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

Chapter 350 The Legend of That Lord

This breakthrough not only greatly improved his cultivation, but also allowed his physical body to enter the Quasi-Emperor realm first, becoming shrouded in the light of the Quasi-Emperor.

This is a tremendous leap forward, with the physical body, primordial spirit, and magical power all evolving, and the cultivation level becoming more profound, resulting in terrifyingly powerful combat strength.

Li Yao became somewhat arrogant, wanting to test who in the world was a hero, but he could find no equal.

His progress in that year was tremendous, but he will enter a period of stagnation in the years to come, and it will be difficult for him to make such a big leap again.

Unless there are a hundred or so Great Saints for him to devour right now, he can only slowly grind down the Quasi-Emperor Heavenly Gate.

However, it was just as well. In recent years, he had focused on his cultivation, and his Daoist skills had fallen behind. If he hadn't witnessed the opening of the Immortal Realm in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land and greatly improved his skills, his Daoist skills would probably have been overtaken by his cultivation.

When one's cultivation level and spiritual attainment reach a certain point, it means that a bottleneck will appear, and it will definitely be impossible to maintain the current pace of cultivation.

Since that's the case, why not take advantage of the plateau in your cultivation progress to gain more insight into the Dao and allow your cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds again?

Li Yao had no desire to experience any kind of bottleneck, not even for a short period. His path of cultivation should be one of unstoppable progress, free from any obstacles, and a relentless, unstoppable growth.

After experiencing his newfound combat power in the starry sky, he returned to the Yao Guang Holy Land.

During this time, apart from Weiwei and Yao Xi, no one knew that he had broken through several more realms and become even more powerful.

The two women had become numb to Li Yao's cultivation speed.

Before they got used to it, they were amazed by every breakthrough Li Yao made, but they gradually got used to it.

But this time, both Weiwei and Yao Xi were shocked.

He has reached the pinnacle of the Great Sage realm, and is only one step away from becoming a Quasi-Emperor!

The title "quasi-emperor" carries a weight heavier than Mount Tai, suffocating anyone who holds such power. In any era, such a title signifies a dominant ruler who reigns supreme over a region.

He's only been cultivating for a hundred years or so, and he's already reached this level. It's incredibly fast!
Weiwei and Yao Xi sighed, but at the same time felt a sense of urgency; the distance between them and Li Yao had widened too much.

The two women are actually not weak. Looking back, many of the geniuses of the same generation have already perished, and some are still stuck at the Heavenly Gate of Severing Dao.

On the other hand, Weiwei has already entered the Saint Realm, and Yao Xi is also a Half-Saint, only one step away from becoming a Saint.

Such a cultivation speed may not be as fast as that of a genius with imperial talent, but it is still among the top tier in the world.

Comparing themselves to outsiders is useless; what they want is to get closer to Li Yao, since if their cultivation levels are too different, it will be difficult to conceive children.

Li Yao's cultivation speed is too fast. He is about to become a quasi-emperor. At that time, the gap will be even greater, and it will be more difficult to have offspring.

Li Yao couldn't do anything about this; he couldn't slow down his cultivation progress because of the issue of having offspring.

Compared to having offspring, the dark turmoil a century from now is of paramount importance. Before that happens, he needs to have the strength to protect himself and those around him.

Otherwise, with his cultivation level, he would become the most delicious snack for the Supreme Beings.

Therefore, let's put the issue of offspring aside for now, but we can speed up the cultivation of the two women.

From this day forward, Li Yao resumed his old ways of enlightenment and spiritual practice, and began preaching to the two women.

With his profound understanding of Tao, his explanation of the great Tao of the sage realm was incredibly insightful, giving the two women a significant advantage.

Unfortunately, he wasn't a divine book. Although he explained it very well, how much the two women could understand depended on themselves. They couldn't be like me, who could accept and comprehend everything and simply digest it before it became their own.

Even so, the sermons were of great help to the two women. Even if they could only understand a little bit each time, it was still a great improvement. If they had to understand on their own, it might have taken them months or even years.

Weiwei and Yao Xi were overjoyed by this rate of improvement, and their anxiety had lessened considerably.

……

Time flows calmly, and in moments of leisure, I sit and watch the clouds drift and the seasons change, contemplating the will of Heaven with peace and tranquility.

Perhaps the Big Dipper is now rife with conflict, and low-level cultivators are exhausted every day, but at Li Yao's current level, trivial matters can no longer attract his attention.

