Chapter 00143: Lan Xiaobu Spreading Salt
# Lan Xiaobu Spreading Salt
Chapter 143
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 143: Lan Xiaobu Spreading Salt
"Is no one thinking about leaving the Abandoned Universe?" Lan Xiaobu knew that he was asking a pointless question, but he still wanted to know.
"Heh, leaving the Abandoned Universe?" Liu Li chuckled, "Since separating from Yuan Continent, no one has ever abandoned the thought of leaving Yuan Continent to find the true Great Desolate Universe. But all these years, no one has succeeded."
Suddenly, Lan Xiaobu thought of Du Lanxiang.
"Isn't Du Lanxiang the founder of the Western Kunlun Sect? She must have left Yuan Continent, right? Is she not searching for the Great Desolate Universe?"
Perhaps she was used to Lan Xiaobu calling Du Lanxiang by her name directly, but Liu Li didn't seem angry this time.
Her eyes dimmed, "The founding master indeed sought a way to break free from the Dao Wall, but like many strong ones from Yuan Continent, she disappeared forever in the vast whirlpool of the Dao Wall."
"Can you tell me why no one has found a way to leave the Dao Wall?" Lan Xiaobu figured that given Liu Li's background, she should have some clues.
Liu Li fell silent, and Lan Xiaobu, feeling a bit annoyed, said, "Miss Liu, I’ve saved you twice. I don’t expect you to sacrifice yourself in gratitude, but is it too much to ask for straightforward answers to a few questions?"
Liu Li opened her mouth, and finally said, "It's rumored that the Dao Wall is arranged by the Dao Ancestor. Whether the Dao Ancestor has made any moves personally has not been passed down in stories…"
"Who is the Dao Ancestor?" Lan Xiaobu hurriedly asked.
Liu Li went silent again, not answering Lan Xiaobu's question, but continued, "It is said that to cross the Cosmic Wall, one must obtain the Dao inheritance from a lineage outside the Dao Ancestor. Only by learning the inheritance from such a lineage can one have a chance to find the exit of the Dao Wall."
"So is the 'Second Dao Canon' that inheritance? Those people fighting for the 'Second Dao Canon' all know that cultivating this scripture offers the opportunity to cross the Dao Wall and leave Yuan Continent?"
Liu Li shook her head, "Only a few individuals, including myself, are fighting for the 'Second Dao Canon' for that reason. Most steal it believing it to be a top-tier Dao technique, purely wanting to cultivate it. The 'Second Dao Canon' wasn’t named by the person who cultivates it but was named after by later generations. It's rumored that the 'Second Dao Canon' is inherited from Old Ancestor Luo Hou, who is also a master of the Demon Path. Since most of the Great Desolate Universe is inherited from the Dao Ancestor lineage, Luo Hou's inheritance is called the 'Second Dao Canon.' They believe Luo Hou's inheritance is weaker than that of the Dao Ancestor, but this hasn't been verified."
"So your serious injury is why you are so intent on seizing the 'Second Dao Canon' to leave Yuan Continent and enter a higher level?" Lan Xiaobu's eyes fell on the 'Second Dao Canon' beside Liu Li.
Liu Li nodded, "Yes, if you want this scripture, you can take it. But I must tell you, even if you kill me and take the 'Second Dao Canon', you will still be unable to leave Kunxiu Square. Because everyone knows the 'Second Dao Canon' is in your hands, and they will speculate that you killed me."
Lan Xiaobu chuckled lightly, "Truthfully, whether it’s the Dao Ancestor or Luo Hou, they both are remarkable. Yet, I still believe that the inheritance I’ve researched is even higher. Right now, I am developing my own inheritance, so tell me, why would I care about your 'Second Dao Canon'?"
Liu Li looked at Lan Xiaobu in disbelief, "I heard you traded for a large number of low-level techniques, all beginner-level realms. Could it be that you intend to use these low-level techniques to research your own Dao?"
Lan Xiaobu said proudly, "Of course! My inheritance will not be inferior to the Dao Ancestor's or the 'Second Dao Canon'. How about joining my Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect? I can take you as my eldest disciple."
Liu Li gazed at Lan Xiaobu in dumbfounded silence.
What kind of foolishness could lead someone to say such a thing? This was something only members of the Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect would believe, then request someone unreliable to become the sect leader?
Lan Xiaobu could see the disdain in Liu Li's eyes, but he didn’t care; he believed that the technique crafted by the Seven Sounds model was certainly not inferior to the Dao Ancestor’s inheritance.
"Miss Liu…"
Liu Li raised her eyebrows, "Lan Xiaobu, I ask you to call me by name; I am not some miss."
"Fine, fine. I have a suggestion for you. Of course, whether you choose to listen or not is your own business, but this suggestion is significant for you."
The anger that Liu Li was about to unleash faded upon hearing Lan Xiaobu's serious tone, growing curious about what he had to say.
Lan Xiaobu pointed at the 'Second Dao Canon', "Miss Liu, if you want to study the 'Second Dao Canon', I suggest you memorize it entirely right now. Otherwise, once you leave, this scripture will likely become something you can no longer see."
He didn't allow Liu Li to copy the 'Second Dao Canon'.
If she attempted to, two things could happen: first, as she copied a segment of text, the original would reduce that same segment.
Second, if she finished copying one part and hadn’t begun the next, just after finishing the first part, that section could disappear.
