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

Chapter 398 Guarding Burial Sky Island

Above the Eastern Wilderness, a magnificent continent floats in the air, its chaotic energy surging. Palaces and pavilions abound on the continent, along with some divine mountains and cities that also float there.

At the very center of the continent stood an imperial palace, with a huge stone tablet standing to the right, bearing the inscription "Yaoguang Imperial Palace," the characters vigorous and powerful, exuding imperial majesty.

This underground palace was personally crafted by Li Yao using countless divine materials, making it a unique forbidden artifact capable of unleashing an ultimate attack on its own.

Of course, it's not endless. Each strike takes at least a hundred years to prepare for the second one!
This can be considered a defensive measure left by Li Yao for the Holy Land, in case there are any fools who, because they cannot defeat him, will foolishly take Yao Guang with them on their way.

As long as there is a buffer period, no matter how short, it will be enough for Li Yao to return and annihilate the invading enemy.

Even if the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone makes a move, the Dragon Pattern Cauldron and the Imperial Palace can combine their attacks to briefly unleash the power of the Supreme Being, and withstanding a few moves is not a problem at all.

The vast continent floats like a divine city, shrouded in endless clouds and mist, visible only to those with extraordinary cultivation.

Qianlun stood atop a sacred mountain, gazing at the island before him, his expression one of utter awe.

What an island it was! The black mountains were ancient, and every part of it exuded a desolate feeling, giving people a sense of antiquity.

Just looking at it from afar makes one's heart tremble and want to worship it.

"That is the most mysterious forbidden zone in the Eastern Wilderness—Burial Sky Island!" Qianlun was extremely shocked.

The black island is vast and flies in a specific pattern; those who do not know the correct coordinates will never be able to enter it.

Burial Sky Island, also known as the Heavenly Realm, is one of the seven forbidden zones of the Eastern Wilderness. It is famous throughout ancient history, but most people have only known the name and have never seen it in person.

Unlike the six forbidden zones located on the earth, the coordinates of Burial Sky Island are in the sky above the Eastern Wilderness, and are mysterious and unpredictable. Only by taking a specific route can one see the heavens!
Qianlun is no ordinary cultivator. He is at the peak of the Great Saint realm and also wields the ancient imperial weapon, the Ten Thousand Dragon Bell.

In the past, he had used the power of the ancient imperial army to observe this island, but he only saw it from afar and caught a glimpse of its outline, which was nothing compared to today.

“Since the beginning of time, almost all the human emperors have done this. The Western Emperor and the Hengyu Emperor established their lineage in the Northern Region to deter the Primordial Ancient Mine. The Void Emperor was in the Southern Region, watching over the Undying Mountain. And Li Yao’s target was the Burial Sky Island.”

This was an unwritten rule, so when Li Yao returned to Beidou half a year ago, lifting the Yao Guang Holy Land into the sky and placing it alongside Zangtian Island, the Supreme Beings didn't react much. The Dragon Girl's voice was clear and crisp. She wore a magnificent purple dress, her figure tall and slender, her long purple hair cascading down like a waterfall.

She was the daughter of the Dragon Emperor, and dragons are, in themselves, symbols of majesty and pride.

Therefore, the dragon princesses of the past, while possessing unparalleled beauty, also exuded a strong sense of majesty and pride, like princesses who were high above and unapproachable!

But over the years, his majesty and heroic spirit remain, only now he has gained a touch of radiance and charm, and the corners of his eyes have become more alluring.

Qianlun nodded, indicating that he understood. This was a necessary deterrent to prevent the restricted area from acting recklessly. At the same time, it was also a way to warn others and show his attitude, making other supreme beings wary.

"Your Highness, I have come to see you today because I have something important to discuss with you."

Qianlun skipped over the matter of Burial Sky Island and went straight to the point, explaining why he had come to the Yao Guang Holy Land.

