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

Chapter 354 Hundred-Armed Asura Devours Holy Spirit Elephant (Bonus Chapter for 1000 Monthly Tickets in August)

Unless one enters the realm of divine prohibition and seizes that fleeting moment of opportunity to kill or severely injure a Quasi-Emperor with a single blow, causing their combat power to plummet, only in this way can one have a chance to defy the heavens and defeat a Quasi-Emperor.

But this is very difficult. Those who can do this are extremely rare throughout history. Only those in the same league as Wushi and Ruthless can accomplish it. It would be very difficult for ordinary young emperors.

Even if an ordinary young emperor enters the realm of divine prohibition, he is at most slightly better than a quasi-emperor at the first level. To cripple him in one blow, the quasi-emperor would have to stand still and let him strike his vital points.

Otherwise, the forbidden realm of the gods is but a fleeting moment, and it will fall in the blink of an eye, making it impossible to re-enter it in a short period of time.

Li Yao's situation is special; his body has already reached the Quasi-Emperor realm, which greatly increases his margin for error. He is exceptionally talented, and no one believes he cannot enter the Divine Forbidden Realm. However, even so, defying the heavens to defeat a Quasi-Emperor is extremely difficult.

The human cultivators were in despair. This time, they truly saw no hope. Quasi-Emperors were too powerful; they were beings on a completely different level.

Only Ye Fan, Qing Shi, Long Ma, and others who understood Li Yao still held onto hope.

They all guessed that Li Yao could freely enter the forbidden realm and stay there for a period of time.

In the past, many enemies whose realms surpassed the Eight Forbidden Realms were ultimately defeated by Li Yao with overwhelming force.

This kind of thing has happened more than once or twice; it has accompanied Li Yao on his path of cultivation to this day.

The most outrageous instance was when Li Yao, standing at the seventh level of the Saint King realm, unleashed his full power and attacked the Golden King.

After that battle, many old monsters analyzed it for more than half a year before finally coming to a terrible conclusion.

The reason Li Yao was able to defeat the Golden King must be that he miraculously remained in the Divine Forbidden Domain during the battle and triggered the All-Encompassing Secret multiple times. Only in this way could he have accomplished such a feat.

However, many people do not agree with this statement and firmly believe that only the Great Emperor can reside permanently in the Divine Forbidden Zone, while others can only enter for a moment before falling.

But Ye Fan and the others knew that it was not a fallacy, but a fact. Even if it seemed fantastical, sometimes the most outrageous things are the correct answers.

If Li Yao were to replicate that miracle today, he might not be without a chance of winning.

Countless thoughts flash through people's minds, but the birth and dissipation of a thought is only a moment. Now, this universe is divided into two emotions: despair and joy.

“Sometimes, too much talent can make people arrogant. If you hadn’t come today, you might have reached the Quasi-Emperor realm in just fifty years, no, thirty years. At that time, no one in the world could do anything to you. Unfortunately, that day will never come.” Ao Tian’s eyes flashed with killing intent.

Although Li Yao did not break through to the Quasi-Emperor level, he reached the peak of the Great Sage level in just a few years, with his body enveloped in divine light. His talent was terrifying.

For everyone, the quasi-emperor is an insurmountable barrier, but Li Yao is definitely not among them.

Reaching the Quasi-Emperor realm is already a foreseeable future for him, and he will definitely not stop at the initial stage of Quasi-Emperor. At the very least, he will become a late-stage Quasi-Emperor, and there is a considerable probability that he will prove himself to become an Emperor!
Such a person must be eliminated now, otherwise, there will be endless trouble in the future.

Li Yao's eyes were icy cold, and he suddenly sneered, "You think you're the hunter, but little do you know, to me, you are the prey."

After saying this, he no longer concealed his aura, and countless holy spirits fell, unleashing the curse left on him.

"Roar……"

In an instant, countless wails and howls of ghosts and gods rang out, and Li Yao's body was filled with ferocious blood light. One by one, holy spirits transformed into fierce ghosts and surrounded him.

Heaven and earth seemed to sense this, and a strange and ferocious phenomenon unfolded, with blood surging into the sky and blood flowing like water, resembling an infernal hell.

It was a strange sight of a hundred-armed Asura devouring holy spirits. The grayish-blue figure was ferocious and terrifying, with a hundred arms and black palms that held holy spirits.

Among them are Stone Embryo Holy Spirit, Immortal Tribulation Fire Holy Spirit, Water Marsh Holy Spirit, Iron Essence Holy Spirit... and so on. They are all very realistic, and the naked eye cannot even tell the difference between them.

