"Dao Lord Mingguang, no wonder you broke through to the second step of Dao Lord in less than a Chaos Era. You can be called 'exceptionally talented'!"
"In the future, you have a great chance to reach the edge of the Dao Integration stage. With a bit of luck, you might even obtain two Dao Integration treasures. Even if you become eternal, it's not impossible!"
The handsome emperor smiled faintly, but couldn't help licking his lips and swallowing, unable to hide his appetite.
Although for the Emperor of the Eternal Clan, after merging with the Dao, devouring cultivators who are Dao Lords of Life and Death would not provide much help in the evolution of their bloodline, the benefit would be minimal.
But old habits are hard to change. Besides, there are some emperors who, not to increase their strength, but simply because they like it, will conceal their aura, travel to various parts of the realm, secretly kill Dao Lords, and then eat them!
This is a natural, instinctive liking!
Otherwise, how could cultivators promote the bloodline of the Eternal Race?
“An ordinary emperor has wreaked havoc on several territories, and you have devoured dozens of Dao Lords of Life and Death.”
Cao Ya murmured to himself that he knew all these Dao Lords who had died violently, and that many of them were acquaintances with whom he had good relationships.
Naturally, he was filled with a chilling killing intent towards the emperor before him!
Cao Ya knew that the Eternal Clan was a race created by a certain Supreme Being as an exploration, but it ultimately failed and unexpected events occurred, causing the members of the Eternal Clan to develop a deep-seated appetite for cultivators, stemming from their life instincts!
Therefore, not only in the Flame Dragon Domain, but also in other domains, the Eternal Clan has a presence with many branches.
Regardless of the specific reasons, Cao Ya was both a cultivator and an old friend of the deceased. How could he possibly turn a blind eye and let this emperor go?
"Daoist Mingguang, your strength seems to have improved?" The handsome emperor said confidently.
Daoist Mingguang's strength is only at the second step; even if he breaks through, he will at most reach the third step.
Reaching the edge of the Dao is not that simple!
As someone who had been through it, he was very familiar with the cultivation of the Dao Lord of Life and Death. It was fraught with difficulties and dangers. The opening of the Great Dao was so difficult that even the slightest problem could lead to the destruction of both body and soul.
"This time, there's no need to entertain Meloppo. He likes to eat beautiful female Dao Lords, but I don't have that fetish. As long as they are Dao Lords of Life and Death, I can accept both men and women; they are all excellent delicacies!"
The handsome emperor wore an arrogant smile. In his view, so-called cultivators were destined to be food for their Eternal Clan, contributing to their evolution.
"Melobo?" Cao Ya's heart stirred. This was a top emperor of the Eternal Clan who had a penchant for eating female Dao Lords. In a past era, he had eaten the Dao partner of a Heaven-Defying Dao Lord, causing that Myriad Gods Dao Lord to go mad and hunt down Emperor Melobo for countless years, but he eventually escaped.
In the end, the Lord of Ten Thousand Gods also failed to achieve Dao integration amidst hatred, and perished in resentment.
Having learned from this lesson, Emperor Melopó has always kept his whereabouts hidden, and even the Eternals rarely know his location!
In the original book, Ji Ning ventured into the ruins of the Myriad Gods Dao Lord, obtained some good things, and also remembered the Myriad Gods Dao Lord's hatred. It wasn't until the eve of his Dao Integration that he found Emperor Melobo and used the power of the Ultimate Dao Lord to instantly kill him.
But by then, the Lord of Ten Thousand Gods had long since passed away. His resentment before his death and his longing for his Daoist companion could only dissipate into the long river of history.
Then, Cao Ya thought of the Dao Lords of Life and Death whose territories had been devoured. They also had relatives and friends, and were not lacking in descendants and disciples, but now they were all mired in grief and shrouded in fear.
Cao Ya might not even know these people, but he had connections with the deceased Dao Lords.
"You really deserve to die!" Cao Ya said coldly, taking out the Bright Light Divine Axe.
"Oh, you want to make a move?" The handsome emperor raised an eyebrow, a hint of disdain in his expression.
"It's good to stretch your muscles and bones; it burns energy and makes you more hungry."
"After I eat you, I can leave this area to avoid the Dao Alliance noticing and sending powerful experts to investigate."
The handsome emperor smiled, showing no concern whatsoever for Cao Ya's actions.
At most, he is a third-step Dao Lord. Even if he is just an ordinary Emperor, he can still be completely suppressed and killed!
In two of his territories, he ambushed and killed third-step Dao Lords, cooking them into delicacies.
Now that they have decided to travel far away and avoid the Dao Alliance's subsequent search, it doesn't matter if they are exposed.
The Eternal Clan, as one of the six major forces in the Flame Dragon Domain, even if it is the weakest among them, its strength is still unfathomable. Now that they have returned to their clan, would the Dao Alliance still dare to attack the Eternal Kingdom?
Of the six major powers, the Dao Alliance is the strongest, a true overlord, occupying almost 99% of the Yanlong Domain. With a large population base and countless talented women, the Dao Alliance's emperor is undoubtedly several times stronger than the other five.
