Shrouding the Heavens: Starting by joining the Holy Land of Yao Guang

Chapter 111 The Shock of the Two Fairies

The Golden-Winged Roc King was filled with astonishing fighting spirit. His golden hair danced wildly, and his imposing body possessed unparalleled demonic power. Terrifying energy emanated from him, exuding an aura of absolute dominance over heaven and earth.

Yao Yuekong's pupils contracted slightly, and he asked incredulously, "Brother Peng's acquaintance is Dong Yaoguang?"

The entire demon race knows that the Golden-Winged Roc King suffered a crushing defeat two years ago, being almost completely overwhelmed by a human.

After defeating the Golden-Winged Roc King, that person also reversed the situation and killed a sixth-stage Dragon Transformation cultivator, making him famous throughout the Eastern Wilderness.

In the past two years, as the Golden-Winged Roc King defeated many of the younger generation of demons and displayed his invincible prowess, the demons became even more aware of just how powerful Dong Yaoguang, who had defeated him in the past, truly was.

It can be said that Li Yao's reputation among the demon race is no less than that among the human race. The stronger the Golden-Winged Roc King becomes, the more it highlights Li Yao's strength.

"Brother Yuekong, who else do you think deserves my attention besides that person?" The Golden-Winged Roc King's voice was powerful and resonant, as if it could cut through steel.

Upon hearing this, the pupils of the other demon youths traveling with him contracted. As one of those who had been defeated by the Golden-Winged Roc King, they knew all too well how powerful the Roc King was, and had once believed that he could walk the path to becoming a Great Emperor.

“Brother Peng’s strength has greatly increased now. If he were to encounter Dong Yaoguang again, he would definitely be able to put up a fight.” One of the young talents who had been defeated by Little Peng King said.

"Indeed, Brother Peng has now cultivated the Heavenly Roc Dragon-Slaying Technique to a very high level, greatly increasing his combat power. He can now fight against Dong Yaoguang." Someone echoed.

Yao Yuekong shook his head and kindly advised, "It's been two years. This Dong Yaoguang is also a prodigy. His strength must have grown a lot compared to two years ago. It's impossible that he hasn't improved at all."

Although there has been no news of Dong Yaoguang recently, it is impossible for such an amazing person to have made no progress in the past two years.

While you're getting stronger, do you think others are just standing still? It's obviously impossible.

Yao Yue Kong Xiang urged the Golden-Winged Roc King to calm down, because even if Dong Yao Guang hadn't improved at all, his combat power two years ago was still incredibly terrifying, and the Roc King might not necessarily be able to contend with Dong Yao Guang from two years ago.

"No matter what, I will fight him." The Golden-Winged Roc King clenched his fists, a raging fire surging in his heart.

After saying that, he took a step and walked towards Li Yao's direction.

Golden-Winged Roc King naturally knew how terrifying Dong Yaoguang was. In fact, he knew it better than anyone else present, because he had actually fought against him.

But knowing the other party is terrifying, I feel at ease avoiding them. This is not the Golden-Winged Roc King who soars down to the world.

Seeing this, Yao Yuekong stopped trying to persuade him and quickly followed him. He was also eager to meet Dong Yaoguang, who had a great reputation.

It can be said that among the younger generation in the Eastern Wilderness today, who doesn't want to clash with Dong Yaoguang? Who would be willing to have a mountain pressing down on their head before even having a single fight?

However, no one wants to act rashly before they are certain of their success.

The other young men did the same, quickly following after them.

Soon, the group appeared in front of the Green Ox Demon and Li Yao.

The green ox demon who was leading the way stopped and quickly bowed respectfully: "Greetings, young master, greetings, Little Peng King and all the young masters."

Without exception, all the young people present were disciples or descendants of a peerless demon king.

"It really is you. I didn't expect you to come to the Western Regions." The Golden-Winged Roc King's eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

Yao Yuekong also curiously sized up the young man opposite her, Dong Yaoguang. It was said that he was tall and slender, heroic and extraordinary, like a born god. The young man in front of her was indeed very much in line with the rumors.

The other young men also looked on with curiosity, for the entire demon race had long admired Dong Yaoguang.

The Golden-Winged Roc King is exceptionally talented. He once defeated the young master of the Li Huo Bull Clan. His combat strength was so great that the Li Huo Demon King exclaimed, "The Golden-Winged Roc King has the talent to embark on the path of a great emperor."

