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

Chapter 429 Saving the Supreme

The world was shocked; no one expected that even the current emperor would take action!
The golden rainbow of the sun flashed and disappeared in an instant. Thanks to the Venerable Ones ahead, the Immortal Path was now extremely calm. The Golden Crow proceeded smoothly and unimpeded into the Chaos Cave... and then, it vanished without a trace.

His sudden disappearance as the great emperor of our time was felt throughout the entire universe, causing all paths to become active and bustling.

"boom!"

Just then, the forbidden zone of life trembled, and four figures rushed out and stormed into the Immortal Path.

In the final moments, some wavered, abandoned their original choice, and instead emerged at this time, betting their fortunes on the path to immortality through the Big Dipper.

The news spread, shaking the world. Including the previous five supreme beings, the current emperor, and the four supreme beings to come, there were now ten ancient emperors in the Chaos Cave!

This is an enormous quantity, unprecedented in history, even more magnificent than mythology.

Li Yao stood indifferently, quietly watching the Chaos Cave, waiting.

The path to immortality is destined to fail. The surviving supreme beings will certainly not be willing to be slaughtered. They will take action and try to start a disturbance.

His presence here is meant to make everyone understand that the Heavenly Emperor governs the world, and anyone who acts recklessly will die.

"Buzz!"

Time passed slowly, and the Immortal Path and the Chaos Cave were eerily silent, without the slightest ripple, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Gradually, for some unknown reason, a bad premonition arose in people's hearts. The quasi-emperor felt as if a great calamity was about to befall them, which made them very uneasy, as if it were a warning that a world-destroying catastrophe was about to happen.

Thinking about this, many people cannot remain calm.

They knew the truth about the Dark Turmoil all too well, and they understood that if they failed to ascend to immortality and a supreme being happened to be alive, they would definitely launch a rebellion.

If it were only three or four, the Heavenly Emperor would protect them; but if there were too many, he might be powerless to help.

But worrying is useless now; all we can do is wait quietly.

There are also some people who are unaware of the truth and are discussing this matter heatedly right now.

"What's going on? For some reason, I have a feeling that something terrible is about to happen."

"Could entering the Immortal Realm cause some kind of drastic change that could even affect this entire universe?"
People speculated, unable to articulate why they felt that way.

This is a kind of mysterious connection that spreads far and wide, and many living beings have sensed it.

Countless ancient lands were shocked. Not to mention the strongest experts, even ordinary cultivators sensed something was wrong. The feeling was premonition-like, and the source was the Chaos Cave. The dark cave entrance resembled a primordial beast, opening its blood-red maw to devour all living beings in the world.

The Chaos Cave was completely calm, and it didn't seem like anything had happened. Three groups of people entered one after another, but they had all disappeared without a trace, as if they had vanished into thin air.

Have they become immortals? But isn't this too peaceful, without any ripples?

Even the Heavenly Emperor remained unmoved. If the Immortal Realm lay behind the Chaos Cave, he wouldn't have remained indifferent; he would have at least gone in to take a look.

With this in mind, people felt that each day was an eternity, and they wanted to know the final result.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the path to immortality changed. The wide crack was healing, and the intense immortal laws were dissipating. The path to immortality in this lifetime was about to close.

The ten immortals may have ascended to heaven, leaving behind endless imagination.

However, at that moment, a deafening roar erupted, and a cataclysmic change occurred, shattering the closing immortal path and causing it to expand violently.

A cataclysmic wave swept across the land, surging toward the outside world. People couldn't help but tremble in their hearts, but they suppressed their fear and looked toward the depths of the immortal path.

The cause of the terror was the chaotic cave at the end of the Immortal Path. It exploded, the tranquility was gone, and a figure flew out from it, emitting extremely terrifying fluctuations, and opened up the closed Immortal Path.

A blinding burst of divine light erupted, every inch of that person's flesh and blood glowed, his divine might was vast, and countless raindrops of light scattered across the sky, one after another, like a galaxy, extremely dazzling, illuminating most of the universe.

At this moment, countless people were dumbfounded, raising their hands to shield their eyes, squinting through a tiny gap between their fingers to see the figure clearly, only able to guess at what it was.

