The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1744: Chapter 1841: Remains of the Demon Tree

Just as the ancient magic tree was about to be completely killed by the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the ancient magic tree’s body suddenly split apart, and countless remnants fled into the ground.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven furrowed his brows, and his Golden Flame Eyes shone brightly, capturing all the remains of the ancient magic tree in view.

Subsequently, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven continued to act, destroying each scattered remnant of the ancient magic tree, but a few tiny remnants managed to escape.

Even though the Great Sage Equal to Heaven wanted to completely kill it, he found it difficult to locate the remnants of the ancient magic tree and had to give up.

Moreover, as the Great Sage Equal to Heaven thought, even if he didn’t manage to kill the ancient magic tree this time, it would definitely be gravely injured, making it unlikely to wreak havoc on the world again.

“The thing I promised to the Tang Emperor has been done. I hope the Tang Emperor will also fulfill his promise to me as soon as possible,” the Great Sage Equal to Heaven turned back and said to the experts of the Tang Country’s royal family.

Everyone was confused, as they did not know what the Tang Emperor had promised the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. However, it seemed that the Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s willingness to help the Tang Country was due to some promise made by the Tang Emperor. Only the Tang Emperor himself knew what that promise entailed.

At that moment, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s figure flashed and disappeared from everyone’s sight, and the calamity brought by the ancient magic tree to the Tang Country was considered resolved.

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In the capital of the Tang Country, the Tang Emperor, dressed in simple attire, stood atop the majestic and ancient Tang Tower, gazing in the direction of the Ancient Demon Ridge, with little expression on his face.

Two elderly men stood behind the Tang Emperor, both close and trusted aides of the Emperor.

“Evacuate everyone from the four northern border cities,” the Tang Emperor said after a long silence.

The two elderly men looked shocked, and one slightly plump elder in a black robe said, “Your Majesty, why is this necessary?”

The Tang Emperor stated calmly, “This is the price for inviting the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.”

Upon hearing this, both elders showed unpleasant expressions, surprised that the price of engaging the Great Sage Equal to Heaven was to relinquish the four northern border cities to the Demon Beast clan. Such a price seemed steep, for it meant losing four major cities along the border, reducing the northern territory by about twenty percent.

“Tang Emperor, couldn’t we further negotiate with the Great Sage Equal to Heaven? The four cities in the north are major strongholds,” another emaciated elder said, trembling, clearly unwilling to concede.

The Tang Emperor shook his head, “What has been agreed upon cannot be altered. Furthermore, I made it clear with the Great Sage Equal to Heaven: by giving up the four northern cities, the Demon Beast clan must not infringe upon a single inch of Tang Country’s territory, and they are also obliged to assist if anything happens to the Tang Country.”

The two elders exchanged glances, speechless. No matter how they looked at it, the deal seemed to put the Tang Country at a disadvantage. Losing territory and later trying to reclaim it from the Demon Beast clan would be as hard as ascending to the sky, unless they were willing to wage war against the Demon Beasts.

The Tang Emperor turned to the two visibly aggrieved men, smiled and said, “There’s no need for such feelings. Without the removal of that magic tree, peace would never come to Tang Country. Exchanging four cities for peace seems worthy to me.”

“Your Majesty, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven is surely an old acquaintance of yours, yet he demands four of Tang Country’s cities, which seems a bit excessive,” the slightly plump elder said indignantly.

The Tang Emperor seemed unconcerned, smiling as he said, “Though not of the same race, even with old ties, each must consider their respective group’s interests. If it were me, I’d propose the same terms.”

The two elders were left with nothing to say, feeling a bit ashamed, realizing the truth in what the Tang Emperor said. Despite ties with the Tang Emperor, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, being a demon, would still prioritize the interests of the Demon Beast clan. Helping the Tang Country with the magic tree can’t be done for free, so asking for four cities isn’t too excessive. After all, considering the vastness of the Tang Country, losing four cities isn’t quite a fatal blow.

“You may leave now,” the Tang Emperor waved them away.

After the two elders bowed and left, the Tang Emperor stood alone on the Tang Tower.

A beam of golden light arrived, invisible to others, stopping before the Tang Emperor.

The Tang Emperor smiled, “You’re here.”

The new arrival was indeed the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, having just dealt with the ancient magic tree.

“I haven’t completely killed the magic tree; a few remnants escaped,” the Great Sage Equal to Heaven admitted bluntly, without any intention to hide it.

The Tang Emperor’s expression changed slightly.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven smirked, “But it’s no matter; that creature is as good as dead. If it dares appear again, I’ll help you get rid of it.”

“That is well,” the Tang Emperor replied.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven snorted lightly, “Since I promised to completely deal with the magic tree and didn’t, I’ll take just three of the four cities.”

The Tang Emperor nodded, “That’s acceptable.”

“Then let’s leave it at that.” The Great Sage Equal to Heaven turned to leave.

The Tang Emperor quickly said, “I’ve prepared some fine wine; won’t you stay and have a drink with me?”

“Alright!”

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In the mysterious and unfathomable depths of the sea, the few remnants of the ancient magic tree finally gathered together by the thin threads of connection.

However, this time, the ancient magic tree was too severely injured. Its body was destroyed, and the life force it had painstakingly accumulated was nearly drained. Even with the remnants, recovery seemed an indefinite prospect.

On one of the remnants was a human face, the only one remaining on the entire magic tree.

It was the face of Jade Qincheng. Through the power of Jade Qincheng’s Reviving Dead Wood Body, the ancient magic tree managed to survive.

At this moment, Jade Qincheng’s Reviving Dead Wood Body once again activated, wisps of life emanating from the face, connecting the three remaining remnants of the magic tree.

This was an extremely slow process. Jade Qincheng and the ancient magic tree had long been merged into one, indistinguishable from each other. With the tree gravely injured, Jade Qincheng was equally so, relying purely on the Reviving Dead Wood Body’s instinctive repair, as Jade Qincheng had long since lost consciousness.

A dark shadow appeared nearby the magic tree’s body. It was a person shrouded in mist, whose appearance and even gender were indiscernible.

“Perhaps, this is a chance for blessing in disguise,” the shadow mumbled as it gazed at the remnants of the ancient magic tree.

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