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

In the Eastern Wilderness and the Northern Region, Xu Jinhuan and Wushi gazed at the majestic mountain gate before them.

The mountain gate is made of celestial jade, and is carved with patterns of phoenixes soaring in the sky and fairies dancing. It exudes Taoist charm and has a restrained radiance.

Above, two large, ancient-looking characters gleamed brightly.

Yaochi (Jade Pool).

"This is the Jade Pool..."

Xu Jinhuan witnessed this legendary holy land for women with her own eyes, feeling the Taoist charm of the holy land, and her heart was slightly stirred.

"Yes, the changes are significant, in fact, quite drastic."

Wu Shi looked at the mountain gate ahead, his brows furrowed slightly, somewhat puzzled.

"The direction of the earth's veins and the layout of the mountains and rivers have all changed drastically... This is not the Yaochi I remember."

His gaze pierced through the thick fog and palaces, reaching the deepest part of the holy land. "But that aura, that tower, there's no mistake."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jinhuan recalled a secret.

Indeed, the sacred site of Yaochi today is no longer the original site from the ancient times.

Around 50,000 years ago, the underworld was resurrected, heading straight for the joint tomb of the Western Queen Mother and her Daoist companion, the Great Accomplished Holy Body.

As calamity struck, the imperial-level forbidden artifact from the underworld shattered, and the Netherworld's plot to seize the two imperial corpses failed. However, an ominous aura still spread, corrupting all living beings.

The once pristine paradise of immortals has been transformed into a ghostly realm. The Yaochi lineage suffered heavy casualties and had no choice but to migrate as a whole clan to the northern region to find another spiritual pool, where they re-established their lineage to this day.

Xu Jinhuan noticed that the Yaochi Mountain gate was not empty.

Two young female cultivators, dressed in matching white gauze dresses and possessing beautiful features, were guarding the two sides of the mountain gate.

"Halt!"

"The sacred land of Yaochi is off-limits to unauthorized personnel! May I ask where you two fellow Daoists come from, and what brings you here? Do you have any visiting cards or introductions?"

They arrived at the main gate of Yaochi, but were stopped by the female disciples.

To enter the Yaochi Sacred Land, one must be a distinguished guest or have an invitation from a disciple within the sacred land.

Not to mention, they were all men.

Upon hearing this, Wu Shi raised an eyebrow and said, "Do you need a visiting card to go back to your own home?"

Upon hearing this, not only were the two female gatekeepers stunned, but even Xu Jinhuan couldn't help but cover her face.

Brother, can't you play by the rules?

How would they know you were their ancestor?

"How dare you!"

The female disciple on the right raised her eyebrows and her pretty face turned frosty. "How dare you speak nonsense in the Holy Land of Yaochi? State your name and explain your purpose, or don't blame us for being impolite."

Without stopping, Wu Shi had already walked to within ten feet of the mountain gate. He casually asked, "What brings me here? Just to go home and visit."

"What do you mean 'go home'? When did Yaochi have any male disciples? How dare you blaspheme this sacred place! I think you're just an arrogant and lewd fool!"

Xu Jinhuan was about to step forward to explain and mediate when he saw Wushi shake his head, seemingly finding the argument rather uninteresting.

He did not get angry, nor did he argue; he simply closed his eyes slightly and began to chant.

Every word and phrase carries the profound wisdom of the Dao.

"In the East, the green of spring blossoms, and the virtue of wood begins to sprout. True nature resides in benevolence, and life continues endlessly."

"...The five elements circulate in the heavens, endlessly revolving. The spirit is thus secured, and the Dao palace is formed."

The four-character phrases, simple and concise, elucidate the connection between the five internal organs and the five virtues of heaven and earth. The profound meaning and pure spirit of the phrases are the core essence of the Dao Palace Chapter of the Xihuang Scripture.

This passage was recited from the mouth of the beginningless time, not as a boast, but as a matter of course.

At the mountain gate, the two female disciples guarding the gate had already frozen, their hands on the sword hilts unconsciously loosening.

Although they were not the core disciples, they had studied the Foundation Building Chapter of the Western Emperor Scripture since childhood and were very familiar with the aura of this imperial scripture.

This is something that no outsider could forge.

But this man...

When did my Jade Pool transmit the Western Emperor Scripture to men?

Just then, the clouds and mist inside the mountain gate churned.

Accompanied by a cold rebuke, a middle-aged woman dressed in a moon-white dress and wearing a jade hairpin appeared behind the mountain gate with several female cultivators.

"Who dares to disturb the tranquility of this sacred place?"

"Grandmaster!" The two female disciples guarding the gate bowed and reported as if they had seen a savior.

