The Seven Realms Stone, by traversing realms, landed outside the Mo-Lan Universe. The Heavenly Poison Saint inwardly rejoiced that he hadn’t tried to slip away. With Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu possessing the Seven Realms Stone, no matter how he fled, he couldn’t escape their pursuit.
“There’s a boundary here?” The Heavenly Poison Saint was stunned when he noticed the Hundred Zero Universe had vanished.
Modifying a boundary’s structure, though extraordinary, was understandable, as it involved altering existing temporal-spatial laws within a pre-formed boundary. But creating a cosmic boundary from scratch was simply too powerful.
“Yes, we did set up a boundary here, but it’s not comparable to the cosmic boundary outside the Great Derivation Realm. This one should block others, but I doubt it can stop Qin Qingtian,” Mo Wuji said.
The Heavenly Poison Saint knew Mo Wuji was right. Creating a cosmic boundary sounded impressive, and it was, but for Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu’s boundary to stop Qin Qingtian was unrealistic.
This wasn’t just about their array and boundary skills, but also their comprehension of cosmic laws.
“Xiaobu, with the strength of the three of us, we’re likely no match for Qin Qingtian and Meng Yuan, not to mention their few pseudo-fourth-step helpers. What’s your plan?” Mo Wuji turned to Lan Xiaobu.
“We can set up boundaries, can’t we? Won’t Qin Qingtian break through to enter? If so, even if we can’t kill him, we can injure him again. This buys us time to cultivate in the Great Derivation Realm. As for its cosmic boundary, I believe Qin Qingtian can’t break it yet,” Lan Xiaobu said.
Though the Great Derivation Saint nearly breached the Great Derivation Realm’s boundary, he was already inside and had studied it for millions of years. Even then, it took centuries. Qin Qingtian, outside and unfamiliar with the boundary, even if stronger than Luo Zhengyan, would likely need more than a few centuries to break it.
“That’s the plan, but we should add some spice to our boundary, like embedding a few innate treasures…” Mo Wuji immediately agreed with Lan Xiaobu’s proposal.
They’d create a boundary, implant several refined innate treasures within, and when Qin Qingtian broke through, trigger a self-destruct sequence, followed by the treasures’ explosions. Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu, of course, wouldn’t leave, but would hide nearby for an ambush.
“Your boundary can make the Hundred Zero Universe… no, the Mo-Lan Universe self-destruct?” The Heavenly Poison Saint’s tone carried doubt. A boundary capable of detonating a mid-tier universe, Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu likely didn’t have that power.
Mo Wuji laughed, “Old Kuong, you’re so clever, how can you not see it? Just as the Great Derivation Saint knew the Great Derivation Realm well, you know the Mo-Lan Universe’s layout. But we’re not targeting you, we’re targeting Qin Qingtian. There are plenty of auxiliary stars here. Can’t we lure him to one and detonate it?”
The Heavenly Poison Saint gave an awkward smile, then said, “This might injure Qin Qingtian, but it’s not enough for serious harm. I have an idea. The Mo-Lan Universe has a Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart, formed from billions of years of condensed chaotic dross laws. If we add it to the exploding treasures, it’s very likely to severely wound Qin Qingtian.”
“Good, that should be beyond the Star Sky, right?” Mo Wuji looked at the Heavenly Poison Saint with a grin.
The Heavenly Poison Saint knew Mo Wuji had seen through his plan. After learning Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu controlled the Mo-Lan Universe, he’d planned to secretly take the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart. He’d regretted leaving it in the Hundred Zero Universe multiple times. But upon seeing the cosmic boundary here, he completely abandoned the idea.
“Brother Mo, I did have that thought before, since the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart is useless to others,” the Heavenly Poison Saint admitted frankly, seeing Lan Xiaobu had noticed.
“Let’s go to Mo-Lan Star first,” Lan Xiaobu said, opening the boundary and stepping in first.
As the Heavenly Poison Saint landed on Mo-Lan Star, he was stunned again. Where was the chaotic dross aura? Not only was the aura gone, but even the chaotic dross laws had vanished.
