Seeing Ye Fengtian leave and then return, Ye Xuan was slightly stunned and said, "What else is it?"

Ye Fengtian bowed to Ye Xuan and said, "Master, I once accidentally obtained a strange item. It fears neither water nor fire, and is indestructible. I have studied it for a long time but gained no insight. Master has vast knowledge and experience, I wonder if you recognize this item?"

As Ye Fengtian spoke, a flip of his palm revealed an ancient, simple Small Cauldron, which he directly offered to Ye Xuan.

At first Ye Xuan did not care much about the so‑called strange item Ye Fengtian mentioned. After all, at his Realm, external objects could hardly stir his heart anymore.

Only when Ye Xuan’s gaze landed on the Small Cauldron, his originally calm expression instantly froze, and in the next instant an extremely terrifying divine light burst forth from his body.

Rumble!

Heavenly Burial Reincarnation, streak after streak like silken ribbons, the entire Emperor Palace was quaking in terror, as if it might collapse at any moment. This made Ye Fengtian’s heart tremble repeatedly, not understanding why his teacher’s emotions fluctuated so violently.

"The Small Cauldron?"

Buzz!

Ye Xuan stretched out five fingers, and the Small Cauldron instantly fell into his hand. Divine light blazed in his eyes, his pair of Destruction Eyes continuously scrutinizing the item in his hand.

He could not believe it!

Nor did he dare to believe it.

If the Small Cauldron were not truly in Ye Xuan’s hand at this moment, he would really think he was in a dream. Otherwise, how could he so easily obtain a Small Cauldron?

Ye Xuan had always been searching for the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron, and had even secretly planned to scheme for the Small Cauldrons in the hands of the three Supremes—he could truly be said to have exhausted every stratagem.

Yet Ye Xuan had never imagined that just as he had temporarily set aside the matter of the Small Cauldrons, this Direct Disciple of his would actually deliver such a great gift to him.

Ye Xuan observed carefully and could finally confirm that the Small Cauldron in his hand was indeed genuine. Although the patterns on its body were slightly different from those on the other Small Cauldrons, it was definitely no fake.

"How did you obtain this item?"

Ye Xuan forced his emotions to calm, his expression solemn as he looked toward Ye Fengtian.

Seeing his Master’s face so grave, Ye Fengtian knew this Small Cauldron must have a heaven‑shaking origin, and hurriedly reported truthfully, "Back then, I was cultivating by a great river. This item surged out with a wave of water, and I just happened to pick it up."

"You picked it up?"

Ye Xuan was utterly shocked. If he could not sense that this Disciple of his was not lying, he would never believe such an absurd story even if he were beaten to death.

What kind of joke is this?

Even the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron, which the eternal Supremes treasure as a priceless treasure, was actually picked up so easily by someone—would that not be the greatest joke under Heaven?

"Master, this Disciple would never dare harbor any falsehoods. This item was indeed picked up by this Disciple." Ye Fengtian bowed to Ye Xuan.

"I believe you."

Ye Xuan eased his shaken state of mind and spoke, to reassure this Disciple of his.

"Fengtian, this item is called the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron. It is a Chaos Treasure, and the fact that you could pick it up proves that you are a man of great fortune. However, this Cauldron is of great use to your Master. Are you willing to give it to me?" Ye Xuan said in a deep voice.

"Without Master there would be no Disciple. Master, please just take it." Ye Fengtian said solemnly.

"Good."

Ye Xuan slowly nodded and said, "Then your Master will not stand on ceremony."

Originally, Ye Xuan would not seize his Disciple’s belongings, but the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron was different. He had to find the Forbidden Heavenly Technique within it, and use that Forbidden Heavenly Technique to save Liu Baiyi.

"Master, this Disciple will take his leave first. If you, Elder, have any summons, you can just pass word through my junior brothers and sisters."

Ye Fengtian bowed once more and withdrew from the Emperor Palace again. Clearly, he could also see that all of Ye Xuan’s thoughts at this moment were focused on the Small Cauldron.

