Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation
Chapter 1057 - 1050: Leaving Seclusion
At the moment when the Dao Principle of Myriad Transformations was formed, Ding Huan felt the harmonious Dao Rhythm, casually waving his hand as if he could reverse the spatial planes.
Indeed, the Dao is endless.
It's not that he couldn't do this before; previously, when he manipulated the Great Dao Force and Dao Thought, even if not exerting full power, it wasn't as easy and carefree as now.
A casual wave of his hand was directed by Dao Thought.
It's time to meet that Pang Bozi.
As his Divine Will swept out, the hundreds of Chaos Dao Veins he had implanted before his seclusion were almost entirely spent.
If he could bring out a thousand more Chaos Dao Veins, Ding Huan estimated he might have a chance to step into the Eighth Step of the Great Dao.
But it was only a chance.
Ding Huan was well aware that even if he could step into the Eighth Step, it would probably take tens of thousands of years.
Deep within him, a voice told him to first venture to the Chaos Centre, then to step into the Eighth Step.
No, he must go to the Chaos Centre first.
It's not just to seek revenge on Pang Bozi but also to prove the Eighth Step of the Dao.
Ding Huan raised his hand and summoned the Breaking Tribulation Blade.
He intended to first upgrade the Breaking Tribulation Blade to a Chaos Treasure, then exit seclusion.
Ding Huan had three strands of Chaos Universe Silk, but it wasn't easy to merge one into the Breaking Tribulation Blade.
After the first Great Universe Technique Circulation passed, Ding Huan realized that without perfecting his own Great Dao, trying to merge Chaos Universe Silk into the Breaking Tribulation Blade was almost impossible.
That was because he didn't understand the source of the Great Dao.
Unaware of his own Dao source, attempting to merge Chaos Universe Silk into the Breaking Tribulation Blade to make it a Chaos Treasure was simply unrealistic.
Now, with his Great Dao perfected and the possession of the Myriad Transformations Dao Principle, the Great Dao had a path and a source.
When that strand of Chaos Universe Silk met the Breaking Tribulation Blade, it gradually merged under the Great Universe Technique.
The momentum of the Breaking Tribulation Blade slowly ascended; originally, its intimidating Sword Force, after merging with the Chaos Universe Silk, not only continued to rise but also gained a certain heft and steadiness.
Just like a youth maturing, no longer brash and overbearing, yet once provoked, the killing force isn't an instantaneous burst.
Instead, it's vast as the sea and sky, endlessly flowing; as long as there is Dao Thought, the killing force never ceases.
Once the Cosmic Silk completely dissolved into the Breaking Tribulation Blade, it emitted an ethereal blade chant.
Ding Huan could even sense all the Sword Intent of the Breaking Tribulation Blade; this sword needed no blade spirit, yet it had life.
However, this life was the Sword Force and Sword Intent, resonating with Ding Huan's will.
The blade appeared just like an ordinary long knife, the only difference being the addition of several ridges on its surface.
Ding Huan stroked the Breaking Tribulation Blade in his hand, murmuring to himself, "This is a Chaos Treasure."
Ding Huan had seen many Chaos Treasures, most of which couldn't be used.
Except for the Cosmic Seal he acquired from He Yan's hand.
Even the Cosmic Seal didn't resonate with his will like the Breaking Tribulation Blade.
Ding Huan understood the reason: this blade had followed him from the beginning, nurtured under his Great Dao Will and Dao Principle.
Latterly, it was in his Chaos Law Sea for a long time, during which it also absorbed a Creation Dao Principle, and now he merged it with Chaos Universe Silk.
Now it finally took shape.
It could be said that the effort he spent on this Breaking Tribulation Blade far exceeded all other Magical Treasures.
Who would use things like Creation Dao Principle and Chaos Universe Silk to upgrade a Magical Treasure? Who would be willing?
Moreover, even if willing, who could do it?
Ding Huan not only could but was willing.
From now on, when Ding Huan confronted enemies, he wouldn't suffer from lacking in Magical Treasures.
With a slight hand, the Breaking Tribulation Blade naturally hung over his shoulder.
This blade resonated with his will; rather than storing it in the world, it was better to keep it by his side.
No matter any adverse factor against him, Ding Huan believed his Breaking Tribulation Blade could sense it.
This is the advantage of having one's own Chaos Treasure.
The Breaking Tribulation Blade was no longer just a Magical Treasure; it was a friend.
Ding Huan's Dao Thought focused on his Chaos Law Sea.
With the reinforcement of a heap of Chaos Dao Veins and Top-grade Dao Veins, within the Chaos Law Sea, another Chaos Treasure was about to be perfected.
Although it appeared in the form of Tao City, it was definitely not a simple object.
Ding Huan's Divine Will then settled on the Dao Disk.
Since he lost the Eternal God Wheel, he was extremely concerned about the Dao Disk.
The Dao Disk was a Chaos Treasure without the Dao Principle of bloodlines, which was very rare.
Therefore, he wanted to perfect the Dao Disk to make it his Chaos Treasure for personal use.
Unfortunately, the Dao Disk was yet to be perfected.
Until now, his Dao Disk still lacked sixteen Dao Pearls and two Dao Pillars.
With the Breaking Tribulation Blade and the Cosmic Seal, plus the soon-to-be-perfected Tao City, that made three Chaos Treasures.
Logically, Ding Huan shouldn't have the same craving for the Dao Disk as before.
However, Ding Huan now desired even more to perfect the Dao Disk.
Not because the Dao Disk was a Chaos Treasure, but because once perfected, he would obtain a volume of Big Calculation Skill.
Ding Huan longed for the Big Calculation Skill.
