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

Chapter 165 Divine Forbidden Lands Shock the World
Outside the Holy City, Li Yao and the Holy Prince arrived at a desolate mountain range one after the other. Without any further communication, a great battle was about to break out.

Neither of them used their full strength at the start; they each threw a casual punch to see what the other was capable of.

Even so, it was still incredibly terrifying. Everyone felt their hair stand on end, and they could see the blazing divine light filling the sky and earth, just like a great sun exploding.

At this moment, they were thousands of feet in the air, but the aftershocks of the collision still turned the top of the mountain below into ashes.

After the attack, the two stared at each other, their powerful fighting spirit surging.

As the son of the Martial Saint Emperor, the Holy Prince was born with a love of war. Now that he had met his match, his golden eyes burned with intense light.

Li Yao was the same. Since embarking on his cultivation journey, he had rarely had a truly exhilarating battle. Even Wang Teng had defeated him before he could even unleash his full power.

The son of an ancient emperor is undoubtedly one of the most amazing people in this world, and also the most formidable opponent he has encountered so far. He longs to fight him.

"Again!" the Holy Prince roared, attacking once more, his divine power, like a vast ocean, exploding within his slender body.

This time, he didn't hold back. Even with just a simple probing attack, he knew that the person in front of him was definitely a worthy opponent.

"boom!"

The Holy Prince's golden fur stood on end, his divine power circulated nine times within him, and nine divine lights flashed across his body, growing increasingly intense.

"The Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique of the Fighting Holy Ape Clan!"

"Well done!" Li Yao shouted back, simple and direct, raising his hand and throwing a punch at the golden-haired fist.

"boom!"

Once the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique is activated, it can rival the gods. Every hair on the Holy Prince's head flashes like lightning, shining brightly. His powerful fighting spirit and terrifying killing intent surge like a tsunami.

"boom!"

With his sharp eyes, he unleashed a devastating attack, the two golden fists colliding fiercely.

The nine layers of divine power surged forward one after another, creating a force that shook the heavens and was unparalleled in its might!
Li Yao was filled with excitement. He sensed the power of the Holy Prince. He was indeed worthy of being called an ancient prince. He was only at the second level of the Immortal Realm, yet the other party had already progressed far in the Eight Forbidden Domains. Although he was not as powerful as Li Yao, he was definitely not to be underestimated.

He became serious, his golden fist trembled, and terrifying blood energy surged into the sky, accompanied by vast magical power, crashing against the shore like a boundless ocean.

The nine layers of divine power unleashed by the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique continuously accumulate, each layer more terrifying than the last. When the nine strikes are combined into one, they can shatter heaven and earth.

"boom!"

It was like moving mountains and overturning seas, or like a raging flood. The Nine Revolutions Heavenly Skill was so powerful that the world was shaken and the heavens and earth lost their color when it was unleashed.

The onlookers paled. Even the most powerful figures looked grave as they began to ponder whether they could withstand such an attack.
Is this the astonishing method of an ancient prince?!
If such a being were to grow up, it might very well be able to recreate the glory of the former Fighting Saint Emperor.

But something even more terrifying happened: Li Yao actually withstood the nine earth-shattering blows of the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique. His blue robes fluttered wildly, but he himself remained completely unmoved.

"Dong", "Dong", "Dong"...

The Holy Prince failed to shake his opponent, and the golden hair all over his body dimmed. He swayed and took several steps back. With each step he took, a terrifying void rift appeared in the sky.

At the center of their collision, the scene was even more terrifying. A terrifying energy wave surged outwards, sweeping across the surrounding area, causing the void to collapse and mountains to crumble wherever it went.

The powerful figures from the Ji family, Xu Tianxiong, the third largest bandit in the Northern Region, the Imperial Uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty in the Central Plains, and other powerful figures simultaneously took action, sealing off this area and isolating the battlefield from the outside world with complex and profound Dao patterns.

Even so, everyone still felt a chill run down their spines, and they could see the murderous aura soaring into the sky, as if hundreds of great rivers were rushing upwards.

