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

Chapter 442 Prelude
Now is a good opportunity. Longevity substances and immortal laws are poured into this world, and various energies burst forth. The laws of the two worlds collide, and even the supreme divine sense cannot penetrate them all.

At this point, by consuming the elixir, one can restore their spiritual platform, return to peak combat strength, and conceal most of their movements.

The Heavenly Emperor's plan was known to all the Supreme Beings: to wipe out the Forbidden Zone in one fell swoop. If the Supreme Beings knew this, and they swallowed the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill to restore their peak combat power, some of them might simply escape.

The Heavenly Emperor alone was already suffocating the Forbidden Zone. If the three of them, along with the Golden Crow Emperor, were added, would the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone have any chance of survival?

If one does not want to die, the only option is to run away and hide. To avoid this, everything must be done quietly before any action is taken, so as not to alert the Supremes.

"Boom!", "Boom!", "Boom!"

The imperial laws rose up, surging across billions of miles, their oppressive power spreading like the awakening of several colossal beasts that devour the universe.

Such power, even with a powerful array blocking it, can still be detected if one pays attention.

Seeing this, Li Yao unleashed his own Great Dao, his chaotic immortal power surging forth, penetrating the world, creating heaven and earth, reconstructing earth, water, fire, and wind, and reversing yin and yang.

This action was somewhat abrupt, but since he was already recreating the world and severing the connection between the Undying Mountain Pure Land and the outer world, it didn't seem too strange.

With him as a cover, the momentum of the three Venerables, Wanlong Emperor, Qianyang Ancient Emperor, and Xuguang Emperor, in restoring the Immortal Platform was well concealed. They themselves also intentionally restrained themselves, and the outside world could not detect it at all.

The Immortal Gold Furnace floated up and down, its lid wide open, and the life-giving substance transformed into immortal light, condensing into a tangible form and continuously pouring in, lasting for more than half a day before finally stopping.

At this time, the Pure Land of Undying Mountain had completely changed. Immortal mist swirled around it, immortal laws intertwined between heaven and earth, and the substance of longevity was abundant, filling every corner, just like a fairyland.

Li Yao did not stop. The vast Chaos Immortal Power enveloped this world, and the aura of creation was astonishing, concealing the fluctuations emitted by the three Venerables.

The three Venerable Emperors, Wanlong Emperor, Qianyang Ancient Emperor, and Xuguang Emperor, sat cross-legged in the Chaos Ancient Cave, their Imperial Laws surging, their auras terrifyingly powerful and gradually growing stronger.

The five secret realms glowed, and the unique aura of the ancient emperor permeated the world, filling it completely.

The Nine-Turn Immortal Pill possesses extraordinary medicinal power, repairing the cracks on their Immortal Platform and the Wheel of Life beneath their Sea of ​​Wheels. The marks etched on the Divine Wheel are diminishing.

The chakra, a secret realm of the human body, is the starting point for spiritual practice. Located three inches below the navel, it is the place where essence is stored and the source of the body's inexhaustible vital energy.

The Wheel of Life, this is the starting point of life, located beneath the sea of ​​suffering, each mark representing a year.

Like the ancient supreme beings, their life cycles were already covered with marks, without a single gap. They should have died long ago, but they were sealed off, which is why they lingered on.

After swallowing the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, their lifespans began to recover. Their life essence, which should have been dried up, was rejuvenated, and the marks on their Wheel of Life were fading away one by one, exactly two thousand fewer than usual.

Several of them wanted to roar, their physical functions restored to their peak, and they didn't know how long it had been since they had felt this exhilarating feeling.

The winds that roam in youth surpass all the wealth in the world.

Only by experiencing the feeling of growing old and dying, can one truly understand how precious and luxurious a vigorous life force is.

If the timing weren't so bad, these beings would definitely have roared to the sky, venting their long-suppressed frustration and announcing their return to the world.

Li Yao stopped what he was doing, and his surging magical power subsided, restoring tranquility to the Pure Land of Undying Mountain.

Enveloped in mist, appearing and disappearing, every inch of the mountain exudes an ancient charm and radiates an inexplicable aura of power.

Clearly, nourished by the substances of immortality and the laws of immortality, this mountain, formed from the origin of the great universe, is also undergoing a mysterious transformation.

Emperor Wanlong, Emperor Qianyang, and Emperor Xuguang clenched their fists, feeling the immense life force within their bodies, their hearts filled with excitement.

