“Perhaps we’ve misunderstood. Daoist titles like ‘Mingguang’ aren’t common, but they’re not rare either,” Ji Ning pondered. “Or perhaps it’s just a simple coincidence that the two of them have the same Daoist title?”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Putting aside other things, the title of the Lord of the Divine Court, "Destruction," is extremely common; you can find a lot of them in any territory!

"However, this Dao Lord Mingguang is capable of defeating powerful top-tier emperors. His strength, whether in the other universe or in our Flame Dragon Domain, makes him one of the best among the most powerful Dao Lords!"

"He could easily rank in the top ten, or even the top five, among all the Dao Lords!"

A group of people sighed, realizing that they were only at the World Realm level, and even the most monstrous talents could only contend with the First Step Dao Lord. With the help of secret treasures, perhaps they could even compete with the Second Step Dao Lord...

But in front of such a heaven-defying Dao Lord, they are absolutely vulnerable and will be instantly killed!

After all, neither ordinary emperors nor top-tier emperors can defeat Daoist Mingguang!

"The opportunity to become stronger and potentially become a Dao Lord lies in this Land of Origin!"

A fiery glint flashed in everyone's eyes.

They were ruled by the Mangya Kingdom and sent to another universe, specifically to reach the place of origin.

If one obtains a great fortune, it will not only be beneficial for breaking through to the Dao Lord of Life and Death, but even becoming an Eternal Emperor is not impossible!

Which cultivator doesn't yearn for eternity, to roam freely through countless chaotic eras?

Yu Xiao Daojun chuckled, not taking it to heart; he had seen many characters like this before.

Wasn't that the same thought he initially had? If one could truly reap great rewards in the Land of Origin, obtaining the inheritance of a Sovereign or Emperor, or, with similar good fortune, gaining the recognition of a cosmic treasure or an eternal divine weapon, thus increasing their combat power, they could then compete for various Dao-enlightening and Dao-merging treasures from other universes…

Lord Yu Xiao has been staying in the Land of Origin for many Chaos Eras, but such lucky individuals are extremely rare, if not few and far between.

"Whoosh!" The flying boat soared through the air at incredible speed, led by Daoist Yu Xiao, carrying Ji Ning and the others to the depths of the Origin Land, which is the border area between the Inner Domain World and the Outer Domain Continent!

Meanwhile, in Emperor Fu Bo's cave, Cao Ya was still having a pleasant conversation with this eternal emperor.

He was unaware that Ji Ning and the others had also arrived at the origin of the alien universe.

Ji Ning is currently only at the World Realm and has not yet broken through to the Life and Death Dao Lord level.

Cao Ya temporarily rested within this floating mountain peak, frequently discussing Dao with Emperor Fu Bo, gaining much insight. After all, this man was the number one Daoist in the other universe, his attainments in this field unfathomable!

Like the realms, the alternate universes are geographical units within the chaotic universe, vast and boundless!

The most powerful Dao Lords are numerous in every era, while the number of Holy City Lords, accumulated over countless chaotic eras, has reached double digits. The supreme rulers are also plentiful.

The fact that it can accommodate so many experts shows how vast and boundless the other universe and realm are!

Naturally, to surpass everyone else and rank first in a certain skill or understanding of the Great Dao in a strange universe where heroes rise together is simply a monstrous existence!

In return, Cao Ya mentioned reincarnation and swordsmanship, which amazed Emperor Fu Bo.

The two discussed the Dao and each benefited greatly, gaining a great deal! Cao Ya even felt that if he switched to the Dao of Talismans, he might also have the possibility of opening up a Great Dao and advancing to the Dao Lord of Life and Death!

During this time, Emperor Fu Bo also gave a gift of thanks to Cao Ya for helping him avenge himself and kill Emperor San Can!

