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

Chapter 231 Buried Emperor Star

This formation is extremely ingenious, permeated with a rich holy aura. It is a formation that has been refined and improved by dozens of saints of the Juntian Sect over the generations.

Li Yao led the group behind him into the great formation, strolling leisurely as if he didn't take the formation seriously at all. He appeared relaxed and carefree, which was awe-inspiring.

However, if a master of formations were present at this moment, they would see that every step he took landed on the weak points of the formation. Even if divine light suddenly appeared and transformed into chaotic sword light, its power was weakened by more than 30%.

At this level, once the Holy Light Domain is activated, the Chaos Sword Light simply cannot penetrate it.

Behind them, the old manor lord stared in disbelief, his mind reeling with shock. He thought to himself, "Even a saint cannot force his way through the protective formation of the Juntian Sect. Just who is this person?!"

During the time Li Yao spent studying the Hengyu Emperor Formation, he had already gained a basic understanding of formations and made significant progress.

Although this formation is different from the Hengyu Emperor Formation, they both lead to the same goal, and it can be said that if one method is mastered, all methods can be mastered.

Zi Yao and the others followed closely behind Li Yao, their eyes filled with disbelief.

They attempted to analyze the formation using the AI ​​within their armor, but the results were meager; the formation's complexity exceeded the limits of their analysis.

What was even more unbelievable to them was that with each step Li Yao took, the AI ​​would alert them that the energy in that small area had decreased by more than 30 percent.

They were strolling leisurely within a Saint-level array, which made Zi Yao and the others uneasy.

Their master is truly astonishing. Not only is his cultivation unparalleled and his combat power heaven-reaching, but these two points alone would pave a smooth path to success. Unexpectedly, he is also so monstrous in the art of formations.

Countless chaotic sword beams surged forth, as if returning to the beginning of creation, a time of utter chaos. The sword beams transformed into gales, clearing away everything in the world.

Even a saint would have to be careful in such a situation, as a slight misstep could lead to a serious mishap.

However, Li Yao and his group were quite relaxed. Their holy light domain was open, impervious to all magic. The surging chaotic sword light dissipated as soon as it entered the domain.

Soon, a huge, ethereal island appeared ahead, standing on the sea surface, radiating a dazzling array of light and color.

"This is Juntian Island!" Zi Yao whispered, a hint of curiosity in her beautiful eyes.

During her two weeks on Minglan Star, she learned a great deal about the Sage Juntian and became aware of the extraordinary power of this force on the planet.

The Juntian Sect is recorded in all the ancient books of Minglan Star, as if they have existed since the existence of this star.

This force is also incredibly extraordinary, with saints existing in almost every generation for dozens of generations, a truly remarkable feat.

"Who is coming!"

Li Yao and his group had not yet landed on the island, but several people had already rushed out from inside, all of them extremely vigilant.

The Juntian Sect has been in seclusion for a long time, and few outsiders have ever entered Juntian Island. Even the one or two outsiders who do enter are well-known figures.

Li Yao and the others, however, were complete strangers.

"We are people from beyond the realm, and we have come to pay our respects to the Sage Juntian." Li Yao, tall and slender with a full head of black hair, answered calmly.

"People from outside the realm!" The followers of Juntian Sect were shocked.

As one of the few major religions on Minglan Star, having produced dozens of saints, they naturally knew about the situation outside the realm.

Moreover, crossing the void requires at least the cultivation of a saint, and even the Juntian Sect would not dare to underestimate such an existence.

“Distinguished guests, please wait a moment while I inform the patriarch,” a member of the Juntian sect said, stepping forward and bowing respectfully.

"Thank you for your trouble." Li Yao nodded in gratitude.

"Please take good care of our distinguished guests, fellow disciples. I'll be right back." After instructing the others, the disciple turned and flew towards the island.

After the disciple left, the others quickly ushered Li Yao and the others to the island and welcomed them into a palace.

