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

Chapter 441 Artificial "Immortal Realm"

On the Yao Guang Continent, Li Yao tore through the void and returned silently, without attracting anyone's attention. Apart from a few powerful figures in the Undying Mountain, no one noticed that he had briefly left.

"Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor, is it done?" The immortal source shone brightly, radiating dazzling light. The ancient emperor Qianyang was tall and imposing, like a divine mountain, and his expression was somewhat excited.

A two-thousand-year-old imperial destiny! It's no wonder he lost his composure, given that he can escape his current state and return to his peak.

Emperor Xuguang and Emperor Wanlong also looked at Li Yao. Although they did not speak, the expectation in their eyes was impossible to hide.

"Five pills were successfully made, which can be considered a modest achievement," Li Yao said with a light laugh, speaking truthfully.

"Five!"

"One batch actually yielded five Nine-Turn Immortal Pills!"

Emperor Wanlong, Emperor Qianyang, Emperor Xuguang, and Emperor Jinwu were all startled and exclaimed in disbelief.

The Nine-Turn Immortal Pill is the most extraordinary pill in history, and it is extremely difficult to refine. Throughout history, only a handful of people have successfully refined this ancient pill, and no one has ever produced five pills in a single batch.

"Even the Celestial Venerable of Morality can only refine a maximum of three pills in one furnace, and the same goes for the Emperor Venerable, who can only produce five pills in one furnace. This is the first time in history that such a thing has happened." Emperor Qianyang exclaimed in amazement.

The Heavenly Emperor's strength was once again demonstrated in other ways. Even the Moral Celestial Venerable, the creator of the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, could only produce three pills from a single batch. The Heavenly Emperor's alchemy skills were formidable, his cultivation unparalleled throughout history, and his upper limit was the same as the Moral Celestial Venerable's.

Originally, Emperor Qianyang believed that only three immortal pills could be produced from one furnace, which was the limit and could not be exceeded.

The Heavenly Emperor's cultivation period was too short, his talent was unparalleled throughout history, and his cultivation was unmatched in all time, but it is expected that his alchemy skills would not be too high.

After all, a person's energy is limited. It is impossible to cultivate to the highest level of the world's first emperor while also mastering other techniques to the highest level.

Throughout history, every emperor and king has been a prodigy, skilled in everything and without any weaknesses. But that skill was acquired slowly over at least several thousand years, not overnight.

In less than three hundred years, many ancient emperors would probably only be at the peak of the Saint King realm, or at best, just entering the Great Saint realm.

This is still under the condition of focusing solely on cultivation; other techniques are only dabbled in, and it is impossible to take care of too many things at once.

Even so, he can already be called a prodigy for all time!
At first, Emperor Qianyang thought that since the Heavenly Emperor relied on his powerful cultivation and strength to fly bricks, he should be able to produce three pills from one furnace, which would already be a very good situation.

But to everyone's surprise, five were refined at once, surpassing the record of the founder, the Moral Celestial Venerable, which was unbelievable.

"Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor, you truly inspire awe!" Emperor Xuguang exclaimed.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "In the past, I always firmly believed that I was invincible, and that no matter what era I was in, I could defeat all enemies and prove myself to be the supreme one."

"Now that I see the Heavenly Emperor, I realize how arrogant I was back then. I was like a frog in a well, unable to recognize the heroes of the world."

The fact that such a great emperor of ancient times uttered such a sigh shows how frustrated he was. He firmly believed that he was invincible and that the world would last forever, but now, looking back, he found that it was just a bubble, so fragile that it could be burst at any moment.

This discovery was quite a blow, and seeing this, Li Yao was afraid that Emperor Xuguang would doubt his life, so he quickly spoke up to comfort him.

"Cultivation is an evolution, a journey for one person. On this path, everyone is independent. You only need to compete with yourself, without comparing yourself with others."

These words are clichés, everyone understands them, but they are also Li Yao's own opinion.

Sometimes, the more you know, the more you realize your own insignificance. In the vast universe, there are countless powerful beings, and beyond the heavens, there is the heavens above.

But Li Yao never doubted himself. He only ever compared himself to himself, demanding that he be stronger today than he was yesterday, so that his Dao heart would not be unbalanced.

Emperor Xuguang chuckled, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Please excuse my poor performance." He understood Li Yao's reasoning perfectly well; he had only been provoked earlier, which was why he was somewhat disheartened.

But after all, he was an emperor. To cultivate to such a level, his mental state must be incredibly strong. It was only natural for him to feel melancholy for a moment. But to say that his heart was broken would be too exaggerated.

Seeing this, Li Yao did not continue the topic, but looked at the group and said, "I have intercepted a large amount of longevity substances in the Immortal Realm. I plan to use the Undying Mountain as a base to create a pure land with abundant longevity substances. Once it is completed, you will be born, and the rate at which your lifespan will be greatly reduced."

He truthfully told the several leaders about his plans.

