Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 18 Breaking the Formation
The auras of the other supreme beings subsided, but they did not truly fall into slumber. After all, a grand spectacle was about to unfold: would the current Heavenly Venerable shake the universe, or would Kunlun Immortal Mountain stand firm? Such a scene was rarely witnessed.

So they all silently watched that radiant, fairy-like mountain.

As Liang Yu took a step forward, countless rays of light and auspicious energy appeared, along with boundless divine light that illuminated all directions. The booming sounds of the Dao resounded, instantly transforming the desolate universe into a magnificent spectacle.

Under Liang Yu's deliberate encouragement, his momentum far surpassed that of the past, becoming even more magnificent, almost like a divine emperor's procession or a heavenly emperor's tour.

Before long, he arrived at the ancient star Kunlun.

The ancient star Kunlun and the Kunlun people who lived on it were both named after the Kunlun Immortal Mountain. This ancient star is not the same as the Kunlun star of later generations. The Kunlun star of later generations is another ancient star found by the remnants of the Kunlun people after they migrated from this place after it was conquered by the Emperor.

Liang Yu's eyes emitted rays of divine light, piercing towards the ancient star Kunlun, as if trying to pierce through it. Countless fine Dao traces were constantly decomposing and transforming in his eyes.

"Hmm, indeed miraculous, worthy of being called Kunlun Immortal Mountain."

At this moment, Liang Yu used the Mysterious Eye, which he created himself. Its core function is to see through the most subtle laws and Dao traces, thereby deducing and deciphering these supernatural powers.

To outsiders, it was just an ancient star larger than any other star, but to him it was completely different.

Under Liang Yu's discerning eye, the physical form of the ancient Kunlun star vanished, replaced by an unparalleled divine array woven from countless Dao patterns and law runes.

This grand formation is centered on Kunlun Immortal Mountain and is seamlessly integrated with the ancient star. In addition, there are nine kinds of extreme array patterns that are perfectly integrated with this natural immortal formation, forming a perfect whole.

This formation is divided into three layers. The first layer is outside the ancient star. It is the weakest in power, but it is infinitely variable and difficult to break through. It is called the Great Array of the Annihilation of All Things in the Heavens.
The second layer is located within the ancient star, seamlessly integrated with it. Various array patterns are combined with the veins of heaven and earth to suppress all unruly outsiders. It is called the Heavenly Punishment and Earthly Destruction Ten Absolute Array.

The third layer is the core of all the array patterns, which is Kunlun Immortal Mountain itself. It is the most unique and is called the Kunlun Immortal Array. The two outer layers of arrays are just derivatives of this immortal array, and the Immortal Bell is one of the key array nodes.

With the formation fully restored, Liang Yu can only enter Kunlun Ancient Star by breaking through the first layer of formation patterns. Of course, forcibly breaking through by force would also be acceptable.

Liang Yu could certainly break the formation directly by force. The first level of the Myriad Manifestations Annihilation Formation was merely a combination of multiple extreme Dao formation patterns, its power equivalent to the full-force attack of five or six Dao Proving Beings, posing little obstacle to him. He didn't even need to use the Desolate Tower to dismantle the formation directly.

However, for now, we should try diplomacy first and then resort to force.

Liang Yu said loudly, "Fellow Daoists of Kunlun, won't you come out for a chat?"

A hostile voice rang out: "What do we have to say to you?"

The speaker was Taotie, one of the remaining five supreme beings of Kunlun.

Liang Yu sneered, "All the other major forbidden zones sent me gifts to congratulate me and even made agreements with me to jointly build a harmonious universe. But you not only didn't send gifts, you didn't even participate in our agreement. What, do you think that Kunlun Immortal Mountain has transcended the world and ascended to immortality, so you no longer need to abide by the order of the great universe?"

Qiongqi Supreme coldly replied, "Hmph, you've already incurred a great karmic debt by killing the serpent, and you expect us to congratulate you? We've already been very polite by not killing you. As for the agreement, what does your agreement have to do with Kunlun? If you're not satisfied, you're welcome to come into the mountains and see if your order can govern Kunlun!"

