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

Tan Lin opened his eyes, and compared to a few days ago, the power within him was indeed much stronger.

Firstly, his cultivation upon entering the Four Extremes Secret Realm was completely stable, and the feeling of his right arm reaching the heavens was incredibly clear. He had the illusion that with a little effort, he could open up a small world.

It is worth mentioning that as his cultivation level improved, his soul's capacity to bear weight was also being enhanced.

During those seven days of deep coma, he actually awakened a lot of the wisdom he had accumulated from his first life of cultivation, as well as some memories from his second life.

The insights gained from both lifetimes merged into one, allowing the "seed of fist intent" in his sea of ​​consciousness to take root and sprout, integrating into the "prototype of the Dao" in this lifetime and becoming one of its foundations.

"That's good."

Xiang Li's face showed a look of relief, but the worry deep in his eyes did not disappear.

He looked up at the faint light shining through the abyss above, thought for a moment, and finally said in a deep voice:

"Lin'er, during the two years you've been in seclusion here, the outside world... has become quite turbulent."

Upon hearing this, Tan Lin remained calm and showed no surprise.

He had anticipated this day would come, ever since his cultivation advanced to the fifth level of the Dao Palace two or three years ago, triggering an unusual phenomenon during his tribulation.

"What forces have emerged in the past two years?"

He asked, his voice young yet carrying a calmness beyond his years.

His tone was strong, but he showed no fear whatsoever.

Xiang Li sighed, sat down cross-legged, and slowly recounted the probing attempts made by all parties, as well as some of his arrangements and plans.

In his view, the child is now eight or nine years old and has been precocious and mature since childhood, so there are some things that should not be kept from him.

Sometimes, being overprotective isn't a good thing.

The cultivators of the Undying Golden Body lineage are meant to experience trials and tribulations on their path to growth.

"The various sects of the Eastern Wilderness... the Feathered Divine Dynasty of the Central Plains in the past two years... "

And then there's our nemesis, the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body, which is located beyond the realm. I've heard that news of your existence has recently been spread by certain people, and it's likely that you'll also be stirring up trouble in the near future...

That's roughly it..."

After recounting his story, Xiang Li abruptly changed the subject:

"You're still young, so there's no need to think about these things too much for now. Just keep it in mind. But if anything unexpected happens in the clan's territory in the future, and you're still far from being able to grow up, just focus on protecting yourself and saving your life for when you're useful..."

Hearing this, Tan Lin fell silent for a moment.

After speaking, the two did not linger there any longer.

Tan Lin has been here for two or three years now, and he always needs to go out for some fresh air.

In addition, there is still the Heavenly Tribulation of the Four Extremes Secret Realm that has not been overcome.

clatter……

Rumble...

As expected, as the two figures trudged out of the abyss, the tribulation clouds above surged forth in an instant.

Upon seeing this, Tan Lin soared into the sky, his face as calm as a still well, facing the heavenly tribulation head-on.

In an instant, a purple light filled the sky, engulfing most of the sky above the Crimson Cloud River.

Some elders of the Xiang family were amazed upon seeing it. Compared to the tribulation two or three years ago, this tribulation lightning already showed signs of the strength of the late-stage dragon transformation realm.

This means that even a cultivator who has reached the sixth or seventh stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm could risk perishing if they flew into the tribulation clouds!

Rumble!

Amidst the deafening roar, Tan Xuan's half-grown figure, clad in the Divine Silkworm Robe, appeared and disappeared amidst the purple light. Initially struck by the tribulation lightning, blood was spilled and evaporated in mid-air, but he became increasingly composed afterward.

This scene inevitably caught the attention of some external forces.

The Xiang family's current clan formation is not enough to completely conceal the scene of the heavenly tribulation, and some cultivators of the Dao lineage have their own means to glimpse some of the situation.

"It truly is an indestructible golden body!!"

"This clan has been hiding for so long, and they've grown this big?!"

