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

Chapter 264 Ancient Heavenly Court Ruins, This is How Our Dark Heavenly Court Does Things

The woodcutter died, surrounded and killed by a group of quasi-emperors!

With imperial artifacts arranged and revered diagrams laid out, when all the kings gathered together, even a peak quasi-emperor was powerless to reverse the situation, turning into a pool of blood and bones, lying dead within the spiritual treasure killing array.

Faced with this result, anyone would be horrified—a being about to attain enlightenment!

How could one not be shocked to die like that?

Initially, he manifested with a woodcutter's knife, cleaving through the Milky Way to confront the ultimate ancient imperial weapon—how magnificent! He was a supreme powerhouse with the potential to attain the Dao, commanding two top-tier experts. It should be noted that even the Divine Court and Phoenix Nest could not find such beings!
However, even such an ancient master did not have a peaceful old age. He died tragically, his skull shattered by a barrage of imperial artifacts, and his corpse was left like a sacrificial altar.

The universe was completely silent, even the second battlefield at the edge of chaos had temporarily ceased fighting. The two sides were still in a standoff, but the bloody battles had disappeared.

"Buzz!"

The Emperor caught his breath, paused, then burst through the void and vanished from the spot. The Undying Empress did not stop him; her heart was cold.

In terms of realm, Yan Ming is still some distance away from achieving great success, and proving the Dao is even further away, but the death of the woodcutter reveals a lot.

The Heavenly Court possesses the capability to encircle and annihilate the Phoenix Nest!
She wants to achieve enlightenment, but she needs Yan Ming's permission. Just thinking about it is hard to accept; it's really too ironic.

More importantly:
"The underworld didn't take action. Are they afraid of the so-called Dark Heavenly Court?" The Heavenly Empress's narrow phoenix eyes were bewitching, and her heart was filled with doubt. She couldn't accept this result.

The situation changed too quickly and did not proceed according to her planned trajectory!
The correct timeline should be that she planned and orchestrated the destruction of the God and Heavenly Courts in one fell swoop, and the Underworld Emperor was enough to block the threat from the Immortal Ruins.

Why is it like this now?!

She is unwilling!
"Woo..."

The Phoenix Wutong Immortal Zither is sealed within the Killing Array Diagram. This artifact is ancient and weathered, having witnessed great battles in the mythical era, and is etched with the marks of blood and fire.

It trembled slightly, as if trying to fly away!

Yan Ming and the emperors of the Heavenly Court did not stop them. They even took the initiative to put away the divine array diagram and let Fengwu Xianqin leave, with only a faint smile on their faces.

Deep within the universe, a sage-king paced anxiously.

This is a woman, graceful and elegant, with a beautiful back view. Her silver hair is crystal clear and smooth, and at first glance, one can tell that she is an elegant lady.

The next moment, the void shattered. Seeing the return of the fairy zither, the silver-haired woman didn't dare to breathe and fled without daring to linger.

She was wrong; even someone as powerful as that old man could perish.

This is a gamble. If she wins, the woodcutter has a good chance of attaining enlightenment. Once she succeeds, she will rise to the top and become a direct disciple of the emperor, owning a portion of the original shares.

Unfortunately, this gamble on the Heavenly Heart Fruit position was lost!

"Fortunately, Xianqin has returned, and things haven't deteriorated to the worst possible outcome." The thoughts of the lucky one who received part of the ancient supreme's inheritance flashed through his mind. Beneath his feet was a cold, empty universe, with stars twinkling and emitting eerie light.

The young female saint king paled even more at the thought of Yama's fearsome reputation, and secretly decided to change her appearance, live in seclusion in a remote star field, and never appear again.

"That one may not make it to the end. In the fierce competition, the quasi-emperor I followed was defeated, and one day the Heavenly Court will suffer the same fate!" The woman cursed inwardly, her pupils bloodshot, bearing terrible pressure.

He was supposed to be the successor of the Great Emperor, rising rapidly in rank, but now he has fled to a remote region, living in constant fear.

