Chapter 678

The five-element energies of Cang Qing appeared in Ding Huan's Tribulation Crossing, and there are only two possibilities.

One is that Cang Qing willingly gave his five-element world to Ding Huan; the other is that Ding Huan killed Cang Qing and seized his five-element world, or at least the five-element energies and fortune within it.

The first is highly unlikely—Yuan Qing knows Cang Qing well enough.

He is selfish and greedy, absolutely incapable of giving his five-element world to anyone, not even his own father.

That leaves only the second possibility: Cang Qing was killed by Ding Huan.

But how could that be possible? Even if Cang Qing wasn't a Divine King, he was at least a late-stage World God—how could Ding Huan kill him? Though rumors say Ding Huan and Mo Changcan killed a Divine King on Dao Xu Street, wasn't the main force Mo Changcan?

They set up multiple ambushes before finally killing the severely wounded Jin Zunshen.

Rumors are just rumors; no one knows if they're true or false.

In one, look—

Just after the two entered Daxing Peak, Shu Ziche's steps suddenly halted.

Back then, when rumors spread that Divine Rice appeared on Dao Xu Street, they too were sect leaders desperate to obtain it.

He has now advanced to World God, his Dao rhythm flows smoothly, his divine energy is thick and profound.

The two rushed forward immediately to collect the Divine Rice grains.

He even forgot his original intention to flatter Ding Huan.

He was about to praise him when he was stunned again.

Even if Shen Cuo favored his disciples, if he never showed himself, nothing would happen.

"Congratulations, Brother Ding, on your Dao advancing another level."

Xian Wushang quickly said: "Brother Mo, you live up to the rumors—your bearing is magnificent."

Ding Huan's smiling voice came just in time: "Both sect leaders, I've been cultivating here lately—sorry for the disturbance."

"Greetings, Sect Leader Xian. Greetings, Sect Leader Shu." Mo Changcan did not neglect propriety.

Otherwise, Yuan Qing would not have left now.

If so, then when Ding Huan leaves Liyin Divine Valley, I'll go see him again under the guise of a casual encounter.

Multiple seventh-grade divine arrays lock down Daxing Peak—this power, even if several more Divine Kings joined forces to attack, could not break through.

Though both knew the human race's Combined God Ancestor, Master Huan, had once visited, seeing the seventh-grade divine array still filled them with excitement.

This hollow willow's origins are extraordinary—could it also be in Ding Huan's possession?

No, it should have immense significance for all human cultivators, even a revolutionary impact on their understanding.

But after the Divine Rice appeared, it vanished—no one even saw what the grains looked like.

This row of Divine Rice grains will be split equally between Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche.

If not for Ding Huan having a Combined God Ancestor behind him, Yuan Qing would have captured and imprisoned him today no matter what.

Right now, avoiding contact with Ding Huan tells others he has had no association with him, no friendship.

But that Combined God Ancestor doesn't interfere in any matters of the Divine Realm—even if the Divine Race exterminated the human race, he wouldn't utter a single word.

He must study the Divine Rice grains as soon as possible—this substance affects him and Xian Wushang…

More importantly, he saw no trace of the arrogant demeanor typical of a Combined God Ancestor's disciple on Ding Huan.

If one day Shen Cuo emerges and discovers Cang Qing died at Ding Huan's hands, yet Yuan Qing has grown close to Ding Huan, then Yuan Qing is dead.

Even the handsome Shu Ziche couldn't help silently admire—Ding Huan had sharp eyebrows and starlike eyes, a tall, upright frame, and simply standing there radiated immense aura.

Now they finally saw it—the superior-grade Divine Rice lay right before them.

Yuan Qing finished speaking and turned to leave.

"Otherwise? Can you confront the Combined God Ancestor behind Ding Huan?" Yuan Qing said coolly.

…

Behind Ding Huan stands Master Huan, the Dao Ancestor—a Combined God Ancestor from rumor.

Telling Ding Huan these two things counts as leaving him a favor.

If he truly did that, under the seventh-grade deadly array, Xian Wushang would be doomed too.

I have two things to tell Brother Ding: first, the Divine Race's Gu Sen entered Dao Xu and is now searching for you.

Instead, there was a gentle warmth, and an indescribable pride, as if rooted deep in his bones.

The two quickened their steps, filled with excitement, and reached the peak in mere moments.

Yuan Qing was certain: as long as Shen Cuo hadn't left the Divine Realm, upon hearing of Cang Qing's death, he would emerge to seek furious revenge.

"Seventh-grade divine array…"

Shen Cuo cherished Cang Qing to the core—he couldn't take that risk.

What is this? A fourth-grade divine array? This is a seventh-grade divine array—and a very high-tier one at that.

But he cannot grow too close to Ding Huan.

Thinking this, Yuan Qing said loudly: "Since Brother Ding is in the crucial phase of his cultivation, I won't disturb him."

That's Divine Rice—and all of it is superior-grade Divine Rice.

He planted several rows of Divine Rice grains; he took away both the finest and top-tier superior-grade grains.

