Shrouding the Heavens: Starting by joining the Holy Land of Yao Guang

Chapter 135 True Dragon Fist

However, this person was hesitant and indecisive, which did not suit Dongfang Taiyi's taste. On the contrary, the young man was as radiant as the morning sun, full of vitality. Although he was not old, his cultivation was incredibly terrifying. In his memory, he could not find anyone who could compare with him, including himself when he was young.

Judging from his character, he is neither arrogant nor humble. Even when facing someone stronger, although he respects them, he does not place himself in an absolutely inferior position. This is an essential character trait for achieving extraordinary success.

Those who are arrogant at first and then obsequious often find no inner peace and it does them no good for their mental state. They will eventually become the dragon-slaying youth who becomes the evil dragon himself.

This young man is probably comparable to the Human Emperor and the Holy Emperor in their youth. In the old man's heart, this is already the highest praise.

Because in his era, the Human Emperor and the Holy Emperor were the pride of all humankind, and their appearance changed the status of the lower classes of humankind.

Dongfang Taiyi withdrew his gaze, looked outside the temple, and silently pondered, staring blankly at the sun.

Li Yao suddenly understood that the so-called "god by day, demon by night" was not related to light, but rather to the nature of divinity and demonism. Being a god or a demon should occur at the same time; it was only because it happened to occur in the alternation of day and night that people mistakenly perceived it as such.

Otherwise, with Dongfang Taiyi's cultivation level, crossing star fields would not be difficult. He would go wherever there is sun, and there would be no alternation between gods and demons.

"Senior, are you worried about the problem of transforming into a demon?" Li Yao asked, seeing through the old man's thoughts.

"Because I practice the Taiyin and Taiyang scriptures together, my Yin and Yang clash, causing my mind to become confused. I am a god for half the time and a demon for the other half. If I continue to stay in the Big Dipper, once I turn into a demon, there will surely be widespread suffering." Dongfang Taiyi whispered.

“Senior, I know of a cultivation philosophy that might solve your problem,” Li Yao said.

The old man became interested upon hearing this and looked at Li Yao. Although he didn't show it on his face, he actually thought it was impossible.

The young man possesses extraordinary talent, but his cultivation is still shallow. His Yin-Yang clash is caused by his practice of the Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures, and it will be extremely difficult to resolve.

Li Yao didn't say anything, but instead began to evolve, moving his hands to weave out the trajectory of the Dao.

Soon, a divine diagram containing profound Daoist principles appeared. In the diagram, black and white were opposed, representing Yin and Yang respectively. They were mutually opposed yet interdependent. For example, daytime was Yang and nighttime was Yin. Without daytime, there would be no nighttime, and vice versa.

This divine diagram is the embodiment of the Dao. Li Yao continuously evolved it, incorporating his own understanding from the beginning, and the Taiji divine diagram also changed.

Yin and Yang transform into each other, just like the changing of the four seasons. At the winter solstice, Yang is born, Yin reaches its peak and begins to decline, and Yang begins to emerge. At the summer solstice, Yin is born, Yang reaches its peak and begins to decline, and Yin gradually grows.

The Tai Chi symbol presents a dynamic state of balance, where Yin and Yang are not static but are in constant motion and change.

It's like two yin-yang fish, chasing each other but never touching each other, because they are constantly moving, always chasing each other, but never able to touch each other.

Gradually, the two yin-yang fish became more and more regular, and in the middle of them, a curve emerged, like the veins of the Great Dao, becoming the Dao itself.

Looking at the divine diagram, Li Daoqing was constantly amazed by his holy son's understanding of the Great Dao, but he could not perceive too many principles from the divine diagram.

Dongfang Taiyi, however, was different. After the Taiji Divine Diagram appeared, he seemed to be possessed, staring intently at it.

At this moment, this divine diagram is so similar to his situation. If he can comprehend this cultivation concept and make the Yin Holy Power and the Sun Holy Power in his body like this Taiji divine diagram, then the clash between Yin and Yang can be transformed into the harmony of Yin and Yang!

"The Way of Tai Chi is outwardly round and inwardly symbolic, divided into Yin and Yang, yet encompassing all things in the world. It is the foundation of the Way. Yin and Yang transform into the Five Elements, and the Five Elements give birth to all things. The foundation of heaven and earth is none other than Yin and Yang." Dongfang Taiyi murmured to himself, gazing at the Tai Chi divine diagram that evolved on its own in the main hall, and directly fell into a state of enlightenment.

