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

Standing still, Jiang Wanqing also tilted her head slightly, gazing into the depths of the starry sky. In her clear, moon-like eyes, a slight ripple appeared, as if she were deep in thought.

At that moment, a memory from many years ago inexplicably surfaced in her mind.

Above the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable's Sea of ​​Wheels and in the divine realm behind it, there was that stunning figure in a green robe fluttering in the wind, who used unparalleled means to suppress all enemies, entered and exited the Heavenly Venerable's Spring of Life as if it were empty, and finally took away the Heavenly Venerable's array diagram and the elixir of immortality.

That person at that time, though already showing promise,

But ultimately, they were still on the same level as her, and their cultivation was even inferior; they only displayed their power through that mysterious heavy weapon.

Now, in less than a hundred years, although he has killed many enemies with the help of external objects such as the Ancient Celestial Venerable Killing Array, his realm has surpassed hers and reached the Quasi-Emperor realm.

What kind of achievement is it to be a quasi-emperor who is not even two hundred years old?

In a single day, he slew more than a dozen quasi-emperors with his sword, disregarding the authority of the forbidden zone. What kind of spirit and strength does this demonstrate?

"The indestructible golden body, Tan... Lin..."

Jiang Wanqing parted her red lips slightly and silently uttered the name. Her eyes held a complex mix of emotions: shock, admiration, and a hint of indescribable melancholy.

Although she has now reached the Great Sage level and considers herself to have made rapid progress, compared to that person, she has begun to be left far behind.

We can still catch up to them now, but what about in the future...?

However, isn't it the existence of such figures that makes the path to enlightenment so fascinating?

Moreover, there is no precedent throughout history for someone with such a physique to break through the shackles and attain enlightenment.

Even in these ancient times, those six powerful beings with perfected golden bodies, capable of ruling the world, challenging emperors, and even suppressing the dark chaos, could not achieve this.

It should be noted that, according to some ancient texts, the final achievements of those individuals were likely not merely ordinary attainments, but rather, after achieving great attainment, they went a step further on the path...

……

At the same time that news from outside the region arrived.

Another immortal holy site on the ancient star of Ziwei is the Palace of the Human King.

Deep within the magnificent and ancient ancestral hall lies a secret chamber shrouded in chaotic energy and boundless divine power of faith.

Two figures, one old and one young, sat facing each other.

The old man had white hair and beard, an ancient face, and an aura as deep as the ocean. He was none other than Wang Suiren Hong, the quasi-emperor who had retired from the position of palace master long ago and was now one of the foundational figures of the Human King Palace.

Beside her, the young figure was a woman.

She wore a simple, lotus-colored, fitted outfit. Her posture was upright, her face stunningly beautiful, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding an air of authority and heroism.

It was Suiren Lianlei, the contemporary human king of the Human Emperor Palace, who had always been as famous as Jiang Wanqing in the Ziwei Star Region since childhood.

wow...

The ancestral hall was magnificent, and on the altar not far from them, an ancient and mysterious banner floated.

The banner was a solemn black, but not true black; rather, it was a hue similar to that of a raven. The banner appeared to be woven from some kind of divine material mixed with various sacred metals.

Embroidered on it are patterns of the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and human beings paying homage.

At this moment, it is rising and falling on its own, absorbing the vast, ocean-like power of incense and faith from all directions within the territory of the Human King's Palace.

These powers of faith are pure and immense, continuously flowing into the banners for decades.

The aura emanating from the banners today is many times stronger than it was decades ago when Suiren Lianlei brought them back from beyond the realm.

As the flag fluttered in the wind, it seemed as if the sacrificial sounds of ancient ancestors were ringing out, and the phantom images of sages and heroes would occasionally appear within it.

This is the Emperor's Banner, which is currently undergoing a transformation.

“Grandfather, the speed at which the Human Emperor Banner absorbs the power of faith is getting faster and faster. The deity that was reborn from that ‘predecessor’ has been initially established, and its connection with me has become increasingly close in recent years.”

