Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 578 Battle
After Changsheng's voice reached the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body, its protective array slowly opened, but no one appeared.

Gu Tan frowned and said, "No one came out to greet us. That's not right, is it?"

Chang Sheng said, "Since we're here, let's make the best of it and go and see for ourselves."

Gu Tan was somewhat worried, after all, once he entered the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body, he would be at the mercy of others.

Although he didn't know the background of the Overlord Ancestral Star, he figured that since the Heavenly Overlord Emperor could be on par with the Undying Saint Emperor and had been fighting for many years, his background might not be weaker than his own lineage, and might even be stronger.

Because their lineage frequently clashed with the ancient clans, resulting in significant losses, while the Overlord lineage obviously fought fewer battles with the ancient clans, and therefore did not suffer as many losses.

But seeing Changsheng's calm and composed demeanor, he also collected his thoughts and remained calm.

The rules of heaven and earth on the ancestral star of the Overlord Body are different from others, directly suppressing all other races, bloodlines, and forces except for the Overlord Body lineage, making the Overlord Body the sole ruler. This is the result of the Overlord Emperor of the Azure Heaven changing the rules of heaven and earth, coupled with the continuous strengthening of the Overlord Body lineage by his descendants.

Therefore, Changsheng and Gutan felt out of place as soon as they entered this place, as if they were suppressed by heaven and earth, especially Gutan.

Not only was his strength greatly diminished, but the portion of his Undying Golden Body True Blood that had revived within him seemed to be inherently in conflict with the laws of the Overlord Body lineage, thus causing him to suffer even more pressure.

Suddenly, a phantom image appeared in the sky—a bell, radiating an aura of supreme dominance, seemingly capable of crushing all paths. This was clearly the form of the Overlord Bell, the ultimate imperial weapon left behind by the Heavenly Overlord. Of course, this was merely a manifestation of the laws of heaven and earth and its residual aura; it was not the true revival of the Overlord Bell.

The phantom of the giant bell descended, unleashing terrifying divine power, seemingly intended to intimidate them. Gu Tan silently retreated behind Chang Sheng, casting his gaze upon him, wanting to see how Chang Sheng would respond.

Chang Sheng stepped forward and casually threw a punch, shattering the illusory figure. Even the suppression of the laws of heaven and earth was briefly broken by this punch, making Gu Qin feel a sense of relief.

Only then did a figure appear opposite them, his purple aura surging into the sky, resonating with the laws of heaven and earth and even the protective array of this ancient star. His aura pressed down on Gu Tan and Chang Sheng like Mount Tai.

Chang Sheng remained unmoved, completely unaffected, like a gentle breeze brushing against a mountain. But Gu Tan was different. This person was at a similar level to Chang Sheng, both at the ninth level of the Quasi-Emperor realm. With the advantage of being on home ground, his aura was even more terrifying, and Gu Tan, who was two levels lower, naturally could not withstand it.

Chang Sheng gently patted Gu Tan's shoulder, blocking his breath, thus sparing him from the influence.

Gu Tan couldn't help but say, "The newcomers don't seem to have good intentions."

Changsheng laughed and said, "We are the ones who have come."

The cultivator before him, from the Overlord Body lineage, was the same figure he had seen in the fragment of the ancient clan's quasi-emperor's primordial spirit. Clearly, he was the current leader of the Overlord Body lineage.

However, although he has some characteristics of the Heavenly Tyrant Body, he is not the real Heavenly Tyrant Body. He is just like Gu Qin, whose body has recovered some of the true blood, only to a greater extent.

Therefore, although his aura was extremely powerful, far surpassing that of a typical quasi-ninth level, he did not possess the perfected state of directly surpassing quasi-ninth level like a true Heavenly Overlord Body.

Changsheng approached him and said loudly, "How should I address this fellow Daoist?"

"Cang Yun."

Changsheng and Cangyun stood facing each other. Cangyun exuded an outward aura, while Changsheng's spirit was restrained. Although there was no fierce conflict, there was still a subtle sense of confrontation between them. Cangyun grinned and said, "You are the one who calls himself the Human Emperor, Changsheng?"

Changsheng said, "That's right."

Cangyun sized him up and said, "You're quite good. I know why you've come, but if you want us to submit, you'll have to defeat me first."

Chang Sheng said, "Then let's make our move."

Seeing Changsheng's calm and composed demeanor, the portion of true blood that had been revived within Cangyun's body began to burn, and a fierce fighting spirit surged in his heart.

Cangyun had already become a Quasi-Emperor before the world changed. In the nearly 1,000 years since the laws of heaven and earth became active, he has made rapid progress and directly reached the ninth level of Quasi-Emperor, with the possibility of becoming a Daoist.

It's fair to say that even the most accomplished Overlords in the history of the Overlord Body lineage, excluding their physical constitution, might not possess the same level of talent as him. If he truly possesses the Heavenly Overlord Body, then he is practically invincible now.

However, not possessing a true invincible physique means he might not be hindered by physical limitations from attaining the Dao. Therefore, Cang Yun naturally wants to attempt to attain the Dao as well. Defeating Changsheng, currently one of the few remaining hopeful candidates for Dao attainment, is a crucial step he is taking.

Cang Yun made the first move, his purple blood surging forth, unleashing a terrifying power capable of shaking the galaxy, and an aura of domineering arrogance swept over.

This is the secret technique passed down through the Overlord Body lineage: Overlord Fist. Compared to the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, this fist technique is more domineering and more direct.

Chang Sheng neither dodged nor evaded, but directly clenched his fist and unleashed the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, confronting Cang Yun head-on.

Cang Yun was slightly taken aback when he saw this. He had seen some of Changsheng's previous battles, but now his fighting style was completely different from before. Instead, it was as fierce and domineering as the Undying Golden Body and their Cangtian Overlord Body lineage.

The sheer volume of vital energy and the body that resembled cast immortal gold made him somewhat doubt whether Changsheng was truly a Taiyin Body skilled in Taiyin power.

Moreover, the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist is something their Overlord lineage is very familiar with. From their ancestor, the Azure Heaven Overlord, this Six Paths Reincarnation Fist has been their target for restraint and countering, so they are very clear about the origin of this fist technique.

Chang Sheng had never used this kind of fist technique before, and he had only recently arrived at the ancestral star of the Undying Golden Body lineage. How could he be so proficient in the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist? Unless, he directly obtained the true meaning of the Undying Holy Emperor's inheritance and mastered it completely in a very short time!

Cang Yun couldn't help but be amazed. This talent for longevity was truly terrifying. Even the few who had achieved the highest level of the Overlord Body lineage in history probably couldn't compare to it.

However, Cang Yun, who is not a true overlord, still managed to reach this point. Therefore, he does not believe that physique is everything. So, although he is somewhat wary, his fighting spirit is even stronger.

Changsheng used the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist for two reasons: first, to use this battle to comprehend the legacy of the Undying Holy Emperor; and second, to retaliate against the intimidation he received from the Overlord Body lineage.

In the blink of an eye, the two exchanged hundreds of blows, their fists colliding and spraying purple blood, creating craters in the ground.

However, the momentum of their battle was blocked by the protective array, so it did not have much impact on the Ancestral Star of Overlord Body. Only the battlefield where they were located was devastated.

Cangyun was shocked to see Changsheng's intact fists and his own fists, which were already torn and bleeding. He had actually been at a disadvantage in a physical confrontation.

(End of this chapter)