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

Chapter 236 The New Heavenly Court and the New Underworld

A streak of light rose up, swirling around the stars in the heavens, transforming into a brilliant rain of light that rushed into the star field where Yan Ming was located.

"Buzz!"

Accompanied by the roar of the Great Dao, countless fragments of the Great Dao flew out. They were the ultimate fire, the intent to cleave the heavens, and the thought to quell chaos. They raged in the void, extremely brilliant. This was a legacy that transcended star systems.

In an instant, Yan Ming's eyes trembled slightly, his gaze lost in mist, and a delicate purple butterfly appeared on his fingertips without him even noticing.

In the shortest amount of time, he experienced the lives of those who had passed by, from being born extraordinary, a prince, a prince, and the hope of his clan, to witnessing the passing of his old friends one by one, feeling desolate, and going into exile in sorrow.

"Heavenly Sword, Heavenly Book, Heavenly Mound... Jiang Yang obtained these three, and thus attained the Dao." Yan Ming's eyes opened and closed, his sage platform glowing, as he entered a deep state of enlightenment. (Note 1)

In his dream, he once vanquished demons with ten armors and fought a hundred battles that shook heaven and earth, living a magnificent and turbulent life.

The Heavenly Sword was forged by the Boundless Dao Venerable of the Mythical Era!

The Heavenly Book contains the complete Daoist lineage of the Celestial Venerable and elucidates the ultimate secrets of military strategy!

Before he turned one hundred, Jiang Yang wielded the Heavenly Sword and fought against heroes of all races. After three hundred years, he comprehended the Heavenly Book and became a quasi-emperor of swordsmanship. He broke free from the Hengyu Emperor's shackles, but also faced an even more terrifying restriction on the Dao lineage.

That was the Celestial Venerable's trump card. Even as eras changed, it remained undiminished, carrying with it an obsession to remain immortal in the mortal realm!
A thousand years later, he reached the peak of the ninth level of Quasi-Emperor, sweeping across the heavens and the earth, only one step away from the Ultimate Emperor Realm, and almost about to step into it!
At that time, was he the master of the sword or the slave of the sword?

No one can say for sure.

One thing is certain: the Heavenly Sword contains demonic energy!

He refused to become a reflection of the Celestial Venerable!

After much deliberation, Jiang Yang decided to resume his cultivation and voluntarily withdrew from the sect. However, the demonic fetus had already been born, and with the aid of the Heavenly Sword, it caused a terrible tragedy, killing all the powerful figures and leaving behind the name 'Sword Demon' in the world. His Daoist partner also died in that incident, leaving behind eternal regret.

After that, he buried his beloved, his hair turned white overnight, he severed his own Dao fruit, abandoned the Heavenly Sword in the deep valley, and vowed never to use it again...

In the years that followed, he traveled through the mortal realm, entered forbidden zones, and traversed desolate borders. After three thousand years, he finally attained enlightenment at 'Tian Gu', re-entered the Quasi-Emperor realm, used the Li Fire as fuel, transformed it into Yang Fire, and forged a unique path of flames that belonged only to him.

If this path continues, perhaps in the ancient times, another 'Emperor Yan' will emerge, who, after experiencing many hardships, will eventually reach the pinnacle of power.

But then the Dark Turmoil broke out, and Jiang Yang, who was breaking through the obstacles of the Imperial Path, was awakened by the will of all living beings.

On that day, the stone gate shattered, the sky was covered, the demonic sword emerged from the deep valley, and a white-robed quasi-emperor emerged from the Tianduan Mountains to fight against the ancient emperor in a battle that broke the rules.

"Flowers are not flowers, mist is not mist, I am not myself..." Yan Ming's eyes opened and closed, flowing with an eternally unchanging calm, as he awoke from his dream, a faint mist of light emanating from his platform.

In fact, he had already been revived starting from the Demon Child arc.

He is not Jiang Yang; there are some things he is destined not to be able to do!
Given his character, no woman could possibly make him turn white overnight; the so-called righteousness of the world means nothing to him.

"I will create the rules I approve of!" Yan Ming clasped his hands together, his palms glowing with fiery light, and the essence of a true phoenix was pulsating within him. The five elements in his chest were being rapidly reforged, showing a tendency toward great perfection.