How did he know? The Seven Sounds model had made it very clear that the 'Second Dao Canon' belonged to the great primal scriptures and could not be replicated.
Of course, the Seven Sounds model was an exception.
Thus, it showed that the Seven Sounds model was several levels higher than the 'Second Dao Canon'.
At this thought, Lan Xiaobu's mind stirred.
In the future, if he felt upset, he could make the 'Second Dao Canon' disappear at any time.
How would he do that? He could simply have the Seven Sounds model create a new 'Second Dao Canon', and the existing one outside would disappear.
Yuan Continent can’t have two identical great primal scriptures appearing simultaneously; that’s the principle.
So why shouldn’t it be the old version that disappears? The reason is simple: his version was made by the Seven Sounds model and was even more refined than the original.
Would they let the original version disappear?
This thought made Lan Xiaobu shake his head; he was clearly trying to replicate it, yet somehow he ended up with the genuine article, and the replica had become a counterfeit.
Ah, what a tangled web.
"What do you mean?" Liu Li's gaze was somewhat unfriendly as she stared at Lan Xiaobu.
Lan Xiaobu replied lazily, "The kind of technique like the 'Second Dao Canon', once it goes out, will cause a stir. With Western Kunlun's reputation, they will surely send their strongest to protect it, so you need not worry about it being snatched again. However, since the 'Second Dao Canon' involves stepping into a higher level and the potential to leave Yuan Continent, even if you are a disciple of the inheritance, you won’t have the chance to cultivate it. After the higher-ups cultivate it, there are the middle-tier leadership, and after them, there are the leadership's children and other relatives. As for you, a disciple of the inheritance, not even a saintess yet, it’s best for you to wash up and sleep early."
When Liu Li heard Lan Xiaobu say that she should wash up and sleep, she wanted to get angry.
But recalling Lan Xiaobu's earlier words, she suddenly lost the desire to be angry.
She thought that what he said could very well be true.
Lan Xiaobu continued throwing salt into the wound, "This is the first round of cultivation selection; after the first round, there will be other five-star sects. No matter how strong the Western Kunlun Sect is, they won’t dare to monopolize it. By then, they might lend the 'Second Dao Canon' out… heh, as long as it goes out, getting it back into Western Kunlun will be tough. I’m sure they know that by lending it out, it won't come back, but they will still do it."
Liu Li fell silent.
By this reasoning, she wouldn’t have any chance to cultivate at all.
Soon, she reacted, glaring coldly at Lan Xiaobu.
"The 'Second Dao Canon' is what I found; even if we have to do this, I should be the first one to cultivate it, or at least someone alongside me."
Lan Xiaobu couldn’t even muster the energy to respond to Liu Li's words; he believed he hadn’t read her wrong.
"I might be able to copy it," Liu Li hesitated.
Although uncertain about the truth of Lan Xiaobu's words, writing down the 'Second Dao Canon' might be the best choice.
Lan Xiaobu calmly said, "You don’t need to do that because the 'Second Dao Canon' cannot be copied. Any copying would be futile. Should the content of the 'Second Dao Canon' be lost, you might find yourself responsible for it."
"I don’t believe it," Liu Li murmured, confident that her sect wouldn’t treat her this way.
Perhaps Lan Xiaobu spoke the truth, but she was certain she had the right to view the 'Second Dao Canon'.
"I'm going to cultivate, hoping to enter the Great Desolate Universe soon. By the way, are there top-level immortal islands like Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou in the Great Desolate Universe?" Lan Xiaobu had understood what he needed to and didn’t want to waste more time with Liu Li.
Liu Li was surprised to hear Lan Xiaobu's words, then replied lightly, "You seem to know quite a lot. These are the most famous immortal islands in the Great Desolate Universe."
It seemed those myths and legends weren’t entirely unfounded.
Lan Xiaobu ignored Liu Li further and turned to enter his Spirit Gathering Array.
Watching Lan Xiaobu's retreating figure into the Spirit Gathering Array, Liu Li was somewhat baffled.
This was someone she completely couldn’t understand.
Though he had saved her twice, it made sense.
But why didn’t he snatch the 'Second Dao Canon'? She simply couldn’t comprehend.
If it were anyone else, perhaps they’d struggle to suppress such greed.
Even if they didn’t dare to steal it, they would hold onto the 'Second Dao Canon' until they left Kunxu, carefully memorizing it.
Regardless, she couldn’t cultivate right now, and there was nothing to do.
Examining the 'Second Dao Canon' in her hands was not a bad idea.
The Five Pillar Mystic Ravine fell silent once more.
Lan Xiaobu focused on researching the fifth-level formation, while Liu Li now had something to keep her occupied: memorizing the 'Second Dao Canon'.
The rich spiritual energy in the Five Pillar Mystic Ravine nourished her, even if her injuries couldn’t heal in the short term; she could still get up to walk a bit.
Lan Xiaobu had picked quite a few multicolored celestial herbs, but he was not a greedy person.
There were still some golden multicolored celestial herbs remaining, along with some spirit marrow crystals.
Liu Li, when she had time, picked some as well.
Another two months passed; Lan Xiaobu had yet to emerge.
Liu Li noticed that Lan Xiaobu’s jade bucket used for collecting Five Pillar Liquid was full.
She simply set his bucket aside and took out her own jade bottle to begin collecting Five Pillar Liquid.
(At the end of the previous chapter, I made a small adjustment, which caused many wonderful comments to be lost, what a pity.
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