Covering the Sky: A Guide to Proving the Dao Without Cheats

The next morning, Luo Heng was accompanied by the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, followed by Wei Yi and several female disciples of Yaochi. The group slowly made their way through the streets of the divine city.

This time, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi didn't wear the veil of that magical artifact, and Luo Heng truly witnessed her popularity.

The news of her appearance spread like wildfire throughout the entire divine city in the blink of an eye.

In no time, the streets were packed with people, drums and firecrackers were going off... cough cough cough, although there were no real drums and firecrackers, the noisy crowd, the heads peeking out from every door and window, and the ever-growing crowd created a lively atmosphere that really captured the feeling.

"The Holy Maiden of Yaochi is renowned throughout the Eastern Wilderness, and her status is exceptionally noble. Her appearance this time will surely attract many talented young men."

"Wait a minute, who is that man beside her? How dare he walk alongside her? Isn't he afraid of incurring the envy of those powerful figures?"

"I saw a prince from the Jiuli Dynasty before, and a junior from the Yao Guang Holy Land also came. They've both been in this divine city recently."

"There are indeed quite a few people here, including a few petty bandits. This young man is probably in for trouble."

"The Holy Maiden of Yaochi is indeed extraordinary. Whether in our time or now, no one of our generation can resist her ethereal charm."

Listening to the whispers from the crowd on the roadside, Luo Heng couldn't help but turn his head with a smile to glance at the Holy Maiden of Yaochi beside him.

She possessed ethereal beauty and a figure perfectly proportioned to the golden ratio, making her stunningly beautiful from every angle.

The most captivating aspect is the hazy, indistinct quality that makes it all the more enchanting.

After admiring the stunning beauty for a moment, Luo Heng withdrew his gaze and continued towards their destination. Until the group arrived at the Yao Guang Stone Workshop.

By this time, a large number of idlers had gathered around Luo Heng and his group, including many outstanding young talents, each with remarkable temperament.

Some resembled royalty, exuding inherent nobility and majesty;

Some of them seem like celestial beings, possessing an extraordinary and refined temperament;

Some resembled invincible demons, exuding a terrifying aura.

On the periphery of the crowd was a sea of ​​white heads, all of them elders from various sects. Most of them were just there to watch the excitement, so they didn't squeeze forward.

Luo Heng glanced at the several remarkable young talents nearby. Not bothered that he couldn't match the characters from the original story, he walked straight into the Yao Guang Stone Workshop.

So-called jade gambling workshops usually occupy a large area and are surrounded by high walls. Inside, there are source stones everywhere.

The origin is extremely mysterious, formed before the Primordial Era, and can even be traced back to the beginning of creation, buried deep underground.

It is very difficult for cultivators to find the source because the source is always covered by a strange "stone skin". Even cultivators cannot see through this stone skin. Only by mining it can they determine whether there is a source inside.

This is like jade from the other side of the starry sky. When it is covered by old skin, it is difficult for various precision instruments to detect. Only by cutting it open can we know if there is "green".

Moreover, digging into the source sometimes triggers all sorts of strange events, such as the unearthing of mysterious creatures that have been dormant for a long time, or the overflow of malevolent energy between heaven and earth.

Therefore, cultivators rarely dig for the source themselves; they usually summon ordinary people to do so.

Although everyone knows that digging for resources in the Northern Region is dangerous, ordinary people cannot resist the temptation of money, and a large number of people still go there.

The stones dug out of the mine will undergo preliminary screening. Those with obvious provenance will be kept directly, while those that are difficult to determine will be sent to the stone workshops of various powerful forces for sale.

Yaoguang Stone Archway has a long history, and its ancient architecture is magnificent and tall, flowing with a sacred radiance under the sunlight.

The stone gardens within the complex are not monotonous; they are filled with ancient trees and lush greenery, making one feel as if they have entered a primeval land.

Luo Heng and the Holy Maiden of Yaochi did not linger outside, but walked straight into the depths of the stone archway. Luo Heng's goal for the day was the innermost Heaven-grade Stone Garden.

The Tianzi Stone Garden in the Holy Land is very special. You can't buy the stones and cut them yourself. You can only cut the stones on-site because the people of the Holy Land want to observe and learn from the experience.

This is a hard and fast rule, and it is unknown when it started. Some people speculate that it was because the Yuan Tianshi made the Holy Land suffer a lot back then, and the Holy Land, in a fit of desperation, decided to establish this rule together.

The people of Yaoguang Stone Workshop were puzzled when they saw them arrive, and they really didn't understand what had happened today that would cause such a large number of people to flood in.

In the Tianzihao Stone Garden, there grows a rare bamboo called Blood Tear Jade Bamboo. Its bamboo joints are snow-white like jade, but its leaves, which are like mutton fat jade, are dotted with bloodstains, like teardrops.

There are many legends about this sacred bamboo. Some say that the bamboo leaves are stained red by the tears of gods; others say that it is stained by the blood of ancient royalty.

Without a doubt, this is a rare and precious bamboo, extremely difficult to cultivate and seldom found in the world, yet here there is a patch of it, overflowing with spiritual energy.

The bamboo groves, pure white as jade, grow vigorously and shimmer with a crystal sheen. Spots of blood sway in the wind, just like rolling tears.

Luo Heng and the Holy Maiden of Yaochi strolled among the Blood-Tear Jade Bamboo, admiring the various strange stones. Luo Heng was in no hurry to make a move, intending to first take a walk around and find the strange stones that appeared in the original story.

Within the Tianzihao Stone Garden, there are numerous priceless stones, each one extraordinary and breathtaking, yet their prices are equally prohibitive.

After walking around, Luo Heng said to the Holy Maiden of Yaochi beside him, "Holy Maiden, do you know that I ran into the Holy Maiden Yaoguang a while ago? I thought she was exceptionally beautiful, so I took a few more glances at her."

"I am not a lecherous person, but the flowers are in full bloom, and if I don't appreciate them, I would seem a bit unromantic. But someone nearby said that the Holy Maiden of Yaoguang is going to marry the Holy Son of Yaoguang."

I was in a good mood admiring the beauty, but after hearing these words, I'm not happy anymore. So, today I'm going to teach Yao Guang Holy Land a lesson." After saying this, the group stopped in front of a stone called "Blazing Sun Stone".

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi was already the focus of everyone's attention, so as soon as Luo Heng spoke, everyone pricked up their ears to listen. At that moment, as soon as he finished speaking, a commotion arose from the crowd.

"Who is this kid? How dare he be so arrogant, claiming he'll teach the Yao Guang Holy Land a lesson?"

"Like a toad yawning, what a boastful tone. How can one casually utter words of reprimand to the Yao Guang Holy Land?"

"Yes, yes! He has the Holy Maiden of Yaochi by his side, yet he still has his eyes on the Holy Maiden of Yaoguang. It's simply outrageous!"

"However, I do admire him. How about we go and make friends with him later?"

Luo Heng glanced at the last few people who said they admired him and found that they exuded a bandit-like aura, completely out of place with their surroundings. They must be descendants of those great bandits.

It's unclear whether Li Heishui and his group were among them.