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

The moment it appeared, it caused a slight tremor in the laws of the entire Creation Land!

This essence is entirely a warm, golden color, with countless fine, eternally flowing patterns within it.

In its endless cycle of life, it exudes a supreme Daoist charm that is impervious to all laws and unyielding to countless eons.

The indestructible golden body origin!

Moreover, it was through Tan Lin's gradual refinement and transformation that he repeatedly rebuilt his cultivation from his past levels at a very early stage, approaching perfection. Now, he has reached the peak of the seventh level of Quasi-Emperor, only two steps away from achieving the Great Perfection of his Origin.

Furthermore, because Tan Lin himself possessed a profound understanding of the Great Dao in his previous life, and his foundation was terrifying, his quality far surpassed that of any other indestructible golden body of the same level!

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Just as most of his essence left his body, Tan Lin's face turned deathly pale in an instant.

His vast, star-like aura suddenly stagnated and then rapidly weakened, causing his previously unfathomable aura to noticeably decline.

It was as if a blazing star had suddenly lost its core light and heat.

But his tall, straight figure beneath his blue robe remained as immovable as an ancient sacred mountain.

Only at this moment did the outstretched palm tremble slightly, and in the palm, the golden undying source quietly floated, radiating an alluring and supreme brilliance.

"Take it..."

Tan Lin's voice remained calm, but it was clearly tinged with an undeniable weakness and hoarseness.

As he spoke, he handed that bit of essence to Li Qingjue, who was dumbfounded.

At this moment, Li Qingjue was completely frozen.

She stared blankly at the dazzling source of energy in her master's palm, then looked up at his face, which had suddenly turned pale and his aura had weakened.

At that moment, she felt an indescribable bitterness and pain deep inside her heart, which threatened to overwhelm all her reason in an instant.

She... is going crazy...

"No...no! Master! No! Don't do this..."

She quickly shook her head.

His voice trembled with an unprecedented level of panic since he had been able to stand on his own.

clatter……

She even subconsciously took a half step back, as if that essence was the most terrifying forbidden poison in the world.

"Disciple doesn't want it! Absolutely not! Master, please take it back! Take it back!! Disciple begs you, please don't do this..."

Her eyes were already brimming with tears.

A myriad of emotions were intertwined within, including shock, but even more so fear, heartache, and utter disbelief.

How could she accept it?

How could she dare to accept it?

This is Master's origin!

It is the origin of the indestructible golden body!

Besides, her brother in the past...

Isn't that also an indestructible golden body?!

From the very beginning of her cultivation of the "Origin Devouring Scripture," she told herself that any physical origin in this world, no matter how rare or powerful, was worth pursuing for the sake of the Great Dao and for becoming stronger.

In order to one day stand by his master's side and make him take him seriously, and in order to fight for immortality in the mortal world, he would seize and devour.

But the golden body is indestructible!

This is the only type of constitution!

For her, this was taboo, an untouchable taboo, and the most painful yet precious obsession and hope hidden deep in her heart!

Devouring the essence of the indestructible golden body?

In her view, how was this any different from the very source that devoured her own brother?

Especially since the one who unearthed this source at this moment was none other than his own master!!

Back then, wasn't it precisely because of my brother's special physique that the Feathered Divine Dynasty forcibly took him away?

If my brother were just like me, ordinary and unremarkable, would everything be different?

Today, as she devours this source, how is she any different from the Feathered Divine Dynasty?

Even though her rational mind told her that this was not the case, the resistance and pain that came from the depths of her soul almost suffocated her.

"Master...please...take it back...how could I possibly do this?! If I don't transform, I won't attain enlightenment, please..."

Li Qingjue's voice was already choked with sobs.

She looked at Tan Lin's face, which remained as calm as a still well, yet was clearly much more aged.

At that moment, her heart felt as if it were being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand, causing her unbearable pain.

"It's alright."

Tan Lin looked at the tears welling up in his apprentice's eyes and sighed inwardly, but his tone left no room for argument:

"I possess an ancient tree of life, a divine elixir of immortality, with miraculous effects in nourishing the body. Replenishing one's essence afterward will not be difficult."

Even though the losses this time are too great, given time, it can recover. It will just take some time, but it won't damage the foundation..."

He paused slightly, looked at Li Qingjue, and softened his voice:

"And now you are already on the verge of execution, with no choice but to release it, only lacking these final two sources of 'suppressive power'."

This source of knowledge, as your teacher, will serve as one of the 'catalysts' for your final transformation.

As for the other exotic source, I also have a plan. You should refine this source first..."

"No! I don't want to!!!"

Li Qingjue shook her head frantically, tears finally welling up and sliding down her beautiful yet pale cheeks.

Tick!

slap... slap...

Tears fell to the ground, shattering into pieces...

Li Qingjue looked at the source of energy in Tan Lin's palm, his fear and resistance growing stronger:

"Disciple can wait! We can try to find another way! The universe is vast; there may be other suitable sources! Master, this method is not feasible! Absolutely not!"

She was almost incoherent.

She kept refusing, her slender hands clenched tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, oblivious to the traces of blood seeping out.

