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

Chapter 249 Exchange
In the spacious and magnificent hall, Li Yao personally entertained Jiang Taixu.

He took out a tea set, all made of the finest jade, white as snow, crystal clear, and extremely precious.

Steam rose from the pristine white cup, carrying a single tea leaf, its rich aroma instantly filling the entire hall.

The tea is extraordinary; it is the legendary Enlightenment Tea. Every year, dozens of tea leaves drift out of the Immortal Mountain, and given Yao Guang's status, he naturally receives a share every year.

Such high-class items are rarely consumed on a daily basis; they are usually stored away and only brought out to entertain guests of exceptionally high status.

Given Jiang Taixu's status and position, he was naturally a guest of extremely high status.

The Enlightenment Tea is extraordinary; even for someone at their level, it has an effect and can provide some inspiration.

Of course, it won't have much of an effect, and it's completely impossible for you to have an epiphany after drinking it; at most, it will just stir up some ripples in your mind.

After being ravaged time and again, the quality of the Enlightenment Tea Tree has been severely reduced, making it one of the most tragic immortal herbs.

After drinking together for a while, the two got down to business. Jiang Taixu didn't beat around the bush but directly inquired about the Hengyu Emperor Formation.

Having dealt with Li Yao before, he knew him somewhat and roughly understood what kind of person he was, which was why he went to inquire so decisively.

Li Yao did not hide anything from Jiang Taixu's question. He took out the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire and said, "The Hengyu Emperor Formation was comprehended from it."

After only a moment's hesitation, he made his choice without hiding anything, because there was really no need to.

With his current status and strength, there's no need for him to hide anything anymore; there's nothing wrong with speaking out openly.

Could it be that the Jiang family would blame him for stealing the techniques? He's not a Saint Body from the Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm; he wouldn't be hunted down by the entire world just for stealing a move or two.

"It is this item. I never expected it to fall into your hands, fellow Daoist." Jiang Taixu said with some emotion.

In the past, he learned of the whereabouts of the Divine Furnace of Li Huo, which led him to the vicinity of Zishan Mountain. As a result, he became trapped inside and has been imprisoned for more than four thousand years.

When he learned that Li Yao had mastered the Hengyu Emperor Array, the first thing he thought of was this Sacred Furnace, because it contained complete Emperor Array patterns.

"Oh, so this furnace has such a history. In that case, let's return it to its rightful owner." Li Yao looked enlightened and handed over the furnace.

Now that the Jiang family knows about the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire, he naturally can't take it for himself.

This divine furnace holds a special significance for the Jiang family, and he has no need to cause any unpleasantness with them because of it.

Of course, this is also because the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire is somewhat tasteless to him, yet too precious to discard.

Because he lost his divine power, the Fire Furnace could not exert its full potential, and he had hardly used it since he obtained it.

He had also mastered all the Great Emperor's array patterns contained within the Divine Furnace, so the Divine Furnace of the Departing Fire was somewhat dispensable to him.

Moreover, not handing it over is not an option. If he is not mistaken, when the Hengyu Furnace and the Li Huo Divine Furnace are close together, the deity of the Hengyu Furnace can command the Li Huo Divine Furnace to achieve the effect of one deity with two artifacts.

In other words, if the Jiang family is determined to take back the Divine Furnace of Li Huo, they can awaken it by bringing the Hengyu Furnace close to Li Yao, thus taking the furnace away without bloodshed.

After careful consideration, Li Yao felt that returning the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire to the Jiang family was the best option.

Jiang Taixu was somewhat stunned, feeling that all of this was a bit unreal.

He naturally wanted to bring back the divine furnace and was pondering what kind of compensation he should offer.

Li Yao had been kind to him, so he could neither ask Li Yao to hand over the divine furnace directly nor steal it; he couldn't bring himself to do such a despicable thing.

Therefore, Jiang Taixu was considering an exchange and was thinking about what good things he should offer that would satisfy Li Yao and allow him to welcome back the Divine Furnace.

As a result, Li Yao handed over the divine furnace so readily!

Taking the crystal-clear furnace, which was only the size of a fist, Jiang Taixu said with emotion, "Although this item is a relic of the ancestor, it has been lost for many years and has fallen into your hands. It would be inappropriate for me to just take it away like this."