The difference is too great.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a giant hand descended, so enormous that it spanned countless light-years, controlling the galaxy, boundless and limitless. This entire universe became a realm within its grasp, from which there was no escape.

Cover the sky with one hand!

The essence and blood of the Sage King were spilling, and the primordial spirit that had luckily obtained the supreme inheritance was screaming in terror, desperately trying to revive the Phoenix Tree Immortal Zither. Its appearance was ferocious, and it had lost all its former beauty and charm.

"Your luck is good, but unfortunately, the peak Quasi-Emperor level is not something you can enter."

A detached voice rang out, followed by a gourd soaked in the blood of a quasi-emperor, shattering stars and carrying an overwhelming aura of malevolence.

Be more careful in your next life.

Yan Ming spoke calmly, but with a thought, the nameless saint king who had been captured earlier was completely shattered and withered away in the outer realm, stained with blood. She too was reduced to dust and died.

This method was chilling, and the powerful figures who witnessed it through the Heavenly Eyes were terrified.

Luring the snake out of its hole, then pursuing and killing it across borders!

Yama was still the same Yama, cold and ruthless. Killing a user of an ultimate artifact was like crushing an ant, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.

In the past, a quasi-emperor also did something similar!

Qingyangzi isolated all realms, his divine light illuminating the vast world, aiming to annihilate the Holy Body Ye Fan.

At that time, just as it is now, all the powerful clans felt a chill, and even through the Heavenly Eye, they were extremely tense and filled with awe.

Those ancient families who remained true to themselves and resisted the pressure from the Quasi-Emperor, refusing to lend out their ancestral artifacts, were also not at peace. The catastrophe of their clans being wiped out was imminent, but fortunately, they did not choose the wrong side this time.

The Dao Palace lineage was wiped out, and there was no further disturbance!

The young Sage King died tragically, leaving behind only the Phoenix Tree Immortal Zither. This mythical artifact, ancient and powerful, exudes antiquity and floats in the void. There are lifelike pure white phoenixes and snow-white celestial phoenixes formed from immortal energy, one after another, circling around it.

“It was originally shattered, but was reforged by an ancient emperor in later generations.” Yan Ming raised an eyebrow.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the Phoenix Zither had broken marks in the middle, which were filled with another type of wood. The strings, made of gold wire, were also different colors, indicating that they came from different eras.

Two foot-long branches, gleaming silver, grow from the body of the zither, adorned with more than ten phoenix leaves, emanating their abundant vitality.

Overall, this is a rare treasure. The main body is made of the immortal wood of the phoenix tree, and it has extremely high practicality. Just like the seal of the Taiyin Emperor, it will become one of the symbols of the Heavenly Court in the future.

"The beauty sings a magnificent song, asking where the immortals are..." Yan Ming's hair was loose as he stroked the strings of the zither, only releasing them after a few strokes.

He doesn't have much artistic talent and isn't a good master for this zither—besides, the deities within the Phoenix Tree Immortal Zither have begun to cry out, unwilling to submit to a thief.

"Buzz!"

Zhen Mi moved gracefully, her two fair wrists, as white as frost and snow, emerging from her sleeves, her fingers as slender as scallions, as she accepted the Phoenix Tree Immortal Zither. Only a Quasi-Emperor could play the true ultimate immortal music.

The guqin felt warm and smooth to the touch, its brilliance shining through, but it quickly calmed down.

According to the certification of the Lord of War, the Goddess of the Luo River is both talented and beautiful, and is clearly qualified to play the zither.

"The legendary Phoenix Phoenix Zither, passed down through countless tales, was obtained just like that..." Zhen Mi murmured, her expression dazed, recalling the past of ancient China. She had served as a spirit medium for the incense-burning path, and had also experienced moments of worldly involvement, tasting all the complexities of the mortal realm. How time flies! Her hair, styled like a crescent moon, swayed slightly. This spirit of the waterway turned around without making a sound, carefully observing the expression of the spirit in the fire, but discerning nothing from it.

