Covering the sky: I have the body of the sky, and I have inherited the ten evil methods

Chapter 113 Ancient Immortal Abode!
One, two, three...

Countless black lightning bolts, like raindrops, struck Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen's body trembled continuously under the bombardment of lightning.

However, he still did not fall.

He still held his head high, facing the sky, and let out a maniacal laugh.

"Not enough! Not enough! More, please!"

His roar was hoarse and frantic, and both the righteous and the evil were completely terrified by this horrific scene.

They stood there dumbfounded, watching Xiao Chen struggle in the heavenly tribulation, being struck to pieces by lightning.

Just then, an even thicker bolt of black lightning descended from the sky and struck Xiao Chen.

"boom!"

There was a loud noise, deafening.

Xiao Chen's body was instantly engulfed by lightning.

His figure vanished into the heavenly tribulation.

Those on the righteous path and those on the wicked path stared wide-eyed at all of this.

They didn't know whether Xiao Chen was dead or alive.

The heavenly tribulation did not stop because of Xiao Chen's disappearance; on the contrary, it became even more intense.

Thicker bolts of black lightning, like giant dragons, rolled and roared in the sky, carrying the power to destroy everything, and struck down towards the battlefield.

"what……"

Screams came and went.

Those who followed the righteous path and those who followed the wicked path all fell to the ground and turned into charred remains under the bombardment of the heavenly tribulation.

The entire battlefield had become a living hell.

Blood stained the earth red.

Seeing this scene, everyone was shocked.

Xiao Chen actually used the power of the Heavenly Tribulation to eliminate all the enemies!

"Too...too powerful..."

"He is simply not human!"

Xiao Chen stood amidst the chaos, his clothes slightly torn, yet his arrogance remained undiminished.

He looked down at his hands, clenched them and then released them, feeling the surging power within him.

"Kid, your 'Lightning Induction' technique is really ruthless. I almost got roasted!"

The big black dog shook its black fur and complained, but its tone carried an undisguised excitement.

It witnessed firsthand how Xiao Chen withstood the heavenly tribulation with his own body and how he manipulated the power of the heavenly tribulation to kill powerful enemies, and its admiration for this kid grew even stronger.

"If it weren't for the powerful 'Nine Heavens Lightning-Drawing Array' you set up, I wouldn't have been able to absorb the power of the Heavenly Tribulation so quickly."

Xiao Chen smiled and patted the big black dog's head, a tacit understanding that needed no words to be expressed between the man and the dog.

In the distance, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi watched this scene quietly, a complex emotion flashing in her clear, cold eyes.

She wanted to remind Xiao Chen about some potential dangers of the Heavenly Tribulation, but ultimately chose to remain silent.

The big black dog twitched its nose twice, and its eyes lit up.

"Woof! Kid, I sense an ancient, celestial aura nearby, seemingly a sealed ancient immortal abode! Perhaps that could be our hiding place, and we might even find some cultivation resources there."

"An ancient immortal abode? Sealed?" Xiao Chen was pleasantly surprised. For him, this was both an opportunity and a challenge.

"That's right. Ancient immortal abodes are usually built by powerful beings from ancient times, and they contain countless treasures."

The big black dog explained, "However, with my mastery of formations, breaking a mere seal is a piece of cake!"

After discussing it, the group decided to head to the Ancient Immortal Abode.

Knowing the dangers of this trip, Xiao Chen specifically instructed everyone to make thorough preparations and had the Holy Maiden of Yaochi distribute a jade talisman to everyone so that they could contact each other in case of emergency.

On their way to the Ancient Immortal Abode, they encountered a few scattered rogue cultivators.

These guys are like hyenas that have smelled blood, trying to get a share of the spoils.

Xiao Chen and his men naturally showed no mercy, swiftly and decisively eliminating these henchmen, but this only made them more vigilant.

"It seems our whereabouts have been exposed..." Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes, gazing into the distance, a sense of unease rising in his heart.

As darkness fell, the group arrived at a desolate valley.

In the valley, jagged rocks resembled countless menacing demons, appearing even more ferocious under the cover of night.

A chilling wind howled through the cracks in the rocks, making a mournful sound that sent shivers down one's spine.

A musty smell permeated the air, as if an ancient tomb sealed for thousands of years had been opened, making it hard to breathe.

Standing at the entrance of the valley, Xiao Chen and his group were all awestruck by the ancient immortal abode that was sealed before them.

