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

Chapter 346 The Emergence of the Emperor's Tomb
"what……"

"Who dares to suppress the imperial army!"

In the depths of the universe, on the ancient star of Light where the Light Clan resides, a furious roar resounded, shaking the heavens and earth.

A creature with four heads and a body of radiant gold roared to the sky in utter fury.

However, if you listen carefully, you can also hear a hint of unease in the angry shouts.

The cultivators on this ancient star were shaken, and then exclamations filled the air.

The imperial weapon has been suppressed—this is truly earth-shattering news!
Tianming City is one of the three ancient cities of the ancient star Guangming. It can be traced back to the Primordial Era and is extremely ancient and desolate.

Over countless ages, this city has stood on the earth, long since becoming the center of the bright star, inhabited by countless beings of all races.

On the eastern edge of Tianming City, there is a small weapon shop that sells all kinds of magical artifacts and broken ancient weapons. The shop owner is a person from another race.

He was leisurely lounging in his chair, enjoying an ordinary day, when he unexpectedly heard such shocking news.

"The Refining God Pot has been suppressed. This news must be sent back to headquarters." The shop owner quickly got up and went into the secret room.

The secret chamber was not large, but it was very spacious, with array patterns everywhere, isolating the inside from the outside. Only in the center was a divine jade plate placed.

This is a formation plate, about three feet in size, very exquisite, like a precision instrument.

The shop owner took out a fist-sized piece of divine energy and embedded it into a notch, where it fit perfectly.

"Buzz!"

As divine energy flowed continuously, the array plate emitted a dazzling light and began to operate.

Seeing this, the shop owner skillfully drew out a wisp of divine thought and cast it into the array plate.

……

On the other side, in the unknown universe.

This is a desolate wasteland, devoid of life. The entire starry sky is deathly silent, with no trace of life remaining.

But on the deepest ancient star, there are palaces stretching as far as the eye can see, with countless pavilions and towers, some of which float in the air, like a celestial palace from ancient times.

Among the palace complex, soldiers clad in armor and wielding long spears patrolled the area. Each of them exuded a powerful aura, and in the outside world, they would be at least top experts.

"Young Master, Eagle Eye from the Ancient Star of Light has sent back a message: the Divine Refining Pot has been suppressed." In the solemn and magnificent ancient hall, a cultivator dressed in black robes, whose face could not be seen, respectfully bowed to the young man at the head of the table.

"Oh, the Divine Refining Pot? Is that the imperial weapon left behind by the Ancient Emperor of Light?" the young man at the head of the table asked with great interest.

"Young master is wise."

"The Ancient Star of Light is quite a powerful force. In today's universe, it's interesting that someone can suppress their clan's imperial weapon."

The young man smiled faintly, his eyes filled with malice. "Go ask them if they need any help."

The man in black hesitated for a moment, "Should we report this to the Emperor?"

“No need.” The young man stopped and said, “My father is in seclusion, trying to break through the Heavenly Gate of Enlightenment. There’s no need to disturb him with such a trivial matter.”

The man in black robes wisely stood up and retreated from the main hall.

"The Light Clan is indeed a powerful force. If I can subdue them, my father will surely be overjoyed when he emerges from seclusion." In the empty hall, the young man murmured to himself.

……

Beidou

Southern Region.

The new residence of Yaoguang Holy Land is located in the ancient Qin State. The terrain here is extraordinary, with the pattern of a leaping dragon and the momentum of a flying immortal. Although it is not as good as the original residence, it can still be regarded as a rare pure land in the world.

Yaoguang has been developing this place for a future relocation, making it one of the secondary capitals.

After Li Yao returned to Yao Guang, the entire holy land was overjoyed, and everyone's face was filled with a relaxed smile.

The Holy Lord returned, and the sky above Yao Guang brightened. The anxiety had long since vanished.

At the critical moment of life and death, Li Yao descended from the sky and saved the collapsing empire. His heroic figure, like that of a savior, was deeply engraved in everyone's mind and radiated a sacred light.

