Covering the Sky: I, Wang Teng, truly lack the bearing of an emperor.

Wang Teng wasn't unaware of them; on the contrary, he had noticed them long ago.

However, Wang Teng's expression was somewhat strange.

This was the scene he had been most looking forward to seeing—the one where he'd show off and get humiliated—but he never expected it to happen now.

When he first joined Beidou, he often thought about those clichéd scenes of showing off and slapping people in the face that appear in novels. When some people offended him, he would prove his strength and status and shock everyone.

Unfortunately, despite being in Beidou for so long, he almost never encountered this kind of scenario.

Because the young master of the Wang family's identity is simply too dazzling.

In addition to what Wang Teng has done, and given his talent and strength, he would receive extremely grand treatment even if he went to ancient families and holy lands.

Later on, he became a powerful prodigy of the younger generation known to everyone. Apart from the Holy Son level experts, who would dare to be presumptuous in front of him or show any desire to fight?

As for what happened later, needless to say, with the title of Northern Emperor standing there, who would dare to disobey?
He killed six ancient saints during the tribulation in the Sendai Secret Realm. Such a feat is unprecedented and may never be repeated.

Wang Teng just stood there, and even if he did nothing, no one would be foolish enough to provoke him.

At first, some of his peers would muster the courage to fight him, but later on, those peers would not only give up on fighting him, but even if they had the idea, they would be dissuaded by their own family members.

Everyone knows that Wang Teng is invincible among the younger generation. Challenging him at this time would be tantamount to giving Wang Teng more credit. Therefore, no Holy Lord of any family would want their juniors to send themselves to Wang Teng for no reason.

This led to Wang Teng being flattered by a group of people wherever he went. Although he often walked with the younger generation, none of them dared to challenge him.

After all, Wang Teng was already a whole realm ahead of everyone else. It was not easy for the Dragon Transformation Realm to challenge the Sendai Realm. Even the geniuses of the Dragon Transformation Realm could not necessarily win against the mediocre talents of the Sendai Realm. Moreover, Wang Teng was not mediocre. There was no one more talented than him in the entire Beidou.

As for the subsequent war among all races, that goes without saying.

Wang Teng, who was at the peak of the first level of the Sendai Secret Realm and wasn't even a Great Power yet, had already killed three ancient clan Half-Saints.

This record chilled everyone to the bone.

Not only the ancient races, but even the human race was shocked when they learned of Wang Tong's achievements.

Aside from undergoing tribulation, Wang Teng rarely takes action, so some people have never actually seen him fight. However, his performance in the War of Ten Thousand Races allowed many to witness Wang Teng's power for the first time.

Many people did not expect that the seemingly easy-going young man would be so powerful and domineering when he made a move. Even the few half-saints who were regarded as the hope of the ancient clans were easily killed by Wang Teng.

From beginning to end, it seemed like Wang Teng was performing a one-man show, while the ancient tribes were slaughtered and routed, some even surrendering outright.

After this incident, it became even less likely that any scene of someone showing off and getting humiliated would occur around Wang Teng.

His strength and prestige are undeniable; no one could possibly be foolish enough to do that.

So when he was with Beidou, Wang Teng really didn't get to experience this feeling.

But who would have thought that upon arriving in the Ziwei Star Region, Wang Teng would actually have the opportunity to experience this feeling?

A group of thugs from the cultivation world were eyeing him covetously, waiting for him to leave the city so they could seize the treasures he carried.

According to the normal procedure, the next step should be for them to attack you, then you realize something is wrong, then suddenly learn that they are actually core disciples trained by a top-tier sect, powerful enough to defeat powerful figures, then you are greatly shocked, and finally you kowtow and apologize...

At least Wang Teng thought this was the normal procedure.

But no one expected that before they could even make a move, a cold and aloof figure arrived riding a divine rainbow and landed in front of Wang Teng and Yan Ruyu.

The newcomer was a young girl dressed in a snow-white, flowing, wide-sleeved fairy dress. She looked ethereal and had a beauty that was close to the top tier. Although she wasn't as beautiful as Yan Ruyu, she was still a rare beauty in the world.

"Fellow Daoists, please wait a moment," the girl said gently.

Wang Teng and Yan Ruyu stopped.

Those who were itching to make a move behind them actually held back; they stopped where they were and did not go any further.

