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

Chapter 161 The Might of the Primordial God Shocks the World

Since we've already received this blessing, it seems reasonable not to go now.

"The Holy Lord is truly blessed with incredible luck and has a lot of courage. When he went there, he was only at a low level of cultivation, yet he dared to venture into the heart of the enemy's den." The Holy Envoy of Sunset couldn't help but sigh.

"Alright, let's not discuss the Holy Lord's affairs. We'll just follow his orders." Weiwei left these words behind, turned around, and went to complete the task assigned by the Holy Lord.

"I hope someone will listen to my advice, otherwise, I fear it will be another bloody disaster," she thought to herself.

However, given Vivi's understanding of the holy lands, even knowing the dangers there, she would definitely go and would not back down.

Just like the other three holy envoys of Yaoguang Holy Land, even though they knew there was a royal family in Zishan, they still planned to go there with the Dragon Pattern Cauldron.

Soon, all the holy lands received news that the Yao Guang Holy Land was not going there, and also that Zi Shan was dangerous and a dead end.

But just as Weiwei had predicted, no one backed down. All the holy lands were gathering powerful figures to prepare to attack Purple Mountain and obtain the divine treasures within.

"It's hard to persuade a damned fool with kind words." Weiwei shook her head and sent people to keep an eye on news from Zishan.

But there was no need to pay attention. Several days later, a thunderous bell rang out, echoing throughout the Eastern Wilderness. The supreme divine power was as vast as the sea, causing everyone's hearts to tremble.

Soon, news came back that the first attack on Zishan by the major holy lands had ended in failure, with the entire army almost wiped out!
The Jiang family, the Ji family, and Yaochi all possessed ultimate weapons. That night, the replicas of the three ultimate weapons—the Sun God Furnace, the Void Mirror, and the Western Emperor Tower—were all shattered into dust.

In addition, the weapons of several other holy lords, which had been intertwined with Tao and reason, also turned to ashes and vanished into nothingness.

All of this was because of a bell. It wasn't the birth of a true emperor, but the mere ripples of the bell that shattered many experts, who were utterly powerless to resist.

The various sacred sites and ancient families have studied Purple Mountain for many days and believe that this place must hold the secrets of an ancient emperor. Nine dragons guard this mountain, and such a terrain is almost impossible to find again in the world.

They considered many options, but ultimately decided that venturing deep into Zishan was too dangerous, and that it would be better to combine the power of the various sacred sites to cut it in half.

Unexpectedly, this led to a great disaster. The Purple Mountain was not broken, but it caused the Supreme Divine Bell to shake the heavens and the earth. The bell waves could destroy everything, and everything in its path turned to dust.

Over a thousand powerful individuals were instantly annihilated, their bodies and souls destroyed without them even uttering a sound, utterly unable to resist.

Among these people are figures at the Four Extremes, Transformation Dragon, and even Supreme Elder levels.

The various Holy Lords reacted swiftly and made a decisive decision. They used their great supernatural powers to gather the rest of the people away, and then used the Holy City Stone Token to cross the void and return to the Ancient Dao Platform. As for the protective replicas of the Ultimate Dao weapons and the Holy Lord weapons, they were all shattered.

The news shook the Northern Region, the Eastern Wilderness, and the entire world!
"Phew, just as the Holy Lord predicted, Purple Mountain is definitely an ominous place." Weiwei let out a long breath.

But she knew that this was not the end, but the beginning, because the name of the Great Emperor Wushi was enough to drive everyone crazy. Even though the losses were heavy this time, no one would give up. The next attack was probably just around the corner.

Moreover, turmoil will once again arise within Yao Guang, and there will definitely be people who want to join the ranks of those who are sent to their deaths.

"Sigh, we have to suppress these people's thoughts." The girl said helplessly.

Weiwei could sense that the Holy Lord had reached a crucial moment in his cultivation and was comprehending some supreme Dao. At this time, she didn't want him to be distracted by this matter.

As expected, the people in the Yao Guang Holy Land were restless. The commotion at Zishan had implicated the Great Emperor Wushi. No one could remain calm. Even the three Holy Envoys could not hold back and insisted on seeing the Holy Lord.

The name of the Great Emperor Wushi has reappeared, surfaced, and emerged dramatically from history.

Most people in the world are unaware of this name, but those ancient traditions will never forget it. During the era when the Great Emperor Wushi roamed the world, he displayed the power of the ancient emperors to the extreme.

Who is the peak at the end of the immortal road? Seeing the beginningless path becomes empty!

This is the highest praise people can give him. Even after hundreds of thousands of years, those ancient traditions will not forget that when the Beginningless One appeared, the Great Dao became empty.

