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

Chapter 258 The Sold-Out Demon God
In the central area of ​​Flying Immortal Star lies the Sealed Stele Forest, indestructible through countless eons, deep within the earth's veins.

This place is entirely dark red, as if it were stained with the blood of gods. It has been a secret place that no living being can enter since ancient times, and even quasi-emperors revere it.

Only quasi-emperors at the sixth level or above are qualified to visit!

Two waterfalls, like celestial rivers descending from the sky, are divided into black and white, forming a vast expanse of mist and smoke that envelops this forest of steles.

Before a stone tablet, a black-haired Taoist priest sat cross-legged, as solid as a rock, seemingly eternal and never having moved an inch.

"Hey!"

His entire body was almost covered with Dao patterns, emanating an astonishing aura. The moment his hair flowed, it was filled with celestial light and countless auspicious rays. A surge of Taiyin energy transformed into a vast expanse, pouring out without end.

"Oh!"

However, in the next moment, the divine light surged back, the waves shattered, and the extremely dark ocean turned into nothingness.

"boom!"

Before long, a golden sun rose high, its great light shining brightly on the stele forest, making it gleam. The supreme talismans imprinted on it emitted a soft, translucent light. The sun's radiance shone throughout the world, and the golden crow spread its wings, illuminating all the heavens.

As time passed, the solar phenomenon dissipated, and the misty haze swirled, leaving only the Yin-Yang cross-shaped waterfall washing over the figure, making him appear incredibly ethereal, with a terrifying power poised to be unleashed.

Beside him sat a beautiful woman dressed in a kesi (silk tapestry) Taoist robe, as silent as a white jade sculpture.

"Buzz!"

Amidst the surging clouds, a woman with flowing black hair appeared. As the crimson mist dissipated, her androgynous face was revealed. She possessed a heroic and spirited air, exuding an aura of divinity.

Led by her maid, she stepped through the doorway formed by Dao patterns and entered. She curtsied, her demeanor tinged with a hint of trepidation, knowing the esteemed being she was to pay her respects to.

Even if this woman is also at the Quasi-Emperor level, she would still feel awkward facing the legendary 'Emperor Slayer'!
Just before the Phoenix Nest's envoy arrived, Zhuyin rose to her feet. Her Taoist robe was very loose, completely covering her graceful figure, leaving only her fair, snow-white face. Her eyes were calm and still, revealing a depth and vicissitude that spoke volumes about the passage of time and how many years she had traversed in the mortal world.

Guided by the shadow of the candle, the quasi-emperor of the Phoenix Nest was able to enter the forbidden land.

"The Phoenix Court Envoy greets His Majesty the Dao Lord!" the newcomer said, clad in slender and exquisite crimson-gold armor that shone with dazzling brilliance. She possessed both heroic spirit and a touch of allure, while the armor accentuated her unique female warrior aura, making her exceptionally eye-catching.

Her skin was fair and translucent, her figure alluring and flawless. The skirt beneath her armor fluttered, revealing a pair of snow-white, translucent ankles. The veins on the smooth insteps were clearly visible, making her incredibly alluring.

The reason he is called Daojun or "Your Majesty" is because in recent years, the Heavenly Court has ruled, and Yan Ming has taken the honorary title, ascended to the throne, and been called "Daojun whose Heavenly Flame Never Fades and whose Law is Everlasting".

On that day, he wore a Taoist robe and a fish-tail crown, and personally wrote a prayer to worship the three Heavenly Venerables, namely, "Tao Te Ching", "Yuan Shi", and "Ling Bao", in order to re-establish the lineage of the Heavenly Venerables. The related scene had already spread throughout the heavens and myriad worlds.

"This was written by my lord himself. Please open it, Your Majesty." The quasi-emperor, who resembled a Valkyrie, bowed, her attitude very reserved.

Even though she knew that the person in front of her was only at the 'Quasi-Emperor Level 3', and that his cultivation level was not much higher than hers, she still treated him with courtesy.

