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

Chapter 331 Nirvana Pool

The guide understood these things, but there was nothing he could do. In the end, it was still a matter of insufficient strength. If the protector was still at the tenth level, he wouldn't need to waste any words. He could just stand there, and who would dare to cause trouble?

Unfortunately, these are all just fantasies. The protector is not in the tenth level, and he alone is not enough to intimidate the heroes.

Especially now that a suspected miracle drug has emerged, it's even more unsettling.

Faced with the aggressive tactics of the Stone Man and the Sacred Beast King Tuolan, the Guide could not respond too forcefully and could only stall for time.

Ultimately, the two sides reached an agreement: they must provide an explanation within ten days, or else the search would be allowed into the city to proceed on their own.

The storm has temporarily subsided, but everyone knows that this is just the calm before the storm.

Both sides were wary and wanted to probe each other's strengths, but the guide was undoubtedly at a disadvantage.

City Lord's Mansion.

The guide became even more anxious. Others had already made their moves, but he was helpless. He could only order the garrison commanders to try and make contact with the other side of the Great Lake.

At the same time, he contacted the depths of the ancient road for help, hoping that the protectors would descend and guard the tenth level, but he received a reply as soon as the message was sent that they could not come.

The speed was so fast that even the guide found it unbelievable, but after understanding the whole story, he could only smile wryly.

Deep within the ancient road, alien races lurk, frequently clashing with the human race. The protectors are almost all tied up there, unable to leave.

At the tenth level, you can only pray for good luck and wait for the problems deep within the ancient road to be resolved before you can come to your aid.

But by then, the daylily would probably be too cold.

The guide was helpless, but he knew that the two sides were of different importance. The tenth level was just a node, but what followed was related to the entire ancient road.

In situations like this, you can only save yourself.

Fortunately, there is now a formidable opponent in the tenth level with incredible combat power. As long as we find him, we should be able to handle even the Tyrannosaurus Rex.

……

Inside the Water Palace, Li Yao sat cross-legged in the inner chamber. From afar, one could see that extremely profound runes covered his body, imprinted in his flesh and blood, like little phoenixes rising with divine flames, filled with an ancient and ancient aura.

This divine aura, majestic and powerful, belongs to another level of existence. If one did not know the details, one might mistake Li Yao for a humanoid phoenix.

This is not an exaggeration; it truly possesses that kind of charm.

The True Phoenix Treasure Technique is the supreme treasure technique of the True Phoenix Clan in the Immortal Ancient Era. It is imprinted deep within the primordial spirit of this clan and passed down from generation to generation. Every generation of True Phoenixes practices this technique, constantly comprehending and innovating upon it.

Even in the Immortal Ancient Era, an era filled with numerous kings, the True Phoenix Treasure Technique was one of the most powerful and invincible techniques.

The True Phoenix Treasure Technique contains endless mysteries, pointing directly to the fundamental Dao of this race. It is far more than just a simple healing technique; it also includes methods of cultivation, ways of attack, and more...

Take, for example, the freehand fighting techniques and the True Phoenix Undying Technique that Li Yao has mastered. Healing is just a side benefit; the real potential lies in tempering the body and evolving the origin of life.

Previously, Li Yao focused more on comprehending the Dao, mainly on the Daoist arts of the human realm, and did not delve deeply into the immortal arts.

This is not because he is wasting his talents, but because, for the time being, comprehending the laws of the human realm is more suitable for him. As for immortal arts, they will be more suitable for him to comprehend at a deeper level when he reaches the Quasi-Emperor realm.

Therefore, Li Yao's previous cultivation of the True Phoenix Immortal Technique could not be considered to have reached its peak; at most, he had only just begun to understand it.

During this time, instead of comprehending the Dao, he began to seriously cultivate the True Phoenix Immortal Technique, and the benefits he gained were remarkable.

The most obvious benefit is that the body is enhanced, becoming stronger, and there is also the added benefit of greatly increasing vitality.

It can be said that although his realm has not changed, his combat power has become much stronger. He could easily defeat one and a half of his former selves, if not two.

That's how the path of spiritual practice is; sometimes, even a little progress can bring incredibly powerful rewards.

A little bit off is a lot off; it's like the difference between heaven and earth.

"At this rate, conquering the universe will be a piece of cake. Divine Court and Phoenix Nest are nothing but withered bones in a tomb." Li Yao thought to himself with a surge of arrogance.