"Very well, now that everyone knows the Xiang family's prodigy has emerged from seclusion, let's see what reason they have to refuse..."

Witnessing Tan Lin undergoing his tribulation, murmurs of surprise and disbelief occasionally rippled through the corners of the Eastern Wilderness.

Several local forces in the Southern Region who had long-standing grudges with the Xiang family were the first to be unable to restrain themselves.

The various Taoist sects, including Yucheng Cave Heaven, Jinxia Gate, and Chixia Divine Sect, upon seeing Tan Lin emerge from seclusion, expressed their admiration for his extraordinary talent and wished to send people to exchange and hone their skills with him.

They also enlisted the help of some forces that had no prior connection with the Xiang family, ostensibly to enhance their relationship, and frequently sent their young disciples to visit them.

Meanwhile, as the Xiang family continued to unilaterally refuse and back down, their underhanded tactics became increasingly blatant.

Chixia River is located three thousand li southeast of the river.

A medicinal field called Jinxiapo is an important spiritual plant garden for the Xiang family to cultivate Crimson Blood Ginseng.

Crimson Blood Ginseng has a remarkable effect on strengthening Qi and Blood, and is especially suitable for young disciples of the Undying Golden Body lineage to build a solid foundation.

The medicinal herb field was guarded by two Dao-Slaying Kings from the Xiang family and more than ten clansmen with cultivation levels of Immortal One and Immortal Two. The outer perimeter was protected by a defensive array that separated the inside from the outside.

Whoosh!

Swoosh... Swoosh...

On the very day Tan Lin emerged from the abyss to undergo his tribulation, a series of whooshing sounds suddenly rang out.

Jin Xianfeng, the Supreme Elder of the Golden Cloud Sect with the cultivation level of a half-saint, along with his successor and several disciples, transformed into a rainbow of light, tore through the void, and swaggered out of the medicine field.

"This place is rich in spiritual energy, and the scenery is indeed quite beautiful..."

Jin Xianfeng, dressed in a long yellow robe and holding a divine fan, descended before the magic array with an arrogant demeanor.

He gazed at the Xiang family members within the formation, but instead of immediately killing them and escalating the conflict, he released a terrifying holy aura, opening a corner of the formation, and said calmly:

“This place is adjacent to my Jinxia Sect, but it has been occupied by your Xiang family for a long time. You have half a day to move out, or don’t blame my Jinxia Sect for being ruthless.”

Upon hearing this, the magic circle fell into a deathly silence.

Immediately, Xiang Tong, one of the two Dao-Slaying Kings inside, felt his eyelids twitch and he roared in fury:

"Jin Xianfeng! Your Jinxia Sect is going too far! Do you even know what you're saying?!"

This Jinxia Slope is the ancestral property of my Xiang family, which has been cultivated for tens of thousands of years. Our clan has a divine map of the terrain and topography connected to the energy of this land as proof. How can you just claim it as you please?

As he spoke, he waved his sleeve and produced a scroll of divine writing.

Wow!

The divine array above is clearly visible, showing the distribution of mountains and rivers. The earth's energy is faintly connected to it, and a faint trace of the primordial and eccentric energies is added to the array.

"A map as simple as a divine instrument? Ha!"

Jin Xianfeng chuckled.

He casually flicked out a beam of refined golden light, revealing a corner of the magic array that had just been breached, shattering the jade slip floating in front of Xiang Tong. Then he sneered:

"It's gone now."

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Chapter Ninety-One: Endurance

wow...

Within the medicinal field, the fragments of the jade slip transformed into a rain of light, merging into the earth.

"you?!"

Upon seeing this, Xiang Tong's eyes widened in fury, and he was on the verge of exploding.

"What? You want to make a move?"

Behind Jin Xianfeng, a young cultivator who was also at the half-saint level slowly stepped forward.

Hey!

With each step he took, his aura pressed down like a mountain, causing the already weakened magic array to tremble precariously, making it difficult for Xiang Tong and the others to breathe.

