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

Chapter 204 A vow made by the Luo River, if you lay down your armor and surrender… The Empress's fury

"I wonder what her relationship is with Zhen Mi, the woman of unparalleled beauty during the Wei and Jin dynasties," Yan Ming said, his eyes darting around with interest.

One is the spirit of the Luo River, and the other is a descendant of an ancient kingdom.

Cao Zijian sang "Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River" while crossing the Luo River.
The goddess Luo is depicted as a pristine and unparalleled beauty, a peerless gem. Later scholars have speculated that the poem expresses either the emperor's estrangement from her or that she was expressing her heart to Zhen Mi.

What is the background story?
What kind of goddess will be born from the incense offerings of this degenerate age?

As my thoughts drifted far away, Zou Shi, Diao Chan, and the two Qiao sisters of Eastern Wu all came to mind. Unfortunately, two thousand years had passed between them. Most of the beauties and fair maidens of ancient China were buried in that turbulent era, along with the rise and fall of kingdoms.

Zhen Mi is dead, only the Goddess of the Luo River remains!
"Boom!"

Suddenly, the ancient well began to shake violently, emitting a terrifying howl. An aura that made even the Great Sage tremble swept across the sky, soaring upwards from the ground.

A pure white lotus flower, about ten feet in diameter, rose from the broken ancient well, and its appearance immediately caused such a terrible sight!

Amidst the blood-red light and black mist, this enormous lotus flower stood out, pure white and crystalline, incomparably holy, like the most ethereal sacred object!

At that moment, all the Holy Spirits under the starry sky felt a response, and were filled with excitement. They all chanted scriptures loudly, their bodies trembling.

"This is the aura of the Heaven-Mending Technique leaking out. This technique can allow a prematurely born Holy Spirit to reach the state of perfection, which is indeed defying the heavens."

Yan Ming's brow glowed, his ancient imperial bloodline revived, and a three-legged ancient golden crow imprint flew out, as if it had been resurrected. It was imprinted in the void, emitting terrifying fluctuations.

In an instant, an ancient and noble aura emanated from the secret realm, its light reaching the heavens. Had it not been for the imperial artifact suppressing it from the shadows, it would likely have pierced the sky and illuminated all the heavens.

This bloodline concentration rivals that of ancient emperors' own children!
Throughout the entire world, apart from the Undying Mountain and the Divine Ruins, only he possesses this level of Holy Spirit Blood!

Even the sick old man looked solemn, never expecting that another Holy Spirit Prince would emerge in this life.

Is it really not a reincarnation?
An ordinary descendant, who hadn't even reached the level of a quasi-emperor, possessed such a terrifyingly high concentration of bloodline that it was practically shattering ancient history.

Gai Jiuyou sighed softly, a worry lingering in his heart. The ancient fire spirit of the Desolate Era reigned supreme over the world, stirring up terrible turmoil, and was eventually suppressed and killed by the ancient emperor.

Now that the Fire Spirits have risen again, can any human of the same generation still find someone worthy of fighting?

Beyond the realm, there is a quasi-emperor at the ninth level who is about to attain enlightenment and has already begun his conquest to unify the world. In a sense, he is the one everyone hopes for. However, in the heart of this old man, he does not believe that the Vermilion Bird can attain enlightenment.

As a pioneer, he believed that the emperor was only qualified and not yet ready to prove his Dao.

But this fire spirit before us is different!

Some of the other party's achievements were even beyond what Gai Jiuyou himself considered to be comparable to.

If it were him, he might not even have the chance to attain enlightenment one day. He would be at the ninth level of Quasi-Emperor before transforming into a dragon, and the world would have another master of the Imperial Path.

Under the starry sky, the quasi-emperor level fluctuations were overwhelming. In the mythical era, the Dao Venerable slew a Great Perfection Holy Spirit and sealed it in a well, setting up many magic arrays. This was like a wine cellar, waiting for its flesh and blood essence to be transformed into supreme immortal wine.

