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

Chapter 444 Departure
"Why does the Heavenly Emperor seek me out?" Chuan Ying asked.

He wasn't stupid; he knew that the Heavenly Emperor had descended upon the Divine Organization, so he must have discovered the connection between them.

In other words, he was the true target of the Heavenly Emperor; the other party was merely using the divine organization to find him.

"I am preparing to take action against the Underworld. I wonder if the gods would be willing to help me?" Li Yao didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.

A simple sentence, yet it held Chuan Ying firmly in his grasp. After a long while, he finally said, "The Underworld and the Heavenly Emperor don't seem to have any grudges, do they?"

Although he had sealed himself away for countless years and had only recently awakened, he already knew everything about the Heavenly Emperor's deeds and had never heard of any conflict between him and the Underworld.

Throughout the Heavenly Emperor's hundreds of years of cultivation, although he slew countless enemies, it was almost always others who provoked him first, and he rarely took the initiative to attack.

Therefore, Chuan Ying was puzzled as to why the Heavenly Emperor would suddenly take action against the Underworld, since the two should have no enmity.

"I plan to wipe out the forbidden zone of life and deal with the underworld as well." Li Yao was very direct, and his attitude was extremely domineering.

As his cultivation level increased, his style of dealing with things became simple and straightforward, never beating around the bush, and he treated others the same way.

Now, he does everything based solely on his mood. When it comes to people he cherishes, he is willing to expend energy without feeling troubled; on the contrary, he enjoys that feeling.

In addition, the wide and sweeping motions are more convenient and less strenuous.

This confidence stems from his strength, allowing him to act without any reservations.

Just like Ye Fan, after becoming invincible, he never resorted to any tricks again.

Ye Hei only set up various schemes to deal with powerful enemies in order to survive.

As for Emperor Ye, there's no need for further calculations; he can simply sweep through the enemy lines.

Chuan Ying was shocked. He sensed that kind of aura, which was very similar to that of the Emperor.

They are the only ones who are supreme in heaven and earth. All the heavens and the universe, the three realms and the six paths, must retreat before their will.

Both of them have demonstrated what it means to be invincible!

It's not just talk; it's about making people feel that anything they say comes from their mouths, and they can definitely do it.

"What, does the divine general not know the whereabouts of the underworld?" Seeing that Chuan Ying remained silent for a long time, Li Yao couldn't help but ask curiously.

That shouldn't be the case. The Underworld played a very important role in the Emperor's death. Chuanying should have wanted revenge all along, so there's no reason for him not to gather information about the enemy.

Li Yao's words brought Chuan Ying back to her senses, and she quickly replied, "I know, but I didn't expect the Heavenly Emperor to make a move, so I was momentarily distracted."

"In that case, will the god accompany me on this journey?" Li Yao asked.

"it is good!"

……

Yao Guang Continent, the Pure Land of Immortal Mountain.

Within the Chaotic Ancient Cave, the Myriad Dragon Emperor was surrounded by immortal light, his imperial laws surging, and his magical power was like a vast ocean, gradually reaching its peak.

Suddenly, a soft sound echoed in the ancient cave, clear and melodious, from a small copper bell.

The Dragon Emperor opened his eyes, and a dazzling celestial light suddenly appeared, shooting out from his eyes like two celestial swords ringing out, incomparably sharp.

The small copper bell is a special ritual implement, mainly used for communication, representing a signal.

Wanlonghuang rose, stepped out of the ancient cave, his purple hair flowing freely, his eyes captivating, like a god from ancient times.

At this moment, Emperor Qianyang, Emperor Xuguang, and Emperor Jinwu also received the signal, walked out of their respective ancient caves, and stood between heaven and earth.

Gai Jiuyou was also present and already knew about the Heavenly Emperor's plan.

"Fellow Daoists, the Heavenly Emperor has sent a message: the plan is about to begin." The Ancient Emperor Qianyang's eyes flashed like lightning, his entire body radiating immortal light and surrounded by chaotic energy, like a war god.

If this operation is successfully carried out, it will change the course of history.

The forbidden zone of life has existed in the world since the age of mythology, transcending the mundane world, overlooking the universe, and holding an extremely special status.

Now, the Heavenly Emperor has raised his sword, preparing to take action against the forbidden zone, aiming to wipe it all out in one fell swoop, unlike the previous minor skirmishes. If he succeeds, the ancient history of this land will be changed.

Thinking of this, even the ancient emperors present couldn't help but feel their blood boil.

"In this era, the darkness and turmoil will be completely ended and become history." Emperor Xuguang was very excited.

In his view, pacifying the forbidden zones of life was even more attractive than achieving immortality himself. If he could truly accomplish this, it would be a worthwhile journey to prove his Dao.

"I would gladly sacrifice myself to contribute to such a miracle."

Gai Jiuyou was also somewhat excited. He had great ambition and also wanted to sweep away the forbidden zone, but his own combat strength was limited, and in the past he could only think about such things.

But now, with the Heavenly Emperor leading the way, this idea is no longer a pipe dream, but a tangible reality.

