"I have already taken you seriously enough, but I still underestimated you, Cao Ya. Your combat power is unparalleled throughout history. Not to mention the Chaos Body, even an Emperor Venerable before attaining the Dao is no match for you!" The Carefree Heavenly Venerable sighed, regaining his composure.

As an ancient celestial being, his Dao heart was clear and bright. Even though he was not at his peak after the slash, he was still better than countless heroes in the universe.

“Even a lion must exert its full strength to hunt a rabbit. In this life-or-death battle, due to the secret of the word ‘行’ (Xing), you were too arrogant and brought this upon yourself.” Cao Ya said, activating the secret technique originating from the Great Universe of the [Supreme Being of an Era]. Countless versions of himself appeared throughout the six directions and eight wastelands, holding the Blue Gold Divine Sword, which was a projection of the sword in his palm, still exuding an eternal meaning.

“Swish, swish, swish!

!

Countless Cao Ya wielded their swords, unleashing billions of rays of light that covered everything in sight, charging towards the Carefree Celestial Venerable with unparalleled speed and sharpness.

"Yes! After thousands of years of attaining enlightenment, and then cutting myself in two, even with the sublimation, my Dao heart is still damaged, not as strong as it was in its prime." The Carefree Celestial Venerable shook his head, truly wondering whether entering the forbidden zone of life was the right or wrong decision.

But things have come to this point, and thinking about it too much is of no use. Having launched so many dark upheavals, is there any way back for him?

His resolve was like a knife, sweeping away any wavering; Junheng's eyes were resolute, icy cold.

"Cao Ya, I acknowledge your strength, but you haven't fully grasped my power yet!" The Carefree Celestial Venerable roared, unleashing the full power of the Xingzi Secret Technique. His entire body shone brilliantly, his feathered robes fluttering, creating dazzling streaks of light, revealing a carefree and otherworldly aura, as if a true immortal from heaven had descended to earth.

However, as the sword light swept across, Cao Ya unleashed a fierce divine technique, knocking away Jun Gen's carefree Daoist aura, causing him to vomit blood and appear disheveled.

"Splash splash~~~"

The Milky Way, imbued with all kinds of magical power, was vast and mighty, covering an area of ​​tens of millions of miles. No matter how Jungeng activated the Xingzi Secret Technique, he could not escape it.

It involved the secrets of time, but ultimately failed to master the way of time and the passing years.

As for Junheng's imperial artifact, it was entangled with the Human Emperor's Seal. Due to Cao Ya's fierce attack and the ferocity of his unparalleled divine arts, the treasure bottle was dented, and the Immortal Tear Green Gold seemed to be on the verge of collapse, its power diminished. Therefore, the Human Emperor's Seal, with a missing piece, was able to confront the Immortal Tear Green Gold Bottle without any external assistance.

Both sides have defects, and they happen to be at the same level.

The ultimate imperial weapon of the ancient celestial venerable was originally on the same level as the imperial weapon of the ancient holy emperor.

However, the strangeness of the Sea of ​​Reincarnation has little effect on a pure weapon.

Cao Ya also possesses unparalleled divine skills such as "Smiling While Picking a Flower," along with numerous secret techniques to protect his mind, thus preventing any strange influences and making him fearless.

"Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao, let's face off in this decisive battle! Victory or defeat, life or death, will be decided here!" Cao Ya shouted, unleashing eternal blue light. Profound laws swirled around him, and boundless waves of Dao transformed into countless swords. These swords, along with countless projections of Cao Ya, fell simultaneously. In an instant, divine radiance rained down, and beams of light filled the sky. The deadly killing intent sent chills down the spine of Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao.

"Indeed, it's incredibly powerful!" sighed the Carefree Celestial Venerable, ceasing his use of the "Travel" secret technique in an attempt to break free from the Heavenly River's confinement.

He also understood that he wouldn't be able to leave without directly defeating Cao Ya.

"I have fought across the heavens, invincible for an era. Do you think I'm afraid of a direct confrontation?"

"I am an invincible being! I have reached the pinnacle, command the universe, and all living beings submit to me! How could I possibly fear you?!"

The carefree Celestial Venerable roared, his voice echoing throughout the myriad realms. Countless cultivators were horrified. At this level, even a casual utterance contained the laws of the imperial path, capable of crushing an ancient life-bearing star.

"Buzzing..."

The carefree Celestial Venerable stretched out his arms, his hand seals shifting and changing, constantly forming hand gestures, with one after another flashing light.

