Covering the Sky: Fairy, I really need to control you properly.

The distance between Yao Guang Holy Land and Zi Fu Holy Land is not too far. With the help of the cross-realm array, it can be traveled back and forth in half a day. Xu Jinhuan, along with Yao Xi's two maids, boarded the carriage.

The chariot soared into the air, golden light piercing through the clouds, and sped towards the direction of the Yao Guang Holy Land.

Xu Jinhuan leaned back on the cushion, crossed his legs, and looked completely at ease. Yao Xi in the Moon Palace was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but there was nothing she could do.

"What exactly do you want?"

"I told you, I wanted to touch your family's cauldron." Xu Jinhuan said lazily, his eyes closed.

"You're dreaming."

"We'll see."

……

Within half a day.

Ahead, at the edge of the sky, a vast mountain range appeared.

We've arrived at the Holy Land of Yao Guang.

Xu Jinhuan opened his eyes and looked out through the car window.

The Yaoguang Holy Land is situated on an extremely unique terrain. From a high altitude, nine majestic peaks are arranged in a ring, guarding a huge suspended platform in the center.

On the platform, a large black and gold cauldron stands horizontally, ancient and heavy, its entire body pitch black, with patterns like dragons, and engravings of fish, birds, insects and beasts.

The ultimate imperial weapon, the dragon-patterned black gold cauldron!

Ninety-nine golden rivers extend downwards from the body of the cauldron, cascading down from the sky and branching out to nine mountain peaks.

Each mountain peak is surrounded by eleven streams of dragon energy, cascading down like dragon waterfalls, enveloping the entire sacred land in a golden ocean.

"What a grand gesture!" Xu Jinhuan exclaimed sincerely.

The foundation of the Yao Guang Holy Land's religion, besides the Holy Light Technique that is famous throughout the Eastern Wilderness, lies in the black and gold dragon energy nurtured by this dragon-patterned black and gold cauldron for countless ages.

Xu Jinhuan squinted, feeling that the layout looked somewhat familiar.

Nine is the ultimate number.

Ninety-nine dragon energies... Isn't this exactly the same as the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountain of the ancient Heavenly Court Emperor?

However, he didn't have time to think about it in detail.

The chariot had already passed through the outer perimeter of the sacred site and was flying towards one of the mountain peaks.

Xuanji Peak is the mountain to which Yao Xi belongs.

As a saintess, Yao Xi was blessed with a unique advantage. She possessed a complete dragon vein and the Xuanji Peak, which was connected to the Saintess Peak. Her cave dwelling was located at the very bottom of this dragon vein.

The carriage landed on the platform in front of the cave.

The two maids bowed and withdrew. Xu Jinhuan, controlling Yao Xi's body, stepped into the cave.

Yao Xi's boudoir was not large, but it was extremely exquisite. Several luminous pearls were embedded in the stone wall, and in the center was a spiritual spring, as well as several women's dresses.

"Fairy, is there really no good way to get close to the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron? I really just need to see it up close."

From within the Moon Palace, Yao Xi's divine thoughts arrived, carrying a hint of helplessness.

"Since my birth in the Yao Guang Holy Land, I have only had contact with the Imperial Weapon on the day I was conferred the title of Holy Maiden and given this dragon vein. This is because I need to report to the foundation suppressed by the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron, and the transfer of the dragon vein requires their approval."

"Normally, to directly contact imperial weapons or deities, one needs the Holy Lord's approval."

"It's impossible to make contact without a legitimate reason, unless the Holy Land faces a life-or-death crisis."

Xu Jinhuan frowned.

The "foundation" refers to the ancestors of the Yao Guang Holy Land, those saints and great saints who passed away beside the imperial weapon.

Lacking sufficient divine essence to suppress themselves with supreme imperial weapons and prolong their lifespan, they fell into a half-dead, half-alive slumber.

"Shall we go find the Holy Lord?"

"Impossible," Yao Xi said. "The Holy Lord is in seclusion year-round, so give up on that idea. Let me tell you, don't cause trouble in the Holy Land. The waters of Yao Guang run deep; it's not as simple as you think."

"If we are not careful, we will both perish, body and soul. You should know that there are quite a few people who covet the position of Holy Maiden."