To gain a profound understanding of the Tao is a dreamlike opportunity.

Jiang Yang's Dao Fruit was split in two, with him and Jiang Yifei each receiving a portion...

When everything calmed down, the war and turmoil subsided, the blood gradually dispersed, the darkness was driven away, and the dawn broke!
The ripples of the Imperial War subsided, and all restricted areas were closed!

A terrible bloodbath and calamity came to an end, though it did not last long. However, it triggered several extreme battles, which surprised everyone.

However, it has also left behind too much sorrow!

Too many people died that day; several ancient lands turned crimson, and the corpses piled up on the ground would be higher than mountains and wider than the sea.

Some quasi-emperors were even affected by the aftershocks and died tragically!
"It's over, it's finally over..."

"The great calamity is over, and we are still alive!"

Countless people survived the ordeal, gasping for breath, and only then did they truly appreciate the preciousness of life, realizing that being alive is better than anything else.

Gradually, many places fell silent, a sorrowful and desolate atmosphere permeated the air, and the sound of weeping gradually drifted over.

"Whoosh..." The Supreme War affected too many star fields, causing a terrible blood calamity. Many great clans were destroyed, and their former glory seemed so pale on this day.

A weeping sound came from the universe. Someone dressed in white mourning clothes was offering sacrifices to the dead. His figure appeared particularly frail under the desolate starry sky, accompanied by the blood mist from the battlefield ruins.

Then people seemed to hear a terrifying sound, or perhaps it was just people's clamor. Finally, they saw a magical gourd floating in the sky, radiating a blood-red light that was vast and boundless.

It flew over one cradle of life after another, its gourd-shaped mouth shrouded in a bloody mist that reflected the heavens, disturbing the deathly silence of the boundless starry sea, disrupting the tranquility of the ultimate ancient road, and stirring up dust from the forbidden zone of life...

“Tap, tap…”

A terrifying footstep sounded, and a tall, slender figure appeared. The Dao traces flowed beneath his feet, emanating a suffocating power. He walked through one galactic ruin and battlefield after another, observing the remnants.

"Canglan is dead; his invincible body has been torn apart. What about the other two? Did they survive this ordeal?"

With the Immortal-Slaying Gourd atop his head, his black hair flowing like a waterfall, and dressed in a crimson robe adorned with white cranes, Yan Ming's eyes were deep as he traversed the star system, searching for the remnants of the Overlord Body and, more importantly, for the shattered Red Lotus Karmic Flame. This battle had left behind too much, much of which he needed.

Finally, guided by the remnants of the Chaos Body deep within the Immortal Ruins, he began to approach the Heavenly Venerable Dao Annihilation Ground, which was also the area where Wang Bo had completely dissipated. All the rules in this place would be obliterated, as if an era had been buried.

The broken tracks were so heavy they evoked despair!

The abyss is full of dangerous places; even a saint king would find it difficult to stay there and would be pulled down!

Not far away, there was a half-shattered Chaos Bone, only a small piece remained, the rest had been dissolved.

In another distant place, a strand of hair floats, like a spear piercing the sky, piercing through a star, eerie and remaining there.

For example, a ball of five-colored blood, with five-colored flames rising and carrying the aura of the ultimate path, was releasing rich energy that was being absorbed by this void.

"Hmm..." Yan Ming frowned slightly, and a golden light flickered in his eyes. He saw a crimson color in a spatial rift, which was cold and terrifying. The tips of the crimson color gathered into phoenix feathers, which were brightly colored.

He took a step forward, causing the Great Dao to ripple, and waves of void spread outwards. From the vast starry sky, he found a fiery leaf inserted into a white dwarf star. It was incredibly large, not much smaller than the Big Dipper, composed of pure symbols, entwined with boundless karmic power, and exuded an aura of destruction that impacted all directions. "This fire annihilated the Heavenly Venerable and the Chaos Body. All twelve lotus leaves were scattered. I didn't expect to find even a fragment here." Yan Ming's eyes shone brightly as he began to circulate the Burning Technique, absorbing this astonishing fiery thread.

The territory of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths is simply too vast. Even a super being like him, with quasi-emperor-level speed, would find it difficult to search every region.