It turns out that the Dragon Emperor once left behind a Heavenly Path on the Dragon Nest Ancestral Star. Now, the Dragon Maiden's cultivation has reached the requirements of the Trial Path, and she can enter it for trials.

Qianlun came here this time to see if the Dragon Girl could go to the ancestral star, or rather, whether Li Yao would agree to let the Dragon Girl leave.

Things are different now. Li Yao is now a supreme being, his power over the forbidden zones, and he has defeated the current emperor. His prestige is so high that he reigns supreme over the nine heavens. Unless they are his closest relatives, who would dare to befriend him?

Therefore, after much deliberation, Qianlun decided to visit Yaoguang, inquire about the Dragon Girl's opinion, and then go to see Li Yao to tell him about the matter.

The dragon girl hesitated upon hearing this.

Her time with Li Yao had always been intermittent, and now that Li Yao finally had some free time, she would inevitably feel regretful if she left now.

The higher one's cultivation level, the faster time passes, because sometimes a great emperor would go into seclusion for a hundred years at a time.

Given Li Yao's cultivation speed, it might not be long before he breaks through again, reaches the Ninth Heaven Realm, and his ascent to the Golden Crow Great Dao is just around the corner.

At that time, it was obvious without even thinking that Li Yao would be out of time.

The dragon girl was even more undecided.

Logically speaking, she should definitely go and explore the Heavenly Path to improve her cultivation at this time, but another unfamiliar emotion is tearing at the Dragon Girl's mind.

This state was something the Dragon Girl had never experienced before, making her want to give up everything for it.

That's exactly what she did. After a long silence, she gave her answer: she didn't want to leave Beidou at this time.

Qianlun remained silent and did not insist, saying, "Then let's do as the princess wishes."

In any case, the opportunity to attain enlightenment in this world has been blocked. Unless one can be as extraordinary as Li Yao, there is no chance to break through the myriad paths.

Since none of them can prove the Dao, the only thing left is to try to reach a higher realm as much as possible.

The Dragon Girl has nothing to worry about in this regard, as her husband is a supreme being. Even if he accidentally spills something, catching it would be an incredible stroke of luck.

Qianlun comforted himself in this way, and after paying his respects to Li Yao, he left the Yao Guang Holy Land.

……

Behind the Yaoguang Imperial Palace, an ancient sacred mountain stands, where the sacred powers of Yin and Yang constantly converge, creating a world of contrasting ice and fire.

However, this phenomenon disappeared as they gradually approached the center.

Both the Yin and Yang sacred powers were absorbed and refined by Li Yao, transforming into chaotic divine power, complete and without flaw!

Half a year has passed since the Heavenly Venerable's Sea of ​​Bitterness. After leaving the Ancient Mythical Road, Li Yao did not return to Yu Yuan, but instead came to Bei Dou.

In recent years, he has gained so much that before he can digest the previous wave of gains, new ones arrive, leaving him no time to integrate them.

Taking advantage of this opportunity to emerge from seclusion, Li Yao planned to rest and consolidate his strength before attempting to reach a higher realm.

So for the past six months, he has been cultivating for three hours every day, and spending the rest of his time with Yao Xi, Weiwei, and the Dragon Girl.

This was arguably the longest period he spent with the three women, meeting them every day and engaging in passionate lovemaking without any restraint.

Sometimes, when they're in a good mood, they might even have a scene with one dragon and three phoenixes.

This is also why the Dragon Girl's feelings for Li Yao developed so quickly; they fell in love over time.

Behind the mountain, chaos reigned, and countless roars echoed. Li Yao, like a primordial god or demon, sat atop a chaotic stone. His aura was extremely strange, powerful yet weak, shifting between the two extremes.

"Hey!"

Suddenly, a burst of chaotic divine light erupted, and countless rays of light shot out from the original location of the Sea of ​​Wheels. A giant chaotic cocoon replaced the Sea of ​​Wheels and was fully formed.

