Covering the sky: Starting from the Golden Crow of the Holy Cliff

Chapter 191 World Tree Sapling, Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda

All the starlight shone down, the heavens trembled, and Yan Ming was enveloped in a white mist, becoming a chaotic ocean.

After ten years of enlightenment, he reached a new level. His Niwan Palace became clear and round, and his divine sense guided his body, allowing him to stand at the second level of the sixth heaven of the Immortal Platform. His Life Palace was opened up again to reveal the Ancient Monk Heaven, and his Taoist magic was refined to an astonishing degree!

The two Dao Fruits combined into one, comparable to a supreme Great Sage!
From this day forward, looking across the universe, he will be considered one of the strongest people!
Having surpassed his former rivals, whether they were the forbidden zone princes or the peerless geniuses of the Golden Age, none of them could rival him in this lifetime. Perhaps only a long period of time could make up for it and allow him to catch up.

"boom!"

Yan Ming embraced the primordial unity, and the three flowers appeared on his head. The five elements converged, absorbing the essence of the ten directions and inducing the harmony of all the myriad paths of heaven and earth. He felt a familiar fluctuation from the deepest part of the ancient star field, with emerald green substances constantly rushing towards him, causing his body to tremble violently and his heart to be filled with surprise.

He finally understood what these substances were: ancient Kunmu wood!

He chose this destroyed celestial realm when he went into seclusion!

The Kunmu tree was destroyed by the owner of the Immortal Tomb, leaving nothing behind. Only a surge of green light burst forth, shaking the heavens and earth and roaring through the sea of ​​stars.

"Is this the wrath of the World Tree? Slaughtered before reaching full maturity, bringing with it immeasurable calamity..."

Yan Ming's brow glowed, and he couldn't help but sigh softly. The master of Kunmu back then had truly entered the ranks of the supreme beings. In a battle that shook the heavens, he killed his way to the destruction of the World Tree, leaving an indelible mark on this place.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been revived by the sacrificial offerings!

"No wonder it can be like this. This residual magic, this trace, working together with the flames of the ancient universe, incinerates everything... Nirvana and transformation, perhaps there really will be a day of return." He muttered to himself, watching the jade-green light continuously gather, combining with the dark particles, trying to break free from the death of the past and shine brightly once more!
The Great Immortal Ascension Era would be incomplete without the light of the World Tree!
"It has influenced me along with the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, and it is passed down from generation to generation. This is the call of the Dao..." Yan Ming turned around and saw the Immortal Ruins Temple in the distant star field. The divine stele engraved with the name of the Desolate Emperor shone brightly, and countless beings shouted the name of the Desolate Emperor, regarding him as the ancestor of the secret realm!

Later on, the positions of Meng Tianzheng, the Ten-Crown King Emperor, the Banished Immortal, the Eleventh Double-Pupiled One, the Great Red Heavenly Lord, the Pure and Subtle Heavenly Lord, and the Yu Yu Heavenly Lord were all secondary deities.

Invoke the power of a lifetime, and pay homage to the sages of the heavens!
This place is of little use to Yan Ming. Only some of the life essence that has not yet dissipated has entered his body, and some Dao principles for him to ponder, but they are no longer necessary for him, a Great Sage.

As for the Kunmu seed, which is still undergoing its rebirth...

“A pure heart is close to the Way of Heaven. This Heavenly Seed should be a perfect match for Xiaosong. Perhaps he will have a great opportunity here.” Yan Ming thought of the little guy in the Immortal Ruins.

The most outstanding prodigy of the Kunlun clan!
It does not have a powerful bloodline, but it has an unparalleled immortal root. If it had been born in the ancient times, it might have been able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Demon Emperor and become a generation of Rat Emperor!
As for Yan Ming's two bloodlines, the eldest daughter is the master of time and dreams; the second son, Huo Huo, is obsessed with strange fire and alchemy and cannot extricate himself from it. Neither of them is currently qualified to become the master of the World Tree...

In a sense, his decision was somewhat selfish, because everyone in the Immortal Ruins knew that the little squirrel in the eldest princess's house was not to be offended, as it was the prince's beloved pet and companion.

After Xiaosong was revealed to have heaven-defying immortal roots by the Divine Dao Stele, it caused quite a stir in the Immortal Ruins, attracting many sages to want to take him as a disciple.

In the end, Yan Ming wrote down the decree to guide him away, bestowing upon him the Azure Emperor Scripture, who would become the mainstay of their lineage in the future.

In the original timeline, Xiaosong had the Bodhi Pill to establish his foundation, but he lacked this opportunity in this life. Using the Heavenly Seed to make up for it is just right...

