Following Ye Yunfei's command, the disturbances within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds stirred by the Ancient Cauldron gradually began to subside. A vast expanse of void near the Colorless Abyss was placed under strict blockade by the Alliance Army, with no one permitted to approach casually.
Of course, under ordinary circumstances, no one would venture into this region of void space anyway. Most experts within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were already aware of the previous incidents concerning the Divine Corpse. To the living beings of these worlds, a terrifying Divine Corpse was a deadly calamity. Everyone would rather flee than approach such a perilous place.
However, at this time, a large group of Demigod experts within the Chaotic Void Sea had gathered due to the commotion caused by the green Ancient Cauldron not long ago. They were jointly searching for its whereabouts.
As it turned out, after leaving the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, the green Ancient Cauldron streaked through the Chaotic Void Sea. Its massive square body and dazzling azure divine radiance were witnessed by numerous Demigod experts.
Once the news spread, more and more Demigods converged, chasing after this green Ancient Cauldron. They all regarded it as a newly-emerged treasure and sought to seize it.
Unfortunately, the green Ancient Cauldron was far too swift. In moments, it traversed the entire Chaotic Void Sea and vanished from sight. A great number of Demigods gave up the chase halfway, unable to keep up.
However, the green Ancient Cauldron later abruptly reappeared, retracing its original path back. The same Demigod experts resumed their pursuit. But the outcome was identical — halfway through the chase, they again lost track of the cauldron.
A large crowd of Demigods pursuing the green Ancient Cauldron now gathered within the void of the Chaotic Void Sea. They exchanged news and argued animatedly, all wanting to know where the green Ancient Cauldron that had caused such a huge stir earlier had gone.
Over a dozen deduction masters from major powers worked tirelessly, continuously performing divinations.
"Esteemed Masters, have you deduced the direction of that green Ancient Cauldron? I personally saw it heading in that direction moments ago. I have memorized both its form and its aura," an Advanced Demigod asked in a clear voice, his gaze sweeping over the over dozen masters currently engaged in deductions.
As he spoke, he waved a hand. Before him materialized a simulation of the green Ancient Cauldron, exuding a mysterious energy aura that perfectly matched the original.
"We have yet to deduce the cauldron's specific location for now," one of the deduction masters replied. "The grade of that cauldron is exceedingly high, making its aura extremely difficult to capture. Each time we are on the verge of locating it, a mysterious force disrupts our deductions, forcing us to start over."
"Moreover, the aura you captured is incomplete; this is merely a fragment of the cauldron's true aura," the master added, glancing at the green cauldron simulation before the Advanced Demigod.
"I also managed to capture a wisp of the cauldron's aura. Allow me to simulate it now for the masters to use as reference," another Advanced Demigod spoke up, waving his hand. Another green Ancient Cauldron appeared before him, releasing an inscrutable aura.
"Let's do this: everyone who has personally laid eyes on that green Ancient Cauldron shall simulate the aura and form they captured. This will provide the deduction masters with references for their art. Perhaps this will help us locate the cauldron," someone suggested.
"Very well, I'll go first. I did see the green Ancient Cauldron," a Mid-Level Demigod stepped forward and also conjured a simulation of a green Ancient Cauldron. More Demigod experts who had witnessed the cauldron earlier then stepped forth one after another, each projecting the green cauldron they had seen.
One green Ancient Cauldron after another materialized. The deduction masters immediately began a new round of divination based on these models.
Moments later, suddenly, one of the green cauldrons exploded with a loud *bang*, disintegrating into nothingness.
A Initial Demigod grunted, stumbling back dozens of steps as his face turned pale. The cauldron that had just exploded was his simulation.
*Bang! Bang! Bang!…*
Following that, the other green cauldrons also began exploding one after another. The Demigods who had simulated them all suffered varying degrees of backlash. Their bodies swayed, and the weaker ones were even forced to retreat repeatedly from the shock.
In no time, all the simulated green Ancient Cauldrons had exploded, vanishing without a trace.
This scene left everyone present utterly shocked.
"The grade of this cauldron is far too high. Based on your collective cultivation, if you forcibly simulate it, you will incur a backlash. Even the act of simulation can invite a backlash... what a formidable treasure indeed," one deduction master sighed with feeling.
Upon hearing his words, expressions of apprehension appeared on everyone's faces. Yet, simultaneously, some felt an even stronger yearning for that green Ancient Cauldron. A treasure that could inflict backlash even through simulation… such a thing was truly rare.
"However, I did manage to deduce something just now," another deduction master spoke up.
Hearing this, everyone's gaze immediately snapped to him.
"I also deduced a few things, but they are incomplete," yet another deduction master added.
Then the other deduction masters also spoke out one by one; each had deduced something related to that green precious cauldron.
"Fellow Daoists, since we've all deduced something, how about this? Let's act together. Based on what each of us has uncovered, we shall go search for the cauldron. We will all follow the esteemed masters in pursuit of that treasure," the surrounding Demigods chimed in.
Led by the dozen or so deduction masters, a mighty group set off in a certain direction, beginning their search for the Ancient Cauldron.
Most of these deduction masters hailed from major powers, and their deduction skills were formidable. Naturally, everyone trusted their conclusions.
Approximately two days later.
Under the guidance of the deduction masters, the group finally arrived in a certain region of void space. "I am certain the treasure cauldron passed through here. I've already distinctly captured the aura it left behind," one deduction master stated as he perceived the surrounding space while continuing his deductions.
"I have also caught the aura the Ancient Cauldron left behind. It's very distinct," another master promptly affirmed.
The other deduction masters then also expressed that they had clearly sensed the Ancient Cauldron's aura.
