Chapter 969, Dao Soldiers

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

[This guy’s Hierarchy of Life alone… might already rival that of our Dragon Clan’s greatest prodigy, the Seven-Clawed Golden Dragon, back when he was at Tier-6…] a thought erupted in Ao Yu’s mind, leaving him utterly shaken.

 

The Seven-Clawed Golden Dragon was the most renowned prodigy in the countless eras of the Dragon Clan’s history. At Tier-6, he had repeatedly unearthed his potential, breaking through the extreme boundaries to reach the unprecedented realm of the Sixth Order.

 

For most members of the Dragon Clan, having five claws was the norm. However, with each transformation beyond the Fifth Order, their Hierarchy of Life would evolve, and they would manifest an additional claw.

 

And the Seven-Clawed Golden Dragon happened to have undergone seven transformations, ascending to the level of a Hegemon, and earning the title of the ‘Seven-Clawed Hegemon.’

 

During that era, the Dragon Clan, led by this unparalleled being, reigned supreme across multiple ages.

 

The Seven-Clawed Golden Dragon, with his repeatedly transformed and perfected body, possessed an invincible combat power. Even Half-Step Eternals could scarcely contend with them.

 

But now…what did Ao Yu witness? A being whose Hierarchy of Life rivaled the Sevel-Clawed Golden Dragon at Tier-6, and in an age, when Spiritual Energy had only recently resurged.

 

The mere thought of it made Ao Yu’s scalp tingle with fear.

 

And now, seeing it with his own eyes…

 

*Gulp…* Ao Yu couldn’t help but gulp nervously, struggling to suppress his pounding heart. His resolve, however, only solidified.

 

He had resolved himself to join this Force, no matter what.

 

The events of the past few months had made it clear to him: this was a terrifying Force on the rise.

 

And as for how terrifying this Force was, the fact that it commanded nine Small Worlds, the boundless resources it possessed, and an unending stream of powerful beings that it had spoke volumes of its prowess.

 

And now, he also came to realize that its leader was an equally fearsome existence.

 

*Hooooo…* Forcing himself to calm, Ao Yu’s expression grew increasingly resolute.

 

However, there was one thing Ao Yu had not yet considered: The Nine Realms, having seized a third of the Heavenly Court’s resources, hadn’t even been fully digested. Once those resources were completely assimilated, the terror of the Nine Realms would ascend to yet another level. After all, let alone the Grand Divine Ability, One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, even the seven Minor Divine Abilities were treasures of immense value.

 

In addition, there were various Secret Techniques, elixirs, and even the Formations Yu Zi Yu long coveted…

 

Yet, the Heavenly Court, in its arrogance, had assumed that their thirteen Tier-5 True Gods would suffice to guard their Minor Secret Realm.

 

Thus, much of their resources remained untouched.

 

This was nothing less than a stroke of fortune for Yu Zi Yu and the Nine Realms.

 

Anyway, once the Heavenly Court’s Minor Secret Realm was discovered, even if the Heavenly Court had made use of all its resources and foundations, given Yu Zi Yu’s strength, he would still have broken into the Secret Realm, it was just a matter of time.

 

In a sense, Yu Zi Yu’s power had already transcended this era…

 

This truth would be sung for years to come: In the era of Spiritual Energy’s resurgence, when all life was just beginning to evolve, there was a Divine Tree that rose from Earth, holding up the very starry sky. When others were at Tier-1, it stood at Tier-3; when they reached Tier-4, it had already ascended to Tier-6…

 

…

 

At that moment, sensing Bull Demon and others’ condition, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes flickered as he converged his aura slowly.

 

It was not intentional—Yu Zi Yu simply had not fully adapted to his new body following his breakthrough. Even so, the inadvertent pressure he released had frozen the very Souls of Tier-5 powerhouses.

 

[If I had deliberately unleashed it…] At this thought, a smile could not help but crept onto Yu Zi Yu’s face, feeling satisfied with his current strength.

 

“Perhaps it’s time to return and check on the little ones in the Demon Court…” murmuring softly, Yu Zi Yu made his decision.

 

Just then…

 

“We offer our congratulations to Master on your breakthrough…” In unison, a chorus of voices resounded as a group of powerful beings, led by Bull Demon, bowed deeply in reverence.

