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

Chapter 446 Pacifying the Underworld
In the final battle of the mythological era, the Emperor, wielding the Immortal Cauldron, stormed into the Immortal Path, accompanied by several Heavenly Venerables, who joined forces to attack the Immortal Path. Chuan Ying, on the other hand, guarded the Heavenly Court, awaiting news from the Emperor before leading his troops into the Immortal Path. Therefore, he did not personally experience that battle.

However, afterwards, through numerous clues, he deduced the entire process of that battle and saw that when the Emperor was in the most danger, it was the Tongtian Mingbao that delivered the fatal blow!
The Emperor was a majestic and powerful figure, whose achievements were comparable to those of creation. He regarded the Underworld Emperor as his lifelong friend and mentor, but in the end, he was betrayed by the other party.

Even just watching this pain made Chuan Ying feel as if a thousand arrows were piercing his heart, and he could hardly contain his anger. It was unimaginable what kind of heartbreak the Emperor must have felt at that time.
The sins of the Underworld Emperor are greater than those of the other ancient venerables. The harm caused by being betrayed by close friends and relatives is undoubtedly greater than that caused by being betrayed by allies.

Chuanying had always wanted to avenge the Emperor, but now he was being told that the Underworld Emperor was nowhere to be found!
How could he accept this? His anger seemed to have nowhere to go.

“I know what you’re thinking. You’ve come to the right person.” Just then, the Prison Suppressor on the throne seemed to see through Chuan Ying’s thoughts and said quietly, “When the Emperor was attacked, the Underworld Emperor was no longer in the Underworld. It was I who rode the Heavenly Treasure to attack and participated in that battle.”

"If you want to avenge the Emperor, you don't need to look for the Underworld Emperor; I am your enemy."

Chuan Ying was greatly shocked, a look of realization dawning on his eyes. "So it was you!"

His previously certain guesses were overturned, and he was momentarily stunned and unable to react.

But in an instant, he felt a sense of relief, thinking that this was a good thing, that the Emperor had not been betrayed by the person who was both his teacher and friend.

"Why did you tell me this?" Chuan Ying calmed down, and his expression was no longer so ferocious.

"Hehe, I, the Emperor, once stood atop the Nine Heavens. I haven't reached the point where I dare to do something but not admit it," the Prison Suppressor Emperor said proudly.

As the supreme ruler of the imperial path, even with a formidable enemy at hand and imminent death, his arrogance remained undiminished, and he wouldn't even stoop to telling a lie.

Perhaps he wanted to elevate his fighting spirit and perfect his Dao heart in order to reach his peak state.

If a person doesn't even dare to admit what they've done, then they must be cowardly at heart.

After the Prison Suppressor finished speaking, he looked at the Heavenly Emperor beside him, his expression solemn and filled with fighting spirit.

Compared to Chuan Ying, this was the one he feared the most. However, Zhenyu Huang was not prepared to surrender without a fight.

"boom!"

The laws of the Imperial Way erupted, purifying the Imperial Immortal Platform and restoring its former peak combat power. He rose from the imperial throne, holding a spear in his right hand and a black-gold shield in his left, like a war god from ancient times.

The entire Netherworld was in turmoil, as if it were about to shatter, and the aura of imperial power swept across the four seas and eight wastelands.

"I thought the Emperor was invincible throughout history, and no one could compare to him. Who would have thought that after millions of years, such a prodigy as you would emerge again?" The Emperor of the Prisons shot out two divine lights from his eyes, somewhat amazed.

In the battle of yesteryear, several peak ancient venerables launched an attack, setting up numerous deadly traps and unleashing the Immortal Bell, paying a heavy price. Although they ultimately succeeded, it was a devastating blow to the imperial figures.

Therefore, the Prison King knew very well how terrifying the Heavenly Emperor was, but he still wanted to try whether he could defeat him.

In any case, he had nowhere to retreat, and it seemed that he had no choice but to fight to the death.

