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

Chapter 427 Charging into the Immortal Path

The great battle was earth-shattering. The five supreme beings joined forces and unleashed boundless divine laws, shaking the past, present, and future.

All who resist will be torn to pieces.

The beings of the three great immortal laws were very powerful, but they could not resist them. After only a few clashes, they were reduced to a rain of light by the five supreme beings.

The immortal path suddenly pierced forward, its laws intertwining, like a great bell, bursting forth with a deafening sound.

The supreme beings stepped forward and charged deeper into the territory.

However, the road ahead was not smooth. The path to immortality was fraught with danger. Before long, a massive surge of immortal energy emerged, giving rise to towering figures.

They were clad in armor, wielding bronze halberds, exuding a terrifying aura, and stood in orderly ranks, much like celestial soldiers and generals from mythology.

This is an even more terrifying crisis. They were all born to protect the Immortal Realm. If you want to rush into the Immortal Path, you must first get past them.

Each of these figures wielding the laws is incredibly powerful, exuding an aura of imperial might, but they are slightly weaker than true ancient emperors.

"My path is eternal, and even the heavens cannot match its height!" an ancient supreme being roared, his entire body radiating brilliant divine light.

He wore an ancient suit of armor, as if cast from molten iron. The armor plates gleamed with a cold light, like dragon scales, tightly fastened together, while the edges emitted a chilling light, exuding imperial might.

This is an imperial artifact, similar to the Divine Emperor's Battle Armor. Not only is its defense unparalleled, but its dragon scales can also be launched out like ten thousand swords, cleaving through the two realms.

Chaotic energy surged, and countless sword energies swept across the sky like a rapidly flowing galaxy. The phantoms of gods and demons were formed from the laws of the Great Dao, possessing formidable combat power, making them arguably the strongest beings below the Great Emperor level. But at this moment, they were facing five Ascended Great Emperors. How could they possibly withstand them? Wherever the sword river reached, the bodies of the gods and demons shattered into pieces.

Blood splattered everywhere, and in that single moment, tens of thousands of gods and demons lay dead, the scene extremely bloody and terrifying.

Countless powerful forces deployed their battle platforms and witnessed this horrific scene, causing them to feel a chill run down their spines, their souls and bodies trembling.

Is this the might of an ancient emperor? Such combat power can be unleashed with a casual move. No matter how many times I watch it, I can't help but marvel.

Now, the five supreme beings stand side by side, and the mere spread of their auras is enough to shake the eternal heavens. Their respective paths are all supreme and cannot coexist, causing a great explosion on the path to immortality.

Like billions of stars exploding at the same time, creating unimaginable waves, the steps of the five supreme beings were unstoppable.

Ahead, deep within the Immortal Path, a world emerges, radiating dazzling light and rain. It seems very close, yet gives one the feeling of being infinitely distant.

That world was vast and boundless, with towering mountains, each one enormous, comparable to the ancient Big Dipper.

But there are countless sacred mountains like these in that world.

This glimpse into the vastness of that world reveals just how magnificent it truly is.

It must be the Immortal Realm!
The Supreme Beings were certain of their victory, so they fought with all their might, holding nothing back. Every attack they launched carried the power to destroy all the heavens and myriad realms.

At the right time and in the right place, the obstacles on the path to immortality are reduced many times over.

Reincarnated overseas, the Golden Crow Emperor's eyes darted around as he comprehended the will of Heaven and merged with the Great Universe. Based on the situation on the Immortal Path, he speculated whether this world was truly real.

Previously, he was convinced that the path to immortality on the Flying Immortal Star was the correct one.

But now, standing outside the path to immortality and feeling that fluctuation, he was suddenly somewhat uncertain.

"Perhaps this path is real?" he wondered to himself, a sense of restlessness stirring within him.

"boom!"

Just then, a tremendous change occurred on the Immortal Path. Endless laws intertwined, and hundreds of thousands of figures surged forth, their bodies radiating immortal light, like a torrent rushing towards the five supreme beings.

That was a massive army, an unparalleled torrent of laws, its immortal light vast and unstoppable, bringing destruction wherever it went. Even a quasi-emperor would be crushed into dust, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

"The opportunity to become an immortal has appeared! It's right there! Charge in!"

The five beings roared, feeling a fatal attraction, a desire that originated from the depths of their souls.

"Do immortals truly exist in this world? Is the path to immortality the biggest scam? It all depends on today. Even if we fail, we must test the method for future generations. I firmly believe that the path walked by each generation will be continued by future generations, and they will eventually ascend to immortality!" a supreme being roared.

"Charge forward! That is the hope of all ages!"

At this point, the five were truly fighting desperately.

This is a path of no return; after reaching the pinnacle of achievement, they have no way out.

If they do not become immortals, a dead end awaits them.
The heavens and myriad realms trembled. Some looked at the Immortal Path in disbelief, their voices trembling as they said, "That fluctuation is the Dao of the ancient emperors."

