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

Chapter 310 Li Qingzhou (Bonus chapter for 2000 monthly votes in July)

By the time those people from beyond the borders arrived, the Ten Thousand Mountains were already awash in blood.

The Ancestral King was swiftly and decisively killed by Li Yao and the Fighting Saint King, and the Dao Slayer was not spared either.

The Holy Prince, the Big Black Dog, Dongfang Ye, and others usually interacted more with their own group than with the Ancestral King, and it was these same people who were hunting them down.

Now that the Emperor's son has fallen from power, they will not let go of this opportunity to kick a man when he's down.

The Holy Prince possessed the flair of the Fighting Holy King, his iron rod whirling wildly, displaying unparalleled dominance. However, once the battle began, he would transform into a completely different person.

Black Emperor was also very efficient, his dog paws constantly scratching in the void, and one by one, heads fell to the ground with a thud, severed by the array patterns.

In addition, Dongfang Ye and his men were also formidable fighters, causing rivers of blood and countless corpses to be scattered.

At this time, some members of other ancient tribes felt sorry for their kind, but no one stood up to stop them.

The power of the Emperor's son's lineage was eventually wiped out.

In the vast mountains, everyone was in a state of suffocation, not daring to breathe, shocked by the scene before them—there was just too much blood being shed.

The Victorious Fighting Buddha, the master of Mount Sumeru, descended the mountain not out of compassion, but for the sake of killing. This is completely different from Amitabha Buddha's sweeping the floor for fear of harming the lives of ants.

The old patriarchs of the royal family felt their brows twitching wildly, but it was too late to say anything now. They had finally managed to calm the two down and really didn't want to cause any more trouble at this time.

In the current situation, everyone is afraid. Suddenly, the two Holy Kings became unhappy and started fighting again, wielding the Dragon Pattern Cauldron and the Immortal Iron Cudgel.

Fortunately, their fears did not come true. The Fighting Saint King only left a warning, saying that he would not hold it against any heroes who attacked the Holy Prince, but if the Ancestral King bullied the weak, he would retaliate in kind.

After saying these words, the Victorious Fighting Buddha departed, heading west. It was unclear whether he was going to the Divine Silkworm Ridge or the Great Thunderclap Temple in the Western Desert.
Accompanying him was Princess Shencan, and as for the Holy Prince...

Boys should have their own path. It's good for them to gain more experience outside; they shouldn't stay in a greenhouse.

Li Yao didn't linger. After leaving behind the same words as the Fighting Saint King, he also left the Ten Thousand Mountains with Weiwei and Yao Xi.

The person he was referring to was not the Holy Prince, but Xia Mingxiao.

With the revelation of the ruthless man's lineage, Xia Mingxiao has become a highly sought-after figure in the eyes of many.

Was Li Yao's warning effective? Of course it was; it could scare some people, but there were others who were impossible to frighten, and who were willing to risk their lives for further advancement.

However, this group was only a minority; most of them dared not act rashly out of fear of Li Yao's power.

Clearly, in this battle, Li Yao has become one of the giants of Beidou, and unless one is insane, everyone would give way.

The events of today, as the crowds from the Ten Thousand Mountains dispersed, began to spread like a hurricane across the world.

"The Great Sage of Kunzhou is dead? A living god from the end of the Primordial Era, such a figure, was actually suppressed and killed!"

"It's truly unbelievable that the Holy King Yao Guang's strength has reached this level?"

This is the opinion of those who know the outcome of this battle.

The discussion did not end there; on the contrary, the more the news spread, the louder the discussion became.

In particular, as details were gradually revealed and pieced together, they caused a huge uproar.

No one expected that what was originally just a battle between Xia Mingxiao and Shang Yu would eventually turn into this situation.

Many people regretted it too late. They originally thought it was just a battle between two juniors, so they didn't go. Who would have thought that they would miss the showdown between the strongest forces in Beidou.

"The Victorious Fighting Buddha is too brave. Even after being born, his spirit of fighting against heaven and earth has not diminished. He is indeed worthy of being the younger brother of the Victorious Fighting Emperor."

"What is an unparalleled genius? After this battle, everyone will know. The Holy King Yao Guang will surpass all others throughout history and become a legend of this era!"

The impact of this battle far exceeded people's imagination; it was discussed even in the most remote areas and spread overseas.

"This battle has established the invincible prestige of the Holy King Yaoguang, and he is now one of the giants of this ancient star!" Even Jiang Yifei, the Lord of Yaochi, and others exclaimed.

