"Six idiots, don't underestimate us. Anyone who can get through the first level of the world so quickly is no weakling."
The three red-armored generals in the middle were quite displeased and shouted directly.
"Who are you insulting? Who is the weak one?" The six golden-armored generals glared at them angrily.
The three crimson-armored generals sneered and said, "Can't you tell the difference in strength between us from our positions? Not only are you weak, but you also have poor eyesight and are practically brain-dead!"
This seemed to touch a nerve with the golden-armored general, who couldn't help but curse loudly.
The Red-Armored Generals, not to be outdone, retorted sharply, each hurling insults at the other in a lively exchange.
This scene left Cao Ya somewhat amused and exasperated. Who exactly is your opponent?
On the black throne, the strongest black-armored general couldn't help but facepalm. These idiots, don't they know the difference between time and place? Is this the time to curse each other?
"Stop arguing, you bunch of idiots!" the black-armored general roared, his imposing presence immediately stopping the gold-armored and red-armored generals from their verbal battle, though they glared at each other, neither willing to back down!
As a creation qualified to sit on the throne, the Black-Armored God General is abnormally strong!
Even if the six golden-armored generals and the three red-armored generals joined forces, they were no match for them!
In the world of cultivators, only strength is the source of reputation!
Jie Ling Pu Luo shook his head and introduced Cao Ya, "Ming Guang, your opponents are them."
"First, defeat the Golden Armored General, then the Red Armored General, and finally the Black Armored General!"
"In that case, you can go to the third world to compete for the Divine Fruit Token! Of course, before that, you will also obtain a Cave-Dwelling Jade Token—this kind of Dao-merging treasure, even if you have one, I'm sure you won't think you have too many, right?"
Cao Ya nodded. It was always good to have an extra jade talisman, just in case. Even though he really wanted to skip directly to the third world, he couldn't ignore the requirements.
His situation was different from others. Of course, it would be great to have more Dao-integrating treasures—but to be honest, the urgent need wasn't that strong. One Dongming Jade Talisman was basically enough. The extras were just for backup, just in case. After all, they weren't the likes of Fire Cloud Flower, Fragrant Treasure Spirit Fruit, or Cloud Realm Emerald Silk.
The importance of the divine fruit is self-evident; even the rulers would be envious!
His main fear was that the other heroes would catch up and seize the token before him!
Cao Ya is confident that he can overcome the enlightenment challenge of the third layer of the world, but it will most likely take him much longer than the rest of the heroes!
“Let me remind you, the core of the rune in the center of their chest is their vital point. Once hit, they will admit defeat,” Pu Luo laughed. “By the way, the Wine Saint, Dao Lord Bei Ming, Palace Master Li Xing, Dao Lord Xiao Meng, and others are almost past the first level of the world and have arrived at the second level.”
"Once they get their hands on a Cave Nether Jade Talisman, they will definitely come and steal it from you!"
"Among all the heroes, only you and the Wine Saint are alone; the others are all in alliance!"
"Each of you may not be as strong individually, but together..."
At this point, the spirit Pu Luo chuckled twice, amusement in his eyes.
Cao Ya said seriously, "The group of the most powerful Dao Lords is indeed not to be underestimated; they have the power to destroy the world!"
“Well, there’s one more thing I almost forgot to mention,” Pu Luo said. “Inside this main hall, there are a total of 134 pillars, all of which are inscribed with the methods of the Sith race. They are quite extraordinary, containing superior and profound methods, and their principles are deep. If you are willing, you can go and study them.”
After speaking, with a hum, the Pu Luo disappeared.
Cao Ya muttered to himself, "How can the methods of the second level of the world compare to those of the later ones?"
In the third layer of the world, obtaining the token requires a test of comprehension and the ability to understand the Sith's methods.
Obviously, the later ones will be much more valuable!
After all, the Dongming Jade Talisman was placed by Emperor Yibo. In the beginning, the Sith Clan only regarded the first and second layers of the world as a training ground for their peak Dao Lords. Only by breaking into the third layer could they have a chance to reap the rewards!
Cao Ya thought to himself that he could rely on himself to comprehend the "Path of Bright Light," the strongest path, so he couldn't be too bad. Besides, he had spent a short time on it, and if he wanted, it was entirely possible for him to spend tens of thousands of Chaos Eras to reach the peak.
However, compared to the Wine Saint, Ji Ning, and Palace Master Li Xing, he is still inferior in terms of comprehension.
Therefore, the assessment in the third layer of the world is not in Cao Ya's favor. He must seize the time and try to be far ahead in the first two layers so that he can have enough free time to study the Sith's methods!
This is also why Cao Ya hesitated for a moment earlier. It wasn't because he was afraid of the Ten Divine Generals, but because he was worried that he would encounter setbacks in the third world and be unable to obtain the Divine Fruit Token, leaving him only with envy.
"However, with so much help from me within the system space, my overall combat strength makes me the number one Dao Lord of this era! If I encounter obstacles on the second level, others will only have a bigger headache!"