Time has passed, and the ancient Celestial Venerable has long since passed away. His plan was not completely successful. At least in the first Divine Demon Well, there was no so-called immortal liquid, only a demonic lotus. It contained the flesh and blood of the former Holy Spirit and was also an ancient artifact. As soon as it was born, the ancestral artifact was in a state of revival, killing gods and Buddhas alike.

In the chaos, the female quasi-emperor who rushed from Feixian Star was unfortunate. To be precise, it was the imperial artifact she possessed that aroused the hostility of the Holy Spirit. The pure white lotus flower rapidly extended, reaching a length of a thousand feet, and the vast lotus leaves contained the laws of the imperial way, slashing down towards her.

The latter frowned slightly, her expression extremely solemn. She did not take the attack head-on. Instead, she used the ripples in the waterway to retreat and disappear into the starry sky.

The three-eyed old man's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty upon seeing this scene; their side had unexpectedly lost the initiative.

"Look back," the blue-clad quasi-emperor said calmly from a distance, exuding an air of transcendence.

Only the Vice Master of the Divine Court remained at the mouth of the Divine Demon Well. He took the lead and activated the Divine Refining Pot above his head to its limit. When he saw the Holy Spirit Stone Token, his eyes burned with desire, and he immediately tried to take it off.

"That woman was born with a water spirit, yet she was rejected by the Holy Spirit," Yu Huatian sneered, having no rivals left after Luo Shen's departure: "This precious treasure should rightfully belong to me."

He let out a long roar, feeling exhilarated, and his entire body was bathed in a golden light of ethereal transformation as he charged directly toward the core of the white lotus.

"Oh!"

Suddenly, an unprecedented ripple spread out, and the white lotus slowly opened its stamen, as if something was reviving. An aura not much weaker than that of an ancient emperor permeated the air, which was extremely terrifying and made people want to bow down in worship.

"That is……"

Everyone was stunned by what they saw inside the lotus. The Holy Spirit Clan, in particular, couldn't help but shout out.

At the center of the snow-white lotus, there was a gigantic hand, hundreds of feet long, holding a stone token in its palm. Together, they unleashed supreme divine power, just as they had when they were first born, sweeping away everything in their path and destroying all obstacles.

That hand exuded a fierce aura, directly lifting the stone token and smashing it down, its divine power overwhelming and unstoppable.

This was absolutely earth-shattering. Yu Huatian cried out and desperately activated the Refining God Pot to revive it, allowing it to exude the majesty of an ancient emperor and resist the terrifying giant hand and stone token.

"The Great Perfection Holy Spirit of the Mythical Era, though long since slain, still has one of his hands holding the Stone Token from his lifetime. If it were to fall like this, even I would find it difficult to withstand!"

The female quasi-emperor's black hair flew wildly as she spoke to herself, seemingly explaining something. However, this caused the Great Sage, who had three eyes, to change his expression slightly and feel a chill in his heart. He realized that he had just made a mistake and quickly apologized.

"My lord, we have truly troubled you by inviting you out this time..."

"I will fight with all my might. This is the only battle. All past favors will be forgotten, and there will be no more entanglements," the woman said coldly.

"boom!"

As they spoke, the most terrifying collision occurred: the Refining God Pot clashed with the giant hand and the stone token, both emitting a dazzling light that swept across the entire ancient star.

This is the true ultimate divine power, containing the resentment and anger of the great holy spirit of the past!
"what……"

A scream rang out, and at the moment of impact, the Refining God Pot was blasted away, bursting into a shower of sparks. The Crimson Dragon Armor on Yu Huatian's body shattered inch by inch, and then exploded, turning into a blood mist.

The laws of the Imperial Way are invincible!
Even with the Refining God Pot as a buffer, Yu Huatian was still severely injured. The superior-grade quasi-emperor weapon he borrowed from the Divine Court Treasury—the Ancient Crimson Dragon Armor—exploded after resisting for two breaths. The Dao weapon in his hand also shattered into two pieces, and he himself was sent flying, blood flowing like a waterfall. He almost died, and almost all of his internal organs were shattered.