Liang Yu sighed, "Alas, I didn't want to make a big fuss. You could have easily prevented me from finding this ancient star by using the Immortal Bell to conceal your presence, but you chose not to, and even provoked me with your words. It seems you really want to fight me?"

Taotie chuckled and said, "Let's talk after you come in. I can't wait to taste what your divine blood tastes like." Liang Yu said, "In that case, I'll settle things with you Kunlun."

With a flick of his sleeve, an invisible divine wind swept out, carrying away all the stars near the ancient Kunlun star, leaving them unharmed and unnoticed by any life within them.

This move immediately amazed many supreme beings. They all possessed the supernatural power of plucking stars and capturing the moon, but to send out countless stars intact in an instant without affecting anything between them required extremely powerful control.

After Liang Yu cleared the area, the vicinity of Kunlun Ancient Star fell into a deathly silence, with only the star itself still emitting rays of divine light relying on the great array.

Liang Yu did not choose to forcefully break the formation, because the outer array of the Myriad Phenomena of the Heavens was connected to the core immortal array, and breaking this array would be of great use in breaking the Kunlun Immortal Mountain.

Therefore, Liang Yu decided to use his own comprehension and deductive abilities to completely break this formation.

The formation changed extremely quickly and was incredibly complex. Liang Yu only used his Dharma Eye to try and deduce its solution, but he was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information and felt dizzy.

Countless small worlds intertwine, constantly undergoing the process of formation, existence, decay, and emptiness, endlessly arising and ceasing, and the divine forms born in each small world are completely different. This ceaseless cycle of creation and endless change makes it virtually impossible for humankind to unravel.

Of course, the most crucial aspect of the grand formation's profound mystery lies in the natural Dao patterns it contains. These Dao patterns, when combined with the acquired ultimate Dao formation patterns, exhibit exponential changes, which is why even Liang Yu found them somewhat challenging.

The power of this Array of Annihilation of All Things in the Heavens may not be as exaggerated as some claim, but its complexity is indeed unparalleled throughout history.

They gave me a taste of their own medicine right from the start; I really can't underestimate these supreme beings of the Kunlun clan.

Liang Yu calmed his mind, and his left eye transformed into the Origin Heaven Divine Eye of the Origin Technique, while the light of his right eye's Profound Mystery Eye shone even brighter.

He multitasked, simultaneously using two methods to deduce and break the great formation of the ancient Kunlun star.

Countless runes of law lit up within his body, constantly evolving as he deduced the formation, giving rise to new changes that had never appeared in the grand formation before.

He intends to completely replicate this grand formation, and even further improve upon it!
Looking at the situation, Chaos said, "This person is indeed extraordinary. He actually thinks he can see through the plans of nine supreme beings in Kunlun Immortal Mountain from ancient times to the present?"

Zhulong opened his eyes, and the sky over Kunlun Ancient Star, which had been dark because the sun, moon and stars had been swept away, suddenly became as bright as day.

He said with a solemn expression, "Incredible! The Heavenly Venerable Wuji's attainment of Dao in one lifetime is so powerful. I originally thought that Morality and Spiritual Treasure were the most amazing Dao attainers, but today I have truly broadened my horizons."

Taotie said incredulously, "You mean, Wuji is stronger than Daode and Lingbao? How is that possible?"

Zhulong shook his head and said, "The fourth incarnation might be stronger in morality and spiritual treasures than him, but he is only in his first incarnation now."

Chaos frowned and said, "Wouldn't we be in trouble if we offended him?"

Zhulong sneered, "The Fourth Incarnation of the Celestial Venerable of Morality came to Kunlun when he was looking for a burial site, but in the end he chose to give up. At that time, the four of you and Huashe had not yet attained enlightenment. Back then, I and the other three seniors were enough to make the Celestial Venerable of Morality retreat. Although the three seniors have passed away, the four of you are still here. Kunlun has no need to fear anyone."

(End of this chapter)