"Quick, quick! It's highly likely that the Cave-Dwelling Jade Talisman has finally surfaced. Otherwise, someone who has reached the eighth level wouldn't act so casually; there must be a reason!"
“That makes sense! At our level, even if we kill top-tier Dao Lords and collect spoils, how could we possibly be satisfied? It's useless! Only the Cave-Dwelling Jade Talisman is something we truly dream of!”
"Moreover, there are many Dao Lords. Without a valid reason, who would take the risk? Even if they win, what if they get injured and their combat strength is diminished? Wouldn't that be handing over the Dongming Jade Talisman to someone else, leaving no hope at all?"
The powerful Dao Lords at the eighth level were all moved, believing they had guessed the truth. Their eyes burned with fervor as they used their escape light to reach the location of the battle at top speed!
On the way, they also ran into Ji Ning and his group. Their eyes flickered slightly, but they didn't pay much attention.
Having already penetrated deep into the eighth level of the Daoist realm, the information about Heavenly Daoist Lord and Great Mo Daoist Lord is no longer of importance.
Furthermore, Ji Ning, the Nine Dust Sect Master, and Daoist Laiya might not have recognized their identities, but their powerful strength and divine sense made them a great threat!
"Many of the most powerful Dao Lords have formed alliances, and the second-level Dao Lords often form double-digit alliances! This doesn't even include the large groups formed by hundreds or thousands of top-tier Dao Lords and second-level Dao Lords in the first seven realms!"
Heavenly Dao Lord exclaimed in amazement, "Such a scene is probably the first of its kind to appear in the Yanlong Domain since the beginning of the Chaos Era."
"They're moving really fast. There are so many people who have reached the eighth level. At first, I thought there would only be thirty or fifty, but there must be three or five hundred now?"
The Nine Dust Sect Master muttered to himself that he, Ji Ning, and Daoist Laiya were not only incredibly powerful, but also possessed the Dharma Body left behind by Daoist Tianyi in Tiancang Palace. The information given to Ji Ning's Dharma Body was shared with his main body, allowing him to see things clearly and avoid dangerous places, taking shortcuts and speeding up his journey.
"There's nothing we can do. After receiving the news, we first left the Star River Basin of Yu Xinghai, then rushed to Tiancang Palace to repel the invading enemy, and finally headed straight for Da Mo Domain. Compared to the other Dao Lords, we were delayed for quite a while. Any further information can only help us catch up."
Daoist Laiya smiled, his mindset quite calm. Although he was extremely eager for the Dongming Jade Talisman, he understood that he had just broken into the top ranks and was only at the bottom. How could he compete with those long-established powerful figures?
Wine Saint, Bright Light Daoist, Palace Master of Lixing Palace, Xiaomeng Daoist, King of Light... These names are renowned throughout the Flame Dragon Domain. Among them, only Northern Darkness Daoist—Ji Ning—can stand against them!
“It shouldn’t be the birth of the Dongming Jade Talisman. I couldn’t calculate it. Perhaps… well, it’s also possible that Emperor Yibo concealed the secrets of heaven, and I am not yet capable of seeing through them.” Daoist Damo made several finger movements, and a sense of destiny lingered around him, but in the end, he shook his head, having gained nothing.
"Go and see for yourself, and you'll know everything!" Ji Ning said, taking Da Mo Daojun and Tian Yi Daojun with him. Otherwise, the two of them wouldn't be able to keep up at all and would be completely left behind.
Within the Yi Bo Realm, due to the restrictions imposed by the Emperor, it was impossible to break through the void. Even the Eternal Emperor, or even just an ordinary Emperor who was only comparable to the second-level Dao Lord, could not enter.
Only those who are masters of life and death are allowed to enter and compete for opportunities!
"Whoosh!!!" The powerful figures arrived at the place where the Great Dao was fluctuating one after another. Upon closer inspection, they were shocked to find that the newly promoted Second Bright Light Dao Lord was fighting against two of the most powerful Dao Lords!
"Boom..."
