After the myth

Chapter 1222 The Hidden Dangers of the Vast Star Chart
As soon as they entered the defensive realm, before they even entered Mo Yuantian's cave, they saw two cosmic primordial mountains standing outside the cave.

Although the primordial energy of this Cosmic Primordial Vein Mountain makes no difference to Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu at present.

But when they first arrived in the First Universe, they could barely even catch a glimpse of such a thing, let alone here where there are two Yuanmai Mountains right away.

Shen Dai sighed deeply.

The ten realm lords, even the tenth realm lord Ji Yijian, have their own cosmic primordial vein mountain.

Only he, as the realm lord, is not qualified to possess the Cosmic Origin Mountain.

Where did all those primordial veins of the First Universe go?

Now we have the answer.

There are two colossal Yuanmai Mountains outside Mo Yuantian's cave dwelling, and there are obviously even more inside.

Look at the Divine Jade Avenue between the two cosmic primordial vein mountains; it is entirely paved with cosmic primordial veins.

Mo Wuji gave Ku Ya a wink.

Kuya immediately knew what was going on, and she put away the two cosmic primordial mountains without hesitation.

For cultivators like Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu, the Cosmic Yuanmai Mountain is of little use.

In fact, every primordial mountain of the universe is of astonishing value.

In the vast universe, how many people can cultivate to the level of Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu?
An ordinary star continent devoid of spiritual energy would likely transform into a star continent governed by higher rules immediately if a cosmic primordial mountain were to descend upon it.

It was still that kind of star continent with extremely rich spiritual energy.

Just like the world of gods that Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu couldn't enter before, there isn't a single cosmic primordial mountain in the entire world.

Seeing Kuya's actions, Mo Yuantian lowered his head and looked down, as if he hadn't seen anything.

He's probably about to lose his life, so why would he care about the Cosmic Origin Mountain?
Not to mention the cosmic primordial mountain outside his cave, even the cosmic primordial mountains inside his cave will not be able to be saved.

Mo Yuantian's cave dwelling is very large. Although there is only one main cultivation room, there are as many as twenty auxiliary cultivation rooms.

Both Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu assumed that a treasure like the Vast Star Chart must be kept in the main cultivation room.

How could such a top-tier, vast treasure not be right before one's eyes?
Previously, Kui Feng said that the Vast Star Chart should not be taken away casually; otherwise, such a treasure as the Vast Star Chart should be carried with one's person at all times.

Unexpectedly, Mo Yuantian led everyone to the first auxiliary training room.

In the first auxiliary training room, there was only one picture.

To be precise, it is a stone image suspended in the void.

At first glance, the stone image seems incredibly clear, but upon closer inspection, it appears to be completely empty and even becomes blurry.

The moment a divine thought landed on it, it vanished completely.

Neither Lan Xiaobu nor Mo Wuji could penetrate the stone diagram with their divine sense.

They could only see a hazy aura on the stone image, which seemed to be like the real world, with an endless source that alternated and changed.

The shape of the stone image is also very strange, as if it is missing a lot, making it appear incomplete.

"This should only be a part of the vast star map, right?" Lan Xiaobu asked, looking at Mo Yuantian.

Mo Yuantian carefully replied, "Yes, there are eight copies of the Vast Star Map, one for each of the First Realm Lords to the Eighth Realm Lords."

These eight stone maps, when combined, form a complete and vast star map.

Shen Dai said from the side, "I don't have one. Ji Yijian was driven away a long time ago, so he probably doesn't have one either."

"You've refined the Vast Star Chart?" Lan Xiaobu continued to ask.

Mo Yuantian nodded: "Yes, the Vast Star Chart was bestowed by the Vast One, and it helps each of us refine a copy in order to protect all the universes beneath the Vast One."

After refining the vast star map, when using it, one's mind merges with the vast star map, allowing one to control a part of the universe.

This vast star map of mine is the vast star map of the second universe, so I can control the second universe.

As long as my Daoist thoughts merge with the vast star map, I can control every blade of grass and every tree in the second universe at any time in this place.

But I have never done so, nor have I ever used the vast star map to destroy any star continent…

What vast gift has been bestowed?
Wasn't it given to them by the One Primordial Void?

This guy didn't dare mention the name Yi Yuan Ji Qiong, so he just said it was bestowed by the Vast Universe.

Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu finally understood.

So these realm lords can easily control all the cosmic planes and star systems of the lower universes through the vast star map.

No wonder a single handprint can cross various source realms from the first universe and travel to other universes.

At this moment, both Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu felt extremely heavy-hearted.

If you can control the rest of the universe through a vast star map, what's the difference between that and the rest of the universe being your own backyard?
In other words, if these realm lords had discovered their existence through the vast star map a long time ago and then disliked them, they would have been crushed into dust by these realm lords long ago.

This shows that their lives have always been under the control of these realm lords.

Mo Wuji chuckled: "Not only have you never done that, you've never even integrated into the vast star map a few times, right?"

Mo Yuantian's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly and respectfully said, "Because my cultivation has been lagging behind, I haven't had time to communicate with other universes through the vast star map."

