MTLNOVEL Chapter 846: Terms of Exchange
The ash-eyed man's tone softened considerably: "I am indeed chasing you because the Great Dao I cultivate is related to the Bright Dao Principle, so I long for it."
Upon hearing this, Ding Huan immediately confirmed one thing: this guy didn't know that he saved Qiao Qianhe.
Since he didn't know that Qiao Qianhe was saved by him, then he also didn't know that he had comprehended the Descent Law.
Moreover, this guy didn't recognize that the Bright Dao Principle he revealed was solely his own, and not from the Bright Divine Domain.
Ding Huan visibly breathed a sigh of relief, as if he was no longer as worried as before.
"I see, this Bright Dao Principle is something I acquired with great effort.
Though it doesn't have much use for me, as a cultivator pursuing the Eternal Life Path, I also wish to obtain some cultivation resources through it."
Ding Huan's tone carried a hint of unease.
The ash-eyed man laughed heartily: "My name is Ke, what is this young friend's name?"
Ding Huan clasped his fists: "My name is Ding Huan."
"What attribute is your aptitude, young friend Ding? And what Great Dao do you cultivate?" The ash-eyed man's tone became even gentler.
On the surface, he must have understood that unless he could separate Ding Huan's world, even killing Ding Huan would not allow him to obtain his possessions.
An individual like him naturally wouldn't engage in futile tasks.
Only he knew how much he desired to learn about Ding Huan's Great Dao.
Ding Huan cautiously replied: "I cultivate the Wood Attribute Great Dao, and my aptitude is also a mutated Wood Attribute Spirit Root."
As he spoke, Ding Huan raised his hand and unleashed a Dao Rhythm of Divine Skills.
The purest essence of Wood Attribute Daoist Rhythm made Ke immediately realize that Ding Huan was not lying.
There was a faint disappointment in his eyes.
If it weren't for the cultivation of the Wood Attribute Great Dao, he couldn't possibly unleash such a refined Wood Attribute Divine Ability Rhythm.
But how could the Wood Attribute Great Dao cultivate his world to such perfection?
Ke pondered for a long time without finding an answer.
"I have a question for you, why are the Dao World Rules in your Great Dao World so perfect?" Ke asked.
He was eager to know what Great Dao rendered him unable to touch the Space Law of its world.
Ding Huan's eyes flashed with vigilance and he did not reply.
Ke knew this was normal.
If he understood why Ding Huan's world was so perfect, would he still be so courteous to Ding Huan?
He would have long torn apart Ding Huan's world.
"Hand over your Bright Dao Principle and the method by which your Great Dao World is so perfect, and I'll let you go."
Ke's tone remained gentle yet carried an undeniable authority.
He believed that it was difficult for Wood Attribute Techniques alone to make Ding Huan's world so perfect.
This indicated that Ding Huan was practicing other cultivation techniques as well.
Ding Huan sneered internally.
If the opponent truly intended to let him go, he wouldn't leave out the Cosmic Pot.
Because the opponent knew that if he mentioned the Cosmic Pot, Ding Huan would not agree.
To him, without the Cosmic Pot, he would be meat on the chopping block.
Whether to let him go or not made no difference.
If not for the Cosmic Wall, with his control over the Cosmic Pot to continue escaping, even Ke couldn't catch him.
Seeing Ding Huan remain silent, Ke slowly said, "You should know, I can easily crush you anytime."
"Then just kill me, I, Ding Huan, will never beg for life. Not to mention even in my world, there are no remnants of my soul or soul thoughts in countless interfaces."
Ding Huan's tone showed not the slightest hint of fear.
Only he himself knows if he was truly afraid.
Perhaps Ding Huan is the only one without soul or soul thoughts in other existences.
If killed now, there would basically be no chance of reincarnation.
Ke did not become angry; someone of his cultivation level would never become upset over mere words.
To him, anything beneficial to his Great Dao is worth the price.
"State your condition." Ke's tone was calm, yet Ding Huan could feel a barely perceptible killing intent.
"I have only one condition. After I achieve the Eternal Life Realm, I will hand over the items to you. But you must also promise not to harm me."
Ding Huan almost spoke each word deliberately.
One can see his condition was carefully considered.
He didn't make any excessive demands, indicating he didn't disregard his own life as much as he claimed.
Ke was not surprised, even if Ding Huan had countless soul divisions.
He wouldn't consider reincarnation or relying on soul divisions for rebirth.
Having cultivated to Ding Huan's level, he must have gone through immense hardship.
Who would be willing to abandon countless years of effort?
With the cosmic calamity passed, the resources for cultivation in the vast universe became scarcer, and the perfected Rule Star Land also diminished.
Therefore, even if Ding Huan relied on soul divisions or soul thoughts for rebirth, reaching his current pinnacle would be difficult.
Of those Taoist Ancestors and Heavenly Emperors who went out from the Great Universe back then, how many still exist?
Are they dead?
Not necessarily.
If they're not dead, why aren't they here now?
Ke knew very well that it was because after they were reborn through soul splitting or reincarnation, their strength could hardly reach their former heights anymore.
Those once lofty and mighty figures might now be struggling for survival in some broken star domain.
"Alright, I agree with you. But you must also accept one of my conditions."
Ke seemed to have pondered for a moment before answering Ding Huan.
"What condition?" Ding Huan seemed to blurt out, appearing eager and expectant.
