Ninth In the World

Chapter 396: What Are You Seeking?

Xie Huang immediately brought the flying boat over upon receiving Di Jiu’s message.

“Big Brother, why did the churning space here suddenly disappear?” asked Xie Huang. Then, he stared at Black Fire in surprise. “Little Black, did you gain another level?”

Black Fire’s cultivation level had been boosted tremendously, yet he did not mind Xie Huang’s disrespectful behavior. Instead, he chuckled and said, “That is right, I have leveled up again.”

Di Jiu laughed. “Little Tree is not bad either. It has leveled up.”

Little Tree, who had jumped down from the flying shuttle with Xie Huang, exclaimed excitedly, “Big Brother, I became an immortal demon!”

Di Jiu pointed at the Defense Array which contained the Wood Origin and instructed, “Xie Huang and Little Tree, both of you enter it and cultivate. There is Wood Origin within.”

“Ah!” exclaimed Xie Huang before hastily rushing into the Defense Array.

He knew what the Wood Origin was, as he came from the top-notch Starry Demon Palace. It was something that even his father would not be able to get his hands on. Hence, there was absolutely no way he would wait even a moment longer now that it was in front of him.

“Tiny Tree Root, your potential is trash. Hurry up and enter it to cultivate if you wish to keep up with everyone,” said Black Fire sarcastically.

Little Tree needed no reminder, as it had already rushed into the Wood Origin array as well. The effect of its cultivation level was apparent. After all, it used to ride on Black Fire’s head in the past, before the latter had caught up to its cultivation experience. Now, it was going to become inferior to Black Fire in standing.

Di Jiu landed on the flying shuttle and apologized to Mo Yuxuan, who was standing on the deck. “Junior Sister Mo, I will help you find the Agama True Glazed Water as soon as possible.”

She was not able to cultivate without the aid of the Agama True Glazed Water, which would help her heal her injuries. Otherwise, the presence of the Wood Origin would have made her cultivation level increase quite significantly.

Mo Yuxuan smiled softly. “Don’t worry about me, Senior Brother. My inability to cultivate while I am injured is not a bad thing.”

Mo Yuxuan did not take her injuries to heart, for she had gained a lot in the past few years while she had been unable to cultivate. She had gained enlightenment into matters that had stumped her previously and could not be understood through the cultivating process. If she was truly unable to obtain the Agama True Glazed Water, one day, she would die in peace.

She considered meeting sincere friends, like Di Jiu, Black Fire, Little Tree, and Xie Huang, her biggest reward.

If she obtained the Agama True Glazed Water one day, her cultivation level would soar drastically as a result of her recent insight into life itself. A few decades were nothing in comparison to a long journey in Dao cultivation.

Most cultivators would be unwilling to stop even for a moment while they were pursuing the Dao. In truth, stopping occasionally to reflect on one’s life could be considered a part of the Dao cultivation.

Unfortunately, such matters could not be explained with words. They could only be understood. However, only a few people were able to truly understand this logic.

“Senior Brother, I will head back in first.” Mo Yuxuan possessed a Nirmala Spirit Body. Hence, she knew instantly that the Golden Dao Law was not an ordinary item the moment her gaze landed on it. Therefore, she voluntarily headed back in to give Di Jiu the space he required.

Black Fire was also aware that this Dao law was extraordinary. It was something Boss had saved, and the reason the Dao law was still there was to have a negotiation with Boss. Black Fire hastily scampered back inside the flying shuttle as well.

The Wood Origin Essence Energy was extremely beneficial to his cultivation, but its effect was far inferior to that of the Fire Origin. It would be best to leave these benefits to Tiny Tree Root and Little Huang.

Di Jiu looked at the Golden Dao Law, which stayed and remained silent, and said, “I obtained another Universe Membrane fragment. If you wish to stay with me, you could reside within this fragment. You will only have to help me when I need it. However, you are welcome to leave whenever you wish.”

Di Jiu took out the Universe Membrane fragment. He would not promise not to use the fragment, but once he did use it, whether the Dao law wanted to leave or not would not matter.

To Di Jiu’s astonishment, the Golden Dao Law did not enter the Universe Membrane fragment. Instead, it sent Di Jiu a message: What is your Dao?

Di Jiu looked at the Golden Dao Law speechlessly. “How could you not know what my Dao is? You helped me change the Galaxy Art into the Starry Sky Art. You should be very aware of what Dao I’m cultivating. After all, you deserve some of the credit.”

The Golden Dao Law sent another message: What I’m asking is, what are you seeking?

What am I seeking? Di Jiu was stunned for a moment before he fell silent. What exactly was he seeking through cultivation?

That seemed to be a question he had never thought of before. He had suddenly stepped into the world of cultivation after all. If there was a goal, he must have reached it, as he had already avenged the Di Family.

Di Jiu would surely have continued to cultivate in a daze if he had not asked himself this question. Unless he thought of it himself one day in the future.

Now, however…

Di Jiu suddenly felt that he had lost his objective for cultivating. If he was worried that an expert would kill him, he could leave this Immortal World. After all, given the capability he currently possessed, he could lord over any lower plane he went to.

