Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation

Chapter 1250 - 1243: The Way to Leave This Vast World

Zuo Shanyi's expression became serious: "In theory, the Hao Han Star Map is the first treasure under our Hao Han, and it came into being alongside Hao Han.

In theory, as long as Hao Han exists, the Star Map exists. If Hao Han perishes, the Star Map perishes. But whether the reverse is true, I don't know, nor has anyone dared to attempt it.

To leave this realm of Hao Han, the Hao Han Star Map must be completed. Nine pieces of the Star Map must unite to open the passage of Hao Han..."

Lan Xiaobu sneered, "It's not that simple, is it."

Zuo Shanyi chuckled dryly twice, "That's right, there's one more treasure needed, the Tai Hao Scale."

"Is it the thing in your hand?" Lan Xiaobu's gaze fell on the weight in Zuo Shanyi's palm.

Earlier, Zuo Shanyi used this weight to sneak attack Ye Xuan.

Zuo Shanyi calmly put away the weight, "No, this is merely the Tai Hao weight, not the Tai Hao Scale. But I know where to find the Tai Hao Scale."

Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu didn't say anything further.

The Tai Hao Scale and Tai Hao weight, clearly a complete Magical Treasure.

Does Zuo Shanyi have the Tai Hao weight without the Tai Hao Scale?

If not, he claims to know where to get the Tai Hao Scale, but Zuo Shanyi probably doesn't even believe his own words.

They are almost certain that the Tai Hao Scale is with Zuo Shanyi, and this guy intends to use it as leverage for collaboration with them.

Zuo Shanyi also guessed Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu's thoughts and proactively spoke up, "You get the nine pieces of the Hao Han Star Map, I'll get the Tai Hao Scale, and then we'll collaborate to leave this realm of Hao Han."

"Is it that simple?" Ye Xuan looked at Zuo Shanyi suspiciously.

Zuo Shanyi chuckled, "Of course not that simple. We'll also need five people with different Source Principles of the Great Dao, to act jointly. Only then can we use the Hao Han Star Map and Tai Hao Scale to open Hao Han.

Among the five people, you already have three, with me as the fourth. Finding the fifth will be easy.

Any fellow cultivating the Hao Han Source Principles, as long as their cultivation has reached the ninth step of Hao Han, can join us."

One more thing Zuo Shanyi didn't mention was that opening Hao Han would require consuming the Tai Hao Scale.

There's no need to mention it now; he would bring it up when collaborating.

Zuo Shanyi certainly wouldn't contribute without gaining anything.

"After opening Hao Han, is it an empty void?" Mo Wuji asked a critical question.

Earlier when they tore open the Void, it resulted in emptiness.

If it's just empty, they wouldn't have a place to reside; what would be the point of leaving Hao Han?

Zuo Shanyi shook his head, "It's not emptiness."

"Then what is it?" Ye Xuan immediately asked.

Zuo Shanyi didn't explain.

He couldn't possibly explain.

Leaving Hao Han leads to the initial state before Hao Han's formation.

This is purer than the Source Principles that formed Hao Han in the Eightfold Expanse Canyon, containing limitless universal truths.

Simply put, any existence at the ninth step of Hao Han appearing in such a space would have the opportunity to step beyond the ninth step of Hao Han.

Zuo Shanyi wouldn't possibly share such a benefit with Mo Wuji and the others.

The moment of leaving Hao Han is Zuo Shanyi's greatest opportunity to step beyond the ninth step of the Hao Han Great Dao.

Zuo Shanyi didn't state his ignorance either, as he knew Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu wouldn't believe him.

Why waste words then?

"We've agreed to collaborate with you, can we use your Hao Han Teleportation Talisman to go to the Hao Han Dao Ruins next?"

Mo Wuji knew Zuo Shanyi was withholding much information, but he had little choice.

Catching this slipper isn't likely; Shi Keling is more slippery than an eel. If he gets away, finding him again would be incredibly difficult.

Mo Wuji felt they really needed the slippery fellow before them to leave this realm of Hao Han.

But collaborating with this guy requires utmost caution.

In two previous partnerships, this fellow betrayed and sneaked attacks.

Yet this guy kept approaching them for collaboration every time.

Clearly, this guy is a treacherous backstabber, a scoundrel.

Zuo Shanyi looked at Ye Xuan's Hao Han Star Core and shrugged, "My Hao Han Teleportation Talisman can't teleport now, and even if it could, it would only teleport me alone.

Now that the other eight pieces of the Hao Han Star Map are with you, Mr. Ding will certainly be waiting for us at the Hao Han Dao Ruins. There's no need to rush."

Jia Baihe came with Yi Jie, "Brother Mo, Brother Lan, Brother Ye, can I go with you?"

Earlier, she heard they were going to meet Ding Huan, which excited her.

Lan Xiaobu laughed heartily, "Of course, let me introduce you. Mo Wuji, Ye Xuan, I am Lan Xiaobu, all are life and death friends of Brother Ding Huan."

Afterward, Lan Xiaobu pointed at Zuo Shanyi, "Be careful of this guy, he's always trying to scheme against Brother Ding Huan, not a good person."

Zuo Shanyi, speechless, said, "Brother Lan, we've started collaborating, so Brother Ding is also my friend, Zuo Shanyi."

If it weren't for knowing he couldn't leave this realm of Hao Han alone, Zuo Shanyi truly wouldn't disdain cooperation with these people.

