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

Who can resist a three- or four-year-old?

Her little face was flushed, her voice was childish, and most importantly—she hadn't been weaned yet.

Huo Ling'er leaned closer to him, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

That's interesting, so very interesting.

She said that it was right to come to the Realm of the Gods on a whim today, otherwise where would she find such fun little things?

"Little brother, what kind of animal milk do you usually drink?" She blinked, her tone deliberately teasing. "Want me to help you find some? My house is huge, we have all kinds of animal milk—want to come home with me?"

The little one blushed and shrank back.

Oh no, oh no! It's one thing for the villagers to know he's still drinking milk, but how did outsiders find out too?

If this gets out, how will he ever be able to show his face in Shicun again?

He glanced around furtively, his toes already starting to move away—run! He really couldn't win this argument, after all… what they said was true!

Just as he was about to slip away, a pair of hands scooped him up.

It was Li Chenzhou, who had just returned from another cave and happened to be caught in this "gang fight".

Alright, let's end the first meeting between Little Dot and Fire Spirit here.

Anyway, all the impressions that were meant to be left behind have been left.

The little one remembered this "chubby older sister," and Huo Ling'er also remembered this adorable little girl who hadn't been weaned.

It will probably be several years before we meet again.

"Uncle Li—" the little one called softly, immediately wrapping her arms around Li Chenzhou's neck and clinging to him, complaining pitifully, "This chubby older sister bullied me!"

"Who bullied you?" Huo Ling'er retorted immediately, her eyes crinkling with laughter. "I was just trying to find you some delicious animal milk!"

"If the princess of the Fire Kingdom is involved, then the quality of the beast milk must be excellent." Li Chenzhou smiled and patted the little one's head, then patted the Desolate Emperor's head, finding it quite pleasant to touch.

"Did you hear that?" Huo Ling'er proudly raised her chin at the little one. "Your uncle said so!"

"Oh—" The little one made a face at her, then buried her face in Li Chenzhou's shoulder. "Uncle Li, let's go back to the village. There are too many bad people outside!"

Huo Ling'er was amused by his use of the word "bad guy".

Only this little kid dares to say that to her. Try it on someone her age.

"Okay, you can go back now." Li Chenzhou put him down, patted his little bottom, and signaled that he could leave.

Huo Ling'er's eyes lit up, and she followed suit, clapping twice as well.

It's so soft and feels great to the touch.

At her age, she understands everything she should, but when she encounters a three- or four-year-old toddler, all those adult rules are thrown aside—what's wrong with patting her a couple of times? Is she cute and can't she be touched?

The little one turned around and glared angrily!

That wretched fat woman!!!

"I'm leaving!" he announced angrily, his little mouth pouting high.

Uncle Li didn't help him either, it's infuriating!

After saying that, his short legs moved incredibly fast, and he dashed off in a flash. He was going to find Willow God; this place was too terrifying, full of bad people!

"You really like that little thing?" Li Chenzhou looked at the disappearing little figure, then turned his gaze to Huo Ling'er.

"This was so much fun!" Huo Ling'er smiled, her eyes crinkling, still feeling the afterglow of teasing the child.

She was always a lively princess, pampered by the Fire Emperor, able to do whatever she wanted, yet never annoying anyone. It's perfectly normal for her to be interested in a little one who hasn't even been weaned yet!

"It seems you two are quite destined for each other." Li Chenzhou's lips curled up slightly. "Your Fire Kingdom has unintentionally gained an extra opportunity."

"What opportunity?" Huo Ling'er blinked and looked at the baby's "parent".

"An opportunity to obtain the inheritance ahead of time." Li Chenzhou's gaze drifted into the distance. "An inheritance worthy of being revered throughout the Eight Domains."

Huo Ling'er was taken aback, then realized something was wrong.

She had been playing so happily with that little brat, but now that she thinks back—why is it so quiet?

The followers around him stared blankly, as if sleepwalking. Passersby all avoided the area, and no one approached it.

It was as if I was isolated by something invisible.

Oh, except for those two old men.

"Who are you?" Huo Ling'er became wary, and her gaze towards Li Chenzhou changed.

Li Chenzhou smiled but remained silent.

"Gentlemen," he turned to look at the two old men swaying unsteadily in the distance, "I'd like to open a dojo in the Realm of the Void Gods, is that feasible?"

Bird Master and Jingbi Grandpa looked at each other in bewilderment.

Opening a temple? Why bother telling them that?

They were just ordinary old men passing their days in the Primordial Land; they had no say in the affairs of the Realm of the Void Gods!

"Whatever, open it if you want!"

"What's so special about opening a dojo? Nobody would stop you from opening one in the entire capital!"

Birdie waved his hand dismissively, his arrogance reaching the heavens. After all, bragging is tax-free!

Grandpa Jingbi nodded in agreement, their cooperation seamless.

"Since you two have agreed—" Li Chenzhou's smile deepened.

