"Lord of Iron Dragon City, fellow Daoists, farewell." Cao Ya cupped his hands and tore through the void to disappear into the distance.

This trip to Iron Dragon City was quite fruitful. I've reached the second level of the Iron Dao, clearly meeting the standard on the path to enlightenment. As for the Armor Dao, I've reached the first level, and there's still hope for further advancement.

Furthermore, the Hunyuan corpse given by the Iron Dragon City Lord is also a valuable item, waiting to be studied.

"As expected of the seventh-ranked figure on the God Emperor Ranking, the Hunyuan corpse collected by such a great man is indeed extraordinary."

Cao Ya's divine sense swept over the enormous skeleton placed in the Niwan Palace world, and he was secretly satisfied.

So far, Cao Ya has met many of the requirements for the path to enlightenment. However, of the three laws corresponding to this Hunyuan corpse, two are the Lightning Path and the Body Refinement Path, which Cao Ya is good at. But the last one is quite different, as it is the Path of Destiny!

“Fate, cause and effect, time, etc. are often deeply connected.”

“My path of cause and effect, path of time, and path of destiny are all at the first level and have not yet met the standard.”

"If I could break through the Path of Destiny with this corpse..."

Cao Ya thought to himself, feeling a surge of excitement. Perhaps he could advance in both the Dao of Cause and Effect and the Dao of Time?

At that time, there will be three new rules, and the goal will be achieved.

As for the Lightning Path and Body Refinement Path... they are already at the "ultimate" level, reaching the Divine Lord realm. If they could further develop into the Divine Emperor realm, that would be fantastic, but Cao Ya wouldn't push that too far. After all, what he yearned for was to comprehend and master all sorts of other strange and unusual laws and rules.

How many Great Daos would a vast and boundless world encompass? Thousands or even tens of thousands!

For Cao Ya, the path to enlightenment is still long and arduous.

At the same time, he held in high esteem the masters of previous generations who had attained world-class Hunyuan life forms through this path. Only through personal experience can one truly understand the hardships involved.

Among them, the most famous is undoubtedly "Yuan", who later became the Lord of Hunyuan!

"Without the system space, and without so many versions of myself, I wouldn't dare choose this path."

"Having traveled to different universes, I have embarked on different paths due to varying circumstances. Some paths may be similar, but there are also differences."

"Initially, I was proficient in the Dao of Fire and the Dao of Wind. For example, the me in [Eternal Life] is solely the Dao of Fire. [Battle Through the Heavens] and [Sacred Ruins] also have fire elements. For example, [Desolate Era] is the Dao of Bright Light. [The Supreme Being] is the Dao of Reincarnation. There are also my own versions in universes such as [Perfect World], [Covering the Sky], [Lord of Mysteries], [Stellar Transformation], and [Immortal Gourd]. The Dao techniques I have mastered are quite diverse."

Cao Ya sighed inwardly. Even so, achieving the seventh-level Dao in the [Snow Eagle Lord] universe was extremely difficult.

The other Cao Ya wouldn't immediately set their sights on the Seven Star Intermediate level of the Extraordinary System. Becoming a Seven Star, even a beginner level one, would be something to be secretly happy about.

For example, in the [Eternal Life] universe, the Immortal King is at the initial level of the Seven Stars. The supreme and unparalleled shattering realm is at the intermediate level, while the advanced level is the true "Great Realm of Eternal Life".

Or perhaps in the [Sacred Ruins] universe, the Immortal Emperor level of the Seven Stars, also known as the Supreme of All Heavens or the End of the Road level, is the best among them. They have advanced to the middle level, but only the Sacrifice Dao Realm is the high level.

The cultivation paths in universes such as [Desolate Era], [Primordial Era], [Eternal Venerable One], and [Stellar Transformation] are also like this, progressing step by step.

The [Snow Eagle Lord] universe is entirely different. A six-star peak God Emperor, depending on their chosen path, if they truly overcome the insurmountable barrier and successfully prove their Dao, will experience differences in their subsequent realms, and their status within the Primordial Chaos Realm will be vastly different.