It's not that he's getting arrogant; it's just the truth. At the rate he's getting stronger now, it won't be long before he's able to challenge a Quasi-Emperor.

Who could have imagined that this would defy common sense, with combat power changing every single day?

The notion that cultivation becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses is not evident in Li Yao's case; he continued his rapid ascent, and his speed even increased.

"My lord, there has been a change at the tenth gate." The nine-tailed crocodile dragon entered the inner water palace, bringing news of the Holy Spirit's impending attack.

Li Yao was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised.

The combination of the Holy Spirit and the Mother Tyrannosaurus Rex has actually happened ahead of schedule?
If his memory serves him correctly, this incident occurred after Ye Fan reached the tenth level.

At that time, the Great Sage of the Tyrannosaurus Clan had fallen several years ago, and the divine egg he left behind was stolen, which led to the mother Tyrannosaurus and the Holy Spirit intervening.

Now, it will be at least a decade before Ye Fan reaches the tenth level. The Tyrannosaurus Great Sage is still alive. Who would dare to steal his offspring?
Even if the Great Sage is left with only one breath, he can still kill a whole bunch of Saint Kings. As long as the Tyrannosaurus Great Sage is still alive, no beast will dare to offend him.

As for humans, it's even more impossible. The trial participants, though arrogant, aren't fools; they wouldn't dare to touch the cubs of such beings.
"He can't even come up with a decent reason." In an instant, Li Yao knew that this was just a pretext.

"I wanted to cultivate properly, but they didn't even give me the chance. Since that's the case, then no one should have an easy time."

Li Yao rose up with a thunderous roar, his blood and qi surging like a tidal wave. His body was incredibly powerful, like a monster that heaven and earth could not contain. Countless tiny void cracks extended from the edges of his body.

At this moment, he was like a dead point in the world, a place of absolute destruction, where nothing else remained.

The White Tiger and the Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon were stunned, their expressions showing shock and disbelief.

It's gotten even stronger!

Although they didn't know exactly how strong Li Yao was, there was no doubt that their senses as sacred beasts told them that he was a monster who could dominate the world.

The two beasts knew that the group of sacred beasts surrounding them were going to be in trouble, and the Great Sage of the Tyrannosaurus Clan would probably not fare well either.

With such confidence, even before the battle began, the two beasts had already concluded that the Great Sage of the Tyrannosaurus Clan was no match for Li Yao.

The once lush and vibrant landscape surrounding the lake is now deserted, replaced by a place where countless beasts lie in hibernation, their terrifying aura transforming the area into a beast kingdom.

The lake stretched as far as the eye could see, and ancient beasts roamed everywhere, their enormous pupils gazing greedily at the great lake.

If it weren't for the unparalleled array blocking their way, all the beasts would have already rushed over, engulfing everything and seizing the divine medicine.

Even though they all knew there was a ferocious beast inside, they had little intention of avoiding its sharp edge.

In the universe, whenever there is an element of chance, there is always bloodshed and corpses everywhere.

As the news spread, people became increasingly convinced of its truth, and even the human race was alarmed, observing from the shadows.

"boom!"

Suddenly, the lake trembled, the array patterns that had been covering it disappeared, and the murderous aura gradually subsided.

But for some reason, everyone's heart skipped a beat as they looked into the lake, as if some terrifying monster was about to burst out of the water.

"Roar!"

The beasts roared ferociously, but after only a moment of hesitation, they all went berserk. Divine lights flashed, and various magical artifacts and divine spells were unleashed, striking the great lake and engulfing it.

The heavens and earth trembled violently, the void was reduced to ruins, and boundless divine laws permeated the air. An unprecedented catastrophe had occurred here.

Holy might permeated the air, each holy weapon fell like a meteor, and each holy spell tore through the sky, stirring up boundless chaotic energy.

"boom!"

A terrifying surge of energy erupted, rushing in like a tsunami, instantly drying up the vast lake that stretched for thousands of miles, turning the entire world into a blazing silver flame.

Each sacred beast is comparable to a saint, and among them is a beast king, a being on par with a saint king.

Around the Great Lake, even a rough count reveals nearly a thousand sacred beasts, and more than a dozen ancient beasts at the level of beast kings.

With such a lineup, the scale of their attack would be comparable to that of the ancient Heavenly Court's expedition.

