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

Wei Taishang asked cautiously.

That day, outside the tomb of the Azure Emperor, the great demon whose strength was comparable to his was blasted into a bloody mist by Li Chenzhou's punch. That scene still makes him feel lingering fear.

That punch was incredibly domineering, seemingly capable of shattering mountains and rivers.

Everyone in the hall held their breath, their eyes fixed on Li Chenzhou, filled with curiosity.

"Sendai," Li Chenzhou said calmly.

"Sendai?"

"It's Sendai!"

Sect Leader Li, the four Grand Elders, and all the other elders were visibly shocked and incredulous.

Sendai!

This is the final great realm that countless cultivators could not reach even after a lifetime of effort!

Even within a behemoth like the Yao Guang Holy Land, a Sendai Realm expert is undoubtedly a high-ranking and powerful figure, capable of serving as the lord of the Holy Land.

It is a colossal power that commands the respect of hundreds of kingdoms and countless sects in the Eastern Wilderness.

It can be said that if Li Chenzhou were willing, emperors from hundreds of countries would rush to send their princesses to him, just to have a place to serve him.

This is the terrifying power of the great beings of Sendai, overlooking the vast land of the Eastern Wilderness. Only the ancient sages could surpass them.

And now, they have actually heard with their own ears that Li Chenzhou has already entered this realm.

Horrified, shocked, incredulous...

A variety of emotions impacted everyone's mind and spirit.

Sect Leader Li took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and said excitedly, "Shallow waters cannot nurture dragons! Li Chenzhou, the word 'dragon' is not enough to describe you; you should be called a true dragon of the nine heavens."

"I thought the Eastern Wilderness was vast, with geniuses emerging from holy lands and noble families, and holy sons and daughters, divine bodies and royal bodies already at their peak... But now it seems that compared to you, they are all like children playing!"

He had traveled to hundreds of countries in the Eastern Wilderness in his early years and considered himself to be knowledgeable, but at this moment he still could not hide his surging emotions.

"The grotto-heaven bestowed upon me the Daoist teachings; this is a matter of fate. How could I not repay its kindness when I passed by its gates?"

As Li Chenzhou finished speaking, the phantom of the Gate of Immortality descended, enveloping the entire hall.

The primordial energy surged and flowed, profound and mysterious, yet it did not damage a single brick or tile inside the hall.

With a wave of his hand, tens of thousands of kilograms of source material piled up like a mountain, with dozens of powerful medicinal herbs floating among them.

The Gate of Immortality trembled slightly, instantly transforming into the purest life essence, filling every corner of the hall.

The primordial energy flowed endlessly, evolving into boundless mysteries, while the sound of the Great Dao resounded loudly.

Without a second thought, everyone immediately sat down cross-legged and focused on absorbing the abundant essence.

This energy is so pure and clean that it can be absorbed directly without refining, instantly boosting everyone's cultivation level and saving them decades of arduous training.

Several elders who were stuck at a bottleneck broke through their current level on the spot.

After a long while, the strange phenomena gradually dissipated, and the vital energy was drawn inward.

One by one, everyone awoke from their cultivation, their faces beaming with joy, having gained a great deal.

But what was even more shocking was that Li Chenzhou could refine tens of thousands of catties of source with a wave of his hand; such skill was truly extraordinary.

Having undergone this transformation, the Lingxu Cave Heaven's strength has completely surpassed that of the other five major cave heavens.

How precious is the source!

They could save up only a few dollars in their entire lives.

With a casual wave of his hand, Li Chenzhou sent forth a mountain of source stones, along with dozens of rare medicinal herbs, which transformed them, making them appear ten years younger.

How fortunate they are to have formed a karmic connection with such a person in Lingxu Cave Heaven.

Li Chenzhou pointed his fingers like a sword, and pointed them out in mid-air, causing the scriptures to enter the brows of everyone present.

These techniques originated from major sects in the Northern Region, such as the Li Huo Sect and the Qingxia Sect. Although they are not supreme lineages, they are more exquisite than the existing methods in the Lingxu Cave Heaven.

He naturally possessed the Imperial Scripture, but he never passed it on.

It's not that they're stingy, but rather that their virtue doesn't match their position, and they'll inevitably suffer the consequences.

The karmic consequences contained in the Imperial Scripture are beyond the capacity of the current Lingxu Grotto-Heaven to bear. Forcibly imparting them would only bring disaster upon them.

