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

"Ning Fei! Protect me! Today, I will attain the Dao and become an Emperor!"

The Immortal Queen whispered to the void behind her.

wow...

But Ning Fei has not yet "shown up".

A figure dressed in ancient animal hides, holding a stone club, and carrying a black longbow on his back silently appeared. He was Chuan Ying, the former first general of the ancient Heavenly Court.

He remained silent, his halberd pointing diagonally, his aura locking onto the Undying Queen and this entire star field.

However, to the surprise of the Immortal Queen,

Chuan Ying gave her a deep look, then gazed at the direction of the fierce battle that had erupted in the distant starry sky. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and then he put away the stone staff that had transformed into a battle spear.

Whoosh!

Then, with a flicker, he transformed into a streak of light and sped toward the battlefield where Tan Lin and Zhu Zhizun were!

"Ok?"

The Immortal Queen's beautiful eyes narrowed, then she sneered:

"You're smart to know what's good for you! I'll settle accounts with you after I attain enlightenment!"

Although she didn't understand why Chuanying had suddenly given up trying to stop her.

But at this moment, there's no time to worry about anything else.

The opportunity to achieve enlightenment is fleeting, so she immediately calmed her mind and flew to an ancient star that had been prepared for her tribulation, beginning to trigger her own heavenly tribulation.

In the shadows, where they had originally confronted Chuan Ying,

Ning Fei watched Chuan Ying's actions, and he shifted slightly, seemingly wanting to follow her. However, after glancing at the peerless, ethereal figure in her flowing robes, his feet seemed rooted to the spot.

He remained silent about this.

Ultimately, he couldn't overcome his emotional entanglements and chose to become the protector of the Immortal Queen.

……

Rumble... Rumble...

Almost at the same time,

The Fire Demon, the Lord of the Underworld, and several other dormant beings who were about to attain enlightenment also rushed out from all parts of the universe, choosing to undergo their tribulations at this time!

They all saw the perfect opportunity when the Supreme Beings were held back by Tan Lin and Li Qingjue and had no time to spare!

In an instant, tribulation clouds gathered and thunder rumbled throughout the universe, with more than ten places simultaneously beginning to undergo tribulation!

Among them, the tribulation clouds of the Undying Queen and the Fire Demon were the most vast and terrifying!

A brutal battlefield.

boom!

Tan Lin was once again cleaved away by Shi Huang's halberd, leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound on his chest that nearly cleaved him in two.

The sword light of the Celestial Venerable of Immortality followed closely behind, piercing through his shoulder blade.

The Primordial Supreme's Xuanhuang Great Handprint struck down, shattering half of his body once again.

The Fallen Immortal Supreme, like a maggot clinging to a bone, pounced on Tan Lin, devouring his splattered flesh and blood, and letting out a joyful and maniacal laugh.

Tan Lin's energy was extremely weak, the state of "Three Qi Returning" was rapidly fading, and the fireflies were almost exhausted.

The Emperor's Banner dimmed to its lowest point, as if it might shatter completely at any moment.

At this critical moment,

"war!"

A thunderous roar erupted, and a figure in gleaming animal hide, wielding a battle spear, tore through the void and fearlessly charged into the battle!

It was Chuan Ying who "left and returned"!

He ignored those who were undergoing tribulations and about to attain enlightenment, and instead chose to step forward to help Tan Lin and Li Qingjue!

"You are... Chuan Ying?! You're asking for death!"

The Stone Emperor was furious, never expecting that this remnant of the ancient Heavenly Court would cause trouble at this moment.

"What, you're not happy that I didn't let you maggots have your way?"

Chuan Ying swept his spear across the battlefield, his longbow gleaming like a silver ribbon behind him, temporarily blocking the combined attack of the Supreme Being of the Heavens and the Supreme Being of the Divine Ruins, giving Tan Lin a brief respite.

Thank you!

Tan Lin coughed up blood. Without saying a word, he immediately channeled his remaining power and charged at the Fallen Immortal Supreme once more, determined to eliminate this scourge that was constantly devouring his flesh and blood to restore itself.

With Chuan Ying's arrival, the battle situation eased slightly.

Chuan Ying truly lived up to his reputation as the former number one general of the Heavenly Court, possessing overwhelming combat power and achieving enlightenment through unconventional means. Although he did not reach the level of a supreme being who had reached the ultimate sublimation, he still possessed extraordinary abilities.

However, relying on his still good condition and vigorous blood energy, he managed to hold off the two supreme beings for a short period of time.

however,

There are simply too many Supreme beings.

Just a few rounds later, Chuan Ying was also wounded by the Longevity Celestial Venerable's sword, his blood staining his silver armor.

bang...

Despite his utter exhaustion, Tan Lin finally managed to shatter the Fallen Immortal Supreme, who had been frantically devouring his flesh and blood and had almost recovered somewhat, once again.

And with its last strength, it completely refined and obliterated his remnant soul and blood essence!

"No! I am not reconciled!!!"

The Fallen Immortal Supreme let out a final, mournful wail before his body and soul were utterly destroyed.

