well, drink well, and live a long life. Also, the village should continue teaching martial arts; if there's any promising talent, send them straight to the manor."

He patted the other's hand, refusing their attempt to detain him.

Translation: He patted the other's hand, refusing their attempt to detain him. We'll translate: He patted the other's hand, refusing their attempt to detain him.

He also left a hundred taels of silver, and Qin Feng led the crowd back to the city.

Translation: He also left a hundred taels of silver, and Qin Feng led the crowd back to the city. We'll translate: He also left a hundred taels of silver, and Qin Feng led the crowd back to the city.

At the city gate.

Translation: At the city gate. We'll translate: At the city gate.

Liu Kaishan of the Liu family, Cao Dexing of the Cao family, Sun Yi of the Sun family, and others had already returned and were waiting here especially.

Translation: Liu Kaishan of the Liu Family, Cao Dexing of the Cao Family, Sun Yi of the Sun Family, and others had already returned, deliberately waiting here. We'll translate: Liu Kaishan of the Liu Family, Cao Dexing of the Cao Family, Sun Yi of the Sun Family, and others had already returned, deliberately waiting here.

"Is what we're doing really appropriate?" the head of the Sun family frowned, "Don't forget, the Xiang family is also deeply rooted, and there's also the Fan family in the prefectural city."

Translation: "Is what we're doing really appropriate?" the Sun Family head frowned, "Don't forget, the Xiang Family is also deeply rooted, and the Fan Family is still over there in the prefectural city." We'll translate: "Is what we're doing really appropriate?" the Sun Family head frowned, "Don't forget, the Xiang Family is also deeply rooted, and the Fan Family is still over there in the prefectural city."

"The Xiang family is the Xiang family, the Fan family is the Fan family; even if the Fan family were stronger, could they really come here and wipe us out?" the Cao family head said quietly, "Don't forget, we all went to the Qin ancestral graves earlier; although we didn't take part, anyone seeing us would think we harbored ill intent. Moreover, consider the Qin lord's cruelty, domineering nature, ruthlessness, and his overwhelming slaughter of countless eighth‑ and ninth‑rank experts—he even easily killed Fan Mang, who was at the quasi‑master level. If he finds an excuse to attack us, who could stop him? Not even if we all united."

Translation: "The Xiang Family is the Xiang Family, the Fan Family is the Fan Family—even if the Fan Family grew stronger, could they really come here and wipe us out?" the Cao Family head said softly, "Don't forget, we all went to the Qin Family ancestral tomb earlier; although we didn't participate, anyone seeing us would think we harbored ill intent. Moreover, consider the Qin Family head's cruelty, tyranny, ruthlessness—he easily crushed a host of eighth‑ and ninth‑rank experts, and even the Quasi‑Grand Master Fan Mang was slain with ease. If he finds an excuse to attack us, who could stop him? Even if we united, we still couldn't." We'll translate: "The Xiang Family is the Xiang Family, the Fan Family is the Fan Family—even if the Fan Family grew stronger, could they really come here and wipe us out?" the Cao Family head said softly, "Don't forget, we all went to the Qin Family ancestral tomb earlier; although we didn't participate, anyone seeing us would think we harbored ill intent. Moreover, consider the Qin Family head's cruelty, tyranny, ruthlessness—he easily crushed a host of eighth‑ and ninth‑rank experts, and even the Quasi‑Grand Master Fan Mang was slain with ease. If he finds an excuse to attack us, who could stop him? Even if we united, we still couldn't."

"We can't give him any excuse!" Liu Kaishan worriedly hurried, sighed, "I never expected him to rise this fast, giving us no chance to respond, he's comparable to a Grandmaster, no, perhaps he already is a Grandmaster. But he's only fifteen; if we wait a few more years... perhaps this is also our opportunity. He's strong, at least Wan'an City will be very safe."

"What if they annex us?" said the Sun family patriarch.

"If he becomes a Grandmaster, even a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert in the future, submitting to him might not be a bad thing!" said the Cao family patriarch softly.

The three fell silent.

Soon after, a group of people walked over here.

Leading them was Qin Feng, and they hurried to greet him.

His posture was very low.

"Qin family head!" After a few casual words, Liu Kaishan said directly, "After we returned, we have already sealed off the Xiang family, allowing only entry, no exit."

"Good!" Qin Feng smiled, "I like martial techniques, especially that; besides your family's martial arts, could you copy a set for me?" "Qin family head, it's no wonder your cultivation is so strong; not only do you have extraordinary talent, but this diligence is also far beyond what ordinary people can achieve." Liu Kaishan hurriedly said, "Rest assured, when we return, I will have someone send it to the Qin manor."

