Covering the Sky: A Guide to Proving the Dao Without Cheats

At this moment, Wei Yi, who had been watching the show for a while, asked, "Did Gai Jiuyou of Zhongzhou really attempt to ascend to the Emperor's Path eight thousand years ago?"

"Of course it's true. Senior Wei, if you're interested in Senior Gai Jiuyou, you can wait a bit. I imagine you'll have the opportunity to meet him soon, and then you can ask him yourself," Luo Heng replied casually, clearly in high spirits.

After answering, Luo Heng thought for a moment, then raised his hand and handed the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron to Wei Yi, saying, "Senior Wei, I already have the lid of the Devouring Demon Jar, so this Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron won't be of much use to me."

How about this? I'll lend you this supreme imperial weapon temporarily. With you wielding it, our safety will be better guaranteed.

Wei Yi looked at Luo Heng for a while and, seeing that he wasn't joking, accepted the dragon-patterned black gold cauldron.

Upon seeing this, Luo Heng revealed a satisfied smile.

For Luo Heng, who has a daughter, lending the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron or the Devouring Demon Jar to others is a completely worry-free activity.

If anyone were to attempt to use them against him, Luo Heng could simply pull out a small stool and leisurely watch the show.

……

After Wei Yi refined the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron, the space in front of the two distorted. The Holy Lord of Yao Guang and the old man in black appeared before them. The two seemed to hesitate for a moment, as if they were about to bow, but Luo Heng waved his hand to indicate that there was no need for formalities.

Upon seeing this, both the Holy Lord of Yao Guang and the old man in black secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then explained Tu Tian's location to Luo Heng. Afterwards, Wei Yi waved his hand, and he and the others disappeared from the spot.

They arrived at the edge of a secluded valley in the desolate northern land. This was a rare blessed land, occupied by the bandit Tu Tian, ​​and protected by array patterns all around.

There was a small city in the valley, mostly inhabited by cultivators. In such a desolate place as the Northern Region, such blessed lands usually developed into places of trade and rest, hence the gathering of people.

That day, the people in the city went about their lives as usual. Suddenly, an extremely terrifying, supreme pressure enveloped the city. Some cultivators struggled to look up and saw a huge black and gold cauldron with dragon patterns floating above the city, slowly pressing down.

"Yaoguang Holy Land, you have gone too far!" A furious roar erupted. Immediately afterward, a jet-black jar shot into the sky from the city below, its opening as terrifying as a black hole, seemingly capable of sucking one's soul in with just a glance.

Just as the two were about to collide and unleash terrifying ultimate power, a gleaming silver bracelet came flying through the air. As soon as the silver light shone on it, the originally imposing black jar instantly turned into an ordinary pottery jar. It was swept up by the silver light and directly absorbed into the silver bracelet.

At the same time, a scream came from the city below.

Inside the silver bracelet's storage space, the little girl looked at the fallen jar, then looked up in confusion, pondering, "Brother never used this bracelet to put things in before, so why is he always putting things in the wrong things today?"

Luo Heng caught the silver bracelet that flew back, ignoring the overjoyed Yao Guang Saint Lord and the old man in black, and said to Wei Yi, "Now that we have the item, let's return to the Divine City first. As for Tu Tian, ​​let's let him go for now."

The others, unconcerned about Tu Tian's life or death, all agreed. They then disappeared outside the small town. Almost instantly, four figures appeared outside the divine city.

"I will stay at the stone pavilion of the Yao Guang Holy Land for the time being. The Yao Guang Holy Lord can go back to handle his affairs. This elder can stay and teach me the Undying Heavenly Art!" Luo Heng said to the Yao Guang Holy Lord and the old man in black.

After thinking for a moment, the Holy Lord of Yaoguang did not refuse. He cupped his hands in greeting to Luo Heng and Wei Yi before turning and leaving.

Luo Heng watched the departing figure of the Holy Lord of Yao Guang, then turned to the highest-ranking person in charge of the Ruthless Clan of Yao Guang Holy Land and smiled, "I look forward to your guidance from now on. By the way, what is this elder's surname? I forgot to ask."

The old man in black remained silent for a moment upon hearing this, but still honestly replied, "I am Liu Yuan. Holy Son, you may call me Elder Liu."

Afterwards, Luo Heng, Wei Yi, and Elder Liu returned to Yaoguang Stone Workshop in the Holy City.

When Luo Heng entered, he saw a handsome disciple standing at the door and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. He remembered that the person guarding the door was not this person when he came last time!

Before long, Lu Yang, having received the news, rushed over. Upon seeing the trio in front of him, his expression became incredibly varied.

At first, he showed shock and astonishment, then his expression became confused, and then he seemed to finally understand something, looking at Luo Heng with a complicated expression.

Elder Liu, standing to the side, paid no attention to Lu Yang's changing expression. Instead, he solemnly introduced, "Elder Lu, this young master Luo Heng will be the new Holy Son of our Yao Guang Holy Land in the future. He will be staying at your Yao Guang Stone Workshop for the foreseeable future."

In addition, I will also be here to instruct the Holy Son of Yaoguang for a period of time. Please make the arrangements.

At this moment, Lu Yang finally managed to calm down his shocked emotions and hurriedly nodded in agreement. He then began to arrange accommodations for the group.

After everything was arranged, Lu Yang, still somewhat dazed, seemed to suddenly remember something. He beckoned to his trusted aide and whispered, "Transfer Ye Liangchen, the one guarding the gate, to the Yaoguang Stone Workshop in Qing Shi City as a gatekeeper."

The confidant looked surprised upon hearing this, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up to remind him, "Master, didn't you say before that the stone workshop in Qing Shi City was doing poorly and was preparing to close down? All the stones inside have already been transported to nearby large cities."

Lu Yang rolled his eyes in annoyance: "Aren't there still empty rooms? Let him go and guard them."

Seeing this, the confidant said nothing more and hurriedly went to make arrangements.

Watching his trusted aide's departing figure, Lu Yang sighed heavily, his expression complex as he looked towards Luo Heng's room.

……

On this day, a message spread from the Holy Land of Yao Guang:

The former Holy Son of Yaoguang, due to his eagerness for quick success in cultivation, had an unstable foundation and suffered a qi deviation during seclusion, resulting in his death.

The new Holy Son has been chosen; he is Luo Heng, a disciple of Lingxu Cave Heaven, a subordinate sect of Yaoguang Holy Land.

The news was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, initially only causing a few ripples within the holy land, but soon turning into a monstrous wave that swept across the Eastern Wilderness.

"Have you heard? The Holy Son of Yao Guang... has been replaced!"

"What?! That ethereal, radiant former Holy Son has fallen?"

"It's absolutely true! The Holy Land has issued a proclamation that the new Holy Son is named Luo Heng, and comes from... Lingxu Cave Heaven."

"Luo Heng? That name... I've never heard of him before. And what kind of power is Lingxu Cave Heaven?"

"It seems to be a subordinate sect of the Yao Guang Holy Land, which sends some talented disciples to the Holy Land every year."

"What? The new Holy Son comes from such a small force?"

"Yes, I really don't know what the higher-ups at Yao Guang are thinking... Could it be that the Yao Guang Holy Land is truly on the verge of decline?"