At this point, the Supreme Beings no longer concealed their identities, and everyone's Dao was boiling. Among them, two people had a unique aura of the human race that made them immediately noticeable.

Throughout the ages, darkness and turmoil have been frequent, but there is a consensus in the universe that almost no human emperors have ever started a rebellion.

Gradually, people even subconsciously felt that the human emperor was dead, never having cut himself in half, and had fled into the forbidden zone.

Therefore, upon sensing the aura of the Human Emperor, it was truly difficult for him to remain calm.

"The true ancient emperors are all dead; what remains are nothing but a bunch of wretched fools clinging to life."

One of the human emperors roared, seemingly mocking himself, but it quickly transformed into unwavering conviction. He swung his spear forcefully forward.

"boom!"

The supreme divine power was vast, sparks flew everywhere, and the battle spear tore through the immortal path, slamming fiercely into the magnificent pass, causing the tightly closed gate to tremble continuously.

The sky collapsed and the earth cracked. The ancient star of the Big Dipper shook. Although the aura of world destruction did not dissipate, the ancient star of the Big Dipper was still somewhat unable to withstand it. If it were not for Gai Jiuyou and Jinwu's intervention, this star would have been devastated.

"Crack!"

The five powerful figures joined forces to attack the formidable pass. Each of them had once reigned supreme, possessing terrifying combat power and earth-shattering divine might.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar resounded, the sky shattered, the immortal path trembled violently, and the mighty pass was finally breached as the five roaring beings charged in.

Shocked the world!

The blinding immortal light soared into the sky, tearing apart the entire universe and leaving countless cultivators from ancient lands dumbfounded and unable to calm down.

This……

"Has this an invasion of the Immortal Realm? Someone in this world is truly destined to become an immortal! Where is the Heavenly Emperor? Isn't he going to make a move?" People were shocked and exclaimed in astonishment.

That imposing pass, which resembled a celestial realm, might very well be the legendary celestial realm behind it. The five of them, working together, actually managed to break through and accomplish a feat that could never have happened before!

People find it hard to imagine, it seems like a dream come true, is it a little too easy?
"They actually broke through, proving with their own bodies that the Immortal Realm truly exists, and is not just a pipe dream!"

"Throughout history, whether the Immortal Realm truly exists has never been certain. Even ancient emperors and great emperors could only speculate. Now, finally, we have the answer: the Immortal Realm truly exists."

At that moment, the entire universe trembled. Although they weren't the ones who stormed into the Immortal Realm, they couldn't conceal their feelings. Because it was a hope; becoming an immortal was no longer just empty talk, but a tangible reality. It was there, just waiting to see if you had the ability to break in.

This impact is enormous. For thousands of years, people have aimed to become emperors and attain enlightenment, but things may be different from today onward.

Let's set a small goal first: to become an immortal!
"Emperor!"

"The Supreme Being of the Nine Netherworlds!" "Has the Immortal Path truly been breached?"

Unable to contain their intense curiosity, people suppressed their awe and dared to meet the strongest being of their time, wanting to ask him a question.

At present, probably only these two, and the Heavenly Emperor, can answer their questions; even powerful strangers cannot speak up.

"We haven't actually entered the Immortal Realm; this is just the first hurdle. There are still dangers ahead, but the secrets of heaven are shrouded in chaos and cannot be clearly seen." The Golden Crow remained silent, while the one who stood like an emperor high above the nine heavens, resolving doubts for all living beings, was the middle-aged Gai Jiuyou.

If it were nine thousand years ago, the spirited Gai Jiuyou might not have paid any attention, but the current Gai, whether in temperament or demeanor, has become much gentler with the passage of time, only his pride remains unchanged.

After the five powerful beings stormed into the formidable pass, the path to immortality gradually calmed down.

"boom!"

After an unknown amount of time, the Immortal Path suddenly trembled again, and a destructive yet dazzling beam of light burst forth, piercing through heaven and earth, tearing apart the formidable pass on the Immortal Path. The figures of the five supreme beings reappeared, their entire bodies enveloped in immortal radiance.

Just as Gai Jiuyou had said, breaking through the formidable pass did not lead to the Immortal Realm. There was another path ahead, but it was a chaotic place from which no one could see clearly.

Five figures stood tall amidst the rain of light, their imposing forms radiating the laws of the Immortal Path, which flowed around them like rivers.

"Where is the road ahead?" A supreme being roared from the majestic pass.

They had already fought far enough to breach the formidable pass, and the five entered the giant city. Inside, the buildings were numerous and ancient, quite different from the style of the human world, like another world altogether.

The giant city was not peaceful; countless celestial soldiers and generals fought fiercely, eventually tearing through the city and shattering it.

However, the path to immortality ended there, and the road ahead disappeared.

This sudden change caught everyone off guard.

Last time, people thought that someone in the world would become an immortal, but the next moment, the five gods joined forces and were theoretically invincible. Apart from the Heavenly Emperor, there was no obstacle in this world that they could not overcome.

