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

Chapter 296 I just fell asleep
A month passed in the blink of an eye, and the God Organization was still on its way, but no one came to find him, which surprised Li Yao and made him worry that he might have made a mistake.

But as it turned out, he was right. On that very day, just as he finished comprehending the secret of the character "皆", a divine thought came to him.

"Fellow Daoist, Luo Qianqiu from the Divine Organization has come uninvited and hopes to have a meeting with me."

Inside the Dragon Cave, Li Yao opened his eyes, stood up, and gazed at the sea of ​​stars through the rock wall.

His Dao power surged, enhancing his Heavenly Eye, allowing him to see extremely far and spot a figure standing on a withered star in the sea of ​​stars.

This was a middle-aged man around thirty years old, with a refined and elegant appearance, a tall and slender figure, and a full head of snow-white hair, making him appear otherworldly and unlike any other mortal.

The white-haired middle-aged man's eyes were incredibly deep, containing a glimpse of swirling stars. He met the gaze that was directed at him and chuckled softly:
"I apologize for being presumptuous, but the Emperor's Killing Array is simply too important for our Divine Organization."

His voice was soft, but it reached Li Yao's ears clearly, making the endless sea of ​​stars between them seem like nothing.

This method, silently revealing the power of the newcomer, was a fusion of heaven and earth, transforming into this world itself. That is why his words seemed to echo in Li Yao's ears.

Was this an unintentional act, or an attempt to gain the upper hand and demonstrate one's strength? Apart from the white-haired man, no one knew his intentions.

Li Yao's lips curled up; he was not surprised. Although the other party was very powerful, he was not enough to make him fearful.

However, since the other party has already made a move, he must respond in some way to make the other party tone down that subtly arrogant attitude.

"Shh!"

The world shifted, time and space shifted. With each step Li Yao took, time was stretched out and the void was shortened, making this entire universe seem somewhat unstable.

He appeared on the withered star, manifesting beside Luo Qianqiu, silently and imperceptibly, as if he had always been there, without anyone knowing when he arrived.

"What?!" Luo Qianqiu was shocked, his heart jolted, and he found it hard to believe.

In other words, when one's self-cultivation skills are up to par, there is no abnormality on one's face, and one acts as if nothing has happened.

But in reality, at this moment, my heart was in turmoil, a storm raging. My mind, which was originally as calm as a still lake, was suddenly stirred up.

"This speed is so fast that even I can't react. Even the pinnacle of the Xingzi Secret Technique isn't this exaggerated!" Luo Qianqiu thought to himself.

If he had been attacked just now, he wouldn't have had a chance to defend himself. At most, he would have been able to protect his vitals and avoid being killed in one blow.

However, if a major battle begins in this way, the subsequent process will be a disaster. The opponent will be trapped in their rhythm and unable to extricate themselves, ultimately being swept away in one fell swoop.

He was puzzled as to how Li Yao could move so fast. As a high-ranking member of the Divine Organization, he naturally knew the Nine Secrets very well.

Even if one were to cultivate the "Xing" character secret technique to its utmost level, one would not achieve such speed, given the limitations of one's cultivation level.

Luo Qianqiu couldn't figure it out, but he didn't delve into it further. Such a prodigy must have secrets. To investigate rashly would be to make an enemy. Unless he was absolutely certain, he shouldn't offend him easily.

After this experience, he abandoned his slight contempt and became serious. Putting aside the Emperor's Killing Formation, this person alone was worthy of attention.

“Fellow Daoist, please forgive me. I have already said that I cannot disclose His information to outsiders before that senior has given me permission to reveal His identity,” Li Yao said, repeating what he had said last time.

He didn't say anything about relaying messages; you can't bring that up yourself. You have to wait for the other party to say it before you can ask for benefits.

As for whether the Divine Organization would take the initiative to ask him to pass on a message, Li Yao thought so, otherwise Luo Qianqiu wouldn't have come.

Sure enough, after a few more words, the two got down to business.

“Fellow Daoist, I have come here to ask you to introduce me to that person whom the Divine Organization wishes to visit,” Luo Qianqiu said.

Seeing that the other party had finally brought up this point, Li Yao began his performance. He hesitated for a moment, then shook his head:

"I am not very familiar with that senior. I just happened to stumble into his dojo. He took a liking to me and bestowed upon me a supreme array. If I were to introduce him, it would disturb his peace and might displease him."

