Covering the Sky: I Prove the Great Dao Through the Gate of Immortality

"Having chosen this path, how can we give up halfway!"

Bathed in dazzling divine light, Li Chenzhou activated the Primordial Jade Scroll, and with great difficulty, he was reborn amidst the blood-red light, reconstructing his true form.

His thick black hair danced wildly, and his eyes burned with an indomitable flame as he roared to the sky.

No one can help me; on the path to enlightenment, I must rely solely on myself.

At this moment, he had no way out.

With the tribulation beginning, it was too late for him to give up the idea of ​​merging all paths.

With no way forward and no help from behind, he had no choice but to fight to the death.

If you rush through, the world will be vast; if you fail, you will perish, body and soul.

"Thump!"

The Great Emperor Wushi made his move, a simple palm strike containing the immense power to suppress the ancient gods.

The chaotic energy surged, and although the true appearance of the young Emperor Wushi was unclear, his invincible aura shook the ages.

With a single palm strike, the void shattered, and even the vast heavenly tribulation was briefly dispersed; the palm force was as powerful as a dam bursting in a starry sea.

Li Chenzhou's eyes burned brightly, and he activated the Battle Saint Technique to its fullest extent. Runes flashed in his eyes, allowing him to perceive the origin of all laws.

He held nothing back and unleashed his own invincible fist intent.

"Havoc in Heaven!"

With a roar, his fist surged to the heavens, wild and unrestrained, like a proud divine ape about to pierce the eternal blue sky.

The force of the fist caused the void to tremble, carrying a resolute will to break all constraints as it slammed into the suppressing palm strike.

However, with nine emperors besieging him, how could he possibly fight alone?

"puff!"

Before he could even get close, the other three Great Emperors simultaneously unleashed their divine powers, sealing the heavens and earth.

The terrifying force shattered half of his body, sending him flying backward, his blood splattering into the sea of ​​lightning.

The Fuxi Dragon Stele crashed down, nearly breaking him in half.

The Great Emperor Wushi attacked from behind, causing the void to collapse. He pierced through Wushi's back with a palm strike, tearing him to pieces on the spot.

"ah--!"

Li Chenzhou let out a long roar, his true form was shattered once again, and his essence was severely depleted in the process of repeated reconstruction.

"Clang—!" The Chaos Bell shattered once more, and the bell's power destroyed the world.

"Buzz!"

The Fuxi Dragon Stele suppresses all things.

Li Chenzhou felt his divine power was almost depleted, but the fighting spirit spurred by the Battle Saint Technique was growing ever stronger.

He seized the opportunity and frantically gathered his divine power into his fist.

"South Heavenly Gate!"

He roared again, and his punches suddenly changed.

From the extremely flamboyant "Havoc in Heaven" to the extremely suppressive "South Heavenly Gate".

The fist's intent was vast and boundless, as if it had activated the supreme gate of the ancient Heavenly Court, carrying the supreme majesty that defined the mortal and immortal realms, and smashed towards the Wushizhong.

Their fists clashed, unleashing a deafening roar that seemed to shatter the heavens and the earth!

However, reality is incredibly cruel.

The attacks from the other three Great Emperors' Dao Marks have already come from the side.

"puff!"

Although he barely withstood the Boundless Bell with the "South Heavenly Gate," he was blasted apart again by the other three imperial laws, his flesh and blood flying everywhere.

"In a one-on-one battle between emperors, I am confident that I am no less than any emperor." His anger soared to the sky, he reformed his true form, and spat out another mouthful of blood.

The appearance of nine young emperors at once was like something out of a fairy tale.

He was actually facing a group that even nine lives wouldn't be enough to kill.

If this continues, they will be killed again and again until their life potential is completely exhausted.

Li Chenzhou went completely berserk, his Battle Saint Technique reaching its zenith. He deduced the trajectories of countless laws in his eyes, weaving through the gaps of one in ten thousand, barely avoiding most of the Emperor's shadows, and once again pinpointing the Great Emperor Wushi.

"Havoc in Heaven!"

"South Heavenly Gate!"

He roared, unleashing two invincible fist techniques in alternation, sometimes wild and unrestrained, as if trying to overturn the heavens, and sometimes majestic and imposing, as if to suppress all enemies throughout the ages.

With his spirit and energy burning to their peak and his blood coursing through the universe, he unleashed the strongest attack of his life, determined to prove himself superior to the Primordial Dao Body.

The two characters "无始" (Wu Shi) themselves represent invincibility.

