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

On this day, the entire village of Shi came out in droves.

From elderly people with gray hair to toddlers who have just learned to walk, from strong men to women working around the stove, everyone put down their work without prior arrangement.

It wasn't about moving or fleeing famine, but the preparations were even more solemn than those for a long journey.

Only the willow tree remained rooted in the same spot, its verdant branches swaying gently in the wind, watching over the villagers with whom it had lived day and night.

Everyone's spirits left their bodies.

This is not some kind of ascension in broad daylight, nor is it some kind of astral projection; rather, they are going to a special place—the Realm of the Illusory Gods.

Regardless of one's cultivation level or age, anyone who is willing can go.

Those women and children who had not yet embarked on the path of cultivation, those children who could not even recognize all the bone script, now closed their eyes tightly, their breathing was steady, but their spirits had already drifted far away.

Li Chenzhou opened a back door for the people of Shicun.

The Realm of the Void Gods has its own rules, and not just anyone can enter and exit at will.

But he tore a hole in these rigid rules, allowing ordinary people who weren't even cultivators to step into that world of the spirit.

This isn't a loophole, it's a privilege.

This is a unique privilege enjoyed by this small village.

Today is the final test for Little Dot in the Blood Realm.

This is different from the 300,000-mile bloody road; it's not a battle against the heavens, the earth, or ferocious beasts, but a somewhat special trial.

After much deliberation, Li Chenzhou decided to let everyone in Shicun see the child with their own eyes.

They are the little one's family, the relatives who watched him grow up, watched him drink milk, and watched him chase birds.

They shouldn't have been absent from the fact that the child has come to this point.

The people of Stone Village flocked to the initial land.

They were in twos and threes, some in groups, some alone, some looking around curiously, and some as calm as if they had been there countless times before.

No one noticed anything special about this group of people. Every day, new faces appeared in the initial area, old and young, strangers and acquaintances, coming and going like flowing water.

Who would care about a group of simply dressed, low-skilled villagers from the mountains?

Shi Yunfeng walked at the front, leaning on a wooden cane, his face calm, but his heart was churning with indescribable emotions.

Having lived to such an old age, he never imagined that one day he would stand on this legendary land in the form of a spiritual being.

Those legendary strongmen and those once-powerful geniuses have left their footprints on this land.

And today, one of his leaders has also come.

Skinny Monkey and Snotty Kid and a few other kids huddled together, chattering away.

Their eyes couldn't take it all in; everything was new and fascinating. The towering buildings, the shimmering runes, and the cultivators coming and going all made them feel as if they had stepped into another world.

The women were much quieter, standing in twos and threes, their eyes all searching in the same direction.

They didn't understand anything about the illusory divine realm or the concept of spirit leaving the body; all they knew was that they could see the little one today.

The child they raised with their own hands, the child who grew up drinking the beast milk they brewed, will today complete the final step of his Blood Transformation Realm on this magical land.

The wind from the primordial land blew in from afar, carrying the unique, crisp scent of the Void God Realm.

"Uncle Li, what am I going to do later?" The little boy tugged at Li Chenzhou's clothes, looked up, and his eyes sparkled with anticipation and excitement.

Li Chenzhou looked down at him, his gaze calm, but a slight smile played on his lips. He reached out and gently flicked the little boy's forehead, his tone casual yet his words as firm as iron.

"He is invincible in the world, capable of drawing blood from anywhere."

The little one was stunned, his eyes wide open.

"In the Blood Realm, no one is your match."

Li Chenzhou added a sentence.

At this very moment, the Eternal Trial Tower in the initial land of the Void God Realm was already teeming with people.

The Fire Emperor stood at the forefront, his crimson royal robes fluttering in the wind, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

The Stone Emperor stood not far to his side, his face calm, but his eyes held a complex mix of emotions.

The Pavilion Master of Butian Pavilion, the Dean of Zhulu Academy, and the leaders of other major forces were all present.

No one made a fuss, no one urged anyone on; all eyes were fixed on the tightly closed tower door.

It's not just the Fire Emperor and his allied forces.

Those forces that had secretly coveted the tower and constantly pressured the Fire Kingdom also sent people.

They lingered on the outskirts of the crowd, their eyes gleaming, their thoughts varied. Some were driven by greed, some by probing, and some by resentment. They wanted to know what this mysterious tower held, how much the Fire Kingdom had actually benefited, and, most importantly, whether they themselves had a chance to get a share.

The message was passed on to the Fire Emperor by Li Chenzhou in advance.

The Tower of Immortality, the starting point, officially opens today.

The Fire Emperor felt a mix of emotions upon receiving the news. On one hand, he was finally relieved to no longer bear the pressure from all sides alone; on the other hand, he felt a vague unease—with the gates open, how long could the Fire Kingdom maintain its first-mover advantage?

But he believed in its existence. Since the Fire Kingdom had been the pioneer,

We will never allow latecomers to easily overtake us.

The Fire Emperor and Fire Spirit saw Li Chenzhou from afar. His figure stood there, not particularly tall, yet impossible to ignore.

The Fire Emperor instinctively wanted to step forward, but as soon as he lifted his foot, he pulled it back.