Even if the beings in the great lake are very strong, they will perish under this offensive.

This was the thought of all the living beings present, except for a very few who guessed that the guardian in the great lake was a sage comparable to the Great Sage, and thus held this hope in their hearts.

"Boom!" Suddenly, holy light soared into the sky, impervious to all laws, its divine radiance blazing intensely, even overwhelming the entire area, creating a holy domain that blocked all the incoming attacks.

This scene shocked all living beings, and their emotions surged like a vast ocean.

blocked!
The attack from thousands of ancient saints and more than a dozen saint kings, which fell like meteors, was completely blocked by the holy light, showing no sign of breaking.

"It sure is him!"

Of all living beings, only a few guardians remained calm and focused.

Such a deadly situation would be difficult for even the Heavenly King to handle, because among all the beasts, there are beings of this caliber.

Only a Saint-level combatant could easily catch it, as if it were as simple as raising a hand.

"boom!"

A jumble of thoughts surged within him, but they were merely fleeting thoughts, lasting less than a moment, when the heavens and earth trembled violently once more.

The sacred domain that was originally protected suddenly transformed into a boundless killing domain, as if the gods within were enraged, their holy light purifying all things, burning everything in its path.

All magical artifacts and living beings enveloped by the holy light burst into flames and instantly turned to ashes.

"Roar..." Countless sacred beasts roared, their voices filled with anguish. Their magical power surged as they tried to resist the holy light, but to no avail. Under the holy light that purified everything, everything was being burned.

The Holy Light Domain, a Dao technique that Li Yao has been researching since fusing two imperial arts, can kill even Great Saints once it is unleashed, let alone these sacred beasts.

No matter how many ants there are, they are still just ants. They may be able to shake an elephant, but they have never been taken seriously by the true dragons in the heavens.

There was no dramatic battle, only a one-sided massacre. Li Yao's first move was the limit of this ancient star, making him absolutely invincible.

The human powerhouses watching from afar were horrified; even the saints felt a chill run down their spines.

What kind of combat power is this? It absolutely surpasses that of a Saint King. With a single strike, a thousand Saint Beasts and more than a dozen Beast Kings were utterly powerless to resist.

Moreover, such a fierce attack did not destroy billions of mountains and rivers, which shows that the attacker was very relaxed and even paid attention to restraining his power when slaughtering the sacred beast, so that the impact was not too widespread.

He died young, and it turned out to be a great sage!
At this moment, many people became uneasy. Everyone who came here had some idea of ​​the divine medicine. The reason they were hesitant was simply because there were too many sacred beasts in the core area, and they couldn't squeeze in.

Now, the one they've set their sights on is a Great Sage. How are they going to handle this? If the other side pursues the matter, they simply can't stop them.

Only a few garrison commanders were there. Their purpose in coming here was to ask Li Yao to take charge of the tenth pass on the orders of the guide, so they were quite open about it.

Amidst a mix of emotions, a young man riding a magnificent white tiger appeared on the lake, followed by a divine beast hundreds of feet long.

Many human powerhouses' eyes widened, and their hearts trembled. The White Tiger Heavenly King of the Million Mountains was a renowned figure, known to many, yet now he had become someone else's mount.

"I know who he is."

"So the rumors were true, this ruthless killer really has reached the tenth level."

"I hadn't seen it for a while and thought it was just a rumor. Now that I think about it, it must have been that it descended on the tenth ancient star as soon as it reached the tenth level."

"My God, who is it? The one who killed the enforcers in the second level, and then in the fifth level, with absolute power, he suppressed the Great Sage Killing Formation and the Quasi-Emperor Weapon to kill two enforcers... It must be Li the Killer!"

Countless sages began to converse, but did not speak aloud; instead, they transmitted their thoughts through divine means, for fear of angering Li Yao.

But what they didn't know was that Li Yao's primordial spirit was incredibly powerful. These people communicating with their divine senses was no different from speaking into his ear.

"Senior Li..." A Taoist priest stepped forward, somewhat at a loss for words as he greeted him.

As the garrison commander, his status should theoretically be higher than that of the trial participants, but the person before him is different from the ones before.

In the world of cultivation, status has always been determined by who has the bigger fist.

Li Yao's strength, whether it's killing the enforcers or what's happening now, proves that he possesses the combat power of a Great Sage.