He pondered for a moment, then finally made up his mind. He took out a fist-sized, dusty stone and handed it to Li Yao.

"This is a piece of Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold. Consider it a token of my gratitude to you for your kindness."

As a post-ancient saint king, Jiang Taixu naturally had many extraordinary encounters. Perhaps he could not compare with Ye Fan, but compared with ordinary people, he was like a legendary chosen one.

This piece of Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold was his opportunity, something truly enviable.

Li Yao did not refuse. The supreme sacred artifact, Immortal Gold, was exactly what he needed most, and he would never have too much of it.

made money!

This was a shared idea between Li Yao and Jiang Taixu. Neither of them felt they had lost out; on the contrary, they made a fortune.

The former lost something that was neither enjoyable nor worth discarding, but gained a divine object that he desperately needed. It was by no means a loss.

After being recast several times, the Immortal Gold Furnace has now taken on a magnificent appearance, no longer feeling flimsy as before.

However, it only just meets the minimum requirements; it is still incomparable to a perfect embryo for a great weapon.

Despite the fact that the Immortal Gold Furnace now possesses five supreme sacred artifacts, in terms of its foundation, it cannot compare to Ye Fan's Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron.

Therefore, Li Yao urgently needed immortal gold to make up for this deficiency, so he was extremely satisfied with this transaction.

Jiang Taixu was no different. Although Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold was precious, it was only the size of a fist and not enough to forge a weapon.

In contrast, the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire, in the hands of others, is merely a decent rare treasure, but in the hands of the Jiang family, it is no less than an additional Emperor Weapon, or at least no worse than the weapon of an unorthodox Daoist.

A piece of Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold was exchanged for an unconventional Emperor Weapon for achieving Dao – this seemed like a huge win. Thus, a deal that both parties felt was profitable was struck.

"By the way, do you know the identity of the mysterious person who appeared in Qingming Valley?" Jiang Taixu asked curiously after putting away the Li Huo Divine Furnace.

In the battle of Qingming Valley, if it weren't for the mysterious person who stepped in to stir things up, the Qinggui Clan would have been severely weakened, even if they weren't completely wiped out, and would have been reduced to a second-rate clan.

The entire Eastern Wilderness is now curious about who the mysterious person who appeared in Qingming Valley is, but based on appearance alone, no one can recognize him.

Only Li Yao, who had fought against the other party, might know the person's true identity.

"That was an extraordinary expert. According to the ancient clans' terminology, he should be a Heavenly King, a Heavenly King from the Royal Golden Cave."

Li Yao did not hide anything and directly told Jiang Taixu the man's identity.

"The Golden Clan, I never expected them to get involved." Jiang Taixu's expression was somewhat heavy. Even he felt the pressure from the Golden Clan's fate.

Silence fell over the main hall. Li Yao stroked his teacup, thinking about the battle at Qingming Valley.

Yesterday, his Dao body unleashed the Hengyu Emperor Formation, unleashing its full power. It seemed poised to cripple the Green Ghost Clan, but at the crucial moment, the Heavenly King of the Golden Clan suddenly appeared, helping the Green Ghost Clan's patriarch wield the Great Saint Weapon and the Great Saint Formation.

In the end, Li Yaodao's body dissipated, and the Green Ghost Clan was severely damaged, with many members of the Green Ghost Clan dying.

After understanding the whole story, Jiang Taixu did not linger and got up to take his leave.

The empty hall was left with only Li Yao. With a soft crack, the dusty stone exploded, and the blood-red light, like a phoenix undergoing rebirth, illuminated the entire hall.

Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold and Dragon Pattern Black Gold are the two types of immortal gold that Li Yao needs most right now, because awakening the exclusive mysteries of immortal gold allows him to unleash even greater power.

Compared to the other seven types of immortal metals, these two types of immortal metals, whether in terms of activity level or exclusive secrets, will make the artifacts more extraordinary.

Just like the current Immortal Gold Furnace, because it contains dragon-patterned black gold and phoenix blood crimson gold, it is extremely active and can unleash its power on its own.

There are also the unique secrets of Immortal Gold. Whether it's the Dragon Pattern Black Gold increasing attack power or the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold's rebirth, both make the Immortal Gold Furnace different from other weapons.

