Infinite transcendence began with Covering the Sky.

Chapter 4 Outside the Gate of Yaoguang Mountain

The location of Yaoguang Holy Land is very special, with towering immortal mountains floating in the air.

At first glance, it resembles a celestial palace, emanating a holy aura that soars to the heavens, while a chilling aura sweeps across the land.

Various temples and palaces float in the depths of the immortal mountain, all remnants of the ancient era, existing in the world for over ten thousand years.

Deep within Yao Guang lies a divine city from an ancient era, imbued with the legacy of a great figure, ensuring it will never fall from the sky.

Beneath these wonders, the terrain beneath the Yao Guang Holy Land is also quite unique, with low, continuous mountains resembling a large tomb.

The once flat terrain suddenly rises high, forming a plateau, with endless beautiful peaks and countless unique landscapes.

Now, Qi Zhe stands hundreds of miles away, gazing at the Yao Guang Holy Land from a low hill, his expression somewhat solemn.

"What a great location!"

Qi Zhe recalled the origins of the Yao Guang Holy Land, and looking at the continuous low mountain peaks, he marveled at the foresight of the Yao Guang ancestors who chose this place as the location of the mountain gate hundreds of thousands of years ago.

This unique terrain holds profound mysteries, gathering astonishing power from heaven and earth, and deep beneath the earth lies a fortune that even the Ruthless Great Emperor could not fully exploit.

Unfortunately, that fortune was difficult to take without astonishing means. Even the ancestors of Yao Guang dared not touch it, leaving behind their instructions and letting it lie underground.

"The fortune left behind by the Ruthless Great Emperor is probably beyond my reach."

Qi Zhe naturally thought of this as well, knowing that such good fortune was not easy to obtain and that he had to plan carefully.

However, Qi Zhe was not in a hurry, because the good fortune of that place would eventually come, and there was still a chance.

Even if he didn't take it, it would benefit someone else, so Qi Zhe naturally wouldn't hesitate to do so.

As Qi Zhe pondered his future, he looked at the Yao Guang Holy Land, a smile playing on his lips, and announced, "Yao Guang! This great one has arrived!"

The Yao Guang Holy Land does not frequently recruit disciples, because countless blessed lands and sects in the Southern Region are attached to it.

Small sects are unlikely to cultivate great figures. Those with talent and good qualities are often sent to the Yao Guang Holy Land, just like Weiwei from Lingxu Cave Heaven who entered Yao Guang to cultivate.

However, not all disciples of Yaoguang come from small sects; a considerable number of them entered Yaoguang to cultivate from a young age.

While it is very difficult to enter the Gate of Yao Guang halfway through one's journey, it is not impossible, and there are precedents for it.

Qi Zhe has been on the road for over a month now, and the Holy Land of Yao Guang is almost in sight, only a few hundred miles away.

As Qi Zhe acted, he transformed into a divine rainbow and flew through the air, preparing to investigate the entrance of the Yao Guang Holy Land.

Yaoguang Mountain Gate is a floating immortal mountain. On one of its peaks are engraved the two huge characters "Yaoguang", which pierce through the clouds in the sky, as if left by an unparalleled figure.

On the immortal mountain, many cultivators moved among the buildings. They were all people who came to worship the mountain, and there were also disciples of the Yao Guang sect guarding the place.

After Qi Zhe arrived at this place, he stopped in the open space outside the building, because there were Yao Guang disciples questioning visitors there.

A disciple of the Yao Guang sect, dressed in a black jade robe, looked arrogant as he held a book and scanned the guests who had not yet revealed their purpose.

There were at least several dozen people in this open space, men and women, young and old, some dressed in fine clothes, some in plain clothes, and each with a different expression.

The Yao Guang disciple was named Zhao Youshu. He appeared to be in his early twenties and was now a cultivator in the Dao Palace Secret Realm, which put a lot of pressure on everyone present.

Facing a group of visitors who came to pay their respects, Zhao Youshu casually questioned a man, asking him about his purpose.