To be able to fight against his young and powerful body, even in defeat, would be an honor.

Li Chenzhou charged forward relentlessly, his fists stirring up the sea of ​​thunder.

However, reality dealt another heavy blow.

The other three Great Emperors arrived, their Dao traces shattering through the void, and mercilessly attacked, their terrifying divine laws engulfing him once more...

Li Chenzhou sighed deeply. There was no way to retreat. The only option was to resist the siege of the four great emperors, including Wushi.

He met his end once more, his body torn apart by the raging laws of the Emperor's Way, his blood splattering across the starry sky. He struggled to reassemble amidst a long howl, his face as pale as paper.

"This can't go on... We must draw power from this tribulation to replenish our energy, otherwise we won't last more than a few times."

His mind raced, and he was already determined to fight to the bitter end.

Instead of choosing an opponent, they would focus on the nearest person and attack them relentlessly, aiming to destroy an Emperor Mark first.

"Battle Saint Technique, Evolve the Heavens!" Li Chenzhou moved his hands, using the Battle Saint Technique to evolve the three thousand great Daos into a world-shaking phenomenon. The vast aura swept across the sky and crashed towards a great emperor beside him.

However, that seemingly ordinary young emperor was equally formidable. With a wave of his hands, the stars of the universe appeared, evolving into an ancient star field that actually swallowed up the three thousand Great Daos.

"Battle Saint Technique!" Li Chenzhou was shocked. His opponent was proficient in the Nine Secrets and used the same method to break his killing move.

He unleashed his full power, his blood surging like a long river, his fighting spirit soaring.

His power was like a flood bursting its banks, unleashing a strike that dominated the heavens and the earth.

But the next moment, another equally terrifying aura erupted.

An unknown young emperor was surrounded by celestial light, like a celestial king descending to earth, his eyes burning with divine light.

"boom--!"

The clash of holy laws was like a comet colliding with an ancient star; the destructive brilliance engulfed everything.

Li Chenzhou's body was sent flying in a tattered state, while his opponent was unharmed thanks to the help of other emperors.

He remained silent. These were all the number one people under the starry sky in the past, and they were all invincible in an era.

He possessed the Nine Secrets, which they had also mastered. Facing Wushi and Fuxi, beings who stood above all ages, he had no advantage whatsoever.

Severing the path is too difficult; throughout history, countless outstanding figures have perished here.

The path he chose to integrate all paths was even more perilous, and naturally he would face the most terrifying punishment from Heaven.

"Gate, come!" Li Chenzhou shouted softly, and the Gate of Immortality descended with a roar, hanging above his head, with myriad streams of primordial yellow energy descending.

Having fought to this point, it would be virtually impossible to integrate the Dao traces of the nine young emperors.

But he was unwilling to sit idly by and wait for his death.

"To integrate all paths means to forge one's own path and create a unique law that encompasses all paths. Only by abandoning others and exclusively upholding one's own law can there be a glimmer of hope!"

His eyes shone brightly, bursting with dazzling divine light, as he stared at the nine mysterious stars that formed a line in the sky, and then looked at the nine young emperors.

A catastrophe has struck beyond our borders; life and death hang by a thread!

Since ancient times, no one has been able to merge with the Dao traces of the Nine Emperors, because they have already represented the ultimate Dao.

"We'll integrate as many as we can!"

Li Chenzhou moved his hands slowly, his body radiating Daoist energy.

The next moment, his figure suddenly changed, transforming into a huge furnace of heaven and earth.

The furnace body is ancient and simple, engraved with thousands of runes, and the chaotic fire burns fiercely inside.

The difference between existence and non-existence lies in a single thought.

He cast aside all distractions, his mind became clear and empty, all thoughts returned to the divine, and his heart devoted itself to the Tao.

"boom!"

The nine emperors were ruthless, and simultaneously unleashed their imperial fists, intending to completely obliterate him.

This time, however, Li Chenzhou did not directly confront its edge. Instead, he activated the Gate of Immortality, carrying with him the overwhelming primordial energy of all things, and defied the heavens to crash into the source of the heavenly tribulation, striking directly into the depths of the eternal sky.

"Buzz!"

The nine humanoid lightning bolts trembled simultaneously, their attacks slowing down slightly.

They originated from the center of the Thunder Sea and are connected to the origin of the Heavenly Tribulation.

The cosmic furnace that Li Chenzhou had transformed into roared and vibrated, and the furnace fire burned ever brighter.