The Sun family patriarch and the Cao family patriarch also hurriedly expressed their stance.

"That's great!" Qin Feng said with a smile, "You already know I possess the Celestial Phenomenon inheritance; if you need the aperture-point method, you can come to me to exchange. Forbidden secret arts, rare and precious elixirs, and so on are all possible."

Liu Kaishan startled, couldn't help but feel overjoyed, hastily clasped his fists and bowed: "Many thanks, Qin Family Patriarch!"

Returned to the city.

Qin Feng directly went to slaughter the Xiang Family.

Since they are enemies, we must exterminate them completely; besides, there is also a father's vengeance.

Even Liu Kaishan and the others silently followed.

Moreover, many martial artists covertly followed behind; these were all outsiders, among whom there were no shortage of experts at the Ninth Rank.

Outside the Xiang Family.

Qin Feng carefully sensed and discovered that inside the manor there was still one Seventh Rank and two Sixth Rank experts, making him can't help but sigh at the Xiang Family's strength.

"Charge in!"

He waved his hand and issued the order, simultaneously leaping up onto a rooftop, raising his hand to perform the Three Phase Sword Finger, striking down all experts above the Fifth Rank in midair.

The rest were left to Qin Kai and Fu Ye Ye.

Shrieks rang out, and eventually blood flowed like a river.

Qin Feng had already landed in front of the manor gate, looking at Liu Kaishan and the others he said: "Later, help move the things back to our Qin Family."

"Yes!" Liu Kaishan and the others all obeyed.

They were also terrified.

Look at the fate of those who opposed the Qin Family.

The Lu Family was annihilated.

Now the Xiang Family has also perished.

In Baiyun City, the Bai Family this time even a quasi-Grand Master died; even if Qin Feng didn't go to destroy them, they would still decline completely.

Even the Fan Family in Zhou City lost a Grand Master.

Despite his ambitious ambitions, what could Liu Kaishan do?

He could only obediently follow orders.

He truly feared that Qin Feng would go mad with killing and wipe out his Liu Family as well.

Qin Manor.

After inquiring, finding nothing amiss at home, after giving orders he came to the main hall.

After sitting down, Qin Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

This time's ancestral sacrifice, he almost didn't make it back.

"I was still arrogant!"

After reviewing the whole incident, Qin Feng understood that due to his cultivation repeatedly surging, it was inevitable to become haughty and overconfident, resulting in him almost dying a miserable death near the ancestral tomb.

"From now on, try to stay low-key!"

While thinking, he also took out the flying dagger his grandfather had given him.

Qin Feng had already tested it; this flying dagger is extremely tough, with his strength it cannot be damaged in the slightest, and it is extraordinarily sharp, able to easily cut his skin and sever bone.

Even true qi can be easily pierced through.

"If only it were a sword!"

It's just a flying dagger; this thing is too small.

It cannot recognize a master, cannot be controlled to fly, its utility is truly limited.

"From now on, just call it Black Mang!"

Qin Feng put it away.

Xiao Hong rubbed her shoulders.

Xiao Qing served tea.

Qin Feng groaned all over, then waved his hand; the ever-honest Yue Wu hurried over, timidly whispering: "Master!"

"You do know how to read the situation, being obedient and sensible." Qin Feng laughed and grabbed her hand.

Yue Wu also did not resist.

Only her eyes glistened with tears, giving an impression of delicacy.

This made Xiao Hong and Xiao Qing feel somewhat reluctant.

Qin Feng paid no heed, pouring true qi into her, his perception pushed to the maximum; he prepared to thoroughly examine her inner structure—what exactly it was like, whether it was the same as a human's, and what the difference was between her inner monster power and true qi: "The internal structure is slightly different from that of a human!"

"Monster power is similar to true qi, merely containing demonic evil qi that invades every part of the five organs, six viscera, brain, and marrow; is that the essential difference?"

"This demonic evil qi is filled with brutality, agitation, yin evil, and extremely strong aggressiveness!"

Qin Feng carefully experienced it.

"Master!" Sensing his probing, Yue Wu cooed, "Master, this is the difference between monsters and humans, there is a difference in nature. When I reach a realm comparable to that of humans, the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, I will have the chance to refine my own origin; then, in appearance, there will be little difference from humans."

Qin Feng had a sudden inspiration, and the Supreme Yang Heart Flame within his body flowed into Yue Wu's body.

Asking for support!

(End of chapter)