"Dao Lord Mingguang, this is a natal Dao talisman that I personally crafted. Not to mention Dao Lords of Life and Death, even Eternal Emperors can possess this talisman. Even if they encounter a great calamity of soul annihilation, they can be instantly reborn and restore their peak strength without being affected at all!"

Emperor Fu Bo said earnestly, "Even if someone with great supernatural powers uses their unparalleled abilities to come and destroy all your life-saving measures along the lines of cause and effect and destiny, this talisman can still save your life!"

Cao Ya thanked him profusely and accepted the natal talisman given by Emperor Fu Bo without any hesitation.

This talisman is truly rare and precious; possessing one is like having an extra life!

Cao Ya's power is indeed not weak, but it is only barely at the level of the Lord of the Holy City. In a different universe or realm, he cannot roam freely!

Even though he has always kept a low profile and never acted recklessly, it's difficult for him to get into any trouble.

But there's no doubt that the more of these life-saving trump cards you have, the better!

"Oh, by the way, I'll also give this 'Purple Thunder Cold Flame' to Daoist Mingguang."

Emperor Fu Bo suddenly laughed and gave out another purple flame, which was flashing with lightning but had no temperature. Instead, it was extremely cold, freezing to the bone.

Cao Ya was taken aback. This time, he didn't accept it and repeatedly shook his head in refusal.

He helped Emperor Fu Bo avenge his disciple's great grudge. Although it was unintentional, he was indeed indebted to him, so he accepted the natal talisman with a clear conscience.

But the Purple Lightning Cold Flame is a superior treasure for enlightenment, and it has great effect on both the Dao Lord of Life and Death and the Eternal Emperor!

Cao Ya felt really embarrassed about such a rare and precious item, so he shamelessly accepted it again.

Emperor Fu Bo smiled and said, "Daoist Mingguang, why be so polite? The natal talisman you gave me earlier was a gift of gratitude. Consider this Purple Thunder Cold Flame as a gift from me."

“It is quite common for a Heaven-defying Dao Lord like yourself to receive the support of the Eternal Emperor.”

"Actually, this is just about forming a good connection. I also hope that you can break through the Dao Lord of Life and Death and successfully merge with the Dao!"

Despite Emperor Fu Bo's repeated persuasion, Cao Ya thought for a moment, bowed respectfully, and accepted the Purple Lightning Cold Flame.

"What Emperor Fu Bo desires is to resurrect his second disciple, who was killed in an accident by Emperor Sancandi!"

"If I can truly achieve eternity in the future, I can come and help him resurrect his disciple!"

Cao Ya thought to himself, he was on the strongest path, and after becoming the Lord of the Holy City, he should be unable to bypass the Lord of the Destruction God Court and affect the origin of the other universe.

However, he possesses too much extraordinary magical power, and he has already touched the threshold of becoming the Lord of the Holy City. Once he truly relies on the Eternal Path of Bright Light, his combat power will definitely reach the peak of the middle level of the six-star level, touching the edge of the Dominator!

With a little bit of other luck, or some other version of themselves, it's not impossible for someone to advance to the sixth star level and then their combat power to soar again, breaking through to the advanced sixth star level and becoming comparable to a ruler!

At that time, reviving Emperor Fu Bo's second disciple, who was on the verge of achieving Dao, would not be a difficult task.

Of course, if he fails to achieve enlightenment, then all will be forgotten, and all his plans will vanish like smoke.

It is precisely because Cao Ya has absolutely no confidence in achieving eternal union with the Dao that he is determined to do everything in his power to obtain the treasures of enlightenment and the wonders of union with the Dao!

Cao Ya has always been open to treasures like "Purple Thunder Cold Flame," which have miraculous effects on enlightenment.

However, he also has his bottom line. His natal talisman is a generous gift from Emperor Fu Bo to thank him for helping him kill Emperor Sancandi. Therefore, he does not need to feel any psychological burden.

This purple light and cold flames can no longer be used as a thank-you gift; I must repay them in some way, even if it's in the future!

