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

The others, unlike Ye Fan and Pang Bo, were not as familiar with Li Chenzhou, which made them feel somewhat awkward.

"Hey, what's Li Chenzhou's background? Mount Tai isn't easy to climb, yet he's standing on the summit like nothing happened, like a mystery." A classmate said, looking puzzled.

"Who knows? He rarely talks to us and always keeps to himself. It feels like he's hiding a lot of secrets. Maybe he's a descendant of some reclusive sect, and he came to Mount Tai this time to train or find some treasure or something." Another classmate's eyes lit up, and his words became more and more outrageous.

Li Chenzhou stood like a god atop the mountain, solitary and proud.

He stood tall and straight, his clothes fluttering freely, as if he had transcended the hustle and bustle.

Many students were filled with surprise and doubt, but dared not disturb them.

Some students who approached Li Chenzhou felt a strange sense of peace and tranquility they had never experienced before.

The fatigue from climbing the mountain seemed to be gently soothed by a pair of hands the moment I approached him, and all the noise and disturbance gradually dissipated.

"So comfortable!"

It was as if there was a barrier beside Li Chenzhou, isolating him from the noise of the outside world, leaving only a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, which made those around him involuntarily immersed in this serenity.

"Li Xiaoman, your classmate Li Chenzhou is truly like an immortal descended to earth, mysterious and unpredictable. Being near him actually brings a sense of peace to one's heart, why is that?"

The foreign man, Cade, looked astonished and asked Li Xiaoman.

"Cade, I don't know either. He always walked alone in college. All I know is that he was a loner, very mysterious, and kept tea and ancient books as his companions."

Li Xiaoman shook her head slightly, her eyes also showing a hint of confusion. She answered softly, but her gaze unconsciously turned to Li Chenzhou again.

"He's truly an enigma!"

Wearing sunglasses, Li Xiaoman slowly spoke after hearing Cade's question.

Her long, black hair danced freely, exuding a lively charm.

Her attire was simple and cool; the cartoon-patterned T-shirt on her upper body was lively and playful, while the shorts above her knees showed off her fair and beautiful legs, making her quite eye-catching in the hiking group.

Li Xiaoman looked at Li Chenzhou, her memories of university days flashing through her mind. She realized that the Li Chenzhou of today was even more ethereal and detached from the world than she remembered him.

He stood quietly, and no one dared to approach him easily.

During his university years, only Ye Fan and Pang Bo were relatively close to him, and they seemed to be able to touch upon the true side of Li Chenzhou.

The others could only watch from afar with awe and curiosity, never daring to approach.

"Let's fight! Let's fight!"

Liu Yunzhi stood not far from Li Xiaoman, hurling malicious curses.

He stared at Ye Fan and Li Chenzhou. Li Xiaoman was Ye Fan's ex-girlfriend, and this relationship was already delicate. Li Chenzhou was also so mysterious and unpredictable. In his mind, if Li Xiaoman were to fall in love with Li Chenzhou, it would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar in the heart of Ye Fan, the "local tyrant" of the city.

He longed to see Ye Fan's "lofty" authority challenged and stung, and he was even more curious to know how the mysterious Li Chenzhou would respond.

Things did not go as Liu Yunzhi had hoped. Li Chenzhou seemed detached from these trivial emotional disputes, paying no attention to Li Xiaoman's existence. His indifferent gaze did not linger on her for long, and he also ignored the curious foreigner, Cade.

He simply turned and walked towards Ye Fan and Pang Bo, beginning a discussion about the path of cultivation.

"You haven't neglected your practice, very good!" Li Chenzhou nodded slightly, revealing a rare hint of approval, his gaze sweeping over Ye Fan and Pang Bo.

"Sinking Boat, standing before you, I have a strange feeling, as if my body and mind have undergone a sacred baptism. What realm have you reached now?"

Ye Fan looked at Li Chenzhou and he truly felt that standing next to Li Chenzhou, a mysterious and peaceful power permeated his body and mind, as if his soul was being cleansed.

This feeling made him yearn even more for Li Chenzhou's realm of understanding.

Pang Bo also looked on with anticipation. Li Chenzhou had always been unfathomable. After not seeing him for several years, he must have made great strides on the path of martial arts.

Li Chenzhou remained calm, simply shaking his head slightly.

"More than three years ago, some people called me a Bodhisattva who lives on in this world."

Ye Fan and Pang Bo were taken aback, forgetting that the three of them had only been apart for three or four years.

The time flow is different in the two worlds, so he was unaware that Li Chenzhou had spent a full ten years in another world.

A Bodhisattva who remains in this world!

Who can be called a Bodhisattva?

They seemed to understand it but not quite, yet they could clearly perceive its extraordinary and refined charm.

"When martial arts cultivation reaches this level, all moves have been mastered. The act of injuring people by plucking leaves or turning breath into swords is merely an external manifestation, and there is actually not much mystery or wonder involved."

Li Chenzhou had a solemn and dignified appearance. He slowly closed his eyes, as if he had become one with heaven and earth.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo were filled with anticipation, eager to witness Li Chenzhou display extraordinary martial arts miracles.

However, after a long time, there was still no ripple, and only a gentle breeze blew across Jade Emperor Peak.

Doubts arose in their hearts, and as they looked at each other, they both read confusion and bewilderment in each other's eyes.

Suddenly, Ye Fan heard a faint yet clear rustling sound.

"So many sparrows!"

Some tourists were the first to realize what was happening and shouted out.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw sparrows swarming out of the sky, quickly spreading across the entire sky.

They were all speechless with astonishment, completely bewildered, watching as countless sparrows rapidly gathered in the center of the sky, miraculously arranging themselves into a magnificent "武" (Wu) character.

The strokes were vigorous and powerful, as if they contained the ultimate truths of the universe, leaving everyone speechless and deeply shocked.

"Disperse."

Just as they were stunned and bewildered, Li Chenzhou whispered softly, like a gentle chant.

At the same time, it slowly opened its eyes. In an instant, as if receiving a divine decree, the sparrows immediately stopped moving and orderly dispersed in all directions, returning to the sky along the path they had come from. Everything returned to calm, as if the strange and magnificent scene just now was just a dream.

"The ultimate realm of martial arts is akin to the power of a bodhisattva residing in the world, capable of communicating with all things and achieving perfect harmony with the great Dao of Heaven and Earth. In comparison, ordinary techniques become mere inferior skills. With supreme spiritual power, one harmonizes with the natural order of Heaven, enabling all beings to connect with each other without any hindrance. This profound and mysterious essence is the true meaning of martial arts."

Li Chenzhou gazed calmly at the sky.

He slightly raised his hand and made a gentle gesture, as if smiling as if plucking a flower.

As if sensing his presence, sparrows took flight, soaring directly toward him and circling around him, chirping softly.

"This... has probably transcended the scope of ordinary martial arts."

Ye Fan and Pang Bo witnessed the orderly gathering and dispersal of sparrows, their chirping and circling around them, and their initial shock turned into admiration.

Their faces all showed an expression of "If I hear the truth in the morning, I can die content in the evening".

"This is still martial arts, but it is a transcendent realm where gods and the Dao unite."

After Li Chenzhou finished speaking, he slowly stood up.

The sparrows seemed to understand, and slowly dispersed, "The physical body may have an end, but the power of the mind can be eternal."

"The nine dragons pulling the coffin have finally arrived!"