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

Chapter 355 Ao Tian, ​​Dead
The alien alliance members turned pale as Li Yao suddenly appeared at the tenth level, coldly looking down at them.

At this moment, who would dare to underestimate Li Yao? Even the Holy Spirit Quasi-Emperor was suppressed for a time, killing them would be as easy as turning one's hand.

Mo Ang, Ao Mang, the Great Sage of the Celestial Clan, the Great Sage of the Rakshasa Clan, and the Great Sage whose identity was unknown all changed their expressions suddenly, and great fear rose in their hearts.

Li Yao stood in the starry sky, his body wrapped in dazzling imperial light, his terrifying divine power surging like a boundless ocean, unfathomable!
Invincible!
In an instant, they reached a conclusion.

Even setting aside the Divine Forbidden Domain, this quasi-Emperor's body alone, without using any magical power, would be enough to crush them.

The vast disparity between them left the alien alliance with no will to resist, turning them into helpless quails, with no choice but to hope that Ao Tian would intervene.

Unfortunately, Ao Tian made no move. He used the supreme quasi-emperor law to evolve the divine furnace, enveloping himself and coldly watching Li Yao's actions.

Clearly, he was incredibly resolute, and even if Li Yao were to kill his own people, he would not be moved in the slightest.

"It seems he really doesn't care about your lives. In that case, you're worthless."

Li Yao's eyes burned brightly as he extended his palm. His five fingers were like celestial gold, possessing boundless divine power and unstoppable force.

"what……"

"Don't kill me, I am a god..."

The five Great Sages cried out in terror and desperately tried to resist, but they were powerless and perished in a short time.

Everyone was shocked that the five Great Saints who stood at the pinnacle of the universe had fallen so suddenly.

People still remember the oppressive feeling that these Great Sages brought when they first appeared; it was simply suffocating.

His death so easily now seems almost surreal. But considering the strength Li Yao displayed, it also seems fitting.

That was an invincible power; even a quasi-emperor was suppressed, let alone a Great Sage.

Li Yao did not stop. He formed hand seals and evolved the Supreme Heavenly Technique. Dao patterns intertwined, and a Great Dao Treasure Bottle appeared. It was a tangible carrier of the Dao, and the entire starry sky dimmed as a result.

"boom!"

The Great Dao Treasure Bottle trembled, releasing endless divine light, which transformed into a deep, dark hole, pitch black, as if it wanted to devour the entire universe.

The five corpses of the Great Sages were sucked into the black hole. At the same time, the alien army screamed in terror, being pulled along by the suction force and flying towards the black hole.

They desperately tried to resist and escape the suction, but they couldn't. It was as if the entire universe was being encompassed by it.

Soon, countless creatures screamed in terror and struggled desperately, but were ultimately sucked into the black hole and disappeared from this universe.

The tenth level became quiet, and the million-strong army vanished without a trace, sending chills down one's spine.

The black hole disappeared, and the Great Dao Treasure Bottle reappeared. It wasn't huge, only two feet tall, which made people wonder where all the people who had been sucked in had gone.

Ao Tian's face was cold, but he couldn't escape the furnace forged by the Quasi-Emperor Law. He could sense that Li Yao's aura was at its peak, no different from when he fought before.

He hasn't fallen out of the forbidden zone yet!
But how is this possible? How long has it been? Can a Great Saint at the peak stay in the Divine Forbidden Domain for so long?
The Eternal Forbidden Zone is not a realm that only gods and ancient emperors can reside in.

Even though he was a quasi-emperor, once he entered the forbidden realm of gods, he could only stay there for a moment before falling.

But for Li Yao, at least a quarter of an hour has passed since then.

This amount of time would be nothing under normal circumstances, but it is quite extraordinary if one stays in the forbidden realm of gods.

A Great Sage, before even breaking through to the Emperor Realm, already has his body enveloped in Emperor Light and can remain in the Divine Forbidden Domain for a long time. This talent is even more terrifying than cultivating from the early stage of Great Sage to the peak over several years.

Having reviewed the entire history of cultivation, Ao Tian can confirm that this is the only example of its kind, truly unprecedented and unparalleled.

Just then, Li Yao moved again. He gently pushed the Great Dao Treasure Bottle, which transformed into a stream of light, tore through the void, and descended onto the ancient star below.

