Covering the sky: Starting from the Golden Crow of the Holy Cliff

Chapter 251 Jade Purity Path, Ambitious Individuals in the Shadows

"Enma! You actually... came out!"

The Taoist priest in the distance paled, his heart sinking as he had not expected this scene.

The enemy stormed into the Phoenix Nest, their presence reaching the heavens, and used the remnants of a Great Perfection Holy Spirit to fight against the one about to attain enlightenment, before disappearing without a trace.

Many people thought he was trapped by the deadly array within the Phoenix Nest and could not easily escape, which led to the shocking changes in the Divine Realm today.

Zhuyin said, "Fellow Daoist, you are known as the foremost virtuous and wise man of the Jade Purity Daoist lineage, and have a long-standing reputation for virtue. Have you come here today to forcibly seize the Immortal Tree of Longevity?" A beam of light emanated from her head, and a dragon eye flew out from between her brows, landing far away at the other end of the starry sky, blocking her path.

"Buzz!"

Guang Chengzi's white hair fluttered wildly. He was definitely a master, with an otherworldly aura. He had gone far in the Quasi-Emperor realm. When one tried to sense his depth, it was like facing a vast ocean and an abyss, unfathomable, and one's mind was about to sink into it.

His eyes narrowed, he didn't look at Zhuyin, and in a flash, he soared into the heavens, no longer wanting to fight the dark Kunpeng, he wanted to rush directly into the Mountain of Life.

"puff!"

Blood splattered everywhere. No one expected that Guangcheng would launch an attack at the moment when the Heavenly Emperor was rushing to the aid and the battle situation was changing rapidly!

He unleashed a chaotic light, faster than the Heavenly Thunder, tearing through the sky and smashing the 'god' down. The 'god''s' forehead bone shattered, blood splattered everywhere, and even the torso was smashed in two.

At this moment, all realms trembled, sensing the fluctuations of that ancient treasure; it all happened so suddenly.

"Heaven-shaking Seal!"

Even Zhu Yin's pupils narrowed as he recognized this renowned quasi-emperor weapon. Of course, this was not the one from the Mythical Celestial Venerable lineage, but it was still extremely astonishing, radiating an aura close to that of an emperor, howling across the heavens and earth.

The moment the Taoist made his move, his otherworldly and dignified demeanor vanished, replaced by a chilling aura. He was far too decisive and ruthless, especially with his terrifying Heaven-Turning Seal, which even a Quasi-Emperor would find difficult to dodge, let alone a Great Sage who was merely pretending to possess the Dao Fruit of a Quasi-Emperor.

"A god has fallen!" The divine realm was thrown into chaos. The vast sea of ​​mental power lost its controller and began to collapse. Countless beings cried out that this great realm had lost its controller and was about to undergo a dramatic change.

The stars roared, and the Supreme Divine Diagram also moved, but having lost its source of divine power, it was about to sink into despair.

Another Primordial Immortal Diagram, carrying Guangcheng Shi, twisted and turned, attempting to break into the forbidden land of the Divine Realm, which none of the powerful figures could stop.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, a tragic aura spread out, sword energy pierced through the heavens and tore apart the universe, directly cleaving many large stars in the sky!

Yan Ming stepped out by the Xingzi Secret, truly entering the realm of time. The Immortal-Trapping Sword shone with blood-red light like a waterfall, unleashing a sword beam that terrified all living beings, its killing intent boundless and shaking the ages!

"King Yama!"

Guangcheng roared, but before he could dodge, the Heaven-Turning Seal above his head was struck, emitting a sound. Its luster dimmed instantly, and he flew straight away, tearing through the sky for millions of miles.

"It didn't break! It withstood the killing sword of the spiritual treasure!" Zhu Yin exclaimed in amazement. The material of this seal was extraordinary, and it had a great reputation throughout the myriad realms.

The ancient techniques created based on it are the great supernatural powers of Taoism. They are extremely ancient and originated from the mythical ancient celestial venerable who created the Douzi Secret. The Fantian Seal is a supreme treasure that the Primordial Celestial Venerable refined for his disciples. It was used to suppress demons and slay monsters and had a great reputation.

