Ding Huan did not answer, because the Cosmic Pot had already rushed out of the Void Canyon and landed on the Void Square of the Ancient God Island.

"Dad, this place..."

Nian Huan looked with disbelief at the almost ruined Void Square, completely unable to believe that this was where she and Aunt Wei were cast into the Void Canyon.

How bustling and magnificent was this place back then?

Now it was split in half, and the statue she mocked earlier was long gone.

This was because Jiushi and Yi Gu had turned to ashes long ago.

Otherwise, she could still hear these two crying in anguish.

"Senior Hou Hen, I really didn't expect to see you again." Seeing the Thick Trace God Emperor, Nian Huan excitedly stepped forward to greet.

The Thick Trace God Emperor also sighed, "The guy who caught me back then was called King Jiang Jian, a Master of the Universe of the Seventh Step, and the man beside him called Luo was no easy figure either.

It's indeed a miracle that I survived. Luckily, you didn't chase after me at that time. If you had, it would have been difficult for you to appear here now."

Ding Huan introduced everyone.

Ji Sixin then realized that Nian Huan was Ding Huan's daughter.

As a senior, she hurriedly took out a pair of top-grade Dao Veins as a gift and gave them to Nian Huan.

"Dad, this..." Nian Huan dared not accept such a precious gift.

Top-grade Dao Veins, each is something that the Master of the Universe desires, and now a pair is presented.

She even doubted whether Ji Sixin, the owner of the Gods Trading Building, had her eye on her father?

This wouldn't do.

She always felt this woman was somewhat snobbish.

"It's okay, accept it." Ding Huan nodded to Nian Huan.

He helped Ji Sixin, much more than just two top-grade Dao Veins.

Without him, Ji Sixin dreaming of stepping into the Seventh Step was futile.

Ji Sixin, as the owner of the Gods Trading Building, presenting two top-grade Dao Veins is considered a normal gift.

"Brother Ding, are we heading to the World of Gods now?" Ji Sixin was quite pleased to see Nian Huan accept her gift.

Ding Huan shook his head, "I am going to the Fog Realm."

Currently, he cannot go to the World of Gods, as that would be akin to walking into peril.

He will only go to the World of Gods when he's prepared to engage in a life-or-death struggle with the powerful being in the depths of Chaos there.

The Thick Trace God Emperor quickly asked, "Sect Master, may I follow you to the Fog Realm?"

Ding Huan patted the Thick Trace God Emperor, "Your cultivation going to the Fog Realm would be meaningless, you stay at the Gods Trading Building and endeavor to step into the Seventh Step of Daoist Words."

After saying that, Ding Huan took out a ring and handed it to the Thick Trace God Emperor, "There are some Cultivation Techniques and Cultivation Resources here, I'll give them to you."

It wasn't that Ding Huan wouldn't take the Thick Trace God Emperor to the Fog Realm.

The Fog Realm has little use if the cultivation level is low.

Look at the Saint of Ducheng, the lowest are Saints of Words.

He took Nian Huan because he would fully guide her in Tao Techniques.

Once he guides Nian Huan, he will head to the Endless Void.

He will leave Nian Huan and Qi Manwei at the place he previously secluded himself for cultivation, but there's no time to guide Hou Hen if Hou Hen follows.

If the Thick Trace God Emperor were left in Ducheng, with his strength, he might accidentally lose his life.

It's different in the World of Gods.

The World of Gods is more suitable for the Thick Trace God Emperor, as proving Dao there is simpler than in the Fog Realm.

Besides, in the World of Gods, there's the Gods Trading Building backing him up.

"Alright, I will stay in the World of Gods and prove the Fourth Step of Dao."

The Thick Trace God Emperor and Ding Huan had a deep relationship, and knowing Ding Huan's wealth, he was not shy when accepting gifts.

"Brother Ding Huan, you wouldn't make me return to the World of Gods, would you?" Di He immediately grew nervous.

If he returns to the World of Gods, it would be a life as calm as still water.

This is not what he wants, he needs to advance once more, otherwise returning to the Nine Heavens would be meaningless.

Besides, he can't return to the Nine Heavens at all.

He sees clearly that only by following Brother Ding Huan can he grasp greater opportunities.

Of course, he also knows that following Brother Ding Huan is risky and could lead to demise.

If Brother Ding Huan hadn't saved him last time, he would have fallen.

As someone pursuing the Great Dao, how can one be afraid of death?

Only with effort comes reward, there is nothing gained by sitting idly by.

"Brother, I do have a place to go, but once there, it's a life-threatening experience, even more dangerous than this. I plan to go there, if you want to join me, you can."

Ding Huan actually intended to take Di He into the Endless Void to search for the Creation Dao Principle.

Di He has completed the Seventh Step of the Great Dao, assisted by the Creation Dao Principle, he may step into the Eighth Step of Daoist Words.

"Haha..." Di He laughed heartily:

"Brother Ding Huan, am I Di He afraid of death? Of course, I'll go, no need for more words."

Ji Sixin was certain that Ding Huan's destination with Di He had good things, but she hesitated and didn't speak.

Nine lives and almost more than nine lives, the risk is indeed too great for her.

She is not the same as before; she is now the Master of the Universe.

With the Divine Trading Building in her possession, as long as she stays steady, she will eventually have the chance to reach the Eighth Step.

There's no need to gamble with her life.

"It seems Tongyun will not be coming; let's go," Ding Huan summoned the Cosmic Pot to bid farewell to Ji Sixin.

