"According to the information, Daoist Mingguang has not only established the Dao of Mingguang, but has also opened up a great number of Daos." Sect Master Jiuchen exclaimed in amazement. He was much older than Cao Ya, but he was still inferior to him.
As an ancient cultivator, the Nine Dust Sect Master was always proud, but he also admired Daoist Mingguang.
Ji Ning smiled and said, "Of course, I have received guidance in swordsmanship."
The exchanges during the Three-Leaf Realm were quite frequent. Ji Ning secretly thought that Daoist Mingguang's swordsmanship was absolutely top-notch!
However, according to Daoist Mingguang, this is not his fundamental path.
"No wonder he can reach the pinnacle of the Dao Lords at such a young age, easily killing top Emperors and even fighting to a draw with the Lord of the Holy City!" Dao Lord Laiya admired him.
"By the way, in the latest Dao Alliance Immortal Palace rankings, where does Dao Lord Mingguang rank?"
The Nine Dust Sect Master replied, "Secondly, second only to the Wine Saint of the Dark Kingdom, surpassing the Palace Master Li Xing of the Mangya Kingdom, and also the King of Light!"
"The top three Dao Lords of the Flame Dragon Domain are universally acknowledged as terrifying! Ji Ning, the Palace Master of Li Xing Palace in your Mangya Kingdom, is the strongest in swordsmanship. After breaking through to the fourth step, he once killed an Eternal Emperor with three strikes!"
Daojun Laiya admired him. If he were such a being, he would surely be able to protect the Star River Clan before his time was up!
Even if one fails to achieve Dao integration and one's true spirit dissipates, one will not die immediately. One can still use one's supreme power to explore the Star River Basin, gather intelligence and resources for the clan, and strengthen its foundation.
"Palace Master Li Xing is indeed incredibly powerful!" Ji Ning exclaimed.
There are many experts in Mangya Kingdom, but among the Dao Lords of Life and Death, the most powerful is still Palace Master Li Xing of the Blade Palace. Even if everyone calculates, he is only second to the ruler of Mangya Kingdom!
Ji Ning, a member of the Sword Palace, currently possesses combat power comparable to the most powerful Dao Lord. However, Ji Ning is well aware that his cultivation has not yet reached the fourth step. While he may not be inferior to ordinary most powerful Dao Lords, he is still not as good as a super prodigy like Palace Master Li Xing for the time being and still needs to improve.
Mangya Kingdom was founded by the strongest ruler of the Flame Dragon Domain and belongs to the Chaos Divine Beast Clan.
Since it is a kingdom, it naturally has a royal family, which is a chaotic divine beast.
The Twelve Palaces of Mangya Kingdom are the domain of the Mangya Kingdom's rulers. Relying on their superior spatial and temporal skills, they travel through the Flame Dragon Domain, plundering geniuses from various races and bringing them to Mangya Kingdom. They provide them with excellent environments and abundant resources for training, hoping to cultivate more experts to enhance the strength of Mangya Kingdom.
After all, Chaos Beasts are extremely rare, and members of the royal family are few and far between.
Furthermore, even in ordinary courts, there are people from all walks of life who join, not just from the royal family.
Because the Lord of Mangya was too powerful and quite restrained, he did not take away too many talented young women from various forces, nor did he sever contact afterward. The major forces tacitly approved of this matter.
Throughout the history of Mangya Kingdom, the most outstanding Dao Lords from the Twelve Palaces have never disappeared.
Among them, there are many who have ranked at the top, and even those who have firmly held the top spot on the Dao Lord list!
Unfortunately, such prodigies possessed a Dao that was too profound and difficult to maintain for eternity, yet none of them achieved true Dao.
"The King of Light, who was originally ranked third, is the fastest among Dao Lords, even surpassing the Wine Saint and Palace Master Li Xing! The King of Light's three ultimate moves are even more awe-inspiring throughout the realm!"