He now has a basic understanding of Gai Jiuyou. With his current strength, the battles on Beidou are nothing to him.

As long as he's off the field, he can suppress everything at any time, turning the world upside down with a flick of his wrist.

Back then, the human race and all other races fought so fiercely, but in Old Gai's eyes, was it just a minor squabble, not worth even a laugh?
As long as things don't escalate too much, normal competition is the operating principle of the cultivation world.

Different perspectives lead to different views on a matter. For Li Yao, as long as one doesn't harm mortals, the life and death of cultivators in their battles are predestined.

Therefore, Li Yao is quite free now. Apart from cultivating and lecturing to the two women, he has almost nothing to do, unlike when he was weak and had to run around for cultivation resources. Now, he can resolve almost all his external affairs with just a word.

"Time flies like a galloping horse, and the sun and moon are like falling flowers and flowing water." Li Yao sat cross-legged on a large blue stone, gazing into the distance and sighing.

"What did you see that moved you so much?" Yao Xi asked curiously, seeing the emotion on Li Yao's face.

"I saw a cultivator being chased by his own people, and then turning the tables and killing them," he replied.

"What's there to be emotional about? Doesn't this happen every day?" Yao Xi asked, puzzled.

The Eastern Wilderness is vast and boundless, with countless cultivators. Every day, at the very least, millions of cultivators die. Killing or being killed happens every moment, and there are also many instances of infighting.

Li Yao chuckled and said, "I just happened to see it, and it reminded me of the days when I was being hunted down."

There was a time when he was also hunted down by the ruthless lineage. Unbeknownst to him, that was nearly a hundred years ago, but now when he thinks about it, it all seems like it happened just yesterday.

In the blink of an eye, he was 110 years old, and the years he had been cultivating were exactly 100.

On this day, Li Yao did not cultivate, but sat with Weiwei and Yao Xi watching the sunrise and sunset.

……

"Gentlemen, what have you decided?" Deep in the starry sky, in a magnificent palace in Tianming City, a middle-aged man in armor spoke in a deep voice, which echoed throughout the palace.

The main hall was vast and entirely black, as if cast from molten iron, gleaming with a cold metallic sheen. Thick pillars were arranged in an orderly fashion within the hall, upon which various strange beasts perched.

Besides the middle-aged man, there were five other figures in the hall: a member of the Light Clan with four faces on his head, a stone-embryonic Holy Spirit whose arms had turned into flesh and blood, and an evil god from another race.

They were all very powerful, each renowned throughout the cosmos and dominating their respective regions.

When asked the question by the middle-aged man, everyone present fell into deep thought and did not give an answer.

Seeing this, the middle-aged man sneered, "The imperial weapon has been sealed away. Such a disgrace, don't you all want to vent your anger?"

“No one can permanently seal an imperial weapon. At most, the Divine Refining Pot will be able to return in two years. There’s no need to rush,” said the leader of the Light Clan.

“If he’s not in a hurry, then I’m not in a hurry either,” said Holy Spirit Moang.

The hall fell silent. The Light Clan Chief and the Holy Spirit lineage made it clear that they had no intention of seeking revenge.

At least, I haven't thought about it in the short term.

More than a year ago, when the Divine Refining Pot and the Holy Spirit Stone Lamp were first sealed by the array, they were indeed very eager, wishing they could raise the battle flag, beat the war drums, and march out to that star field.

But it was just a momentary impulse. They quickly calmed down, reason prevailed, and they figured things out.

Even with three Great Sages at their peak and two Imperial Weapons, such a lineup still suffered a crushing defeat. Not only did the people die, but the Imperial Weapons were also sealed by the formation.

One can only imagine how powerful the opponent is. How many strong people would it take to take them down?

In this situation, continuing to be an enemy is not a wise move, unless one can win in one battle; otherwise, it will lead to endless troubles.

As for the Imperial Weapon being sealed away, it's not a big deal at all. As time goes by, the gods will awaken, and nothing can hold it back.

The Light Clan has reached a consensus on this matter: they will summon back the Imperial Weapon, and that will be the end of the matter; they will no longer be enemies with that person.

As for the Holy Spirit lineage, they will not give up their hatred; they are not taking action now simply because they are too busy to do so.

Currently, the Holy Spirit Clan's focus is entirely on the Ancient Road of Humanity, and the allure of the Heaven-Mending Scripture surpasses everything else for them.

Once they obtain the Heaven-Mending Scripture, they will change direction and kill that person.