"When I first merged with the Dao, it was because of the strength of the Dao that was eternal. Later, I reached the level of a top-tier Emperor. With further breakthroughs in cultivation, I can be considered to have entered the ranks of the Lords of Holy Cities."

Emperor Fu Bo smiled slightly and said, "Daoist Mingguang, your situation is different from mine."

"The Purple Thunder Cold Flame was of great benefit to me in the past. It contributed at least 30% to my success in achieving the Dao Integration Realm!"

"But for you, even a single success is hard to say!"

As he spoke, Emperor Fu Bo sighed, "For a Dao Lord like Dao Lord Ming Guang, fusing multiple of the strongest Daos is extremely difficult, and the demand for treasures for comprehending and merging with the Dao is also immense!"

The Purple Lightning Cold Flame is indeed precious; even Dao Lords and Emperors would cherish it if they obtained it.

In terms of utility, there are definitely differences.

However, Emperor Fu Bo misjudged the situation. Cao Ya was not a Heaven-Defying Dao Lord who had merged multiple strongest Daos; he only possessed one strongest Dao.

Therefore, the Purple Lightning Cold Flame was still of considerable help to Cao Ya, increasing his chances of achieving Dao Integration. While he certainly couldn't reach 30% like Emperor Fu Bo, he could still get at least 10%.

"Moreover, even if I fail to achieve Dao integration once, I can revive myself using my natal Dao talisman and start over!"

Cao Ya thought to himself that the two treasures he obtained from Emperor Fu Bo had relieved him of a worry.

However, he would not stop there; he would still seek out other Dao-aligning treasures.

"Beyond the Purple Lightning Cold Flame, Daoist Mingguang, you still need to seek out other treasures to increase your success rate in achieving Dao Integration!"

Emperor Fu Bo suggested, expressing the same sentiment. He had a good impression of Cao Ya because of the killing of Emperor Sancandi, and he also looked forward to Cao Ya's eternal life.

Cao Ya sighed softly, "It's a pity that such treasures are extremely rare, and finding one depends on luck."

Emperor Fu Bo nodded in empathy. Back then, when he was on the verge of merging with the Dao, he was also racking his brains to collect such rare items. Finally, by chance, he managed to obtain the Purple Thunder Cold Flame and succeeded in one fell swoop!

"The most famous treasure for increasing the probability of eternal life is the Dao-Merging Fire Cloud Flower, followed by the Fragrant Treasure Spirit Fruit, the Cloud Realm Emerald Silk, and the Cave Sea Jade Talisman. Compared to these things, the Purple Thunder Cold Flame is nothing," said Emperor Fu Bo.

Cao Ya gave a wry smile. Who wouldn't want the Dao Fire Cloud Flower, the Fragrant Treasure Spirit Fruit, the Cloud Realm Emerald Silk, and so on?

However, in the vast chaotic universe, such wondrous objects are extremely rare. They might not be born even after many chaotic eras. Even if they are born, they are guarded by strange beasts or taken away by powerful beings long ago.

Unless you really get incredibly lucky, it's best not to have any expectations of Cao Ya's abilities!

Places like the Icewind Sea, renowned as dangerous locations even in the chaotic universe, produce things like Fire Cloud Flowers and Fragrant Treasure Fruits. However, even a Sovereign would face danger if he ventured there, let alone a Dao Lord.

Therefore, even knowing many secrets, Cao Ya was unable to go and collect them due to his limited power.

Moreover, the Icewind Sea is too far away. Starting from the Flame Dragon Domain or the other universe, without the ultimate treasure for traversing the void—the Domain Flying Boat—Cao Ya might not be able to arrive even after spending thousands or tens of thousands of Chaos Eras!

"The only good news is that my Bright Light Path is not the ultimate path like Ji Ning's in the original book, so the demand for Dao-integrating treasures is relatively low."

Cao Ya thought to himself that the Dongming Jade Talisman, the Purple Thunder Cold Flame, and the like were of little help in achieving the eternity of the ultimate path, but he, as a Dao Lord of the strongest path, was still quite satisfied.

