After the myth

Chapter 1007 Preaching
Ding Huan did not answer, because the cosmic cauldron had already rushed out of the void canyon and landed on the void square of the ancient god island.

"Dad, over here..."

Nianhuan stared in disbelief at the now almost ruined Void Plaza, completely unable to believe that this was the place where she and Aunt Wei had been thrown into the Void Canyon.

How bustling and magnificent this place must have been back then!
It's now split in two, and the statue she mocked before is long gone.

This is because Jiushi and Yigu had long since turned to ashes.

Otherwise, she could still hear the two people wailing.

"Senior Houhen, I never expected to see you again." Upon seeing God Emperor Houhen, Nianhuan excitedly stepped forward to greet him.

Thick-skinned God Emperor also sighed, "The guy who captured me back then was called Jiang Jianwang, a seventh-step universe master. The person next to him was called Luo, who was also no ordinary person."

It's truly a miracle I survived. Thankfully, you didn't chase after me; if you had, I probably wouldn't be here today.

Ding Huan gave an introduction to everyone.

Ji Sixin then realized that Nianhuan was Ding Huan's daughter.

As an elder, she quickly presented Nianhuan with a pair of top-grade Dao veins as a gift.

“Dad, this…” Nianhuan dared not accept such a valuable gift.

This is a top-grade Dao vein! This is something the Lord of the Universe desires, and now he's even offering a pair.

She even suspected that Ji Sixin, the owner of the Zhushenshanglou, might be after her father.

This is not okay.

She always felt that this woman was somewhat snobbish.

"It's alright, you can keep it." Ding Huan nodded to Nian Huan.

He helped Ji Sixin with more than just two top-grade Dao veins.

Without him, Ji Sixin's dream of taking the seventh step is just that—a dream.

As the owner of the Gods' Merchant Pavilion, it's normal for Ji Sixin to offer two top-grade Dao veins as a gift.

"Brother Ding, shall we go to the World of Gods now?" Ji Sixin was very happy to see Nian Huan packing up his things.

Ding Huan shook his head: "I want to go to the Fog Realm."

He can't go to the world of gods now; that would be like walking into a trap.

When he went to the world of gods, it was during that time that he fought to the death with that powerful being deep within the chaos of the world of gods.

Thick-skinned God Emperor quickly asked, "Sect Master, shall I also go to the Mist Realm with you?"

Ding Huan patted the Thick Scar God Emperor: "Your cultivation level is meaningless in the Mist Realm. You stay in the Gods' Trading Building and strive to reach the seventh step of the Dao Words."

After saying that, Ding Huan took out a ring and handed it to the God Emperor Houhen: "Here are some cultivation techniques and resources for you."

It wasn't Ding Huan who didn't take the Thick-Scarred God Emperor to the Fog Realm.

Going to the Mist Realm is useless if your cultivation level is too low.

Look at the sages of Ducheng; even the lowest among them are sages who have established doctrines.

He brought Nianhuan along because he would give Nianhuan all his guidance on the Great Dao cultivation method.

After instructing Nianhuan, he was about to head to the endless void.

He will leave Nianhuan and Qi Manwei in the place where he previously secluded himself for seclusion, as he won't have time to guide Houhen there.

If the Thick-Scarred God Emperor were left in Du City, with his strength, he could easily lose his life.

It's different in the world of gods.

The World of Gods is more suitable for the Thick-Scarred God Emperor, as proving his Dao in the World of Gods is simpler for him than in the Mist Realm.

Moreover, in the world of gods, there is also the Gods' Merchant Guild as its backer.

"Alright, then I'll stay in the World of Gods and take the fourth step of enlightenment."

The Thick-Skinned God Emperor had a close relationship with Ding Huan and knew that Ding Huan was wealthy, so he didn't hold back when accepting gifts.

"Brother Ding Huan, you wouldn't make me go back to the world of gods, would you?" Di He immediately became nervous.

He returned to the world of the gods and lived a life as peaceful as still water.

This is not what he wants. He needs to advance again, otherwise there is no point in him returning to the Ninth Heaven.

Besides, he can't go back to the Ninth Heaven anyway.

He saw it clearly: only by following the Ding brothers could he obtain greater opportunities.

Of course, he also knew that following Ding Huan and his brothers meant that one wrong move could mean certain death.

He would have perished if Ding Huan and his brother hadn't saved him last time.

As someone who pursues the Great Dao, how can one cherish life?
You reap what you sow; nothing comes for free.

“Brother, I do have a place to go, but it's a place where you're almost guaranteed to die, or even more dangerous than this. I'm planning to go there, and if you want to go, you can come with me.”

Ding Huan actually wanted to take Di He into the endless void to find the principles of creation.

Dihe is the seventh step of the perfected Great Dao. If there is the help of the Creation Dao Principle, he will definitely be able to step into the eighth step of the Dao Word.

"Haha..." Di He laughed heartily:
“Brother Ding Huan, am I, Di He, a person who fears death? I will naturally pass away; there is no need for further discussion.”

Ji Sixin was certain that Ding Huan had taken Di He to a place with good things, but she hesitated for a moment and still didn't speak.

The risk was indeed too great for her, even more than a near-death experience.

She is not the same as before; now she is the ruler of the universe.

With the Gods' Merchant Guild at her disposal, as long as things remain stable, she will eventually have a chance to reach the eighth step. There's no need to risk her life.

"It looks like Tong Yun isn't coming. Let's go." Ding Huan also took out the cosmic pot and bid farewell to Ji Sixin.

Ji Sixin then realized that Ding Huan had been waiting here for the Sage Tongyun.

She didn't quite understand why Ding Huan didn't go to the World of Gods, but went straight to the Palace of Longevity.

