Supreme Cauldron

Chapter 1: I Am the Demon Emperor, Yet You Want to Break Off the Engagement?:

“Master, you once said that the Supreme Cauldron holds the secret to breaking through the prison that is the Abyss of Demons, but regrettably, no one has ever been able to comprehend it.”

“Now, I have understood the secret hidden within the Supreme Cauldron!”

Inside the Abyss Emperor’s Divine Palace, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Ling Yun’s lips.

Before him, the Supreme Cauldron transformed into countless specks of light and merged into his body.

Ten thousand years ago, he had been cast into the Abyss of Demons. Fortunately, the Abyss Emperor saved him, preventing him from becoming food for the demonic beasts.

For the past ten thousand years, the Abyss Emperor had treated him like a son, passing down cultivation methods to him and even betrothing his beloved daughter, Princess Qingming, to him.

Ling Yun was deeply grateful and had always thought about repaying this heavenly kindness.

His way of showing gratitude was by using the blood from his heart to refine and communicate with the Supreme Cauldron.

Legend said the cauldron contained a secret that could allow sunlight to shine into the dark Abyss of Demons.

But even though the Abyss Emperor had possessed the cauldron for a thousand years, he could never unlock its mystery.

This had long been the one regret of the one and only Eternal Emperor of the Abyss, and he would often sigh in front of the cauldron.

By chance, Ling Yun’s blood once dripped onto the cauldron, and he discovered an inexplicable connection between them.

From then on, he requested the cauldron from his master and spent day and night refining it with his heart’s blood, planning to present its insights to the Abyss Emperor once fully understood.

Today, he had finally unraveled the secret within the cauldron.

Coincidentally, today was also the day of his engagement to Princess Qingming.

With that, Ling Yun picked up the Black Dragon Brush and began transcribing the secret held within the Supreme Cauldron.

It was a heaven-defying cultivation method called The Record of Chaos Creation!

As he wrote the final character, a brilliant light shot up into the sky. The entire Abyss Emperor’s Divine Palace was bathed in the aura of ten thousand years of accumulated fortune, exuding pressure across the eight directions and six realms.

At this moment, in the central hall of the Divine Palace, many mighty figures had gathered—renowned Demon Emperors, Lords, Shuras, and other powerful entities of the Abyss.

They had all come voluntarily to witness the engagement feast of the daughter of the one and only Eternal Emperor of the Abyss.

As one of the key figures in this grand event, Ling Yun naturally became the center of attention.

“The Abyss Emperor truly deserves his title as the Eternal Emperor. This human disciple of his has an extraordinary aura.”

“Rumor has it that this one has a unique physique, which is why the Abyss Emperor accepted him as a disciple.”

“But after all, this is the Abyss. It’s ultimately unsuitable for humans to cultivate here.”

“Indeed. The Abyss Emperor’s other nine disciples have all made great achievements, except this human disciple, who remains largely unknown.”

“Still, it’s strange. Ever since the Abyss Emperor took him in, the fortune of the Divine Palace has only grown stronger.”

While the powerful beings whispered among themselves, two brilliant rainbows descended into the central hall.

It was none other than the peerless Eternal Emperor of the Abyss—Abyss Emperor himself—

And his beloved daughter, Princess Qingming.

She was tall and elegant, dressed in a shimmering black gauze gown. With her cultivation at the half-step Demon Emperor Realm, she shone like the full moon in the night sky.

“As expected of the Abyss Emperor’s daughter. At such a young age, she’s already reached the half-step Demon Emperor Realm. Her talent is truly terrifying.”

“What a shame. A peerless princess like her is about to marry someone as average as Ling Yun.”

Many of the dignitaries shook their heads and sighed, feeling it was unworthy of her.

But the next moment—

To everyone’s shock, a figure stepped forward from behind Princess Qingming’s brilliant light.

It was a young man, graceful and refined.

When he stood beside Princess Qingming, everyone couldn’t help but marvel—

What a perfect couple—like a golden boy and a jade girl, a match made in heaven.

Could there really be a twist in today’s engagement feast?

Though many speculated quietly, they all bowed respectfully toward the Abyss Emperor.

“Ling Yun greets Master.”

Ling Yun walked briskly forward and respectfully said, “Master, today is my engagement with Senior Sister. I have prepared a gift I’ve been working on for many years and would like to offer it to—”

As he spoke, he presented the transcribed Record of Chaos Creation.

But the Abyss Emperor interrupted him with a calm voice, “Ling Yun, step aside for now. Qingming has something important to announce.”