Li Yao chuckled lightly, his demeanor composed, and looked at Chuan Ying, asking, "Do you have any more questions? If not, then there will be no more chances?"

If he makes a move, the Prison Emperor will have no chance of survival; his death and annihilation will be imminent.

"That's all." Chuan Ying pondered for a moment, then his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

Although he longed to avenge the Emperor himself, Chuan Ying knew very well that it was unrealistic.

The Heavenly Emperor wants to eliminate the forbidden zones, so he can't afford to waste too much time in the Underworld. If he takes action, the outcome will be decided in a short time.

The most valuable quality in a person is self-awareness. The Heavenly Emperor has given him the honor of communicating with the Prison Suppressor to uncover the truth of what happened back then. If he still insists on intervening and disrupting the Heavenly Emperor's plans, then he is being ungrateful.

"At the end of reincarnation, the underworld is the final resting place for all spirits!" the Prison Suppressor Emperor roared, unleashing his spear and black-gold shield simultaneously. The imperial laws surged, and surging immortal light pierced through the underworld.

"boom!"

The heavens and myriad realms trembled, and cultivators from all the ancient lands were startled, their gazes fixed on this starry sky in horror.

The divine might of the Emperor is too terrifying; if it were to run rampant, it would affect the entire universe.

Although the Underworld is isolated from the outside world, the divine might of the Emperor still emanates from it, allowing countless people to perceive it.

"The Heavenly Emperor has made his move. If nothing unexpected happens, the Underworld will be wiped out!"

"There will be no surprises. The might of the Heavenly Emperor is unmatched throughout history!"

"The underworld is mysterious, but that's the Heavenly Emperor. I don't believe he'll be defeated!"

The universe trembled, and people were incredibly excited. Today, we are about to witness history, and perhaps another forbidden land will disappear into the long river of time.

In the underworld, surging yin energy filled the air, the black earth cracked, and the Prison King went mad, unleashing his full power of Dao and Dharma.

This was a desperate strike, forging the Dao Fruit of the Supreme Emperor's entire being; failure meant certain death.

By now, the Heavenly Emperor's combat prowess needs no further proof. The Prison Suppressor Emperor knew very well that he only had one chance; his life or death would soon be decided.

The laws are endless, the divine power is boundless, like a sea of ​​stars crashing down.

Li Yao remained calm, casually unleashing a palm strike. Countless Dao traces appeared between his fingers, like an ancient universe in motion, as he met the attack head-on.

"boom!"

A terrifying collision erupted, divine energy as vast as the sea, blinding beams of light shot out, and Li Yao surged with chaotic immortal power, becoming both god and demon.

With a simple palm strike, without using any Taoist techniques, relying solely on sheer force, the terrifying power caused Chuan Ying's brow to twitch wildly, and he exclaimed in his heart, "The Heavenly Emperor's Palm is pressing down on the Nine Heavens!"

"Clang!"

A metallic clang rang out, sparks flew everywhere, and the Prison King's face turned pale instantly. He coughed up blood, and the arm holding the spear exploded, sending flesh and blood flying everywhere.

He dared not hesitate, and immediately placed his left hand in front of him to block. The black and gold shield trembled, and ripples soared into the sky, transforming into an absolute holy domain, impervious to all laws.

"Resist to the bitter end!" A cold shout rang out, and Li Yao jolted violently.

"Crack!"

At this moment, the Prison Suppressor Emperor deeply felt the gap between himself and the Heavenly Emperor. It was an overwhelming and unstoppable force that he could not resist at all, like an ant trying to contend with a true dragon in the heavens.

irony!

He was once the supreme ruler of the imperial path, yet he has one day fallen to the level of an ant.

The boundless divine power swept away everything in its path. The spear and the black gold shield could not withstand the weight. The former broke into several pieces, and the latter shattered into fragments.

