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

Chapter 411 Pacifying the Undying Mountain

The heavens and myriad realms trembled, and the universe's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall structure or pattern) was completely set from this moment on. The years to come would be the era of Li Yao, who would create the most fantastical ancient history of cultivation.

The Golden Crow Emperor was destined to become the most frustrated emperor in history.

"He almost single-handedly fought against five supreme beings. With such combat power, which ancient emperor in history could compare?"

"Even powerful emperors like the Great Emperor Wushi and the Ruthless Great Emperor, the emperors of the mythological era, were no more than this, right?"

"He hasn't even attained enlightenment yet; he's just a cultivator on the verge of enlightenment, yet he already possesses such combat power. What astonishing changes will occur when he breaks through the shackles and defies the heavens to become an emperor?"

The entire universe was in awe, praising Li Yao's power and rejoicing from the bottom of its heart.

"God bless us. It was Li Zhizun who won; otherwise, there would have been the most terrible dark turmoil."

"Li Zhizun... no, Li Tiandi is invincible!"

Li Yao stood amidst the sea of ​​stars, listening silently to everything, and then cleaned up the battlefield.

The essence blood of ancient emperors and the weapons of ancient emperors are absolutely the most precious treasures in the world. Each one of them is enough to drive the universe crazy.

"Senior, please collect some as well. Both you and your disciple will find the Ancient Emperor's Divine Essence useful." Li Yao was very generous, not hoarding all the good fortune, and let Gai Jiuyou collect as well.

Although Gai Jiuyou did not achieve much in this battle, his willingness to confront the Ancient Emperor, stand up to protect Yao Guang, and rush to the battlefield to provide support was enough for Li Yao to be grateful for.

Gai Jiuyou did not refuse. He was in poor condition and indeed needed the Ancient Emperor's Divine Essence to replenish his strength and make up for the losses of the past years.

Moreover, his disciple Xia Jiuyou's talent is average. Without the right opportunity, the peak of the Great Saint realm is the end, and the quasi-Emperor realm is too difficult to cross. As his master, he has to lend a helping hand.

The essence blood of the ancient emperor is a divine object that can help a Great Sage break through to the Quasi-Emperor level. The fragments of the Great Dao contained within it are enough to comprehend even a fraction of them.

After spending most of the day cleaning up the battlefield, the two finally tore through the universe and returned to the Big Dipper Star Region.

Gai Jiuyou did not continue to follow. He knew that if he participated in the purge, he would get a share of the spoils.

But that's not what he wants. If it's the same whether he's there or not, then it's just being given charity.

In relationships, it is essential for things to last; one should not always accept favors from others.

Li Yao did not insist. He erected the Divine Light Path, descended upon the Undying Mountain, and intended to collect his spoils.

Divine light soared into the sky, and all worlds were in an uproar. Everyone guessed what Emperor Li was going to do. This time, unlike last time, it was not just a minor disturbance; there would be a tremendous change.

The ancient Ji family was in an uproar, as their clan had a long-standing entanglement with the Undying Mountain. When their ancestor, the Void Emperor, ruled the universe, the Undying Mountain was at its most active, with supreme beings frequently emerging.

Throughout his life, Void fought countless battles, most of which were desperate clashes with the Undying Mountain. The intensity of these battles was such that the two emperors' reigns lasted only ten thousand years.

Such a price was undoubtedly devastating for the emperor.

Of course, the situation at Undying Mountain wasn't much better. According to the Ji family's ancient records, the Void Emperor must have killed three Undying Mountain Supremes.

This means that the number of Supreme Beings in the Undying Mountain is now extremely limited.

Even the best-case scenario might be that he becomes the Stone Emperor.

Now that the Stone Emperor has fallen, this may be the opportunity to completely pacify the Undying Mountain.

"Father, did you see that? The Undying Mountain is about to be pacified." On the banks of the Ji River, a young man of medium build and ordinary appearance was extremely excited.

The Void Emperor's long-cherished wish was to pacify the Undying Mountain, and now that his wish is about to be fulfilled, Himeko truly hopes that her father can see it.

The towering black mountains stand tall, each as black as ink, exuding an eerie aura. Thousands of mountains rise into the clouds, some like sword blades, others like winding dragons crawling on the ground, shrouded in ethereal mist, creating a magnificent and awe-inspiring atmosphere.

As you can see, in the black sacred mountain, there are many stone figures and some stone crows, all of whom are holy spirits and protected by the Stone Emperor.

As Li Yao arrived, all the Holy Spirits prostrated themselves on the ground, their expressions filled with terror.

They already knew that the Stone Emperor had been killed by the person before them, and they were terrified beyond measure.

Li Yao ignored them, not taking them seriously, and walked step by step deeper into the area, looking relaxed, as if he were inspecting his own territory rather than stepping into a forbidden zone.

This scene stirred the blood of the onlookers, who couldn't help but want to shout, feeling a sense of glory as they were about to witness history.

Especially some of the old monsters from the Void Era are now shedding tears of joy.

The era when the Void Emperor reigned supreme was the most active period for the forbidden zones, with every battle fought with a death wish. At that time, the Undying Mountain was home to several emperors and was also the forbidden zone that instigated the most unrest.

Born in that era, the Void Emperor suffered more than anyone else!

He was not like the Great Emperor Wushi, who swept across the world and made even the supreme beings of the forbidden zones afraid to show their faces, nor was he like the Great Emperor Ruthless, who leveled Tianduan Mountain with a single sword. He did not possess such overwhelming combat power.

