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

Of the two women from the Beidouchi family, one was engaged to her, and the other had even made eye contact with her in the past…

Based on her intuition, the two women were already deeply in love with their respective Daoist partners back then, but she didn't know if they had moved on by it.

So, what exactly happened during the month the other person was away?

If it's just about exchanging the source, it shouldn't take that long, right?

Was something else holding you back?

Tianling was filled with doubts, and a strange, inexplicable bitterness welled up in her heart.

But she ultimately didn't ask.

Some answers are better left unknown than known.

She simply clenched her fist slightly and turned her gaze back to Li Qingjue, who was at a crucial juncture in his cultivation.

Splash... splash...

Over time,

Within the realm of creation, the sounds of Tao resounded, countless rays of light shone, and the ancient tree of life swayed, cascading with endless essence.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed, and Li Qingjue's re-examination and refining of the origins of all paths is nearing its end.

At the same time,

In the direction of the Big Dipper's Burial Emperor Star, among the many terrifying energies lurking in those forbidden zones of life, some seem to be becoming increasingly restless with the passage of time.

The rain is coming and the wind is all over the building.

On the other side of the distant starry sky,

A colossal ancient star, appearing dark purple from afar, with a surface crisscrossed by deep grooves, exuding an ancient and domineering aura.

As the ancestral star of the Azure Heaven Overlord Bloodline, this ancient star has witnessed countless ages, during which other Great Daos have either been obliterated by the Overlord Body's Dao, or suppressed to the core.

As a result, the Overlord Bloodline cultivators thrived here, achieving twice the results with half the effort, while other cultivators found it extremely difficult to even set foot here. Those with lower cultivation levels struggled to survive, let alone cultivate.

Of course, this has continued to the present day.

On the ancient star, the inhabitants were mostly members of the Overlord lineage, or their mounts, spirit pets, and servants. There were no "outsiders" at all.

At this very moment, deep within an ancient star, within a towering purple mountain range,

Within an ancient cave lies a universe, permeated with purple aura and Daoist principles. Four figures, like demonic gods, are sealed within four pieces of immortal essence.

They each sat cross-legged on an ancient stone platform, silent and still, as if they had already decayed with this world.

This is the ancestral cave of the Overlord Body lineage, and also the greatest foundation of this clan, where the Great Accomplished Overlord Body, sealed by themselves from different periods and even different eras, lies dormant!

These four figures possessed auras that were either as fierce as fire, as solid as a mountain, as ethereal as mist, or as profound as an abyss.

Based on their own physical constitution and bloodline, they have all forged their own unique paths.

Although they are currently sealed by the Immortal Source and Emperor-level array patterns, their aura is restrained.

Even when the divine thoughts that take turns attaching to the outside of the Immortal Source occasionally unconsciously leak out fluctuations, they are enough to make a Great Sage tremble and a Quasi-Emperor change color.

hum...

Suddenly,

Auspicious light and colors rippled slightly around one of the immortal springs, and a purple glow appeared between the brows of the person inside.

Immediately afterwards, an ancient and vast divine thought awakened from the Immortal Source.

His divine sense swept across the ancestral cave, and through the layers of array patterns and the outside world, he could vaguely perceive the changes in the outside world over this period of time.

"Hmm...another period of time has passed..."

That whispered divine thought carried an indifferent detachment born of countless ages:

“In those restricted areas outside, some people are becoming increasingly restless.”

"Let me guess, it must be that old guy in the Undying Mountain who clashed with the Suiren Emperor many years ago, he's about to give up, isn't he?"

At this moment, a fluctuation of divine sense also emanated from another location of immortal energy:

"Within the Undying Mountain, he has existed for the longest time. He migrated there from some corner of the universe in the early days of the primordial era, and five or six hundred thousand years have passed since then."

"Heh heh, he's probably on the verge of exhaustion. If he doesn't come out to forage for food soon, how can he possibly hold on? If he doesn't come out, only death awaits him."