That slap was excruciating!
“The dry well has become bloodstained soil, from which a demonic lotus has grown. Although it is just a hair’s breadth away from becoming a quasi-emperor, it wields a perfected holy spirit artifact. The two are connected by blood, and even a quasi-emperor cannot contend with it.” Gai Jiuyou made this judgment and glanced at Yan Ming.

The lotus flower's roots are similar to the other's; both can be considered descendants of ancient holy spirits, flowing with similar blood.

Yan Ming did not agree. His eyes were deep and unfathomable as he stared intently at the lotus flower. Then he closed his eyes, already knowing the other party's background.

In the mythical era, a holy spirit nurtured a twelve-petaled white lotus, just like the divine plant within his body and the Ice and Snow Maiden within Jiang Tingting's body. They cultivated each other's lives and essence, inseparable.

The demonic lotus before us is, strictly speaking, a descendant of that white lotus, and it also possesses the blood of the Holy Spirit, making it a descendant of the Holy Spirit lineage.

Beyond the realm, asteroids exploded one after another. Under the supreme divine power, nothing could last long; they bloomed like fireworks.

"what!"

Yu Huatian roared, filled with intense resentment. There was no other way now. Even the Crimson Dragon Armor, forged by an ancient seventh-level quasi-emperor, had been annihilated. This time, he had suffered a complete defeat, and he still had Dao wounds on his body. He didn't know how long it would take to completely heal them.

That woman knew what was going to happen, so she deliberately let him go first!
"Damn Water Spirit." Yu Huatian gritted his teeth, remaining silent, and immediately pierced through the domain gate. The four evil gods of the Light Clan hesitated for a moment, then recalled the Refining God Pot and remained at the edge of chaos.

They were still unwilling to give up. The Holy Spirit's attack severely injured Yu Huatian, which, while awe-inspiring, also stirred up greed in everyone's hearts.

This power is in no way inferior to that of an ancient imperial weapon!

If we can seize it, it will allow our clan to soar to new heights, ascend to the ranks of immortal lineages, and enjoy a glorious reign for ten thousand years.

"The celestial elixir has finally appeared, a few drops of it!" Someone in the crowd activated their Heavenly Eye, which allowed them to see through the earth's veins and spot the glistening liquid dripping from the depths of the collapsed ancient well.

The Daoist Master's previous arrangements have indeed taken effect to some extent!

"Hahaha, this is an incredible stroke of luck!" The Three-Eyed Taoist laughed, all his previous fear and anxiety gone, leaving only joy. It was worth all his efforts and the great price he paid to invite the self-proclaimed one from the Kunlun clan.

Even the female quasi-emperor nodded slowly, her often furrowed brows relaxed, and she appeared serene and beautiful.

This elixir is of the highest quality, originating from the Holy Spirit Ancestor. It will be of great use to her, perhaps enabling her to break through the two-thousand-year bottleneck and reach a higher level.

On the other side, the stone man Ao Mang refused to leave because of the Heaven-Mending Technique, but now that the situation was settled and there was a quasi-emperor of the Holy Spirit Clan, everyone had lost hope.

"Buzz!"

The Emperor's Seal, forged from supreme gold, shimmered with streaks of dark light, like a vast ocean under the moon, deep and boundless, emanating boundless chaotic energy that threatened to engulf the universe.
This is an unparalleled supreme imperial weapon, radiating divine light in Shui Ling's hands!

"boom!"

The quasi-emperor of Kunlun activated the Human Emperor Seal and engaged in an earth-shattering battle with the fleshy hand and the stone token. The galaxy trembled and the universe shook as they unleashed immortal power in their unparalleled clash.

