Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation-Chapter 1225 - 1218: The Man Hidden in the 8 Yan Gorge

As the cultivators who entered the Eightfold Expanse Canyon gradually left, the clamor here returned to tranquility.

The Eightfold Expanse Canyon, which had originally stood independently outside the First Universe, had already connected with the First Universe Void.

In the vast and desolate wilderness, a shadow appeared suddenly, seeming both present and absent, and then gradually became clear.

This was a slightly slender man with a purple beard, surrounded by obscure and indiscernible Daoist Rhythm.

His Tao Domain was also vague, seemingly ready to dissipate at any moment, yet perhaps prepared to fully solidify.

The purple-bearded man stared at the backs of Ding Huan and others as they departed, standing in place without the slightest movement for a long time.

It was only after dozens of hours passed that he slowly walked towards the place where Ding Huan and others had previously fought.

He stretched out his hand.

His hand was excessively pale; there was hardly any flesh on his palm and fingers.

As his hand extended, it looked like white skin enveloping bones.

The man clenched the Void with this gaunt hand, suddenly gathering countless broken Source Principles, which began to surround him.

He closed his eyes, seemingly sensing these fractured Source Principles.

After several days passed, he opened his eyes and muttered to himself, "Indeed, they have formed their own Source Principle Universes, these few vermin might ruin my Dao path..."

After speaking, he frowned in contemplation.

If these few were constructing their Dao with vast Source Principles, even beings like Wu Dao and Cang Fei, he would crush them effortlessly.

To him, vast Source Principles were almost identical to those he produced.

Thus, in his eyes, any cultivator of extensive Source Principle was mere dross.

No matter how strong their cultivation was, it made no difference.

But now he realized he had missed the best chance to kill Ding Huan, Mo Wuji, and Lan Xiaobu.

These three had attained the Dao in the Eightfold Expanse Canyon, completely perfected their Great Dao, then constructed their own Tao Universe, stepping into the vast ninth step.

The vast Source Principles could affect all beings within the cosmos, regardless of their position or which Universe they inhabited.

Yet, it could influence none of the three anomalies Ding Huan, Mo Wuji, and Lan Xiaobu.

These three used vast Source Principles as a stepping stone, entirely constructing their own Great Dao, and perfected their Universe's Source Principle with their own Dao.

Upon stepping into the vast ninth step, regardless of life or Daoist Skill, they no longer needed to depend on any vast Source Principles.

At this moment, the purple-bearded man seemed to sense something.

His form then became illusory once again and vanished from sight.

A woman swiftly approached from afar, trailing behind her was a powerful... pig.

"Mistress, we were too late. A group of pigs scoured all the good stuff here, truly a waste..."

The Demon Beast behind the woman spoke indignantly, implying any removal of items without leaving some for it was a waste.

Jia Baihe looked speechlessly at Yi Jie, as if wondering whether it knew that it itself was a pig?

If Yi Jie were not Ding Huan's Beast Pet, she would truly find it annoying.

However, throughout this journey, Yi Jie had been tremendously helpful.

Without Yi Jie, regardless of the timing, she might not have found this place.

"Even if it's too late, there should still be good things here." Jia Baihe ignored Yi Jie, her form flickered, rushing deeper into the Eightfold Expanse Canyon.

Yi Jie could only follow Jia Baihe and charge inside.

Just after Jia Baihe and Yi Jie left, the purple-bearded man who had hidden himself reappeared.

He glanced in the direction of Jia Baihe's departure but paid no attention.

The Eightfold Expanse Canyon would soon merge with the Void of the First Universe, losing any special qualities.

He pondered what his next move should be.

Should he follow Ding Huan or Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu? Or leave the vastness?

If he knew Jia Baihe was Ding Huan's Dao companion and Yi Jie was Ding Huan's Beast Pet, he likely wouldn't have allowed Jia Baihe to leave.

...

"Shen Dai, let's head to Mo Yuantian's cave mansion location, that should be the core of the First Universe." Mo Wuji decided to first capture Mo Yuantian.

Block Mo Yuantian, then one by one block the other Realm Lords.

The core of the First Universe is where the various Realm Lords reside.

These places are concentrated.

As long as they act cautiously, they can certainly capture them all.

Shen Dai patted his chest: "Brothers, leave it to me. We'll fly for a while, and then I'll find the Teleportation Array.

It's a pity the Teleportation Talisman to my cave mansion is not of high quality, otherwise, we could directly teleport outside my cave mansion, then going to Mo Yuantian's cave mansion would only take a few days at most..."

After deciding to mingle with Ding Huan, Mo Wuji, and Lan Xiaobu, Shen Dai no longer referred to Mo Yuantian as a Realm Lord.

Given his current weak cultivation, he must demonstrate his value before Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu.

Sword Heaven smiled faintly and retrieved a Teleportation Talisman: "I have a Teleportation Talisman to the core of the First Universe, which can carry up to ten people at once."

In fact, Sword Heaven had more than just a Teleportation Talisman to the core of the First Universe.

He also had talismans leading to Ten Thousand Veins Lake and Shifang Universe City.

Shen Dai's heart stirred, and he quickly asked: "Senior Sword Heaven, do you have a direct Teleportation Talisman to Ten Thousand Veins Lake?

I feel the likelihood of Mo Yuantian and the others heading to Ten Thousand Veins Lake is higher now."

Sword Heaven looked at Shen Dai puzzled:

"I indeed have a Teleportation Talisman to Ten Thousand Veins Lake, but Mo Yuantian and the others who acquired vast Primordial Veins, would certainly first return to their cave mansions to seclude and enhance their cultivation, right? How could they now waste time going to Ten Thousand Veins Lake?"