"The glory days of the past, this feeling is truly wonderful." As Li Yao entered the Chaos Ancient Cave, Emperor Xuguang spoke immediately, his eyes filled with gratitude.

Both Emperor Qianyang and Emperor Wanlong wore genuine smiles.

All the leaders knew that they were where they were today because of Li Yao. Although they didn't say it, they all remembered this kindness in their hearts.

This is a life-saving grace. As long as Li Yao doesn't try to sacrifice them like the Emperor, those few will definitely follow his lead.

“Since you all trust me, I will certainly not let you down once you enter the Undying Mountain,” Li Yao said.

"On the path to immortality, we watch over and help each other. The Heavenly Emperor treats us with utmost sincerity, and I will also be the vanguard to clear all obstacles in our way." The Ancient Emperor Qianyang was grateful and uttered words that were similar to "If the emperor gives the order, I will follow."

After all, he was an ancient emperor with pride in his heart. To do this was already a great act of humility. He simply couldn't do what Jinwu did and openly utter words of submission.

Seeing Qianyang Ancient Emperor's statement, Xuguang followed suit, even being more direct and almost directly stating his intention to follow.

Li Yao smiled and chuckled, "I will not let everyone down. On the path to immortality, we will forge ahead together."

Some things don't need to be said too explicitly; everyone can understand the meaning behind them.

Emperor Wanlong watched this scene with a smile. As the father-in-law, he naturally didn't need to act like Emperor Qianyang and Emperor Xuguang.

Even if he were to submit, Li Yao would not agree, fearing that the Dragon Girl would seize on any leverage against him in a few days.

In matters of love, no matter how skilled a man is, it's useless; even the hardest steel can't escape the gentle touch of a soft hand.

After determining the priorities for their future interactions, everyone finally had time to observe the changes in the Pure Land of Immortal Mountain.

"Such a rich source of longevity substances! Being in such an environment, I feel my lifespan has increased by at least ten times," Emperor Xuguang said in disbelief after closing his eyes and carefully sensing the surroundings for a moment.

After taking the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill and repairing his Immortal Platform, he should have gained two thousand years of peak imperial lifespan. However, after experiencing it for a moment, he felt that he could live for at least tens of thousands of years in the Pure Land of the Undying Mountain.

“I feel the same way,” Qianyang Ancient Emperor echoed.

"The Immortal Realm is truly a transcendent place. The abundance of longevity substances alone is enough to drive people crazy," Emperor Wanlong exclaimed.

"But... this longevity substance seems to be like a rootless duckweed, non-renewable, and will eventually be exhausted?" Just then, the Golden Crow, who had been silent all along, raised his question.

“You’re right. This isn’t the Immortal Realm, after all. Longevity substances aren’t inexhaustible.” Li Yao confirmed Jinwu’s speculation.

He also discovered this and roughly estimated that, based on the current consumption, the longevity substances in the Immortal Mountain Pure Land would be exhausted in about 70,000 years at most.

This is based on the consumption of the four ancient emperors. If the number of people increases, the consumption of longevity substances will only be more exaggerated, and the time will be reduced accordingly.

"That's good, at least we have a way out." Wanlonghuang was not disappointed; he knew about the passage through Yuyuan.

However, Emperor Qianyang, Emperor Xuguang, and Emperor Jinwu became somewhat curious upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Li Yao did not hide anything and told the three about the Yu Yuan Passage, and also revealed a celestial path—the location of a strange world.

"I speculate that the Great Emperor Wushi did not perish. After confronting the Undying Emperor for two thousand years, he could no longer endure it and finally entered that world..." He recounted the events of the strange world.

"boom!"

These words were like a thunderclap, startling all four people present.

Emperor Wushi was an absolutely special being. His power was beyond doubt, and some supreme beings even felt that Emperor Wushi was not necessarily weaker than the Heavenly Emperor.

Such a being did not perish, but instead entered a strange world and has endured in the world ever since!

"So how is he now? Why has he never returned to this realm?" The four Venerables were all very curious about this.

“That world is very complex. In my calculations, it’s easy to get in, but very difficult to get out. Moreover, there are unparalleled powerhouses in that world, and Wushi couldn’t extricate himself from it.” Li Yao did not hide anything.

These things were kept secret before because we lacked the strength to do so, and we were also afraid that others would dig deeper into the matter.

Imagine a world where immortality is impossible, but lifespan can be greatly extended. If that supreme being doesn't go mad, once the news gets out, at least more than half of the supreme beings will riot.

