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

Li Chenzhou sat cross-legged on the stone bed, recalling the day's events, a smile appearing on his lips.

He felt a sense of fulfillment in that short day.

He opened his eyes, and there seemed to be a galaxy in his eyes. He didn't make any move, but with a slight thought, a point of light appeared in his palm.

Immediately afterwards, strange phenomena occurred.

Runes began to circulate in the palm, as if the river of time had opened its floodgates here, one after another, emerging endlessly, in a continuous cycle.

If a great cultivator were here, what would appear and disappear would be far more than just all the basic bone scripts circulating in the world today.

Furthermore, many ancient runes, whose aura was vast and had never been revealed to the world before, also floated and flickered in Li Chenzhou's palm, as if worshipping their king.

All the profound meanings of the bone inscriptions that are within the reach of mortal power and the capacity of a mortal body are now fully revealed in his single thought.

This was merely his "recovery" during this one day after he woke up.

Basic bone script?

For him, it was as natural and casual as drinking water and breathing for an ordinary person.

My gaze swept over a wild grass growing in a crevice in the rocks, and the veins of its leaves were reflected as true runes. I scooped up a handful of clear spring water and drank it, and the rhythm of the flowing water transformed into ancient patterns in my heart.

Finally, he clenched his fist, and the river of runes vanished instantly, plunging the stone chamber back into darkness.

Chaotic ancient methods... In his eyes, there are no secrets.

Since the foundation of the Great Dao was forged, in terms of natural talent, if Li Chenzhou considers himself second in the Boundary Sea, then throughout the vast ages, no one would dare to claim to be number one.

Neither Ye Fan nor Wu Shi could do it.

He was already exceptionally talented; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to walk the path of martial arts on this degenerate Earth. Later, he created the Chaotic Jade Scroll, mastered the Gate of Immortality, and all the great paths became resources for him, causing his talent to soar countless times.

As the years passed, his realm had long since ascended to an unfathomable level, and his comprehension and intuition naturally reached an incredible state as well.

In addition, the uniqueness of the Great Dao he embodies, as well as his world-spanning knowledge and foundation... all the myriad realms and countless Great Daos can become his Great Dao.

His wisdom in cultivation is terrifying; he could even be considered the number one in the entire realm.

Li Chenzhou recovered a small portion of his cultivation, but he was still invincible in the lower realms.

Li Chenzhou walked across the open space in front of the village, and stood under the ancient willow tree at the entrance of the village, gazing at the vast wilderness.

Boundless darkness swallowed up the mountains and rivers, and the occasional terrifying roars of beasts in the distance tore through the silence.

The Great Wilderness was somewhat tranquil tonight, and even the powerful figures who had been drawn away by the "Mountain Treasure" had temporarily disappeared.

"A long-lost peace," Li Chenzhou murmured to himself.

Just then, a voice transmission entered his mind: "Where do you come from, fellow Daoist?"

The voice was neither male nor female, yet it carried a detached indifference that transcended the passage of time.

Li Chenzhou turned his head to look at the ancient tree beside him and smiled slightly: "I thought you were unwilling to show yourself." After a slight pause, he added: "If you ask where I came from, then I came from where I came from."

Having said that, he said no more.

If you say you're from the future, the other person might think you've lost your mind.

The willow branches swayed without wind, as if in deep thought. "From where we came... so it is."

The voice rang out again, without any further inquiry.

"Fellow Daoist has endured countless tribulations and faced death repeatedly, yet your true spirit remains undying. This method of Nirvana is truly astonishing," Li Chenzhou said calmly.

Li Chenzhou knew Liu Shen, the ancestral spirit who had existed since the Immortal Ancient Era. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the strongest being in the Immortal Ancient Era of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Such a being is a fellow Daoist worthy of respect and deep friendship, and is destined to stand on Little Dot's side.

Li Chenzhou was naturally aware of this person's trajectory and held him in high esteem.