Around Shura were many fearful holy spirits, bound by chains, who, despite their boundless divine power, were like fish on a chopping board.

"Snap!" "Snap!"...

A chilling sound echoed throughout the heavens and earth, and what one saw in the direction of the sound was even more chilling.

The hideous Asura held the Holy Spirit in its hand, put it directly into its mouth, and then snapped off the Holy Spirit's head with a bite, gnawing on it with its mouth full of blood, a truly horrifying sight.

"what……"

Seeing this scene, other races were horrified, but the Holy Spirits trembled violently, as if the Asura had really bitten off their heads.

As Asura began to devour the Holy Spirit, his aura grew stronger, stealing the Holy Spirit's creation to replenish his own foundation.

This is a new phenomenon: the Hundred-Armed Asura Devouring the Holy Spirit Image!
"Ah, you deserve to die!" Ao Tian's eyes were bloodshot, and anger filled every inch of his flesh and blood.

The meaning of the phenomenon is quite clear: the Asura is Li Yao, and he is actually consuming Holy Spirits in an exaggerated quantity, which has caused heaven and earth to react, resulting in the manifestation of the Hundred-Armed Asura devouring Holy Spirits.

What angered Ao Tian the most was that this phenomenon was practically the nemesis of the Holy Spirits, capable of suppressing all Holy Spirits, and even he was somewhat affected.

Ao Mang and Mo Ang were trembling in their hearts, and some of them dared not look directly at the strange vision. As for the ordinary holy spirits, some of them had already collapsed to the ground.

This child must not be allowed to live!
"boom!"

Ao Tian's aura changed drastically, resembling a ferocious god. His arms and head transformed into flesh and blood, and the primal power contained within surged.

His eyes contained an extremely intense killing intent, bursting out with a terrifying fierce light. His quasi-emperor aura was overwhelming, dominating the life and death of all living beings!
Li Yao's eyes flashed like cold lightning, showing no fear whatsoever. He threw a punch to meet the attack head-on, even though the opponent was a quasi-emperor.

Although he did not possess the laws of a quasi-emperor, his magical power was profound, his body was strong, he stood in the realm of divine prohibitions, and his combat power was astonishing, with the power he unleashed being no less than that of Ao Tian.

"boom!"

Two fleshy fists collided violently, causing a massive explosion, like the clash of divine bells. A large star shattered, and countless creatures covered their ears, howling in agony.

This attack did not possess any unparalleled laws, but rather leaned more towards pure physical strength, so the aftershocks were not intense. Even so, a divine light still shot into the depths of the universe, shattering countless stars along the way.

To everyone's astonishment, the two figures were sent flying backwards at the same time, showing that they were evenly matched!
This is shocking! Li Yao's quasi-emperor body is comparable to the physical body of the Holy Spirit Clan!

"Roar!"

Ao Tian roared, his anger rising at the fact that he hadn't managed to defeat a Great Sage with a single punch.

However, he did not unleash his magic or use the Quasi-Emperor Law, but instead tried to overpower Li Yao with his physical body.

"boom!"

With terrifyingly surging blood and qi, Ao Tian covered ten thousand miles in a single step, powerful and domineering, and swung his fist down fiercely.

Li Yao was equally fearless, swinging his fist and unleashing his unparalleled power to confront the opponent head-on.

In an instant, the two were locked in a fierce battle, exchanging dozens of punches without backing down an inch. They used every ounce of their strength, each punch containing the ultimate power, whether it was a direct clash of fists or a slam into each other's chests.

“Boom!”, “Boom!”, “Boom!”…

This is the ultimate battle, devoid of any trace of magic or technique; it is the simplest of punches, yet also the most lethal killing move.

Each collision was like two chaotic divine bells colliding, with terrifying explosions continuing unabated. The sound waves resounded throughout the heavens and myriad realms, causing even saints to fall to the ground, wailing and covering their ears in agony.

It wasn't physical pain, but rather a feeling that my soul was being torn apart.

Brilliant beams of light burst forth continuously, consciously drawn by the two into the depths of the universe, piercing through endless galaxies and knocking down countless stars!

Finally, after the hundredth collision, blood began to flow from their fingers and their chests were pierced by each other, leaving them in a miserable state.

Overall, Li Yao was slightly weaker; his arm was cracked and torn, while Ao Tian only had a broken fist.

"How is that possible?" Ao Tian didn't think he had won; on the contrary, he felt he had lost miserably.

Stone Embryo Holy Spirit and Immortal Golden Holy Spirit are known for their physical bodies. Among those of the same level, few races or physiques can rival them.

Now, his Quasi-Emperor Level 3 physical body is unable to crush the physical body of a Great Saint.