"Of your classmates, some have already gone out to travel on their own, while most of the rest are still cultivating peacefully in the cave. Would you like to go and see them?" Elder Wu Qingfeng asked.

"No need," Li Chenzhou shook his head. "Let them live in peace."

He did not choose to meet.

Everyone has their own path, and his appearance may not be a blessing for his classmates who are still in the midst of a stable spiritual journey.

He only entrusted the sect with the task of taking care of these old friends, which would be the best outcome.

Before leaving, Li Chenzhou left behind another batch of resources.

These resources were carefully selected so that they would not attract the greedy attention of the holy lands and great religions, while also stabilizing the foundation of the Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven and helping them to improve.

Such a gesture drew sighs from everyone.

After giving his instructions, Li Chenzhou took the little girl's hand, took a step, and the two disappeared.

……

In the northern wilderness of the east, a sudden storm is brewing.

A major event has occurred on this land.

An unusual movement came from the depths of the Primordial Ancient Mine, where an ancient divine source manifested in the world, its aura shaking the vast land.

The news spread throughout the Eastern Wilderness in an instant.

Upon hearing the news, numerous holy sites and great religions set up ancient formations and crossed the void to arrive.

Within days, powerful figures gathered in the Northern Region, creating a turbulent atmosphere and becoming the focus of attention for the entire Eastern Wilderness.

"Within the Holy City, there seems to be trace of an ancient holy body. It is said that he possesses a precious cauldron forged from the source of all things' primordial energy. Now, all sides are searching for his whereabouts!"

"The Holy Son of Yaoguang, who has not appeared for two years, has also gone north. He is protected by holy light and surrounded by 108 divine rings, shining like the sun in the sky."

"Ji Haoyue, the Divine King Physique of the Ji family, also appeared. Previously, when he was attacked by bandits, he simply raised his hand and summoned a bright moon, and hundreds of bandits were all killed."

In an instant, the most outstanding talents in the Northern Region gathered together, and a momentous event unfolded.

The Holy Son of Yaoguang and the Divine Body of the Ji Family, these two top figures of the younger generation in the Eastern Wilderness, have attracted countless eyes since their appearance.

Everyone was speculating: if these two prodigies, hailed as having the potential to become emperors, were to fight, who would emerge victorious?

An Miaoyi, the successor of Miaoyu Nunnery in this generation, also arrived in the Holy City. Wherever she went, she was surrounded by cultivators, and many young talents hoped to win her favor.

The Holy City is the center of the Northern Region. Since Li Chenzhou cut out four kinds of amazing treasures in the stone workshop two years ago, it has become a treasure-hunting place in the hearts of countless cultivators. It is believed that there are still many undiscovered fortunes hidden there.

There are also rumors that the Holy Maiden of the Purple Mansion is surrounded by innate Daoist charm, and wherever she goes, purple energy spreads for three thousand miles. The Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool also descends, but her true appearance is obscured by celestial mist.

The cultivators in the city were discussing this endlessly.

"If we were to discuss who is the number one person in the Eastern Wilderness today, it would undoubtedly be the Holy Son of Yao Guang. His Holy Light Technique has reached a state of perfection. After two years of silence, his reappearance this time will surely make him even more powerful."

"Ji Haoyue possesses a divine body and has cultivated the ancient phenomenon of the moon rising over the sea. Who among his contemporaries can rival him?"

"Yan Ruyu, a descendant of the Azure Emperor, wields the Imperial Weapon; who can stand against her?"

"Why is no one mentioning Li Chenzhou? Is he not considered a top expert?" someone suddenly asked.

The surroundings immediately fell silent.

After a moment, someone hesitated and asked, "Can he... still be considered part of the same generation?"

Just then, an arrogant voice rang out, breaking the silence: "Li Chenzhou? If he's really as the rumors say, then come out and fight me! In my opinion, he's nothing but a name without substance!"

As everyone looked over, they saw that the person who spoke had golden hair flying wildly, eyes flashing with cold lightning, a handsome face, yet he exuded a domineering and demonic aura, with an arrogant demeanor and an astonishing presence.

"It's the Golden-Winged Roc King! He actually came to the Holy City too!"

"How dare they directly accuse Li Chenzhou of being all talk and no action? That's far too arrogant. So many people witnessed it back then..." someone whispered, their face showing dissatisfaction.

