Mo Wuji said gravely, "He should have sought me out. Many years ago, an inexplicable fellow intercepted and ambushed me.

Thinking back now, the avenue that the one who ambushed me cultivated seemed to contain a kind of Mortal Dao rhythm in it."

Ding Huan frowned, "Wuji, if Xin Changkong personally seeks you, I fear it will be difficult for you to retreat unscathed."

Mo Wuji did not feel that Ding Huan was exaggerating, "At the time, my feeling was that the fellow clearly couldn't threaten me in terms of strength.

Yet I had an intense sense of danger, and I didn't know where that danger was coming from.

Strangely, the sense of threat abruptly vanished later, and the fellow who intercepted me also slipped into the Void, leaving no trace.

Thinking about it now, that person who intercepted me is likely connected to Xin Changkong; it's possible he sent someone to hold me back, then Xin Changkong would attack me."

Ding Huan recalled his enmity with Xin Changkong, "Wuji, it could very well be as you guessed.

The reason I have enmity with Xin Changkong is that back then he extended a hand seal to deal with someone else. That Tao Hand Seal passed in front of me, and I tore it apart with one blade."

If Mo Wuji had to deal with that hand seal alone, it surely wouldn't have been much trouble.

Once Mo Wuji is intercepted by a strong adversary of similar strength, and at a life and death crisis, suddenly a hand seal ambushes him.

The result would be unpredictable.

This is why every ounce counts on the balance, sometimes even a straw can crush the Universe.

Mo Wuji immediately understood, "It's no wonder I felt the threat vanish abruptly, so that's how it is."

From Pang Bozi to Xin Changkong, each of these people is stronger than the last.

Ding Huan and Mo Wuji not only haven't lost their fighting spirit, but after understanding the opponent's strength, they are even more determined to surpass these fellows.

Ding Huan had already handed the Human Mortal Path to Mo Wuji.

The Human Mortal Path is absolutely a top-grade Great Dao, but Ding Huan considered Mo Wuji a future ally. Keeping the Human Mortal Path with him was of no use; leaving it with Mo Wuji would surely serve a great purpose.

The stronger Mo Wuji becomes, the more beneficial it is for him.

"What's this?" Mo Wuji asked with confusion as he looked at the Jade Scroll in Ding Huan's hand, which was also wrapped in a Dao Barrier.

"Xin Changkong's Mortal Dao is divided into three canons: Human Mortal Path, Earth Mortal Path, and Heavenly Mortal Path. I only acquired the Human Mortal Path, so you can understand Xin Changkong's Tao Technique.

This Tao Technique has probably surpassed the Heavenly Dao Rules of the World of Gods, so when exposed, it will be destroyed by the Heaven and Earth Laws."

The more Mo Wuji listened, the more astonished he became.

He took the Jade Scroll and placed it into his Tao World.

Immediately, his Divine Will broke through the Barrier and penetrated the Jade Scroll, sensing the Mortal Dao Technique inside, causing Mo Wuji to frown.

"Ding Huan, this Cultivation Technique is strong; it complements me and my Great Dao. Before my Great Dao matures, my Dao is inferior to his Dao.

Once my Dao matures, his Dao will be inferior to my Dao."

Mo Wuji's tone also became solemn.

However, deep down, he knew that in front of a strong cultivator of Mortal Dao, his own Mortal Dao might struggle to grow.

The reason the other side hadn't continued to act against him might very well be because he had arrived at the World of Gods.

Mo Wuji gradually sorted out some clues; these strong cultivators seem to have their own domains, without interference.

Just like how Pang Bozi wouldn't dare go to Fog Realm.

Ding Huan immediately asked, "What do you mean?"

Ding Huan wasn't encountering the Mortal Dao for the first time.

The versions of the Mortal Dao he had encountered were from several people: Emperor Zhong's, Guan Huan's, Bai Yue's, and Mo Wuji's.

In the meantime, he also heard of a fellow called Meteor who also cultivated Mortal Dao, yet a different kind of Mortal Dao.

"My Mortal Dao takes the path of entering the Dao as a mortal, seeking the path to the vast pinnacle through human inquiries. Whereas this fellow's Mortal Dao enters the mortal through the Great Dao, standing at the pinnacle of the Great Dao, constructing a universal avenue for mortals.

To give a simple example, Mortal Dao is like a monarch constructing rules and order for the survival of the mortals below.

On the other hand, Mortal Dao is like the common people who rise up in protest when dissatisfied with the rules and order the monarch constructs. As long as the monarch is defeated, a completely new set of survival rules can be re-established."

Ding Huan immediately said, "If that's the case, if you can also obtain a Great Dao path from Xin Changkong's Mortal Dao, wouldn't that elevate your Mortal Dao to an even higher level?"

Mo Wuji nodded, "Indeed, that's why I urgently need a place to go into seclusion. Otherwise, I fear I will have no place to rest even in death.

Ding Huan, thank you, you've helped me tremendously."

To Mo Wuji, Ding Huan bringing him the Human Mortal Path was nothing less than a major assistance.

Once he comprehends the Human Mortal Path and allows his Mortal Dao to undergo a complete transformation, when he steps into the Eighth Step of Great Dao, he will have the qualification to contend with those who open universes.

"It would be better to go to Fog Realm for seclusion, as it's safer, and the Heaven and Earth Rules there are independent, suitable for verifying the Dao..."

Ding Huan also planned to go into seclusion to enhance his Great Dao strength.