Is there any justice in this world?

Not only him, but everyone who saw this scene felt like they were dreaming.

They didn't care how the two fought; they only knew that in the current situation, although Li Yao was at a disadvantage, he was far from being defeated.

To put it in more familiar terms, it's a challenge—the Great Sage challenges the Quasi-Emperor!
This is absolutely an unprecedented miracle. Even if someone in ancient history did fight against a Quasi-Emperor at the peak of Great Sagehood, their fighting style would definitely not be a head-on collision, but rather a maneuvering that would allow them to unleash forbidden techniques once they entered the forbidden realm!
But Li Yao has been fighting back head-on, refusing to back down an inch, truly challenging the quasi-emperor.

Everyone knew that they had witnessed a miracle, and if word of this battle were to spread, it would likely shake many races throughout the universe.

“In the forbidden realm of the gods, Li Shenren must be standing inside, or even staying there, without falling out,” someone whispered.

No one present was a novice; they were fully aware of the situation and were shocked, incredulous, and overwhelmed with a mix of emotions.

He's not even an Emperor, not even a Quasi-Emperor, yet he's residing in the Forbidden Domain of Gods!

"Senior's divine might is invincible; he was just not taking it seriously. Otherwise, killing a Great Sage would have been a piece of cake." Ao Mang shouted, subtly reminding Ao Tian that they couldn't let things drag on like this.

Li Yao's combat power was already extraordinary. If he were allowed to continue accumulating his fighting spirit, no one could say for sure whether he would reach his limit and change his fate. Given Li Yao's current performance, once he enters the Quasi-Emperor realm and activates his Divine Forbidden Domain, Ao Tian would definitely be no match for him.

"kill!"

Whether heeded Ao Mang's reminder or not, Quasi-Emperor Ao Tian let out a long roar, unleashing his boundless magical power and intertwining Quasi-Emperor laws, pushing his combat strength to its limit.

A divine radiance erupted, like a great sun, illuminating the entire star field.

Wherever the magic's power reaches, it's like a blazing sun shining down on the world, melting the heavens and earth.

"How could you, a mere Great Sage, possibly be a match for me!"

Ao Tian roared, and his anger was palpable even in his voice, like a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey.

"If furious roars were effective, you might be able to challenge the Emperor now."

Li Yao sneered, completely calm, and did not change color because of the quasi-emperor's divine power. He simply moved slightly and dodged Ao Tian's attack.

"boom!"

A blood-red purgatory descends, and the Hundred-Armed Asura Devouring Holy Spirit Elephant manifests, bizarre and ferocious...

Click...

The sound of the Holy Spirit being chewed up rang out, and a strange, mysterious power spread out, forming a domain. Then, Ao Tian's aura weakened slightly.

This vision is a perfect counter to the Holy Spirit, weakening the enemy and strengthening oneself.

Yes, it can also enhance yourself.

Asura is Li Yao. It devours holy spirits to become stronger, which means that he is also becoming stronger. The holy spirits that Asura devours are actually Ao Tian's magical power.

"Evil forces and heretics are no match for absolute power!" Ao Tian roared, his Quasi-Emperor Laws spreading across the sky and condensing into a giant handprint that sealed off the ten directions of heaven and earth, slamming towards Li Yao.

The void around him was imprisoned, making it impossible to escape; he could only endure it.

But that was only the general case. Li Yao was not ordinary. His Xingzi Secret Technique was unparalleled in the world, and time was almost frozen. He was out of the range of the great handprint's strike.

Then, the Hundred-Armed Asura roared, and the blood of the Holy Spirit transformed into chains of divine Dao, shooting towards the great handprint like spears capable of destroying the world.

"boom!"

The giant handprint formed from the Quasi-Emperor's Law contained immeasurable magical power and was indestructible, but the blood-red divine chain pierced through it.

Mo Ang and Ao Mang stared wide-eyed in disbelief; even the Quasi-Emperor's Law had been broken.

"That phenomenon completely suppresses our race, not just the physical body, but everything about it, even the laws of the Great Dao!"

The Holy Spirit lineage has always been blessed with exceptional advantages, so when did it become so wretched that even a vision specifically designed to suppress them has appeared?

If others can also cultivate this extraordinary phenomenon, then a great calamity will befall the Holy Spirit Clan.

"boom!"

A deafening roar erupted as the crimson Dao Divine Chain pierced through the giant handprint, then shuddered violently, tearing it apart and dissipating into a shower of light.

Everyone was moved, not just physically, but could they really face the divine might of a quasi-emperor?
After experiencing Ao Tian's strength firsthand, Li Yao had a better understanding of the situation.

