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

Chapter 353 Quasi-Emperor
The tall and majestic figure wielded an unparalleled fist, causing the heavens and earth to tremble and shake as the fist moved, as if it were about to overturn.

Mo Ang knew things were going badly. The fist imprint had completely enveloped him, and there was no way to escape. He had no choice but to change his mind and throw a punch to defend himself.

"boom!"

The two fists collided fiercely, and the divine energy unleashed by the aftershocks was like a vast ocean. To everyone's astonishment, Mo Ang crumbled instantly, his flesh and blood arm exploded, and he was sent flying backward.

quiet!
A deathly silence fell. The newcomer was incredibly powerful, severely injuring Mo Ang with a single punch!

"Who are you?" In the distance, Mo Ang steadied himself, his right arm broken, the white bone exposed.

His eyes were venomous and cold, filled with anger and resentment.

With this attack, the opponent had the upper hand. If he hadn't thought of retreating at the beginning, but instead stood still and defended with all his might, he certainly wouldn't have been injured in one blow like this.

"Senior!" Ye Fan exclaimed in surprise from below.

Decades ago, in the outer realm of Ziwei, the Old Madman fought three Great Saints alone. In the end, the purple bronze warship was blown up, and he disappeared.

I thought the old madman had perished in that battle, but I didn't expect him to appear on the ancient road of the human race, and his strength was even greater than before, clearly indicating that he had embarked on a new path.

In this time of crisis, the appearance of the old madman undoubtedly represents hope.

Ye Fan was deeply moved by this. Several times when he encountered insurmountable crises, the old madman would suddenly appear and stand in front of him, like a great mountain standing tall, blocking all the storms.

The old madman stood tall in the sea of ​​stars, his body robust and in his prime. He first nodded to Ye Fan, and then locked onto the three Great Saints with utmost composure.

A commotion erupted among the human cultivators, and hope returned to everyone's faces. At this critical moment, such a powerful figure arrived, turning the tide of the battle once again.

"Another protector has arrived. Aren't you afraid that other forces will take advantage of this to attack other ancient road nodes?" The Great Sage of the Celestial Clan stared at the old madman, puzzled.

The human race is vast and widely distributed, resulting in numerous nodes on the ancient road. It is the longest trial road in the universe, and its defense is extremely difficult.

The guardians of each section of the ancient road will not make any moves, lest that section of the ancient road be attacked by other powerful beings when they leave.

"The human race has quite the courage, actually sending out three protectors. But even so, the tenth trial today still cannot stop us." A grand voice resounded through the starry sky. It was not Mo Ang and his two companions, but another Great Sage who appeared.

"what!"

A chill ran through everyone, and a sense of dread rose within them.

On the other side, another Great Sage has appeared. Is he truly determined to wage a complete war against the human race?
Before they could recover from the shock of the fourth Great Sage, a figure appeared, standing tall in the universe, its energy stirring up countless stars.

"I told you long ago to join forces, cut the Gordian knot, and take down the tenth level, but you all disagreed, afraid that person would know we were too strong and wouldn't dare to come. Now look what? We've wasted so much time."

Five great saints stood together, their divine forms reaching the heavens, surrounded by blazing divine light, with countless strands of energy cascading down, looking down at the tenth level with indifferent expressions.

The two great saints who appeared later were a stone saint whose arms had turned into flesh and blood, showing his high level of cultivation, and a human-like appearance whose race was unknown.

The Great Sage of the Celestial Race shook his head helplessly and said, "It was indeed a miscalculation. We did not expect the human race to send three protectors."

But that's all; it can't stop us from attacking together!

Ye Fan's face was solemn. Without much hesitation, he stepped on the Xingzi Secret Technique to approach the old madman, and then transmitted his thoughts through divine sense.

"Senior, I have a weapon here that is comparable to an imperial weapon. I will hand it over to you to fight."

After saying this, he prepared to hand over the Immortal Ascension Cauldron to the old madman. In the hands of a Great Sage, this item would be absolutely powerful enough to destroy the heavens and the earth.

But the old madman stopped Ye Fan's actions, his lips moved slightly, and a condensed divine thought was transmitted to him.

"Don't make any rash moves. They have people in the shadows. Don't alert them."

boom!
Ye Fan felt a thunderclap in his mind, and half of his body went numb.

Five Great Sages were dispatched, and there were even more people in the shadows. The alien races truly have no waning desire to destroy the human race.