The black hole reappeared, and countless terrified voices rang out. The alien army that remained there did not escape either; they were all sucked into the treasure bottle, and then tore through the void again, flying into Li Yao's body.

In just a few breaths, the entire million-strong alien army vanished, including those who had previously perished; they had all disappeared without a trace.

If it weren't for the visible signs of battle, people would still think that what happened before was a dream.

Having done all this, Li Yao took a step forward and descended once more into the depths of this starry sea. Looking at the motionless Ao Tian, ​​he mocked, "You really are a tortoise."

The alien alliance had a million-strong army, including many holy spirits, but Ao Tian watched them die without stepping forward to fight him.

"What kind of monster are you?" Ao Tian's eyes were bloodshot.

Just now, Li Yao fell into the forbidden realm of gods, but in the same instant, he returned to the forbidden realm of gods again.

If you weren't constantly paying attention, you wouldn't even notice it.

But the realization only intensifies the despair, signifying that the dream of Li Yao escaping the divine barrier has been shattered.

It was too fast; so fast that before Ao Tian could even feel joy, it came to an abrupt end.

"Alright, it's time to deal with you," Li Yao said coldly.

He wasn't completely helpless against this tortoise shell; he just needed to put in some effort, which is why he was able to turn his attention to dealing with the alien army.

Those living beings are not just cold numbers, but precious resources, which he has long been eyeing.

"I underestimated your strength, but the lack of Quasi-Emperor Laws remains your weakness. Dealing with me won't be so easy." Ao Tian's tone was forceful, but then he changed his expression.
"How about we end this here, I'll leave this universe, and we can shake hands and make peace?"

Li Yao scoffed, never expecting this Holy Spirit to be so flexible, but it was far too late for it to still have such thoughts now.

He didn't reply, but instead showed the other party the answer through his actions.

"Boom!"

A massive bolt of lightning swept across the universe, its deafening roar shaking the world. Even across the endless sea of ​​stars, the destructive aura filled people with dread.

The lightning was intense, vast and radiant, and its awe-inspiring power was like the presence of the heavens themselves; just sensing its presence was enough to fill one with dread.

A gigantic hand, with a thunder dragon coiled around its fingers, flew out from the sea of ​​thunder and slammed towards the Law Furnace.

One of the Ten Fierce Treasure Techniques, the Thunder Emperor's Treasure Technique of Scattered Hands, is being revealed to the world for the first time.

This is a technique that transcends the realm of humanity. Li Yao has studied it diligently until now, and has mastered this immortal art to perfection. When he uses it now, it has evolved to an extremely profound level.

"boom!"

A deafening roar resounded throughout the universe, and the terrifying power brought by the immortal technique made up for Li Yao's lack of quasi-emperor laws.

The terrifying aftershocks spread outwards from the collision into the sea of ​​stars, shattering countless stars into dust.

The Law Furnace shook, and with a single strike, countless Quasi-Emperor Laws were obliterated.

Li Yao's Taoist magic was skillful and without pause. The chains of order danced, and the light of Geng metal surged up, condensing into a white tiger claw. With the power to cleave through three thousand realms, it slammed forward.

"Hey!"

A piercing metallic clang resounded as five claw-like beams tore through the universe, like five hanging galaxies. The Quasi-Emperor's laws shattered, and even the furnace was pierced, revealing five enormous cracks.

This attack was terrifying beyond measure. As the White Tiger Divine Claw struck out, Li Yao activated the All-Encompassing Secret Technique, which, with ten times the battle power, was several times stronger than the Thunder Emperor's Hand.

This scene shocked everyone watching, as it actually tore apart the laws unleashed by the Quasi-Emperor.

Ao Tian's body trembled, and an expression of disbelief appeared in his eyes. He was then greatly alarmed.

The moment the furnace was torn apart, Li Yao vanished, incredibly fast.

Almost instinctively, Ao Tian raised his arms to shield his head, protecting his vital areas.

The armor he was wearing completely covered him, and there was a pair of incredibly sharp blades on his arms, capable of tearing apart the body of a quasi-emperor. If Li Yao did not withdraw his attack, they could definitely sever his fists.

However, this action, while protecting his head, undoubtedly left him wide open. So, with lightning speed, Li Yao changed his attack point and punched hard in the heart.

