After the myth

Chapter 1100 Delving into the First Universe
"I'll deliver it," Ye Xuan said.

Now that they have become partners with Shen Dai, they can't just walk away like that.

They left, but Shen Dai remained trapped here, unable to leave.

For Shen Dai, cooperating with them brought him absolutely no benefit.

No one would agree with that.

Shen Dai was overjoyed. Before he could speak, Ding Huan said, "I'll deliver it myself. I'll take this opportunity to visit and find out where Fellow Daoist Shen lives. I hope we can stay in touch often in the future."

Before Ye Xuan could speak, Mo Wuji said, "Let Ding Huan see us off. We'll wait for Ding Huan here."

He knew very well how powerful Ding Huan's Great Cosmic Technique was, and since Ding Huan chose to give it to Shen Dai, he must have some ulterior motive.

If his ability to conceal his mortal path is unparalleled, then even if Shen Dai fully recovers his strength, he probably wouldn't be able to detect any mark Ding Huan might leave on him.

"Thank you very much, Brother Ding," Shen Dai quickly said.

If he had just arrived here, he would have been eager for Ding Huan to see him off.

Because he could sense that Ye Xuan was the strongest.

After Ding Huan stepped into the eighth step, he could no longer feel the gap between Ding Huan and Ye Xuan.

Since that's the case, it doesn't matter who gives it to him, since he can't break free anyway.

Ding Huan waved his hand: "I'm not going to take your primordial spirit with me, because that would give me too much of a chance of being exposed. My idea is to easily take your form and then go there."

Upon hearing this, Shen Dai was overjoyed and said, "That's wonderful! I'll only be using your body for a few months at most."

Ding Huan glanced at Shen Dai with disdain:
"Fellow Daoist Shen, you're dreaming. You think you can borrow my body? Do you think I can easily take your form and let your spirit possess my body?"

Ding Huan was speechless. What was this guy thinking? Wanting to borrow his body? He was dreaming.

Shen Dai was stunned. Of course that's how it is.

If that's not the case, what's the point of just changing your appearance?
The profound Daoist aura emanating from him can be discerned by anyone with a mere sweep of their divine sense.

Ding Huan stretched out his hand: "Show me your cultivation technique. Don't worry, I can simulate the essence of your Dao."

Ye Xuan and the others remained silent.

If Shen Dai is unwilling to even share his own cultivation techniques, then we should part ways and there's no point in cooperating.

Shen Dai said cautiously, "Brother Ding, it's not a problem to take out the cultivation technique, but my technique is rather special."

If one hasn't cultivated before and is merely observing, it would be virtually impossible to develop my Daoist essence without being detected by those people.

Ding Huan waved his hand: "Whether it's possible or not, that's my business, it has nothing to do with you."

Shen Dai glanced at Mo Wuji, Lan Xiaobu, and Ye Xuan, but none of them made any comment.

Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu both knew that Ding Huan wanted Shen Dai's Great Dao cultivation method for more than just to simulate the Dao's essence.

While simulating the Daoist principles and techniques is better, it takes too long.

Seeing that no one spoke, Shen Dai had no choice but to take out a Daoist slip and hand it to Ding Huan.

Ding Huan focused his divine sense on it and saw three: 'Nine Paths of the Great Star'.

Based on Ding Huan's understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, once this Simple Dao came into Ding Huan's hands, he knew that this Great Dao was not only related to the creation of the vastness, but also to many other things that Shen Dai had come to understand on his own.

This confirmed his suspicions.

If one wants to dominate this universe, relying solely on the techniques developed during the creation of the vast universe is not enough.

The accompanying cultivation techniques during the creation of the vast universe were indeed powerful, but they must have had limitations.

To stand at the pinnacle of the universe, one must possess a unique and exclusive cultivation method.

You have to have your own things, and those things have to be strong.

Shen Dai, ranked last in the first universe, is by no means a weakling.

He is only weak in the rankings among top-tier experts, not truly weak in the universe.

Otherwise, Shen Dai would not have been able to create the 'Nine Paths of the Great Star'.

"Let me see your face." Ding Huan only looked at it for less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before putting away the scroll.

Just as Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu thought, he really didn't need to look at the 'Nine Paths of Tai Xing' to simulate Shen Dai's Daoist essence.

However, it would be even better to see 'Tai Xing Jiu Dao', because then he could make a move.

Left with no other option, Shen Dai had to take out the crystal ball.

After the crystal ball was activated, his appearance immediately appeared before the four people.

His appearance is fairly decent, but his head is noticeably larger than normal.

Ding Huan moved slightly, and in the next moment he transformed into Shen Dai's appearance.

Shen Dai was stunned. If he didn't know that Ding Huan was not him, he would have thought that he was standing on the other side.

Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with admiration.

Ding Huan's transformation techniques were no longer the Heavenly Gang Daoist arts, but rather the ultimate utilization of the fundamental principles of heaven and earth.

This transformation technique far surpasses the Heavenly Gang Taoist arts.

It took Shen Dai a while to realize: "Fellow Daoist Ding, there's nothing wrong with your appearance, it's just that your Dao and Dao aura..."

Before Shen Dai finished speaking, Ding Huan's aura suddenly changed, and even the flow of Daoist energy transformed into Shen Dai's aura.

Ye Xuan laughed heartily: "Fellow Daoist Ding, impressive."

