"Snap!" Cao Ya was the first to emerge from this passage, arriving at a patch of black earth.
Ahead, there were endless armored soldiers, their eyes closed, devoid of any life, seemingly puppets.
"Congratulations, Mingguang, you are the first to arrive at the first level of the Crimson Wave Palace."
Just then, the spirit Pu Luo appeared and spoke with a smile.
"I must remind you, there are no treasures in the first world. The three Cave-Dwelling Jade Talismans are in the second world, and if you want to obtain the fruit... first, you need to seize the token, which is located in the third world!"
Cao Ya nodded. He was already aware of this information, but with Pu Luo's personal explanation, he had a more comprehensive understanding.
"Don't be careless!" Pu Luo warned. "The Crimson Wave Palace originally belonged to the Sith race. Every layer of the world is fraught with great danger. If you are not careful, you will die and perish."
"Thank you." Cao Ya cupped his hands in thanks and vanished in a flash of light.
"An incredibly powerful Dao Lord, I wonder just how many laws he has comprehended!"
Pu Luo muttered to himself, "If this person were to attain the Dao, his strength would surge, potentially surpassing ordinary rulers. Even a super ruler like the Lord of Another Universe might not be able to defeat him!"
Looking across the chaotic universe, all those who possess the greatest supernatural powers are at the pinnacle, capable of traversing the eight wastelands and looking down upon the six directions!
Only a very few powerful beings who have comprehended multiple supreme-level Great Daos and wielded the terrifying war weapons of the Sith race can barely suppress it, but in terms of supreme potential, they are still inferior.
"The Sith..." Pu Luo sighed. They were the greatest enemy of this universe. In the ancient war, they only won a pyrrhic victory!
Anyone with great power who has traversed the chaotic universe knows that the Sith will one day return! At that time, the intensity of the war will most likely surpass that of the ancient times!
"Well, the Supreme One is still alive, so let him worry about these important tasks. It's pointless for a mere World Spirit to think about all this," Pu Luo muttered.
He waits here, and when the Dao Lord arrives later, he will also be introduced.
Other phantoms were also projected at the ends of the other two passages.
Meanwhile, Cao Ya had not gone far when he heard a buzzing sound. The golden sphere at the top of the first world's dome projected a dazzling divine light, activating the armored soldiers.
First came six armored warriors, their pupils gleaming with golden light, weapons in hand, and a low growl.
"Kill!" Six armored soldiers charged forward, their killing intent palpable, truly embodying a ruthless and merciless intent.
"Second level?!" Cao Ya narrowed his eyes slightly. The armored warriors at the beginning were comparable to the second level Dao Lords, and there were six of them. No wonder Pu Luo warned the heroes that it was best not to force their way in unless they reached the highest level!
At the same time, this also demonstrates that the Sith race's weapon-forging skills far surpass those of the wild and chaotic universe!
"There's nothing we can do. In the Sith Chaos Universe, there is a controller, a powerful figure among the seven-star level!"
"With such a giant leading the way, how could the cultivation civilization of this universe not prosper? Not to mention the rulers at all levels, there are a large number of ordinary supreme beings at the peak of the six-star level, unlike our universe, which only has a few."
"Even a seventh-star initial-level ultimate supreme being possesses this!"
"In fact, the reason why the Sith Chaos Universe invaded the Wild Chaos Universe was that the Ultimate Sovereign, who was a disciple of the Sith Controller, led the invasion in order to seize the position of Controller!"
"The supreme being achieved through the ultimate path is already at the seven-star level, while the supreme beings of other paths are at the ordinary level, at the peak of the six-star level."
"The controller is even above the ultimate supreme being! After all, it is someone who has refined an entire chaotic universe!"
Cao Ya thought to himself, "Ordinary Supremes and Ultimate Supremes, all controllers, are powerful and qualified to leave the Chaos Universe and venture into the endless space outside!"
In fact, if it weren't for the primordial chaos of the universe, unwilling to be refined by the ultimate supreme beings of other universes, and its innate instincts activating the origins of all paths to resist, it would have been impossible for its side to win the ancient war!
How can an ordinary supreme being be a match for an ultimate supreme being?
Naturally, it relied on the suppression of the vast and unparalleled origins of all things in the primordial chaos of the universe!
Cao Ya shook his head, suppressing any distracting thoughts. He was not qualified to get involved in this kind of war right now.
Even the rulers are merely foot soldiers; only the supreme beings possess the power to decide the outcome of a battle!
"So, first break through the armored soldiers' blockade, enter the second world, and try to seize the Cave-Dwelling Jade Talisman—its value is beyond doubt, and the more the better!—Of course, my goal is still the command talisman of the third world, which is related to the fruit of the Divine Tree!"
Cao Ya muttered to himself, pursuing a swift victory. The Niwan Palace world appeared, and the Bright Light Divine Axe and the Black Heaven Emperor Umbrella, these two eternal divine weapons, were fully empowered. Furthermore, a surging torrent of laws swept across the universe!
"Boom!!" In an instant, the six armored soldiers were defeated by Cao Ya, their eyes dimmed, and they fell back into the group of armored soldiers.
