Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation

Outside the Dao City of Tianyuan, there is a Teleportation Array to the Dao City of Heavenly Ruins.

Under Wu Zhu's guidance, the group took the Teleportation Array and left.

When they emerged again, they found themselves at the teleportation square outside the Dao City of Heavenly Ruins.

Guan Huan and Bai Yue had both been to the Dao City of Heavenly Ruins before.

But it was Ding Huan's first visit.

Looking at the Dao City of Heavenly Ruins before him, Ding Huan praised it in his heart, feeling that the capital of this old Daoist Court was indeed extraordinary.

Standing outside the Dao City of Heavenly Ruins, the whole city seemed layered, directly leading into the Void.

It was grand and imposing.

Compared to the Dao City of Heavenly Ruins, the Dao City of the Qu's Dao Court's capital star could only be described as nouveau riche.

"I thought Chang Yun would appear in the Dao City of Tianyuan, but I didn't expect that guy wouldn't go there." Guan Huan laughed.

His mindset was quite good. Although he considered Chang Yun a mortal enemy, he wouldn't show it in his words.

"He doesn't dare to go." Bai Yue said disdainfully.

Ding Huan shook his head, "Chang Yun has already been there. Not only did he go, but he also kept an eye on us as we left the Dao City of Tianyuan."

There was another thing he didn't say—if it weren't for Wu Zhu proactively befriending them.

Chang Yun would have definitely acted.

If Chang Yun acted, it certainly wouldn't be alone; he would likely invite strong cultivators of the Creation Realm from the three main associations to join him or invite Chen Chi to join forces.

Don't be fooled by Peng Fu's politeness towards him; once they had the power to suppress them, the association represented by Peng Fu would surely side with those suppressing them.

Until they left the Dao City of Tianyuan, Chang Yun did not act.

Ding Huan judged that Chang Yun's ally was likely Chen Chi, not the Creation Realm strong cultivators from the three major associations.

Otherwise, Chang Yun should have acted.

Because if Chang Yun acted, Chen Chi would definitely act too.

Chang Yun surely understood this principle.

If Chang Yun and Chen Chi teamed up, but Chang Yun wasn't sure if the Creation Realm strong cultivators from the three main associations would help, he wouldn't dare to act rashly.

This was different from when Chang Yun dealt with Guan Huan back then.

Back then, when dealing with Guan Huan, Guan Huan seemed to have friends all over the world on the surface, but he was actually a loner.

Everyone called him Brother Guan in discussions, but when trouble came, no one would lend a hand to Guan Huan.

Not only would no one lend a hand, there were plenty who would kick him when he was down.

"Chang Yun is in the Dao City of Tianyuan?" Guan Huan looked at Ding Huan in surprise.

Even Wu Zhu looked at Ding Huan in disbelief. Could it be that Chang Yun really went to the Dao City of Tianyuan? How had he not detected it?

"He must be in the Dao City of Tianyuan." Ding Huan's tone was very certain.

He was already thoroughly familiar with all the Protecting Arrays outside the Dao City of Tianyuan.

He had already detected someone lurking on the edge of the Dao City of Tianyuan.

Even Wu Zhu fell silent.

He had a sense of urgency.

If he didn't hurry to find an ally, perhaps his Dao Court of Heavenly Ruins would really end up like the Qu's Dao Court.

The Qu Family had been wiped out by Ding Huan, and now the resources and territories of the Qu's Dao Court had long been divided among several families.

"You will immediately return to seclusion, and remain there until you reach the God Unification Realm. Without my permission, if you dare to come out midway, don't blame me for forgetting our father-daughter relationship."

Wu Zhu was eager to discuss the alliance with Ding Huan and the others, so he sternly rebuked his daughter, Wu Jiena.

Wu Jiena also knew that there was an issue with what she did this time, and she didn't dare to retort. She could only bow respectfully before quickly entering her cave mansion in the Dao City of Heavenly Ruins for secluded cultivation.

Ding Huan found it amusing.

