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

Chapter 221 Golden Crow Saint
The world was completely silent, except for the overwhelming imperial might.

Even though Li Yao only activated it and did not unleash an ultimate attack, its power was still terrifying to the extreme.

It's hard to imagine what the scene would be like if that attack were actually launched!
"The Divine Furnace of Departing Fire! This is the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire, the weapon of Emperor Hengyu!" someone suddenly exclaimed.

"It's that divine furnace that accompanied Emperor Hengyu on his path to enlightenment! It has actually reappeared in the world!"

At this moment, no one could remain calm; the shock in their hearts was beyond measure.

Emperor Hengyu, this title is absolutely mythical in Ziwei. He is the third Dao Prover of the Ancient Star of Ziwei. Before him were the Yin Emperor and the Sun Emperor!
Moreover, because of the short time interval, people's reverence for Emperor Hengyu is even more profound.

Old Golden Crow's expression changed drastically; he no longer had that feeling of absolute certainty of victory.

"boom!"

Suddenly, deep within the Golden Tree Divine Kingdom, brilliant golden divine fire surged, emanating holy might.

This place seemed to have become a golden divine kingdom, with dense rain of light appearing in the sky, like meteors burning with raging flames, dazzling and brilliant, transforming into beams of blinding divine light!
This is true divine might, originating from a saint, and is different from the power displayed by a sacred weapon.

At this moment, it was as if the heavens and earth were collapsing, and an ancient sage reappeared in the world!
Li Yao's eyes burned brightly, his heart filled with surging fighting spirit. He held the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire and unleashed a wisp of imperial might.

"boom!"

In an instant, the chaotic energy surged, and the heavens and earth shook violently, as if a tattered cloth were being blown by a gale.

The power of the imperial weapon erupted, and the black-winged gilded halberd was sent flying almost instantly.

Li Yao didn't want to damage a great sacred weapon; otherwise, the Black-Winged Gilded Halberd might have been damaged.

"Pfft!"

The Golden Crow King, who reigned supreme in Ziwei for 3,700 years and dared to snatch the Holy Maiden from the Human King's Palace at his peak, met his end without even uttering a scream.

Because it was so fast, without the protection of the Great Sacred Weapon, he was powerless to resist the Emperor's might.

Once the imperial weapon is unleashed, the difference in strength becomes so vast that it is impossible to resist; one can only offer one's neck for slaughter.

"boom!"

A beam of celestial light burst forth from the depths, transforming into a hazy golden figure. He stood high in the heavens, exuding holy might.

"Legend has it that although the Divine Furnace of Blazing Fire was intended to aid Emperor Hengyu in his path to enlightenment, it did not transform into an ultimate imperial weapon due to limitations in materials..."

The Golden Crow Saint stood at a great distance, not daring to approach, and gazed in bewilderment at the Divine Furnace of Li Fire in the sky.

As a saint, even in the starry sky, he is a powerful figure, and naturally knows a great deal of secrets.

As it happened, he knew a lot about the deeds of Emperor Hengyu, and knew that after Hengyu attained enlightenment, he reforged a weapon.

However, the Divine Furnace of Li Huo failed to become an Imperial Weapon.

However, the power emanating from this divine furnace now is the supreme imperial might, with perfect imperial laws and no flaws.

Li Yao unleashed the Divine Furnace of Departure, freezing the gilded halberd in place. Even though the deity within it was now revived, it could not break free.

"Alright, to show respect, I won't use an imperial weapon." Li Yao spread his hands, his eyes blazing with intense light.

"Using me as a whetstone? You're insane." The Golden Crow Saint clearly knew Li Yao's plan, but he wasn't angry; instead, he was somewhat pleased.

The only thing he feared about Li Yao was the Imperial Weapon, something that could destroy him and the entire Golden Crow Clan.

If we can kill this boy with a single blow, then the imperial weapon will be without a master, and the Golden Crow Clan might even be able to obtain an imperial weapon.

Thinking of this, the Golden Crow Saint felt a burning desire in his heart. Even as a saint, he could not resist the temptation of an imperial weapon.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a large golden hand appeared, like a blue dragon reaching out its claws, grabbing towards where Li Yao was.

The sacred laws were astonishing, the golden immortal light was dazzling, and the terrifying aura exploded like a vast ocean.

This was an incredibly terrifying attack, carrying a power that could overturn heaven and earth, and was also extremely fast, aiming to kill in one strike!

Under this power, all living beings were like ants. Those who had managed to stand up because the Divine Furnace of Li Huo had restrained its power were forced to kneel on the ground again.

Faced with this overwhelming divine might, they had no power to resist and could only kneel on the ground, trembling.