Yan Ming walked out of the desolate Heavenly Domain, thinking of the white-haired sword god of the Divine Organization who had carved words in the void. Runes flashed and then coalesced to form a Dao stele, inscribed with the two characters 'Immortal Ruins', and below them, five divine characters were written in bold, silver strokes.

Anyone who dares to step in shall die!
This declaration was forceful and domineering, completely disregarding the so-called divine organization.

In this vast world, only the forbidden zone possesses this kind of mindset...

Yan Ming departed, his seclusion ended, and he flew all the way, transforming into a terrifying beam of light that pierced the dark universe with golden rays, a sight of unparalleled horror.

At this point, the Imperial Fire Spirit Bloodline within him surged once more, perhaps rivaling that of the ancient prince, or even nearly so...

At this moment, he was testing his magic on his way forward and had truly entered the realm of time. His speed surpassed that of a Great Sage and was comparable to that of a newly promoted Quasi-Emperor. He was absolutely terrifying and had few rivals in the world!

Moreover, Yan Ming was surprised to find that when he activated the Heaven-Piercing Immortal-Burning Technique and the Undying Scripture, he almost instantly stood in the Divine Forbidden Domain. After repeated attempts, he found that the trigger probability was extremely high.

In the past, once one established oneself in the realm of the Life Palace, one could trigger a divine restriction within a few days.

The most representative battle was when Beidou suppressed the forbidden zone, comprehended his state of mind, and easily suppressed the three of them, Anpu, the Daughter of the Ruins, and the Prince of the Thunder God, with his supreme combat power.

And now it has actually escalated to this point, with multiple successful triggers occurring within a single day!

"It's all because of the Heaven-Piercing Immortal-Burning Technique. This scripture is compatible with my Fire Spirit Golden Crow bloodline, making it easier to break through the extreme." Yan Ming pondered and quickly realized the key: that scripture was the root of everything.

Refine the Ancestral Crow's True Blood, revert to the Ancestral Imperial Fire Spirit Bloodline, and comprehend the Time Runes!

In that instant, he became even more composed, able to look down upon the heavens and the earth!

Even without a Quasi-Emperor, he is supreme under the entire starry sky. Even ancient princes and forbidden zone princes of the Great Saint Ninth Heaven would be slaughtered by him.

"Even a quasi-emperor is a worthy opponent!"

Yan Ming's eyes shone brightly, his figure blurred, and the patterns woven from the Great Dao Immortal Marks continued to spread. The golden light that pierced the ground combined with the Word "Travel" technique, and it could truly be said that he was unparalleled in the world. He broke through the natural barrier of the Dao path and truly reached the quasi-Emperor level of divine speed.

His body affected the passage of time; a single leap seemed to span an eternity!
During the journey, Yan Ming separated a wisp of his Dao body and had it ride the dragon chariot back to the Immortal Ruins.

This ancient war chariot, obtained from the ancient dragon's lair of the Big Dipper, could grant the Great Sage the speed of a quasi-emperor, allowing him to roam freely across the endless starry sky and countless galaxies, throughout the nine heavens and ten earths. Now, Yan Ming no longer needs it, as he has established himself in the realm of time and possesses similar abilities.

The Daoist body carried the information he left behind about his daughter and Xiaosong, and sent him to the Ancient Heavenly Court Realm to gain enlightenment!
He himself rushed directly onto an ancient road, heading towards the Great Moon Slope, where the Holy Spirit was buried.

A Great Perfection Holy Spirit who was suppressed and killed by the Daoist Master!

A moment later, Yan Ming descended onto Dayue Slope. This was his current strength; he could traverse the endless starry sky in an instant and reach his destination.

He needs to grow up quickly, at least to a high level, so that he can be fearless against all enemies.

Dayuepo, this is a strange place!
The slope is not steep, and it is crescent-shaped, hence the name. It looks desolate, barren, and vast.

Legend has it that this place was once a place where ancient beasts sought to approach the gods, but it is unknown how it has evolved into its current state, lifeless and desolate. Whether it is day or night, it is always shrouded in a gray haze, with mist and fog, the scenery dim and shrouded in gloom.

In the stillness of the night, Yan Ming, his body crystal clear and spotless, stepped into this desolate place.

Almost as soon as he entered Dayuepo, a special emotion surged within him. The three royal bones moved strangely, as if they were crying out in sorrow, or perhaps in anger.

"The Sorrow of the Great Holy Spirit!"