However, later on, the demon king added, "If the Golden-Winged Roc King is this terrifying, then how powerful must Dong Yaoguang, who defeated him, be?"

The Green Ox Demon was stunned, but quickly realized that the Golden-Winged Roc King's words were not directed at him, but at the human youth behind him.

He quickly moved aside, looking at the Golden-Winged Roc King's appearance, fearing that he would be caught in the crossfire.

“I originally thought that after the lesson I learned last time, you would choose to take a detour when you see me. I never expected that you would really forget what you learned.” Li Yao said, his voice clear and calm, without much emotion.

“Your cultivation was stronger than mine last time, so it was an unfair victory,” the Golden-Winged Roc King retorted. He had rehearsed these words countless times in his mind, but he only said them when he saw Dong Yaoguang.

That's the truth. During the battle in the secret realm, Little Peng King had just broken through to the fourth level, while Li Yao was already at the third level of the fourth level.

This is also why Xiaopeng Wang's mentality did not collapse, because he still felt that if they fought at the same level, he could win.

“I have no obligation to stop and wait for you to cultivate slowly. If your cultivation level is low, you are weak. You don’t even have the right to stand in front of me,” Li Yao said calmly.

Everyone was stunned. They never expected that the dignified Dong Yaoguang would say such a thing. Under normal circumstances, shouldn't I be able to crush you with one hand even if I lower my cultivation level?

However, it cannot be denied that what they said is correct; cultivation level is also a basic rule of strength and weakness.

"I can kill you without you lowering your cultivation level." The Golden-Winged Roc King's voice was deep, powerful, and extremely domineering.

"Dream on. You've never caught my eye from beginning to end. But I can give you a chance. If you want to challenge me, go and defeat the original Holy Son of Yao Guang first," Li Yao said contemptuously.

“Okay, it’s a deal.” The Golden-Winged Roc King agreed immediately.

"Good luck. Although he's nothing to me, he might still be an insurmountable mountain for you," Li Yao said, not believing that Xiao Peng Wang could defeat Yao Guang.

"Once I defeat him, I hope you will remember your promise today." The Golden-Winged Roc King was full of confidence. Among the younger generation, apart from Dong Yaoguang, he did not think he was inferior to anyone else.

“Confidence is a good thing, but arrogance is not so good,” Li Yao shook his head.

"I will show you whether I am arrogant or not." The Golden-Winged Roc King's eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

Seeing that the two were not prepared to fight, Yao Yuekong also stepped forward and said, "I have long heard of Dong Yaoguang's brilliance and his stunning beauty in the Eastern Wilderness. Seeing him today, I can confirm it is true. My Heavenly Demon Palace has prepared a grand feast. I wonder if Brother Yaoguang would do me the honor of attending?"

"No need, I have important business to attend to in the Southern Region, so I won't disturb your enjoyment any longer." Li Yao shook his head and declined. In his opinion, there was no point in sitting and drinking with a group of strangers.

“In that case, I won’t bother you any longer. Qingniu, take Brother Yaoguang to the Domain Gate. Don’t wait for the others. Just open the Xuanyu Platform and send Brother Yaoguang back to the Southern Domain.” Yao Yuekong said with a smile, very amiable.

"Yes, young master." The green ox demon clasped his hands in a fist salute, then walked to Li Yao's side with some reverence and bowed, saying, "Please follow me, honored guest."

Li Yao nodded to Yao Yuekong, thanked him, and then left with the Green Ox Demon.

Dong Yaoguang appeared briefly and left quickly, but the sensation she caused was by no means small.

At the banquet in the Heavenly Demon Palace, when the other demon heroes heard about this, they couldn't help but feel regretful that they hadn't been able to meet the renowned Yao Guang Holy Son of the Eastern Wilderness.

"Is that Dong Yaoguang really that terrifying?" A heavenly voice resounded throughout the palace, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

This was an extremely beautiful woman, like a secluded orchid in a valley, ethereal and otherworldly. She was dressed in white, pure as snow, her clothes fluttering in the wind like a fairy about to ride away on the wind.

The young men in the main hall were all outstanding talents, but when they saw this woman, they couldn't help but be captivated.

This woman was too perfect. Not only was her appearance stunningly beautiful, but her temperament was also otherworldly and ethereal, making people feel inferior. It was as if all the beautiful things in the world paled in comparison to her.

This extremely graceful woman looks no more than eighteen or nineteen years old, with her black hair dancing lightly, her long eyelashes trembling, her eyes misty, her red lips and jade teeth sparkling with a crystal luster, her neck slender, her skin as white as ice, her facial features exquisite, her face stunning, her body with hazy curves, making people feel flawless and so perfect.