In Sword Heaven's view.

Mo Yuantian and others had fruitful gains in the Eightfold Expanse Canyon, and they would surely first return to their respective cave mansions to cultivate in seclusion.

This was actually an open secret.

Whether it is Mo Yuantian or Kui Feng.

They both know that even though they have also reached the ninth step of the great path.

But they are limited by their understanding of the vast Source Principle, and lack the capability to obtain the Hao Han primal veins.

Their ninth step can actually be considered a relatively weak type of the ninth step.

This type of ninth step can be enhanced.

Besides the Source Principle of the Hao Han primal veins, there is also the method of enhancement.

The post-Hao Han era.

Accompanied by the Source Principle of the Hao Han primal veins beyond the Ninth Stratum, they do not have the qualifications to enter beyond the Ninth Stratum.

As for the Hao Han primal veins, they are even more unattainable.

It is for this reason that Mo Yuantian and others desire to obtain the Yuan Vein River.

Although the Yuan Vein River is far inferior to the primal veins, it contains the original Source Principle and primordial energy of Hao Han.

Realm Lords, led by Mo Yuantian, believe that as long as they obtain the Yuan Vein River, they will qualify to step out on the ninth step.

Unfortunately, none of them have obtained it.

The Hao Han primal veins are a far more potent source of primordial energy than the Yuan Vein River.

Having acquired such a gem, how could Mo Yuantian and the others not immediately return to their cave mansions to cultivate and enhance their strength?

Shen Dai cautiously spoke: "Brothers, elder Jian Tian. From my understanding of Mo Yuantian, he is extremely cautious.

If you hadn't appeared, once Mo Yuantian obtained the Hao Han primal veins, he would definitely have retreated to cultivate in his cave mansion without delay.

Now that he knows your strength, even if he decides to go into retreat, he probably wouldn't dare return to his own cave mansion.

If I'm not mistaken, he would certainly call upon all the realm lords to Ten Thousand Veins Lake to discuss a plan.

If we act now, we can still intercept him. Once time drags on, he will certainly escape."

Mo Wuji immediately said, "Old Shen is right, Brother Jian Tian, let us head to the Ten Thousand Veins Lake now."

…

Compared to Mo Wuji and the others who can use a Teleportation Talisman, Ding Huan has a much harder time.

There is no shortcut to Hao Han Dao Ruins.

He can only fly there himself.

Currently, Ding Huan's Cosmic Pot is swiftly traversing the vast void, leaving almost no trace.

As for Ding Huan himself, he is not controlling the Cosmic Pot but instead is within his own Tao Universe.

After stepping into the ninth step of the Hao Han great path, Ding Huan has gained a deeper understanding of the Source Principle.

Even without controlling the Cosmic Pot, relying on the Source Principle boundary, it travels through the vast void at its utmost speed.

Ding Huan is within his own Tao Universe, which can now rival a genuine vast universe.

Unaffected by any Source Principle of Hao Han.

In the vastness, Ding Huan may not be able to revive.

As long as he is in his Tao Universe, he exists as an immortal and undying entity.

Unless someone can kill him and tear open his Tao Universe.

Before Ding Huan, a long knife floated.

When the long knife was infused with Daoist Rhythm, its entirety shone with a golden hue.

Once quieted, the blade turned a blood-red color.

Ding Huan knew this was a Hao Han Magical Treasure and the prime attack treasure of Wu Dao.

Previously, against the siege of Wu Dao, Cang Fei, and An Ting, he couldn't even defend himself.

Partly because his strength was indeed considerably lesser than the trio combined, but more crucially, his Breaking Tribulation Blade was much too inferior in grade.

His Breaking Tribulation Blade was merely a Chaos Treasure, whereas he faced three Hao Han Magical Treasures.

The gap between a Hao Han Magical Treasure and an average Chaos Treasure is immense.

Without Mo Wuji having a Hao Han Golden Ring, he absolutely could not have retained the Hao Han Black Claw of Ku Yue.

Thus, he absolutely needed a Hao Han Magical Treasure of his own.

Without a Hao Han Magical Treasure, facing Zuo Shanyi, the outcome would truly be unpredictable.

Luckily, Zuo Shanyi hasn't stepped into the ninth step yet, but once he does, he will definitely find a way to acquire a Hao Han Magical Treasure.

This guy's sensitivity to treasures seems innate, stronger than all of us.

Also, his unscrupulous ways, once he knows of the existence of a Hao Han Magical Treasure, he'll certainly find every means to obtain it.

Ding Huan stared at the Hao Han Golden Saber before him, having no intention of refining it.

His idea was to find out if he could ascertain the formation method of a Hao Han Magical Treasure from this golden saber, then forge one independently.

His Breaking Tribulation Blade was made exactly like this.

It became a Chaos Supreme Treasure through the integration of high-grade materials and slow nurturing in his own chaotic world.

To know how a Hao Han Magical Treasure is born, he needed to do one thing.

Reverse-engineer the Hao Han Golden Saber before him.

A Hao Han Magical Treasure is formed by condensing the Source Principle of Hao Han.

To reverse-engineer a Hao Han Magical Treasure, one must comprehend the Source Principles of Hao Han.

It is not only about comprehending the primal Source Principles but also understanding the principles that form Hao Han itself.

If it were before entering the Eightfold Expanse and Ninth Stratum, he might not have been able to reverse-engineer it.

But now, reverse-engineering a Hao Han Magical Treasure is not impossible.

(Daoist friend, goodnight!)