The forces of the two sides clashed, but to everyone's surprise, Daoist Mingguang gained an overwhelming advantage!
"Earth, fire, water, wind, lightning, light, darkness, swordsmanship, sabersmanship..."
The wine saint's hazy, drunken eyes suddenly cleared, and he stared at Cao Ya with a sharp gaze!
Palace Master Li Xing, Daoist Xiao Meng, King Guangming, and other experts present, including Sect Master Jiu Chen, Daoist Lai Ya, Daoist Tian Yi, and Daoist Da Mo, were all shocked by this scene!
Only Ji Ning, due to his experience in another universe, maintained a calm demeanor, though his face still showed a look of amazement.
"As expected, Dao Lord Mingguang, besides the well-known 'Mingguang Dao', has profound and extraordinary attainments in other laws."
Ji Ning clicked his tongue in amazement. When he was in the Three Leaves Realm, he had heard that Daoist Mingguang had fought against Emperor Sancandi. Although he was curious, such secret information was related to his personal background, so he could not ask too much.
But that was just hearsay; I hadn't witnessed it firsthand. Now that I see it, I'm still shocked!
"Daoist Mingguang... Ha, what a smooth talker!" King Guangming suddenly sneered.
"The so-called 'Mingguang Dao' doesn't even make it into the top three in its current performance according to its laws! If anyone harbors murderous intent and tries to ambush Mingguang Daojun without taking precautions and purchasing relevant items to restrict 'Mingguang Dao,' they will definitely suffer a great loss!"
As the Sparrow King spoke, a hint of disdain and dissatisfaction was revealed. It was simply outrageous that such a treacherous villain could be ranked second among Dao Lords!
"Nonsense! Deceiving the enemy is only right and proper. Do you expect us to be completely open and honest with our formidable foe, revealing every single one of our martial arts techniques and secrets? What a joke! Unless you've lost your mind! Besides, if there's no malice, Daoist Mingguang wouldn't care about something like this."
Xiaomeng Daojun scoffed, refuting King Guangming and King Geque.
The King of Light, formerly the third Dao Lord, has now fallen to fifth place and was even personally defeated by Dao Lord Xiaomeng, so he harbors great resentment.
As for King Geque, he is the strongest Dao Lord of the Eternal Clan in this generation. He used to be ranked sixth, but now he has fallen to eighth. Due to the fall of Emperor Melobo and Emperor Lanchen, and the serious injury of Emperor Qiyin, he is also full of malice towards Cao Ya.
However, Xiaomeng Daojun, as the newly promoted fourth, has already shown his fame, which is enough to intimidate the Eight Desolations. The King of Light and the King of Geque are very wary of him.
The reason I spoke up for Cao Ya was because the two of them were both experts in the Dao Alliance.
Xiaomeng Daojun is the disciple of Heiyun Dijun, one of the two leaders of the Dao Alliance in this era. The other leader is Jinyu Dijun. He once joined forces with Cao Ya to severely injure Qiyin Dijun and strike a blow against the Eternal Clan, the Dao Alliance's sworn enemy!
He had also heard Emperor Jinyu talk about how the talent and intelligence of Daoist Mingguang were unparalleled throughout history!
Most importantly, Daoist Mingguang, who is second on the list, is also a member of the Dao Alliance.
With shared stances and the fact that Daoist Mingguang was not a demon, Daoist Xiaomeng naturally agreed.
The Wine Saint of the Dark Kingdom, the Palace Master of Lixing Palace of Mangya Kingdom, and a group of other experts did not interrupt the verbal dispute between the three. They focused on the battlefield, constantly observing and gathering intelligence.
"How did the Lord of Suimeng and the Ugly King break out into a great battle with Daoist Mingguang?" The crowd was also puzzled. Daoist Mingguang's two opponents were quite perceptive, so how could they have offended this terrifying Daoist?
If we say that the masters on the Daojun list, the Wine Saint, suffered misery and sought to drown his sorrows in alcohol.