"Whoosh..." At the same time, the golden sphere in the sky cast a hazy golden light.
Cao Ya looked up and smiled slightly. The golden light descended, restricting his world and secret techniques, and forbidding the use of any auxiliary means.
The problem is that the Niwan Palace world is not as illusory as the world of mental power; it is real and not illusory. So how can it be imprisoned?
The torrent of laws and so on are not techniques or spells at all; they are entirely Cao Ya's insights, a collection of profound mysteries.
The golden light flashed for a moment, but Cao Ya was completely unaffected.
However, after that, the number of armored soldiers deployed increased exponentially. Although Cao Ya easily brought them back to a state of death, it must be said that when the number reached thirty or fifty, and they formed a formation with perfect coordination, they were indeed very difficult to deal with!
"Ordinary peak Dao Lords, if they were alone, would absolutely not be able to withstand such numbers and would surely die!" Cao Ya thought to himself. To pass through the first level of the world, it basically requires an alliance of multiple peak Dao Lords!
Or perhaps it's someone like Cao Ya or the Wine Saint, standing at the pinnacle of a Daoist master in their era!
"Amazing." Suddenly, a voice of praise rang out, and on the black earth, the soil churned and formed a humanoid creature made of black mud.
"Among the peak Dao Lords who have entered the Crimson Wave Palace, you are the strongest!"
The black clay humanoid creature laughed, "Don't be confused, I am the 'Divine Tree Envoy,' also created by the Sith Clan to take care of these divine trees. Later, the Sith Clan was destroyed, and the Crimson Wave Palace was acquired by Emperor Yi Bo, so we obeyed Emperor Yi Bo's orders."
Cao Ya smiled. The fruits of the Crimson Wave Palace come in nine varieties, each planted in one of the nine regions, corresponding to the nine divine tree envoys.
These divine tree envoys hold a much higher status than the armored soldiers, at least possessing a clear spirituality!
"Although you are very capable, I still have to remind you that it would be best to find more allies!"
The black clay humanoid creature laughed, "The further we go, the more difficult it becomes. If we accidentally capsize in a ditch, it's no laughing matter."
"Thank you for the reminder." Cao Ya clasped his hands in a fist salute, but he clearly had no intention of seeking allies.
If even his strength is insufficient to enter the third layer of the world, then why did the Sith race bother to build the Crimson Wave Palace?
This place is actually a space where the Sith race trains Dao Lords, and the numerous armored soldiers are the objects of their battles and honing their skills.
It should be noted that the insights gained by peak Dao Lords on the Great Dao are not too different.
The reason for the clear distinction in combat strength is because there are differences in special moves and techniques.
Different martial arts techniques obviously amplify power to varying degrees.
The application of the Great Dao also requires time to ponder and create the secret method that best suits oneself.
In this process, gaining combat experience will undoubtedly shorten the time and allow one to discover the flaws in their own techniques and improve upon them.
In the chaotic universe of the West, no matter how well a cultivation civilization develops, there are absolutely not many peak Dao Lords!
People with combat power like Cao Ya are extremely rare, and even those like the Wine Saint are few and far between.
Of course, since it is a chaotic universe with a controller and an ultimate supreme being, there must be some ultimate Dao Lords—even in the wild and chaotic universe, there have been some ultimate Dao Lords throughout history! However, none of them are eternal, and there has never been an ultimate emperor, let alone an ultimate supreme being.
The ultimate Dao Lord of the fourth step is probably at the same level as Cao Ya. Only those on the verge of Dao Integration can surpass him!
Such beings are extremely rare in every era of the Sith chaotic universe.
Therefore, no matter how difficult it is to cultivate Dao Lords in the Crimson Wave Palace, it will not only allow the ultimate Dao Lords on the verge of merging with the Dao to pass through when one is alone.
"Within the Crimson Wave Palace, there are nine fruits in nine areas, each corresponding to one of the nine tokens. As long as you obtain one token... hehe, the Divine Tree Envoy will directly pick all the fruits in the relevant area and offer them up," said the black clay humanoid creature.
In his view, the Dongming Jade Talisman was actually meaningless. It belonged to Emperor Yibo and was not originally in the Chibo Palace. It was a one-time consumable, and subsequent peak Dao Lords would not be able to obtain it.
Of course, in the eyes of the heroes, the value of the Dongming Jade Talisman surpasses that of the Nine Divine Fruits!
However, Cao Ya's position has changed again. Having already obtained the jade talisman, he no longer has such an urgent need, and his own Great Dao deduction is basically sufficient.
At that moment, the black clay humanoid creature grinned and said, "You might wonder about the use of these fruits..."
Cao Ya listened without interrupting. He knew about the Crimson Wave Palace, but it was best not to reveal it.
The divine fruits of the nine regions vary in rarity, with the longest taking 100,000 Chaos Eras to ripen and the shortest taking 30,000 Chaos Eras to ripen.
Those that ripen only once every 100,000 Chaos Eras are not only time-consuming, but also produce a small number of fruits!
