The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1534: Chapter 1632: The Ambition of the Demon Suppressing King

Within the dark and icy dungeon, thick chains bound two figures.

One of the men was quite young, with clear eyebrows and handsome eyes. Despite his downcast state, the valor on his face could not be concealed.

The other man looked middle-aged, with a rather unremarkable appearance and a hint of a scholar’s air about him, his figure also quite thin.

The two were bound tightly by the iron chains, with many wounds on their bodies. Especially the younger man, whose wounds were deep enough to reveal bone.

“Ruoxu, can you still hold on?” The middle-aged man looked at the youngster with concern and asked.

The young man was indeed Dugu Ruoxu, the outstanding genius of the current generation of the Dugu Family, and also Dugu Nian’s cousin.

As for the middle-aged man, he was Dugu Nian’s father, Dugu Cangyun.

The two, carrying a batch of heavy gifts from the Dugu Family, came to Xuan City hoping to present them to the Demon Suppressing King, to ease the tension between the two sides, and even more to plead with the Demon Suppressing King to let the Dugu Family off.

Unexpectedly, they didn’t even get to see the Demon Suppressing King’s face; they were injured by royal experts and subsequently locked up in this dark dungeon with no daylight.

“My nephew, don’t worry about me,” Dugu Ruoxu said through gritted teeth, but Dugu Cangyun could tell that Dugu Ruoxu’s injuries were serious, and speaking was clearly a great strain.

Dugu Cangyun’s expression was filled with sorrow, filled with regret and self-blame in his heart.

If it wasn’t for him bringing Dugu Ruoxu to Xuan City, his nephew wouldn’t have suffered such an ordeal. Moreover, the idea to come to Xuan City to offer gifts in hopes of peace was proposed by Dugu Cangyun himself.

At this very moment, Dugu Cangyun realized how foolish and naive that idea was. How could the Demon Suppressing King give up on suppressing the Dugu Family just because some gifts were sent?

Regrettably, now that he understood this principle, it was already too late. He and his nephew had fallen into the hands of the Demon Suppressing King, who would certainly use this to threaten the Dugu Family. The most likely scenario would be to force the former Family Head Dugu Fengyun to come to Xuan City to fetch them.

If Dugu Fengyun were compelled to come to Xuan City, returning home would then be as difficult as ascending to the heavens. And if Dugu Fengyun did not come, his nephew and he would surely perish, giving the Zhou Royal Family an excuse to make things difficult for the Dugu Family.

No matter what they choose, the Dugu Family was being pushed to the edge of a cliff.

Dugu Cangyun wasn’t afraid of death, but he still had concerns in his heart; he hadn’t seen his daughter for many years and didn’t know whether she was dead or alive.

If he couldn’t see his daughter before he died, he feared he would have trouble resting in peace after death.

“My nephew, it is your uncle who has caused you this harm,” Dugu Cangyun said with a bitter voice.

Dugu Ruoxu’s breathing was weak, but he mustered his spirit: “It’s no one’s fault; it’s just that the Demon Suppressing King is too ruthless.”

With that, Dugu Ruoxu spat out a mouthful of fresh, dark blood, and his spirits lifted somewhat.

Although Dugu Ruoxu’s injuries were serious, he was now a Martial Artist with the spirit bone Cultivation level, and as long as vital areas were not harmed, he would not be in grave danger.

However, before he was captured, he had fought with a royal and was poisoned. Although the poison was not fatal, it prevented Dugu Ruoxu from using his Inner Strength, and his injuries were healing extremely slowly.

As long as he could rid himself of the poison in his body, Dugu Ruoxu was confident he could break out of this dungeon. If necessary, he was prepared to risk his life in exchange for taking down a few royal masters.

But deep down, Dugu Ruoxu understood that it was almost impossible for the two of them to survive this ordeal.

…

Inside the Golden Palace, the Demon Suppressing King was studying an ancient tome. He was not dressed in an imperial robe but in a fitting suit of battle armor, looking less like an emperor and more like a battle-hardened general.

Even after becoming an emperor, the Demon Suppressing King maintained the habits from his days in Demon Suppressing City, preferring to wear armor rather than the luxurious and ostentatious imperial robe. He never got used to it, and would wear golden armor even during the court assemblies, sitting upon the dragon throne as he faced his ministers.

Behind the Demon Suppressing King stood two robust men in their thirties, exuding a thick aura of strength, standing firm as if they were two small mountains.

These two were elite guards personally trained by the Demon Suppressing King and were transferred from within Demon Suppressing City to follow him at all times, serving not only as personal guards but also as confidants.

Of course, with the Demon Suppressing King’s own power, there were virtually no opponents for him in Xuan Country, not even some of the old-generation powerhouses who had been famous for many years, could compete with the current Demon Suppressing King.

“Has there been any response from the Dugu Family?” The Demon Suppressing King asked, looking at the Confucian scholar in white robes who entered the Golden Palace, not waiting for him to speak before making his inquiry.

The scholar in white robes approached with a bow: “There has not been a response yet.”

“Oh? It seems that Dugu Fengyun has more patience than we thought,” said the Demon Suppressing King with a cold laugh.

The scholar in white casually smiled, “Whether Dugu Fengyun comes or not, the Dugu Family is already a bird in Your Majesty’s cage.”

The Demon Suppressing King nodded, quite satisfied with the current situation. He was not like the previous Xuan Emperor; the mere Xuan Country could not satisfy the ambitions of the Demon Suppressing King.

Taking full control of Xuan Country was only the first step of his ambitious plans; it was in the other two countries that he truly intended to extend his reach.

To subdue the external, one must first secure the internal—a timeless truth. As long as Xuan Country was completely pacified under his rule, with all powers bowing their heads, the time will be ripe for expanding the borders.

The mere Dugu Family was not a significant concern for the Demon Suppressing King; they were merely a stepping stone on his path to dominance.

“However, there is another matter. Our spies planted near the Ancestral Mansion of the Dugu Family report that two people have arrived, their identities currently unknown,” said the scholar in white, hesitantly sharing the news he had just received with the Demon Suppressing King.

“Two people? If even their identities are not clear, are your spies under you only capable of this much?” The Demon Suppressing King frowned, looking at the scholar in white with some dissatisfaction.

The scholar in white hastily replied, “Our inside man within the Dugu Family should soon find out who these two individuals are. I believe it is unlikely they will affect our plans.”

“Let’s hope so,” said the Demon Suppressing King. However, his eyelid suddenly twitched, and he felt an unease in his heart.

This feeling was entirely unexpected, causing the Demon Suppressing King’s mood to suddenly turn irritable. He was about to wave his hand and dismiss the scholar in white.

“Your Majesty, the news has just arrived,” the expression of the scholar in white shifted as he produced a Message Transmitting Jade Slip, about to hand it to the Demon Suppressing King for his personal inspection.

At that moment, a thunderous roar came from outside the Golden Palace, accompanied by many screams of agony.

“Who is it?” The Demon Suppressing King immediately rose from his throne, eyes blazing with fury, and the two guards behind him became instantly vigilant.

Outside the Golden Palace, a man wearing a Tiger-Head Mask held a knife in one hand, his feet treading over the mangled bodies of royal guards, slowly stepping towards the inside of the palace.

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