However, the current situation is the worst part. There are no obstacles ahead, only emptiness, and even divine power is of no use.

desolate……

They were not on the path to immortality, but at this moment, they all understood the feelings of the supreme beings—a belief that had waited through countless ages, clinging to hope and barely surviving, but now it seemed to be shattering.

"Why is this happening? This life is real, the right time, the right place... Does the Immortal Realm really not exist?"

"Could this eternal wait really have been nothing but a deception? Is the so-called immortality nothing but a fantasy of our ancestors? How could this be? It's so unfair!"

No one can bear such a fall from grace. The unwavering beliefs of one's entire life are shattered. How can anyone bear such a blow?

"when!"

Just then, the Supreme Beings, who were on the verge of death, all trembled and looked into the depths, their eyes revealing a sharp glint.

The divine bell tolled softly, its sound clear and pure, echoing throughout the path to immortality and the entire universe. All living beings heard it, right beside their ears.

Chi!
Deep within the Immortal Path, at the previously empty end, a faint light suddenly appeared, and the vast Immortal Realm that had disappeared reappeared, faintly emanating an undeniable fluctuation.

Originally, when standing at the farthest point, that world seemed to be both near and far, but now, that world is very far away, so far that it seems as if there are countless universes in between, so far that even the Supreme Being could not reach it in his entire life.

Yet, this very result caused the pupils of the five supreme beings to blaze with divine light. Before, it was a reflection, piercing through endless time and space, but what about now? Is the Immortal Realm truly there?

“I am certain that it truly exists, but there is no path to it, and it is inaccessible,” said the Supreme Being.

"As long as it exists, it doesn't matter whether there's a road or not. If there's no road ahead, I'll forge one." This is the belief of the Five Supreme Beings.

"boom!"

The simultaneous movement of the five deities stirred the hearts of everyone in the myriad realms. Whether the Immortal Realm truly exists, and whether the immortals that have been pursued throughout history truly exist, depends on whether that vast world truly exists.

Endless runes spread out, pressing out countless Dao traces, extremely dazzling, each one brilliant to the extreme.

These runes intertwined, forming a great road that stretched out towards the vast world.

The five beings set off together on the Path to Heaven, heading towards that world.

With supreme speed, even in the mortal world, they can roam freely in just a few steps if they wish.

However, in the world's ocean, with a point of reference, the Supreme Beings seem to move much slower in comparison.

They kept taking steps, each step representing an endless distance in time and space, yet they didn't seem to have gone very far.

On the path of cultivation, reaching the level of a saint allows one to traverse the universe, but that is merely the foundation.

In fact, it is very dangerous for a sage to traverse the universe, because the universe is too vast. If one is not careful, one will be completely lost, unable to find the destination, and when looking back, the starting point will have also disappeared.

Logically speaking, such a situation should never occur to a supreme being.

But at this moment, this situation actually occurred.

Even the most powerful beings, when crossing the World Ocean, must carefully deduce and constantly search for the exact location of that world, just because of a tiny deviation. What they thought was the right path turned out to be a world away from the truth.

"I cannot see the road ahead, but the road I have traveled is also the road to immortality." As long as you move forward, you will leave a mark, allowing those who come after you to follow this road and go further.

"I am quite certain that I am on the right path, it's just too far away." The road is there, though the journey is long and arduous, I will continue to explore it.

"I can't be wrong, that is the Immortal Realm." Even if I am wrong, that is still my Immortal Realm; wherever my heart leads, that is all that matters.

The three different beliefs represent the thoughts of the five supreme beings.

I will go my own way, leaving behind the path I have walked, turning it into experience for future generations to inherit. Eventually, someone will follow in my footsteps and go to that world.

For future generations, for the pursuit of the Tao, for immortality!
With unwavering resolve, the five beings advanced relentlessly, their divine light stretching ever onward, each step revealing a vast universe.

Finally, they arrived at the end, fighting their way onto an ancient road that seemed to be built of stone, yet also seemed to be formed from the laws of immortals.

The five Venerables paid no attention. At this moment, all they could see was that immortal realm, so close at hand. They would charge in, for the answers they had sought throughout their lives were there.

Amidst the dazzling rain of light, the laws of immortality transformed into celestial flowers that danced in the air, creating a dreamlike and enchanting scene.

Ahead, the five saw a stone tablet, vast as the sky, ancient and weathered, carrying a sense of vicissitude and an immense pressure that even they felt.

The runes on the stone tablet were mysterious and their meaning was incomprehensible, for they were too ancient. However, when people looked at the runes, their meaning naturally arose in their minds!

——Fairy!

It was simple and straightforward, without any unnecessary introduction, yet it ignited everyone's passion.

“We believe we are right, but others are pinning their hopes on the next time, and have even argued about it. Now, the mystery is finally about to be revealed.”

An ancient supreme being uttered such a sentence, and all the heavens and myriad realms trembled, understanding the meaning behind the words.

"In this lifetime, let's see the final outcome."

As soon as Li Yao descended upon Beidou, he heard such a loud shout and then cast a glance in that direction.

(End of this chapter)