 

“En…” Yu Zi Yu gave a slight nod in response.

 

After a brief pause, as if struck by a thought, he took the initiative to ask, “Has there been any recent activity in the outside world?”

 

Then, without waiting for a reply, he continued, “And how are White Tiger and Tundra recovering from their injuries?”

 

“Reporting to Master, the outside world has been unusually quiet as of late…” swiftly came the reply. But after a brief pause, Bull Demon added, “However…”

 

“However, what?”

 

“Well, not long ago, the Blood Demon Clan reported sighting mysterious figures. They were clad entirely in golden armor, incredibly powerful, and seemed to be searching for something…”

 

Hearing this, a faint smile tugged at Yu Zi Yu’s lips.

 

The figures Bull Demon described stirred a memory in his mind.

 

They were Heavenly Soldiers, the mightiest Dao Soldiers of the Heavenly Court, renowned across the world for their combat prowess.

 

Each one was a formidable powerhouse.

 

In Elder Fu Chen’s memories, there were detailed records on how such Dao Soldiers were cultivated.

 

Dao Soldiers were a unique fighting force of their own, created and maintained by only the most influential of Forces. They could be likened to the special forces of the various nations on Earth.

 

However, unlike ordinary soldiers, Dao Soldiers, empowered by the transcendental enhancement, were truly awe-inspiring.

 

Among them, the Heavenly Court’s Golden-Armored Heavenly Soldiers stood out as the most prestigious. They were the most elite Dao Soldiers, exceptionally powerful, and possessed intelligence of their own.

 

In contrast, lower-tier Dao Soldiers were far less fortunate, often mere puppets devoid of sentience.

 

The most famous among the low-tier Dao Soldiers were the Yellow Turban Warriors and the Fire Dragon Soldiers.

 

The Yellow Turban Strongmen were renowned for their immense strength and unparalleled defense, serving as the Heavenly Court’s trump card in their campaigns against the Titan Clan.

 

Meanwhile, the Fire Dragon Soldiers were fearsome beings capable of wielding Samadhi True Fire.

 

Typically deployed in groups of 3,000, they donned crimson armor, with disheveled red hair cascading down their backs. They carried purple gourds on their shoulders, inscribed Wind and Fire Talisman Seals beneath their feet, and were equipped with a saber in one hand and a battle flag in the other.

 

When unleashed, they charged the battlefield, incinerating everything in their path, a devastating force among low-tier mindless Dao Soldiers.

 

As for why Yu Zi Yu was so familiar with Dao Soldiers…Naturally, it was due to the memories of Elder Fu Chen.

 

In fact, this Elder Fu Chen was no ordinary figure.

 

In many ways, his role mirrored that of Qing Gang within the Demon Court.

 

While Qing Gang cultivated various Mutant Beast Clans of the Demon Court, Elder Fu Chen specialized in nurturing Dao Soldiers for the Heavenly Court.

 

The Golden-Armored Heavenly Soldiers were his proudest creation—three thousand strong, all at Tier-4, with a select few even reaching Tier-5.

 

These Dao Soldiers boasted unparalleled combat power and could cultivate independently.

 

“Maybe, it was a wrong idea to kill that Elder Fu Chen right away,” Yu Zi Yu lamented softly, a tinge of regret in his tone.

 

Elder Fu Chen had been a talent in his own right, but unfortunately, he had opposed Yu Zi Yu. Even in his final moments, he had bitterly cursed Yu Zi Yu.

 

*Hehe…* With a cold laugh, Yu Zi Yu dismissed the thought.

 

After all, with Elder Fu Chen’s knowledge of cultivating Dao Soldiers now in his possession, Yu Zi Yu could replicate the process if he wished. However, doing so would waste far too much of his time.

 

[Perhaps I should transfer Elder Fu Chen’s memories of cultivating Dao Soldiers to Qing Gang, and let him nurture some Dao Soldiers capable of holding their own for the Demon Court?] Smiling to himself, Yu Zi Yu solidified his plan.

 

In the field of cultivating Dao Soldiers, Qing Gang undoubtedly had the talent.