"Cao Ya, you want to exchange spiritual techniques with me?" The Heavenly Emperor was somewhat surprised.
If Cao Ya were to demand the unparalleled divine power "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones," even the Heavenly Emperor could understand.
After all, unparalleled supernatural powers stand at the pinnacle of the vast world; mastering any one of them allows one to roam freely throughout the world.
However, cultivation techniques and spiritual formulas...
The Heavenly Emperor was momentarily confused.
Cao Ya is already a Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme, why would he need his cultivation techniques and spiritual manuals?!
"In fact, I haven't been in the Great Thousand World for long. Although I already possess the combat power of a Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign, I still urgently need cultivation techniques," said Cao Ya from [Martial Universe].
“I won’t take it for free.” Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] laughed, “I have a top-tier, peerless divine power that I can use to exchange.”
"Is it [Dao Spreads Throughout the Universe]?" Jiuyou asked, a thought stirring in his mind.
"No!" Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] chuckled.
His unparalleled supernatural abilities are not limited to just one move.
The two Caos exchanged a smile.
It's not even at the level of unparalleled supernatural power!
The most extraordinary supernatural powers in the vast world are at most five-star level.
And some, like [Dao Chuan Huan Yu], have exceeded seven stars.
Even though the universe is different, things have changed.
However, they certainly possess five- or six-star capabilities.
"There are other unparalleled divine abilities?!" Mu Chen and Jiu You were moved.
To possess even one of these unparalleled divine abilities would make one a pinnacle of existence in this vast world.
But Cao Ya, who has just ascended to immortality, possesses two unparalleled divine abilities?!
How... is this possible??
Could there truly be a rare opportunity hidden in that mysterious dimensional space?
Mandala also looked at the two Cao Ya with curiosity.
"No need. Since you want it, I'll give it to you. Anyway, you're already a Saint-Rank Heavenly Supreme. My cultivation techniques and spiritual manuals can only serve as a reference for you at most," the Heavenly Emperor waved his hand and laughed.
“Then let’s give them to Mu Chen and the others.” Cao Ya from [Martial Universe] laughed. “Mandala is your junior, and Mu Chen is your successor from a different generation. Giving them to them is equivalent to exchanging them with you.”
The Heavenly Emperor pondered for a moment and nodded.
Immediately afterwards, he gifted Cao Ya the Immortal Golden Body, the Great Sun Undying Body, and many other supreme Dharma bodies, as well as numerous cultivation techniques and spiritual manuals. All of this information was contained within a stream of light.
Cao Ya took it, quickly flipped through it with his powerful divine sense, and immediately nodded secretly.
"This move, 'A Smile While Picking a Flower,' is no less powerful than 'The Dao Spreads Across the Universe' in terms of rank. However, it requires a sudden enlightenment of the mind. I have no confidence in whether you can master it. It all depends on your comprehension." Cao Yadao of 'Martial Universe' taught Mu Chen, Jiu You, and Mandala the technique 'A Smile While Picking a Flower.'
This is a unique technique from the Buddha's "Tathagata Palm," representing the incomplete Dao Fruit realm of the universe, known as the "Supreme Being of All Ages."
When the Buddha held up a flower, only Venerable Kasyapa smiled.
This is called a separate transmission outside the main lineage.
Seeking spiritual enlightenment.
Besides Mu Chen and the other two, Cao Ya also gave the Heavenly Emperor, who was about to disappear, the true meaning of "A Smile While Plucking a Flower".
In an instant, the Heavenly Emperor sighed.
"Truly an ingenious and unparalleled divine power! It digs inward but does not seek outward." The Heavenly Emperor clicked his tongue in amazement, then laughed twice before falling silent.
Mandala's eyes were red and she looked like she was about to cry.
Mu Chen and Jiu You were also in low spirits.
The joy I had felt upon hearing the news of "a smile while picking a flower" vanished abruptly.
[Battle Through the Heavens] Cao Ya tore through the void, creating a spatial passage. Before leaving, he said this:
"You may spread the Dao throughout the world, including the 'Smile with a Flower' technique. Even if everyone on the Tianluo Continent learns these two peerless divine abilities, I will not be angry at all, but will even be happy."
After speaking, he and Cao Ya of [Martial Universe] stepped into the spatial passage and disappeared in an instant.
Mu Chen stood there stunned for a few moments, then came to his senses, scratched his head, and looked surprised.
"From what Senior Cao Ya is saying, does he mean we should spread this unparalleled supernatural power far and wide?"
Mandala and Jiuyou looked at each other, both extremely surprised.
"Unparalleled divine power... Senior Cao Ya, how could you be so generous?!" Jiu You was both surprised and bewildered.
"No wonder he became a Saint-level Heavenly Sovereign without ever leaving the Great Thousand World!" Mandala exclaimed.
