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

Chapter 316 The First Trial of the Ancient Road of the Human Race

What a gaze it was! Its majestic power was unstoppable, and its terrifying martial will swept away his mind like a tumbleweed. Even his powerful holy body could not escape its influence.

This was an unimaginably strong opponent, Li Tianshui knew very well that the opponent's strength far surpassed his own.

This is incredible. He is a saint, and although he has only recently broken through, his combat power is still very strong. Ordinary veteran saints are no match for him.

But now, he couldn't even withstand a single glance from the other party; his muscles cracked and his bones shattered.

Li Tianshui even had a feeling that he was not dead not because the other party was unable to kill him, but because the other party had shown mercy.

Otherwise, a single glance would be enough to kill him!
At this moment, all past pride and the belief in ascending to the throne suffered an unprecedented blow.

Li Tianshui, from Tian'an Star, is the number one young person in that star field. Since embarking on the path of cultivation, he has never been defeated.

Such a person is undoubtedly proud, because he has never been defeated, how could he not be proud?
As the saying goes, the more proud you are when you succeed, the more dejected you will be when you fail.

Throughout history, only one person, the Chaotic Ancient Emperor, has ever managed to attain enlightenment despite suffering countless defeats.

For most people, once they fail, they are forever barred from the path to the throne.

Li Tianshui's Dao heart was shattered. He never expected that after just breaking through the trial path, before even entering the ancient human path, he would suffer a crushing defeat, and from then on, his hope of attaining the Dao would be lost.

Li Yao withdrew his gaze, paying no attention to Li Tianshui, who was now like a walking corpse. The other party was already crippled, and unless he regained his Dao heart, his cultivation level would stop here in this life.

The struggle for the throne is cruel; with a hundred boats racing, only one can ultimately reach the top.

Once you've been defeated, even if you don't die, you'll drift into a sidestream and drift further and further away from the path to the throne.

At this moment, everyone was shocked, their faces were ashen, and an immense pressure rose in their hearts.

This is the heaviest pressure they have ever felt.

They had all sensed Li Tianshui's strength; he was an ancient saint, with a profound and powerful aura.

Yet, even such a person couldn't withstand a single glance from that person.

What does this even mean? It's terrifying!
Even those as confident as they are know in their hearts that even if they were to go up against that person, they might not be a match for him.

Li Yao: ...

In the world of Shrouding the Heavens, people believe they have a fighting chance as long as they haven't faced their opponent, regardless of the enemy's strength.

Whether this belief is confidence or self-deception is something only they themselves know, or perhaps even they themselves cannot tell the difference.

Qing Shi's beautiful eyes were solemn. She was born close to the Dao, and although she was not a congenital Dao embryo, she had similar qualities.

Therefore, she clearly felt just how terrifying Li Yao's gaze was.

At this moment, more and more people gathered in the starry sky. They were all outstanding individuals from each ancient star, the lowest level being a half-saint, and there were quite a few powerful saints as well.

Without exception, none of these people could withstand that gaze, including her!

"How is this possible? The life force is very young, not an ancient relic, so how could its strength be so terrifying?" Qing Shi thought with great solemnity.

At this time, she had not yet met Di Tian, ​​and she was not yet the love-struck girl who voluntarily withdrew from the Emperor's Path just to let Di Tian reach the top.

As a peerless genius, Qing Shi also aspires to reach the top and become an empress.

But now, having witnessed Li Yao's terrifying nature, their beliefs have been shaken invisibly.

"boom!"

Just then, the starry sky suddenly trembled, meteors exploded into fireworks, continuously illuminating the sea of ​​stars, and various ripples of the Great Dao order appeared, dazzlingly bright.

In the distance, the great battle between Longma and Wei Bi also ended at this moment.

Wei Bi, who possessed a higher level of cultivation, ultimately perished at the hooves of the dragon-horse, his body shattered into pieces, his life force dissipated, and his primordial spirit perished.

This strongest young talent from Tianqu Star fell silently into the starry sky without causing a ripple.

Tianquxing would never have imagined that the strongest prodigy who had defeated countless young talents had already fallen.

It wasn't until several years later, when Wei Bi failed to return and disappeared without a trace, that people began to speculate that he might have perished.

