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

However, unlike the others who were fixated on the empty coffin, their gazes swept over the seemingly empty hall and square around them, their eyes dark and unfocused.

“Uncle, there is no trace of that woman’s presence here. It’s very likely that she didn’t enter this tomb.”

Di Que transmitted sound using a secret method.

"Damn it, if she's not here, where could she be? We've followed her all this way, lured her into this trap, are we hoping she'll escape this predicament in the end?"

A hint of surprise and uncertainty flashed across Kun Zhou's eyes:

"She's a human, surely she couldn't possibly have some other destiny in this Demon Emperor's tomb? That would be too contrary to common sense..."

"In my opinion, Uncle, there is no need to worry. Although her strength has improved rapidly, she is still far from being a match for me. So what if her cultivation has increased again?"

Her uncle's initial intention in luring her into this place was merely to use its unique characteristics to eliminate any possibility of her escape.

Although the cemetery was vast, there was only one way out: the tunnel dug by previous tomb raiders. Regardless, she was already trapped.

Since my uncle and I have gone down into the tomb, there's no reason for us to leave empty-handed. One of us could stay at the entrance of the tomb while the other stays down to explore and gather any opportunities. After all, it's a tomb of extremely powerful cultivators, and what we gain will benefit both of us..."

Di Que said slowly.

"good."

Upon hearing this, Kunzhou sensed his nephew's confident and arrogant demeanor, as if he had everything under control and was unafraid of any enemy. He nodded slightly, his face showing satisfaction.

His gaze then fell upon the coffin containing the elixir of immortality, and he said in a deep voice:

"But why is this coffin empty? If it's not of any use, why did that demon emperor of the past forge such a mysterious coffin? Wasn't it redundant?"

Such an arrangement could not possibly be so simple, but I truly cannot understand or fathom its purpose..."

As he spoke, his gaze drifted deeper into the palace, to an area shrouded in even denser chaotic energy and terrifying, restrictive light:

"The real tomb chamber is probably still ahead, but unfortunately, the restrictions there haven't been affected at all by the tomb raider's hole. Even after countless years, they remain unbreakable."

This coffin containing the elixir of immortality is a priceless treasure, but also a hot potato.

Both the underworld and the Holy Spirit have superior numbers; you and I, uncle and nephew, can let them fight each other to the death first…

Let's wait and see. Maybe that person, like us, has gone from the open to the shadows, waiting to reap the last benefits.

Upon hearing this, Di Que nodded without objection.

Although he was proud, he was not rigid or inflexible. He believed that there was no fixed rule in the struggle for resources and opportunities.

…………

Time reverses,

Several years ago, on the forbidden ancient road, the divine realm formed from the five internal organs of the Celestial Venerable Lingbao.

Near the forbidden land of gods and demons, by the pool of divine souls.

wow...

Ancient battle banners, gleaming with black and gold hues, fluttered in the air, scattering wisps of divine energy that separated the inside from the outside, further separating Suiren Lianlei from Tan Lin and Tian Ling, ensuring they did not interfere with each other.

This phenomenon has continued for three days and nights since someone helped Tianling and Princess Shencan resolve the spiritual hazard that had plagued them for hundreds of thousands of years.

The person who initially claimed to be "exhausted" and too tired to move has now reluctantly started moving again after things proceeded smoothly.

In a corner of Sendai, Gu Qingying's primordial spirit pretended to be dead for three whole days.

Finally,

Tianling, who was controlling the external body, closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep as if he were exhausted, without making any movement.

Meanwhile, someone quietly sat cross-legged and began to adjust their own state.

"call……"

After a long while, perhaps several more days and nights had passed, Tan Lin finished his meditation and looked at Tian Ling, who had recovered her energy much earlier than him. His face remained as still as a well.

"With the hidden dangers eliminated, this trip is over. It's time for you to consider returning to your own bodies."