Xu Jinhuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

"Fairy, I know far more than you do."

His voice became serious.

"You must have noticed something too... It seems that your Yao Guang sect is very keen to find traces of the Daoist temple of that Great Emperor, known in ancient history as the Devouring Heaven Emperor or the Ruthless Great Emperor?"

"Furthermore, your holy land is secretly recruiting many cultivators with special physiques..."

Inside the Moon Palace, Yao Xi's breath hitched.

"Evil Tree...how did you know?"

Based on her many years of experience in Yaoguang, she only had vague guesses and heard rumors.

For the past century, the lineage to which the Holy Son of Yaoguang belonged has been searching for disciples and rogue cultivators with special physiques, euphemistically calling it cultivating talent for the Holy Land.

However, those who pay attention can notice that some disciples with special physiques seem to disappear after reaching a certain level.

"Whether those with special physical attributes are talented individuals or merely valuable assets is debatable..."

Yao Xi fell silent.

She finally realized that the tree was far more complex than it appeared.

"Who exactly are you?" she asked in a low voice.

"A tree," Xu Jinhuan said frankly, "as you can see, really, I'm not lying to you."

Yao Xi took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart.

"Actually, there's an even simpler way if you want to get your hands on an Imperial Weapon."

"What method?"

"Going against the direction of the dragon vein I belong to, I ascend to the heavens and directly enter the outer wall of the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron."

Xu Jinhuan's eyes lit up.

"The problem is, can you withstand the impact of the dragon energy?" Yao Xi asked. "The closer you get to the source, the more violent the dragon energy becomes. That's the power that an imperial weapon has nurtured for countless ages; even a Dao-Slaying King would find it difficult to withstand. With my current cultivation level, I can only withstand the impact of the dragon energy at the very bottom."

"Want to go against the current and reach the top of the cauldron? Dream on."

Xu Jinhuan stood up and paced around the cave.

"How long would it take to go against the flow of the dragon vein?"

"As long as the physical body can withstand the dragon's energy, it won't be long..." Yao Xi paused, "You don't really want to try, do you? I'm warning you, don't court death."

Just because you can't handle it doesn't mean I can't.

Xu Jinhuan sat down cross-legged, his mind sinking into Yao Xi's sea of ​​suffering. The golden tree swayed gently, and the black gourd hung among its branches and leaves.

Xu Jinhuan's consciousness resided within the tree canopy, sensing everything around him and activating the Heavenly Dao Tree.

Roots emerged from the depths of the sea of ​​suffering, extending outward inch by inch along Yao Xi's meridians.

They pierced through flesh and blood, through bones and skin, and finally plunged into the pale golden specks of light in the sky.

The dragon vein descends from the heavens like a pale golden ribbon, stretching across the sky. It is the essence nurtured by imperial weapons for countless ages, and any cultivator who comes into contact with it will be nourished, even more miraculous than the baptism of the Purple Lake in the Purple Mansion Holy Land.

This is the foundation of the Imperial Weapon's power.

"I advise you not to act rashly." Yao Xi's voice was urgent and angry from the Moon Palace. "Although it is my physical body, if something happens to me, you probably won't be happy either, Evil Tree."

"My body isn't for you to squander!"

"Don't worry, I'm not a reckless person."

After Xu Jinhuan finished speaking, he directly controlled Yao Xi's body and plunged into the torrent of dragon energy.

"what!"

Yao Xi's scream echoed from the Moon Palace.

It's not pain, it's anger.

"I usually cultivate using dragon energy step by step, absorbing it little by little." Yao Xi was getting anxious. "You're being too arrogant. And you still say you're not a reckless person?"

Xu Jinhuan ignored her. The golden tree in the sea of ​​bitterness shook gently, and the black gourd on the branch was picked and floated above his head.

"Please, the Immortal-Slaying Gourd."

The gourd's mouth faced forward, trembling slightly.

A terrifying suction force erupted, like a whale sucking in water, sweeping away the dragon energy within several feet, revealing a brief gap.

Xu Jinhuan took a step forward, stepping into the void, and went against the current.

One step, two steps, three steps, out of the cave, walking on the sky!