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

Chapter 334 Great Sage
A year has passed, and the feeling of rapid progress in one's cultivation has finally returned.

Endless insights surged into his mind. As he wandered in the realm of Dao, the already precarious membrane was inevitably shattered by such a powerful stab.

This is a sublimation, an unprecedented exhilaration, surpassing current limits.

Li Yao now felt clear-headed and omnipotent, with no doubts in his mind. At a glance, the path of the Great Dao was crystal clear.

This breakthrough brought his cultivation to a whole new level, surpassing the Saint Realm and truly placing him among the Emperor Realm.

Although the character "帝" (Emperor) is preceded by "准" (Accurate), it does not diminish its power in the slightest.

The starry sky was desolate, dark and profound. Li Yao sat cross-legged on a meteorite, his body radiating a dazzling divine light, full of Daoist charm.

That was the light of enlightenment, like the tangible embodiment of the Great Dao.

"Boom!"

The sky has changed!
The entire starry sky was suddenly engulfed in boundless lightning, stretching to the horizon. The world was transformed into a swamp of thunder, and the aura of destruction was terrifying.

The creatures of the ancient star below the tenth level were startled, feeling as if they couldn't breathe.

"what happened?"

"What happened?"

Everyone was puzzled, but soon they saw the scene of destruction in the starry sky.

"My God, what a powerful lightning tribulation!"

"Who is this person? Is someone about to attain enlightenment?!"

"This power is truly unprecedented; it is definitely not a Saint Realm tribulation!"

People gasped in disbelief at what they were seeing.

In the starry sky, an endless sea of ​​lightning suddenly appeared, like a vast ocean. Each bolt of lightning was tens of thousands of feet thick and contained boundless destructive power.

A prodigy who had stayed at the tenth level for more than ten years had reached a very high level of cultivation in the Saint Realm, but at this moment, his face was pale and his lips were trembling slightly.

Even a single wisp of such a lightning tribulation would be enough to destroy him, leaving no trace of his body.

Just how powerful must the person undergoing tribulation be to attract such a terrifying lightning tribulation?!
Inside the city lord's mansion, the guide was also incredibly shocked, "Is this about to make someone a Great Sage?"

But even a Great Calamity shouldn't be this terrifying!
He knew who was undergoing the tribulation, but the power of the lightning tribulation was something he had never expected.

"boom!"

The vast sea of ​​lightning surged and churned, crashing down with world-destroying power.

In the center of the sea of ​​thunder, Li Yao accepted everything without hesitation, absorbing it all and refining it into magical power to strengthen himself, using it as an aid in his breakthrough to the Great Sage realm.

Such a terrifying tribulation was utterly insignificant to him; it was more of a gift from heaven than a hardship.

Of course, this is just the prelude. As time goes by, the terror of the lightning tribulation will gradually increase.

Beyond the Tenth Ancient Starfield, countless meteorites have turned to dust, and this place seems to have become the end. In this lightning of destruction, nothing exists anymore.

Gradually, Li Yao became somewhat overwhelmed and unable to remain calm. The tribulation lightning was slowly harming him, forcing him to take action to defend himself.

This is also a kind of tempering. His cultivation has been smooth sailing, and he hasn't had a proper battle in a long time. Now, he is fighting against the heavens, which is extremely enjoyable.

He unleashed a variety of sacred techniques, including the Dou Zi Secret Technique, the Qian Zi Secret Technique, and the Holy Light Domain, all of which he used with ease, reaching a state of perfection. Each strike was enough to destroy the heavens and the earth.

At this moment, Li Yao was terrifyingly powerful; even if the Great Sage came, he could be killed in just one or two moves.

But this tribulation was extraordinary. It was a great calamity sent down by the heavens because the cultivator's cultivation had reached its limit and the heavens could not tolerate it. It was also a tribulation for a great sage.

The two terrifying punishments were combined, and the power they displayed was astonishing.

Even Li Yao found it difficult and felt a lot of pressure.

Taiyin, Taiyang, Xueyueqing, Ruthless Man, Western Emperor, Hengyu, Void, Taihuang, Luangu, Jiuli, Wushi, Wanqing...

One by one, the marks of the Great Emperors were manifested by the Heavenly Tribulation, displaying invincible prowess as they fought against him and were pushed to their limits.

"Damn it, the whole team is permanently stationed in the Divine Forbidden Zone, they really want to kill me!" Li Yao's heart skipped a beat.

The manifested forms of the Great Emperor and Great Saint are different from those of the past; they are all permanently stationed within the Divine Restriction, and their combat power is terrifying to the extreme.

This is obviously not normal.

Undeniably, every great emperor was the protagonist of his era, stunning the ages.

But it's definitely not that exaggerated. When they were Great Sages, they might have frequently entered the forbidden realm of the gods, but only for a moment at most, and they would fall down very quickly. How could they possibly stay in the forbidden realm of the gods forever!

This is simply unreasonable; everyone has received an epic buff.