“Back then, when he clashed with Emperor Suiren, I knew he wouldn’t last much longer. I never imagined he would endure for hundreds of years longer…”

A third divine thought arrived:

"But since the Immortal Emperor is still alive, I suspect he wouldn't dare to emerge alone. Otherwise, why would he have waited until now?"

It seems they intend to join forces with other beings in the forbidden zone to emerge together and share the spoils of this world. They've certainly made a clever plan, which also reduces many risks..."

"..."

"Many years ago, this generation of bloodline was 'slain,' and even their very essence was devoured. Was it a wisp of your divine consciousness that was keeping watch over the outside world at that time?"

During the exchange, the first divine thought to awaken spoke.

"It's true... that generation of bloodline descendants didn't have high purity of bloodline, their strength was weak, and it was common for them to be killed. They're not worth my too much attention..."

The third divine thought that intertwined with the others spoke frankly.

"Then why don't you order the current leader to unseal a pure-blooded offspring? In this great era of enlightenment, although it is difficult for those of us with such physiques to achieve enlightenment, there is always a glimmer of hope..."

"Someone did come to me for instructions at the time, but I rejected them..."

As he answered, the man's divine sense swept over the other three people, and he said indifferently:

"The time is not yet ripe. This great era is far from simple. Some ancient beings who are about to attain enlightenment are beginning to emerge frequently, and contemporary geniuses are also rising in large numbers. The atmosphere is strange and unpredictable."

Those major restricted areas all showed signs of unrest.

It's not wise for those with pure bloodlines to be born too early; there are too many variables, and they'll only become bait for those in the forbidden zones. It's better to wait until they stir up trouble, then reap the rewards, leaving all life in ruins.

"That is the time for our offspring to be born. Otherwise, once they reach adulthood, they might be too impulsive and run into the turbulent waves, hindering us. In that case, they will only perish..."

Another Great Body Master clicked his tongue and said:

"In this ancient era, which spans only a little over 600,000 years, there have already been more than 20 major upheavals, which is equivalent to the total number of upheavals before the ancient era..."

In fact, if we count the specific instances, it was during our clan and the lineage of the Undying Golden Body that our physique reached its peak.

The 'young man,' bewildered and ignorant, attempted to reach a higher realm at the wrong time. Upon achieving mastery, the fluctuations of his blood energy and Dao principles, like torches in the night, inevitably attracted those thirsty beings, prematurely igniting a dark upheaval..."

The mention of the indestructible golden body seemed to cause a slight ripple in all four divine senses.

"Speaking of the indestructible golden body..."

This generation's indestructible golden body is extraordinary. In just over two hundred years, its cultivation has reached the seventh level of Quasi-Emperor. Its talent and vitality are rarely seen throughout history.

Unfortunately, after reaching the high-level Quasi-Emperor realm, he seemed to vanish without a trace.

"That person is quite clever..."

The fourth divine thought, and the last voice to join the exchange, spoke in a hoarse and somber tone:

"He must have known from some unknown source about the perilous nature of that day of great accomplishment."

After all, there were five individuals with indestructible golden bodies who, upon reaching the Great Perfection stage during the turmoil of the ancient era, possessed such bodies. These individuals were all hot-headed fools, intending only to suppress the chaos.

This also meant that, after many such instances, it became difficult for those guys in the restricted areas not to target this faction, which saved us a lot of trouble..."

"That immortal golden body of our time has been lying dormant for three hundred years, hasn't it? It's a pity that it has remained hidden until now..."

The first divine thought said softly:

"If he can't restrain himself and chooses to rush to the Great Completion stage too early, he might very well become a perfect fuse to ignite a major upheaval."

At that time, we may also take action as appropriate to refine it into a great medicine to nourish ourselves... The blood pill refined by the immortal golden body I killed countless ages ago has also been exhausted, and it is time to replenish it..."

"The problem is that many supreme beings have emerged in this great era, and it won't be easy to snatch food from the jaws of those old guys."