The Nine Dust Sect Master said that although he had broken through to the peak of the Dao Lord level during his adventures in the Star River Domain, he knew that he was still far inferior to the top three Dao Lords!
"In this era, the gap between the fourth and subsequent Dao Lords on the list and the top three is enormous," Dao Lord Laiya said, then smiled again.
"But now, it has to be the top four Dao Lords! The Palace Master Li Xing and the King of Light, who were originally ranked second and third, have each stepped down by one."
"Hmm." The Nine Dust Sect Master nodded, then suddenly pondered. If he returned to the Realm and revealed his full strength, he would probably be able to make the list, bringing honor to the ancient cultivators.
The most powerful Dao Lords are usually on the list. Such beings are few and far between in each era; at most, there are only a few dozen.
"Among the three of us, Jiu Chen, you and Ji Ning, making the list is no problem... In fact, given your ages, it's highly likely that you'll continue to climb and enter the top ten!"
Daojun Laiya smiled and said that it was not flattery, but he really thought so. His interactions with Tingnan Palace over the years had made him realize that even though he was a second-level Daojun, there was still a considerable gap between him and these two.
"You're just one step away from it. When the time comes, you'll comprehend the two strongest paths and combine them, and you'll be just like me, joining the ranks of the most powerful Dao Lords, standing at the pinnacle of a Dao Lord era!"
The Nine Dust Sect Master also smiled, showing great optimism towards Daoist Laiya.
"Haha, I appreciate your kind words, I also hope so." Daoist Laiya cupped his hands in greeting.
"However, that Wine Saint remained unmoved despite the terrifying impact of Daoist Mingguang..." Ji Ning's face showed surprise.
The Nine Dust Sect Leader and Daoist Laiya exchanged a glance, both understanding the situation.
"While the top three Dao Lords are generally considered the most terrifying, the Wine Saint is undoubtedly the strongest Dao Lord of our time!" Sect Master Jiuchen solemnly stated. "His own Dao is strong, he possesses numerous unique skills, and he has also cultivated mental strength..."
Ji Ning nodded silently. He himself practiced mental power techniques and had a deep understanding of the unpredictable nature of mental power flow!
In a past era, in the Heart Power Palace, one of the twelve palaces of Mangya Kingdom, there appeared an extremely powerful female palace master named Yu Chang Daojun. She was extremely accomplished in the Heart Power Flow and was the undisputed number one Daojun of that era, just like the current Wine Saint, who intimidated the entire domain.
The practice of the Mind Power Stream is extremely difficult, but once one achieves a certain level of mastery, it is also incredibly terrifying and bizarre.
Most people who have mastered the Mind Power Flow technique, such as Ji Ning and the Wine Saint, only use it as a secondary cultivation method, while their main cultivation focuses on other major paths.
Those who are truly dedicated and walk the path of mental effort are especially enigmatic in this respect.
"The first Dao Lord is the Wine Saint, the second is the newly promoted Bright Light Dao Lord, the third is Palace Master Li Xing, and the fourth is the King of Light!"
"Following them are the Lord of Suimeng, Daoist Tianfu, King Geque, Demon Lord Chenyu, King Xingyun, Palace Master Xingyun, and others."
"These experts have all killed top-tier emperors; they are abnormally strong!"
The Nine Dust Sect Master praised him, saying that he was not confident in achieving Dao Integration, but he was also pursuing a direct confrontation, aiming to kill a top-tier Emperor so that he could be listed on the Dao Lord Ranking of the Realm, pass down to future generations, and leave behind a great name.
Ji Ning and Daojun Laiya are basically the same. Within a single domain, it may take tens of millions of Chaos Eras and hundreds of ages to reach the peak of Daojun, achieve eternal success, and ascend to the position of ruler!
Otherwise, why would these powerful Dao Lords be eyeing top-tier Emperors if not just to gain fame?