"The Holy Maiden of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land?" Wang Teng asked.

Those people who had been following them suspiciously earlier were now mentioned. The Holy Maiden of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land wanted to purchase several rare winged spirit dogs at a high price. Now, just as they left the city, a seemingly extraordinary young woman arrived and made them stop briefly. With a little thought, one could guess her origins.

“Exactly.” The girl nodded and said.

When her gaze fell on the small animals fluttering around Yan Ruyu, her eyes were filled with envy and affection.

"Fellow Daoists, could you part with your Winged Spirit Hound? I only need one. Name your price, and I will pay whatever I can afford!" the Holy Maiden of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land said sincerely.

As she spoke, her gaze was fixed on the magical little beasts that were flying around Yan Ruyu, and the envy and longing in her eyes were almost palpable.

"I'm sorry, these little beasts were captured by my Daoist partner specifically for me, and I don't intend to sell them," Yan Ruyu said softly, her voice gentle yet filled with determination and seriousness.

Wang Teng nodded with a smile.

This wasn't the first time Yan Ruyu had publicly acknowledged their Daoist partnership in front of others, so Wang Teng wasn't embarrassed at all; on the contrary, he readily accepted the title.

"I see... Alright, I was being presumptuous." The Holy Maiden of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land sighed and said somewhat dejectedly.

After hearing Yan Ruyu's words, she did not insist, but her eyes still held a hint of reluctance.

Seeing this, Yan Ruyu couldn't help but chuckle.

“Although we can’t give you these, if you have any trace of Winged Spirit Hounds, we can help you capture a few small beasts,” Yan Ruyu said.

"Really!" the Saintess of a Hundred Flowers exclaimed excitedly.

Yan Ruyu looked at Wang Teng, who nodded. "Since she has spoken, then it must be true."

"Thank you both! No! Thank you, elder brother and sister-in-law!" the Hundred Flowers Saintess said excitedly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Yan Ruyu chuckled. She had seen many holy sons and daughters of extraordinary origins, but it was rare to find one who, despite being a holy son or daughter, could still maintain a childlike heart.

The girl in front of me looked quite young. Although she was very efficient and decisive, her eyes were clear and innocent, showing that she had retained a childlike heart.

Those who were following behind Wang Teng and Yan Ruyu in the distance saw this scene and their eyes were filled with regret.

Although the Holy Maiden of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land might eventually obtain the Winged Spirit Hound, it wouldn't be something they sold at a high price. Without their involvement, they naturally wouldn't make much money. "Who leaked the information? They deserve to die!" The leader angrily pounded the ground with his fist.

If they had seized this opportunity, the profits they could have made by reselling these winged spirit dogs would have far exceeded their expectations, potentially enough to sustain their cultivation for decades or even centuries to come.

However, the Holy Maiden of a Hundred Flowers somehow got wind of this and actually came here in person to try and buy those Winged Spirit Dogs!

If the Hundred Flowers Saintess really succeeds, then all their preparations over the years will have become a joke.

Fortunately, the Saintess of a Hundred Flowers did not succeed!

Unfortunately, those people did not completely reject the Holy Maiden of a Hundred Flowers!

“I do have the location of a Winged Spirit Hound's lair here, but it's situated in a dangerous area. Rushing in would be extremely risky, so even though I know the location of the Winged Spirit Hounds, I haven't made a move,” said the Hundred Flowers Saintess.

"No problem, you can take us to see it," Wang Teng said.

He had ventured into and out of dangerous places seven times, let alone perilous ones, so he naturally wasn't worried about that much.

"It's too dangerous there. Let me tell you about the dangers there first!" said the Saintess of a Hundred Flowers.

Although she was very envious of the Winged Spirit Dog, she was extremely serious when it came to this matter.

After listening to the description of the Hundred Flowers Saintess, Wang Teng realized that the dangerous place was indeed extraordinary; even a Dao-Slaying King might get lost if he stepped into it.

But for him, it was practically useless.

"It's alright, it's not a big problem, you can go," Wang Teng said casually.

"Really! Thank you, brother!" The Saintess of a Hundred Flowers spoke again, her words filled with sincere gratitude.

Just as the three of them were about to leave, the people following behind them finally couldn't sit still any longer.

Even if the Holy Maiden of a Hundred Flowers appeared directly, they wouldn't just watch these things slip away from their sight.

