Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation
Chapter 573 - 566 Divine Skills Canon

There are still a few days left, Ding Huan decided to begin refining the Life and Death Mirror.

When he took out the Life and Death Mirror, Ding Huan discovered a fine crack in the Beast Egg lying beside it.

Ding Huan picked up the Beast Egg immediately.

This was compensation from Hong Tiao of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect back in the Triple Heaven Star Land. According to Hong Tiao, this Beast Egg was a remnant Divine Beast Egg.

However, this Beast Egg had been left at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect for countless years and had never hatched.

After receiving it from Hong Tiao, he tossed it into his ring and never bothered with it.

Even the Ten Thousand Beast Sect couldn't hatch the egg, Ding Huan didn't think he could find a way to hatch it.

Why did this Beast Egg develop a crack?

Perhaps it's about to hatch?

Ding Huan's Divine Will fell on the Beast Egg, and he immediately sensed a faint breath of life.

It really is about to hatch?

Could it be...

Ding Huan casually picked up the soil beside the Beast Egg.

This is the innermost layer of soil in his Cosmic Pot.

After thoroughly refining the Cosmic Pot, he obtained a second space.

This second space was only about ten feet in circumference because the soil inside had an indescribable eternal Taoist aura.

Furthermore, the soil carried the Dao Rhythm of the ancient wilderness, considered to be the soil that fused with the Heaven Creation Rule Soil after the world's creation.

Basically, it's Heaven Creation Rule Soil.

As this space was the first one he refined and discovered, he placed all his precious items here.

Including the Jade Coffin of Qi Xinyue, a Tao Fruit tree obtained from Feng Huan, a Seven Worlds Flower, the unrefined Life and Death Mirror, and this Beast Egg.

Even the Tao Fruit he obtained from Emperor Wushang was not put here; instead, he casually planted it in the True Spirit World.

The reason for placing the Beast Egg here was because Hong Tiao said it was a remnant Divine Beast Egg.

Looking at the cracked Beast Egg, Ding Huan felt it was most likely the Rule Soil causing the cracks.

After hesitating for a moment, Ding Huan put a section of top-grade Immortal Spirit Vein into the second space of the Cosmic Pot.

Should I ask Lao Ji how to make it my Beast Pet once the egg hatches?

He doesn't understand the hatching of Beast Pets, but Lao Ji does.

However, Ding Huan quickly dismissed this idea—contracting a Divine Beast essentially involves Spiritual Imprints, Essence Blood Imprints, and controlling the soul.

Now his idea is simply, if the Divine Beast can get along with him once it hatches, it can follow him; otherwise, they'll go separate ways.

With his current level of strength and understanding of the Dao, there's no need to contract a Divine Beast.

Thinking about this, Ding Huan ignored the fine cracks on the Beast Egg, just placing some top-grade Immortal Crystals beside it, then prepared to refine the Life and Death Mirror.

The first time Ding Huan refined the first layer of restriction on the Life and Death Mirror, its mottled and surging Death Dao Rhythm almost tore open his Sea of Consciousness.

If his Sea of Consciousness hadn't been the Tao Universe, he might not have been able to withstand it and would have been killed.

This time, his Divine Will penetrated the Life and Death Mirror again, effortlessly wiping out the mottled and chaotic death aura, refining the second layer of restriction in an instant.

Then the third, fourth later...

Even though it got harder to refine as he progressed, by the seventh day, Ding Huan had refined the Life and Death Mirror up to the ninety layers of restriction.

Although he hadn't completely refined the Life and Death Mirror, Ding Huan already vaguely sensed an intertwined Dao Rhythm of Life and Death.

This Dao Rhythm was something Ding Huan had never encountered before. In his previous understanding, the Law of Life and the Law of Death were completely opposite.

It was absolutely impossible for Life and Death to progress in the same direction.

But today, while refining the Life and Death Mirror, this concept was completely overturned.

Life and Death can be opposites, but they can also move in the same direction. When you perceive no threat around you and everything is full of vitality, there may be a Death Dao Rhythm waiting for you.

When you feel there's no way out, the next moment could be your chance of life.

The extreme of Life may not continue as Life; it could be Death. The extreme of Death may not be Death; it could be Life.

However, he had not yet completely refined the Life and Death Mirror. This Dao Rhythm sensing and Law comprehension was very vague, unable to fully grasp its profound mysteries.

The origin of this Life and Death Mirror is undoubtedly extraordinary. If he could refine it in one go, that would be the best outcome.

Unfortunately, he could not continue refining the Life and Death Mirror now. He had to go to the Immortal Masters Temple to help Lao Ji obtain the body-shaping treasure.

...

Immortal Masters Temple.

Every time Daoist gatherings occur in the Dao Corridor, they choose the Immortal Masters Temple.

Usually, even smaller Daoist gatherings or Daoist trades will select this place.

When Ding Huan arrived, he was immediately stopped, he showed his Daoist identity plate.

Even though Ding Huan intentionally covered the name on the Daoist identity plate, the guard from the Immortal Masters Temple still showed respect.

According to the rules, only Daoists above four stars should participate in the Daoist trade meet here.

In fact, those attending were mainly Four Star Daoists, with some Five Star Daoists.

