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

Chapter 333 True Phoenix Immortal Body

Ye Fan felt like he was living in someone's shadow lately.

After settling his parents and Xu Qiong on Earth, he strengthened his belief in cultivating the Tao and embarked on his journey again, heading west out of Hangu Pass and returning to the Beidou Star Region, which he had been away from for a long time.

Then, he felt that everything had changed drastically; this star system was no longer the one he was familiar with.

The ancient race no longer seemed so imposing when they visited human cities, and many unfamiliar powerful figures frequently appeared there as well.

The current Beidou system was unfamiliar to Ye Fan, so he concealed his whereabouts and sought out his old friends to learn about the situation.

"You mean Brother Li, together with the Victorious Fighting Buddha, killed the Great Sage of Kunzhou, and the Heavenly Emperor's son also perished..."

Ye Fan was utterly shocked as he listened to the accounts of the Holy Prince and Li Heishui.

In just over a decade, so many major events have occurred in the BeiDou system, which makes him feel disconnected.

This is what he's been doing; it's no longer the rhythm he's familiar with.

What surprised him most was that Li Yao's combat strength was so great that he could fight against a supreme saint!
Over the years, his cultivation has also advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the eighth level of the Dao-Slaying Realm, which allows him to defeat ordinary saints!
His progress was so rapid that it exceeded everyone's imagination, but little did they know that instead of closing the gap with Li Yao, they were actually drifting further and further apart.

He could defeat ordinary saints, but Li Yao had already defeated a great saint!
Is this the kind of cultivation speed a normal person can achieve?
It's not that Ye Fan is arrogant; his talent is unparalleled throughout history, but compared to Li Yao, it's like a grain of rice shining brightly.

In particular, when he learned that the current generation of young talents in the Big Dipper Ancient Star was actually dominated by Li Yao's disciple, and that some of his contemporaries had been defeated by this young man.

This was undoubtedly a tragic end, as they were defeated one after the other by the master and his apprentice.

This made Ye Fan feel a sense of urgency. Behind him, a new generation of young talents were emerging, full of ambition, while in front of him stood an unparalleled genius whose back was not visible.

He was unwilling to fall behind others, and no matter how big the gap was, he was determined to catch up.

So, after spending more than half a year in Beidou, he embarked on the Heavenly Path and began his cultivation.

But the shadow above his head did not leave him; it remained.

Ye Fan also went to the trial path on the ancient star of the Big Dipper, which is very close to the Eternal Star Domain.

Then came a series of legends, the myths left behind by Li Yao, which sent chills down Ye Fan's spine once again...

Is it possible for a human to break through the defense chain of an entire star system, especially an ancient star like the Big Dipper?

Ye Fan was completely numb. Wherever he went, he was hunted down, while wherever Li Yao went, he conquered.

The gap between people shouldn't be this big!

……

Li Yao had no idea that everything he had done had inspired Ye Fan to admire him and strive to catch up, filling him with great motivation.

All he is now hoping for is how much transformation the Nirvana Pool can bring him.

If the guide wasn't exaggerating, then it might be possible to significantly evolve one's physique, thus meeting the requirements for transcending the tribulation.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Li Yao followed the guide to the center of the city and entered a temple.

"The Nirvana Pool is a rare resource on the ancient road. There are only seven such pools along the entire ancient road of the human race, and one of them is located at the tenth level."

Inside the magnificent temple, amidst swirling clouds and surging energy, the guide led the way, explaining the origins of the Nirvana Pool to Li Yao.

Soon, the two passed through numerous palaces and arrived at the deepest part.

Ahead stood a massive bronze gate, ancient and desolate, covered with intricate patterns that resembled tangible traces of the Dao, profound and mysterious—a complete Great Sage Array.

The divine light was blinding, and the array patterns emitted a chaotic mist. Every wisp was extremely sharp. If one were to force their way in, even a Saint King would probably be reduced to a bloody mist.

The guide stopped, offered up a divine token, and flew towards the bronze gate.

"Boom!"

The temple trembled, and the bronze gate creaked as endless essence surged out, completely liquefying and falling like raindrops.

Just standing outside, Li Yao felt completely relaxed, with every pore opening up to absorb vital energy and enhance his magical power.

Seeing this scene, the guide was filled with envy.

He certainly knew what this meant; his cultivation far surpassed his physical abilities, and there were no constraints whatsoever.

Unlike him, whose cultivation was insufficient, his body was bound by shackles, and no matter how much essence he absorbed, it was useless.

"The Nirvana Pool was last opened a thousand years ago, accumulating countless blessings. I hope you will gain something from it."

Out of sight, out of mind; after leaving these words, the guide departed.

