The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

“We’re here. This is the Demon Suppressing Cave, where you disciples will be detained.” Yu Zhen, with a cold countenance and five chains in his hand, said impatiently.

Fang Lin followed behind Yu Zhen, nonchalantly looking around. His casual demeanor did not resemble someone who was about to be incarcerated in the Demon Suppressing Cave.

As for the five disciples with their hands chained, they hung their heads in sorrow, their faces pale, appearing utterly spiritless.

Having to be locked up in the Demon Suppressing Cave for two years, it was a wonder they weren’t overcome by fear right here.

The Demon Suppressing Cave, true to its name, was a cavern located at the foot of Demon Suppression Mountain. Outside it was a desolate expanse, with four pitch-black pillars standing on both sides.

The Demon Suppression Mountain was a place seldom visited within the Purple Mist Sect, especially because the mountain had been largely hollowed out, making it barren.

Nearing these four pillars, an eerie aura began to permeate towards them.

The five disciples in the front felt the eerie aura and started to tremble, their hearts filled with dread.

Yu Zhen gave a disgusted glance at the four pillars before leading Fang Lin, along with the five disciples, towards the cave entrance without a sidelong glance.

On the contrary, Fang Lin, curiosity etched in his eyes, turned his attention to the four black pillars, a thoughtful expression on his face.

The four pillars were all more than thirty feet tall, so wide that it would take two people to wrap their arms around them, with numerous black chains wrapped around them.Given the dark color of the chains, they weren’t easily discernible from a distance.

Fang Lin halted, and idly drew up to one of the pillars, looking up at the chains.

“Such an intense aura!” Fang Lin muttered to himself. This pillar indeed emanated an uncharacteristically eerie aura. Standing so close, he felt a bone-biting chill, causing him to shudder involuntarily.

Having no other choice, Fang Lin retreated a few steps but didn’t leave the pillar.

When Yu Zhen turned around and realized that Fang Lin wasn’t behind him but instead was standing by the pillar, staring blankly into space, he became furious and rebuked, “Fang Lin, what are you doing? Hurry up!”

Fang Lin didn’t turn around and said, “Wait a moment. It’s rare for me to visit the Demon Suppressing Cave. I want to take a good look at the surroundings. Otherwise, wouldn’t the trip be a waste?”

At these words, Yu Zhen was rendered speechless, while the five disciples felt like crying.

Fang Lin could still spare the time to admire the scenery? How could anyone be so carefree?

Fang Lin stared at the pillar for a while, and under Yu Zhen’s impatient urging, he finally seemed to have found something.

“Is that so?” Fang Lin’s eyes flashed in surprise, but he quickly masked his expression, returning to the group nonchalantly.

With a dissatisfied glare at Fang Lin, Yu Zhen continued to lead them towards the cavern entrance.

Upon reaching the entrance, they were greeted by the sight of an ancient bronze-colored stone gate, stretching from the top to the bottom, completely sealing off the entrance.

To the left of the gate, a stern-looking middle-aged man sat cross-legged.

Yu Zhen immediately bowed respectfully to the man, his face displaying evident reverence.

Fang Lin observed that although the man appeared middle-aged, his hair had already turned gray, giving him an aged and melancholic look.

The middle-aged man opened his eyes, which are dull and lifeless. His overall appearance was akin to a piece of decaying wood.

“For how long?” he asked in a hoarse voice, sounding extremely grating to the ear, like the friction of tree bark.

Yu Zhen promptly replied, “These five will be detained for two years and another one for a month.”

On hearing this, the middle-aged man glanced at Fang Lin.

Fang Lin gave him a cordial smile, cupping his fists in a salute.

“Go in.” The middle-aged man ignored Fang Lin. With a wave of his hand, the stone gate slowly began to rise. Immediately, an unpleasant smell wafted out from the inside.

After thanking the middle-aged man, Yu Zhen quickly ushered Fang Lin and the five disciples into the cave.

The entrance of the cave led to a long corridor, with an ever-burning flame on either side, illuminating the passage.

The corridor was dark, narrow, and deep, causing those wandering through it to gradually feel a sense of alarm, and even fear, as they continued onward.

The five lower-ranked disciples were certainly feeling apprehensive, their anxiety growing with every step forward.

“Hurry up and stop dawdling!” Yu Zhen, seeing them slow down, shouted a command.

The five disciples sighed in disappointment. Without any other choice, they continued forward.

After walking for about half an hour, they began to see spacious stone chambers on either side.

Fang Lin and the disciples stole a glance to see the chambers; there were two weak figures lying inside one of the stone chambers, their faces vacant. They seemed to be completely oblivious to Fang Lin and the others staring at them.

Seeing the pitiful condition of those inside, the five lower-ranked disciples felt a chill run down their spines. It was as if they were catching a glimpse of their future selves in two years’ time.

As the group continued forward, they occasionally saw people inside the stone chambers. Most of them looked sickly.

However, some of them glared coldly at Fang Lin and the rest as they passed by.

“Hey, newcomers, come over here!” A bare-chested man guffawed, beckoning to them.

Yu Zhen paused and glanced at the chamber.

Apart from the tall man, there were six others in the chamber. Two seemed to be feeble, and the other four were looking over at Fang Lin and the others with a sense of anticipation.

Yu Zhen glanced at Fang Lin, a thought forming in his mind as a smirk appeared on his face.

“Fang Lin, go inside.” With a wave of Yu Zhen’s hand, a crack appeared in the chamber’s energy barrier. He then directed Fang Lin.

Fang Lin shot a glance at Yu Zhen, who was concealing his cold smile.

In the next moment, Fang Lin confidently walked into the chamber. The energy barrier immediately restored itself, preventing Fang Lin from leaving.

The inhabitants of the chamber felt excited seeing Fang Lin enter. Their eyes sparkled like they’d encountered an interesting plaything.

“It’s been a long time since a newcomer visited us. This should provide us with some entertainment for a while.” The tall youth licked his lips, appearing like a predator that had just sighted its prey.

Outside the chamber, Yu Zhen snorted coldly and ignored Fang Lin. He then led the five disciples, who had turned deathly pale by this point, forward.

Fang Lin stood inside the chamber, his appearance resembling a helpless lamb facing a group of starving wolves.

The tall youth sneered, his gaze sweeping up and down Fang Lin.

The other four also began to circle Fang Lin. They radiated a powerful aura, with all of them being around the sixth level of Human Origin, except for the tall youth who was at the seventh level.

“Kid, what’s your name?” asked the tall youth, his face filled with interest..