"I need to lock you with a Dao Line." As Ke spoke, his gaze fell upon Ding Huan.
The flash of fear in Ding Huan's eyes was fleeting, and he remained silent for a long time.
"Don't worry, I'm locking you with a Dao Line only to take you to a place. That place can definitely help you attain the Eternal Life Realm." Ke's tone was somewhat serious.
He was both threatening Ding Huan and needed Ding Huan to cooperate with him.
He couldn't afford to let Ding Huan become desperate and lose hope of survival.
Ding Huan looked at Ke with some disbelief.
Ke chuckled helplessly: "Ding Huan, before the Calamity, with your level of cultivation, even if you gave me your soul mark, I wouldn't bother to take it.
I bear no grudge against you, so your life isn't something I desperately need.
The reason I want to take you to attain the Eternal Life Realm is because I don't have the time to wait for you to reach the Creation Dao Realm.
After the cosmic calamity, the Heaven and Earth Laws are broken everywhere. With your ability, it's very difficult to find a place that can help you attain the Eternal Life Realm.
If I wait for you to achieve the Eternal Life Realm, who knows how long that will take."
"May I ask, Mr. Ke, what place is it?" Ding Huan asked, with a hint of involuntary struggle at the corner of his eyes.
Ke said softly: "That place is called the Great Universe."
Ding Huan frowned: "Great Universe? I seem to have heard someone mention it..."
"Who mentioned the Great Universe?" Ke also looked at Ding Huan in astonishment.
After a while, Ding Huan finally said:
"Well, it seems like someone named Zuo Qiong mentioned it, saying the Great Universe collapsed under the Calamity long ago and doesn't exist anymore. Are you deceiving me with this Great Universe?"
Ke was wondering who this Zuo Qiong was, but after a long time, he couldn't figure it out.
"Indeed, the Great Universe was the first place to collapse when the Calamity arrived. However, the edge of the Great Universe is where Chaos resides. During the cosmic Calamity, the Great Universe collapsed, but Chaos did not.
Moreover, the Great Universe itself was evolved from Chaos, so after the Calamity, the original places of Chaos gradually evolved into new Rule Star Land.
This new Rule Star Land contains the ultimate Chaotic Aura and is the best place to achieve the Eternal Life Realm.
With your Nine Turns Saint strength now, as long as you go to the Great Universe, attaining the Eternal Life Saint won't take long."
Upon hearing Ke's words, Ding Huan's heart was stirred. Previously, the Chunyi Divine Realm hadn't collapsed, and its edge also seemed to be where Chaos resides.
Does it mean the cosmic Calamity has little impact on where Chaos resides?
Or does it mean that Chaos isn't within the scope of the Calamity?
Seeing Ding Huan go silent again, Ke continued: "If you're willing, I'll set up the Dao Line for you now; if not, then forget it."
Ding Huan clearly knew what "forget it" meant.
It's not a matter of negotiation; it's a direct annihilation.
Actually, if the other party wanted to set up a Dao Line for him, whether he agreed or not, the other party could easily do it.
The reason to say it nicely is simply not to make him despair.
"Alright, let's agree on this. Could you make a Daoist vow?" When Ding Huan spoke, he seemed somewhat lacking in confidence.
Ke's face darkened and his tone turned cold: "The reason I'm trading with you is because of your Bright Dao Principle, and your insights into the Great Dao World.
With my status, would I deceive a mere junior like you?"
Ding Huan quickly said: "Alright, please set up the Dao Line for me, Mr. Ke."
Ke nodded, his expression softening: "We cultivators all practice the Saint's path; if there's not even this level of trust, what talk is there of the Great Dao?
And I wouldn't be able to fulfill even this simple promise."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, releasing one Taoist Line after another.
In just a short time, several thousand Dao Lines were set up on Ding Huan.
These Dao Lines penetrated through each meridian in Ding Huan's body, Purple Mansion, Dantian...
Furthermore, these Dao Lines also locked all the Taoist Rhythms around Ding Huan.
Not to mention, Ding Huan hasn't even reached the Eternal Life Realm yet.
Even a Creation Realm Cultivator in these Dao Lines has no ability to resist or escape.
"Not bad, from now on, we'll be partners, come, get on my flying treasure, I'll take you to the Great Universe to achieve the Eternal Life Realm."
Ke smiled and brought out his Flying Shuttle.
He never thought that a Nine Turns Saint could break free from his Dao Lines.
Ding Huan didn't hesitate, he was like fish on a chopping board now.
So, after getting on Ke's flying treasure, he didn't even extend his Divine Will.
Even though he was now completely locked by the Dao Lines, if he wanted, he could still extend his Divine Will partially.
"Mr. Ding Huan, as far as I know, cultivators practicing the Wood Attribute Rules generally don't have very stable worlds; your world's stability must have nothing to do with the Wood Attribute Technique, right?"
Even though Ding Huan clearly didn't intend to answer his question, Ke couldn't help but indirectly inquire.
"I'm practicing the Heaven Opening Divine Wood Technique." Ding Huan said flatly.
"Heaven Creation Technique?" Ke stared at Ding Huan in astonishment.
Every Heaven Creation Technique isn't simple; how did Ding Huan, not even at the Eternal Life Realm, acquire a Heaven Creation Technique?
(Goodnight, friend!)