"Everyone, the Heavenly Emperor has said that our main purpose in this trip is to keep an eye on the five forbidden zones, and it's best not to engage them directly." Emperor Wanlong poured cold water on this idea, fearing that some people might get carried away with their enthusiasm.

The Heavenly Emperor shook the world, severely damaging all the forbidden zones, but even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse, and a great emperor was still somewhat overwhelmed in the face of him.

Although the Supreme Ones are barely clinging to life, forcing a dog into a dead end will inevitably lead to a backlash; they are not without the power to fight back.

Unless one is like the Heavenly Emperor, who is significantly stronger than the Flawless Emperor, it is impossible to withstand the counterattack.

With this in mind, before leaving, Li Yao solemnly explained that the main purpose of the group was simply to keep an eye on the movements in the restricted area.

Even if they escape from the restricted area, it doesn't matter; they just need to stay far behind and wait for Li Yao to arrive.

Even those who are about to attain enlightenment cannot handle such a task; the Supreme Being can conceal the secrets of heaven, and they cannot keep up.

However, everyone present was an ancient emperor. Even Gai Jiuyou had achieved enlightenment through an unconventional method and possessed emperor-level combat power, so keeping up with him was not a problem at all.

“Perfect timing. We have five people here, each corresponding to one of the five forbidden zones.” Seeing the others nod, Wanlonghuang took the lead and said, “I come from the Primordial Ancient Mine and am quite familiar with that place, so I’ll take care of it.”

The Primordial Ancient Mine is undoubtedly the most mysterious forbidden zone, apart from the ancient forbidden lands. Countless supreme beings have lurked there throughout history, making it the most difficult place to keep watch.

Wanlonghuang chose this target because he had an inside man, making him the most suitable candidate.

The other deities had no objections and began to choose their own targets.

The final results were announced: Gai Jiuyou was in charge of the Immortal Tomb, Emperor Xuguang was in charge of the Burial Sky Island, Emperor Qianyang was in charge of the Divine Ruins, and Emperor Jinwu was in charge of the Reincarnation Sea.

……

In the depths of the universe, there lies a vast and mysterious star field, devoid of any signs of life, its starlight dim and almost eternally silent.

This place is very secluded. Without extraordinary cultivation, even if someone passes by, they will not notice anything unusual. They will only assume that this place is about to be destroyed and will disappear into the universe in the near future.

However, after Li Yao arrived with Chuan Ying, he immediately noticed something amiss and discovered the anomaly in this star field.

"Such profound array patterns, created by several emperors and sovereigns, concealing the secrets of heaven and hiding the wonders of their methods. Unless one faces them directly, it is impossible to detect them." Li Yao's eyes were like torches as he stared straight ahead.

From his perspective, the starry sea ahead was filled with endless array patterns, intertwined and covering the entire area, profound and mysterious. It was not simply an imperial array, but rather a meticulously arranged array by several Dao-enhancing beings, each contributing their strengths, all to create a perfect imperial array.

Without a guide, it's almost impossible to find the place by just wandering around aimlessly.

“Facing it directly is useless. Without a guide, unless the underworld appears, even an enlightened being can never ascend to the netherworld,” Chuan Ying said, but after a pause, he added, “The Heavenly Emperor is an exception.”

A travel permit is a license to ascend to the underworld.

In the mythological era, the Emperor created the Heavenly Court and was both a teacher and friend to the Underworld Emperor, the creator of the Underworld. The two often discussed the Dao.

As the number one general of the ancient Heavenly Court, Chuan Ying had been to the Underworld quite a few times, so he naturally had a travel permit.

The underworld, for reasons unknown, perhaps didn't take these matters to heart at all, and the travel permit was never changed, which is why Chuan Ying was able to find the location of the underworld.

"It's all thanks to you for bringing me here, otherwise, with the universe so vast, I wouldn't have been able to dig three feet into the ground and explore every corner."

Li Yao knew very well that although his cultivation was unparalleled and he could travel to any corner of the universe, it was impossible for him to pay attention to all the scenery along the way.

Just like the underworld, if one doesn't pay attention, even if it walks by, one might overlook it.

No wonder Wushi, with his profound cultivation and extraordinary abilities, wanted to avenge his parents and wipe out the underworld, but to no avail.

Chuan Ying did not continue the topic, but looked at the Heavenly Emperor with a hint of impatience, asking when they would make their move.

To pacify the underworld, slay the "Emperor of the Underworld," and appease the Emperor in the netherworld—this was Chuanying's greatest obsession.

"Wait a moment, I'm waiting for a signal," Li Yao said calmly.

signal?

Chuan Ying was puzzled. Did a mere underworld really need help?
This is obviously impossible. The underworld today is no longer comparable to that of the mythical era, and many ancient celestial beings have left there.

The Celestial Venerable of Longevity once ruled the Underworld, but later left and entered the Divine Ruins. There was also the Corpse Emperor who ruled the Primordial Ancient Mine.

The departure of enlightened beings one after another has severely weakened the Netherworld's strength. With the Heavenly Emperor's power, pacifying this place would be a piece of cake, so why would he need any help?
"Jingle Bell!"

Before he could ponder for long, a clear and melodious bell rang out, sounding quite abrupt in the silent starry sky.

