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

As soon as he finished speaking, the essence of heaven and earth surged violently!

Li Chenzhou raised his hand and slapped out, the movement as casual as shooing away a noisy flying insect.

“Pah!”

A crisp sound exploded, making everyone on the street's eardrums ache!

Shi Lei's old face suddenly turned to one side, and more than a dozen teeth mixed with blood and foam flew out of his mouth, drawing a tragic arc in the sunlight!

Blood gushed from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth simultaneously, instantly staining his gray beard and clothes red! His head was buzzing, and he saw stars before his eyes. His entire face rose at a visible speed, almost unrecognizable as human!

That slap almost blew his head off!

"You were not the ringleader of the crime back then."

Li Chenzhou withdrew his hand, his voice remaining calm, as if he had just done something insignificant.

"But he still deserves to die."

Shi Lei hung suspended in mid-air, blood dripping from his chin. He was completely dazed, his mind buzzing, and he couldn't hear a word Li Chenzhou was saying.

But when he struggled to turn his eyes and looked at the other figures around him, also suspended in mid-air—

Those faces, one by one, came into view.

There were people who stood with him on Shi Yi's side back then, people who offered advice behind the scenes, people who secretly fueled the flames, and people who emboldened those evil deeds.

Not one was missing.

Everything is here.

The fog of confusion in Shi Lei's mind, clouded by the excruciating pain, suddenly dissipated.

He got it.

I finally understand.

What "debt collectors," what "what happened back then," what "paying back debts"—

That's what I'm talking about.

It's about that baby that happened many years ago.

It was that thing they thought had been buried long ago and would never be brought up again.

It was that thing they thought they could suppress forever with the power of the Prince Wu's mansion.

But now, someone has come and dug it up.

Blood and sweat mingled on Shi Lei's face, and his pupils contracted sharply. He stared at Li Chenzhou's terrifyingly calm face, a wave of endless fear and regret washing over him.

That person wasn't there to cause trouble.

They're here to settle accounts.

They've come... to take their lives.

"What's your relationship with that little beast?"

Shi Lei's lips moved, his voice as chilling as a viper's hiss. As he spoke, blood and saliva gushed from between his teeth, dripping down in a gruesome manner.

His gaze was fixed on Li Chenzhou, his pupils flashing with resentment and suspicion.

If this young man weren't so old, and if only three or four years had passed since that incident, he might even have wondered—had that little bastard been found?

Is that the baby whose supreme bone was removed, who should have died young, now grown up? Has it returned to claim my life?

Upon hearing this, those people suspended in mid-air were all startled!

What happened back then...

The four words struck them like a thunderclap!

How could they not remember?

That turmoil almost caused the Wu King's Mansion to fall apart! The Shi Ziling couple's frantic counterattack, the bloody infighting within the clan, and the covetous eyes of various forces—that was the nightmare they least wanted to recall!

And the root of all this is that baby.

That infant whose supreme bones were removed, abandoned in the desolate mountains, who should have died in his swaddling clothes!

But now, someone has come to collect the debt.

A young man of unfathomable power stood in front of the Wu King's mansion, pulling out those who had participated in the past from the crowd one by one and suspending them in mid-air.

The methods, the posture, the undisguised killing intent—

What could that baby possibly have to do with?

All eyes were on Li Chenzhou, filled with fear, suspicion, and disbelief.

If that baby has really been found...

No, that's impossible. How old is that child? Only three or four years old. The person in front of me clearly looks like an adult male.

But if not, then who is standing up for that matter?

Li Chenzhou stood there quietly, meeting the gazes that were either filled with resentment or fear, his expression unwavering.

It was as if those gazes, those speculations, those malicious intentions had nothing to do with him.

He merely raised his eyes slightly and glanced at Shi Lei.

That gaze was calm as still water, yet it sent chills down Shi Lei's spine.

"Little beast?"

Li Chenzhou repeated the three words softly, his tone as indifferent as if he were commenting on an unimportant word.

Then he smiled.

The smile was faint, so faint that it was almost invisible.

But in Shi Lei's eyes, it was as if the gates of hell were slowly opening before him.

"A born supreme being, and this is the title you've given him."

Li Chenzhou shook his head, his tone devoid of anger, excitement, or even the slightest ripple of emotion.

It was as if he was simply stating a fact.

An absurd, ridiculous, and speechless fact.