The reason was that Qu Yi went missing in the Endless Void on the way to the World of Gods, and he wanted to find Qu Yi, though he didn't even know the direction.
No matter if he asked Nian Huan, Qi Manwei, or Thick Trace God Emperor, they couldn't specify the location.
For Ding Huan, only the true Big Calculation Skill can help him find the place where Qu Yi might have gone.
And to obtain the Big Calculation Skill, he must perfect the Dadao Disk and then use it to calculate, only then does he have a chance to know Qu Yi's exact location.
Ding Huan sighed, how difficult is it to perfect the Dadao Disk?
Just as he was about to retract his Divine Will, his mind gave a slight jolt, and in the next moment, he quickly grabbed the Dadao Disk in his hand.
When he was sure he didn't sense it wrong, his excited hands trembled slightly.
He somehow sensed the whereabouts of other Dao Pearls and Dao Pillars through the Dadao Disk.
One must know he hadn't even refined the Dadao Disk.
For such Chaos Treasures as the Dadao Disk, without the Dao Pearls and Dao Pillars fully gathered, he could not refine it.
But now, without refining the Dadao Disk, he was able to sense the whereabouts of the other Dao Pearls and Dao Pillars through it.
Ding Huan was very clear about what was happening; he had perfected his Great Dao, giving his Great Dao a path to follow.
All things form a cycle, and once he perfects this cycle, he can trace back to the source through it.
Ding Huan took a deep breath.
Originally, he planned to enter the Chaos Center to find trouble with Pang Bozi, but now Pang Bozi was long left aside by Ding Huan.
He must go and perfect the Dadao Disk, obtain the Big Calculation Skill, and calculate Qu Yi's direction.
Ding Huan burst out of the ruleless space, and the first thing he saw was a floating Messaging Jade Scroll in the Void.
It contained a message from Mo Wuji:
"I've perfected my Great Dao and need to be away for a while. As for that place, don't go alone yet. Wait until we join forces; it would be best to advance further. Mo Wuji."
Ding Huan understood the meaning of this Jade Scroll, which was telling him not to go to the Chaos Center of the World of Gods alone.
As for better advancement in cultivation, it's obvious that Mo Wuji, although having perfected his Mortal Dao, might not have reached the Eighth Step.
If not for the hope of perfecting the Dadao Disk, Ding Huan would truly head for the Chaos Center.
Now his first task is to perfect the Dadao Disk.
Mo Wuji left here, clearly stepping ahead of him in perfecting the Mortal Dao, and Ding Huan was quite impressed.
He received the Great Universe Technique and perfected his Great Universe Technique much later than Mo Wuji.
Though prolonging his advancement because of the Breaking Tribulation Blade, he's sure that Mo Wuji's Magical Treasure has been restored as well.
"I also have some matters to delay. Once I return, let's meet in the Tao City of the World of Gods. Ding Huan."
Ding Huan also left a Jade Scroll, then sent a message to Mo Wuji before swiftly leaving.
Though both Ding Huan and Mo Wuji had Communication Beads, now that they easily leave planes and Borders, the messages through the Communication Beads might not always be delivered.
...
Ding Huan returned to the World of Gods once again, a year later.
If his Great Dao hadn't been perfected, and the Great Dao hadn't been applied to the Cosmic Pot, it would take at least five years to return.
For Ding Huan, the Cosmic Pot is indeed a top-grade Magical Treasure, but relatively to his current strength, the Cosmic Pot is somewhat inadequate.
His Cosmic Pot also needs an upgrade.
To upgrade his Cosmic Pot, it's best to get a Creation Dao Principle.
Ding Huan naturally thought of the Creation Dao Principle deep in the Endless Void, in the ruleless space.
As for the Chaos Universe Silk, he already had it.
With the Creation Dao Principle and Chaos Universe Silk, would he still fear his Cosmic Pot not advancing to a Chaos Treasure?
He can indeed derive a Creation Dao Principle himself.
Ding Huan could confirm that the speed of his derived Creation Dao Principle evolving in the Cosmic Pot would surely be less than the Creation Dao Principle in the ruleless space.
Not that his Dao is lacking.
But the Creation Dao Principle there is what this Vast Universe birthed. After integrating into the Cosmic Pot, the Cosmic Pot's speed in this Universe would definitely soar.
If he used his Creation Dao Principle to integrate into the Cosmic Pot, then the Cosmic Pot would only be faster in his Cosmic World.
In his Tao World, a mere thought can reach anywhere, so what's the need for the Cosmic Pot?
Moreover, deriving a Creation Dao Principle himself would cost a heap of Chaos Dao Veins.
Ding Huan didn't have that many Chaos Dao Veins to squander.
The Boundary around the outskirts of the World of Gods still hasn't been repaired.
Ding Huan estimated Pang Bozi is still recovering from his injuries.
The Cosmic Pot faced no obstruction, passing directly through the Barrier, arriving outside the Tao City of the World of Gods.
When he stood outside the Tao City of the World of Gods again, he was stunned.
The Tao City of the World of Gods had turned into a ruin.
What happened? Where are Di He and Shi Wanrong?
And Ji Sixin in the Tao City of the World of Gods?
In the World of Gods, who else would dare to turn the Tao City of the World of Gods into ruins?
Despite the numerous questions in his mind, Ding Huan didn't stay here as he sensed the specific location of the Dao Pearl.
As for the situation with the Tao City of the World of Gods, he'll investigate it after obtaining the Dao Pearl.
Even if this was Pang Bozi's doing, he wouldn't let it go.
Whether it's the Thick Trace God Emperor, Shi Wanrong, or Di He, all are his friends.
Moreover, it was his suggestion to let Di He come to the Tao City of the World of Gods.
He's determined to deal with this matter.
(Good night, fellow Daoist!)