The Great Emperor's imprint was already powerful, and the Heavenly Tribulation manifested more than twenty of them at once, all of whom remained permanently within the Divine Restriction, making them incredibly formidable.

In particular, the phantoms of Wushi, Ruthless Man, and Wanqing were definitely not ordinary divine forbidden domains. Although they were not as powerful as his, they were still terrifying, making Li Yao dare not underestimate them.

"puff!"

This is the first time I've been injured since I embarked on the ancient path through the stars.

What injured him was the mark of the Void Emperor, which appeared and disappeared unpredictably, becoming one with the void. It suddenly appeared, and a chaotic beam of light shot out from the Void Mirror above its head, piercing through his right shoulder.

This was completely unexpected. Even though Li Yao was proficient in the Dao of the Void, he was no match for the Void Emperor and couldn't defend against it for a while.

It was fortunate that his physique had become much stronger; otherwise, the attack from the Void Emperor Great Saint Body, enhanced by the divine restriction, would have been enough to crush half of his body.

Next, just like a shark smelling blood, the Emperor Brand attacked wildly, and Li Yao's wounds multiplied.

Li Yao was filled with fighting spirit. He did not dodge or rely on the Xingzi Secret Technique to hold back, but instead fought back fiercely.

This scene left the onlookers dumbfounded.

Throughout history, who has ever survived a tribulation in this way? Almost everyone has survived a major tribulation by simply stalling for time.

Moreover, it is obvious to everyone that this calamity is extraordinary, an unprecedented catastrophe that will destroy the world! Just looking at it sends chills down one's spine.

"when!"

A deafening roar resounded, and Li Yao was sent flying. This time, it was the Boundless Bell, with its power to cleave through three thousand realms, that slammed into his back, sending him tumbling twice.

"Ha, all that effort for this?"

Li Yao's eyes were like cold lightning, blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and a piece of bone in his back was broken, but his fighting spirit was even more intense, almost tangible, exuding a sense of madness.

"Hey!"

Just then, an unparalleled sharpness struck, golden light shone brightly, and the Supreme Emperor Sword transformed into an ancestral dragon, shaking its head and wagging its tail, tearing apart the universe, and surging with chaotic energy.

"You've really made enough of a ruckus!" Li Yao shouted, his immortal golden furnace above his head exploding with six-colored immortal radiance and unleashing unparalleled divine power.

Once the secret of the character "皆" is activated, the combat power is increased tenfold.

The heavens and earth trembled, the sea of ​​thunder churned, and a faint wisp of imperial might emerged, causing Li Yao's combat power to increase without limit. The superposition of the Divine Forbidden Domain and the All-Encompassing Secret brought about an amplification beyond the imagination of mortals, forcing all paths to submit to it.

"boom!"

Heaven and earth were torn apart. Li Yao, like a true dragon, charged wildly, his fists transforming into the most terrifying weapons in the world, unstoppable!
The earth-shattering collision caused the surrounding sea of ​​lightning to recede, unable to spread further, and was annihilated by the terrifying aftershocks.

At the same time, along with Lei Hai's retreat, the Emperor's Mark was also shattered by a single punch, with absolute violence and without any fancy moves.

"Hey!"

The divine furnace soared through the sky, phoenix feathers filled the heavens, and boundless holy flames rose. Emperor Hengyu, holding the furnace he had crafted for his friend, slammed it down, causing the heavens to wail in agony.

"Come!"

Li Yao roared and unleashed another punch, his fighting spirit reaching a frenzy, his terrifying battle intent boiling without diminishing in the slightest.

The divine furnace was knocked away, and the light of the fist shook the world, sending Emperor Hengyu flying horizontally until his body exploded.

Li Yao started to get serious, no longer holding back, using all his skills, and repeatedly activating the "All" secret technique to increase his combat power tenfold.

It was a horrific scene; with each punch, the Emperor's Mark was blasted apart along with his weapon, shocking everyone.

It has to be said that the bonus brought by breaking through the limit of the All Character Secret is unimaginable. As long as it is activated, it can be triggered without the need for probability, which has raised Li Yao's combat power by at least two levels.

In just a few breaths, the six Emperor Marks were shattered, a devastating and unstoppable force!
"My God, what kind of monster is this?!"

"Those are the Dao traces left by the Great Emperor, imprinted and manifested by heaven and earth, yet they were slaughtered like this!"

"Li Shenren's combat power is terrifying to the extreme, beyond common sense."

"In this life, if someone truly attains enlightenment, I will choose no one other than Li Shenren."

People went crazy, shocked by Li Yao's combat power, which was so strong.

Li Yao fought with frenzy, pushing his combat power to its limit. He continuously activated the "All" secret technique, increasing his combat power tenfold.

Various Taoist techniques were also displayed, and the emperors were slaughtered.

As it turns out, these imperial imprints are strong, but not strong enough, and still not as strong as Li Yao's. Once they get serious, the outcome will soon be clear.

This is not surprising. Although they are all divine prohibitions, there are differences between them, and the gap is huge. They cannot be compared.

