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

Chapter 351 Alien Alliance
Ye Fan looked over and found that his guess was completely correct. His mount was a dragon horse, and his confidante was as ethereal as a fairy, with her beauty and charm surpassing all others in the starry sky.

However, he didn't recognize her, so she probably wasn't from the Big Dipper Star Region. Otherwise, he would have heard of a woman with such grace and charm.

On the other side, Qing Shi sat upright on the back of the dragon horse, smiling faintly and nodding to the people around her, her expression serene and tranquil.

"Fairy Qing Shi, I wonder where that lord is now, and whether he has any plans to return to the ancient road of the human race?"

"Fairy, may I have the honor of serving by your side?"

……

Each of these amazing prodigies, who had once dominated their respective regions and were the strongest young experts on an ancient life star, now all humbled themselves and flocked around Qing Shi, wanting to follow her.

Everyone knew what these people were planning: to follow Qing Shi and thus gain an audience with that person.

No one ridiculed him for it. Li Yao's deeds have become almost mythical on the ancient road over the years, and no one would think it was wrong to want to follow a legendary figure.

Based on Li Yao's current cultivation trajectory, most people believe that no one can contend for the throne in this world; only a few are still deceiving themselves.

These people will not give up until Li Yao attains enlightenment and the dust settles. Even if Li Yao becomes a person on the verge of enlightenment, they will think that countless people have been stuck at this step throughout history, and perhaps Li Yao will also stop here.

As they broke through the barrier, more and more people gathered around Qing Shi, numbering nearly a hundred. Apart from a few who wanted to make friends, the rest wanted to follow him.

Unfortunately, Qing Shi did not budge, nor did she accept any followers; she would not make any decisions on Li Yao's behalf.

Disappointed, the assembled heroes had no choice but to retreat.

"I saw someone I know, so I went over to say hello." After everyone dispersed, Longma's eyes locked onto one spot and he saw Ye Fan.

"An acquaintance, from the Big Dipper Star Region?" Qing Shi was taken aback, but quickly realized what was going on.

Since embarking on the Ancient Starry Road, they have been together and there is no way they would have met anyone they knew before embarking on the Ancient Starry Road.

"Hmm, he's also a friend of the Lord. I didn't expect him to reach the tenth level so quickly." Longma moved and walked towards Ye Fan.

In this life, Ye Fan's speed was much faster than in the original story, reaching the tenth level almost a decade or more ahead of schedule.

There are many reasons for this, such as stronger cultivation than at the same time in the original story, his parents not having passed away, and returning to the Big Dipper Star Region several years earlier, etc.

Starting the trial earlier, having stronger combat power, and with the Beidou trial path being easier because Li Yao was herding the God-Slaying Insects and slaughtering them, the difficulty of passing the trial was reduced.

The result of all these factors was that Ye Fan reached the tenth level more than ten years ahead of schedule.

"Brother Longma is quite the star these days, always surrounded by admirers wherever he goes," Ye Fan chuckled and teased.

He knew Longma back in the Big Dipper Star Region, but they were only nodding acquaintances and not very close.

But now that we are on the ancient road, it feels like meeting an old friend in a foreign land, which adds a touch of closeness.

"I can't compare to you. Your golden blood and energy, your amazing battle physique, and the power of your holy body will probably make you famous throughout the ancient road soon, right?" Longma teased Ye Fan in return.

However, these words startled Qing Shi, and her gaze towards Ye Fan became somewhat serious.

The Ancient Sacred Body has actually been born and has even embarked on the ancient path of the human race!
This is absolutely a major event. A sacred body has broken the curse and continued the legend of the sacred body from the ancient era. Once it reaches its full potential, it can challenge the Great Emperor!
It's rather illogical that someone like him didn't become famous along the ancient road the moment he set foot on it.

"Greetings, fairy. I am Ye Fan, and I am a friend of Brother Li." After exchanging a few words with Longma, Ye Fan looked at Qing Shi and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Greetings, Brother Ye. This is my daughter, Qing Shi."

After exchanging greetings, the two quickly became acquainted and chatted about everything under the sun, though most of the conversation revolved around Li Yao.

"boom!"

The three were chatting happily when suddenly, the tenth level above them trembled, emitting terrifying waves, and the massive Heavenly Gate began to shake.

"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!"...

