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

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The news reached Shicun late at night.

The Fire Emperor's messenger, riding a fiery crimson steed, galloped wildly from the Fire Kingdom's capital, traversing the treacherous mountains and swamps of the Great Wilderness, evading countless ferocious beasts, until finally, at dusk the following day, he spotted the faint cocoon of light above Stone Village. His robes were tattered, his body covered in wounds, and his fiery steed was exhausted, foaming at the mouth and its legs weak. He tumbled off the horse and stumbled towards the village, shouting as he ran, "The Fire Kingdom is in dire straits! The Fire Kingdom is in dire straits! We beg Mr. Li to send troops!"

Shi Yunfeng was taking a walk at the village entrance when he heard the shouts. Leaning on his wooden cane, he went to meet the messenger. He was startled to see the wounded messenger and quickly helped him up. "What happened? What's wrong?"

The messenger, panting heavily, pulled a letter from his robes and handed it to Shi Yunfeng. "The Ancient Divine Mountain… the ferocious beasts of the Ancient Divine Mountain… are gathering at the border… their numbers are too great… His Majesty the Fire Emperor… requests Mr. Li… to send troops to provide support…"

His voice was broken and intermittent. After uttering the last word, he fainted.

Shi Yunfeng held the letter, his hand trembling slightly. He knew the storm was finally coming. He turned and walked towards Li Chenzhou's small stone house. His steps were hurried, his wooden cane thumping on the ground, startling the little red bird that was dozing. The little red bird flew down from the willow tree, landed on his shoulder, tilted its head, and looked at the letter in his hand.

"What happened?" the little red bird asked.

"The Ancient Divine Mountain has launched an attack," Shi Yunfeng said.

The little red bird's pupils contracted sharply. It knew the strength of the Ancient Divine Mountain. Although those ferocious beasts were no match for it, their numbers were too great—too many for it to kill them all. Moreover, behind those beasts were people from the Upper Realm, and beings it couldn't even fathom. This battle would be difficult.

Li Chenzhou was meditating in the small stone house when he heard Shi Yunfeng's footsteps and opened his eyes. He took the letter, opened it, and began to read. The letter was short, only a few lines long, but each word felt like a huge boulder pressing on his heart. The Fire Emperor wrote that the Ancient Divine Mountain had gathered tens of thousands of ferocious beasts on the border of the Fire Kingdom, including many at the Spirit Transformation Realm, Inscription Realm, and Array Formation Realm, and even several Venerable Realm beasts. Although the Fire Kingdom's garrison was fighting bravely, they were outnumbered and suffered heavy casualties. The Fire Emperor requested Li Chenzhou to send troops to support them, even just sending Little Dot alone, which would deter the beasts and prevent them from making any rash moves.

After reading the letter, Li Chenzhou remained silent for a long time. He knew the Fire Emperor's predicament, the pressure on the Fire Kingdom, and the deaths of innocent people. He should send troops to support them, but he couldn't. Not because he didn't want to, but because he had to protect Stone Village and that child. If he left, those from the Upper Realm would take advantage of the situation, attack Stone Village, and harm the little one. He couldn't take that risk; he couldn't afford to lose.

"Mr. Li, what should we do?" Shi Yunfeng asked.

Li Chenzhou didn't answer. He simply stood up, walked out of the small stone house, and came to the edge of the Spirit Lake. He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, towards the direction of the Fire Kingdom. His expression was calm, but a hint of struggle flickered in his deep eyes. He was weighing his options, contemplating, and making a difficult decision.

The little boy appeared beside him at some point. He was holding the pottery jar, looking up at Li Chenzhou with unwavering determination in his dark eyes.

"Uncle Li, I'll go," he said.

Li Chenzhou looked down at him. "Where are you going?"

"Go to the Fire Kingdom." The little one's voice wasn't loud, but every word was firm and resolute. "Uncle Fire King needs me, Sister Fatty needs me, the people of the Fire Kingdom need me. I can't stay here and watch them die."

"Do you know how dangerous it is there?"

"I know," the little one nodded. "But I'm not afraid."