Not to mention, there's also the tenfold combat power of the "All" secret technique, not to mention the amplification.

The Milky Way dimmed, the sea of ​​lightning exploded, and destruction was everywhere.

After days and days of fierce battle, of the more than twenty Emperor Marks, only the Wushi and Ruthless Marks survived.

These are also the two most troublesome marks, stronger than the other Emperor marks, and their methods are extremely mysterious, making them very difficult to deal with.

Whether it's the Beginningless Technique, the Flower Blooming in a Thought, or the Flying Immortal Technique, they are all very difficult to deal with.

Compared to the other lightning-fast figures, it was much stronger and inflicted heavy damage on Li Yao several times.

But that was all; their strength was limited, and without a numerical advantage, they were quickly defeated.

In the past, the Heavenly Tribulation would end after the Emperor's Mark Tribulation, but this time, it has only just begun.

After the Great Emperor's lightning calamity, an even more terrifying calamity was brewing, and Li Yao continued to bleed.

"It's not over yet? How could that be?"

"This doesn't make sense. Logically speaking, it should have ended here!"

People were shocked.

Those who came here to undergo the tribulation had all survived the lightning tribulation. Although they were not nearly as good as Li Yao, they still had some experience and knew that the scene before them was highly illogical.

But this was the might of Heaven, and no one could understand it. Even passersby were completely dumbfounded because they couldn't find any reference point. This was unprecedented, and they could only express their amazement and continue to observe.

It's hard for outsiders to imagine what Li Yao was going through at this moment. His physical body was shattered several times, his bones cracked and popped, and he kept repeating the process of breaking and repairing. His powerful physique was evaporated, leaving only a trace of life.

Besides the physical body, the primordial spirit also constantly undergoes trials and tribulations, nearly going out several times, like a candle flame in a storm, about to fall into darkness at any moment.

At this moment, Li Yao was truly like that candle flame. Even though there was still a lot of wax left, under the external conditions, the flame was faint and powerless. In the face of such an unprecedented calamity, no means of intervention were of any use.

It was too tragic. If it weren't for his possession of several powerful healing spells, Li Yao would have already perished.

Several times, he was on the verge of death, but he was reborn from the ashes.

Among them, the True Phoenix's Undying Body displayed its power, repeatedly turning the tide of certain death and giving him a glimmer of hope.

Over the past century, Li Yao has been a seasoned warrior, experiencing countless battles, but none of them have been as dangerous as today. To say that he narrowly escaped death would be an understatement; he had to fight his way out of a seemingly insurmountable predicament.

As his Dao weapon, the Immortal Furnace also experienced a similar process, constantly breaking and rebuilding, undergoing the forging of heaven and earth, imprinting runes from the tribulation of lightning, and permeating with its own laws and Dao.

The Immortal Furnace possesses immense power, and ordinary lightning tribulations pose no threat to it. However, this time, even deities were nearly destroyed by the power of tribulation, just like Li Yao.

Fortunately, the profound meaning of Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold came into play. No matter how severe the damage, it remained steadfast, constantly undergoing rebirth, and advancing hand in hand with Li Yao.

On this day, extraordinary phenomena appeared on the tenth ancient star, and all the myriad paths of heaven and earth became active, as if gods and demons had reappeared, and their great Dao was responding.

The Emperor's mark did not reappear; it was just pure lightning, returning to its essence. However, the power of annihilation was several levels stronger.

Pale white lightning filled the air, illuminating the starry sky and creating an extremely dangerous atmosphere.

This is a destruction that goes straight to the source, containing the power of heaven and earth, each strike enough to kill a Great Sage.

The Holy Light Domain, impervious to all magic, shattered seven times under such a tribulation of lightning, proving utterly unable to withstand it.

The "Xingzi Secret" is unparalleled in the world, but it is locked by the power of calamity and punishment, making it unable to avoid this special kind of lightning.

Li Yao helplessly discovered that under this kind of tribulation, no means were useful, and he could only rely on his own strength to withstand it.

Fortunately, the increased life potential proved effective, and he managed to pull through thanks to his extraordinary vitality.

Finally, Li Yao sat cross-legged in the starry sky and began to inhale and exhale his vital energy.

The injury was too severe, and the condition was too poor. Even the 'gift' after the tribulation could not restore him, and he could only absorb the divine energy of the universe himself.

His vital energy was like the sea, and he transformed into the ocean. This universe was sometimes bright and sometimes dark, as if someone was breathing.

No one dared to approach at this time, for fear of being accidentally swallowed as nourishment.

Behind them, even the sun dimmed slightly, and a huge pillar of light was drawn down, transforming into the most surging divine energy, which poured into Li Yao's body.

In later stages of spiritual practice, the quality of the human body is comparable to that of celestial bodies.

The Great Sage is an existence that even stars cannot compare to. He is now like a bottomless pit, absorbing without restraint, causing a slight impact on the operation of this small part of the universe.

Such power is indistinguishable from that of a god; it is no longer human. The sound of its blood flowing alone can resonate for tens of thousands of miles.

(End of this chapter)