Li Yao entered the temple. The temple door closed, but the interior was not dark. In the center was a divine pool about three zhang in size, with pale golden water that shimmered with a dazzling divine light.

Around the divine pool, Dao patterns are densely distributed, and countless spiritual energies follow these patterns, transforming into immortal mist that surges into the pool. Over time, this mist condenses into divine liquid.

"It is actually a grand formation that draws on cosmic energy and the tenth ancient star below, artificially creating a place to seize the creation of heaven and earth."

Then, supplemented with various divine minerals, a 100,000-year-old medicinal king, and all sorts of rare and precious items, it was only after a long period of refining that this pool of divine liquid was obtained.

After sensing it for a moment, Li Yao was somewhat amazed.

This is quite a grand undertaking, no wonder the Nirvana Pool is considered a strategic resource on the ancient road, and only the Guides are qualified to use it.

This pool of divine liquid requires not only countless divine ingredients but also a long period of time to reach its full potential.

Li Yao entered the divine liquid, sat down cross-legged, and was enveloped in a hazy mist. Vast essence began to surge into his body.

At the same time, a mysterious force of creation began to act on the body, causing the blood, flesh, bones, and marrow to boil and undergo a transformation under the influence of this force.

Each of his secret realms glowed, his body shimmering and radiant, emanating an immortal divine brilliance.

Each ancient character, like a true phoenix, hovers on the body's surface and is imprinted in the flesh and blood, and the potential of life begins to leap.

After being empowered by the Nirvana Divine Liquid, the True Phoenix Immortal Technique became unstoppable, like a thunderbolt striking the earth, forging every inch of flesh and bone.

At this moment, Li Yao became even more majestic, like a true phoenix perched on the ground, his divine flames boiling, his black hair burning, not being burned, but turning crimson.

He sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his body radiant as if cast from divine gold, covered with dense phoenix patterns that intertwined to form a lifelike phoenix tattoo, vividly depicting a phoenix soaring across his chest.

"Wow!"

The True Phoenix Tattoo moved, as if it had come to life, emitting a thunderous phoenix cry. Its blazing pupils shot out divine light, not outwards, but through flesh and blood, shining directly onto its heart.

At that moment, Li Yao's body trembled violently. He felt an unparalleled vitality, like the creation of the world, exploding within his body.

Each speck of dust represents a realm, and the dust is endless, connecting to one gate after another, thus creating countless realms in the world.

The human body is the same, containing endless doors. In the process of cultivation, cultivators open one door after another to release their true nature.

The True Phoenix Immortal Technique tempers the body to an even more domineering degree, allowing the potential released within to contain the profound mystery of immortality. This power transcends common sense; even with only a drop of blood remaining, one can be resurrected on the spot.

The True Phoenix cried out continuously, its voice resounding throughout heaven and earth, like celestial music, yet possessing supreme divine power, the voice of the Great Dao, booming endlessly.

Outside, the heavens and earth were filled with wind and thunder, lightning and thunder, and strange phenomena were constantly occurring. It was as if the heavens were sensing this and were shaken by it.

As if sensing the imminent birth of a true phoenix, the world seemed to erupt in wailing and howling, with celestial beings appearing.

Inside the temple, Li Yao, like a deity on the altar, remained motionless, his body radiating a divine glow, his entire demeanor transformed.

The True Phoenix Immortal Technique is a tempering method within the True Phoenix Treasure Technique. True Phoenix cubs cultivate this method to strengthen their life force and physique.

Now, with Li Yao's arduous cultivation day and night, and with the help of the Nirvana Divine Liquid, this immortal technique has finally been mastered, and his physique has undergone an unprecedented evolution.

Not only that, this time they also gained an active divine skill—True Phoenix Undying Body.

This is not a physical constitution, but a method of application. Once activated, it is like the physique of a true phoenix, possessing the life force and defensive capabilities of a true phoenix.

In this state, he is a humanoid phoenix, immortal and indestructible.

Moreover, the True Phoenix Undying Body provides comprehensive benefits; it's just that its life force is too outstanding.

The True Phoenix Clan, a race that can rival the True Dragon Clan, is also one of the most perfect races in the world, and is the darling of heaven and earth.

The so-called Holy Spirit, born of Heaven and Earth, is less than half a roadside plant in the presence of these two races.

Because the True Phoenix focuses on recovery, it is not as good as the True Dragon in all aspects, but that does not mean that the True Phoenix clan is bad in other aspects.

In fact, any other aspect of the True Phoenix Clan is absolutely top-tier in the world.

Despite lacking the inheritance of the Undying Emperor, he still dominated the world with his blank talent. If he hadn't encountered Wushi, he would have been able to reign supreme.

To put it bluntly, if the Undying Emperor had the inheritance, let alone the complete True Phoenix Treasure Technique, even just the first or second move of the scattered hand technique would be difficult for Wushi to suppress.

