Previously, when the Heaven and Earth Cauldrons merged, their bodies remained wrapped in chains. That was proof that their merger was incomplete, as they needed these chains to keep them together.1

But now, the chains were gone. Heaven and Earth no longer clashed. Their merger had advanced to a new stage.0

Long Chen clasped his hands behind him and watched as the Heaven Earth Cauldron slowly approached.0

He said, “A coward who relies on schemes to con its other half isn’t worthy of entering this lord’s eyes.”2

“This lord?!” the Heaven Cauldron spat. “What arrogance! I’ll give you one final chance! Become my item-slave, and you and your friends may yet live.” 0

Long Chen raised two fingers. “You’ve made two...4