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

Chapter 343 Is it time to send the princess?
People were puzzled, but the universe was full of knowledgeable people, and soon, the origins of the Bright Emperor were revealed.

Although the details are not very detailed, I do know about this emperor who once ruled the universe.

The ancient beings' eyes shifted. Although the Light Lord Clan was not one of the ancient races, they were connected, and were much closer to each other than to the human race.

At this moment, all the ancient beings were hoping that the evil god of the Light Clan could unleash his divine power and severely suppress the human race.

Judging from the current situation, the Light Clan has the upper hand. Once the Dragon Pattern Cauldron is completely restrained, there will be plenty of people rushing up and tearing a layer of flesh and blood off the Yao Guang Holy Land.

How astonishing must the accumulation of an extreme power be?

The supreme divine power permeated the air, creating an oppressive atmosphere between heaven and earth. Countless powerful figures lurked in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity.

"boom!"

The heavens trembled, divine light soared into the sky, and wisps of Dao traces spread out, bringing terrifying imperial might wherever they went. The duel between the Refining God Pot and the Dragon Pattern Cauldron became increasingly fierce.

On the Yao Guang Continent, everyone's face was grim. The light screen released by the Dragon Pattern Cauldron was getting dimmer and dimmer. If this continued, it would disappear completely in no time.

They could already foresee how many people would rush to the Holy Land and divide up its accumulated resources once the power of the ultimate path completely dissipated.

But there's no use in being anxious. This is an irreversible battle unless an equal force joins in and breaks the balance.

Yang Lan and others tried their best to suppress it, wanting to preserve some of the power of the Dragon Pattern Cauldron, but with their size, how could they possibly contend with an imperial weapon!
"Stop struggling! Today is the day Yao Guang falls!" In the distance, the evil god with four heads roared, his magical power surging, and the imperial might erupting from the Refining God Pot was even more terrifying.

"boom!"

The essence of heaven and earth was directly drained, and the confrontation between the two imperial weapons became even more intense. The chaotic light curtain that shrouded the Yao Guang Holy Land finally dissipated, revealing the magnificent scenery of the immortal mountains within.

At this moment, the heavens and earth trembled, as if sounding the horn of attack. More than a dozen figures appeared and stormed into the Yao Guang Pure Land.

"It's over!" At this moment, all the disciples of Yao Guang were filled with fear. Their reliance on the ultimate weapon had been taken by the opponent.

Could it be that today, the Yao Guang lost its dragon-patterned cauldron, and the whole world is vying for it?

The aura of sainthood permeated the air, and all of them were ancient saint-level powerhouses, including ancient races and saints from beyond the realm. The moment the light barrier disappeared, they launched a fierce attack.

"How dare you act so recklessly! Do you really think Yao Guang is doomed?" Qin Jue roared, his eyes like those of a wild beast, ready to devour anyone who dared to challenge him. "Holy Lord, activate the formation!"

Everyone was shocked. Did Yaoguang still have a backup plan to turn the tide?
"boom!"

As if they had anticipated this scene, when the dozen or so saints landed, they were not greeted by the Yao Guang disciples who were like lambs, but by the terrifying imperial might.

On Holy Lord Island, golden divine light soared into the sky, like a vast ocean, washing out circles of Dao traces, earth-shattering, as if a god had been resurrected.

"Pfft!" "Pfft!" "Pfft!"...

As the terrifying light spread, shockwaves shot out, and the dozen or so saints were completely powerless to resist, all of them being reduced to dust!
This is an unimaginable, unparalleled killing power; annihilating a saint is as easy as slaughtering a chicken or a dog.

People were stunned. Yao Guang actually had such a powerful move. Was this the true strength of the extreme forces?
"That's... the divine array of an ancient emperor! What terrifying power! Is it the flawless imperial map?"

All spirits were terrified. The array patterns of the ancient emperor contained boundless divine power. The terrifying golden light, each strand representing the Dao traces of the supreme ruler, was constantly intertwining, shaking the past and present.

"The divine diagrams left behind by the ancient emperors are as precious as supreme imperial weapons. Even gods who enter them will perish."

Everyone stared blankly at the profound imperial diagram, where Dao traces intertwined and burst forth with the power of immortals, surpassing the pinnacle of divine power in the world. The towering pillar of light pierced the sky, shattering the stars beyond the realm and turning them into dust.

Such power terrified everyone, causing their hearts to tremble.

