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

She sensed Tan Lin's gaze and returned the question.

Tan Lin shook his head slightly, indicating that he was alright.

After reassuring everyone, he withdrew from his meditative state and, instead of preaching, began to bleed himself to refine his essence.

Bloodletting, tempering...

He continued doing this for quite some time afterward.

……

Time flows by.

Another hundred years have passed.

Within the Heavenly Soldier Star, the vital energy of creation coiled like a dragon, continuously nourishing the four figures at its core.

"call……"

On this day, Tan Lin slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

His breath was as long and deep as an ancient galaxy. At this moment, the acupoints all over his body opened and closed on their own, ending the process of absorbing and exhaling the most primordial essence of creation today.

Through over a century of arduous cultivation, his foundation had become increasingly solid, but his cultivation level remained at the peak of the seventh level of Quasi-Emperor because the time was not yet ripe; a single change could have far-reaching consequences.

His blood and qi roared like a Dao bell, and his indestructible golden body shone brightly. However, his blood and qi had not declined due to years of "bloodletting". On the contrary, his aura became more and more powerful.

Beside him, in a ceramic jar containing a universe within, the amount of blood he had refined through multiple rounds, prepared in advance for the "blood exchange" on the day his physique reached its full potential, was already fully prepared.

His deep eyes, opening and closing, seemed to reflect the cycle of reincarnation and see through illusions, demonstrating that he had reached a new level in the further derivation and improvement of the Great Dao of All Self.

On the other side, Tianling also slowly finished its cycle.

The nine-colored silkworm robe she wore flowed with a dreamlike luster, blending seamlessly with her own aura.

With the fusion of two fragments of imperial bloodline, her aptitude was already far beyond what it used to be, and this became increasingly evident as time went on.

Now, her understanding of the Dao of the Universe and the Dao of the Universe has become increasingly profound, and her cultivation has steadily reached the seventh level of Quasi-Emperor.

Even so, she, who had entered the Quasi-Emperor realm earlier than Guo Ziqian, was still left behind by someone's disciple at a leisurely pace.

shuh...

Having just finished her cultivation, her purple-gold eyes gazed into the distance.

The energy of creation there has recently become extremely violent, as if it is giving birth to a demon god that will devour all things.

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Chapter 255 Empress: If I Achieve Enlightenment, Will You Be My Master? (Please Subscribe!)

Rumble... Rumble...

As far as the eye could see, endless dark light and demonic energy emanated, and Li Qingjue sat cross-legged in the eye of this storm of demonic light.

She was no longer simply surrounded by black light; instead, an eerie aura had formed around her.

Within the field, Dao principles and patterns densely covered the area, with numerous different primal reactions, and at times, myriad Daos manifested.

Behind him, phantom figures resembling true dragons, divine phoenixes, qilin, and kunpeng would occasionally rise and fall, emitting the divine pronouncements of the Great Dao.

Occasionally, countless wails would arise, constantly growing and disintegrating, relentlessly tempered by a dark, deep vortex that seemed capable of swallowing all light and heat.

Beneath the black dress, Li Qingjue's skin was smooth and flawless, yet it possessed a texture that was neither gold nor jade, transcending the mundane. Every inch of her flesh seemed to be engraved with extremely complex natural Dao patterns, as if they were etched into her very bones and blood.

To this day, her "Devouring Demon Body" is infinitely close to the completion of the "Devouring Demon Art" that she derived herself!

Taking a few more steps forward, evolving into chaos, and fully realizing the acquired chaotic body, is no longer just the initial concept.

Today, who would have thought that many years ago, she was just a mortal who was unsuitable for cultivation, and despite her extraordinary intelligence, she had no supernatural abilities?

For more than three hundred years since the battle outside the Demon Emperor's Tomb

During this period, she entered and exited the Imperial Pass several times. In addition, with the cover and help of her master, she also went to the outside world many times and stayed there for decades. The amount of the Kings' essence she obtained was more than several thousand.

She repeatedly refined these primordial blood essences with the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, integrating them into herself and merging them with the Chaos Dao.