Born a supreme being—what an extraordinary talent that is! It is a being whose very birth caused celestial phenomena and shook the entire Martial King's Mansion! It is the future hope that should have been cherished and nurtured with the full strength of the clan!

But in the eyes of these people, he became a "little beast".

Li Chenzhou's gaze slowly swept over the figures suspended in mid-air, looking at their terrified, resentful, and desperate faces, but his heart remained completely unmoved.

Before he even arrived at the Prince Wu's residence, he had already decided on the fate of these people.

There is no need to be angry.

No need to roar.

No unnecessary emotions are needed.

Because anger is an emotion of equality, and in his eyes, these people were not worthy of being his equals.

They are nothing but ants.

They are just ants who owe money and refuse to pay, thinking they can rely on the power of the Prince Wu's mansion to renege on their debts forever.

And now, he's come to collect the debt.

That's it.

As for what impact the accident that happened to these people would have on the little one...

Li Chenzhou's lips curled slightly, a faint smile that sent a chill down one's spine.

Does feeling better count?

That child should still be cultivating by the lake, right? His blood and energy surged within him, thunder roared, and he walked step by step toward his own path.

"Where are the naturally born supreme beings anymore?"

A ferocious smile twisted Shi Lei's face, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, but he seemed oblivious. Since he was likely to die here today anyway, he completely let go.

He had already reached the advanced realm of Inscription, a top-tier expert in the Martial King's Mansion and a prominent figure in the Stone Kingdom. Yet, facing this mysterious person, he was as weak as an ant.

That slap made him fully understand the gap between them.

This mysterious person is definitely at the top, even among the kings.

But so what?

He still has to say it!

"What difference is there between that baby being alive and dead? His supreme bones are gone; what's the point of talking about being born supreme?"

His voice was hoarse, and his eyes were full of resentment.

Li Chenzhou shook his head.

Every person who is disliked has their own indelible traits.

For example, right now, look at this ugly face.

"This is a family matter of my Prince Wu's residence!"

Another elderly man, suspended in mid-air, suddenly spoke, his voice sharp, as if making a final struggle.

"Don't you think it's going too far for a senior to interfere?"

"The matter from back then has been resolved satisfactorily!" another elder chimed in, his tone urgent. "Our Martial King's Mansion has reached a result acceptable to both parties, and none of the parties involved have raised any objections! Senior's interference is utterly unreasonable!"

"Now our Martial King's Mansion is harmonious and united!" someone echoed, their voice carrying a hint of self-righteousness. "Senior's strength is extraordinary, beyond our ability to withstand, but such actions are bound to attract criticism!"

"Senior, you are powerful, but my Martial King's Mansion was personally bestowed by the Human Emperor!" the last elder spoke, invoking his greatest backer. "If His Majesty the Human Emperor knew of what you have done today, he would likely not stand idly by!"

One by one.

These elders who once stood up against Shi Ziling's lineage to seek justice are now hanging in the air, yet they still try to exonerate themselves with words.

Household matters.

The matter was resolved satisfactorily.

No objection.

Harmony and peace.

The Emperor bestowed the title upon him.

Every word sounds grand and dignified, and every sentence sounds righteous and self-righteous.

It's as if the baby whose supreme bone was removed back then was just an insignificant little episode.

It was as if that tragedy had truly been "satisfactorily resolved".

It's as if everything they have now is their due.

Li Chenzhou listened quietly, his expression unchanged.

He spoke softly only after the sounds finally subsided.

"Are you done talking?"

Two words, light and airy, yet they silenced all sound.

The old men looked at each other, a sense of foreboding rising in their hearts.

Li Chenzhou's gaze swept across their faces one by one, his gaze as calm as still water, yet it made each of them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave.

"Housework?"

He repeated it softly, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"When you dug up his bones, did you ever consider that it was a family matter?"

"When you abandoned him in the wilderness, did you ever consider that it was a family matter?"

"When you forced his parents to leave their hometown, their fate unknown, did you ever consider that it was a family matter?"

The voice was still not loud, but it made the old men turn pale.

"As for a satisfactory resolution..."

Li Chenzhou shook his head, his smile so faint it was almost invisible.

"No objections from the parties involved?"

He paused, his gaze falling on those aged faces.

"Then tell me, when did that child whose bones were removed say that he agreed?"

