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

Chapter 152 Half Saint
After using several Xuanyu Platforms in succession, he traversed more than 700,000 miles and arrived at the western part of Qi State, in the Tianque Mountains.

The Tianque Mountains are a relatively ancient region in the Southern Region. Many of the mountain ranges are broken, and there are countless abysses, creating a desolate landscape.

Standing in the sky, Li Yao looked down and saw that the huge canyons on the ground were actually sword marks, and the abysses were actually finger marks!

The rift valley, tens of thousands of feet long, was actually created by blasting. It's not visible on the ground at all. It's hard to imagine what kind of powerful being could have caused all of this.
A holy war must have broken out here in ancient times!
Broken mountains and deep valleys—all of this is incredibly ancient. Sensing that aura, it must have been created in the primordial era, not by humans. It must be the ruins of an ancient battlefield.

As Li Yao descended from the sky, Yang Xun immediately came to greet him, pointing to the depths of the Tianque Mountains, and said, "The Three-Headed Horned Clan's settlement is there, and they are very active. Recently, ancient creatures of the Three-Headed Horned Clan have been frequently entering and leaving."

"How is the strength?"

"Not bad. There are many ancient creatures at the Sendai level, some of which have even taken human form and are no weaker than the Holy Lord."

Li Yao nodded, not surprised at all. The ancient times were suitable for cultivation, unlike now, when the Sendai Secret Realm is already a powerful place.

Take the three-headed horned tribe in front of us, for example. They are not even royalty, but in terms of the number of experts, they are no less powerful than forces like the Primordial Holy Land.

Of course, this only refers to the number of strong individuals, but in terms of overall strength, it cannot compare.

The Primordial Holy Land, with just one legendary holy weapon, directly created a gap that the Three-Headed Horned Clan could not compare to.

"Should we summon the powerful figures from the Holy Land?" Yang Xun asked.

"No need, I'll handle it. I've been itching to do it lately." Li Yao waved his hand, declining Yang Xun's suggestion.

"That Dao-Slaying King?"

"Don't worry, I brought the Dragon Pattern Cauldron with me. Even a Dao-Slaying King can't cause any trouble in front of an Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon."

Yang Xun was relieved. With the Dragon Pattern Cauldron around, that Dao-Slaying King was indeed nothing.

"Then I'll go too."

"No need, this is just enough for me to loosen up my muscles and bones."

……

This is a valley with beautiful scenery, lush trees, and abundant vegetation. It is located deep in the mountains and covers a vast area.

The entrance to the valley is extremely narrow, forming a large canyon. Behind the entrance, a vast expanse of primeval forest stretches out, with the sound of rustling pines filling the air.

This is a dangerous place that ordinary people dare not set foot in. It is occupied by an ancient race, and even ordinary cultivators who have severed their Dao dare not approach it and will avoid it from a distance.

Because the clan leader is a Dao-Slaying King, and has reached the pinnacle of the Dao-Slaying realm, making him a Greatly Accomplished King.

Although the Three-Headed Horned Clan is not an ancient royal clan and its strength is not particularly strong among the myriad races, if it were to emerge in the present world, it would definitely be a major force, no weaker than ordinary holy lands.

Li Yao strolled into the Grand Canyon without concealing himself, and walked openly to the entrance.

"Who dares to trespass on the mountain gate of my Three-Headed Horned Clan?" This race has a strange appearance, resembling both a wolf and a crocodile. They are born with three heads, and those with lower cultivation levels still retain their animal form, with the body of a wolf and the tail of a crocodile, covered in scales.

"brush!"

Unable to ascertain Li Yao's identity, they were fearless. A three-headed, humanoid creature launched an attack, a divine radiance shooting out from the curved horn of its central head—a natural divine ability capable of piercing through mountains and rivers.

This race has been awakened for nearly two years and has already roughly figured out the strength of the human race. They are not afraid of those so-called holy lands at all, so their attacks are very decisive.

"Snapped!"

Faced with this attack, Li Yao's response was equally simple: he waved his hand and shattered the dazzling divine light with a single palm strike, sending the light fragments flying and dissipating into the heavens and earth.

The next moment, an even more intense holy radiance erupted, condensing into a thick divine beam that shot back along its path.

The three-headed humanoid roared, its wolf head spewing out black mist that distorted space, attempting to shatter the Holy Light spell.