This is because, in a true life-or-death duel, one would be instantly killed. The difference in combat power between the two sides is terrifying and difficult to bridge, a fact that has already been proven in the cases of several quasi-emperors.

Upon entering the Stele Forest and seeing the Yin-Yang Cross Waterfall, the woman clad in crimson-gold armor was even more unsettled. "Is this Dao Lord truly at the Third Heaven? He seems even inferior to the Sun and Moon Divine Generals," she murmured to herself, overwhelmed by the shock. If word got out, who would believe that a young, terrifying figure from later generations could rival, or even surpass, the Eight Divine Generals of the Primordial Era?

The moment the letter flew up, the heavens and earth burst forth with the brilliance of the sun, moon, and stars, causing all the stars in the heavens to tremble. Countless raindrops of light flew down and sprinkled on the Dao stele.

"boom!"

Below, a young man who looked like a Daoist master suddenly opened his golden eyes, and terrifying divine talismans burst forth from all directions, densely packed, like bolts of thunder striking down and engulfing the area.

This extraordinary sight was so terrifying that it made the quasi-imperial capital tremble!
The Yin-Yang Cross Waterfall is vast and powerful, with boundless laws surging within it. It is their existence that allows this place to transform from a mustard seed into the universe. Only by stepping inside can one discover that it is boundless, like a small cosmic sea.

The Phoenix Nest's messenger trembled, unable to withstand the oppressive force.

"It seems the time is not yet right to invite me out of seclusion." A detached voice emanated from the forest of steles, carrying an inexplicable and indescribable order that made the woman below sway as if in a storm, on the verge of falling at any moment.

"The Empress's intentions are sincere, and I hope Your Majesty will carefully consider them," the visitor said, bowing and forcing himself to suppress his discomfort.

Yan Ming's divine sense descended, flipping to the other side. His pupils narrowed slightly, and his gaze changed—it contained the location of the Nether Demon General and related supernatural abilities and techniques.

The last paragraph, written in delicate and sharp language, invites him to leave the pass soon and join forces to fight a formidable enemy.

"The Empress is capable of such tactics." Yan Ming understood, but his words remained cold and ruthless, indicating that he had already made his decision.

"Boom!"

As he took a step forward, the Yin-Yang Cross Waterfall instantly disintegrated, and the boundless chains of order fell, all disappearing into his celestial platform. The sea of ​​stars behind him also stirred, transforming into an ancient bell that resonated with the distant sounds of the mythological era, emanating a mysterious power.

The bell has an antique shape and is covered with mottled gold patterns, but the imprint on it shocked the Phoenix Court envoys present. They were all astonished. This was clearly the Chaos Bell from the Immortal Ruins, which had been around for no more than sixty years, yet it gave them a feeling that it was even more ancient than the Phoenix Nest.

"Is this Daoist Master a modern person or a prodigy from the Daoist sects of ancient times?" She subconsciously wondered, because the person she had just met was too extraordinary.

In ancient times, this ancient female quasi-emperor once served in the Undying Phoenix Court and met a descendant of an ancient celestial venerable. The pure and ancient Dao principles there were obvious and unforgettable. Today, upon first meeting her, this one from the celestial court is even more outstanding, truly...

"It's as if a Daoist master has appeared!"

Such a misconception welled up in her mind.

The next moment, Yan Ming retrieved the Chaos Bell. In the blink of an eye, various lights flickered in the forest of steles. In the blink of an eye, stars vanished, all things withered, and endless earth vein essence and star river vitality flowed out and converged on him.

"This……"

The female envoy from the Phoenix Court retreated quickly because she discovered that the person opposite her was also trying to absorb her life essence.

This terrifying law made the ancient quasi-emperor feel a chill; the other party lived up to his reputation and was a very dangerous person.

The next chapter will be released on January 1.30th.

(End of this chapter)