The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1814 - 1912: Doubts Remain

Chapter 1814: Chapter 1912: Doubts Remain

Within the jade slip, Xuanyuan Ya’s voice gradually dissipated, along with the entire jade slip turning into dust.

This was the last advice Xuanyuan Ya left for the world, also unraveling many doubts for Fang Lin, making things clear before him.

"I shall not forget the elder’s legacy," Fang Lin silently said in his heart.

Xuanyuan Ya’s jade slip informed Fang Lin and the Old Palace Master of many things, including the true purpose of the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu and the crucial significance of the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill.

In conclusion, Fang Lin and the Old Palace Master both understood that the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill must be refined; it must not be stopped this generation of Fang Lin, because once Mo Shouhe sees no hope for extending life, he will prematurely unleash the great cataclysm, which the current preparations are utterly unable to handle.

Only at this moment did Fang Lin realize that the so-called ancient great cataclysm was not an apocalyptic disaster, but rather the best scenario that the beings of the earth could accept.

Otherwise, whether the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu fully revives or the great calamity breaks out early, all beings would perish, losing all hope.

Simply put, the significance of the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill is to delay Mo Shouhe’s time, making him patiently wait for the pill to be completed, preventing the premature activation of the great cataclysm, thus winning time for all beings.

"Based on the current calculations of time, both Qi Liansheng and I are merely Six Cauldron Pill Refiners, Hou Yi has not yet achieved Martial Lord status, relying solely on my father would be impossible to handle the great calamity, not to mention the incarnations of other Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu besides Mo Shouhe," Fang Lin said.

The Old Palace Master inquired, "You say there will be another Martial Lord born soon?"

Fang Lin nodded: "Very soon, I estimate within ten years, Hou Yi will achieve Martial Lord status."

"If there are two Martial Lords, the situation won’t evolve to the worst extent," the Old Palace Master said, seeming to be much relieved.

Fang Lin was not as optimistic as the Old Palace Master, as there existed the hardest-to-understand mystery—who interfered at the last moment the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill was refined? Destroyed the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill?

This was a mystery Fang Lin had never understood. Even if Mo Shouhe could not obtain the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill, it shouldn’t have been destroyed to the extent of damaging the Pill Furnace, basically equating to killing this generation of Fang Lin.

There should be other methods rather than Mo Shouhe obtaining the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill. As long as the pill is refined, whether given to Fang Qingye or Hou Yi, it could greatly enhance the strength of either Martial Lord, even if the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu revives, there is still a chance of battle.

And destroying the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill is tantamount to a lose-lose situation, Mo Shouhe did not get the pill so had to opt for absorbing the vitality of all beings.

Hence, Fang Lin speculates something must have happened later, necessitating the destruction of the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill, otherwise once the pill emerges, the situation could exceed everyone’s control.

"Reincarnation? What does Xuanyuan Ya mean by reincarnation?" Fang Lin slightly furrowed his brows, though many things were now clear and understood, there were still aspects he didn’t fully comprehend.

Compared to when Fang Lin was completely in the dark, the current situation was already vastly improved.

"Did future generations truly leave not even a trace of Pill Saint Palace?" the Old Palace Master asked with some curiosity.

Fang Lin responded with a wry smile: "It’s not entirely without traces, some ancient books still record the existence of Pill Saint Palace, but the people left from Pill Saint Palace, aside from disciples, only one remains."

The Old Palace Master nodded, seemingly accepting the fact that Pill Saint Palace would perish amid the great calamity without much regret.

"All things will perish, for Pill Saint Palace to have produced a Pill Sovereign is already a glorious achievement," the Old Palace Master laughed.

Fang Lin clenched his fists: "If the disciples can survive and return to future generations, they will undoubtedly rebuild Pill Saint Palace."

The Old Palace Master laughed heartily: "Having such a determination is enough, no need to force it."

Though he spoke thus, Fang Lin had long made a decision within his heart that if he could survive into future generations, having surpassed all difficulties, he would certainly rebuild Pill Saint Palace, allowing its glory to shine once more.

"Today’s matters must not be disclosed to anyone else, not even the Great Elder," Fang Lin said earnestly.

The Old Palace Master agreed: "I understand, I am not a key figure, the burden on your shoulders is the heaviest."

Fang Lin bowed solemnly to the Old Palace Master: "Being able to return to Pill Saint Palace, seeing the Old Palace Master and many from the past, is satisfaction enough."

The Old Palace Master patted Fang Lin’s shoulder, looking at this Fang Lin from future generations, in contrast to the youthful Fang Lin of this era, feeling rather nostalgic, not expecting Fang Lin to change so much over two lifetimes.

But no matter the change, Fang Lin remained Fang Lin, his core unchanged, and his feelings towards Pill Saint Palace remained unwavering.

"Since the matters are clear, there is no need for you to remain here," the Old Palace Master advised.

Fang Lin heard this, but shook his head: "I feel it’s better to stay here, I can’t let the others in Pill Saint Palace see me, and this place is relatively quiet, allowing me to cultivate better and strive to enhance some cultivation before matters begin."

The Old Palace Master did not insist, "If that’s the case, if you need any resources or pills, just use the jade slip to contact me."

Fang Lin nodded his head.

The Old Palace Master hesitated a moment, "Qi Liansheng, that child, was taught by you."

Fang Lin understood what the Old Palace Master meant, with a somewhat complicated expression: "I held nothing back with him, in my view he is no worse than me of this era, yet the one to ultimately become Pill Sovereign is me of this era, not him, which I don’t understand."

"Ah, what a pity, if both of you could become Pill Sovereigns, that would be great," the Old Palace Master sighed.

Fang Lin remained silent, his heart echoed the same thought, after all, Qi Liansheng was taught by him; if both he and Qi Liansheng of this era could achieve Pill Sovereign, it would be the most perfect outcome.

Alas, fate has been set, Fang Lin could not intervene, Qi Liansheng has his own destiny.

"Keep the jade slip safe, I’m leaving now." The Old Palace Master handed a Message Transmitting Jade Slip to Fang Lin and then departed from the Sinking Abyss.

As for the Array Prison, it was slightly modified by the Old Palace Master to allow communication with those outside, and Fang Lin understood how to unlock the array.

Five years later, the dual talents of Pill Saint Palace return from their travels!

ps: Fourth update, continues tomorrow, starving