Ling Yun respectfully stepped back and looked at Princess Qingming, already having a vague sense of foreboding.

Princess Qingming turned to face the gathered Demon Emperors and Lords and spoke clearly,

“Thank you, honored guests, for attending my engagement banquet today.”

“The person I am engaged to today is Senior Brother Ming Qianqiu, not Junior Brother Ling Yun.”

“I hope everyone takes note.”

The hall erupted in an uproar.

Hadn’t it been stated all along that she was to be engaged to the human boy Ling Yun?

Now, it was suddenly Ming Qianqiu?

The Abyss Emperor was known for his firm words—once spoken, never changed.

“Ladies and gentlemen!”

Ming Qianqiu stepped forward and no longer concealed his aura. His powerful cultivation burst forth—

Demon Emperor Realm!

Though he was the Abyss Emperor’s eldest disciple, he was around the same age as Princess Qingming.

But his cultivation was actually higher than hers.

Don’t be fooled by the slim gap between half-step Demon Emperor and full Demon Emperor—

In the vast Abyss, with billions of beings, there were fewer than a hundred true Demon Emperors.

This showed just how powerful a Demon Emperor truly was.

Many powerful beings spent their entire lives stuck at the half-step realm, unable to ascend.

And Ming Qianqiu had reached that height at such a young age. It was staggering.

He was, without question, someone with the potential to become the next Demon Emperor!

No wonder Princess Qingming had chosen him.

In fact, it was a choice that needed no second thought.

But with this, Ling Yun had utterly lost face today.

For a long time to come, he would likely become the talk of the entire Abyss.

Ling Yun clenched his fists without realizing it.

This outcome was completely unexpected.

Although he didn’t harbor deep affection for Princess Qingming,

What they had done clearly disregarded his feelings altogether.

“Ling Yun, Qingming has the right to pursue a better life.”

“I hope you won’t resent her.”

The Abyss Emperor looked at Ling Yun.

Ten thousand years ago, when he found the fallen Ling Yun in the Abyss, he had been shocked by his potential.

He gave everything to cultivate him and even promised to marry Qingming to him.

But after so many years, Ling Yun hadn’t lived up to his expectations.

Ling Yun took a deep breath, met the Abyss Emperor’s gaze, and said, “Master, you gave me a new life. I honor you like a father.”

“If Senior Sister Qingming chooses someone else, I will completely respect your will, without the slightest complaint.”

“You could have told me in advance, and I would have fully cooperated.”

His tone was sincere, from the heart.

He once again offered the Record of Chaos Creation.

“Master, this was meant as a gift for my engagement to Senior Sister, prepared over ten thousand years.”

“But now… this can only serve as a congratulatory gift for Master on gaining an exceptional son-in-law. I hope you will accept it.”

Hearing this, the Abyss Emperor was visibly moved.

Though Ling Yun hadn’t turned out as dazzling as he’d hoped, His honest, grateful, and upright character was the very reason the Abyss Emperor had kept him in the palace all these years.

Yes…

With Ling Yun’s nature, if they had told him in advance, he surely would have agreed without hesitation.

Though today’s actions preserved their own honor, they had undoubtedly hurt Ling Yun deeply.

Not far away, Ming Qianqiu noticed the shift in mood and suddenly felt uneasy.

He understood his master well.

The Abyss Emperor was starting to feel pity!

And their engagement wasn’t finalized yet…

“Junior Brother!”

Ming Qianqiu walked up to Ling Yun, face filled with guilt…

“Junior Brother, no matter how many wrongs there are, they are all my fault.”

“It’s only because I fell hopelessly in love with Princess Qingming…”

“Junior Brother, I kneel before you—not to ask for your forgiveness, but only to beg that you don’t blame Master or Princess Qingming…”

As he spoke, Ming Qianqiu actually attempted to kneel before Ling Yun.

The entire hall was moved by this.

Ming Qianqiu was already a powerful Demon Emperor, capable of dominating a region, and he was also Ling Yun’s senior brother.

Yet, in front of everyone, he was about to kneel just to stop Ling Yun from resenting the Abyss Emperor and Princess Qingming.

His sincerity, his humility, his character—

Flawless!

Even the Abyss Emperor couldn’t help but be touched.

Princess Qingming’s eyes shone with admiration.

“Senior Brother, you don’t need to do this.”

Ling Yun had never resented the Abyss Emperor or Princess Qingming.

There was no way he would allow Ming Qianqiu to kneel before him.