However, she felt there was definitely something wrong with it.

"Lord, I was anxious for Sect Master Ding, so I was in a hurry when I came out and didn't have time to report to you." After Ding Huan left, the God Emperor Houhen immediately apologized to Ji Sixin.

For someone as shrewd as him, saying such things is effortless.

Ji Sixin knew she couldn't punish the Thick Scar God Emperor, and she also knew that the Thick Scar God Emperor was only using this place to cultivate.

"These are trivial matters."

Ji Sixin waved her hand dismissively, then casually asked, "Do you know why Brother Ding doesn't go to the World of Gods to teach Tong Yun a lesson?"

Having spent so much time with Ding Huan, the Thick-Skinned God Emperor naturally knew Ding Huan's thoughts.

He was certain that Ding Huan's decision not to go to the World of Gods was because the World of Gods was definitely disadvantageous to Ding Huan.

He wouldn't say that, but could only sigh, "Sect Leader Ding must be in a hurry to find his wife."

Ji Sixin suddenly realized and said, "I see."

He said this, but in his heart he didn't believe a single word of what the Thick Scar God Emperor said.

After deciding to return to the world of gods, she immediately investigated why Ding Huan was unwilling to go back.

And why didn't Ding Huan completely tear apart the barrier of the world of gods back then?

If there really is a problem with the world of gods, then she should also consider leaving.

……

"Nianhuan, where is your mother?" As soon as the Cosmic Pot left Ancient God Island, Ding Huan's first question was about Qu Yi's whereabouts.

Nianhuan's eyes reddened: "We encountered void turbulence in the void, and at that time, flying magical artifacts were torn apart."

Aunt Wei saved me. My mother, Senior Bamboo Shoot, Aunt Ke Shu, Aunt Ji Yue, and we were separated. The turbulence was terrifying at the time. I saw Senior Hou Hen being swept away by the turbulence into a void rift.

I thought Senior Houhen had perished, but then I saw him again in Wangshen City…”

Ding Huan's heart sank. The most terrifying thing about the void turbulence was that you didn't know where you would be taken.

Just like the void canyon where he saved Nianhuan before, it was also a place through which void turbulence passed.

Once Qu Yi is taken into the Void Canyon, he will probably never be able to get out, and he will never be able to find him.

“Brother Ding, don’t worry. Qu Yi was at the fifth step of cultivation at that time, and Senior Bamboo Shoot was at the sixth step. Fellow Daoist Houhen had no problems either. With their strength, there definitely won’t be any issues.”

Qi Manwei offered a word of comfort to Ding Huan.

Ding Huan sighed. What was the point of worrying?

It was pure luck that nothing serious happened to the thick scar.

"Dad, Er Gou is with Mom. Er Gou is extremely sensitive to danger and will definitely be able to anticipate any potential threats."

"When we encountered the void turbulence, it was because Er Gou warned us beforehand that we were able to avoid the most dangerous area."

Nianhuan also spoke up to comfort Ding Huan.

Ding Huan tried to put those thoughts aside and asked, "Fellow Daoist Qi, what kind of cultivation technique do you practice?"

He was going to teach Nianhuan's techniques again later, and he planned to help Qi Manwei first.

Qi Manwei already knew that Ding Huan's cultivation was probably stronger than that of a seventh-step universe master, and that Ding Huan's inquiry meant he wanted to help her.

She didn't hide anything: "I cultivate the Space Dao Scroll, but after stepping into the fourth step, I always felt that the Space Dao Scroll was somewhat lacking in power."

Ding Huan nodded: "Your idea is correct. If you are only pursuing the level of the Great Dao, then cultivating the Spatial Dao Scroll is not a problem."
However, if you aspire to reach the pinnacle of the Great Dao, the spatial Dao scroll can at most be just one principle within your Great Dao, not your primary cultivation method. Therefore, if you have higher ambitions, you must switch to cultivating the Great Dao.

Qi Manwei said excitedly, "Please give me your guidance, Brother Ding."

Ding Huan said, "I have two suggestions. First, you should switch to my Great Universe Technique. I will guide you in person, and you will be able to reach at least the seventh step of the Daoist Saint in the future."

Secondly, you can cultivate the Primordial Great Dao Technique or the Beginningless Great Dao, both of which can allow you to reach the highest Dao.

Among the three thousand Great Daos, there are many top-tier Great Daos. Ding Huan believes that neither the Primordial Dao nor the Five Elements Dao can compare to the Origin Great Dao Technique.

Both Qu Yi and Jia Baihe cultivate the Primordial Great Dao Technique.

Qi Manwei said without hesitation, "I will cultivate the Primordial Dao Technique."

She had followed Nianhuan and already knew that the Great Universe Technique was a great path created by Ding Huan himself.

She would only choose to cultivate Lan Xiaobu's path to immortality, even if it was a path created by someone else.

"Alright, this is the Primordial Great Dao Manual. You can look at it for now, and return it to me later." Ding Huan took out the Three Thousand Great Daos and handed it to Qi Manwei.

"The Three Thousand Great Daos?" Qi Manwei exclaimed in shock as she took the Dao scroll from Ding Huan.

"Yes, it is the Three Thousand Great Daos. Only the Primordial Great Dao Technique can lead to the highest level, so I recommend that you cultivate the Primordial Great Dao Technique."

"Thank you so much, Brother Ding." Qi Manwei bowed deeply in gratitude.

Ding Huan waved his hand: "You saved Nian Huan, what is a mere Great Dao? But before you cultivate the Origin Great Dao Technique, you'd better sever your Dao first."

(Good night, fellow Taoists!)

(End of this chapter)