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

In the southern part of the eastern wilderness, within the territory of the Jin state.

The Eastern Wilderness of this land is famous, not because of its powerful nation or the emergence of any earth-shattering figures, but because of a perilous place within its borders that has existed since ancient times.

Fire Domain!

There are countless legends about the Fire Domain, but no one can say for sure how many years it has existed.

Some say it has been burning for 300,000 years, while others say it has been burning for at least a million years. Even the oldest holy land in the Eastern Wilderness seems young in the face of the Fire Domain.

This area is barren, devoid of mountains and rocks, and not even a drop of lava can be seen.

Only the purest flames burned, as if they had existed since the beginning of time.

Ordinary cultivators would avoid the Fire Domain like the plague, fearing even the slightest touch of the flames. However, cultivators with profound cultivation regard it as a treasure trove for refining weapons.

The flames here contain a strange power that can help weapons be imprinted with the principles of Tao and reason. Every year, great figures descend upon this place to forge their weapons using the Hammer of the Fire Domain.

The oldest records indicate that the Fire Domain is even involved in the secrets of "immortals".

There are also rumors that the legendary desolate tower was repaired in the deepest part of the Fire Domain, but most of these records are vague and difficult to verify, which only adds to the mystery of the Fire Domain.

On this day, the void surrounding the Fire Domain rippled.

Immediately afterwards, three figures stepped out: Li Chenzhou, Ye Fan, and Pang Bo.

Ji Ziyue has returned to the Ji family on her own. Because of Ye Fan's relationship, Li Chenzhou couldn't make things difficult for her. Yao Xi was also released by Li Chenzhou.

"The sunken ship... this place... is this the legendary Fire Domain?"

Pang Bo stared at the boundless crimson sky and earth before him, and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

Even though they were far apart, the heatwave made him feel hot all over, so he activated his divine power to resist the high temperature.

Ye Fan also looked solemn. He could sense that the power contained in this fire domain was far beyond his imagination. Even the flames on the outer edge were enough to destroy the mind and spirit of ordinary cultivators.

"That's right." Li Chenzhou said calmly, "The flames here are divided into nine layers, each more terrifying than the last. Even Saint Lord level figures dare not easily touch the flames at the deepest part. We came here to use the fire here to refine our weapons."

Ye Fan pondered, "Is it because the Xuanhuang Mother Qi Root is too heavy, requiring the assistance of such divine fire?"

"That's right." Li Chenzhou nodded. "Xuan is the essence of heaven, and Huang is the marrow of earth. The Xuanhuang mother energy is the essence of heaven and earth, and it is extremely heavy. Without the fire of this place, it would probably take a hundred years to refine the mother energy into a weapon by relying on one's own hard work."

The three said no more, activated their divine power to protect themselves, and stepped into the depths of the fire domain.

Upon entering the fiery domain, one is surrounded by crimson flames. Although the temperature is high, it is still within a tolerable range.

The deeper they went, the more the flames turned pale blue, and the temperature suddenly increased several times over.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo felt their divine power begin to stagnate. After traveling several more miles, the flames turned milky white, and the scorching heat distorted the air.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo were drenched in sweat, their bodies burning hot, and every step forward was difficult.

They had no doubt that without Li Chenzhou's protection, they would have been burned to ashes by the flames based solely on their own cultivation level.

"That's about it." Li Chenzhou said, and with a thought, the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire rose from his Sea of ​​Bitterness, hovering above the three of them, casting down thousands of red rays of light to protect them.

The Supreme Emperor's Mark flowed, and the surrounding heat dissipated completely.

As they moved forward, the flames gradually turned black, burning eerily as if they came from the deepest hell, silent yet chilling.

Along the way, one can see human-shaped ashes and remnants of magical artifacts, all left behind by powerful figures from previous generations who perished here, unable to withstand the power of the flames.

"The sixth level, purple aura comes from the east."

Li Chenzhou gazed at the swirling purple mist and exclaimed in admiration, "Many powerful figures are refining weapons here, but it's still not enough for us."

Without hesitation, he stepped into the seventh level of the fire domain.

The flames here had transformed into five-colored mist, swirling and flowing, appearing peaceful and serene, yet making Ye Fan and Pang Bo's hearts pound with fear.

They could sense that the destructive energy contained within the multicolored mist was enough to destroy the world.

"Eighth layer, seven-colored mist."

Li Chenzhou finally stopped and looked at the dreamlike, colorful world before him. "The flames here should be almost ready."

He activated the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire, and the imperial runes spread out like a tide, forcing the surrounding seven-colored flames back three zhang.

Ye Fan also took out the Bodhi Seed at the right time. This Buddhist treasure obtained from the Great Thunderclap Temple emitted a soft light, causing the surrounding purple aura to retreat again, and the clear area expanded by several feet, and the scorching heat disappeared.

"Let's stay here." Li Chenzhou sat down cross-legged, his expression solemn. "Even top-tier experts rarely come here; no one will disturb us."

He said no more. The Dao pattern portal flickered, as if it were swallowing, and a wisp of seven-colored mist disappeared into the portal.

