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

Deep within the deepest part of the mine, more than a dozen ancient and powerful divine thoughts rippled slightly the instant the imperial might erupted.

"She's here again..."

A profound and indifferent divine thought resounded, carrying a hint of imperceptible solemnity.

"Red Cloud River...when did such a strange thing appear there?"

Upon hearing this, another divine thought interjected:

"This must have happened sixty years ago. This change was not the result of a single day, but rather a gradual and imperceptible process, with an invisible force stirring up the secrets of heaven, which prevented us from noticing it at first..."

"What is she looking for? Or... is there something she needs there?"

"Perhaps the path to immortality will begin there in the future... However, based on our extensive deductions over many years, this woman has already mastered it in less than two thousand years since she attained enlightenment?"

"Over the years, he has been relentlessly using secret techniques to rewind time across the starry sky, regardless of the cost. It's not surprising that he has gained something from this; it's not surprising at all."

After all, when we arrived at that conclusion, the predicted opening time of the path to immortality was countless years earlier, and the difficulty was incomparable to this…”

"..."

"More than a thousand years have passed, and this person has become even more unfathomable. He achieved Dao through the Chaos Body, and although it is not perfect, he is still too amazing and extraordinary. I observe his Qi and blood..."

"Tsk, there's actually such a thing... That old guy from the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body, a few years ago, under his invisible pressure..."

Because of a single glance from him, he was forced to die prematurely... Hah, how decisive.

"Although the Hegemon Body lineage has a profound foundation, it is not stupid. The Hegemon Body Ancestor is an old man from the mythical era."

This woman's actions are becoming increasingly unpredictable, and her strength is overwhelming... If it's not absolutely necessary, I'll avoid her if possible..."

"The four swords of Zhuxian and the array diagram have already flown back to the forbidden ancient road, but it is unknown whether they flew back on their own or whether that person let go of them on their own initiative."

Or perhaps they want to lure out those few people, including the Stone Emperor, who stirred up trouble in the past but ultimately retreated back to the forbidden zone?

"Anything is possible..."

"That Overlord Ancestor is wise. We have sealed ourselves here, and all we seek is to open the path to immortality and have hope of longevity. To rashly clash with this woman would be a loss."

"Let's wait and see. As long as she doesn't take the initiative to attack the restricted area, let her do as she pleases."

"At most, she'll only have a lifespan of tens of thousands of years. Time is like a knife, and it will eventually cut her down for us..."

"..."

“That’s right. I think even if Stone Emperor and his ilk were to make a move, they would only do so in their later years…”

The exchange of divine thoughts quickly subsided, and the Primordial Ancient Mine returned to a deathly silence.

Only that faint, supreme aura flowed slowly deep within the mine, seemingly mixed with ancient indifference and scheming.

As long as the Empress does not infringe upon their fundamental interests, they will naturally not easily emerge when she is at the peak of her life force.

After all, the outcome of that turmoil many years ago already speaks volumes.

Furthermore, the recent passing of the Ancestral Ancestor of the Overlord Body Star served as a wake-up call for them.

This current emperor, since he dared to block the entrance of the Hegemon Body Ancestral Star, must truly have some strength. At least roughly speaking, four ordinary Supreme Beings, without undergoing ascension,

Even without the aid of that unparalleled killing formation, they would likely find it difficult to shake its resolve...

If we want to make a move, we'll have to keep increasing the stakes.

However, that would involve far too many factors and the price to pay would be considerable.

"..."

At this very moment, besides the Primordial Ancient Mine,

Undying Mountain, Reincarnation Sea, Immortal Tomb, Divine Ruins, Heaven...

Similar exchanges of divine thoughts were also quietly taking place in the other major forbidden zones of life.

Almost all the supreme rulers of the forbidden zones shared a surprisingly consistent attitude: they were wary and unwilling to provoke them easily at this time.

Even some of them, because of his appearance, felt a surge of curiosity about the Crimson Cloud River region.

However, the ruthlessness and power of that contemporary emperor...

Through their repeated actions, they had already deeply impressed these ancient supreme beings.

They proclaimed themselves immortal, seeking only eternal life, and most were unwilling to engage in a life-or-death struggle with a contemporary emperor at the peak of his qi and blood, whose combat power was astonishing.

As long as the Empress does not launch an attack on the forbidden zone, they are willing to maintain this fragile balance on the surface.

……

On the other hand, the Empress didn't care about the reactions of the Supremes in the forbidden area.

Or rather, at this moment, her mind was not on this at all.

She stood above the Crimson Cloud River, her dark gaze slowly moving before finally settling on a corner in the southern part of the Eastern Wilderness.

That place, the Tianxuan Holy Land, where the religion has been established for a hundred years, is filled with spiritual energy and has a continuous series of palaces.

Chi Xuan...

Swish!

The Empress's gaze seemed to lock onto something from afar. In her unstable state of mind, the last trace of hesitation in her eyes vanished, replaced by a cold and resolute expression.

clatter……

Soon, after locking onto her target, she took a step and disappeared into the sky above the Crimson Cloud River.

