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

Chapter 320 Massacre
Originally intending to wait and see, Li Yao decided to join in since someone else had made a move.

Perfectly suited for herding God-Slaying Insects in such a bloody battlefield.

"Buzz!"

Six Saint-level God-Slaying Insects charged out first, meeting the figure that was attacking them. Behind them, there were also Half-Saint-level God-Slaying Insects, which spread out and rushed towards the people of the Demon Kingdom on the battlefield.

The bloody slaughter unfolded once again, and the God-Slaying Insects thrived in this great battle.

Huo Qing, wielding a black battle spear, moved like a true dragon soaring through the sky, shattering the heavens, and clashed with two Saint-level God-Slaying Insects.

"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!"...

The violent impact sent sparks flying, unleashing chains of divine order, as vibrant as the feathers of a phoenix.

The heavens and earth trembled, divine power was astonishing, and beams of destructive light pierced through the sky and the earth, annihilating everything.

The God-Slaying Insect is not large; even at the Saint level, it is only a little over a meter long, but its shell is incredibly hard and indestructible!
The black holy spear slashed at the golden body, but could not penetrate its defenses at all, as if it were clashing with a holy weapon!

This scene left countless people stunned.

The God-Slaying Insect is renowned throughout the universe, but almost everyone only knows about it from ancient books; this is the first time anyone has actually seen it.

It must be said that seeing is believing.

Only after seeing it with my own eyes did I truly experience the horror of the God-Slaying Insects.

An indestructible body, seemingly small yet possessing overwhelming divine power, and extremely sharp mouthparts capable of crushing anything.

These are its three main attacks; apart from that, the God-Slaying Worm has almost no other means of attack.

Even so, its destructive power is still terrifyingly strong.

Huo Qing's strength is remarkable; he is definitely one of the best among this batch of trial participants.

But at this moment, he was being slaughtered by the two God-Slaying Insects. The holy weapon he was holding had been gnawed open by the God-Slaying Insects, and his shoulder was covered in blood with a hole the size of a bowl, which was pierced by the God-Slaying Insects.

Two newly ascended God-Slaying Insects, who had only recently reached the Saint level, had actually forced a peerless genius into such a sorry state.

Huo Qing truly felt powerless; his immense divine power was almost useless at this moment.

Because the God-Slaying Insects can even devour divine power!
However, relying solely on physical strength is not his forte, so he can only struggle to withstand the devouring of the God-Slaying Insects.

Apart from Huo Qing, the rest of them were in an even more miserable state.

A saint from the Demon Kingdom was devoured alive by two Saint-level God-Slaying Insects; his shrill screams echoed across the battlefield.

Everyone got goosebumps and felt a chill run down their spine.

Being devoured alive is even more terrifying than being killed outright.

The sage, with his powerful vitality, witnessed firsthand the process of being devoured...

"what……"

The screams of agony blended together, and the other creatures of the Demon Kingdom also screamed in agony, all suffering the process of being devoured by the God-Slaying Insects.

The cultivators from other factions were terrified, and even the great battle stopped. They hid far away, fearing that they might accidentally be bitten by the God-Slaying Insects, the taste of which they would never forget.

"Who is that person?"

"What is his background? How could he possibly raise such a terrifying swarm of god-slaying insects? Isn't he afraid of being devoured by them?"

"I've remembered a rumor: on other trial paths, there's a shepherd who hunts all spirits!"

In the distance, some cultivators watching the battle lowered their voices, sounding somewhat apprehensive.

Listening to the screams of the creatures of the Demon Kingdom, a thought arose in everyone's mind.

God of death!
This is simply a god of death who can turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist!
All parties kept their distance from Li Yao, fearing that if they got too close, they would be attacked and killed by the God-Slaying Insects.

At least for now, the God-Slaying Worms seem to only kill people from the Demon Kingdom, because they attacked Li Yao.

No one dared to interfere, and the area became peaceful.

"The source of Tao!"

Suddenly, someone exclaimed, breaking the atmosphere.

Everyone was startled and looked towards a spot where rays of light were rising from the ground, emanating the most primal aura of heaven and earth.

That is the source of the Dao, a divine object containing the will of Heaven, and containing endless principles!

Many people rushed there, hoping to capture this mysterious power, because it represented the approval of heaven and earth.

The earth's veins are filled with dragon energy, radiant light, and auspicious currents, creating an extraordinary atmosphere.

Even Qing Shi couldn't contain herself any longer and wanted to rush over.

But suddenly, Li Yao opened his hand and gently guided a ball of light, about the size of a human head, filled with divine light, which shot up from the ground.