The holy city was in an uproar, and the whole world was astonished!
This great emperor left no legacy, and the Boundless Bell disappeared into history, leaving many cultivators with deep regret.

Yes, if the Great Emperor Wushi could not leave behind a lineage of Dao, it would be a tremendous loss to the human race, an immeasurable regret.

Imagine how profound the ancient scriptures created by this great emperor must be. If there were a successor, it might become the most powerful holy land in the Big Dipper, perhaps even surpassing the title of "one of the most powerful."

Today, the sound of the Boundless Bell shook the world. The dying Holy Lord was gratified, but many more went mad.

The imminent emergence of the legacy of the Great Emperor Wushi, who has vanished for countless years, has stirred the nerves of everyone; it is an irresistible temptation.

"That's the legacy of the Great Emperor Wushi, and the supreme imperial weapon, the Wushi Bell. How can we just give up like this? No matter how dangerous it is, we must try!" Yang Xun, the Holy Envoy of Yaoguang, was very excited.

“That’s right, Weiwei, you can’t stop us this time. No matter what, we must see the Holy Lord and persuade him to get involved in this matter. Otherwise, I’m afraid it will be a regret for eternity,” said the Heavenly Pivot Envoy.

"That's the Great Emperor Wushi! Weiwei, you're still young, so you might not understand how powerful the Great Emperor Wushi is. But many ancient books record that he was the most powerful emperor in human history. At the end of the immortal path, who stands at the peak? Upon seeing the Great Emperor Wushi, all paths become empty!" Even the Holy Envoy Luoxia couldn't help but blush, her nerves stirred by the news that the Great Emperor Wushi's legacy was about to be born.

Weiwei smiled bitterly, her beautiful face full of helplessness, her slender, jade-like fingers unconsciously pressing her forehead.

"Everyone, the Holy Lord has reached a critical moment in his cultivation and cannot be disturbed."

Faced with the three holy envoys who were on the verge of losing their minds, this was all she could say.

Helpless, the three holy envoys had no choice but to leave, but they remained steadfast in their insistence on sending troops from Yao Guang.

It's not surprising that the three holy envoys were so excited. They had learned from numerous ancient books and annotations that the Great Emperor Wushi was incredibly powerful.

Now that his legacy has been revealed, no one can resist.

This is not only the case inside Yaoguang, but the entire Eastern Wilderness is probably in this state now.

……

"The Great Emperor Wushi, whose fame has shaken the ages and is invincible under heaven, is an insurmountable monument!"

Within just a few days, the world quickly learned some of the secrets of the Great Emperor Wushi; the news spread far too fast.

Of course, all of this is revealed from those ancient traditions, including the sacred lands, the ancient families, and the four immortal dynasties of the Central Plains.

Of course, the contributions of ordinary passersby and old-timers are indispensable. When these people who are about to pass away mention Emperor Wushi, they all seem to be twenty or thirty years younger.

"I would rather fight the Great Accomplished Holy Body than ever see Wushi again!" These were the words left behind by a Great Accomplished Heavenly Demon Body from the Heavenly Demon Palace, showing how much the ancient demons feared him.

"This Wushi is terrifying! Before becoming a Great Emperor, he actually withstood the ultimate weapon of Zhongzhou with his bare hands!" After learning the secret, even the people of Zhongzhou were stunned and speechless.

There's no need to elaborate on the extraordinary talent of the Great Emperor Wushi in his youth. He absolutely overwhelmed all his peers, and even the older generation was intimidated by him. He was a living "heaven-defying prodigy".

When he finally achieved success, he became even more unfathomable, leaving people unable to fathom his depths or even reach his level.

Before becoming the Great Emperor, he fought a great battle with the people of Zhongzhou in the Eastern Wilderness. It was an era in which geniuses emerged in great numbers, and it was precisely because of the emergence of countless geniuses that the Great Emperor Wushi appeared so unapproachable.

A peerless genius of an immortal dynasty in Zhongzhou, with a majestic and imposing figure rarely seen in ancient times, was about to create a miracle in that era and become the new emperor after the founder of the dynasty.

Looking across the world, there have never been two emperors of the same lineage. If he succeeds, it will undoubtedly be a feat and a miracle.

That prodigy had indeed touched the edge of becoming an emperor, and if nothing unexpected happened, he was very likely to succeed. Unfortunately, he encountered Wushi, who had not yet become an emperor.

At the border between Zhongzhou and Donghuang, he fought a great battle with Wushi, and was completely crushed from beginning to end. Relying solely on his own strength, he could not even withstand a few moves. In the end, he even used his ultimate weapon, but he still lost.