Cao Ya didn't want to have to humble himself after finally achieving enlightenment.

Naturally, higher-level primordial life forms would not be taken by him.

At the very least, it should aim to become a world-class chaotic life form!

Even those at the God Emperor or God Sovereign realms deserve respect in the face of higher-level Primordial Lifeforms.

However, within the circle of powerful beings of the Chaos Origin Realm, such advanced Chaos Origin life forms are not valued.

It's impossible that after breaking through, they'd still be stuck in the source world or a special world, right?

They must wander through the infinite primordial space, venturing into all sorts of natural wonders and cosmic perils.

Otherwise, wouldn't all that breakthrough have been for nothing?! Besides, such concealment would only invite the contempt of various powerful beings of the Chaos Origin Realm. It might not matter to those of the same level, but if one angers a Chaos Origin Lord... well, good luck to them.

The cultivator camp is not without its worries. Not to mention the other powerful camps that are far away, the camp of naturally born chaotic life forms that are adjacent to them is a formidable enemy!

The feeling of choosing to go to the front lines is completely different from being forced to go.

Generally speaking, the lords of Hunyuan, considering the overall situation, usually arrange for higher-level Hunyuan life forms to open up special worlds and cultivate rising stars in their main camps. Occasionally, they will send out clones to the front lines to intercept the enemy. Even if they perish, it will not affect their main bodies.

In fact, the same applies to lords and world-class Chaos Origin Lifeforms. Their specially condensed main battle clones go to the front line to confront the ferocious innate Chaos Origin Lifeforms, while their ordinary clones travel through the infinite Chaos Origin Space, and their main bodies do not leave the Origin World they have refined.

If such a task of blocking the enemy is forcibly assigned to a certain advanced chaotic origin life form...

That truly shows that the lords of Hunyuan were dissatisfied with this person.

Below the Chaos Origin, even a God Emperor realm cultivator lacks sufficient power to move freely within the infinite Chaos Origin space, and should therefore be protected by Chaos Origin experts.

But having proven their origins and become prominent figures in the cultivation community, they should step forward and shoulder their responsibilities.

This is not coercion or enticement. All that is needed is to understand that in the eyes of those supreme innate Chaos Origin life forms, any cultivator, including advanced Chaos Origin life forms and world-class Chaos Origin life forms, is food. Then they will realize that the battle between the two camps is inevitable and will continue for countless ages.

Because of their different backgrounds, they are unlikely to be accepted into other camps if they want to join another camp.

Even if you're lucky and the other party accepts your offer, you still won't be valued.

In any case, if someone performs exceptionally well or makes meritorious contributions within the cultivator camp, the lords will summon them, bestow upon them excellent methods, and even personally craft powerful treasures to enhance their combat strength.

Below the Seven Stars High-Level Lord and Ancestor levels, even the lower and middle-level Chaos Origin experts dare not be negligent. —To be precise, even Ancestor level experts are at risk of destruction! Only Lord level experts can roam freely in the infinite Chaos Origin space, reign supreme throughout eternity, and remain immortal! Of course, the most powerful among the Ancestor level are those who can rival the Lords!

"In the [Snow Eagle Lord] universe, I have comprehended many laws and rules. Next time, after entering the system space and sharing them, I hope they can help other versions of myself."

"Hopefully, as they improve their cultivation, we can complement each other and increase my chances of breaking through to the Hunyuan realm."

"If the Dao of Destiny were to influence the Dao of Cause and Effect, the Dao of Time... wouldn't that be a tremendous boon for someone like me who has achieved [Eternal Life], [Peerless Sovereign], and [Stellar Transformation]?!"

Cao Ya was looking forward to coming into contact with more Great Dao Divine Laws, the rarer the better.

These are the common ones, and most people have mastered them.

"Swoosh." The void rippled, and Cao Ya quickly moved away from Iron Dragon City to find a place to cultivate in seclusion for the time being.