In the past, he worked in isolation, and although his strength had been increasing, he wasn't entirely sure how strong he had become; he could only make a rough estimate.

Now, after this exchange, Li Yao is certain that his strength is in no way inferior to Ao Tian's.

In other words, even before becoming a Quasi-Emperor, he had already crossed the first and second heavens, and could rival, or even kill, beings of the third heaven.

The Taoist priest has succeeded!

I had guessed before, but I never put it into practice, so it felt a bit unreal. Now I finally feel a sense of security.

"Remember, losing to me is the only thing you will ever remember in your life." Li Yao was awe-inspiring and full of fighting spirit.

"Hey!"

He took the initiative, his feet stepping on the secret of the character "行" (xing), his body unpredictable, disrupting the time and space of the universe and hindering its operation.

Ao Tian's expression hardened, and he raised his divine sense to its limit to capture Li Yao's figure.

Little did they know, this was exactly what Li Yao was waiting for.

"Hey!"

The sword light soared into the sky, its sharpness concealed yet potent, capable of harming the soul and spirit, and was invincible.

"The Art of Pacifying the Chaos!"

"Ah..." Ao Tian screamed in agony, his primordial spirit experiencing a tearing pain, as if it had been cut in two.

What a terrifying sword technique! It was indestructible. Even a quasi-emperor's primordial spirit, as solid as immortal gold and eternally immortal, could not withstand that sword technique.

"boom!"

Almost at the same time that his primordial spirit was being torn apart by pain, Ao Tian was struck in the chest by a palm.

The original target should have been the head, but the quasi-emperor's divine sense was so terrifying that, in the blink of an eye, the body was moved away.

"boom!"

Ao Tian was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the starry sky, where the void collapsed layer by layer.

Everyone was stunned. What had just happened? In an instant, Ao Tian was suppressed and sent flying tens of thousands of miles away.

"You lowly ant, how could you possibly understand the power of a quasi-emperor? Do you think you can kill me with your strange and ingenious skills?" An angry voice rang out from afar. Ao Tian took a step forward and returned to the battlefield.

However, unlike before he was knocked away, this time he was wearing a suit of armor, exuding the aura of a quasi-emperor. It was his Dao weapon, a quasi-emperor magic artifact.

And in that short time, his energy and spirit returned to their peak.

The difficulty of dealing with the quasi-emperor was demonstrated at this moment; his life was truly too blessed.

To kill a powerhouse of this level, you either need to shatter their Immortal Platform or simply refine them to death.

The latter is not considered. He does not have the Quasi-Emperor Law and cannot refine a Quasi-Emperor to death. If he wants to kill Ao Tian quickly, he can only shatter the Immortal Platform.

Of course, there are definitely more than just these two methods. For example, you can slowly wear down your opponent, but that kind of method takes a very long time.

Destroying the primordial spirit is also an option, but Ao Tian will definitely protect his primordial spirit now, making it difficult to succeed.

"Looks like I'll have to beat you to death." Li Yao twisted his neck, activated the Xingzi Secret Technique, and disappeared from the spot.

This time, Ao Tian dared not use his divine sense to capture Li Yao's figure, but he did not sit idly by and wait for death. Instead, he shook his hands violently, weaving together endless quasi-emperor laws to create a furnace that enveloped Li Yao.

Although the Xingzi Secret Technique was unparalleled, it was impossible for it to pass through the densely interwoven Quasi-Emperor Laws, so Li Yao had no choice but to retreat.

"You're quite remarkable, a Great Sage realm cultivator, actually forcing me to this point. But your Divine Forbidden Domain can only last for a short time, right?" Ao Tian sneered, his chilling voice echoing throughout the universe, each word uttered through clenched teeth.

"When you fall into the forbidden realm of the gods, I will crush you inch by inch."

Clearly, he decided to retreat temporarily until Li Yao fell out of the forbidden zone.

Normally, once someone falls out of the forbidden zone, they cannot re-enter it for a short period of time.

But what he didn't know was that Li Yao was a cheat code, possessing cultivation far beyond his realm, which allowed the Divine Forbidden Domain to place no restrictions on him. The moment he fell out, he could step back in.

Therefore, waiting for his combat strength to be greatly reduced is undoubtedly wishful thinking.

These words undoubtedly reassured Mo Ang and the others, putting their minds at ease.

The battle just now really startled them; Ao Tian was sent flying in an instant, the impact was just too great.

That's a quasi-emperor, an unattainable existence even in their eyes. If he can't defeat him, then Li Yao will be unstoppable.

It's alright, it's alright... my ass!

Don't come over here!

(End of this chapter)