This place is for temporarily entertaining distinguished guests. Guests who are not affiliated with the Juntian Sect and whose identities are uncertain will be brought here to settle in first.

Li Yao had no objection to this and sat down to wait patiently.

The purpose of this trip is to use the Five-Colored Altar for travel, so we need someone's help and shouldn't act too arrogantly.

Not long after, Li Yao's eyes suddenly flickered as he looked into the empty hall.

There, without a sound, a Taoist appeared, wearing an old Taoist robe, with white hair and a youthful face, his aura was extremely strong, and there was a holy power permeating his body.

"Fellow Daoist has come from afar; I am sorry for not welcoming you properly." The old Daoist smiled gently.

“Oh, I am a guest, and I am already disturbing you.” Li Yao stood up and gave a polite bow.

Sage Juntian felt a slight sense of relief. If they didn't attack directly, it meant they weren't enemies.

The Juntian Sect is adept at seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, and therefore lives in seclusion. When he heard that someone from outside the realm was visiting, he made some calculations and concluded that if they were to become enemies, all would be lost!
Because of the short time available, there was no time for detailed calculations. The Sage of Juntian was extremely worried, fearing that this might be the descendant of a former enemy of the Juntian Sect.

But now it seems that there was no animosity between the two sides, so we should try to make things look better.

"Fellow Daoist, is there anything that the Juntian Sect can do for you?" The Juntian Saint had already made up his mind that whatever it was, he would agree to do it if he could.

Li Yao himself did not expect things to proceed so smoothly. As soon as he mentioned that he wanted to borrow the Five-Colored Altar, the Sage of Juntian agreed without hesitation.

"Then I thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist," he said gratefully.

“Uh!” Just then, the Sage of Juntian pondered for a moment and said, “Fellow Daoist, you may use the Five-Colored Altar at will, but I must make it clear that there is some problem with that altar. Although it can be used, the destination of the crossing cannot be guaranteed.”

The Five-Colored Altar originally did not belong to the Juntian Sect, but was controlled by the Tianyuan Sect. It could be used to cross over to another ancient planet where cultivation was prevalent.

Who wouldn't want to possess such a blessing!

A new ancient star means endless resources and the collision of different cultivation philosophies, all of which are priceless treasures for cultivators.

The Tianyuan Sect thus flourished for a time, dominating the entire Minglan Star. However, later, the Tianyuan Sect's sage met with an accident for unknown reasons and did not appear for hundreds of years.

The ancient sage who remained at the sect was already very old. He could intimidate people for a while, but as time went on, people's hearts began to waver.

Later, all forces joined forces to attack and besiege the Tianyuan Sect. This was a decisive blow, leaving no chance for them to turn the tide.

Seeing this, the old sage of the Tianyuan Sect rewrote the coordinates on the Five-Colored Altar, so that even if others obtained the Five-Colored Altar and crossed it, they would not be able to reach that ancient star of life.

The Sage of Juntian once wanted to attempt to cross the starry sky, but fearing that he would lose his way, he gave up the idea, and the Five-Colored Altar was completely abandoned.

Upon hearing this, Li Yao looked at Zi Yao and asked, "Do you know the coordinates of Pale Star?"

The Pale Star is the next ancient star to possess a five-colored altar. If the coordinates are available, they can be changed.

Zi Yao brought up the AI, checked it for a while, and nodded, saying, "The coordinates of Pale Star are there."

She sent out a stream of light, transmitting the coordinates to Li Yao through her divine sense.

"Then let this old Taoist lead you all to the Five-Colored Altar," said the wise Sage Juntian, leading the way.

Whether it was due to the divination or not, he always felt that this young man was terrifying, just like when he was still a mortal and encountered a tiger.

This was a deadly threat. Although he did not understand why, the Sage of Juntian decided to perform well and send away this group of evil stars.

Soon, the group entered the true Juntian Sect.

It was a pristine land, where the rosy clouds danced and auspicious colors flowed, spreading across the mountains in streaks and lines.