"Since that's the case, let him come out and fight me!" The Golden-Winged Roc King's eyes were like knives as he scanned the entire arena, his fighting spirit surging.

Before he could finish speaking, a heavenly voice echoed from the depths of the void:

"Little Peng bird, is that you looking for me?"

But at this moment, a Daoist voice rang out, seemingly originating from the primordial era, descending indifferently:

"Were you looking for me?"

"boom--"

Once the words were spoken, all was silent.

The entire world lost its color.

The void, like a mirror, shattered with a crash, and a figure in white stepped out.

The sound was like the divine decree of heaven, booming and reverberating for miles around, causing the entire holy city to tremble slightly.

"It's...it's him! Li Chenzhou! He's back!"

In the city, an old man was horrified, dropping his teacup and shattering it, but he was completely unaware of it.

Countless cultivators were terrified, their fears being pulled back to that day more than a year ago.

At that time, the entire holy city prostrated itself on the ground, their lives hanging in the balance.

The entire city fell into a deathly silence.

Whether it was the arrogant and unruly Golden-Winged Roc King, the Holy Maiden of the Holy Land gazing from the railing of a distant pavilion, or the countless cultivators in the streets and alleys, they all raised their heads and looked towards the high sky.

High above, the sea of ​​clouds surged, and the glow of the sunset paved the way.

A young man in white, holding the hand of a little girl, descended from the void, his steps like lotus blossoms.

He stood tall and straight, like a solitary peak, his black hair fluttering lightly, with starlight flowing around him, and his white robes were untouched by worldly dust, his demeanor unparalleled.

Just standing there, even the drifting clouds paled in comparison.

He had a handsome face, and his eyes were as deep as the ocean, vast and boundless, yet with a hint of...demonic power.

The little girl beside him was about five or six years old, with two pigtails, big, clear, bright eyes, and a captivating spirit.

"He is... Li Chenzhou?" A young cultivator murmured to himself, his folding fan falling to the ground.

"Seeing is believing... Meeting is far better than hearing. I have seen the Ji family's divine body travel from afar, and I have also witnessed the descent of the Holy Son of Yao Guang, shrouded in one hundred and eight divine rings as if a god-king had descended to earth... I thought that was the pinnacle of the human world, but today, having seen this person, I know what the heaven beyond the heavens is." An old cultivator from a major sect in Zhongzhou sighed, his eyes filled with shock.

"It's not just transcendence... If you sense it carefully, the Daoist aura around him flows naturally, as if he coexists with heaven and earth, yet he also subtly transcends heaven and earth. It's a kind of... indescribable realm." A powerful being concealed in the void, his expression solemn.

At this moment, Li Chenzhou became the center of attention in the entire Eastern Wilderness.

From the moment he appeared, the pressure in the entire world increased dramatically, the laws of the Great Dao seemed to freeze, and countless cultivators felt difficulty breathing and their primordial spirits trembled, even giving rise to an impulse to prostrate themselves in worship.

Many holy masters and powerful figures were secretly terrified and their hearts pounded with fear.

They couldn't fathom the young man's true strength; they only felt that he was like a primordial beast, whose unleashing power would be earth-shattering.

Some even speculated that Li Chenzhou might have found another supreme imperial weapon.

Li Chenzhou's gaze fell calmly, sweeping across the entire arena before finally settling on the Golden-Winged Roc King.

"You possess extraordinary talent, inner radiance, and the power of your bloodline has begun to awaken, indeed showing the potential to soar to the heavens. Excellent. Would you be willing to become my mount?"

"You're asking for it!"

When had the Golden-Winged Roc ever suffered such a humiliating disgrace?

His rage was boundless, his golden hair stood on end, and his murderous intent was so real that it soared into the sky, shattering the clouds into dust.

He said no more, only let out a sharp roar, and his figure transformed into a golden lightning bolt, tearing through the sky and rushing straight out of the holy city.

"A battle outside the city!"

……

Outside the Holy City of the Northern Region, the vast wilderness was desolate and bleak.

The dark red earth stretched to the horizon, and unlike the usual deathly silence, the atmosphere at this moment was even more suffocating.

The Golden-Winged Roc King stood proudly in the void, his long golden hair dancing wildly, his eyes shooting out cold lightning, his killing intent surging and turbulent, making everyone watching the battle from more than ten miles away feel their hearts tremble.