The few Heavenly Sovereigns who appeared just now—Emperor Yan, Martial Ancestor, and Cao Ya—each possessed four bodies, yet all were ascendants from lower planes.
On the contrary, none of the native beings of their Great Thousand Worlds, except for the deceased Heavenly Emperor, are Heavenly Sovereigns.
"With various Heavenly Sovereigns emerging and the Demon Emperor stirring up trouble, the Great Thousand World is on the verge of a storm." Mu Chen sighed. Having just broken through to the Earthly Sovereign level, he was truly weak in front of a group of Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereigns.
Even on the entire Tianluo Continent, his strength can be considered top-tier.
Even in the vast world, he can be considered a master in his own right.
However, in an era when the Heavenly Sovereign and the Demon Emperor rose to power, the Earthly Sovereign was truly no match for them.
Therefore, upon hearing Mu Chen's words, whether it was Mandala at the Great Perfection of Earthly Sovereign or Jiuyou at the Ninth Grade Sovereign, their faces all became solemn.
In this vast world, only the Heavenly Supreme is the true being standing at the pinnacle!
Especially... the Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme!
The Earthly Sovereign is enough to dominate a single continent, but in the entire Great Thousand World, it is not enough to traverse thousands of continents!
“Perfect timing. We’ve had many opportunities. After returning to the Great Luo Heaven Domain, we should cultivate diligently and comprehend unparalleled divine powers,” Mandala murmured.
Mu Chen and Jiu You nodded emphatically.
However, Mu Chen had a slight worry.
What was the situation like for Luo Li, who lived in the Lesser Western Heaven Realm of the Western Heaven Continent, after she returned to the Luo Shen Clan? Had things improved?
Mu Chen had been very worried for a long time.
However, since he has not reached the level of a supreme being, he is not qualified to participate in the affairs of the Luo Shen Clan.
Now, however, it seems that they have the qualifications to go to the Lesser Western Heaven Realm.
Well, there's no rush. The situation on Tianluo Continent hasn't been fully resolved yet, and I can't just leave like this...
Moreover, after arriving at the Lesser Western Heaven Realm of the Western Heaven Continent, I will inevitably encounter various great crises, so the stronger I am, the better...
I've entered the Daoist path, but I've only just begun to grasp concepts like "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones" and "A Smile While Plucking a Flower," and haven't yet gained any real understanding of them...
If one could learn the three unparalleled divine abilities...
A fiery glint suddenly flashed in Mu Chen's eyes.
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On the other side.
Cao Ya and his companions left the Heavenly Emperor's Mausoleum, crossed the void, and stepped directly out of the Tianluo Continent.
"Where to next?" Cao Ya asked in [Martial Universe].
"Let's go to the Endless Fire Domain first," Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] said with a smile. "Moreover, I also want to go to the Mu Domain of the Hundred Spirits Continent to see what kind of person Mu Chen's father is, that he could attract a Grandmaster of Spirit Arrays at the Heavenly Sovereign level."
Cao Ya from [Martial Universe] didn't care, but since Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] had that intention, he followed along to the north.
They were too lazy to use any spatial teleportation arrays, so they traveled freely, occasionally entering towns to take a look around, or using secret techniques to dig out ancient ruins buried underground, searching for cultivation techniques and spiritual manuals, and turning them into great opportunities for the local area.
Soon after, the two arrived at the Hundred Spirits Continent, went to the Northern Spirit Realm's Pastoral Domain, and went directly to Pastoral City.
He wandered around the city and had to admit that Mu Feng was quite capable of developing the city; Mu City was indeed quite prosperous.
Because of Mu Chen, Mu Feng no longer needs to worry too much about arousing hostility from all sides and can vigorously manage Mu Domain according to his own ideas.
"Not bad, no wonder it attracted a Heavenly Sovereign like Qing Yanjing." Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] clapped his hands in praise.
In the council chamber, Mu Feng's expression changed, but he quickly regained his composure and gestured for the shocked and angry crowd to leave first.
"May I ask your name?" Mu Feng stood up and clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute.
He didn't know who was speaking or where they were.
"Haha, my name is Cao Ya. I just came here today to see what kind of person Mu Feng is, that he could attract the goddess of the Futu Ancient Clan." Cao Ya laughed heartily, his voice echoing throughout the council hall of Mu Feng's mansion, even though he was on the main street of the city.
Moreover, no one noticed anything unusual.
He didn't want to reveal the methods of a Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme. Even if a Spirit-grade Heavenly Supreme or an Immortal-grade Heavenly Supreme were present, it would be difficult for them to detect it.
"Lord Cao Ya, do you know her?" Mu Feng's expression shifted.
Cao Ya chuckled.
"You mean Qing Yanjing? I don't know her! But who hasn't heard of the goddess of the Futu Ancient Clan?"
