According to reason, he should now return something to Xing Jia Dao Ancestor. Lan Xiaobu immediately said, “Dao Ancestor, I wonder if the Chaos Rule Sap is useful to you?”
Xing Jia suppressed his inner desire and nodded unhurriedly, “This item is indeed somewhat useful to me, but you probably don’t have such a thing, do you? I’ve heard that your friend has some, but it’s best not to actively ask for such treasures.”
Lan Xiaobu nodded, “The Dao Ancestor is right. I have a good relationship with Mo Wuji. After he comes out of seclusion, I’ll ask if he has any extra. If he does, I’ll request some for the Dao Ancestor.”
Hearing Lan Xiaobu’s words, Xing Jia couldn’t help feeling disappointed. He had thought Lan Xiaobu had it on him now. Despite the disappointment, Xing Jia said, “This isn’t the main issue. The most important thing is that after the Eternal Life Conference begins, you must be cautious of Di Lan. That man will definitely not let things go. If you follow my advice, you’d best leave Anluo Heavenly City immediately.”
“Thank you for the guidance, Dao Ancestor, I understand. As for the Eternal Life Conference, I must participate. Since I’ve embarked on the path of cultivation, why hesitate?” Lan Xiaobu said solemnly.
“Well said. Your Great Dao is extraordinary. With your current strength, you’re already no less than a Dao Ancestor. Once you step into the eighth step of the Great Dao, you’ll surely suppress Di Lan. I won’t say more. Chat with Huisheng when you have time. I must go prepare. This Eternal Life Conference is an opportunity for everyone, including you.” With that, Xing Jia stood up.
Lan Xiaobu personally saw Xing Jia off before inviting Ce Ku Huisheng to sit.
“Xiaobu, you don’t know how the Dao Ancestor was always worried that Di Lan’s side was too strong and was somewhat hesitant. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed in him. Now it’s better, the Dao Ancestor finally understands we’re all part of the Moru world. If your friend has extra Chaos Rule Sap, you must help get some. The Dao Ancestor truly needs it urgently,” Ce Ku Huisheng said eagerly as soon as he sat down.
If it were for himself, Ce Ku Huisheng would never ask Lan Xiaobu for Chaos Rule Sap. But for the Dao Ancestor, he made the request.
Lan Xiaobu sighed inwardly at Ce Ku Huisheng’s limited understanding of Xing Jia. But then again, if he hadn’t known that Qi Zhou Tian had also made a Great Dao oath, Xing Jia’s words might have made him somewhat believe him. Of course, only somewhat. Even if he allied with Xing Jia, he wouldn’t allow Xing Jia to scheme against him.
“I know. It’s just Chaos Rule Sap. As long as Wuji has some left, he’ll definitely give me some,” Lan Xiaobu replied. He had plenty himself, but anyone could have it except Xing Jia.
“You’ve just stepped into the seventh step. Chaos Rule Sap is also very useful to you. If you get it, keep some for yourself,” Ce Ku Huisheng said sincerely, thinking of Lan Xiaobu’s benefit.
Lan Xiaobu nodded and hesitated before saying, “Brother Ceku…”
“What’s the matter?” Seeing Lan Xiaobu call him but say no more, Ce Ku Huisheng quickly asked.
Lan Xiaobu shook his head, “Nothing. Just be careful of the other Heavenly Emperors.”
Lan Xiaobu had wanted to find an excuse to get Ce Ku Huisheng to leave Anluo Heavenly City but soon realised it was nearly impossible. As a Heavenly Emperor, Ce Ku Huisheng would surely lead Moru Heavenly Court’s cultivators into the Eternal Life Conference venue and couldn’t leave early.
After chatting a bit more, Ce Ku Huisheng bid farewell to Lan Xiaobu.
Almost as soon as Ce Ku Huisheng left, Qi Zhou Tian felt as if something in his Great Dao had shattered, and he instantly felt clear and relaxed.
In that moment, Qi Zhou Tian clenched his fists in excitement. He knew his Dao realm oath had been dissolved, though he didn’t know how Mo Wuji did it. It definitely no longer affected him.
Since Mo Wuji hadn’t spoken, Qi Zhou Tian restrained his urge to speak, admiring Mo Wuji even more. He was certain that if Di Lan had interacted more with people like Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu, he would have been far more cautious in dealing with them, rather than assuming the Dao realm oaths were enough. Because Di Lan underestimated them, the supposedly unbreakable Dao realm oath was broken.
