The Five-star Great Emperor Experience Card! Once activated, it would instantly unleash the power of an Emperor for three hours! Coupled with his passive 'Invincible Stance' and 'Immunity to All Laws,' he could instantly annihilate a Six-star Great Emperor! This was utterly heaven-defying! In the history of the Southern Wilds, defying realms to kill a higher-tier Emperor was virtually unheard of. Lu Xuan pocketed the card, his mood soaring.

Moments later, Lu Xuan sent a mental transmission. "Disciple, I've got something good. Hurry over!"

Ye Chen rushed into the cave dwelling, excitement radiating off him. More good stuff! Even Yao Yan was anticipating it. Anything Lu Xuan produced was guaranteed to be a supreme treasure!

Lu Xuan flicked his wrist, and the Dao Profound Iron Pot materialized. He casually tapped it, sending the massive black cauldron flying toward Ye Chen.

Ye Chen froze, staring at the colossal pot—it was twice his size. Ancient, cryptic Dao patterns were woven across its surface, and a profound, primordial aura washed over him. It was thick with black soot, yet the terrifying power of 'Dao and Essence' flowing from it made Ye Chen’s spirit tremble.

Yao Yan shrieked, his voice laced with disbelief. "A Three-star Emperor Weapon! That's Starfall Iron!"

Starfall Iron, a peak material for forging Emperor Weapons... had been fashioned into a giant cooking pot? Yao Yan’s face twitched.

This was beyond extravagant! Even the deep-rooted Yao Family wouldn't dare such a reckless waste of resources!

"Master," Ye Chen asked, scratching his head, "are we going to use this Emperor Weapon to cook?"

Lu Xuan nodded. "Precisely. This is the Dao Profound Iron Pot. Keep it on Azure Mystery Peak. Cooking with it infuses the food with 'Dao and Essence.'"

Ye Chen was dumbfounded. It can do that?

Lu Xuan smiled faintly and brought out a large jar. It was the Azure Nether Celestial Water.

Ye Chen eyed the jar. The jar itself was a One-star Emperor Weapon, so the liquid inside must be even more extraordinary! He couldn't recognize it.

The next instant, Yao Yan shot out of Ye Chen's jade pendant. His remnant soul hovered, stroking the ancient jar, his voice trembling uncontrollably. "Peak Master Lu, this... is this truly the legendary Azure Nether Celestial Water?"

Lu Xuan nodded.

A sharp, audible gasp escaped Yao Yan. Hiss!

The Yao Family possessed a small vial of this water—it was a clan-protecting, ultimate treasure! Yet, Lu Xuan had an entire jar?

Yao Yan felt utterly defeated. How could the Yao Family's millennia of accumulated resources compare to the casual treasures Lu Xuan pulled out?

Ye Chen, confused, asked, "Elder Yao, what kind of treasure is this?"

Yao Yan explained. Ye Chen was instantly thunderstruck. "The manifestation of Heaven and Earth Principles! Saturated with 'Dao and Essence'!" He looked at Lu Xuan, his body shaking. "Master, this... this is..."

Lu Xuan chuckled. "Just add a bit more when you cook. It will cleanse and temper your body with the principles of Heaven and Earth. Your future achievements will be limitless."

Yao Yan interjected, "Peak Master Lu, I have a suggestion. Use only one drop at a time! This is a supreme treasure; we must not waste it!"

Lu Xuan waved a hand dismissively. "Just use it freely. If it runs out, I'll give you something else good."

Yao Yan was stunned. He cautiously asked, "Peak Master Lu, I have an impudent request."

"Elder Yao, speak your mind," Lu Xuan said.

Yao Yan's old face flushed. "Peak Master Lu, could you spare me one drop of the Azure Nether Celestial Water? Though I am only a remnant soul, the water would greatly nourish my spirit."

Lu Xuan laughed. "One drop? That's not enough! Ye Chen, give Elder Yao ten bowls!"

Ten bowls! Yao Yan was flabbergasted. "No! No! That's far too much!" He quickly pulled out an ancient, cracked bowl from his Storage Ring. Though cracked, it was still a Quasi-Emperor Weapon.

Ye Chen filled the bowl to the brim with Azure Nether Celestial Water. Yao Yan’s face twitched again. "Peak Master Lu, this is truly too much!"

This one bowl contained more Azure Nether Celestial Water than the entire Yao Family's reserves! If the Yao Family's old monsters knew he was about to drink a whole bowl, they'd crawl out of their coffins, beat him to death, and refine the water from his corpse!

Lu Xuan smiled. "Elder Yao, drink it now. I'm afraid you'll hide it away and be too reluctant to use it."

Yao Yan offered an awkward smile, knowing Lu Xuan had read his mind. This was a Heaven and Earth Wonder capable of starting a war among the Southern Wilds' Overlord-level Powers! How could a mere Quasi-Emperor like him be worthy of drinking a whole bowl? Tears of gratitude streamed down his face.

Ye Chen swallowed hard. "Elder Yao, drink up. You really need this."

Yao Yan steeled his resolve, lifted the cracked bowl, and drank it in one go. Gulp! Gulp!

Instantly, a strange transformation began in his remnant soul. The principles of Heaven and Earth surged through him; 'Dao and Essence' flowed within his inner world. Profound, cryptic Dao patterns began to emerge on his body, coalescing and strengthening his 'Dao.'

