The Great Road of Shading the Sky

Chapter 268 Wan Qing's Descendant? Breaking the Shackles Again!
The great battle broke out suddenly, without any probing.

"A broken imperial weapon? Interesting, but unfortunately, the human can't."

Shao Hua's physical body seemed to be sentient, showing no signs of dullness; it was completely another version of her, even having the mind to comment on the sneak attack.

"Bang!" She casually stuck the rotten sword into the ground, made a fist with her other hand, and swung her delicate fist towards the broken sword blade.

In an instant, the heavens and earth roared as the fist imprint collided with the broken sword, producing a trembling sound of metal striking metal.

What left the three Heavenly Venerables even more dumbfounded was that the sword flew backward, but the woman was completely unharmed.

Bare-handed, he could shatter an imperial weapon!
Although it is not a complete imperial weapon, it is still truly amazing.

Moreover, Shao Hua vanished into thin air and appeared right in front of the old man.

Now, she is separated into body and spirit, riding the righteousness of heaven and earth, controlling the six qi, roaming between heaven and earth, and experiencing the Great Free and Easy Wandering anew.

Even though all that remains here is her physical body, without many fancy supernatural powers, her fighting instincts are still unparalleled.

Without any supernatural powers or methods, one can unleash a speed faster than mental perception simply by relying on the physical body, surpassing the so-called teleportation.

A radiant light shone from between her fingers, and she raised her fair and delicate hand once more, shattering the old man's skull with a single slap.

Previously, when faced with attacks from those ignorant people, she never killed a single one, but simply suppressed them on the spot, because killing was meaningless to her.

Moreover, those people were indeed too weak. How could Tianlong be angry because of the provocation of ants?
She even felt like laughing.

I love this kind of innocent stupidity!

"Buho!!"

The other two Celestial Venerables immediately sensed something was wrong, their expressions changed drastically, and they decisively unleashed their most powerful attacks, summoning their most precious treasures.

"Useless, boring, is this all you've got?"

Shao Hua shook her head, chuckled softly, and her body blurred and disappeared in an instant, leaving behind a faint rain of light, as if she had never appeared, calmly escaping her predicament.

She returned to her original spot, casually picked up the decaying Heavenly Halberd, and swung it to strike the two men's supreme treasures, forcefully annihilating their attacks.

The gap was simply too great. Although the two sides were considered to be at the same level, their strengths were worlds apart. Even activating the incomplete imperial weapon was of no use.

If the people are incompetent, even the best weapons are useless, let alone weapons that are also incomplete.

As time passed, Shaohua's cultivation once again reached the Great Perfection realm that she could currently achieve, which, according to the division of the Life Earth Method, is the sixth limit-breaking domain of the Free and Unfettered Wandering.

The first three realms—the Human Realm, the Free and Unfettered Journey, and the Master of Nourishing Life—are all generally within the realm of humanity, and one's cultivation can be improved very quickly.

If it weren't for the need to fill in the gaps, remove the parts that were affected by the previous life system, and start cultivating and comprehending anew, even breaking through the sixth level on the spot wouldn't be a difficult task.

However, if we compare the Secret Realm Techniques horizontally, the Free and Easy Wandering Technique has not yet reached the Supreme Realm, which can be considered to encompass the three realms of Saint, Saint King to Great Saint.

The simplest understanding of "逍遥" (xiāoyáo) is being able to detach from one's original star and roam freely in the universe.

Of course, this is not the same as the "carefree" state in the third realm of Pollen Road.

Shao Hua displayed his unparalleled physical body, shattering the remaining two Heavenly Venerables' incomplete Supreme Artifacts with just a few punches and kicks, his strength was outrageous.

Before the two could react, she had already vanished from her spot and appeared in front of the purple-haired woman. She raised her hand and forcefully pinched the woman's chin, and with a crack, the sound of bones breaking was heard.

"Sorry, I used a little too much force."

Seeing the purple-haired woman's somewhat panicked expression, she smiled and said, "Actually, I still prefer your unruly demeanor from just now."

On the other side, adhering to the principle of "better to die than to die myself," the middle-aged man tried to escape, but was pinned to a mountain peak by the Heavenly Spear thrown by Shao Hua, bleeding profusely.
The three Heavenly Venerables attacked, but in the end, two died and one was sent away.

Above the nine heavens, Shao Hua's soul also encountered some people, but this time they did not fight directly.

Amidst a sea of ​​clouds and thunder, countless tall, azure plants stretched from the sky to the sea; upon closer inspection, they turned out to be giant azure lotuses.

This place is inhabited by a race that almost monopolizes one of the nine heavens, making them one of the strongest races in this world. They also possess an unknown treasure and have sensed her arrival.

"Interesting. I seem to sense a familiar aura as well." Shao Hua raised an eyebrow, and her soul instantly solidified, appearing no different from her physical body.