However, this also exposed a huge flaw in Tan Lin's strategy.

"Now!"

At this moment, the four supreme beings—Eternal Life Celestial Venerable, Stone Emperor, Primordial Supreme Venerable, and the mysterious Undying Mountain—seized the opportunity.

They unleashed a barrage of deadly attacks, fiercely striking Tan Lin, whose aura was waning and who was on the verge of collapse!

Chuanying's eyes were bloodshot with rage as he tried to rescue them, but he was held back by the two supreme beings, Shangcang and Shenxu.

It seemed that Tan Lin was about to perish under this fatal blow.

Boom!

Just at this time,

From afar, the heavenly tribulation was drawn straight towards Li Qingjue's head. The long-awaited tribulation for attaining enlightenment finally crashed down!

The first lightning bolt of the Undying Medicine Tribulation, as thick as a mountain, with the majesty of splitting the heavens and earth, struck fiercely towards Li Qingjue!

It also dispersed some of the aftershocks of the killing move aimed at Tan Lin.

Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Tan Lin, despite his crippled body, activated the [Translocation of All Causes] technique, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.

However, in the instant he tried to move, he was swept away by the aftershock and suffered another severe injury, almost losing consciousness.

"Master!"

Li Qingjue, who was undergoing tribulation, was greatly shaken and almost lost his composure.

"Don't worry about me! Focus on overcoming your tribulation!"

Tan Lin's hoarse voice echoed in her mind.

Li Qingjue took a deep breath, suppressing his tears and boundless depression, and focused his mind to deal with the terrifying Chaos Emperor Tribulation.

With her severely injured body, she floated amidst the tribulation lightning, her flesh and blood constantly being torn apart and then reassembled, her aura transforming and sublimating in the process of destruction and rebirth.

Upon seeing this, a resolute glint flashed in Chuanying's eyes.

He knew that, given the current situation, even if Li Qingjue successfully transcended the tribulation, it would be impossible for him to reach the moment when he truly united with the will of Heaven.

The Supreme Beings would never give her that chance.

"Young friend Tan! Girl! This place... is in your hands now!"

Chuan Ying roared to the sky, and the silver armor formed from animal hides shone with an unprecedentedly intense light!

At this moment, he chose the most tragic way: to burn everything, and then... self-destruct!

"Chuan Ying, you?!"

Tan Lin wanted to stop it, but it was too late.

"I have lived for millions of years, and today I protect all living beings. Chuan Ying... I have no regrets!"

boom!!!!

How terrifying is the power of a peerless, unconventional cultivator's self-destruction at close range?

It was comparable to the final blow of a flawless ancient emperor!

The dazzling silver light instantly engulfed the Eternal Heavenly Venerable, the Stone Emperor, the Primordial Supreme Venerable, the Supreme Heavenly Venerable, the Divine Ruins Supreme Venerable, and the mysterious being of the Undying Mountain!

"That madman!"

"Retreat immediately!!"

The six supreme beings were both shocked and furious, and they all used their defensive methods to retreat rapidly.

Rumble!!!

A devastating energy storm swept across the area, turning this star field into complete chaos.

As the light faded, it was revealed that the Celestial Venerable of Immortality and the others were all injured and their breathing was disordered.

The mysterious being from the Undying Mountain and the Dao body of the Supreme Being of the Heavens were completely annihilated in this self-destruction!

The Supreme Being of the Divine Ruins also suffered severe injuries, with half of his body shattered.

As for Chuanying, his body had vanished without a trace; only the broken stone staff floated in the void, telling a tragic tale of his final moments.

"Chuan Ying..."

Tan Lin was deeply saddened.

This "old friend" ultimately bought them the last and most precious time in such a heroic way.

At that very moment,

boom!

Where Li Qingjue was, the last and most terrifying tribulation lightning struck, completely engulfing her.

And then,

An unparalleled imperial aura, gathering all the vital energies and ruling over the universe, suddenly erupted and swept across the cosmos!

She succeeded!

They survived the great tribulation to attain enlightenment!

however,

She was at her weakest point.

The laws of the Imperial Way are being reshaped, the supreme Dao fruit is being condensed, and the process of merging body and Dao has only just begun; the ultimate leap is imminent.

This is often when a newly crowned emperor is at his most dangerous and vulnerable.

"Now! Kill her!"

The Celestial Venerable of Longevity wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes fierce, and together with the Stone Emperor, the Primordial Supreme, and the heavily injured Divine Ruins Supreme, he once again pounced on Li Qingjue, who was extremely weak.

In the distance, Tan Lin, already exhausted, watched as the four supreme beings pounced on him.

He glanced again at Li Qingjue, who was struggling to make his final leap, his body and soul in perfect harmony, and sighed inwardly.

"Qingjue, refine this source, live on, and in this life watch over this world for your master."

He murmured softly, using his last bit of strength to make a move that surprised everyone.

puff...

He pointed his fingers like knives and plunged them fiercely into his own spiritual platform, digging out a wisp of primordial energy that, though dazzling, was actually extremely faint, containing an undying true essence.