The elders of the sect who were proud of Wei Bi would be heartbroken. The prodigy they had placed their hopes on would eventually fall on the road to becoming emperor, just like countless predecessors, turning into withered bones and becoming stepping stones for others.

"Hey!"

The dragon horse transformed into a blazing light and roared in, saying, "Is this the Ancient Star Road? It's terrifying. Even a random person here is so powerful."

It was a heartfelt exclamation that Wei Bi's abilities, even within the ancient star system of the Big Dipper, would make him one of the best among the younger generation.

Apart from the princes, the emperor's sons, Ye Fan, Nan Yao, and others, no one could suppress him.

But all of these people are extraordinary geniuses, hard to find even in the vast history of the universe. It is only because the Big Dipper is the center of the universe that so many people have gathered here.

A prodigy like Wei Bi is actually the standard for a normal ancient star. If he hadn't fallen, he would definitely have become a regional overlord in the future.

"The universe is vast and boundless, with countless ancient planets inhabited by life. Those who can come here are all outstanding figures from their respective ancient planets, and their strength is naturally quite remarkable."

Li Yao leaped onto the dragon horse and casually made a comment.

In his view, both Wei Bi and Li Tianshui were rare geniuses who could basically be trained to the Great Sage realm in the future.

Such an existence would be a true powerhouse regardless of the era in which it exists.

Even a powerful royal family can be preserved as a legacy, but in this unprecedented golden age, the Great Sage seems worthless in comparison.

But is that really the case?

How vast is the universe? The Big Dipper constellation, placed within the universe, is but a speck of dust. And of all the cultivators in the entire universe, how many ultimately achieve the status of Great Sage?
This comparison reveals that even in the Golden Age, Great Sages were extremely rare.

The reason why there are so many Great Saints in forces such as the Divine Court and the Dao Palace is that they gather the power of the entire universe, all from different star regions.

In fact, even in the later stages, many ancient stars and Great Sages were still mythical beings.

BeiDou is just an exception.

The dragon horse transformed into a blazing light, moving with incredible speed, and sped forward.

Only after they had gone far away did the remaining geniuses relax a little.

"Where did that person come from? How could he possess such immense power!"

This is the question on everyone's mind.

After traveling for a long time, everything changed drastically.

First, the stone tablet was gone, and the flow of people increased. Everyone exuded a powerful aura and pressure, clearly indicating that they were all extraordinary figures, none of them ordinary.

“That is…” Longma was shocked, his body stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment, his dragon eyes widened, and he stared ahead in disbelief.

Li Yao was also somewhat surprised. He was already quite knowledgeable, having traveled the universe and visited many ancient stars, but he had never seen such a scene before.

In the sea of ​​stars, a magnificent city stands before you, its grandeur ever-changing, ancient and majestic, every corner bearing the marks of time, stretching across the stars and moon, eternally immortal.

Everyone stopped there, no one going forward, gazing at the majestic ancient city in the distance, marveling at its existence.

"The ancient city under the starry sky stretches as far as the eye can see, like an ancient star!" Many people looked astonished.

The ancient city is magnificent and full of mystery. It is not located on a planet, but suspended in the sea of ​​stars. Thousands of stars fall and illuminate the ancient city, making it seem like a product of mythology, which is very visually striking.

Li Yao opened his Heavenly Eye, wanting to get a glimpse of the entire ancient city, but found that he couldn't do it at all.

The ancient city covers a vast area. The city walls are like mountain ranges, stretching endlessly. The city towers are like immortal monuments. The heavy city gates are closed, incredibly sturdy, capable of withstanding the impact of thousands of troops and the saints of the past!

In all directions, wild beasts roared and strange birds circled, all as large as mountains, their wings covering the sky, occupying one place, these were exotic species left over from ancient times.

The powerful dragons that can squeeze the void, the lions that are surrounded by lightning, and the phoenixes that are covered in five-colored divine light are all mounts, and each of them is occupied by a powerful person who is unparalleled in the region.

Before the ancient city, all was silent, except for the cries of ferocious birds and beasts. The atmosphere was incredibly oppressive, and even the majestic city seemed to sway with unease.