Daoists like Ding Huan, who was a Six Star Daoist, were still rare; there wouldn't be more than five per meeting.

The trading hall was shaped like a fan, with a trading seat at the forefront.

Other Daoists sat around the trading seat in a fan shape, Ding Huan, being a Six Star Daoist, could sit in the first row.

Because the lowest ranking here were Four Star Daoists, not many participated in the trade meet; probably less than a thousand.

Since it wasn't an auction, Ding Huan found it odd why the attendant at the Immortal Tower was so confident about finding body-shaping materials here.

Not long after he sat down, everyone had arrived. Ding Huan's Divine Will scanned the hall and found that the widow Chang had also come.

It seemed that this woman didn't just have one entry ticket, or she could easily get another.

To his surprise, this woman was also a Four Star Daoist, making Ding Huan somewhat astonished.

A Seven Star Daoist walked to the front of the trading hall and spoke in a clear voice:

"Friends, the Daoist trade meet usually needs to be planned at least six months in advance. But due to many recent events in the Dao Corridor, it was postponed multiple times, finally starting today.

This trade meet follows the usual format: Seven Star Daoists and Six Star Daoists will first state their needs, then those with Five Star Daoists and Six Star Daoists treasures will step forward to trade.

Afterwards, based on seat arrangement, starting from Five Star Daoists, each will ascend the stage to trade."

Ding Huan was surprised by this special treatment.

He glanced around the first row; there were only four people with Six Star Daoist plates, including himself, and one Seven Star Daoist speaking on stage.

Although many scanned him with their Divine Will, Ding Huan did not place his Daoist identity plate on his chest.

But his seat marked as a Six Star Daoist special seat already indicated he was a Six Star Daoist.

From his second seat in the front row, he was the third to ascend the stage for trading.

After the Seven Star Daoist finished speaking, there was a slight pause.

Seeing no objections, he continued: "What I need is Immortal Spirit Rice of Mid Grade or higher.

What I can offer is an Immortal Emperor's advancing Daoist rhythm sphere. If anyone doesn't need the Daoist rhythm sphere, feel free to request your desired item, and I'll do my best to obtain it for you."

After waiting for a while, no one stepped forward.

The Seven Star Daoist spoke with some disappointment: "You can still approach me if you have Immortal Spirit Rice."

He did not mention his background, probably believing everyone present knew who he was.

He didn't know the only person with Immortal Spirit Rice did not recognize him.

However, Ding Huan had no interest in the advancing Daoist rhythm sphere.

The next to step up was a Six Star Daoist; he greeted everyone with an immortal formal gesture:

"Fellow Daoists, though everyone knows me, I'll still introduce myself. My name is Quinn, a Daoist from the Daoist Skill Academy of the Universe.

Today I'm here to seek a water-attributed Origin Crystal, or any water-attributed original treasure.

To show sincerity, I have a Divine Skill Codex…"

Quinn's words immediately caused a commotion.

Ding Huan, only showed confusion, what exactly is the Divine Skill Codex? Is it well-known?

Quinn waited a bit for the noise to subside before continuing:

"Everyone knows the origin of the Divine Skill Codex, so I won't elaborate.

Many of you might think the original Divine Skill Codex was taken by Ding Huan of the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy, which is true, but what I have here is a secondary scroll.

The secondary scroll features Sword Dao Divine Skills, Deceit Sea Sword Waves…"

Ding Huan's eyes immediately squinted.

Deceit Sea Sword Waves, is a Sword Dao Divine Power he taught to Zhuo Qi, originating from the Great Sword Dao among the Three Thousand Great Daoist Skills.

Though he didn't restrict Zhuo Qi from passing Deceit Sea Sword Waves on, based on his understanding of his disciples, Zhuo Qi likely wouldn't voluntarily teach it to others.

With this in mind, Ding Huan marked Quinn with a Divine Will imprint, to address this matter later.

Quinn's Divine Skill Codex evidently had strong appeal; as soon as it appeared, a Four Star Daoist exchanged it for a crystal stone exuding water-attributed origin aura.

The third to ascend the stage for trading was Ding Huan.

Ding Huan said: "I need body-shaping materials, Nine-Colored Immortal Lotus, Fog Jade Immortal Fruit, or Double Leaf Immortal Reeds…"

Upon hearing Ding Huan's needs, the present Daoists gasped.

Body-shaping immortal materials are available, but the ones Ding Huan mentioned are top-tier Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, hardly obtainable.

Ding Huan didn't mind, instead taking out a piece of soil: "I have a piece of Heaven Creation Rule Soil for exchange."

The hall fell silent.

Despite the soil being wrapped in restrictions, everyone's Divine Will could still sense the Heaven Creation Taoist aura.

This was undoubtedly Heaven Creation Rule Soil with inherent Heaven Creation rules.

Such things don't exist in the Dao Corridor.

Though the Dao Corridor's rules are perfected, top-tier treasures are scarce.

Rule Soil can help Immortal Emperors comprehend Dao Rhythms, advance to Quasi-Saint, and even Saint or higher levels.

In terms of value, this Rule Soil surpasses the three body-shaping treasures Ding Huan mentioned.