Since the clash between Yin and Yang and the unification of God and Demon, Dongfang Taiyi has been pondering a solution. Now, with the appearance of the Taiji Divine Diagram, all his past conjectures have been confirmed, and he has seen the key to resolving the clash between Yin and Yang within his body.

Countless principles surfaced in his mind, and two kinds of holy power, Taiyin and Taiyang, appeared in the temple. The black holy power was extremely Yin, freezing all things, while the golden holy power was extremely Yang, illuminating all directions.

These two sacred powers are most incompatible. Whenever they collide, they will inevitably cause chaos in the earth, fire, water, and wind, returning the world to its state of primordial chaos, as before the creation of the world.

However, at this moment, these two holy powers did not collide after they appeared. Instead, they intertwined and transformed into a Tai Chi diagram, chasing each other like two playful little fish.

Within Dongfang Taiyi's body, the originally conflicting Yin and Yang situation was now showing signs of easing.

"It's done." Li Yao knew that Dongfang Taiyi had already grasped the basics of Taiji Dao. Although he couldn't immediately solve the problem of Yin and Yang clashing, he had at least found a way. All he needed to do next was to work towards that goal.

Based on his understanding of Dongfang Taiyi, he had saved the other party and helped him resolve the conflict between Yin and Yang. Therefore, as long as he asked, the Taiyin True Scripture and the Taiyang True Scripture would be no problem at all. In fact, he could even try to persuade the other party to stay in the Yaoguang Holy Land.

If a Great Sage were to remain within the Yao Guang Holy Land, the assistance he would receive would be unimaginable. With Dongfang Taiyi present, the Ruthless Clan could be easily dealt with.

Even without using the Dragon Pattern Cauldron, the combined resources of the Ruthless Clan wouldn't be enough to kill Dongfang Taiyi.

After a long while, Dongfang Taiyi opened his eyes. The Yin Holy Power and the Yang Holy Power had subsided. He stood up, his eyes filled with joy.

The problem that had been troubling him for so long has finally found a solution; it's not just a matter of being possessed by a demon.

Dongfang Taiyi's cultivation is astonishing, but he has been stuck at the Great Sage Heavenly Barrier for two thousand years, unable to break through to the Quasi-Emperor realm. The reason for this is the clash between Yin and Yang.

Because of the Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures, his strength was unparalleled, reaching the pinnacle of the Great Sage realm, with few rivals. However, it was also the Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures that kept his strength stuck at the Quasi-Emperor realm. As long as the problem of the clash between Yin and Yang was not resolved, he would not be able to step into the Quasi-Emperor realm!
Now that this problem has been solved, it not only means he has fallen into demonic possession, but it also means he can now strive for higher realms.

"It seems you've gained something, senior," Li Yao said with a light laugh.

"I still have to thank you. I never expected that you, at such a young age, would have such a profound understanding of the Great Dao," Dongfang Taiyi praised.

"Senior, are you still in danger of transforming into a demon?" Li Yao asked curiously.

Dongfang Taiyi nodded: "Although Taiji Dao can solve my problem, the Yin-Yang Holy Power in my body is still not sorted out. It will take some time before I can completely get rid of the risk of demonic transformation."

However, with the Tai Chi Dao, I am confident that I can retain some of my sanity. As long as I reseal my body, I can guarantee that nothing will go wrong.

The rest can be completely resolved by regulating the Yin and Yang sacred power within the body.

The old man was in a good mood. The clash between Yin and Yang sacred powers had troubled him for a long time, and now that he saw hope for a solution, he was naturally happy.

"Then it seems I should congratulate you, senior," Li Yao said.

"You want the Taiyin and Taiyang scriptures." The old man saw through Li Yao's thoughts.

Li Yao didn't hide anything and admitted it directly. At this point, trying to cover it up would be disrespectful to the elderly and to himself.

"You're the one who taught me the principles of Tai Chi Dao. You've come a long way on this path, and it's indeed suitable for the Yin-Yang path." The old man didn't refuse. Li Yao not only saved him but also gave him a way to resolve the conflict between Yin and Yang. Since the other party wanted the Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

Li Yao was overjoyed. With the Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures in hand, he could use the Heavenly Book to deduce and fully master these two immortal scriptures. At that time, he would surely achieve great success in the Taiyin and Taiyang Dao. Then, the fusion of Yin and Yang would be completely risk-free.

Dongfang Taiyi pointed his finger, and a stream of light flew into Li Yao's brow. The Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures, which the world had been craving, were thus obtained by Li Yao.