But it's impossible for him to become fearful, respectful, and reserved because of this.

Having traversed countless realms and endured countless years, he possessed a natural composure and magnanimity.

"Though not completely annihilated, too much has been lost." Willow God sighed softly, his voice seemingly filled with the vicissitudes of time.

She remained silent for a moment, the branches swayed slightly, and her divine thoughts returned: "Fellow Daoist's current state... is quite peculiar." Her tone revealed a hint of doubt.

Liu Shen was willing to address Li Chenzhou as "fellow Daoist" for one reason: she observed that his realm was extraordinary, having long since transcended the constraints of judging rank based on cultivation level.

To some extent, both of them belong to this category.

Secondly, Li Chenzhou's understanding and application of the Great Dao was so profound and mysterious that even with her limited perspective, she found it extraordinary.

The current Liu Shen has only recovered a tiny fraction of her former self, and her memories are fragmented, with only a fraction remaining.

Even so, she could still sense Li Chenzhou's profound methods.

The ancient willow branches swayed gently in the night breeze, as if listening, as if whispering.

"What do you think of that child, fellow Daoist?" Li Chenzhou suddenly asked.

After a moment of silence, Liu Shen's voice carried a hint of etherealness: "Though my body is broken, I may still have the chance for a phoenix-like rebirth. If I receive the help of favorable winds and clouds, I may be able to transform into a true supreme being."

She had been watching the child ever since he was brought to Shicun as a tiny baby.

"A bone, the cause of bloodshed." Li Chenzhou shook his head and sighed softly. "The truly powerful are never the bones, but the people."

Liu Shen did not respond. Although she did not delve into the little one's past, the digging marks on the child's body explained everything.

"Fellow Daoist," Li Chenzhou looked at Gu Liu, "would you be willing to make a deal?"

"Please speak."

"I will bestow upon you a method that can help you rebuild your foundation," Li Chenzhou said calmly. "And you... only need to protect me during this period when I am at my weakest."

The night wind swept across the wasteland, and in the distance, the faint roar of an unknown ferocious beast could be heard.

The willow branches droop silently, as if pondering, as if bearing witness.

Although Liu Shen has only recovered a small amount of her cultivation, she is more than capable of protecting herself in the eight regions of the lower realm.

As for this deal—

Li Chenzhou did not actually need the protection of the Willow God.

He hopes that Liu Shen will recover quickly, as the future is too difficult and she needs teammates.

However, if given directly as a gift, it is easy to arouse suspicion.

"What method is it?"

"Great Healing Technique".

The ancient willow branches rippled with a shimmering, emerald light; she had never heard of such a method before.

The Great Healing Technique sounds like a healing technique, but this person isn't a bad guy, so protecting him shouldn't be difficult.

"Can."

Li Chenzhou shared the memories of the Great Healing Technique. Over the past ten thousand years, his Three Thousand Great Daos were naturally not limited to the Great Heart Magic and the Great Devouring Technique.

Li Chenzhou did not know the Immortal Phoenix Treasure Technique, but he was confident that his great healing technique was in no way inferior to the Immortal Phoenix Treasure Technique.

Liu Shen will not lose out, and Li Chenzhou will also gain something.

This was a promise made in the darkness of night, unknown to anyone.

From that moment on, a thread of cause and effect was tied between the two.

After receiving the great healing technique, the Willow Goddess immersed herself in deep contemplation. The green willow branches swayed in the dim morning light, resonating with a certain rhythm.

She told Li Chenzhou that he could summon her at any time by telepathy if he had any important matters to attend to.

Having obtained the true method, and with her keen eyesight she had not detected any hidden tricks within it, she would naturally keep her promise.

When goodwill meets goodwill, it is the simplest cause and effect in the world.

Li Chenzhou returned to the house and looked at the willow tree.

"I wonder if it's possible to help her reach the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm before the final battle arrives."

The night passed quietly, and the sun rose.

The children, who had undergone a medicinal bath last night, woke up early, all full of energy and vitality.