However, at that moment, a blazing golden light suddenly appeared. Li Yao moved, not dodging, but instead unleashing his Holy Light spell and striking out with his palm. "Boom!"

The two golden palm prints collided violently, and terrifying energy fluctuations spread outwards, like a meteorite crashing into the sea, creating towering waves and destroying everything in the world.

The heavy dark clouds of the night were shaken apart, revealing a sky full of brilliant stars. Starlight fell and draped over Li Yao, who remained motionless.

"What!" Everyone was shocked by what they saw.

Without relying on imperial weapons, he single-handedly blocked the attack of a saint!

Everyone was utterly shocked and could hardly believe what was happening before their eyes, because it was simply beyond reason.

It should be noted that there is a vast chasm between the fourth and third versions of the game, which even a fully-fledged king cannot cross.

Because the level of life of a sage has already undergone a transformation, transcending the realm of humanity.

The leap from the King of Immortal Realm III to the Sage of Immortal Realm IV is no less significant than a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate. Once crossed, it represents a fundamental change. Although the difference is only one realm, it cannot be measured by reason.

Throughout history, no matter how amazing or outstanding later generations may be, possessing the Eight Forbidden Domains, they have never been able to defeat a Saint at the Dao-Slaying Realm.

Because between them lies a sacred barrier, any forbidden technique will be suppressed.

Even a fully-fledged king with the power of the Eight Forbidden Realms cannot break through the barrier of the Saint Realm; it is a suppression that is fundamentally unbreakable.

However, Li Yao was merely a Dao Slayer, not even a Great Completion King, yet he was able to withstand a Saint's attack, shattering the unchanging common sense of the ages. How could this not be shocking!

Everyone was stunned. Even the most outstanding young figures, such as Taiyin Shenzi, Sanque Daoren, and Yin Tiande and Yi Qingwu in the shadows, were all speechless, their expressions frozen.

"A saint transcends the realm of humanity, isolating all beings below the barrier of the saintly domain, even those subject to the Eight Forbidden Rules. How did this person manage to do that?"

Yi Qingwu couldn't help but mutter to herself, her heart trembling with shock.

Originally, she thought Yin Tiande was already amazing enough and would most likely defy the heavens to attain enlightenment in this life, but now she doesn't think so anymore.

"If the Eight Forbidden Domains don't work, what about beyond the Eight Forbidden Domains? Would that have such power?!" Yin Tiande muttered to himself.

In recent days, he has felt that he has reached the pinnacle of the Eight Forbidden Realms, and in the blink of an eye, he may even lose all constraints, as if he were to ascend to immortality.

Having also entered the forbidden realm of gods, he knew very well that Li Yao was in that state at the moment, free from all constraints, with his combat power increasing without limit.

"Above the Eight Forbidden Zones lies the Divine Forbidden Zone, but that zone is an eternal divine forbidden zone, and only ancient emperors can reside there permanently." Daoist Sanque came from the Changsheng Temple, so he naturally understood the Divine Forbidden Zone.

"Even if it's a divine restriction, can it really allow a cultivator at the fifth level of the Dao Severing Realm to strike down an ancient saint?!" The Divine Son of the Human King Palace shook his head.

He believed in the extraordinary power of divine prohibitions, but thought it had limits and that it was impossible to truly improve without limits.

"Divine Forbidden Zone!" The Golden Crow Saint also thought of this legendary domain, but he still couldn't accept it.

He is a saint, whose holy laws are astonishing, capable of directly crushing those below him; all forbidden laws are mere illusions.

Moreover, even if it were a divine restriction, it would be impossible to help someone cross so many realms.

"boom!"

There was no time for the Golden Crow Saint to be shocked, so Li Yao took the initiative to make his move.

The power of extreme speed was unleashed once more. Li Yao transformed into a divine light, disrupting time and space, and pushed the Xingzi Secret to its limit.

At the same time, he unleashed a domain of holy light, which not only made him impervious to all magic but also possessed the power to purify everything in the world.

Li Yao unleashed a punch, radiating golden light. He was like a sun, and every move he made possessed immense divine power.

"Roar!" The Golden Crow Saint roared, his holy power surging, and he also threw a punch. The holy laws emerged, and the terrifying divine power shook the heavens and earth.

With a deafening roar, the earth shook, and terrifying aftershocks spread outwards. All the array patterns in the Golden Tree Divine Kingdom were annihilated, and the golden giant trees were swept away by the light and turned into ashes.

"Thump!" "Thump!" "Thump!"

Li Yao and the Golden Crow Saint were both forced back, blood trickling from their mouths, but neither of them stopped. Their figures flashed and they collided again.

"Boom!" "Boom!"...

The terrifying holy might swept across the heavens and earth, and every collision created a land of destruction.

(End of this chapter)