But what followed were concerns from some intelligent people.

"This world is about to descend into chaos. The path to immortality is about to open, and more living gods will emerge. Saints from beyond the realms have also arrived. A new era is about to begin."

This reassured not only the human race, but also the ancient races, who were secretly discussing it.

As time passed, the arrogance and disdain of the ancient race gradually disappeared. The ancient beings also understood that nothing would be surprising in this era.

This is the most dazzling golden age, with geniuses from all walks of life emerging, including many descendants of ancient emperors.

The more magnificent the era, the more turbulent it tends to be. If a great sage dies today, a member of the royal family may very well meet their end tomorrow.

The path to immortality has begun, ushering in an unimaginable era where the world will no longer be at peace and will be filled with the unknown.

Southern Regions

Yao Guang Holy Land

Holy Lord Temple.

Li Yao returned to his familiar rhythm, ignoring everything else and focusing solely on his profound contemplation.

Upon returning, he immediately began his plan to master the secret of the character "皆".

This shikigami technique is currently the one that gives him the greatest boost. If he can freely stack ten times his combat power instead of relying on probability to trigger it, then the so-called Ancient Starry Sky Road wouldn't be enough for him to handle with one hand.

He thought that with his unparalleled comprehension, the best in history, and if he were to relentlessly work on the secrets of the character "皆" (jie), it wouldn't be long before he could break through to the limit like the secrets of the character "行" (xing).

In order not to affect his enlightenment, he didn't even use the seventh-order evolution fluid, but instead chose to devote himself entirely to enlightenment.

Just then, his cultivation level was gradually being caught up with. He wanted to take this opportunity to widen the gap between them again. Only in this way could he enjoy a daily cultivation routine without encountering bottlenecks.

More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye. The disciples of Yaoguang all know about their Holy Lord's great achievements, but unfortunately, the Holy Lord cultivates diligently, and even they have very few opportunities to witness it.

Yaoguang Island, where the Holy Lord's Temple is located, is the place with the most concentrated essence of the Yaoguang Holy Land today.

Next to it is the adjacent Asahi Shinjima Island.

As the Holy Lord who emerged from this lineage, the Holy Lord's Temple is naturally located near the Sunrise Island.

Yaoguang Island is not as large as Xuri Island, but it is still very vast. It floats in the air and is shrouded in mist. Under the control of the great formation, the rolling essence flows into this place, causing the essence to turn into mist wisps.

The island was extremely quiet, with only Li Yao present and no other disciples.

On this day, Xun Zhan, who had already severed his Dao, brought a young boy to pay his respects.

Over the years, as Li Yao's power and influence grew, everyone respected him immensely, even Li Daoqing.

Only Xun Zhan, the pillar of Rising Sun Island, maintained the same attitude towards Li Yao.

No one found it strange. Although he was everyone's holy lord, it was inevitable that there would be differences in closeness and distance.

As soon as Li Yao entered the Rising Sun Divine Island, Xun Zhan began to cultivate him exceptionally, treating him with the same standards as a holy son.

It can be said that it was that resource that allowed Li Yao to rise so quickly; otherwise, he wouldn't be so strong today.

Anyone who has ever started a business knows that the first startup capital is the hardest to obtain. Once you have that initial capital, the subsequent hundreds or thousands become much easier.

Li Yao's initial funding came from Xun Zhan, which is why this old man is exceptionally special in the Yao Guang Holy Land.

However, Xun Zhan did not gain power because of this. He had already seen through all of this, which is why he was able to sever his ties with Dao.

Even though he now holds a high position of power and influence, this old man remains humble and quietly spends the rest of his life in seclusion.

He didn't want to continue cultivating anymore. His breakthrough to the Dao was actually unintentional. He was just waiting to die, but he inexplicably broke through.

Xun Zhan felt that he had lived enough in this life. After raising Li Yao, he was actually just waiting for death to come.

Who would have thought this would happen!

However, since we are still alive, we must continue to work hard, such as recruiting talented disciples.

"Elder Xun, is this Yaoguang Island where the Holy King resides?" The boy asked excitedly, his face flushed.

“Yes, this is where the Holy King cultivates.” Xun Zhan reached out and patted the boy’s head.

“Your talent is extraordinary. Although you cannot compare with the Holy King, you are still one in a million. I brought you to see the Holy King. If you can catch his eye, it will be your good fortune.”