This is an evolution based on the secrets of the character "行" (xing), reaching a level that is incomprehensible to most.

On this great road, the carefree Celestial Venerable stands tall, truly the greatest of all time!

"Slash!" Cao Ya shouted, flames roared, lightning flashed, and divine water surged, forming endless magic arrays that entangled the void, unleashing a deadly array to kill the Carefree Celestial Venerable.

"Light of Time!" Junheng's eyes were icy cold, and his body seemed to become crystal clear, transforming into some kind of jade.

In an instant, auspicious light burst forth, shattering the sea of ​​thunder and fire, breaking through layers of nested magic arrays, and heading straight for Cao Ya's main body. The hundreds of projections along the way collapsed upon contact, vanishing like bubbles.

Cao Ya's expression changed slightly; he too sensed the approaching death, and his heart pounded.

He certainly couldn't possibly withstand the Light of Time emitted by the Celestial Venerable with his physical body. Such strange magical power was something to be avoided at all costs; who would be crazy enough to go for it?

"Stop!" Cao Ya was incredibly fast. Although he couldn't match the state of the Carefree Celestial Venerable after activating the Word "Travel" Secret, he was still unparalleled in the heavens and surpassed all quasi-emperors and great saints.

Cao Ya remained calm, his fingers moving rapidly as he formed several hand seals. The void cracked open, and countless projections leaped out, each wielding a divine sword projection and exuding considerable power. They shouted, "Wait!" and rushed forward to block the dazzling light of time.

The passing of tens of thousands of projections finally blocked the light of time.

Meanwhile, Cao Ya was multitasking, projecting more images, suppressing the sword light, and merging the artistic conception, making him ridiculously strong.

"Cough cough..." Junheng coughed up blood. His body was pierced by the sword intent, riddled with holes, and almost exploded.

"What kind of secret technique is that, so strange?"

"The Light of Time of the Carefree Celestial Venerable had no effect, and Cao Ya resisted it, and with a counter-attack, severely injured the Carefree Celestial Venerable!"

At this moment, even those beings in the forbidden zone of life could not remain calm; their voices trembled with horror.

Whether it's the Light of Time or those billions of projections, they can threaten them and even cause the fall of the flawless ancient emperor!

Even the most powerful ruler could not remain silent about such forbidden magic.

The heroes of all realms looked up in awe, only able to admire them. With their strength, they couldn't even begin to fathom the Daoist aura of the two supreme beings. It was like trying to see a dragon in the clouds, only able to glimpse a scale or a claw, but not the whole picture.

“Five-star level involves time. In the Great Universe of the Supreme Being, the Carefree Celestial Venerable can be considered to possess the characteristics of the Other Shore and is expected to be a Seven-star Other Shore Being,” Cao Ya thought to himself.

In the universe of 【Covering the Sky】, due to its unique nature, heroes from all realms compete for supremacy. The one who ultimately emerges victorious is indeed terrifyingly extraordinary, possessing unparalleled attainments on the path to becoming an emperor.

The Celestial Venerable of Freedom did not actively seek to comprehend time; rather, he reached the pinnacle of the Way of Speed ​​and touched upon the laws of time!

"If we were to move to a seven-star universe, these Celestial Venerables, Ancient Emperors, and Ancient Emperors would all be capable of reaching the six-star or even seven-star level."

Cao Ya sighed inwardly. The projection leaped out from the depths of the darkness, wielding a sword and sweeping it horizontally, directly attacking the Carefree Celestial Venerable. They fought fiercely, leaving Junheng severely injured, disheveled, and in a terrible state.

The light of time raged, erasing countless projections, revealing a mottled appearance, as if the world had changed drastically.

It can be projected but is not a complete life form, so no matter how much the light of time attacks it, it will be ineffective.

On the contrary, the power of the carefree Celestial Venerable himself was greatly depleted, and he could no longer hold on.

In fact, Cao Ya's infinite lifespan is something he has the ability to do, relying on his physical body to withstand the light of time.

However, after much deliberation, Cao Ya felt that she still couldn't take the risk.

Who can truly understand the mysteries of time?

If the prediction is wrong, Cao Ya's fate will be dire.

Cao Ya would never personally attempt the divine arts of the Carefree Celestial Venerable unless absolutely necessary.

The Milky Way rotates, encompassing all mysteries, and also counteracts the light of time, trapping the carefree Celestial Venerable, preventing him from escaping and causing him to fall into this trap.