Those are clever dogs, and there's more than one. If they can acquire them, even if they don't sell them to the Hundred Flowers Saintess, selling them to others would be enough for them to make a fortune.

Although the Holy Maiden of a Hundred Flowers is powerful, her hundreds of followers are not to be underestimated either. If a real fight breaks out, it's not impossible for them to snatch those few Winged Spirit Hounds.

So, just as the Hundred Flowers Saintess was leading Wang Teng and the others to that dangerous place, those who were hiding in the shadows couldn't sit still any longer.

Someone intervened, setting up a net of heaven and earth in front of them, and wielding a broken legendary holy weapon to block their way.

“Your Excellency, this matter is no longer of much concern to you. Please leave. Once we have acquired these Winged Spirit Hounds, we will naturally sell them to you,” someone said.

"You intend to ambush and kill these two fellow Daoists?" Saintess Baihua asked, her face grim.

“Obviously.” Wang Teng nodded.

"Kid, you've got guts. You're still so calm even knowing you're being ambushed. Do you have some hidden treasure?" someone sneered and asked.

"Do you know these people?" Wang Teng asked, looking at the Holy Maiden of a Hundred Flowers.

“I don’t know them, but they all know me,” the Saintess of a Hundred Flowers said.

“Of course, you are a holy maiden of a religion after all.” Wang Teng smiled. “But since we don’t know each other, there’s no need to stop.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a grand plan unfolded behind Wang Teng.

This time, it is not the passage of time that is revealed, but rather a picture of the country and its people slowly unfolding.

It was as if a real landscape was being reflected, and hundreds of people around, whether they had already jumped out or were hiding in the shadows, were all pulled into this void.

The next moment, the "Map of Mountains and Rivers" suddenly disappeared without any warning, like a newly painted ink painting suddenly merging into water. The ink colors slowly faded and became lighter until they disappeared completely.

The creatures within initially struggled, but as the ink and oil paints faded, their bodies also dissipated, eventually disappearing completely along with the landscape painting.

From beginning to end, Wang Teng only used this one move, but it was this seemingly ordinary move that directly wiped out hundreds of people around him.

Yan Ruyu was already used to this, after all, she knew Wang Teng's strength very well. Not to mention that there wasn't even a single Dao-Slaying King among these hundreds of people, even if there were one or two Dao-Slaying Kings mixed in, it wouldn't be a problem for Wang Teng.

However, for the Saintess of a Hundred Flowers, this scene directly impacted her mind and spirit.

"This..." She stood there in shock, not knowing where to put her raised hand.

When she first saw those people preparing to make a move, her subconscious thought was to help Wang Teng and Yan Ruyu, but before she could do anything, it was all over.
"They're just some clowns, not worth mentioning. Let's go check out that dangerous place first," Wang Teng said with a light laugh.

Wang Teng already knew their location when he spoke with the former sect leader of Yunshan Sect.

This place is almost a third of the Ziwei Star Domain away from the Eight Views Palace. Now that he knows Ye Fan is here, Wang Teng is too lazy to care about anything else and lets Ye Fan struggle on his own.

With the foundation of top-grade dragon marrow, Ye Fan's strength in the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm will only surpass that of the original story.

As for himself and Yan Ruyu, they were simply taking a break and going for a walk.

"Okay...okay." The Saintess of a Hundred Flowers nodded and continued to lead the way.

Along the way, the Holy Maiden of a Hundred Flowers also introduced their Holy Land of a Hundred Flowers.

Although this holy land, which has never appeared in the original work, is called a holy land, it has only ever had one saint, and that was more than 100,000 years ago. Fortunately, its descendants are quite successful, with almost every generation having a Dao-slaying king to suppress the fortune, thus managing to preserve the title of holy land.

Even if it's just the lowest-ranking holy land, it still bears the name of a holy land, making it much higher in status than other sects and factions.

Even if the Hundred Flowers Saintess's strength were only average in the Big Dipper region, and she couldn't even beat Ji Haoyue in a one-on-one fight, she would be the most talented among the younger generation in their holy land.

After chatting along the way, Wang Teng followed the Holy Maiden of a Hundred Flowers to the dangerous place she had described.

Wang Teng became interested the moment he saw this.

Wow, what a coincidence... (End of Chapter)