Yet Ye Fengtian was inwardly extremely astonished as well. He had not expected that the Small Cauldron he picked up was actually a Chaos Treasure; even Ye Fengtian felt amazed by his own luck.

As Ye Xuan saw Fengtian out of the Emperor Palace, he slightly examined the Small Cauldron in his hand, a trace of deepness flashing across his eyes.

"Could this child be the Son of Destiny?" Ye Xuan murmured under his breath.

So‑called Son of Destiny is a general term, and can also be said to refer to one who possesses great fortune.

Such a person can turn misfortune into blessing, and has countless opportunities. Although the so‑called Son of Destiny was only a legend, Ye Xuan had never believed in such illusory things.

But Ye Fengtian picking up the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron made Ye Xuan somewhat doubtful about the so‑called illusory concept of fortune. Perhaps the Chaotic Universe really did have so‑called Sons of Destiny, favored by Heaven.

Hoo!

Ye Xuan slowly exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. He temporarily pressed down the matter of Ye Fengtian picking up the Small Cauldron in his heart, then carefully studied the Small Cauldron in his hand.

As the saying goes, "Wearing out iron shoes in fruitless search, only to find it without any effort."

Ye Xuan finally deeply understood the meaning of this sentence: the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron he had searched for with untold hardship had actually taken the initiative to fall into his hand.

Rumble!

With a sweep of Ye Xuan’s sleeve, the gates of the Emperor Palace rumbled shut, and one peerless great prohibition after another sealed the entire Emperor Palace. Even the eternal Supremes could not pry into it.

Buzz!

Void Ripple, circles of waves spread out, and the Bronze Ancient Scripture manifested. Page after page of Scripture Pages flipped in the air, each page inscribed with the image of an ancient, simple Small Cauldron.

A full six Scripture Pages, representing six Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldrons. Adding the Small Cauldron in Ye Xuan’s hand, Ye Xuan had already obtained seven Small Cauldrons in total.

Aside from the three Small Cauldrons in the hands of the three Supremes, there were only two Small Cauldrons whose whereabouts were unknown in the outside world at this moment.

"Go!"

Ye Xuan’s expression was excited, his arm even trembling slightly, but he still steadied his mind and sent the seventh Small Cauldron toward the Bronze Ancient Scripture, hoping this seventh Small Cauldron could be branded into the Bronze Ancient Scripture.

Bang!

Suddenly!

A tremendous repulsive force burst out from the two Divine Items. With a clanging sound, the seventh Small Cauldron fell to the ground, completely unable to merge into the Bronze Ancient Scripture.

"Again?"

Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed.

The Small Cauldrons he had obtained before had also experienced this situation, unable to be branded into the Bronze Ancient Scripture.

Although Ye Xuan had already been prepared in his heart, the fact that the seventh Small Cauldron could not be branded into the Bronze Ancient Scripture still left him unable to hide the disappointment on his face.

"It seems the seventh Small Cauldron also needs some kind of opportunity before it can truly be branded into the Ancient Scripture." Ye Xuan murmured softly.

Ye Xuan once again picked up the Small Cauldron, then calmed his mind to comprehend the mysteries of this Cauldron. The Bronze Ancient Scripture revolved above his head as he hoped to glean some hidden secrets.

...

Time flowed like water, slipping away in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, five thousand years had passed, and Ye Xuan had comprehended the Small Cauldron for a full five thousand years, yet he had gained nothing at all.

He could not comprehend it, could not merge with it. Even when he employed the Reincarnation Profound Meaning, he still could not make the seventh Small Cauldron and the Bronze Ancient Scripture undergo any change.

"Where exactly is the opportunity?"

Ye Xuan’s face was as dark as water, urgency in his eyes. He had tried every method, yet none had any effect.

"Damn it!"

Ye Xuan cursed under his breath. He truly both loved and hated the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron. Every time he obtained a Small Cauldron, in order to brand it into the Ancient Scripture, he did not know how much suffering he had to endure.