Myths may be distant, but the Yuqing lineage has never died out, and has been preserved and revived in ancient China.

Yan Ming also raised an eyebrow, realizing a secret of heaven. In the past, Lao Tzu transformed one Qi into three Pure Ones and spread his teachings throughout the world. Among them, the Jade Pure One had a master-disciple relationship with Guang Cheng. He collected Chaos Stones and smelted Immortal Essence to create this Heaven-Turning Seal, thus reviving the mythical past and gifting it to Guang Cheng.

"Let's see the Jade Purity Profound Method!"

Guang Chengzi's hair stood on end, his expression solemn. He knew that the person before him was no ordinary quasi-emperor. Even if he held a high position, he would have to fight with all his might, otherwise he might ruin his reputation.

His brow glowed, and he opened his mouth, unleashing a wisp of innate Jade Void Qi that shot forth like an inverted Milky Way, possessing unparalleled power. It then rapidly transformed into a deity, carrying overwhelming blood energy, and attacked with a killing intent that shook the ages.

The Great Dao is formless yet simple. This ancient Qi cultivator's move was simple and direct. With a single profound technique, its power spread for 30,000 miles, creating a hurricane that swept across the sky and even blew away stars hundreds of light-years away.

"boom!"

Jade Purity Seal, Heaven-Turning Seal, and Returning Origin Seal flew out one after another. The Jade Purity deity was terrifyingly powerful, and its actions were ever-changing in an instant, evolving into various Daos in the world. Its fighting aura tore through the universe and shook the heavens and the earth.

"Battle Saint Technique?!"

"No, this is the Innate Jade Void Qi, one of the Three Pure Ones' Techniques, known as the number one attack under the Dou-character Secret Technique." Zhu Yin transmitted his voice, having some understanding of this world-shaking technique.

It is clear that the Three Pure Ones, as created by Lao Tzu, are a replica of the Three Heavenly Venerables of mythology. Although they have the same form, they are ultimately different.

Just like the "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones" technique, it seems amazing, but it can transform into three Dao bodies, which is a supreme method to defeat the strong with the weak.

But anyone who uses it knows that this method becomes much less effective in the Quasi-Emperor realm, and it is difficult to compete with the Nine Secrets.

"boom!"

The next moment, he swung the Immortal-Trapping Sword, its unparalleled sharpness unleashing the Imperial Dragon Qi, a secret technique whose attack power was said to rival that of the Battle Saint Technique.

"puff!"

In an instant, a bloody light appeared ahead, and all the Jade Purity Qi surged and then exploded in mid-air. Everything in that place was instantly annihilated, with only smoke and mist flying everywhere, dazzling and magnificent.

Guang Chengzi's face darkened. His spell was broken, and he was also affected, almost being overturned.

How could a newly promoted quasi-emperor be this strong, giving him a feeling of life-or-death struggle?

"Zhong Xian!"

He shouted, and many black Dao patterns appeared on his body. Then the void cracked open, and a Soul-Slaying Bell quietly appeared. It then rang out and slashed towards Yan Ming, aiming to slay his soul.

This is a top-grade quasi-Emperor weapon for the Primordial Spirit Dao, specifically designed to counter the soul!
"Hey!"

However, to his astonishment, Yan Ming suddenly soared into the sky, his Daoist thoughts in the Immortal Platform like a sea, the secret runes of the character "qian" shining brightly, that was order, that was rules, and then a nine-leaf flame sword grass sprouted roots, crisscrossing and maneuvering, cleaving the Soul-Falling Bell flying horizontally.

"roll!"

Yan Ming was like a banished immortal, powerful and awe-inspiring, bursting forth with the most dazzling light.

The Immortal-Slaying Gourd soared into the sky, confronting the mysterious imperial artifact, and together they plunged into the heavens.

"Oh!"

Guang Cheng was knocked off his head, his Jade Lotus Crown falling off, and he nearly bled. It was hard for anyone to imagine that a Daoist giant at the fifth level of Quasi-Emperor would be forced to this point by a being who had only entered the Quasi-Emperor realm ten days ago. "His methods are comprehensive, but unfortunately, he lacks focus."