The battle was swift and sudden, ending just as quickly. With a single palm strike, the Prison Suppressor Emperor's body exploded, and he died.

Logically speaking, the ancient emperors were very resilient; even if they were beaten into a bloody pulp, they could rebuild their bodies.

However, the power of the Heavenly Emperor was too domineering. The chaotic immortal power surged, exceeding the range that the Prison Suppressor Emperor could withstand, and with just one move, he swiftly and decisively suppressed and killed him.

A supreme emperor perished so hastily, his imperial weapon shattered, without even leaving a last word. Li Yao wasted no time; after killing the Empress of the Prison, he casually gathered the fragments of the imperial weapon and the ancient emperor's blood essence with a wave of his hand.

These are all good things, although they are dispensable to him, but the people around him need them very much.

Weiwei's transformation from a top-tier prodigy to a top-tier imperial talent, catching up with Nan Yao and others, was aided by the essence of the ancient emperor's blood.

The benefits of using such divine objects to temper the body for cultivators are unimaginable; they are supreme treasures.

The Void Mirror, bathed in the blood of the Supreme Being, gained immense divinity, transforming into a semi-immortal artifact. The Undying Emperor, bathed in imperial blood, underwent continuous rebirth and rebirth.

This shows how precious the ancient emperor's blood essence was, which is why Li Yao was so wealthy and powerful that he used the ancient emperor's blood to cultivate the people around him.

"From this day forward, there will be no more underworld in this world."

The sound of the Dao shook the world, and all the Daos resounded throughout the heavens and the myriad realms. Cultivators everywhere trembled upon hearing it, their hearts surging with emotion. Countless believers of the Heavenly Emperor even knelt down to worship, chanting "May the Heavenly Emperor live ten thousand years!"

The universe trembled, and yet another forbidden zone was removed from the list!
Although it was expected that the Heavenly Emperor would make a move and capture the enemy easily, no one expected it to be so swift, which was astonishing.

At this moment, the Yao Guang Continent was in an uproar. After many years, the Heavenly Emperor made a powerful move, creating another myth after the Undying Mountain, pacifying the Underworld, and completing an eternal miracle.

This forbidden land, which existed since the mythical era and was once comparable to the ancient Heavenly Court, has actually been pacified today!

Everyone's face was beaming with smiles, and they were filled with pride.

The Dragon Girl and Yao Xi have also emerged from seclusion, causing such a great stir that it cannot be ignored.

"This is not the end. The great battle against the forbidden zone of life has begun." Weiwei's beautiful eyes were filled with pride, yet she couldn't help but worry.

For countless ages, the forbidden zone of life has been a threat looming over all living beings. People hate it, but they also fear it; these two emotions are ingrained in their very bones.

"Don't worry, he's not an impulsive person. Since he's decided to take action, he must be completely confident," Yao Xi said firmly, her eyes sparkling.

She had been by Li Yao's side the longest and had witnessed how cautious and prudent he was when he was weak. She knew that Li Yao would never do anything without being sure of success.

Neither Vivi nor the Dragon Girl understood this as well as she did.

Li Yao's style of handling affairs was completely different at different times.

When Weiwei met Li Yao, he had already become the most outstanding young man in the Eastern Wilderness, unmatched in the world, and even the older generation dared not underestimate him.

Naturally, Li Yao's style of doing things at that time was no longer so cautious, and it was common for him to take action at the slightest disagreement.

Anyone who dared to oppose him would be brought to his door the very next day with a dragon-patterned cauldron.

Needless to say, when the Dragon Girl met Li Yao, he was already nearly invincible and acted with domineering arrogance. The various royal families were only wary of him, not afraid of him.

Therefore, in the two women's minds, Li Yao was undoubtedly domineering. They were infatuated with him, but they also worried that he was too rigid and easily broken, and that he would not spare himself.

This idea also exists on the ancient road to the starry sky, along with Qing Shi's poems.