The five secret realms within the body—the Sea of ​​Wheels, the Dao Palace, the Four Extremes, the Dragon Transformation, and the Immortal Platform—boomed simultaneously, the scriptures resounded through the starry sky, and the furnace body was covered with dense Daoist symbols, emitting astonishing divine light.

"Break free, nurture your true self, and achieve your ultimate self!"

He cried out in his heart that he would unite all his past learning, connect the five great secret realms, and create his own unique source of myriad paths.

Countless Dao traces intertwined, enveloping the furnace in boundless light.

The Gate of Immortality trembled, completely connecting with the aura of the Furnace. Chaotic energy surged within the gate, as if countless worlds were being created and destroyed.

He, along with Thunder God Sea and the Nine Emperors, were rising simultaneously, approaching the mysterious giant star.

"Know me!"

Li Chenzhou roared, forcefully integrating all his past knowledge and fusing it into the furnace.

"what……"

The combined might of the nine emperors was unbearable; when they struck together with a single palm, even someone as powerful as him could not withstand it.

The furnace shook violently, cracks appeared in its body, and the true form exploded again.

But at that very moment, a dazzling light burst forth from the furnace.

Another Li Chenzhou stepped out from the Gate of Immortality, his black hair flowing freely and his eyes flashing with cold lightning. This was "Dao Wo" forcibly breaking out of his shell, fusing several ancient scriptures into one, and pushing the Gate of Immortality toward the Nine Stars.

"Na!"

Li Chenzhou roared, and the Gate of Immortality unleashed an aura that devoured all things. The chaotic vortex within the gate spun wildly, crashing violently into one of the great stars. The great star above bore the brunt of the impact, trembling violently and emanating a vast imperial might.

"Just as I suspected! This is the source of the Nine Emperors' Dao Marks!"

He understood that rather than fighting the Nine Emperors, it would be better to destroy the root cause and adopt their principles.

The Gate of Immortality collided violently with the stars.

"Bang!"

The stars exploded, transforming into endless rain of Dao principles, which were forcibly swallowed and absorbed by the Gate of Eternal Life. The corresponding humanoid lightning also dimmed and dissipated instantly, transforming into the purest traces of the Great Dao and merging into the gate.

The alignment of the nine stars is the origin of the nine Dao traces, like nine gates that guide the young emperor through his various wondrous techniques.

Destroy one, and you will sever one emperor, and take over one path.

However, before he could catch his breath, an even more dazzling star appeared out of thin air in the void, completing the number nine.

A miraculous sight reappears: the nine stars reconnect in a single line.

A figure of unparalleled grace stepped out, like an ancient goddess descending to earth, her divine power vast and awe-inspiring, causing the entire starry sky to tremble in her presence.

Li Chenzhou couldn't see its true appearance, but he could see that the peerless divine body stood proudly in the mortal world, with an unparalleled aura that could overwhelm all ages.

The Ruthless Great Emperor has arrived!

This is a woman of unparalleled beauty, standing beneath the starry sky, yet possessing an aloof and haughty air that seems to look down upon the ages.

She took a step forward, her eyes darting around as she disregarded the traces of the Emperors, her aloof and supreme demeanor sending shivers down one's spine.

Li Chenzhou felt a chill run down his spine at that moment.

The Ruthless Great Emperor has actually shown up!

The Devouring Demon Jar atop her head, though also a manifestation of Dao traces, possessed an indescribable spirituality unlike the phantoms of other Great Emperors.

This stunning woman, who defied the heavens throughout her life and possessed the talent to slay gods and immortals, did not seek immortality, but only waited in the mortal world for the return of "you".

Li Chenzhou felt a chill run down his spine; he had a karmic connection with this ruthless man.

His techniques bear the shadow of the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, and his weapon is forged from the primordial energy of all things.

Meeting at this moment is by no means a good omen.

"Do we really have to absorb the Dao traces of nine young emperors at the same time? Destroying the ancient star seems pointless, and will only attract an even more terrifying existence!" A sense of alarm rose in Li Chenzhou's heart.

"boom!"

At that moment, an astonishing scene unfolded.

The ruthless man descended with a radiant beam of immortal light, and his Dao traces completely overlapped with those of an unknown young emperor, obliterating him entirely.

"She... destroyed an Emperor's Mark?" Li Chenzhou was shocked. The mystery of these humanoid lightning bolts was beyond his comprehension.

However, the ruthless man attacked him without hesitation the next moment.

With a single finger, the Flying Immortal Technique illuminates eternity, tearing through the starry sky without mercy.