The divine bell tolled urgently, its sound echoing throughout the starry sky, giving one a sense of unease.

"This is the warning bell! Someone has attacked the tenth level!"

"Who is this person who has the audacity to attack the tenth level?"

"Let's go up and see which kind of audacious demon this is."

The starry sky trembled, and countless cultivators transformed into divine light, tearing through the void as they headed towards the tenth level.

"Let's go take a look too." Ye Fan, Qing Shi, and Long Ma also transformed into divine light and rushed upwards.

Upon reaching the tenth level, everyone was astonished, staring in disbelief at the depths of the starry sky.

As you can see, a vast army stretches out before you, its imposing presence rising from the horizon, a dark, surging torrent of steel, its murderous aura shaking the world.

This is a powerful army, comprised of beings of all races. They pierce the sky, and wherever they go, stars shatter, turning into dazzling, radiant flames.

“The Light Clan, the Rakshasa Clan, the Celestial Clan, and the Holy Spirit…” someone’s lips trembled, his body shook, and he was filled with anxiety.

Everyone knew that this was a huge problem.

One of the most powerful races in the universe has united to attack the ancient human path.

This is absolutely a cataclysmic event; the tenth level simply cannot withstand it. I fear that a single impact would reduce it to ruins.

"Boom!", "Boom!", "Boom!"

Several dazzling beams of light descended from the sky, then receded, revealing a figure within, majestic and boundless, its body shrouded in various laws and orders, transforming into divine chains that wrapped around its body.

"The invincible Great Sage has personally arrived!" On the city wall, people were shocked. Such beings of this caliber had descended, and there were several of them at once.

Without a doubt, this is an invincible force; who can stop it?
A chilling aura enveloped everyone, and even those with profound cultivation felt icy cold all over.

Will the ancient road collapse today?
Everyone considered this possibility, and for a moment they were filled with despair, because this might be their final resting place!

"Wow!"

The cry of the divine phoenix resounded through the starry sky, and a divine light of blue and red descended upon the tenth level as if splitting the heavens and earth, confronting the Great Sage on the opposite side.

"The Azure Phoenix Protector!" The guide was overjoyed and couldn't help but shout it out.

At this critical juncture, when the human race's morale was crushed by the enemy and their fighting spirit was completely lost, the appearance of a protector was undoubtedly a shot in the arm.

Everyone was overjoyed. This protector had guarded the ancient road for thousands of years, possessed astonishing cultivation, and was one of the top Great Saints in the universe.

Now that he has arrived at the tenth level, it means that there is still hope for this level.

"boom!"

The starry sky suddenly shook again, layer upon layer, like a vast ocean. As ripples spread across the void, a tall figure with a robust build, wearing black armor and holding an iron spear appeared and stood beside Daoist Qinghuang.

Another human protector has arrived!
"Gentlemen, are you going to war with the human race?" the protector in black armor shouted, his spear clanging and its sharpness fully revealed.

"So what if we start a war? Do you think we wouldn't dare?" A great saint from another race coldly replied from the opposite side.

"With all races united and powerful figures everywhere, how can you possibly stop us? Today, we will shatter the entire ancient path of humanity." The Holy Spirit Mo Ang's eyes were filled with venom.

“Although the universe is vast, resources are limited, and all races are struggling. The human race is far too numerous, like a locust swarm. Proper cleanup is necessary,” another alien Great Sage said.

The three invincible Great Sages spoke in succession, their words icy cold, each syllable seemingly composed of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

A terrifying killing intent was unleashed, and everyone seemed to see a scene before their eyes: millions of lives were shed and their corpses lay together, the crimson blood staining the starry sky red, like a hellish inferno.

People were terrified, their teeth chattering uncontrollably. The fighting spirit they had finally mustered was extinguished by a bucket of water.

"You're all so united, isn't it all for the good fortune in the Burial Ground of Gods? But with so many of you, how will you distribute it?" The aged voice of Daoist Qinghuang rang out, attempting to incite infighting among the enemies.

Unfortunately, such methods were ineffective. Mo Ang's eyes were sinister as he sneered, "You don't need to worry about that. You won't be able to see what happens next."

After saying this, a celestial halberd cleaved down, causing the heavens and earth to roar. The snow-white blade light seemed to pierce through eternity, aiming to shatter the tenth level. Its momentum was terrifying beyond compare.