The Mangya Kingdom, the ancient cultivators, and the special life races all have rulers overseeing them, so their strength is naturally not bad.
Although the Dark Kingdom has no ruler, it is, after all, a remnant of a destroyed realm. The fact that it was able to gain a foothold despite being rejected by the five major powers demonstrates its formidable strength.
Among the new generation, there are many extraordinary Dao Lords of Life and Death from the Dark Kingdom. The current number one Dao Lord of the Flame Dragon Domain comes from the Dark Kingdom!
This also reveals the power of the Dark Kingdom, which must have a profound foundation.
In comparison, the Eternal Clan has neither a ruler nor a number of emperors compared to the other clans.
It was only thanks to the Eternal Kingdom, this supreme treasure, that they were able to withstand the malice from all sides and avoid being wiped out!
Of course, they can also request support when necessary. The Eternal Clan has many branches, and the Flame Dragon branch of this lineage is not the worst, but it is not the most powerful either.
Otherwise, how could a branch of the Flame Dragon, which even the Overlord has never produced, possess such a treasure as the Eternal Kingdom?
It should be noted that none of the three rulers are allowed to trespass into the Eternal Kingdom without permission, as they will face deadly danger!
In terms of preciousness, even the most ordinary treasures of the universe cannot compare to the eternal kingdom.
Ordinary rulers could never create such a powerful weapon; even super rulers would struggle!
With such a safe escape route, the Eternal Clan's Life and Death Dao Lords and Eternal Emperors who ventured out into the world disguised themselves and secretly assassinated Dao Lords of the Dao Alliance, turning them into food.
Even if it is accidentally leaked, as long as you run away in time, you can escape back to the Eternal Kingdom and have no fear of being hunted down by the Dao Alliance!
Moreover, the Holy City Lords of the Eternal Clan, being too powerful, found devouring Dao Lords of Life and Death of little benefit and were too lazy to do so. Instead, they cultivated good relations with the higher-ups of the Dao Alliance, sending gifts to ease the strained relationship.
It should be noted that the Dao Alliance is too large and contains a mixed bag of people. Some of the demons among them have caused the devastation of many territories and even destroyed the Chaos World. In terms of their sins, they are even worse than the Eternal Clan!
Despite their mutual distrust, these demons had no choice but to unite in order to fight against other factions of the Dao Alliance and avoid being wiped out. They maintained a consistent stance to deter all sides.
The Eternal Clan's overtures were readily accepted. Rare and precious items were distributed according to strength and status, enhancing their power and further increasing their influence within the Dao Alliance.
Compared to the internal strife within the Dao Alliance, the internal conflicts among the Eternal Clan, Mangya Kingdom, special life forms, ancient cultivators, and the Dark Kingdom are undoubtedly much less intense and more united.
Otherwise, the Dao Alliance would have unified the Flame Dragon Domain long ago. Without the five families' survival environment, even the rulers would be forced to leave!
The Dao Alliance's trump card is something even a Dominator might not be able to withstand.
Despite lacking a ruler to oversee it, the Dao Alliance is still widely regarded as the leader of the six major forces, demonstrating its formidable strength.
"Boom!" Cao Ya activated the Bright Light Divine Axe, its radiance dazzling, as if it were eternal.
This divine weapon was refined in the Three Leaf Realm of the Other Universe by the forging master craftsman, Emperor Abandoned Fire, and infused with various divine materials—either the harvests of Cao Ya in the Ancient Domain and the Land of Origin, or spoils of war obtained from Emperor Three Silkworms. In short, it was more than enough to forge a true eternal divine weapon, not to mention the original top-grade Dao divine weapon as its foundation.
Naturally, even though the Bright Light Divine Axe seems to be in the category of top-grade Dao Divine Weapons, its power has clearly surpassed that of an Eternal Divine Weapon!
Now, all this axe lacks is a wisp of the origin belonging to the "Mingguang Dao," which would make it a genuine eternal divine weapon, and its power would surely rise again!
In the Yu Xinghai, when venturing into places like the Illusionary Dust Path and the Star River Basin, the Divine Axe is unnecessary.
However, the current actions of this Emperor of the Eternal Clan have enraged Cao Ya, who is determined to use the Bright Light Divine Axe to tear him to pieces!
However, the handsome emperor's eyes suddenly lit up, and in addition to his appetite, there was a hint of greed.
"An eternal divine weapon? Haha, another gain! This stay has certainly brought great luck!"
The handsome emperor revealed a haughty smile and said arrogantly, "My name is Lan Chen, Daoist Mingguang. Remember this, it is the name of the person who took your life. You will also contribute to my path to power."
After speaking, Emperor Lan Chen made a fierce move, piercing through the void. Facing the burst of bright light, his handsome figure arrived in front of Cao Ya and threw a punch!
"Slay!" Cao Ya coldly uttered a single word, yet it seemed as if he held the law of heaven in his mouth, drawing upon the aura of the Great Dao, which swept across the sky, causing the hairs on the head of Emperor Lan Chen to stand on end.
