novelraw Chapter 1253 - 1246: Zuo Shanyi's Abacus
Chapter 1253 - 1246: Zuo Shanyi's Abacus
Zuo Shanyi was thinking of speeding up to negotiate with Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu.
He had already made up his mind that even if he were ambushed by Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu after boarding Ye Xuan's Hao Han Star Core, he would accept it.
If he didn't join forces with Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu, he wouldn't be able to stop Ding Huan from conducting a Sacrificial Dao on this side of the expanse.
If Ding Huan succeeded in his Sacrificial Dao on this expanse, Zuo Shanyi would at most be just a common Source Principle within Ding Huan's Great Dao.
He believed that as long as he explained clearly, Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu should be able to understand.
"Brother Mo, Brother Lan, might you allow me to come up for a chat?"
Zuo Shanyi called out loudly from a distance.
Ye Xuan looked at Mo Wuji.
"Let him come up," Mo Wuji nodded.
Zuo Shanyi was outside the Hao Han Star Core, and he had been worried that this fellow would run away. Now that this fellow took the initiative to enter the Hao Han Star Core, it was like he was delivering himself.
Ye Xuan opened the restriction of the Hao Han Star Core, and Zuo Shanyi immediately landed on the Star Core.
Lan Xiaobu looked at Zuo Shanyi and chuckled, "Xiao Zuo, have you become so bold while traveling? Daring to come on Brother Ye's Hao Han Star Core?"
Zuo Shanyi laughed awkwardly and self-mockingly, "Brother Mo, Brother Lan, Brother Ye, I..."
He had just said a few words when Zuo Shanyi felt something was amiss.
Isn't this Hao Han Star Core Ye Xuan's?
How did he sense another faint, almost imperceptible obscure presence here...
How could this be?
Neither Mo Wuji nor Lan Xiaobu's strength was inferior to his.
If these two hadn't sensed anything wrong with the Hao Han Star Core, how could he?
Even Ye Xuan, whose strength was slightly weaker than his, wouldn't be significantly weaker.
Did Ye Xuan know that after refining the Hao Han Star Core, there was another hidden presence within it?
Or was that obscure being one of the secret hands these fellows were hiding, aiming to deal with him?
No, this obscure aura seemed very friendly to him...
"Brother Zuo, are you so guilty that you're at a loss for words?" Ye Xuan also mocked.
This guy wasn't a good person. During cooperation with others, he was mostly thinking about how to scheme against his partners.
Zuo Shanyi chuckled dryly, "Brother Ye, this Flying Treasure of yours is the best I've ever seen; it must be a Hao Han Treasure, right?"
Ye Xuan replied lightly, "Indeed, it was just a chance opportunity for me. It's nothing compared to Brother Zuo, who even has a Hao Han Teleportation Talisman, and oh yes, now you even have the Hao Han Weighing Scale."
Earlier, Zuo Shanyi only claimed to have obtained a Hao Han Weighing Scale; now Ye Xuan directly mentioned the Hao Han Weighing Scale, indicating they already knew Zuo Shanyi must have a Hao Han Scale.
Zuo Shanyi chuckled, preparing to subtly inquire again about how Ye Xuan acquired the Hao Han Star Core when his mind sharply skipped a beat.
He suddenly understood.
The reason Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu hadn't detected anything amiss in the Hao Han Star Core, and the same for Ye Xuan, was that the obscure presence in the Hao Han Star Core was a Dao Soul of the Divine Clan.
The Divine Clan always believed they were the most noble race in the expanse, so no Divine Clan member would regard cultivators of other races.
In their minds, any existence not belonging to the Divine Clan was lowly, a presence they could trample on at will.
And indeed, Divine Clan cultivators are the most compatible with any Heaven and Earth Origin in the universe.
He could sense it because Zuo Shanyi possessed the bloodline of the Divine Clan.
In other words, he, Zuo Shanyi, was one of the Divine Clan.
Moreover, he not only sensed the hidden existence within the Hao Han Star Core but also felt a strong sense of affinity with it.
"Zuo Shanyi, what are you here to discuss with us?" Lan Xiaobu had long seen through Zuo Shanyi's intentions.
This guy was here a hundred percent to propose cooperation, likely targeting Ding Huan.
In Zuo Shanyi's view, Ding Huan would inevitably sacrifice this side of the expanse and then take the ninth step of the Great Dao.
However, in the eyes of Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji, they believed it unlikely that Ding Huan would do such a thing.
As long as Ding Huan doesn't sacrifice this side of the expanse, he will ultimately be swallowed by his own river of the Great Dao, turning into a Dao Principle under the vastness.
In fact, neither Mo Wuji nor Lan Xiaobu had deep feelings for this side of the expanse.
The only reason they knew Ding Huan wouldn't sacrifice this expanse was that Ding Huan's relatives and family lived in this expanse.
If Ding Huan sacrificed this expanse, all his family would be sacrificed as well.
Based on their understanding of Ding Huan, the likelihood of him doing such a thing was very slim.
After realizing that there might be a Divine Clan powerhouse within Ye Xuan's Hao Han Star Core, Zuo Shanyi vaguely changed his mind.