If this woman could listen to her father, she wouldn't have done such a stupid thing in the Dao City of Tianyuan.

In the Guest Hall of the Daoist Lord Mansion in the Dao City of Heavenly Ruins, Wu Zhu brought out his finest Dao Tea to entertain Ding Huan and the other two.

"Brother Guan, Mr. Ding, Mr. Bai, I, Wu Zhu, will not beat around the bush. I believe you all have guessed my thoughts. In principle, I shouldn't bring this up now, but I always feel something's not right…"

Wu Zhu got straight to the point.

"Daoist Wu, just say what you have to say directly. We're all straightforward people; there's no need for deception."

On the way over, Wu Zhu felt that the person making decisions among the three of them was Ding Huan.

Except, Ding Huan had the weakest cultivation, so he always thought he might have been mistaken.

Now, Ding Huan's frank words made him understand that he was not mistaken: the decision-maker among the three was indeed the one with the weakest cultivation, Ding Huan.

"Mr. Ding, in my capacity as the Daoist Lord of the Dao Court of Heavenly Ruins, I wish to ally with you.

Rest assured, I will not behave like Chang Yun. As long as we work together, even if it means certain death, I, Wu Zhu, will not have the slightest hesitation or retreat."

Wu Zhu's words were as firm as a nail, expressing his determination to cooperate.

Ding Huan was very pleased with Wu Zhu's attitude; since they were to cooperate, it should be straightforward.

Beating around the bush, you guard against me, I guard against you—what kind of cooperation is that?

"Daoist Wu, initially, I did want to cooperate with a Daoist Lord. My first choice was the Taoist Ancestor, Zuo Qiong, from Extreme Origin Dao Court…"

Before Ding Huan could finish, Wu Zhu quickly interjected: "Mr. Ding, although Zuo Qiong has conflicts with Chang Yun, this person is deeply shrewd and is not a suitable partner…"

Wu Zhu knew very well that if Ding Huan and others allied with Zuo Qiong, they would definitely no longer cooperate with him, Wu Zhu.

On the surface, he seemed to have a good relationship with the other Daoist Lords.

But in reality, everyone knew the truth.

In Little Heavenly Ruins, the only true Dao Court was the Heavenly Ruins Dao Court; the other major Dao Courts were merely meat bitten off from the Heavenly Ruins Dao Court.

Ding Huan waved his hand: "Wu Daoist Lord, let me finish speaking. Not long ago, I met Zuo Qiong once, and I know his strength is probably the strongest in Little Heavenly Ruins, perhaps even stepping into the Fourth Step..."

Upon hearing Ding Huan's words, Wu Zhu didn't seem bothered: "I heard Chang Yun has also stepped into the Fourth Step of Dao."

Ding Huan chuckled: "Chang Yun hasn't even touched a hair of the Fourth Step of Dao. Zuo Qiong really might have reached the Fourth Step.

If my guess is correct, even if we join forces with our current strength, we likely wouldn't be a match for Zuo Qiong."

Wu Zhu, who was originally unconcerned, showed surprise in his eyes upon hearing Ding Huan's words.

Clearly, he hadn't realized the vast gap between the Fourth Step of Dao and the Creation Saint.

"Is the Fourth Step of Dao really that powerful?" Wu Zhu asked again, uncertain.

Guan Huan, who understood the Fourth Step better than Wu Zhu, quickly interrupted: "It's even more powerful than you can imagine."

Wu Zhu felt increasingly uneasy.

If the Fourth Step of Dao was really this formidable, then his Heavenly Ruins Dao Court would inevitably be lost in time.

Ding Huan noticed Wu Zhu's concern and reassured him:

"Wu Daoist Lord, you don't have to worry, Zuo Qiong probably won't make a move yet as he's not fully confident in his own strength.

Besides, I've promised Zuo Qiong to make a trip to Heavenly Extreme Holy City, so he'll only act when he gets impatient."

Wu Zhu felt that Ding Huan's words were mostly to comfort him.

Ding Huan and the other two could go anywhere, but he couldn't, as he was the Daoist Lord of Heavenly Ruins Dao Court.

