Demoness who covers the sky, please help me practice

So that's how it is. The reason why the Blood River Ancestor's strength was able to increase so rapidly was entirely due to this altar fragment and the ancestral land decree.

Once he was without those two things, his aura plummeted, and he never regained his previous peak condition.

However, at this moment, after he produced the ancestral decree, the powerful Hou Ming had no choice but to stop.

For the Dao Ancestors of the four ancient origin sites, the powerful ancestral land is their faith and the ultimate goal of all Dao Ancestors' lifelong struggle.

Throughout history, the sacrificial texts bestowed by the Immortal Emperors of the ancestral lands have inspired countless Dao Ancestors from the four ancient origin lands to rush into various battlefields to fight, even at the cost of their lives.

It's all because there was a Celestial Emperor in the ancestral land, and above the Celestial Emperor was the Primordial Ancestor.

As for the Dao Ancestors of the four ancient origin lands, countless years have passed, and they have been trapped in the Dao Ancestor realm for tens of thousands of years. Many sacrificial eons have passed, but there is still no hope of advancing to the Immortal Emperor realm.

In this situation, the sacrificial texts bestowed by the ancestral immortal emperor could improve their strength, so naturally they would flock to them.

Moreover, they are of a strange bloodline, and their loyalty and reverence for their ancestral land are ingrained in their very bones.

Jiang Yun realized a deeper reason: the Dao Ancestor of the Strange Clan was different from the Dao Ancestor of the Great Dao.

Their cultivation paths share similarities, and the Celestial Emperor's decrees and sacrificial texts can greatly enhance their strength.

The Dao Ancestor is different. Based on some experiences and rumors, Jiang Yun guessed that the ancestral land might have the ability to forcibly elevate a certain Dao Ancestor to the level of Immortal King.

Even if the Celestial Emperor Ancestor on the plateau is truly dead, they have ways to quickly spawn new Celestial Emperors or Ancestors.

Perhaps it is related to that primordial substance.

Even a veteran Dao Ancestor like Hou Ming, a source of the Underworld with profound experience and unparalleled strength, had to take the ancestral decree of the Underworld seriously.

However, the Blood River Dao Ancestor was holding a decree and was ordering her to kneel down to receive it. How could she accept that?
Therefore, for a moment, hesitation flashed across her cool and beautiful face, and she didn't know what to do.

"Blood River, where did he get this ancestral decree? How is that possible?"

The Dao Ancestor, who was uninvolved, exclaimed in surprise.

They naturally knew that when Blood River Dao Ancestor provoked Hou Ming, it was definitely not because he had gone mad; he must have had something to rely on.

The problem is that no matter how much they calculated, they could never have predicted that the Blood River Ancestor would be able to obtain the ancestral land's decree.

It's important to understand that not just anything written by anyone can be called an imperial edict from the ancestral land.

Only those edicts personally written by truly important figures can be called ancestral decrees.

In the ancestral land of E'tu, those who can be called truly great figures are naturally the so-called Immortal Emperors and Primordial Powerhouses.

"Is it fake? No, that aura seems to be crushing the underworld. It's definitely the will of the ancestral land. My God..."

The other Dao Ancestor trembled uncontrollably, too excited to contain himself. The sacrificial text casually written by the Immortal Emperor could drive the Dao Ancestors of the four ancient origin lands into a frenzy, causing them to join the bloody battles on various battlefields. How much more so this decree from the ancestral land.

At this moment, the Dao Ancestor involuntarily knelt down and performed the most solemn salute.

This was entirely of his own volition. The aura emanating from his ancestral land shook his very soul, as if he had encountered a monarch who had created the world.

Behind him, Dao Ancestors also knelt down, because the ancestral land decree represented the will of the Immortal Emperor, which was equivalent to the Immortal Emperor's true form descending.

Such a thing has not happened for tens of thousands of years, and even some Dao Ancestors have never seen the Immortal Emperor descend to offer sacrifices to the four ancient origins of the sea.

Only a few of the most senior Dao Ancestors have ever witnessed the Immortal Emperor emerge from his ancestral land and forcefully suppress the supreme powerhouses of all worlds.

Such elegance and grace made those Dao Ancestors yearn for it.

At this moment, even the other ancient lands of origin were greatly shocked after sensing this scene.

The internal strife in the ancient underworld was no secret, and they were aware of what was happening there.

At this moment, the ancestral land's decree descended. Faced with the supreme will from the ancestral land's immortal emperor, other ancient lands of origin, such as the Soul River and the Four Extremes Floating Land, had Dao Ancestors who couldn't help but emerge.

Even if countless years have passed since the sea sacrifice, they still rush over to pay homage to the ancestral decree.

There was also some tremor at the Heavenly Emperor's Burial Pit, but the Dao Ancestor there ultimately did not appear. Instead, he solemnly performed a grand salute to the ancestral land's decree from across countless times.

Even if something changes at the Heavenly Emperor's Burial Pit, and this Dao Ancestor may never be reborn, they still have to express their respect in the face of the ancestral land's decree.

