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

Chapter 338 Quasi-Emperor Combat Power
The white tiger was stunned; Li Yao's power exceeded its imagination.

I thought I was going to suffer a calamity today, and whether I could survive was another matter.

Little did they expect that the battle would be completely one-sided.

With overwhelming force and without any suspense, Li Yao completely suppressed Wu Tian!

"Ah..." the stone man roared, his divine power shaking the world, and his pierced chest instantly healed.

"The lineage of the Holy Spirit is invincible. I do not believe I will be defeated by a human."

The crow roared, firmly believing itself to be invincible. Its eyes blazed with terrifying fighting spirit, and its body radiated divine light, its entire form resembling immortal gold.

The Great Sage at the pinnacle is only one step away from becoming a Quasi-Emperor. His magical power is profound, and he can unleash the divine laws of the Great Dao with a wave of his hand. As a Holy Spirit, he is favored by Heaven and Earth and is close to the Great Dao.

Although his physical body had been defeated, Wu Tian believed that as long as he used his divine power and unleashed his unparalleled magic, he could turn the tide and win.

"You're just fooling yourself. No matter how much you struggle, it's all in vain." Li Yao sneered, completely disregarding the other party and not taking him seriously at all.

Before today, he didn't actually have a clear concept of his own combat strength; it was all just his own guesswork.

Since he began cultivating Taoism, he has made rapid progress, and his Taoist cultivation has become incredibly profound. The world's standards of combat strength cannot be applied to him.

However, there are not many powerful beings in the universe nowadays. Quasi-Emperors are not appearing, and Great Sages are also rare. The number of times he has fought can be counted on one hand.

Therefore, Li Yao was unsure of the exact level of his own strength.

But after this battle, he already had some ideas.

If Wu Tian is considered a unit of combat power, he could kill him with a single blow if he went all out. As one of the best among the Great Saints, only a Quasi-Emperor could kill him with a single blow!

In other words, Li Yao may have already reached the level of a quasi-emperor!

This is an outrageous thing. The battle power of the Great Sage at the fourth level has reached that of a Quasi-Emperor, which is unprecedented in history.

Even the weakest quasi-emperor has the title of 'emperor' in his name, which is awe-inspiring and unparalleled throughout history. In any era, he is a hegemon who dominates a region.

Even in the mythical era, with the ancient Heavenly Court suppressing the eternal blue sky and numerous powerful figures, quasi-emperors were still rare.

Li Yao was quite certain that today, he had finally stood at the pinnacle of the universe. Looking across the entire starry sky, there were very few people who could rival him.

At that moment, he felt exhilarated, as if a huge boulder that had been pressing on his chest had disappeared.

"boom!"

The heavens and earth trembled violently, the sky trembled, and he unleashed his divine power that shook the heavens. A brilliant divine light shone from between his brows.

This is a Dao sword, its entire body radiant and exuding overwhelming killing intent. It can cut down all tangible things in the world and can also target and kill the primordial spirit.

The Dao Sword radiated a beautiful glow, yet it contained boundless sharpness. Just by looking at it, one's primordial spirit felt as if it had been struck by the sword's light.

The white tiger, far away, was terrified and quickly looked away from the Dao sword.

"This is a divinely bestowed law, a lineage of the Holy Spirit, truly favored by Heaven," it thought to itself.

Even Li Yao was slightly moved.

The Dao Sword has a physical form, about four feet long, but it is not a real weapon. Instead, it is composed of millions of divine chains of order. After materialization, it takes the shape of a sword, but its essence is the Dao.

This is a great law that emerged alongside the formation of the Black Sky within the stone; it is a gift from Heaven, and is extremely profound.

If Wu Tian had not been born prematurely, but had instead achieved the Great Perfection of Venerable One before being born, then this Daoist technique would have been his Imperial Art.

It's no wonder the Holy Spirits are arrogant; they are simply treated too well. Even while they are still in the gestation stage, Heaven has prepared Dao soldiers for them, as well as scriptures unique to them and terrifying supreme laws.

Anyone in that situation would feel superior to others.

"This is my supreme technique. Until now, anyone who has used it has perished under this sword. I believe you will be no exception." Wu Tian roared, his stone hair flying wildly as he urged the sword forward to kill.

He firmly believes that no one can withstand this attack; this is the result of countless battles.

Li Yao merely scoffed at this, then traced the path of Dao with both hands, and endless divine laws of the Great Dao converged, transforming into a Dao sword.

The dazzling divine light soared into the sky, pure and flawless, no different from Wu Tian's Dao Sword, only much more powerful.

"Hey!"

The Dao Sword transformed into a beam of divine light and surged forward, then the two Dao Swords collided.

This was an earth-shattering battle, a clash of Daoist arts, a violent collision that transformed into strands of Daoist patterns.