Cao Ya thought to himself, feeling slightly relieved, but then a thought suddenly struck him: most of the heroes had formed alliances and could advance and retreat together, while only the Wine Saint, like himself, was a lone wolf. He couldn't help but feel a little uneasy again!
"There's no point in overthinking. I should just take action and defeat the Ten Divine Generals!" Cao Ya muttered to himself.
As soon as the words fell, the six golden-armored generals at the front laughed in exasperation, saying, "Where did this Dao Lord come from, so arrogant? Do you really think we are as weak as the puppets on the first level? We are all sentient beings, almost no different from the life forms of all races!"
Having spirituality and the ability to think independently is obviously a great help in combat!
Most importantly, all six of them are at the peak level, incredibly powerful!
Moreover, their minds are in sync, their powers are combined, and they form a powerful formation that would make even a Heaven-Defying Dao Lord pale in fear!
Otherwise, how can the peak Dao Lords of the Sith be trained?
"Fight!" Cao Ya roared and charged out. The Niwan Palace World followed him like a shadow, suppressing the void and imprisoning the six golden-armored generals. Bright light fell and black lines surrounded them, making it difficult for them to move.
"What?" The golden-armored generals were taken aback. This didn't seem like a world of mental power!
But they did not hesitate. They moved swiftly and formed a formation, each holding a golden halberd, their auras linked and surging through the heavens!
However, the world of Niwan Palace, empowered by the two eternal divine weapons, the Bright Light Divine Axe and the Black Heaven Emperor Umbrella, has become much more powerful, enough to suppress the six great generals and weaken their strength.
The golden-armored generals' formation inevitably experienced delays during operation.
This undoubtedly gave Cao Ya an opportunity. The torrent of laws surged forth, overwhelming the universe!
"Such powerful laws!" The six were shocked. They had never seen such an existence before, even when the Crimson Wave Palace was still under the control of the Sith Clan. The Bright Light Dao Lord in front of them was undoubtedly the first!
Their alliance was suppressed by Cao Ya alone, riddled with problems and on the verge of collapse.
"Boom!!" Soon, Cao Ya's sword energy pierced through the void, taking advantage of the chaos of the Niwan Palace world and the torrent of laws, slicing through the golden halberd and almost simultaneously striking the core of the chests of the six golden-armored generals. The runes flickered and the radiance dimmed.
Immediately, the six golden-armored generals' expressions changed, but they had no choice but to step back and make way for them.
“Weaklings, watch how we defeat Daoist Mingguang!” the three red-armored generals shouted.
However, their expressions turned solemn as they looked at Cao Ya.
The fact that they could defeat the first batch of golden-armored generals so easily shows how terrifying their strength is!
Faced with the mockery of the Crimson-Armored Generals, the Golden-Armored Generals looked displeased.
But six against one, and they were completely outmatched. Such a terrible record is really hard to refute.
"Daoist Mingguang, beat these three bastards to a pulp! Let them not be so arrogant anymore!"
The six people couldn't help but shout, cheering for Cao Ya.
"Spineless wretch," the Crimson-Armored General muttered under his breath.
On the throne, the black-armored general's eyes twitched. He was too lazy to say anything more. As long as the Crimson Wave Palace was not destroyed, they would not die. They could do whatever they wanted, as long as they did not violate the rules set by their new master, Emperor Yibo.
"Haha, don't worry, your wishes will definitely come true!" Cao Ya laughed loudly, pointing his finger, and a torrent of laws surged forth, while the Niwan Palace world in the sky bombarded and suppressed the red-armored god general!
"Don't think that just because you defeated those six cowards you can defeat the three of us brothers!"
A red-armored general looked at Cao Ya with a smug smile and said, "The three of us, working together, can easily make cowards admit defeat."
"With the six of us working together, we can wipe you out in no time!" the golden-armored general roared angrily.
The Crimson Armored General sneered, took out a short staff and a battle sword, gripped them tightly with both hands as if they possessed the strength to support the heavens, and swung them fiercely, forcefully shattering the world of Niwan Palace, severing both the bright light and the black lines!
Even the world of Niwan Palace trembled, as if it could hardly bear it.
"Haha, we're not easy to deal with, are we!" The red-armored general laughed wildly, his style unrestrained and expansive, his staff flashing countless times, swirling between heaven and earth.
The golden-armored generals' faces darkened. Damn it, could it be that these three guys actually managed to block them?!
"Their strength is immense! Comparable to the previous peak Dao Lords! Moreover, there are three of them, who completely trust each other and are proficient in combined battle formations..."
Cao Ya took a deep breath. If he could leave the Crimson Wave Palace, such an opponent…
I'm afraid the Dao Lord Ranking will undergo another drastic change!
"Fortunately, I have a great deal of magical power, enough to deal with all sorts of situations."
Cao Ya whispered to himself as a torrent of laws swept across the land, its power immense. Earth, fire, water, wind, lightning, light, and darkness were all fiercely powerful. With the help of the Niwan Palace World, the Bright Light Divine Axe, and the Black Heaven Emperor Umbrella, they forcefully repelled the Crimson Armor Divine General, bending his short staff and nearly breaking it!