He thought perhaps it was more reliable to cooperate with the presence in Ye Xuan's Hao Han Star Core.
Though his thoughts shifted, Zuo Shanyi still clasped his fists solemnly and said:
"Brother Mo, Brother Lan, Brother Ye, you should know that the golden river of the Great Dao is undoubtedly Mr. Ding proving the ninth step of the Great Dao.
From what I know, only one person in this expanse can take the ninth step of the Great Dao.
And to take the ninth step of the Great Dao, one must sacrifice the Dao of the expanse. Mr. Ding wants to succeed in his Dao, just as we must sacrifice this expanse..."
"So you think we should join forces to deal with Ding Huan?" Mo Wuji said lightly.
Zuo Shanyi replied in a deep voice, "I'm just stating my opinion. If it were me, I would indeed do that... No, I should say anyone within the expanse would do so.
"You may question my character, Zuo Shanyi, but please do not doubt my perception."
Mo Wuji didn't doubt Zuo Shanyi's words.
As Zuo Shanyi said, you can question this guy's character, but his insight is absolutely trustworthy.
Lan Xiaobu also said no more.
He had spent the most time with Mo Wuji.
If it were Mo Wuji instead of Ding Huan, Lan Xiaobu was one hundred percent sure that Mo Wuji wouldn't sacrifice this vastness.
No matter how much Mo Wuji disliked this vastness, he wouldn't do such a thing.
Although he had known Ding Huan for a long time, his understanding of Ding Huan was not as deep as Mo Wuji's.
Another thing is, he and Mo Wuji both understood.
In the real Cultivation World, such sentiments did not exist.
He and Mo Wuji both hailed from a Mortal Planet, feelings that no one could understand.
And in the true Cultivation World, cultivators are always willing to abandon everything for their own Great Dao.
Throughout their cultivation journey, from Emotionless Dao to Cutting Mortal Ties Dao or Ruthless Dao...
They had seen too much.
For their Great Dao, what kind of things haven't they witnessed?
Not to mention anyone else, even An Ting by their side would sacrifice everything without hesitation for the Great Dao.
When faced with the choice of one's own Great Dao, everything can be abandoned.
"You're talking nonsense." Jia Baihe, who had been listening, couldn't hold back anymore and shouted.
She was certain that even if Ding Huan were to fall himself, he would never sacrifice this vastness.
Zuo Shanyi's expression remained indifferent, not refuting Jia Baihe's words.
Had he not known about the terrifying presence hidden in the Star Core, he would have used all kinds of reasoning to explain and persuade everyone.
Now, he did not intend to explain anymore.
Working with Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu was a last resort.
Once he could choose his partners, the first step was to exclude Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu.
But seeing Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu say nothing, could it be that he didn't need to explain further and these two planned to cooperate with him?
This seemed possible.
After all, anyone would choose the Sacrificial Dao, to take the ninth step on the vast Great Dao.
"We can go help Brother Ding Huan."
Ye Xuan didn't see things very clearly; his first thought was to help Ding Huan and ensure no harm came to him.
Zuo Shanyi said casually, "If I'm not mistaken, no one can approach Ding Huan's golden Great Dao river.
Unless you're standing by his side from the beginning, otherwise, upon approaching Ding Huan's Great Dao river, you'd likely be shattered to pieces by his Taoist Rhythm and become a Source Principle in the Great Dao river."
While everyone was still talking.
A black silhouette rapidly approached the golden Great Dao river.
Even Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu were startled.
They didn't dare approach the terrifying Great Dao river now; who was this person to be so brave?
"Ku Yue..." An Ting recognized that black figure, speaking in shock.
Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu also saw clearly now; it was indeed Ku Yue.
That's not right; Ku Yue was strong, but not strong enough to approach Ding Huan's golden Great Dao river.
Could it be that Ku Yue didn't know this was Ding Huan's attempt to take the ninth step on the vastness in a golden Great Dao river? Approaching would result in annihilation?
They quickly realized what was happening.
When Ku Yue's silhouette reached the side of the golden Great Dao river, it suddenly vanished.
Not absorbed into the golden river, but transformed into a black Dao Principle and left the edge of the golden Great Dao river again.
Ku Yue was testing to see if the golden Great Dao river could be approached.
Ku Yue landed a thousand miles away from the golden Great Dao river, and two figures appeared next to Ku Yue.
Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu recognized one of them.
The fellow who had ambushed them in Eightfold Expanse Canyon seemed to be Chen Luo, cultivating Buddhist Sect Daoist Skill deeply hidden.
The other person exuded an intimidating aura that they hadn't met before.
Zuo Shanyi was immediately hit in the face.
Just moments ago, he said no one could approach the golden Great Dao river, and now people went and left quickly.
Zuo Shanyi didn't feel embarrassed but his eyes lit up, filled with excitement.
Ku Yue's strength was completely beyond his expectation; it wasn't less than his by any means.
To be able to approach Ding Huan's golden Great Dao river and transform into a dark Dao Principle to escape, definitely made Ku Yue the strongest partner.
Zuo Shanyi was about to go see Ku Yue but then remembered the Star Core and forcibly swallowed his words.
Now he couldn't leave the Star Core.
(Good night, fellow Daoist!)