In Iron Dragon City, the two nine-horned armored dragons both appeared extremely delighted.

With the right secret techniques, if they master them, their power will increase significantly.

Originating from the supreme master of wind and fire, its quality is beyond doubt.

Even the Iron Dragon City Lord on the side wouldn't doubt it, let alone anyone else.

"City Lord..." After a brief exchange via telepathy, the Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon decided to make a copy of this technique and present it to the Iron Dragon City Lord.

While taking refuge under this man has also benefited his children and clansmen, it is precisely for this reason that we should strengthen our ties even more.

In any case, just as they couldn't defeat the Wind and Fire God regardless of their supernatural powers, they were also no match for the Iron Dragon City Lord.

They thought it over carefully and felt that by doing so, they wouldn't have to live in constant fear when opportunities for openness arose.

"Fellow Daoists..." Tie Longcheng took the initiative to express his gratitude. This secret technique was specially created by the Great God of Wind and Fire after analyzing the Dao inscriptions of the Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon. Its significance is extraordinary.

If others were to find out, let alone fighting against someone of the same level, even if they were one or two levels behind, they would have a great chance to defeat the Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon.

Despite the trust involved, the actions of these two nine-horned armored dragons still deeply moved the Iron Dragon City Lord.

After all, when the God of Wind and Fire attacked, he failed to fulfill his initial vow to the Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon to protect them.

"City Lord, we've known each other for countless years, why bother with such formalities?" Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon laughed.

"I am unworthy of this honor," said the Iron Dragon City Lord, feeling quite ashamed.

His children and many clansmen have achieved their current level of power thanks in no small part to the assistance of the Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon.

The other party fulfilled the agreement perfectly, but he made a mistake...

As the overlord of the divine realm and the lord of Iron Dragon City, he would not disregard the facts or deceive himself.

"We were hoping that once the city lord learned it, he could help us get started with this technique as well," the Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon said with a smile.

The Iron Dragon City Lord was silent for a moment, then understood what the Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon meant.

In the end, the Lord of Iron Dragon City accepted the secret technique and, together with the Nine-Horned Annihilation Dragon, studied it in the Ironclad Dragon Palace.

Tie Longyunshan and others, having not been taught the techniques, and not daring to risk incurring the wrath of the Iron Dragon City Lord, secretly contacted the Nine-Horned Annihilation Armor Dragon.

They gazed in the direction where the God of Wind and Fire had disappeared, sighed, and lingering fear remained on their faces.

Even the Lord of Iron Dragon City has been defeated. Even if they join forces, they will surely be crushed by the God of Wind and Fire!

People from all directions were also deeply impressed, saying that the God of Wind and Fire was truly amazing!

The creatures of Hunyuan have all become experimental subjects, yet they are still very grateful to him!

On the other side, Cao Ya randomly chose a lake in the wilderness.

"Awooo..." The wild beast in the lake only saw a streak of light that disappeared in an instant. It was startled but found nothing. It was suspicious for a long time but still did not notice anything, so it finally gave up.

"My understanding of the Invisibility Path is still a bit lacking; I need to rely on the cover of other Great Paths."

At the bottom of the lake, on a large rock beside a patch of aquatic plants, Cao Ya sat cross-legged, looking up at the millions of aquatic creatures swimming and devouring each other in the lake, revealing the cruelty of nature.

Occasionally, a huge fish would sweep by, rampaging and domineering, causing many aquatic creatures to flee in fear.

"It's a pity. Things related to the Invisibility Path are extremely rare, and such low-level Chaos Origin life forms are also rarely seen." Cao Ya shook his head. His Invisibility Path was only at the first level.

"Let's not talk about the Invisibility Path anymore. What I want to study is the Path of Destiny."

Cao Ya closed his eyes, as if he didn't exist. No matter what rank of aquatic creature you were, you couldn't detect him as he swam by.

His divine sense, within the Niwan Palace world, materialized into human form and retrieved the Hunyuan corpse given to him by the Iron Dragon City Lord.