"The Supreme Elder kindly advised you not to be ungrateful. Don't you know what state the Xiang family is in now?"

"Xiang Jun, who is the same age as me and on whom you placed so much hope, has been wasting so many years!"

The young man looked indifferently at the people in the magic circle, his words full of sarcasm:

"Let me tell you the truth, the news that a true immortal golden body has appeared in your clan has already spread beyond the realm. People from the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body may come at any time, and the last hope of your lineage will be shattered..."

"What? You dare to glare at me like that? Do you really think this is tens of thousands of years ago, when you first migrated to Beidou?"

Upon hearing this, the Golden Cloud Sect cultivators who had been fawning over the young man immediately burst into mockery.

crackling sounds...

Upon hearing this, Xiang Tong's face flushed red, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Don't be impulsive. They're just trying to provoke you into taking action. Have you forgotten what Elder Li said before?"

Beside him, another Dao-Slaying King guarding this place grabbed Xiang Tong's arm.

"Let's...let's go!"

His chest heaved violently a few times, and Xiang Tong squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth.

The other person's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over his head.

He also understood that the manpower they had here was far inferior to that of the Golden Cloud Sect.

If he chooses to take action, not only will he die, but his clansmen behind him will also likely be killed, and he won't be able to change the outcome.

"Hehe, it's good that you know what's good for you. I'll bring people to take over in half a day. If there are any members of the Xiang family left here, they'll be wiped out!"

Jin Shaoyang, the young man who is the current successor of the Jinxia Sect, sneered.

After saying this, he and the Supreme Elder Jin Xianfeng led their team away from the place.

"Dig! Don't leave even a single medicinal herb for those beasts!!"

After the people from Jinxia Sect left, Xiang Tong, with red eyes, directed his clansmen to dig out the hundreds of Crimson Blood Ginseng plants that were about to mature in the medicinal field.

During the action, an atmosphere of oppression and frustration hung over everyone.

As each crimson ginseng was unearthed, their hearts bled.

These Crimson Blood Ginsengs have grown here for a long time and are already closely connected with the earth's veins. Once dug out, they will inevitably suffer a great loss of vitality, and it is unknown how many can be replanted after being taken back.

Even if it were possible, the price to pay would be too high.

But no matter what, even if it's all destroyed, it's still better than leaving it to the Golden Cloud Sect.

In the end, Xiang Tong and all the clansmen in the medicinal field retreated to their clan territory in a sorry state.

Wow!

The truth couldn't be hidden forever; the news quickly spread throughout the village, causing a great stir.

Most of the clansmen were indignant, and the younger generation was even more hot-blooded, shouting that they wanted to fight back.

Before long, a huge crowd gathered outside the ancestral hall, and the patrol team was unable to stop them.

"Let me go!"

Among the crowd, Xiang Yun, Xiang Li's grandson, was only sixteen years old but had already reached the peak of the Four Extremes Secret Realm, making him outstanding among his peers.

He is the purest Undying Golden Body bloodline in the clan that survived many years ago after Xiang Jun was crippled by Cang Yuhang in the Human Emperor's Training Tower. His origin is not weak.

At this moment, his eyes red, he volunteered for battle, wanting to fight the young cultivator sent by the Golden Cloud Sect to test Tan Lin's strength, and to vent his anger:

"Grandpa, isn't the Golden Cloud Sect just trying to fight?"

"No need for the Divine Son to intervene; that Jin Chuyang who came to our door is of similar cultivation to me. My grandson is confident he can defeat him! The medicinal herb field is our Xiang family's ancestral property; we absolutely cannot lose it like this!"

Inside the ancestral hall, under the watchful eyes of the clansmen outside, Tan Lin made a rare appearance, sitting alongside Xiang Li in a position of high esteem.

However, he kept his eyes closed, as if he were oblivious to and indifferent to what was happening around him.

The sounds that rose and fell outside the hall reached Xiang Li, who remained silent for a long time before finally shaking his head slowly.

"You are not allowed to go."