It is conceivable that the Yao Guang disciples, who already fervently revered him, would from this day forward regard him as a supreme deity, reaching the level of faith.

"Good, good! Seeing the Holy King in such a heroic manner, we old folks can close our eyes in peace now." The twenty-odd members of the Yao Guang sect all wore expressions of satisfaction.

They forced their way out of seclusion this time, and without any life-extending elixir, they were only kept alive by the Medicine King. Now, a deathly aura appeared on everyone's face, and their lives were numbered.

But they felt no fear. In their final moments, seeing such a stunning genius appear in Yaoguang made them feel at peace even in death.

It is foreseeable that hundreds or thousands of years later, Li Yao will undergo a complete transformation and become an unparalleled emperor, and Yao Guang will thus shine eternally, ushering in an unprecedented rise.

It was this very thought that made those with deep roots die without regret.

Seeing the fearless smiles of the elite warriors, Li Yao interrupted their reverie and spoke:

“Grandmasters, there’s no need for that. I can extend your lives.”

"Really!" Those who were originally prepared to quietly face death all widened their eyes, and the wrinkles on their skin, like chicken claws, relaxed considerably.

It wasn't that they were afraid of death, but rather that they wanted to live a life of ignominy, hoping to use their bodies to continue protecting Yao Guang.

Some even harbored greed and wanted to see Li Yao attain enlightenment and rule the world.

"Of course it's true, esteemed masters, please be patient." Li Yao chuckled, taking out more than twenty king herbs and a fragrant, golden liquid.

Instantly, the air was filled with the aroma of medicine, and everyone felt refreshed and invigorated.

"What is this?" Everyone was astonished, their eyes fixed on the golden liquid.

When this item appeared, even the Medicine King seemed somewhat ordinary.

"This is the essence of a demigod medicine. Although it is not as good as a divine medicine, its effects are equally miraculous. Using this as the main ingredient, along with the King of Medicine and various rare treasures, we can refine a batch of miraculous pills that can extend everyone's lifespan by a thousand years. That should not be a problem," Li Yao explained to everyone.

"Wow!"

The stone stirred up a thousand waves. Everyone in the hall was overjoyed. The essence of the demigod medicine was a heaven-defying elixir that could extend life by a thousand years!

This was so astonishing that even Yang Lan and Li Daoxuan were shocked.

“No, no! Such a divine object should be kept by the Holy King for future use,” an old woman hurriedly stopped her.

This single sentence brought the people in the hall to their senses, and they also offered their advice.

The road to enlightenment is full of hardships. Although at present no one can compete with Li Yao, the universe is vast and there are countless geniuses. Who dares to say that there is no one who can compete with Li Yao?
The example of the Fighting Saint Emperor is a bloody testament to this. If such a person truly existed, possessing the essence of a demigod medicine would be a divine artifact capable of turning the tide of battle.

Compared to that, it's far better than using it on those old folks.

"Don't worry, I have more of these. You can use them with peace of mind." Li Yao gave Yang Lan and Li Daoxuan the essence of the Medicine King and the demigod medicine, and told them to go to the treasure vault to select various precious medicines to refine pills.

They all wanted to say something more, but ultimately, after Li Yao's constant persuasion, they accepted it.

"Phew, this patriarch is truly stubborn." In the Holy Lord's Hall, Li Yao sat upright on a huge dragon throne.

Weiwei and Yao Xi sat on either side of him, his long arms outstretched, enjoying the beauty of two women.

Her delicate body was very soft, and her exposed skin was like white jade and divine iron. After a fierce battle, she was somewhat tired at this moment.

Of course, Li Yao was also a bit ruthless; the saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" isn't without reason.

"Those who can become part of our foundation are all people willing to die for the Holy Land. They want to give you more protection." After a moment, Weiwei recovered first, her pretty face flushed, making Li Yao's appetite whetted again. Then, a new round of battle began, lasting for a long time before it finally came to an end.

