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

Chapter 330 The Birth of a Divine Medicine?

"Demon Emperor, your talent is so astonishing, it has shaken the ages!" the White Tiger exclaimed.

Although it doesn't follow the path of dragon transformation, it still absorbs its essence and watches it with great fascination.

This was left behind by a demon emperor. Even if you don't study it, just learning by analogy will be of great benefit.

After Li Yao memorized the entire scripture, he looked away and then turned to the side where there was a box.

He walked over, picked it up, and opened it. Instantly, a powerful vitality spread out.

"A single seed contains boundless vitality!" the white tiger exclaimed, its attention drawn to the seed.

"What kind of seed is this? How can it possess such powerful vitality?"

Inside the wooden box was a heart-shaped seed, devoid of any luster or flow, its entire body a yellowish-brown. Though lacking any divine radiance, it exuded a powerful vitality.

Li Yao observed for a moment and sensed a familiar aura, which originated from the same source as the peach from Yaochi.

"These must be seeds left behind after the Demon Emperor consumed the divine elixir of immortality," he thought to himself.

After a moment's thought, Li Yao took out a treasure box, which was radiant with light and had a huge space inside, just like the real world.

Within the small world, chaotic energy surged, hazy and indistinct, with essence so concentrated it was almost liquefied. At the center, there was a patch of chaotic soil, about ten acres in size, covered by the divine lightning of wood.

The emerald green divine lightning flowed, unlike lightning itself, but rather like a lake, containing endless vitality.

Today, Li Yao's Thunder Dao Laws are vastly different from what they were back then. The vitality of the Wood Divine Thunder is enough to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded.

Even so, compared to the divine medicine in the Chaos Soil, the vitality of the Wood Divine Thunder seems insignificant.

Within the soil shrouded in chaotic energy, three divine herbs stood: a white tiger herb with green leaves atop its head and whiskers at its feet; a qilin herb seed flowing with purple divine light, nearly on the verge of nirvana; and a fragmented herb, now only possessing two feet, which, after a long period of nourishment, had begun to grow roots, its vitality immense and humanoid.

In addition, there are two ancestral herbs that are second only to the divine medicine: ginseng and he shou wu, both exuding boundless vitality.

This is an astonishing treasure; if it were to become known to the outside world, it would undoubtedly arouse the covetousness of the entire universe.

It is no exaggeration to say that even quasi-emperors at the pinnacle of their power would participate in the struggle, fighting tooth and nail, and it would not be surprising if they died or perished.

Because it was truly astonishing: a flawless divine herb, a divine herb seed about to undergo rebirth, a damaged divine herb that had already regained its vitality, and two semi-divine herbs.

Its rarity is self-evident.

Even the collections in the forbidden zones of life are nothing more than this.

The air was filled with the fragrance of medicine and auspicious colors. In an instant, the water palace was filled with a rich and refreshing aroma. The nine-tailed crocodile dragon and the white tiger felt comfortable and relaxed, as if their pores were opening up, as if they were about to ascend to heaven.

At this moment, the two beasts were utterly shocked, staring dumbfounded at the treasure box, speechless with astonishment.

Immortality elixir!

Even though they had never seen them before, the thought arose in the minds of both beasts when they saw these divine medicines.

This is a supreme treasure in the universe, the only one of its kind in the world. It resonates with heaven and earth, and as soon as one sees it, the heavens will inform all living beings in the world.

"Crack!"

With a soft sound, Li Yao tossed the seeds of the divine peach medicine into the Chaos Soil, closed the treasure box, and put it away.

"Gudong!"

The two beasts swallowed hard, still deeply shocked.

Upon suddenly seeing such a divine creature, neither the White Tiger nor the Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon could remain calm.

To be honest, if Baihu didn't know how powerful Li Yao was, he would have wanted to rebel on the spot and seize the divine medicine.

They would give their lives for such a divine object, if given the chance.

Of course, if there is no chance of survival, people will naturally back down.

"Your Majesty is truly blessed by the heavens and earth, favored by all. Who else but you could attain the highest rank and become the supreme being in this world!" said the White Tiger.

This is not flattery, but the truth. The preciousness and rarity of this divine medicine are such that there are only a handful of such plants in the entire universe.

Now, Li Yao is starting with three plants directly. Isn't this a sign of divine favor?
With terrifying strength and incredible luck, he's practically the template for a young emperor.