The latter, carrying a blood gourd, looked down upon the heavens, while the two quasi-emperors who emerged from the sacrificial cliff followed closely behind.

Cang Yan was also by his side, looking like the chief steward of the Heavenly Court.

"A saintly king, who received the inheritance of an ancient supreme being, should have risen to great heights, but he fell like this. What a pity." People all over the universe sighed, their eyes gleaming. Whether they were lamenting the loss of the man or coveting the Phoenix Wutong Immortal Zither, only they themselves knew.

With the battle concluded and the Divine Court destroyed, the Heavenly Court gained another supreme artifact to suppress its hidden strength.

In the subsequent division of spoils, Phoenix Nest received compensation and almost entirely took over the territory left behind by the Emperor, although all the resources were plundered by the Heavenly Court.

This decision caused great controversy within the Heavenly Court!

Territory is the foundation of lasting achievements; once those resource-rich planets are occupied, there will be no shortage of supplies.

With the imperial decree issued, the matter is settled!

This ripple quickly subsided and ceased to be the focus. The attention of the entire universe turned to the end of the One Emperor's Path, and all the Quasi-Emperors of the Heavenly Court set off and arrived at the Nine Emperor Passes.

"boom!"

An astonishing explosion occurred at the ancient Heavenly Court ruins, its divine power alarming all realms. Everyone knew that Yama was knocking on the gates, attacking that immortal land.

The heavens and myriad realms trembled, but many believed that Yan Ming would be stuck and unable to break through quickly, because there was a true Great Emperor's restriction there!
Even the Immortal Queen in the Phoenix Nest couldn't sit still!
She once lived in that ancient celestial palace, and only by occupying it could the Phoenix Court be considered legitimate and become a continuation of the immortal imperial court of the ancient times.

When the True Phoenix Nest arrived, a divine array diagram had already been erected in front of the Imperial Pass, with four killing swords floating and sinking, and four figures below them.

Nine great suns rose, and the golden crow traveled westward, leaving behind fiery red clouds that turned half the starry sky crimson, as if flames were rolling, with the edges of the clouds shimmering with gold.

"This involves the ruins of the ancient Heavenly Court, a matter of great importance. I wish to see Lord Yan." A voice echoed from the depths of the Phoenix Nest, resounding throughout the universe.

"Your Majesty, this place has been transformed into a forbidden zone of the Immortal Ruins."

Zhu Yin, in his robes, brushed away the dust and bowed deeply from afar.

After Yan Ming successively received the Daoist lineage of the Heavenly Venerable of Nirvana and the Heavenly Venerable of Spiritual Treasure, he began to act as a Daoist. Following his example, the female Zhulong who secretly contacted Yan Ming was also dressed as a Daoist nun.

She was ranked at the fifth level of Quasi-Emperor, and had obtained the Nine Secrets. She possessed the aura of the Great Dao. She stood there quietly, silently entering the unity of heaven and man. She was entangled by chaotic energy, making it impossible to see her true appearance. Only her neck and her jade-like face were visible, ancient and ethereal.

"Could it be that he has broken the restriction? How could it be so fast..." The Undying Empress paused, then thought of a possibility and looked ahead.

It was a place of nothingness and ethereal beauty, where one could only see endless bursts of celestial light, the phantom images of ancient mountains, and endless swirling lightning. In addition, a golden ocean appeared and disappeared in the distance.

As for the truth further away, it was obscured by the Lingbao Formation Diagram and could not be broken through. The four sword cultivators had recently slaughtered those who were about to attain enlightenment, and they exuded wave after wave of tragic aura, making people's souls tremble.

Even the mighty Empress couldn't help but frown, not daring to directly confront its power; the reputation of this Celestial Weapon was simply too great.

At this moment, the Ninefold Imperial Pass was bustling with people. Powerful figures arrived from time to time, some descending from the sky, others riding in golden chariots, all exuding grandeur and extraordinary presence.