"No, it's not perfect. It's only about 40-50% complete, and it wasn't made by the Great Emperor. It was carved by a genius who was proficient in array formations. It's not as good as the real Imperial Map." An old patriarch of the royal family noticed the clue.

Each of their families had produced figures who had achieved imperial status, and they knew the true power of an imperial formation, which was also a continuation of the Great Emperor's Way.

At present, although the array diagram of the Yao Guang Holy Land contains the order of the imperial way, it does not have that unparalleled divine power and lacks some of the foundation.

Of course, although it cannot compare to the array diagram personally drawn by the Great Emperor, its power is in no way weak. For beings below the Quasi-Emperor level, the difference is negligible.

Only those who have gone extremely far among the quasi-emperors might be able to appreciate the difference.

Everyone suddenly realized what was happening, but the shock they felt did not lessen; instead, it intensified.

The claim that it was not carved by the emperor himself, but by later generations, is even more unbelievable.

Such a world-shaking genius exists! He is not an emperor, yet he can comprehend the Emperor Formation and even depict it!

In some ways, this is even more exaggerated than the array patterns personally inscribed by the Great Emperor!
"This imperial formation most likely originated from the previous Lord of Yao Guang. I never expected that not only was his talent in cultivation unparalleled throughout history, but his talent in formations was also so formidable!" The powerful leaders from all sides exclaimed, guessing the origin of this imperial formation.

I thought Yao Guang was in danger today, but I didn't expect such a backup plan. The situation has become unclear again.

The might of the Imperial Formation deterred many with ulterior motives from rushing to the Yao Guang Pure Land, and they quietly observed whether there would be any further changes.

The disciples of Yaoguang were overjoyed. Upon seeing the power of the Imperial Array, they all relaxed, their admiration for Li Yao flowing like a mighty river.

Just when they thought the situation was under control and the danger was over, the evil god in the distance sneered, "Good tricks, truly good tricks. If I were alone today, I might not have been able to defeat Yao Guang, but unfortunately..."

A chill ran through everyone. Did the Light Clan have another trick up their sleeve? Deploying an Imperial Weapon and a Great Saint wasn't enough; did they intend to annihilate the Yao Guang Holy Land?
"boom!"

The sky collapsed and the earth shattered. A pitch-black portal, gleaming with dark light, appeared, from which two peerless figures emerged.

These are two extraordinary figures. One of them has twelve arms on his back and is an unknown race in the universe. The other is a being that shakes the universe—the Holy Spirit!
The two great saints unleashed a terrifying divine power that shook the world, overwhelming heaven and earth, causing the sun and moon to lose their light, and the stars to dim.

"Fellow Daoist Evil God, are we not too late?" It was the Holy Spirit who spoke, his gaze icy, as if he could freeze this world.

His body was enveloped in intense flames; he was not a common stone-born holy spirit, but a fire-born holy spirit.

"Hahaha..." The evil god laughed wildly and shouted, "Fellow Daoist Cangyan, you've come at the right time! Come with me and take over the Yaoguang Holy Land. Then we'll share its fortune equally."

After saying this, the Refining God Pot trembled, releasing its unparalleled imperial might, tightly binding the Dragon Pattern Cauldron and not giving the Yao Guang group a chance to summon it.

“Originally, I had no interest in the so-called Yao Guang Holy Land. Not only was it difficult to conquer, but it might not offer many benefits either. However, it has now given me a pleasant surprise.” The twelve-armed being also spoke, looking down at the Yao Guang Holy Land.

"Indeed, an imperial weapon and an ancient imperial formation, truly an unparalleled fortune." The Holy Spirit Azure Flame's eyes blazed, and his body radiated an immortal divine light, dazzlingly bright, like a ball of holy fire among immortals.

Those who witnessed this scene were deeply moved.

Such a powerful fire spirit! Its cultivation level is beyond imagination. It has already touched the quasi-emperor realm. It is not just a step away from that level, but only a hair's breadth away.

Enveloped in celestial flames, the Azure Flame shone brilliantly, resembling a delicate and translucent piece of glass. The terrifying aura emanating from it was enough to make even a saint tremble. How could anyone possibly fight against it?
The entire universe knows that the Holy Spirit lineage is invincible; the appearance of even one of them can cause bloodshed throughout the world. The appearance of such a being now inevitably evokes a sense of despair.

"This evil god has really gone all out. Yao Guang is going to be in trouble." On a mountain peak in the Southern Region, Qian Lun looked puzzled and regretted withdrawing from the mission to kill Yao Guang.

