"Mangya, you should start preparing soon," Lord Lanhao said again.

"Hmm?" Lord Mangya asked, puzzled.

"Have you forgotten the Yin-Yang Life and Death Wheel within the Yu Xing Sea?" said Sovereign Lan Hao.

"How could I forget?" Lord Mangya sighed. That was a deadly threat above the heads of all the emperors in that vast domain!

Even the supreme ruler could not break it; he could only watch helplessly as the time came for him to wander far away.

"Without the Supreme One's intervention, the Yin-Yang Cycle of Life and Death cannot be destroyed," the Blue Hao Sovereign murmured.

"Supreme divine power, unparalleled in the universe!" the Lord of Mangya said softly.

Both of them sighed with emotion, for only the Supreme Being could be fearless of all dangers in the universe, sweeping away all natural disasters, and becoming the leader of the cultivator civilization, overlooking the past, present, and future!

Within the Yi Bo Realm, at the Ninth Level, amidst the astonished gazes of all, Cao Ya drifted away.

Of course, Cao Ya wouldn't be in a hurry to leave Yi Bo Realm. He also wanted to compete for the Crimson Wave Palace at the tenth level!

After he achieved such a terrifying record, the heroes were stunned and tacitly agreed that the first Dongming Jade Talisman belonged to him.

However, the powerful figures were wary of Cao Ya, so they scattered a portion of their divine sense to be on guard.

"Why are you guarding against me? I have no intention of stealing the second jade talisman," Cao Ya muttered.

At this moment, he was clearly being guarded against by all the heroes. If he was not greedy enough, he would be targeted by all the Dao Lords!

No matter how strong he was, Cao Ya did not believe that he could defeat all the Dao Lords in the Nine Heavens on his own!

However, he did not go out, which gave the heroes the wrong impression that Daoist Mingguang was still not satisfied!

Unfortunately, the second Dongming Jade Talisman was never found in the following centuries!

Cao Ya only knew that there were two Dongming Jade Talismans hidden in the Nine Realms, but the exact coordinates were unknown.

Besides, he was lucky and had extraordinary strength; once he got his hands on one, he wouldn't be able to search for more.

Because he was within the Yi Bo Realm, Cao Ya did not rush to use the jade talisman.

He worried that after trying the Dao once, he wouldn't be able to restrain himself and would start immediately!

If we fail, all will be lost; if we succeed, we must leave the world of Yi Bo!

He had no further connection with the subsequent Red Wave Palace.

"The Crimson Wave Palace is a supreme treasure. It is no exaggeration to say that the most precious thing in the current Flame Dragon Domain is the Crimson Wave Palace! No cosmic treasure can compare to it, and even the Eternal Kingdom is inferior to it!"

Cao Ya thought to himself, "With such a valuable treasure right at the door, how can I be willing to leave prematurely?"

Moreover, with so many Dao Lords gathered in the Yi Bo Realm, and with everyone having their own concerns, it's inevitable that there will be interference and problems.

Cao Ya's plan was foolproof; he would make another breakthrough inside the Mingguang Hall!

Just as the Yi Bo Realm was born and a thousand years had passed, suddenly, the heavens and earth trembled, and a burst of divine light erupted, illuminating the eight directions!

The Dao Lords, from the first to the ninth level, were all bewildered and puzzled by this commotion.

At the top of the nine azure skies, colorful light converged, forming a majestic figure in white robes!

"Fellow Dao Lords, the thousand-year period has ended, but of the two jade talismans of the Ninth Realm, only one has been found. The other remains hidden. According to the rules set by the master, it is time for me to reveal myself." The tall man in white robes smiled slightly, his voice booming and resounding throughout the Yi Bo Realm.

“I am the spirit of the Yi Bo Realm, named ‘Pu Luo’, and also the spirit of the Yi Bo Grand Array.”

All the Dao Lords suddenly realized, and were not surprised. The World Realm could transcend the Chaos World and create their own heaven and earth. Dao Lords above that level possessed immeasurable divine power, not to mention a great power like Emperor Yi Bo!

