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

The collapse of the ancestral star of the indestructible golden body, though ancient, has its truth long lost to the annals of history.

However, the ancestral star of the Overlord Body, being its nemesis and whose lineage has never been broken, may know some of the secrets from the past.

Although they were not the direct culprits behind the collapse of their ancestral planet,

But in the process of the collapse of the ancestral star of the Undying Golden Body lineage and its subsequent decline throughout the universe, did the ancestral star of the Overlord Body play a dishonorable role? Did it take advantage of the situation to kick someone when they were down? Did it engage in any unknown suppression?

That's something only they themselves might know.

Now, there is a great emperor of our time, and one who attained enlightenment through a "chaotic body."

Even though he has some flaws, it is said that he has already fallen into demonic possession, acting erratically and known for his ruthless methods.

Their presence in those ruins, and their prolonged stay there, has left them no choice but to think things through!

"Seven years have passed, and judging from his condition, it seems..."

"We can no longer afford to take any chances. We must hurry to the ancestral cave and inform the elders!"

"..."

Although the reigning emperor had not taken any action against the Hegemon Ancestral Star in the past few years, his very existence made the publicly active leaders of the Hegemon Ancestral Star feel uneasy.

On this day, as if sensing that something was amiss with that being, a series of orders were swiftly issued.

The entire ancient star quickly entered a state of martial law, sealing off both the inside and outside. An Emperor-level protective array was raised, and a murderous aura permeated the air, creating an extremely tense atmosphere.

Before anyone could report, deep within the ancestral star of the Overlord Body, atop a majestic mountain, in an ancient cave shrouded in endless purple blood energy and domineering laws,

Those emperor-level beings had long since ceased to maintain that calm and self-imposed seclusion.

Deep within the ancestral cave, purple mist permeated the air.

Four figures, resembling demons, sat cross-legged inside four ancient stone coffins filled with astonishing blood energy.

There is a celestial source in the coffin.

They sat quietly among themselves, exuding a terrifying aura that blended decay and dominance.

These four are the four Great Completion Hegemons still alive in the world on the Ancestral Star of Hegemony!

They sealed themselves within their ancestral cave, using immortal essence and special ancient coffins, along with the dragon energy of their ancestral star's earth veins, to slow the loss of their vital energy. This allowed them to continuously accumulate the foundation of their ancestral star.

They are also waiting for the path to immortality to open, or for the right time to be born.

The oldest of these, the "Mysterious Ancestor," is an existence that has continued from the end of the mythological era to the present day.

Now his qi and blood are severely depleted, his body is shriveled, and his long purple hair has turned dry and white.

In fact, during that turmoil more than a thousand years ago, it was already struggling to survive and needed "nourishment" to prolong its life.

However, the situation was complex at the time, and due to various factors, although a considerable number of supreme beings from the forbidden zones perished, they ultimately failed to gain anything...

His face was now covered with wrinkles, like dried orange peel, but his eyes still flashed with a terrifying purple light, showing his former supreme majesty.

His name is ancient and is now little known to the outside world.

It is said that he once participated in the battle to attack Kunlun, clashed with the Kunlun Supreme Being, and in the end, the Heavenly Court fell, but he escaped unscathed...

The other three people inside the ancestral cave were relatively "younger".

Although their Qi and blood have declined, they are still much stronger in comparison, especially two of them, whose bodies are robust, like those of middle-aged people.

They were all renowned powerhouses in the history of the Overlord Body lineage.

He once suppressed an era and had the blood of more than one formidable enemy on his hands.

At this moment, the four people's divine senses had already awakened, penetrating the ancestral cave and observing the movements outside.

The Empress's arrival at the ruins of the ancestral star of the Undying Golden Body, and the ripples it caused, naturally could not escape their perception.

"That current emperor... seems to have discerned something and is using this to intimidate us..."

Xuanzu spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and dry, like two pieces of rusty iron rubbing against each other, carrying the vicissitudes of eternity and a trace of undisguised weariness:

"Even if she couldn't understand my state, judging from her recollection like this, that incident from back then... although the traces have long been erased,

But given the methods of this great emperor, if he is determined to investigate, he might be able to glean a clue from the fragments of time.

“Ancestor, back then we merely went with the flow and did not directly intervene.”

Even if she finds out something, what can she do?

"My ancestral body, inherited from my ancestral star, has never feared anyone!"

Upon hearing this, the Great Completion Overlord Body, one of the most vigorous in the cave, snorted coldly. Its voice was like rolling thunder, carrying the domineering and powerful nature unique to the Overlord Body lineage.

His body was surrounded by purple aura that swirled like a dragon, and even though he had sealed himself off, he still gave people a terrifying sense of oppression.

"Go with the flow?"

At this moment, the middle-aged overlord, whose face had grown increasingly sinister since choosing to seal himself away here, coldly said:

"If it weren't for our secret intervention back then, revealing the true nature of the Undying Golden Body lineage to..."

Taking advantage of the situation, they secretly accelerated the collapse of their ancestral star's core...

The lineage of the Undying Golden Body might not be destroyed so completely; the karmic consequences are considerable.

"Hmph, it's all about the winner taking all the credit!"

That lineage and we have been sworn enemies since ancient times, a fight to the death!