Suiren Lianlei opened her eyes, her gaze shining brightly as she looked at the old man king.

Old Wang stroked his beard and nodded, a look of satisfaction appearing on his aged face:

"Indeed, the Human Emperor Banner is the 'ancestral artifact' of our Human King Palace, and a vital treasure for the human race's destiny. It was sealed away in the Northern Dipper Human Emperor Palace in the past, and has been covered in dust for a long time."

Now, nourished by the incense and faith within the temple, not only has the damage from what you took out been compensated, but your divine power has also greatly increased. This is truly a great fortune.

Given time, once it reaches complete perfection, in your hands, it might one day recreate the unparalleled glory of the former Human Emperor, who commanded the support of billions of humans across the universe and aweeded all races.

Suiren Lianlei nodded slightly, about to say something more.

Suddenly, the two of them felt a connection at the same time and looked towards the starry sky outside the hall.

"Ok?"

Two beams of light shot out from the old man's cloudy eyes:

"That murderous aura is back... even stronger than before, and from a greater distance... it seems there's trouble brewing over there again."

Suiren Lianlei remained silent, her exquisitely beautiful and heroic face devoid of any expression.

But a very subtle ripple flickered in the depths of those deep, star-like eyes.

When the noise was heard

At that moment, that tall and straight figure also involuntarily appeared in her mind.

All these past experiences have instilled in her feelings for him a blend of enduring admiration and a touch of girlish adoration for an idol who is also an object of her faith.

"Your Majesty... has become stronger again, so strong that no one even has the thought of catching up... In this life, the position of attaining enlightenment probably belongs to Your Majesty alone, right?"

Suiren Lianlei murmured to herself, her delicate hands unconsciously gripping the hem of her skirt above her knees, then slowly releasing it.

Everyone says that she has an indestructible golden body and cannot attain enlightenment, but she, who knows her identity, does not think so.

That was the former human emperor, a figure who had once attained enlightenment!

“Lianlei…”

On the side, the old man Wang saw his granddaughter lost in thought and, misunderstanding her thoughts, sighed softly:

"Everyone has their own destiny and path. Although I have never seen that old man with the indestructible golden body, judging from the rumors and recent events, he is no ordinary person. He has suddenly moved ahead."

However, since you possess the physique of a human king, it's not necessarily bad. The dust has not yet settled, and it's still unknown who will achieve enlightenment in this lifetime. As for that person with the indestructible golden body, no matter how amazing their physique is, the shackles are not so easy to break...

You still have a chance.

“I understand, Grandfather.”

Upon hearing this, Suiren Lianlei didn't offer any further explanation.

She composed herself and regained her usual calm demeanor, but her gaze still unconsciously lingered on the depths of the starry sky, fixed on the direction from which the aura emanated.

……

And it was at this moment that...

At the end of the ancient road of myriad races, before the Imperial Pass.

Chi Yao, Chi Xuan, Song Canghai and his son, and others naturally sensed the eruption of that second terrifying killing aura.

However, compared to the first eruption in the direction of the Demon Emperor's Tomb, this time the aura seems to be more subtle.

But the overwhelming sense of killing contained within it is not diminished at all; in fact, because of the greater distance, the feeling of trepidation transmitted across the endless starry sky adds a touch of mystery and terror.

"It's...it's the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation again?!"

Song Qiwen's face was pale, and his voice was somewhat hoarse.

Even though they were so far apart, he still felt a sharp pain in his soul, as if a peerless killing sword was hanging above his head, and his blood and qi surged.

Song Canghai's aged face was filled with solemnity. He gazed at the starry sky and murmured:

"This time the direction... is completely different from that of the Demon Emperor's Tomb."

It seems that young friend Tan is shifting his focus to the stars, actively targeting those in the forbidden zones? What a bold move…”

Not far away, Chi Xuan's beautiful eyes were filled with shock and worry:

"He used the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation twice in one day. It seems he has a Dao injury. With such meticulous planning, traversing the void and setting up a killing formation, can his body withstand it?"

Chi Yao remained silent.

