"How many years have I been in seclusion?" Ding Huan nodded and casually asked.

He didn't care about these people.

This world is such that you do not need to discipline or change those who threaten you.

You only need to do one thing: make yourself stronger. When you are strong enough, there's no need to say another word.

Because then, no one will dare to threaten you again.

Fang Congqi replied respectfully, "Friend, you have been in seclusion for nine thousand three hundred years. I have gained much from my years of reflection here, and it is thanks to your guidance."

Ding Huan was taken aback. It felt to him as if only a few years had passed, how could it have been nine thousand three hundred years?

Could constructing the Creation Dao Principle consume so much time?

The key was that he didn't even know it himself.

After a while, Ding Huan came to his senses and clasped his fists, saying, "Thank you."

"Let's go." Ding Huan gestured to Di He, heading towards the location of the Endless Void Canyon.

Everyone made way, looking at Ding Huan and Di He with envy.

They knew what Ding Huan was going to do, but they couldn't change it.

Because it was the same back then. Those two came out of seclusion and also went to master the Creation Dao Principle.

Even if there was only one Creation Dao Principle, if Ding Huan wanted to take it, they could only watch helplessly and stand there with smiles, waiting as they are now.

"Big brother, may I know your name?" Tan Tai Zhi Lan finally couldn't help but ask.

She didn't want to stay here any longer, although she knew that by staying here, she might have a chance to step into the Eighth Step, but how many long years would that take?

Like Fang Congqi, she had also gained much over the years and knew that Ding Huan's Tao was extraordinary.

Ding Huan glanced at Tan Tai Zhi Lan and said indifferently, "No, you cannot."

Tan Tai Zhi Lan was momentarily speechless, but still somewhat unwilling she said, "Big brother, can I speak with you alone for a moment?"

Even though Tan Tai Zhi Lan hadn't said it outright, everyone present knew what she wanted to say.

She believed her beauty could persuade Ding Huan to take her to seize the Creation Dao Principle.

She truly had the backing for such confidence.

Ding Huan wanted to mock this woman, that he wasn't a waste collector.

But thinking of Qi Xinyue, he restrained himself.

After all, this woman was Qi Xinyue's master.

"No."

With those two words, Ding Huan left swiftly with Di He.

Tan Tai Zhi Lan did not think that Ding Huan was showing her face, her face turned gloomy. She glared at Ding Huan's back, with murderous intent almost materializing.

In her heart, it was the first time she had been so insulted.

She must step into the Eighth Step and seize the Creation Dao Principle to leave here.

Once she's out, the first thing she'll do is strip this ant naked and throw him in front of her, to tell him that in this Universe, no one can refuse her, Tan Tai Zhi Lan.

...

Di He rubbed his hands, filled with infinite desire.

Ding Huan shook his head, "I cannot summon the Cosmic Pot, I fear I cannot control it rushing forward."

"Then I'll follow behind you." Di He said without hesitation.

"I'm afraid not. Enter your own Five Elements World, then transform the Five Elements World into a bracelet and wear it on my wrist. When I go over, you can observe with your Divine Will, and can enter and exit at any time." Ding Huan suggested.

Though he had stepped into the Seventh Step, he might barely make it through the whirlpool forces of this Endless Void alone.

His Tao Domain was hardly able to protect Di He.

"Alright." Without hesitation, Di He took out a Five Elements World bracelet and handed it to Ding Huan.

"Remember, when you enter and exit, control it yourself, in danger, it's best not to come out, otherwise you'll die, and I can't save you." Ding Huan reminded Di He.

That's all he could do.

"Don't worry, I know." Di He had long ceased to care about life and death.

This is about the Creation Dao Principle, only a fool would care about their life and death.

From a distance, five people watched as Di He rushed into the bracelet, and Ding Huan wore it on his wrist, instantly understanding the situation.

Two of them had red eyes, but quickly cooled down.

Even if they wanted to enter the Five Elements Bracelet, others wouldn't bring them.

Ding Huan stood outside the Endless Void Canyon, took a deep breath, and transformed into a gray light, rushing into the canyon and disappeared.

"Alas, we were wrong." Finally, a slightly chubby man beside Tan Tai Zhi Lan said unwillingly.

Some things need not be said too clearly, and everyone understood the situation once he said this.

That is, before Ding Huan ascended, the five of them acting together might have been able to take him down.

Who knew that the red-haired follower beside Ding Huan was truly useless.

Now they knew, but it was too late.

When Ding Huan entered the Void Canyon, a terrifying force swept over him.

Ding Huan's Tao Domain surged, his whole being spinning like a top, breaking free from this whirlpool force.

Just as he broke free from this whirlpool force, an invisible hand seal suddenly appeared in the void.

This hand seal closed in, and Ding Huan felt as if he was within the space of the opponent's hand seal.

At this moment, Ding Huan realized more than anyone, this was not merely a hand seal, but a true Dao Rhythm Domain.

This Dao Rhythm Domain wasn't conjured by anyone presently; it was pre-arranged here.

