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

Li Chenzhou's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he stared directly at Mo Qingcang: "Master's words are a bit too idealistic. To sense danger and avoid it is a matter of chance, not something everyone can expect."

"Even with foresight, there are calamities in the world that cannot be avoided! When Shakyamuni attained enlightenment, demons blocked his path, requiring him to use the wrathful power of Vajra to subdue them! Even a mountain as strong as Mount Tai can be struck by a sudden earthquake or a thunderbolt. If one merely cultivates celibacy and avoids danger, without developing the sharpness to break through obstacles, when faced with a true calamity, wouldn't one be like rotten wood meeting heavenly fire, instantly turning to ashes? This is not freedom, but rather sitting and waiting for death!"

Mo Qingcang frowned slightly, clearly not expecting Li Chenzhou to be so sharp-tongued, and even citing Buddhist allusions and the power of nature to refute him.

But his resolve was firm, and he immediately replied, "Shakyamuni's subjugation of Mara was an inevitable tribulation for attaining enlightenment, and it is not a normal occurrence. The Vajra's wrathful gaze is also a sign of compassionate protection of the Dharma. The stronger one's supernatural powers, the heavier the tribulations and the deeper the demonic obstacles one will encounter."

"Your fist technique is vast and powerful, and wherever its edge points, enmity is bound to be formed, and cause and effect become intertwined. It is like being in the center of a whirlpool. Even if you are invincible in the world, you are still an enemy of the world. In this state, it is like holding a peerless divine weapon, but clashing with a stubborn rock every day. Even if the divine weapon does not break, the wielder will inevitably be exhausted in body and mind, and covered with wounds. Only by transcending the material world and not being attached to it can one attain true freedom."

His gaze was intense as he advised, "Your Excellency is already on the edge of an abyss. Why not set aside this murderous and violent spirit? With your talent, you should try to understand the true meaning of Mount Tai's profound virtue and ability to bear all things. Only then can you hope to live as long as Mount Tai."

Mount Tai, Jade Emperor Peak, deep in the shadows.

Several pairs of eyes were fixed on the two people facing off on the Fengchan Platform.

"Master Mo is quite good. Based on the geomantic veins of Mount Tai and the millennia-old cultural spirit, and with the formation set up by this 'Grand Ceremony of Inviting Mount Tai,' his words are like knives, directly pointing to the heart, and have already suppressed Li Chenzhou's momentum."

Liu Mubai murmured to himself, a hint of admiration flashing across his face.

Mo Qingcang's words stirred up the entire aura of Jade Emperor Peak, like Mount Tai pressing down, disturbing Li Chenzhou's mental world.

Wu Yunlong's gaze turned cold as he continued, "Not only that, the location of that altar is precisely where the earth's veins converge. Master Mo's use of the 'Inviting the Mountain' ritual is not merely a simple ceremony, but rather a way to integrate the power of heaven and earth onto the altar to empower himself. His words at this moment are no longer the opinion of one person, but carry the weight of Mount Tai, interrogating Li Chenzhou's martial will, trying to weaken his momentum and create a flaw in his mind."

"When his will is broken and he is exhausted in both body and mind, that will be the time for our thunderous strike."

On the Fengchan Platform, Mo Qingcang's words pressed down on Li Chenzhou, as if they contained the weight of Mount Tai for eternity.

He stood there, no longer like an old Taoist priest, but the embodiment of the will of an ancient mountain, proclaiming the end of Li Chenzhou.

Li Chenzhou's expression remained calm as his gaze swept over the altar.

This was not a "Grand Ceremony to Invite the Yue Family" at all; it was a carefully prepared trap to kill him.

Mo Qingcang used this altar to integrate the earth's magnetic field, briefly merging his spirit with the "power" and "spirit" of Mount Tai, thereby gaining the spiritual pressure of Mount Tai. Combined with his sharp words, he aimed to fundamentally crush his beliefs.

……

Mo Qingcang's expression remained calm and composed, his mind working steadily.

He sensed that Li Chenzhou's momentum had been suppressed under the dual pressure of his words and the power of heaven and earth.

Just one more step and his martial will could be driven to its lowest point.

However, just as he was at the height of his power, preparing to deliver the final blow and completely crush Li Chenzhou's Dao Heart.

Li Chenzhou suddenly looked up.

Instead of the gloom that had been suppressed, his eyes burst forth with an unprecedentedly brilliant divine light.

Mo Qingcang's heart tightened suddenly.

Like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger, Li Chenzhou's voice rang out:

"Master Mo! You keep talking about seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, and living a life detached from worldly affairs, then let me ask you!"

"My only intention was to observe the grandeur of Mount Tai and comprehend the essence of my fist technique. What does it have to do with you? Why did you set up this trap and take the initiative to attack? Is this the calamity you spoke of that I had to avoid? And have you become the demons on my path?"

"Now that you have willingly become my demons and forced me to this point, I wield this ominous weapon to slay demons and eliminate evil. Am I not the saint who has no other choice but to use it?!"