"Are you all sure? The Divine Court has already ascertained that person's situation. His talent is extraordinary, unparalleled throughout history. He's only a little over a hundred years old, yet he's already nearly at the invincible Great Saint realm. Given time, he'll foreseeably become even stronger. You've already formed an enmity; are you really going to sit idly by and watch him grow stronger?" The middle-aged man explained Li Yao's situation. Hearing this, Mo Ang's expression changed slightly. Such talent was indeed terrifying. If he continued to grow stronger, he would pose a significant threat to the Holy Spirit Clan.

The Light Clan Chief's heart sank. They wanted to end things here, but they didn't know what the other party was thinking.

If this matter doesn't go well with Li Yao, and he comes to settle the score when he becomes stronger, will the Light Clan be able to stop him then?
Giving the other side the choice of when and where to start a war will undoubtedly put oneself in a completely passive position.

The middle-aged man glanced at the expressions of Moang and the leader of the Light Clan, knowing that their hearts had wavered, so he added fuel to the fire.

"This time, our Divine Court is willing to lend you a hand and work together to kill that person," he said.

"Hmph, all talk and no action. The Divine Court has been making moves all year. What help they offer is nothing more than an attempt to use this opportunity to eliminate potential geniuses in advance, so as to prevent them from threatening their own interests," Mo Ang sneered.

The Divine Court is incredibly powerful; what we see now is merely the tip of the iceberg, yet it is enough to inspire fear. Wherever it goes, no one dares to provoke it.

However, the Holy Spirit Clan is not intimidated by the Divine Court; their true strength is something no one in the entire universe can fully comprehend.

The atmosphere in the main hall froze, and both the patriarch of the Light Clan and the powerful alien warriors were shocked.

In recent days, they have come to understand some of the power of the Divine Court. It is only the tip of the iceberg that has been revealed, yet it can sweep across the entire universe. Only the Holy Spirit dares to disrespect them like this.

The middle-aged man was dissatisfied, but he didn't show it at all.

The Holy Spirit lineage is so unique; it was born of nature and emerged suddenly from a stone, leaving no trace in the universe.

Their strength was uncertain at the time of their birth, and no one can say for sure whether the Holy Spirit Clan had any hidden combat power.

This uncertainty makes the entire universe hesitant to push the Holy Spirit race to the brink, for fear that a Holy Spirit who is infinitely close to perfection might suddenly appear.

The Holy Spirit race is generally aloof and looks down on all other races, yet it has not been wiped out to this day, which speaks volumes about its prestige.

The divine court where the middle-aged man resides is the most powerful force in the universe. It knows more about things and is deeply aware of the terror of the Holy Spirit.

This clan not only possesses profound cultural heritage, but also has a rare secret known to few: the cultivation of sacred embryos.

Throughout history, the Holy Spirit Clan has collected countless gestating fetuses, with powerful beings chanting scriptures for them daily, nourishing their growth with the essence of all spirits.

No one knows how far those unborn sacred embryos have grown. Perhaps some are close to reaching the Great Perfection. If they were to break the stone embryos and bring them into the world, the entire universe would likely be thrown into turmoil.

This is also a unique advantage of the Holy Spirit Clan. They don't even need a divine source. The Holy Spirit in the placenta can resist the ravages of time and becomes even stronger as time goes by.

For a race to have such a backup plan, it would be difficult not to become powerful.

Thinking of this, the middle-aged man suppressed his dissatisfaction and chuckled, "That's precisely why we all have a common goal. Why not work together to nip that person in the bud?"

Seeing that the middle-aged man's attitude had softened and his tone was no longer so aggressive, Mo Ang said, "My clan is currently unable to spare any resources. Even if we were to take action, we would have to wait for a while."

The leader of the Light Clan narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, "The nobles are about to take action."

He knew about the Holy Spirit Clan's plan and even promised to help them with an imperial weapon, but now that the Divine Refining Pot has been suppressed, it has been temporarily shelved.

It was originally thought that the Holy Spirit Clan's actions would take some time, and they would only take action after the Refining God Pot returned.

But judging from Mo Ang's appearance, he probably won't wait any longer and is preparing to take action soon.

"Oh, I wonder what the nobleman's plans are, and if you need any assistance?" The middle-aged man became somewhat interested.

Mo Ang was slightly taken aback, but he did not hide anything and told them that the Holy Spirit Clan was going to attack the Ancient Road of the Human Race.

This matter was not exactly a secret; they had gathered a large number of alien races, including the Light Clan.