But people of that era knew that the Void Emperor was the most resilient. He fought to the death, risking his life to defeat one supreme being after another who had emerged to cause chaos. In the end, he even faked his death and took two supreme beings with him.

"Your Majesty, did you see that? The Undying Mountain is about to be pacified!"

Countless old monsters wept and called upon the Void Emperor.

Within the Undying Mountain, shrouded in mist and with endless array patterns on the earth, Li Yao ignored them and arrived at the deepest part. Ahead, a headless knight at the Quasi-Emperor level trembled, wanting to kneel and beg.

But Li Yao didn't give him a chance. He unleashed his overwhelming imperial might, pressing forward, and the headless knight instantly exploded, his body and soul vanished.

If this were in the human world, the Headless Horseman would at least be a regional overlord, dominating several domains and respected throughout the universe. But in front of Li Yao, he was no different from an ant.

He continued onward, passing through a magical mountain, and arrived at a wondrous scene of falling petals.

This is the deepest part of the Undying Mountain, not the desolate demon land one might imagine, but rather a peaceful and serene paradise.

In the heart of Peach Blossom Spring, there are no grand palaces, only a few thatched huts, a place of simple simplicity.

Ahead, startled by Li Yao's arrival, an old tortoise turned and slowly crawled towards the back of the thatched hut; it was none other than the legendary medicine Xuanwu.

It moved slowly, like a real tortoise. After only a couple of steps, it was caught by the old man leaning against the wall and tucked into his pocket.

“I was not involved in the operation against you. You can have the Undying Mountain. I’m leaving.” The old man slowly got up, not intending to fight with Li Yao.

He is really too old. His spiritual body and primordial spirit are dimming. He may soon pass away. Even if he devours all living beings in the universe, it will be of no use.

In his final years, all he wanted was to choose his own burial site and leave something for his bloodline.

Li Yao stood proudly, opened his Heavenly Eye, and looked through the old man. To his surprise, he found no signs of wailing spirits crying in the old man's altar.

Unlike the Stone Emperor and others, the Sendai was filled with the wails of countless souls.

A supreme ruler who has never instigated any upheaval! Li Yao remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Leave the divine medicine for the Emperor, you may take the imperial weapons with you."

He would not exterminate even those supreme beings who had never caused turmoil.

The old man remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly, took out the elixir of immortality, and handed it to Li Yao.

"Time is so cruel!" he sighed, dragging his heavy steps away.

If he were at the height of his power, and someone were to force him to hand over the elixir of immortality, he would definitely take drastic action.

But over the years, not only combat strength has been eroded, but also that invincible will has disappeared with the passage of time.

"From this day forward, the Undying Mountain, a forbidden zone for life, is hereby removed from the list!"

The magnificent divine sound resounded throughout the universe, heard by all living beings in all the heavens and myriad realms, and after the initial silence, ancient lands everywhere erupted in thunderous cheers.

Of the seven forbidden zones of life that have stood for countless years, one will be gone forever after today. This is a historic moment!

"Boom!"

The earth trembled violently, and the black sacred mountain rose from the ground, lifted into the sky by Li Yao with one hand.

As a divine mountain formed from the origin of the universe, although it is not very large in size, its weight is extremely astonishing, heavier than a galaxy.

In other words, Li Yao was the one who, if it were an emperor like Li Yao who was about to attain enlightenment, would not have been able to uproot the Undying Mountain, let alone carry it into the sky.

Amidst the admiring gazes of the people, Li Yao effortlessly carried the Undying Mountain directly to the outside of the Divine Ruins!

"The actions of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Emperor are unrelated to the Divine Ruins. Why have you come here?" A vast wave of divine thought emanated from within the Divine Ruins, revealing a hint of apprehension.

“He came from the Divine Ruins, how could he be unrelated?” Li Yao’s eyes were sharp, piercing through the boundless divine laws, as he looked into the depths of the Divine Ruins.

This attitude was extremely arrogant; in the past, given the Supreme Being's temperament, he would have certainly been furious.

But times have changed. Li Yao's ability to fight five opponents at once is still fresh in everyone's memory. Who wouldn't be wary of him?

After a long silence, numerous resources flew out from the Divine Ruins, including the Creation Spring, a rare medicinal king that had been stored for 200,000 years, an Eternal Blue Gold the size of a human head, and a divine peach!
Each of these items is a rare treasure, hard to find even in the entire universe.

In the end, Shenxu backed down, not wanting to provoke the monster before him, and decided to pay to avoid trouble.

Li Yao put away the resources, and a golden road stretched out beneath his feet. Carrying the Undying Mountain, he swaggered down to the Immortal Mausoleum.

Like the Divine Ruins, the Immortal Tomb made the same choice, spending money to avert disaster, and paying a huge price.

Outside the ancient Taichu mine, Li Yao felt somewhat sentimental.

He still remembered that when he last came here, he was very wary of this place because there were too many supreme beings hiding here. He could roughly sense four or five of them, and the actual number was definitely more than that.

But things are different now. He can swagger into the ancient mine, remaining calm and collected even when several supreme divine thoughts are upon him.

Deep within the ancient mine, in a chaotic ancient cave, Li Yao met his father-in-law.

The celestial source was dazzling, like an eternal sun, radiant to the extreme. Within it sat a middle-aged man with a full head of purple hair, of medium build, not particularly imposing, yet possessing a breathtaking power.

Especially those purple eyes, as deep as the sea, containing the scenes of the birth and death of the universe.

(End of this chapter)