Yan Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, and three dazzling divine lights shot out from behind him. The Nine Profound Thunder Dragon, the Dark True Phoenix, and the phantom of the Innate Fire Spirit appeared together, roaring at the sun and moon. Order runes pierced through the universe, while the aura of the Great Accomplished Holy Spirit floated in the golden clouds.

At this moment, centered on Dayuepo, the aura of the imperial path swept across the starry river and the ancient road of the starry sky, awakening countless ancient saints.

This place was originally an important stronghold on the ancient road!
This fluctuation quickly dissipated, because another grand lineage emerged, flying out from the burial ground of gods and demons, suppressing the Holy Spirit's Great Dao, the supreme Daoist, suppressing all enemies.

"The laws of the Moral Celestial Venerable have been gone for millions of years, yet they remain undying..." Yan Ming sighed softly, no longer activating the Imperial Bone. That would have been a shortcut, allowing him to find the suppressed (and brewed) remnants of the Great Accomplished Holy Spirit in the fastest way. But at the same time, it would also awaken the remaining Great Dao of the Mythical Celestial Venerable, creating a conflict that would be detrimental rather than beneficial.

Yan Ming is here today not on behalf of the Holy Spirit lineage, but in the name of the Immortal Ruins Forbidden Zone.

In the Ziwei Starfield, the three heroes of Xuandu Cave—Yao Chen, Zhou Yi, and Yin Tiande—should have already set off.

Human relationships are something that still need to be valued, even if you travel through time.

Dayuepo was an ancient holy site in the mythological era, but its master was killed by the Heavenly Venerable, so it naturally belonged to the Daoist Venerable.

It would be most appropriate to bring the successor of his reincarnation (Lao Tzu) to his sacred site...

The Burial Ground of Gods and Demons was sealed by a stone gate that required a blood sacrifice to open, which was naturally no problem for Yan Ming.

He took out a portion of golden divine blood from the captured Victorious Fighting Buddha and easily opened the stone gate, stepping into the ancient burial ground of the mythical era.

If you're going to be selfish, you could set up a huge trap in front of the gate and then dismantle the bridge after you get ashore!

Yan Ming did not do that, nor did he set up any restrictions; he set off alone.

The white mist wafted around, and the area ahead seemed like a fairyland, devoid of any murderous intent, and appeared very peaceful.

A giant rock bears a sword mark, a remnant from the mythical era. Countless years have passed, erasing the sacred mountain and drying up the ocean, yet it still exists.

Yan Ming stopped and gazed intently at the ancient ruins, a feeling stirring within him.

This is a terrifying sword mark left by an unparalleled master. Time has washed everything away; the sword energy and divine power are no more. All that remains is an undying fighting spirit.

Yan Ming lingered there for a quarter of an hour, sensing an invincible killing intent that was domineering and sharp, like a celestial phoenix descending to strike!
This is not the law of the Celestial Venerable, nor does it belong to the human race; it is the ancestral technique of the Phoenix Clan! (Chapter 1298 of Covering the Sky: Burial Ground of Gods and Demons)
"Could it be like the Dark Ancient Phoenix? Though it is a stone spirit, its true form is a Heavenly Phoenix?" Yan Ming glanced sideways, making a guess in his heart. At this moment, as he comprehended that undying sword intent, he gained some insights on his Immortal Platform, as if he were listening to a true phoenix explaining the scriptures of slaughter.

Silently, the words "Qian" emitted a secret light, and ancient sacrificial sounds arose. Yan Ming was tracing back to the past, wanting to recreate the fierce battle of the imperial road in the mythical era!
In the past, his strength was insufficient, and he needed to offer sacrifices to achieve this. But now it is different. Time has entered the Dao, and at this moment a mysterious law spreads, runes cascade like waterfalls, and one Dao pattern after another flashes, shining with brilliant divine light, filled with a terrifying fluctuation.

A shower of light fell, and Yan Ming's figure gradually blurred. The mist gradually spread, and large traces of time rushed upwards, weaving a phantom light curtain in the air, recreating a scene from the mythical era.

A pure white palm covered the heavens. The moment it appeared, its colors were mottled and its aura was overwhelming, as if it would shatter the field and break the mortal realm at any moment.

The owner of this hand is indistinct, standing on a twelve-petaled white lotus, like a banished immortal, his palms and fingers glowing, spewing out five-colored divine light.

Opposite it, an old Taoist priest was indistinct and unclear, residing in the ninth heaven, chanting scriptures, possessing an aura of majesty and terror.

The next moment, a ray of sword light cleaved across the heavens!

