472: Chapter 472 Desire to Take Three Mulberry Leaves

This filled Cao Yang with doubt, because logically speaking, Hongmeng Tribulation Power only gradually forms within a Cultivator's body after their cultivation base breaks through to the Hongmeng Divine Thunder Realm and they successfully step into the Transcendence Realm. Yet, the youth before him clearly only had a Chaos Emperor Realm Extreme Stage cultivation base; where exactly did the Hongmeng Tribulation Power in his body come from?

Cao Yang could not help but ponder secretly, various possible explanations flashing through his mind, but none could justify themselves. Therefore, he decided to ask the System about this issue: "System, do you know what causes Hongmeng Tribulation Power to appear in the body of a Chaos Emperor Realm Extreme Stage Cultivator?"

While waiting for the System's reply, Cao Yang actually already had a preliminary guess in his heart. He believed that the trace of Hongmeng Tribulation Power in the body of the youth was likely not naturally formed, but rather forcefully injected into his body by someone else.

However, this guess sparked new questions. Although the Chaos Divine Body is powerful, it has its limits; it cannot contain Hongmeng Tribulation Power, which is a major Rank higher than itself. Then, how exactly did the youth before him manage to do this?

Cao Yang carefully observed the youth's body, attempting to find other clues or anomalies on him, but unfortunately, apart from that trace of Hongmeng Tribulation Power, he did not discover any other obvious abnormalities.

"Beep, replying to Master, it is impossible for Hongmeng Tribulation Power to appear on a Chaos Emperor Realm Cultivator, unless that Cultivator is a Clone of some Hongmeng expert in the Hongmeng Domain, or that Chaos Emperor Realm Cultivator is related to some existence that transcends the Hongmeng Realm." The System Loli's voice was crisp and pleasant, like the sound of nature.

Upon hearing this, a sense of doubt surged in Cao Yang's heart, and he asked further: "Why must it be a Clone? Could it not be a Hongmeng Realm Cultivator undergoing Rebirth?"

Cao Yang developed a strong interest in the youth's identity; he felt that there must be a special reason for the youth to have Hongmeng Tribulation Power in his body. However, the System Loli's answer surprised him a little.

"Beep, replying to Master, experts in the Hongmeng Domain, as long as their Realm has reached the Hongmeng Divine Thunder Realm, even if they truly fall, they have a dedicated place for Rebirth; it is impossible for them to come to the Chaos World for Rebirth. Of course, if one has a Supreme Cultivation Technique like Master, that is a different matter."

The System Loli's explanation made Cao Yang suddenly understand.

So that was it; after experts in the Hongmeng Domain reach a certain Realm, even if they fall, they have a dedicated place for Rebirth and will not come to the Chaos World.

Then, what exactly was going on with the Hongmeng Tribulation Power in this youth's body? Cao Yang's curiosity was completely piqued.

"Then System, how many existences do you know of that practice a Supreme Cultivation Technique?" Cao Yang continued to ask, his voice revealing his intense curiosity about this question.

The System Loli thought for a moment, then replied: "Beep, replying to Master, for those experts who practice a Supreme Cultivation Technique, as long as they have not fallen, one cannot think of them; even calculating them into statistics is not allowed, so I cannot tell Master the specifics, but Master's Disciple A Yinggu is definitely an existence that practices a Supreme Cultivation Technique."

Hearing the System's words, a wave of doubt surged in Cao Yang's heart. He remembered that the System had previously explained that there were about a dozen existences with very powerful strength that it knew of. However, the System now stated it could not calculate those who practiced a Supreme Cultivation Technique, which made Cao Yang feel somewhat puzzled.

Was it because he had broken through to the Hongmeng Realm? Or was it because he possessed the Hongmeng Divine Eye?

Cao Yang pondered secretly, but he did not continue to ask the System.

Since the System could not reveal relevant information about those existences who practiced a Supreme Cultivation Technique, then so be it.

He believed that as his strength continued to improve, one day he would be able to personally learn the truth about these matters.

After all, Cao Yang had full confidence in his own strength. As long as he Cultivated persistently, he would definitely be able to reach a Realm above the Hongmeng Divine Emperor in the future.

By then, he would naturally be able to know those secrets that had once been hidden by the System.

Cao Yang pondered internally that since this youth might be a Clone of some Hongmeng Domain expert, it would be better not to provoke him. After all, it is better to avoid extra trouble; although he possessed the Invincible Domain, if he always went around provoking those powerful existences, it would definitely bring him quite a bit of trouble.