The genius of Zhongzhou is infinitely close to the Great Emperor. If he uses the ultimate weapon left by the First Ancestor, he can definitely display the divine power of the Great Emperor.

However, Wushi caught the ultimate weapon with his bare hands and was not reduced to ashes. Instead, he overpowered his opponent and shook the world.

Emperor Wushi was a magnanimous man. After becoming emperor, he returned the ultimate weapon to that dynasty and did not make things difficult for them.

The entire Eastern Wilderness is talking about the Beginningless One; it has clearly become the hottest topic right now.

Li Yao was unaware of all this. He sat quietly in the Holy Lord's Hall, comprehending the Dao and consolidating his cultivation, which steadily increased. Only a month had passed since his last breakthrough, but his cultivation was already on the verge of another breakthrough.

If he were to force his way through at this point, he could break through the fourth small step.

But Li Yao would definitely not do that, as that would be tantamount to digging his own grave. Although it would not affect his strength, it would ultimately have some flaws.

His cultivation speed is too fast. He needs to solidify his foundation and allow his cultivation to settle completely until it overflows.

Even so, his cultivation progressed at no slow pace. In just a few months, he would reach the point of overflowing, and most of the time, he would not break through a single level.

Such a cultivation speed is truly terrifying. If this speed is maintained, it may only take three years to reach the pinnacle of the second level of immortality.

On the Chaos Stone, Li Yao was surrounded by chaotic mist, forgetting himself and the world, and comprehending the endless Great Dao.

The insights he gained from studying the Taiyin and Taiyang True Scriptures were quickly digested and transformed into his own understanding. He seemed to have endless insights into the Chaos Dao at that moment.

Among the younger generation of Beidou, he is undoubtedly the number one. Even if the Zhonghuang were to emerge, he would not be able to rival him.

"He was clearly a good opponent, but before we even faced him, he was already no match for me. This rapid pace of cultivation means that I will inevitably lose many things, such as opponents."

Li Yao was deeply moved, not because of Versailles, but because he genuinely felt regret. He longed to encounter a true peer and have a fierce battle.

Unfortunately, this was destined to be unrealistic; on the ancient star of the Big Dipper, he would have no rivals.

If those princes and princesses were born now, they might be able to fight him because they are of a higher cultivation level.

But that's unrealistic. Those princes and princesses won't be born now, and in a few years, his cultivation level will be unknown, making it even more impossible for him to fight.

"Could it be that I will only encounter a real opponent when I go to the Ancient Star Road?" Li Yao couldn't help but think of that ancient road.

The ancient road to the stars is a gathering place for heroes. All the extraordinary talents in the universe will converge there, and this era is one of the most prosperous golden ages, with many unparalleled geniuses.

There must be someone there who will make him fight. Even if there isn't, then he should go and fight the Holy Spirit. This race is the most suitable whetstone.

Moreover, this race is naturally favored by the heavens. Many of the holy spirits are born with immortal gold by their side, and his four-colored immortal furnace may be fully completed on the ancient road.

Let's set a small goal: to refine the Four-Colored Immortal Furnace to the size of an ancient star.

Li Yao focused on comprehending the Dao. Occasionally, when he felt tired, he would empty his mind and let his thoughts wander. In this way, time flew by, and several more days passed in the blink of an eye.

As expected, the holy lands would not give up and launched a second attack on Purple Mountain, reportedly possibly using ultimate weapons!

Perhaps it's the Sun God's Furnace, perhaps it's the Western Emperor's Tower, or perhaps it's the Void Mirror...

Another attack would surely be earth-shattering, and might actually break through Zishan.

The people inside the Yao Guang Holy Land could no longer sit still. The three Holy Envoys bypassed Weiwei and went directly to the Holy Lord's Hall.

"What are you doing? I've already said that the Holy Lord's cultivation has reached a critical moment and cannot be disturbed."

"Now that the holy lands and aristocratic families are attacking Zishan for the second time, and may even use the ultimate imperial weapon, if the inheritance of the Great Emperor Wushi is truly obtained by a certain holy land or aristocratic family, they will surely be able to dominate the Eastern Wilderness. My Yaoguang absolutely cannot sit idly by and wait for death."

"The Holy Lord has already issued a decree that Yao Guang will not participate in the matter of Zishan. What are the three Holy Envoys doing? Are they going to disobey the Holy Lord's decree?"

“Times have changed. The Holy Lord may not know that the Beginningless Bell is inside Purple Mountain. If he did know, he would definitely leave seclusion and go to Purple Mountain.”