This black mist is very peculiar. It can only confuse the mind. Those with high cultivation can even use the black mist to distort the laws of heaven and earth. It is not only unparalleled in defense, but also has a very powerful offensive force.

Ancient races need to reach the first level of the Immortal Platform realm to even begin to take on human form. This ancient creature, however, has essentially transformed into human form, retaining only some scales and curved horns. It is a creature at the fourth minor step of the second level of the Immortal Platform realm.

Such a being is enough to rival a powerful ruler, and its strength is undeniably formidable.

"boom!"

After the blazing holy light pierced into the black mist, a violent fluctuation erupted between the two. The terrifying energy wave caused the surrounding ancient creatures to be sent flying backward, crashing into the distant cliffs. Some of the weaker ones were even smashed into a pool of blood and mud.

The clash of the strong, sometimes even the aftershocks, can be incredibly frightening.

"You dare to run wild in the territory of my Three-Headed Horned Clan and injure my people? I will refine you to death!" the mountain-guarding commander said coldly.

"Before you refine me to death, go to reincarnation first." Li Yao sneered disdainfully, then his divine power surged, and the blazing holy light became even more dazzling. He actually broke through the black mist and sent the mountain-guarding commander flying backward, spitting out blood.

"How is this possible!" The mountain guard commander was shocked. His cultivation was far superior to that of the human opposite him, but he had been injured by the other party. This was unbelievable to him.

“Nothing is impossible. Do you still think that the human race is like it was in ancient times, where you can bully them at will?” Li Yao said coldly, his killing intent surging as he thought of the millions of lives lost.

"boom!"

Golden holy light soared into the sky, and Li Yao transformed into a streak of light as he charged forward. Then, he unleashed a powerful punch that shattered the void itself.

"Humans with their weak bodies dare to challenge my ancient race." The mountain-guarding commander was extremely confident and threw a punch as well.

His fist was covered with fine scales, as if cast from molten iron, making it incredibly hard.

"Pfft!"

The two fists collided violently, and the ancient creature's proud body, like porcelain, shattered its scales, tore apart its flesh, and sent bone fragments flying everywhere.

"Ah..." the mountain commander screamed, but the next moment, a blazing holy light enveloped him, like a scorching holy flame, burning his body.

"Within the forbidden realm, you are Dong Yaoguang!"

The mountain-guarding commander screamed in agony, trying his best to resist the holy light, but he found it impossible. That holy light possessed the power to purify everything, like a vast ocean, and was impossible to resist.

In no time, a charred body fell to the ground, its life force completely extinguished.

An ancient creature possessing four forbidden combat powers, capable of rivaling a powerful ruler, thus perished.

Even Li Yao himself did not expect that his strength had reached such a level, killing a powerful ruler without even using his full strength.

Indeed, practice makes perfect; without hands-on experience, one cannot even be sure of one's own abilities.

"Puff", "puff"...

This was a massacre. Li Yao transformed into an unparalleled demon lord, wreaking havoc at the mountain gate, blasting the three-headed horned tribe's experts to pieces with a single punch, acting with utter recklessness. No one could stop him even a step.

The commotion was so great that the three powerful members of the Horned Clan inside were alerted and came out to fight.

But it was all in vain. Li Yao's combat power was simply too strong. Although his cultivation was only at the first level of the Immortal Platform Realm, he was constantly in the Eight Forbidden Domains, using offensive holy techniques, and had even reached the pinnacle of this domain.

This is an extraordinary state, constantly touching the barrier of divine prohibition. Even ancient creatures at the mid-level of the second level of the Sendai Heaven would not be his match and would be blasted to death.

"Humans, when did you become so arrogant? A mere half-step Great Power dares to trespass on our clan's sacred ground. Aren't you afraid of being wiped out?" A powerful voice rang out.

From the depths of the valley, a terrifying aura spread out. Even before anyone arrived, the powerful presence made it seem as if a mountain had appeared out of nowhere, pressing down on everyone and making it hard for them to breathe.

"Peak of the second level of Sendai Heaven!"

Li Yao's pupils narrowed slightly. Although it wasn't the patriarch of the Three-Headed Horned Clan who had arrived, he was still a heavyweight figure. In the current Eastern Wilderness, someone of this caliber could be compared to the Holy Lord of the Ji Family and others—an absolute expert.

Even so, it was not enough to make Li Yao back down. The Great Sun Golden Wheel appeared behind him, and its terrifying holy power spread, causing the valley to tremble.

