"Are you Min Huzong of the Taoist Sect?" Ding Huan greeted excitedly as he approached.

Min Zu was taken aback. Although he had met Qi Sha once, he couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to Qi Sha.

In his eyes, Qi Sha was just an insignificant clown.

The reason he was so enthusiastic just now was merely for Qi Sha's Dao Pearl, yet Qi Sha still seemed genuinely enthusiastic?

"Yes, I am Min Zu of the Taoist Sect." Min Zu responded with equal enthusiasm.

Ever since he heard that Qi Sha had eliminated Ju Chen, Min Zu had been searching for Qi Sha's whereabouts.

But Qi Sha had seemingly vanished without a trace.

This time, Min Zu was in seclusion, but upon hearing that Qi Sha had arrived at the Gods Plaza, he immediately used a Teleportation Array to get there.

The goal was singular: the Dao Pearls on Qi Sha.

He had heard that Qi Sha had opened Ju Chen's world, and according to his calculations, Qi Sha must have at least thirteen Dao Pearls.

These Dao Pearls originally belonged to Ju Chen.

Though the Gods Hall had fallen in status, he still dared not recklessly touch Ju Chen's Dao Pearls.

Especially after Ju Chen had taken the sixth step on the Great Dao, his chance to acquire the Dao Pearls diminished even more.

According to his plan, once he stepped into the seventh step on the Great Dao to become a Master of the Universe, he would seek an opportunity to secretly take action against Ju Chen.

Unexpectedly, Ju Chen had acted recklessly, falling in the Tao City of the gods, and the Dao Pearls fell into Qi Sha's hands.

He couldn't manage Ju Chen's Dao Pearls, but Qi Sha's Dao Pearls were much easier to obtain.

"Min Huzong, I hold you in high respect. Back then... I actually always wanted to ask you about your views on the Great Dao Rules. Being able to meet you this time, it's truly a blessing for Qi."

Ding Huan was unreasonably enthusiastic, eager to mention something praiseworthy about Min Zu.

However, after starting with the words 'back then', he thought for a long time but found that none of the Jade Scrolls he'd read had any records of Min Zu.

The only thing he knew was that Geng Yuan had told him Min Zu bought thirty-six Dao Pearls at an auction.

That incident naturally couldn't be brought up.

As for what Cultivation Technique Min Zu practiced, Ding Huan also didn't know.

But he knew Min Zu was from the Taoist Sect.

Since it's called the Taoist Sect, it suggests a unique understanding of the Heaven and Earth Rules and the Great Dao Rules.

So he decided to ask about the Great Dao Rules.

Sure enough, upon hearing Ding Huan inquire about his views on the Great Dao Rules, Min Zu laughed heartily.

His Taoist Sect's cultivation and insights were about the changes in the Laws of everything in the world, focusing on the derivation of all things.

The fact that Qi Sha could mention these in person meant he had indeed been paying attention to him for a long time.

"Well said, well said. Daoist Qi is truly genuine, and I deeply admire you.

This time, hearing that Daoist Qi courageously argued for the Gods Hall without hesitation, I got an idea. I wonder, Daoist Qi, if we might have a discussion in private?"

Hearing Min Zu's words, Ji Sixin inwardly cursed, frustrated that her attempts to converse with Ding Huan were consistently interrupted.

"Of course, we can. There's no one here, please, Min Huzong, go ahead." Ding Huan replied with extreme enthusiasm.

What could Ji Sixin say?

She could only choose to excuse herself once more.

Min Zu glanced at Di He beside Ding Huan, hesitating slightly.

Ding Huan patted Di He: "Min Huzong, this is my junior brother, my best friend. Though his cultivation may be lacking, it's passable. You don't need to avoid him for anything you wish to say."

Seeing this, Min Zu stopped wasting words and cast a sound-proof Restriction: "Daoist Qi, do you know what those Masters of the Universe are discussing this time?"

Ding Huan was taken aback. Could this fellow also be searching for the Chaos Rule Liquid from him?

Ding Huan could only shake his head: "I don't know. Moreover, Masters of the Universe are such exalted existences, how could I know their affairs?"

Min Zu lowered his voice: "They are discussing the origin of a Chaos Treasure and the division of supreme Dao veins. Most importantly, the Chaos Rule Liquid."

Ding Huan instinctively glanced at Di He, secretly thinking, brother, your information is inaccurate.

You only know about the Chaos Rule Liquid and not about the Chaos Treasure and supreme Dao veins.

A true supreme Dao vein, Ding Huan had never seen one. He hadn't even seen a fake supreme Dao vein in the Great Universe.

Di He indeed had given him a half-supreme Dao vein, but its quality was really poor, the lowest of the low.

Min Zu said those Masters of the Universe wanted to divide a supreme Dao vein, clearly implying they knew where the supreme Dao vein was.

"So what? With our insignificant cultivation, even if we knew the intentions of those Masters of the Universe, what could we do with that knowledge?"

Ding Huan sighed helplessly, but Min Zu clearly caught the desire and greed in his eyes.

Min Zu coldly smirked inwardly. For someone as greedy as Qi Sha, if he didn't covet the Chaos Treasure and supreme Dao veins, then Min Zu would consider himself blind.

"I know the place, so I want to cooperate with Daoist Qi. Of course, if this junior brother wishes to join us, that can be arranged as well."

Min Zu immediately said, not taking Di He seriously.

In his eyes, someone walking alongside Qi Sha and standing behind Qi Sha was at best a Wuque Saint.