At this moment, her sea of ​​suffering had transformed into a "primordial sea" resembling chaos, within which nearly ten thousand different primordial principles surged.

As the surging waves swept across, countless powerful symbols of the Dao were born and died within them.

Within the five internal organs of the Dao Palace, five seated deities embody the Five Elements.

As the blood and qi surge in the limbs, the four primordial elements of earth, water, fire, and wind also fluctuate within them.

Bathed in dark, demonic light, her spinal dragon shone brilliantly, as if cast from celestial gold. With its head held high, it showed signs of its cultivation almost sinking into the Immortal Platform Barrier, even before it had reached the Quasi-Ninth Rank.

Time passed little by little.

The various exotic primordial energies that had settled within her body, while mixed and mutually repelling each other, were eventually unified under a mysterious balance guided by her subjective will, evolving into countless paths!

With every breath, every gesture, she now effortlessly stirs up the surrounding Dao, causing it to resonate or surge.

It was as if she herself was a source of all paths that had taken on a life form and was walking, but at other times, she was like a "singularity" that was about to collapse and return to its origin, transforming into chaos.

A potential that transcends ordinary physique and is powerful enough to resonate with all things is lurking within her, surging from time to time.

In fact,

About ninety years ago, her physical body and primordial spirit were already nearly flawless.

Like her master Tan Lin, she was able to break through the barrier of the near-eighth level at that time, and then get a closer look at the impenetrable yet deadly alluring barrier of the near-ninth level.

Today, she is absolutely certain that she can trigger a massive heavenly tribulation, break through it in one fell swoop, and reach the ninth level of the Quasi-Emperor realm!

however,

Just as her Dao heart stirred and her Qi hesitated about whether to connect with the myriad Daos, Tan Lin's voice faintly rang in her Dao heart:

"Qingjue, stop here."

hum...

Upon hearing this, Li Qingjue seemed to receive a divine decree; the boiling aura around him instantly subsided.

She opened her eyes and looked at her master, who had appeared not far away at some point.

Facing this person, she had only absolute trust in him, and at this moment there was not a trace of confusion or anxiety about being blocked.

shuh...

At the same time, Tan Lin's deep gaze did not fall on her, but instead looked outwards, his eyes seemingly piercing through the secret realm and gazing into the boundless starry sky.

Ultimately, it fell upon the many terrifying beings lurking in the deepest recesses of various forbidden zones of life.

"It's not the right time to break through now. Unless you're absolutely certain of achieving enlightenment in one fell swoop, I don't recommend that you release the suppression now..."

His voice was deep, carrying a solemn weight that seemed to have seen through the ages:

"Because of me, the tribulation for those who attain enlightenment in this lifetime is especially difficult to overcome, with too many variables... As you know, I myself failed at this very hurdle back then..."

Tan Lin spoke for about fifteen minutes.

Li Qingjue's stunningly beautiful face appeared calm on the surface, but beneath the calm surface, a complex and indescribable mix of emotions, including tenderness and pity, flickered through her eyes.

Finally, she nodded her head slightly and said softly:

"What this disciple understands is that throughout the ages, only one person in each lifetime has attained enlightenment. If this disciple attains enlightenment, Master, you..."

But before she could finish speaking, Tan Lin waved his hand to interrupt her:

"If you are confident, we can choose an opportunity, and then you can focus on breaking through. At that time, I will take care of everything from the outside world, so there is no need to worry about these things."

If you successfully transform into chaos, you will understand that this principle is not absolute, and it is absolutely unwise to give up eating for fear of choking...

Besides, are you so certain that your teacher can break through the physical limitations?

Tan Lin said calmly.

Li Qingjue stared intently at him, her lips parting slightly:

“If even Master can’t do it, then no one in this world can.”

Upon hearing this, Tan Lin stood with his hands behind his back. He didn't look at him; his deep gaze remained fixed on the outside world. He then said:

"I know your path of Dharma; the myriad origins are already enough. However, these last few are meant to serve as a kind of 'grand finale' to conclude your teachings."

Ordinary and special physical constitutions and true blood are no longer of any use to you, which is why you have never been able to gather enough. You must be aware of this before you attain enlightenment..."