Before the final imperial pass, the dragon-horse, its body covered in crimson dragon scales, its mane as red as blood, its hooves like dragon claws, and its mouth wide open amidst the shimmering red clouds, stared in disbelief at the starry sky.

"Damn, that's too powerful! The underworld was wiped out just like that." It was still shocked.

On horseback, Qing Shi, dressed in a green robe, with a graceful figure and stunning beauty, was also stunned. Her bright eyes sparkled like a galaxy, and her bright red lips parted slightly.

Her white, jade-like hand, as white and translucent as the sunset, was raised to cover her alluring lips, and she also looked incredulous.

Over the years, the legend of the Heavenly Emperor has shaken the world. Whenever Qing Shi hears it, she feels a mix of secret joy and bitterness.

They haven't seen each other for a long time since their last parting.

In terms of time, it may not be that long ago, but in terms of the span of cultivation, it is completely different.

In the tenth battle, the Holy Spirit and the Cosmic Evil Clan invaded. Li Yao descended and turned the tide, though his cultivation was only at the Great Sage realm.

Now, he is the Heavenly Emperor, reigning supreme over all living beings.

The difference between Li Dasheng and Li Tiandi is enormous!
"It's been so long, and he's never come to see me. Has he forgotten me?" Qing Shi asked, somewhat unsure of herself.

The Heavenly Emperor's cultivation is boundless, his achievements reaching the pinnacle of creation. If he so desires, he can go to any corner of the universe. Crossing the universe is merely a matter of a few steps for him, and is not difficult at all.

Even so, Li Yao had never come looking for her, and now that the gap in their status was so vast, how could Qing Shi not overthink it?

"Longma, let's leave the ancient road and go to Beidou." Qing Shixing's eyes revealed determination.

That wasn't a question, but rather stated in an affirmative tone.

Regardless of whether Li Yao, who has now become the Heavenly Emperor, still remembers her, Qing Shi is prepared to go and see him in person.

Regardless of the final outcome, she didn't want to overthink it anymore.

Such anxiety about gains and losses is definitely not a good thing for a cultivator. If she hadn't been so determined in her cultivation, she might have easily gone astray or even died.

"Alright, let's go to the Big Dipper." The dragon horse was overjoyed and galloped wildly, with endless flames shooting into the sky with every step.

The various aspects of human life and the impact of the Heavenly Emperor's destruction of the Underworld are enormous, and everyone is discussing it.

Li Yao, of course, would not stop there. He had made up his mind to wipe out all the forbidden zones in one battle.

"The underworld has been destroyed. What are the gods' plans now?" Li Yao asked Chuan Ying calmly.

This is an unconventional path to enlightenment, possessing formidable combat power capable of challenging even the Supreme Being. Now that his inner turmoil has been resolved, he may even be able to break through to the Great Emperor realm.

To be honest, if he could, Li Yao would naturally want to bring such a person under his command.

People like Chuanying, Ningfei, and Gai Jiuyou were simply unlucky; they had terrible luck. Otherwise, with their talent, they could have attained enlightenment in any era without an emperor.

Chuan Ying is a decent person; if we can win him over, there's no need to worry about him betraying us.

Chuan Ying remained silent in response to Li Yao's implicit attempt to win her over.

In the past, his belief in living was to avenge the Emperor. Now that the Eternal Heavenly Venerable is dead, the Undying Heavenly Emperor has been killed, and the Underworld has been pacified, the Emperor's revenge has been achieved.

Ahead, it seemed there was nothing left for him to do.

For a moment, Chuanying was somewhat confused and didn't know what to do.

"If the divine general has nowhere to go, why not come with me back to the Big Dipper and enter the Undying Mountain?" Li Yao formally extended the invitation.

"I am deeply grateful for the Heavenly Emperor's kindness, but I am afraid that I will fail to live up to his good intentions." After a moment of silence, Chuan Ying finally declined.

(End of this chapter)