Palace Master Li Xing and Daoist Xiao Meng, though devoted to the Dao, are not bloodthirsty, greedy, or lustful, and have always had a good reputation; King Guangming is aloof and arrogant, but cannot be considered a true demon; King Ge Que is cruel, but also proud and arrogant, and can only be said to have some demonic energy, but is not a great demon.
But the leader of the Sui Meng Cult is a true demon, and indiscriminately killing innocent people is nothing unusual for him.
Ugly King is the sharpest claw under the command of the Dream Master!
These two are both top-tier Dao Lords, possessing formidable strength and renowned for a long time, their fame spreading throughout the realms.
Master Suimeng, ranked sixth, is currently the most accomplished person in the entire domain in terms of mental power flow!
The Wine Saint, the First Dao Lord, is fundamentally a practitioner of the Dark Path, specializing in mental power. He is merely an auxiliary, and while he is indeed very powerful, he is still no match for the Lord of Dreams in this aspect.
The same applies to Ji Ning now. Ultimate swordsmanship is the foundation, and mental power is the key. When he reaches the edge of merging with the Dao, he may be able to surpass the Master of the Dream Sect!
Without immense power, how could the Lord of the Dream Sect, who roamed freely and slaughtered all around him, have survived to this day?
Although Ugly King is not as strong as Master Sui Meng, he still ranks nineteenth, which is quite remarkable.
Even the third-ranked Palace Master Li Xing, the fourth-ranked Daoist Xiao Meng, and the fifth-ranked King of Light wouldn't dare say they could definitely win against these two combined!
In the past, only the number one Wine Saint could suppress the alliance between the sixth-ranked Master of Dreams and the nineteenth-ranked Ugly King.
But now it seems that the second-ranked Daoist Mingguang can do the same.
"The most powerful Dao Lords are comparable to top-tier Emperors, and the best among them may even be strong enough to rival the strongest among top-tier Emperors! The top few have even touched the threshold of becoming the Lord of a Holy City!"
"The Wine Saint and the Bright Light Dao Lord are even better, capable of truly fighting against ordinary Holy City Lords!"
The assembled heroes were filled with admiration; even among the most powerful Dao Lords, there were still differences between them.
The lords of the holy city are generally divided into four levels: those who have just reached the threshold, ordinary, top-tier, and peak.
In every era, there are three to five individuals who can rival the threshold-level Holy City Lords.
However, those with the combat power of ordinary holy city lords are not necessarily so. They are born in every era, and often only one is born every two or three eras.
As for the top-tier Holy City Lords and the peak Holy City Lords... in people's understanding, there is no Dao Lord of Life and Death who can reach that level!
Those such as Palace Master Li Xing, Daoist Xiao Meng, and King Guangming belong to the first category, while the Wine Saint and Daoist Ming Guang belong to the second category.
"What an era of great contention!" The powerful figures couldn't help but exclaim, realizing that the era they lived in was prosperous and flourishing, far surpassing most of the past eras!
Meanwhile, the Nine Dust Sect Master, Laiya Daojun, Damo Daojun, and Tianyi Daojun glanced at Ji Ning with slightly shifting eyes.
They knew perfectly well that Bei Ming was superior to the Nine Dust Sect Master and was no less than the top Dao Lords, while he was only at the third step! — And this didn't even take into account the various treasures on Ji Ning's body; it was purely a contest of magical power! Otherwise, Ji Ning could have been even stronger, after all, he possessed the armor of the Sword Dao Ruler of another universe, which offered unparalleled defense, and he also had many other treasures!
If Ji Ning were to break through to the fourth step and reach the edge of Dao Integration, he could potentially surpass Dao Lord Mingguang and the Wine Saint in succession, becoming the undisputed strongest Dao Lord in the history of the Flame Dragon Domain!
Even if the Wine Saint used the most precious treasure in the universe, he would still be no match for him.
"I wonder if there are beings like you, Bei Ming, in other realms or different universes?"
The four secretly communicated, quite curious. The chaotic universe was vast and boundless, with countless realms and numerous alien universes. Perhaps a prodigy like Ji Ning, who had embarked on the ultimate path, had appeared before.