Or rather, she represents perfection; every gesture she makes is unparalleled in its elegance, eclipsing the beauty of all flowers and dimming the brilliance of pearls, making all beautiful scenery seem as if covered in dust.

The palace was filled with exotic flowers and colorful decorations, and the walls were inlaid with many bright pearls and beautiful jades, but all the brilliance paled in comparison to this woman. “Fairy Yan, you may not know this, but Dong Yaoguang is truly terrifying. I have mastered a secret technique that allows me to sense a person’s terrifying nature from the very source.”

After a moment of contemplation, Yao Yuekong said with difficulty, "Dong Yaoguang is probably already on par with the older generation of Sendai Realm experts."

"What?! They're on par with the older generation of the Sendai realm!"

"In just two years, he has grown to this extent!"

"My God, if someone like this exists, then who in this world can rival him!"

The palace erupted in chaos; no one could remain calm, all utterly stunned by Yao Yuekong's words.

No one doubted what Yao Yuekong said, because there was indeed a supreme technique in the Heavenly Demon Palace, created by an unparalleled Heavenly Demon Body. It could see the Nine Heavens above and explore the Nine Netherworlds below, and was extremely powerful.

"Is it really that terrifying?" Yan Ruyu's perfect face couldn't help but show astonishment.

"This era is extraordinary, with divine and royal bodies emerging, seemingly a golden age. But now, someone like Dong Yaoguang has appeared. Is he a harbinger of an emperor, or...?"

The talented individuals in the palace remained silent, feeling a sense of sorrow. If it were thousands of years earlier, all of them would have grown into the most outstanding figures in the world, but in this era, they were truly too ordinary.

Yan Ruyu's perfect face remained calm, but a sense of unease crept into her heart. She harbored great ambitions and wanted to restore the glory of her ancestors, but now, with someone like Dong Yaoguang around, she felt immense pressure.

"It seems I can't wait any longer; I need to speed things up," she thought to herself.

As a descendant of the Demon Emperor, Yan Ruyu has been searching for the Demon Emperor's tomb for many years. Finally, two years ago, she saw the records left by the nineteenth ancestor and learned about the Demon Emperor's tomb.

In the past two years, she has gone to the Demon Emperor's tomb, but unfortunately, she was unable to open it with her own power and had to rely on others.

Golden-Winged Roc King gripped the wine cup in his hand, his heart filled with turmoil. If Dong Yaoguang was truly comparable to an elder of the Sendai Realm, then he would be no match for him in the short term.

What should have been a lively banquet was now deathly silent because of Li Yao. Before long, everyone gradually got up to take their leave.

……

In the Southern Region, a year later, Li Yao returned to this land. This time, he was somewhat unsettled, because only he knew that this land was about to become very turbulent.

Before long, the myriad ancient races will emerge one after another, and then they will clash with the human race to compete for survival territory. In addition, those ancient princes and ancient demons will also stir up terrifying storms.

"A favorable wind lends its strength, sending me soaring to the heavens. The emergence of the ancient races may not necessarily be a bad thing for me," Li Yao thought to himself. He then took out the Xuan Yu Platform and quickly traversed the void.

……

The State of Yan, Lingxu Grotto Heaven.

This is a misty, ethereal mountain, peaceful and serene, with lush trees, pavilions and towers dotting the landscape, flowing springs and waterfalls, and cranes soaring about—a truly beautiful place.

This place is not inside the Lingxu Cave Heaven, but merely the mountain gate. Inside, the immortal mist is ethereal and hazy, and exotic flowers and rare herbs are everywhere. When you arrive at the Cloud-Deep Unknown Place, you will see a large blue stone standing in front of you, with two ancient characters carved on it: Lingxu!
Legend has it that this place was once a ruin countless ages ago, which was later cleared away and transformed into a blessed land. It can be said that Lingxu Cave has a long history; if we trace its origins back, this ancient land can be traced back to the prehistoric era.

Later generations conducted large-scale excavations and cleanups here, hoping to find some divine artifacts in the ruins, but ultimately found nothing.

The powerful figures who have cultivated in this grotto throughout the ages have always felt that this place is not so simple, but unfortunately, they have never made any major discoveries.

Passing by the large blue stone and stepping into the ethereal mist ahead, the scene suddenly changed dramatically, revealing an incomparably magnificent world, as if one had suddenly entered another realm.