Yan Ming commented that the immortal lamp above his head was abandoned, yet it connected with the vast universe, its essence surging and burning intensely. It resonated with him, blooming for twenty-three cycles, and the fluctuations of his primordial spirit were surging like waves, enough to suppress a quasi-emperor.

He walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, exuding a calm and unhurried yet imposing aura. Even someone as strong as Guangcheng was merely a measure of his combat power, and the scales of the duel began to tip.

After exchanging dozens of blows, Guangcheng was forced back and was killed by the profound meaning of the Undying Scripture, proving that he was no match for Yanming in close combat.

The Holy Spirit lineage is inherently stronger than the physical body. After reaching the ultimate sublimation in the Nine Heavens, it ranks among the imperial path. It had an unparalleled reputation even in the mythological era. In the vast world, only a few bloodlines, such as the Holy Body and the Heavenly Tyrant Blood, can compare to it.

Seeing the blood flowing from his fist, Guangcheng sighed deeply. He had heard that Guangcheng had driven Qingyangzi half-mad, but he thought it was nonsense and did not take it seriously. Only after today's real battle did he realize that his great reputation was well-deserved.

This beast is truly extraordinary, possessing the divine bearing of a Daoist!

Looking at the twelve great masters under his lineage and the large army he had invited, all of whom were frozen in place and taken away one by one by Zhulong, this Daoist was filled with complex emotions.

The immortal tree is rare, and with this obstacle blocking our way, things may not end smoothly today.

However, with the prospect of immortality looming, how could he be content without risking his life for it? If he could obtain the Tree of Life, he might be able to look forward to the end of his life as a quasi-emperor, instead of being trapped in this place.

"The essence of the ultimate Dao is obscure and mysterious. The ultimate Dao is shrouded in darkness and silence..." Guangcheng murmured, silently chanting an ancient incantation. The radiant light of his robes cascading down his body was like a waterfall. As his hands slowly moved, this world was instantly shattered. Lightning appeared, and boundless runes emerged, terrifying beyond compare, encircling the universe.

He abandoned everything to unleash his forbidden domain, to destroy the enemy with divine power—this was his last hope!

Yan Ming also moved, beginning to solidify his essence, energy, and spirit. With two immortal scriptures in his heart, his understanding of divine prohibitions far surpassed that of ordinary people. He was confident that he would not be weaker than any quasi-emperor, and naturally he would not fear Guang Chengzi.

"Eternal Void: Sword Flame Traps Immortals!"

In the blink of an eye, the Heaven-Piercing Immortal-Burning Technique unleashed its power. Yan Ming's eyes flickered, as if thousands of years had passed in an instant. He successfully triggered the divine restriction, wielding the Immortal-Trapping Sword and unleashing profound magic. A fiery world was being created on the sword's edge, with Dao patterns flashing on it. Countless chains of order, resembling sword grass, rushed out from the newly cut primordial universe, raging across this world.

"Swoosh..." The sound of the sword echoed throughout the six directions and eight wastelands.

When the sword reaches its peak, it can create heaven and earth, evolve the sun, moon and stars, and recreate a brand new fiery universe. After reaching the Quasi-Emperor realm, Yan Ming's Dao and Dharma have undergone a transformation, reaching a new height.

No matter how many changes it may undergo, I will still burn the immortals in the heavens!
Seeing Yama step into the divine forbidden zone in an instant and unleash a forbidden-level divine power to attack, Guangcheng's expression changed drastically. This was not normal; the other party could enter the divine forbidden zone at any time.

"How could it be so fast?"

"This is just basic literacy, and it's astonishing. If you can't do it, then go die."

The terrifying demonic sound pierced his ears, and the Taoist was terrified. His divine sense retreated rapidly, and he was sent flying backward. At the same time, he summoned an imperial artifact to protect himself, but it was too late to help him in his immediate predicament.

"Chichichi!"

Crimson sword energy crisscrossed, slicing the void into dust, flattening the Jade Purity Technique, and piercing through the Mysterious Gate Technique. In a burst of dazzling light, Guang Chengshi was sent flying, covered in blood. The divine restrictions weakened and strengthened, and the gap between the two sides widened further.

