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

More than a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, the cave remained silent, with only the occasional rays of light from the ancient tree of life and the shimmering waves of the divine liquid pool reflecting the three figures around them.

shuh...

this day,

When Tan Lin opened his eyes again, there was no sign of anything unusual about his breathing.

However, the path to creating a new method is long and arduous, and there is still a considerable distance to go before it is fully perfected. Therefore, the injuries to his body have not fully healed, and he occasionally experiences mild coughing.

However, he is no longer seriously injured and his actions and combat capabilities are not affected.

crackling sounds...

Beneath the ancient tree, he stood up, stretched his limbs, and a roar, like the surging of rivers and the turning of stars, suddenly emanated from his body.

His cultivation at the mid-stage of the Great Sage realm had already stabilized after he completed his tribulation, but the immense power he felt at this moment far surpassed what he had experienced before the treatment.

hum...

An invisible crimson mist surged.

Under the 【Perspective of All Causes】, Tan Lin roughly reviewed the changes in the causal lines on the Soul Pearl barrier over the past few days, as well as the growth rate of the fireflies within the deep crimson light spots on the scale.

The lines of cause and effect are constantly increasing and decreasing, but these are all insignificant lines. Over the years, they can only provide a limited amount of light, but their quantity is large.

Overall, there are significantly more lines of this size.

Over the years, as many cultivators have left this forbidden area, his deeds have naturally been brought to the outside world and become known to more people, which must have caused quite a stir.

Especially now that this ancient tree of life and the spirit treasure array diagram have fallen into his hands, it would be a lie to say that it wouldn't attract attention from all directions.

As for his current accumulation of fireflies, it has already filled seven deep crimson light spots.

The eighth deep scarlet dot was also illuminated by a thin layer of firefly light, giving it a slightly lustrous sheen.

At this point, the day he had previously predicted—when the fireflies accumulated more than ten deep crimson points, and the Soul Bead of All Causes underwent another unknown "transformation"—was not far off...

hum...

A wisp of his consciousness withdrew from the [Perspective of All Causes], and Tan Lin looked towards the exit of the cave, his deep eyes flickering slightly, as he slowly said:

"It's time to leave."

My fortune has run its course here, and I have achieved my goal of seclusion. There is no need for me to stay any longer.

Moreover, he had a vague feeling that in this life, perhaps because of the butterfly wing he possessed countless ages ago, some things would be even more tragic than in the original timeline.

Da...da...

At this moment, Shao Hanyun also stood up, her alluring figure swaying as she walked to his side, her beautiful eyes gazing at him:

"Are you leaving? Where are you going next?"

More than a year has passed, and although she has digested the insights gained from observing Tan Lin's creation of the scriptures, she still cannot touch the forbidden realm of the gods.

But she had come to terms with it and knew that she was only missing an unknown opportunity. Rather than being isolated in this cave and "working behind closed doors," she might as well go out and continue to hone her skills. Perhaps one day, a thought would strike her and she would reach that level.

"Let's just go wherever the road takes us, everything is predestined..."

Tan Lin answered calmly.

As he spoke, he then looked at Shao Hanyun, his deep gaze lingering on her stunningly beautiful face for a moment before he suddenly said:

Do you remember what you said before?

Upon hearing this, Shao Hanyun was slightly taken aback.

But he immediately realized that the other party was referring to his own straightforward questioning and choice before the other party went into seclusion.

Has this banquet, which began with a fleeting romance, truly come to an end, or...?

Judging from the other party's calm demeanor, it seems that they are likely to part ways amicably.

Indeed, given his mindset and perspective, what people, things, or events in this world are worth his attention?

Thinking of this, her fair face paled slightly.

But her nature told her not to back down. Instead, she raised her snow-white chin and looked directly at Tan Lin with shimmering eyes.

"Since it was Han Yun who said it, I naturally remember it. So, Tan Lang, is this... a reply to Han Yun?"

Her voice was still magnetic and captivating, but now it carried a hint of barely perceptible nervousness and trepidation.

Tan Lin did not respond to this, but suddenly stepped forward.

Hey!

next interest.

To Shao Hanyun's slightly astonished gaze, he suddenly reached out and wrapped his arm around her slender waist, then with a little force, he lifted her up in his arms.

"you?!"

The incident happened suddenly, and Shao Hanyun gasped softly, her beautiful face filled with astonishment.

She was bold and even frequently flirted with Tan Lin.

But all of that was predicated on her taking the "initiative." Although that fleeting affair decades ago seemed to be beyond her control, being carried in such a domineering manner like this was a first for her.

Putting everything else aside, the inexplicable feeling of weakness she experienced while being held in his arms remains a mystery to her.

After all, she had only experienced such a thing once. Even though they met again in foreign lands and spent decades together afterward, they never truly embraced or held each other.

And now, her feelings towards someone are completely different from those calculating and manipulative feelings she had back then.

The resulting emotional responses are naturally quite different.

Right now,

She could feel the solid strength emanating from that person's arm, and her delicate nose could smell the unique, thrilling yet inexplicably reassuring aura emanating from him.

"What...what do you want to do?"

At this moment, Shao Hanyun already understood someone's choice; their actions were a very clear signal.

Her previously anxious heart finally settled down, but just like that, her voice became increasingly trembling, and she began to place her hand against someone's front, as if trying to push him away forcefully.

Seeing this scene,

Xiao Liu on the platform had already widened his eyes, then covered his mouth with his hand, wearing a strange expression that showed he wanted to laugh but dared not, wanted to look but was too embarrassed to look.