"Mu Feng, focus on developing your Mu Domain. You have quite a bit of potential in this area."
After saying that, Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] withdrew his divine sense and continued to stroll around.
Cao Ya, the author of "Martial Universe," stood to the side speechless.
What a perverse sense of humor.
Inside the council chamber, Mu Feng looked around blankly. Had that senior named Cao Ya already left?
Even now, he still doesn't understand why Senior Cao Ya suddenly appeared and spoke to him.
"But, the Ancient Buddha Clan?"
Mu Feng frowned.
After a long while, he let out a long sigh.
"Your father is incompetent, son, it's all up to you to see if you can see your mother."
Mu Feng gave a wry smile.
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After leaving the Hundred Spirits Continent, Cao Ya also visited the Northern Cang Continent, and finally headed north all the way to the Endless Fire Domain.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A myriad of spiritual lights surged, and countless figures moved about.
Below, a cluster of volcanoes spews flames and lava flows, meandering north, south, east, and west along specific channels.
In various regions, the volcanic ash has created fertile land, with rows of spiritual fields where various medicinal herbs and spiritual fruits grow luxuriantly.
The Endless Fire Domain is one of the four strongest forces in the Great Thousand World, and also one of the three major alchemy forces in the Great Thousand World.
But how can you refine pills without raw materials?
It's impossible to import everything from other continents!
"It is said that in ancient times, this place was a volcanic continent, which has been erupting violently for tens of thousands of years. It is a forbidden area for humans, and only some special fire-attribute races and spiritual power experts can set foot here."
When the two Cao Ya arrived, they encountered a large number of spiritual cultivators traveling through the Endless Fire Domain.
They gazed at the continent with its many volcanoes, their faces filled with awe.
"I know!" A twelve or thirteen-year-old boy raised his hand and said with great admiration, "Later, the Flame Emperor ascended to heaven and wandered through the Great Thousand Worlds. He came to this place and used his immense divine power to transform the volcanic continent, making it suitable for all living beings to survive. Later, he even opened up the lower plane from which he came from and brought the Endless Fire Domain to its current status as one of the strongest forces in the Great Thousand Worlds!"
"Haha, that Yan Emperor is one of the strongest people in the world today!" Upon hearing this, a group of people nearby burst into laughter, filled with pride.
As people of the Endless Fire Domain, the existence of the Flame Emperor is their greatest source of confidence.
Whether they are beings born from the Dou Qi Continent, natives of the Endless Fire Domain, or people from other regions who later joined the Endless Fire Domain.
They all held Emperor Yan, Xiao Yan, in the highest esteem.
The transformation of what was once a poor and remote place into what is now a near-sacred site owes much to the contributions of Emperor Yan.
Furthermore, as long as Emperor Yan exists, the Endless Fire Domain will remain as stable as Mount Tai, unshakable.
"Xiao Yan is quite the businessman," Cao Ya muttered in [Battle Through the Heavens].
"Who dares to disrespect Emperor Yan?"
The people around who heard the name "Xiao Yan" were all furious.
How could one address someone as powerful as Emperor Yan by his given name?!
If it weren't for the fact that the two Cao Ya were in special circumstances, their auras were concealed, and they were clearly unfathomable characters who made them wary.
Otherwise, we'll take action on the spot!
Cao Ya rolled his eyes.
“A name is meant to be called, what’s wrong with that?” He shrugged.
Everyone knows this principle.
“However, what kind of person is Emperor Yan? If you are not a close friend or relative, it is more respectful to address him by his honorific title,” an old man said, reminding Cao Ya of [Battle Through the Heavens].
"I'm an acquaintance of Xiao Yan." Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] shrugged.
A group of people sneered.
"You're an acquaintance of Emperor Yan? Then we're Emperor Yan's disciples!"
[Martial Universe] Cao Ya rubbed his eyes. Following this guy was always a headache.
"Let's go, what's with all the nagging?" Cao Ya from [Martial Universe] glared at him.
Two streaks of light pierced the air and headed directly into the Endless Fire Domain.
"Haha, Cao Ya, you've finally arrived."
Just then, a burst of laughter rang out, a burst of fire erupted, and Xiao Yan's figure appeared, personally coming out to greet them.
"Cao Ya, what is your cultivation level? Are you as powerful as me?"
"I am now a Supreme Being of the Spiritual Grade!"
"Tsk tsk, there really are two of you!"
A group of ascendants from the Dou Qi Continent, such as Zhu Kun, Gu Yuan, and Yao Chen, stepped forward, eager to test Cao Ya's abilities in "Battle Through the Heavens".
[Martial Universe] Cao Ya looked at Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan chuckled.
It was obvious that after returning to the Endless Fire Domain, he didn't explain Cao Ya's strength in "Battle Through the Heavens" to everyone in detail.
