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

Chapter 406 The Fall of the Supreme God
In the vast universe, all living beings in all realms closed their eyes, and even separated by endless star fields, they still could not look directly at that divine light, feeling as if their eyes were being pricked by needles.

After a while, the divine light dimmed, and some powerful figures who could see the borderlands quickly turned their gazes back to that direction.

"what!"

The crowd was shocked and incredulous; a sense of horror overwhelmed them.

The battle just now decided the outcome. The Eternal Celestial Venerable and the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor were no match for him and were sent flying several star systems away. Their bodies were cracked and covered in bloodstains, a shocking sight.

"What unparalleled power this is?" In the Phoenix Nest, the Empress, dressed in a fiery red gown, looked shocked on her beautiful face. Her slender body was taut, and her two long, straight, snow-white legs were long and straight.

The Immortal Queen was utterly shocked and could not believe what she was seeing.

As the Empress of the Primordial Divine Court, she was not as ignorant as the Emperor, and she deeply understood the terror of the Supreme Being.

Even though they had severed themselves and were no longer at their peak, their imperial bodies had not weakened. Moreover, the supreme imperial laws were only incomplete, not nonexistent.

Logically speaking, even if an ancient supreme being were to face a great emperor, they could still contend with him without reaching the pinnacle of their power; they would simply be defeated, not utterly powerless.

For example, if Li Yao were replaced by the Golden Crow Emperor, even if the Supreme One did not choose to reach the ultimate sublimation, he would still be unable to defeat them in a two-on-one battle.

Of course, this refers to a short period of time. The Supreme Beings cannot withstand a prolonged battle. If it really comes to a fight to the death, they will definitely fight to the death.

But the situation is different now. Li Yao didn't waste time and went straight for the kill, using his absolute combat power to suppress the two supreme beings head-on.

Such combat power clearly exceeds that of a normal emperor, and is on par with the level of the Immortal Emperor.

"If such a person were to attain enlightenment, just how powerful would their combat strength be?" She couldn't help but be lost in thought.

Clearly, Li Yao's future cannot be defined by ordinary ancient emperors; he is an existence at the level of an emperor or a celestial sovereign.

Meanwhile, in the Divine Court, the Dao Palace, and the Divine Organization, the strongest individuals remained silent, staring at the battlefield in disbelief, unable to calm their inner emotions.

In the desolate borderlands, the five supreme beings were also in a state of shock, as the situation had exceeded their expectations.

Originally, the five supreme beings were full of confidence, believing that even if Li Yao succeeded in breaking through, it would be impossible for him to fight against all five of them alone. Even the mighty Wu Shi and Ruthless Man did not have such a record.

But as the war began, they hesitated.

Deceiving oneself is useless now; Li Yao truly possesses that kind of combat power, capable of taking on five opponents single-handedly.

"Let's push it to its limits, or we'll all be worn down by it." The Stone Emperor spoke succinctly, setting aside his arrogance.

This is the only option at present: they must work together to achieve the ultimate goal and then eliminate Li Yao as quickly as possible; otherwise, a slow death awaits them.

The assembled guests remained silent, their hearts heavy, but none of them refuted the statement.

By achieving ultimate sublimation and restoring peak combat power, as long as the speed is fast enough, they may not necessarily die.

"Kill him, and we, bathed in the blood of the Emperor, may be able to replenish ourselves," the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor stated his position.

“Indeed, the blood of the Chaos Body Emperor must contain endless vitality, enough for us to share equally,” the Eternal Life Celestial Venerable also spoke.

“Yes!” said the Supreme Being of the Divine Ruins and the Supreme Being of the Primordial Ancient Mine.

Reaching the pinnacle of sublimation is absolutely the last thing they want to do, but if they can replenish their life energy in time, their lives will not be in danger.

In the past, they had hunted emperors and sovereigns in their old age, but by then, their life force and divine energy were nearly exhausted.

Unlike Li Yao at this time, who was at his peak, with his vital energy as vast as the ocean, he was equivalent to the sum of all living beings in the universe.

The five supreme beings accepted reality. Being forced to collectively ascend by one person was an absolute disgrace. However, with the path to immortality about to open, none of them wanted to die just before reaching the end, so they put aside their pride.

"boom!"

At this moment, the universe trembled, and heaven and earth were the first to feel it. The Great Daos of the five Supreme Beings became active, cheering and resonating.

Their aura changed; celestial radiance flowed between their brows, and their entire bodies radiated imperial light and divine brilliance. They began to transform to the extreme, aiming to recreate their former power.

The aura of the five supreme beings' ascension spread, becoming many times more terrifying in an instant.

Li Yao's eyes flashed, and the secret of the past captured a glimpse of the future—a once-in-a-millennium opportunity that he had seized.

When an ancient supreme being severed himself, his Great Dao was flawed. To restore his peak combat power, he had to undergo extreme transformation and elevate his cultivation. In this process, a negligible flaw would emerge.