No! If that was the case, what about his friends or the Starry Sky Immortal City? There was also his elder sister, Di Di.

“I cultivate so that I can become stronger to the point that no one can prey on me at will. I want to build a world according to my ideals,” answered Di Jiu. This was what his heart desired.

After falling silent for a long moment, the Golden Dao Law sent another message: There is no such thing as ‘the strongest’ in the universe. There is only ‘stronger’. Besides, the ideal world you envision would collapse along with you following your death in the future.

“I will cultivate until I attain immortality then,” announced Di Jiu with grim determination.

The Golden Dao Law sent a cool message: To date, I have never seen a second person who has been able to cultivate to immortality. Even the experts who have obtained the remaining eight Primordial Dao Laws have failed to attain immortality.

“You are a Primordial Dao Law?” exclaimed Di Jiu in surprise.

The Golden Dao Law ignored Di Jiu’s question, as it sent another message: The universe is vast and boundless. To this date, there has only been one true immortal.

Di Jiu did not ask any questions, as he knew that the Golden Dao Law would send another message to explain.

As expected, the Golden Dao Law sent another message: This immortal is the Dao Master of the Universe. The Dao Master of the Universe is born with the universe and lives forever. However, after the universe started to split during chaotic times, its nature began to change. The universe is constantly expanding exponentially. Numerous new lives are born and numerous lives diminish every moment…

When the universe expanded to the point that the Dao Master of the Universe was unable to control it, he believed that it would not escape his control, since he was an immortal born along with the universe itself. Therefore, he released the Eight Primordial Dao Laws, which had been created along with the universe, into the entire universe in hopes of choosing eight successors to help him control the universe.

“Are you one of the Primordial Dao Laws?” Di Jiu could not help but ask again.

The Golden Dao Law seemed to lament for a moment before it transmitted a message: Nine Dao laws were created when the universe was first formed. Out of these nine, eight were Primordial Dao Laws and one was a Golden Dao Law.

The Dao Master of the Universe believed that the Golden Dao Law was incomplete and hence threw it into the Qi-Converting Sea of the Universe. As you can guess, what you see in front of you is indeed that Golden Dao Law. I am also one of the Dao Laws of the Universe created at the beginning of time. I possess some intelligence and am naturally unwilling to be reduced into the Qi of the Chaotic Dao Law of the Universe by the Qi-Converting Sea of the Universe. Thus, I escaped…

Di Jiu could imagine that it had not been easy for the Golden Dao Law to escape.

I have fled for hundreds of millions of years and crossed countless planes and numerous voids… I understand now that even a weakling is capable of using the Five-Element Dao-Sealing Array to trap me. It is meaningless for me to continue escaping in this manner any further. Living in the Universe Membrane fragment will simply prolong my suffering.

Di Jiu felt a sense of respect for this Dao Law of the Universe, which had left the Dao Master of the Universe because it had desired freedom.

The Golden Dao Law was still transmitting messages: It would be meaningless for me to stay by your side if you simply wish to become stronger. After so many years, I have grown tired. If I hide within the Universe Membrane fragment, I will still be refined by people in the end. Therefore, I intend to transform into the chaotic aura of the Dao Law of the Universe and disperse within the universe.

“What if what I’m seeking is immortality?” inquired Di Jiu loudly out of the blue.

The Golden Dao Law messaged him: In this boundless universe, the Dao Master of the Universe is the only immortal I am aware of. Thus, if you wish to attain immortality, you will need to kill the Dao Master of the Universe.

Di Jiu sneered. “You are only trying to goad me into fighting a hopeless battle. You expect me to kill the Dao Master of the Universe when an abandoned Dao law like you is already so powerful? That would be impossible. However, I can tell you right away that I do not need some Dao Master to control my fate. My fate needs to be in my hands, even if I attain immortality or not.”

The Golden Dao Law transmitted a message in a cool tone: Let me correct you. I’m simply a Dao law created when the universe was first formed. I do not belong to the Dao Master of the Universe. I could wait for you for ten million years. After ten million years have passed and you are able to gain mastery of your own fate, I would only want to become a free Dao law in your immortal world. If you fail to accomplish this or die before the time is up, I will not search for a second person. Instead, I will transform into 100 million Dao Laws of the Universe and disappear from the universe forever.”

Di Jiu said solemnly, “Alright, I promise you that if I’m able to successfully gain mastery of my own fate and get the opportunity to speak with the Dao Master of the Universe on equal standing, I will help you teach him a lesson. I will help you appear in from of him in all your glory and tell him that he was blind to have thrown you into the Qi-Converting Sea. However, if I fail or die, I will not be able to control what you want to do afterward.”

When the Golden Dao Law rushed into Di Jiu’s Spiritual Sea, a golden engraving appeared out of nowhere.

In an instant, to his pleasant surprise, Di Jiu suddenly gained an extremely clear understanding of the Heaven Earth Laws. In the past, he’d had to beg the Golden Dao Law to help him experience this feeling. Now, he was able to constantly maintain an exceedingly clear understanding of the Heaven Earth Laws.