The blood essence, origin, and Dao fruit of a fully-formed, indestructible golden body are equally tempting to some…

Upon hearing this, someone sneered:

"Whether there is any gain or not, it saves us descendants the trouble of personally dealing with him in the future."

"But this boy is slippery, and his ability to hide is truly remarkable. Even I cannot deduce his whereabouts. He has remained unseen for three hundred years. Perhaps even those fellow Daoists in the forbidden zones would find it difficult to pinpoint his exact location..."

"It's alright."

The first divine thought concluded:

"He will come out eventually, unless he can really resist the temptation of success. And what we have in abundance is time. We should just wait patiently."

Inside the ancestral cave, the exchange of divine thoughts gradually ceased, and deathly silence returned.

……

Beidou Buried Emperor Star,

In the northern part of the Eastern Wilderness, there lies the Tianchi Mountain Range.

The once blessed land, a place of natural beauty and ethereal charm, now appears even more desolate.

To date, the vast majority of cultivators from the Chi and Xiang families have already quietly migrated to unknown coordinates outside the domain in batches, thanks to the years of planning by the Chi sisters, Chi Xuan and Chi Yao.

Those who remained, apart from some collateral servants who voluntarily stayed to manage the family business, were only a few clan ancestors led by Chi Yushan, who stubbornly refused to leave.

"Grandpa! There have been frequent unusual movements deep within the forbidden area lately. We can't wait any longer. This place has become a dangerous place. If we stay any longer, we will surely die!"

Deep within the Chi family's territory, inside an ancient and simple hall, Chi Xuan, having exhausted her patience, said helplessly.

More than ten years have passed, and with the refinement and nourishment of the essence of divine medicine, she and her sister Chi Yao have recovered from the slight weakness they experienced due to the removal of some of their original essence.

At this moment, her eyes were sharp as knives as she stared intently at Chi Yushan, who sat cross-legged with his eyes closed at the head of the table, feigning anger.

Chi Yao stood quietly to one side, her green dress trailing on the ground, her face cool and aloof. Though she remained silent.

However, the powerful aura subtly emanating from her body already indicated her attitude.

Today, the two sisters have come to deliver an "ultimatum"...

Chi Yushan's hair and beard were all white, his face was withered, and his breath was weak, clearly indicating that he had reached the end of his lifespan.

He slowly opened his cloudy eyes and looked at the two amazing juniors standing below the prince. A complex emotion of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, but in the end, it all turned into a deep stubbornness.

"Xuan'er, Yao'er, I know your feelings."

Chi Yushan's voice was hoarse:

"But I was born here, grew up here, and will die here."

This Tianchi Mountain Range is the root of the Chi family for tens of thousands of years. If the roots are separated from the soil, can they still survive?

This old man, with his frail bones, has long since transcended the cycle of life and death. To be buried in this ancestral land, to sleep alongside the spirits of my ancestors, is already a blessing.

You... don't need to worry about us old folks anymore.

"Great-grandfather!"

Chi Xuan said urgently, her eyes slightly red:

"As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood! As long as people are alive, the legacy will endure! If the turmoil subsides one day, we can return!"

"Yes, Yushan..."

An elder who also looked old advised:

"Xuan and Yao have now reached extraordinary levels of cultivation, an unprecedented achievement for the Chi family. Their future is bright. If you come with us, you can also serve as a mentor, guide the younger generation, and contribute your remaining energy in the future!"

To this, Chi Yushan simply shook his head, his smile bitter yet resolute:

“My mind is made up. You need not try to persuade me any further. I, Chiyushan, am determined to protect this mountain and this water.”

clatter……

Chi Yao, who had been silent all along, suddenly stepped forward, her clear and melodious voice echoing in the hall:

“In that case, I’m sorry to offend you, ‘grandson’.”

The voice has not fallen,

She gently raised her jade hand, and a bright green divine light bloomed, weaving into mysterious sealing chains that shot towards Chi Yushan and the other equally stubborn elders with lightning speed.

"Yao girl, you?!"

Chi Yushan's expression changed, and he wanted to resist.