The Dragon Girl sighed and reminded him, "They can destroy Yao Guang, but they can't do anything to Li Yao. They can only win temporarily."

"Is the princess really that confident in Li Yao?" Qianlun asked curiously.

"One side is already in decline, and it's hard to say whether they can break into the quasi-imperial capital. The other side, on the other hand, is like the rising sun, but they already possess terrifying combat power. Is their future hard to predict?" the Dragon Girl asked rhetorically.

Qianlun remained silent, then said softly, "Since that's the case, why not go all the way? I'll take the Myriad Dragon Bell and strike that evil god."

Since we've already decided not to fight to get what we want, why not make friends? Helping us now would be a timely gift.

Dragon Girl: ...This guy has a really big gambling streak!
However, it seems to actually be feasible.

She knew Li Yao well; to his enemies, he was the sharpest spear of blood, but to his own people, he was the strongest shield. In dealing with matters, he was also a typical person who would respond to gentle persuasion but not force.

If Wanlongchao were to offer timely assistance to Yaoguang at his critical juncture, Li Yao, given his nature, would be grateful regardless of any ulterior motives behind it.

However, given their past grievances, their act of helping each other now feels like a blatant attempt to curry favor.

The dragon girl has her own pride. You can befriend her, but you'd be too embarrassed to fawn over her.

On Saint Lord Island, Weiwei and Yao Xi looked pale, but at this moment, they could not back down and had to stand up.

"Buzz!"

Each of the two women held a white jade divine token, and their magical power surged into it, radiating countless rays of light that flowed into the imperial map above.

With a "boom," the speed at which the Imperial Diagram operated became even more astonishing. Strands of Dao traces appeared, and the divine might of the ancient emperors shook the world. Golden light filled the sky, enveloping the entire Yao Guang.

Seeing this, the Yaoguang disciple breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little safer.

Even if the Emperor's Formation is not flawless, the Great Sage cannot ignore its power.

"Do you think you can stop us like this?" The twelve-armed creature sneered, unleashing the might of a Great Sage, and shooting out two terrifying beams of light from its eyes.

"boom!"

The heavens and earth trembled, and another imperial might erupted, earth-shattering, with boundless divine power that shook the universe.

The twelve-armed beings and Azure Flame joined forces, summoning a divine lamp to revive it and unleash its invincible divine power.

"Another Imperial Weapon?!"

"My God, are they determined to destroy Yao Guang?"

"If it were a flawless imperial map, it could easily withstand an imperial weapon, but what Yao Guang possesses is a fragmented imperial map. How could it possibly withstand it?"

Everyone was moved and pessimistic about whether Yaoguang could overcome this crisis.

"boom!"

The terrifying divine flames surged, burning the heavens, and fell down, crashing into the Dao traces woven by the imperial formation.

In an instant, the heavens shattered and all paths were destroyed. In the blinding divine light, the traces of the Dao were endless, colliding and eroding each other. The aftershocks of each collision could kill swarms of ancient saints.

This was a world-shaking collision, a clash of the Daos of two great emperors, the ultimate battle. The Yao Guang Holy Land trembled violently, the earth began to crack, countless fissures appeared, and the mountains shook and the ground trembled.

The Imperial Formation is flawed and incomplete. Although its divine power is unparalleled, the gap is obvious, and it is at a significant disadvantage in this clash.

On the other hand, although the magic lamp was not made by the Great Emperor, it was a weapon of a Great Perfection Holy Spirit, making it an unconventional imperial weapon with boundless divine power.

Moreover, the divine lamp was wielded by two Great Saints at the pinnacle of their power. Among them, the Fire Spirit Azure Flame had even reached the Quasi-Emperor realm, and was perfectly compatible with the divine lamp, making its power even more terrifying.

With the two forces clashing, the shattering of the imperial formation was already a foreseeable outcome.

On Holy Island, Vivi stared at the divine image that had cracked open, her pretty face ashen and her lips bloodless.

They had given their all, and the entire Yaoguang Sect was united in purpose. Countless elders, even when drained by the Dragon Pattern Cauldron, did not flinch and fought one after another. As one fell, another immediately took his place.

They were truly exhausted. The enemy was too powerful. Three Great Sages plus two Imperial Weapons—such a lineup could dominate the entire universe.

"Struggling in their death throes, Brother Cangyan, deliver the final blow." The twelve-armed creature was utterly cold, indifferent to the passing of all life.

