Lin Chongyuan was stunned for a moment, but he understood that Rong Yuan had meant for the duel to be over. When he recovered, he took the opportunity to attack Rong Yuan once again. The ring that was in mid-air flew towards Rong Yuan and captured him.

Gu Lingzhi, who was fighting against Chu Jiang at the side, cried out in shock and rushed towards Rong Yuan. She held onto him before the ring could capture him and retreated back into the almost-destroyed guesthouse.

Lin Chongyuan’s ring fell to the ground with an enormous rumbling sound, and the ground trembled for a few moments. Yet, he did not chase after Rong Yuan. He mumbled under his breath, “Cauldron!”

Suddenly, the Cauldron that was the Spirit City’s source of spiritual energy came flying from the main hall of the Governor Manor. It paused in mid-air above the guesthouse. Chu Jiang activated one of the techniques which caused it to overturn and come down onto the house. As it descended, it became larger and larger until it was the same size as the house. Then, it enveloped the entire house.

“Extract!” Chu Jiang mumbled under his breath. Streaks of spiritual energy entered the Cauldron...