Finally, she simply turned around, her shoulders shrugging, clearly trying to suppress a laugh.

Tan Lin held Shao Hanyun in his arms, her soft body nestled within him.

Seeing the rare shyness and fluster on her face, he knew it was just feigned "reserve" and a game of cat and mouse, but he didn't mind playing along for an interesting show.

A barely perceptible smile curved his lips, then he leaned down and whispered in Shao Hanyun's ear...

He spoke in a low, domineering voice, using a transmission only the two of them could hear:

"Didn't you want an answer before? This is my answer to you."

The words fell.

His deep gaze swept over the golden-haired monkey on the platform, and a thought immediately crossed his mind, causing the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram in his sleeve to tremble slightly.

Wow!

In an instant, an invisible, supreme Daoist aura emanated, instantly creating a barrier around the two that isolated them from all detection and sound.

From the outside, all that could be seen was a hazy, dazzling light that completely enveloped the two figures, making it impossible to see or hear anything.

Inside the barrier,

Shao Hanyun's heart was pounding like a drum.

Over the years, their time together had deepened her feelings, and she had fallen truly and irrevocably in love with the person before her.

And perhaps only when this feeling arises, leading to another intimate embrace, can one truly understand the depth of it all…

She stared intently at Tan Lin's handsome face, so close to hers, and saw the undeniable domineering glint in his eyes as he spoke. She felt that she, already..., was even more...

Seeing that she had isolated herself from the outside world, she bit her red lips, trying her best to remain calm while feigning confusion, her voice still trembling slightly:

"You...what do you mean?"

"It means..."

Tan Lin carried her to a relatively secluded corner inside the cave, where wisps of divine light and mist wove together to form a cloud couch for the two of them to enjoy.

"Back when we were still in Beidou, even though our relationship was just a fleeting affair, it could never change the fact that you became my bedmate."

My woman, Tan Lin's precious gem, once my woman, will always be mine. Now that she bears my mark, you want to back out? Too late…”

His words were firm and unequivocal, leaving no room for negotiation, as if he were telling the person in his arms a fact, his tone heavy with an air of absolute control over everything.

Upon hearing this, Shao Hanyun was stunned.

She had imagined many possible responses from the other party, and even more so, the scene of the other party treating her as an insignificant person and coldly ending the conversation.

But she never imagined that the other party would so directly reveal the essence of the relationship and so domineeringly declare their will.

There were no sweet words, and the word "Daoist partner," which she most longed to hear, was not even mentioned by him.

Is this just treating her as someone who is not to be touched by others...?

"How can you be so domineering and unreasonable? If you continue like this, Han Yun will not stand for you..."

However, as her thoughts wandered, Shao Hanyun's voice grew softer and softer. The hand she had been pressing against someone loosened its grip and instead gently grasped the other person's collar.

In her bewitching eyes, the usual disguise completely melted away, leaving only an unyielding shimmer.

Only after spending a significant amount of time with the other person did she truly understand just how high their "vision" really was.

Dao Companion, as the name suggests, originally meant companions on the Great Dao in ancient times. At that time, there was no narrow distinction between genders, and it was not a fixed pair of men and women. Even two women could become Dao Companions and walk together on the path of Dao.

Since one is a companion on the path of enlightenment, one must be compatible with another.

Otherwise, if one can see the end of their path at a glance, their future cultivation will only be limited to the level of the Immortal Platform.

Putting aside everything else, such people will not live past a thousand years. How can we accompany them on their journey?

Even if one shares insights and experiences on the Great Dao, it's just a case of talking past each other. Though there may be temporary pleasure, it's ultimately unsustainable and doesn't deserve the title of "Daoist companion."

By the same token, perhaps in the other person's eyes, she is also unsuitable to be a Daoist partner.

However, she believed that she could break through to the Great Saint Realm at any time if she wanted to, and that she would definitely be able to reach the Quasi-Emperor Realm in this lifetime. It was only that she was not very confident about the only Dao attainment position.

But at that level, only one person can attain enlightenment in a lifetime. Even though everyone has the desire to be arrogant and domineering, who can actually say that it is "absolute"?

Of course, she won't dwell on that now; everything will be decided by the facts in the future!

Even with "Gu Qingying," it's uncertain who will be stronger or weaker a thousand years from now. At that time, she will definitely make sure that Gu Qingying doesn't dare to "speak loudly" in front of her and freely know her thoughts and intentions...

During this time, all she needs to do is try to keep a firm grasp on someone's thoughts.

"What is reasoning? Throughout history, when has it ever been possible to truly reason about this matter?"

At this moment, Tan Lin stopped walking, smiled, and placed Shao Hanyun on the "cloud" woven from the rosy clouds.

After he finished speaking, he leaned down to look at her, his gaze as deep as the night sky:

"Just remember, from now on, you can only be mine."

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Chapter 213 The Emperor's Inscription at the Imperial Pass (6K Chapter, Please Subscribe!)

Before the soft cloud-like couch, Tan Lin finished speaking and raised his fingertips to brush against Shao Hanyun's alluring cheek.

From this day forward, you can only be mine...

The words entered my ears,

On the couch, Shao Hanyun stared intently at him with her beautiful eyes, temporarily suppressing the last trace of resentment in her heart for his avoidance of the word "Daoist partner".

Wow!

The next moment,

She reached out her slender arms and wrapped them around Tan Lin's neck, pulling him closer. Her red lips parted slightly, and her breath was as sweet as orchids.

"If that's the case, it seems Han Yun can't escape?"