Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 26 Supreme Gathering
None of the supreme figures in the penalty area dared to watch any longer.

These two lunatics are just clashing with immortal artifacts like this, are they trying to destroy the world?
Moreover, it's fine if they're playing against each other, but if one of them slips up and misses, that penalty area might just evaporate.

Even if they engage in normal combat, who knows if this vast universe might be breached as a result? After all, they have never witnessed beings of this level clashing with celestial artifacts before. If the entire universe couldn't withstand the attack, it would be all over.

Although this is purely unfounded worry, it is indeed possible that stars and chaotic divine lands in the universe could be swept away.

Terrified by this terrifying power, the various supreme beings quickly created avatars to try and mediate.

Due to their agreement with Liang Yu, his formidable strength, and their own condition, the Supreme Beings not only could not appear in their true forms, but they also dared not send out too many avatars, lest Liang Yu take advantage of the situation.

Therefore, the supreme beings in each forbidden zone decided by drawing lots who would send an incarnation to go there, with each forbidden zone sending only one representative.

Deep within the underworld, the Underworld Lord, who had been in a deep slumber, had already awakened before either side used their celestial artifacts.

Looking at the terrifying battle in the distance, he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "The two immortal artifacts are fighting at their peak. To witness such an earth-shattering battle, even death would be worth it."

"Pah, pah, pah, what's with all this talk about death? I am immortal, eternal in the mortal world. However, this Kunlun Immortal Mountain is indeed profound; I need to ponder it carefully. I hope that Wuji will still be alive in the world tens of thousands of years from now. When that time comes, we can go and open this immortal treasure."

"If he's already dead, then I'll have to find another good helper. But finding someone at that level might be difficult. Do I have to find such a peerless genius myself and train him? That's too much trouble."

"If Wuji were to become a genius like him, I would only need to give him some pointers and become familiar with him so I could get him to help me."

"But it doesn't matter. Anyway, this kid has already handed over the secret of Kunlun Immortal Mountain to me. Maybe I can do it myself."

During a lull in the battle, Liang Yu had already transmitted all the information he had observed about Kunlun Immortal Mountain to the Underworld Lord in the netherworld.

"But this kid is really freakish, how can he be so strong in his first life..."

The Underworld Lord muttered to himself, his physical body completely asleep. But a part of his primordial spirit remained conscious, and he began to analyze and decipher the mysteries of Kunlun Immortal Mountain using source techniques.

Clearly, he had no intention of getting involved in this matter.

The five supreme beings in the underworld, excluding the Underworld Lord, gathered together. The Eternal Life Heavenly Venerable shook his head and said, "Such a big incident has occurred in just a few days. Wuji is indeed young and impetuous. The Underworld Lord is in a deep sleep. I have some acquaintance with Wuji, so let me go this time."

The other three were naturally very happy to avoid facing danger directly.

The Celestial Venerable of Nirvana had no interest to begin with, but was awakened by the terrifying battle, so he nodded in agreement.

The incarnation of the Celestial Venerable of Longevity mounted a chariot and headed towards the battlefield.

Representatives from other restricted areas, including Xuanqiong Divine Mountain, which had been severely reprimanded by Liang Yu, also came.

Just in case, most of the Supreme Beings went to meet with the Eternal Celestial Venerable first before heading out together. This was both to rely on the Eternal Celestial Venerable's relationship for protection and to bolster their prestige and confidence.

Finally, before Liang Yu and Zhulong could clash again, the first Supreme Being's incarnation arrived at the battlefield and intervened.

"Fellow Daoists, harmony is of utmost importance! Please stop and let us explain."

Liang Yu slightly concealed his aura and glanced sideways in the direction of the voice. The one who spoke to stop him was an old man dressed like a country bumpkin. He didn't exude any astonishing aura; he seemed like just an ordinary old farmer.

Seeing this, Zhulong breathed a sigh of relief. If the fighting continued, Kunlun really couldn't afford to continue. Now that someone had stepped in to stop it, the battle should end.

Liang Yu had actually anticipated this situation. After he revealed his near-Heavenly Emperor-level combat power and exposed the Desolate Tower, the other Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zones both hated and feared him.

Because they have no means to counter Liang Yu unless dozens of Supreme Beings join forces. But these Supreme Beings come from different eras and different races, and are now confined to different forbidden zones.

Getting them to work together and fight Liang Yu at any cost is harder than climbing to heaven.

Therefore, all the restricted areas could only play it safe and avoid Liang Yu using this as an excuse to attack them.

But things are different now. The Kunlun clan has demonstrated strength comparable to Liang Yu's, which means Liang Yu can no longer dominate. Therefore, they will support Kunlun Immortal Mountain to counterbalance Liang Yu.

Therefore, they would never allow the Kunlun clan to be wiped out.

Of course, this is only the opinion of some Supreme Beings. There are also some Supreme Beings who really came for the harmony and stability of the universe, such as this Supreme Being dressed as an old farmer.

Liang Yu asked, "This fellow Daoist is from Tianyuan, right? What is your name?"

The old farmer replied, "I am blessed with good fortune."

The forbidden zone of Tianyuan is similar to the Heavenly River Divine Realm, originating from before the mythological era. Later, after Ye Fan became emperor, he searched the entire universe for the shattered Hengyu Furnace.

As a result, the Hengyu Furnace landed in a bottomless celestial cave on the ancient star of the Mighty Bull Demon Clan.

After Ye Fan personally investigated, he discovered that this was an abandoned forbidden zone for life, containing five supreme beings from the Chaotic Ancient Era, who had already passed away long ago.

We are still in the late mythological era, so this forbidden zone has not yet disappeared and is called Tianyuan.

Liang Yu laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Fude, are you here to persuade us to cease hostilities, or to help them deal with me?"

Although Fude had come in disguise, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He sensed a great danger from that smile.

He quickly said, "Heavenly Venerable, please forgive us. We have already promised not to leave the forbidden area again, and we will not break our promise. We are now traveling in avatars not to break our promise, but because the situation is urgent."

"Celestial Venerable, look around you. If the fighting continues, it may cause irreparable damage to the universe. Therefore, I have come here only to persuade you to make peace."

Liang Yu shook his head and said, "I didn't want to make a big fuss either, but the fellow Daoists of the Kunlun Clan refused to cooperate, so I had no choice."

Zhulong, no longer maintaining his enlightened Dao heart, roared in anger upon hearing this, "If you hadn't killed my clan's Serpent Supreme, how could we be in this state?"

Liang Yu's smile turned cold, and his aura intensified, causing the previously silent desolate tower to glow with divine light once more. He said, "Zhulong, don't forget, it was Huashe who attacked me first with the Immortal Bell. Shouldn't Kunlun give you an explanation?"

Seeing that the two sides were about to start fighting again, Old Man Fude had a headache.

Before he could even speak, more than a dozen figures landed. These were representatives from the other forbidden zones.

They cried out in unison, "Heavenly Venerable, Fellow Daoist Zhulong, please stop!"

Zhulong, seizing the opportunity, said, "Since you fellow Daoists have all said so, then I will give you face. I just don't know if our Wuji Heavenly Venerable is willing to give you fellow Daoists respect."

Without a word, Liang Yu formed a Void Seal and instantly appeared before the Kunlun Immortal Shadow, unleashing a Heaven-Turning Seal. The Candle Dragon couldn't react in time, and the Kunlun Immortal Shadow was struck so hard that it staggered back several steps, its light dimming further.

Liang Yu said coldly, "You still dare to try to sow discord between me and my fellow Daoists? Zhulong, you are welcome to try again and see if I can break through your shell."

(End of this chapter)