The cave was shrouded in a golden light curtain, upon which countless ancient and mysterious runes flowed, moving like living things and radiating a chilling power.

"This restriction... is indeed extraordinary." Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes, feeling the powerful energy rushing towards him, and felt a chill run down his spine.

He could sense that this light barrier was no ordinary defensive measure; it contained some profound power of law, and the slightest carelessness would bring about annihilation.

The big black dog circled the cave several times, its nose twitching incessantly, as if trying to discern the aura of the restriction.

"Woof! This restriction is interesting. It's like the ancient 'Nine Palaces Spirit Locking Array,' which uses nine points as nodes to seal spiritual energy within, forming a closed space."

"The Nine Palaces Spirit Locking Array? How do we break it?" Jiang Huai-ren couldn't help but ask.

"There is a way to break it, but we need to find all nine nodes and then break them simultaneously with powerful spiritual energy to create a breach." The big black dog shook its head, its expression somewhat solemn.

"However, this restriction has existed for countless years, and the nodes have probably become extremely hidden, and... the spiritual power required is by no means small."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi also stepped forward to observe carefully, a strange light flashing in her clear, cold eyes.

"This restriction is indeed very powerful, and it seems to have been reinforced. It would be very difficult to break it by force."

Xiao Chen didn't speak, but closed his eyes and carefully sensed the flow of spiritual energy around him.

He could sense that this ancient immortal abode was integrated with the surrounding mountains, forming a natural spirit-gathering array that continuously absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, providing energy for the restrictions.

“It will probably take some time to break this restriction…” Xiao Chen slowly opened his eyes. “However, we must try no matter what.”

However, just as everyone was preparing to study how to break the restriction, a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation suddenly came from afar.

This surge of spiritual energy swept in like a storm, instantly shattering the tranquility of the valley and creating a suffocating sense of oppression.

"What...what is this?!" Jiang Huai-ren exclaimed, his face turning pale.

"Such a powerful aura!" Xiao Chen frowned, his eyes burning as he stared intently at the distant sky. He could sense that this fluctuation of spiritual energy was not something an ordinary cultivator could produce; the opponent's strength was probably far above his own.

The big black dog stopped circling, its fur standing on end, and it let out a low growl.

"Woof! Oh no! They're definitely coming for us!"

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi's expression also turned solemn. She slowly drew the sword from her waist, her clear, cold eyes filled with vigilance.

Everyone immediately stopped studying the barrier and turned their gazes into the distance, ready for battle.

The spiritual energy fluctuations in the distance grew closer and closer, and the oppressive feeling intensified, as if an invisible hand was gripping everyone's hearts tightly.

"Don't panic!" Xiao Chen shouted in a low voice, suppressing the unease in his heart.

He knew that the most important thing now was to seize the time and break the current restriction.

Otherwise, if they get entangled with the newcomers, they will be attacked from both sides, and the situation will be even worse.

"Big Black, Old Gray, stop hiding it, hurry up!" Xiao Chen said, while turning his gaze to the complex and mysterious runes on the restriction.

These runes wriggled like tadpoles, emitting a faint glow, as if telling ancient secrets.

Upon hearing this, the big black dog stopped grinning and became serious.

It circled the barrier several times, carefully observing each rune, occasionally extending its claws and gesturing something in the air.

The gray-robed man slowly walked up, his deep gaze seemingly able to penetrate the barrier and reach the core.

"Boy, this restriction contains the power of the five elements. It can only be broken by injecting spiritual power in a specific order," the big black dog said in a deep voice, breaking the oppressive silence.

"Nonsense, if it were simple, would we need you?" Xiao Chen replied irritably, then asked, "What's the order?"

"Ahem... Don't interrupt! Metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, in a continuous cycle, endlessly regenerating!" The big black dog cleared its throat and began to explain.

Xiao Chen seemed to understand but not quite, but he also knew that now was not the time to pry.

He mobilized the spiritual energy within his body and, following the order instructed by the big black dog, slowly injected it into the runes on the restriction.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi followed closely behind. She gently raised her jade hand, and a soft white light was injected into the restriction, which was the spiritual power of the water attribute.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Huai-ren and the gray-robed man who had remained silent also took action, injecting their respective elemental spiritual power into it.

When the five elements of spiritual energy were injected into the restriction in a specific order, the originally dim runes began to gradually light up.