In an instant, the nine-headed phoenix phantom around Li Chenzhou cried out, and the Xuanhuang Qi rose from the Bitter Sea, heavy as mountains and vast as the starry sea.

The Divine Furnace roared and operated, drawing in the surrounding seven-colored divine fire, which converged like rivers flowing into the sea, to forge the primordial energy.

The sea of ​​bitterness within Li Chenzhou's body was boiling, and the sound of the Dao was booming, as if the heavens and earth were being created, with endless rumbling.

An extraordinary artifact, exactly the same shape as the Daoist gate, is gradually taking shape under the hammer of divine fire.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes. They knew Li Chenzhou's plans were extraordinary, but they hadn't expected them to be so earth-shattering.

"Let's begin." Ye Fan took a deep breath and drew out his Xuanhuang Mother Qi.

Pang Bo nodded and they began the ritual together.

The two carefully ignited a wisp of seven-colored flame and began hammering.

With the dual protection of the Bodhi Seed and the Divine Furnace of Li Huo, although they could not absorb the seven-colored mist threads as extensively as Li Chenzhou, they could still ignite a trace of flame to refine weapons.

In the eighth level of the Fire Domain, the three sat in meditation, their bodies radiating Daoist energy that intertwined with the eternally burning flames to create a strange and wondrous scene.

The eighth level of the Fire Domain was shrouded in a mysterious halo of seven-colored mist, like a dream.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo sat side by side, carefully guiding the surrounding seven-colored flames.

The flames transformed into wisps of mist that flowed into Ye Fan's body.

Within his sea of ​​suffering, the green copper block emitted a soft light, attracting the Xuanhuang Mother Qi Root, which refined these seven-colored flames.

Gradually, the primordial energy became scorching hot, and under Ye Fan's control, it began to slowly take shape.

He wanted to cast two vessels simultaneously:

One was his own cauldron, and the other was the Xuanhuang Great Sword prepared for Pang Bo.

Pang Bo had no treasures capable of containing the Primordial Qi, so he needed Ye Fan's help.

Time slipped by quietly, and half a year passed.

During this time, the three were completely immersed in refining the weapon and were oblivious to the passage of time.

On this day, an earth-shattering aura suddenly erupted from Li Chenzhou's body.

He formed hand seals, and the primordial energy permeated the air. The forces of Yin and Yang circulated, and the three powers of Heaven, Earth, and Man manifested. The Four Symbols supported the sky, the Five Elements stood side by side, and the six directions and eight wastelands emerged, as if an immortal was reenacting the scene of the creation of the world.

Boom!

The primordial energy of Xuanhuang vibrated violently, and the essence of heaven and earth was fully unleashed.

Li Chenzhou stretched out his arms, and the seven-colored divine fire surged forth like a monstrous wave.

The primordial energy of Xuanhuang surged and churned, merging with the seven-colored divine fire, creating a deafening roar that resounded throughout the heavens and earth, causing the entire fire domain to tremble.

"Forging the gate!"

Li Chenzhou shouted loudly, pushing the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire to its limit, with the Xuanhuang Qi swirling around it and divine light radiating from it.

The primordial energy descended, each wisp containing the most profound principles of heaven and earth. Countless principles and theories converged, constantly taking shape in a way that transcends ordinary comprehension.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo were awakened by the commotion. The joy they had felt earlier from the successful forging of the Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron and the Xuanhuang Great Sword vanished in an instant, replaced by deep shock.

"What kind of magic weapon is this?" Ye Fan asked in astonishment.

Compared to this, his cauldron was like ordinary iron, completely on a different level.

Pang Bo looked at the Xuanhuang Greatsword in his hand, then at the portal above Li Chenzhou's head, and suddenly it lost its appeal.

Li Chenzhou channeled his life essence into the Xuanhuang Qi above his head.

A myriad of divine lights shone brightly, accompanied by a deafening roar, and a portal slowly appeared.

This door is extremely mysterious. At first glance, it is only about a foot in size, as if it could be pushed open at will. But upon closer inspection, it seems to be towering and majestic, like a passage to another world, exuding an aura of ancient vicissitudes.

The gate is forty-nine stories high, which corresponds to the ultimate number of heaven and earth, implying "the Great Dao is fifty, and the Heavenly Dao is forty-nine."

Above the door frame, chaotic energy swirled at the top, while the two sides were divided into black and yellow colors.

The lintel features the Three Powers pattern, representing Heaven, Earth, and Man. The door panels are stable at the four corners, symbolizing the four poles of Heaven and Earth supporting the universe. The threshold is permeated with the aura of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. As the door hinges turn, they point towards the six directions and eight wastelands. At the door base, the stars in the sky flow, with the sun, moon, and galaxy residing there, exuding a vast aura that transcends time and space.

Countless booming sounds emanated from Li Chenzhou's body. As his divine thoughts flowed, streams of profound yellow energy descended from the portal above his head, flowing down with endless mysteries, giving people a sense of being impervious to all laws and living a life of eternal freedom.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo stared wide-eyed, sensing the immense power contained within this portal.

