Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

"Light is shining! An extraordinary phenomenon is occurring!"

"My God, that commotion is absolutely incredible!"

"It might be celestial gold, or even part of the root of an immortal herb!"

The crowd erupted in cheers and exclamations.

The Golden-Eyed Saint couldn't help but show excitement on his face, and the Source Blade in his hand moved even faster.

Only Jiang Hao calmly glanced at the core of the stone, shook his head inwardly, and silently mourned for the young man: "Kid, he's going to lose his pants this time."

Finally, the last layer of stone was completely peeled away, all the magical lights and phenomena subsided, revealing the treasures inside.

It was a red crystal the size of a human head.

It can barely be considered a spiritual material, but its value is less than one ten-thousandth of the price of this stone.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the dusty earthen crystal, then at the Golden-Eyed Saint Hand whose face quickly turned from flushed with excitement to deathly pale, and whose body swayed slightly.

"That's...that's it?"

"My goodness, such a commotion, and it turns out to be just a broken crystal?"

"The Golden-Eyed Master... has really messed up this time!"

"Yes, he's lost a lot of money. He's gone bankrupt and even in debt. I heard he borrowed a lot to buy this stone."

"Gambling on jade is truly a dangerous game; it can bankrupt you in an instant!"

Sighs, laughter, lamentations, and sympathy erupted.

The Golden-Eyed Master stared blankly at the earthen crystal, as if he couldn't believe his eyes. He staggered back a few steps and was supported by his companion, his face ashen.

He kept repeating: Impossible, impossible...

Now, he was back to square one, or even worse off.

Because he not only lost a lot of money, but also ruined his reputation.

In the crowd, an elderly man with white hair, accompanied by his young grandson, took the opportunity to educate the child, speaking softly, perhaps out of fear of hurting the "Golden Eyes Master".

"My dear grandson, do you see this? This is jade gambling; even the most discerning eye can't handle it."

"They say gambling on jade is a losing proposition, with nine out of ten gamblers losing everything. You absolutely must never touch this stuff again, understand?"

His grandson, a chubby-cheeked little boy, opened his big eyes and asked curiously, "Oh...is that so? Grandpa, does the Emperor gamble on stones?"

The old man was taken aback when he heard this, then laughed and said, "Gambling? Our Chaos Emperor from the ancient Ziwei Star also gambled on stones when he was young, and he gambled quite fiercely."

The little boy's eyes lit up: "The Emperor is so powerful, invincible, so he must have never lost at gambling on stones, right? He must always find a treasure, right?"

The old man shook his head, a look of reminiscence and a hint of amusement on his face:

"No, the Great Emperor did lose, and he lost a lot at first. I heard my great-great-grandfather say that the Great Emperor gambled on stones in his early years. Relying on his talent, he felt that his luck was soaring, but he failed many times in a row and lost a lot of resources."

Every time he lost all his money, he would stomp his feet in anger, saying he would never come to this lousy stone gambling den again, and that gambling on stones was a harmful practice!

"Huh?" The little boy's mouth was agape, wide enough to fit an egg, his face filled with disbelief.

"The Emperor... the Emperor can lose? And say such things?"

In his young mind, the emperor should be an omnipotent, all-powerful, and eternally correct and great being.

"Yes, that's right." The old man nodded firmly, patting his grandson's head.

"Even a figure like the Chaos Emperor lost terribly when he first started gambling on stones, and vowed to quit. So you tell me, how difficult is gambling on stones? Therefore, we ordinary people should stay far away from it, understand?"

"Yes, yes, Grandpa, I promise I will never gamble on stones again!" The little boy nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice, looking terrified.

Jiang Hao, who was standing not far away and had heard the entire conversation clearly, was speechless.

His lips twitched slightly, a mixture of amusement and exasperation on his face.

I was just enjoying the show, and somehow I ended up getting caught up in my own gossip? And it's this kind of embarrassing history of mine.

However, after the grandfather and grandson mentioned it, those long-forgotten memories came back to life.

Yes, when I first got into jade gambling, my mindset from Earth made me think I was the protagonist and would definitely win every time I gambled.

As a result, reality taught me a harsh lesson several times, and I suffered heavy losses. I did say many times in anger that I would never gamble again.

Later, he calmed down and seriously studied the source techniques of this world. Combining this with his own keen perception of the Qi of the Great Dao, he gradually became a true master of jade gambling.

Then he swept through all the major stone workshops, making a fortune and acquiring a lot of precious materials, which greatly helped his early cultivation.

"Those were truly glorious years..." Jiang Hao shook his head and chuckled. Those youthful days, when he haggled over a few pieces of source stone and was frustrated after cutting into trash stones, now seemed quite interesting.

Back then, I didn't bear so many responsibilities; I was more like a pure seeker of truth, groping my way forward in the mortal world.

Without alerting anyone, he quietly turned and left the bustling Wanbaoque Stone Archway.

The next moment, his figure appeared on a primordial ancient star on the other side of the universe.

This ancient star is also enormous, filled with a wild and ancient aura, inhabited by ancient races, and possesses a profound cultural heritage.

Jiang Hao chose this location as the place to place the fourth of the Nine Cauldrons—the Primordial Cauldron.

He quietly descended upon an ancient burrow in the heart of the ancient star, a place shrouded in chaotic energy. The earth's veins here were powerful, connected to the very origin of the ancient star, and its location was secluded.

Take out the ancient cauldron engraved with patterns of barbaric sacrifices and prayers of the ancestors, and place it steadily in the core of the earth's cavity.

The laws intertwined, and the Dao patterns on the cauldron resonated faintly with the earth veins of the ancient star, the remaining ancient sacrificial power, and the Dao traces.

The profound and heavy energy merged into the stars, further solidifying their foundation and harmonizing their chaotic primordial aura.

After placing the items, Jiang Hao did not leave immediately.

This ancient star is very interesting. It contains the legacy of powerful figures, legends of immortal descendants, and many prehistoric relics.

Since you're here, why not take a stroll and see what this ancient star looks like ten thousand years from now? You might discover something interesting.

His figure blended into the mountains and rivers of the ancient star, like an ordinary traveler embarking on yet another brief journey.

Ancient stars in the primordial chaos, the world vast and boundless.

The mountains, like ancient giants sleeping, often reach heights of tens of thousands of feet, and are entwined with primordial air currents.

The vast marshland is shrouded in mist and waves, and the shadows of giant beasts often lurk in its depths.

Ancient trees reach for the sky, and many of their leaves are as large as houses, with a faint spiritual light flowing through their veins.

The air was filled with an ancient and wild atmosphere, yet also brimming with vitality.

On this star, the dominant race is the so-called primordial remnant race. They have ancient bloodlines, and it is said that their ancestors can be traced back to the chaotic ancient era.

They come in various shapes and sizes; some retain some animalistic features, while others resemble humans but are taller and more robust, possessing naturally strong physiques and a unique affinity for ancient runes and natural forces.

Humans were also distributed on this ancient planet, but mostly in the form of primitive tribes scattered in relatively barren or dangerous places. In the past, they had a low status and were often regarded as vassals or prey.

However, since Jiang Hao emerged out of nowhere and subdued all the heavens, the status of the human race has risen accordingly.

As a result, the situation of the human tribes on the ancient planet has also improved significantly, with at least the overt oppression and slaughter greatly reduced.