Joe Di finally breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how powerful Chi Yao was, he likely hadn't fully stepped into the Fourth Step yet. The last commotion he caused in the vast universe was probably when he perfected his Third Step Dao and his universe, and constructed the prototype of the Fourth Step Dao.
To truly step into the Fourth Step, it must be related to the Saint Seat Plaza. As long as Chi Yao hasn't completely crossed into the Fourth Step, he won't be able to kill me.
He refused to believe that, with his own Law Escape technique, he couldn't evade Chi Yao's pursuit.
At the same time, Joe Di wondered if he had overestimated Chi Yao. This dried-up lake was just a random place he found, yet Chi Yao failed to notice that there was no Cosmic Dao Vein here. Not only did he miss this, he even pretended to be clueless, acting as if the Cosmic Dao Vein was really here.
Heh, that's only because he saw me setting up a protective array here, preparing to collect the Cosmic Dao Vein.
Chi Yao's cold gaze swept over the vigilant Joe Di, but he turned to Sean Chen and said, "The Void Universe Dao Fruit that accompanied the growth of the Genesis Universe—you ate it, didn't you? Heh, no wonder a cripple like you could recover to this state. But soon, when I refine you into a Void Dao Pill, it will be the same either way."
Sean Chen's expression remained calm. Aside from summoning his treasure, the Skyrock Seal, he showed no reaction. He and Joe Di weren't truly allies. Though they now stood together, he didn't trust Joe Di at all. He suspected that if he made a move, Joe Di would escape at the very first opportunity.
Still, he didn't dare to flee now. Chi Yao's strength was simply too terrifying, and besides Chi Yao, Joe Di's Time Arrow was just as fearsome. There was only one Hao Void Universe Dao Fruit. If he was seriously injured again, he wouldn't have any chance left. And if Chi Yao locked onto him, promising to refine him into a Hao Void Dao Pill, there would be no falsehood in that threat.
Chi Yao looked at Joe Di again. "Indeed, no ant should be underestimated. I underestimated you, and you ended up taking one of my Laws, even deducing the direction of my Dao from it. You're quite remarkable. You must cultivate the Law Dao, don't you?"
When Sean Chen heard that Joe Di had obtained one of Chi Yao's Laws and even deduced its Dao, his eyes turned red with envy.
Boom! Countless laws collided together. Joe Di felt as if a giant peak had been kicked away by Chi Yao, then slammed into his chest. The Azure Veil Blade's time-space curtain was shattered by Chi Yao's kick, breaking into countless chaotic blade energies and scattering apart.
So strong—this was Joe Di's only thought. With just one kick, Chi Yao not only shattered his Dao domain and divine ability laws, but left him unable to resist.
Bang! Joe Di was sent flying uncontrollably, heading toward the center of the lake shrouded in black mist.
At this moment, Joe Di still had the chance to unleash Fate's Loom, but he didn't act. With Chi Yao's terrifying strength, even if he used Fate's Loom, it probably wouldn't be enough. Escaping was the most important thing now. No matter how strong Sean Chen was, even if they joined forces, they would not be a match for Chi Yao.
Almost at the same time Joe Di crashed into the black mist, he saw Sean Chen also spitting a mouthful of blood and flying backward. Unlike him, Sean Chen desperately tried to grab the Skyrock Seal.
Joe Di was certain Sean Chen wouldn't fight anymore. Once Sean Chen grabbed the Skyrock Seal, he'd likely escape at the first opportunity.
Joe Di couldn't worry about Sean Chen anymore. After charging into the black mist, he spun around and prepared to use his Law Escape technique to flee.
As Joe Di turned, he was shocked to discover a section of Obsidian Dao Vein hanging down. It was the first time Joe Di had seen a black Cosmic Dao Vein—this one hung outside for four or five thousand zhang, and it was clear the entire vein was over ten thousand zhang long.
Moreover, the aura emanating from this Dao Vein was completely different from the yellow Cosmic Dao Vein he obtained before. It had a sovereign, overwhelming presence and surging Dao resonance. Just looking at it could make one's blood boil with excitement.
This was definitely not inferior to the Cosmic Dao Vein he had sealed in that gorge—it should be a true Cosmic Dao Vein.
Was there really a Cosmic Dao Vein here?
No matter what was going on, Joe Di wasn't going to think about it anymore. The Azure Veil Blade swept up, unleashing Time's Third Loom.
Five waves of blade force crashed onto the Cosmic Dao Vein at the same time. Joe Di severed the Dao Vein, and the hanging section was swept into his universe.
Before Joe Di could use his Law Escape technique to flee, he heard Chi Yao's furious roar: "Courting death..."
Rip! Joe Di felt the flesh and bone of his back being torn away by Chi Yao, and the suffocating sensation of death surged over him. He didn't dare check anything else and frantically used his Law Escape technique.
Before the next wave of suffocating death arrived, Joe Di had already rushed out of this space and vanished without a trace.
Even after using the Law Escape technique, Joe Di could still feel Chi Yao's terrifying killing intent locked onto him.
Joe Di recklessly burned his lifespan and blood essence, making his Law Escape technique faster and faster.
After half a day, Chi Yao stopped chasing. He stared in disbelief at the direction Joe Di had disappeared. In all his years of cultivation, he'd never seen anyone run so fast.
This was definitely not inferior to the Cosmic Dao Vein he had sealed in that gorge—it should be a true Cosmic Dao Vein.
Even though he sensed Chi Yao was no longer chasing, Joe Di still didn't dare stop and continued fleeing forward. He was still puzzled—most Cosmic Dao Veins were locked by natural restrictions, so why had he been able to enter the black mist so easily and cut off half the Obsidian Dao Vein?
Just as Joe Di thought of this, he felt his body start to go numb. He was horrified to discover that his body was beginning to melt.
It was as if a block of ice had been left out in the blazing sun—from his clothes to his hair, then his skin...
Joe Di was terrified and no longer dared to keep fleeing. His gaze landed on a nearby stone forest, and without hesitation, he darted inside and quickly set up several concealment and defensive restrictions.
Even a fool would know he'd been poisoned. The black mist looked harmless, but it was actually the most terrifying poison in the universe. If he couldn't remove it in time, he would soon vanish into nothingness.
Before the next wave of suffocating death arrived, Joe Di had already rushed out of this space and vanished without a trace.
Even after using the Law Escape technique, Joe Di could still feel Chi Yao's terrifying killing intent locked onto him.
Joe Di recklessly burned his lifespan and blood essence, making his Law Escape technique faster and faster.
After half a day, Chi Yao stopped chasing. He stared in disbelief at the direction Joe Di had disappeared. In all his years of cultivation, he'd never seen anyone run so fast.
...
Even though he sensed Chi Yao was no longer chasing, Joe Di still didn't dare stop and continued fleeing forward. He was still puzzled—most Cosmic Dao Veins were locked by natural restrictions, so why had he been able to enter the black mist so easily and cut off half the Obsidian Dao Vein?
Just as Joe Di thought of this, he felt his body start to go numb. He was horrified to discover that his body was beginning to melt.
It was as if a block of ice had been left out in the blazing sun—from his clothes to his hair, then his skin...
Joe Di was terrified and no longer dared to keep fleeing. His gaze landed on a nearby stone forest, and without hesitation, he darted inside and quickly set up several concealment and defensive restrictions.
Even a fool would know he'd been poisoned. The black mist looked harmless, but it was actually the most terrifying poison in the universe. If he couldn't remove it in time, he would soon vanish into nothingness.