"That's enough, we can't continue, we still have a lot of things to do," Weiwei pleaded with Yao Xi.

Li Yao was slightly taken aback. "What else is so important?"

“My Holy King, now that the five great domains are all in turmoil and rushing to their original locations, how can we, as their master, be absent?” Weiwei said sweetly.

Upon hearing this, Li Yao frowned.

He naturally knew what lay beneath Yao Guang, but he didn't think he could gain anything from it.

He is not Ye Fan, who can obtain the endless Xuanhuang Mother Qi there, and the Bronze Immortal Palace is not something he can touch.

Most importantly, Li Yao doesn't want to face the Ruthless Emperor directly right now.

Although, according to the original work, she did not go on a killing spree, but only passively defended herself and killed a few saints who blocked her way.

But that's just Li Yao's nature; he won't approach anything that could threaten his life.

Despite his current strength, killing peak-level Great Saints as easily as slaughtering chickens and dogs, he is as fragile as a bubble in front of that ruthless person. The opponent can easily wave his jade hand, and he cannot even withstand it.

Unless he possesses sufficient strength to resist, Li Yao will not get close to the Ruthless Emperor.

Therefore, he has no intention of going to Yaoguang's original address. Not only will he not go, but the other members of Yaoguang cannot go either. If they become part of the affected party, it would not be a good thing.

Although they didn't understand, everyone in Yaoguang obeyed Li Yao's orders.

Thus, the Yao Guang Holy Land was absent from this earth-shattering upheaval that shook the five major domains.

……

At the original site of Yaoguang, many cultivators gathered, all intently staring at the large pit in front of them.

That high ground is now in a terrible state of disrepair, and every now and then, terrifying fluctuations can be heard from below.

The Origin Arts families of the Eastern Wilderness and the Dragon Seekers of the Central Plains all arrived, frowning as they looked at the high ground.

"This place is truly blessed by the creation of heaven and earth. No wonder Yao Guangming knew there was something unusual about it, yet he still stayed and prospered for hundreds of thousands of years. It is truly extraordinary."

"But no matter how I look at it, this place seems to me like... a large tomb!"

These words immediately caused an uproar, and no one could remain calm.

"Yaoguang must know some inside information, but what's strange is why they didn't come. After the relocation, they've been silent ever since?"

Now, people from all factions of the human race, from the royal family to ordinary races of the ancient times, have come, and even saints from beyond the realm have come, but the Yao Guang Holy Land is nowhere to be seen.

This scene naturally made many people ponder, subconsciously looking up at the high ground, their hearts sinking slightly.

The Holy Land of Yao Guang knows the inside story. Why don't they come? Is it because they hope to mislead others and make them retreat, or is it because the place is too dangerous and they don't want to touch it?

These are all mysteries, unsettling, but even a fool could see that there is an extraordinary opportunity hidden below, and no one wants to miss it.

Knowing full well that there are tigers in the mountains, yet still venturing into the tiger's den—this is a principle that the cultivators of the Heaven-Covering Sect adhere to to the end.

"boom!"

Finally, several days later, the homeland of Yaoguang collapsed, the earth sank, and a huge abyss appeared, unfathomable. Thousands of wisps of immortal energy rose from below, illuminating the sky with rosy light.

This scene proves that there is a great opportunity here.

However, everyone who comes here is not afraid. Even ancient saints tremble slightly and uncontrollably prostrate themselves, as if they were meeting an ancient emperor!
Li Yao stood at a great distance, opened his Heavenly Eye, and looked towards that place, feeling somewhat restless.

This wasn't his feeling, but rather the Dragon Pattern Cauldron itself; it wanted to move closer, something there was attracting it.

Ultimately, the Dragon Pattern Cauldron was crafted by a ruthless person. Although it wasn't a vessel for exchanging life and death, she was still the owner of the Dragon Pattern Cauldron.

At this moment, the Emperor Cauldron sensed the ruthless person's aura and naturally wanted to get closer.