Half a day later, Yao Yan slowly opened his eyes. He felt utterly transformed, as if his mind had been cleansed, his Dao Heart purified. He spoke with intense excitement. "Thank you, Peak Master Lu! I have found the path to Attain Emperor! Even as a remnant soul, I can now achieve Emperor status and re-forge my physical body!"

Lu Xuan nodded casually, his expression unperturbed.

Ye Chen was utterly shocked. A single bowl of Azure Nether Celestial Water had given Yao Yan the path to Great Emperor! This was terrifying!

Yao Yan wept clear tears of emotion. Great Emperor! He knew his talent was limited; even without losing his physical body, he likely wouldn't have reached Emperor status. Furthermore, the Yao Family's structure meant he, a mere Quasi-Emperor, had no right to use such clan-protecting treasures.

But now, he was certain to Attain Emperor!

He bowed respectfully to Lu Xuan. "Thank you, Peak Master Lu!"

"No worries," Lu Xuan replied with a smile.

Yao Yan suppressed his aura and his excitement. He wanted to say a thousand words, but he realized that while the priceless Azure Nether Celestial Water was infinitely precious to him, it seemed utterly unremarkable to Lu Xuan. Yao Yan sighed internally. Peak Master Lu is truly a divine being!

Lu Xuan instructed Ye Chen, "Ye Chen, take this jar of Azure Nether Celestial Water to the thatched hut. From now on, use the Dao Profound Iron Pot and add the water when you cook."

Ye Chen looked worried. "Master, if such a treasure is left on Azure Mystery Peak, won't it be unsafe if we're away?"

Yao Yan shared the concern. The Azure Nether Celestial Water was enough to spark a storm across the Southern Wilds.

Lu Xuan chuckled. "I've placed seals and Restrictions on the pot and the water. No one from outside Azure Mystery Peak can find them, and their true function only manifests during cooking."

Ye Chen relaxed. "Understood, Master! I'll move it right away! By the way, Master, are you hungry?"

Lu Xuan rubbed his stomach. "Time for dinner."

Ye Chen beamed. "Yes, Master! I'll start cooking immediately!" He was thrilled to use an Emperor Weapon for the first time, especially with the Azure Nether Celestial Water! His master's foundation was simply too profound!

Ye Chen quickly entered the hut, replaced his old cookware with the Dao Profound Iron Pot, and started preparing the meal. Lu Xuan settled back into his reclining chair outside, enjoying the peaceful solitude.

Today, Ye Chen was making Spicy Grilled Spirit Fish! He took out a few spirit fish. The fish flopped wildly in his hands, as if lamenting, "Man is the cleaver, and I am the fish!"

Ye Chen looked at them with profound pity. "Fish, oh fish, to be cooked in the Dao Profound Iron Pot and partake of the Azure Nether Celestial Water—your life was truly worth it!"

With that, Ye Chen placed the fish in the pot. Sizzle!

One of the spirit fish greedily swallowed a drop of the Azure Nether Celestial Water, its eyes rolled back, and its body went rigid. It was instantly dead.

Shortly after, Ye Chen brought the finished Spicy Grilled Spirit Fish and Spirit Rice to the stone table. "Master, dinner is served."

Lu Xuan lazily sat down and took a small taste. "Hmm... not bad. Your culinary skills are improving."

Ye Chen couldn't wait. He poured the sauce over his Spirit Rice, carefully picked up a piece of fish, and took a bite of the rice. "Wow!" Ye Chen gasped.

Just one bite of rice and fish sent an indescribably profound sensation through his body. It felt like... he was about to ascend! His inner world was undergoing a massive transformation!

His pure Dao Foundation radiated brilliant light. The power of the Azure Nether Celestial Water began to carve Dao patterns onto the foundation, instantly making it shine like a star, radiating divine splendor. Simultaneously, his blood was refined, impurities purged, and a mysterious imprint was placed upon his bloodline.

His bones and soul were also undergoing a fundamental transformation! The power of the Azure Nether Celestial Water was astonishing! Tempered by the principles of Heaven and Earth and refined by 'Dao and Essence,' Ye Chen immediately entered a state of 'Heaven-Man Connection.'

An hour later, Ye Chen finally snapped out of his trance, his body having just absorbed the power from that single bite of rice and fish! He was utterly stunned.

Lu Xuan had already finished his meal and was back on the reclining chair.

Yao Yan, witnessing this, was deeply shocked. "Your master is indeed a supreme magnate! He ate so much of the Azure Nether Celestial Water and had absolutely no reaction!"

"Could it be that such a precious Heaven and Earth Wonder no longer has any great effect on someone of his transcendent level?"

Ye Chen was equally astonished. Just how powerful was his master? Who could possibly tell him?

Ye Chen continued his meal. This time, it took him an entire day and night to finish. He ate from day to dusk, from dusk to midnight, and from midnight to dawn! Lu Xuan, meanwhile, had long since returned to his cave dwelling to sleep.

The next morning, Ye Chen finished cleaning the dishes just as Lu Xuan emerged from his cave dwelling. It was time for the next meal!

Ye Chen blushed, preparing to cook again. He apologized profusely. "Master, I'm so sorry. I ate too slowly."