“It’s feasible. The Undying Mountain is formed from the origin of the universe, and it can resist the erosion of time to a certain extent. If there are a large amount of longevity substances, it may be able to greatly extend the lifespan,” Wanlong Emperor said in a deep voice.

Moreover, this task is not difficult to carry out; simply inscribe the Great Emperor's array patterns, seal the heavens and earth, and isolate the Undying Mountain from the outside world.

To put it simply, it's about creating a bottle that can effectively store longevity substances; it's not too difficult.

The group continued their discussion on how to transform the Immortal Mountain into a pure land of immortality. After a long while, Li Yao left behind three Nine-Turn Immortal Pills before getting up and departing.

……

The Great Emperor's array patterns contain boundless divine power, which ordinary materials cannot withstand. To preserve them for a long time, only rare and divine materials are needed.

In battle, techniques like creating an array with a single thought will soon lose their power and dissipate into the world, unable to last long.

Since the mythological era, over a hundred emperors and sovereigns have been born in the vast universe, but complete imperial divine formations are few and far between. There is one in Kunlun Mountain, and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is an exception and can also be considered one. Apart from these, no other complete imperial formations can be found.

The four sites like Hangu Pass are excluded because the person who created them was still alive and constantly checked for omissions, which is why they are not missing.

The ancient Ji family, Jiang family, Yaochi, the four great dynasties of Zhongzhou, the major royal families of the ancient clans, the forces of the Bright Clan, etc., are all the lineages left by the ancient emperors, but the imperial formations they have inherited are now incomplete.

Li Yao did not intend to refine a perfect imperial array. The conventional one was sufficient. As long as he was alive, he could simply replenish the missing array patterns in time.

Of course, the main reason is that he did not have the materials to refine a perfect imperial array.

Looking at the divine materials in front of him, Li Yao couldn't help but feel envious. He thought he was already very wealthy, but these materials were worlds apart from those of the Kunlun Divine Array.

That damned Emperor must have searched the entire universe countless times in the past to collect so many treasures.

"This can't be a one-time solution; we'll have to work hard in the future," Li Yao sighed inwardly.

He had already foreseen that in the years to come, he would have to periodically check and patch up the shortcomings of the Imperial Array, acting as a diligent repairman.

A piece of crystal-clear jade, the size of a millstone, shines with divine brilliance and is incredibly dazzling. Golden lines intertwine and cover the entire piece of jade, perfectly formed by nature, like the tangible traces of the Great Dao.

This divine material is one of the best materials for carving array patterns. The piece in front of us is already of the highest quality. It is rare even if you search the entire universe. It was collected by an ancient supreme being and became his spoils of war after he was killed by Li Yao.

Using this object as a base, the array's core can be carved, and then supplemented with other array corners, a vast imperial array can be set up.

Li Yao wasted no time and immediately began to carve. Divine light burst forth from his fingertips, sending out a multitude of Dao principles and runes that imprinted themselves onto the jade stone before him. At this moment, the patterns on the jade stone also began to change, as if becoming the skeleton, allowing the array patterns to fall upon it, forming a small corner of the array.

As more and more array patterns were imprinted on the jade, a terrifying divine power began to spread out, and the aura of an ancient emperor permeated the air.

Soon, a large array of patterns was engraved on the array eye stone. The mysterious patterns intertwined with each other, each containing endless divine laws and filled with supreme power.

Li Yao carved the array patterns very quickly, without the slightest hesitation, as if he had carved them thousands of times. His brushstrokes were swift and graceful, a feast for the eyes.

Every gesture and movement was imbued with the essence of Tao, as if the Great Tao itself had descended upon the mortal realm, and the power emanating from the array's core stone grew ever more terrifying.

A few days later, Li Yao stopped what he was doing, let out a soft breath, and said, "It's done!"
Before them stood a jade stone the size of a millstone, exuding imperial might and dazzling divine light. Mysterious array patterns covered its surface, as if they had come alive, transforming into true dragons, black tortoises, immortal phoenixes, and other celestial spirits, all lifelike.

"The core of the formation is ready. Next, we'll work on the corners." Li Yao took out ten more jade stones, each the size of a washbasin, and prepared to draw the corners of the formation at this moment.

If others were to witness this scene, they would likely be filled with envy. This type of jade is also known as the Immortal Connecting Stone, possessing astonishing spiritual energy that allows it to communicate with heaven and earth and unite with the Great Dao.

Those golden patterns are the traces engraved on it when the Great Dao is united with the Dao. If one can understand them, one's cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds.

Using such a divine object to refine the grand formation can perfectly unleash the power of the formation patterns, making it the best choice for refining the formation.

Of course, it's not without its drawbacks. The Tongxian Stone isn't perfect at resisting the erosion of time, and it can't last long in this form.

Li Yao had calculated that at most ten thousand years, some of the array patterns would gradually dissipate, requiring the array setter to reinforce them again.

And if it can be repaired once and then last for thousands of years, that's acceptable.