The boy was somewhat excited; he was no longer a clueless child, but already nine years old.

The good fortune Xun Lao spoke of naturally refers to the opportunity to become a disciple of the Holy King, a god in the hearts of everyone in the Yao Guang Holy Land! Yao Guang Island is a mountain range with towering peaks, towering immortal trees, climbing green vines, and flowing springs and waterfalls that cascade down three thousand feet into the lake, creating a vast expanse of white. Cranes cry in the air, and tigers roar on the ground; these are all rare and ancient beasts.

Suddenly, a mournful bellow rang out, and the boy's body trembled, turning pale, but he quickly calmed down.

This is the Holy King's Dojo; nothing could possibly happen here!

"Boom!"

The earth shook violently as a colossal creature sped along, as if haunted by vengeful ghosts.

It ran while letting out a mournful roar, but soon its eyes went dull and it collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

The boy's pupils widened as he stared at the scene with immense curiosity, wondering what exactly had killed this ancient beast.

Having been in the cultivation world for over a year, he had enjoyed reading ancient books while in Tianqing Cave, which is why he knew about this strange beast.

The Azure Bull Python has a bull's head and a python's body. It is entirely blue and can grow to a thousand feet in length when it reaches adulthood. Its combat power is comparable to that of a Supreme Elder.

This azure ox python was already an adult, and even larger in size, with an aura countless times more terrifying than that of the Supreme Elder.

If such a strange beast were to appear in the Qing Kingdom, it would be an absolute disaster for all living beings. Even if all seven great grotto heavens were to emerge, it wouldn't be enough to satisfy this beast's hunger.

But at this moment, such a strange beast died so tragically, and the murderer was not even seen!
"Pfft!"

Just then, the sound of flesh tearing apart rang out, and a golden light pierced through the bull's head and flew out.

"Buzz!"

A chilling aura erupted, and the boy felt as if he were being stared at by a ferocious god who had slaughtered millions of lives. In an instant, the fear in his heart reached its peak.

This is a fear that comes from within, a fear that is instinctive and ingrained in one's very being.

His mind was in a daze, the boy's eyes were dull, and he was almost scared to death.

Seeing this, Xun Zhan reached out and pulled the boy behind him, protecting him.

"Snap!" "Snap!"...

A chilling sound rang out continuously—the sound of flesh and bones shattering, as if something was gnawing at the Azure Bull Python.

"Pfft!"

The eerie aura vanished, and the golden light once again tore through the flesh and entered the Azure Bull Python's body, leaving only a trail of blue blood flowing out.

"Master Xun, what is that?" The boy's lips turned white, and his body trembled slightly. He was unwilling to experience that feeling a second time.

“Those are the God-Slaying Insects raised by the Holy King. We were unlucky enough to encounter them hunting. Fortunately, these God-Slaying Insects do not attack the people of Yao Guang.” Xun Zhan couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Elder Xun, is that God-Slaying Insect very powerful?" The young man was quite knowledgeable, but he had only been in the world of cultivation for a little over a year and had never heard of the God-Slaying Insect.

But if even Elder Xun is so nervous, it shows just how powerful that God-Slaying Insect is.

"God-Slaying Insects, these life forms born solely for killing, are naturally incredibly powerful. Pure-blooded God-Slaying Insects can even devour gods," Xun Zhan explained to the young man.

The boy was shocked. Devouring a god! What kind of powerful life form was this?
Even more unbelievable is that these god-slaying insects were actually raised by the Holy King. Just how powerful is he? Can he fight against gods?!

Soon, Xun Zhan led the boy through the immortal forest and arrived at a cluster of celestial palaces.

The golden sun shone down, illuminating the rubble of the celestial palace, which then reflected golden beams of light, dazzlingly bright, making it resemble a celestial palace itself.

Especially the one in the very center, tall and majestic, disappearing into the clouds, is a pagoda with a hundred stories.

Looking up from below, you can only see about sixty stories; the rest of the tower is above the clouds.

"boom!"

Suddenly, the Heavenly Palace trembled, countless array patterns appeared, and an unparalleled killing intent surged, sending chills down one's spine.

As if recognizing someone approaching, the great formation opened a gap, creating a path for people to walk through.

"Let's go. Once we're here, don't touch or run around recklessly, or you'll die in an instant," Xun Zhan solemnly warned.

"I will follow Elder Xun's instructions," the young man replied solemnly.