"I have created the ultimate sword path. If the follow-up is flawless and I advance to the fourth step, perhaps I can compete with the Wine Saint and the Bright Light Dao Lord for the top spot on the Dao Lord Ranking?" Ji Ning thought to himself.
However, he was not sure. The realm was vast, and there might be some special experts who cultivated in a low-key manner and would not show their power unless they encountered any changes. Just like Dao Lord Mingguang, who would have believed that such a heaven-defying Dao Lord would emerge from such a remote and small territory!
"Buzz..." The incense burner in the Separation Stone Mansion emitted a unique Daoist charm, assisting the three in comprehending the universe and opening up the Great Dao.
After learning about Dao Lord Mingguang, they became even more eager for the strongest Dao Lords in the same realm to compete for supremacy!
This undoubtedly requires an extremely strong foundation, and their techniques must be flawless.
Such a treasure for enlightenment is perfect for assisting in cultivation, so of course we should cherish it and make the most of it.
Meanwhile, the entire Flame Dragon Domain was in an uproar.
How powerful is the Dao Alliance Immortal Palace? It controls 99% of the territory of the realm and has special means of communication. After the ranking was re-established, the news spread to all directions in almost a day!
Some of the Eternal Emperors were amazed, while others were uneasy. After all, the vast majority of Emperors were still at the top or ordinary level and could not defeat such a heaven-defying Dao Lord.
As for the Dao Lords of Life and Death, there was more admiration and resentment!
Generally speaking, among 100,000 Dao Lords of Life and Death, only one is eternal, and that one is almost always the most ordinary Emperor.
Therefore, most Dao Lords have no hope of eternal life. What they care about most is their ranking in the Dao Alliance Immortal Palace, which is a kind of honor for Dao Lords!
Not only in the Dao Alliance region, but also among the ancient cultivator clans, the Mangya Kingdom, special life forms, the Dark Kingdom, and even the Eternal Clan, the name of "Dao Lord Mingguang" is widely known, leaving countless people in awe!
Of course, unlike other forces, the Eternal Clan members all had gloomy expressions and felt aggrieved.
After all, the reputation of Daoist Mingguang was built entirely by stepping on the Eternal Clan.
But even the three leaders, including Emperor Qiyin, one of the three holy city lords, could not defeat Daoist Mingguang. What could they do?
Emperor Anchen, the peak ruler of the Holy City, was naturally capable of defeating, and even killing, Daoist Mingguang.
However, this strongest member of the Flame Dragon branch of the Eternal Clan must remain in the ancestral land and control the Eternal Kingdom to prevent unforeseen events, so how could he be easily mobilized?
Compared to those old monsters in the Dao Alliance, Dao Lord Mingguang still lacks a lot.
Although Daoist Mingguang is young, no one believes that he can live forever.
Because of Cao Ya's reputation, petty villains disappeared from the vicinity of Mingguang Domain, and none dared to cause trouble, for fear of offending Daoist Mingguang and being killed by a casual axe.
After returning to the Mingguang Domain, Cao Ya stabilized the order but did not interfere too much.
With the fall of various Dao Lords and the reshuffling of power, the grudges and entanglements among them may have spanned thousands of chaotic eras, which Cao Ya could not unravel.
Cao Ya merely used the Mingguang Palace to send out messages and issue warnings, aiming to reduce the intensity of the war and prevent the Chaos World from being destroyed in the struggle between the various parties.
If such a situation were to occur, Cao Ya would have to personally take action and kill those involved!
Similarly, Cao Ya did not launch a full-scale crackdown on evil and heretical sects, but he still promoted them in an orderly manner and released a lot of divine skills and unique techniques. There were no tests, and anyone could learn them. Those who innovated could even be rewarded!
In any case, due to the limitations of the primordial chaotic universe, no one else but him can use other extraordinary systems. This is a whole bunch of trump cards, beyond anyone's expectations.
The spread of this body's magic is no longer important; it won't affect safety and may even lure out some malicious individuals.