When it comes to the ruins of the ancient Heavenly Court, no one can remain calm. Even those from forbidden zones have escaped, and this is from Yiguan.

"The ancient Heavenly Palace complex contains the seal of the Emperor and traces of later emperors. It should belong to all people, not to any one family as their private property."

"The Heavenly Court has set up four swords to monopolize the inheritance; isn't that too domineering!"

Someone was secretly sending messages and using supernatural powers to incite all races and bewitch people's hearts, but the result was very unfavorable and completely ineffective.

Everyone seemed oblivious; in their worldview, the Dark Heavenly Court had always been like this, so what was there to mention?
Even the four quasi-emperors of the sealed land remained indifferent, their auras as deep as the ocean, simply controlling their respective array gates and maintaining the upper hand.

After an unknown amount of time, a faint cry of a crow echoed across the starry sky.

"Those two scoundrels, try saying another word!" A cold, authoritative voice rang out from the Central Heavenly Emperor's Palace.

"when……"

The long, melodious tolling of bells echoed through the ages, the chaotic mist dissipated, all the mountains began to move, and all kinds of lightning and thunder receded.

A vast cluster of celestial palaces appeared in the sky, majestic and solemn, magnificent and grand. The golden and resplendent heavenly palaces and ethereal fairy palaces sat on the white clouds, where the clouds and mist were swirling and the scenery was breathtaking.

Everyone was stunned. How long had it been?
The ancient Heavenly Palace complex was actually captured by Yama. How did he break through those vast seals?
The battlefield was completely silent, with only the sound of severing the seven emotions and extinguishing the six desires echoing in the sky, as if an ancient emperor had come back to life and was once again ruling the world.

One after another, the Chaos Mountains moved away with a rumbling sound, standing at the edge of heaven and earth. The lightning bolts transformed into a golden forbidden sea, surging and boundless.

As the sun began to set, the palaces and pavilions were bathed in golden and red light, appearing exceptionally sacred, with even the tiles shimmering with auspicious radiance.

Below, the golden forbidden sea surged, occasionally erupting with thunder, as if the heavens were raging, capable of evolving into a heavenly tribulation that would awe and intimidate people.

The Chaos Bell tolls eternally, its sound reverberating through the ages!

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, a massive white jade staircase descended from the palace, stretching out before people's eyes and lying across the golden sea of ​​lightning below.

Some palaces were roaring, emitting infinite divine sounds, making the place look even more solemn and dignified, and everyone couldn't help but hold their breath.

With her flowing robes and zither in hand, Zhen Mi emerged, announcing the truth: this place was occupied by the Dao Palace.

"Now that the three bandits of the Dao Palace have been wiped out, this place shall become the Heavenly Court's special residence." Her voice was cold and aloof, and after refining the ancient Venerable's secret artifact, her temperament became even more mysterious.

Yan Ming appeared, standing on the eaves of the Central Heavenly Palace. His black hair was loose, and a blood gourd and a stone token were tied around his waist. His golden eyes swept over the powerful figures, and his face was indifferent.

"Greetings... Your Majesty!"

As he surveyed the crowd, some trembled with fear, and soon some prostrated themselves, offering heartfelt praise and bowing their heads, just to avoid disaster.

Gradually, more and more powerful figures knelt down. This was an open choice, and it wasn't difficult for the Great Sages to choose sides.

The quasi-emperor changed color, unwilling to fight, and could only leave, observing from the sidelines through the Dharma Eye.

The two gloomy forbidden zone disciples looked grim, and could only escape using the secret artifact left by their father. If they were really found, Yama could probably kill them in less than two breaths.

Even the Phoenix Nest remained silent, sending a telepathic message before rushing into space, without targeting them at this time.

The quasi-emperors of the Heavenly Court, clear away the dangerous array patterns here, move it away, and transform it into another courtyard in the Immortal Ruins. That will be the most glorious spoils of war.

(End of this chapter)