When his gaze fell upon Li Yao, who appeared calm and collected in the arena, he felt even more horrified.

Although everyone knows that the Holy Lord of Yao Guang is very powerful, and can roam freely in the Eastern Wilderness after cultivating for more than ten years, in people's minds, he is still somewhat different from the most outstanding elders.

But today, he displayed his combat power and actually overpowered an ancient emperor's son. How terrifying is that!
The Holy Prince roared. Although he was at a disadvantage, his fighting spirit was not affected in the slightest. His golden hair stood on end, and two golden beams shot out from his eyes. They rang out like two killing swords, piercing through the void and shooting forward.

The Fighting Saint Ape clan is born for battle, and their fighting skills are unparalleled in the world. Their Fiery Eyes are one of their innate divine abilities, which can not only see through all illusions, but are also a sacred killing technique in battle.

This attack was astonishing. Not only was its offensive power terrifying, but its speed was also terrifying. It was so fast that if it were an ordinary person, their forehead would probably have been pierced by the golden light in the instant they reacted.

Li Yao was no ordinary person. He saw clearly when the golden light shot out from the Holy Prince's eyes and made his move in the split second.

His eyes were suddenly filled with Daoist charm, as if there were scenes of stars fading and disappearing within them. Two divine rays burst forth from his eyes, and his Martial Dao Heavenly Eye opened, becoming invincible and capable of striking first even after being attacked later.

This strike was earth-shattering; the two were almost submerged by a sea of ​​divine power, and the arena nearly boiled over!

The Fiery Eyes clashed with the Martial Arts Heavenly Eye; the four beams of light shattered like divine swords colliding.

The Holy Prince's pupils contracted. The Fiery Eyes of Truth, a natural divine ability of the Fighting Holy Ape clan, was incredibly powerful. In the ancient times, few could withstand this attack.

"This life is so extraordinary, could it be another Dique?!" he exclaimed to himself.

His mind raced. Though shocked, the Holy Prince did not stop for a moment. He leaped forward, transforming into a golden light, and charged ahead to kill.

At the same time, Li Yao sensed the Holy Prince's intention, and his figure also vanished as he went to meet him.

"boom!"

In an earth-shattering clash, the two abandoned their magical powers and began to fight with their bare hands. Every punch and kick was perfectly executed, possessing immense divine power.

The void collapsed, and two figures, like prehistoric creatures, clashed and fought each other with fists and feet, without any supernatural powers or magic, exuding a primitive aura.

The Fighting Saint Ape clan possesses a powerful, indestructible physique, unaffected by swords and axes. In terms of physical strength, this clan is likely no weaker than the Saint Body!
Or rather, they are the sacred bodies among the ancient races!

As for Li Yao, his physical body might have been a weakness at first, but over the years, he has been constantly tempering his physique, cultivating the Body Refining Divine Art, and using various divine materials and even the blood of the Azure Emperor to refine his body. Now, his physique has progressed quite a distance in the Dao Slaying Realm, and is in no way inferior to the Holy Prince.

This is the power of Heaven rewarding diligence. A mere mortal body has now grown to be no less powerful than a Fighting Saint Ape. Moreover, this Fighting Saint Ape possesses royal blood and is stronger than ordinary Fighting Saint Apes.

"Bang!", "Bang!", "Bang!"...

The two figures fought fiercely, their fists and feet clashing, producing a sound like metal striking metal, sparks flying everywhere, like a meteor shower, which crashed down countless mountains.

The powerful figures watching from afar dared not underestimate it and joined forces to fight against the meteor shower.

Although they could dodge it, those behind them, if hit by the meteor shower, would likely perish instantly.

Among those people were disciples and elders from various families, and the powerful figures naturally could not stand idly by.

"These two are absolutely terrifying! Their combat power is probably comparable to that of a top-tier expert!"

"Perhaps there is still a gap between him and the top experts in terms of cultivation level, but his combat power is really not inferior at all. Perhaps only the Holy Lords of the Jiang family and Ji family can suppress him with their Tongtian magic power!"