What's wrong with using some methods?

A powerfully built man, with a physique as imposing as a demon god, possessed a booming voice and a chilling aura in his eyes.

"If you ask me, we should have..."

"enough."

The ancestor interrupted their argument, his cloudy yet still sharp purple eyes sweeping over the three of them, carrying an undeniable air of seniority:

"It's pointless to argue about the past. The key question now is, what exactly does this Devouring Emperor intend to do?"

It was no coincidence that she stayed in those ruins for several years.

However, it seems that things are not as we initially thought...

"What else could it be?"

Given their known connection to that lineage, they either came here to pay their respects, or they've sensed something and are investigating what happened back then…

The Demon God, with his domineering body, said in a deep voice:

"In my opinion, the latter is more likely. After all, if it were just a memorial visit, they would have left long ago. Why would they linger for so many years?"

However, what Xuanzu said might not be without reason. Could it be that he has truly seen through Xuanzu's condition?

"So what if you understand it?"

A powerful body snorted coldly:

"Our ancestor is nearing his end. Our lineage is undergoing a 'nourishment' process, and we have always only targeted those with indestructible golden bodies and holy spirits, rarely affecting ordinary people. What reason do we have to stop this?"

The immortal golden body of today has long since passed away and is now adrift, but the Holy Spirit lineage has grown increasingly powerful in recent years, and should be able to feast to its heart's content...

"With the four of us here, if we're truly pushed to the limit, we might just fight her to the death! Besides, the magical treasure killing array in her hand has already flown back to the forbidden ancient path..."

"A fight to the death?"

The ancestor Xuanzu sneered, his voice filled with endless weariness and a hint of mockery:

"Among us, you are the youngest. You are too presumptuous. You have never actually fought against him. What do you think the Great Emperor is?"

Especially the contemporary emperor who attained enlightenment through the Chaos Body!

You haven't seen it, back then, before Wang Bo even attained enlightenment...

That's enough. Just know that if she really goes all out, given our current state, even if the four of us join forces and fight to the death, what are our chances of winning?

You must remember this: the legacy of my Hegemon Ancestral Star has never relied on brute force, but on the ability to assess the situation and act decisively!

"So, does the ancestor mean... we're just going to wait like this? Wait for her to come to us?"

The ruthless and domineering man frowned.

Ancestor Xuanzu remained silent for a moment, his purple eyes flashing as if he were weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, he slowly said:

"I can hold out a little longer. If she's only here for other reasons and doesn't intend to cause a big fuss, then we can live in peace."

If she really dares to come knocking on our door..."

He paused, then stopped speaking, a hint of hesitation and struggle in his eyes.

His thoughts raced, and he seemed momentarily dazed.

He has grown old after all.

Silence fell over the cave for a moment.

The four fully-formed Overlords' auras fluctuated, revealing the turmoil within them.

And at this moment,

The Demon God's Body, which had been sensing the outside world with its eyes closed, suddenly opened them, a hint of surprise flashing in its eyes:

"She... moved? She seemed to glance in our direction just now."

With this remark,

The three members of the Overlord Ancestor's body simultaneously felt a chill run down their spines!

In an instant, an invisible pressure seemed to envelop the entire ancestral cave from afar!

On the distant shore of the starry sky, in the heart of that desolate ruin.

shuh...

The Empress withdrew her gaze from the direction of the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body.

That glance just now was not intentional; it was merely a natural sensation as my divine sense swept across the surrounding star field.

She naturally sensed the tension and vigilance of the Overlord Ancestral Star, and also sensed the four powerful yet decaying Overlord auras deep within the Ancestral Cave, like dark torches.

"Overlord Body..."

She murmured to herself, her voice soft and serene, revealing neither joy nor anger.

She was naturally aware of the grudges between the Hegemon Body Ancestral Star and the Undying Golden Body lineage.

But she has no intention of getting involved.

She had long since settled accounts with those connected to her brother's death in the past. She had only a slight connection to this ancestral star of the Overlord Body, but the majority of her influence lay with the Feathered God Dynasty.

The former had once tried to acquire her brother's remains, but failed due to her master's "interference." Instead, these remains became her "first pot of gold" for transforming her mortal body and proving the power of the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, helping her progress far on her path of cultivation.

Furthermore, her main purpose for this trip was to find clues about Tan Lin, and this alone had already exhausted her, leaving her no time for anything else.

Of course, if the other party is ungrateful and has a death wish, she wouldn't mind wiping them out.

"..."

Suddenly, the Empress frowned slightly, raised her delicate hand, and gently pressed her brow.

The high-intensity time travel that lasted for many years, especially when tracing the calamity involving unknown interference that caused the collapse of the ancestral star, suffered a considerable backlash.

A faint pain emanated from the depths of her primordial spirit; though slight, it served as a reminder of the damage she was incurring.

After a moment, she lowered her hand, her gaze returning to calm.

It's time to leave.

There are no more clues here, and staying any longer would be futile.

Finally, she glanced at the devastated ruins.

clatter……

With a single step, the Empress's ethereal figure vanished into the cold starry sky, heading towards the depths of the universe.

She continued her seemingly aimless yet unwavering journey to find a mentor.

however,

The glance she gave to the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body just now