Li Chenzhou quickly countered, realizing that the other party was ultimately just a trace, so why would they help him?

"This is bad!"

Li Chenzhou was deeply shaken.

I forcibly fused several ancient scriptures into one, but now a serious problem has arisen, and I am on the verge of collapse.

The ruthless man's attack had already arrived, and Wu Shi also attacked at the same time, while Emperor Fuxi sealed off the retreat route.

"They're all formidable characters!"

Dao Wo Li Chenzhou made a decisive move, allowing Dao Wo to disintegrate, while his primordial spirit, embracing the gate to immortality, soared into the sky.

The little man of the mind broke free from his confinement, narrowly escaping the encirclement, and plunged into the shattered bones and blood clots, beginning to rebuild himself.

"Sizzle! Sizzle!..."

Just then, the two humanoid lightning bolts inexplicably disappeared, and the corresponding large stars dimmed as well.

"It wasn't destroyed by a ruthless person, but rather its time had come?"

Li Chenzhou's eyes shone brightly, and he finally saw a glimmer of hope.

"They are all the strongest warriors throughout history; none of them could kill the other with a single blow!"

He suddenly realized that human strength has its limits, and so does the way of Heaven; the Great Way is inherently flawed.

To be able to fight against so many Great Emperor Dao Traces until now and persevere to the end is to be unprecedented and unparalleled, capable of embracing all Daos!

"Fight until the heavens have no more divine punishment to bestow!"

"Boom!"

Just as Li Chenzhou's mind raced, the three large stars suddenly burst forth with unprecedented brilliance, and the nine stars gathered once again.

A monk dressed in monastic robes walked out slowly, and Li Chenzhou was startled.

Amitabha!

On the other side, a figure wielding a dragon sword appeared, his sword aura sharp and his killing intent soaring.

The Emperor has arrived!

The third person radiated boundless light, more dazzling than the sun, with every inch of his body enveloped in supreme yang energy.

The Sun Emperor has reappeared!

After seeing off a few people, a few more arrived.

Li Chenzhou felt a chill run down his spine. How should he deal with this?

"Only through my own path can I transcend all other paths!"

He no longer harbored any illusions and could only rely on himself.

Having access to and mastery of various scriptures is a good thing, but if one cannot integrate them into a unified whole, great trouble will surely follow.

He has been diligently digesting what he has learned in the past, absorbing the essence of various scriptures, and creating his own path.

I thought I was well-prepared and had accumulated enough knowledge to unleash my potential, but unexpectedly, the path I had just begun to take shape went awry.

"The Primordial Jade Book is only in its initial stages and has many flaws. I must succeed and achieve my Dao in the furnace."

The relentless pursuit of the nine young emperors was both a trial and a tempering experience for Li Chenzhou.

Under this extreme pressure, he had no choice but to seek a breakthrough once again.

On this day, he endured unimaginable pain, his physical body shattering dozens of times, and his Dao Self constantly being slashed out from his true body.

Failure after failure, starting again and again, almost exhausting the very essence of life, all for the sake of transcending all paths and never yielding.

In the end, he even awakened the dead within him, as if a god had appeared inside him!

The past self, the original self, and the Tao self—these three rotate endlessly.

It's as if one statue exists in the past, one sits in the present, and one stands in the future.

A myriad of strange phenomena appeared, their mysteries beyond description.

When Li Chenzhou was killed once again, time seemed to stand still.

The departed me recited scriptures in the past for this life; my true self exists in this world; I will sit in the future to attain enlightenment.

Its true form shattered, crimson blood mingled with jade-like bone fragments, and the cracked flesh scattered across the void, without immediately reforming.

Between heaven and earth, amidst the sea of ​​thunder, the departed self, the original self, and the Dao self chanted scriptures and sought enlightenment in unison.

Every piece of flesh, every bone, every drop of blood glows, transforming into endless, dazzling stars, a vast galaxy, forming a magnificent spectacle that has shaken the ages.

In this ultimate transformation, the cosmic furnace that Li Chenzhou transformed into emitted a deafening roar. The myriad runes on the furnace body became increasingly clear, and the chaotic fire inside the furnace burned fiercely, melting the surrounding sea of ​​lightning into the purest primordial energy.

The Gate of Immortality hangs high above the furnace, with countless wisps of primordial energy cascading down, reflecting and complementing the furnace.

The Dao traces of the nine young emperors seemed to sense something as well, their attacks slowed down, and each figure shone with light, as if in response to this transformation.