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

Chapter 437 Weiwei's Tribulation
Hangu Pass is a star route connecting Earth to other ancient stars, and it is also a gateway to the real Earth.

A vast and magnificent world unfolds, even surpassing the Big Dipper in grandeur, though its essence was depleted due to its status as a place for immortals.

But ever since the Immortal Cauldron was taken away, the essence absorbed by the land of immortality is slowly returning, and this world is regaining its vitality and flourishing.

Outside the ancient magic array, it was still roughly the era of spiritual desolation, but inside the ancient array, it already felt like a golden age.

……

The majestic Kunlun Mountains, with their imposing and powerful peaks, resemble winding dragons lying dormant on the earth. With thousands of mountains and valleys, and strangely shaped rocks, some towering peaks reach beyond the borders, while others resemble reclining oxen, ancient and ancient.

This wasn't Li Yao's first time here, but each time he came, the feeling he got from this sacred mountain was different.

Kunlun Mountain, a masterpiece of creation, embodies the essence of all things. In terms of the grand scheme of things, it is in no way inferior to the Immortal Mountain. It is one of the most supreme divine mountains in the universe, formed from the origin of the universe.

In the center of the Immortal Land, Li Yao arrived with great ease, treating the ancient formations along the way as nothing, causing no obstacle whatsoever.

With his current cultivation level, there is no longer any threat to him in the mortal world. Even the ruthless Great Emperor in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land is no longer something he can be afraid of; at least he is not being completely crushed.

"You've arrived!" The divine array sensed Li Yao's arrival and gradually revived.

Then, He lost his composure, "Your cultivation level..."

How long has it been? Could He have slept for thousands of years without him noticing?

The divine array, though not entirely confident, performed a calculation and was absolutely certain that only a little over a hundred years had passed since it last saw Li Yao.

But how could someone with this level of cultivation have attained enlightenment?!
In such a short time, he leaped directly from the Saint King realm to the Great Emperor realm?
The deities within the formation were shocked and incredulous, exclaiming, "You're not normal!"

"Could it be that you, like the Emperor, were once a great emperor who stripped away all his cultivation and retraced the path of cultivation?"

The god could think of no other explanation besides that He had lived for millions of years, though He spent most of those years in slumber.

However, whenever a new emperor attains enlightenment, he is usually awakened, unless he is sleeping too soundly to miss it.

Therefore, the Divine Array is a living history book. It may not have witnessed all the ancient emperors, but it has witnessed at least 70% of them and has a general understanding of their cultivation paths.

Without exception, no ancient emperor could compare to Li Yao.

Even the last Great Emperor Wushi of the ancient era, whose talent was unparalleled and surpassed all others throughout history, did not attain enlightenment in less than three hundred years!

During that period, the Divine Array was in its active phase. I remember it very clearly. At that time, Wu Shi was only a short time old enough to have broken through to the Quasi-Emperor realm.

Although he had already shown his talent, overwhelming all his opponents and displaying the demeanor of an emperor, he spent nearly two hundred years honing his skills at the quasi-emperor level before leaping to the ultimate realm and proving himself as a supreme being.

Li Yao's actions were simply too outrageous; the divine array couldn't accept them for the time being.

Unlike the creatures in the vast universe, they witnessed every step Li Yao took. From being incredibly shocked at the beginning, they gradually became numb and took it all for granted.

But the divine array is different; it suddenly came into contact with this fact, so it's normal that it couldn't recover for a while.

"It wasn't a complete overhaul, it was just a fluke!" Li Yao chuckled, appearing very modest.

The deities within the formation: ...

Even He, an abnormal life form, felt a sense of frustration at this moment, feeling that Li Yao was extremely deserving of a beating.

There is no room for luck on the path of cultivation, especially for those who seek enlightenment. Every step must be solid and grounded, without the slightest hint of superficiality, in order to break through to the realm of the Great Emperor.

This is why many gifted geniuses, despite having the potential to break through in the early stages, have been suppressed.

Princes and princesses like the Dragon Girl are currently at the Saint King level. If they wish, they can break through quickly and become Great Saints in a short time.

But if they really do that, their future will be ruined. Their potential to prove the Dao will probably only reach the Quasi-Emperor level at most, and they will never be able to go any further.

A skyscraper cannot be built without a solid foundation.

But Li Yao, this oddball, was different; his breakthrough speed was simply too fast.

"Looking through the entirety of history, there is no one like you." Shenzhen sighed softly, unable to contain his admiration.

He never expected that the junior he had initially sponsored, who had only held a sliver of hope that the other party could attain enlightenment and help him achieve liberation, would receive such a reward in such a short time.

"It's better to hurry, so we can help our senior fulfill his wish sooner," Li Yao said.

He hadn't forgotten the care the divine array had given him in the past, nor the conditions he had promised; now it was time to fulfill them.