The chaotic cocoon was like a chicken egg, hazy and indistinct, without any distinction between up and down, left and right, or even the concepts of time and space.

This is a world before heaven and earth were created, the prototype of Li Yao's path, the very beginning!

“The Sea of ​​Wheels has transformed into chaos, resembling a giant cocoon. How about we call it the Primordial Embryo Realm?” Li Yao’s eyes flashed like lightning as he looked at the chaotic cocoon on his abdomen. After a moment of contemplation, he gave it a name.

The so-called primordial embryo is naturally what it is meant to nurture, and this is the next step in the cultivation of the new system.

Primordial Spirit!

This is the core of Li Yao's path. Unlike the secret realm method, which focuses on cultivating the physical body first, he has chosen to cultivate the primordial spirit first.

When the Desolate Emperor achieved physical sainthood, he possessed the strength of 108,000 jin with a single swing of his arm when he was just a few years old. His primordial spirit caught up with him later.

After using their bodies as seeds, the two were equal in strength. However, when the Desolate Emperor created the laws, he still chose to cultivate the physical body first. It was not until he reached the Divine Bridge Realm in the Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm that he began to cultivate his divine sense!
But that was just the beginning of cultivation; the focus was still on the physical body. It wasn't until the first level of the Immortal Platform Secret Realm, which is equivalent to a half-step Great Power, that he began to focus on cultivating his primordial spirit.

If we compare spiritual practice to a struggle, with a vast sea of ​​suffering beneath our feet, the concept of the Secret Realm Method is to first cultivate the physical body as a raft, using the power of the physical shell to temporarily resist the invasion of the sea of ​​suffering.

Once you have some basic self-protection ability, then you can start to focus on cultivating your primordial spirit, giving your physical body enough support, until the two are in sync, and your spirit and body are united, then you can naturally cross the sea of ​​suffering!
This is the path of the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, who expounded the ultimate principles of cultivation based on his own experiences.

Without a doubt, this is a broad road to heaven, a smooth path ahead without any obstacles, with unlimited potential.

However, this is not Li Yao's path; his system is completely contrary to the Secret Realm Method.

The path he chose was to first cultivate his primordial spirit, forming an immortal light to resist the sea of ​​suffering and protect his physical body. Then, his primordial spirit would nourish his physical body, making it immortal as well.

The two paths begin differently and proceed differently, but ultimately lead to the same destination.

All paths lead to the same goal. The primordial spirit and the physical body are equally important. Only by uniting the spirit and the body can one attain the ultimate Dao!
However, Li Yao's experience was different from that of the Desolate Emperor, so their initial focuses differed.

Since embarking on the path of cultivation, Li Yao's cultivation level has always been ahead of others due to the existence of the Heavenly Book.

Even now, his cultivation level far exceeds his current realm, which means that even though he hasn't actively cultivated his primordial spirit, it is still terrifyingly powerful.

More than a decade ago, he was able to forcibly invade the Golden Crow's sea of ​​consciousness with his primordial spirit, and repeatedly crush the face of a contemporary emperor on the ground.

This is the source of Li Yao's powerful primordial spirit. While the secret of the previous character and the primordial spirit sword embryo certainly contributed to it, ultimately, it was because his foundation was simply too extraordinary.

The Desolate Heavenly Emperor had also learned the Primordial Spirit Sword Technique, but he was far from reaching the level of Li Yao's outrageous abilities.

The current realm is not equal to the realm during the Chaotic Ancient Era, but after reaching the Quasi-Emperor level, there are already traces to follow.

The supreme being of the Chaotic Ancient Era is actually the quasi-emperor of the Shrouding the Heavens world, and the ultimate supreme being is the flawless Great Emperor.

When the Desolate Emperor was at the Supreme Realm, his primordial spirit was definitely not at the level of the Ultimate Supreme.