The White Lotus Master shouted and activated the Stone Command in his palm. At this moment, it turned around like a true phoenix, its feathers weaving together to form boundless monitoring devices. That aura was about to break through the six realms of reincarnation, sweep across the three thousand worlds, and cut everything in its path.

"That weapon can transform into other shapes..." Yan Ming understood immediately and thought of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor Talisman. It seemed that this Great Perfection Holy Spirit also had similar means and had a deeper understanding of that stone token.

The conquest of the mythical era began, and a purple-gold gourd flew out, spreading the aura of imperial power. All the heroes prostrated themselves, blocking the wisp of sword energy.

"Boom!"

The next moment, a magnificent tower of heaven and earth flew out from the top of the Taoist's head. The primordial energy was like a waterfall. It was actually forged from the Xuanhuang Origin Root. Such a material has only appeared a few times in the ages. It is an unparalleled treasure.

A great battle broke out. The Great Perfection Holy Spirit used all his abilities, even involving the realms of light and darkness, transforming all his skills into the Dark Night. However, he was no match for the current Heavenly Venerable and quickly fell in blood.

The old Taoist struck out with his palm, and the protective twelfth-grade white lotus exploded into hundreds of fragments, destroying a powerful magical artifact.

Then, the Daoist Master flipped his hand and struck forward with a palm. No matter how powerful the Holy Spirit's magic was and how fast it moved beyond its limits, it still couldn't escape this domain and couldn't escape its fate of destruction...

"Alas, it is the Dao Venerable." Yan Ming sighed softly, watching the light and shadow completely disappear. This battle was utterly devastating, without any surprises.

Even the true Holy Spirit Emperor would suffer more defeats than victories against this one, let alone the Greatly Accomplished Holy Spirit.

"However, at the end of that battle, light and darkness shifted, and it seems that the Holy Spirit was not as holy as he appeared..." Yan Ming pondered, thinking of the dark matter in the Immortal Ruins.

This substance can change; for example, in the body of the Emperor's son, it manifests as ultimate light, supreme divinity, and holiness.

Why did the Daoist Master want to kill this Great Perfection Holy Spirit?
What mythical secrets are hidden behind this?
Yan Ming's eyes gleamed with divine light as he walked through the burial ground of gods and ghosts, dispelling the white mist as he moved forward step by step. He stopped after a while.

There were corpses on the ground, covered in blood. It seemed like the battle had just ended. In just a few miles, he had already seen the remains of more than a dozen ancient saints.

Some belong to the demon race, some to the human race, and some are even incomplete Stone Spirits...

As Yan Ming walked over, the bright red bloodstains and the corpse exuding holy might all turned to ashes, turning into dust with the sound of his footsteps.

So many years have passed, millions of years. Everything, no matter what it is, will be obliterated, not even the supposedly immortal sacred bones.

Yan Ming broke through the mist and traveled for more than ten miles. He saw a black river surging forward. It was magnificent, but silent, rushing from the depths of the burial ground of gods and ghosts.

"The legendary River Styx." He stood on the riverbank, gazing at the upstream waters.

"They finally came out. I've been looking for them for ages..."

A haunting voice echoed from the depths of the stars, as a celestial phoenix pierced the universe, its feathers shimmering in five colors. Melodious music filled the air, and auspicious energy engulfed heaven and earth.

A person sat up in the middle, dressed in a red robe and a magnificent crown. He exuded a natural and unpretentious charm, but he was also extremely terrifying. His aura as a quasi-emperor was overwhelming, originating from an ancient zither in his hand.

"The Phoenix Cries in Xiqi, this celestial zither has been passed down from generation to generation, and today it has finally been used up. However, it was worth it to use it on the forbidden prince of the Holy Spirit lineage!" The middle-aged man in red with his gray hair was said calmly.

This is a quasi-Emperor forbidden artifact. In some ways, it is even more terrifying than a quasi-Emperor artifact because it is a one-time burst of power. Once used, the artifact is useless. Its divine power is astonishing!
Clearly, the newcomer knew of the terrifying existence hidden behind the Immortal Ruins, yet still chose to make a move.

"Ding ding dong dong..."

The melodious music was very pleasant to hear, drifting deep into the starry sky, and it even made the ancient sage on his way to Dayuepo about to attain enlightenment. How amazing this was!

Looking again, a five-colored divine phoenix soared across the sky, like a shimmering sea of ​​stars, with galaxies swirling within, surrounding a magnificent land of China. At this moment, it erupted.

Clearly, the newcomers were well-prepared. The forbidden artifact pierced through the void and plunged directly into the center, without being destroyed beforehand. Moreover, a phoenix aura surged forth, shaking this entire cosmos.

(End of this chapter)