"Delusion!" the tall, armored protector roared, his spear gleaming as he charged forward.

"when!"

The two incredibly powerful weapons clashed, and the terrifying aftershocks of energy spread out, shattering the vacuum and threatening to break this sea of ​​stars apart.

The epic battle had begun, and it was impossible for them to stop after just one exchange. Mo Ang and the protector fought towards the distance, exchanging more than a hundred blows in the blink of an eye.

"His strength is truly remarkable, but he can only contend with one. We still have two more of us. Can you hold him off?" The two alien Great Saints confronted Qinghuang. "Whether we can hold him off or not, we'll find out once we try."

boom!
The heavens and earth trembled as Qinghuang unfurled her divine form, her Dharma image reaching to the heavens and the earth. She was a blue phoenix tens of thousands of feet in size, and she also pulled the two alien great saints into the depths of the universe to fight.

The human race cheered. The two protectors were incredibly powerful and had stopped the enemy's Great Sage. Their morale soared.

"Woooo..."

Just then, the bugle sounded, and the alien army set off, launching a charge towards the tenth level, determined to conquer it.

Thousands of troops transformed into a torrent of steel, their battle cries shaking the heavens like thunderclaps.

"Kill..."

A great massacre has begun!
Amidst the torrent of steel, there were many powerful figures at the Saint King level. Their magical power shook the world, and various magical artifacts flew about, bombarding the great formation outside the tenth level.

……

Yao Guang Holy Land, Holy Lord Island.

At the top of a magnificent, towering pagoda, Li Yao sat cross-legged, surrounded by a Daoist aura, as if he had become a tangible embodiment of the Great Dao.

Beside him were Yao Xi and Weiwei, both with their eyes closed, sensing the Daoist aura emanating from Li Yao, and cultivating their own Dao.

After breaking through the barrier, Li Yao put aside the cultivation of his realm and simply allowed his body to instinctively absorb essence, focusing entirely on enlightenment and improving his cultivation.

First, he comprehended the Dao techniques he had previously broken through to the limit. Because of his improved realm, he could comprehend those Dao techniques again. Moreover, because he had broken through to the limit before, he only needed to comprehend those Dao techniques a few times to reach the limit of his current realm again.

The Secret of All Characters is one of the Taoist techniques that Li Yao values ​​most. It is even more effective than immortal arts in enhancing his current combat strength.

Li Yao's most basic requirement for this technique is that its activation triggers tenfold combat power.

Only in this way can the continuity of combat effectiveness be guaranteed.

After a period of unremitting efforts, it was finally accomplished a few days ago.

Now, he is trying to comprehend the secret of the word "行" (xing, meaning movement/action), one of the nine secrets.

This secret technique also has a very high ceiling and greatly enhances combat power. Even if it is strengthened slightly from the current level, the improvement in combat power will be immeasurable.

"Jingle Bell……"

Suddenly, a crisp sound broke the Dao Realm and echoed throughout the palace, waking Li Yao and the other two up.

"This is……"

Li Yao took out a palm-sized copper bell, frowned, and his face turned ugly.

This bronze bell is a magical artifact he crafted. It consists of a main artifact and many sub-artifacts, and its sole function is to provide a communication-like effect.

If the daughter device shakes, the mother device will sense it and shake in response, indicating a danger signal.

Something happened to Qing Shi; someone has targeted her and Long Ma?

Li Yao was puzzled and couldn't understand who would dare to lay a hand on them. Everyone on the ancient road knew that Longma was his henchman.
They actually dared to mess with Li Dasheng's men? They must be tired of living.

"I'm leaving for a while." With those words, Li Yao's figure disappeared into the pagoda.

Deep within the void, the winds are fierce and chaotic, creating a terrifying atmosphere. If one were to be caught in the winds, even a saint would be blasted into a bloody mist.

Only great cultivators can come to this place and, with their powerful bodies, traverse the endless void storms.

Even the Great Sage would be careful and try to avoid it. Although the Void Storm wouldn't kill them, no one wanted to get hurt for no reason.

This place is dangerous, but it is also a shortcut. Taking one step here, if placed in the void, would be a distance of 100,000 miles.

"Hey!"

The golden divine light rushed forward like a sword beam, unstoppable, and charged straight into the storm layer ahead.

This is a crazy act. The void power here is an extremely condensed void. Even iron essence condensed from endless mountains would be crushed here.