Jia Baihe eyed Zuo Shanyi, "Is Ding Huan really at the Hao Han Dao Ruins?"

"Of course, I met him there and had a friendly conversation."

...

While Mo Wuji, Lan Xiaobu, and others were discussing teaming up with Zuo Shanyi, Ding Huan's Breaking Tribulation Blade ripped through the brow of the Void.

Compared to Jiqiong of the Decline Dao, the cosmic rule change triggered by the fall of the Void was minimal, almost negligible.

But Ding Huan quickly frowned.

He couldn't open Jiqiong's Tao Universe because Jiqiong was the first under Hao Han, the most recognized existence by Hao Han.

Now he can't even unlock the Dao Universe of the Void, this is not normal.

With the Daoist Practice of the Void, how could he be unable to unlock the Dao Universe of the opponent?

The weakened Primordial Spirit of the Void chuckled under Ding Huan's Sword Force: "You don't have to bother, as long as I'm still in this vastness, you can't unlock my Dao Universe..."

Ding Huan mocked: "No wonder you dared to come back, must be knowing I can't kill you."

Being unable to unlock the Dao Universe of the Void, it's indeed unrealistic to try to kill the Void.

The Void sighed: "Being reduced to this state, what difference does it make whether I live or die? Killing me today is useless.

As long as Jiqiong still exists, sooner or later he will once again sacrifice the entire vastness, and you all exist merely as companions in burial.

Don't underestimate Jiqiong, I was once the foremost Primordial Spirit under the vastness, and he managed to shadow my chances and Creation, so he won't easily die under your blade.

Even though you've killed me, I still admire you; originally, you should have been part of my Dao, but unfortunately, I missed my second chance.

So let me tell you one more thing, if someday you truly can leave this vastness, the moment you leave the vastness is the best chance to take the ninth step out of it..."

After finishing this sentence, the Breaking Tribulation Blade Force cleanly shredded the residual soul of the Void.

Ding Huan stretched out his hand, and the Breaking Tribulation Blade fell into his palm.

At the Vast Dao Ruins.

Luo Hou was eliminated by him, the Void was eliminated by him, and the Jiqiong of the declining Tao was also eliminated by him...

Now, holding the Breaking Tribulation Blade, Ding Huan felt no joy.

He looked at the Void before him, having already lost his attachment to this vastness.

It must have been after he killed Jiqiong that this thought grew stronger.

As creatures born under the vastness, this vastness seems indifferent to those like them who struggle from a low-level Universe.

A vast realm indeed seems endless, but is that rare?

As long as he can escape the shredding of the Void, Ding Huan would have plenty of places to go.

Uncertain of how long he'd stood there, Ding Huan's mind kept recalling the enlightenment during the slaying of Jiqiong previously.

That was truly an insight into taking the ninth step out of the vastness.

Otherwise, there was no way to stand outside the Void without being swept in.

Ding Huan couldn't be sure if he could stand above the Void again without being swept away.

Because of having once stayed outside the Void without being swept away, Ding Huan now believes there must be a way to take the ninth step out of the vastness without sacrificing it.

Time passes slowly, and Ding Huan's surrounding Taoist Rhythm alternates between clarity and fuzziness.

Regardless of whether it's clear or fuzzy, these Taoist Rhythms have nothing to do with the Source Principle of the vastness.

Light wave-like fluctuations of Dao Rhythm were transmitted, awakening Ding Huan from his contemplation.

He sighed.

Indeed, enlightenment requires the right opportunity.

He was remarkable to have twice comprehended the profound meaning of taking the ninth step out of the vastness.

Now without external interference, he could no longer find the previous enlightenment.

In the Void, there were fluctuations of Daoist Rhythms, indicating someone was arriving.

Ding Huan immediately thought of the departing Ye Sha.

Ye Sha said he was bringing Chi Zhou along, should be soon, right?

He had been standing here for at least one or two years.

Soon, Ding Huan realized it was not Ye Sha coming.

Although it wasn't Ye Sha, the Dao Rhythm of the comer seemed very familiar to him.

While Ding Huan was still pondering who the visitor was, two figures appeared before him.

"Is it you, Ding Huan?" The man in front, with a tall stature and loose hair, body surrounded by turbulent Daoist Rhythms, was evidently a formidable figure.

Except that this guy lacked one eye, and his Great Dao malevolence was notably strong.

Ding Huan also recognized him, Si Wu.

He didn't know why part of Si Wu's residual body ended up in the bird-crap place of Tongti Star Land.

However, he had long been displeased with this guy.

Being sent to his eyes, he had no reason not to kill.

Ding Huan ignored Si Wu, instead focusing on the man behind Si Wu whose head was wrapped in burlap.

Ha, another acquaintance, Qi Qitang.

This guy looked terrifyingly pale, avoiding my gaze, obviously surprised to meet me here.

"Haha..."

Understanding that the person in front was indeed Ding Huan, Si Wu laughed wildly: "You punk finally fell into my hands."

The resentment he felt towards Ding Huan was beyond measure.

Provoking him numerous times, repeatedly sabotaging his plans.

And beyond that, this guy managed to escape from his grip several times, once even slipping away while passing by his secluded place.

"Qi Tang, this kid..."

Si Wu only managed half a sentence before abruptly stopping.

What's wrong with Qi Qitang?

Why such palpable unease?

(Good night, fellow Daoist!)