"What brings you to this sacred place?" Although the man possessed some cultivation, he still felt considerable pressure facing a cultivator from a Dao Palace Secret Realm, and replied with a forced smile:

"Um, senior, I have long admired the Yao Guang Holy Land and now wish to become a disciple of Yao Guang!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Youshu's expression changed. He glanced at the man sideways and then said with disdain:

"I observe that you are already over twenty years old, yet you have only just reached the Life Spring Realm. Such talent is not something my Yao Guang Academy can accept!"

Yao Guang is one of the top powers in the Eastern Wilderness, and it has high requirements for the talent of its disciples, making it difficult for ordinary people to enter the sect.

Zhao Youshu's words caused a variety of reactions from the crowd outside the open space. Some people's expressions changed drastically, and their brows furrowed tightly, while others remained calm, as if they had already made up their minds.

The man paused upon hearing this. Although he had expected it, he still couldn't hide his disappointment. He felt even more embarrassed by Zhao Youshu's disdain. He then turned and left without saying a word.

Seeing his retreating figure, Zhao Youshu's expression grew even more disdainful. He then turned back to continue questioning the visitor.

Qi Zhe observed everything calmly, having anticipated the arrogance of the Yao Guang disciples, knowing that the full picture was yet to be revealed.

As Zhao Youshu continued his questioning, the crowd in the open space gradually dispersed. Some had come to become his disciples, while others had other motives.

Before long, it was Qi Zhe's turn. Zhao Youwen, with his arrogant expression, treated Qi Zhe the same way, and asked casually, "What brings you to the Holy Land?"

Zhao Youshu slightly opened his eyes, glancing at Qi Zhe out of the corner of his eye, as if trying to see through his secrets. He couldn't help but think to himself:

"It's not bad that a rogue cultivator from the mountains at the age of fifteen or sixteen can reach the Divine Bridge Realm, but that's all."

After a careful examination, Zhao Youshu was somewhat surprised by Qi Zhe's cultivation level, but he didn't take it to heart.

This is because there are countless geniuses in the Yao Guang Holy Land who stepped into the Dao Palace Secret Realm in their youth, and Qi Zhe was obviously even more amazing.

However, he was unaware that Qi Zhe had only been cultivating for two years, and his potential was far greater than that.

Qi Zhe remained unmoved upon hearing this, cupped his hands and said, "I came from the mountains and wilderness. I have heard that the Yao Guang Holy Land is the pinnacle of the Eastern Wilderness, so I have come here specifically to seek your guidance and enlightenment."

Joining the Yao Guang sect was Qi Zhe's original plan; he had always been thinking about making a fortune quietly and sneaking into the Yao Guang holy land to freeload.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Youshu revealed a half-smile, an expression of "I knew it," showing no surprise at Qi Zhe's words.

Those who remained in the open space were not surprised, after all, countless cultivators from the Eastern Wilderness wanted to enter the Yao Guang Holy Land for cultivation, and they assumed that this young man was no exception.

Then everyone heard Zhao Youshu say, "You do have some potential, but you're still far from being able to join my Yao Guang Cultivation."

“A rogue cultivator who has only entered the Dao halfway through his cultivation journey and wants to enter the Yao Guang Sect must take a trip up the Ninefold Enlightenment Steps, but I suspect you won’t be able to go far.”

Deep within this sacred mountain lies a stone staircase left behind by the esteemed Yao Guang master. Every cultivator who wishes to join Yao Guang must traverse this staircase. Qi Zhe was somewhat surprised when Zhao Youshu mentioned it.

"Ninefold Enlightenment Steps," Qi Zhe muttered to himself, not surprised by the arrangement of the Yao Guang Holy Land. He then nodded and said, "In that case, I hope you will lead the way, senior. I am willing to give it a try!"

Qi Zhe felt that the stone steps might not be too difficult to climb and shouldn't be able to stop him, so he prepared to go and give it a try.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Youshu's lips curled into a smirk, his expression disdainful, but he still spoke:

"Another delusional person. Why not let you try? It will teach you a lesson and show you that the Holy Land of Yao Guang is not a place for ordinary people to enter!"

Is there anyone experienced enough to help me? I'm a newbie and I need all sorts of help!
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