"Huh?" Emperor Lan Chen exclaimed in surprise, and suddenly felt a sense of fear.
"Boom..." Before Emperor Lan Chen could react, Cao Ya unleashed the Bright Light Divine Axe, its power surging and destroying the void, causing countless wails to echo.
At the same time, various divine powers of laws surged forth, easily shattering all of Emperor Lan Chen's Dao techniques and turning them into dust.
"How is this possible?" Emperor Lan Chen's eyes widened in shock.
In his mind, Cao Ya was at most a third-step Dao Lord, and not one of the strongest Dao Lords, so how could he have displayed strength far exceeding that of an ordinary Emperor or a second-level Dao Lord?
But he had no time to be afraid; the overwhelming laws surged forth, engulfing Emperor Lan Chen.
"Ah!!!" Only a scream, a shrill wail, could be heard before it disappeared. The laws flowed back, and the Eternal Clan's Emperor Lan Chen was also annihilated, his body and soul turned into cosmic dust.
Cao Ya's combat strength is comparable to that of an ordinary Holy City Lord. If he were to deal with an ordinary Emperor, he still wouldn't be able to kill him instantly... Either he's holding back, or he's seriously injured and his power has dropped to a lower level!
However, Cao Ya was unharmed and harbored deep hatred for Emperor Lan Chen, so it was impossible for him to go easy on her.
Naturally, he will use many laws to kill this person!
“There’s another one…” Cao Ya shifted his gaze. A trillion miles away, there was an aura that was close to, but even more powerful than, that of Emperor Lan Chen. It was rapidly approaching, but suddenly withdrew!
"Is it the Emperor Meloppo that Emperor Lan Chen mentioned?" Cao Ya's eyes were cold.
These emperors of the Eternal Clan deserve to die!
With a whoosh, Cao Ya swept up the spoils left behind by Emperor Lan Chen after his death, then immediately tore through space and chased after him.
Meanwhile, trillions of miles away, a sinister man with long red hair, his eyes filled with terror, was desperately trying to escape.
"Disaster has struck... This area is clearly just a remote part of the Flame Dragon Domain, with no powerful figures, just a few first or second-step Life and Death Dao Lords. It's also very far from the core of the Dao Alliance. Originally, this was supposed to be the place where Lan Chen and I were eating, but..."
"How did that Daoist Mingguang suddenly become so terrifying? Lan Chen was instantly killed by him... He couldn't even use any of his methods. Could it be that he has touched the threshold of becoming the Lord of the Holy City?!"
The cruel smile that had always graced the face of the red-haired, long-haired, sinister man had vanished, replaced by a deep-seated fear!
"Before taking action, we had already found out that the unknown and powerful emperor had long since departed."
"Who could have imagined that Daoist Mingguang would suddenly appear, his power so terrifying!!!"
The red-haired, sinister-looking man was terrified. Upon seeing Daoist Mingguang, he was reminded of Daoist Wanshen from back then!
Both being Heaven-defying Dao Lords of Life and Death, they can defy the Eternal Emperor, possessing unparalleled power and ferocity!
"How merciful is the chaotic universe to cultivators? All sorts of monstrous Dao Lords emerge one after another!"
"However, our clan was founded by the Supreme Being, and our lineage is unparalleled. What cultivator can compare to us?"
“Cultivators are merely food for our race, providing assistance for the evolution of our eternal bloodline.”
"Of course, I'll pass on such a powerful Dao Lord of Life and Death. I, 'Melobo,' can't handle him. I'll have to let the three great emperors do it!"
Emperor Melobo muttered, his favorite food was still the beautiful female Daoist.
Therefore, he offended the Lord of Ten Thousand Gods and was hunted down for many chaotic eras before finally escaping by chance.
Having experienced this, he became even more cautious. This time, he happened to meet the same clansman, Emperor Lan Chen, and they temporarily joined hands to carry out an ambush operation on the edge of the Dao Alliance's territory, reaping rich rewards.
Unexpectedly, just as the two were about to leave, Daoist Mingguang returned. Emperor Lanchen was tempted and decided to go all the way and devour Daoist Mingguang before leaving.
On his way there, Emperor Melobo suddenly sensed that Emperor Lanchen's aura was hidden, and he seemed to be crushed by Daoist Mingguang, without any power to resist, like an ant.
Realizing this, even though Emperor Melobo was superior to Emperor Lanchen and was a top-tier emperor, he was still terrified!
Those Dao Lords at their peak, in terms of the essence of life, are indeed inferior to Emperors.
However, his talent is extraordinary, and the Dao he comprehends is too profound. Given the right conditions, he can learn even more unique and divine techniques. In a real bloody battle, even a top-tier emperor would probably be no match for him!
Only the most outstanding among the top emperors are fearless.
However, Emperor Meloppo was already terrified by the God of Ten Thousand Gods, so he naturally dared not stay and thought of avenging Emperor Lan Chen!
"Lan Chen, I'm sorry! Your death reminded me and helped me escape, so it wasn't a death in vain."
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