The pure land was filled with incredibly rich essence, which transformed into mist and then condensed into a crystal-clear liquid.

This place is like a fairyland, with countless exotic flowers and rare herbs everywhere, their rich fragrance refreshing the soul.

The Sage of Juntian led the way, welcoming everyone into a sacred mountain. In front of them, a five-colored altar appeared, several meters in diameter, not very large, its stone body shimmering with various colored crystal lusters.

"This is the five-colored altar," the Sage Juntian pointed and said, "This is the location of the coordinates."

Looking over, Li Yao and the others saw that the patterns there were completely disordered, clearly altered. The old sage of the Tianyuan Sect was decisive; knowing he couldn't protect the altar, he changed all the coordinates, ensuring that even if someone obtained the altar, they wouldn't be able to use it.

Li Yao reached out and erased the incorrect coordinates, inscribing the true coordinates on them, and then led everyone up to the altar.

"The starry sky is vast and boundless, and all kinds of races exist within it. Be careful, everyone," the Sage Juntian warned.

"Thank you for telling me." Li Yao nodded.

"Buzz!"

The five-colored altar trembled, and an octagonal gate appeared out of thin air, with various profound symbols that flickered and then gradually intensified.

Li Yao stepped into the Bagua Gate first, followed closely by Zi Yao and the others.

"brush!"

Divine light shone brightly, and the Bagua Gate blazed with unparalleled brilliance, radiating an eternal radiance. The symbols on it, as if cast from metal, trembled and then began to flash rapidly. Finally, after hundreds and thousands of flashes, a path was pierced through.

Then, the five-colored altar dimmed, the Bagua Sect and Li Yao and the others disappeared, and peace returned to the place, leaving only the Sage of Juntian to breathe a sigh of relief.

The starry sky is boundless and vast, with no visible path or destination; everything is unknown and mysterious.

Li Yao radiated divine light, protecting Zi Yao and the others. If any unusual situation were to occur, he could ensure their safety.

The teleportation speed of the Five-Colored Altar is terrifying, involving the power of time and space. If it were to break down, the resulting power would be unbearable even for a Dao-Slaying King.

"This is the Five-Colored Altar. Compared to the Star Gate, it is much less stable," Zi Yao transmitted through divine thought.

"Indeed, it is less stable than a stargate, but it is much faster."

"There are trade-offs. To achieve the ultimate speed, stability is sacrificed."

……

On the star path constructed by the five-colored altar, time flows in a chaotic manner. Sometimes it is so long that it drives people crazy, almost to the point of stagnation, and sometimes it is so fast that it is unbelievable, as if a thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye.

If the group did not communicate with their divine senses, they would not be able to sense any movement or sound. Only occasionally would a streak of light flash by outside the star path, each of which was a star.

"The stars are shining brightly, we've arrived!"

I don't know how much time passed, but suddenly a starlight appeared ahead, initially as small as a sesame seed, and then grew brighter and brighter, right in front of me.

The star path trembled, and the void twisted. The once pitch-black star path was now colorful, displaying all kinds of colors, which was extremely beautiful.

This wasn't Li Yao's first time using the Five-Colored Altar; he was already experienced and knew they had arrived. So he activated his Holy Light Domain just in case.

They were about to arrive in an unknown land, and heaven knows what awaited them.

"Oh!"

With a soft sound, the ancient road behind them disappeared, and they appeared on a star, surrounded by a desolate wilderness, devoid of any human habitation.

This is not a dead star, but a vibrant one, as can be seen from the surrounding scenery. Although it is desolate, it is filled with ancient trees and lush greenery.

"Hey!"

Suddenly, a sharp killing intent swept over, and a colossal python, as thick as a small hill, burst out of the jungle. Its gaping maw was ferocious, and its huge fangs were like two spears.

Zi Yao's beautiful eyes were icy cold. She raised her hand and unleashed a divine chain of order, piercing through the attacking giant python. Green blood filled the air, splattering everywhere.