Thinking of this, Cao Yang decided to stop paying attention to that youth and refocused his attention back on this Chaos World. He used the Hongmeng Tribulation Power of the Hongmeng Divine Eye to conduct an in-depth investigation of this Chaos World.

After some effort, Cao Yang discovered that he had almost mastered all the information about this Chaos World. This Chaos World contained a mysterious chaos consciousness, whose strength was slightly inferior to the Hongmeng Divine Lord Realm, but was above the Hongmeng Divine Heart Tribulation Realm.

However, this chaos consciousness was not a conscious existence; it was more like a core processor for the operation of Chaos rules. It did not have the ability to self-Cultivate like the Heavenly Dao, but simply operated the entire Chaos World according to established rules.

Under the command of the chaos consciousness, there were also dozens of powerful Chaos Envoys. These Chaos Envoys had all been granted special authority by the chaos consciousness, enabling their strength to reach the height of the Hongmeng Divine Thunder Realm. However, what was surprising was that their own Realms were not that high.

Among these Chaos Envoys, some were Chaos Realm Cultivators, some were Source Realm Cultivators, and even the Chaos Envoy with the lowest Realm was surprisingly only a Saint Realm existence. This undoubtedly showed the degree of importance the chaos consciousness placed on these Chaos Envoys, as well as the special abilities and potential they possessed.

Usually, these Chaos Envoys would choose to concentrate on isolated cultivation in the most superior places in the Chaos World. They immersed themselves in Cultivation, continuously improving their strength in hopes of better fulfilling the mission bestowed upon them by the chaos consciousness. Only when the order of the Chaos World suffered severe disruption would they break out of seclusion to reveal their true strength.

Cao Yang recalled the Emperor with Chaos Realm strength he had once killed in the Great Universe, and could not help but sigh in his heart. Perhaps that Emperor was originally one of the candidates for a Chaos Envoy, but unfortunately, he had the misfortune of encountering Cao Yang and provoking Cao Yang. In the end, he lost the opportunity to become a Chaos Envoy and also lost his life.

In the Chaos World, apart from the Chaos Envoys possessing the strength of the Hongmeng Divine Thunder Realm, Sang could be said to be a unique existence.

She was the only Half-step Transcendence Realm expert in this Chaos World, able to travel freely to every corner, unrestrained.

Not only that, Sang had a surprising characteristic—her true body, another Clone, and Sang Yi looked exactly the same, just like triplets.

Before Sang Yi had been conquered by Cao Yang, not only were their appearances identical, but their personalities were also the same, all exuding an Aura of arrogance and coldness.

However, this was not difficult to understand.

After all, as the strongest in the Chaos World, they naturally did not have many friends.

Long-term isolated cultivation made them have very little contact with the outside world, and this lonely lifestyle undoubtedly contributed to their arrogant personalities.

However, the current Sang Yi was no longer as arrogant and cold as she used to be.

This was mainly due to her Dao Companion relationship with Cao Yang, as well as the deep friendship with many sisters such as Ouyang Liuli.

The women cared for her meticulously, letting her feel unprecedented warmth.

In such an environment, Sang Yi's personality gradually became cheerful, lively, and active.

Cao Yang looked at the women and understood in his heart that they still needed some time to successfully achieve their Breakthrough. After thinking for a moment, he decided to teleport Sang and her other Clone, who were in isolated cultivation, into his Heavenly Emperor Hall.

Since Sang Yi was in the Hongmeng Divine Thunder Realm, when Cao Yang observed that old antique who looked like a youth and had Hongmeng Tribulation Power in his body, Sang Yi had already quietly come to his side.

Now, Cao Yang not only brought Sang Yi but also brought Sang and her other Clone along. In this way, Sang and her two Clones were reunited.

"Brother Cao, what is going on?" Seeing her true body and another Clone that looked exactly like her suddenly appear before her eyes, Sang Yi could not help but feel confused, turning to look at Cao Yang and asking with a puzzled expression.

However, just as Cao Yang was about to respond to Sang Yi's question, suddenly, a powerful Aura swept over like a raging storm.

Cao Yang looked closely and saw that it was Sang, the true body of Sang Yi, staring fixedly at Sang Yi with a gaze as cold as ice; that gaze seemed to be able to pierce through a person's Soul, making one shudder.