He knew all too well the true nature of the Realm of the Void Gods.

How much did he deduce from that fragment of the Void God Realm back then? Later, as his cultivation level increased and he ran the Eternal Realm with great success, he could see right through this dilapidated spiritual world at a glance.

Now that these two "masters" have given their approval, there are many more things he can do.

Li Chenzhou raised his hand, manipulating the fragmented rules of the Void God Realm. As the laws flowed, an ordinary trial tower slowly rose from its initial location.

The tower is neither tall nor ornate; it just stands there quietly.

He stopped in front of the tower gate, waved his hand, and a plaque appeared—

The Tower of Trials for Immortality.

The era of "Covering the Sky" has the Realm of Immortality and the Perfect World; how could it possibly be weak in terms of prestige?

"What is this?" Huo Ling'er came closer and looked at it curiously.

"My legacy." Li Chenzhou said calmly, but he was still quite patient with Huo Ling'er—it's all about loving the house because of the dog.

"You can tell your father," he paused, "it's something that needs to be widely publicized anyway."

He has always acted with integrity and uprightness.

That was true before, that is true now, and that will be true in the future.

Huo Ling'er gave him a deep look, asked no further questions, and turned to leave. Before leaving, she didn't forget to take her followers who were still lost in their own world—they hadn't come to their senses even after she left.

She had to hurry back and tell the Fire Emperor everything that had happened that day.

That baby's uncle is definitely not simple.

"You're really interesting." The two old men came over, circled Li Chenzhou twice, and looked him up and down.

"I always feel like there's something strange about you, but I can't quite put my finger on it."

"Maybe it's because—" Li Chenzhou paused, his expression unchanged, "that I'm more handsome than the two of you?"

The air fell silent for a moment.

The two old men rolled their eyes in unison.

I want to refute it, but... it seems I can't?

"Are you a god?" Bird asked tentatively.

"No, no," Grandpa Jingbi shook his head, "Not at all."

When facing Li Chenzhou, they were completely different from their usual listless and confused selves.

"No." Li Chenzhou shook his head, his tone indifferent. "How could the title of 'god' be worthy of me?"

"Amazing! Amazing!"

"Impressive! I'm truly impressed!"

The two old men smiled perfunctorily, their expressions clearly saying—keep bragging, keep bragging.

Li Chenzhou: "..."

Suddenly I feel a bit tired.

It's more satisfying to put on an act in front of Liu Shen.

These two old guys remember nothing; they have no idea how awesome they used to be.

hateful.

Wei Gongyang said: Read this book!

Huo Ling'er returned quickly.

This time she wasn't alone; she was accompanied by a man who strode confidently and exuded an innate domineering aura.

The Fire Emperor, the Fire King.

A Venerable Realm expert stands at the pinnacle of the eight lower realms.

Huo Ling'er led him over.

The moment the Fire Emperor's gaze fell upon Li Chenzhou's face, his heart trembled violently—

"Greetings, senior!"

The Fire Emperor immediately bowed, his attitude being respectful beyond measure.

In the eyes of ordinary people, he was a high and mighty human emperor, but in front of this person, he could see clearly that the other party's cultivation was unfathomable and was very likely at the level of a god.

Of course, this was something Li Chenzhou intentionally made him see.

No one knows better than the Fire Emperor how great the difference is between a Venerable One and a God.

It was a chasm that inspired despair, yet also a longing that inspired yearning.

"Senior Uncle, I brought my dad!" Huo Ling'er excitedly approached, not shy at all.

"No need for formalities," Li Chenzhou said calmly. "I have a connection with your Fire Kingdom, it can be said."

"I have seen your spirit, and your daughter also gets along well with my successor."

The Fire Emperor was taken aback, then overjoyed.

He knew, of course, where their spirits had gone during this time.

I never expected there to be this connection.

"I never imagined that the Fire Kingdom would have such a connection with you, senior—this is the good fortune of our Fire Kingdom!"

Li Chenzhou turned around and gestured for them to look at the quietly standing Trial Tower.

"This tower contains everything people desire: supernatural powers, magical techniques, medicinal formulas, array formations..."

"As long as the conditions are met, there will be gains."

His voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to penetrate people's hearts.

"It contains unparalleled killing formations, supreme elixir formulas, cultivation lectures, venerable secret techniques, divine secret methods, supreme divine powers, immortal secret methods, and supreme treasure techniques."

"This is my gift to the world."

Li Chenzhou slightly raised the corners of his mouth, his smile somewhat smug.

"Take what you want from my legacy. I've left everything in this world here."

The Fire Emperor felt his heart burn with excitement upon hearing this.

Since I've been summoned here at this moment, does that mean...?

"I have a connection with the Fire Kingdom." Li Chenzhou seemed to see through his thoughts. "This Trial Tower is not yet open, but I grant the Fire Kingdom permission to enter ahead of schedule."

"As long as your people meet the conditions, they can take whatever they want themselves."