"The Yi Bo Realm has ten levels, and the Dongming Jade Talisman has five copies, two of which are in the ninth level and three are in the tenth level."

The spirit "Puluo" laughed, watching the Dao Lords and enjoying their exasperated expressions.

Especially those Dao Lords at the first eight levels cursed inwardly, "Emperor Yi Bo is a real swindler. Why create so much heaven and earth if there are no treasures?"

"Don't rush to the Ninth Realm or force your way into the Tenth Realm. Both of these worlds have strength requirements," Pu Luo said with a smile. "Only the best among the top Dao Lords can enter the Ninth Realm—in fact, it's best to reach the second level!"

"As for the tenth level, only the most powerful Dao Lords can enter; entering at the second level is suicide!"

Many Dao Lords frowned deeply. Did this mean that the second Cave-Dwelling Jade Talisman of the Ninth Realm was the only Dao-Merging Treasure they could possibly obtain?

"Whoosh!!!" Many divine senses swept towards Cao Ya, containing a certain malice.

Cao Ya raised an eyebrow, as if trying to snatch the Dongming Jade Talisman from his hand.

He smiled faintly. As long as it wasn't a large-scale siege, he was not afraid of even if a hundred or two Dao Lords appeared. He was even confident that he could break through them!

"Perfect. Even if we destroy some treasures and divine weapons in the battle, what remains will be a great harvest and will greatly increase the foundation of the Bright Light Palace."

Cao Ya muttered to himself, his nonchalant demeanor sending shivers down the spines of the assembled heroes!

Recalling the great war hundreds of years ago, they had to abandon this idea.

The terror of Daoist Mingguang has shaken the past and present; even ordinary lords of holy cities are no match for him!

"This is boring." Pu Luo shook his head. He's already scared off? Shouldn't they all rush in?

"..." All the Dao Lords were speechless. They did indeed desire the Cave-Dwelling Jade Talisman, but that didn't mean they were mentally unstable.

"At the tenth level, even a weaker Dao Lord would surely die if they entered! Therefore, this second Cave-Dwelling Jade Talisman is the last chance for many of you!"

Pu Luo smiled and said, "Of course, if the most powerful Dao Lords are determined to reach the tenth realm and are unwilling to compete with the weak, then they should wait until everything has settled down before they can open the tenth realm!"

Many Dao Lords rolled their eyes. They weren't stupid. If they had a chance to compete, why would they sit idly by?

According to the spirit "Puluo," the tenth level is extremely dangerous!

"Haha, since you all have this intention, then let's do our best and make a bloodbath!" Pu Luo seemed eager to see the Dao Lords fight to the death, as if he feared the world was not chaotic enough.

Immediately, he pointed into the distance, and divine light shot into the sky. In a river, the jade talisman appeared!

"Boom!!!" Instantly, all the Dao Lords turned red-eyed and rushed towards the great river.

Whether it's the Wine Saint, Palace Master Li Xing, Daoist Xiao Meng, King of Light, Ji Ning, Sect Master Jiu Chen, Daoist Lai Ya, or other experts from all walks of life, they all risked their lives for the jade talisman!

In the distance, Cao Ya sat atop a high mountain, his divine sense spreading out to witness the battle between the heroes, and he couldn't help but marvel at it.

When he was in the midst of battle, he wasn't so relaxed, able to have a comprehensive view of the situation.

"Daoist Mingguang, aren't you going to compete for it?" the spirit "Puluo" asked with a smile.

Cao Ya was speechless for a moment, then said, "If I show up, I guarantee they'll all gang up on me!"

"So you still have designs on the Tenth Realm Cave-Dwelling Jade Talisman?" Pu Luo asked again.

In fact, he was somewhat suspicious of Cao Ya, who seemed to know more about the Yi Bo Realm than other Dao Lords.

Pu Luo was very certain that this was just a Dao Lord, and no matter how powerful he was, he was not as good as his master.

Moreover, although he did not show his face, he was able to see Cao Ya's battle scenes from the shadows.

There are no related laws deduced! Although there is some hint of fate, it is very superficial and not worth mentioning.