Junheng Emperor's body collapsed, and his aura fluctuated rapidly, clearly indicating that he was in poor condition.

After unleashing a dreamlike beam of light, Junheng quickly adjusted his breathing, his eyes icy cold.

“We’ve reached the final step…” the Carefree Celestial Venerable murmured, his voice chilling.

That chilling aura, even across vast distances, sent shivers down the spines of heroes who heard it.

"Cao Ya's strength has exceeded our initial expectations."

"Even the supremely enlightened Celestial Venerable, using his secret techniques, was no match for him!"

"The forbidden power of time, which defies the heavens, cannot even harm Cao Ya..."

"For us, Cao Ya's existence is extremely harmful and poses numerous hidden dangers!"

The presence within the restricted area spoke, his voice chilling.

Junheng's tragic state only intensified their fear of Cao Ya.

The brief silence was followed by a furious roar, as if the person had gone mad. The carefree and otherworldly demeanor of the moment had completely vanished, replaced by anger, fighting spirit, and a hint of madness.

"If I were at my peak... in a prolonged battle, Cao Ya, I would be able to infinitely unleash the Light of Time and erase you!" The Carefree Celestial Venerable was filled with resentment and unwillingness.

He is in poor condition and is about to collapse. He is about to fall from his imperial status and never return to his peak.

"The final blow! Pursuing the Dao and chasing the immortals, questioning the heavens, can one live forever..." Junheng roared, his whole body glowing, countless strands of divine light spreading across the sky, dazzling and overwhelming, engulfing vast swathes of starry sky.

The divine light was astonishing and incredibly intense, like streaks of silk or waterfalls cascading down from the heavens to the mortal realm.

In an instant, the sound of flowing water arose, and beams of light merged, filling the air with the meaning of time, as if a cloud of light from time had gathered, like the long river of years.

Although it is not a real thing, the aura of the passage of time is so powerful that even a supreme being would change color and be quite wary of it.

In his final strike, the Celestial Venerable of Freedom held nothing back, unleashing his most powerful secret technique. The light of time surged forth, converging into a long river, illusory and hazy, yet undeniably stretching across the sea of ​​stars, grinding away the stars, extinguishing the great sun, and plunging everything into eternal silence.

"Boom..."

With a violent roar, the River of Time surged, and the Carefree Celestial Venerable transformed into a beam of light, merging into it, manipulating the long river to surge forward, hoping to kill Cao Ya, dismember him, and then devour him, so that he might have a chance to prolong his life.

Throughout the vast universe, countless cultivators watched the battle. Upon witnessing the most powerful forbidden spell of the Carefree Celestial Venerable, they were all silenced and cowered in fear.

Millions of strands of divine light of time danced about, easily erasing a thousand years of lifespan or ten thousand years of time; who could stop them?

"As expected of the Ancient Celestial Venerable, his life-or-death killing move surpasses any of the formidable enemies I have ever encountered!" Cao Ya said solemnly, instantly unleashing dozens of divine techniques. Countless projections leaped out, some in ancient Taoist robes, wielding swords in a slash; others in dazzling feathered robes, radiating immortal light; still others in vibrant crimson robes, engulfed in flames; still others surrounded by lightning and thunderous roars...

Under the threat of the carefree Celestial Venerable, Cao Ya fought desperately, using every means at his disposal without holding back.

That celestial river tried its best to block the river of time's advance, and the great array of magical light intercepted it, but it was all broken in an instant, unable to stop the river of time in the slightest.

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"【The Dao Spreads Throughout the Universe】! 【The Dao Perishes, the Dao Arises】! The Grass-Character Sword Technique!"

Cao Yaqing roared, and various sword intents manifested. Countless sword lights flew towards Junheng. Chaotic mist spread and surged, engulfing this starry sky. Thousands of stars trembled and then vanished, turning into fragments that drifted towards the edge of the universe.

At this moment, even the supreme ruler of the forbidden zone could not see the situation in the center of the battlefield.

"Boom..."

Countless rays of light burst forth, illuminating the heavens and shining upon the dark outer realms. Such divine might subdued all spirits, filling their hearts with awe.

Perhaps it was a breath, perhaps an hour, but finally, the chaotic mist dissipated, the river of time collapsed, and the celestial river, the sea of ​​thunder, the sea of ​​fire, the tide of swords, and so on, also crumbled.

Cao Ya coughed up blood, his body was covered in cracks and injuries, his breath was weak, his face was pale, and he looked very frail.

"Did Supreme Cao Ya win or lose?" The saints stared intently.