He did not defy the Great Dao like Ye Fan, so he was not rejected by the heavens.

As soon as the Source of the Dao appeared, Li Yao felt that they were perfectly compatible, and that the Source of the Dao would come to him willingly.

So he began his experiment!
"call out!"

The source of the Dao is radiant and gentle, incomparably peaceful and sacred, with various symbols of the Great Dao emerging, mysterious and unpredictable.

It seemed to have its own will, so as soon as it appeared, it flew into Li Yao's palm in a flash.

As soon as Li Yao got his hands on the Source of the Dao, he felt his mind clear, as if he were wandering in the realm of the Dao.

With a "boom," he felt his primordial spirit tremble, his cultivation surge, and the insights into the Great Dao within his body were being rapidly digested.

"Here it comes, the speed boost is back on!" A fierce light shone in Li Yao's eyes.

The Ancient Road of Humanity truly lives up to its reputation as a gathering place for all the great talents; the treasures here are countless.

The first city, the Holy City, allowed his cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds, and he took a big step forward in his understanding of the secret of the previous character.

I originally thought that I didn't know how long I would have to wait to experience that feeling again.

Who would have thought that the Source of the Dao could accelerate the speed of enlightenment, even more so than the altar of the First Holy City?

This is an extremely rare treasure. Originally, Li Yao didn't care much about it because the Source of the Dao in the original work didn't perform well. But he didn't expect it to be so effective.

It's all Ye Fan's fault. Because he couldn't use it himself, he used the Source of Dao to soak his feet, which lowered the prestige of the divine object.

Many people were parched and their earlier apprehension vanished as they charged towards Li Yao.

No one can remain calm when facing the source of the Dao, nor will they choose to retreat simply because the enemy is too powerful.

Of course, there is no need to be afraid, because at this moment, it is not just one or two people who are attacking together, but a whole group!

But at that moment, everyone was shocked and stopped in their tracks, because a vast divine light surged up from the ground, and an immense will descended, as if the heavens were awakening!

A dozen or so divine orbs of light shot out from the ground, like swallows returning to their nests, and landed in Li Yao's hands.

"How is this possible!" At this moment, everyone was completely stunned.

The source of the Dao, inheriting the will of Heaven and Earth, will choose those with great fortune who are destined to attain the Dao.

Throughout history, many people have tried to attract the source of the Dao, but at most, they only gained one Dao.

After all, the heavens are aloof; bestowing even one reward is already an act of mercy. How could a dozen appear in the world at once?

The former gives the impression of a cold and aloof goddess who, through persistent pursuit, finally agrees to try spending time with you.

The latter scenario, where over a dozen sources of power simultaneously manifest in the world and choose one person, carries a hint of appeasement.
The impact of this scene was immense, but it also aroused envy in everyone. The simultaneous appearance of more than a dozen sources of power was unprecedented in history, defying all reason and leaving everyone in awe.

"The source of the Dao is a divine object of heaven and earth. To possess even one Dao is already a blessing from heaven. How can one possibly possess it all?"

“Fellow Daoist, we will not make things difficult for you. You may leave behind one source of Dao, but we hope you can relinquish the rest.”

Some people's eyes burned with passion; it was practically a divine connection.

Everyone is well aware of the preciousness of the Source of the Dao. This divine object contains the ultimate truths of heaven and earth. As long as one obtains a piece and uses it to comprehend it, the path to the Great Sage realm will be unobstructed.

If one is fortunate enough to obtain one, then perhaps the originally hopeless struggle for the Emperor's Path will take a turn for the better.

Sometimes things change so quickly that those who fall behind don't necessarily have no chance at all.

Perhaps, a single, unexpected opportunity could change one's fate, allowing them to spread their wings and soar to the heavens.

The source of the Tao is such an opportunity, a real chance to change one's destiny.

Anyone who aspires to the path of emperorship will never give up.

This is a struggle over the fundamental principles, enough to make people risk their lives.

"Hey!"

Suddenly, a storm broke out. A deadly sword pierced through the void, launching a fatal attack from behind Li Yao, its tip aimed directly at the back of his head, intending to kill him instantly.

Meanwhile, from other directions, various magical artifacts, imbued with terrifying divine power, attacked from all corners, and those who made the attacks were all powerful figures in their respective regions.

Wealth can move people's hearts, let alone something as extraordinary as this.

"Kill him! Stop wasting time talking to him. Attack together and we'll divide the Source of Dao afterward." This massacre came so suddenly that the peaceful battlefield was instantly engulfed in chaos as people attacked Li Yao, determined to seize the Source of Dao.