A young woman appeared to greet them. She looked very young, no more than twenty years old, but in reality, she was already a god-king level expert who was close to the Heavenly Venerable.

She had a beautiful face, a slender figure, a slim waist, and straight legs. Her light blue dress flowed naturally, giving her an ethereal and otherworldly air.

Her long, snow-white hair was naturally draped over her shoulders, like a pure white lotus flower rolling with dewdrops, or a fresh snow lotus on a snow-capped mountain, giving people a feeling of being untouched by worldly affairs.

The world is not lacking in extremely beautiful women, but it is hard to find a woman with such an ethereal quality, who blends seamlessly with the pristine natural world, untouched by worldly dust, and as graceful as a fairy.

"You're on the path to immortality, yet you can still cultivate secret realm techniques?" Shao Hua exclaimed softly, noticing the slightly unusual aura emanating from the white-haired woman.

The white-haired woman was startled, and a look of surprise appeared on her jade-like face. After calming herself down, she said softly, "My clan does indeed have another lineage, but now I am the only one in the clan who can cultivate this path. The other members of the clan still follow the pollen evolution path."

"You're so honest, aren't you afraid I'll have bad intentions?" Shaohua blinked.

The white-haired woman pursed her lips and said, "I was born different. My clansmen are blue lotuses, and I am a white lotus. I don't know why, but I was born in harmony with another lineage of my clan."

"But this path is extremely difficult. The more I cultivate, the more I feel like I am walking on a single-plank bridge. If I am not careful, I will fall into the abyss. I want to let you know that my cultivation has encountered serious problems. I am afraid I do not have much time left to live."

She was quite calm; what was there to fear about a dying person?
The two walked together and came to a giant lotus leaf. Looking around, the lotus leaves were connected to form a vast and wide "green land", with plains, rivers and rolling mountains, which was very beautiful and magical.

This lotus leaf belongs to the white-haired woman. There are many peach trees in the grove, many of which are ancient trees that are thousands of years old. A green pool is in the middle of the peach grove, with a few thatched huts built next to it. They are a bit simple, but they are very natural and harmonious.

Only then did the elegant and refined white-haired woman belatedly realize what was happening, apologize to Shaohua, and reveal her name.

Yan Ruyu is a synonym for ultimate beauty, and only a woman with the beauty of autumn water and the grace of jade can bear such a name.

"A good name." Shao Hua smiled, but her expression changed when she saw something in the thatched hut.

She gazed silently at the withered, broken lotus leaf for a long time, then reached out a slender hand and gently stroked it. Her exquisite face held a complex expression, revealing an unreadable range of emotions.

Meeting an old friend, I never expected to find only a withered leaf.
"Qing'er, have you also passed away?" Shaohua sighed and called out Wan Qing's nickname.

Back then, Qinglianzi was brought back from the chaos after she attained enlightenment, and she personally cared for it, witnessing its birth and transformation into a human being.

It can be said that she raised Wan Qing herself, and she treated him almost the same way she treated Wu Shi, as a younger brother.

Besides Wan Qing, only Ruthless Man's "Ruthless Girl" and Ye Fan's "Little Leaf" are nicknames like this.

Well, "Brother Wushi" and "Old Man Lung Mist" don't count. I've only thought about them in my mind, but I've never actually said them out loud. They were just jokes.

I wonder how many of those old friends are still alive.

With a snap, the withered leaf in Shaohua's hand shattered and turned into dust.

In an instant, all the lotus flowers of the entire Lotus Clan bloomed, even the lotus-related divine medicines were no exception, and even the giant, sky-reaching lotus that formed the Green Land and would not normally bloom grew flowers of exaggerated size.

Pollen filled the air, and strange particles were also floating around.

That was spirit, the most fundamental substance. A wisp of it entered Shaohua's mouth and nose, allowing her to know the whole story of the strange grand sacrifice and the battle that shattered the heavens.

She saw her own departing figure as she walked away to offer sacrifices at the sea, which attracted the eerie Immortal Emperor to leave.

They also saw the trio desperately fighting off the enemies outside the boundary, and they also saw the immortal kings in the heavens fighting bloody battles. Some of the figures were so familiar, they were all their own relatives.

This is actually Wan Qing's perspective, followed by the scene of him and the Emperor drawing that ominous bow in the Heavenly Court and dying from exhaustion.

After being resurrected from the dead, the two broke through to the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm!
The situation changed, but the heavens had already been shattered, and the strange world where the Ancient Heavenly Court was located had collapsed. Some remnants of the world piled up together, eventually forming this world.
This withered leaf was left behind at that time. Shaohua had no way of knowing what happened afterward, but it gave her a glimmer of hope: perhaps Wan Qing was still alive?

The entire Lotus Clan was engulfed in revelry. Endless pollen filled the air, allowing everyone to evolve, and there was even a surplus. If stored properly, it could be used for a very long time to come.