After doing all this, the old man reached out and brushed the divine chain on his body. Instead of breaking, it melted into a new divine chain, which was even stronger. He then engraved runes on it and sealed himself away.

"Senior, what are you doing..."

"It comes with its own shackles. When my life is in danger, it will break. If nothing happens, it will imprison my demonic nature. Although there is the Tai Chi Dao, it is still an extra layer of insurance."

Li Yao nodded, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Then you shall remain in the temple, senior. From this day forward, the temple will be sealed until you achieve your goal."

Dongfang Tai nodded without refusing and went directly to sit down cross-legged under the Dragon Pattern Cauldron.

Li Yao and Li Daoqing exchanged a glance, then left the temple and walked away into the distance. "Holy Lord, wouldn't you like to see the Taiyin True Scripture and the Taiyang True Scripture?" Li Yao broke the silence and spoke first.

With two immortal scriptures before him, Li Daoqing showed no excitement and did not ask any questions, which puzzled Li Daoqing.

"No need, senior did not say that you could pass on your skills to others," Li Daoqing shook his head firmly.

Li Yao asked with some surprise, "Is the Holy Lord not tempted?"

"I am tempted, but if I rashly covet it, I fear it might displease the ancient sage." Li Daoqing was very cautious.

In particular, he has realized that the human demon may have gone very far in the Holy Realm, and is even more powerful than the foundation of the Yao Guang Holy Land.

This is somewhat frightening. Although the old man looks quite old, his life force is extremely strong, and his lifespan is very long.

Such an ancient saint with abundant lifespan is what all holy land families fear most, after all, their existence means certain death.

If Dongfang Taiyi were to actually attack the Yao Guang Holy Land, then if he could not deliver a fatal blow with the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron, the Yao Guang Holy Land would face annihilation.

Therefore, even with the Taiyin True Scripture and the Taiyang True Scripture right in front of him, he still did not covet them.

Of course, it's also because Li Yao learned these two immortal manuals. If Li Yao knows them, it means that the Yao Guang Holy Land knows them too. In any case, the entire Yao Guang Holy Land will eventually belong to Li Yao.

Li Yao was somewhat impressed. The Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures were right in front of him, yet someone could resist them. For cultivators, the allure of an imperial scripture was immense, enough to make them risk their lives.

But Li Daoqing was able to think so much in the face of temptation. It has to be said that he was a born saint, able to suppress greed.

“Be cautious in the practice of Yin and Yang. I believe that with your talent, you have a chance to attain enlightenment even without taking risky measures,” Li Daoqing advised.

His own holy son was an unparalleled genius with his own path to follow. Li Daoqing had never spoken out of turn about the other's cultivation, because some things that seemed risky to him might really be commonplace to the other.

His experience as a person who had been there before was only useful for ordinary geniuses, but not for peerless geniuses. Li Daoqing was very self-aware.

However, practicing Yin and Yang together is really too risky. As we can see from Dongfang Taiyi, once a mistake is made, the consequences are extremely serious.

Therefore, he couldn't help but offer a word of advice, but it was just persuasion, not a direct suggestion to stop cultivating. He always prioritized Li Yao's own ideas.

Seeing Li Daoqing's utterly serious expression, Li Yao was also somewhat moved. He said earnestly, "Holy Master, rest assured, this disciple will not take any risks. Even if we were to cultivate Yin and Yang together, I would only do so if I had absolute certainty."

Those who are family know their own affairs. For others, practicing Yin and Yang to transform chaos might be extremely difficult, or even impossible, but for him, it is really not a difficult thing.

Although he has already obtained the Taiyin True Scripture and the Taiyang True Scripture, he does not intend to immediately embark on this path. Instead, he will continue to study the Heavenly Book until he has completely mastered these two immortal scriptures and even reached the level of the Taiyin Human Emperor and the Taiyang Holy Emperor, no weaker than the creators, before he will begin his cultivation.

Once you reach that level, the so-called clash between Yin and Yang is no longer a difficult thing, and transforming into a chaotic body is not difficult either.

This is what makes the Heavenly Book so extraordinary; it can do things that ordinary people cannot.

In fact, Li Yao had also thought about whether he still needed to transform into a chaotic body with his current combat power. As long as he followed the path of enlightenment in this life step by step, he would have no opponents. The only one who posed a slight threat was probably the old Golden Crow.

But even if the other party does prove the Dao first, he has absolute confidence that he can break through the other party's Dao suppression and become an emperor against the heavens.