……

"boom!"

On this day, the Undying Mountain trembled violently, and beams of light pierced the sky, shooting into the outer realm, arranged in an orderly fashion—a great array.

The eleven beams of light, the thickest of which is in the center, guarding all ten directions, while the other corners are in their most advantageous positions, complementing each other.

A chorus of gasps swept across the Yao Guang Continent as everyone turned toward the direction of the Undying Mountain, their pupils contracting rapidly.

There, the Undying Mountain appeared and disappeared, with endless runes flowing around it, transforming into chains of divine order that surrounded it, as if it were a world of its own, not within this realm.

The aura of creation spread outwards, and in the direction of the Undying Mountain, it was as if a new world was being created, with an astonishing power.

The Big Dipper constellation trembled violently, and everyone witnessed a pillar of light shooting into the sky, leaving them deeply awestruck.

However, the Yao Guang Continent is protected by an imperial array, preventing its energy from spreading out, so the world is unaware of what has happened.

Even the ancient supreme beings could only capture scattered glimpses to guess what the Heavenly Emperor was going to do.

But they were puzzled, wondering what the Heavenly Emperor was trying to do.

But soon, all doubts vanished. Within the Undying Mountain, streaks of lightning appeared, the heavens and earth shook, chaotic energy surged, and immortal laws and longevity substances emerged, transforming the area into a celestial realm.

"What an amazing longevity substance! How did he do it?"

The supreme being in the forbidden zone changed color, and the imperial laws shook the heavens and the earth.

The light and darkness of the Primordial Ancient Mine kept shifting, and it seemed as if a supreme being had thought of something, looking somewhat incredulous.

"It's the Immortal Realm. He has reached the end of the path to immortality, and perhaps he intercepted a large amount of longevity substances from there."

"That's right, the long-lived matter in this universe has long been exhausted, so it's impossible for them to have done this."

"If he wants to intercept the longevity substance, it must happen within the Immortal Realm. But he has already entered the Immortal Realm, so why did he come back?"

The Supreme Beings couldn't understand it. They were learned and knowledgeable, but when it came to the Immortal Realm, they had too many doubts. Li Yao's actions were also beyond their comprehension.

Why not enter the Immortal Realm instead of returning to this desolate world to eke out a living?

"It's probably because of useless ties. He can't sever worldly emotions. His confidantes, friends, and fellow disciples are all in the mortal world. He's bound by these emotions, which is why he hasn't entered the Immortal Realm," one of the Cold-Blooded Supremes speculated.

"Arrogant and laughable. He probably thinks that if he misses this opportunity, there will be another one. He wants to ascend to the highest level of the sect. I wonder if he will regret it when he looks back on this in his old age?" A Supreme Being said with envy.

“What is there to regret? What the Heavenly Emperor is doing now will allow those around him to live on forever. Emotions are never a weakness, but rather armor.” In the Primordial Ancient Mine, the Qilin Ancient Emperor spoke.

Unlike other cold-blooded supreme beings, he values ​​family ties highly and would not abandon his children and daughters for the sake of becoming an immortal. If he were the Heavenly Emperor, he would also give up the opportunity to enter the Immortal Realm and return to bring his family with him.

The universe trembled, and the conversation between the Supreme Beings was not concealed; all the cultivators on the entire ancient star of the Big Dipper could hear it clearly.

This news spread like wildfire to other ancient sites, causing a sensation around the world.

They were already shocked to learn that the Heavenly Emperor wanted to create a world of immortality.

This is the first emperor of all time! He disdains entering the immortal realm that countless people dream of, but instead chooses to spend his life with those around him, living for countless millennia without ever becoming immortal.

Throughout history, emperors and sovereigns have possessed astonishing power, sweeping across the Three Realms and Six Paths. Yet, even the mightiest of them could not prevent the deaths of those around them, leaving them to live on in solitude.

The Heavenly Emperor was unwilling to see this happen, and did not want to see his beloved woman grow old and leave him first. So he stormed the Immortal Realm, seized a large amount of longevity substances, and committed acts against the will of Heaven in the mortal world.

It must be said that this approach stunned all living beings in the universe, and at the same time, they couldn't help but feel faith in it. A true man should be like this!

On the Immortal Mountain, the Immortal Furnace rises and falls, its lid wide open, releasing a vast, divine sea of ​​life-giving matter. This world seems poised to transform into a celestial realm, where those who live here can achieve immortality.

Li Yaozhen sealed himself off, isolating himself from the inner world. Although he was in the Undying Mountain, he did not allow his body to absorb the substances for longevity.

He wants to walk the path of immortality in the mortal world, and he needs a difficult environment to temper himself. He would not do anything that would destroy his own strength.

"boom!"

Just then, Wanlong Emperor, Xuguang Emperor, and Qianyang Ancient Emperor seized the opportunity to swallow the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill and restore their peak combat power.

　Thank you Rao Yu Buyehou for the 100-point reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)