Only then did Ji Sixin realize that Ding Huan had been waiting here for the Daoist Saint Tongyun.

She did not quite understand why Ding Huan didn't go to the World of Gods and attack Longevity Palace directly.

However, she felt there was certainly something wrong here.

"Lord, I was in a hurry to meet Ding Sect Master, so I didn't have time to report to you," after Ding Huan left, Thick Trace God Emperor immediately apologized to Ji Sixin.

This old hand had no pressure in saying such things.

Ji Sixin knew she couldn't punish the Thick Trace God Emperor, as he was merely borrowing space to cultivate here.

"Such trifles are of no consequence."

Ji Sixin waved her hand indifferently and casually asked, "Do you know why Brother Ding didn't go to the World of Gods to teach Tongyun a lesson?"

Thick Trace God Emperor had spent so long with Ding Huan that he naturally knew Ding Huan's thoughts.

He was sure that Ding Huan not going to the World of Gods was definitely because the World of Gods was detrimental to him.

But he wouldn't say that; he simply sighed, "Ding Sect Master should be anxious to find his wife."

Ji Sixin said in realization, "Oh, I see."

Though she said this, she didn't believe a word of Thick Trace God Emperor's statement.

She decided to investigate why Ding Huan was unwilling to return to the World of Gods once she returned.

And also why Ding Huan didn't tear open the World of Gods' barrier completely back then.

If the World of Gods indeed had issues, she might also consider leaving.

...

"Nian Huan, where is your mother?" As soon as the Cosmic Pot left Ancient God Island, Ding Huan's first words were to inquire about Qu Yi's whereabouts.

Nian Huan's eyes reddened, "We encountered Void turbulence in the Void, and at that time, the Flying Treasure was torn apart.

Aunt Wei saved me, but mother, Elder Bamboo, Aunt Ke Shu, Aunt Ji Yue, and us were scattered. The turbulence was very terrifying; I saw Senior Hou Hen being swept alone into a Void Rift by the turbulence.

I thought Senior Hou Hen had fallen, but later saw him again in Wangshen City..."

Ding Huan's heart sank; the most frightening thing about Void turbulence is not knowing where you might be taken.

Just like the Void Canyon he rescued Nian Huan from earlier, which was a place the Void turbulence passed through.

If Qu Yi was swept into the Void Canyon, she might never return, and he wouldn't even be able to find her.

"Brother Ding, don't worry, Qu Yi was at the Fifth Step back then, and Elder Bamboo reached the Sixth Step. There's no problem with Thick Trace Daoist; with their strength, they'll definitely not face any issues,"

Qi Manwei spoke with comfort to Ding Huan.

Ding Huan sighed heavily, how could he not worry?

The fact that Thick Trace didn't end up in trouble was sheer luck.

"Father, Erlang was by mother's side. Erlang is extremely sensitive to crises and would certainly judge the safe direction ahead of time.

When we encountered Void turbulence, Erlang warned us in advance, allowing us to avoid the most dangerous spot."

Nian Huan also spoke to comfort Ding Huan.

Ding Huan tried to shake off these thoughts and asked, "Mr. Qi, what cultivation technique are you practicing?"

The cultivation technique practiced by Nian Huan would be re-taught later; he planned to help Qi Manwei first.

Qi Manwei already knew Ding Huan's cultivation was likely stronger than the Seventh Step Master of the Universe, and now with his inquiry, she felt he intended to help her.

She did not hide, "I'm cultivating the Space Dao Scroll, but after stepping into the Fourth Step, there's a feeling of lacking successive strength."

Ding Huan nodded, "Your thought is correct; if it's only about pursuing the level of Great Dao, practicing the Space Dao Scroll is fine.

However, if you are to reach the pinnacle of the Great Dao, the Space Dao Scroll can at best be a Dao Principle within your Great Dao and should not be your main cultivation technique, so if you have higher pursuits, you must change to cultivate the Great Dao."

Qi Manwei spoke excitedly, "Please teach me, Brother Ding."

Ding Huan said, "I have two suggestions; first, change to practicing my Great Universe Technique, and I will guide you personally, allowing you to step at least above the Seventh Step Daoist Saint in the future.

Second, you can cultivate either the Original Dao Technique or the Unoriginated Dao, both of which can lead you to the peak of the highest Great Dao."

Among the three thousand Great Dao, there are many top-tier Great Daos; Ding Huan believed none, whether the Hong Meng Dao or the Five Elements Dao, were as good as the Original Dao Technique.

Qu Yi and Jia Baihe both cultivate the Original Dao Technique.

Qi Manwei decisively said, "I will cultivate the Original Dao Technique."

Having followed Nian Huan, she already knew the Great Universe Technique was a Great Dao created by Ding Huan.

To cultivate someone else's created Great Dao, she would only choose to cultivate Lan Xiaobu's Longevity Dao.

"Alright, here's the Original Dao Technique; take a look at it, and return it to me later." Ding Huan handed the three thousand Great Dao to Qi Manwei.

"Three thousand Great Dao?" Qi Manwei exclaimed in shock upon receiving the Dao Scroll from Ding Huan.

"Yes, exactly three thousand Great Dao, and only the Original Dao Technique can achieve supremacy, which is why I recommend you cultivate the Original Dao Technique."

"Thank you, Brother Ding," Qi Manwei said, bowing deeply in gratitude.

Ding Huan waved his hand, "You saved Nian Huan, a single Great Dao is nothing. But it's best that you perform Slaying Dao before cultivating the Original Dao Technique."

(Good night, fellow Daoist!)