Seeing his disciple's intense reaction, Tan Lin remained silent for a moment.

He knew where Li Qingjue's resistance came from.

An indestructible golden body is indeed a bit difficult for him.

Letting her devour the essence of the indestructible golden body would be difficult for anyone, not even a complete stranger, let alone themselves.

But... the increasingly dire situation regarding her path to enlightenment left her no choice!

This era is fraught with intrigue and turmoil. The supreme beings of the forbidden zones are eyeing us covetously, while forces from the Underworld, Immortal Tombs, the Sea of ​​Reincarnation, the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body, and the Holy Spirit Ancestral Court, among others, are stirring up trouble in the shadows.

If he does not attain enlightenment in this great era, it will be difficult to have another chance for at least hundreds of thousands of years after the immortal emperor's great enemy, Nirvana, is completed.

Under such circumstances, if Li Qingjue could transform into a Chaos Body sooner and achieve Dao in one fell swoop,

Only then can he possess the initial power to protect himself, which will become an indispensable part of his future plans to break through the imperishable golden body barrier, achieve enlightenment, and even in subsequent arrangements.

Thus, sacrificing part of his own essence and being weakened for a period of time in exchange for his disciples' smooth path to enlightenment and leaps in combat power, allowing those who achieve enlightenment first to lead those who do not, is undoubtedly worthwhile in his view!

Of course, if he were confident in continuing the path of the Undying Golden Body right now, he wouldn't have gone through so many twists and turns...

"Pure and absolute".

Thinking of this, Tan Lin's voice suddenly became somewhat low, carrying an unusual seriousness:

"When the great paths contend, how can we hesitate and linger like this?"

The indestructible golden body is merely a physical constitution, a 'boat' that carries a cultivator on their path to enlightenment, one of the cornerstones to reach the pinnacle, not a shackle.

Don't weave a trap to bind yourself. You cultivate the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. As long as you uphold your original intention and do not indulge in killing or indiscriminate killing, have you ever seen your master say a single word against you?

In the past, I took you out many times, allowing you to plunder the essence of others. Did you ever feel that this was inappropriate? Did I ever say that it was inappropriate?

These are all natural principles of cultivation. Those cultivators have all left their mark before the Imperial Pass. Since they left their mark, it also means that they were prepared to kill or be killed, and they had no say in anything else..."

He gazed into Li Qingjue's tear-filled eyes and said, word by word:

"You're too attached to appearances!"

How can one glimpse the true essence of the Tao if one is fixated on appearances and trapped by inner conflicts? How can one reach the pinnacle in this cruel world?

If such a tragedy were to occur again someday, would you truly have the ability to protect what you want to preserve? Would you be able to stand up for what you want to stand up for?

Upon hearing this, Li Qingjue's delicate body trembled violently.

Tick!

tick... tick...

Her tears flowed even faster, but she bit her lip the whole time, stubbornly shaking her head, refusing to accept the source that was so close at hand.

Seeing her so stubborn, a barely perceptible complex emotion flashed across Tan Lin's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by an almost ruthless coldness.

He knew that the other party's resistance could not be resolved with just a few words.

"Never mind."

As his thoughts raced, Tan Lin suddenly withdrew his outstretched hand and absorbed the golden, indestructible essence back into himself.

Although he was still weak, his movements were clean and efficient.

His aura surged and receded. He no longer looked at Li Qingjue, slowly turned around, and walked out of the Creation Land, leaving behind only a faint word of disappointment that echoed in the silent Creation Land:

"Dead wood can't be carved!"

As soon as he finished speaking,

clatter……

With one step, he appeared at the edge of the Creation Land; with another step, he vanished completely, leaving only a faint ripple in the void where he stood.

"Master!"

Standing there, Li Qingjue watched his master's resolute departing figure, his heart instantly overwhelmed by immense panic and regret.

She wasn't unaware of her master's good intentions, nor was she unaware that her master was doing it for her own good.

But... that indestructible golden body...

"Master...I..."

She reached out, trying to grab the hem of her dress that had already disappeared into the distance, wanting to say something, but her throat felt blocked by something, and she could only utter broken syllables.

Master is angry!

Master is disappointed in her?!

This realization seemed to cause her even more pain than the act of letting her devour the essence of the indestructible golden body.

She stood there blankly, staring in the direction where her master had disappeared, tears continuing to fall silently. She felt as if she had lost all her strength, and even the energy around her became disordered.

…………

The Big Dipper buries the Emperor Star in the Eastern Wilderness and Northern Regions.

Over the years, powerful forces such as the Holy Spirit Ancestral Court, the Underworld, the Phoenix Nest, the Feathered Divine Dynasty, and the Divine Organization have stirred up endless waves.

This ancient land is no longer as "peaceful" as it once was.

To date, the various Daoist traditions in the five domains of the Big Dipper have been secretly making some adjustments and migrations.

Right now,

Tianchi Mountain Range, the homeland of the Chi family.

The once beautiful and ethereal celestial land, shrouded in mist and clouds, now appears somewhat empty and desolate.