He was genuinely shocked.

I wasn't intimidated by the threats, but rather deeply shocked by the audacity of these people.

Having lived this long, I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone this shameless.

What does it mean that "the matter from back then has been satisfactorily resolved"?

What does it mean to "reach a result that both parties are willing to accept"?

both sides?

Which two sides?

On one side is that infant whose supreme bone has been removed and who is on the verge of death; on the other side are you executioners.

You dig out the bones, throw away the people, shirk responsibility, then sit together, have a cup of tea, nod, and say, "Well, this is the end of it"—is that what you call a satisfactory resolution?

Li Chenzhou suddenly felt like laughing.

How can a person be so shameless?

As for those threats—such as "the Emperor himself bestowed the title," "it will cause controversy," and "the senior went too far"—he didn't take them to heart at all.

These words are like the barking of dogs on the street; they may sound noisy, but they can't hurt anyone in the slightest, much less anger him.

Angry?

Do they even deserve it?

Li Chenzhou's gaze swept over those aged faces, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

The title of King Wu was personally bestowed by the Emperor?

He slightly raised his eyes, gazing at the magnificent palace that was faintly visible deep within the capital.

The sound wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire capital.

"Then bring the Emperor out and have a word with me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the world fell into a deathly silence.

The elders suspended in mid-air turned deathly pale instantly!

They only invoked the name of the Emperor to bolster their courage; how could they dare to actually let the Emperor appear?

But this madman, this audacious madman, he actually—he actually dared to directly make the Emperor appear?!

Deep within the capital, the magnificent palace remained silent.

No one came out.

No one dared to come out.

Li Chenzhou withdrew his gaze, looked at the elders whose faces were ashen, and gently shook his head.

"It seems your Emperor doesn't really want to talk to me about this."

boom!

Suddenly, a blazing sun appeared in the distant sky!

The light was as intense as the sun, dazzling and illuminating the entire capital! An unparalleled pressure poured down like the heavens, enveloping the surrounding area and causing countless people to instantly kneel on the ground, trembling in fear!

The might of a king!

The true power of a king!

"Fellow Daoist, this is going too far!"

A majestic voice emanated from the blazing sun, like thunder rumbling, shaking the entire capital city!

"Why should you, an outsider, interfere in the affairs of my Martial King's Mansion?"

Before the words were even finished, the blazing sun had already descended upon the Wu King's mansion!

The light faded, revealing a majestic figure—a middle-aged man clad in a black royal robe and wearing a purple-gold crown. His face was dignified, and his gaze was like lightning! He stood in the void, runes flowing around him, each rune dazzling and containing world-destroying power!

King Wu!

The true King of Martial Arts!

"It's King Wu!"

"King Wu is back!"

A deafening gasp erupted in the street! Countless people looked up at the figure, their eyes filled with awe and fervor!

King Wu was a renowned figure among the kings of the Stone Kingdom!

The phrase "becoming a king through military prowess" carries immense weight.

In this world where cultivation reigns supreme, those who can be crowned kings with the title of "Martial Arts" must have earned their reputation through battle and their status through hard work! They are true powerhouses who have crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood!

Legend has it that in the past, when ancient kingdoms vied for supremacy, King Wu once competed with the Emperor for the world!

Although he ultimately failed, who was the one defeated by him? It was the Human Emperor! The supreme being of the current Stone Kingdom!

Losing to the Human Emperor is not shameful.

Being able to contend with the Human Emperor is proof of strength in itself!

Such a person is no ordinary individual.

King Wu stood in the void, his eyes blazing, gazing at the calm figure in front of the King Wu Palace.

He saw the elders suspended in mid-air, the shattered gate, and the twisted, sealed portal.

His face darkened.

"Fellow Daoist, what grudge do you hold against my Martial King's Mansion? Why are you acting this way?"

His voice remained authoritative, but now carried a hint of solemnity.

Because he couldn't see through the person in front of him either.

That person's aura was calm as still water, unfathomable.

But he is the Martial King! The top king of the Stone Kingdom! A being who once rivaled the Human Emperor!

He refused to believe that anyone in this world could make him bow down!

Above the Wu King's mansion, two figures faced each other from afar.

Firstly, his majesty is as vast as the heavens, and his royal aura is boundless.

One is as calm as still water, unfathomable in its depths.

The entire capital city held its breath and watched intently.