If Zuo Qiong really teamed up with Chen Chi and Chang Yun, then his Heavenly Ruins Dao Court would surely be wiped out.

In a bit of haste, he said:

"Mr. Ding, Heavenly Ruins Dao City has a top cultivation location, which is Heavenly Ruins Mountain; I'll give this place to you all for seclusion."

Now, Wu Zhu only hoped that Ding Huan and the other two could settle down in Heavenly Ruins Dao City.

Ding Huan and Guan Huan were capable of destroying Qu's Dao Court; as long as these two stayed in Dao City, Heavenly Ruins Dao Court would be much safer.

Ding Huan stood up and said: "Thank you, Wu Daoist Lord. Please take Brother Guan and Bai Yue to Heavenly Ruins Mountain to build a cultivation cave mansion. I have some Chaos Divine Spirit Veins; they will all be implanted there..."

Wu Zhu became anxious: "Mr. Ding, aren't you staying here to cultivate?"

Ding Huan's cultivation wasn't higher than Guan Huan's, but when it came to the destruction of Qu's Dao Court, Ding Huan's contribution was certainly not less than Guan Huan's.

It was said that Ding Huan alone had taken down twenty-seven Saints, including nine Nine Rebirth Saints.

Furthermore, the complete eradication of Qu's clan seemed to be related to Ding Huan.

It involved a Great Divine Power related to bloodline.

Ding Huan handed a ring to Guan Huan: "Right now, our main focus is to improve our strength, but I have to go somewhere first to perfect my own Great Dao.

Once I've perfected my Great Dao, I'll return for seclusion."

"Where are you going?" Wu Zhu looked at Ding Huan with a bit of reluctance; he didn't want Ding Huan to leave.

If the major Dao Courts joined forces to go against Heavenly Ruins Dao Court, it would be no laughing matter.

"Tian Huan Palace." Ding Huan didn't conceal anything.

"I thought it was already destroyed?" Wu Zhu was puzzled.

Ding Huan didn't explain.

Understanding now, Wu Zhu quickly took out a pair of Teleportation Talismans and handed them to Ding Huan, saying: "I have a Teleportation Talisman to Tian Huan Palace..."

Ding Huan looked at Wu Zhu with some surprise. Did Wu Zhu have intimate relations with Tian Huan Palace?

Otherwise, how could he have a Teleportation Talisman directly to Tian Huan Palace?

Producing such long-distance fixed-point Teleportation Talismans is not something many can do, and they aren't cheap.

While he could craft them, he wouldn't make them for others.

Wu Zhu awkwardly smiled: "I had a friend from Tian Huan Palace before, so I kept a few pairs of Teleportation Talismans."

No further explanation was needed; everyone understood.

Tian Huan Palace was full of female cultivators, and not only were they highly talented, but they were also stunningly beautiful.

Additionally, many female cultivators had special Dao Bodies.

It was natural for Wu Zhu, as a Dao Court Master, to have connections with the ladies of Tian Huan Palace.

Since Wu Zhu had connections with Tian Huan Palace, Ding Huan thought it necessary to ask him:

"Wu Daoist Lord, do you know why Tian Huan Palace was destroyed?"

Upon hearing Ding Huan's question, a splash of sorrow crossed Wu Zhu's eyes; it seemed that his acquaintance from Tian Huan Palace held a significant position in his heart.

"I investigated, and the place was permeated with endless Poison Dao Laws, making it impossible to enter. With my limited capabilities, I could only retreat from the periphery of Tian Huan Palace."

In other words, he didn't know the reason.

"Lao Guan, take charge of establishing the cave mansion. Let's build the three of our cave mansions together, mine in the middle, and no need for a blocking array.

I'm leaving now; with some luck, I should be back soon."

Ding Huan estimated that perfecting the Law Star River of Endless Poison wouldn't take long.

Once he perfected the Law Star River of Endless Poison, he would return to pursue the Eternal Life Realm.

(Good night, dear Daoist!)