"boom!"

Ao Tian's body flew horizontally, traveling countless miles. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and a tiny crack appeared on his armor, greatly diminishing its spiritual light.

"Tsk, what a turtle shell." Li Yao muttered to himself, looking helplessly at the cracked flesh on his fist.

The force of that punch was terrifying; even a quasi-emperor would not feel good after taking it.

However, Ao Tian's Dao soldier was a battle armor with astonishing defensive power, which blocked most of the damage for him. At the same time, it almost caused Li Yao's fist to explode.

That was, after all, a quasi-emperor weapon. Although it was not good at offensive warfare, the quasi-emperor principles on it were still extremely terrifying.

To strike with flesh and blood is no less than to confront a quasi-emperor weapon with one's own body!

This scene left the humans in the tenth level completely speechless and utterly stunned.

"With weapons like these, it's no wonder you're so flexible and adaptable. It seems that your fear of death was predetermined from the moment you were conceived by Heaven."

Li Yao continued to mock him, not only punching and kicking him but also preparing to kill him out of his spirit. Ao Tian spat out another mouthful of blood, his fleshy face turning red with rage.

"You're asking for death!" Ao Tian was furious. He couldn't stand being mocked like that, so he took the initiative to attack.

"boom!"

An extremely profound Daoist technique unfolded, and this world began to resonate with Ao Tian, ​​bestowing upon him immense power.

This is Ao Tian's trump card, a law created for him by Heaven himself, which he used to roam the universe for seven thousand years.

Li Yao sensed that he was being rejected, disliked by Heaven, and that the myriad laws of nature were becoming stagnant and unusable for him.

Undoubtedly, this is a terrifying phenomenon. If a cultivator cannot use the laws of heaven and earth to fight, their combat power will be reduced by at least 30%.

"So what if Heaven favors me? Heaven will still be trampled under my feet." Li Yao shouted coldly, clenching his fist and unleashing a devastating attack.

"hold head high!"

The unparalleled fist imprint was unleashed, and the roar of a true dragon resounded. The entire universe seemed to be overturned, and that inexplicable aura was instantly crushed.

"boom!"

The sound of armor shattering rang out, accompanied by the cracking of bones, and Ao Tian's body was sent flying backward. People couldn't believe it—a bare fist had shattered a quasi-Emperor's weapon!

True Dragon Fist is one of the immortal arts that Li Yao has mastered the longest. His understanding of it is undisputed to be the best among all immortal arts, and he has long since reached the pinnacle.

Therefore, this is also Li Yao's strongest attack method.

And the True Dragon Fist lived up to expectations. With its unparalleled fist imprint, it shattered a quasi-emperor weapon head-on. How terrifying was that?

Ao Tian's fist shattered, and the battle suit covering his arm cracked and torn, almost extending to half of his body.

The deity within the battle armor was wailing, severely wounded. Had its master not been alive, it would likely have fallen into a deep slumber.

This was a direct confrontation, and Li Yao, with absolute power, nearly crushed a quasi-emperor.

Now anyone can see that Ao Tian is no match for Li Yao. Although the gap between the two is not exactly vast, it is still quite obvious.

In the tenth level, everyone was dumbfounded. Even the old madman and Qinghuang Daoist could not hide the shock on their faces.

Only they, because they were truly close to Quasi-Emperors, knew how great the gap was between Quasi-Emperors and Great Saints. Cultivating the five secret realms simultaneously, each breakthrough was no less than the sublimation of the five secret realms.

It's no exaggeration to say that even the strongest among them, the Old Madman, would be in grave danger against the weakest Quasi-Emperor.

And now, something mind-blowing is happening right before their eyes: a Great Sage is suppressing a Quasi-Emperor!
Although Li Yao is not a normal Great Sage and has the body of a Quasi-Emperor, Ao Tian is not an ordinary Quasi-Emperor either!

Those with lower cultivation levels might not be able to tell, but the old madman and the others did.

Ao Tian has definitely made significant progress on the path to becoming a Quasi-Emperor. He is not only a Quasi-Emperor at the first level, but at the very least at the second level or above.

"Li Yao's combat strength is probably already at the Quasi-Emperor level three!" Qinghuang Daoist concluded with some disbelief.