And what terrifying force of the void one would have to endure while speeding through this place!

However, Li Yao's body was simply too powerful, as if it were cast from gold from the Dao Tribulation. Every inch of his flesh radiated the brilliance of a Quasi-Emperor, making him indestructible and immortal. Even though the gravity here was tens of millions of times stronger than that of the outer void, it still could not harm him.

The Secret of the Path is unparalleled in the world. With each step, Dao patterns are generated, freezing the surrounding time as if it were becoming eternal.

In the blink of an eye, Li Yao traversed tens of thousands of miles in the inner void; in the outer void, it would probably be more than hundreds of millions of miles.

This speed, without exaggeration, is much faster than the Divine Light Platform, only slower than the teleportation array personally inscribed by the ancient emperor.

This is also one of the gains from Li Yao's breakthrough. His body has entered the Quasi-Emperor level, allowing him to continuously penetrate deeper into the void without worrying about being crushed.

The void inside was vast and boundless, a pure darkness without a trace of light. The surrounding space was so solidified that it was comparable to divine metal. Even a saint could only move slowly when he ventured deep into this place.

Suddenly, Li Yao, who was speeding along, had a thought: there was another storm layer ahead of him.

However, unlike before, this storm layer is much larger, shattering even the void space within it, demonstrating astonishing power.

At the center of the storm layer, it was pitch black, with all paths in chaos and disorder, displaying a murky color.

Li Yao stopped, and his divine power surged into it, inscribing a temporary teleportation array that took shape with the help of the chaotic storm.

Then, he entered it, and the world spun around him. Even with his physique, he felt his skin tighten as the power of the void tore at him.

However, that's all. The quasi-emperor's body is immortal and indestructible. While it may not be able to ignore the chaotic storm, it is not worried about being breached.

In the blink of an eye, countless miles had been traversed.

Li Yao's gaze pierced through the endless void layers, looking towards the outer void, and he discovered that his current location corresponded to an unfamiliar star field.

Ahead, the ancient First City stands majestically amidst the sea of ​​stars.

……

Beyond the tenth realm, this place has long been a site of carnage, where lives are lost every moment, their blood staining the starry sky.

There were many alien armies, but there were also many human cultivators. The protectors brought many powerful human warriors with them this time.

Ultimately, this is the main battlefield of the human race, which has been cultivated for countless years. It is not so easy to conquer.

The sky was already stained red with blood, and the soaring crimson light could not be dispersed, preventing the sun and moon from shining through.

This is a disaster; corpses float in space, and fragments of various weapons are as large as mountains.

Ye Fan fought side by side with Qing Shi and Long Ma, helping each other to resist the invasion of the alien race.

Beside them, a group of trial participants gathered, following behind them, forming a star fortress.

Ye Fan's golden blood energy surged like a vast ocean, burning fiercely like the flames of immortal tribulation, illuminating this sea of ​​stars.

Countless alien races turned their heads in shock, even those standing far away felt the golden aura splattered on their faces.

With such an endless health bar, anyone could tell that this person was incredibly lucky.

Indeed, as was the case, Ye Fan had the Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron above his head, with Xuanhuang Qi hanging down, each strand as heavy as a mountain, only attacking and not defending, his pair of iron fists being the most terrifying weapon on the battlefield.

Any enemy standing in front of him will be blasted into a bloody mist with a single punch, and their weapons will be shattered. His fist light shakes the world and cleaves across three thousand realms!

During this time, Ye Fan was also bleeding profusely; his body, as hard as immortal gold, exploded, revealing his white bones.

But he grew stronger with each battle, like a war god clad in golden armor, enveloped in divine radiance, roaring with unstoppable force!
"My goodness! A fully-fledged Holy Body can rival the Great Emperor? This is no exaggeration!" Longma exclaimed in amazement.

Qing Shi remained silent. She considered herself to be exceptionally talented, though far inferior to Li Yao, she was definitely among the most stunning people under the starry sky.

But seeing Ye Fan's combat power at this moment, she really didn't know what to say.

In terms of cultivation level, Ye Fan was inferior to her, only at the sixth level of the Saint Realm, but his combat power was unmatched even by the peak Saint Realm.

Not long ago, a newcomer to the Saint King realm exchanged a punch with Ye Fan and was at a complete disadvantage, almost being killed.

(End of this chapter)