Having survived a great calamity, you may have gained something. It is true that you have been eroded, refined, and tormented by the waters of the Divine Soul Pool for hundreds of thousands of years.

However, the method of soul continuation that you stumbled upon has allowed you to survive to this day.

"The accumulated experiences and insights over countless ages, once they merge with your own being and eliminate the initial limitations of your cultivation, will undoubtedly lead to a rapid advancement in your cultivation. For you, breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor realm in three to five years will be a piece of cake..."

Upon hearing this, and seeing that it mentioned returning to the physical body, the consciousness of Tianling and the Divine Silkworm Princess both froze for a moment.

Now that the hidden dangers to the soul have been resolved, it is natural for the soul to return to its physical body.

After all, this body is still occupied by the descendants of the Daoist lineage, and the limitation on the upper limit of cultivation is not a solution.

However, this has led them to a new problem.

Their souls have merged, but their original physical bodies still remain.

One primordial spirit, two physical bodies—which one should it return to?!

One of them was a royal daughter from ancient times, born with exceptional bloodline and innate talent.

Although not an ancient imperial princess, she is still a "divine silkworm" capable of cultivating the Nine Transformations of the Divine Silkworm and undergoing repeated metamorphosis. As long as her understanding of the realm and her own Great Dao is sufficient, she won't be too far off in the future...

Of course, putting aside these objective factors, I believe that everyone, subjectively speaking, would be more inclined to return to their own physical body.

Even though their souls were already inseparable, fused together...

in place,

Seemingly sensing their predicament, Tan Lin pondered for a moment before revealing the idea that had been brewing in his mind over the past few days:

Actually, I have a suggestion.

The Divine Silkworm Clan possesses the innate supernatural power of nine transformations and leaps in life levels.

Among you, especially Tianling, your cultivation and comprehension are only one step away from breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor realm after your return.

The Nine Transformations of the Divine Silkworm, especially the transformation from Great Sage to Quasi-Emperor, is a crucial metamorphosis, capable of melting countless elements and reshaping one's body.

Perhaps, you can return to the physical body of 'Shen Yue', using its divine silkworm body as a foundation.

When one's cultivation reaches the pinnacle of Great Sage, and one attempts to break through to Quasi-Emperor status, triggering the Ninth Transformation...

Borrowing the miraculous power of the Nine Transformations of the Divine Silkworm, and with Tianling taking the lead, the original bloodline essence, fragments of the Dao, and even the bloodline imprints and Dao principles flowing within its body were all fused into the 'new' 'Divine Silkworm Body'.

Thus, the new body not only inherits the profound mysteries of the Nine Transformations of the Divine Silkworm, but also integrates the profound principles of the Dao and Dharma of the Heavenly Mysterious Ancient Emperor's bloodline.

Perhaps we can forge a path never before trodden, and in that path, you will only become stronger…

As soon as Tan Lin said this,

This left both Tianling and Princess Shencan stunned.

By combining the strengths of the two races and taking the Nine Transformations of the Divine Silkworm as an opportunity, how can we forge the blood of the Heavenly Profound Emperor?

Is this... feasible?

After a brief moment of stunned silence, their minds raced, and they began to consider the feasibility of the matter.

Soon, after careful consideration,

They then realized that this seemed to be the best option under the current circumstances.

In this way, the compatibility issues between the twin souls and the physical body can be perfectly resolved, regardless of who is involved.

Although it is the body of the Divine Silkworm Princess that is returned to the body, everything about Tianling is preserved to the greatest extent possible.

It is even possible to use this to "simulate" the transformation into a new and powerful "Dao Body" with unlimited potential!

Conversely, if one chooses to return to Tianling's original body, this thought becomes impossible.

The conditions for such an attempt are extremely demanding, requiring their unique state, rarely seen throughout history, combined with the characteristics of the Nine Transformations of the Divine Silkworm, to barely meet the requirements.

All the prerequisites are indispensable; otherwise, the "ancient blood" of the two bodies alone cannot be achieved without the original will of both parties to guide and merge.