"No need to rush. I really didn't expect you to be so fast. Now is not the time to break the shackles. I still need some time to prepare." The majestic voice of the Divine Array resounded throughout the Immortal Realm, and for some reason, it gave people an awkward feeling.

He asked for help, and promised to keep his word and come for a chat after attaining enlightenment. However, he encountered a problem on his side, which would delay others' time. This made Shenzhen feel a little embarrassed.

"Senior, please don't be so polite. Proceed according to your schedule." Li Yao said, looking towards the Immortal Pool, where a sacred glow still lingered, though it was much less than the last time he visited.

Clearly, with the Immortal Cauldron gone, the source of the grand formation is lost. The plundered fortune, transformed into the Immortal Pool Liquid through the supreme grand formation, is flowing back to nourish this world.

It is foreseeable that in the years to come, Earth will transform into the most suitable ancient star for cultivation in the universe. Its eruption after millions of years of dormancy will have a reciprocation that surpasses the imagination of humankind.

Immortal Pool Liquid was one of Li Yao's destinations on this trip. He didn't hesitate and asked for it directly. Shen Zhen readily agreed and said it was fine.

What happens to the Earth is none of His business; it doesn't matter if Li Yao takes it all.

Of course, Li Yao wouldn't do that. He only took the amount needed to refine the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, without cutting off Earth's creation for his own selfish reasons.

"Then please prepare, senior. Let me know when you're ready." After collecting the Immortal Pool Liquid, Li Yao took his leave.

"it is good!"

The divine array still needs some time to adjust and change the order of its array patterns in preparation for breaking the shackles.

Li Yao wouldn't stay here waiting idly. With their cultivation levels, they could communicate even across a universe. It wouldn't be too late to come after the divine array was complete.

When they left, they still passed through Hangu Pass, but this time, the four Venerables did not appear.

……

The Big Dipper constellation, beyond the constellation.

As soon as Li Yao arrived at this place, he stopped and looked at the vast lightning tribulation in the distant starry sky.

It’s Vivi!
After a long period of seclusion, she gained a great deal and then faced her own tribulation.

Her slender, graceful figure, clad in a cool, silver-white battle armor, and wielding a halberd forged from eternal blue gold, made her resemble a female warrior immortal, charging left and right through the sea of ​​lightning with extraordinary domineering power. Li Yao chuckled at the sight. Weiwei, with her gentle nature, had always displayed a shrewd and insightful approach to things; this side of her was quite unfamiliar.

Who would have thought that this gentle and kind woman would wield such a powerful weapon as the halberd?

Li Yao did not rush to leave, but stood there and observed.

In this life, with him as a cheat code, Weiwei displayed the terrifying power of her Celestial Eye physique very early on.

In today's Big Dipper, who doesn't know the illustrious name of the Lord of Yao Guang? Not only is he the Heavenly Emperor's Daoist partner, but his own strength is also terrifyingly powerful, making him absolutely one of the top tier of geniuses in the universe.

Amidst the sea of ​​lightning, Weiwei also spotted the young man in the distance. A hint of shyness appeared on her fair, jade-like face, but it vanished in an instant. Clearly, the current situation did not warrant such considerations.

She was truly powerful, possessing astonishing knowledge. Li Yao taught her without holding back, wholeheartedly imparting his knowledge, and various powerful secret techniques emerged one after another.

"Boom!"

The sky collapsed and the earth cracked, vast stretches of starry sky broke apart, the void collapsed like a shrinking black hole, and huge cracks stretched across the sky, with no end in sight. This starry sky became a place of destruction.

Within the ancient star of the Big Dipper, many beings felt the immense pressure of the lightning tribulation and couldn't help but tremble.

This kind of power is terrifying. Heavenly tribulation itself is a synonym for destruction and is closely related to the heavens. Even if you are not undergoing tribulation yourself, it will still make people shudder.

Beyond the realm, everything was overwhelming, completely engulfing Weiwei. There, only a blazing expanse of lightning remained, with destructive bolts everywhere, each as thick as a mountain.

"It is the Lord of Yao Guang. After thirty years, his cultivation is about to reach a new level."

"This speed is too fast! Last time she crossed two levels in a row, breaking through from the fifth level of Saint King to the seventh level of Saint King. How long has it been, and she is undergoing tribulation again!"

"That's normal. Being constantly by the Heavenly Emperor's side, listening to the Great Dao, and with the extraordinary nature of the Immortal Spirit Eye, it's only natural that one's cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds. Without such progress, one would be like rotten wood that cannot be carved."

"The Heavenly Emperor is supreme and is a myth of all ages. In fact, the Lord of Yao Guang is already amazing. He is only a little over two hundred years old. Looking at the starry sky, he is a being who can compete with the most outstanding geniuses."