After examining the immortal gold for a moment, Li Yao summoned the divine furnace that emitted five kinds of immortal light, which was incomparably beautiful and like a dream.

With a clang, the furnace lid opened, and Li Yao threw the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold into the furnace, letting the divine flames within refine the immortal gold on their own. When the time was right, the immortal gold furnace would absorb the gold and strengthen itself.

It is foreseeable that once this piece of Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold is absorbed, the Immortal Gold Furnace will undergo a transformation, greatly increasing its foundation.

After completing all this, Li Yao entered the realm of creation and began his cultivation and enlightenment.

Now, he is only one step away from the realm of a saint, and he could break through at any time, but he has not done so. Instead, he has chosen to suppress it and wait for the day when he can no longer suppress it.

Soon, he sensed that his cultivation had reached a critical point, just a little short of breaking through and entering the realm of a saint.

Following the established order, Li Yao began to comprehend the laws of thunder. Within the realm of creation, from a higher dimensional perspective, he fully immersed himself in understanding the laws of thunder.
At this moment, all his previous confusion vanished, and his mastery of the Thunder Dao began to advance by leaps and bounds.

This method is incredibly powerful. When one cultivates to the final stage, one can replace the will of Heaven with one's own heart, enforce the law on behalf of Heaven, and carry out the will of Heaven and Earth. It is so powerful that it makes people tremble.

Since he embarked on the path of cultivation, he has been accompanied by lightning tribulations, which has made him extremely familiar with the laws of lightning.

Perhaps because of this, his cultivation in the path of thunder was incredibly rapid, making him appear to be a genius in the path of thunder cultivation.

"Life arises from destruction... acting on the will of the heavens..."

Li Yao's understanding of the Dao of Thunder is converging towards the latter, feeling the majesty and vastness of that awe-inspiring heavenly power.

An endless flow of Daoist wisdom flowed through my heart, and my understanding of the laws of heaven and earth gradually increased.

While the outside world was turbulent, Yao Guang remained calm and peaceful. Li Yao sat cross-legged in the Holy Lord's Hall, focusing solely on cultivating his profound knowledge. Every three to five days, he would inject the divine lightning of wood into the chaotic soil beside him, allowing the two immortal divine herbs to absorb life force.

As his understanding of the laws of thunder improved, the effects of the divine thunder of wood became increasingly exaggerated. As a result, the recovery of the divine medicine accelerated significantly, and he was full of vitality.

Li Yao watched this scene with delight, for the elixir of immortality was of paramount importance to him.

Putting everything else aside, the magic contained in the elixir of immortality alone is an immense blessing for him.

The way to upgrade the Heavenly Book is to record powerful techniques, such as the True Phoenix Treasure Technique and the True Dragon Treasure Technique, which have both caused the Heavenly Book to evolve.

The Qilin Divine Medicine and the Humanoid Divine Medicine were, without a doubt, born from the fall of a Celestial King-level giant, and may contain even a fragment of a Celestial King's technique.

With just a trace of the mark, it can be recorded in the Heavenly Book, thus completing the advancement.

This is the most important thing for Li Yao. The Heavenly Book is the foundation of his existence, and his smooth path of cultivation is inseparable from it.

The ascension of the Heavenly Book was a tremendous adventure for Li Yao.

Therefore, he valued the Qilin Divine Medicine, the Humanoid Divine Medicine, and the Earth's White Tiger Divine Medicine, among others.

"It's a pity that the forbidden zone of life is too dangerous, otherwise the Heavenly Book would have been upgraded long ago." Li Yao felt a little regretful.

The immortal medicines possess a spirit; they will seek out safe places on their own. Forbidden zones are forbidden areas for living beings, but for immortal medicines, they are the safest places.

How many divine herbs are there in the Forbidden Land of Life? No one knows the answer to this question, not even Li Yao. What is certain is that there are Enlightenment Tea Trees and Xuanwu Divine Herbs in the Undying Mountain; Nine Wonders Undying Herbs in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land; and the Peaches of Immortality Divine Herbs in the Divine Ruins, etc.

Aside from that, he didn't know about the other forbidden zones, but Li Yao was certain that there were probably still miraculous medicines in the other forbidden zones.

(End of this chapter)