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

"In mythology, dragons are shrouded in mystery. In the great battle between the Yellow Emperor and Chiyou, the Yellow Emperor was aided by the Yinglong (a mythical dragon), which led to his great victory over Chiyou and made the Yanhuang tribe the mainstream of history."

Li Chenzhou paused briefly before continuing, "In ancient legends, the existence of the dragon race, though strange, is also logical. The appearance of a dragon corpse does not necessarily mean disaster."

"Not a bad thing? Could it be that one can cultivate to become an immortal and become an ancestor?" Pang Bo's interest was piqued.

"Chinese history is long and rich, and our ancestors were full of wisdom. But as time goes by and we get closer to modern times, such legends become increasingly rare. Now that the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin has appeared before our eyes, perhaps the myths and legends are not unfounded."

"Cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao is not a fantasy, nor is the path to eternal life a delusion!"

"Sinking Boat, do you mean that the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin will lead us to other worlds, a world where we can explore the extraordinary?"

Ye Fan's eyes flickered as he followed Li Chenzhou's line of reasoning, thinking to himself:

"Judging from this situation, it seems that's indeed the case. My internal energy has been unable to break through to the Grandmaster realm. Is it due to the Earth's environment? Can't a great dragon be raised underwater?"

"Even if I take massive amounts of ginseng and other potent tonics, the effect is negligible!"

A student cried out loudly:

"I don't want to cultivate immortality, I want to go home!"

"I still have a wife and children. My child isn't even born yet, so cultivating immortality is just a pipe dream!"

"In novels, once you embark on the path of cultivation, it's like standing on the edge of a cliff. If you're not careful, you might become a lonely soul. In comparison, I'd rather live a simple and peaceful life."

Ye Fan frowned, muttering to himself, "Could it be that we can really step into the realm of cultivation?"

"Why dwell on these things? As Chen Zhou said, 'Since you're here, make the best of it.' Thinking too much is useless. But then again, if I could go to the world of cultivation, that would be wonderful!"

Pang Bo, still as carefree as ever, even showed a hint of anticipation.

Many students fell into deep thought after listening to Li Chenzhou's words.

If the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin truly intends to lead them onto the path of cultivation, whether it will bring fortune or misfortune is entirely beyond their control!

For a moment, the room fell silent, with only silence spreading through the air.

Time slips away quietly.

suddenly!

"Bang"

A loud bang was heard, like the tremor of an airplane passing through cold clouds.

Immediately afterwards, there was another loud "boom" and a violent tremor.

Everyone clearly sensed that the bronze coffin had been violently struck. Those inside the coffin had no idea what had happened, but they could roughly guess what was going on: had the bronze coffin landed?

At that moment, light shone in from the outside, and everyone gasped in surprise, followed by cheers and jubilation.

Everyone rushed forward, eager to escape the dark and gloomy space, unwilling to linger for even a moment longer.

However, after everyone rushed out of the bronze coffin, they stood there dumbfounded.

What I saw before me was not the scenery of Mount Tai. As far as the eye could see, there was only the endless expanse of reddish-brown earth, cold, hard, and desolate.

Scattered on the ground are a few rocks, which, from a distance, look like tombstones.

Between heaven and earth, the light was dim, and a heavy aura of death permeated the air, making it all the more terrifying.

"Good heavens! Are we really no longer on Mount Tai? Have we truly followed the path of the ancient sages?"

"This place doesn't resemble a cultivation ground at all. Shouldn't cultivation grounds be filled with spiritual energy, fragrant flowers, and singing birds?"

"So desolate, could this be a forbidden area in a cultivation world?"

The students looked at the wasteland before them, filled with fear.

Li Chenzhou walked straight ahead, sensing in his mind that there seemed to be a place of life ahead.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo followed closely behind.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo had an almost blind trust in Li Chenzhou, believing that he would surely find the light.

The other students reacted differently. Some remained hesitant, torn between the fear of the unknown and the possibility of opportunity, while others mustered their courage and followed suit.

Li Chenzhou and his two companions were the first to arrive at a source of light.

What lies before me is a scene of ruins and rubble, like an old man in his twilight years, recounting the mysterious history of bygone days.

Imagine that thousands of years ago, this place must have been a magnificent palace complex stretching endlessly, with towering halls, carved beams and painted rafters, displaying its prosperity. But time is merciless, and years are like a knife, leaving only this desolate wasteland.

The place radiating a soft light is an ancient temple.

Inside the temple, the flickering blue lamps illuminated a solemn ancient Buddha statue.

That tiny sliver of light stood out starkly against the desolate ruins.

Before the ancient temple, a Bodhi tree stands proudly, its trunk thick and strong, its shape like a coiled dragon. Although it is dry and withered, it still stubbornly demonstrates the tenacity of life.

A few green leaves are scattered on the branches, each one crystal clear, like a carefully carved piece of jade, shimmering with a mysterious luster in the dim light.

Ancient temples, bright lamps, Buddha statues, and Bodhi trees complement each other, together creating a mysterious scene.

A sense of ancient vicissitudes and profound weight washes over you, and a sacred and solemn aura lingers, inspiring awe in all who behold it.

"This place... is truly extraordinary."

"This Bodhi tree is the legendary Buddha tree, the tree of wisdom. It is said to enlighten wisdom, and Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree," Ye Fan said, his eyes full of amazement.

"Many palaces have collapsed, but this place has survived to this day. There must be a mystery behind it." Pang Bo also noticed the wonder of this place.

"If there are truly gods in the world, then this place must be where they once resided, and perhaps there is an opportunity for them to remain here," Li Chenzhou suggested first.

At this moment, only Ye Fan, Pang Bo, and Li Chenzhou had arrived here first.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo had no objections; over the years, the two had completely submitted to Li Chenzhou.

Chen Zhou said that if we keep moving forward, then the solution ahead will surely be the optimal one.

The other students were filled with apprehension, but following this mysterious student was probably the right thing to do.

The vast expanse of broken walls and ruins stretches endlessly, desolate and ancient, suggesting that a magnificent civilization once existed here in the distant past.

"The rise and fall of things is an inevitable truth in the operation of all things, even the most glorious Buddha is no exception."

Li Chenzhou strode forward.

An ancient temple emitted a faint light, though weak, it seemed as if a fire had burned for countless years.

In front of the ancient temple, a Bodhi tree stands as vigorous as a dragon, its trunk completely withered, adorned only by a few green leaves, each one crystal clear, ten times more exquisite than the finest emerald, like divine jade from the heavens.

"Like a frog in a well looking at the moon in the sky, that's roughly how it is." Li Chenzhou felt the energy of this place and sighed inwardly. In the past, he had called himself a bodhisattva living in the world, but now he realized that he had been somewhat arrogant.

After his martial arts cultivation reached a certain level, his whole body emitted a magnetic field that calmed people's minds. Those who stayed by his side for a long time could even live longer and be free from all diseases. But today, standing under the Bodhi tree in the ancient temple and feeling the energy within, he knew that a deity had once lived in this place.

Just from this sense of vicissitude and hazy atmosphere, one can tell that this is an existence that he cannot reach.

Shakyamuni!

"The energy here... is extraordinary!"