The universe is vast; without absolute power, Li Yao would have nowhere to stand. That's why he hadn't told anyone about this, not even his bedmate. But now it doesn't matter. He no longer needs to worry about any threats. Even if this news spreads throughout the universe, so what? Who would dare to come to him and interrogate him?

Strength is the foundation of confidence, and it is on full display at this moment.

The several figures silently processed the situation, their hearts filled with turbulent emotions, and at the same time, they couldn't help but sigh.

In the past, the Immortal Realm was like the moon in a well or a flower in a dream, mysterious and unattainable. No matter how they pursued it, it always seemed like a mirage.

Now, without doing anything, a series of bombshell announcements have come crashing down on them, catching them completely off guard.

There is a passage in the ancient star Yu Yuan that leads to all the heavens, and there is a passage in the vast universe that leads to a strange realm of immortality.

No matter how hard they try, they will not be able to find out these things if no one tells them.

After a long while, Jinwu smiled bitterly, “Some things seem far away, but they are actually right beside us. However, without anyone to point them out, even the closest distance can be the furthest.”

Emperor Xuguang deeply agreed, feeling that these words resonated with him.

Ziwei Ancient Star is one of the top stars in the universe, and everyone present has visited it, but apart from the Heavenly Emperor, no one knows about the passage in Yu Yuan.

There's also the strange world, which is somewhat understandable, but it would require a certain level of strength to discover and penetrate.

Without the power of Wushi and the Heavenly Emperor, it might be impossible to detect the existence of that world.

Otherwise, over countless ages, that world would have been exposed long ago; it's impossible that they wouldn't have had any news at all.

"Alright, I don't plan to venture into either the Yu Yuan or the Strange World right now. The important thing is to deal with the five forbidden zones of life." Li Yao changed the subject, drawing everyone's attention to the forbidden zones.

Now that the three self-severed ancient emperors have recovered their peak combat power, along with the Golden Crow Emperor, there are four flawless emperors, plus Gai Jiuyou, a supreme warrior. With such a strong and well-equipped army, it's time to eliminate the forbidden zone.

"Should we attack that restricted area first?" Wanlonghuang was decisive and eager to try.

He felt that with the fighting strength of everyone present, they could easily sweep through any restricted area; they were just a bunch of rabble.

Even the most unfathomable primordial mines were nothing more than a piece of cake for this group of people.

"You don't need to lift a finger. Just keep an eye on the other restricted areas. I'm afraid they'll escape and hide." Li Yao's eyes were arrogant, his fighting spirit surging.

The four were shocked by what they heard, but in an instant, they felt that it made perfect sense.

Even if they were to recover their peak combat strength, they would not be able to face an entire restricted area by themselves. But Li Yao gives people a feeling that he is invincible.

This is an invincible spirit, the feeling that Li Yao gave to the world in countless battles in the past, as if there were no invincible enemies as long as he was there.

Even an immortal emperor, a supreme deity from the ancient times, was still killed.

The forbidden zone of life is a darkness that shrouds the vast universe, but it cannot obscure the radiance of the Heavenly Emperor.

After a moment of silence, Emperor Qianyang spoke: "The four of us are keeping an eye on the four forbidden zones, but there is one more place that also needs our help. That is the most troublesome place. If they hide, no one will be able to find them."

"At the end of reincarnation, the underworld is the final resting place for all beings." The Dragon Emperor's voice was cold, and the space and time around him seemed to be frozen. "That place is indeed too low-key; we almost overlooked it."

"The Underworld seems to possess a celestial artifact that can conceal the secrets of heaven. Even the mighty Emperor Wushi in the past could not find the hidden Underworld." Emperor Xuguang's eyes were deep, as if he had seen through layers of void and seen a demonic land.

"The Underworld is hard to find. The Golden Crow Clan has expanded rapidly in recent years, but they have not been able to find any trace of the Underworld." Just then, the Golden Crow revealed some news.

Originally, during the Golden Age, the Underworld had begun to appear in the world, and some branches even clashed with the expanding Golden Crow Clan. However, when the Heavenly Emperor shook the world, the Underworld vanished without a trace overnight.

As one of the oldest forbidden zones, the Underworld is powerful, but also very cunning.

Unlike the seven forbidden zones of the Eastern Wilderness, which stand there in a blazing light, the Underworld has no fixed abode and never stays in one place for too long.

They will only openly emerge into the world if they are absolutely certain that no one in the world can threaten them. Once threatened, they will shrink back faster than anyone else.

