Covering the Sky: The Years I Was the Empress's Strictest Master

But behind this rare miracle lies endless loneliness and torment, and the unbearable prospect of being completely eroded and melted away at any moment.

Her thoughts were in turmoil, and her lips parted slightly as if she were about to say something.

Whoosh!

But at that very moment, a whooshing sound came from afar.

The jet-black divine banner that had flown out of this place to save Suiren Lianlei now flew back, its overwhelming ferocity seemingly concealed, transforming into a streak of dark light.

Carrying the seriously injured Suiren Lianlei, it floated lightly to Tan Lin's side, paused slightly,

Then it circled Tan Lin affectionately once before hovering quietly beside him, the flag moving without wind, emitting a gentle ripple.

wow...

During this time, Suiren Lianlei was gently put down by the divine power in the banner, and his steps were slightly unsteady.

Having hastily consumed the elixir without refining it, he was brought here in a hurry, so his injuries and magical power have not yet recovered.

Upon arriving at this place, she composed herself. The first thing that caught her eye was the back view of Tan Lin and "Gu Qingying," as well as the deep pool that instinctively made her heart tremble.

"This is... the Soul Pool?"

Her pupils contracted slightly as she instantly recognized this major "burial ground" in the divine realm.

However, her gaze was immediately drawn to Tan Lin's figure.

Not seen for more than thirty years

The young man before me seemed to have an increasingly composed demeanor, and the sense of profound composure, as if he could bear the weight of time, became more pronounced.

Especially now, with the other person standing quietly by the pool, gazing at the deep water, their silhouette exuding an aura that subtly permeates the air...

It vaguely overlapped with the majestic figure she remembered from years past, who had briefly returned and stood atop the Emperor's Palace in Zhongzhou, clashing with the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone!

She didn't know if this was just her imagination, because back on that sea of ​​suffering, she and he were only separated by thousands of miles, exchanging a glance across the distance. They had never been this close, nor had they ever spoken a word to each other.

but no matter,

This "discovery" and her first impression sent a jolt through her.

Connecting this to the "Come" heard earlier in the banner, and the natural and intimate way the Emperor's Banner showed it, all sorts of signs seemed to intertwine at this moment.

Wow!

Suddenly,

A conjecture that seemed utterly absurd yet increasingly close to the truth uncontrollably welled up in her mind.

However, perhaps the conjecture was too unbelievable, so she temporarily suppressed it and didn't dare to think about it too deeply.

Because the information involved was simply too astonishing, and back in the Central Plains, that Human Emperor was surrounded by a faint ethereal mist.

Even though she received his guidance and was even taught the "Great Yin-Yang Millstone Scripture," she was actually like the vast majority of people, unable to see the "true face" of His Majesty the Emperor. Everything was so hazy and shrouded in mist.

"It was you... who sent the Imperial Banner to save me?"

A series of thoughts surged through her mind. With great difficulty, Suiren Lianlei suppressed her turbulent emotions, her voice carrying a hint of trepidation that she herself was unaware of.

just in case……

If that guess is true, will the other party be disappointed if she sees him again in this disheveled state?

Do you think it was a mistake to hand over the Human Emperor Banner to the Human King Palace lineage in the Ziwei Star Region where she is located?

in situ.

Upon hearing her words, Tan Lin slowly turned around, his gaze calmly falling on her.

His eyes were as deep as an ancient well, or like the pool of spiritual water before me, seemingly able to see right through people's hearts:

"The injuries are not minor, but the foundation is intact. The Dao heart has been tempered by this ordeal and has become even more shrewd."

He spoke calmly, his tone revealing little emotion:

"It seems that these past ten years of baptism by blood and fire have been quite valuable to you..."

Upon hearing this, Suiren Lianlei pursed her chapped red lips and did not reply. Instead, she stared intently at the other person, as if trying to find more answers from their face.

Seeing this, Tan Lin seemed to have seen through her thoughts.

His gaze swept over the Emperor's Banner floating beside him, realizing that the other party had already guessed his identity, so he went straight to the point:

"This banner was temporarily stored in the Ziwei Human King Palace years ago, where the palace's fortune and the incense offerings nurtured the spirits within. It can be considered a predestined connection."

More than ten years ago, I needed his help to get some things done, so I called him back, but this indirectly caused you some trouble.

His tone was flat, as if he were stating a trivial matter.

But to Suiren Lianlei, these words were like a thunderclap!

What...what did he just say?!

"I"... am temporarily residing in the Ziwei Human King's Palace?

Suiren Lianlei's head was buzzing, as if she couldn't digest the amount of information contained in those words.

Although the other party did not explicitly state their identity, she understood all too well what those words meant!

In the past, it was His Majesty the Human Emperor who personally entrusted the Human Emperor Banner to the Ziwei Human King Palace lineage for safekeeping, thus stripping the Beidou Human Emperor Palace of its right to hold it.

At this moment, the only answer behind that speculation seems to be about to be revealed?!

Thinking of this, Suiren Lianlei's slender and graceful body trembled almost imperceptibly.

She stared blankly at Tan Lin, at his young face that seemed to hold the weight of countless years.

The blurry yet incredibly revered figure from the former Emperor's Palace in his mind seemed to completely overlap with the person before him at this moment.

It's him...it really is him!

Although their qi and cultivation levels are completely different.

But once everything clears up and everything becomes clear, the other person's tone of voice, that nonchalant manner, is absolutely certain!

Even if the truth is simply too unbelievable...

The former Emperor, who sacrificed everything from the past, has already vanished completely.

But the reality is that the other person is standing in front of her with such a "young" demeanor, calmly looking at her!