At least, the gap won't be that big; there will be back and forth.

Without a doubt, with the True Phoenix Undying Body, Li Yao's combat power has surged once again.

"Shh!"

A blinding divine light flashed and shot out from Li Yao's eyes. The temple, which had become dim due to the depletion of the Nirvana Pool's divine energy, suddenly shone brightly, filling the room with light.

"My physical strength has increased several times over, the hardness of my body has increased two levels, and the activity of my divine power has also increased significantly. It's truly an incredible gain!"

Without needing to verify it, Li Yao intuitively understood his current situation.

This is the state of activating the True Phoenix Undying Body, with comprehensive improvement in all aspects and no weaknesses.

In this state, it is several times stronger than normal, almost equivalent to being permanently resident in the All-Word Secret Realm.

Naturally, it also resides permanently in the forbidden realm of gods and will not fall down.

At this moment, Li Yao's long, crimson hair cascaded over his shoulders, dazzlingly beautiful, each strand glistening like a phoenix's feathers. His already exceptionally handsome face was now even more stunning; it was no longer just handsome, but breathtakingly beautiful.

Of all the people Li Yao had ever seen, only the Crown Prince could rival his appearance at this moment.

Li Yao stood up, his figure taller than before, appearing even more perfect. On his chest was a lifelike phoenix, soaring with outstretched wings, tightly connected to his heart.

"It can break through the limits of one's cultivation, thus bringing about a cataclysmic calamity."

Li Yao stepped out of the divine pool, and with each step he changed, his crimson hair turned black, and his appearance and figure returned to normal.

"Squeak!"

The sound of metal scraping rang out, and the temple doors, which had been closed for several days, opened. Li Yao, dressed in a blue robe, stepped out of the temple.

"It seems you've made quite a haul," the guide said confidently from outside the hall, who had been waiting there for some time.

Although the specific changes are unknown, compared to a few days ago, Li Yao now exudes a stronger sense of oppression, and the glint in his eyes is even more intense.

All these changes indicate that Li Yao has become stronger again.

Although he had expected it, the guide still couldn't help but sigh in his heart that this person was too monstrous, surpassing any genius in ancient history.

He had never met the Great Emperor Wushi and did not know how amazing the other party was, but he guessed that he could not be more amazing than Li Yao.

"Thank you for your help, Guide." Li Yao chuckled, in a good mood.

"You're too kind." The guide waved his hand, paused, and said, "You should be careful from now on, as the starry sky has been quite turbulent these past few days."

Li Yao became interested and asked, "Was this done by the Holy Spirit Clan?"

"How did you know?" The guide was slightly surprised. He hadn't even asked yet, how did the other party know?

They really are the Holy Spirit Clan!

Li Yao wasn't surprised. The tenth level was where the Holy Spirit Clan's most precious treasure was sealed, so it was normal for the Holy Spirit to have its eye on it.

Although the guide never said it, he guessed some of the truth.

For example, something must have happened ahead, otherwise the guide wouldn't have come to him for help.

Throughout the entire universe, there are very few races that dare to challenge humanity and possess the strength to do so; the Holy Spirit Race is one of them.

Given the stone figures that appeared earlier and the unique nature of this place, it's not hard to guess that the Holy Spirit has already begun to lay the groundwork.

"Your Excellency truly has keen insight and is admirable," said the guide.

He didn't know that Li Yao was able to deduce this so quickly because he knew that the Holy Spirit Clan was going to attack the tenth level in the future. He only thought that the other party had deduced all of this from the details, so he was extremely shocked for a moment.

Li Yao didn't intend to explain. After exchanging a few casual words, he took his leave.

……

In the vast sea of ​​stars, a streak of white lightning flashed and disappeared, landing outside the Tenth Ancient Starfield.

This ancient star is a star of sainthood, imprinted with the Dao left behind by more than a dozen human emperors, making it the first choice for those seeking tribulation.

Many cultivators deliberately suppress their cultivation levels and choose to come to this ancient star to undergo tribulation.

Li Yao flipped off the white tiger's back and said calmly, "I'm about to undergo my tribulation. Go somewhere far away so you don't get caught in the crossfire."

"Yes, my lord." The white tiger nodded and then rushed toward the tenth ancient star below.

After the white tiger left, Li Yao flew to a meteorite, sat cross-legged, and entered the realm of creation to begin comprehending the secrets of the previous character.

In the past year, in order to prevent his cultivation from breaking through the limit, he has not entered the realm of creation. Now, his physique has greatly increased, his life potential has surged, and he has also mastered the True Phoenix Undying Body.

With favorable timing, location, and human resources, it's time for a breakthrough.

The Heavenly Book needs some additions!
(End of this chapter)