But just as he supported Ming Qianqiu by the arm, Ming Qianqiu suddenly coughed up blood and staggered backward.

“J-Junior Brother… you’re trying to kill me…”

The Abyss Emperor’s expression changed dramatically. He instantly appeared beside Ming Qianqiu and supported him.

Then he raised his palm and pressed it against Ming Qianqiu’s chest, drawing out a twisted, greenish drop of liquid.

“Hiss! That’s Zhenyu Qianye—a poison created solely by the Abyss Emperor. Even a Demon Emperor can be killed by it!”

“Because it goes against the heavens, the Abyss Emperor strictly controls it. It only exists within the Divine Palace and is never released to the outside world.”

“This Ling Yun isn’t simple. He must have stolen it… and dared to use it right in front of the Abyss Emperor!”

“Probably driven mad after losing his woman—how disgraceful!”

The surrounding dignitaries all looked at Ling Yun with suspicion.

The Abyss Emperor crushed the drop of poison in his hand and glared furiously at Ling Yun.

“Ungrateful disciple! How dare you commit such a disgraceful act?”

What the Abyss Emperor hated most was internal strife among his disciples—

Yet now, it had happened under his very nose!

Ling Yun ignored the accusations and judging eyes around him.

What hurt most was the look in the Abyss Emperor’s eyes—a look filled with disappointment.

“Master… you really believe it was me?”

“Master, I… I’m fine. Please don’t blame Junior Brother,”

Ming Qianqiu said weakly. “I can completely understand him. I’ve already forgiven him.”

Upon hearing that, the Abyss Emperor became even more furious. He glared at Ling Yun and barked,

“Wretched traitor! Kneel before your Senior Brother!”

Hearing the name he was being called, Ling Yun unconsciously clenched the Record of Chaos Creation in his hand.

His heart grew colder.

For the first time, he looked coldly at the senior brother he had always respected.

“Senior Brother… do you really want to do this?”

Ming Qianqiu feigned innocence,

“Junior Brother… I did nothing but kneel to you… You—”

“Beast!”

The Abyss Emperor exploded with rage. “Will you kneel or not?!”

Beast.

Animal.

For ten thousand years, he had poured out his heart and soul, refining and studying the Supreme Cauldron to repay his master’s kindness.

And now, all he got in return—was being called a beast!

Ling Yun spoke bitterly,

“Master, you are the Eternal Emperor—wise beyond compare. Yet why is it that whatever he says, you believe…”

“And whatever I say, you don’t?”

“Is it… just because he’s broken through to the Demon Emperor Realm, and I’m still just…”

“Bastard!”

The Abyss Emperor had never imagined anyone would dare challenge his authority like this.

“Break his legs!”

“Force him to kneel and repent!”

Looking into the Abyss Emperor’s merciless eyes, Ling Yun let out a desolate laugh.

“To repay your kindness, for ten thousand years I bled my heart dry refining the Supreme Cauldron. I endured humiliation and was scorned by all.”

“But in the end, it couldn’t compare to a single act from Ming Qianqiu.”

“Even the fiancée who was promised to me has been given to him!”

“Master! I am your disciple too!”

“Is this fair?”

Ling Yun’s words brought shame to the Abyss Emperor’s face, making him even more enraged.

“You ungrateful beast! How dare you!”

“At this point, you still dream of comparing yourself to Qianqiu?”

“Qianqiu is a Demon Emperor—the youngest Demon Emperor in the history of the Abyss!”

“Beat him—beat him until he’s half dead!”

The Abyss Emperor was utterly disappointed in Ling Yun!

Though the other disciples were unwilling to act, they couldn’t defy their master’s order.

In an instant, terrifying attacks surged toward Ling Yun like a tidal wave!

At that moment—

Ling Yun’s heart turned to ice.

He threw his head back and laughed bitterly.

“Demon Emperor? Just because Ming Qianqiu became a so-called Demon Emperor, you gave Qingming to him?”

“You even forced me to play along with his pathetic act!”

His fury turned into boundless rage and soared into the heavens!

“Demon Emperor? Is being a Demon Emperor really that great?!”

Ling Yun shook his arms—

A power that seemed to tower over the heavens erupted from him!

That terrifying aura shattered the ten-thousand-year fortune shrouding the Abyss Emperor’s Divine Palace!

Demon Emperor?

Ling Yun’s cultivation had already reached a realm a thousand times stronger than that—

The Demon Emperor Realm!

A level equal to that of the Abyss Emperor himself!