"Thank you, senior!" The Fire Emperor suppressed his excitement and spoke in a calm tone.

"Not just the initial site," Li Chenzhou continued, "I will also build one in each of the other blessed lands."

The Fire Emperor instantly understood that this was to give people of all realms a chance to try their luck.

Ultimately, it comes down to ability.

"Gods are saving humanity..." the Fire Emperor couldn't help but sigh.

Li Chenzhou simply smiled upon hearing this.

"However—" He changed the subject, looking at the Fire Emperor with a meaningful expression.

"If the Fire Kingdom is willing to bring in other forces or people, I will allow it."

"The prerequisite is that you must be a human to enter in advance."

"Also, the house is right here, and only people from the Fire Kingdom are allowed to enter. What consequences will arise if others are not allowed to enter—you will have to bear the consequences yourselves."

The Fire Emperor was taken aback, but then he figured it out.

No wonder he's a god, and a human at that!

"Rest assured, Senior!" he immediately declared. "Among the Eight Domains, the human race is already weak, so we must unite as one. I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

"You can decide for yourself," Li Chenzhou nodded.

He then looked at Huo Ling'er, his tone becoming more serious:

"Please keep the little one's situation a secret. Don't reveal his identity to anyone."

"He's still young, with a long future ahead of him, and he needs to be tempered. If the world knew his identity too early, he would miss out on opportunities to learn and grow."

Ye Fan's status is prestigious enough, right? Yet he's still an enemy of the world.

The little one naturally had to keep up with this pace.

Huo Ling'er blinked her big eyes and nodded emphatically, indicating that she understood.

Li Chenzhou greeted her with satisfaction, letting her be the first to enter the Trial Tower to seize this opportunity.

The Fire Emperor watched from the sidelines, his face remaining expressionless, but inwardly he was thinking—

This deity seems to really favor his daughter?

Was it because of that "getting along really well with the little one"?

He thought for a moment, then spoke up to remind him:

"Senior, the Ancient Divine Mountain has been searching for you. The Venerable One has mobilized countless people, and—"

He paused for a moment, then said, "Among the many ancient sacred mountains, there must be divine powers existing in the world."

This is both a reminder and a test.

Li Chenzhou stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the Trial Tower with an air of nonchalance.

"A mere false god—"

His voice was as calm as if he were saying that the weather was nice today.

"Even a clay chicken or a clay dog ​​can be destroyed with a flick of the finger."

That confidence wasn't feigned. It came from the very core of his being, from the depths of his soul.

The Fire Emperor was stunned by this tone and subconsciously believed it.

Countless thoughts then surged through my mind—

Those who can cultivate into gods in an environment like the Eight Realms of the Lower Realm can be confident, but they will never be arrogant.

Does the fact that the senior dared to say that mean... he doesn't even care if a god were to be born?

The Fire Emperor knew that even gods had varying degrees of strength.

Some deities, in their later years, naturally extinguish their divine fire, becoming not much different from venerable ones.

Some deities, however, have their divine fire burning fiercely at all times—only extinguished after their death!

"About my successor—"

Li Chenzhou spoke again.

"Please rest assured, Senior!" the Fire Emperor immediately replied, "Ling'er will never reveal a single word, and I will never ask her anything about your successor!"

As the emperor of a nation, what kind of cunning people haven't he seen? He still has this much sense of propriety.

Li Chenzhou looked at him, his expression somewhat subtle.

"No... I meant to say, you can decide for yourself what to do about my successor."

He added earnestly:

"After Little Red Bird returns to the Fire Kingdom, she will probably tell you something. At that time, you will understand what I mean."

Little Red Bird?

The Fire Emperor paused for a moment, then realized—they were talking about their sacrificial spirits, weren't they?

He thought about what the red bird looked like... and it was actually quite a vivid description.

However, only gods would dare to call him that; he himself would never utter it.

In most factions, the status of the sacrificial spirit is the highest.

After all, it lived while you were in power, it lived after you stepped down, and it lived even after your son took power—how could its status not be high?

Of course, it's rare to find someone like the Fire Emperor who could communicate with the sacrificial spirits on equal footing while in power. After all, they were both Venerables, standing at the pinnacle of the mortal world.

The Fire Emperor pondered Li Chenzhou's words.

It seems this descendant of a deity is indeed a special case. Otherwise, there would be no need to go out of his way to explain these things.

This is tantamount to making it clear: the identities of the successors are known only to the few of you—Huo Ling'er, Huo Huang, and that "Little Red Bird".

The Fire Emperor wanted to chat with Li Chenzhou a bit more, but he wasn't sure about the other man's temperament.

If the person is a serious type who doesn't like to talk, it might not be appropriate for you to go up to them and chatter on and on.

What is the ruler of an ancient kingdom before the gods?

The higher you stand, the more you realize how insignificant you are.

So he just stood there quietly, his mind racing, but his expression remained unchanged.