Upon hearing this, all the cultivators changed color. They hadn't even broken through to the Quasi-Emperor level yet, but their combat strength had already reached the third level of the Quasi-Emperor realm. This was definitely not a joke.

"This is not a normal example. Only by staying in the forbidden realm for a long time can one achieve this, completely eliminating the possibility for later generations to achieve this." The old madman saw more.

Ye Fan was deeply moved and inwardly exclaimed that Li Yao was a prodigy; this was something no human could do.

Even though he firmly believed that he was no worse than anyone else, he also knew very well that when he reached the pinnacle of the Great Sage, he would definitely not be able to do it.

As the old madman said, the most basic requirement to achieve this is to have the body of a quasi-emperor and to reside in the forbidden realm of gods for a long time.

The former is possible. With his physique, possessing a quasi-emperor body at the peak of the Great Sage realm is not a pipe dream, but a foreseeable fact.

It's impossible to stay in the forbidden zone for an extended period of time.

He had also entered the Divine Forbidden Zone quite a few times. He first entered the Divine Forbidden Zone at the early stage of the second level of the Immortal Realm, and he continued to do so frequently in the years that followed.

But each time, it was just a fleeting moment in eternity. He tried to linger there a little longer, but it was difficult. Although he managed to do it, the longest he ever stayed was less than a breath.

Ye Fan was confident that as his understanding of the divine restriction deepened, extending the time would not be difficult, but to stay for an extended period like Li Yao was a complete pipe dream.

Brother Li, Brother Li, Ao Tian is right, what kind of monster are you?

Deep within the starry sea, the great battle continued. Although Ao Tian was injured, his injuries were nothing to a quasi-emperor.

The two were like massive celestial bodies, constantly colliding and separating in the universe, and then crashing together even more violently.

Li Yao fought with extreme ferocity, his combat power was pushed to the limit, and he unleashed all sorts of profound techniques, even summoning the Immortal Gold Furnace.

He fought with unbridled joy, every inch of his flesh and blood radiating pleasure, his spirit and body becoming one, his cultivation boiling over.

After this battle, if he uses the Heavenly Book to comprehend the Dao, his speed of digesting and comprehending the insights will definitely be much faster. It is estimated that he will be able to enter the realm of creating new methods again in a few days.

Li Yao was having a good time, but Ao Tian on the other side was in a much worse state. His armor was tattered and broken in many places.

The head and chest area, in particular, are the hardest hit areas and can no longer protect the body.

Ao Tian kept spitting out blood. His bones had been crushed countless times. Even though he was a quasi-emperor with a tough life, such suffering still made him much weaker than before.

He was beginning to show signs of fatigue, and the outcome of this war was starting to become clear.

A dignified Holy Spirit Quasi-Emperor, standing atop the Three Heavens, having traveled so far on the path to Quasi-Emperor, was actually worn down to this extent by a Great Sage.

Even without the Quasi-Emperor Law, it's still possible to grind him to death!
This is the cruelest way to die, one that will be condemned to the pillar of shame and remembered for eternity.

"With my holy blood, I offer myself as a sacrifice to the heavens!" Ao Tian, ​​unwilling to die in defeat, unleashed a terrifying secret technique.

This is an absolutely forbidden technique of the Holy Spirit lineage. They are born of heaven and earth and have a deep connection with the heavens. They can obtain unparalleled power by sacrificing the blood of the Holy Spirit.

However, once you do this, all the original holy blood in your body will be consumed, and from then on, your path forward will be cut off, and your cultivation will never be able to advance any further.

No Holy Spirit would do this unless it is in the most desperate moment.

But now Ao Tian is in dire straits. Continuing at the current pace is like slowly boiling a frog in water; he will eventually be worn down and killed.

Given that, he is not lacking in the belief that they should fight to the death.

"A dying struggle!" Li Yao coldly uttered only a few words in response.

"boom!"

The sound of the sky collapsing resounded throughout the universe. The Immortal Gold Furnace trembled and released various kinds of immortal light, resonating with Li Yao. His already limit-reaching combat power surged again, reaching new heights.

At the same time, the profound meanings of the dragon-patterned black gold and the phoenix-blooded crimson gold are revealed, presenting the Daoist charm of dragon and phoenix in harmony.