Gazing at the two figures locked in a brutal battle high in the sky, everyone felt a chill run down their spines. Such a clash would likely tear even a powerful expert apart, making it difficult to even approach the two. "Bang!"

After another earth-shattering collision, the Holy Prince was forced back, his golden fur stained with blood.

On the other side, although blood was dripping from Li Yao's fingers, he only swayed for a moment before regaining his balance.

In terms of physical strength, Li Yao still had the upper hand, but not by much, only slightly stronger than the Holy Prince.

"Cough cough!" Blood spilled from the corner of the Holy Prince's mouth, and his bones and internal organs were all damaged.

However, the Fighting Holy Ape clan grew stronger with each battle and became more powerful with each injury; for them, being injured was more like receiving a boost.

"You are very strong. You have been fighting for so long, but I'm afraid you still haven't used your full strength, right?" The Holy Prince asked with some curiosity.

"You're the same; you've never used the forbidden chapters of the Fighting Saint Emperor either."

Since the start of the great battle, the two have only fought with their powerful magic and physical strength, and have not yet used any divine magic.

Although the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique possesses killing power, it places more emphasis on cultivation and is not entirely a path of attack.

Everyone was shocked. What they thought was a battle that would shake the ages was not even the two of them at full strength!
Countless young prodigies were utterly disheartened. They could no longer deceive themselves. With Dong Yaoguang around and now another Holy Prince, the throne of the Great Emperor was destined to be out of their reach.

I don't know if being born into this world is a blessing or a curse.

"Whether it's magical power or physical strength, I'm outmatched. Although the Holy Emperor's Forbidden Chapter is powerful, it may not be able to suppress you." The Holy Prince shook his head, fully aware of this.

But this does not mean he has given up. The Fighting Saint Ape lineage never admits defeat voluntarily. Even if they are defeated, they will win next time.

Besides, the war is far from over!
"Let me witness the prowess of the Fighting Saint Emperor," Li Yao said solemnly.

"Nine Revolutions Shocking the Heavens, Primordial Chaos Without Limits, Fighting Saint Emperor—Fighting Saint Emperor Fist!" The Saint Emperor Prince murmured, reciting ancient divine script, like a divine incantation.

Some secret techniques and supernatural powers require incantations to amplify their power, such as "Reincarnated in the Three Realms, my name is engraved in every life, proclaiming to all the gods, and all the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths shall respect my command."

So sometimes shouting out the name of a move isn't just because you're bored; it's because you're using it to bring your secret technique to its absolute peak.

The Holy Prince was radiant with golden light, every hair of his body glistening as if cast from gold, his appearance solemn and dignified.

He was simple and direct, using the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique to raise his combat power to the extreme of the Eight Forbidden Realms, and unleashed the Fighting Saint Emperor Fist.

This strike was terrifying beyond measure. With a single punch, all obstacles in front of him vanished, and even the void itself crumbled inch by inch!

With just this one punch, the most powerful divine force in the world is unleashed; anyone who stands in its way will perish!
Li Yao did not underestimate him. He unleashed the Holy Light Technique, and golden light shone in countless directions. He transformed into a great sun, and with every gesture, his light shone in all directions.

Beneath the golden light, the Dao dissipates, and the laws of heaven and earth cease to exist; only the dazzling golden divine kingdom remains, a place where gods seem to reside.

At the same time, Li Yao felt as if he had broken free of a shackle, feeling completely relaxed and joyful, as if every pore of his body was leaping with excitement, just like a true dragon breaking free from shallow waters.

His combat power is already at the pinnacle of the Eight Forbidden Realms. If he doesn't use divine arts, he's fine. But once he unleashes divine arts and is in peak condition, there's a high probability that he can break through the Eight Forbidden Realms and enter the realm of gods.

"boom!"

A terrifying wave of energy surged forth, causing the entire world to shake violently. The void, like a painting, trembled suddenly, the mountains and valleys hummed, and the earthquake raged incessantly, as if it were about to turn the world upside down.

"boom!"

The clash between the Fighting Saint Emperor Fist and the Holy Light Fist resulted in immense destruction. Brilliant divine light exploded here, dazzling and blinding. As the two collided, the void was annihilated, and one after another, collapsing void holes were created and then collapsed, until nothing remained.