At the same time, this also eliminated most of their subjective struggle regarding which specific body they should return to.

"This method... seems feasible."

Tianling's spiritual fluctuations were filled with the excitement of pondering and deducing.

It should be understood that for the vast majority of cultivators, the strength or weakness of their future path is one of the truly worthwhile things to ponder deeply. Other attachments and entanglements can be sacrificed in the face of this.

Moreover, once this method is implemented, the two bodies will eventually merge into one.

"It's definitely worth a try."

Within her soul, Princess Divine Silkworm's divine sense also showed some excitement.

But then she fell silent again.

This is not just about choosing a physical body; if she follows this method, it means that she will be completely "bound" to Tianling, with no room for maneuver in the future.

We are intertwined, our souls are one, we share the same body, and we share a common future...

And, a fellow Daoist partner.

Thinking of this, her consciousness secretly "glimpsed" Tan Lin outside, then quickly withdrew, her consciousness fluctuating violently.

rustling... rustling...

The two women fell silent, and Gu Qingying, who was pretending to be dead in a corner of Sendai, naturally didn't say a word. The Shenhun Pool returned to tranquility.

Tan Lin did not comment further, nor did he press or inquire further; he knew this required time to consider.

Moreover, he was only offering an option; the final decision rests with Tianling and Princess Shencan.

He slowly rose, his deep gaze first sweeping over Suiren Lianlei, who was standing not far away, her aura growing ever stronger, seemingly on the verge of a breakthrough.

Then, looking out from this place, one sees the center of the divine realm, the sacred mountain shrouded in a vast ocean of faith.

Although Tianling's spiritual troubles have been resolved

However, for him, the journey to the divine realm was not yet over.

He had not yet fully comprehended the profound mystery of the word puzzle within the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram, thus enriching his own Great Dao of "All Self".

With this thought in mind, he moved his body slightly, which was almost fully regulated, and then with a wave of his hand, summoned the Emperor's Banner that was floating in mid-air.

Wow!

He left a divine message for the "two" people in this place, then waved his banner, showering down divine power once more to suppress the area. Immediately, an invisible crimson mist surged and spread around him.

The thin layer of fireflies within the sixth deep crimson light spot "burned," and the Soul Bead's divine power was activated, opening the [All Causes Vision] and [All Causes Barrier].

clatter……

Immediately afterwards, he soared through the air, holding the Emperor's Banner, and headed straight for that sacred mountain.

next interest.

The realm of gods, high above the heavens.

As soon as Tan Lin stepped out of the Divine Soul Pool, his figure appeared on the clouds thousands of feet high.

He did not conceal his aura; the extraordinary nature of the Soul Pearl only partially obscured the secrets of heaven and the "form" of the Human Emperor Banner in his hand in the eyes of the outside world.

Splash...

However, although the body of the Emperor's Banner was shrouded in an invisible crimson mist, making it difficult for outsiders to see its true appearance,

But as the gods revived and the battle banners fluttered, a terrifying aura spread out, seemingly capable of crushing the eternal heavens.

But like ripples on water, they spread out in circles, instantly alarming the entire divine realm!

boom!

this moment,

Throughout the divine realm, and even in the divine kingdom and the sacred mountain where the power of faith converges,

Every cultivator present, regardless of their cultivation level, was deeply shaken.

They all looked up in astonishment at the tall figure soaring through the sky, steadily making its way towards the central sacred mountain.

"Who?! Who is so arrogant!"

"How dare they openly head towards that sacred mountain! They're incredibly audacious. Countless people here covet that immortal herb, but when have they ever been so aggressive and brazen in their pursuit..."

"Hehe, this person probably doesn't know how to write the word 'death'. Go on, the head hanging in front of the 'Divine Kingdom' gate, made into a wind chime specimen, will soon be his."

"..."

"No, that's not right, that's... Tan Lin, the Undying Golden Body?!"