Taking advantage of this, Li Yao unleashed the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Technique, causing the entire universe to tremble and giving birth to a wild and domineering power.

They clashed once again, with the laws of quasi-emperors and unparalleled immortal techniques constantly colliding.

Li Yao was like a dragon and a phoenix, his whole body radiating divine light, his laws and principles were boiling, and his heavenly voice shook the world, like a god in mythology.

He abandoned all defenses, and every inch of his flesh and blood transformed into the ultimate weapon of slaughter.

Unparalleled fist imprints were continuously unleashed, the blinding fist light shaking the universe and turning everything to ruins.

On the other side, Ao Tian also completely let go. The possibility of being defeated by the Great Sage and pinned to the pillar of shame spurred him on, and his combat power suddenly surged.

They fought fiercely, venturing into the depths of space, causing a deafening roar that destroyed everything, leaving only surging chaos to recreate the world.

But this is destined to be short-lived; sacrificing the blood of the Holy Spirit is akin to an ultimate sublimation, providing only a fleeting moment of combat power.

After hundreds of moves, Ao Tian cried out, but to no avail, and found himself in danger.

Li Yao activated various Taoist techniques, and the Qianzi Secret had already foreseen the momentary opportunity for battle and was prepared.

As the Word "Xing" was unfurled, time and space seemed to freeze, and then the power of chaos surged, and a fist kept growing larger in Ao Tian's vision.

There was no escaping it; he was already imprisoned. Even though his nerves were alert, his body was unable to make any movement.

"puff!"

The unparalleled fist light obliterated the Quasi-Emperor's Laws and shattered the divine chains of order. Then, the fist slammed down with unstoppable force, piercing through Ao Tian's skull.

"boom!"

As if something had broken, a soft sound came from Ao Tian's head.

"How could this be!" Ao Tian cried out in despair, his voice filled with grief.

He was the son of heaven, blessed by the heavens and earth. Although he was born prematurely due to an accident, his fighting prowess was unparalleled throughout history.

For thousands of years, he has been invincible, never encountering anyone of the same level who could suppress him.

But now, he has actually been defeated by a low-level cultivator, who is not even a quasi-emperor!

Li Yao withdrew his fist and quietly gazed at the Holy Spirit before him. His blue robe was stained with the other's blood, and his eyes flashed with a light like thunder across the universe. His black hair danced in the wind, and he looked down upon all living beings. His powerful and domineering aura was reflected in everyone's eyes.

"Cough cough... Your wanton slaughter of holy spirits will not end well for you." Ao Tian uttered his final curse, his eyes gradually dimming.

His mortal platform had been shattered, and there was no way to recover. If he were at his peak, he could have stabilized his injuries with his powerful cultivation.

However, without offering the blood of the original holy spirit, he was already extremely weak and could only quietly wait for death.

Li Yao stood tall, like a god, and took Ao Tian's body into the Great Dao Treasure Bottle.

Thus ended the invasion, the alliance formed by several alien races collapsed, and all the powerful figures who came perished.

The tenth level was abuzz with excitement; everyone was cheering.

"We won, we really won!"

This invasion by alien races was fierce and repeatedly overturned their understanding, with powerful figures emerging one after another.

People once thought that the ancient road of humanity would collapse and be powerless to resist, and that they might all perish here.

But unexpectedly, at the most desperate moment, Li Yao stepped forward, fought against the quasi-emperor, and wiped out the alien army.

With unparalleled power, it showed people what a natural talent is that will surely lead to enlightenment.

The ancient road of the human race was shaken to its core, and the name of Li Yao swept across the entire ancient road like a hurricane.

Everyone who knew about this was deeply shocked.

Those who aspired to the throne, such as the Great Demon God and Emperor Tian, ​​were momentarily stunned upon learning of this.

Their cultivation levels are all quite high, and they have all progressed to the Saint King level. Their combat power is even more terrifying, standing at the pinnacle of the Eight Forbidden Realms.

In the past, this would definitely be considered a candidate for emperor, a prodigy with imperial potential.

But now, a brilliant sun has risen, illuminating the universe and making them pale in comparison.

The Great Sage's ultimate attack killed a Quasi-Emperor. This was no longer just being two body lengths ahead of them, but leaving them far behind, so far that they couldn't even see the opponent's back.

(End of this chapter)