No, even the Great Emperors didn't go that far. Ancient records show that even the Great Emperors only had one divine herb by their side throughout their lives, and some didn't even have that luxury.

To be able to possess three divine herbs is an incredible stroke of luck; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him God's favorite son.

Li Yao disagreed with Bai Hu's statement and sighed, "My achievements today are entirely due to my own hard work. Every step I took was like walking on thin ice. It was never due to good fortune."

Baihu thought to himself, but quickly agreed aloud, "Our lord is determined to conquer nature and has ruled for eternity. He is immune to cause and effect. The concept of luck is just a fool's psychological comfort."

Flattery will get you everywhere. Even the Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon was dumbfounded. The White Tiger Heavenly King, who dominated the million mountains, actually had this side to him. Compared to him, he was just a greenhorn.

You beasts are exceptionally talented and powerful, and now you've even mastered the art of flattery. How are we ordinary beasts supposed to survive? Are we only fit to be background figures?

Li Yao smiled and found the white tiger increasingly pleasing to the eye. He reached out and pointed, and a divine light flashed, entering the white tiger's brow. "This is the Azure Emperor's cultivation manual. It explains the Great Dao incisively. Study it carefully."

"Thank you, my lord!" The white tiger was overjoyed, overwhelmed by the sudden surprise.

Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon: ...

It was truly envious, but having lived alone for so long and lacking any sycophants, it was completely unfamiliar with this area and couldn't think of any good words to say. It could only watch the opportunity slip away.

Just then, the White Tiger spoke again: "My lord, I observe that the White Tiger Divine Medicine is rich in Geng Metal Qi, and Divine Tiger Mountain can be considered a place of creation by heaven and earth. Why not uproot it and put it into the small world, so that the White Tiger Divine Medicine can be better nourished?"

"Yes, that's true, but that's your dojo, so it's not appropriate to disturb it."

“What is mine belongs to the Lord.”

"Well... okay, I'll go then."

“This is such a small matter, there’s no need for Your Excellency to go in person. I’ll be right back.”

Look, this is the difference between beasts, it's simply immeasurable.

Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon is truly impressed and feels it should conduct more in-depth research in this area.

……

After obtaining the Demon Emperor's bloodline tempering method, Li Yao did not rush to leave.

The tenth level is an important node on the ancient road of the human race, with abundant Daoist energy, which makes cultivation twice as effective. He plans to cultivate here for a period of time.

Just then, he had a premonition that his cultivation was about to break through its limits. His most urgent task was to temper his body and increase his chances of surviving the great tribulation.

At this time, it is better to remain still than to move.

After the White Tiger moved the sacred mountain back, Li Yao sat cross-legged in the water mansion and used the True Phoenix Immortal Technique to refine his body.

He doesn't even dare to use the Creation Domain to comprehend the Dao now, for fear that his cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds, and if he's not careful, his cultivation will break through its limits, and a world-destroying calamity will descend.

The scene that Qian Zimi foresaw was so terrifying that Heaven wished it could strike him dead and give him no way out.

Although Li Yao felt confident he could get through it, the risks were considerable. He disliked doing things he wasn't sure of, so he needed to improve himself as much as possible.

From that day on, the cries of phoenixes echoed from time to time in the Water Palace, auspicious colors descended from the sky, golden lotuses sprang from the ground, and all sorts of strange phenomena appeared one after another, making all the myriad paths much more active.

Such a magnificent phenomenon naturally attracted the attention of beasts, who thought that a divine treasure had been revealed, and many ancient beasts came out of curiosity.

But they were all blocked outside and could not set foot on the lake at all.

Li Yao had already set up a grand formation, and anyone who tried to force their way in was cleaved into a bloody mist by the unparalleled sword energy unleashed by the formation.

The vast lake is now a dead zone, where even sacred beasts cannot set foot.

The ancient star trembled, attracting even the Beast King, but as expected, he was also blocked outside. Even a Saint King could not force his way in.

"Boom!" The heavens and earth trembled, countless array patterns emerged and were imprinted on the world. Strands of terrifying energy rose up, and a cold light flashed. Even the scattered power made the sacred beast tremble with fear.

A holy beast king, defying all superstition, stormed into the great formation, attempting to rush into the water palace. But in the next instant, an endless killing intent overwhelmed the world, and raging divine flames boiled over, instantly burning the beast king to ashes.

"Roar……"

A mournful roar rang out, but it subsided in an instant.