His tone was extremely sincere, without the slightest trace of acting. Seeing this, Luo Qianqiu knew that words alone would not be enough to get Li Yao to relay the message, so he simply reached out and took out a fifth-order evolution fluid.

“Fellow Daoist, the Emperor's Killing Array is far too important to our Divine Organization. If you are willing to make an introduction, this fifth-order evolution fluid will be our token of gratitude.”

That's quite reasonable; they have the attitude of asking for a favor without being too arrogant. It's just that the errand fee was a bit too low.

Li Yao waved his hand, looking hesitant, and said, "Fellow Daoist, it's not that I'm unwilling to introduce you, it's just that I'm afraid you won't like it."

He really wanted it, but he restrained himself, just like someone who really liked something, but the price of getting it was beyond their means, so they forcibly restrained themselves.

This is how Li Yao presented himself, which was very deceptive. He didn't have the resolute attitude of "I won't agree to whatever you offer."

This kind of coy resistance is the most unbearable thing for a man.

If you get carried away, you'll keep adding money, only caring about the immediate pleasure, and then you'll almost always regret it afterwards.

For example, at this moment, seeing that Li Yao was interested, Luo Qianqiu felt that the matter could be accomplished, so he took out another fifth-order evolution fluid and said:

"Two portions of fifth-order evolution fluid. I hope you won't find them too stingy and will introduce us to them."

Li Yao stared at the two portions of evolution fluid for a moment before shaking his head with difficulty and saying, "Fellow Daoist, please don't tempt me. It won't work, it really won't work."

He was "heartbroken" and was already struggling on the edge of "agreeing or disagreeing." Seeing this, Luo Qianqiu hesitated greatly. Two portions of fifth-order evolution fluid were already a huge expense, and even though the God Organization was wealthy, it was not inexhaustible.

This is just a referral; who knows if it will be successful? If it fails, all three portions of Tier 5 Evolution Fluid will be wasted, which would be a huge loss.

But if it really succeeds, compared to the Emperor's Killing Array, any price seems acceptable.

“Hoo…” Luo Qianqiu exhaled and said, “Fellow Daoist, these two portions of fifth-order evolution liquid are just a deposit. If that person is willing to see us, the Divine Organization is willing to give you three more portions of fifth-order evolution liquid.”

After a pause, Luo Qianqiu spoke again: "Of course, if you are willing to hand over the killing formations you know to the Divine Organization, then this fifth-order evolution fluid can be given to you directly."

After saying that, he waved his hand and took out three more portions of Tier 5 Evolution Liquid, making a total of five portions of Tier 5 Evolution Liquid, which floated in the air.

On the desolate stars, a dazzling light shone, extremely brilliant and dazzling. Even through the bottle, it still exuded a colorful divine light and a refreshing fragrance.

The liquid inside the bottle flowed and gurgled, containing profound and mysterious principles of the Great Dao, as well as a vast amount of energy, surging like a boundless ocean.

My body is throbbing, instinctively craving the nourishment of the divine elixir to draw energy from it and complete my transformation.

Even the primordial chaos seemed to stir, showing signs of renewed activity, causing Li Yao to swallow hard.

This time, there was absolutely no acting involved; everything was a true reflection of his inner feelings, just like when Zhu Laosi saw the jade seal with the gold plating.

Honestly, if it weren't for his fear of the God Organization's strength, Li Yao would have really wanted to be a bandit, steal those fifth-tier evolution fluids, and then make a quick getaway.

It's no exaggeration to say that five portions of fifth-tier evolution fluid would definitely allow him to make a significant leap in his cultivation, advancing him several levels.

At that time, with his combat power, he would not need to take ordinary Great Saints seriously at all, and could roam freely in the universe.

But these are just thoughts. The God Organization is the true overlord of the universe, with an ancient and powerful force. Let alone a Great Sage, even an ordinary Quasi-Emperor can be sent to the underworld as long as they pay a certain price.

Of course, this would only happen if there was a complete feud, such as with the underworld or the invincible forces of the Emperor. Under normal circumstances, the divine organization wouldn't resort to such a large-scale conflict.

However, Li Yao did not want to offend the Divine Organization unless absolutely necessary, as this would undoubtedly disturb his peaceful cultivation years.