That was the rule of destiny that Cao Ya of Panlong barely comprehended, and it was far from the Great Perfection.

Of course, even if one reaches the Great Perfection, one is only at the peak of the four-star level. Compared with these monstrous Dao Lords at the peak of the five-star level or even the initial stage of the six-star level, one is still far inferior!

Cao Ya remained calm and composed, replying with a faint smile, "Isn't it better to have more of these Dao-aligning treasures?"

"What if one serving isn't enough?"

Pu Luo gave Cao Ya a deep look but said nothing more.

While this statement does have some merit, if a jade talisman fails to deduce the Great Dao halfway through, it indicates that there are significant problems with this Dao, and it needs improvement. However, what will happen after the changes are made, and whether cultivators can rely on their own Dao for eternity, remains a question.

But he always felt that there were many suspicious points about this Daoist Mingguang.

But Pu Luo was too lazy to care anymore. Anyway, with the emergence of the Yi Bo Realm, things like the Dongming Jade Talisman and the Chibo Palace would all have to make an appearance.

This was originally left behind by Emperor Yi Bo to enhance the foundation of his homeland!

Immediately, within the vast Ninefold Realm, only Cao Ya and Pu Luo, two idle individuals, watched the battle unfold.

Even now, Dao Lords continue to pour into the Ninth Realm from the heavens and earth, joining the struggle!

"Rumble..." Space-time turbulent, the Great Dao boiling, countless Dao Lords fighting, their ultimate techniques flying, divine weapons clashing, almost destroying the Yi Bo Realm!

Pu Luo had no choice but to concentrate and manipulate the Yi Bo Grand Array to erase the aftershocks of the magic power in order to prevent the plane from collapsing.

"How tragic!" Cao Ya exclaimed. In such a short time, more than a hundred Dao Lords had perished!

That Dongming Jade Talisman changed hands many times, but even when it came into the hands of the most powerful Dao Lord, he couldn't hold onto it and was quickly surrounded and killed by all sides!

Later, many Dao Lords, blinded by bloodlust, also reaped spoils from the dead. They simply changed their targets and joined forces to bombard the nearest Dao Lord!

Even if one doesn't seek jade talismans, but only divine weapons, rare items, and talismans, isn't that a kind of gain?

At this point in the battle, they realized that even if they managed to seize the jade talisman by chance, they wouldn't be able to take it with them and would be surrounded and killed by the heroes, inevitably leading to their demise!

Not everyone has the power of Daoist Mingguang, who can break through the encirclement and crush all enemies!

During this period, the Wine Saint, Palace Master Li Xing, and others displayed their divine power, slaying powerful enemies from all directions!

Ji Ning displayed his ultimate power, defeating several of the most powerful Dao Lords, showing a strength even more terrifying than that of Palace Master Li Xing, Dao Lord Xiao Meng, and King of Light, and directly rivaling the Wine Saint!

Even without using the black gloves, the Wine Saint couldn't defeat Ji Ning!

The name "Daoist Beiming" resounded throughout the Yibo Realm and spread throughout the Yanlong Domain!

The Black Cloud Emperor and Golden Island Emperor of the Dao Alliance Immortal Palace are paying close attention. Once this battle stops, a new ranking is inevitable!

There's no way around it, too many people have died. There are always Dao Lords falling, so there's no way to rank them now!

People like the Nine Dust Sect Master and Daoist Laiya also displayed their power; as long as they don't die, they are destined to be on the list!

In the end, the great battle ended, and all the Dao Lords were defeated. Ji Ning defeated the Wine Saint who did not use the treasures of the universe, but lost to the Wine Saint who was empowered by the black glove. He could only watch as the Dongming Jade Talisman was obtained by the Wine Saint.

"Haha, everyone, this second Dongming Jade Talisman has fallen into my hands." The Wine Saint laughed loudly.

The surviving heroes looked on with resentment and helplessness.

The first jade talisman was obtained by the newly promoted top Daoist Lord, and the second one fell into the hands of the Wine Saint.

To be honest, there's no problem with that; among all the experts, these two are indeed inferior!