"Another one who's not afraid of death." In the outer water palace, the nine-tailed crocodile dragon lay lazily on the bluestone, completely unmoved.

In the past month, I've lost count of how many people have acted so arrogantly and recklessly.

At first, the Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon was somewhat worried, because among them were many renowned Holy Beast Kings. If they really came charging with the great formation, it might be affected.

But after several rounds, it was completely at ease and no longer had any worries. The great formation remained unmoved, as if it had no upper limit.

Beyond the great lake, all the beasts trembled with fear, yet when they looked toward the water palace, they couldn't help but reveal their greed.

"It's truly unbearable." Among all the beasts, a holy beast king murmured, its huge, mountain-like eyes gazing longingly at the center of the lake.

This sacred beast king was enormous, like a mountain, and its body was shrouded in black mist, obscuring its true form. Its aura was astonishing, and all beasts submitted to it.

"An elixir of immortality, who could remain unmoved?" another beast king roared, claiming that a divine elixir existed in the center of the great lake.

These words stirred up all the beasts, making them unable to remain calm.

It turns out that the gathering of all the beasts here was not only due to the strange phenomenon, but also because of a rumor that they had smelled the fragrance of a divine medicine here a month ago.

When this news spread, the ancient star trembled, and countless sacred beasts gathered there. Unfortunately, a peerless array surrounded the great lake, preventing anyone from breaking through. Even the Sacred Beast King, confident in its power, would face certain death if it tried to enter.

Li Yao never expected that when he opened the treasure box for just a moment, the rich fragrance of the divine medicine spread and was smelled by a nearby ancient beast with a strong sense of smell, thus spreading the news that there was a divine medicine in this place.

In the world of Shrouding the Heavens, not only are ordinary people powerful, but the beasts are also incredibly strong. As long as there are traces, no news can be kept secret.

The appearance of a miraculous medicine naturally attracted widespread attention, drawing all kinds of beasts to the scene.

No matter how many powerful figures came, they could not break through the array patterns outside the great lake. Even the Holy Beast King was helpless. Unless the Great Sage arrived, he could only watch helplessly.

A storm is brewing. The tenth level has been quite turbulent lately. Although the news of the miraculous medicine has not been confirmed, it still cannot quell the curiosity of the masses.

Regardless of whether it's true or false, this matter must be verified. Even if there's a 90% chance it's fake, we can't let it pass.

"Alas, these are turbulent times!"

Level 10
City Lord's Mansion.

The guide has been very anxious lately. He feels that the current situation is turbulent, seemingly calm on the surface but actually fraught with unpredictable events.

"Was it Li Yao who caused this?" he wondered to himself.

For the past month, he had been searching for Li Yao's whereabouts, hoping to get the other party's help to keep things under control, but all to no avail. The only place he hadn't explored yet was the Great Lake.

In this situation, he subconsciously felt that this matter might be related to Li Yao. The news of the divine medicine only started to spread after the other party entered the ancient star.

"Why worry, my lord? That person is also on the ancient star. Regardless of whether this matter is related to him or not, he will eventually be involved. With him here, the tenth level will be safe." The Grand Commander comforted him from the side.

"That makes sense." The guide could only think in this direction.

If a divine medicine were to be born, he would not miss it regardless of whether it was related to Li Yao. With such a powerful figure suppressing all heroes, the eventual uprising of all races and the attempt to break through to the tenth level should not happen... right?

"Ow..."

Suddenly, a chilling roar rang out. Outside the tenth gate, a stone figure was knocking on the gate and violently shaking the city wall.

A terrifying pressure permeated the air, causing the entire ancient city to tremble. The array patterns could not stop it, allowing the killing intent to seep into the city, making it seem as if the ancient city was about to collapse.

"Holy Spirit!"

The cultivators in the city were shocked. Whether they were natives or heroes undergoing trials, they were all moved at this moment.

The Holy Spirit's intervention is no small matter; if we're not careful, this entire star path could be destroyed.

In particular, this holy spirit was extremely powerful, its energy soaring to the heavens like a surging ocean.

He swung his fist like a divine mountain, smashing the ancient city until it shook and the heavens and earth rumbled in unison, causing utter chaos.

The tenth city is a crucial point, protected by two Great Saint Formations, but at this moment, with the Holy Spirit's fist wind descending, it is showing signs of breaking through!
"This is astonishing! What level is this Holy Spirit at? How can he be so terrifying!"