However, he wasn't worried. Judging from the old madman's calm and composed demeanor, the human race must have a backup plan, though he didn't know what it was.

But whatever it is, he doesn't need to worry about it; he can just watch how things develop.

"Let's make our move. The news must have spread by now. Break through the tenth level, open the Divine Burial Ground, and then wait for that person to fall into the trap," said the Holy Spirit Ao Mang coldly.

Everyone was on high alert, their minds as taut as a taut string.

After exchanging a glance with Qinghuang Daoren and Gao Tianjun, the old madman unleashed the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist and charged forward. The six deep black holes resembled six ancient universes, containing unimaginable divine power.

This is an extraordinary phenomenon that has been manifested by evolving the Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist to an extremely profound level.

At the same time, Daoist Qinghuang and Lord Gaotian also moved and rushed over in quick succession.

A great war has broken out!
The five Great Saints of the alien alliance moved together, while the terrifying Great Dao Gods swept across the sky, engulfing everything in their path.

People were on edge, extremely tense. Their side had gained a Great Sage, but the alien race had stepped forward with two more Great Sages.

In terms of sheer numbers, the human race has no advantage whatsoever!
However, with the outbreak of the war, the situation exceeded everyone's expectations.

The old madman, one of the three heroes of Tianxuan, has completely forged his own path and found the way to become a quasi-emperor.

Although he has not yet broken through to the Quasi-Emperor level, he is only one step away. His combat power is extremely strong, and he actually fought against three Great Saints all by himself!
Even though they all stand at the pinnacle of the Great Sage realm, the difference between finding one's own path and not finding one's own path is enormous.

The former's path has already been sublimated, and he is only one step away from reaching its ultimate transformation, at which point he can become a quasi-emperor. The latter, however, if he does not understand this, will remain stuck at the Great Sage realm for the rest of his life.

When Qinghuang Daoist was over two thousand years old, he was already a Great Sage. Now, at nearly eight thousand years old, he still hasn't found his own path and is unable to break through to the Quasi-Emperor level.

Apart from him, almost all the other Great Saints were like this, often having remained at the Great Saint realm for thousands of years.

This shows how difficult it is to reach the level of a Quasi-Emperor, and how enormous the transformation in combat power will be once one actually does.
Looking at the current battle situation, it is clear that the old madman's combat power is in a class of its own. His fists fly, displaying unparalleled divine power. He fights three Great Saints of the same level alone, yet he is not at a disadvantage.

Beneath his fist, six ancient universes revealed the true meaning of reincarnation, evolving the cosmic starry sky, heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, and the four seas and eight wastelands. The light of his fist shook the past and the present, and after he struck, the sound of chanting rang out.

Each punch creates an unimaginable spectacle, as if it is evolving into the cycle of reincarnation.

Opposite him, the Holy Spirit Moang, Ao Mang, and the Great Sage of the Celestial Clan all pushed their combat power to the limit, but even with three against one, they could not gain the upper hand against that unparalleled fist light.

This extraordinary scene stirred the blood of the human cultivators, who put aside all their previous worries and firmly believed that the old madman was invincible.

"Impossible! My Holy Spirit Clan is invincible!" a Holy Spirit roared, unwilling to believe what was happening before his eyes.

Two invincible Holy Spirits, plus a Great Saint at the pinnacle, still couldn't defeat the old madman, which was unacceptable to all the Holy Spirits.

"What invincible? Throughout history, countless emperors have stepped over the corpses of the Holy Spirit lineage. Your clan is simply the best whetstone." Looking at the old madman's invincible demeanor, Ye Fan felt his blood boil.

These words were factual, but they stung the Holy Spirit present.

Lies won't hurt, the truth is the sharpest knife!

The Holy Spirits were furious, but they could not refute it. Ancient texts clearly record that the Holy Spirits suffered greatly in their battles against the Human Emperor.

This is also one of the reasons why they are hostile to the human race. Since ancient times, the hands of human emperors have almost always been stained with the blood of holy spirits.

"That's because those predecessors weren't at the Great Perfection stage; they were born prematurely. Otherwise, the human emperors would never have been able to win." In the end, the Holy Spirits could only save face in this way.

"The delusions of losers. Right now, you're no different from defeated dogs, like children who can't accept defeat," Ye Fan sneered.

"Ah..." The holy spirit roared furiously, howling madly as it charged towards Ye Fan.