“Lord Bu, my realm’s not bad, huh?” Tai Chuan’s excited voice accompanied its massive form rushing out.
“You’re a Nine-Turn Saint Beast?” Lan Xiaobu stared at Tai Chuan’s cultivation in shock. He remembered Tai Chuan was a Four-Turn Saint Beast before seclusion. In just a few centuries, it had reached Nine-Turn?
“Heh, I found the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart, and my cultivation soared daily. I’m planning to roam a bit, then return to achieve Creation Saint Beast Realm. With the Heavenly Poison Heart, I’m sure to succeed,” Tai Chuan chuckled, trying to act nonchalant, but its excitement was obvious.
“Chaos Unicorn?” The Heavenly Poison Saint looked at Tai Chuan’s single horn, sighing inwardly. He’d always thought no one but him could take the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart. Now he realised not only had it been taken, but the entire Hundred Zero Universe’s chaotic dross laws were gone. Even a Chaos Unicorn, a mutant beast, was here, unafraid of chaotic dross laws.
The Heavenly Poison Saint felt helpless. The chaotic dross laws, feared by all, were probably like meat buns to this unicorn.
“How much of the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart is left? I need it,” Lan Xiaobu held out his hand.
At this, Tai Chuan’s joyful expression vanished, and it looked at Lan Xiaobu dumbly, “Lord Bu, I used it all.”
“I’m planning to use it against a tough opponent. If we don’t take this guy down, we’re all in danger. So, what now?” Lan Xiaobu could see through Tai Chuan’s little trick.
Originally an honest beast, Tai Chuan had picked up some slyness after spending time with Gu Dao.
Hearing the severity in Lan Xiaobu’s tone, Tai Chuan hurriedly produced a football-sized Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart, saying, “I only used a tiny bit.”
The Heavenly Poison Saint’s eyes flashed with longing but quickly said, “Detonating the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart doesn’t need that much, just cut off a third. But cutting it is difficult, no treasure can do it, you need the Great Cutting Technique.”
Lan Xiaobu laughed, “I happen to know the Great Cutting Technique. Tai Chuan, I’ll give you the rest later. Go call out everyone in seclusion. Though we won’t act against the Mo-Lan Universe, just in case, it’s best everyone leaves.”
Hearing it could keep part of the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart, Tai Chuan excitedly rushed beyond the Star Sky.
Cultivating with the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart versus without was a world of difference.
…
Half a day later, Thunder Saint, Qi Manwei, Du Bu, Yi Qingshan, and others gathered outside the Mo-Lan Universe. Though Qi Manwei and Thunder Saint were far from the fourth step, centuries of cultivation here had multiplied their strength. Even Du Bu and Yi Qingshan had entered the Creation Saint Realm.
Despite their soaring strength, Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji knew that against someone like Qin Qingtian, more Creation Saints made no difference. So Lan Xiaobu decisively used the Seven Realms Stone to teleport them and Tai Chuan to the Great Derivation Realm.
After they left, Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu chose an auxiliary star to set up a cosmic boundary. With the Heavenly Poison Saint’s help, it was much faster.
Having assisted the Great Derivation Saint with boundary law inscriptions, the Heavenly Poison Saint’s expertise made the task seamless for Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu.
The three finished the boundary in just a year and a half, encasing an auxiliary star of the Mo-Lan Universe. The main star had already been hidden by a boundary. If Qin Qingtian came, he’d surely find the auxiliary star’s boundary.
Compared to the boundary Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu set up last time, this one was a level higher. But the most intricate part wasn’t the boundary itself, but what lay within.
Once Qin Qingtian entered, he’d be trapped. Even with his extraordinary power, breaking free would take time. During that window, the boundary’s explosive array would detonate, followed by innate treasures, and finally the Chaos Heavenly Poison Heart.
Mo Wuji, Lan Xiaobu, and the Heavenly Poison Saint would wait outside the exploding boundary. If Qin Qingtian escaped injured, that’s when they’d strike.