How could such a thing be possible?

hum...

At this moment, Suiren Lianlei felt as if she had some tinnitus.

All her doubts and speculations over the years came together at this moment. Her emotions surged, only to be replaced by unparalleled excitement and reverence.

Pfft!

Without any hesitation, she bent her knees and knelt down directly before Tan Lin.

His forehead touched the ground, his voice trembled with excitement, yet it sounded exceptionally solemn, devout, and reverent.

"At the Ziwei Human King Palace, Suiren Lianlei, the current Human King, pays respects to His Majesty the Human Emperor!"

After bowing, she looked up at Tan Lin, a look of disbelief still lingering in her eyes for a long time:

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty, you have really, this time you have truly returned!"

This bow was sincere and heartfelt.

In the past, the other party instructed her and bestowed upon her the "Yin Yang Great Grinding Scripture," which even no cultivator in the Ancient Human Emperor's Palace had ever received in the past.

This causal connection means that the other party is not only the "ancestor" with the highest achievements in the "records" of their Human King Body lineage since its inception, but also her master!

Although she and the other party did not have the title of master and disciple, they had a real master-disciple relationship because she inherited his mantle!

I thought that since the other person had disappeared, our meeting would be our final farewell.

But who could have imagined that, seventy or eighty years later, she would actually witness his "return"?!

But this way of returning is something that probably few people in the world, even the supreme ruler of the forbidden zone, could have imagined.

At this moment, when the most fervent faith returns to reality,

When her childhood idol and role model appeared before her, her excitement was almost overflowing!

aside,

Tianling watched this scene, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

She glanced at Tan Lin but didn't interrupt.

She naturally knew Tan Lin's identity, and seeing this little girl from the future react in this way, she couldn't help but think of her own emotional journey when she learned that her beloved was still alive, which she found quite amusing.

Tan Lin remained calm throughout, accepting her bow and raising his hand in a gesture of support.

"Arise, for the past is gone. I am no longer an enlightened being; all must begin anew."

You know my identity, but don't tell anyone. The reason I brought you here is twofold: firstly, to make it clear that I'm temporarily keeping this item for my own use, and I won't be giving it back to you anytime soon..."

He paused, then looked at the Emperor's Banner.

The divine banner trembled slightly, seemingly somewhat unwilling, but still slowly circled around Suiren Lianlei once.

Suiren Lianlei quickly took the banner with both hands, feeling the touch from the flagpole, her heart filled with surging emotions.

But upon hearing what Tan Lin said next, she looked up again.

"Furthermore, when I first arrived here, I noticed that your practice of the Yin-Yang Great Grinding Scripture seemed slightly inappropriate, so I would like to offer some pointers."

Tan Lin's gaze was piercing, seemingly able to see through every strand of Dao principles within her Sendai:

"It is truly remarkable that you were able to achieve such a high degree of resonance between your mind and soul and the Dao of Law, even before reaching the Great Sage realm, and thus step into the forbidden realm of the gods."

However, you have a strong attachment to things, and the balance of Yin and Yang cannot be forced; otherwise, it will become a shackle.

"Let me ask you, in your study of the *Yin-Yang Great Grinding Scripture*, do you truly understand the meaning of Yin and Yang?"

Upon hearing this, Suiren Lianlei's heart skipped a beat. She quickly composed herself and respectfully replied:

"Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

"Yin and Yang are not simply two opposing poles, nor are they simply harmonies."

Yin alone cannot produce, nor can Yang alone grow; however, things reach their extremes and then reverse. When Yin reaches its extreme, Yang is born, and when Yang reaches its extreme, Yin is born. If you follow the general principles of the scriptures and single-mindedly pursue balance, this will naturally allow you to cultivate both Yin and Yang without hindrance.

However, pursuing the balance of Yin and Yang through this approach is already going in the opposite direction...

Tan Lin's voice wasn't loud, but every word struck like a hammer blow into Suiren Lianlei's heart:

"It's my fault, really. Back then, time was tight, and I didn't explain things clearly to you. I never imagined you'd still be so persistent."

Although I created this scripture, later generations who recite it according to the text can only achieve the coexistence of the moon and the sun.

As for the harmony of Yin and Yang, that's absolutely impossible. After all, I myself was once in dire straits..."

At this point, Tan Lin paused, looked at the other person, and changed the subject:

"I'm starting this life anew, reflecting on my past experiences, and gaining new insights into the principle of Yin and Yang working together."

However, you haven't even grasped the true meaning of the Yin and Yang energies yet; there's still a veil separating you from them. It's too early to discuss these things with you today.

What you need to do right now is…

"...The road to success is wide, but we must take it one step at a time and not aim too high..."

I'll stop here for today. Once you've grasped the true meaning of the Yin and Yang, and have new doubts or insights about the future, come find me again..."

Tan Lin's words seemed to carry a certain Taoist charm, causing Suiren Lianlei to fall into deep thought for a long time.

At this moment, her various insights about the moon and the sun, her previous doubts, and some overlooked hidden dangers began to intertwine rapidly in her mind.

Tan Lin's words opened a completely new door for her.

"I...I think I understand..."

After a while, she murmured to herself, her eyes growing brighter and brighter.

The chaotic energy within her, caused by her injuries, began to calm down on its own, and even showed signs of sublimation.

"Although this place is dangerous, the aura emanating from the Divine Soul Pool has a unique effect on tempering the soul and honing the will in different ways."

You will then go into seclusion here to attempt a breakthrough. I will stay here during this time, with the Emperor's Banner guarding the area, ensuring your safety..."

Tan Lin said slowly.