Ishimura's body tempering method was primitive yet effective.

A rich aroma of milk wafts from Shi Yunfeng's courtyard.

A clay pot sat on the fire, Shi Yunfeng simmering beast milk, while Li Chenzhou stood to the side, holding the little one. The little guy's eyes were wide open, staring at the bubbling milky liquid in the pot, occasionally swallowing hard. (Author Wei Gongyang personally recommends: We hope you enjoy the story of "Covering the Sky: I Prove the Great Dao Through the Gate of Immortality").

Li Chenzhou then pinched his soft cheeks and ruffled his fine hair with great interest.

Playing with dolls should be done when you're a child.

Before long, the animal milk was boiled, and Shi Yunfeng added several old medicinal herbs and rare materials to it.

The little one picked up the ceramic bowl and drank eagerly, "glug glug," until the bowl was empty.

"It smells so good!" He smacked his lips, his mouth still wet with milk, his face beaming with happiness.

However, the medicinal effects quickly spread throughout his body like a warm current, after all, it was a prescription with special ingredients added by Shi Yunfeng.

The little one felt hot all over, his blood rushing, and he squirmed in Li Chenzhou's arms like a restless little beast.

Li Chenzhou readily agreed and gently placed him on the ground.

The next second, the little guy rushed out the door, babbling and running wildly through the village.

He climbed onto the roof to remove tiles, pulled up seedlings from the vegetable garden, and spun around by the tail of the big yellow dog... He was a complete little devil.

That boundless energy, with nowhere to go, caused chaos throughout the entire Stone Village.

Other children, seeing this, were eager to join in, but most of them were quickly grabbed by their parents and given a crisp "education" on their bottoms.

The villagers watched with smiles as the little one "stormed the heavens," knowing that the child had received a great blessing.

As for a few tiles or a few vegetables, nobody cares.

Only Li Chenzhou frowned slightly as he looked at the group of energetic and mischievous children.

That won't do.

As the one who opened the door to enlightenment and was known as the Supreme Immortal Master, how could he sit idly by and watch such precious time be wasted?

If you don't work hard when you're young, you'll regret it when you're old.

In the past, Hong Yi was influenced by him from a young age, which made him deeply understand the true meaning of human life and give full play to his talents. Now he has surpassed the Yang God and can be said to be thriving.

And every child in this stone village will be the closest person to Little One.

Li Chenzhou couldn't bear to see them waste such a beautiful time of their lives.

Cultivation is necessary.

To change this world and bring prosperity to Jili, we must begin in Shicun, starting with children.

A blueprint gradually emerged in Li Chenzhou's mind: Why not set up a "Gate of Immortality"?

The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

Li Chenzhou immediately sought out Shi Yunfeng and shared his idea.

"The Gate of Immortality?" Shi Yunfeng's expression turned somewhat subtle upon hearing this.

He stroked his beard, feeling that this mysterious Mr. Li... seemed to have unusually unusual ideas.

Immortality? Who can attain immortality? Not even God, right?

Looking at Li Chenzhou, Shi Yunfeng couldn't help but feel a subtle emotion. This young man really seemed to regard Shi Village as his own home, and was now ready to settle down here.

He pondered for a moment, then finally nodded slowly.

The Immortal Sect described by Li Chenzhou covers a wide range of topics, from cultivation foundations to worldly livelihoods, from ancient historical runes to the principles of heaven and earth...

If this were truly the case, it would undoubtedly be a stroke of luck for these children who were born in the wilderness and grew up in isolation.

But isn't the name of this sect a bit too arrogant?

But seeing Li Chenzhou's "I have experience" attitude, the old village chief didn't say anything.

Moreover, since it's set up right in the village, everyone can witness what is taught and how it is taught.

Let this young man, who may come from the outside world, give it a try. Maybe... he can bring an unexpected turning point to Shicun.

Seeing that Shi Yunfeng agreed, Li Chenzhou plunged into the vast forest behind the village.

