Chapter 1181: The Momentum of the Zhongyuan Realm

Seeing Dao Tian's shocked expression, Zhao Xuanyuan became even more proud. Taking over from Jiang Yi, he began to boast about their past glory.

That was an era before the Creator Daoists had revealed themselves. Zhao Xuanyuan spoke with a passionate tone, making Dao Tian's blood boil with excitement.

Jiang Yi couldn't help but nod; it had the style of Han Jue's storytelling.

As they chatted enthusiastically, Jiang Yi mentioned the Dominator telling him stories. This time, Dao Tian didn't believe it.

He could believe other things, but saying the Dominator told him stories?

Who do you think you are?

Aren't you just hanging around with the Dominator's Disciples and acting as a lackey for Dao Supreme!

Dao Tian didn't believe it in his heart, but he didn't dare say it out loud; he had to give his Master Face.

Zhao Xuanyuan and Jiang Yi got more excited as they boasted, even dragging Dao Supreme into it.

"Hmph, what's there to say? Back when my Master, the Dominator, awakened his Chaos Physique, I was the one who gave him a hand. It's nothing much. We are both Master and Disciple, as well as close friends."

Dao Supreme said indifferently, making Dao Tian admire him even more.

As expected of the Eldest Master; he speaks sincerely and convincingly.

Thus, Dao Tian stayed by the side of the trio, preparing to enter Seclusion to Cultivate.

The noisy Endless Era quieted down once more.

But such silence would not last long… Time flowed on.

Han Jue opened his eyes; another billion years had passed.

He habitually stretched. Although a Dominator's body couldn't possibly be stiff, this action helped him relax mentally.

During this time, he gained a deeper understanding of the construction of rules for the Zhongyuan Realm. This understanding was ineffable and beyond words, but it could be seen through the development of the Zhongyuan Realm.

In these billion years, the growth of the Zhongyuan Realm far exceeded the previous billion years. Such extreme and exaggerated expansion also caused panic in the Endless Era.

A powerful figure proposed a possibility: would the Zhongyuan Realm devour other Great Dao Worlds like the former Chaos did?

This possibility caused an uproar among all beings.

Even if it was just a possibility, what if it was true?

Those Great Dao Supremes who possessed Great Dao Worlds were the most panicked. Facing the Dominator, they stood no chance at all.

Han Jue didn't care about what all beings thought, because their guess was correct.

Even if all beings became his enemies, he wouldn't mind; he was even somewhat looking forward to it, treating it as a bit of exercise.

His mercy toward all beings was that the Zhongyuan Realm would reserve a place for them in the future.

The expansion of the Zhongyuan Realm was unstoppable!

Han Jue eventually took the path of the Ninth Chaos, but he never questioned the Ninth Chaos. This was also why he let the Ninth Chaos live.

Han Jue's mercy was giving his enemies a way to live; the Ninth Chaos simply couldn't kill the other Creator Daoists.

The experts enslaved by Han Jue were all living well, and Han Jue didn't intentionally suppress them.

The previous four Creator Daoists couldn't even Cultivate and had to help the Ninth Chaos oversee their own Chaos.

Chaos Unknowing watched his own Great Dao World being suppressed by Chaos while having to serve as a Chaos God; Han Jue felt a pang of sympathy for him.

These rights and wrongs were actually unimportant to them.

Han Jue only ever trusted himself, which was the mindset of all powerful figures; the only difference was who was stronger.

Outside the Daoist temple, his children and Disciples had already come to visit, all kneeling outside.

Han Jue checked his mail while letting them in.

Han Tuo, Han Huang, Han Ling, Han Yunjin, Dao Supreme, Li Daokong, Murong Qi, and others—nearly twenty people arrived at once.

Seeing this lineup, Han Jue remained calm and composed, not feeling curious.

Everyone looked at each other. Han Huang took a deep breath and asked, "Father, will the Zhongyuan Realm devour other Great Dao Worlds?"

Han Jue said, "If it grows large enough, it certainly will."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions changed.

Han Yunjin was the most relaxed because he didn't develop a Great Dao World; he only came to join the commotion.

Dao Supreme hurriedly asked, "Then how should our Great Dao Worlds handle themselves?"

The others also looked at Han Jue. They all wanted to become Creator Daoists. Even though they respected Han Jue, they had to consider their own futures.

"After being devoured by the Zhongyuan Realm, you can later open up your Great Dao Worlds within it. As for your living beings, they will be fine; they will only be assimilated."

Han Jue answered with a smile, as if speaking of an insignificant trifle.

Everyone became anxious. They had worked so hard to get to where they were today, and now they had to Cultivate their Great Dao Worlds all over again?

Han Huang asked, "If my Grandmist is fused with the Zhongyuan Realm, will my Realm drop?"

"No, but you will have to open up the Grandmist again."

Han Jue answered truthfully, not lying to comfort them.

This was the truth.

Murong Qi said, "Can I take the initiative to fuse? That way, I can save time."

Han Jue thought for a moment and said, "You can. Your Great Dao World is close to the Zhongyuan Realm. Before you become a Creator Daoist, you will definitely encounter the Zhongyuan Realm."

The most distressed were those with Great Dao Worlds far from the Zhongyuan Realm. They hoped to become Creator Daoists before the Zhongyuan Realm arrived, but it might not be possible.

To overturn and restart billions of years of past effort—not everyone had that kind of courage.

Han Tuo couldn't help but ask, "Father, why must you do this? Isn't this just like the Chaos of the past? Because of that action, you shattered the Chaos and ushered in the Endless Era. Why must you follow its old path?"

Han Jue smiled and said, "This is a necessary path. The difference is that by merging into the Chaos, you could not become Creator Daoists because the Ninth Chaos was the Creator Daoist. His Great Dao World could not allow beings on equal footing with him to appear. I am stronger than the Ninth Chaos. By joining the Zhongyuan Realm, you can still pursue becoming Creator Daoists."

"Then what about higher Realms? Wouldn't we have to wait for you to surpass the higher Realms first?"

Han Huang followed up. He was already prepared to surpass the Creator Daoist level, but he didn't expect the Zhongyuan Realm to start devouring Great Dao Worlds.

Han Jue looked at him and said, "Correct. Only when I Breakthrough again will you have hope of surpassing the Creator Daoist level."

Han Huang frowned.

The other Disciples also fell silent.

Han Yunjin spoke up, "Stop overthinking. Second Brother, you've only just attained the Creator Daoist Realm, and you're already thinking about surpassing it? The others haven't even touched the Creator Daoist level yet. It's better to join the Zhongyuan Realm first. You're making it sound like the Creator Daoist Realm isn't your limit. To put it bluntly, how many people here can actually attain the Creator Daoist Realm? I certainly don't dare to hope for it."

Han Huang glared at him.

The other Disciples also did the same. Han Yunjin shrunk his neck and didn't dare say more, lest he offend them.

Han Ling asked, "Is there no second path?"

Han Jue said, "No. I also need to Cultivate. The only thing I can promise you is that I will definitely surpass my current Realm. No one can stop this path."

Everyone fell silent.

After a long time.

They left the Third Dojo.

Han Jue didn't care about them. Even if someone wanted to oppose him, they could try; it would be a good chance to show off the might of the Creation Sovereign.

As long as they trusted that Han Jue could still surpass the Creation Sovereign, joining the Zhongyuan Realm would have no downsides for them. Of course, if they didn't believe it, from their perspective, Han Jue's action was indeed ruining their future.

Second update from yesterday. Sorry for being late. QAQ