On the other side of Cao Ya, the situation of Xiaoyao Tianzun was undoubtedly even worse. His body exploded, and his hands and feet almost all turned into the Dao. His entire torso was also uncontrollably becoming ethereal.

After a snap of the fingers, only a head remained, its hair disheveled, covered in wounds, with sword marks running through it from front to back and left to right.

Upon seeing this, all the saints of the myriad realms breathed a sigh of relief and congratulated Supreme Cao Ya with thunderous applause.

"Perhaps, if I, from the mythical era, had traveled through millions of years to this world, I would not be inferior to you! It's a pity..." The carefree Celestial Venerable regretfully said that in the end, he was defeated by Cao Ya and could not consume his blood essence to prolong his peak imperial life.

Cao Ya coughed violently, and light flickered on his palm as he used magic to heal himself.

But the counterattack of the Carefree Celestial Venerable before his death was not something that could be easily cured.

"Immortal, I have waited for millions of years, but in the end it was all for nothing."

Are there truly immortals in the universe?

The carefree Celestial Venerable sighed three times, filled with resentment.

He turned his head slightly, his eyes shooting out a glint of light. With the last wisp of his magical power, he carried his lineage and poured it into the damaged Immortal Tear Green Gold Bottle.

"I hope that my legacy will be obtained by a destined person in the future, who will be able to attain the Dao and become an Emperor! And once again suppress the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!"

Unable to hold on to his last breath, the Carefree Celestial Venerable laughed loudly, his expression complex and his thoughts unfathomable. Then, with a boom, his head transformed into the Dao, collapsing into the world and turning into cosmic dust.

A few aftershocks of divine light lingered, fluttered a few times, and then vanished.

As the war ended, the ancient celestial being from the mythological era, who had lived to this day, was killed by the supreme being of the human race and fell into the Milky Way with resentment.

The saints cheered, their expressions excited, and they discussed the Dharma name of the Supreme Cao Ya.

Within each forbidden zone, the supreme beings remained silent for a while, but then a chilling voice, carrying murderous intent, echoed:

“Cao Ya has become a formidable enemy of ours! Today, the carefree Heavenly Venerable died; tomorrow, who knows which fellow Daoist might be next.”

"Judging from Cao Ya's determination, he is like an ancient emperor, determined not to give up until the forbidden zone is pacified."

"The most terrifying thing is that this person has not yet attained enlightenment!"

After another moment of silence, the beings within the restricted area, their menacing aura surging, seemed poised for a resurgence.

If Cao Ya were to attain enlightenment and gain control of the Heavenly Heart Mark...

They believed that this was likely the second Emperor, who would suppress the Supreme Beings and be incomparably powerful!

This would be a disaster for the restricted area!

Beyond the realm, Cao Ya, despite his injuries, used the broken Blue-Gold Divine Sword to suppress the Immortal Tear Green Gold Bottle, forcibly containing it, in conjunction with the Human Emperor Seal.

Cao Ya has ideas about the Sea of ​​Reincarnation, the immortal elixir of life, and withered branches, and wants to study them in depth.

As for the legacy of the Carefree Celestial Venerable...

After making a copy, Cao Ya threw the original into the depths of space, waiting for someone destined to find it.

Upon seeing this, the saints' eyes burned with desire.

At the same time, Cao Ya also noticed the unusual activity in several forbidden zones of life on the Eastern Wilderness.

"Buzz buzz buzz..."

A beam of light shot into the sky, piercing the clouds and shaking the stars.

The five forbidden zones of life—the Divine Ruins, the Immortal Tomb, the Heavenly Burial Island, the Primordial Ancient Mine, and the Undying Mountain—all show signs of a supreme being's full awakening.

Nearly ten supreme divine thoughts traversed the sea of ​​stars, locked onto Cao Ya, and intended to surround and kill him.

Moreover, deep within the forbidden zone, a supreme being lies dormant, seemingly waiting for an opportunity.

Cao Ya's eyes twitched. He dared not linger there. He hung the divine sword, which had many nicks, on his waist, took the Human Emperor Seal, suppressed the resisting treasure bottle, and did not enter the Big Dipper. Instead, he left without looking back. Soon, he fled into the depths of the universe, far away from the ancient star of the Big Dipper.

"Cao Ya, do you dare to fight?" Several supreme beings shouted from the Big Dipper.

Upon hearing this, Cao Ya merely gave a cold laugh.

"Do you think I'm stupid?! You actually accepted the challenge..."