Each word was like a spear, aimed directly at Mo Qingcang's weaknesses.

It was also a fierce counterattack against his "reasoning".

Mo Qingcang was shocked and instinctively wanted to refute, but he felt the momentum of Mount Tai around him suddenly stop.

Before Li Chenzhou could finish speaking, his aura erupted like a volcano that had been dormant for millennia:

"I should thank you more, Master Mo!"

"This clash of Dao hearts with you, with the weight of Mount Tai in your hands, finally allowed me to glimpse that last spark of inspiration under extreme pressure, and to understand why my fist intent was ultimately lacking."

The Way cannot be understood without debate, and circumstances cannot be broken without pressure.

Li Chenzhou suddenly took a step forward.

boom!

An indescribable, defiant will erupted from within him, shattering the oppressive weight of the earth's veins and the weight of human spirit that had been pressing down on him with this one step.

The air around him exploded with a loud bang.

He walked step by step toward Mo Qingcang, toward the altar.

With each step he took, the "Havoc in Heaven" fist intent within him, which clashed with the desire to shatter everything and fight against heaven and earth, condensed and surged a bit more.

Ironically, it began to stir up the majestic aura of Jade Emperor Peak.

Mo Qingcang's expression changed drastically. He felt that his connection with the earth's veins had been forcibly severed by a domineering will.

The power of heaven and earth gathered at the altar was no longer docile; instead, it trembled violently, showing signs of backlash.

"You...you have fallen into the demonic path, stubbornly clinging to your delusions, your bloodlust ingrained, and you will eventually..." Mo Qingcang shouted fiercely, trying to reverse the tide, but his steps were forced back by the overwhelming aura.

Li Chenzhou approached the altar, his voice cold and resolute:

"The demonic path? The righteous path? Both are illusions!"

"The rules of this world are intertwined with cause and effect; only absolute power can shatter them with a single punch."

"Those who obstruct my path are nothing but rotten shackles."

"Only by smashing it all can we see—"

"Truthful and genuine, free and at my own pace!"

When the words "Freedom is my own" were uttered.

Li Chenzhou's muscles and bones resonated, and his immense fist intent, which yearned to conquer all living beings in the world, came alive.

Lively!

Wild and unrestrained!

overbearing!

uninhibited!

"not good!"

Wu Yunlong and his companions, who were hiding inside the hall, turned pale with fright.

"Master Mo has been defeated! His momentum has been completely reversed and overturned."

"His fist intent... his fist intent is transforming! We can't wait any longer, we must make our move."

In an instant, three figures, their killing intent resolute, pounced out, their target being Li Chenzhou, who was undergoing a transformation.

And at that very moment.

Li Chenzhou and the now-defeat Mo Qingcang arrived at the altar at the same time.

Facing the three masters rushing towards him, Li Chenzhou didn't even look at them. Instead, he simply threw a punch at Mo Qingcang in front of him, with extreme speed!

This punch contained the true meaning of his newly transformed "Havoc in Heaven," carrying the immense power to stir up Mount Tai.

Boom!

Like a thunderclap from a clear sky!

Mo Qingcang didn't even have time to parry before his sternum collapsed and shattered instantly, spitting out blood as he flew dozens of meters away, crashing heavily onto the stone railing at the edge of the Fengchan Platform. His fate was unknown.

at the same time.

Li Chenzhou didn't even look at the result, and swiftly unleashed a whip kick as fierce as a golden cudgel.

Clap!

The nine-aperture altar was kicked to pieces by him.

Jagged rocks pierce the sky!

Then, Li Chenzhou swayed and stood firmly in the original location of the altar.

At this moment, Wu Yunlong, Liu Mubai, and the Fang-toothed Instructor, who were rushing in to attack, paused in their offensive, utterly terrified.

The dust and debris slowly settled, revealing Li Chenzhou's figure.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his invisible aura stirring up the wind and clouds, as if he were standing on the entire Mount Tai, not guarding, but conquering.

He shattered the altar that symbolized rules and constraints, took its place, and stood at the center of this world.

It was as if he was no longer a martial artist, but had transformed into someone who stirred up the Heavenly Court and shattered all rules and constraints—

The Monkey King!

What about the Heavenly Palace? What about the rules?

If there are shackles in this world, I will break them with my own hands!

In heaven and on earth, I am free!

At this moment, humanity and the universe reached a point where a boundless, wild, and free aura centered on him was created.

It took half a year to travel across mountains and rivers, to fight against heaven and earth, and against all living beings.

Today, at the summit of this most revered of the Five Sacred Mountains, we break free from our shackles and attain enlightenment.

His path, his boxing intent—"Havoc in Heaven"—has finally reached its fulfillment!

Li Chenzhou slowly raised his eyes, his gaze wild and unrestrained, defying heaven and earth, like the Great Sage examining the Heavenly Court, sweeping over Wu Yunlong and the other two who were charging towards him.