Suddenly, Cao Ya slapped his forehead and exclaimed in realization:
"I almost forgot, there are also unique martial arts techniques outside of the martial arts world of the Sui Dynasty."
He smiled. Bi Xuan, the Martial Venerable of the Turks, and Fu Cailin, the Yi Jian Master of Goguryeo, were two of the three great masters in the world. Even if the Heavenly Blade Evil King was probably a master of this level, they could still be considered two of the five great masters if they were combined.
Bi Xuan's "Blazing Sun Skill" and Fu Cailin's "Yi Sword Technique" are both top-tier martial arts in this world.
There's also Song Que's "Heavenly Blade Technique," Ning Daoqi's "Eight Strikes of the Scattered Hands," and Shi Zhixuan's "Undying Seal Technique"...
Although this world is limited to the two-star level, and not even the peak of the two-star level, the vastness of the martial arts world and the abundance of martial arts masters are still worth seeing.
Worlds below one star are considered low-level martial arts worlds, two stars are mid-level martial arts worlds, and three stars can be considered high-level martial arts worlds.
Beyond the four-star level, it can be called a super-martial arts world, or a universe, or even a multiverse.
Four-star rating, corresponding to the celestial beings in "The Supreme Being". It may seem like there's nothing particularly special about it, but that's not actually the case.
[Peerless Being] Celestial Immortals can use their inner world to create a grotto-heaven or a world of their own as a source, reflecting the outside world and forming their own realm. The power they contain is close to that of the sun and stars, and they can destroy star systems with a wave of their hand.
In worlds like "Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty," a celestial being with the power of "Peerless Immortal" could destroy a world in a single move if he were ruthless enough.
They could pluck stars and seize the moon as if it were nothing.
But I digress. Let's get back to the world of "Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty." Cao Ya is quite interested in all kinds of martial arts techniques.
It's a two-star martial art, so it's not weak.
One star might indeed be a bit weak.
"There are so many sects scattered all over the world, it would be too troublesome to find them one by one."
"Okay, then let's go to Luoyang for a visit."
"It would be best to release some news that would excite all martial artists in the Jianghu, such as..."
Cao Ya's mind stirred, his voice low and deep:
"Shatter the void!"
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Cao Ya left Yangzhou. At this point, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were rising to fame, and Shi Long, the number one expert in Yangzhou, had long since perished, so there was no point in him staying in Yangzhou.
The world at large, and indeed the entire nation, is now focused on Luoyang.
The news of Yang Gong's treasure vault was enough to tempt any ambitious hero with aspirations to rule the world.
Martial arts masters from all walks of life naturally flocked to the scene upon hearing the news.
After all, both Buddhism and the demonic sects have long been involved in the grand game of the world and cannot extricate themselves from it.
Only the Taoist sect can still protect themselves through wisdom and prudence.
Although Ning Daoqi, known as "Sanren," came from a Taoist background, he was actually regarded more as a Buddhist by people in the martial arts world.
It is unclear whether Ning Daoqi or the Taoist sect did this intentionally, or whether the Buddhist sect's calculations were too deep.
Perhaps it's a combination of both.
Cao Ya has lived in this world for thirty years. Although he has lived in Yangzhou for a long time, he still has a deep understanding of the changes in the world situation.
The current Sui Dynasty is on the verge of collapse.
He was too lazy to travel to Luoyang by land. What if he encountered some petty thieves? Should he kill them or not?
Killing a few petty thieves won't make you famous.
After a long flight, they soon arrived in Luoyang.
"What a magnificent city!"
Looking down from the sky, Cao Ya couldn't help but clap his hands and sigh.
Luoyang is situated on the south bank of the Yellow River, with Mangshan Mountain to the north, the Luo River to the south, Hulao Pass to the east, and Hangu Pass to the west. Surrounded by mountains, the Luoyang Plain lies in the center, with the Yi, Luo, and other four rivers flowing through it. It is not only strategically important but also boasts beautiful scenery, fertile soil, a moderate climate, and convenient water transport.