"Hmph, today, I will slay the Holy Spirit and illuminate my path!" Ye Fan whistled, like an old madman, wielding the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist to meet the oncoming Holy Spirit.

This acted as a fuse, and the tenth battle was about to erupt once again.

The appearance of the old madman had already ignited the passion and fighting spirit of the human cultivators, making them fearless in the face of battle.

The cultivators of the Heaven-Covering Sect are never afraid of battle. As long as there is no hope, everyone has the belief to fight to the death.

The brutal scene was reenacted, with both sides exchanging blows and engaging in fierce combat.

Beyond the tenth realm, the battlefield was divided into two areas: one for the Great Saints and the other for those below the Great Saint level, with the situation evenly matched. "Sigh, what a tenacious race, both admirable and repulsive."

Just then, a majestic voice rang out, and a figure emerged from the depths of the universe. He was of medium build and not particularly imposing, but his terrifying aura made people tremble involuntarily.

This is an incredibly powerful aura; simply standing there causes the universe to tremble, and without doing anything, the Great Dao surrounds one's side.

Quasi-Emperor!

At this moment, everyone was terrified, for in this era, a quasi-emperor had actually appeared.

The two sides ceased hostilities once again. A quasi-emperor descended, and the outcome of their battle became insignificant.

"They've arrived!" The old madman's eyes narrowed, showing no surprise at the appearance of the quasi-emperor.

"Senior!" Mo Ang and Ao Mang were somewhat ashamed.

According to the plan, the Quasi-Emperor should not have shown up at this time. Their mission was to attack the ancient road of the human race and open the burial ground of the gods.

However, the situation is currently at a stalemate, and it is impossible to conquer the human race in a short period of time. If this continues, it will be a protracted war of attrition. Therefore, the quasi-emperor has appeared.

The implication behind such actions is undoubtedly a testament to their incompetence.

Because they underestimated the human race and didn't use their full strength from the start, the situation has become what it is today, turning their arrogance into foolishness.

"You can't blame yourself. No one expected that there would be such an amazing person among the human race." The Holy Spirit Quasi-Emperor waved his hand, his gaze towards the old madman revealing a hint of appreciation.

"You have found your own path and are expected to break through to the Quasi-Emperor realm. It would be a real pity if you were to perish here. Why not become my disciple and join the Holy Spirit Clan?"

Quasi-Emperor Ao Tian couldn't resist recruiting the old madman. He was a Great Saint who had found his own path to the pinnacle, and the probability of him breaking through to Quasi-Emperor was extremely high. If he was truly willing to surrender, the Holy Spirit was also willing to put aside his pride.

"As a human, I will not betray my human race for the sake of my life." The old madman's voice was firm and resolute.

A chilling glint rose in Ao Tian's eyes. "Such a talented person, yet he doesn't know how to be pragmatic. What a pity."

"boom!"

Just as he finished speaking, another part of the starry sky suddenly trembled, drawing everyone's attention and leaving them dumbfounded!

Quasi-Emperor Glory! Another Quasi-Emperor?
Only the old madman's expression remained unchanged.

……

A few days ago, news of the attack on the tenth level by alien race swept across the starry sky like a hurricane. Upon learning of this, the old madman immediately came to provide support.

As luck would have it, he ran into Li Yao, who was also on his way. With Li Yao's help, the journey that would normally take several days was completed in just a few moments.

Then he witnessed a fierce battle. At that moment, Li Yao was about to take action immediately, but his powerful divine sense detected something unusual and sensed a powerful presence in the shadows.

So in the end, it was only the old madman who made the move, while he remained hidden, waiting for the right moment to act.

Without a doubt, this is a trap. Several races have joined forces to weave a giant net, and have even deployed quasi-emperors, just waiting for their prey to fall into it.

Such a bold move, appearing at this juncture, is undoubtedly astonishing.

……

Before the tenth level, both humans and other races were in turmoil.

Two quasi-emperors have manifested in the world; a divine war is about to break out!

In the vast and boundless starry sky, millions of cultivators held their breath, their legs trembling and their bodies shaking.

The two quasi-emperors were facing off; they had only been seen in ancient records.

Now that such a divine war is about to take place, how can we ensure they are not afraid?

"It's him, Li Shenren! He's broken through to Quasi-Emperor!" someone exclaimed, recognizing Li Yao.

These words caused a huge uproar, and everyone felt as if their heads had been pierced by lightning.

Li Yao's name is now known to everyone along the entire ancient road of the human race.