The three-headed humanoid ancient creature stopped, stared at the Great Sun Golden Wheel, its pupils contracted, and said, "This is your confidence, a sacred weapon of a sect."

"At this point, you still cling to your curiosity? How foolish! Take your curiosity with you into the cycle of reincarnation." Li Yao coldly shouted, not wanting to say more. The holy might of the Great Sun Golden Wheel spread out, pressing down on the ancient creature at the peak of the Great Power level.

"what……"

The power of the sacred weapon was so great that even a slight tremor was enough to overwhelm the ancient creature, causing its body to crack and its sacred platform to shatter.

The screams quickly ceased, and a powerful ancient creature, whose name was renowned throughout the world, was easily killed.

Now, ten months have passed since Li Yao used his sacred weapon to attack and kill the Crow Daoist, and his cultivation level has risen from the seventh stage to the ninth stage.

His cultivation had greatly improved, and his divine power had increased, making him more relaxed in wielding the sacred weapon. Even a slight tremor was enough to take the life of this ancient creature.

With the golden sun wheel above his head, Li Yao began to walk deeper into the area, suppressing and killing all the ancient creatures he encountered along the way.

Blood stained the valley, corpses lay everywhere, and the stench of blood filled the air, lingering for miles around.

Li Yao did not frequently activate his sacred weapon. When he encountered enemies that he could suppress, he used his own power to suppress them. This was a good opportunity for him to hone his skills, and he did not want to rely too much on his sacred weapon.

He would only use a sacred weapon to suppress an opponent who was so powerful that even those who had entered the realm of divine prohibition could not defeat him.

The fierce battle gave him the opportunity to put his skills into practice and gain a better understanding of his current combat capabilities.

There was an ancient creature on the sixth step of the second level of the Sendai Heaven, who possessed at least the combat power of the four forbidden realms. However, after a hundred fierce battles, he was defeated by Li Yao, who had entered the realm of divine forbidden realms.

This is absolutely a feat. Logically speaking, a powerhouse at this level could easily crush a half-step Great Power, and even someone standing in the Eight Forbidden Domain wouldn't be able to, because the opponent also possesses the combat power of the Four Forbidden Domains.

However, after entering the forbidden realm of gods, Li Yao's combat power was no longer limited, reaching a realm with no theoretical upper limit. In this state, the combined power of the All-Word Secret was ten times greater, enough to destroy all obstacles.

He slaughtered his way through, and countless ancient creatures fell under his fists. But unexpectedly, the clan leader never appeared, even with his frenzied killing.

Li Yao sensed something was wrong, and in an instant, his killing intent became even more terrifying, advancing into the depths with unstoppable momentum.

In the end, he found only four humanoid creatures before him, whose ancient characteristics were no longer discernible.

These four individuals were all at the peak of the Great Power realm, with cultivation levels similar to those of the beings previously suppressed and killed by the Great Sun Golden Wheel.

Behind them stood a massive city gate leading deep into the earth. Behind the gate, a soaring aura of blood emanated, darkening the surrounding world.

Beneath this earth lies a grand formation that absorbs the essence of blood, continuously converging towards its core.

"For human beings to cultivate is truly a sin deserving of death." Li Yao's killing intent surged. After sensing the soaring blood energy and the Blood River Formation, he had already guessed the plight of those millions of beings.

"In ancient times, the human race was the food source for all races. It is their honor to be able to provide assistance to our race and help our clan leader break through the bottleneck."

"Humans are so weak, yet they are born with extraordinary spirituality. Whether it is flesh and blood or soul, they are excellent cultivation resources for all races."

"Your existence is based on your being resources nurtured by my myriad races. It was only after my myriad races fell into dormancy that you achieved your current status. Now that myriad races are gradually awakening, it is time for you to return to your original status."

"A mere few million lives are nothing at the rate of human reproduction. So why bother with them?"

The four ancient beings spoke in succession, all extremely arrogant, their words and actions showing a complete disregard for the human race.

"Millions of years have passed, the seas have turned into mulberry fields, yet you remain intoxicated by the glory of antiquity. Today, let me shatter your dreams."

boom!
The Great Sun Golden Wheel trembled, and terrifying holy might swept across the sky. Li Yao activated it with the secret technique of the character "兵" (soldier), causing the holy weapon to begin its revival.

He wanted to strike with a single blow, shattering the four ancient creatures before him, destroying the underground palace, and clearing the names of millions of innocent lives.