The divine lamp shone brightly, and within its wick, the immortal divine flame blazed fiercely, and the laws of the Emperor's Way were active, unleashing an even more powerful attack.

"boom!"

The Imperial Array was indestructible and withstood another terrible attack, but the array patterns were visibly dimmed.

The Yao Guang Holy Land was in a state of utter devastation. All the disciples looked at each other, silently awaiting the world-destroying blow.

"You youngsters, what's the rush to just wait to die? I'm an old man, and I'm not dead yet!" An old man shouted from beneath the imperial formation.

All the disciples of Yaoguang knew this old man. He was an extremely senior ancestor of Tianxuan Mountain. Even the mountain lord of Tianxuan Mountain had to respectfully call him Uncle Feng.

"If it weren't for the Holy King bestowing the Medicine King upon me, which extended my life, I would probably be dead long ago. Today, it is my time to shine." Feng Lingqing's eyes blazed with intensity as she suppressed her instinctive fear and looked directly at the powerful being standing high in the sky.

Even if it means death, he will fight with all his might and try to challenge these big shots.

"Grandmaster Feng!" The Lord of Tianxuan Mountain Range cried out in grief, already guessing what the old man was about to do, but unable to stop him.

"boom!"

Feng Lingqing's body exploded, and her blazing primordial spirit, condensing the essence of her entire body, flew towards the Dragon Pattern Cauldron.

"Radiant light, never fall, a living sacrifice!"

A loud shout resounded throughout the heavens and earth, resolute and unstoppable, carrying an indomitable spirit.

Within the hazy ball of light, Feng Lingqing's primordial spirit sublimated, his aged appearance dissipated, and he transformed into a young man, handsome and vigorous, with a smile on his lips.

Yao Guang, which he joined at the age of twelve, has existed for nearly four thousand years. It is no longer a force, but his... home!

Everyone in Yaoguang was shaken to their core, a surge of heat rushed to their heads, and infected by their Uncle Feng, the previous misery vanished.

"Radiant light, never fall, a living sacrifice!"

"Radiant light, never fall, a living sacrifice!"

……

Countless shouts rang out, shaking heaven and earth. The elders, already exhausted, stopped channeling their magic power and instead concentrated their life essence, rushing one after another towards the Imperial Cauldron, sacrificing everything they had.

The dragon-patterned cauldron trembled violently, and the jet-black imperial cauldron seemed to come alive, spewing out lightning and thunder from its mouth, with the roar of a true dragon resounding throughout the heavens and earth.

It was enraged, frantically absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, trying to revive itself. However, the essence of heaven and earth is finite, and even if it devoured it all, it could not produce a qualitative change.

"How magnificent is my Yao Guang! It should not fall into obscurity. Even if it falls, it cannot let the enemy have an easy time."

Just then, more than twenty dazzling orbs of light flew out from within the Yao Guang Divine City. After they receded, they were revealed to be the foundations sealed by the divine source.

The divine source exploded, and their accumulated power was unleashed. They all came to the Emperor Cauldron and used their magic to help the Dragon Pattern Cauldron revive.

"boom!"

The stalemate was broken, and the dragon-patterned cauldron's energy grew stronger, gradually showing a tendency to overwhelm the Refining Divine Pot.

"Fellow Daoists, hurry up, don't give them a chance to retaliate." The evil god's face was very ugly.

Similarly, the Azure Flame and the Twelve-Armed Beings were also caught off guard; they never expected that these ants would actually dare to deceive the heavens.

After several bombardments, the Imperial Formation had become extremely dim, and only one final blow was needed to shatter it.

Unfortunately, this will also affect the array itself, and even if it is repaired, it will be more severely damaged.

They proceeded slowly and deliberately, trying their best to avoid damaging the array itself, but they still couldn't avoid it. They should have been more aggressive from the start.

The divine lamp shone brightly, its flame burning eternally. Divine power, like a vast ocean, engulfed the world, and divine flames filled the air everywhere.

"Princess, this is your last chance. Should you make your move?" From afar, Qianlun spoke again.

Compared to the Dragon Girl, he was much more willing to sacrifice his pride.

In Qianlun's view, Wanlongchao and Li Yao had no deep-seated hatred. The last time they lent the imperial weapon to Kunzhou, it was to test the Fighting Saint King. Li Yao's intervention was something no one had expected.

Therefore, there is no direct grudge between them.