It's done!

Li Chenzhou opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming.

This instrument for proving his path has finally been forged and will accompany him as he grows.

"Li Chenzhou, what kind of artifact is this?" Ye Fan couldn't help but ask, Chenzhou's artifact was too shocking.

Li Chenzhou's gaze was distant as he spoke softly:

"I call it the Gate to Immortality."

"The gate signifies connection and attainment. It is the instrument for proving the Dao, carrying my Dao. I anticipate that one day, this instrument will be impervious to all laws, connecting all heavens, transcending time and space, and, upon reaching its ultimate cultivation, even being able to glimpse the river of time, trace the past, and foresee the future."

Ye Fan remained silent for a moment, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes:

"So, is it possible for us to use this door to return to Earth?"

He thought of his elderly parents, wondering how difficult their lives would be after losing their only son.

And what about Xu Qiong, the girl who always supported and trusted him? Is she still doing well now?

When the Earth was mentioned, even the usually carefree Pang Bo showed a somber expression.

"The path of time and space is profound and unfathomable."

"The portal is merely a tool for proving the truth; ultimately, it depends on oneself."

He then changed the subject, encouragingly saying, "As long as one's cultivation is sufficient, the ends of the earth are but a short distance away, and traversing the starry sky is not difficult."

Just as the three were quietly cultivating in the Fire Domain, a huge uproar was stirred up outside because of Li Chenzhou's matter.

First, in front of the Qingdi Tomb, Li Chen slaughtered dozens of Yao Guang and Ji family cavalrymen, then punched a prominent figure from Yao Guang to death, scaring away a prominent figure from the Ji family.

The detailed account of this battle has spread throughout the Eastern Wilderness. Yao Guang and the Ji family tried their best to suppress it, but to no avail, as there were too many witnesses that day.

Li Chenzhou, who was wanted by the two holy families, displayed astonishing strength.

He went to the Northern Region alone, sweeping through the wanted groups, killing Ji Haiyue of the Ji family, and even severely injuring the Holy Son of Yaoguang.

The course of this battle was traced back to its origin and reconstructed by several powerful figures who joined forces using secret treasures.

When the news spread, the world was in an uproar.

Although Ji Haiyue is extraordinary, she is still some distance from being one of the top geniuses in the Eastern Wilderness.

However, the Holy Son of Yaoguang was surrounded by divine halos, like the Great Sun God Lord descending. When he unleashed the Primordial Holy Light Technique, all his opponents were annihilated, and he was vaguely known as the number one young person in the Eastern Wilderness.

Even the seemingly invincible Holy Son of Yao Guang suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Li Chenzhou, his tendons and bones shattered, his body almost reduced to a pile of mud.

Fortunately, the protector intervened in time, barely saving his life.

Upon hearing this news, the world was amazed by Li Chenzhou's extraordinary talent and the potential to become an emperor, yet they couldn't help but sigh:

Offending two powerful and influential forces, how can one possibly survive?

Just when everyone thought that Li Chenzhou had been seriously injured and died by the Yao Guang protector, a month later, he swaggered into the Holy City.

In a single day, he unearthed a series of rare and precious medicinal herbs, set up an astonishing gambling game, swept up hundreds of millions of kilograms of source energy, and even used mysterious means to communicate with the ancient Jiang family's Hengyu Furnace, overwhelming the entire holy city with his terrifying power, which shocked everyone.

Li Chenzhou's rise to prominence has only taken a few months since he came into the public eye.

When he finally appeared, he was able to calmly and gracefully escape from a powerful figure like Elder Yaoguang, leaving everyone utterly astonished.

Of course, the Yao Guang Holy Land and the Huang Gu Ji family jointly claimed that Li Chenzhou had such terrifying combat power because he used a forbidden artifact, and vowed to kill this demon.

Even so, it was enough to shock everyone.

Ask yourselves honestly, even if they were given forbidden weapons, could they kill important figures multiple times in a row?

Some even believe that Li Chenzhou has surpassed the younger generation in the Eastern Wilderness and can now stand shoulder to shoulder with the older generation of powerhouses.

They simply didn't believe the explanations given by the two powerful families, and many rumors were also circulating:

"The Overlord Body has been born! Li Chenzhou's physique is the Heavenly Overlord Body. Legend has it that the blood of the Overlord Body is purple, which is why his killing techniques often manifest as a sky-piercing purple aura, making him incomparably domineering."

"Shocking: Li Chenzhou may be a divine body secretly cultivated by the ancient Jiang family, which is why he can mobilize the power of the Hengyu Furnace."

"Rumor has it that Li Chenzhou abducted Yao Xi, the Holy Maiden of Yaoguang, in front of the Supreme Elder Zhuo Piye, and their son has been born."

"Is there any justice left? Is there any law left? The Void Dao belongs to the Ji family, not to all cultivators in the world. Li Chenzhou was hunted down by the Ji family because he comprehended a divine ability related to space."

These rumors spread across the Eastern Wilderness, adding to Li Chenzhou's mystique.

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