The terrifying blow was like a collision between two worlds; endless light shone in all directions, and the world cracked like a beautiful jade.

This divine light can damage one's consciousness. It's fortunate that there are no living beings here, otherwise, they would all perish from the decay of their primordial spirit.

"How is this possible!" Wu Tian said with difficulty. There was a hideous and terrifying wound on his forehead, pierced by a long sword.

He looked puzzled, not understanding why Li Yao had mastered his Daoist techniques. They should be unique, and only he in the world should know them.

But such doubts were destined to remain unanswered, for his primordial spirit had perished, severed by his unique and proud great law.

Li Yao did not know Wu Tian's great technique. The Dao sword he used just now was only evolved from the Dou Zi Secret Technique, but its power was even greater.

Just as Wu Tian fell, a sense of malice descended, as if the world itself was rejecting him.

Li Yao knew very well that this was a curse after the killing of the Holy Spirit, but he ignored it and did not stop it, letting the curse descend.

"It's over already?" The white tiger flew over, somewhat incredulous.

"Otherwise what? Do you think I'd have to fight him for three hundred rounds and still be evenly matched?" Li Yao retorted.

No, not at all. In my initial expectations, you would be killed by Wutianzhen in less than three hundred rounds, Baihu thought to himself.

"What should we do with that stone egg?" After calming his mind, Baihu asked curiously.

The stone egg is clearly an unborn holy spirit, and it has been gestating for a long time. If many powerful forces were to obtain it, they might keep it and secretly cultivate a perfected holy spirit.

But for Li Yao, there was only one way: to swallow it whole.

The gains from this battle were great: the body of a Saint at the pinnacle of spiritual power, and the stone egg that was being conceived.

These are all nutrients, containing endless essence, which is what he needs most right now.

Li Yao had never considered the path of cannibalism, except for the Holy Spirit. In his eyes, this naturally born creature was no different from a rare treasure, and he had no psychological burden about it.

The complete body of a Great Sage contains astonishing divine power; if one were to devour it, one could save many years of arduous cultivation.

"Swallow it!" The white tiger was slightly taken aback, but then realized it made sense.

If it weren't for their immense power, the entire universe would probably hunt down this race, because the essence of their flesh and blood is a rare and precious divine object.

"boom!"

A black hole appeared, unleashing an unparalleled suction force that directly sucked Wu Tian's body inside.

If anyone from the Big Dipper were here, they would be terrified and recognize this as the profound essence of the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. Indeed, Li Yao was using the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. As the Holy Lord of Yao Guang, he naturally knew this heavenly art as well.

Perfect timing, it comes in handy now.

If we're talking about absorbing essence and nourishing oneself, there's no cultivation technique in the entire universe that can compare to the Devouring Heaven Demon Art.

Although Li Yao had never practiced this celestial skill, the power he unleashed at this moment was still incredibly terrifying.

"boom!"

The black hole slowly rotated, aiming at the pebbles in the valley.

As if sensing danger, the stone egg erupted with numerous Dao traces, attempting to resist the devouring power.

However, this is merely instinctive behavior. Before the Holy Spirit was born, He was simply driven by instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm, lacking the capacity for more subjective thought.

Unless the stone egg is broken, they cannot be born on their own; this is also a constraint imposed on the lineage of the Holy Spirit.

Every drink and every bite, though God loves the Holy Spirit, there are also rules governing His actions. While giving the Holy Spirit many benefits, He also gives Him many shortcomings.

In fact, these disadvantages outweigh the advantages. For example, being born prematurely and having difficulty cultivating limits the entire Holy Spirit Clan.

Otherwise, with the Holy Spirit's talent, even if his innate origin is flawed, he is still a terrifyingly gifted individual, and the frequency of him becoming a Great Emperor should not be so low.

Ultimately, the stone egg could not resist and was sucked into the black hole, but it still radiated divine light and struggled to resist.

Li Yao ignored it, and after a desperate struggle, he sat cross-legged on the altar where the stone eggs had been placed.

This place is where the essence of heaven and earth is most abundant, and endless spiritual energy surges in like the sea.

Li Yao naturally wouldn't miss such a perfect opportunity, and immediately began his cultivation.

"Buzz!"

The Yin Holy Power clashed with the Yang Holy Power, and Li Yao simultaneously activated two immortal scriptures. His five great secret realms shone brightly, emitting bursts of chanting sounds, making him appear as majestic as a war god.

The world erupted in chaos, its vital energy surging wildly and pouring back into Li Yao's body. He then used the Immortal Scripture to transform it into magical power.

At the same time, a Great Dao Treasure Bottle manifested, shooting out endless divine light, which condensed into thousands of Great Dao chains, piercing into Wu Tian's body and devouring the essence of his flesh and blood.

