The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1474 - Chapter 1474 Chapter 1572 Came Back to Life

Chapter 1474: Chapter 1572: Came Back to Life Chapter 1474: Chapter 1572: Came Back to Life Extreme North Land, towering snowy peaks.

Grand palaces stand atop the snowy peaks, dim lights flickering within. A red-haired woman lounges lazily on the icy throne, her bare feet exposed to the air. Submissive at her feet is a golden-haired beast, as indolent as the red-haired woman herself.

The kylin mask is not worn on the face; Dugu Nian confronts the other figures in the hall with her true appearance.

Compared to before, Dugu Nian’s previously pale complexion has somewhat improved, seemingly reflecting a partial recovery of her soul injury.

However, having severed half of her own soul, it would take more than a mere few months to fully recover; at the very least, it would require several years.

Certainly, if there were special pills for treating soul injuries, recovery could be hastened.

“Hall Master, it seems that the Pill Alliance, Hidden Kill Hall, and the Upper Three Countries intend to join forces against our Sky Swallowing Palace. May I ask what your plans are?” The man in the White Crane mask speaks from below, his voice sounding somewhat aged and bearing a note of gravity.

“It matters not, I have been waiting for them,” Dugu Nian says indifferently, showing no concern for Hidden Kill Hall, the Upper Three Countries, or the Pill Alliance.

The man in the White Crane mask adds, “Isn’t this concerning? Not to mention the Pill Alliance and the Upper Three Countries, Hidden Kill Hall has formidable strength. We do not know how many experts will emerge this time; it would be wise to avoid their sharp edges for now.”

“No need for further words; these three parties are simply courting their own doom.” Dugu Nian glances at the man in the White Crane mask, her expression growing even more impassive.

The man in the White Crane mask feels a tightness in his heart but says no more.

The man in the White Fox mask speaks up, “Hall Master, are you truly considering waging war against all three parties simultaneously?”

“Yes, and my intention for the Sky Swallowing Palace is not to merely resist the assault from the three parties,” Dugu Nian states, a trace of ruthlessness gleaming in her eyes.

“And what do you mean by that?” the Silver Fox mask wearer asks.

“Gray Wolf, make your way to the Thousand Gold Pavilion in Tang Country, and ensure they commence their operations. You’ll work in tandem with the Thousand Gold Pavilion; there’s no need to return here before the matter is concluded,” says Dugu Nian, issuing commands without answering.

The man in the blue Ape Monkey mask, holding an ancient sword, bows in respect, agrees, and then turns to leave the grand hall.

Dugu Nian turns her gaze to the man in the Tiger-Head Mask, “You go and infiltrate the northern border of Yuan Country. When the Demon Clan begins their assault, you will coordinate from within and assist them in a lightning advance through Yuan Country.”

Upon receiving this command, the man in the Tiger-Head Mask hesitates, not immediately accepting the task.

Dugu Nian looks at him, narrowing her eyes with a cold smile on her lips.

“What? Are you unwilling to carry out this task?” she asks, her tone playful.

The Tiger-Head Mask wearer’s voice is deep as he says, “As a member of the Human Clan, to aid the Demon Beasts, I cannot agree.”

“Do you not realize that from the day you donned that mask, you’ve had no room for choice?” Dugu Nian’s expression is indifferent as she looks straight at the man in the Tiger-Head Mask, awaiting his response.

The atmosphere within the grand hall grows somewhat tense. After a long silence, the Tiger-Head Mask wearer ultimately accepts the task and immediately departs for Yuan Country.

“Golden-Haired Ape, you make for Qing Nation, it’s time you mobilize the forces under your control,” Dugu Nian looks toward a figure standing behind the man in the White Crane mask.

That person is enigmatic, wearing a gold Ape Monkey mask. His stature isn’t imposing, appearing more like a youth, with snow-white long hair and dressed in a plain gray robe.

Hearing Dugu Nian summon him, the Golden-Haired Ape mask wearer steps forward and bows, providing affirmation in a voice that is somewhat youthful, resembling that of a fifteen or sixteen-year-old.

The person with the Golden Ape mask left upon receiving the order too, and the few remaining in the great hall all knew that this time, not only would the Pill Alliance, Upper Three Countries, and Hidden Kill Hall be making major moves, but their Sky Swallowing Palace would also take an unprecedented action.

“White Crane, you should have mastered the locations of Hidden Kill Hall’s one hundred and thirty-six branches, right?” Dugu Nian asked, looking toward the person with the White Crane mask.

“I have them all committed to heart,” replied the person with the White Crane mask.

“Good. You can now make your move. Out of the one hundred and thirty-six branches, destroy as many as you can,” Dugu Nian ordered.

Upon hearing this, the person with the White Crane mask appeared somewhat surprised, not expecting Dugu Nian to assign such a difficult task.

The one hundred and thirty-six branches of Hidden Kill Hall, that was one hundred and thirty-six locations! Even if not all of these branches could possibly be manned by experts, the idea of completely annihilating all one hundred and thirty-six branches was almost impossible for him alone.

Still, fortunately, Dugu Nian had only ordered him to destroy as many as he could and not to wipe out all one hundred and thirty-six branches of Hidden Kill Hall, otherwise, his old bones might have been worked to death.

“I will heed the Hall Master’s command; I will go now,” the person with the White Crane mask said and also left the Sky Swallowing Palace.

Several mask-wearers had been sent out in succession, each tasked with significant missions. Those who remained knew all too well that this likely was not the extent of Dugu Nian’s plans.

Sure enough, after a long silence, Dugu Nian spoke again, “Silver Fox, keep watch beyond the Seven Seas.”

Upon hearing this, the person with the Silver Fox mask showed a trace of surprise, “Hall Master, are you worried that people from the three sects will also get involved?”

“Perhaps I’m just being overly cautious, but if people from the three sects come after the Sky Swallowing Palace, then show no mercy,” said Dugu Nian in an offhand manner.

The person with the Silver Fox mask nodded and immediately set off for the region beyond the Seven Seas.

Finally, Dugu Nian turned her gaze toward the person with the Cat Mask who stood in a corner, Han Xiaoxing.

“Take the members of Purple Mist Sect and leave the Sky Swallowing Palace for now; return after everything has settled,” Dugu Nian instructed.

Han Xiaoxing did not speak, simply going about the task silently.

Originally, Qian Country was annihilated by Hidden Kill Hall, and all members of Purple Mist Sect were led away by the old Sword Head, Nangong Shoujian, thus escaping disaster.

And now, all members of Purple Mist Sect were living under the protection of the Sky Swallowing Palace.

However, with the Sky Swallowing Palace now facing a great calamity, Dugu Nian worried about the potential impact on the members of Purple Mist Sect and had Han Xiaoxing lead the sect away from the Sky Swallowing Palace, with the option to return once the storm had passed.

At this moment, a few mask-wearing individuals still remained in the Sky Swallowing Palace, but Dugu Nian assigned no further tasks to them.

She needed to keep some people inside the palace to prepare for the imminent onslaught of experts from the three parties.

“Hidden Kill Hall, Upper Three Countries, and the Pill Alliance, let’s see whether you are stronger or if my Sky Swallowing Palace is more ruthless,” said Dugu Nian, her red hair fluttering, her lips curled with a hint of a cold smile.

Within the Ancient Demon Ridge, lying beneath the Sacred Tree for a long time without stirring, Fang Lin, at this moment, slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were clear. Fang Lin blankly stared at the sky, taking a moment to come to his senses.

The feeling of having a body again was quite strange, and Fang Lin, who had been muddled for the past seven years, found it somewhat difficult to adjust.

“I, I have come back to life.”

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