"The Demon Clan's Prodigy, Golden-Winged Roc King, clashes with Li Chenzhou!"

"Although Xiaopeng Wang is strong and is said to have the potential to become an emperor, he is probably still a bit short of the mark if he wants to challenge Li Chenzhou."

An old man from the Holy City who had personally witnessed Li Chenzhou's actions shook his head and sighed.

Despite the overwhelming killing intent, Li Chenzhou remained calm and composed.

He stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in white, his figure as upright as a pine tree. To him, the other party's aura was nothing more than a gentle breeze, even bringing a sense of coolness.

"Die!"

With a roar, the Golden-Winged Roc King transformed his right hand into a hundred-foot-long golden claw, its cold light flashing, aiming straight for Li Chenzhou's head.

Behind him, a phantom image of a celestial roc appeared, obscuring the sky and the sun.

"My God! The bloodline of the ancient Heavenly Roc has been revived!"

Someone exclaimed in shock, "This battle is probably..."

"What do you mean, 'I'm afraid'? Even if the real ancient Heavenly Roc were to be resurrected, it would be impossible for him to cross a major realm and contend with Li Chenzhou!" A cultivator who had witnessed Li Chenzhou's strength sneered in rebuttal, believing that Li Chenzhou was at the Dragon Transformation realm.

boom!

The mountains trembled, and the earth cracked open.

Just as the golden claws were about to touch Li Chenzhou, he simply raised his right hand casually.

Press down with one finger!

This seemingly casual gesture actually carries the weight of the entire world.

Where the finger fell, the void collapsed, and the Great Dao cried out in anguish.

The hundred-foot-long golden claw shattered inch by inch under this gentle finger, turning into a sky full of golden light and dissipating.

"Being my mount is not an insult to you."

Li Chenzhou, with his hands behind his back, took a step and was already above Xiaopeng King, looking down at him from above.

"The gates to heaven have been opened for you. Follow me, and even as my servant, your name shall resound throughout the nine heavens and ten earths."

His tone was calm, as if the devastating finger strike he had just used had nothing to do with him.

The next instant, Li Chenzhou reached out and aimed straight for Xiaopeng Wang's neck.

This seemingly casual move actually contains a profound truth, blocking all avenues of retreat.

"what!"

Xiao Peng Wang roared, his body radiating golden light, yet he was still forced to bend his back by the pressure.

"Is this...is this Li Chenzhou's true strength?"

"This is terrifying! They're trying to capture the demon race's prodigy like a chick!" The onlookers in the distance were all horrified.

"One hundred and eight thousand swords!"

Little Peng King roared, about to unleash his ultimate killing technique, but—

"Snapped!"

A crisp, melodious sound rang out, echoing between heaven and earth.

With a casual slap, Li Chenzhou slammed down like the sky, burying Xiaopeng King deep into the earth, leaving only his head sticking out.

"How many times in a lifetime can one receive such a heaven-defying opportunity? Why not seize it quickly?" Li Chenzhou stood with a smile, his tone leisurely.

"Get up!" Little Peng King's eyes were bloodshot, his golden hair danced wildly, and his killing intent dyed the sky red.

He suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a jet-black demonic weapon.

boom!

A murderous aura suddenly filled the world, so intense it was almost unbearable.

Countless spectators felt as if their bodies were about to split apart, and their souls trembled with fear.

A dark, demonic halberd swelled in the wind, its blade radiating destructive light, like a world-destroying beast that had been imprisoned for millennia breaking free of its restraints.

"This is... the Great Desolate Halberd! A legendary weapon of great calamity!" The knowledgeable old cultivator was horrified.

"This is the demonic weapon that the old Peng King used to roam the Eastern Wilderness a thousand years ago. I never expected it to be passed down to the young Peng King."

"What a fine weapon! What a fine weapon!" Li Chenzhou was not surprised but delighted, and stepped down from the sky.

A simple step, yet it felt as if the entire sky was pressing down.

boom!

There was no suspense, not even a struggle.

Before everyone's stunned gaze, the newly revealed peerless weapon, along with its master, was stomped deep into the earth, never to be heard again.

In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, only that white-clad figure remained, standing alone in the sky, along with the distant sounds of countless cultivators swallowing their saliva with difficulty.

The wildly popular online novel, "Covering the Sky: I Prove the Great Dao Through the Gate of Eternal Life," a heartfelt work by author Wei Gongyang, is available here.