"Wasn't it agreed that you would give us time to consider? Why did you bring us over without asking for our opinion?" Sang's voice was as biting as a cold wind, carrying undisguised anger and questioning.

Sang Yi was clearly intimidated by Sang's Aura, and for a moment, she was at a loss for words, stammering and unable to speak: "I, I..."

Although her Realm was now higher than her true body, she had become somewhat accustomed to this strong personality of her true body.

Just when Sang Yi did not know what to do, Cao Yang quickly interjected: "This has nothing to do with Sang Yi; it was I who brought you here. Sang Yi did not know about this matter."

Although his voice was calm, the majesty contained within it could not be ignored.

The reason Cao Yang said this was, on one hand, to help Sang Yi out of a predicament, and on the other hand, it was because he himself had powerful strength and was not afraid of Sang's questioning at all.

After all, he was now in the Hongmeng Divine Heart Tribulation Realm, a Realm that was more than one level higher than Sang's Half-step Transcendence Realm.

In his eyes, Sang was just a Junior, while he himself was the true Senior, the expert.

"This Junior, the true body of the Chaotic Ancient Mulberry, greets Senior!"

When Cao Yang's voice reached her ears, Sang's gaze softened slightly, and she bowed slightly, performing a salute to Cao Yang.

At the same time, Sang's other Clone also followed Sang's actions, respectfully saluting Cao Yang and saying: "This Junior is a Clone of Sang, greeting Senior!"

Seeing this, Cao Yang's mouth curled slightly, revealing a faint smile. He nodded with satisfaction, then said without any concealment: "Hmm, no need for formalities. This Heavenly Emperor recently broke through to the third great Realm of Hongmeng, the Hongmeng Divine Heart Tribulation Realm, and has long admired the beauty of you two young ladies. Would you two young ladies be willing to be my Dao Companions?"

His words were direct and frank, without a hint of tact or subtlety.

Clearly, Cao Yang had long made up his mind to take these two women as his Dao Companions. After all, Sang Yi had already become his Dao Companion, and how could he tolerate these two women, who looked similar to Sang Yi, becoming someone else's Dao Companions?

However, Cao Yang's direct request left Sang's true body somewhat bewildered. She could not help but stammer: "This, this..."

Facing Cao Yang's sudden confession, Sang's true body had not expected it at all.

She never expected that this dignified Hongmeng Realm expert, and a fourth-level Hongmeng Realm expert at that, would so directly ask her to become his Dao Companion upon their first meeting. This was truly beyond her expectations, leaving her at a loss for how to respond for a moment.

She, as a Half-step Chaos Realm expert, had always disdained such matters of romantic love. However, what she never expected was that the man whose Realm was even higher than hers would be so obsessed with romantic feelings.

This could not help but cause Sang to develop a trace of contempt for Cao Yang in her heart. After all, in her view, a true expert should focus their energy on Cultivation and pursuing higher Realms, rather than indulging in these worldly emotional entanglements.

However, although Cao Yang's Realm was indeed much higher than hers, Sang did not have much fear in her heart.

Because she knew deep down that as long as Cao Yang had not reached the fourth level of Hongmeng, the Hongmeng Divine Lord Realm, he could not completely keep her.

At most, he could only cause her some serious injuries.

After all, she, Sang, was not an ordinary existence.

She was an innate chaos spiritual treasure; although she was still one step away from the true Chaos Realm, her defensive ability was still extremely powerful.

Just when Sang was hesitating.

Sang's Clone spoke up before Sang: "Thank you for your kindness, Senior. If Senior can help this young woman break through to the Hongmeng Divine Thunder Realm just like my sister, this young woman is willing to serve by Senior's side!"

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, leaving Sang shocked.

She widened her eyes, looking at her Clone in disbelief, as if she did not recognize her.

"You, you, how could you make a decision without authorization?" Sang's voice trembled slightly, filled with anger and confusion.

She could not imagine that her own Clone would so easily agree to someone else's request, and without discussing it with her.

Sang felt a tightness in her chest, and the depression in her heart surged like a tide.

She recalled the matter of Sang Yi becoming Cao Yang's Dao Companion behind her back and using that to break through to the Hongmeng Realm.

Now, this remaining Clone also could not wait to leave her and break free from her constraints.

This made Sang feel incomparably lost and helpless; she felt like an abandoned child, lonely and helpless.

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