The area where Yan Ruyu was located was unusually quiet.

“Even a withered leaf can give rise to great things. Your clan can be considered his descendants. Since that’s the case, come with me. I will help you solve your problems.” Shao Hua regained her composure and quickly returned to calm, speaking to Yan Ruyu.

"Can my problem be solved?" Yan Ruyu was moved. She was able to find this person because of the guidance of that ancestral withered leaf.

She was born with a natural spiritual talent, able to resonate with this withered leaf that had lost all its power, and from it obtained a relatively complete alternative cultivation method.

Unfortunately, this was both her success and her downfall. The more she cultivated, the more she felt that some unknown change was about to occur, or even that she was about to fall into darkness.

Under these circumstances, she could no longer cultivate; she was already doing her best to maintain normalcy, otherwise she would have already reached a higher level.

“If you don’t want to come with me, I can help you solve the problem now. It’s up to you whether you want to continue on the path to immortality or the path of pollen,” Shao Hua said.

If she chooses to go with her, she can simply throw the strange substance on her body into her dojo to eliminate it. Otherwise, she might need to ask Master "Luo" for help.

She wouldn't fool anyone. Her current level of cultivation is too low, so it's hard to say whether she can completely eradicate the strange substance.

Of course, this would prevent her from continuing on the path to immortality. She could guess that the path to immortality must have a problem at its root. Not only was it difficult to cultivate, but it was also more likely to undergo abnormal changes as she went on, and even fall into darkness.

A hint of hesitation appeared on Yan Ruyu's exquisite face. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the mysterious woman in front of her. After a moment, she made a decision.

"I'm willing to go with you."

"Congratulations on making the right choice. One day in the future, you will be glad you made this choice," Shaohua joked.

Finding someone you can't find is a great comfort to her, just as it was to Yao Yao, who was Ye Fan's descendant.

After some time, Shaohua had traveled all over the world and was completely satisfied.

Not only did they come into contact with the remnants of Wanqing and learn the whole story of the war among the heavens, but their physical bodies also unearthed many ancient artifacts from the primordial era in the underground world.

Unfortunately, there was nothing left behind by her or her deceased relatives.

It is certain that an extraordinary treasure is hidden in the deepest part, otherwise these ancient relics could not have been preserved and decayed over time.

Shao Hua's body and spirit have become one, and another shackle within her body has been broken, allowing her to enter the next realm at any time.

After the carefree wandering, comes the master of nourishing life!
This realm emphasizes the integration of spirit and body, cultivating and nurturing them together, achieving unity of form and spirit, and elevating oneself time and time again until one ascends to immortality.

This realm is equivalent to the transition from a Quasi-Emperor in the Secret Realm to the pinnacle of humanity, a huge leap. Taking another step forward would lead to immortality.

However, unlike the secret realm method, the Nourishing Life Master focuses on nurturing oneself in the mortal world and is not suitable for fighting; otherwise, how could it be given the name "Nourishing Life"?

Shao Hua didn't rush to break through for this very reason. After entering the realm of Nourishing Life, she would no longer take action. Before that, she wanted to thoroughly explore this world.

Yan Ruyu was initially surprised to see the two youthful beauties merge into one, but was then inexplicably shaken back to her original form, transforming into a pure white lotus flower.

Seeing that her true form had been picked up, she gently shook the branches and asked, "You're not following the path to immortality?"

"No, it's a path I created myself, but it's blocked now, and I need to forge a new one." Shao Hua casually stuck the white jade lotus in her hair.

Anyway, this little guy won't recover from the shock for a while and won't be able to turn back into human form. It's quite pretty even though it's just a small flower.

This is one of her little hobbies. She has also worn willow saplings in her hair before, with the main idea being that everything can be used as a hairpin.

She took a step, walking on the ground, crossing a plateau, deep within which lay the most terrifying forbidden land for life in this world.

Within the forbidden area, there are many collapsed palaces, and in some places, immortal spiritual light still flickers. These are corners of the former Heavenly Palace, which were shattered in that great battle and fell to earth, creating the splendor of this ruined realm.

At the edge of this plateau lies a dark abyss shrouded in eerie and ominous mist.

"Luo, will you come to my aid?"

"If you call me, I will always come."
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(The plot of "Covering the Sky" was so haphazardly steered off course that I didn't even write about it, sob sob~ Just to clarify, Wan Qing didn't leave any descendants, so the plot has changed.)
(In fact, the story of Yan Ruyu in the original text is also quite confusing. The Azure Emperor has only been gone for ten thousand years, so it's impossible for the family to have declined so quickly. It's estimated that he just casually conjured up a few lotus flowers.)
(It can only be said that Dong Ge did retcon the events, the Great Emperor's prestige was raised later, and the Green Emperor suffered too much from appearing too early, but fortunately he still managed to gain some advantages later.)

(End of this chapter)