Qi Zhou Tian was powerless to stop Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji’s decision.
Both Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji mastered the Tiangang Transformation technique, an origin divine ability from the Great Desolate Universe. Even some Dao Ancestors lacked this skill. While they could disguise themselves, their methods paled compared to the Tiangang Disha Transformation.
Mo Wuji knew transformation techniques but rarely studied them. Lan Xiaobu, however, had researched how to transform into a principle of heaven and earth. After Lan Xiaobu inscribed the details on a jade slip for Mo Wuji, Mo Wuji surpassed him, not due to talent but because of his Mortal Dao. The Mortal Dao naturally excelled at blending among the masses, transforming into any principle without seeming abrupt.
When Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji transformed into two principles and left their cave abode, no one noticed.
Let alone Che Zizi, the seventh-step Great Dao lord of Jinluo Tower, who wouldn’t dare place monitoring principles near Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji’s residence while rebuilding. Even if he did, he likely couldn’t detect their transformation.
In strength and understanding of the Great Dao, both Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji far surpassed Che Zizi.
Their first target was Dao Ancestor Chang Yi. Though Chang Yi supported Di Lan, he differed slightly from Quan and Lin Jie.
Chang Yi’s cave abode restrictions weren’t set by Che Zizi, who lacked the qualifications to assist a Dao Ancestor. Chang Yi’s restrictions were a boundary barrier, meticulously crafted with an origin treasure as the array base.
For others, even Di Lan, entering without alerting Chang Yi would be impossible.
Unfortunately, Chang Yi faced Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji.
Back when they hadn’t reached the fourth step, Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji studied cosmic boundaries, not aimlessly but with the aid of the cosmic dimensional model. Now, both at the seventh step of the Great Dao, their understanding of heaven and earth principles rivalled any Dao Ancestor. Using the cosmic dimensional model to breach Chang Yi’s restrictions, they entered his cave abode effortlessly.
No matter how cautious, Chang Yi wouldn’t spend years fortifying a temporary residence in Jinluo Tower like his own Dao field. Nor did he ever imagine someone daring to infiltrate a Dao Ancestor’s cave abode.
Chang Yi wasn’t in secluded cultivation. Before him lay a tortoise shell and several emerald origin coins, with time Dao charm swirling around, clearly deducing something.
He was indeed deducing, not about others but his position during the Eternal Life Conference to secure a ten-patterned Dao Fruit.
Suddenly, Chang Yi sensed something amiss, as if the heavenly secrets of his space were veiled, rendering his deduced principles blurry.
As he stood to investigate, a terrifying aura of death surged. Chang Yi knew he was in trouble, but before he could unleash his treasure, a calm voice said, “Dao Ancestor Chang Yi, you’d best not move. If you do, I’ll have to send you to reincarnation, though whether you reincarnate is not my concern.”
“Lan Xiaobu?” Chang Yi recognised the voice, his heart pounding. As a Dao Ancestor, even in Jinluo Tower, he’d personally set top-tier boundary restrictions, sensitive to any fluctuation. Yet someone entered his cave abode undetected.
“And me, Mo Wuji,” Mo Wuji’s lazy voice followed, as he and Lan Xiaobu locked down Chang Yi’s space from both sides.
Chang Yi didn’t need divine sense to know his space was sealed by an origin treasure, likely the Cosmic Mill.
“What’s your intent? Lan Xiaobu, I only saved Quan back then and didn’t act against you,” Chang Yi said, calming himself. He knew preaching about honour or shame to these two was futile.
He also knew that if Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji went all out, even if he sent a message, he’d be dead before help arrived. And he was certain no Dao Ancestor would come alone to aid him, waiting instead for others to gather.
His greatest fear wasn’t being locked by Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji but how they entered his cave abode silently.
Lan Xiaobu chuckled, “No deep intent, just reducing an opponent for the Eternal Life Conference. Wuji, if we take this guy out, we should handle Di Lan, right?”
“Of course. Eliminate him, and Di Lan’s side has at most five, while we have seven,” Mo Wuji said without hesitation.
Chang Yi clasped his fists, “I know your boldness and that you could kill me before help arrives. But I’m helpless, as I can’t say anything.”
After a moment’s thought, Lan Xiaobu said, “Wuji, what if we remove his Dao realm oath and get him to join us?”
Mo Wuji shook his head, “No way. This guy’s in Di Lan’s pocket. We shouldn’t keep a threat near us. Besides, Kong Xinjian’s already with us, so we don’t need him.”
Though aware Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji were playing a coordinated act, Chang Yi was stunned. They could remove Dao realm oaths? Did that mean Qi Zhou Tian’s was gone? He even overlooked Kong Xinjian joining them.
“Let’s do it then…” Lan Xiaobu’s Longevity Dao principle surged, the Cosmic Mill fully locking Chang Yi’s life force.
“Wait, I want to be like Qi Zhou Tian,” Chang Yi said, then fell silent. He knew the Dao realm oath’s terror; one wrong word, and even joining Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji might not save him.
Lan Xiaobu chuckled, “I recently agreed with Kong Xinjian to team up against Di Lan. Killing you was just to eliminate a threat. But if you’re willing to switch sides, we might give you a chance. Open your mind, and if you resist midway, don’t blame us for being ruthless.”
Chang Yi regretted staying in Jinluo Tower, knowing Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji’s lawless nature and formidable strength. Could Di Lan really kill them? If not, Chang Yi would face their reckoning eventually.
He shouldn’t have joined Di Lan’s mess. When the Cosmic Tree appeared, he could’ve just vied for the Cosmic Dao Fruit. Why offend two geniuses?
Regret was useless. Chang Yi opened his mind, certain Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji weren’t bluffing. They had the strength to kill him.
Lan Xiaobu quickly constructed Chang Yi’s Dao realm oath dimensional model, handing it to Mo Wuji. Using his Poison-Dissolving Network, Mo Wuji began removing Chang Yi’s oath.
This was his second time, and he was adept. In less than a day, he completely dissolved Chang Yi’s Dao realm oath.
Feeling a release, the oppressive sensation of the oath gone, Chang Yi was dumbfounded. A Dao realm oath, forged by seven Dao Ancestors’ principles, was removed so easily?
In that moment, a chill ran through him. While these Dao Ancestors thought they stood at the universe’s pinnacle, the vastness held far greater existences who simply didn’t flaunt their power.
Even without further words from Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji, Chang Yi knew Di Lan was doomed. Beyond arrogance, the Great Dao of these two was terrifying, surpassing the seven Dao Ancestors’ combined.
Taking a deep breath, Chang Yi said slowly, “Your Great Dao is awe-inspiring. Even if you hadn’t come, we likely couldn’t touch you. Since you’ve removed the seven Dao Ancestors’ Dao realm oath, you probably want me to swear a new one and join you, right?”
Mo Wuji chuckled, “You’re wrong. We do want to work with you, but we’re not Di Lan. We value cooperation, not coercion. We trust Dao Ancestor Chang Yi is smart enough to know what to do.”
Chang Yi stood, bowing, “I know what to do. Even if you asked me to visit other Dao Ancestors now, I wouldn’t refuse.”
Knowing Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji’s strength and terrifying Great Dao, Chang Yi, unless foolish, wouldn’t oppose them. Di Lan couldn’t kill them, and opposing them would be madness.
“Xiaobu, why not follow Chang Yi’s idea? Next, we find Ling Zhuzhen. We have enough people, so maybe just take him out?” Mo Wuji looked at Lan Xiaobu.
Chang Yi shuddered, grateful they’d come to him first.