Even Shen Dai knew that once Ding Huan was in this state, no one would ever notice.

"Is it ready?" Ding Huan asked Shen Dai.

Shen Dai hurriedly said, "It's alright." Ding Huan pulled out a soul tablet: "Since it's alright, then you can enter this soul tablet. I'll go to your cave now."

Shen Dai turned around and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ye Xuan, Mo Wuji, and Lan Xiaobu:

“I don’t know how you fellow Daoists are addressed yet. I, Shen Dai, swear on my own Great Dao that from now on, we are of the same mind and purpose. If I break this oath, my Great Dao will collapse and there will be no more Shen Dai in the world.”

Ye Xuan then understood why Ding Huan insisted on Shen Dai's Great Dao cultivation method.

It seems this is meant to leave Shen Dai with nowhere to go.

Since Ding Huan has seen Shen Dai's Great Dao cultivation technique, going against Ding Huan in the future would be suicide.

Previously, Shen Dai had never asked their names, let alone taken the initiative to swear an oath.

After Ding Huan saw Shen Dai's Great Dao cultivation method, Shen Dai felt much more self-aware.

Shen Dai even made a solemn oath, and none of them hid it from him.

The five of them got to know each other again, and Shen Dai's primordial spirit then entered the soul tablet at Ding Huan's waist.

"Gentlemen, I'll be right there. Wait for my good news."

After Ding Huan finished speaking, he quickly rushed into the vast and beautiful depths of the universe.

Mo Wuji and the other two all understood the meaning behind Ding Huan's last words.

Although they decided not to steal other people's cosmic veins, if Ding Huan found an opportunity, he would definitely send them a message to go there.

Sure enough, after Ding Huan disappeared, the telepathic message reached Mo Wuji's ear: "Wuji, now set up the teleportation space. I will comprehend the spatial source laws of the first universe along the way."

By the time I get there, I will have set up a teleportation barrier. If you have the chance, teleport over.

Mo Wuji laughed and said to Ye Xuan and Lan Xiaobu, "We'll set up a teleportation portal now. Ding Huan said that we should be teleported there whenever we have the chance."

Ye Xuan asked doubtfully, "Although we have come into contact with the Source Law, it may not be easy to set up a teleportation array in the First Universe."

Lan Xiaobu and Ding Huan didn't interact much and didn't speak.

Mo Wuji knew Ding Huan's abilities: "Don't worry, Ding Huan's Great Dao is based on the rules of heaven and earth, the laws of all things, and the origin of the universe."

His perception of the Source Laws far surpasses ours. No matter how powerful that golden path is, as long as Ding Huan takes a trip there, he will definitely be able to set up a teleportation channel through it.

……

Ding Huan walked among the many magnificent mountains and rivers, but at a slow pace.

The void here is as flat as a flat ground, and walking here is not uncomfortable at all.

Shen Dai asked anxiously, "Fellow Daoist Ding, could you speed up a little?"

Ding Huan said coldly, "From now on, you must not say a word, nor give me any information, and you must not release your divine sense. Without my permission, you cannot leave the soul tablet for even a moment."

You may only contact me in extremely urgent situations. As for the speed, I know how to control it myself.

After saying that, Ding Huan locked the soul tablet with a restriction without hesitation.

Shen Dai can project his divine sense outwards, but he cannot make any unusual movements.

Shen Dai was helpless. His life was now in Ding Huan's hands. What could he do?
He could only listen to Ding Huan.

Ding Huan walked slowly, naturally trying to comprehend the spatial principles of this universe.

Setting up a teleportation array in the first universe is no simple matter. Even if Entropy were to come, it wouldn't be something that could be set up casually.

The teleportation array he needs to set up must be the path he has traveled, and he must also understand the spatial laws of that path.

This is not like other universes, where you can set up a teleportation array simply by understanding the spatial rules of this universe and finding the way to switch between those rules.

The deeper Ding Huan ventured into the universe, the more he felt the vastness of the First Universe.

The golden road beneath my feet is merely a source of energy, much like clouds.

With each step, one's own Daoist essence must solidify a little more.

A month later, Ding Huan stopped.

Under his divine sense, a colossal floating star continent appeared.

"Shen Dai, what kind of star continent is that?"

"It's a floating star continent that evolved from the first universe, and it's not yet complete. The nine of us have a rule that we can't enter a star continent that isn't complete."

"Were the other nine universes of the ten universes derived in this way?"

"No."

Upon hearing that it wasn't true, Ding Huan chuckled and didn't ask any further questions.

However, Ding Huan had already begun to circulate the Great Universe Technique.

Shen Dai was very vigilant during the first month, but now that he's been gone for a month, Ding Huan feels it's time for him to make his move.

As the first source essence silently disappeared into Shen Dai's primordial spirit Daoist aura, Ding Huan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The guy didn't notice.

Even if Shen Dai swore an oath with his own Dao, Ding Huan would not believe him.

The best form of trust is to send a few source principles into the other party's path, making their Dao subject to their Dao thoughts.

Because Ding Huan walks very slowly, half a year has passed and he still hasn't reached Shen Dai's cave.

Shen Dai grew increasingly anxious and dared not urge Ding Huan.

He had a feeling that someone had secretly entered his territory.

(Good night, fellow Taoists!)

(End of this chapter)