If one were to occasionally encounter a red lotus leaf, and with the aid of the Burning Technique, it would be enough to nurture the source of karmic fire. Over time, this invincible flame would be under his control!
The Red Lotus Karmic Fire, renowned far and wide, is one of the most prominent flames recorded in ancient Buddhist and Taoist texts. It can illuminate the human body's samadhi, enabling a different kind of nirvana and a rebirth from the brink of death.

Throughout history, very few people have obtained it; it is one of the most powerful divine flames in legend, and it is extremely rare and hard to come by!

Yan Ming still remembered the scene of the Chaos Body driving the True Phoenix to merge with the Karmic Fire, and the fierce battle that followed. He was no weaker than Yan Ming in using similar methods, as he had the support of his ancestors.

This divine fire is absolutely perfect for me!

"If it were a complete Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame, it might be even more precious than an Emperor-level weapon. After all, it burned away the Boundless Heavenly Venerable and the Great Completion Chaos Body, and it belongs to the innate fire element, which is extremely suitable for me. Although the Supreme Emperor Weapon is powerful, I only want the Immortal-Slaying Gourd." Yan Ming looked at the lotus leaf in front of him, his heart burning with a rare passion.

After the great battle ended, Wang Bo's remains were taken away by the Western Emperor, and his exact fate remains unknown!

According to Yan Ming's speculation, there is a considerable probability that Wang Bo will be forged into a Dark Emperor Weapon...

That person was a true supreme being in life, whose strength surpassed even that of the Holy Cliff and Holy Body. He was also the true ruler of the Immortal Ruins, unmatched by anyone.

Everything about her was unknown to others. Even her attempt to seize the Chaos Body this time was a sudden decision, made without informing anyone, not even Yan Ming.

And no one can interfere with what she wants to do.

In comparison, the sage at the Holy Cliff was much easier to reach...

Ultimately, it's a matter of insufficient strength!
Yan Ming's thoughts raced; the number of quasi-emperor level combatants under his command was truly considerable.

The Immortal Essence Holy Spirit, the Dark Kunpeng Woman, the Goddess of the Luo River Zhen Mi... and two resurrected divine thoughts possessing some of the quasi-emperor's Dao principles.

There was also the Lord of the Cliff (the Dark Great Accomplished Holy Body) who showed some attitude, while Yan Ming took on the role of Executive Deputy Lord of the Cliff, in charge of daily work.

The aftershocks of this imperial war were terrifying, destroying vast star fields. Much of the blood energy along the way dissipated, and a portion of it was absorbed by the Immortal-Slaying Gourd—a massive amount. After being placed into the Immortal Ruins, it was enough to transform into even more dark creatures, resulting in a truly substantial harvest.

"The curtain is about to rise, and the only thing I lack is time..." Yan Ming took a deep breath, lingered there for a long time, collected the cluster of red lotus karmic fire, and continued walking, heading towards the Quasi-Emperor level.

His figure was blurred, his movement technique was unparalleled, his body affected the passage of time, and a single leap seemed to span an eternity.

On the way, Yan Ming carved words in the void, and one by one, the flame runes shone, and then they gathered together, transforming into a golden crow, which flew towards the Heavenly Court.

This is the power of a Quasi-Emperor. Even across endless starry skies and countless galaxies, he can still send messages using divine magic. This is the letter he left for his powerful subordinates, instructing them to mobilize their armies and launch a full-scale attack on the Other Shore of Gods.

The Lingbao Sword Formation possesses unparalleled combat power. If presided over by four quasi-emperors, it would be enough to dominate the world and become a powerful weapon below the supreme level.

He himself rushed into the Sea of ​​Stars, going against the current to break the formation and seize the sword, to inherit the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable's lineage. There was also Five Elements Divine Soil there, transformed from the Heavenly Venerable's Dao Palace, which could save him a lot of hard work and shorten the time to advance to the Quasi-Emperor Realm...

Spring comes and autumn goes, colors fade, and before we know it, Yan Ming has been in this universe for a hundred years.

The Immortal Ruins remain evergreen, the Sacred Cliffs stand tall, and their power spreads boundlessly, making it a terrifying forbidden zone under the starry sky!
Marked by the tragedy following the end of the Heavenly Venerable War, the Golden Age truly began to manifest!
Four super powers in the starry sky.