As for the powerful Dao Ancestors of the heavens and the worlds, they all gasped in shock at this moment. Even though it was just an ancestral decree and not the descent of a true Immortal Emperor, it still made them extremely worried.

Some who were not so resolute even thought that the great sacrifice had come ahead of schedule and that this era was about to end.

Even the Celestial Emperor Shangcangluo and the Celestial Emperor Menghai noticed the astonishing changes taking place here and turned their gazes towards it.

However, the next moment, as if they had sensed something, the two frowned slightly, turned around, stopped paying attention, and continued to look out into the endless void.

In a place unseen by the heavens, a willow tree, illuminated by the light of a sword, is locked in battle with a great evil.

Returning to the source of the underworld, one senses that the Dao Ancestors of the underworld and other ancient origins are solemnly kneeling and performing a grand ceremony of worship.

Even the followers of the Eight Paths of Reincarnation trembled and knelt down under the suppression of that terrifying ancient aura, completely disregarding the world-destroying killing intent that was eroding them. Jiang Yun couldn't help but frown.

Behind him, the broken imperial sword began to tremble, as if it had encountered a destined enemy and couldn't help but emerge to start a great battle. Even the disguise that Jiang Yun had made for this broken imperial sword was about to collapse under this tremor.

At the critical moment, Jiang Yun stepped in and communicated with the remnant spirit of the Emperor Sword, temporarily calming it down.

Then, he looked at Hou Ming beside him and noticed the latter's hesitation. He couldn't help but probe his mind and secretly sense the ancestral decree.

This was an utterly audacious act, one that would make any other Dao Ancestor think he was insane.

This would be tantamount to an offense against the Celestial Emperor, and would inevitably provoke his wrath.

However, after some investigation, it was found that the ancestral decree did not change anything, nor did it forcefully suppress him.

Then, as if realizing something, Jiang Yun couldn't help but let out a cold laugh:
"You say this is the decree of the ancestral land, so this is the decree of the ancestral land?"

“How could the ancestral decree be false! You audacious Daoyuan, how dare you collude with Houming in the face of the ancestral decree and not kneel down to pay homage?”

Blood River Dao Ancestor didn't back down at all.

Jiang Yun's actions also caused the other Dao Ancestors of the Underworld to frown. They all felt that Dao Yuan was really audacious to question the ancestral land's decree in order to protect Hou Ming.

While the Dao Ancestors of other ancient origin sites were still earnestly paying their respects, they couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

They realized that no matter how things ended today, the ancient underworld was likely to be thrown into chaos.

The arrival of the ancestral decree is a once-in-a-millennium event for the ancient land of origin, but such an event is not necessarily all good.

"Bold Houming, the ancestral land has ordered you to go to the battlefield to fight, but you have repeatedly ignored it and despised the ancestral land. This time, the heavens are angry and have sent down the decree of the ancestral land to punish you."

Now that things have come to this, there's no need to hide anything. The Thunder Path is the will of the ancestral land's decree, and I am merely acting on behalf of the ancestral land.

Blood River Dao Ancestor continued, forcibly pressuring Hou Ming to accept the decree. "If you accept the decree now and go to the battlefield to fight, you may be able to atone for your sins. If you survive a hundred battles in the future, you will have the opportunity to return to the Ancient Underworld."

If you dare disobey this decree, the ancestral law will surely take your life now, ensuring you are never reincarnated.

Hou Ming was also pondering, and she also felt that something was wrong.

This ancestral decree has not descended upon the underworld for many years. Now that it has, why has it been obtained by the Blood River Dao Ancestor?

Moreover, would the Ancestral Immortal Emperor really target him and specifically issue a decree to question him?

This is indeed somewhat illogical, but in any case, the terrifying aura carried by the ancestral decree cannot be faked.

Moreover, Hou Ming was certain that Blood River Dao Ancestor would never have the audacity to fabricate a story. Even if Blood River did fabricate a story, where did Blood River's combat power, which was comparable to his own, come from?

But if you make her worship the imperial edict like this, what's the difference between that and killing her?
Having cultivated for countless years, although she wasn't the head of the ancient underworld, she could still be considered a figure who was second only to the top.

If she were to actually accept this decree, firstly, it would be too humiliating, and secondly, wouldn't it confirm the crimes that Blood River Dao Ancestor had mentioned about her?
But what would be the consequences if we didn't pay our respects? Wouldn't that be even more unacceptable?

Therefore, Hou Ming was in a state of utter confusion.

Sensing Hou Ming's current state of mind, Jiang Yun spoke again, his tone full of doubt: "The ancestral land's decree is extremely sacred, how could you have obtained it? Moreover, you were even asked to read the decree."

His words immediately provoked a counterattack from Blood River:
"Naturally, it's because I, Xuehe, am loyal. Previously, I considered that Houming and I were both from the Underworld, so I didn't want to make a big fuss. I just secretly took action with a decree to warn them."

I wanted Hou Ming to have a change of heart, but seeing your current state, I have no choice but to reveal the decree completely.

"Do you know the origin of this ancestral decree in your hand?"

Jiang Yun looked at him with a half-smile, her tone tinged with amusement.

This decree truly comes from our ancestral land; it carries that aura without a doubt.