Since the Dragon Girl, as a princess, has decided to befriend Li Yao, Qian Lun believes that now is the best time.

The dragon girl sighed leisurely, "Fine, go ahead."

"Jingle Bell!"

Almost the instant the Dragon Girl finished speaking, Qian Lun disappeared and instantly appeared outside Yao Guang.

The bells rang out, their sound echoing through the ages. Each bell, forged from divine purple gold, was as large as a divine bell, and when they were connected together, they resembled a ten-thousand-foot-long purple dragon shaking its head and wagging its tail.

The overwhelming might of the ancient emperor swept across the entire southern region, resisting the unparalleled divine power unleashed by the divine lamp.

"Roar!"

A ten-thousand-foot-long purple dragon soared into the sky, roaring across heaven and earth, its imposing power overwhelming, its might vast and boundless, like an invincible ancient emperor walking the world.

Everyone was stunned. They hadn't expected Wanlongchao to make a move at this moment, and it seemed they were helping Yaoguang Holy Land.

"Fellow Daoist Qianlun, what are you doing?" The evil god was furious, his eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was as cold as the deepest hell.

It's one thing for Wanlongchao to withdraw from the siege of Yaoguang, but why is he attacking his former teammate at this time? What is he trying to do?

“Everyone, you’ve gone too far. If this continues, even the Big Dipper won’t be able to withstand it,” Qianlun said.

"So what? It doesn't threaten your Myriad Dragon Nest." The evil god's tone was icy.

"The path to immortality is about to open. If the Southern Region collapses, who knows if the path to immortality will be affected?" Qianlun appeared worried, but inwardly he was praising himself for his quick thinking.

This time, he had a legitimate reason to help the Yao Guang Holy Land, gain favor, and avoid appearing to be eager to curry favor, thus preserving his dignity.

"Enough with the nonsense, just kill them all!" Cang Yan roared, his eyes focusing into a beam of divine light, his magical power surging wildly.

The Yao Guang is already ruined, the Imperial Formation is damaged, the Dragon Pattern Cauldron is restrained, and the rest are just worthless.

Although Qianlun is strong, he is only one person, so the advantage lies with me!

Without hesitation, Qianlun launched an attack. He was not intimidated at all. The Myriad Dragon Bell vibrated, and the stars shifted, directly pulling Cangyan and the twelve-armed creature to the outer realm.

The Yao Guang Emperor Formation has been broken. If the people who were just rescued were to fight nearby, they would not be able to withstand the aftershocks alone.

The sudden and drastic change left everyone bewildered, and the atmosphere became extremely tense for a time.

So, what's the current situation?
To prevent the Southern Region from being destroyed, Wanlongchao took action, taking away two Great Saints and an Imperial Weapon, adding a bit of suspense to the already decided outcome.

"Has that old dragon gone mad? What is he planning?" The old patriarchs of the various royal families were puzzled.

That's just something to fool outsiders. We've all been friends since ancient times. Everyone knows what kind of person you, Qianlun, are. When have you ever cared about the common people?

Only the Golden Clan vaguely knew why Wanlong Nest was doing this, and at the same time, they were somewhat impressed, thinking that Wanlong Nest was really open-minded and so eager to curry favor. Would they send a princess next and become Daoist partners with her?
The people of Yaoguang were confused, but this was a good thing. What was supposed to be a certain death situation had now given them hope.

However, their joy was short-lived. The Imperial Formation was broken, the Dragon Pattern Cauldron was restrained, and the defenses of Yao Guang were weakened, leaving those who were eager to make their move wanting to get in.

"boom!"

Another sage attempted to land, but was blocked outside by the power of the Yao Guang Sect, and a great battle was about to break out.

Then, something jaw-dropping happened.

Having exhausted all their resources, Yao Guang should, in theory, be in complete defeat once the sage arrives.

But who could have predicted that they would once again demonstrate their astonishing depth?

Their strength in battle was such that almost everyone possessed two great holy weapons and several other holy artifacts, making them practically armed to the teeth.

No, is it really that extravagant? Even powerful families like the Jiang family, the Ji family, and Yaochi probably don't have such a luxurious arsenal.
Unknown to outsiders, in the past years, the Yao Guang Holy Land made a fortune from war, destroying many royal families. Li Yao also traveled through the starry sky, eliminating enemies in star fields such as Ziwei and Yongheng, and seizing many resources, which increased Yao Guang's foundation many times over.

All of this was revealed at once, truly opening everyone's eyes.

(End of this chapter)