Therefore, becoming a robber is definitely not realistic, but now that he has seen this fifth-tier evolution fluid, he is reluctant to let it go.

"Fellow Daoist, what do you think?" Seeing that Li Yao was interested, Luo Qianqiu confidently asked.

Li Yao pondered for a moment, his gaze shifting from hesitation to determination, as if he had made up his mind, and looked at Luo Qianqiu, saying:

“I am willing to make the introduction and do not require any deposit, but after the matter is completed, five portions of fifth-tier evolution fluid will not be enough. On top of that, I will need two portions of sixth-tier evolution fluid.”

"Ahem!" Luo Qianqiu's gaze glazed over for a moment, then he asked uncertainly, "What did you say?"

He suspected he had misheard; otherwise, why would this young man be so outrageous as to ask for two portions of sixth-tier evolution fluid and five portions of fifth-tier evolution fluid?
Is this some kind of sucker being fleeced by the organization? He has truly witnessed today what it means to ask for an exorbitant price.

"These are my requirements. I'll make a referral if it works out, but I won't take a penny if it doesn't," Li Yao said firmly.

"Fellow Daoist, don't you think your appetite is too big?" Luo Qianqiu took a deep breath, suppressing his inner dissatisfaction.

"Big appetite?" Li Yao sneered, dropping a bombshell: "You claim to be the orthodox lineage of the ancient Heavenly Court, pursuing the legend of the Emperor, but you don't even know the place where you become an immortal, yet you think I have a big appetite."

boom!
Luo Qianqiu's pupils contracted, and his mind was as if a meteorite had crashed down, creating towering waves. He was utterly shocked.

"You...you said...what kind of immortality ground?"

He couldn't calm down; the place of immortality that Li Yao had described was simply too much of a shock to him.

As a high-ranking member of the divine organization, Luo Qianqiu undoubtedly knew many secrets, especially about the deeds of the ancient Heavenly Court, which he knew by heart.

Among them is the Land of Immortality, a place revered as a mythical realm within the divine organization.

In the mythological era, the ancient Heavenly Court accomplished a feat that shook the ancient history of cultivation: the forging of a celestial artifact.

The land of ascension to immortality is the most important step in forging immortal artifacts. Such a place is a mythical land in the entire universe, and it is even more so for the divine organization.

"Do you still think I have a big appetite?" Li Yaofeng said casually, waving his sleeve. "If the Divine Organization pays two portions of sixth-tier evolution fluid and five portions of fifth-tier evolution fluid, wouldn't they be at a loss?"

Luo Qianqiu suppressed his inner turmoil, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "If what you say is true, then of course it is not a loss. However, this matter is no longer within my control, and I must report it to the higher authorities."

"Another report?" Li Yao frowned, surprised. "You, a great sage, can't even make decisions about sixth-order evolution fluid?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Qianqiu felt somewhat embarrassed and said with an awkward smile, "It's not about the evolution fluid. It concerns the Immortal Ascension Ground. Even gods would be alarmed, so we must report it immediately."

He thought to himself that Li Yao made it sound so easy. Sixth-order evolution fluid was an extraordinary divine object that could benefit even a Great Sage. Even within the God Organization, there wasn't much of it left.

Such a rare item is extremely precious; even for someone like him, he would have to perform a great service to receive one from the gods.

Moreover, replenishing the sixth-order evolution fluid is extremely difficult. In the past few thousand years, the Divine Organization has only refined two portions, making it a case of supply falling short of demand, with each portion used reducing the available supply. Now, Li Yao is asking for two portions of the sixth-order evolution fluid, and Luo Qianqiu does not have the authority to agree.

However, he felt that since this matter concerned the Immortal Land, the organization would definitely agree to two portions of sixth-order evolution fluid; it was just that this was not his decision.

"If what you say is true, young friend, what if the conditions you proposed were doubled?"

Suddenly, a calm voice rang out, startling both of them. They were incredulous that someone had approached them silently.

One of them is a Great Sage who can roam freely across the starry sky, and the other, although a Saint King, is full of advantages that make him comparable to a Great Sage.

Who is this person who, despite being perceived by the two Great Sages, not only overheard their conversation but also approached them?

"God!" Suddenly, Luo Qianqiu's tense expression relaxed.