This time, Ding Huan didn't intend to break out of this Hand Seal, instead he wielded the Breaking Tribulation Blade.

A ripping Sword Light exploded across the sky, tearing apart the invisible spatial Hand Seal by force.

Before the Hand Seal could recover, Ding Huan had already disappeared without a trace.

Breaking free from the spatial Hand Seal, Ding Huan felt a sense of relief.

However, he was deeply shocked inside.

After stepping into the Seventh Step, Ding Huan felt he could confront the mighty figure deep in the World of Gods.

Yet this lingering Hand Seal Domain space awakened Ding Huan, showcasing his lack of strength.

The one who left this Hand Seal Domain space wasn't present here; otherwise, he wouldn't have escaped.

Moreover, judging by the Dao Rhythm's spirit in the Hand Seal Domain space, the entity left this space might awaken soon.

Entering the Seventh Step swiftly was undoubtedly the right choice.

After several breaths, four clear Creation Dao Principles appeared before Ding Huan.

At that moment, Di He, hiding within the Five Elements World, also saw it.

Previously, he only saw one because the other three were simply locked by a Barrier.

Ding Huan's Divine Will could see them, but he couldn't.

Now seeing the Creation Dao Principles within reach, Di He couldn't hold back and charged directly.

"Remember to seize the second Creation Dao Principle..."

After leaving these words, Ding Huan fearlessly rushed towards the first Creation Dao Principle.

People outside could see the fourth Creation Dao Principle.

Yet Ding Huan was sure he couldn't touch this fourth Creation Dao Principle. Once disturbed, it might prematurely awaken that existence deep within Endless Void Canyon.

Besides, there must be more than four Creation Dao Principles here; the previous ones were taken.

Di He had no doubts about Ding Huan's words and dashed toward the second Creation Dao Principle.

Ding Huan landed before the first Creation Dao Principle, raising his hand to tear through the Barrier and Binding Law.

With the Binding Law gone, the Creation Dao Principle was about to escape in the next moment.

Yet Ding Huan's hand swirled, locking the Creation Dao Principle, then tossing it into his Tao World.

As Ding Huan secured the Creation Dao Principle, Di He had already broken through the Barrier.

After waiting for several breaths, Di He as well swirled the Creation Dao Principle.

Without needing Ding Huan's reminder, Di He dashed back into his Five Elements World.

Ding Huan had already pinpointed the place; the surroundings of these Creation Dao Principles remained a rule-free space.

Still, Ding Huan felt that this rule-free space was the true path to life.

So after Di He entered the Five Elements World bracelet, Ding Huan unhesitatingly rushed into the rule-free space.

Constructing his own Creation Dao Principle, Ding Huan realized the true use of the Escape Technique in the rule-free space.

Previously, even with the insight into the Origin Law and constructing the Origin Law Domain, he could only avoid sinking in the rule-free space, moving constantly.

Now, with his own Creation Dao Principle, Ding Huan sensed his Great Dao not only had a destination but also a starting point.

Once the Creation Dao Principle merged into the Domain, he could traverse through the rule-free space.

Additionally, his Heart Jutsu seemed more suited for the rule-free space.

Almost every use of the Heart Jutsu allowed him to cross vast distances.

Ding Huan was overjoyed, madly using the Heart Jutsu.

Even in a rule-free space, Ding Huan had an instinct that his direction was correct.

This change was brought by the Origin Law and Creation Dao Principle.

After a whole month, Ding Huan felt a sudden lightness envelop him, surging with a long-lost familiar feeling.

Was this within the Void?

Quickly, Ding Huan confirmed this was indeed within the Void.

Sweeping back with Divine Will, where was the rule-free space?

Previously, in the rule-free space, it felt as if he had been teleported out.

Di He too emerged excitedly: "Brother Ding Huan, have we made it out?"

Ding Huan calmed his excitement and nodded: "Correct, we've finally emerged; we could very well be at the Gods Island near the perimeter of the World of Gods."

"Haha..." Di He laughed wildly, unable to contain his enthusiasm.

He actually succeeded.

No, he should say his choice to follow Ding Huan was incredibly wise.

Otherwise, why would he, Di He, obtain a Creation Dao Principle?

"I'm going to find a place to enter the Eighth Step of Great Dao." Di He immediately understood his next steps.

"Do you have enough Dao Veins?" Ding Huan asked skeptically, looking at Di He.

Di He confidently nodded: "I have over thirty Top-grade Dao Veins, and several matching veins; it's definitely enough."

"Then we should return to the Fog Realm..."

Saying this, a sudden thought occurred to Ding Huan: If he re-entered the Endless Void from the Fog Realm, could he secure that final Creation Dao Principle?

Nonetheless, it was merely an idle thought; not for a single Creation Dao Principle, not even for ten would he risk it.

With his current strength and understanding of the Great Dao, securing that Creation Dao Principle wouldn't be an issue.

The problem was, if that mighty figure deep within Endless Void awakens, he might never escape.

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