"boom!"

He was almost smashed to pieces, his body completely broken, and he struggled to recover from his injuries using the Jade Purity Mystic Technique.

Yan Ming followed up, determined to kill the man.

Regardless of his background or past karma, anyone who lays their hands on the Heavenly Tree is an enemy and should be suppressed and killed.

With a loud "boom," a wave approaching the Emperor level suddenly erupted. It was a Chaos Seal, crystal clear, with mysterious light flowing throughout, white and glistening, possessing the power to shatter the heavens.

A glint flashed in Yan Ming's eyes, and his sword slashed down, shaking the heavens and unleashing the supreme laws of the Divine Forbidden Domain. With a pop, the Heaven-Turning Seal was split open. Even the quasi-Emperor weapon that Laozi had personally refined could not withstand such an attack, because the opponent was the Emperor Sword, the Peerless Slaughtering Sword!

"The Guangcheng clan is doomed." Zhuyin whispered from afar, her heart trembling slightly. The scene of slaughtering the quasi-emperors was replayed, and she wondered how many times this had happened.

If Yan Ming continues this trend of conquest, the quasi-emperors of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will face a great calamity, and their numbers will be drastically reduced, because there are really not many in this field. The younger generation has not grown up, and the older generation of quasi-emperors will be reduced one by one as they fall.

Two fragments of chaos danced in the air, like two magnificent worlds, rushing into the depths of the universe. Wherever they passed, strings of stars turned to dust. These were remnants of the Heaven-Turning Seal. Although they were beautiful and flawless, each piece could severely injure a quasi-emperor.

Everyone avoided it, afraid of being touched, and even less daring to covet it.

Today, Yama, the Demon King of Immortal Ruins, is so infamous that he has truly earned a formidable reputation. Apart from the ancient supreme beings, few dare to target him.

Even a powerful Quasi-Emperor from the Forbidden Zone fell silent after witnessing the aftermath of the calamity and today's battle. Huo Ling's strength had increased too quickly. Without the divine restriction, even a Quasi-Emperor of the sixth level would probably be unable to defeat him.

The opponent's understanding of the forbidden realm is astonishing. Several times, he successfully triggered it in a short period of time, which led to the collapse of the heavens and the earth, and the destruction of the world.

Even those who have attained enlightenment may not have this level of skill!

Only the Great Emperor can remain in the Divine Forbidden Zone for an extended period, and Yama is already showing a similar tendency, which is quite intriguing.

"It's a pity there was no divine duel; I have lost today," Guang Chengzi said.

The stars exploded, and a great collapse occurred here. He was covered in blood, half of his body was cut off, and his upper body fell into a Taoist gate covered with runes and disappeared.

Using a Heaven-Turning Seal from Xuandu Cave to cover the retreat is a huge price to pay, but it's far less than losing everything.

"Fellow Daoist, your talent is truly astounding. I am far inferior." This was the voice of the defeated one, barren, hoarse, and lifeless, having lost its former vigor.

The supreme divine diagram from beyond the heavens whistled and flew away. It did not belong to Guang Chengzi; it was an ancestral weapon that he had borrowed from a divine race somewhere in the starry sky.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."

Yan Ming's words were calm, but cold. His eyes were empty and unfathomable. Then, he suddenly shot out two golden beams of light, radiating yin and yang energies, extremely intense. They imprinted one symbol after another in the void, which then strung together to form the Golden Crow of the Sun.

This technique pierced through the divine void, opening up a divine path of time. Yan Ming ascended the divine path to pursue and kill.

The concept of showing mercy was not in his dictionary, and Guangcheng was a human being, so he could not be used as a mount.

In conclusion: It would be better to kill him!
"Such a breath!"

Just as Yan Ming was about to leave, he sensed something and, through his divine connection to the previous character, saw the future in the next moment.

The starry sky remained unchanged, but a terrible disaster struck. The vast Five Elements Immortal Qi beyond the realm boiled and poured down from the five continents, flowing into this great domain, with the Divine Realm bearing the brunt.

“Interesting…” He smiled faintly and remained where he was.

(End of this chapter)