She simply stood there quietly, dressed in white, her exquisite face appearing somewhat hazy under the starlight.

She gazed in the direction from which the aura emanated, her clear, bright eyes reflecting starlight and a hint of barely perceptible worry.

The commotion and the chatter around her triggered a flood of memories that she couldn't help but recall.

However, his killing of more than a dozen quasi-emperors in a single day, including several forbidden zone disciples, was probably an irreconcilable blood feud for the supreme beings of the forbidden zones.

The road ahead will surely be fraught with bloodshed and danger at every turn.

"elder sister……"

Standing there, Chi Xuan seemed to have thought of this as well. She gently tugged at Chi Yao's sleeve and asked in a low voice:

"Will he... be alright?"

Chi Yao withdrew her gaze, gently shook her head, and spoke in a calm, unwavering voice:

"I don't know, but since he has chosen his path and started what he has done, he can only continue down this path. What can we do with our meager achievements?"

Her words were soft, yet they carried a calm and resolute air of someone who had seen through the ways of the world.

Upon hearing this, Song Canghai glanced at Chi Yao and sighed inwardly.

This girl from the Chi family has become increasingly insightful and composed, but behind this insight, there is probably an untold bitterness.

Behind him, the Song brothers, Qiwu and Qiwen, looked at each other in silence, their faces filled with deep dejection.

To live alongside such a person is both a blessing and a curse.

Fortunately, they were able to witness the legend; unfortunately, they were destined to become mere background figures and supporting characters, especially when the girls they liked were deeply attracted to them.

At this moment, the Imperial Pass stands majestically, and the ancient stele stands silently.

The assembled geniuses and veteran cultivators from all realms gathered before the pass.

At this moment, they were already utterly shocked by these successive earth-shattering events.

"..."

A cacophony of voices, exclamations, and speculations rose and fell, and no one paid any attention to which new name had been added to the ancient stele.

All eyes and minds were focused on the two distant star regions where earth-shattering battles had erupted.

The gaze was directed toward the figure in green robes who, from such a distance, had laid down the Immortal-Slaying Killing Array and stirred up the winds and clouds of the universe. Few people could see that.

The Immortal Slaughtering Formation appeared twice in one day, and the sword slew more than a dozen quasi-emperors.

Tan Lin, this immortal golden body of our time, is destined to truly resound throughout the heavens, becoming one of the most dazzling and most feared names of this era.

…………

Just as the myriad realms were trembling with the reappearance of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation.

Tan Lin, along with Tian Ling and Guo Ziqian, had silently traversed the endless starry sky and arrived at that seemingly ordinary but actually mysterious ancient star.

Heavenly Soldiers Ancient Star.

Compared to ancient stars like the Big Dipper, Ziwei, and Amitabha, which have given birth to enlightened beings, this star is actually not very conspicuous in the night sky.

Even in this present period, it intermittently becomes somewhat desolate, with little spiritual energy and few living beings.

But in Tan Lin's perception, deep within the core of this star, there still lies an indescribable, boundless vitality and ancient Taoist charm.

This is the transformed head of Lingbao Tianzun.

Its location on Sendai is even more blessed with amazing potential, making it an excellent place for seclusion and healing.

hum...

Crimson mist surged,

Tan Lin used the extraordinary power of the Zhuyin Soul Pearl to conceal the secrets of heaven, and led the two of them directly into the interior of the star with little hindrance.

After passing through the thick crust, the scorching magma layer, and countless fields, we finally arrived at a strange space.

This is not the lava field at the Earth's core that one might imagine, but a vast and boundless world called "Lingtai".

Beneath our feet lies a crystal-clear floor, resembling glass, radiating a warm luster.

The sky above was not rock, but a chaotic and hazy "sky dome" with wisps of chaotic energy falling down, evolving into earth, fire, water, and wind, a scene of creation.

Most astonishingly, a hazy light floats in the center of this space.

The light was not a flame, but it flickered and burned like a celestial fire, burning eternally and radiating a warm and vast aura that nourished the entire "Lingtai" world.