Chapter 1766: Chapter 1785: Secrets of the Ancient Forbidden Land

"I still have some questions I’d like to ask about the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron and the affairs of the spear and scripture, and also how many forbidden figures like you haven’t emerged," Ye Xuan said.

’The Heartless One’ was not too surprised, and said, "You want to ask, since these things are so important, why do we forbidden figures not seize them, right?"

"Indeed."

Ye Xuan nodded, because he carried the matter of the Small Cauldron, which the Eternal Shadow had always been aware of, yet never attempted to seize from him, clearly an abnormal situation.

"I can tell you this, over the long ages, the twelve Small Cauldrons have fallen into the hands of many people, even I once obtained three of them, and from them comprehended the forbidden secret method most suitable for myself."

"Perhaps you have guessed, each Small Cauldron contains a type of technique, but this technique is not fixed; its comprehension varies according to the individual."

"Moreover, whether the twelve Small Cauldrons or the spear and scripture, people have indeed collected all these items before, but ultimately, when the Chaotic Universe’s cycle shatters, even with these items, it is impossible to open that door."

"Therefore, we forbidden figures do not pay much attention to these items, but rather to the people who possess them. All forbidden figures share a speculation that these items, being treasures of the strongest person of the Primordial era, perhaps only that person can utilize them."

"After all, since Ancient Times, many people have obtained these treasures, yet none have appeared who could open that door with them."

"Take the forbidden one who emerged from the Space-Time River; his eight forbidden techniques were also comprehended from eight Small Cauldrons."

"Thus whether the twelve Small Cauldrons or the spear and scripture, to us descendants, they are merely external objects used for cultivation."

’The Heartless One’ spoke at length, allowing Ye Xuan to listen in silence, though a deep and heavy look passed through his eyes.

Ye Xuan suddenly realized something!

Since he encountered the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron, back when he was in the Earth Immortal Realm, what he gained was merely the technique suitable for him.

As he arrived in the Chaos Great World, his cultivation surged, and each time he obtained and opened a Small Cauldron, he would gain a stronger technique.

Which means, as he grows stronger, the opportunities within the Small Cauldron also become more powerful.

If deducing in this way, to obtain the strongest forbidden heavenly technique, he perhaps needs to break through his current realm.

Of course, all this is Ye Xuan’s speculation, and whether it is true remains uncertain.

Watching Ye Xuan’s contemplative expression, ’The Heartless One’s’ gaze was complex; she pondered for a long while before finally speaking up: "In truth, I don’t wish to kill you, but your various actions prove you are the reincarnation of that ultimate forbidden."

"You must know, we forbidden figures are merely dead people, and the hope of escaping the chaos of shattering cycles is extremely small. If the earth-shattering figures of those three epochs emerged, we forbiddens could not contend with them, only becoming their pawns to be manipulated."

"No one wishes to be a pawn; we too wish to transcend, even lay out strategies for eternity. But everyone knows, perhaps we are within the chess game, with the true holder of the game being those earth-shattering figures of the three epochs."

"And you have lived until now, as many forbiddens have noticed you. They wish to kill you but dare not; not killing you yet worrying, thus postponing until now."

"Previously I indeed wanted to kill you, but now I have changed my mind. I wish to form a benevolent relationship with you, for if you truly are the reincarnation of those few earth-shattering figures, perhaps with this benevolence I can avoid catastrophe in the future," ’The Heartless One’ earnestly said.

"Benevolent relationship?"

Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, unsure of what ’The Heartless One’ was trying to express.

"Every Primordial Meeting reveals one Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron. Now is the Eleventh Epoch, and this cauldron has already emerged; this is the benevolence I wish to form with you."

"However, you must know that the last two emerging cauldrons of the Primordial Meetings are extremely important, and even other forbiddens are determined to acquire them, for what they contain is immensely useful to us," ’The Heartless One’ said.

Hearing this, Ye Xuan was stunned, as he held the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron in great regard, constantly seeking it in hopes of acquiring one forbidden heavenly technique.

Now it seems, this forbidden figure clearly knows the whereabouts of the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron, and is inclined to befriend him because of it.

"Didn’t you say that forbidden figures don’t value the Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldron, so why now are you saying they covet this cauldron?" Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

’The Heartless One’ said flatly: "The twelve Void-breaking Heavenly Cauldrons align with the twelve Primordial Meetings of the Chaotic Universe. As more Meetings open, the cauldrons that appear become more powerful, naturally valued by forbidden figures."

"And of the twelve Small Cauldrons, the last two are crucial, appearing only at the end of the Chaotic Universe, and no one has ever comprehended the secret technique within them."

"I didn’t tell you before that with each shattering of the Chaotic Universe, regardless of who has obtained the twelve Small Cauldrons, they will vanish post-shattering, appearing again in each Primordial Meeting when the next Chaotic Universe unfolds."

"Thus, the appearance time of the last two Small Cauldrons is limited to two Primordial Meetings, even forbiddens are determined to obtain them," ’The Heartless One’ said.

"Do you know where the eleventh Small Cauldron is?" Ye Xuan heard this and was already aware, eagerly looking at ’The Heartless One’.

"The Ancient Forbidden Land!" ’The Heartless One’ said.

"The Ancient Forbidden Land?"

Upon hearing these four words, Ye Xuan’s expression changed slightly; merely the words ’Ancient’ made his nerves instantly sensitive.

For the Ancient Primordial and Primordial epochs are hailed as the most powerful in the Eternal Universe, and a place worthy of the word ’Ancient’ clearly isn’t ordinary.

Perhaps sensing Ye Xuan’s internal shock, ’The Heartless One’ slowly explained: "The Chaotic Universe has three major forbidden lands, known as the ’Primordial Forbidden Land’, ’Ancient Primordial Forbidden Land’, and ’Ancient Forbidden Land’."

"The eleventh Small Cauldron appears within the ’Ancient Forbidden Land’.

"The Ancient Forbidden Land is the remnant of the Ancient Times after its destruction, filled with the aura of countless heaven-defying strong ones. Even though they perished along with their forms, their aura remains there, so tenacious that the Chaotic Universe cannot completely destroy it."

"However, to enter the Ancient Forbidden Land requires traversing a Starroad path, which is extremely perilous. Even if one safely crosses this path into the Ancient Forbidden Land, the dangers contained within are beyond what you can imagine."