As if they had been activated, they emitted an increasingly intense light, illuminating the entire valley as if it were daytime.

"It's done!" the big black dog barked excitedly. "Quick, increase the spiritual energy output!"

Upon hearing this, everyone dared not delay and poured their spiritual energy into the restriction.

The light emanating from the barrier grew stronger and stronger, like a giant cocoon of light enveloping everyone inside.

Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted, as if something had been shattered.

Immediately afterwards, the light on the barrier vanished, replaced by a huge, pitch-black hole.

"The Immortal Abode is open!" A hint of excitement flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes. He knew they had succeeded!
There was no time for cheers and celebrations. Xiao Chen took the lead and headed towards the cave entrance.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi, the big black dog, and Jiang Huai Ren followed closely behind, while the mysterious gray-robed man trailed behind at a leisurely pace.

Upon entering the Immortal Abode, an ancient and mysterious aura wafted over, making one feel as if they had traveled through time and returned to that distant era.

The space inside the immortal abode was not large. Around it were some old objects, such as alchemy furnaces, pestles, and bronze mirrors, but they were all covered in dust, obviously having been unused for a long time.

The walls are covered with exquisite murals, so lifelike that they seem to tell a long-ago story.

Xiao Chen carefully observed the murals and discovered that they depicted what seemed to be the life story of an unparalleled powerhouse.

His arduous training in his youth and his glorious deeds of sweeping across the land and suppressing all enemies are all depicted on the wall.

"The owner of this immortal abode was an extraordinary figure in his lifetime!" Xiao Chen exclaimed.

"Of course, those who can leave their legacy here are all extraordinary figures," the big black dog said dismissively, curling its lip.

The group continued their exploration and discovered some cultivation techniques and elixirs in a corner of the immortal abode.

These cultivation techniques and elixirs, though ancient, still exude a faint spiritual aura, clearly indicating they are not ordinary items.

"Huh, is this the Purple Cloud Divine Skill?" Xiao Chen picked up an ancient manual, and saw several large ancient seal characters written on the cover.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi also picked up a jade bottle, opened the cap, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out. "This...this is the Heavenly Origin Pill! It can quickly restore spiritual power and is a holy medicine for healing injuries!"

"Haha, it looks like we've really hit the jackpot this time!" the big black dog exclaimed excitedly.

However, just as everyone was preparing to continue their exploration, a powerful magical force suddenly surged out from the depths of the immortal abode.

This magic was cold, evil, and full of violent energy. Wherever it went, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, becoming bone-chillingly cold.

"Oh no! Danger!" Xiao Chen's expression changed, and he quickly put away the manual in his hand, tensing all his muscles, ready to deal with any sudden situation.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi also put away the jade bottle, her expression becoming solemn.

She could sense that this magical power was extraordinary and probably not something they could easily deal with.

The big black dog was so frightened that its fur stood on end, and it shrieked, "What the hell is that?!"

Jiang Huai Ren gripped his long sword tightly, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily, ready to fight at any moment.

The gray-robed man finally raised his head, a strange light flashing in his deep eyes.

"After so many years, we can finally see the light of day again!" A sinister and terrifying voice came from the depths of the immortal palace, sending chills down one's spine.

Along with this sound, an even more powerful magical force surged towards everyone like a flood bursting its banks.

Xiao Chen's face turned ashen; he knew they were in deep trouble!
This immortal abode actually contains a powerful demon!
Now that the restrictions have been broken, the monster has finally escaped its seal...

The temperature in the air plummeted, as if we had instantly entered the dead of winter.

Xiao Chen felt a powerful sense of oppression, like Mount Tai pressing down on him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He gripped his longsword tightly, bracing himself for the fierce battle that was about to begin.

In the darkness, a pair of blood-red eyes lit up, like two will-o'-the-wisps, emitting a terrifying light.

A huge figure slowly emerged from the darkness.

With each step it took, the ground trembled as if an earthquake had occurred.

The figure became clearer and clearer...

"Roar--"

The monster was as big as a small mountain, covered in hard black scales, and emitted a nauseating stench.

It has a ferocious wolf head, with fangs gleaming coldly in its gaping maw, as if it could tear everything apart.

His scarlet eyes, like two will-o'-the-wisps, burned with a ferocious flame that sent chills down one's spine.

(End of this chapter)