Some supreme patriarchs and saints from beyond the realm descended and stood watching from the distant starry sea.

As for Li Yao, if he doesn't want to be seen, even if he stands with others, no one will notice.

"My God, what is that? A figure emerged from the lightning tribulation."

"It is the mark left by the former emperor, manifesting among the prodigies. This is an extremely terrifying calamity, which can only be seen by unparalleled geniuses."

The onlookers erupted in a frenzy. A humanoid lightning bolt—many had only heard of such divine punishment, never witnessed it firsthand. Their hearts trembled violently, a profound shock washing over them; they were all utterly stunned.

Even Li Yao was slightly surprised. He saw through the heavenly tribulation at a glance and saw the whole picture, so he was even more surprised. This was definitely a tribulation triggered by a genius with imperial talent.

Although in the original work, Weiwei still becomes a quasi-emperor, she is inferior to people like Zhonghuang, Nanyao, and Yin Tiande.

With the help of a favorable wind, I soared to the clouds. Weiwei was clearly also seizing the opportunity to embark on an even longer journey.

"boom!"

A vast celestial calamity spread out, and at the end that ordinary people could not see, an ancient heavenly court vaguely appeared, but it was not complete and was hidden in the chaos, so it could not be seen clearly.

At this moment, footsteps sounded, the sky trembled, and figures appeared, walking out from the Chaos Heavenly Court with an aura that shook the ages, like ancient emperors reborn to conquer the world.

No! It's not just a resemblance, it's clearly the Great Emperor, or more precisely, the Great Emperor in his youth.

An overwhelming aura spread out, incredibly terrifying and utterly frightening, causing people to tremble uncontrollably.

Many people were unaware of what had happened, but those who did know were trembling, and the saints felt a sudden tightness in their bodies as they glimpsed an aura of world destruction.

In the boundless void, figures emerged from the end of the Heavenly Tribulation, each one terrifyingly powerful, possessing an awe-inspiring divine bearing. They looked down upon the heavens and the earth, dominating the ages; simply standing there, they demonstrated what invincible spirit truly meant.

"tread!"

Heavy footsteps echoed, each step they took treading upon the very fabric of the Great Dao, like high-ranking gods trampling the heavens upon the earth.

“One, two, three…” someone counted earnestly, their voice trembling, their back bent, as if they might collapse to their knees at any moment.

Because the figures that emerged from the heavenly tribulation were not just three or five, but a full nine, all of whom were supreme beings.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the heavens and earth trembled, and the nine young emperors moved. With perfect coordination, they attacked Weiwei. Every move they made was a peerless killing technique, incredibly terrifying.

Meanwhile, Weiwei was also moving. Her slender, jade-like hands, seemingly delicate, firmly grasped the halberd. Blue divine light rose as she fought and retreated.

The Secret of the Word "Xing" was a secret technique that Li Yao had naturally passed down long ago, teaching it to her without reservation. Weiwei, with her extraordinary talent, had cultivated this divine technique to an extremely profound level.

In this vast universe, apart from him, who is cheating and whose combat power is far stronger than that of the lightning tribulation, normal people usually adopt a fighting and retreating rhythm when undergoing tribulation.

Just like Weiwei at this moment, she is using the Xingzi Secret Technique and wielding a halberd to slash and kill. She will not fight the humanoid lightning unless absolutely necessary.

However, it's unrealistic to keep delaying. Weiwei's secret of writing characters is definitely not comparable to Li Yao's. It's amazing, but still within the normal range.

So, with a bang, she was caught up by a figure—the elusive Void Emperor, who was practically the nemesis of speedsters.

boom!
A terrifying collision erupted, heaven and earth resonated, endless chaos exploded, the sea of ​​lightning collapsed, and killing intent spread everywhere.

Blood splattered right from the start. Vivi was very powerful, but the young emperor was weak.

Moreover, she's not fighting alone now; she's being ganged up on by a group of people.

"boom!"

Just as she parted ways with the Void Emperor, a figure with black hair like a waterfall arrived, striking down like a true dragon from the heavens, injuring Weiwei with a single punch.

The emperor's divine might was on full display at this moment. Even the most outstanding talents in the universe found it difficult to fight against him.

Vivi's left shoulder was pierced, blood splattered everywhere, and she flew out horizontally, covered in blood. She was just a hair's breadth away from being killed.

She was fine fighting one person, but when another person suddenly came to kill her, she was immediately severely injured.

This was only because the Immortal Divine Gold Armor was sturdy and indestructible. If it hadn't been an ordinary battle suit, that punch would have been far more than just a simple piercing. The fist would have vibrated, unleashing tremendous power, and the person struck would have been torn to pieces, with no other possible outcome.

"It's the Azure Emperor!"

"My God, that person is actually the Azure Emperor!"

(End of this chapter)