After hearing this, the middle-aged woman, who was referred to as the Grandmaster, looked at Wushi with even more solemnity.

She waved her hand, signaling the gatekeepers to step back slightly, and asked, "Who are you? What you just said involves many secrets of the fundamental scriptures of my Yaochi. If you don't give a reasonable explanation, I'm afraid things won't end well today."

Wu Shi: "It seems no one will believe me if I just say it directly, so how about this..."

He raised his right hand, his fingers forming a sword shape. He neither attacked nor used any secret techniques; he simply used his fingers as a brush to sketch in the air.

As he traced a line with his fingertip, an ancient and profound Dao pattern appeared.

"This is... the Ancient Jade Pool Contract? And it's one of the most primitive mother runes!"

The middle-aged woman's beautiful eyes were filled with horror; this ancient method of seal carving had long been lost.

This young man in front of me just casually drew it?

"Can this prove it? Or, shall I read a passage from the seventh section of the Sendai chapter of the Xihuang Jing? That's what my mother told me back then because she thought it wasn't straightforward enough."

Middle-aged woman: "..."

Xu Jinhuan: "..."

The female gatekeeper and the others: "..."

At the entrance to Yaochi Mountain, all was deathly silent.

Could it be that this guy, who looks way too young, really has some incredible connection with the legendary Emperor Wushi?

Ordinary disciples might not know, but the higher-ups of Yaochi must have heard that the former Emperor Wushi was born in Yaochi.

"This matter is of great importance and is beyond my ability to decide. Please wait a moment, and I will immediately inform Our Lady of the West and the elders."

She turned to a female cultivator who was following her and said urgently, "Quickly, go to Qionghua Palace and ask the Queen Mother of the West to come out of seclusion! Then go to the forbidden area in the back mountain and awaken Ancestor Zhiruo. Tell her that an ancient contract has appeared in the world at the mountain gate."

The female cultivator also realized how terrifying the situation was, and quickly transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the depths of the holy land.

Seeing this, Wu Shi was no longer in a hurry. He even casually broke off a peach blossom from a nearby peach tree and played with it in his hand.

"The flowers bloom the same every year, but the people are different year after year."

Xu Jinhuan felt a throbbing pain in his head.

Is this really okay? Won't they be arrested and dissected for research?

Xu Jinhuan said, "Since you're here, fellow Daoist, why not leave me, the host, some benefits? I'll have to be generous to keep you here longer, perhaps with the water of the Immortal Pool..."

Upon hearing this, the Great Emperor Wushi gladly agreed.

"Yes, brother, yes, I've got it covered."

……

A moment later, at least seven or eight powerful divine senses swept toward the mountain gate. The weakest of these auras was from the Sendai Secret Realm.

In the distance, several divine rainbows pierced the sky.

The leader, dressed in plain white robes and wearing a phoenix crown, had a face shrouded in a hazy Taoist aura, making it impossible to see clearly. This was none other than the contemporary Queen Mother of the West of Yaochi.

Behind her followed three white-haired old women, all of whom were powerful beings at the second level of Sendai.

"The ancient contract that appeared before the mountain gate, was it your doing?" the Queen Mother of the West asked, her voice carrying a natural air of authority.

"Yes."

"Who are you, and what is your relationship with His Majesty the Western Emperor?"

Throughout history, all the holy rulers of Yaochi have been honored as the Queen Mother of the West, but only one person has ever been called His Majesty the Western Emperor.

"I cannot explain the details of this matter clearly," Wushi said calmly. "We will communicate with the divine beings of the Imperial Weapon and wait for them to awaken. Then everything will become clear."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present was shocked.

Now that the words have been spoken, the deeper meaning is obvious.

Another elder said, "His Majesty the Western Emperor attained enlightenment over two hundred thousand years ago. If you were truly the heir to the throne, how could you possibly..."

"Senior Sister Zhiruo, please calm down."

The contemporary Queen Mother of the West raised her hand to stop her, and then suddenly raised her hand and cast a profound spell.

On the plaque, the two characters "Yaochi" lit up, casting a clear light that enveloped Wushi.

The clear light, like water, flowed throughout the beginningless world.

In the deepest part of the Jade Pool Holy Land, a dazzling celestial light suddenly shot up, and within the celestial light, a green-gold pagoda with celestial tears floated up and down.

"The Western Emperor Tower!" an elder exclaimed. "The Imperial Weapon truly responded!"

Behind the mountain gate, the jade steps leading to the core area spontaneously emitted radiant light, and golden lotus flowers appeared out of thin air, paving a lotus path that stretched all the way to the feet of Wushi.

"The Dao Lotus welcomes the imperial heir, such an extraordinary phenomenon, are you a primordial Dao embryo?" the Queen Mother of the West murmured, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.