However, this does not mean that this decree is the true decree of the ancestral land.

After all, the ancestral decree represents the true will of the Immortal Emperor!
"Naturally, it was written by the Immortal Emperor of the Ancestral Land himself. What are you going to do about it?"

Blood River's eyes flickered, but he still forced himself to speak: "You dare to question the ancestral land's decree. Today, must this ancestral land's decree suppress you?"

"If it is truly an ancestral decree, then we should naturally accept it."

But if this thing in your hand could really suppress us, why would you have caused so much trouble and wasted your breath talking to us?

They might as well attack us directly.

Jiang Yun sneered, and the next moment, he took a step forward and grabbed the ancestral decree.

"You think I can't see through your act of trickery?"

The Blood River Dao Ancestor was greatly shocked, as were the Dao Ancestors of other underworlds and ancient origin lands.

But at this moment, Xuehe's cultivation level was no longer at its peak, and he had no strength to fight against Jiang Yun's attack.

However, the ancestral decree seemed to sense that its dignity had been challenged, and it spontaneously emitted a black light, forcefully suppressing Jiang Yun.

The law is divinely ordained and its authority is inviolable.

However, just when all the Dao Ancestors thought that Jiang Yun would be suppressed by the ancestral land's decree and never be able to reincarnate, something that shocked them to their utter astonishment happened.

The ancestral decree was indeed incredibly powerful, but it was directly grabbed by Jiang Yun's outstretched hand and could not escape.

The ancestral decree was enraged, continuously spewing out black light, carrying the aura of the ancestral land, seemingly intent on destroying everything.

It can be said that any Dao Ancestor other than Jiang Yun would probably perish on the spot if faced with the ancestral land's decree in its current fury.

Jiang Yun, however, remained steadfast in his adherence to the ancestral decree and was never affected in any way.

Jiang Yun looked at the Blood River Dao Ancestor, whose expression had changed drastically, and then said, "If it really is an ancestral decree written by an Immortal Emperor, how could it be so easily controlled by a Dao Ancestor like me? This is clearly a fake ancestral decree!"

As Jiang Yun continued, he raised a stern voice and questioned, "Blood River, how dare you forge the ancestral land's decree and use it to humiliate Houming Daozu, who is also from the ancient underworld lineage! What is your crime?"

Is this imperial edict fake?

The Dao Ancestors of the Ancient Underworld were filled with doubt and surprise. They clearly sensed the aura emanating from their ancestral land, which was absolutely impossible to mistake.

However, just as Daoyuan said, if it really was an ancestral decree written by the Immortal Emperor, how could it be so easily controlled by Daoyuan?

Even the Dao Ancestors from other ancient origin sites couldn't help but feel suspicious at this moment. Although they didn't understand what had happened, they did find it strange. Some Dao Ancestors even secretly got up and stopped paying their respects.

"This is indeed from the ancestral land! Dao Yuan, stop making false accusations. You have done such things time and time again in order to protect Hou Ming."

Blood River's face turned pale. He hadn't expected Jiang Yun's senses to be so sharp, to detect that there seemed to be something fishy about this ancestral land decree.

But at this moment, he absolutely could not admit that there was a problem with the ancestral land's decree; otherwise, he would truly be doomed.

At that time, Houming will not let him go, Daoyuan will not let him go, and there will be no place for him in the ancient underworld. Other ancient lands of origin may not dare to accept him.

What's even more terrifying is that if the ancestral land finds out about this, it will probably cause him to be completely annihilated.

"The decree did indeed come from the ancestral land, but the writer was not the Immortal Emperor, but someone else."

Jiang Yun looked at Xuehe: "That person's strength is astounding, but he is not a true Immortal Emperor."

Therefore, whether it's you or that person, creating this edict constitutes forgery, and is a grave sin.

Blood River trembled all over. He hadn't expected that Dao Yuan would be able to detect this.

At this moment, he was filled with remorse. Just as Daoyuan had said, he had by chance encountered this ancestral decree and even met with that remarkable young man remotely, where he exaggerated Houming's crimes.

However, just as Daoyuan said, although that young man's skills were profound and he was infinitely close to the realm of the Immortal Emperor, he was ultimately not a true Immortal Emperor.

Although the young man said it was realistic enough to fool people, Blood River wasn't stupid, so he just made some underhanded moves.

Left with no other choice, he took out this ancestral decree in an attempt to pass it off as genuine, but Daoyuan saw through it at a glance.

Since it's not an Immortal Emperor, what he issued is naturally not a genuine decree from the ancestral land.

Furthermore, if the ancestral land were to investigate further, it would be a grave offense, since the ancestral land has strict punishments and would absolutely not allow anyone to forge the ancestral land's decrees.

That was a provocation against a true Immortal Emperor, an absolutely intolerable sin.

However, just as Xuehe was wondering how to end this, the decree suddenly burst out with intense black light again, and then it broke free from Jiang Yun's control and floated in the air on its own.

Then, there was a question from the ancestral land:
"How dare you disregard my imperial decree like this, Dao Ancestor of the Underworld, are you courting death?" (End of Chapter)