"It seems we've found the right direction!" The Demigods who had followed them all grew excited.
"The Masters' abilities are justly famous! It seems we will locate the Ancient Cauldron very soon," an Advanced Demigod fawned.
"The treasure cauldron must have gone in this direction," a deduction master suddenly declared, pointing a finger towards a certain direction.
"This direction… it appears to be towards the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds," someone exclaimed in surprise after hearing the master's words. All eyes turned in that direction.
"The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds..." Everyone's expressions shifted slightly. Due to the previous Divine Corpse incident, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had become a taboo-like existence within the Chaotic Void Sea. Demigod experts, in particular, generally dared not approach them lightly.
"Surely not? That treasure cauldron emerged from within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?" Everyone stared toward the direction of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, a tinge of unwillingness in their eyes.
"It's possible," a deduction master said in a grave tone. "In ancient times, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were an immensely powerful core world group. Many Deities of fearsome repute emerged from that place. There are even legends that a Heavenly God was once born there. Therefore, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds must contain many relics left behind by ancient Deities. That treasure cauldron is undoubtedly an artifact of a Deity."
"A Heavenly God!" At the mention of a Heavenly God, the expressions of several Demigods from ancient, established powers changed drastically, for they knew the terror of such an existence.
"Let's do this. Let us deduce together to see if that Ancient Cauldron truly lies within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds," one deduction master suggested.
Thereupon, all the deduction masters sat cross-legged and began performing various deduction secret arts.
Facing the direction of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, they attempted to divine both the green Ancient Cauldron and the worlds themselves.
The other Demigod experts also wore solemn, troubled expressions. If that treasure cauldron were indeed within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, it was unlikely any Demigod would dare to barge in recklessly.
Moments later, suddenly, *Pfft!* — a deduction master spat out a mouthful of blood. His body convulsed as if struck by lightning and was sent flying backward, crashing to the ground some distance away.
"Master Tong! What happened?" Several Demigods immediately rushed over, helped the fallen master up, and inquired with concern.
"I suffered a backlash," Master Tong sighed after swallowing a yellow pill.
*Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!…*
At that very moment, several other deduction masters also began vomiting blood one after another. Their bodies were thrown backward, and their faces instantly paled.
"It's too powerful! I dare not continue deducing that treasure cauldron or the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds," one deduction master declared after swallowing a healing pill. He immediately turned and left, not daring to linger a moment longer.
"Truly terrifying!" another master shook his head repeatedly, sighing as he gazed towards the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. "Normally, deducing artifacts left by ordinary Deities wouldn't inflict such severe backlash. That Ancient Cauldron's origins are extraordinary. It's probably beyond our means to meddle with. Let's forget it." He too then turned and departed.
Soon after, the majority of the deduction masters left one by one.
"Master Guo, what is going on? Why are all the deduction masters departing in such haste?" an Advanced Demigod approached and grabbed the arm of a master who was about to leave.
"According to our deductions, that Ancient Cauldron's origins are exceedingly dreadful. It is not something we can afford to provoke. If we insist on pursuing it further, we might incur the wrath of a terrifying existence," Master Guo explained in a frightened tone before hurriedly taking his leave.
Watching the deduction masters flee in fear one by one, the surrounding Demigods understood — these masters were undoubtedly afraid of whoever owned the Ancient Cauldron, or perhaps simply afraid of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds themselves.
"Forget it, let's go too. It seems that Ancient Cauldron is not something we can lay hands on," an Advanced Demigod sighed resignedly before also turning to depart.
Before long, all the deduction masters and Demigod experts had left, not daring to continue investigating the Ancient Cauldron's whereabouts.
Within the Alliance Army's great hall in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Young Master Ye, my scouts have verified that those people all came near the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds in pursuit of a green Ancient Cauldron. However, they have now all left," Kong Lao reported loudly to Ye Yunfei.
It turned out that the commotion caused by the deduction masters and Demigods tracking the green treasure cauldron within the Chaotic Void had been detected by scouts Kong Lao had dispatched. They had hurried back to report, especially upon hearing that the masters and the large group of Demigods were heading straight for the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The higher-ups of the Alliance Army immediately assembled to prepare a response should the deduction masters and the horde of Demigods arrive.
However, Ye Yunfei was not worried because he knew the Demigods outside would not dare to enter the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds lightly.
As for the green treasure cauldron — even if those masters and Demigods managed to trace its location, they could never hope to budge the cauldron the slightest.
Ye Yunfei had personally experienced the cauldron's might. Suppressed by its energy aura, his body had been utterly immobilized, let alone offering any resistance.
Ye Yunfei's current strength allowed him to contend against ordinary Complete Demigods. Therefore, he believed that the vast majority of Demigods, when faced with that green treasure cauldron, would find themselves immediately sealed and unable to move a muscle.
"Kong Lao, have they all left?" Xiao Ziming inquired.
"Yes, Elder Xiao. According to the scouts' reports, they have all departed," Kong Lao nodded in reply.
"No need for concern. Even if they had not left, they would pose little threat to us," Ye Yunfei said calmly.
"However, I can't shake this feeling… as if someone is spying on our world group." Just then, Hun Lao transmitted his voice to Ye Yunfei.
"Faintly, it feels like a pair of eyes is watching all of us, and watching the very space of our world group," Hun Lao added.
"Is that so?" Ye Yunfei instantly became alert upon hearing Hun Lao's words.
He knew that Hun Lao's perception of space surpassed his own in certain aspects.
"I truly do have this feeling. You should perceive carefully at once," Hun Lao responded.
Thus, Ye Yunfei immediately released his Soul Power and Heart Power, beginning a thorough perception.