Li Yao sighed. This was the Ancient Road of the Human Race, one of the strongest trial roads in the entire starry sky. Throughout history, other races, after defeating all their opponents, would almost always come to the Ancient Road of the Human Race for training.

This is only the first stage, yet it's already so extraordinary. The further we go, the more extraordinary it will likely become. "When this city was built and what dynasty it originated from are long gone. It's known as the first stage on the human race's strongest trial road," someone whispered.

As the most widespread race, the human race is countless, and naturally, the path of trials is also endless.

Just like the trial path that Li Yao passed through, it can be regarded as a tributary. The ultimate goal is to reach this strongest trial path. This place is a node, which coordinates the end point of thousands of trial paths and the starting point of the strongest trial path.

Before the majestic ancient city, more than three hundred people have gathered. Each of them is an extraordinary figure, a young supreme being of an ancient star, a being like a chosen one of destiny.

They have never been defeated so far, so they are all in a state of not giving an inch to the other. Like honey badger, as long as you dare to mess with them, no matter who you are, they will attack without hesitation.

In the dictionary of these geniuses, there is no concept of losing.

"There are quite a few people. Are there many inhabited planets in this star field?" Longma was startled and looked around.

None of them were weak, and some of their mounts even became saints, dominating their respective regions with imposing power.

"This is nothing. Not counting those who entered the Trial Road before, there will be tens of thousands of people coming later," Li Yao said casually.

Upon hearing this, Longma clicked his tongue in astonishment.

But when he thought of the person he was carrying, Longma felt bored.

These prodigies were all outstanding individuals, but their fates were already sealed.

At least for now, Li Yao is still in a league of his own, and far surpasses these people.

Longma felt that if Li Yao made a move, these three hundred-plus people would have no power to resist and would be swept aside.

In fact, if Li Yao wanted to, this ancient city wouldn't stop him; he could forcefully storm in.

Of course, Li Yao wouldn't do that. The opening time of the ancient road is uncertain, ranging from six months to five years. If a seed-level genius appears, it will open in six months.

His divine sense was incredibly powerful, and he could perceive the entire starry sky. He heard many conversations and learned that the earliest group of people who had arrived here had been here for half a year.

Perhaps the ancient road will open soon.

"I wonder if I qualify as a seed-level prodigy, and whether the guide has noticed me?" Li Yao asked curiously.

Even now, his strength is enough to dominate the ancient starry road, but the guide doesn't know that.

Li Yao felt that the assessment of the prodigy might be related to their performance on the trial path.

Hmm... his performance on the trial path didn't seem to be anything special. Most of the time, it was his mount that took action, or he let the God-Slaying Insects run wild!

I don't know if this situation will be included in the evaluation.

Li Yao was also unsure. Although he was a prophet, the original work only provided limited information about him, and at least how he was rated was not explained in the original work.

However, regardless of the circumstances, the early opening was not unexpected.

Even if he wasn't counted among the seed-level geniuses, Fairy Qing Shi should be considered a seed-level prodigy.

After waiting for a whole day, no fighting broke out. Everyone remained very restrained, and during this time, the crowd grew even larger.

Most of them came from the depths of the star field and gathered here. In the end, the number reached more than four hundred, which is an astonishing number.

Fairy Qing Shi arrived at the ancient city half a day after Li Yao's arrival. The place where the five-colored phoenix perched was not far from him, and was even quite close!
Li Yao simply sat quietly, meditating and cultivating, paying no attention to the commotion in front of the ancient city.

None of these people were his match, and he never took them seriously.

He also considered himself powerful enough that he didn't pay attention to potential enemies; he thought it better to use that time to cultivate properly.

After years of enlightenment, he recently achieved the breakthrough of the "All" secret technique, triggering ten times the combat power. No longer requiring probability, he only needs to activate it once to gain ten times the combat power.

Li Yao felt that this was not the limit yet, and it needed to be operated once more. There would always be gaps in the middle, just like the sublimation of the supreme realm, which has weaknesses in the middle.

It's just that the time is too short, so few people can interrupt it.

The unlucky Celestial Venerable was caught off guard by Ye Fan during his ascension to the Ultimate Realm, who seized the opportunity to deliver a severe beating. Otherwise, the outcome of that battle would have been uncertain.