On this day, Li Yao, who was in seclusion, heard arguing coming from outside the main hall.

The Holy Lord's Palace was isolated from the outside world, but Li Yao's divine sense was too powerful, allowing him to break through this restriction.

Even if there were commotions outside the main hall, he could have ignored them while in a state of complete absorption.

However, he was mentioned in two out of three sentences in those conversations, which naturally caught Li Yao's attention.

Hearing the arguing outside, Li Yao quickly understood what was going on. He shook his head helplessly, waved his hand, and opened the palace door.

"Boom!"

The bronze gate rattled loudly, interrupting the four people's argument, and they all turned to look at the open palace gate.

"What earth-shattering matter has caused you to argue so endlessly, even bringing it before me?" A clear and authoritative voice rang out from the main hall, startling the four people, who immediately bowed.

"Greetings to the Holy Lord."

"I have made it very clear about the matter of Zishan. Yaoguang Holy Land will not participate. You just carry it out. What's all the arguing about?" A clear and majestic voice once again came from the hall.

"Holy Lord, in Purple Mountain..."

"You have the legacy of the Great Emperor Wushi, and the Wushi Bell."

Yang Xun was interrupted by a voice from the main hall before he could finish speaking.

"The Holy Lord knows!" Yang Xun was slightly surprised. He originally thought that the Holy Lord did not know the true situation of Purple Mountain, at least not that the inheritance of the Great Emperor Wushi and the imperial weapon were there.

“I know, therefore, Yao Guang will not participate in the trip to Zishan. Do the three Holy Envoys still have any questions?” Li Yao’s voice came from the main hall again.

"But why, Holy Lord? That is the legacy of the Beginningless One!" Yang Xun, the Holy Envoy of Luoxia, and the Holy Envoy of Tianxuan were all puzzled.

The words "beginningless inheritance" are like a nightmare, deeply attracting everyone in the Eastern Wilderness.

In the original novel, the three attacks on Zishan resulted in heavy losses each time, yet they continued one after another, giving the impression of disregarding the cost.

"Fine, if I don't tell you the reason, you will most likely be unwilling to accept it, and you will probably regret it when you look back on it later."

In the main hall, Li Yao felt somewhat helpless. These were the holy envoys he had personally selected, and they had all been of great help to him in the past. Although he could forcefully order them to step down, it would be too unreasonable.

After all, he wasn't the kind of person who acted like a teacher in front and Gangzi behind.

"Holy Lord, please forgive us. The legacy of the Beginningless One is truly too great." Yang Xun and the other two quickly clasped their hands in respect.

"Listen to what happened today, but don't spread it around, otherwise, the entire Beidou region will be shaken."

"We swear by our Dao hearts that if this matter were to spread, our Dao hearts would be shattered and we would suffer demonic possession." Yang Xun and the other two looked solemn. They just wanted to know why the Holy Lord did not send troops. If they did not understand this matter clearly, they were afraid that they would feel resentful whenever they thought about it in the future.

“There’s no need to be so solemn.” Inside the hall, Li Yao was somewhat speechless, but after a pause, he continued, “The Beginningless Bell has been in a state of revival, so even if people use heaven-defying methods, they can’t gain anything from it.”

Upon hearing this, the four people outside the hall were shaken, speechless, and even staggered, barely able to maintain their balance.

After a long while, the Holy Envoy of Sunset Glow finally suppressed his shock, his mouth dry, and asked, "Does the Holy Lord mean that the Great Emperor Wushi is still alive?"

As is well known, the ultimate imperial weapon exists forever, but the gods are usually in a state of slumber. Only by pouring in infinite divine power can the imperial weapon be revived and unleash its ultimate power.

However, there is another way to keep an imperial weapon in a state of constant revival: when the master who forged it is still alive.

Inside the main hall, Li Yao realized that the others had misunderstood, so he spoke up: "I don't know. I only saw a corner of the future in the past. The Wushi Bell, without anyone in charge, spontaneously erupted, and the supreme divine power spread across the sky. With each breath, the myriad stars dimmed, the myriad laws drooped, and the rolling essence gathered like a long dragon, providing it with endless divine power."

The "Pre-Word Secret" is a good excuse, because this secret technique really has the ability to allow people to see a glimpse of the future. As for what he said, whether it was something he already knew or something the "Pre-Word Secret" foresaw, no one knows. If he said it was something the "Pre-Word Secret" foresaw, then it was something the "Pre-Word Secret" foresaw.

Weiwei, Yang Xun, and the others understood that their Holy Lord possessing the "Former" Secret was no secret; the entire Eastern Wilderness knew about it.

(End of this chapter)