Is that an immortal? How could there be such a terrifying scene!

The current scene is truly similar to ascending to immortality amidst radiant light; it is so intense, just as people imagine, that one ascends to the celestial realm amidst a magnificent celestial glow.

The dazzling streams of light surged and shot out in all directions, each one like a star. At such extreme speed, they were no different from shooting stars, beautiful to the extreme, and terrifying to the extreme.

"what!"

Just as all living beings were still trembling, a mournful roar resounded throughout the universe. It was that immortal, whose voice was shrill, like that of a desperate traveler, who had lost all hope.

At this moment, the Immortal Path collapsed, and vast stretches of Immortal Laws were annihilated, surging forth with massive cracks that swept down towards the Eastern Wilderness. The Ancient Forbidden Land, bearing the brunt of the impact, trembled, and an invisible force surged forth, offsetting most of the impact.

Li Yao also made a move, gently pressing down to protect the ancient Big Dipper star. He knew that this was just the appetizer, and there was much more to come.

Having failed on their path to immortality, these supreme beings are in a state of frustration and will probably let out a few howls to vent their emotions.

That voice sounded so familiar! At that moment, the people realized that it wasn't some immortal, but the ancient supreme being who had stormed in earlier.

What happened? Everyone was puzzled, their curiosity churning. They wanted to know what had happened in the Chaos Cave and why the ancient supreme beings had failed.

Is the Immortal Realm truly just a delusion? A mere illusion created by countless people?

"No, is he undergoing the transformation into the Dao? Are those showers of light signs of his life essence dissipating, which is why there are such terrifying fluctuations, comparable to a true immortal descending to earth?"

"What did he encounter in the Chaos Cave? Even a supreme being, at the end of his life, would not be able to transform into the Dao so quickly."

The process of an ancient emperor transforming into the Dao is very long. For example, the supreme being of the Undying Mountain has already reached the Dao, but it will take at least a hundred years, or even longer, before he truly dies.

There, like the supreme being before them, fell out of the Chaos Cave. In just a moment, it was covered in blood and flesh, disappearing in large chunks, revealing its gleaming white bones, which were also constantly turning into rain of light.

This speed is too fast, beyond people's imagination. What could have gotten into him to make him so disheveled?

Even Li Yao became interested. He stepped onto the Immortal Path, stood proudly in front of the Supreme Being, looked down at him, and examined the power of transformation.

"This life is both right and wrong, the right time, the right place, but only the right people can get through it," the Supreme One said in a low voice.

His eyes were desolate, yet filled with hope. Looking at the supreme Heavenly Emperor before him, he said sincerely, "Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor, you are definitely the right one. The path to immortality in this life is opened for you."

An age-old wait ultimately turned into a dream; anyone in that situation would inevitably feel a deep sense of sorrow.

But this supreme being was reminding Li Yao, wanting to tell him about what he had seen and heard in the Chaos Cave.

He was the Great Emperor of the Ancient Human Race, who secluded himself in a forbidden zone and never caused any turmoil. His journey to the Immortal Path was also for a certain outcome, a test of the law for future generations.

Therefore, he made no attempt to hide anything and told Li Yao the ultimate secrets of the Chaos Cave.

The importance of information became apparent at this moment; Li Yao already knew the news that a supreme being had obtained at the cost of his life.

"What do you mean? If the right time, place, and people are all gathered, we can storm into the Immortal Realm?"

The Supreme One spoke without keeping it to himself, and many people heard it. When this news spread, it immediately set the universe ablaze. No one expected to hear such a great secret.

Even the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone made a slight move; someone has already tested the method for them, and it seems quite credible.

The right time, the right place, the right person... isn't that exactly what they are talking about? It has to be said that many Supreme Beings were moved. Since the time and place were right, they firmly believed that they were the right person.

After all, since embarking on the path of cultivation, they have been the chosen protagonists of an era. They have experienced being hunted down, falling off cliffs, learning divine skills, surviving great calamities, and turning misfortune into good fortune. They firmly believe that they are blessed with good luck.

"Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor, I have never lied to you." Emperor Xuguang of the Human Race was very sincere. He felt that this was the best opportunity, and perhaps a true immortal would appear in the human race to fulfill the long-cherished wish of countless ages.

Li Yao chuckled softly, remaining silent. He extended a hand, unleashing his unparalleled magical power and Dao, which descended upon Emperor Xuguang, halting the latter's transformation into Dao.

"This is……"

"Fellow Daoist, please calm down. I will help you prolong your life." Before Emperor Xuguang could even ask a question, Li Yao interrupted him directly.

"Hey!"

That hand, as hard as celestial gold and indestructible through countless eons, now cracked open, and chaotic blood poured out, carrying a refreshing fragrance.

"The Great Chaos Blood is considered one of the most precious divine treasures in the world."

Chaotic blood flew out and poured onto Emperor Xuguang. Instantly, the ancient emperor, who had already embarked on the path of transformation, was reversed.

Li Yao extended a finger again, and a drop of five-colored holy blood flew out, crystal clear and containing endless vitality; it was none other than the essence blood of the Immortal Phoenix.

The convergence of the two divine bloodlines possessed boundless power, and Xu Guang's entire body shone brilliantly as he recovered, reaching a level roughly equivalent to his condition before entering the Chaos Cave, or even better.

This is not surprising, as both the blood of the Heavenly Emperor and the blood of the Immortal Phoenix are rare treasures in the world.

The precious blood of the Great Accomplished Sacred Body can prolong life, not to mention the Great Accomplished Chaos Blood and the blood of a phoenix that has undergone five rebirths. The effects of each of these alone are more powerful than those of the Great Accomplished Sacred Body Blood.

In other words, Xu Guang, as an ancient emperor, had consumed the elixir of immortality, making it difficult for him to extend his lifespan. Otherwise, these two kinds of divine blood alone could have increased his lifespan by two or three thousand years.

Even so, it is already an extremely outrageous thing.

The transformation of ancient emperors into immortals was a long process, but it was irreversible. However, Xu Guang's situation was different; it was a rapid and swift transformation. Under such circumstances, it was actually reversed. The power of the Heavenly Emperor shocked the world.

Before Xu Guang could express his gratitude, a huge roar suddenly erupted.

The Chaos Cave trembled violently, and a booming sound of the Dao resounded out. Another Supreme Being fell out of it, but this Supreme Being was in a terrible state. He exploded as soon as he reached the entrance of the cave, and blood splattered everywhere, with blood and bones covering the ancient road.

This was an extremely shocking scene. That supreme being didn't even manage to fight his way out of the Chaos Cave; he perished there, his body and soul extinguished.

It was so shocking and tragic. A man who was invincible for an era died so hastily. He didn't fall in battle, but instead collapsed at the threshold of becoming an immortal. It's unclear whether he achieved his wish or not.
But clearly, this result is cruel. To wait for eternity, to perish at the very place closest to immortality, is tantamount to falling at the very gates of success.

Before people could even be shocked by the news of Emperor Xuguang's revival, their attention was immediately drawn to him, and they were soon astonished once again.

"what!"

With a ferocious roar, the third Supreme Being burst out of the ancient cave, covered in blood, his body swaying, almost kneeling on the ancient road, nearly collapsing into a pool of blood, and unable to hold back his sorrowful cries.

"Why is this so? He lived a lonely life, all his family and love ties were severed, all for the sake of becoming an immortal, but in the end he fell here. It is so unfair."

The Supreme One's words were filled with desolation and utter despair. They had all been protagonists of an era, their brilliance shining through ancient history, but at this moment, they were so helpless.

"In heaven and on earth, I alone am supreme!"

With a deafening roar, the Chaos Cave shook, and endless mist surged out like a raging ocean, crashing against the coastline with a deafening sound.

It was an old voice, with a full head of silver hair, a tall and imposing figure, and an unyielding spirit. He believed that neither heaven nor earth could bully him, yet he still failed, unable to break through the path to immortality and enter the immortal realm, and fell into the passage of time.

"The grandest of lifetimes, the one with the greatest hope, yet it all came to nothing, all in vain."