"What is this thing?!" The crowd stared at the creature before them, puzzled.

This thing looks like a snake, but only similar. Its head is very strange, like a suction cup, and it doesn't even have eyes.

The ancient tree was leaning to one side and to the other. Dozens of similar giant snakes suddenly appeared and rushed over. At the same time, they opened their huge mouths and emitted terrifying sonic attacks.

The sound waves were astonishing; wherever they went, ancient trees turned to ash, and rocks pierced through the clouds, containing unimaginable power.

But at that moment, a blazing light rose up, and a domain appeared, with unparalleled defense. Terrifying sound waves rushed into the domain and vanished without a trace.

"boom!"

Zi Yao and the others also moved. Their armor glowed, shooting out terrifying beams of divine light, and they began a massacre.

These giant snakes are all extraordinary; each one possesses the strength of a second-level immortal, making them a considerable force.

But at this scale, it was clearly not going to cause any trouble for the crowd.

Li Yao unreservedly extended his divine sense to search for the five-colored altar. Inevitably, many more giant snakes emerged.

"Pfft!" "Pfft!"...

He swept through everything in his path, and whether it was the second-level Immortals or the later-appearing Dao-Slaying Giant Serpent, none of them had any chance against Li Yao.
Finally, after searching for a long time, he entered a hidden magic circle and saw the five-colored altar, embarking on his journey once again.

Over the next month, they made a total of seven or eight crossings, some to desolate stars and others to places where cultivators were present.

These altars were built in the ancient times, when they were located on uninhabited planets. But as time has passed, life has gradually begun to appear on some habitable planets.

Humans still make up the majority of the population. Almost every planet with life, except for exclusive planets like Sirius, has humans.

Li Yao couldn't help but marvel at how astonishing the number of humans was.

It's no wonder that other races like to target humans, because their numbers are simply too great, and they are present on most ancient life-bearing planets.

If it were a small ethnic group, let alone being targeted, people might not even know which ethnic group he came from.

Several months passed in the blink of an eye, and they crossed the river more than ten times. Then... seven dazzling stars appeared ahead.

The arrangement of these seven stars varies depending on the star system viewed from different regions, but the underlying energy remains constant.

Even from a great distance, one could sense the terrifying aura and unique laws of the Great Dao intertwined in that star field.

Li Yao was absolutely certain that this was the place where he had lived for more than twenty years, his hometown in this life—the Big Dipper Star Region!
"That is... the Burial Emperor Star!"

"Master's destination is actually the Burial Emperor Star!"

Zi Yao and the others were all extremely shocked, as they were naturally aware of the great name of the Burial Emperor Star.

This star system is renowned throughout the entire universe, and is associated with countless legends!
"Phew, we've finally arrived. One more crossing, and we'll probably reach the Big Dipper Star Region." Li Yao's lips curled up.

Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, it has been almost two years since he left Beidou. I wonder how he is doing now.

Have any of those ancient clans awakened? And what has become of the younger generation of the Big Dipper?

"Is Master a member of the Burial Emperor Star?" Zi Yao couldn't help but ask curiously.

They had been following Li Yao for a year, but none of them knew anything about his background.

Now that they are almost at their destination, everyone can no longer contain their curiosity.

Li Yao nodded. It wasn't a secret, and there was no need to hide it.

With only one final leg to go, the group dispersed to search for the Five-Colored Altar. In less than a day, they found the ancient magic array protecting the Five-Colored Altar.

The group set off again for their final crossing. When the star path disappeared, they entered the Big Dipper Star Region and arrived at the outer reaches of the region.

When they arrived here, everyone felt the terrifying aura of imperial power, which was the trace of the Dao left by the great emperor of the past.

"Legend has it that all the great emperors of the universe would come here in their later years to bury themselves. Therefore, the Big Dipper is known as the Burial Star of Emperors in the universe." Zi Yao and the others were somewhat shocked when they thought of this.

(End of this chapter)