"Among those ferocious beasts, there are beings at the Venerable Realm. You can't defeat them."

"I may not be able to beat them, but I can outrun them," the little one said. "I can intimidate them and prevent them from making any rash moves. I can help defend the city and kill those ferocious beasts at the Spirit Transformation Realm and Inscription Realm. I can rescue the wounded soldiers and bring them back for treatment. There are many things I can do, not just fight."

Li Chenzhou looked at him, at the light in his eyes, at the determination on his face, and remained silent for a long time. He knew the child was right. His presence would indeed be helpful. His name, his strength, his very existence were a deterrent. Those ferocious beasts would be afraid and hesitate at the mere mention of his name,不敢然要攻然 (dare not attack rashly). Moreover, he had the little red bird, the golden monkey, and the willow god's branches protecting him in secret. He would be alright.

"Okay," Li Chenzhou said. "Go. But you have to promise me one thing."

"What is it?"

"Come back alive."

The little one grinned, revealing a bright smile with a missing front tooth. "I promise you."

The news quickly spread throughout Stone Village. Shi Yunfeng, leaning on his wooden cane, stood at the village entrance, his cloudy old eyes filled with worry. He knew the little one was strong, knew he was the number one in the Blood Refining Realm, knew he was a prodigy who had opened all nine caves of the Cave Heaven Realm. But he was still just a child, only five and a half years old, and yet he had to face those ferocious beasts, face those bloody battles. His heart ached, but he couldn't stop him, because it was the little one's choice, his responsibility, his duty.

Grandpa stood under the willow tree, his back straight, his face calm, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner turmoil. He walked over and stuffed a small cloth bag into the little one's hands. "There are a few pieces of dried spirit fruit inside. Eat them when you're hungry."

The little one took the cloth bag and nodded. "Thank you, Great-Grandpa."

Skinny Monkey and Snotty Kid ran over, grabbed Little One's hands, their eyes brimming with tears. "Little One, you have to come back! We're still waiting for you to play together." Little One patted their shoulders. "Don't worry, I'll definitely come back. I still want to drink animal milk, chase the five-colored sparrow, and pinch the little monkey. I won't die."

Shi Qingfeng stood at the back of the crowd, holding the little golden monkey, without saying a word. He simply looked at the little one, his eyes filled with trust. He knew the little one would definitely return. Because he was the little one, the number one in the world, his best brother.

The little golden monkey jumped down from Shi Qingfeng's arms and perched on Xiaobudian's shoulder, squeaking. It wanted to go with Xiaobudian; it wanted to protect him. Xiaobudian patted its head and didn't refuse. He knew that although this little monkey was small, it was quite capable. With it around, he would have more security.

The little red bird flew down from the willow tree and landed on Little Dot's shoulder, pushing the little monkey aside. "I'm going too," Little Dot said, turning to look at it. "What are you going to do?" "I'm the Fire Kingdom's spirit priest. The Fire Kingdom is in trouble, of course I have to go." The little red bird rolled its eyes. "Besides, if I don't go, can you manage alone?" Little Dot chuckled. "With you here, of course I can manage."

The willow tree's branches swayed gently, scattering dappled green light. "I'll go too," the willow tree's voice echoed in Little One's heart, calm and far-reaching. "My branches can extend to the border of the Fire Kingdom, providing you with intelligence and cover." Little One looked up at the willow tree, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Willow Tree."

Li Chenzhou came out of the kitchen, holding a jar of warm animal milk, and handed it to the little one. "Drink this on the way." The little one took the milk, hugged it to his chest, and looked up at Li Chenzhou. "Uncle Li, aren't you going?" "I can't go," Li Chenzhou said. "I have to protect Stone Village and its people. Those people from the upper realm are still watching this place. If I leave, they will make their move."

The little boy nodded. He knew Uncle Li's difficulties, knew that he had to protect Stone Village and everyone else. He wouldn't blame him, wouldn't resent him, he would only work harder, be braver, and stronger.

"Uncle Li, wait for me to come back," the little one said.

"it is good."