At the same time, this also laid the foundation for Mingguang Domain and other places. Even ordinary people without a master or background can learn the magic he spread and embark on the path of immortality, unlike in the past when it was so difficult and they suffered so much.
As the path to advancement widens and more people cultivate, they will inevitably gain different insights. Under the reward, it might even bring Cao Ya a different kind of inspiration.
When the power of the masses is combined, unexpected changes can often occur!
It will also be helpful to the Dao Lord in the fourth step.
Of course, Cao Ya wouldn't concern himself with the struggles between the various chaotic worlds and stars.
Such events happen every day. Although the Bright Light Domain is small, it still contains tens of thousands of chaotic worlds. No matter how strong Cao Ya is, he cannot cover everything.
Moreover, he also needs time to cultivate himself and perfect the Path of Bright Light.
All Cao Ya does is protect ordinary people. Any evil spirits that wantonly slaughter or kill stars and the chaotic world in order to practice their skills or refine their weapons will be targeted by him!
With Cao Ya in charge, his presence became a deterrent to all directions. The Mingguang Domain and its surrounding territories flourished, and more and more World Realm experts began to emerge, including a brand-new Dao Lord of Life and Death.
The Dao Alliance Immortal Palace learned of the situation in this territory and expressed their praise for Cao Ya.
Cao Ya also possesses the "General" token of the Immortal Palace, indicating a high status.
It should be noted that even the worst members of the Immortal Palace are among the best of the fourth-step Dao Lords, yet they can only receive the "Soldier" token.
The "General" token is very difficult to issue, and even though the Dao Alliance has a vast territory, it is not easy to find suitable candidates.
During this time, the Black Emperor from another universe came knocking on our door once again.
"Your Excellency the Black Emperor." Cao Ya personally went out to greet him. No matter what, this was a ruler, and he had to be respected.
Moreover, the improvements he received in the other universe were not insignificant.
The Black Emperor looked apologetic and said, "After seeing you off, I only stayed in the Bright Light Domain for a relatively short time. I left before you returned, which led to the unexpected accident..."
As he spoke, the Black Emperor raised his hand and took out a black umbrella. The umbrella surface shimmered with light, and runes appeared and disappeared.
"This is an eternal divine weapon that I have refined, named 'Black Heaven Emperor Umbrella'. Its defensive capabilities are quite remarkable. This is my apology gift."
The Black Emperor had actually given this eternal divine weapon to Cao Ya!
Cao Ya was taken aback and naturally dared not accept it, so he quickly refused.
"Consider it a way to put my mind at ease. Don't refuse," the Black Emperor sighed.
After thinking it over, Cao Ya finally accepted the Black Heaven Emperor Umbrella.
"Your strength has reached the pinnacle of Dao Lord. If you want to merge with the Dao, it is almost impossible for you to do so on your own! You must find a way to seek out rare objects for enlightenment and merging with the Dao."
The Black Emperor warned him that he was once the most powerful Dao Lord, and through a chance encounter in another universe, he obtained a supreme treasure that allowed him to achieve eternity.
However, after becoming the ruler, cultivation became extremely difficult, and even after tens of millions of chaotic eras, there was no guarantee of improvement. Therefore, he bestowed such treasures upon his disciples and followers, hoping that they could achieve Dao attainment.
Anyway, in the realm of dominion, walking through boundless darkness, as long as you are careful, there shouldn't be too many problems.
"Hmm." Cao Ya nodded. He had been trying it, and the Purple Thunder Cold Flame and the Five-Colored Immortal Peach had been of great help.
For a true Dao Lord at the pinnacle, these two treasures might not be of much use.
However, Cao Ya's foundation lies in the Path of Bright Light, the strongest path. These two extraordinary items are indeed very useful.
The Black Emperor, along with Dan Venerable from another universe and Jin Yu Emperor from the Dao Alliance, all had a misunderstanding on this point.
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