"Who ultimately determines destiny? Is it the innate instinct of the world? The origin of all things?"

"These things are irrational; how can they start the wheel of fate if they act according to the rules?"

In fact, Cao Ya often wondered: if other laws and rules constructed the universe and gave rise to all living beings, then what role does the Dao of Destiny play? And where does it come from?

"In the [Eternal Life] universe, there is a gate to immortality, and only those beings recognized by it can grasp their destiny. In the [Stellar Transformation] and [Panlong] universes, there are primordial controllers who transcend the outside world."

"In the Snow Eagle Lord universe, even if a Primal Chaos Lord can influence one Primal World after another, controlling the entire Infinite Primal Chaos Space... that's a joke."

Furthermore, Cao Ya analyzed that the special bloodlines possessed by the Heavenly Heart Goddess, the Polar Star Ancestral God, and the Golden Saint Ancestral God were probably not related to fate.

Advanced primordial life forms are extremely powerful, but their foundation lies only in a portion of the divine laws. They must use their limited resources to overcome the immense power of primordial forces and leverage the infinite primordial space to create the world.

Naturally, there are countless rules that penetrate this world and create heaven and earth.

"Fate, fate... whatever, I don't believe in that stuff anyway."

"We should indeed maintain awe, but it is appropriate to keep our distance while respecting them."

"If one can see through the fog of time, one can also understand the flow of fate."

"This actually makes things much more convenient, like having a god's-eye view..."

Suddenly, Cao Ya was stunned. Wasn't this exactly his situation?

However, he only knew the characters mentioned in the book; he had little knowledge of those who did not appear, which was unlike the knowledge of powerful figures who had mastered the Dao of Destiny.

"By taking advantage of fate, one can influence the overall situation to one's own advantage and avoid unfavorable outcomes... In the process, the use of force is inevitable."

"Destiny may be powerful, but it is not all-encompassing. Seven-star Chaos Origin experts have broken free from the shackles of the Origin World and are no longer restricted. Even though there is still an infinite Chaos Origin space, world-class Chaos Origin life forms and Chaos Origin lords can ignore the influence of destiny."

"Therefore, as long as you are strong enough, fate and destiny are irrelevant."

Cao Ya's mindset, with the help of Hunyuan's corpse, allowed him to enter this path, but the hope of reaching the "ultimate" level was basically dashed.

Of course, Cao Ya didn't ask for much; as long as he could break through to the second level, everything would be fine.

Therefore, the skeleton was unique and of excellent quality. Moreover, Cao Ya already had a foundation in the Dao of Destiny. After spending a long time, he still managed to reach the second level and meet the standard of another law.

"Not bad, we're one step closer to becoming a world-class primordial life form."

Cao Ya was satisfied. Although he knew that there was still a long way to go between them and world-class Hunyuan life forms, the progress was still something to be happy about.

"After the second level, there's no need to waste any more energy on the Path of Destiny. I don't have much talent for divination and predicting fate."

“Using it as a ‘stone from another mountain’ to attack the principles of time and cause and effect is the right way.”

"Comparatively speaking, among these three highly related laws, my talent for the Dao of Time is somewhat better."

"Furthermore, if time were to reach its full potential, allowing one to trace back to the past and seize the future... then no matter what your destiny may be, you would have to submit to it."

"In universes like [Peerless Sovereign], the other side is the will of Heaven, capable of manipulating the great world at will and restarting timelines at will!"

Cao Ya did not continue his seclusion. He stepped out of the great lake, no longer concealing his presence, and soared into the sky amidst the fearful gazes of the aquatic creatures.

The God Realm is too vast; the God Emperors he has dealt with over the years are only a fraction of them.

Not counting the Cloud Phoenix God Emperor, there are many heroes who have not yet tried their skills.

Many of those lower-level primordial life forms also have roles that have not been dissected.

Not to mention the Hunyuan corpses collected by the heroes.

"The Demon Shadow Sect Master, the City Lord of Wuzhe, the Blood Shadow Cult Master, the Red Medicine Ship Master..."