Clearly, the Underworld was not afraid of the Golden Crow's enlightenment and even emerged according to the original schedule. However, the appearance of the Heavenly Emperor made the Underworld feel threatened, so it hid away.

To be honest, this incident angered Jinwu for a while.

The Underworld's behavior clearly showed that they looked down on him. The dignified Emperor of the present day was actually outshone by a cultivator who was only at the seventh level of Quasi-Emperor at the time.

But as it turned out, the Underworld was right. Later, the Heavenly Emperor's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, rushing into the realm of the Great Emperor at a speed that no mortal could comprehend. If the Underworld hadn't hidden itself, it might have already been caught red-handed.

Li Yao fell silent. A problem had arisen: before he could even take action, one of the targets had vanished.

He hadn't really paid much attention to the movements of the Underworld, just as Wanlonghuang had said, this forbidden area was too low-key.

In the original work, neither the Supreme Being of the Underworld appeared on the first nor the second path to immortality. Their goal, it seems, was simply to create a chaotic body from beginning to end.

In the early stages, Li Yao focused on the Dark Turmoil and paid close attention to the six forbidden zones of the Eastern Wilderness, inevitably neglecting the Underworld.

"Inside the Primordial Ancient Mine, there is a supreme being who emerged from the Underworld. Capturing him might allow us to follow the clues and find the location of the Underworld," Emperor Xuguang revealed a secret with a glint in his eyes.

Although Wanlonghuang also came from the ancient mine, he was so good at sleeping that he almost never woke up. He was different because he had only been sealed for a short time and had woken up many times in the middle, learning a lot of secrets about the ancient mine.

In the underworld there is an emperor named Corpse Emperor, whose origins are very mysterious. He is the second ancient emperor in the world to attain enlightenment through corpse, and his combat power is astonishing.

Legend has it that he was dug out from the deepest part of the underworld, and his origins are extremely ancient. Based on the inscriptions on the stone tablet that accompanied him, it is speculated that he may be related to the legendary chaotic ancient era.

Before becoming the Corpse Emperor, he was undoubtedly an unparalleled powerhouse, mostly a figure of imperial power. He later rose from corpse to emperor, making his background completely unfathomable.

This ancient emperor came from the underworld and later took control of the Primordial Ancient Mine. He once launched a rebellion, which is why Emperor Xuguang saw through his identity.

Although the Corpse King has left the Underworld, the connection between him and the Corpse King cannot be explained in a few words. If we capture him and search his soul, we will definitely be able to find traces of the Underworld in his memories.

Then, following the clues to find the location of the underworld, storming its gates and wiping them all out, would also be a good idea.

“That works. The Corpse Emperor comes from the Underworld, so he must know how to find that place.” The other three all thought it was a good idea.

Li Yao pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head. He thought of another person who might know where the underworld was.

"Please rest first, everyone. I need to find out some things first."

The four nodded and returned to their respective ancient caves to recuperate. The Golden Crow Emperor's injuries had not yet fully recovered, and the three had just repaired their immortal platforms, so their condition was certainly not at its best. They all needed some time to recover to their peak condition.

Li Yao left the Big Dipper Star Region without making any preparations.

The Yao Guang Continent is probably the safest place in the entire universe right now. With four flawless emperors guarding it, even if a dark upheaval breaks out, it remains unmoved and as stable as Mount Tai.

In the vast sea of ​​stars, countless stars stretched endlessly. Li Yao glanced around, confirmed the direction, and then took a step forward, opening up the endless void and descending to the outside of a massive ancient star.

The Eternal Starfield! This is a great star that rivals the Big Dipper, and it has produced two great emperors. It is a renowned imperial star in the universe.

During the Golden Age, geniuses emerged from all corners of the universe, springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and Eternal Star was no exception.

Because of Li Yao, Eternal Star did not launch an expedition to Beidou, nor did it rule over the Undying Mountain, the Primordial Ancient Mine, or the various royal families. Naturally, Beidou also did not launch an expedition to Eternal Star.

Therefore, Eternal Star is safe and sound, full of vitality. Due to its advanced technology, there are not many top-level experts on this ancient star, but saints are emerging one after another, with an exaggerated number.

Upon returning to his old haunts, Li Yao did not reveal his Heavenly Emperor form and remained very low-key.

He is currently sneaking into the village, avoiding firing his gun, not wanting to be discovered by the ancient supreme being, thus revealing his intentions.

(End of this chapter)