In this situation, even if it's not a chaotic body, but it's not weaker than a chaotic body, then what difference does it make whether it transforms into a chaotic body or not? It seems there really is no difference.

However, Li Yao thought again. Transforming into a Chaotic Body wouldn't be difficult for him, and the Chaotic Body would provide a significant boost to his first life. He was already very powerful without transforming into a Chaotic Body, but he would become even more powerful with it, without a doubt.

The Heavenly Book's comprehension of the Taiyin True Scripture and the Taiyang True Scripture can enhance his cultivation without affecting his progress. Once he comprehends these two immortal scriptures to a level comparable to the creators, transforming into a chaotic body will be an easy task for him.

Comprehending the Taiyin True Scripture and the Taiyang True Scripture is a form of cultivation. If one comprehends the creator, one will incidentally become a Chaos Body. What's the difference between this and casually picking up a piece of equipment?

If that's the case, why not transform into a chaotic body? If this path is extremely difficult and will affect cultivation, then it might be a losing proposition.

But these are clearly mutually reinforcing things. Even if he doesn't transform into a chaotic body, he won't comprehend the Taiyin True Scripture and the Taiyang True Scripture.
No, even if he doesn't transform into a chaotic body, he still needs to comprehend the Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures, because this is his cultivation method and an essential path to becoming stronger using the Heavenly Book.

If that's the case, then why hesitate?

The Chaos Body can enhance combat power and at least increase his lifespan by more than 20,000 years. Moreover, it is not difficult and is almost an easy task. So why not transform into the Chaos Body?

After leaving the Holy Mountain, Li Yao returned to the Sunrise Island. After meeting with Elder Xun, he returned to his own Holy Son Palace.

Sitting cross-legged in the main hall, Li Yao immediately entered the realm of creation.

In the Dragon Nest, he obtained the True Dragon Divine Mark, but because of Dongfang Taiyi, he has not yet comprehended it.

Now that he finally had his own time, he didn't waste a moment and immediately began to deduce and comprehend.

With a million catties of energy flowing down, the Heavenly Book began to operate, and Li Yao arrived in a vast world.

This is the world of true dragons!
A vast dragon aura swept across every corner of the world. A true dragon, reaching to the heavens and the earth, occupied the entire sky. The dragon soared, its scales, as if cast from molten iron, shimmering and incredibly hard.

This is a flawless creature, without any flaws, the endpoint of all biological evolution.

The True Dragon Path was the great path pursued by many cultivators during the Immortal Ancient Era. Humans could transform into dragons, snow rabbits could transform into dragons, and serpents could transform into dragons...

Li Yao was completely absorbed in comprehending the Dao of this world, observing the true dragon that stretched from heaven to earth.

As time slowly passed, the enormous dragon became even more dazzling, especially its claws, which suddenly emitted billions of beams of light, so brilliant that it was impossible to open one's eyes.

This is an invincible fist technique, capable of overwhelming the heavens and the universe, shattering the vast world, and displaying the might of a true dragon.

Within the realm of creation, Li Yao unconsciously began to move, his hands forming fists as he started to fight.

Every move he made seemed ordinary, just a simple punch, but the energy behind his punches became increasingly terrifying. He seemed to have transformed into a real dragon, with dragon energy emanating from his body. Every punch he threw was like a real dragon throwing a punch.

This is an extremely domineering fist technique. Even if it is just a casual move of the True Dragon Treasure Technique, in terms of offensive power, there is nothing in the Shrouding the Heavens universe that can compare with it. Even the Fighting Word Secret and the Imperial Dragon Qi are no match for it, because this True Dragon Fist has already transcended the realm of humanity. This is a true immortal technique!
Inside the Holy Son Hall, Li Yao suddenly opened his eyes, which shone like two golden lamps, dazzling and so bright that anyone in the hall would not dare to look him in the eye.

Although he was sitting there cross-legged and had not yet made any move, he was already emitting an extremely powerful aura that caused the void to tremble and collapse.

Li Yao awoke, like a humanoid dragon awakening after slumbering for millennia, instantly radiating a powerful will that was invincible and boundless.

His eyes were sharp, like a sword drawn from its sheath, its edge gleaming brilliantly, drawing streaks of lightning across the heavens and earth.

The endless, surging mysteries of the Great Dao flowed ceaselessly through his heart, and the great dragon of his spine became even more active, as if a real dragon were lurking there.

True Dragon Treasure Technique - True Dragon Fist!

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