Mo Wuji shook his head, "Never go to Fog Realm to advance to the Eighth Step of Great Dao, otherwise, you might never leave Fog Realm. Do you know why someone like Pang Bozi dares not to go to Fog Realm?"

"Could it be that there's an even stronger presence in Fog Realm?" Ding Huan truly did not know.

Mo Wuji affirmed, "There are definitely stronger beings. Lan Xiaobu and I have long seen through these bastards; none of them are any good.

If you acquire a Chaos Treasure, you'd better not use it either, because most of those Chaos Treasures have the bloodline Dao Principles left by powerful beings...

Hmm, you can peel off the Great Dao's will from the Creation Dao Principles, so you likely won't make such elementary mistakes.

These powerful beings that emerged with the opening of the Universe, each one of them is a greedy dog. They believe that everything in the Vast Universe, even the dung, belongs to them. As for the Vast Universe, that's even more their possession.

Whether it's the Fog Realm or the World of Gods, once there's someone who threatens them, they will never let it go. So with our current strength, going to the Fog Realm for closed-door training and advancement is like throwing buns to a dog."

Mo Wuji was quite helpless when mentioning this.

He and Lan Xiaobu had worked hard enough, overcoming endless hardships on their path of cultivation.

But what use is it?

The things they desperately fought for all their lives, others are born having.

Not only that, these people also prevent them from obtaining things they no longer care about.

Ding Huan felt a heavy heart. He had long suspected top-grade beings existed in the Fog Realm, but not as clearly elucidated as Mo Wuji described.

If they can't do closed-door training in the Fog Realm, nor in the World of Gods, where should they go?

"I know of a place for secluded cultivation, but before that, you might go to the Thorn Forest to get some top-grade Dao Veins. The quantity is best kept under ten thousand.

Those top-grade Dao Veins were also collected by those bastards..."

Ding Huan chuckled, "I know, I've already got five to six thousand top-grade Dao Veins from there."

He got five to six thousand top-grade Dao Veins in the Thorn Forest and also looted the Tao World of Huan and Lei Hen, his top-grade Dao Veins exceeding ten thousand.

These cultivation resources are sufficient for him to prove the Dao at the Eighth Step. Not only that, he also wants to condense another Creation Dao Principle for Nian Huan to prove the Dao at the Seventh Step.

"That's great. I know a place for closed-door training that is absolutely safe. Together we'll advance, and once we go a step further, we'll be able to face Pang Bozi one-on-one."

Hearing that Ding Huan now had enough Dao Veins, Mo Wuji was immediately overjoyed.

He was well aware that the top-grade Dao Veins in the Thorn Forest truly couldn't be looted too much. Who knows what kind of 'Bozi' might emerge if they did?

Besides, that place within the Thorn Forest is also very dangerous.

He cultivated the Mortal Dao, so his sense of crisis was sharper than others.

So if he could avoid going to the Thorn Forest, it was best not to go.

"Pang Bozi resides at the Chaos Center of the World of Gods, right? The number of top-grade Dao Veins hidden in the Thorn Forest suggests there's likely more than just one Pang Bozi in the Chaos Center."

Ding Huan suddenly felt that Mo Wuji's description of these ancient beings as greedy dogs was indeed apt.

"Exactly. If you think those powerful beings use top-grade Dao Veins for cultivation like us, then you're sorely mistaken. They use Chaos Dao Veins, which are pure Primordial Qi Veins from the dawn of creation."

Mo Wuji's tone was laced with resignation.

It's not that they weren't trying hard, but many things cannot be achieved through effort alone.

Ding Huan sighed with helplessness, "Truly, poverty limits my imagination. Let's go, to the place you mentioned for closed-door training. Has Lan Xiaobu gone ahead?"

"No, Lan Xiaobu's Immortal Dao still requires further perfection. He's gone to refine his Dao..."

Saying this, Mo Wuji felt a bit relieved, "Xiao Bu was the first to discover the issues with his Dao, while I hadn't even realized it yet. Thankfully, your arrival allowed me to fully perfect my Mortal Dao.

But before that, we still need to make a trip to the Chaos Center of the World of Gods."

"Why?" Ding Huan looked at Mo Wuji in confusion.

If it was just Pang Bozi alone, they might be able to handle it together.

But in the World of Gods' Chaos Center, strong beings like Pang Bozi are certainly more than one. Going there would just be serving themselves up to these powerful beings.

"I need to find Chaos Universe Silk. My Magical Treasure encountered some issues during the last battle with Pang Bozi. I need to upgrade my treasure to a Post-Chaos Supreme Treasure with Chaos Universe Silk..."

There was one more thing Mo Wuji hadn't mentioned.

The Post-Chaos Supreme Treasure was definitely not the ultimate form of his Mortal Halberd.

However, for his Mortal Halberd to advance into a Chaos Treasure, it must first become a Post-Chaos Supreme Treasure and then be nurtured at the center of his Tao Universe.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go." Ding Huan immediately powered up the Cosmic Pot and headed towards the Chaos Center, sending a message to Di He.

To let Ding He and Shi Wanrong stay in the Tao City of the World of Gods for closed-door training, with no need to wait for him.

Chaos Universe Silk, he needs it too.

Last time, Ding Huan learned about Cosmic Silk and came to understand Chaos Universe Silk.

The grade of Cosmic Silk pales in comparison to that of Chaos Universe Silk, a significant difference.

Just like the difference between Chaos Law Liquid and Chaos Law Paste.

If his Breaking Tribulation Blade could be infused with Chaos Universe Silk and then nurtured in his own Chaos Law Sea, it might very well become a Chaos Treasure too.

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