The Divine Court was thrown into turmoil by the news of the Emperor's announcement of seclusion, and the surrounding forces began to shrink back. The true situation was unknown, but many people were skeptical, believing that the Emperor might not be able to successfully attain enlightenment.

The two major factions on Feixian Star began a ceasefire, and their high-level officials met, ushering in a period of peace.

As for the Divine Organization, this force is inherently mysterious. In the past, it made a fleeting appearance when a quasi-Emperor level expert descended upon the Flying Immortal Star battlefield, overlooking the world and leaving a deep impression on the world.

These 'gods' have now fallen silent and are far less powerful than they used to be!

The Heavenly Court and the Hegemon Body lineage rose to prominence and became new giants.

The Heavenly Court is exceptionally transcendent, backed by the Immortal Ruins and the Sacrificial Cliff. Endless dark creatures dwell there, and it is said that one can see immortality at the end of reincarnation. Overlooking all realms, it possesses a grand and majestic aura that can swallow the entire universe.

Especially after the news that the Dark Sovereign was sleeping deep within the Immortal Ruins was revealed, all the races of the heavens were shocked.

The emergence of a forbidden force has had a tremendous impact, causing a huge uproar!
With the Divine Court absent and the Kunlun remnants, pre-Qin Qi cultivators, and divine organizations lying low, the Dark Heavenly Court has truly ushered in an era of unparalleled glory, becoming the dominant force among all religions.

In a distant star field, a large army returned, its banners waving loudly, creating a sound like thunder and lightning. True dragons coiled around it, and phoenixes cried out, shaking the universe.

This is a force led by the Fire Spirit Azure Flame. They captured the alien dragon from the desolate region and even took away the Thunder Origin with the help of the Supreme Emperor Weapon. At this moment, they are crossing countless star rivers, vast and mighty, transforming into a crimson torrent heading towards the Heavenly Court.

Even the deepest star fields along the ancient star road are said to be associated with the Heavenly Court!

The Immortal Ruins—for the new Heavenly Court!
Those who perform sacrifices on the cliff—the new underworld!
This layout inevitably evokes memories of the ancient Heavenly Court; it's so similar, you could even say it's a reincarnation of the Impure World.

"It is said that the Immortal Ruins initially possessed the Immortal Ascension Cauldron, but encountered an unimaginably powerful enemy. In his fury, Yama shattered the cauldron, and it was lost as a result, but that formidable enemy was also annihilated..."

"Some people have seen the mythical Kunmu deep in the Heavenly Court. The Kunmu is known as the World Tree and is exactly the same as the supreme inheritance in the mythical era."

Many people are discussing and hoping to join the Heavenly Court, but they can't find the way. This behemoth-level power is extremely mysterious, rooted in the other side of the starry sky, and only has a few special places to set up, and has little interest in the ultimate ancient road.

On the contrary, countless people rush through the domain gates to Beidou, Ziwei, and Earth, hoping to catch a glimpse of the true nature of the forbidden zones.

Subsequently, some claimed that deep within the sacrificial cliff, a thin mist and wisps of white fog appeared, revealing a scene of immortals flying, and that two innate Dao embryos successively attained enlightenment, their divine marks shaking the past and present, and both attained the position of saints.

This has sparked speculation.

There should only be one innate Dao embryo in the world, originating from the Big Dipper. Where did the other innate Dao embryo come from? It's a mystery...

Jiang Yangdao was about to be killed, and he himself was also wounded more than ten times. When he saw the Tian Gu lineage, he said, "Is this not an old friend of mine? A descendant of the Zhenyang Golden Crow lineage."

Zu Mianzhi pointed to Chen Nan and Yin Huang and said, "This is Yang Zun!"

Jiang then said, “I once attained the Dao at Tian Gu, sensing the true meaning of the Imperial Dao Fire Spirit, and through this I attained the Dao. I am grateful to you for your virtue.” He then calmly departed, bestowing upon you the source of the Dao.

—Quoted from the Annals of the Progenitor of the Yanming Clan in the History of the Bronze Coffin: The Solar Era.

(Gu: a mountain with steep sides and a relatively flat top, such as Menglianggu; because the Tianshan Forbidden Zone was cut off by the Immortal Sword, later generations called it Tianduan, also known as Tiangu. When Jiang Yang was alive, he sat on the Dao several times...)
(End of this chapter)