He worked extremely quickly, felling trees, quarrying stones, ramming earth, and soon completed the basic framework.

After listening to Shi Yunfeng's explanation, the villagers, though still somewhat surprised, all stepped forward to help.

Putting everything else aside, Li Chen's ability to foresee opportunities alone is enough to warrant their goodwill.

The people of Shicun have fought against the mountains since childhood, and each of them is strong enough to lift a heavy weight and moves like the wind.

In less than half a day, a simple sect with ancient wood beams and bluestone foundation has already stood on the open space on the east side of the village.

At this moment, the rampant energy within the little one's body had finally been released.

He stood in the middle of the village road, looking at the vegetable garden and roof tiles that he had wrecked, as well as the big yellow dog whose tail fur was rumpled and which was whimpering pitifully. He blinked his big, dark eyes, and a hint of guilt appeared on his small face.

But the next second, his gaze was drawn to the newly built wooden and stone building.

What is that?

He took a few steps, swaying unsteadily, and walked towards the Gate of Immortality.

In front of the school, Li Chenzhou stood with his hands behind his back, his clothes fluttering slightly in the morning breeze.

He cleared his throat, his voice as clear as a spring:

"The foundation of cultivation lies in education; nothing is more important than reading to enlighten the mind and clarify the heart."

His gaze swept over the gathered villagers, and he slowly said, "There is only so much I can do for Shicun, but I still want to do my part. That is why I created the Gate of Immortality, so that the children may know the vastness of the world and the freedom of eternal life."

The next day, all the children in the village entered the Gate of Immortality.

Before long, the sound of chanting came from the wooden house:

"In the beginning of time, who passed on the teachings?"

"Before the upper and lower realms were formed, how could we investigate them..."

The villagers who stood listening outside the door nodded slightly. They didn't know what it meant, but the ancient and desolate tone of the voice made them feel solemn.

"Clan leader," Shi Linhu said in a low voice to Shi Yunfeng beside him, "Mr. Li's background... is probably no small matter."

Outstanding appearance, a dignified and imposing demeanor, the ability to foresee opportunities, coupled with such unfathomable knowledge... all of this is something that ordinary people cannot achieve.

"I understand." Shi Yunfeng nodded, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

He traveled far and wide in his youth and saw countless outstanding talents, but he had never encountered anyone like this.

"But even if we knew, what could we do?" He sighed softly, his voice tinged with helplessness. "Such a person descending upon Stone Village was not someone we could choose. We can only be thankful... that so far, all he has shown is goodwill."

He subconsciously touched the animal skin and bone book in his arms. He had never shown this to anyone before, so it shouldn't attract any covetousness.

Inside the Gate of Immortality, Li Chenzhou was unaware of the thoughts of those outside. Even if he did know, he wouldn't care.

He looked down at the children below, their faces scrunched up as if they were sitting on pins and needles, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

For these children, born in the wilderness and accustomed to roaming the mountains and fields, sitting quietly and listening to lectures is indeed far less enjoyable than practicing archery and boxing.

Only the little one listened attentively.

Although he was also confused, his eyes shone with curiosity.

It's an innate yearning for the unknown. Born supreme, they are extraordinary by nature.

Who can resist a pair of clear, bright eyes? How does a tiny, porcelain doll-like child look at you with its head tilted up?

The other young children are too immature to sit still for long; the older children, though attentive, mostly don't understand what they're hearing.

"Education must begin in childhood," Li Chenzhou thought to himself. "To cultivate a group of future henchmen for the little one will also let the world know... that the people I have trained are not to be trifled with by ordinary cats and dogs."

Teaching one person is teaching, and teaching a group is also teaching.

Moreover, if these children can be guided onto the right path, strong individuals will emerge in the future, and ultimately, this land will benefit.

Having come against the tide to the chaotic past, he wished to see this era shine with unprecedented brilliance.

Since I have come here, I should leave my mark.