Conversely, those that mature in a "short" period of time also produce a great deal of fruit.
Although 30,000 Chaos Eras is an incredibly long time, those at the Life and Death Dao Lord and World Realm levels have already lived for nearly a third of their lifespan!
As of now, Cao Ya hasn't even lived through one Chaos Era.
"Therefore, the Crimson Wave Palace opens once every 30,000 Chaos Eras! That's quite a long time."
The black clay humanoid creature laughed and said, "These peak Dao Lords, except for a very few, the vast majority of them can no longer enter. They either succeed in merging with the Dao and become Emperors, but no longer meet the requirements, or their lifespan has come to an end and they die in meditation, or they fail in merging with the Dao and their true spirit dissipates and they die."
"But in reality, only two kinds of divine fruits, which are numerous but not particularly rare, can be harvested."
"A ripe one in ten thousand Chaos Eras, even a Ruler would be tempted!"
Cao Ya nodded and sighed softly, "If we can obtain that kind of divine fruit, this trip will not have been in vain."
With so many experts entering, the Wine Saint is only slightly inferior. If Palace Master Li Xing and others were to join forces, Cao Ya would find it troublesome.
He was naturally not too greedy, thinking he could take all nine kinds of divine fruits in one fell swoop!
If you do that, you will be besieged by all the peak Dao Lords and will surely die!
The black clay humanoid creature nodded secretly. Its strength was outstanding, and it also had such restraint, which was truly remarkable.
"I'll give you another piece of information: nine types of divine fruits and nine tokens. Among them, the ninth token is the most valuable. The fruits in this region only mature after 100,000 Chaos Eras!"
"The sixth, seventh, and eighth command tokens are slightly inferior, but their value is comparable, and they are worth one in ninety thousand Chaos Eras."
"The third, fourth, and fifth command tokens are of even lower value, costing one in 60,000 Chaos Eras."
"One or two command tokens, and the harvest will be completed in 30,000 Chaos Eras."
The black clay humanoid creature generously shared specific information, giving Cao Ya guidance.
Although it was unnecessary and she already knew it, Cao Ya still thanked her for her kindness.
"I am the Fourth Divine Tree Envoy. The divine fruits of this region rank in the second tier. I hope to see you again." The black clay humanoid creature laughed loudly, then collapsed with a roar and vanished without a trace, leaving only the falling soil.
“The fourth command token… I will do my best to obtain it!” Cao Ya whispered.
Not only the fourth command token, but also the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth, must be fought for with all our might!
"Charge!" Cao Ya roared, unleashing a torrent of laws that surged forth, sword energy and saber light shining brightly, shattering the armored soldiers blocking his path, and sweeping all before him.
Originally, this was a place to hone the skills of a Dao Lord, but Cao Ya's strength was too great, so he didn't feel threatened and it had no effect.
Soon, Cao Ya made his way to the depths of the first layer of the world and arrived before a black throne.
"Buzz." Immediately, the golden sphere in the sky showered down its radiance, enveloping Cao Ya before vanishing instantly.
Meanwhile, the other Dao Lords, whether they were the Wine Saint who was also alone, or other alliances, were still stuck in the first layer of the world, far from reaching the Black Throne.
Cao Ya can be said to be far ahead!
"Mingguang, you are indeed the fastest! You're the first to arrive at the second level of the world again!"
The spirit Pu Luo reappeared and smiled, saying, "To obtain the Dongming Jade Talisman, you must defeat these divine generals."
Looking around, Cao Ya found himself in a spacious hall with rows of black pillars rising from the ground and soaring into the sky, engraved with magical patterns and exuding an ancient artistic conception.
Further ahead stood six golden-armored generals, lounging lazily.
When Cao Ya appeared, they looked over, their eyes flashing with fighting spirit!
"Golden-armored general! Crimson-armored general! Black-armored general!" Cao Ya said softly, somewhat hesitantly.
However, as he gazed over, he saw a black-armored general sitting on the black throne, playing with the Dongming Jade Talisman, his expression indifferent.
In front of the black-clad general stood three red-armored generals side by side.
The six golden-armored generals were located furthest from the black throne, yet closest to Cao Ya.
It is obvious that even among the divine generals clad in three-colored armor, there are differences in strength.
"Daoist Mingguang, if you want to seize the Dongming Jade Talisman, then defeat us all!" the black-armored general said indifferently.
Cao Ya sighed softly. In truth, he didn't really want to take action. Having already obtained the Dongming Jade Talisman, he hoped to save time and be the first to enter the third layer of the world to obtain the command talisman. This was what he truly desired.
Once he has obtained the divine fruit, he will return and try to compete for the second jade talisman!
But it's clear that without defeating the three divine generals, one can't even get close to the Black Throne, so how can one go to the next plane?
“In that case, I will defeat you and obtain my second Cave-Dwelling Jade Talisman, and at the same time, I can go to the third layer of the world!” Cao Ya said.
"Hey you, Mingguang, don't be so arrogant. The six of us working together will make you cry for your parents!" a golden-armored general sneered.
His five companions all smiled proudly.
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