Her blue skirt shimmered, her figure was slender and graceful, her breasts were full, her skin was fair and delicate, and her eyes shone like stars. At this moment, she was chanting incantations, and a stream of Luo River descended behind her, carrying an imperial weapon, sweeping across the heavens and the earth, truly displaying an unparalleled aura.

Under the attack of such a giant, the ancient star of life could not be saved. Even with the mark left by the mythical celestial being, it was still torn to pieces after being attacked by imperial weapons many times.

The Great Moon Slope, where the Divine Demon Well is located, is situated on a continent that plunges backward into space and floats in the universe, riddled with scars. However, it has been preserved thanks to the protection of the Stone Order.

The Demon Lotus in the Well was exhausted. The reason it was able to injure the Quasi-Emperor earlier was because the resentment of the ancient Holy Spirit remained on that arm. It appeared briefly and then manifested the true laws of the Imperial Way.

As the mark faded, it slowly fell into a disadvantageous position and was no match for a quasi-emperor level water spirit!
Half a day later, the continent where the Burial Ground of Gods and Demons was located exploded, the ancient well was ruined, and the corpse demons inside were all turned to ashes under the seal of the Human Emperor. The original thousand-foot-long pure white lotus was also smashed. This was an evil lotus that was born by absorbing the blood of the supreme holy spirit and had the characteristic of immortality. But now it was broken and made a mournful cry.

A single plant howled like a vengeful ghost, chilling everyone in the starry sky to the bone!

It struggled on the verge of destruction, but even though it belonged to the same kind, the quasi-emperors from the outside world showed no mercy and wanted to use the Emperor's Seal to completely suppress it.

"Clang!" "Clang!"...

The stone talisman trembled, emitting trembling sounds, like chaotic sword energy surging forth. The ancient stone shimmered and dripped streaks of blood.

This lotus flower weeps tears, offering its primordial essence and blood as a sacrifice to the stone token. This ancient artifact, which was once its companion, has now become its death warrant.

“If this were during the Chaotic Ancient Era, this lotus might have already reached the Quasi-Supreme level. Unfortunately, in the chaotic end times, although it has divine consciousness, it is not a true living being…” Yan Ming said, his eyes revealing astonishing patterns.

His biggest weakness is that he can't bear to see beautiful things destroyed!

This white lotus, which has the potential to evolve into a quasi-emperor, was tainted by the blood of the Holy Spirit and was extremely demonic, thus not being recognized by the water spirit, but it suited the taste of the fire spirit.

If you don't corrupt or darken him, you won't be able to truly win his heart!
"This thing is destined to me."

With a deafening roar, chaotic energy emanated from the depths of the starry sky, creating an astonishing spectacle.

The rosy light flowed, revealing a black gourd, seemingly a celestial object created when heaven and earth were first created, originating from a remote region. It was crystal clear, as dreamlike as a black diamond, and exuded an imperial mist.

"It's Yama, the King of Hell... He's never separated from this legendary ancient imperial weapon!"

"The Dark Heavenly Court has arrived!"

The place was immediately in an uproar. Although the ancient star road was cut off and news was not flowing smoothly, the Dark Heavenly Court's killing spree caused tremors in all directions, which naturally attracted attention. A newly emerging supreme power was rumored to have a quasi-emperor level expert lying in wait.

The stone man Ao Mang's expression changed drastically. He felt his bloodline tremble slightly, as if he had seen an ancient ancestor, and he couldn't help but want to submit.

A Holy Spirit who is stronger than himself!
Only the people from the Divine Organization, Fire Scale Cave, and Blood Phoenix Mountain had their eyes gleaming, knowing what the gourd represented.

Is there truly an unparalleled being behind the Immortal Ruins?
The hatred stemming from the tragic deaths of his clansmen and the beheading of the ancient princess!
It's time for everything to come to an end!
"The person behind the scenes finally couldn't hold back any longer."

The female quasi-emperor of Kunlun soared into the sky, wielding the Human Emperor Seal and colliding with the Immortal-Slaying Gourd, creating a cloud of dust.