If the Divine Court wants to get involved, that would be excellent.

Although they verbally claim that the human race is nothing special, as a top-tier race in the universe, their strength is undeniable, and having another ally is naturally a good thing.

The human race is too vast, scattered throughout every corner of the universe, with many powerful individuals. However, they are too scattered, making them appear somewhat weak. But if the ancient human road is attacked, no one knows whether the powerful human race will come to their aid.

If a few unparalleled powerhouses emerge at that time, it will be a troublesome matter for the Holy Spirit Clan's goals.

After listening, the people from the Divine Court fell into deep thought. After a long while, they finally spoke softly, "Everyone, could this be an opportunity?"

"What?" The alien expert was stunned, not understanding the meaning. However, the leader of the Light Clan reacted, his eyes narrowed, and he said, "Brother Dao, do you mean to use the matter of the ancient road of the human race to bring that person to us and then ambush and kill him?"

"Good idea." Before the middle-aged man could speak, Mo Ang shouted first.

"Killing two birds with one stone, we can both seize the inheritance of our clan's holy ancestor and eliminate a scourge at the same time."

"Then... let's make a plan!"

……

The tenth level of the Ancient Road of the Human Race.

"That's incredible! He's broken through the Great Sage's barrier!"

Ye Fan stood tall amidst the starry sea, surrounded by a shattered starry sky, with countless meteorites exploding and giant rocks floating in the universe, making it seem much more empty than other places.

At this moment, not only him, but also many other cultivators, were sitting cross-legged on some giant rocks in this starry sky, comprehending the Daoist essence left behind after the Heavenly Tribulation.

Every now and then, the sound of conversation could be heard.

"Is this the place where that divine being broke through the barrier?"

"Yes, this place has now become a must-visit location for the tenth trial, hoping to gain even a glimpse of enlightenment here."

Has anyone ever succeeded?

"Of course there are. There have been geniuses who meditated for three months again, and then their cultivation advanced greatly, thus breaking through the bottleneck and entering a new realm."

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked and their admiration for that divine being grew even stronger. The Daoist aura left behind by the tribulation alone was enough to greatly advance one's cultivation. If one could follow him by the side, wouldn't it be as easy as drinking water to comprehend the Dao?

"I wonder what kind of demeanor that lord is. If I have the honor, I would like to serve him faithfully."

Ye Fan chuckled and looked at the person who spoke, only to find that it was a fellow trial participant from the same year as him, which stirred a sense of longing within him once again.

A true man should be like this, but the deeds he left behind were treated as legends, and he himself was mythologized.

They were from the same generation, yet they were far ahead of the rest of the world, and their lives became legendary.

“Fellow Daoist thinks so too. It’s a perfect match. If I have the chance, I would also like to follow that great man.” Someone echoed the cultivator.

"Alas, it's a pity we didn't get the chance. I heard that he found the ancient path of the human race unchallenging and left it to venture into the starry sky to other ancient paths. We didn't even have a chance to meet him," lamented a fellow trial participant from the same year as Ye Fan.

"Oh, that's not right. There is an opportunity, and it's in the tenth level."

Upon hearing this, the trial participant Li Feng was taken aback and quickly said, "Please enlighten me, fellow Daoist."

"How dare I accept the title of 'fellow Daoist'?" The cultivator who spoke waved his hands repeatedly, declining the offer before beginning to explain the opportunity.

Ye Fan was also curious and listened intently, soon bursting into laughter again.

It turns out that the opportunity they were referring to was Li Yao's mount and his confidante, who were now at the tenth level.

Ye Fan knew about the mount; it was probably that sarcastic, auspicious dragon-horse. However, he didn't know which beauty was the confidante.

He was familiar with Li Yao and knew quite a bit about his friend. He wasn't exactly a womanizer, but he was happy to give girls a home.

As a prodigy who amazed history, Li Yao was never short of suitors. He would not actively pursue any fairy, but if a fairy took the initiative to pursue him, he would generally not refuse.

Of course, not just any fairy will do; she must have a beauty that surpasses all others. Cultivation and talent are not required, but this aspect is strictly regulated.

Although he hadn't seen her yet, Ye Fan could already imagine just how stunningly beautiful the woman in the tenth level must be.

"Lord Longma has arrived, and Fairy Qingshi has also arrived."

Suddenly, exclamations rang out, and everyone looked over. Some even rushed over to greet them with utmost respect.

(End of this chapter)