"Bei Ming, what a pity." The Nine Dust Sect Master sighed. If it weren't for that black glove, the second jade talisman should have belonged to Ji Ning.

"Being able to gain the recognition of a cosmic treasure as its master is also a testament to the Wine Saint's abilities," Ji Ning shook his head.

He has a calm and composed mind, and has already proven his strength. Currently, he is invincible below Daoist Mingguang and the Wine Saint!

Most importantly, he is only at the third step. There are still two levels ahead: the fourth step and the edge of the Dao.

Once you advance to the fourth step, you'll be confident you can defeat the Wine Saint who has used the treasure of the universe.

On the edge of the Dao Integration Realm, he was even more confident to challenge Daoist Mingguang!

Another crucial point is that Ji Ning doesn't believe the Dongming Jade Talisman can help him much!

It can perfectly deduce the strongest path, which is the second level. However, it is not complete enough to calculate multiple strongest paths at the highest level. Only a part of the calculation is possible.

Whether he can even achieve half of his ultimate swordsmanship is a question.

"Even among the most powerful Dao Lords, the heroes present can be divided into several ranks." Dao Lord Laiya sighed softly. He was only ranked last, and there was still a gap between him and the Nine Dust Sect Master.

"The strongest Dao Lord of Mangya Kingdom—Beiming!" The crowd also paid attention to Ji Ning, their expressions filled with astonishment. This person was even younger than Mingguang!

Even though their strength is slightly inferior, they are still enough to rank third, surpassing Palace Master Li Xing and all of them!

Mingguang and Beiming are both incredibly young, yet both are terrifying!

"Although it has the identity of Mangya Kingdom, Beiming also belongs to the Dao Alliance." Yanhu Daojun, a special life race, couldn't help but sigh.

Ancient cultivators, Dao Lords of the Dark Kingdom, and Eternal Clan all smiled bitterly.

The Dao Alliance's accumulated power is truly terrifying; their own clan cannot compare!

Even the heroes of the Dao Alliance were greatly shocked.

The rise of Mingguang and Beiming is unprecedented in the countless chaotic eras of the Dao Alliance!

In fact, such a cultivation speed is extremely terrifying in the entire chaotic universe!

"Unfortunately, we were just one step behind." Cao Ya lamented. Compared to the Wine Saint, he definitely hoped that Ji Ning would obtain the second jade talisman.

Not to mention that they both belonged to the Dao Alliance, he had even given guidance to Ji Ning in the Three Leaves Realm, and they had a half-master-student relationship.

"I can't compare to Daoist Mingguang." Ji Ning's face didn't show any frustration; he was still full of fighting spirit.

"Your swordsmanship truly has limitless potential." Cao Ya smiled. The ultimate swordsmanship is invincible among those of the same level. If one were to achieve Dao integration, one would directly surpass the Dominator and be comparable to an ordinary Supreme.

The ultimate supreme being is even qualified to control a chaotic universe!

Due to Cao Ya's intervention, the situation changed, and the ownership of these two Dongming Jade Talismans differed from that in the original book.

"I must thank Daojun for his guidance back then, which saved me from some detours and allowed me to reach this realm more quickly." Ji Ning cupped his hands in thanks.

"It's also due to your own understanding," Cao Ya said with a light laugh.

The Dao Lords were stunned. From this, it seemed that the two of them not only knew each other long ago, but Ming Guang had even taught Dao Lord Bei Ming?!

"Everyone, the battle for the Dongming Jade Talisman has come to a temporary end. Those whose strength is not at the peak level can leave now—of course, if you insist on going your own way and refuse to believe in the supernatural, then there's nothing I can do!"

Pu Luo said loudly.

However, none of the Dao Lords intended to leave immediately.

Even if you can't reach the tenth level, can't you at least watch from the sidelines?

They also had their own agenda. With hundreds of Dao Lords united, it wasn't without hope of besieging and killing the most powerful expert!

Seeing this, Pu Luo shook his head secretly and didn't bother to care anymore.

"The tenth level is the true treasure of this Yi Bo Realm! It is also a rare treasure that the master intended to leave to his hometown."