Why has the human race's combat power grown weaker, even inferior to Divine Race cultivators of the same level? Only Feng Chuanxing, with his deep scheming, attacked Xian Wushang without cause—he clearly sought some gain.

Outside Daxing Peak, the two hadn't paid much attention.

Originally, he intended to give these to Liyin Divine Valley.

So Ding Huan alone could not possibly have killed Cang Qing.

He ascended to Divine King thanks to some guidance from Shen Cuo.

And this Combined God Ancestor is, in a way, Yuan Qing's own master.

"Brother Ding, this—this is Divine Rice?" Shu Ziche trembled as he pointed at the distant fields.

This is Great Star Peak, and even within the territory of Liyin Divine Valley, it is still his domain.

No, he must meet Ding Huan once before then.

Even if Shen Cuo appears, he cannot blame him.

"Far Zongzhu, are we just leaving like this?" Wu Danzi said, reluctant.

Ding Huan glanced and nodded, saying: "Indeed, these are Divine Rice grains. If you two like them, I give them to you."

But Cang Qing's back is truly supported by the Union God Ancestor Shen Cuo.

After Ding Huan stabilized his cultivation, Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche were the first to arrive outside Great Star Peak to offer congratulations.

"Thank you, Brother Ding," the two immediately entered the protective array.

"Please, both Zongzhus, come in," Ding Huan opened the protective array.

Although they had seen Ding Huan's portrait many times, they had never seen Ding Huan in person.

This confirmed that their earlier guesses were correct, and that the Union God Ancestor was real.

"Thank you, Brother Ding," Xian Wushang's voice trembled.

But as soon as they entered Great Star Peak, both were stunned. The dense Divine Qi here far surpassed even the main peak of Liyin Divine Valley.

Both Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche were overjoyed; since the day they met Ding Huan, this was the first time Ding Huan had invited them.

That's all I have to say. Farewell.

"Wait, Wushang, what's that over there?" Shu Ziche pointed to a ridge on the peak's summit.

This guy cares for Cang Qing more than his own biological son.

When the two finished collecting the Divine Rice and returned, Mo Changcan had also ceased his cultivation and was waiting for them with Ding Huan.

Even if two more Divine Kings came, he could easily handle them.

But that's not the most important point. The most important is that, besides the Five Elements World, Cang Qing also possesses a primordial Dao seed: Hollow Willow.

Not only Shu Ziche, but Xian Wushang saw it clearly too.

Xian Wushang's lips trembled—he saw it too.

He must at least see Ding Huan before leaving.

Xian Wushang was somewhat grateful to Shu Ziche; if Shu Ziche hadn't stopped him, he would have broken the array and attacked last time.

Although the Divine Rice here is top-grade, it's merely ordinary among top-grade varieties. Ding Huan has no intention of planting Divine Rice anymore, so he doesn't plan to keep any of it.

Wang Wang Zhenjiu, Zong Sect's Zongzhu, raised an eyebrow slightly—he was certain Yuan Qing's sudden departure must have a reason.

Ding Huan was very satisfied.

Besides pleasing Shen Cuo, Ding Huan is a walking treasure trove. Merely the Luck Stones alone could elevate Yuqingshen Sect to new heights.

If we fight, the two of us plus this killing array here have full confidence in holding onto these two Divine Kings.

With two Divine Kings coming to seek Ding Huan, he naturally could not continue his cultivation.

More importantly, this Union God Ancestor has been missing for over a hundred thousand years.

But Yuan Qing's sudden departure ruined all his plans.

Second, one of Brother Ding's friends, Wen Jiyue, is now in dire straits—her own sect is also on the brink of collapse.

It's because human cultivators consume too many pills; yet after ingesting them, the pill toxins accumulate, and without a good way to detoxify, they build up over time into a vicious cycle.

He is currently at World God Fifth Layer, just a small step away from World God Sixth Layer.

My Red Cloud Pill Sect desperately needs Luck Stones—Ding Huan is the very synonym for Luck Stones! Now that he's gone, won't the Luck Stones vanish?

Shu Ziche and Xian Wushang saw Ding Huan waiting for them atop the peak.

Fortunately, their relationship is very deep, and the Divine Rice here is plentiful enough to share—otherwise, they might have fought each other.

Shu Ziche, who had originally wanted to chat longer, now urgently wished to leave.

If Cang Qing truly perished at Ding Huan's hands, and if the Five Elements World and Hollow Willow were both seized by Ding Huan, should he continue staying here?

Yuan Qing's actions seem to want to leave Ding Huan with a favor while also drawing a boundary—strange, yet that's exactly what happened.

He knows Cang Qing well—though not a Divine King, his combat power is certainly no weaker than a Divine King's.

The Divine Race is different; their cultivation resources are far richer than those of humans, and with the Void Forest behind them, they have access to any fine thing they desire.

Thus, their combat power surpasses that of humans.

The recent great war between humans and the Divine Race clearly shows this—more human Divine Kings died than Divine Race ones.

"Brother Ding, today we came here with two urgent matters to discuss with you," Shu Ziche said bluntly, planning to return immediately to his seclusion after speaking.

(End of Chapter)