With Li Yao's cultivation level, he could walk through the Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven without being noticed by anyone. Even if he strolled past people, no one would react.

"Hmm, they haven't arrived yet?"

His powerful divine sense swept across the entire Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven, but he did not find the person he was looking for.

"Who are you, and why are you here in Lingxu Cave Heaven?" Suddenly, a soft rebuke came.

Li Yao was slightly taken aback and turned to look. In the Immortal Maple Forest, there was a young woman of about eighteen or nineteen years old. She had a beautiful face, a slender figure, a slim waist, and straight legs. Her light blue dress flowed naturally, and she had an otherworldly and refined air about her.

The girl in blue, like an elf under the moon, was ethereal and otherworldly, seemingly not belonging to this mortal realm, embodying both spirituality and beauty.

The maple trees, lush and verdant, like jade carvings, sway gently, their emerald light shimmering, and countless white petals fall softly, releasing a sweet fragrance that is intoxicating.

"A celestial eye, no wonder it could see me." Li Yao was stunned for a moment, then saw through the girl's true nature.

The young girl possessed an ethereal and otherworldly aura, incomparably pure and holy. Her eyes were clear and bright, containing an indescribable Daoist charm that could see through all illusions, making her incredibly mysterious.

"Who exactly are you?!" Weiwei was shocked, her heart filled with turmoil. The god-like man before her had revealed her true identity in a single sentence.

"At the peak of the Divine Bridge Realm, at such an old age, and without cultivating ancient scriptures, to have such cultivation is truly remarkable," Li Yao said.

Weiwei was even more shocked. To be able to see through someone's cultivation level without making a move or unleashing their aura could only mean that the person in front of her was far stronger than her, and might not even be at the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

Even the sect leader of Lingxu Cave Heaven couldn't sense her cultivation level unless she unleashed her aura.

"Don't be nervous, I come from the Yao Guang Holy Land, I mean no harm," Li Yao explained to the nervous Weiwei.

"The Holy Land of Yao Guang!" Weiwei's red lips parted slightly in disbelief, but then she realized what she meant and quickly clasped her hands in a salute.

"I've met senior!"

Lingxu Cave Heaven is positioned the same as Hengyang Cave Heaven, both being subordinate forces of Yaoguang Holy Land. When Weiwei learned that Li Yao came from Yaoguang Holy Land, she relaxed.

After her worries subsided, she felt a surge of longing and awe.

"Are these the disciples of the Yao Guang Holy Land? At such a young age, they possess such terrifying cultivation."

The young girl, Vivi, felt envious, but at the same time, a sense of pride arose within her that she could replace him.

The young girl had great ambitions. She emerged from a small cave and eventually became the Holy Lord of the Yao Guang Holy Land. She swept away the ruthless people and restored the orthodox Yao Guang. Without ambition, she could not have reached this point.

It was this ambition that made Weiwei feel inferior to the disciples of the Yao Guang Holy Land, even when facing them.

"At such a young age, your cultivation has already reached this level. Haven't you thought about going to a holy land to cultivate?" Li Yao looked the girl up and down, his eyes filled with admiration.

Weiwei has great talent, even more so than Yao Xi. She is destined to be a quasi-emperor. If properly nurtured, she may even achieve enlightenment through unconventional means.

After all, if even Zhang Wenchang could become an emperor, why couldn't the Immortal Spirit Eye Weiwei?

"In response to your question, senior, I certainly do want to. The sect leader is currently applying, but the Holy Land has replied that I can only go there to cultivate after I break through to the Other Shore Realm," Weiwei said truthfully.

"You don't need to do that now. With this jade pendant, you can go straight to the Divine Island and become an elite disciple, with a rank equivalent to a candidate Holy Maiden." Li Yao took out a crystal-clear divine jade and handed it over.

"This..." Weiwei doubted that she had heard correctly. Just a jade pendant could make her an elite disciple with a rank equivalent to a candidate saintess!

As one of the most powerful forces in the Eastern Wilderness and even the entire Beidou region, the prestigious Yaoguang has strict rules. No matter what you do, you must abide by the rules.

The selection of disciples is also an inviolable rule, but now, she heard something and directly became an elite disciple, and in terms of rank, she enjoys the treatment of a candidate saintess.

Even though she had been cultivating in the Lingxu Cave Heaven, she was well aware of how extraordinary the status of the candidate saintess of the Yaoguang Holy Land was.

(End of this chapter)