Mo Wuji said calmly, "It's not that you don't have time, it's that you're worried the Vast Star Chart will turn against you. Or you're worried that one day you'll become the spirit of the Vast Star Chart."

To put it bluntly, you don't trust Ji Qiong and are afraid that Ji Qiong will do something underhanded to you.

Otherwise, why would you keep something like a vast star map in the auxiliary training room?

Mo Yuantian remained silent; that was indeed what he thought.

Although he didn't dare to even think of disrespecting Yi Yuan Ji Qiong, he was genuinely afraid.

What kind of treasure is this vast star map?

It can control all existence in the other universes, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is the number one magic weapon under the vastness.

Would Jiqiong really give such a magical treasure to a few minor realm lords for free? Realm lords like Quba and Douling didn't care. They even used the vast star map to fight each other at the drop of a hat, taking pleasure in destroying lower-level cosmic star continents and setting off cosmic calamities.

Mo Yuantian wouldn't dare; at least he had some brains.

"Let me ask you another question. The rest of the universe is also constantly changing. For example, some star systems will be destroyed, while others will be created due to the rules of the universe..."

Will these changes also be reflected in the vast star map?

Mo Wuji stared into Mo Yuantian's eyes as he asked the question.

If this guy dares to utter even half a lie, I'll search his soul right now.

Mo Yuantian sensed the killing intent emanating from Mo Wuji, and he quickly replied, "Yes, any changes in the universe beneath the vastness will be reflected in the vast star map."

Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu felt even more heavy-hearted.

They didn't understand why Jiqiong hadn't dealt with them yet.

But Ji Qiong even has something like the vast star map, so dealing with them should be quite easy.

There is an even more terrifying problem: the first universe they inhabit.

Mo Yuantian said there are eight versions of the vast star map.

Neither Mo Wuji nor Lan Xiaobu believed that the vast star map really only had eight parts.

Nine is the extreme number.

The Vast Star Chart, such a supreme treasure, could not possibly exist in only eight parts.

What if the vast star map had nine parts instead of eight?
Even Mo Yuantian, the First Realm Lord, only controls the Second Universe in his vast star map.

As for the other realm lords, needless to say, they control the third to ninth universes.

If that's the case, where is the vast star map that controls the first universe?

If a vast star map can control the vast, initially divided universe, it is impossible for it to be missing the first universe.

This was determined by the laws of the vast origin at the beginning of the universe.

If their guess is correct, there is indeed a vast star map that controls the first universe.

They are now in the first universe.

Could the person who controls the vast star map of the first universe destroy them at any time through the vast star map?

If we want to be safe, we have no choice but to escape from the first universe.

You can escape to anywhere, but you're still within the vastness of the ocean.

As long as it is under the vastness of the sky, it is theoretically within the control range of the vast star map.

Or should we leave the vastness and enter that terrifying void?

Both Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji felt a chill run down their spines.

Isn't that seeking death?

Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji exchanged a glance. Although they didn't speak, they both made a decision at the same time.

If Ji Qiong truly intends to crush them through the vast star map, then they would rather enter the void than be controlled by Ji Qiong.

Fortunately, Ji Qiong has not appeared so far.

"Wuji, we've overlooked something. Think about it: if we were in the Second Universe right now, even if Mo Yuantian could find us through the vast star map, what could he do to us?"

Lan Xiaobu spoke up.

Mo Wuji's eyes lit up.

Indeed, he had overlooked this issue.

While a vast star map can indeed help others control a particular universe, it is not one's own universe.

To destroy this universe, one must also use one's own supernatural powers.

If their supernatural powers are stronger than those who control the vast star map, then even if the other party can destroy the universe they inhabit, they will still be unable to do anything to them.

"Xiao Bu, no matter what, we must get rid of this star map." After saying that, Mo Wuji took a step forward and stood on one side of the vast star map.

Kui Feng opened his mouth as if to say that the vast star map could not be taken away, but then he shut his mouth and remained silent.

He thought that since Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu could sever the Vast Dao Oath, it seemed not impossible for them to take away this Vast Star Chart.

Even Jian Tian looked at Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu.

He naturally knew about the vast star map.

Even they and the Three Paths dared not covet this thing, but they vaguely guessed that the vast star map belonged to Ji Qiong.

The reason Ji Qiong stayed with the Realm Lords of the First Universe was simply to use their power to control the vast and infinite universe below.

If the vast star map could be taken away so easily, it would probably have been taken by the Three Paths long ago.

However, he understood Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu.

If the three men can't be moved, then these two might actually be able to.

Whether it's Mo Wuji or Lan Xiaobu, they both construct their own universes based on the principles of the Great Dao, and their Great Daos have long since transcended the vastness of space...

Thinking of this, Jian Tian sighed.

If his Dao had also broken free from the vast constraints, why would he be so timid and hesitant now?

He cultivated the vast sword path, and his awe of the vastness and fear of the silent sky invisibly limited the development of his sword path.

Even Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu looked down on him.

Ugh!
(Good night, fellow Taoists!)

(End of this chapter)