Therefore, the "All" secret technique is still not perfect. His ideal situation is that he can gain ten times the combat power with a single thought.

Perhaps that is also the level at which the Emperor resides?

However, I have already reached my limit. If I want to continue to comprehend, the most basic prerequisite is to break through to the Great Sage realm in order to continue to improve without destroying myself.

However, Li Yao was not anxious. As things stood, it was enough. No one could seize that fleeting moment of opportunity to severely injure him unless a quasi-emperor intervened.

However, even if a quasi-emperor triggers ten times the battle power, he is still no match for him, so the difference is not significant.

"Next, let's study the secret of the previous character," Li Yao thought to himself.

If the All-Character Secret is the first of the Nine Secrets, then the Former-Character Secret is undoubtedly the most mysterious of the Nine Secrets, and also has the greatest potential for development.

The "Former Secret" focuses on cultivating the primordial spirit. It is not only a cultivation technique but also a technique for attacking with divine sense. Moreover, this secret technique has an additional, heaven-defying ability.

The ability to foresee the future is almost like a bug in the system. It allows one to anticipate the enemy's moves before they even make a decision.

Unfortunately, this ability, like the secret of the character "皆", requires probability and is not always available; it only shows its power occasionally.

But what if we break through the limits? Will we then be able to achieve the state where, before the autumn wind blows, the cicadas sense it, and as long as we want, we can predict the future and foresee opportunities?

If it were truly feasible, the boost to combat power would be multifaceted, and its application in battle would absolutely drive the enemy to despair.

The ability to foresee is the most powerless. All your actions can be seen through. How can you fight like that? You might as well just admit defeat.

Li Yao couldn't imagine how terrifying he would become by then.

With a vision for the future, the motivation for cultivation suddenly came. He sat cross-legged in the starry sky, looking quite different.

This uninhibited, fearless, and carefree approach to enlightenment and cultivation has attracted a lot of attention.

The geniuses here were all focused, afraid of being ambushed, but he was completely oblivious to everyone else.

This is a kind of domineering attitude that comes from the heart, believing that no one can pose a threat to them, which is why they dare to act this way.

He's either crazy, or he really has something to rely on!

Qing Shi's beautiful eyes were filled with curiosity. She had witnessed Li Yao's strength and knew that he was definitely one of the best in the arena.

But even so, is he really not afraid of being ambushed?

Fang was thinking about these questions, and Qing Shi herself didn't even realize that her mind was constantly drawn to Li Yao, and she would unconsciously look in that direction.

"What a mysterious person!"

Li Yao became absorbed in the mystery of the previous character, immersing himself in the Dao realm, until a divine thought interrupted his comprehension.

"Enter the customs!"

The divine thought resonated like a great bell, shaking many people so much that their bones trembled, their blood surged, and they showed expressions of horror.

The ancient city gate opened, heavy as could be; its slow movement caused the void to seem to crumble.

Everyone moved, looking towards the city gate, where they saw the North Star, that mysterious area.

Nearly five hundred cultivators, some riding mounts and others on foot, were all moving forward, and none of them could remain calm.

The final competition is about to begin, and the winner will have the chance to ascend to the throne!
The ancient city stands tall and majestic, exuding an ancient aura, as if returning to the primordial era. It is entirely cast from gray-brown megaliths, which is incredibly awe-inspiring, and there are people guarding it.

These were soldiers from the ancient city, not many in number, all dressed in armor that gleamed with metallic sheen, wielding halberds and spears, resembling a troop of celestial warriors, their gazes fixed on the crowd with hostility.

It was a look of envy, jealousy, and mockery, as if these geniuses who dominated a region were nothing more than that in their eyes.

A terrifying killing intent spread, intentional and undisguised, like a group that had conquered many star fields and killed countless powerful beings, now guarding this place, making people dare not offend them, like a group of ferocious beasts lurking here.

The journey into the city was not smooth, and some clashes occurred. The strong will always be strong and will not back down for others. This is the belief of striving for the ultimate. Once you retreat from the Emperor's Road, it will happen countless times. Only those who have no intention of taking the Emperor's Road and come to the ancient road only to hone themselves will step back and let others go first.

But such people are ultimately a minority, so a clash occurred.

(End of this chapter)