Li Yao took out a copper bell, a smile playing on his lips. "The signal has arrived."

This was a message from Wanlonghuang and the others, informing him that they were in position and had their respective restricted areas under control, and that he could make his move.

Putting away the copper bell, Li Yao no longer concealed himself. His boundless magical power surged, and his Heavenly Emperor-level might erupted. His figure swelled, revealing a heaven-reaching and earth-shattering Dharma form, standing tall and upright.

"Boom!"

The sea of ​​stars trembled, and countless large stars exploded. Li Yao's figure broke through this sea of ​​stars, which only reached his knees. He lifted one foot and landed forward.

A blinding divine light exploded, and Li Yao's entire body blazed with intense heat. Wherever his massive foot touched, any tangible matter was annihilated, utterly destroying everything in its path.

"boom!"

The imperial array surrounding the Netherworld glowed, autonomously resisting the attack. The imperial laws surged, divine light soared into the sky, piercing through heaven and earth, tearing this universe apart.

If it were an ordinary, flawless emperor, his first attack against this imperial formation would definitely be ineffective.

The imperial formation outside the Netherworld truly possesses the power of an emperor's strike, but under the giant foot, it is utterly useless.

A massive rift stretched out, its depths unfathomable, surging with chaotic energy and the primordial force of creation.

"boom!"

Celestial light exploded, and the aura of the Heavenly Emperor converged, intertwining into a vast array of Dao patterns. These patterns collided with the Emperor's Array, and the two collided like an ancient universe, annihilating each other.

In the end, however, the power of the Heavenly Emperor undoubtedly prevailed. The imperial formation outside the Netherworld was torn apart, and the giant foot stepped into the Netherworld, where it exploded.

Li Yao put away the Tongtian Dharma Image and stepped inside, with Chuan Ying following closely behind.

It was lifeless and desolate, with ruins everywhere.

This place was shattered by the Heavenly Emperor's foot. Countless stars were broken into pieces and fell from the sky, blasting countless craters into the Netherworld.

Death is synonymous with this place. The underworld is boundless, seemingly belonging to a world outside the universe, a world of its own. Black is the theme here.

The universe was in an uproar, and countless powerful figures were terrified, feeling a chill run down their spines.

The Heavenly Emperor appeared in the underworld, displaying his divine form, and stormed into the netherworld.

This news spread like wildfire, instantly sweeping across the globe and sparking widespread speculation.

The underworld is truly mysterious, born from the dead and possessing all the wonders of creation.

This is a mysterious place, usually forbidden. What is the Heavenly Emperor going there for?
Surely we can't just go out to have fun?
Everyone roughly guessed what the Heavenly Emperor was going to do: he was going to conquer the Underworld!

But I've never heard of any grudge between the Heavenly Emperor and the Underworld.

Not only Chuan Ying, but many people have figured out the Heavenly Emperor's style of doing things.

I will not offend others unless they offend me.

Throughout the hundreds of years of the Heavenly Emperor's reign, he only intervened to send others to their deaths when they offended him; otherwise, he rarely took action.

Especially after he revealed his true colors, no one dared to provoke him. Only the Supreme One repeatedly attacked him, but the consequences were always dire.

In the end, even the Supreme Being backed down, and the Heavenly Emperor rarely took action anymore.

Unexpectedly, the Heavenly Emperor made his move today without warning, and his target was the Underworld.

In the Big Dipper Starfield, the five forbidden zones of the Eastern Wilderness trembled, and the slumbering Supreme Being awakened.

The Heavenly Emperor's intervention in the Underworld has a profound impact; if not handled carefully, it could alter the cosmic order and have far-reaching consequences.

"What is he trying to do? The underworld has no past grudges or recent conflicts with him, right?"

Even the supreme beings couldn't understand it, and could only say that the Heavenly Emperor's usual actions were too deceptive.

In the past few encounters, the Heavenly Emperor and the Forbidden Zone have always stopped short of serious conflict, unlike the Void, who is reckless and insists on fighting the Forbidden Zone to the death.

The Heavenly Emperor's attitude was more of a "live and let live" approach: "Don't cause trouble, I won't bother you."

Therefore, the Supreme Beings immediately suspected that the Underworld had done something foolish and offended the Heavenly Emperor, without even considering that the Heavenly Emperor intended to wipe out the forbidden zone of life.

In the underworld, Li Yao strolled leisurely forward, stepping on the black, ominous earth. Wherever he went, his aura dissipated, and countless Yin soldiers and Yin horses were shattered, their bodies and souls vanished.

These Yin soldiers are all very powerful. If placed in the outside world, they can rival saints, and some Yin generals even have cultivation levels comparable to great saints.

But before Li Yao, these creatures were like bubbles; even the dissipation of his aura, interwoven with Dao principles, could wipe out a large number of them.
The ghostly soldiers fled like a tidal wave, not daring to linger for even a moment, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

The might of the Heavenly Emperor is so great that he doesn't even need to lift a finger; the mere aura emanating from him is enough to awe all living beings. If he were to release it actively, tearing the heavens and earth apart would be nothing more than a trivial matter.

(End of this chapter)