Yan Ming took a step forward and appeared at the mouth of the God and Demon Well. Behind him, the lotus was covered in blood, leaving only a hundred-foot-tall shell covered with marks.

As the sacrificial offerings fell, the demonic lotus rustled and spewed out dark clouds of smoke, enveloped by chains of order, making it incredibly mystical.

"You want to subdue it? It's useless. The corrupted plant's heart is filled with nothing but killing... How... is this possible..." The woman in the blue dress shook her head, but the next moment her expression changed drastically as she stared in astonishment ahead.

On Dayue Slope, the pure white lotus, which everyone regarded as an obstacle, was suddenly attracted by Yan Ming and resonated with him, becoming incredibly gentle.

A pure white radiance shone forth, forming a halo that enveloped the Holy Spirit Prince, making him resemble a white moon. Behind him stood a magnificent golden crow, its form flowing with fiery essence, moving as if holding the moon in its beak, pure and sacred, without any trace of evil.

Everyone was utterly shocked. The stone man Ao Mang, the evil god of the Light Clan, and the quasi-emperor hidden in the shadows were all petrified at this moment, somewhat incredulous, and all stared blankly at the astonishing scene.

"How did you do that?" Luo Shen asked.

"It's very simple: don't act like the master, treat it as an equal, and awaken the inner power within it."

Yan Ming spoke calmly, his brow almost transparent. The arrangement he had left at Dayuepo had taken effect, causing a massive amount of dark matter to boil and draw in the Pure World White Lotus. The two interacted, resonated, and became entangled.

To outsiders, this lotus flower seemed to be naturally close to him, as if they were of the same lineage, and even resonated with the three-legged golden crow behind his back, creating a wondrous sight.

"This is incomprehensible!"

Luo Shen shook her head, her fair forehead bone becoming translucent, unleashing a terrifying primordial spirit that threatened to sink the Golden Crow and seize the destiny.

She didn't believe Yan Ming's reply because it was too outrageous!
It's like a well-known female mental patient in the area who goes crazy every day, but after getting married she becomes incredibly virtuous and lives in perfect harmony with her partner. How is that possible?

"Although I don't know what methods you used, but... put down the stone token. Before becoming a Quasi-Emperor, this kind of fortune is not something you can possess." Her posture was cold and aloof, as it has always been. From the perspective of a Quasi-Emperor, even a Great Sage appears weak and is difficult to be treated as an equal.

"Even though she is the goddess of the Luo River and possesses extraordinary talent, she is only fit for princes and nobles. From your character, one can roughly understand Zhen Mi's nature."

Yan Ming sighed softly, his filter of the ancient country's beauties shattered.

Class distinctions have always existed; one who hasn't reached the quasi-emperor level is still an ant.

I wonder what her beautiful face, which keeps people at a distance, will look like when ants bump into the high and mighty quasi-emperor.

Thinking of this, after taking away the Immortal Liquid and the Stone Token, and after the Immortal-Slaying Gourd under his feet devoured the Holy Spirit's arm, Yan Ming turned around and looked at the cold beauty, saying meaningfully, "I swear by the Luo River, if you surrender now and do not lose your honor, I will guarantee you a Dao Fruit of the sixth level of Quasi-Emperor in the future."

"You come from an ancient, primordial star?"

Luo Shen's expression changed slightly, a hint of darkness appeared in her eyes, and her temperament became even colder and more chilling.

The other party mentioned a taboo, a dark moment that even she herself was unwilling to mention!

"Buzz!"

Space shattered, and Luo Shen's long black hair was loose, shiny and smooth. The two gold hairpins that were originally used to hold her hair up slipped off, and her fair and delicate face looked very indifferent.

With the Emperor's Seal atop her head, she unleashed her forbidden domain. A jade hand swept across the sky, and with a single stroke of her divine hairpin, a surging celestial river appeared.

Draw upon the weak waters of the Milky Way to extinguish the fiery spirit of the wicked!
(End of this chapter)