Of course, getting Fire Cloud Flower, Fragrant Treasure Spirit Fruit, and Cloud Realm Emerald Silk would be the best!

That would be a sure thing, and there would be absolutely no possibility of failing to achieve the Dao!

Different levels of the Great Dao have different requirements, and the difficulty of achieving the Dao also varies greatly.

The ordinary path, the stronger path, the strongest path, multiple strongest paths, the ultimate path...

There are five difficulty levels in total, and Cao Ya is in the middle, not the best but not the worst either.

Cao Ya's combat strength, even when he was only a second-step Dao Lord, was already comparable to the most powerful Dao Lords and was also on par with the top Emperors. He had touched the edge of becoming the Lord of the Holy City, and his power was fierce!

Normally, the strongest path, once it reaches the edge of the Dao Integration stage, becomes the second-level Dao Lord.

The most powerful Dao Lord must possess multiple strongest Daos!

The exceptional individuals among them, such as those who have obtained a cosmic treasure and recognized it as their master, or those who have mastered the supreme techniques of the ruler, resulting in a surge in combat power, are those whose combat power is almost identical to Cao Ya's current state of unleashing his full power.

However, it is quite obvious that Cao Ya Yongheng is a step lower in difficulty than such monstrous Dao Lords.

Naturally, Cao Ya's requirements for Dao-aligning treasures would actually be lower.

But Cao Ya is qualified to compete with this kind of heaven-defying Dao Lord...

"As long as I have patience! I'm not even old enough to complete a single Chaos Era, while the lifespan of a Dao Lord is 108,000 Chaos Eras... I still have plenty of time and the corresponding power to collect all sorts of rare items to increase my chances of eternal life!"

Cao Ya then thought that perhaps he didn't need to merge with the Dao to possess eternal life. After all, regardless of the power of his counterparts in the universes such as [Stellar Transformation], [Peerless Sovereign], [Sacred Ruins], and [Immortal Gourd], the essence of their lives was that of immortal beings!

However, the Flame Dragon Domain is full of experts, with many emperors and several rulers. Even though he has already achieved eternity, in order not to expose this secret, he still has to try his best to achieve the Dao Integration within 108,000 Chaos Eras!

Otherwise, the only option is to change one's appearance, erase the causal secrets, sneak into other realms, re-establish one's foothold, and create a new identity.

Afterwards, Cao Ya spent some time cultivating in the cave of Emperor Fu Bo, and also traveled around the outer continent a few times before heading to the border between the inner world and the outer continent.

"That's truly spectacular!" Cao Ya exclaimed.

Ahead, in the land of origin, the boundless outer continent suddenly snapped, revealing an incomparably terrifying abyss!

The abyss is vast and boundless, filled with terrifying energy that boils and boils incessantly. Chaotic mists burst forth, the Great Dao roars, and the very source trembles. Even Dao Lords and Emperors are awestruck and cannot help but feel awe.

Above the abyss, a world spanning a billion miles floats.

This area is actually quite small, but it is the true core of this alien universe, the place where infinite heavens and earth were conceived and born!

"Boom..." Chains pierced through the abyss, connecting the inner world and the outer continent.

At this moment, there are still many World Realm and Dao Lord realm cultivators resting on the edge of the outer continent, sitting cross-legged in meditation, adjusting their state, and planning their next attempt. They hope to follow the Origin Chains, pass the trials, and break into the Inner World, where they will have the opportunity to obtain various great fortunes in the core area of ​​the alien universe!

"Another one!" They also spotted Cao Ya, but only glanced at him before paying little attention.

"Several World Realm experts have come before, each one a monstrous talent. More than half of them have broken into the Inner Domain. It's impossible that such heaven-defying World Realm experts are really everywhere, right?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Ya's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Ji Ning and the others had already arrived at the Origin Land?