This is what makes Li Yao special: his primordial spirit is more powerful than his cultivation level. Therefore, the power of his incomplete primordial spirit sword technique is estimated to be not much different from that of the complete primordial spirit sword technique in the hands of Wang Changsheng of the Chaotic Ancient Era.

Therefore, Li Yao's new path is to focus on the primordial spirit to guide the evolution of the physical body. As long as the primordial spirit continues to grow stronger, theoretically speaking, the cultivation of the physical body will not encounter bottlenecks, just like him.

However, this is very difficult because he possessed the Heavenly Book, which allowed his cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds, and his primordial spirit also benefited from it. It would be very difficult for an ordinary person to create a legend like his.

It could even be said that even if the Primordial Spirit Technique were created, it would only be suitable for a small number of people. Only true geniuses could unleash the power of the Primordial Spirit Technique. For ordinary cultivators, the Secret Realm Technique is actually the best choice.

Li Yao's mind became clear, and suddenly a divine light shone brightly from between his brows, eternally immortal, falling like a great sun into the chaotic cocoon.

"boom!"

The chaotic world trembled violently, and endless chaotic laws surged forth, enveloping the great sun and forming a small chaotic cocoon!
When the primordial spirit breaks free from its cocoon and appears in the chaotic world, the primordial embryo realm will be fully cultivated!
When a divine being is born, he will begin to transform. He will reside in a chaotic world, take heaven and earth as his teacher, create laws from nature, and continuously evolve.

During this process, the physical body is essentially idling away, constantly improving its cultivation. All the gains of the primordial spirit will ultimately manifest in the body.

With a wave of his hand, flames, lightning, and frost will pour forth, their power not to be underestimated.

As the primordial spirit continues to refine itself in the chaotic world, it will delve deeper into the cultivation of various laws, analyzing their principles from the inside out. At the same time, the physical body will also perceive the laws of the outer world, working together from within and without, and its combat power will begin to soar at this level.

However, this is just a concept for now. Li Yao's focus is still on the primordial embryo, and then... it's time to break through to a higher realm.

Before the new system is formed, the practice of the Secret Realm Method cannot be delayed.

Yu Yuan had cultivated for many years, frantically absorbing the sacred power of Taiyin, achieving a balance of Yin and Yang, and his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds.

As for his cultivation level, once his AFK (away from keyboard) ability was in place, the frequency with which he entered the realm of creation to comprehend the Dao decreased.

Even so, his cultivation was still advancing by leaps and bounds, and his realm was far beyond what could be caught up with in a short time.

In particular, during the Heavenly Venerable's journey through the Sea of ​​Bitterness, the Heavenly Book was further enhanced due to the Qilin Treasure Technique and the Profound Origin Method, making his AFK (away from keyboard) ability even more exaggerated.

Through a series of combinations, his cultivation legend was created, completely overturning ancient history.

At the moment, Li Yao is only a little over 140 years old.

After this breakthrough, he will stand at the level of a Daoist, and his combat power will be far superior to that of ordinary Great Emperors. He will at least reach the level of a Quasi-Heavenly Emperor, or even a Weak Heavenly Emperor.

To put it in perspective, this roughly corresponds to the peak of the second incarnation of outstanding figures such as Hengyu, Douzhan Shenghuang, Taiyin Renhuang, and Taiyang Shenghuang.

Further ahead lies one of the biggest watersheds in the world of Shrouding the Heavens.

The immortal has lived nine lives in the mortal world, and the third life is a major hurdle. If one can overcome it, the chances of continuing on the path are very high.

The third-generation emperor, also known as the Heavenly Emperor level powerhouse, could be easily suppressed by ordinary emperors with just a few moves once he reached this level.

However, this watershed is large enough that even Li Yao was not confident in crossing it before he achieved enlightenment. But he was certain of one thing: once he entered the Great Emperor realm, his combat power would definitely be at the Heavenly Emperor level.

(End of this chapter)