The next moment, they appeared above the Tianxuan Holy Land.

She did not deliberately conceal her aura.

The vast imperial might, as boundless as a sea of ​​stars and covering the heavens and the earth, though not intended to intimidate anything, still enveloped the entire Tianxuan Holy Land with its naturally flowing energy!

Boom...

Throughout the Tianxuan Holy Land, all cultivators, whether they were elders in seclusion or disciples engaged in cultivation or other activities,

At this moment, everyone felt an irresistible and terrifying pressure descending, as if the sky had collapsed and pressed down on everyone's heart!

Fortunately, the sacred ground's grand formation was constantly in operation, which shielded them from some of the oppressive energy, preventing any casualties.

"It's the Devouring Heaven Emperor! Didn't she just appear in Crimson Cloud River...? What is she doing in our Heavenly Pivot Holy Land in the blink of an eye?!"

"quick……"

When the Great Emperor descended, many in the Tianxuan Holy Land were thrown into chaos.

Streaks of light rose from all directions, as powerful figures within the holy land attempted to stabilize the situation amidst their panic.

But all the formations appear so fragile and laughable in the face of true imperial might.

Many more people lay prostrate on the ground, unable to move their bodies naturally.

The Empress did not take action against these people.

The only thing in this place that could even remotely catch her eye was that "old friend."

She simply stood quietly above the sacred ground, and the natural pressure emanating from her caused the protective array of the Tianxuan Sacred Ground to flicker unpredictably, emitting a mournful cry of unbearable strain.

At this moment, deep within the sacred land, on the main peak, in a magnificent cave dwelling.

Chi Xuan, who was digesting and consolidating the insights she gained from her previous battle with the Buddhist master, suddenly opened her eyes.

A flash of seven-colored divine light passed through her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by deep surprise and solemnity.

She felt the undisguised, even coldly scrutinizing, imperial aura.

Is that person?!

Why would she come to Tianxuan Holy Land?

Moreover, judging from their appearance, it seems... they don't have good intentions!

As her thoughts drifted, Chi Xuan's heart sank.

For no apparent reason, a bad feeling crept into her heart.

Before she could think it through, the restrictions outside the cave were easily pierced by an invisible force, as if they were made of paper.

wow...

A stunningly beautiful figure in a black dress, exuding a chilling aura of loneliness and coldness, appeared silently in her cave.

A mask with a grotesque face, a smile masking tears, a laugh masking a smile.

The newcomer had cascading black hair and an imposing figure.

shuh...

Eyes facing each other.

The air inside the cave seemed to freeze at that moment.

Chi Xuan could clearly feel the gaze cast from behind the other person's mask, lonely and dark, as if carrying a tangible weight that made her inexplicably feel breathless.

The other party has been an emperor for over a thousand years, and his power overwhelms the world.

Although he himself was among the top few in the world, with someone looming ahead of him, every step he took in the Imperial Path was incredibly difficult.

Now that the other person is face to face, all the complicated memories of the past flood her mind. How will she face them?

How should we approach the other party?

rustling... rustling...

A brief silence filled the cave.

In the end, it was the Empress who spoke first.

Her voice was calm, so calm that it was completely still, yet it sent a chill down Chi Xuan's spine.

"You've been down into the abyss of the Crimson Cloud River. What did you discover there?"

He got straight to the point, without any small talk or preamble.

Upon hearing this, Chi Xuan was startled.

So that's what it was all about!

But why does the other party seem completely unaware of the specifics of the events that have transpired...?

Thinking of this, she suppressed the turmoil in her heart and tried her best to remain calm.

She met the Empress's gaze and slowly said:

"What is Your Majesty referring to? The Crimson Cloud River is the ancestral home of the Xiang family, a long-time friend of the Chi family. In recent years, there have indeed been anomalies in the abyss beneath it, with an unknown field permeating it, but what exactly is within it?"

Since even the Emperor himself failed to find anything upon venturing deep into the area, I naturally have no idea either…”

Her words were half true and half false.

During those more than ten venturings into the abyss, although she failed to communicate with the source of the upheaval, she was certain that the person within that light source was Tan Lin.

She knew he was there.

But why should she tell this woman in front of her?

Just because he is the emperor of this era?

As her thoughts drifted, Chi Xuan felt a strange mix of unease and a faint sense of pleasure welling up inside her.

Judging from their appearance, they had obviously gone to the abyss but failed to find the light source, let alone their elder brother.

what does this mean?

Perhaps it's because my elder brother doesn't want to see him!

Even more likely, they might be deliberately avoiding it!

This realization brought a strange sense of relief to Chi Xuan, who had felt a complex mix of emotions over the years because Tan Lin had been immersed in a dazed and confused state and had never spoken a word to her.

At that moment, she suddenly understood what this former Devouring Goddess had been wandering aimlessly throughout the universe all these years for...

Even if you search for him for a thousand years, what difference will it make?

So what if you become emperor?

It's just like a headless fly!

He's right there, but he doesn't want to see you.