The place where Li Yao underwent his tribulation in the starry sky at the tenth level has now become a famous tourist attraction. Countless trial participants come here to try their luck and comprehend the Dao, hoping to gain even a glimpse of its essence.

Such a figure lives in legend; later generations can only look up to him, never at his level. Even the proudest genius would feel defeated in front of Li Yao.

But no matter how extraordinary he is, Li Yao shouldn't be a quasi-emperor!

It's only been five or six years since he broke through to the Great Sage level.

How could someone go from being a beginner Great Sage to reaching the Quasi-Emperor realm in such a short time?!
I just can't understand it, I absolutely can't understand it!

“Ancient texts record that from the beginning of time to the present, the fastest time to break through to the Quasi-Emperor realm is thirty-six years. And the holder of this record is the Great Emperor Wushi, who swept through the Emperor's path!” The tenth level guide revealed this secret in a trembling voice.

By comparing Li Yao to the Great Emperor Wushi, his current achievements are immediately highlighted to a whole new level.

Everyone was speechless, deeply shocked. The words were stuck in their throats, but they just couldn't get them out.

"Brother Li, it's gotten to this extreme!" Ye Fan was also speechless with shock.

Qing Shi and Long Ma were also stunned, their hearts filled with shock, unable to describe their feelings at this moment.

"How is this possible? How could such a being be born in the world? Could this person be a member of my Holy Spirit Clan?!" This was the Holy Spirit's roaring inner voice.

At this moment, even the impending war of gods was no longer of concern to people; they were completely overwhelmed with shock.

"So that's how it is. I was almost fooled by you." Just then, Ao Tian's voice broke the silence. He looked at Li Yao and said, "You are not a Quasi-Emperor. Your body is just surrounded by imperial light. Your true realm is still at the peak of the Great Saint realm!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then came to their senses and pondered Ao Tian's words.

“Indeed, although his body is intertwined with imperial light, he does not possess the laws of a quasi-emperor.” After hearing Ao Tian’s words, the other alien great saints carefully sensed it and understood.

At the same time, they couldn't help but relax. Even they felt their common sense had been shattered and their minds had been shaken.

Others may not know, but they are well aware of how difficult it is to become a quasi-emperor.

If someone were to suddenly rise from the early stages of a Great Sage to become a Quasi-Emperor in just a few years, their Dao hearts would absolutely shatter into pieces.

The alien alliance was overjoyed. Although they didn't understand why Li Yao was surrounded by the light of a quasi-emperor even though he hadn't reached the quasi-emperor level, they knew that as long as he hadn't truly entered the quasi-emperor realm, he couldn't possibly be a match for Ao Tian, ​​the quasi-emperor.

call……

That's terrifying! If someone can go from being a Great Sage to breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor realm in such a short time, that would be truly frightening. Who would dare to be their enemy?
Although it is still quite exaggerated that he achieved the pinnacle of the Great Sage in just a few years.

But the most frightening thing is the comparison. Compared to when they all thought Li Yao had broken through to the Quasi-Emperor level, now that they know he is only at the peak of the Great Sage level, although it is still exaggerated, it is much easier to accept.

This is similar to the principle of lifting the roof and opening the window. If people did not assume that Li Yao was a quasi-emperor beforehand, they would still be shocked that he had cultivated to the peak of the Great Sage realm in such a short time.

In fact, the shock was no less than if he had been considered a quasi-emperor.

On the human side, it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over them, leaving them feeling completely chilled.

He is not a quasi-emperor, but his body is surrounded by imperial light!
If that's all there is to it, how can it contend with the Holy Spirit Aotian?
The title "Quasi-Emperor" carries a weight heavier than Mount Tai. Although it is only one realm away from the pinnacle of the Great Sage, the gap is insurmountable.

The Emperor's Barrier is far more terrifying than the Saint's Barrier. If one stands in the Eight Forbidden Realms, there is still hope of defying the heavens and defeating the saints. But the Emperor's Barrier is useless even if one stands in the Eight Forbidden Realms.

Those who can become quasi-emperors have all forged their own paths; none of them are not within the forbidden realms.

Moreover, this is different from the barrier of the Holy Domain. After the Quasi-Emperor, each minor realm is a layer of the Emperor's Path barrier.

Theoretically speaking, even a Great Sage at the pinnacle of power has no chance of defeating a Quasi-Emperor. Even a Great Emperor in his youth would find it difficult to accomplish such a feat.

(End of this chapter)