Joe Di did not rush through the void tunnel formed by Fate's Loom, but instead summoned two more long arrows. In the next moment, these two arrows, forged from an inch of time, tore through the already ruptured void once again, making the temporal tunnel even more refined.
This time tunnel was mottled with the marks of ages; even just gazing through it made one feel as if they had experienced countless cycles of reincarnation.
After firing three arrows, Joe Di transformed into a streak of light, and in an instant, he passed through the tunnel created by Fate's Loom and the three arrows.
Even though the tunnel was formed by his own divine technique and weapons, as Joe Di traversed it, he still felt the frenzied passage of time, vanishing like a shuttle.
As he moved through the tunnel, it was as if he had crossed endless cycles of reincarnation, experiencing countless snapshots of different lives.
"Bang!" Joe Di was stopped once again. He saw his long arrows—after all cycles and years had vanished, his three arrows floated in the void, suppressed by the Way Resonance of the Saint Seat Plaza, unable to advance any further.
Joe Di casually retrieved his three arrows. Staring at the gray, hazy space ahead, he sensed that anyone entering here could only use their divine technique once. If he tried Fate's Loom again, it would only drain his energy in vain.
Joe Di closed his eyes, letting the Grand Way circulate. He did not know how much time passed, but when the Way Resonance around him condensed into substance, a stone stele suddenly appeared before him.
Joe Di opened his eyes. He did not need to write anything on the stele; two large characters had already appeared—'Rule'.
These characters were not written by hand, but were condensed from his Way Resonance.
Boom! Way Resonance erupted, and the stone stele soared into the void. In just a moment, it was hovering above the Saint Seat Plaza.
Joe Di stared blankly at the stone stele. These were not the words he intended to write. He wanted to inscribe 'Five Elements Universe,' but inexplicably, it was 'Rule' instead. What did this mean? Did the Five Elements Universe fail to leave its name?
But Joe Di soon understood. Though he came from the Five Elements Universe, the Grand Way he had refined was no longer the cosmic law of the Five Elements Universe, but his own.
The Saint Seat Plaza inscribes names according to Way Resonance. Since he could not manifest the Way Resonance of the Five Elements Universe, the law left on the stele naturally had nothing to do with the Five Elements Universe.
Joe Di's divine sense fell upon the stele bearing the word 'Rule', and in that moment, he gained a new understanding of cosmic positioning.
......
While Joe Di was inscribing his name at the Saint Seat Plaza, a series of Way Resonance explosions echoed across the Void Plaza outside the Cosmic Saint Dao City. Suddenly, the cosmic laws between heaven and earth became clear, and endless currents of law swept through the void, erasing all chaotic and indistinct rules.
Many observing cultivators began to use the clarity of these flowing laws to comprehend their own Grand Way or to perfect their divine techniques.
"Nate Rivers..." Jane Huan also felt the clarity of these Way Resonance laws. She recalled what her father said not long ago: now was the time for enlightenment above all else.
Nate Rivers naturally understood the importance of this moment. He quickly said, "Sister Huan, focus on comprehending the Grand Way. Do not miss this rare opportunity."
"Let’s comprehend together," Jane Huan said, knowing this was even more important to Nate Rivers than herself.
Nate Rivers shook his head. "No, I must stand guard for our senior."
Jane Huan stared blankly at Nate Rivers for a long moment before asking, "You mean you’re going to stand guard?"
A hint of embarrassment appeared on Nate Rivers’ face. He knew that standing guard was mostly a formality, but he had promised to do so for their senior.
"I understand," Jane Huan replied gently. She truly understood Nate Rivers’ feelings at this moment. It was both a promise and a yearning.
Not far away, Sean Chen and Lucas Pearl both looked grim. They knew that the name Joe Di left behind was not for the Five Elements Universe, but for his own Grand Way.
To inscribe one's own Grand Way at the Saint Seat Plaza meant that Joe Di's Grand Way was already on par with the laws of an entire universe. This fulfilled the first requirement of a top-tier Grand Way.
To stand at the pinnacle of the universe and step into the third realm of Creation, one must first possess a supreme Grand Way. Without a doubt, Joe Di's Grand Way now stood at the cosmic summit, among the very highest.
From this alone, Joe Di had earned the right to stand as their equal.
As for who was truly stronger, that would have to be decided in future confrontations.
......
Joe Di opened his eyes, sensing a vague intuition. The stele inscribed with 'Rule' now floated at the very top of the Saint Seat Plaza. As for inscribing the Five Elements Universe here, that was not his task—it would be up to those who came after.
No matter what, he had done his best.
A staircase appeared once more before Joe Di. He stepped onto it, and in just two strides, he landed on the Void Plaza outside the Creation Saint Dao City.
"Senior, you..." Nate Rivers was the first to see Joe Di emerge, and he rushed over in excitement. He immediately noticed Joe Di's hair had turned slightly gray, and he seemed a bit weary.
Before Joe Di could speak, Lucas Pearl's voice came from the distance: "Daoist Di, we meet again. I thought it would be some time before you arrived at the Creation Saint Dao City, but you’ve come much sooner than expected."
Lucas Pearl? Joe Di’s gaze sharpened—he knew all too well how powerful this man was.
The last time Joe Di met Lucas Pearl, he had been injured by the erosion of time and had not yet recovered. Though he was much better now, using Fate's Loom had still left him with some wounds.
In truth, Joe Di understood that regardless of his injuries, Lucas Pearl was likely still stronger than him. However, he sensed Lucas Pearl would not make a move against him—at least not now. There was no conflict of interest or deep-seated enmity between them. Besides, with Fate's Loom in hand, if Lucas Pearl dared attack, Joe Di could make him pay dearly.
"You and I have nothing to do with each other—past, present, or future. We are not friends and never will be, so let's skip the pointless chatter." Joe Di showed no courtesy to Lucas Pearl. This man cared only for his own Dao; everything else served that purpose. Joe Di had nothing in common with such a person.
Lucas Pearl let out a sly chuckle. "No need to be so hasty, Daoist Di. Ask your friend Nate Rivers—wasn’t I the one who saved him just now?"
Joe Di looked at Nate Rivers in confusion. Nate Rivers, a bit embarrassed, explained, "My abilities are limited. Though I said I’d stand guard for our senior, I couldn’t really do anything—just cheer him on from here. After you entered the Cosmic Seat Plaza, the Fourth Vice Mayor of Creation Saint Dao City, Sean Chen, came and tried to take me away. Senior Lucas intervened and saved me."
Sean Chen? Murderous intent surged in Joe Di’s heart. He’d already foiled this man’s plot against the Five Elements Universe, and the Chaos Gate was still in the Five Elements Universe. He hadn’t gone after Sean Chen yet, but now Sean Chen was coming after him again.
"Haha, Daoist Di, seeing you in person is far better than your reputation. I’ve heard of your great name for a long time!" A hearty voice rang out as a stern, black-bearded man approached.
Nate Rivers quickly whispered, "That’s Sean Chen, the Fourth Vice Mayor of Creation Saint Dao City."
Joe Di said nothing, simply watching Sean Chen approach, searching for any flaws in his Way Resonance. Yet every step Sean Chen took was flawless, as if it belonged to the world itself—there was not the slightest irregularity beneath his feet.
What Joe Di did not expect was that, just as Sean Chen, with a smile, seemed eager to befriend him, he suddenly stopped a dozen meters away. His expression changed, and he stared sharply at Joe Di.
After several breaths, Sean Chen finally said coldly, "So that’s why my Chaos Gate malfunctioned—it was you."
(That's all for today. Good night, friends!)