"Hmph, do you think you can act recklessly just because you have a holy weapon?" An ancient creature sneered, and then, a dazzling light exploded in his palm, illuminating the ten directions of the sky and blocking the sweeping holy might.

It was a bronze lamp, very ancient, with a flame burning eternally at the wick, emitting endless divine light that pierced the clouds, like an eternal divine furnace, burning fiercely.

The divine light engulfed this place, turning it into a terrifying wasteland. The clash of the holy power unleashed by the two holy weapons caused the sky to collapse and the void to crumble.

The bronze lamp is clearly a sacred weapon, but it is incomplete. Due to the wear and tear of time, the patterns on it have become very dim, and even the gods can hardly sense them.

Li Yao was somewhat surprised, not expecting that the mere Three-Headed Horned Clan, which was not even a royal family, would possess a sacred weapon.

Fortunately, the bronze lamp was in very poor condition, and only when the four of them worked together to activate it could they barely contend with the power of the Great Sun Golden Wheel.

"This is your trump card. If that's all, it's not enough." Li Yao said coldly. Then, divine power suddenly poured into the Great Sun Golden Wheel, and the holy might surged even more fiercely, pressing forward.

"What!" The four ancient creatures were shocked, not expecting that their opponent could unleash an even stronger force.

At that moment, for some unknown reason, the ancient bronze lamp suddenly trembled, and a terrifying holy might actually surged back, pressing down on them.

"What's going on?" the four exclaimed at the same time, and hurriedly fought for control of the bronze lamp.

The "Soldier" secret technique allows unparalleled control over not only one's own weapon but also that of the enemy.

The Great Sun Golden Wheel unleashed astonishing power, terrifying the four and drawing their attention. Suddenly, Li Yao used the "Soldier" secret technique to control the ancient bronze lamp, killing the four ancient creatures.

This method is truly unexpected, and it is activated without leaving a trace, leaving no room for even basic defense.

"Pfft!"

The four peak-level ancient beings exploded. By the time they reacted, the bronze lamp had already unleashed its holy might. Even though they regained control, they could not stop the holy might that had already been unleashed.

A child wielding a large knife can easily injure others, but can also easily injure himself.

The "Soldier's Secret" is truly a treacherous method, making it impossible to guard against. With Li Yao's mastery of this secret, it is an absolute holy art of killing.

After eliminating the four peak-level powerful beings, the Bronze Ancient Lamp lost control, its holy might subsided, and the Great Sun Golden Wheel, without hindrance, directly struck the Blood River Formation.

In an instant, the earth shook, the various patterns shattered, the Blood River Formation collapsed, and endless blood energy surged into the sky, turning the heavens a blood red.

"Roar……"

A terrifying roar came from the depths of the earth, and a figure tore through the earth and soared into the sky, its terrifying aura sweeping across the land.

"Who, who dares to block my path?"

This was a terrifying being, completely transformed into human form, showing no trace of its ancient race. Its aura was astonishing, like a dormant savage dragon now enraged, roaring across the heavens and earth, recklessly unleashing its power.

Li Yao was slightly startled, sensing the power of the Three-Headed Horned Clan Chief. It was only because he had the protection of a legendary holy weapon that he was able to move; otherwise, the aura emanating from the other party alone would have been enough to render him immobile.

Because, seemingly there and yet not there, wisps of holy might emanated from it, very unstable, seemingly there and yet not there, but without a doubt, it was holy might.

The patriarch of the Three-Headed Horned Clan has actually broken through to the level of a half-saint!

The Great Accomplishment King stands on the ninth small step of the Immortal 3, while the Half-Saint is in a very subtle position, with one foot in the Immortal 4 and the other still at the pinnacle of the Immortal 3. This one step is enough to change the world, and the difference cannot be measured by reason.

A sage transcends the realm of humanity, hence the title "sage." The transformation from a king to a sage is like a fish leaping to become a true dragon—a fundamental change, a qualitative leap!
Even if another Dao Slayer is exceptionally talented, unparalleled throughout history, possessing six or even seven forbidden realms, it would be useless for them to fight across six or seven minor realms, as they would be suppressed by the "Sacred Domain Barrier" and unable to break through.

Even with the Seven Forbidden Powers, it's merely a quantitative accumulation, and one is always suppressed by the Saintly Domain! Even at the peak of the Dao-Slaying Realm, with the power of the Seven Forbidden Powers, one cannot break through the Saintly Domain barrier; this is an unchanging suppression.

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