The time was very short, almost an eternity, so short that even ordinary emperors could not sense it, making it an absolute secret.

But Li Yao is different. His cultivation level is too high, far exceeding that of a normal Great Emperor. Otherwise, the number of restrictions imposed by the gods would not be so high.

Moreover, his primordial spirit is very powerful, and he is proficient in the strengths of various schools of thought. That slightest chance will be magnified infinitely in his hands.

"boom!"

Right now, he has pushed his combat power to its limit. The Myriad Dao Furnace on the Immortal Platform between his eyebrows rises and falls, and several ancient characters glow together.

"The Secret of the Character 'All' is Tenfold!" "The Secret of the Character 'Travel'!"

Almost instantly, Li Yao activated the Myriad Dao Furnace, simultaneously unleashing two unparalleled divine techniques.

At this moment, spacetime distorted, and a strange force froze the universe.

"Hey!"

An unimaginable shockwave spread out, and Li Yao's speed, which surpassed the laws of the world, caused the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor to explode with a "poof," its imperial blood splattering everywhere as it was shattered into pieces.

The sudden and dramatic change shocked everyone, including those watching the battle; they were all deeply shaken.

It was too fast. From the moment he went berserk to the moment the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor was injured, it was as if time had stopped. Even those who were about to attain enlightenment had the illusion that time had stopped.

"what……"

The Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor roared in pain, caught off guard, and the other Supreme Beings were also incredulous.

As supreme beings who have reached the pinnacle of their power, they are certainly aware of this weakness. When they reach the pinnacle and undergo transformation, their defenses will be reduced to the minimum, and the process of sublimation cannot be interrupted. However, they are confident that Li Yao will not be able to detect it.

Because no emperor had ever accomplished this before, the supreme beings subconsciously felt that no one could interrupt this ascension. They not only lacked vigilance but also relaxed because they were about to return to their peak combat power.

This habitual negligence caused the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor to pay a heavy price. His ascension process was interrupted, and the power that should have propelled him to peak combat strength backfired on him, burning both his physical body and primordial spirit.

This was a deadly threat, one that even a powerful ancient emperor would feel fear in.

"Roar!"

Li Yao roared and launched a lightning-fast pursuit. His unparalleled fist light surged forward, like a real dragon, domineering to the extreme.

He didn't interfere with the other Supreme beings' ascension, because such opportunities were too short, and even he couldn't interrupt two Supreme beings at the same time.

It is better to break one finger than to injure all five of the enemy's fingers.

Li Yao had his sights set on the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor. His fist shone brightly across the universe, and he intended to seize this opportunity to completely eliminate a supreme being.

The other Supreme Beings widened their eyes, wanting to help, but it was too late. The process of sublimation was still ongoing; they had simply passed the most dangerous moment.

"what……"

The Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor roared, his tattered body shifting sideways, tearing through the void, trying to escape this universe.

But when it comes to speed, he is no match for Li Yao. Even though the Vermilion Bird clan is naturally good at speed, they are at most in the same league as the Golden Crow. Compared to Li Yao, they are far from being a match.

"kill!"

Li Yao roared and unleashed a powerful punch, its force unstoppable, its dragon roar shaking the heavens and stretching for billions of miles.

"Don't even think about it!" the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor roared, spreading his arms like two heavenly blades, cleaving down to cut off the incoming iron fist.

"Pfft!"

Imperial blood splattered everywhere, accompanied by flesh and bone, and a terrifying wave spread, like the long tolling of a divine bell.

A mournful wail rang out as the Vermilion Bird exploded once more, utterly unable to withstand the onslaught. The speed at which its physical body and primordial spirit burned was even more terrifying.

The interruption of the ascension is an extremely dangerous thing. If the Dao injury is suppressed in time, there is still a chance to recover.

But now, after suffering successive blows, the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor is almost in despair.

"Qiang!"

Li Yao considered himself a kind person, so he didn't let Zhuque despair for too long. He threw a punch, and the next attack followed immediately.

A black sword embryo emerged, looking plain and unadorned, without even a sharp edge, but just looking at it gave one's primordial spirit a sense of tearing apart.

Clearly, this is a sword embryo specifically designed to kill primordial spirits.

"puff!"

The sword light resembled a galaxy, and the ancient emperor's immortal primordial spirit was as fragile as a bubble beneath this sword.

The Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor's eyes dimmed, losing their luster. His body, which was about to escape, stiffened and fell into the sea of ​​stars.

"boom!"

Heaven and earth seemed to sense this, and all things began to wail. Blood rain fell on countless ancient lands, and all living beings felt sorrow involuntarily.

This is an unusual phenomenon signifying the fall of ancient emperors. They had all merged with the Heavenly Heart Mark and had a deep connection with heaven and earth. Although they had severed themselves once, when they reached the ultimate sublimation, heaven and earth would sense them again.

(End of this chapter)