In such a situation, even the garrison commander of Gulu Town would have to lower his stance, even if the person opposite him was just a young man who was less than a hundred years old.

Li Yao's eyes flickered, and he recognized a familiar face: the garrison commander of Shenhu Mountain, who had appeared there when the dragon and lion were enraged.

Li Yao had a good impression of this Taoist priest; he seemed loyal and dutiful. So, in a relatively gentle voice, he asked:

"What's the matter?"

The Taoist was slightly taken aback, not expecting that this rumored killer would have such a good personality. Without further hesitation, he relayed the request of the guide.

"Heh, the best defense is to take the initiative to attack. A Great Sage whose lifespan is about to end is still jumping around. He's giving himself too much credit." Li Yao sneered.

"But why should I take action? The ancient human race road sent enforcers to kill me not long ago."

The Taoist's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, "The Guide also knows that this matter has wronged you, senior. Therefore, he asked the depths of the ancient road to request a Divine Light Platform for you. He hopes that you will not hold the ancient road wrong."

Li Yao was slightly taken aback, then became interested.

The Divine Light Platform is a wonderful item. It's a permanent teleportation array that's easy to use, and the divine materials used to forge it are extremely rare. With this item, one can freely travel to and from the ancient human path.

However, this is not enough; at least it is not enough to get a Great Sage to do something.

In today's universe, the Divine Court is not visible, the Phoenix Nest is not open, the Divine Organization is still in semi-seclusion, the Underworld is still nowhere to be found, Quasi-Emperor combat power is scarce, and Great Sages are the pinnacle figures in the universe.

While the Divine Light Platform is indeed precious, it is only relative. At least compared to mobilizing the power of a Great Sage, the two cannot be equated.

Although Gu Lu has now fallen silent and is no longer pursuing the matter of him killing law enforcers, it is because his strength is so great that Gu Lu is wary of him.

If he only possessed the combat power of a Heavenly King during the Fifth Holy City period, he would have already perished.

Just because Li Yao is alright doesn't mean that Gu Lu's actions were trivial. In fact, there was a group of people who really wanted to take his life.

Li Yao would not repay evil with kindness. He could help, but not for free, and not even at a loss.

The Taoist was not discouraged. Although Li Yao did not agree, he was not forceful in his attitude. He just thought that the price he offered was not high enough. He would make a move as long as the price was right.

As for how much to give, that's not his business; let the guide figure it out himself.

The clear sound of the bell rang out, and the Taoist contacted the guide to report the situation. Then he waited.

Li Yao sat calmly on the white tiger, being scrutinized by numerous cultivators whose gazes revealed solemnity, shock, and reverence.

The list goes on, and the sheer power displayed was incredibly impressive, creating a profound and lasting impact.

The news spread like wildfire, and soon the tenth level was rocked by a massive earthquake.

After the stone man and the Tuolan Holy Beast King knocked on the gate, the atmosphere in the city was very heavy. Everyone was discussing whether the ancient city would be breached and whether there would be rivers of blood.

Amidst this tense atmosphere, news of Li Yao spread, instantly bringing joy to all the cultivators.

The tenth level of the human race actually has such a giant.

Those who frequent the ancient road know Li Yao's formidable reputation. His numerous victories have shaken the ancient road, making him a powerful Saint.

With such beings existing, a Heavenly King-level Holy Spirit and a Heavenly King-level Tyrannosaurus Rex are nothing at all.

"If that great slaughter... if Li Shenren were to make a move, this crisis at the tenth level would be nothing at all, right?"

"Without a doubt, Li Shenren is invincible with his numerous amazing achievements. He sweeps everything aside and no one can defeat him."

The morale of the tenth level soared, and everyone was praising Li Yao's strength. Even before he arrived, he already had the potential to awe the ancient road.

……

By the great lake, the messenger's message arrived shortly afterward.

The new rewards this time, in addition to a Divine Light Platform, also include the Nirvana Pool, which Li Yao can use for seven days of cultivation.

"Nirvana Pool?" Li Yao was unfamiliar with this.

Fortunately, after his initial shock, the Taoist priest began to explain.

"The Nirvana Pool is a place that has seized the creation of heaven and earth, containing endless spiritual energy. It can allow people to shed their old bodies and be reborn with new blood, bones, and marrow. It is a sacred place for tempering the body."

(End of this chapter)