The Romance of the Immortal Cauldron

Chapter 2599 Freedom, Opportunity

After leaving the open space, Matthew did not return directly to the cave, but came to a remote valley alone.

This place is full of rugged rocks and overgrown weeds. It would be difficult to find it unless you are familiar with the terrain.

He found a flat bluestone and sat down. After closing his eyes and regulating his breathing for a while, he suddenly said, "Su Lin, come out."

The sound was not loud, but it seemed to contain some special power, echoing in the valley.

As soon as he finished speaking, a yellow light flashed on the ground, and then a short, middle-aged man with an ordinary face appeared out of nowhere and knelt in front of Matthew.

"Greetings, master!" Su Lin bowed respectfully, his voice trembling with excitement.

Matthew looked at the other person gently, stretched out his hand and waved it gently. A gentle magical power helped Su Lin up and said softly: "You have worked hard over the years."

Su Lin stood up, with a humble smile on his face: "The tasks assigned by the master are not onerous, and I do not feel tired at all."

Matthew nodded slightly and looked at Su Lin deeply.

Time did not seem to have left too many traces on him, but his aura still remained at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm, with no signs of any breakthrough.

"After such a long time, you are still at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection stage. This means that you still spent a lot of time and effort to do the things I asked you to do." Matthew sighed.

Su Lin bowed his head, looking respectful: "It is my honor to serve you, my master."

Matthew turned his eyes and suddenly asked, "You have seen what happened just now. What are your plans next?"

Su Lin was stunned for a moment, then he realized that Matthew was referring to the freedom of the Mangcang people.

Matthew continued, "Our previous agreement was that I would set you free when the time was up. Calculating the time, it has long been up. I hope you don't hold a grudge against me for this."

Over the years, Matthew has always kept his promise to Sulin in mind.

Su Lin's situation is similar to that of the ghost baby. Both of them were given freedom after they promised to assist him for a period of time.

Now, the agreed time has long passed and Su Lin deserves to be free.

Su Lin pondered for a moment, a complicated look on his face.

He looked up at Matthew, with a look of confusion and thought in his eyes: "Following the master, I have indeed experienced many things that I have never thought of before."

He paused, and his tone became serious: "During the years of monitoring the Mangcang tribe, I often wondered if this was the life I wanted..."

Su Lin’s words startled Matthew slightly.

He continued, "Although I don't have many ideals, I don't want to stay in the human world for the rest of my life."

Su Lin said this firmly and sincerely.

"I also want to go to a farther and larger place. I want to follow my master to the upper realm and explore those dangerous and mysterious places together."

When Matthew heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He didn't expect that Su Lin would have such ambition.

Su Lin raised his head and looked directly at Matthew: "There are many people around me, I am afraid it is difficult for them to take care of me completely. I..."

Before he could finish his words, Matthew raised his hand to interrupt him.

"You've been by my side for so long, and you've been on this mission for such a long time."

Matthew took a deep breath and looked serious.

"I'll grant you an opportunity. If you can refine it, you may be able to reach the Spiritual Transformation Stage."

As soon as these words came out, Su Lin's pupils suddenly shrank and his face was full of disbelief.

Matthew continued, "During this period of time, you should gain enlightenment here first. If you can reach the level of a spirit, I will personally protect you."

These words startled Su Lin.

I haven’t seen him for so many years, but I didn’t expect that Matthew actually possesses the power of enlightenment!

He knew very well that Matthew was not a man who spoke without thinking, and if he said so, he must have something to rely on.

"Thank you, master!" Su Lin was excited and bowed respectfully.

Matthew nodded slightly, then waved his right hand, and a purple light entered Su Lin's body.

"This is......"

A strange power flowed slowly within Su Lin's body, like a trickle of water, nourishing his meridians and soul.

Ma Zheng said calmly, "This is the opportunity I have given you. You can comprehend it here. If you can refine this power, it is not impossible to reach the Spiritual Transformation Stage."

Su Lin was shocked. Although he didn't know what kind of power this was, just based on what Matthew said in person, it was enough for him to understand that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Matthew did not say much, but stood up and left, leaving only one sentence: "During this period of time, you should use your heart to comprehend. When I have resolved the matter here, if we are destined to meet again, if you still choose this way, I will give you another chance and take you out of the human world."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure disappeared into the valley.

Matthew naturally did not have the legendary power of enlightenment. What he left for Su Lin was a wisp of world soul power.

The power given to Xingyan and the others before was also the power of the world soul.

After Matthew left, Su Lin sat cross-legged, feeling the strange power slowly flowing in his body.

This power was not overbearing, but extremely gentle, nourishing his soul and meridians like a spring breeze and rain.

Su Lin closed his eyes and immersed himself in the perception of this power.

His mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

For many years, he has been secretly monitoring the Mangcang tribe and carrying out the tasks assigned by Matthew.

Although I have never slacked off, deep down in my heart, I always have an inexplicable feeling of emptiness.

Now, Matthew gave him a chance to choose.

"No matter what, this is an opportunity!"

He formed seals with his hands and began to try to refine the power of the world soul in his body.

Strange runes emerged in his body, echoing with the power of the world soul.

There was total silence in the valley, with only the sound of Su Lin's breathing and the sound of his magic power flowing intertwined.

After leaving the col, Matthew returned to the cave.

At this moment, the four elders have also completed the ritual.

"Young master, this Mangcang Concentric Ball has been refined. I hope it can be useful when fighting the enemy." Elder Jin held the four-color light ball in both hands and handed it to Matthew and said softly.

After Matthew nodded, he stroked his hand and collected the Mangcang Concentric Sphere.

"The seals on the tribe have all been broken, and it's your turn next."

Matthew said softly.

The four elders were obviously much more stable than the other tribesmen. After agreeing, they immediately sat down.

However, the process of removing the seal still made the four people feel extreme pain.

After the matter was completely over, the people of the Mangcang tribe did not leave immediately.

Instead, they stayed on the island and left together after receiving several explanations from Matthew.

When Matthew explained his insights, everyone on the island stopped what they were doing and gathered together.

Everyone knows that this is an extremely rare opportunity.

Some of what Matthew said was obscure and profound, but some was easy to understand.

There were many things that even Xingyan and the others couldn't understand at first.

After the Mangcang people left, everyone returned to their usual busy lives, but they all knew that Su Lin had returned and might try to achieve the Divine Transformation stage.