Without any suspense, at the moment of collision, the Holy Prince's body trembled like a leaf as a terrifying force swept towards him, shattering the nine layers of divine power unleashed by the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique, and sending him flying backward.

He tried to grit his teeth and persevere, but found that it was simply an impossible dream. Such divine power was beyond the scope of cognition, impossible to resist, and impossible to understand!
"what!"

At this moment, everyone was stunned. The aura that Li Yao had just unleashed had subtly surpassed the power that should exist at the second level of the Sendai realm.

Such a terrifying attack startled even Xu Tianxiong, the third-ranked bandit, as well as the Holy Lord of the Jiang family and the Holy Lord of the Ji family, who all felt threatened.

The Holy Prince coughed up blood, one of his arms exploded, and half of his body was torn apart, revealing his white bones. Even with his physique, he could not withstand that overwhelming blow.

His expression was one of utter shock. He forced himself to support his swaying body in the void, and said incredulously, "The Divine Forbidden Domain... you have actually stepped into the Eternal Divine Forbidden Domain!"

At this moment, even the son of the Fighting Saint Emperor could not remain calm. The stronger a person is, the more they understand how much potential it represents to be able to enter the Divine Forbidden Domain at the second level of the Immortal Platform!
"A forbidden realm!?"

Some onlookers' expressions changed drastically, while others were puzzled, feeling that the name gave them an incredibly powerful yet completely unfamiliar feeling.

"Yes, that's it. Only by entering the forbidden realm of gods, breaking the ancient taboos, and stepping into the forbidden realm of gods where only emperors can reside permanently, can one possess such powerful combat strength!"

An ancient being who had lived for nearly two thousand years looked solemnly at Li Yao in the sky, his aged pupils filled with shock and horror.

"This is a divine forbidden zone, a realm that only gods can tread. Its combat power surpasses the limitations of the Eighth Forbidden Zone, reaching the extreme of the Ninth, or even exceeding the Ninth, and is unbreakable throughout the ages!"

On the other side, a group of young prodigies were also extremely curious, and after asking their elders, they received this answer.

"How can it be!"

Everyone gasped in shock, utterly astonished. The Divine Forbidden Domain had broken through the Eight Forbidden Barriers, reaching the pinnacle of power, and even surpassing it!
"Doesn't this mean that even a supreme Saint Lord might not be his match after Dong Yaoguang has entered the Divine Forbidden Realm?!" someone exclaimed in shock.

Everyone fell silent. If the Divine Forbidden Realm was truly that powerful, it wouldn't be impossible for it to overthrow the Supreme Saint Lord.

Even Xu Tianxiong, the third greatest bandit in the Northern Region, the Holy Lord of the Jiang Family, and the Holy Lord of the Ji Family could not remain calm. They had cultivated for over two thousand years and spent over a thousand years at the pinnacle of the second level of immortality before their combat power was surpassed by a young man in his twenties.

Twenty years is equivalent to more than two thousand years for them! Even the composed Holy Masters of the Jiang and Ji families couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Was the gap between people really that huge?!

"I have lost." The Holy Prince's brows furrowed with sadness.

Although he was born millions of years ago, he was sealed in the Divine Source by the Old Holy Emperor when he was three years old. Over the millions of years, although his body has grown up slowly, he has never been beaten and is like a blank sheet of paper.

He was clearly unable to accept his defeat so easily.

"Buzz!"

Just then, a golden hair flew up from the back of the Holy Prince's head, and a terrifying fighting spirit surged forth. It was as if a battle immortal stood there between heaven and earth.

"Thump, thump..."

Countless people's knees buckled, and they immediately prostrated themselves on the ground, their heads pressed firmly against the earth, their hearts filled with extreme fear.

At this moment, it seemed as if a mighty emperor was roaring across the heavens and earth, and in everyone's mind, it was as if a holy ape was roaring across the heavens and earth, holding a black gold immortal staff, majestic and awe-inspiring.

(End of this chapter)