"These guys, one by one... they're really speechless." Cao Ya from [Martial Universe] sighed helplessly.
Behind them, everyone was stunned as they watched the Yan Emperor emerge to greet them.
They looked at each other in bewilderment.
It turns out that the guy wasn't lying after all; he really was acquainted with Emperor Yan!
They didn't believe that just anyone could be personally greeted by the Yan Emperor.
"Emperor Yan!"
Immediately, the crowd cheered and expressed their deep admiration.
"Xiao Yan, your reputation in the Endless Fire Domain far surpasses that of other places in the Great Thousand World," Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] laughed.
Xiao Yan shrugged, but then immediately returned to the Endless Fire Domain.
On a verdant peak with clear waters and lush mountains, heroes from the Dou Qi Continent gathered.
Xiao Yan, Gu Xun'er, Cai Lin, and their children, such as Xiao Lin and Xiao Xiao, as well as Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, Zi Yan, Yao Chen, and other outstanding figures from all sides of the Dou Qi Continent, have all come to the Great Thousand World over the past few hundred years.
Not all of them are at the Dou Di realm, having reached the threshold for ascension.
After all, Xiao Yan later opened up a spatial passage between the Great Thousand World and the Dou Qi Continent.
Cao Ya looked around and saw that Heavenly Sovereigns were still extremely rare, while Earthly Sovereigns were more numerous, and there were also quite a few Sovereigns.
“Cao Ya, we are all now Heavenly Sovereigns of the Spirit or Immortal Rank. In the Endless Fire Domain, Xiao Yan is second only to the Saint Rank. What is your realm? Tell me about it.” Zhu Kun rubbed his hands together, looking very eager.
"Hmm, you've already converted your battle qi into spiritual power; that's quite fast." Gu Yuan nodded, a smile on his face.
Cao Ya, the strongest "Green Robe Fighting Emperor" in the past, arrived in the Great Thousand World hundreds of years later than them.
With the passage of time and the reversal of the situation, their cultivation level must have surpassed Cao Ya's.
Cao Ya is probably at the level of a lower-level Earthly Sovereign.
Many people present were more capable than him.
Thinking of this, many people smiled. The feeling of being able to surpass the former Dou Di was quite wonderful.
"Haha, Cao Ya, I'll protect you from now on! I'm the Supreme Elder of the Endless Fire Domain, and a Celestial Supreme of the Immortal Rank. I'm considered a powerful figure in the entire world." Yao Chen laughed and patted Cao Ya on the shoulder.
Beside him, Xiao Yan touched his nose.
Xiao Xiao glanced at her father and pouted.
Of everyone present, only she and her father knew Cao Ya's background.
He is clearly a Saint-level Celestial Supreme!
When Xiao Xiao returned, she wanted to tell the truth, but Xiao Yan stopped her.
My dad is really speechless...
Xiao Xiao simply sat to the side and watched everyone's actions.
If Cao Ya were to unleash the power of a Saint-Rank Heavenly Supreme, you'd all be in for a rough time...
"Cao Ya, don't worry. With your talent, you'll adapt to the Great Thousand World soon and advance to the Heavenly Supreme level," Yun Yun comforted him. She thought that Cao Ya was once a member of the Yunlan Sect, and the prestige he left behind protected the Yunlan Sect for many years. Now, she couldn't just sit idly by and watch him be ridiculed by everyone.
"Cough cough." Suddenly, Cao Ya from [Battle Through the Heavens] coughed twice, and a Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme power emanated, covering the entire courtyard.
Everyone except Xiao Yan, Xiao Xiao, and Cao Ya from "Martial Universe" was stunned.
"You...you...how did you become a Saint-Rank Heavenly Supreme??" Zhu Kun stared wide-eyed.
"Xiao Yan, you knew all along?" Gu Yuan's face darkened as he looked at Xiao Yan.
"I just didn't have time to say it," Xiao Yan said with a sheepish smile.
A group of people had dark faces.
You've been back for so long, and you're saying you didn't have time??
You just want to see us make a fool of ourselves, don't you?!
"Cough, Cao Ya, you are indeed very strong. In our Dou Qi Continent, apart from Xiao Yan, you are the most powerful." Yao Chen's expression turned serious.
Beside them, Cai Lin and Gu Xun'er, with forced smiles, secretly reached out and pinched Xiao Yan from either side.
“Cao Ya has just arrived in the Endless Fire Domain, and we haven’t even given him a proper welcome yet. How can that be? Everyone, please don’t stand, come inside and sit down.” Xiao Yan said immediately, ordering the most delicious food from the Endless Fire Domain to be brought in, including spiritual wine and fruits, their aroma filling the air.
After taking their seats, people looked at Cao Ya of "Martial Universe" with slightly shifting eyes.
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