Although we don't know why a god would descend upon the Eternal Starfield, now that the other party has arrived, everything here is up to the other party to decide.

The newcomer had white hair and wore white clothes, even his eyebrows were white, but he carried a black sword on his back, and had no powerful aura whatsoever.

He appeared abruptly on the desolate star, completely calm, having returned to his original state, without much supernatural activity.

Li Yao was somewhat surprised, never expecting that this person would actually descend upon the Eternal Starfield.

With white hair, unparalleled cultivation, and carrying a black sword, he is none other than the White-Haired Sword God, one of the top experts and leaders of the God Organization.

The Eternal Starfield, while home to the divine organization, is not a core sanctuary. A figure like the White-Haired Sword God would naturally not be stationed there. However, they do periodically patrol the universe, and this time, by sheer chance, they happened to be there.

Since it concerned the Emperor's killing formation, the white-haired sword god naturally took it to heart.

Within the God Organization, there is also an Emperor-level Killing Array, but it is incomplete, consisting of only two triangles.

Before coming here, the white-haired sword god had already gone to Heaven and seen the array plate. After careful observation, he discovered that it only partially overlapped with the killing array controlled by the God Organization.

This discovery delighted the white-haired sword god. If he could obtain the two corner killing array patterns, the Emperor Killing Array controlled by the God Organization would reach about five corners, and its power would surely increase dramatically.

So he didn't rush to leave, but watched the transaction proceed without showing himself until he heard about the Immortal Land, at which point he finally couldn't resist coming out.

"Greetings, senior." Li Yao clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

This one is a true top expert. Killing him would be as easy as turning one's hand. No amount of trickery would work. Even if one tried their best, they would probably only pique the opponent's interest slightly.

Yes, it went from being an ant to a flying ant!
Li Yao always treated such people with utmost respect, never arrogant or haughty, believing that he would surpass them sooner or later and therefore not taking them seriously.

Even the arrogant and incompetent Heavenly Prince, when he reached the second level of the Immortal Realm, would still bow to the Ancestral King instead of being overly self-important.

After all, the future is the future; never mistake the future for the present.

"Young friend, there's no need for such formalities." The white-haired swordsman waved his hand, and a powerful force spread out, helping Li Yao to his feet.

"Is what you just said true?"

“Of course it’s true. I wouldn’t dare lie in front of you, senior,” Li Yao said.

“Alright, young friend, would you be willing to take me there? If this is true, four portions of sixth-tier evolution fluid and ten portions of fifth-tier evolution fluid will be my thanks to you,” said the white-haired sword god.

Luo Qianqiu, standing beside him, clicked his tongue in disbelief. To raise the price by a factor of two was simply too extravagant.

So, the sixth-order evolution fluid is only valuable to him?
Li Yao was not delighted, even though it was much better than he had expected; he still couldn't feel happy.

Things had completely gone against his expectations, and he was unable to control the situation, which made him very upset.

"I hope you will forgive me, senior. What I said just now was not to deceive Fellow Daoist Luo. Before that senior agreed, I could not casually bring people there," Li Yao said helplessly.

"Neither can I?" the white-haired swordsman said proudly.

"Senior is very strong. He must have already entered the Quasi-Emperor realm, and may have even come a long way in the Quasi-Emperor realm." Li Yao praised the white-haired sword god's strength fluently.

But the next moment, his tone changed abruptly, turning downwards: "However, it would be best if I, the junior, went to ask for permission first."

"Crack!"

The faint sound of footsteps moving rang out, sounding particularly jarring in the desolate universe.

Luo Qianqiu's mind went blank. Even with his powerful cultivation at the Great Sage Realm, his legs felt weak, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.

Even the White-Haired Sword God isn't enough?!

The white-haired swordsman was also surprised. He believed that the young man opposite him had understood his words, but even so, he still felt that he was not good enough.

Honestly, if it were an ordinary person, they would have just swatted Li Yao to death. How dare an ant talk about a quasi-emperor level expert.

Fortunately, the white-haired sword god was no ordinary person; although powerful, he did not kill.

However, it's understandable that he felt uncomfortable being told so bluntly that he was no good, so he said, "Young friend, do you understand the power of my level?"

He felt that the young people might not understand the power of a quasi-emperor, and therefore had a wrong judgment of themselves.

The atmosphere was somewhat silent.