"Daoist Min, my cultivation is quite ordinary, just that my way of dao-acknowledgement is somewhat unique. Why did you choose to cooperate with me? Besides, stealing from the Master of the Universe, I'd prefer to live for a few more epochs."

Ding Huan looked at Min Zu, puzzled.

He had to ask this, or Min Zu would surely grow suspicious.

Min Zu laughed again, "Qi Daoist, you underestimate yourself. Your abilities are far from ordinary, and what I value most is your understanding of barriers and Space Law.

The place we're heading might have a Chaos Barrier; by then we might need you to exert a lot of effort.

As for contending with the Master of the Universe, you're overthinking it. We are unlikely to meet them."

Ding Huan finally understood, he opened Ju Chen's world, this ability is the reason for Min Zu's cooperation with him.

However, Ding Huan knew well that the real reason Min Zu wanted to cooperate was because of the Dao Pearl he carried.

Ding Huan was overjoyed, "Thank you, Guardian Min, my younger brother and I will cooperate with you. But I heard that Chaos Law Pulp requires No-Law Stone to forge a container for preservation. So, I'll head to the trade fair to exchange for some No-Law Stone…"

Min Zu hurriedly stopped Ding Huan, "Qi Daoist, if you go trading for No-Law Stone now, wouldn't you be telling others you're looking for Chaos Law Pulp? I have some No-Law Stone here, I'll give you a few."

That said, Min Zu really took out four pieces of No-Law Stone and handed them to Ding Huan.

Ding Huan quickly accepted; was this another unexpected joy?

He glanced at Di He, thinking how generous Min Zu was.

Di He was expressionless, but in his heart, he was puzzled about why Min Zu would seek cooperation with Qi Sha.

He didn't care about the Dao Pearl, nor did he know Min Zu wanted the Dao Pearl.

Seeing Ding Huan pocket the No-Law Stone, Min Zu casually remarked, "This time we need a team of four. You and your younger brother are two, I have a junior brother who will join us too."

With that said, he gestured.

A short man cautiously walked to Min Zu's side, calling softly, "Senior Brother Min."

Min Zu nodded, then said to Ding Huan, "My junior brother may be a Wuque Saint, but he is very sensitive to treasures. His participation will be a great help."

"That's just wonderful." Ding Huan took out a Communication Bead, and after exchanging Communication Beads, they agreed to find a gathering spot upon entering the Chaos Zone.

After Min Zu and the short man left, Di He said, "Qi Daoist, that little one might not be simple."

Ding Huan sneered, "Not just not simple, if I'm not mistaken, that little one is the Daoist of the Great-Ze Taoist Sect, the Seventh Step Jiang Jianwang."

He had learned from the Jade Scroll on Ju Chen that Jiang Jianwang is extremely low-key and rarely shows himself.

Jiang Jianwang's power is immensely terrifying; even Lou Poyi of the Gods Hall may not be his match.

"No wonder I felt this guy wasn't simple; turns out he's a Master of the Universe." Di He chuckled.

"Tell me, can you handle this guy?" Ding Huan asked.

Di He pondered for a moment before saying, "I'm not sure if I can handle him, but it's not easy for him to handle me either. I think it's a fifty-fifty chance."

"That'll do, just stall him long enough for me to take out Min Zu, then I'll help you finish him off."

Di He didn't doubt Ding Huan's words.

He had a gut feeling that Ding Huan could take out Min Zu, purely an intuition.

"Qi Daoist, isn't it a big favor I'm doing you? Without me, you probably wouldn't dare team up with that Min Zu, or even dare to enter the Chaos Zone."

Di He wanted Ding Huan to owe him a favor.

Ding Huan smiled and casually took out a Crystal Ball:

"If you didn't team up with me, I'd head into the Council Hall with this Crystal Ball and give it to those Masters of the Universe."

Jiang Jianwang sneaking around without teaming up with the Masters of the Universe clearly hinted at secretly making a fortune.

Never mind that Min Zu cooperated intending to eliminate him and take away his Dao Pearl.

But Min Zu and Jiang Jianwang genuinely aimed to snatch the Chaos Treasure or even the Chaos Law Pulp before those Masters of the Universe.

Once Ding Huan became an informant, Jiang Jianwang would undoubtedly be hunted by the other Masters of the Universe, leaving no chance to deal with him.

Di He looked speechlessly at Ding Huan, this guy was truly shameless.

While warmly cooperating with Min Zu, he was secretly recording evidence into a Crystal Ball.

He hadn't even seen how Qi Sha recorded the Crystal Ball.

No wonder he could produce ironclad evidence against Ju Chen, he needed to be careful of this guy.

...

"Guardian Min, your intentions to team up with Qi Sha might be entirely known to Qi Sha." After leaving Ding Huan, the short man spoke heavily.

Min Zu chuckled, "Brother Jiang, that's quite clear. Qi Sha knows I teamed up wanting his Dao Pearl. He also teams up aiming for mine.

It's an unspoken understanding, nothing surprising here. His agreement indicates he has confidence in killing me.

The red-haired one beside him likely isn't weak, possibly a true Law Saint.

However, he might not have dreamed, beside me is the Master of the Universe from the Great-Ze Taoist Sect, Jiang Jianwang, haha…

Brother, you just need to suppress that red-haired fellow, and I can crush Qi Sha. Only that entering Qi Sha's world might require your help."

"Rest assured, for the mere world of a Wuque Saint, I, Jiang Jianwang, can open it with my eyes closed."

The short man's voice carried an unparalleled confidence.