He paused for a moment, then added:

"Right now, the Underworld is making frequent moves and secretly collecting various kinds of true blood. This is both a bad thing and a good thing for you..."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingjue's eyes flashed with a thoughtful expression, before he understood:

"Master means that we should wait until the Netherworld has collected all the precious original blood from the starry sky before we proceed?"

"Ruzi can be taught."

Tan Lin smiled faintly.

"But how can I know when and where they are..."

Li Qingjue had further doubts.

"When that time comes, your master will tell you. Before that, just continue to refine your foundation. Ideally, when you go out to intercept others, you will be confident that you can achieve enlightenment in one step."

After leaving those words, Tan Lin walked away from her, returned to the ancient tree of life, and closed his eyes to rest.

Li Qingjue blinked, then suppressed his surging instinct to break through, instead immersing himself in a deeper level of refining his origins.

She continuously solidifies the path to the evolution of the chaotic entity, patiently awaiting the opportune moment.

……

outside world.

Over the past three hundred years, the cosmic landscape has been turbulent and unpredictable.

On the surface, the Divine Organization, Phoenix Nest, Feathered Divine Dynasty, Holy Spirit Ancestral Court, Underworld, and other behemoths maintain a fragile balance.

In this great age of enlightenment, everyone wants to dominate, take the lead, and rule all the heavens. Some even aspire to rule the world before achieving enlightenment, thus benefiting themselves from a mysterious force and taking that step forward.

This has led to a series of small-scale conflicts, such as friction and probing between various parties, but no full-scale war has broken out.

Furthermore, in recent years, ancient quasi-emperors and newly ascended quasi-emperors have frequently engaged in earth-shattering battles on the edge of the universe due to various fortuitous events, often resulting in the shattering of star systems and the increase in desolate star fields.

But as long as those few behemoths remain unmoved, the myriad realms of the heavens and the earth remain like a still pond with only ripples.

however,

Beneath this relatively "calm" surface, undercurrents have already taken shape.

Throughout history, great eras have always been accompanied by great chaos.

Recently, in places like the Ziwei Starfield and the Amitabha Ancient Starfield, under the management of the Human King Palace, the Jiang family, and the flourishing Buddhist sect,

These ancient life-bearing sites, seemingly becoming "pure lands" on the eve of chaos, attracted many cultivators and clans from life-bearing areas that might otherwise become battlefields to migrate there.

Among them are many lineages of the Big Dipper Burial Emperor Star, who are all accumulating power and observing the changes.

It is worth mentioning that,

The great war in the Chaos Immortal Land that took place many years ago after the Ninefold Imperial Pass still has a profound impact today.

The outcome of that battle, after so many years, has been gradually deduced by some influential figures, and news of it has slowly begun to circulate.

The Undying Empress lost one of her imperial artifacts and also suffered some Dao injuries.

However, after bathing in the Dao Fruit of the Netherworld Daoist, she became even stronger, as if she had already stepped into another realm.

In that battle, the woodcutter suffered a devastating injury, his axe broke, and his already depleted energy was further weakened. His injuries were far more severe than those of the Immortal Queen.

After retreating to the secret location of the divine organization, he completely disappeared, went into seclusion, and rarely appeared in public.

However, apart from the high-level combat forces of both sides, which have temporarily entered a period of stalemate and reorganization, the struggle among the other behemoths and their subordinate forces and cultivators in the heavens is intensifying.

During these three hundred years, the people of the Holy Spirit Ancestral Temple were the most arrogant and their evil deeds were the most notorious.

One by one, these holy spirit monsters, instructed by certain beings, revived from their original places of creation, where they were nurtured and their innate essence was replenished by the "Mending the Heavens" method, and emerged from the so-called "ancestral court" to roam the heavens.

They were not simply traveling or seeking revenge from the past, but rather carrying out targeted plundering and killing in various places according to their respective methods of mending the heavens.

Mending the sky, mending the sky, where does this nourishing substance come from?

It cannot be created out of thin air, and if it were to be completed little by little as it was during gestation, it would be far too slow!