Fortunately, Li Yao now has a deep grasp on the Emperor Cauldron, and the Dragon Pattern Cauldron obeys his will and does not move rashly.

The upheavals did not stop; they grew more intense each day.

Thousands of rays of immortal light and countless traces of the Dao were visible. The high ground was constantly collapsing, the cracks were getting bigger and bigger, and the scene below was becoming clearer and clearer.

At the same time, that aura of supreme authority within the universe grew even stronger.

Li Yao stood quietly, observing for a long time. Then he felt that he was still too close, so he retreated tens of thousands of miles away, now a hundred thousand miles away from Yao Guang's homeland.

Time flies like an arrow, and more than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye. The aura of the Emperor's Tomb is becoming more and more astonishing. Every time it spews out immortal light, the aura of the ancient emperor becomes more and more intense.

The highlands have completely disappeared, and the abyss has become a sinkhole with no bottom, a chaotic mess that even the Heavenly Eye cannot see through, because the bottom is covered with Dao patterns. Even Li Yao can only look on in awe.

This made him a little disappointed.

He naturally wanted to examine the few immortal artifacts in the world. If he could inscribe Dao patterns on them with the Heavenly Book, it might help the Heavenly Book advance to a higher level.

This is also why Li Yao changed his mind and moved closer to Yao Guang's homeland.

Should we take a gamble while there's no unusual activity in the desolate forbidden area?
If there is anything in this world that can stir his emotions and leave him at a loss, it is only the Heavenly Book.

Li Yao was very tempted, but after much deliberation, he ultimately gave up.

Out of sight, out of mind, he simply left, traveling tens of thousands of miles away to create a cave where he meditated and cultivated himself, thus curbing his greed.

The Heavenly Book can now deduce immortal techniques, which is more than enough for him at present. It can even have extraordinary effects if he becomes a Great Emperor.

He really didn't need to be in such a hurry to succeed.

Once he breaks through to the Great Emperor realm, advancing to higher levels of the Heavenly Book will not be as difficult as it is now. Li Yao reminded himself of this, and then calmly began his cultivation.

The Great Dao Treasure Bottle appeared, weaving together chains of divine order that hung above his head, spewing out endless essence which he absorbed.

After several accumulations, he now has a considerable amount of resources for spiritual practice.

The corpses of Holy Spirit Feather, Azure Flame, and the Light Clan Evil God, along with the twelve-armed being of an unknown race, are now in the Great Dao Treasure Bottle, being refined into primordial divine energy.

Originally, Li Yao did not intend to eat any races other than the Holy Spirit lineage, but the evil god and the twelve-armed creature enraged him so much that he simply broke his vow.

Moreover, after breaking the rules this time, Li Yao estimated that he would not be able to stop. He only set one bottom line in the end, which was that he would not devour humans.

Although he felt a little uneasy, Li Yao put aside all his concerns once the surging divine energy flowed through his body.

Well, it’s so sweet!

His cultivation level began to soar, advancing by leaps and bounds in a single day. Li Yao's entire body shone brightly, like a torch, growing ever more intense.

"when!"

About seven or eight days later, a loud noise suddenly shook the heavens and the earth. Li Yao opened his eyes abruptly, and with a movement, disappeared from the cave. When he reappeared, he was already standing on a mountain peak.

In the ancient land of Yao Guang, celestial clouds soared into the sky, and immense divine energy waves swept across the heavens and earth.

Someone has gone down and is attacking the Bronze Immortal Palace!
Damn it, aren't you afraid of dying?
Li Yao was shocked. "If you're not brothers, who gave you the guts to use force when soft tactics fail? Do you really think that having the Supreme Imperial Weapon makes you invincible?"
Even the mighty Li Dasheng had to avoid him, yet you all just went and attacked with imperial weapons. You are truly role models for us all.

Although he was far away, he could sense it; it was the supreme imperial might, and there was more than one such force.

He was even very familiar with the Golden Mace, the Myriad Dragon Bell, and the Qilin Staff, which was always a staple of his repertoire.

(End of this chapter)