Li Yao knew that he had to say something today, otherwise, refusing a quasi-emperor in this way would not end well.

"The senior I mentioned is a spirit born from the combination of the Emperor's Killing Array and the Origin Heaven Divine Array. The power of these two complete Emperor Arrays is such that even a Supreme Being would have to give way."

Boom!

Thunder suddenly rumbled in the starry sky...

This time, not only Luo Qianqiu, but also the White-Haired Sword God, were unable to remain calm.

"So that's how it is! So that's what it is!"

The white-haired swordsman nodded and said, "If that's the case, then I really can't do it."

He did not doubt that Li Yao was lying. At his level, he could tell whether someone was lying or not just by listening. He had a kind of intuition, especially those who were not as strong as him.

Then, the white-haired sword god's eyes blazed with intense divine flames, dazzlingly bright, like two suns, with unparalleled power.

The quasi-emperor's Dao principles emerged, and the unparalleled aura shook the stars. This star field seemed to have suddenly gained an ancient star full of life. The vitality and the sense of oppression were so great that it made people hold their breath.

Although he wasn't particularly tall, at this moment, the white-haired sword god truly overshadowed the ancient star, giving the impression that he was even larger than an ancient life-bearing star.

In fact, this was only a slight display of the white-haired sword god's aura; he wasn't going all out.

At this moment, Li Yao truly understood the power of a Quasi-Emperor; this was an existence capable of destroying a star field.

It's no exaggeration to say that even if he wielded the Dragon Pattern Cauldron, he wouldn't be a match for the White-Haired Sword God; the gap between them was simply too great.

The white-haired swordsman couldn't withstand the Dragon Pattern Cauldron with his bare hands, but the sword on his back could.

Because Li Yao could not fully unleash the power of the Imperial Weapon, he was no match for the White-Haired Sword God.

Unless he comprehends the Hengyu Emperor Formation to the 70th level, or the Emperor Venerable Killing Formation to the 50th level, and adds the Dragon Pattern Cauldron, he might be able to fight the White-Haired Sword God!
The idea that one could become a Great Sage before the age of one hundred, the strongest among the younger generation in the entire starry sky, and the cultivation speed that surpasses all ages, all shattered at this moment.

Li Yao himself had never noticed that, in fact, he was also incredibly arrogant.

He wasn't exactly cunning, but he was very steady. He had been rising rapidly and smoothly all along, and over time, the initial sense of urgency and unease disappeared.

He was especially certain that he possessed Emperor-level combat power before the Dark Turmoil arrived, which made him even more composed.

In this situation, Li Yao would naturally become arrogant and disregard everything.

Although he knew there were countless powerful beings in the universe, he had never encountered one. He felt that if he did encounter one, his combat strength would at least be enough to not fear those people.

But the sudden appearance of the white-haired sword god made him realize something, like a slap across the face, leaving behind the words, "Brother, you still have a lot to learn!"
Life is not a script where everything is in a pre-arranged sequence. The reason this situation didn't occur earlier is simply because the Big Dipper is too small and there aren't many variables.

But now, stepping into the vast starry sky, who knows when a peerless powerhouse might suddenly appear.

The universe described in the original work is only a part of it, and there are more than just those quasi-emperor level powerhouses who have appeared, but some of them never appeared at all.

Just because Ye Fan didn't encounter it doesn't mean he definitely won't.

If you were to encounter a quasi-emperor and they were hostile, how would you respond?

Sensing the power of a quasi-emperor, Li Yao's heart gradually calmed down after the initial panic.

At this moment, the white-haired sword god also restrained his aura and looked at Li Yao, saying, "This matter is of great importance, and I lost control a bit. Please forgive me."

"You flatter me, senior. I understand." Li Yao said respectfully, clasping his hands in a gesture of respect.

"In that case, I'll leave it to you, young friend."

Li Yao nodded, and without delay, took out an array plate, poured his divine power into it, but did not release it, nor did he traverse the void.

This is the array pattern leading to Kunlun Mountain, a gift from a divine array. No matter where you are, you can reach Kunlun Mountain by passing through this array platform.

He held back his attack, yet the array patterns pierced through the past. Li Yao believed that the divine array could sense this.

As expected, seeing that no one was coming over for a long time, a powerful divine sense descended upon this sea of ​​stars.

"I just went to sleep."

(End of this chapter)