He remembered the advice from the person who did not want to reveal their identity, so he suppressed the impulse in his heart and simply nodded from afar, without leaving a trace.

Huo Ling'er didn't think that much about it.

Her gaze swept over Li Chenzhou and then fixed on the small figure beside him.

The little baby who had been chasing after her calling her "Fat Sister," the little guy who had been personally certified by the God Uncle as having "traveled 300,000 miles of bloody road alone," was now looking up at Li Chenzhou, tugging at his clothes, and saying something.

Huo Ling'er's eyes lit up immediately.

"Father, I'm going to take a look over there." She lowered her voice, said this, and without waiting for the Fire Emperor's response, she strolled off in that direction as if she were just "taking a casual stroll."

The route twisted and turned, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, glancing at the buildings here and there, sometimes at the monks there, acting quite convincingly.

The Fire Emperor stood there, looking at his daughter's blatant attempt to cover up her embarrassment, and shook his head helplessly.

Why are you so concerned about your own daughter, a little kid? That child is still drinking milk.

But he didn't stop her. It wouldn't be a bad thing for Huo Ling'er to get closer to the successor of that being.

Huo Ling'er went around in circles and finally "inadvertently" walked near Li Chenzhou and Xiaobudian.

She slowed her pace, pretending to be attracted by a roadside stall, but her eyes kept glancing at the little one.

"Don't be surprised no matter what you see later. Just follow the rules of the tower." Li Chenzhou patted the little one on the back of the head.

The little one nodded, seemingly confused, but his bright, dark eyes clearly held a different purpose.

He tried to hold back, but couldn't resist any longer. He tugged at Li Chenzhou's sleeve and whispered, "Uncle Li, I heard this tower is very mysterious. Only people from that sister's family, whose hair looks like it's on fire, can get in, right?"

As he said this, a hint of smugness, as if to say, "I've seen the world," lingered on his little face.

His reputation as the "Little Tyrant of Beast Milk" has spread far and wide during his time wandering the Realm of the Gods.

Wherever he goes, people point and whisper: "Look, that's the little guy who gets uncomfortable if he doesn't drink milk for a day." The little one is quite pleased with this and thinks the reputation is pretty impressive.

As a frequent visitor to the Realm of the Gods, he had certainly heard of that mysterious little house.

The legends became increasingly fantastical. Some said it contained the treasures of ancient immortals, others said that going inside would transform one's entire being, and still others said that only the chosen ones could open that door.

The little boy was very curious and secretly tried it several times. He wanted to see if he was the "chosen one".

But every time he put his hand on the door, he would feel a light but firm force on his butt, as if he had been kicked, and he would roll out of the door.

He tried once, and was kicked once; he tried twice, and was kicked twice. Later, he learned his lesson and stopped trying to embarrass himself, but he still felt an itch in his heart.

Just as he was speaking, a red figure was sneaking towards them from not far away.

Huo Ling'er tiptoed around, pretending to be dazzled by the roadside stalls, but her ears were perked up higher than a rabbit's. The little one's words, "Sister whose hair is like fire," got into her ears without missing a single word.

Huo Ling'er's face darkened instantly.

You're the one whose hair is on fire! Your whole family is on fire!

This princess's hairstyle is the Fire Phoenix Feather Bun, the most prestigious hairstyle of the Fire Kingdom's royal family. How did it become "on fire" in your mouth?

She gritted her teeth, cursing the little baby a hundred times over in her mind.

You brat, you stinky brat, don't let me catch you in the act.

Once I catch you red-handed, I'll have everyone buy up all the beast milk in the entire Void God Realm, leaving you not a single can.

I'll pour can after can of it into the water for the stray cats and dogs on the street right in front of you, so you can only watch longingly, making you roll around on the ground with envy!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, yet her feet unconsciously took a few more steps closer. The anger on her small face hadn't subsided, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

For some reason, just imagining the little baby jumping up and down in frustration because he couldn't get milk made her feel much better.

Li Chenzhou caught a glimpse of the furtive red figure out of the corner of his eye, then looked down at the little one who was still muttering "hair on fire," and his lips twitched slightly.

"Creak—"

The heavy sound of door hinges turning filled the air, and everyone's eyes turned to the tower that had been closed for so long.

The door finally opened. Those influential figures from the Eight Regions all stared intently, practically glued to the crack in the door. Some unsuspecting passersby, sensing the eerie atmosphere, exchanged bewildered glances.

The door finally opened. Those influential figures from the Eight Regions all stared intently, practically glued to the crack in the door. Some unsuspecting passersby, sensing the eerie atmosphere, exchanged bewildered glances.

Fortunately, this was the Realm of the Void Gods, and the Fire Emperor had given prior notice; otherwise, these people would have been cleared out long ago—those who weren't qualified didn't even have the right to approach. Even so, the crowd still surrounded the tower in layers, each wanting to gain the upper hand.

"Fire Emperor, what exactly is hidden inside this tower?" A middle-aged man squeezed through the crowd, his tone questioning.

He was human, yet he wasn't part of the temporary alliance formed by the Fire Kingdom. This in itself speaks volumes.

The Fire Emperor dared not claim to be a benevolent person, but in this matter, all the allies he chose were loyal to the human race.