Everyone was shocked, their faces filled with fear. The horror of the Holy Spirit was legendary throughout the universe, and behind every incident lay a slaughter as if in purgatory.

This race is truly the darling of the heavens. If they were to be born in perfect form, they would be invincible, and apart from the ancient emperors, no one could suppress them.

Although this Holy Spirit is not a perfect being, its strength is still formidable. It even shook the ancient city. If the great formation is broken, it will definitely be a great disaster.

"boom!"

The stone man roared, his blood and qi surging across the sky, his magical power boundless. He slammed his fist down, crashing into the sky above the ancient city and colliding with the great formation. Array patterns appeared, bursting forth with dazzling divine light, accompanied by booming sounds that resonated with heaven and earth.

The guide was enraged, knowing that demons and monsters had emerged. He soared into the sky, appearing in the heavens, and roared:
"This is the holy city of the human race. Do you intend to attack it and start a war between our two races?"

He made the first move to intimidate the Holy Spirit.

Although this race is lawless and looks down on all races, the human race is not to be trifled with. If a real fight breaks out, the Holy Spirit race may not be able to withstand it.

Sure enough, as the guide finished speaking, the Holy Spirit stopped moving. But at that moment, a female Tyrannosaurus Rex rushed out and let out a loud roar.

The ancient city trembled, and everyone felt as if lightning had struck their ears, deafeningly loud, or as if an axe had fallen, about to smash their skulls.

"Humans have stolen my child! Hand him over at once, or don't blame me for massacring the ancient city!" The mother tyrannosaur roared to the heavens and earth.

These words shocked the entire city. Someone actually dared to steal a young Tyrannosaurus Rex? Did they have the guts of a bear and the gall of a leopard?
Many cultivators had no doubt that this female Tyrannosaurus Rex did not come from the stars, but from a race on an ancient star below the Tenth City.

What the other party said is also possible. The trial participants went to the ancient star below for trials, and they would try to get anything good that came their way.

The area with the cubs of sacred beasts is a disaster zone. Countless cubs have been stolen or robbed. Therefore, what the mother tyrannosaurus said is not impossible.

Everyone was stunned, sensing that something terrible was about to happen. Some cursed inwardly, while others actually admired the man a little.

This female Tyrannosaurus Rex possessed an aura so powerful that it was in no way inferior to the Guide, clearly indicating that she was also a Heavenly King, a being only one step away from becoming a Great Sage.

To dare to steal such a cub, and actually succeed in stealing it, how can one not admire such a person?

Of course, a small number of people expressed doubts, drawing parallels to the recent events that occurred on the ancient star below.

Could this be a frame-up, an attempt to find outside help and compete for the miracle drug?
The Stone Spirit is clearly in league with the Mother Tyrannosaurus, and the two sides are now on the same side.

The guide saw it even more clearly; this was obviously a test of the human race, and they would not let them have their way. "Holy King Tuolan, do you have any evidence to prove that it was my human cultivators who stole your child?"

"What evidence do you need? Open the city gates and let us in to search. Then everything will be clear at a glance," the stone man roared, his expression extremely arrogant.

"Outrageous! How dare you allow outsiders to enter and exit this ancient human city like this?" the guide said forcefully.

"Humans have gone too far in bullying beasts! Do they think that because our lord is nearing the end of his life, they can disregard them?" roared the Tuolan Holy Beast King.

The guide hesitated slightly, but he was not afraid of the stone man and the Tuolan Holy Beast King. This was the human race's home ground, and he was confident that he could win even if he was fighting two against one.

However, he was somewhat wary of the sovereign mentioned by the Beast King Tuolan. He was a Great Sage, and although he was old and nearing death, a Great Sage was still a Great Sage. As long as he was alive, he was invincible.

In previous years, the human race was extremely wary of this Great Sage. At its most extreme, there was even a protector stationed in the city.

It was only in recent decades, as Tyrannosaurus Rex approached its end and adopted a more peaceful attitude, that the human race gradually lowered its guard.

Now, the sudden attack has caught the guide off guard.

It's true that old people who don't die are thieves. The claim of lost cubs is probably just an excuse to test the strength of the human race. They're probably also after the divine medicine.

If the news is false, the excuse of the missing cubs will prevent a complete breakdown in relations and leave room for maneuver. If the news is true, after taking the divine medicine, one can live another life, usher in a golden age, and once again dominate the world for seven or eight thousand years!
Those who can become guides are not fools; with just a little thought, they can understand the situation.

(End of this chapter)