An old man and a young man walked along the passage of the killing formation, heading deeper into the area, a scene resembling walking on a quiet path.

After walking along the path, the boy suddenly found himself in a vast and magnificent palace. Looking up, he saw no dome, only a boundless starry sky.

This place feels like a connection between heaven and earth; you can touch the sky simply by raising your hand.

No, this sky isn't the sky. The young man sitting on the futon in front is the eternal blue sky, and even this sky seems not as high as him.

"Elder Xun, it's been so long since you've come. You're a rare guest indeed." Suddenly, the Daoist aura dissipated, and the young man returned to his original simplicity. His powerful aura vanished without a trace, making him seem like a completely different person from before.

At this moment, the young man's lips curled into a smile, his handsome features were boundless, and his demeanor was dashing. He did not exude any majesty, but rather seemed like an immortal descending to earth.

"Greetings, Holy King!" Xun Zhan prepared to bow in worship, but no matter what he did, he could not bring himself to do so, so he had to give up.

He knew that the young man in front of him didn't care about these things. As for why others didn't stop him, it wasn't because they enjoyed the feeling of being superior; they were simply too lazy to stop him.

For example, when the young boy performed a grand ceremony of worship, Li Yao did not stop him.

"Such talent, far surpassing mine in the past," Li Yao said softly after the young man spoke.

“They cannot be compared to the Sage King,” Xun Zhan said.

Li Yao chuckled and shook his head. This young man's physique was far better than his own back then; he was a true genius, a rare find.

Although he doesn't have a special physique, his talent is no less than that of someone with a special physique. If he cultivates diligently, he has a bright future ahead of him, and he is not limited by the special physique.

This mortal body is the true prodigy; not bad now, but even better in the future.

It was only because Li Yao's performance was so extraordinary that it raised the emotional threshold of everyone in Yao Guang; otherwise, with this young man's talent, he would definitely have been snatched up by everyone.

"If the Holy King thinks it's acceptable, why not take him as a disciple?" Xun Zhan suggested.

Do you accept disciples?

Li Yao had never really thought about this. Mainly because he had spent most of his time in seclusion cultivating and hadn't seen many talented young people, so he hadn't had such an idea.

However, he does not reject taking on apprentices. If a young person is talented and has a good character, he does not mind taking him on and nurturing him properly.

Keeping up with him and becoming his helper is obviously unlikely, but he is still a decent fighting force.

After thinking for a moment, Li Yao looked at the boy, his eyes deep and unfathomable, as if they contained two star fields, endlessly cycling from birth to destruction.

There is no magic way to see into people's hearts, but there are similar methods of testing.

For example, Li Yao's gaze at this moment is majestic and awe-inspiring, like the might of heaven. Anyone with a scheming heart or a petty nature would immediately look away and dare not meet his eyes.

After a full three breaths, Li Yao withdrew his gaze, nodding in satisfaction. The boy's eyes were dignified and upright, open and honest, without flinching, and his character was also excellent.

"I have been in seclusion for many years and have not had much time to teach disciples. Furthermore, I am about to go to the stars and will have even less time to guide you. If you become my disciple, I'm afraid you will be delayed."

"Master leads you through the door, but the cultivation depends on the individual. I believe that Master doesn't need to constantly instruct you on cultivation, because you won't understand the Great Dao that way."

The young man's resolute voice echoed in the hall, full of vigor and high spirits, just like his own back then. He felt that with his understanding, he should be the best in the world.

And indeed, he walked on thin ice, but through his own hard work, he finally achieved what he has today.

Looking back, Li Yao was shocked to realize that so much time had passed since he embarked on the path of cultivation—a full fifty years, enough time for a mortal's life to have vanished.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, he looked into the boy's determined eyes and said, "In that case, from now on you will be my disciple... Oh, by the way, what's your name again?"

The sudden turn of events made Xun Zhan feel that the young man had not changed at all, but the boy did not care about so much. He knelt down hard on both knees, his forehead hitting the metal floor of the hall with a loud and resounding sound.

"Disciple Li Qingzhou greets Master."

The young man was full of vigor and his energetic voice resounded throughout the hall, containing countless surprises.

From this day forward, the Lord of Yao Guang, one of the giants of the Big Dipper, the Holy King of Yao Guang, will have a personal disciple.

PS: Before entering the starry sky, recruit a disciple and have him continue to beat up the prodigies of the Big Dipper.

(End of this chapter)