The little boy turned around, clutching the pottery jar and the animal milk, and strode off towards the edge of the village. A little red bird perched on his shoulder, and a little golden monkey perched on his other shoulder, the bird and the monkey, one on his left and one on his right, like two loyal guards. His figure grew smaller and smaller, more and more blurred, in the twilight, but his aura grew stronger and stronger.

Shi Yunfeng, leaning on his wooden cane, stood at the village entrance, watching the departing figure, tears streaming down his face. "That child, he's grown up," his great-grandfather nodded, standing beside him. "Yes, he's grown up," the skinny monkey and the snotty-nosed boy said, hand in hand, jumping and skipping, their eyes brimming with tears. "Little one, you must come back!" Shi Qingfeng hugged the golden monkey—no, the golden monkey had already gone with the little one, his arms were empty, but he didn't care. He just watched the departing figure, silently saying in his heart: Brother, take care.

The willow tree's branches swayed gently in the breeze, scattering dappled green light. The light fell on the little boy, on his shoulders, on his head, as if bidding him farewell, as if blessing him.

Li Chenzhou stood by the Spirit Lake, hands clasped behind his back, watching the departing figure. His expression was calm, but a hint of worry lingered in his deep eyes. He believed in Xiaobudian, believed he could complete the mission, believed he would return alive. Yet, he still worried, because he was Li Chenzhou, and Xiaobudian was the person he cared about most.

A gentle night breeze stirred, causing the willow branches to sway softly. Li Chenzhou closed his eyes, pushing the Great Destiny Technique to its limit. He needed to constantly monitor the little boy's movements, sense his safety, and be ready to intervene at any crucial moment. He couldn't leave Stone Village, but his power could traverse mountains and rivers to protect the child.

"Mr. Li, he'll be alright," Liu Shen's voice echoed in his mind.

"I know," Li Chenzhou said. "But I'm still worried."

"That's normal," Liu Shen said. "Because you treat him like your own child."

Li Chenzhou fell silent. He had never thought about this question before, but Liu Shen was right. He truly treated the little one as his own child, not by blood, but even more than a biological child. He watched him being born, watched him grow up, watched him become stronger step by step. He taught him cultivation, taught him how to be a person, taught him how to survive in this dog-eat-dog world. He brewed animal milk for him, pinched his cheeks, flicked his forehead, and sheltered him from the wind and rain. He did everything a father would do, and even more.

"I know," Li Chenzhou said. "But I'm still worried."

"That's normal," Liu Shen said. "Because you treat him like your own child."

Li Chenzhou fell silent. He had never thought about this question before, but Liu Shen was right. He truly treated the little one as his own child, not by blood, but even more than a biological child. He watched him being born, watched him grow up, watched him become stronger step by step. He taught him cultivation, taught him how to be a person, taught him how to survive in this dog-eat-dog world. He brewed animal milk for him, pinched his cheeks, flicked his forehead, and sheltered him from the wind and rain. He did everything a father would do, and even more.

"Maybe," Li Chenzhou said softly.

The willow spirit did not speak again, but gently shook its branches, scattering specks of emerald light.

Little Dot left Stone Village and entered the Great Wilderness. The night wind blew, ruffling his hair and the hem of his clothes. Clutching the pottery jar and animal milk, he walked along the familiar mountain path, his heart filled with unwavering determination, not fear. He knew that many dangers lay ahead, many ferocious beasts, and many unknown challenges. But he was not afraid, for he was Little Dot, the number one in the Blood-Moving Realm, a prodigy who had opened all nine caves of the Cave Heaven Realm. He had the little red bird, the golden monkey, the willow god's branch, and Uncle Li's blessing. He also possessed an indomitable heart, an unyielding will, and a burning passion.

He took a deep breath and quickened his pace.

Fire Kingdom, he's here. Fat Sister, he's here. Fire Emperor Uncle, he's here. Those ferocious beasts await him. He will use his fists to show them what it means to be the strongest in the world. He will use his fists to protect those he wants to protect, and to safeguard the land he wants to safeguard.

He raised his head, gazing at the distant sky illuminated red by the firelight, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

"I have arrived," he said softly. "Are you all ready?"