At this moment, it was impossible to count how many people were attacking Li Yao, because as far as the eye could see, the Great Dao Divine Laws were as vast as the sea.

"Heh, they're really courting death!" In the distance, Longma shook his head, his eyes calm as he watched the people attacking Li Yao.

In its view, these people were already dead the moment they made their move.

Its opponent abandoned it and attacked.

Sometimes, when faced with absolute strength, quantity is simply a joke.

Qing Shi stepped back slightly, preparing to watch Li Yao unleash his full power.

She didn't know Li Yao's exact strength, but based on his current performance, he was more than capable of dealing with these people.

Even if many geniuses have unknown trump cards, it's all useless; they can't bridge such a huge gap unless they have an ultimate imperial weapon, in which case they might have a chance to succeed.

But would such a monstrous being have no trump cards up his sleeve?
Faced with these charging ants, Li Yao didn't even blink, but his chilling killing intent materialized.

"Puff", "puff"...

One, two... thirty, forty... seventy... lifeless corpses fell from the sky. All of them were peerless experts, beings who had surpassed the Saint Realm, capable of dominating their respective regions and reigning supreme!

But at this moment, none of them made a ripple, like machines that had lost power and crashed to the ground.

These people showed no outward signs of injury, but they were devoid of life, and their eyes had lost their sparkle.

This is death caused by the invasion of divine consciousness by a materialized killing intent, resulting in the shattering of the primordial spirit!

"Bang!", "Bang!", "Bang!"...

The various holy weapons that attacked were the same; they seemed to lose their momentum and fall to the ground, their deities perishing as if living beings had died.

"It's over, he's not a saint!"

At this moment, those cultivators who were far away and whose divine senses were not shattered by the killing intent had such thoughts in their minds.

An unparalleled fear gripped everyone's hearts, especially those who had taken action; they were utterly terrified!
In that very instant, more than a hundred powerful saints perished, representing beings from all races.

This level of combat prowess completely transcends the realm of saints; it belongs to beings of another level.

"run!"

Without any hesitation, anyone who made a move immediately turned and ran.

Once you reach the Second Holy City and enter the Ancient City, killing will be prohibited; that is your only hope for survival.

But such a thought is destined to be a pipe dream.

Li Yao didn't take these people seriously. If they didn't make a move, he wouldn't bother with them, because they were never considered important by him.

But now that they've already made their move, they are now the enemy.

Li Yao had no habit of showing mercy.

……

The atmosphere on the blood-soaked battlefield was extremely tense. The cultivators who had survived by sheer luck dared not even breathe loudly.

On the vast, endless plain, there were corpses everywhere, numbering in the thousands, all of them powerful beings at the Saint level.

Because only the divine consciousness perished, the body still exuded holy might, and even the overwhelming blood and qi remained largely unchanged.

But it is precisely this kind of scene that makes people feel horrified.

There was no fierce fighting; their lives were taken simply by a divine will.

"Crack!"

On the vast plains, only the excited sounds of the God-Slaying Insects devouring corpses could be heard. They frantically consumed powerful flesh and blood to strengthen themselves, ushering in an unprecedented wave of evolution.

Apart from that, there are occasional sounds of swallowing saliva.

Even the swallower felt this was too abrupt, and after only a moment of Adam's apple bobbing, he abruptly stopped, fearing that such an action would turn him into one of the corpses.

Li Yao, dressed in a blue robe that fluttered in the wind, stood alone atop the mountain, showing no sign of killing intent, like a deity holding a flower.

He looked down at the Source of Dao in his hand, his eyes filled with endless Dao patterns. The insights he had just gained from comprehending the "Previous" character had been completely digested in just a short while, and he could now comprehend it again.

However, this was certainly not the time to comprehend it. He put away the Source of Dao and calmly surveyed the surroundings.

"Pfft!"

A being clad in silver-white armor, over ten feet tall, couldn't help but kneel down, its voice filled with terror.

"My lord, I...did not...make a move, and never intended to...covet your...source of the Dao."

The saint of the divine kingdom was uneasy and fear almost tore his heart apart. As a saint, he could not even speak properly.

"Thump!"...

Not only him, but almost every living being within Li Yao's sight knelt down, with many of the semi-saints even prostrating themselves on the ground, not daring to look directly at Li Yao.

What just happened was absolutely terrifying; hundreds and thousands of saints perished in an instant while they were just chatting and laughing.

That kind of killing power could easily slaughter everyone present.

They didn't know if the powerful figure before them would kill them on a whim.

They dared not resist, had no will to fight, and at that moment all they could think of was begging for mercy.

If this god of death were to actually make a move, it seems they would have no chance to resist and could only await their fate.

(End of this chapter)