"boom!"

Like a floodgate being opened, a surge of violent divine energy washed over every inch of Li Yao's body.

This was a great tonic, incredibly refreshing, and he hadn't experienced anything like it in a long time.

The essence of the Holy Spirit's flesh and blood, together with the vital energy of this world, transformed into tinder, igniting Li Yao's Dao.

His cultivation level was improving rapidly, and his magical power was constantly advancing. In just a short while, he could achieve what would take several months.

Li Yao's aura became increasingly refined and advanced rapidly. The five secret realms emitted divine light, and chanting sounds rang out, as if three thousand gods and demons were chanting.

This is an evolution; countless doors within the body open, releasing a massive amount of Dao power, moving towards the next realm.

The white tiger standing to the side was somewhat envious. In the path of cultivation, the focus shifts to enlightenment in the later stages. Only when one's cultivation reaches a certain level can one move forward.

Unlike Li Yao, who rapidly grows stronger as long as he has enough energy, this kind of situation only occurs before Sendai... no, to be precise, before the Four Extremes Secret Realm.

In secret realms like the Sea of ​​Wheels and the Dao Palace, as long as there is sufficient energy, one can travel a thousand miles in a day.

Upon reaching the Four Extremes Secret Realm, one gradually begins to focus on comprehending the Dao. Only by understanding the principles can one communicate with heaven and earth, open the gates within one's body, and evolve oneself.

This emphasis becomes stronger as one progresses, and after entering Sendai, the focus on enlightenment becomes even greater.

If one does not understand the principles, one will be stuck at a certain level for life, unable to make any progress.

Otherwise, those top-tier experts wouldn't have remained stagnant at the second level of the Immortal Realm for a thousand years.

Even without rare and precious materials, relying on one's own absorption of essence is slow, but with the assistance of pure sources and divine sources over a thousand years, the requirements for a breakthrough have long been met.

Baihu knew that there was only one possibility for Li Yao's situation: his cultivation level far exceeded his physical cultivation level, and what he lacked was only the energy for physical evolution.

Therefore, as long as there is sufficient energy, evolution can be rapid.

Such examples also exist in the universe; for instance, a cultivator can make rapid progress after attaining enlightenment.

But that was only for a short time, and evolution also has its limits. Once the enlightenment is digested, it will stop. Unlike Li Yao, it seems to be endless, with no end in sight.

Just how profound is this person's cultivation?

In the end, it could only sigh and close its eyes to begin its cultivation.

The master is too strong, and it seems that it may become even stronger soon, so it must also work hard.

However, enlightenment requires arduous practice and cannot be rushed.

Once you reach the Saint Realm, one wrong step will plunge you into the abyss, condemning you to eternal damnation. Who would dare to cultivate hastily—except for Li Yao!
In this world, only he, because of the power of the Heavenly Book, comprehended the Dao as easily as drinking water, and his cultivation level rose steadily. As long as his magical power, physical body, and primordial spirit kept up, he could break through.

Li Yao always felt that accumulating the three elements was too slow, but little did he know that such treatment was something many people would beg for.

"Boom!"

In the valley, the vital energy surged like a vast ocean, crashing against the dam, and even faint sounds of impact could be heard.

This place is a creation of heaven and earth, and Wu Tian went to great lengths to arrange it, precisely because he valued its terrain.

Li Yao is currently located at the center where heaven and earth meet, where the essence and energy are abundant. Coupled with the Great Sage's blood essence, the harvest is nothing short of extraordinary.

boom!
His blood surged wildly, each drop sparkling and radiant, emitting boundless divine light through his flesh and blood, possessing an immortal divinity.

In the blink of an eye, a day has passed.

Li Yao remained motionless, death energy emanating from his sea of ​​consciousness and enveloping him. But soon, a surge of life energy emerged, merging with the death energy and continuously rotating, elucidating the true meaning of the Great Dao.

The Wheel of Life and the Sea of ​​Suffering represent life and death, which are the true meaning of this realm and testify to the mystery of Yin and Yang.

This is also the starting point for Li Yao's evolution into the Chaos Body. The Yin Holy Power and the Yang Holy Power collide here, evolving into the Chaos Power, which in turn causes his body to transform.

Li Yao never expected that devouring the essence of the Holy Spirit could accelerate the evolution of the Chaos Body.

Throughout this period, he has never relaxed his efforts to transform the chaotic body, but with little effect.

Similar to cultivation, the transformation of the chaotic body becomes slower as you progress.

It's not that we've stagnated; we've been making progress all along, just at a very slow pace.

Li Yao had no choice but to let things take their course before, but things are different now.

The Holy Spirit is such a wonderful thing; we should collect as much of it as possible!

(End of this chapter)