"It definitely exists!" Ji Ning replied. Although there was no news, he believed that the Ultimate Dao Lord had definitely been born, but he was not sure about the Ultimate Emperor!
"Look! Master Suimeng and King Chou are in danger!" Master Jiuchen suddenly exclaimed.
The powerful figures looked on in shock. They saw that the leader of the Sui Meng Sect was injured, and the Ugly King's body had almost been shattered by Cao Ya. In contrast, Cao Ya was completely unharmed!
"The monstrous Daoist Mingguang!" the heroes muttered to themselves, their awe growing ever stronger.
To compete for the Dongming Jade Talisman, this person is a formidable foe!
Even the Wine Saint, who had held the top position for tens of thousands of chaotic eras without being shaken, was awe-inspiring.
In the past, whether it was Palace Master Li Xing, King Guangming, or later Sect Master Sui Meng, Daoist Tianfu, King Ge Que, or even the suddenly appearing Daoist Xiaomeng, he never felt threatened.
Only the Daoist Master Mingguang could make the Wine Saint feel as if he were facing a formidable enemy.
"If I hadn't risked obtaining the cosmic treasure, I'm not sure I could have defeated Daoist Mingguang!"
The Wine Saint sighed softly. With the treasures of the universe at his side, coupled with his status as the First Dao Lord, which was comparable to that of an ordinary Holy City Lord, he was undoubtedly very confident in defeating the Bright Light Dao Lord!
However, the Wine Saint had absolutely no confidence in achieving Dao Integration; otherwise, he wouldn't have forcibly broken through the Dao Lord's blockade outside the Yi Bo Realm and stepped into this world.
Although he knew that the Dongming Jade Talisman wouldn't be of much help to him, it was better than nothing.
“Daoist Mingguang, you are not even a single Chaos Era, while I have already lived for over 100,000 Chaos Eras and only have a few thousand years left. If I cannot live forever, I will pass away, failing the expectations of my clan and letting down the treasures of the universe.”
The Wine Saint was also envious. If he had another 100,000 Chaos Eras of lifespan, he could slowly cultivate and perfect the Great Dao. Even if he didn't obtain the Cave Sea Jade Talisman, he would still have a 70-80% chance of succeeding.
Like him, Palace Master Li Xing, King of Light, Master of Sui Meng, Daoist Tianfu, King Ge Que, and others are all quite old, with a guaranteed age of tens of thousands of Chaos Eras.
People like Daoist Mingguang and Daoist Beiming are the most envied.
At this moment, the heroes watched the battle intently, many secretly hoping that both sides would suffer heavy losses, but the course of the battle disappointed them.
They also felt even more wary of Daoist Mingguang!
"Boom!!" Cao Ya unleashed his magic power, his sword light sharp and intertwined with light and darkness, spreading outwards, accompanied by wind, fire, thunder, and lightning, ravaging the Eighth Realm and shaking this realm!
"Cough cough." The Lord of Suimeng coughed up blood. His vast mental power spread around him, blocking Cao Ya's divine laws and even trying to influence Cao Ya's Dao heart.
However, Cao Ya's Dao heart is as firm as iron. If it were the strongest Dao Lord of the mental power stream, it could indeed influence him, causing his mind to fluctuate and become dazed.
But it is clear that even if the Lord of the Dream Sect, who was originally fourth and is now the sixth Dao Lord, is powerful, he cannot achieve this level.
There was no other way. Cao Ya had walked all the way to the edge of the Dao Integration stage, and his Dao Heart was already very clear. Furthermore, his own Dao Heart in universes such as [Peerless One], [Sacred Ruins], [Primordial World], and [Immortal Gourd] had also been honed, making it round, clear, and extraordinary.
"Master!" Ugly King cried out, even though his own injuries were more severe, he still wanted to share the burden for Master Sui Meng.
This scene surprised Ji Ning, the leader of the Nine Dust Sect, Daoist Laiya, and others.
But the Wine Saint and Palace Master Li Xing were used to it.
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