Mo Wuji didn’t halt his Mortal Great Dao’s operation. He grabbed a pile of materials, which quickly transformed in his hands. In a short time, the materials were refined into a puppet.
Qi Zhou Tian was stunned. In such a brief period, Mo Wuji had crafted a Creation Realm saint puppet. His mastery of artifact refining and Great Dao principles was simply perfection.
As Qi Zhou Tian marvelled, Mo Wuji infused the puppet with streams of Dao aura.
“What’s this, Friend Mo?” Qi Zhou Tian finally couldn’t help but ask.
Mo Wuji let out a long breath, “Yes, I’ve dissolved your Dao realm oath, but I didn’t destroy the Dao realm rules from the seven seals, instead transferring them into this puppet, to avoid suspicion. Friend Qi Zhou Tian Tian, if you turn this puppet into a ring and wear it, no one will notice anything amiss.”
“Brilliant technique!” As a Dao Ancestor, Qi Zhou Tian couldn’t help but exclaim. No other Dao Ancestor could do this.
“Haha, all done?” Lan Xiaobu strode in.
“Has Xing Jia been here?” Qi Zhou Tian asked immediately.
Lan Xiaobu waved the ring in his hand, “Indeed. Knowing I’m poor, Dao Ancestor Xing Jia specially sent two top-grade spiritual veins, and a pile of cultivation resources. I’m truly grateful.”
Qi Zhou Tian sighed, “According to Di Lan Lan’s scheme, Xing Jia was meant to ally with you and secretly sabotage you. His only purpose in calling me for a meeting was to sow discord. With the Dao realm sealing it, I wouldn’t leak anything. And you’d suspect me for meeting Di Lan, making you wary, achieving Di Lan Lan’s goal even if I didn’t act.”
“Di Lan only prepared this against us?” Lan Xiaobu asked.
Qi Zhou Tian immediately said, “Di Lan revealed something major. During the Eternal Life Conference, the Cosmic Tree will appear. Di Lan plans to use a Chaos Dao Body to sacrifice the Dao, then have a million Great Dao saints perform the Eternal Life Dao method to force the Cosmic Tree to manifest. Once it appears, it’ll cause a sensation, as everyone will want the Cosmic Dao Fruit. Di Lan used the Cosmic Tree to bind the interests of several Dao Ancestors together.
Perhaps he didn’t expect I’d abandon my current Great Dao to refine my own. If he knew, he might not have invited me.”
“Won’t that lead to countless deaths?” Lan Xiaobu gasped.
Once the Cosmic Tree appeared, a million Great Dao experts fighting for its treasures would likely result in a bloodbath. Among those at the Eternal Life Conference, even the weakest would likely be Creation Saints or above. Such a battle among so many powerhouses could shatter the Great Universe’s rules, no matter how stable.
Qi Zhou Tian sneered, “Countless deaths mean nothing to Di Lan. He’s already found scapegoats.”
“The scapegoats are probably me and Lan Xiaobu,” Mo Wuji said calmly.
Qi Zhou Tian nodded, “Though Di Lan didn’t say it explicitly, I suspect it’s you two. When the time comes, whether you’re killed or captured, pinning the blame on you will be too easy for Di Lan.”
“So, the four of us aren’t enough,” Lan Xiaobu looked at Mo Wuji. Including Shi Changxing and Qi Zhou Tian, they had only four who could rival Dao Ancestors. Di Lan’s Dao realm oath had swayed neutrals to their opposition.
“Friend Qi Zhou Tian, can we find allies at the eighth step of the Great Dao?” Mo Wuji looked at Qi Zhou Tian. He and Lan Xiaobu, as newcomers, weren’t familiar with the Great Universe.
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Qi Zhou Tian hesitated before saying, “The Dao Ancestor of the Bucheng World, Kong Xinjian, could be persuaded, but he’s unlikely to come here for the Eternal Life Conference. Even if we went to the Bucheng World now, time wouldn’t allow it.”
Lan Xiaobu, however, said, “I’ve thought of someone, Fu Chong from Zhenyuan Holy Dao. He likely has some hidden injuries, but we have Chaos Rule Sap, which could easily heal him. Once healed, he should be an eighth-step Great Dao powerhouse. I’ll make a trip to Zhenyuan Holy Dao and try to convince him, regardless of the outcome.”
Mo Wuji and Qi Zhou Tian agreed with Lan Xiaobu. With the possibility of facing over seven eighth-step Great Dao experts, their group of four was indeed insufficient.