Therefore, since ancient times, eight dynasties—Xia, Shang, Eastern Zhou, Eastern Han, Cao Wei, Western Jin, Northern Wei, and Sui—have established their capitals here.
The so-called Heyang is the place where the capital was established, located in the Central Plains and responding to the four directions. Luoyang is a vital transportation hub and military stronghold.
After Yang Guang ascended the throne, he selected a new site in Luoyang and established a new capital.
The new imperial city is located between the Zhou royal city and the ancient city of Han and Wei, backed by mountains and facing a river, with a circumference of more than fifty li, making it magnificent and spectacular.
Indeed, it is Luoyang, a famous ancient capital!
Cao Ya stood in the sky, intending to quietly descend from the clouds and land in a deserted place in the city.
But then I thought, I left Yangzhou and even Luoyang to shake up this world, and acting in a low-key manner... is not what I intended!
There's nothing to fear about being high-profile, as long as it doesn't cause a major upheaval in the world or attract the attention of the demon realm or heaven.
The demon realm sends a great demon, and heaven sends down angels; Cao Ya knows he might not be able to stop them.
Even if he manages to block it, the terrifying gaze cast by the God of Light and Darkness behind him would truly leave him with only one path: death.
It should be high-profile, but not entirely high-profile.
He thought for a moment, then flicked his fingers, producing a crisp sound that echoed throughout Luoyang, gently ringing in everyone's ears.
Then he sent out a calm voice:
"My name is Cao Ya. I have already broken through the void with my martial arts. I have come to Luoyang to teach the secrets of breaking through the void. The lecture will begin in three months. People from all over the world are welcome to come here to listen to my teachings. I teach without discrimination."
Buzz~~~~~
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of golden light shone forth.
At that moment, all the people in the city saw the figure standing atop the sky.
Cao Ya himself quietly entered the city. The figure sitting cross-legged in the sky was a phantom he had conjured, which no one below the Grandmaster level could recognize.
Even a grandmaster only experiences some special sensations, which cannot be definitively determined.
After Cao Ya finished everything, the echoes faded away, leaving only a golden phantom image sitting cross-legged atop the hundred-foot-high sky.
He would finish his work and leave without having to worry about anything else; he would preach three months later.
The entire city's inhabitants, from princes and nobles to martial arts masters, and from the poor to slaves and servants, were all stunned for a moment, seemingly unable to react.
As the golden light dissipated, the illusory figure came into view.
In an instant, everyone came to their senses, their eyes widening, revealing expressions of shock, surprise, or fear.
Even Cao Ya couldn't decipher the complexity in that gaze.
Splash splash~~~
Large numbers of ordinary people knelt down, chanting incantations. Cao Ya heard them clearly in the city. People believed that they were the shadows of immortals and Buddhas who had descended to earth to enlighten the world.
Even martial arts practitioners, who usually do not believe in gods and immortals, had to bow their heads and look devout at this moment.
With gods and immortals before us, who dares to be arrogant and disloyal?
"Gods and ghosts my ass!" Cao Ya rolled his eyes, and with a slight thought, manipulated the illusory figure to emit boundless golden light.
"I am neither a god nor a Buddha, and gods and Buddhas are also made by humans, so there is no need to worship me."
The golden light dimmed, transforming into countless threads that forcefully lifted all those who were kneeling in worship.
He didn't want to be the god or Buddha on that altar.
“I have come here specifically to preach. Those who are interested can listen to my sermon in three months. Those who are not interested will not be forced.”
“People from other places need not worry. My sermons will be written down and spread throughout the world.”
Some clever fellows knew that no matter what the powerful figure in the sky said, addressing Cao Ya by his name would be too offensive. So, as soon as the powerful figure finished speaking, they immediately spoke up:
"May I ask if you have an honorific title, sir? We dare not address you by your given name."
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