"As expected of the strongest Dao Lord of the current era in the Flame Dragon Domain, you do have some skills!" the Crimson Armored General praised, but his eyes were filled with fighting spirit, showing no fear whatsoever!
"Kill!!!" The three crimson-armored generals formed a battle formation, their short staffs and swords flashing as they swept across the three thousand realms, shattering the universe!
"Rumble..." The Niwan Palace World and the torrent of laws could only resist, and could no longer advance to achieve any results.
Cao Ya narrowed his eyes and immediately came up with an idea. With a flick of his finger, sword energy appeared all over the sky.
His swordsmanship is extremely strong. He has practiced swordsmanship in universes such as [Peerless], [Covering the Sky], and [Perfect World], and has achieved a high level of proficiency.
Furthermore, with his other hand, he casually slashed out, like a divine blade from the universe, exuding overwhelming killing intent!
Despite the combined attack of swords and blades, they still completely suppressed the Crimson Armored Generals. However, they protected the core in front of their chests, making it difficult to hit them. Furthermore, they were united with each other, making them very difficult to defeat!
After a brief struggle, Cao Ya frowned and used other magical powers. The Milky Way manifested, the Kunpeng soared, and the enormous Buddhist and Taoist Dharma images were enough to stand tall and upright!
Finally, after exerting almost all his strength, he forcibly suppressed the Crimson Armored General, and the sword energy flowed, striking the core of the rune.
"We've already lost?" The Crimson Armored General was stunned, still somewhat incredulous.
Looking at Cao Ya opposite them, they had to admit that this Dao Lord was abnormally strong!
Even in the West Chaos Universe, where cultivation civilization flourished, such beings did not emerge in every era!
Ultimate Dao Lords are extremely rare, no matter where they are. It is possible that only one such person would appear in several eras, in the vast chaotic universe.
Even so, only a Dao Lord on the verge of attaining the Dao can surpass Cao Ya.
“You have won, and you are qualified to challenge the Black-Armored Divine Generals.” The Crimson-Armored Divine Generals stepped back.
The golden-armored generals didn't laugh; they were much better than them at holding out this long!
Cao Ya continued forward and arrived at the foot of the black throne, where the black-armored general finally stood up.
Cao Ya sighed softly. At the beginning, he didn't want to reveal too much of his magical power.
Compared to the Golden Armored General and the Red Armored General, the Black Armored General's abilities are undoubtedly far superior!
"You're quite an excellent Dao Lord. Show me whatever supernatural powers you have. I'd like to stretch my limbs a bit too," the black-armored general said indifferently, tossing the Dongming Jade Talisman onto the throne without a second thought.
Although he possesses intelligence, he is not a true life form. His combat strength is comparable to that of a lord of a holy city, but ultimately he cannot achieve Dao.
Therefore, treasures like the Dongming Jade Talisman are something that any Dao Lord would fight to the death for. Even an Emperor would not ignore them. If they cannot use them themselves, they can be used to train future disciples, or they can be traded to obtain what they need.
But he was completely unconcerned.
On the contrary, the black-armored general was even more eager for battle, hoping to fight Mingguang Daojun to the death!
Even after gaining sentience, the endless loneliness of those years, spent with only a group of companions in the Crimson Wave Palace, was still quite agonizing.
Every time the Crimson Wave Palace opens and the Dao Lord enters, it's a good thing for them! It helps them relieve their loneliness.
Even if the next 30,000 Chaos Eras were to begin, that would still be an incredibly long period of time.
"I won't let you down." Cao Ya grinned. Now that the Heavenly River, the Precious Technique, and the Buddhist Dharma had all flowed out, he no longer needed to hide them.
"Whoosh!!" Instantly, a great river descended from the sky, accompanied by a torrent of laws, with flashes of swords and energy, intertwined magic techniques, Buddhist teachings, and formations, and a world called Niwan Palace, shining with divine light!
The black-armored general's lazy expression turned serious.
"An extremely powerful Dao Lord!" the black-armored general murmured, drawing his battle sword from his waist.
"But this is my home turf. You can't cross it alone! You'd better go find some more allies!"
Before he finished speaking, the black-armored general unleashed a slash that instantly sliced through the sky, transcending time—it was terrifyingly fast!
It's not just the speed; the destructive power is also terrifying.
Cao Ya had a premonition that if he were hit, he would definitely be injured!
This black-armored general is not weak even among the lords of the Holy City. In direct combat, he is probably comparable to the top lords of the Holy City!
Of course, this is normal. The Golden Armored General is comparable to a peak Dao Lord, and the Crimson Armored General has reached the level of the top few. Moreover, both of them are the result of multiple people working together!
To overwhelm them and become the great monster of the second layer of the world, the power of the Black Armored God General is, needless to say, ridiculously strong!
The only drawback might be that the Black Armored General is not a true living being. Compared to the top-tier Holy City Lords, he is no less capable in direct combat, but he has shortcomings in other aspects.
This is also Cao Ya's chance to win!
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