The fifth supreme being emerged, roaring across the heavens and earth with a sorrowful voice, making no attempt to conceal his vulnerability.

"I'm not willing to give in."

"After waiting for eternity, this is the ending. Was the desperate gamble back then right or wrong? Whoever achieves enlightenment in this lifetime will become an immortal."

"There's no right or wrong, just born in the wrong era. If I were at my peak, I could definitely storm in. Now, this body is old and my combat power is no longer at its peak. The difference is enormous. Immortal, immortal, immortal..."

"What should not be pursued is missed and missed forever. To close oneself off is the greatest deception of all time."

The Supreme Being's grief resounded throughout the universe. His words were profound, revealing the bitterness of the path to immortality, but he did not explicitly state that he did not want to become a stepping stone for future generations to enjoy the success.

However, the supreme being was unaware that Emperor Xuguang had already revealed the profound truth, which made him appear somewhat narrow-minded. But it was no wonder; to ignite oneself to illuminate the path for future generations required immense magnanimity.

Unafraid of the reputation that would follow him, he exploded into a bloody mist after saying those words and collapsed at the cave entrance.

Of the ten who went in, five have now come out. Two of the Supreme Beings have bled profusely and fallen into pools of blood, which formed a river of blood. It wasn't that they were inferior to the others; they were simply too old and could no longer hold on.

Such an outcome is tragic. Even though the Heavenly Emperor has suppressed and killed several supreme beings in the past century, the fact that two of them have perished overnight still gives people the feeling that the sky has fallen.

"Amitabha!"

Suddenly, in the Western Desert, a vast Buddhist chant resounded throughout the world, and the entire Buddhist land was filled with billions of feet of Buddhist light. In particular, Mount Sumeru was intertwined with the laws of Tao, revealing a scene of ten thousand Buddhas, with the Buddhist chant booming, vast and pure.

"when!"

At the same time, a bell rang out in the Northern Region, deafeningly loud. The bell's waves cleaved through time and space, sweeping across the nine heavens and ten earths, and a pillar of light pierced the sky.

The Bell of No Beginning unleashed its power once more, causing the world to change color.

The sudden and dramatic change attracted everyone's attention. Both Mount Sumeru and Mount Zi were extraordinary. The scene of the Wushi Bell striking and defeating the Undying Emperor some time ago was still fresh in everyone's mind.

"No... Wushi, you can't do this to me."

The mournful cries did not come from Mount Sumeru, nor from Mount Zi, but from the Sacred Cliff.

Golden divine light pierced through heaven and earth, and vast divine power spread out. A dazzling divine list, echoing the direction of Purple Mountain, detached from the mountain.

A dazzling pillar of light shot into the sky. At a specific location on the sacred cliff, numerous runes were inscribed, echoing each other and forming a grand array, with a deity guarding the center!
"No..." Inside the Sacred Cliff, the roar shook the heavens, the imperial might was vast, but it could not change anything, and could not break through.

With a deafening roar, the Sacred Cliff shattered into pieces, revealing a massive source of immortal energy. It was dazzling and radiant, like a sun, within which was sealed a primordial spirit and a stone coffin containing a body, exuding boundless divine power.

The Immortal Daoist struggled, his body right beside him, within arm's reach. If he could unite his divine body with his own, there would be hope of breaking the seal.

However, the Investiture of the Gods was of immeasurable divine power, equivalent to the Great Emperor Wushi pressing down on him with one hand, allowing the Immortal Daoist to struggle to no avail.

"Buzz!"

In the end, the Investiture of the Gods, carrying the immortal Taoist's primordial spirit and body, transformed into a celestial rainbow, crashing into the Chaos Cave and entering it.

"when!"

At the same time, the divine bell rang, and the healed Purple Mountain shattered into pieces. A large bell flew out, its chaotic energy rising and heading straight for the Southern Region.

"The Great Emperor Wushi still has a backup plan. Wushi Bell has already made two moves. Is he really still alive?"

P.S.: My internet connection dropped, I didn't save, and my computer crashed. I'm speechless; how could I possibly stop updating like this?
(End of this chapter)