Shrouding the Heavens: Starting by joining the Holy Land of Yao Guang

Chapter 105 The Power of the Eight Forbidden Rules
"What!" Everyone was shocked.

Among those dozen or so people, there was even a Dragon Transformation Realm expert, yet they were instantly killed in one strike. It was a crushing victory, as easy as killing a chicken.

Moreover, the person in front of me is just a young man. It's not that he has the secret to preserving his youth, but rather that his life force is extremely young!
There are such terrifying beings among today's younger generation; I've never heard of them before!

"This beast is terrifying! Attack together!" Master Xunlong shouted, urging everyone to join the attack.

"Hey!"

Li Yao transformed into a wisp of green smoke, swift as the wind and slow as the forest, his speed reaching its peak.

"Pfft!" "Pfft!" "Pfft!"...

Several cultivators who were about to make a move exploded and were torn to pieces; it happened so fast that no one had time to react.

The speed of the "Xing" character technique is so extreme that once mastered, it grants incredible speed. Li Yao's understanding of this sacred technique has reached a profound level. Once unleashed, even experts at the Dragon Transformation Realm cannot react in time and are left at the mercy of others.

Li Yao didn't unleash any particularly amazing divine techniques. He simply activated the "Travel" secret technique, using extreme speed to get close to a person and lightly tap them, causing that person to explode.

Even using weapons for protection is ineffective; with Li Yao's physique and the power brought by his extreme speed, weapons would shatter with a single blow.

Soon, only Xunlong Shangren remained of the group. The ground was littered with mutilated corpses, and blood gushed from the remains, forming a river of blood.

Li Yao finally understood a bit of what it felt like to be a carefree celestial being. You simply approach the enemy normally, and before the enemy can even react, you can create unparalleled killing power with a light tap.

This is truly an invincible secret technique, capable of surpassing everyone at the same level, and truly possesses invincible combat power.

The Nine Celestial Venerables were born at the wrong time. They were almost all the pinnacle of their respective fields, reaching the ultimate level. If there were sufficient substances for longevity, they could have gone even further.

If it weren't for the lifespan limitation, the Carefree Celestial Venerable alone could comprehend the supreme Dao of the Time Domain through the Word of Movement, making him stand out from everyone of the same level.

"You...who are you?" Master Xunlong staggered, trying to turn and run away.

But just as he turned around, a hand pressed down on his head, and then an incredibly terrifying divine power forcefully entered his mind and began to peruse his memories.

"Ah..." Master Xunlong cried out in pain. The feeling of being forcibly penetrated made him feel as if his head was about to explode.

The next moment, his head really did explode, but only in a physical sense.

Li Yao withdrew his hand and closed his eyes to comprehend the earth vein technique he had been searching for.

"As expected, it is different from the Source Technique. Although both are used to locate dragon veins, the Earth Vein Technique places more emphasis on it."

Li Yao compared the differences between the Earth Vein Technique and the Source Technique and found that the Earth Vein Technique was indeed superior in finding dragon veins.

Of course, in this respect only, in all aspects, the technique of determining the dragon veins of mountains and rivers far surpasses the technique of determining the earth veins.

The Central Plains are rich in dragon veins, which gather dragon energy to form dragon marrow. This kind of cultivation resource is extremely precious to cultivators, so cultivators in the Central Plains are all painstakingly studying the art of earth veins.

The combined efforts of countless cultivators across a vast region are indeed quite astonishing.

"After I've fully digested the insights gained from the Starry Battle Body, I'll deduce the Earth Vein Technique. That will make finding the Dragon Marrow much easier," Li Yao decided.

Dragon marrow is of great importance to him at present. Having enough dragon marrow and not having enough dragon marrow are two completely different things in terms of cultivation speed.

If he had enough dragon marrow, he might have already broken through to the fourth stage of dragon transformation.

With no one disturbing him, Li Yao returned to his original position and began digging downwards. Finally, about a thousand feet underground, he unearthed a dragon cave. Inside, a dazzling purple light shone, and a misty purple fog wafted out.

Inside the Dragon Cave, there is a purple stone basin with patterns resembling dragon scales on its inner wall. Inside are six drops of divine liquid, like purple agate, with a fragrant aroma.

Each one was about the size of a pearl, without a single impurity, dazzling and captivating, and even emitted a sound like a tsunami.

"Mid-grade Purple Dragon Marrow!" Li Yao was pleasantly surprised; it was another mid-grade dragon marrow.

The aroma was intense, penetrating to the very core of one's being. Nearly two months later, he once again obtained the Dragon Marrow.

Although it's not much, six drops can significantly improve his cultivation progress, which is better than nothing.

This time, Li Yao did not stop, but continued westward, cultivating along the way while searching for the land of the dragon vein.

Half a month later, having fully digested the insights gained from the Starry Battle Body, Li Yao deduced the art of earth veins and integrated it into the Origin Scripture, taking the art of finding dragon veins to a new level.

"The six drops of Purple Dragon Marrow have been refined. I'm just one drop away from breaking through. It's a pity that there's no more Dragon Marrow. If I had just two more drops, I could have broken through." Li Yao said with some regret.

In the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, the only way to cultivate quickly is by refining dragon marrow. However, dragon marrow is extremely rare, and even with amazing source techniques, luck is still required.

After all, this isn't gambling on stones, where the source stones are just sitting there waiting for you to open them. Finding the dragon marrow, on the other hand, requires slowly searching through mountains one by one.

If you're unlucky and the mountains you go to don't have it, you can't create something out of nothing; even the highest level of Source Technique won't help.

However, things are different now. After the Yuanjing technique was integrated with the earth veins, finding dragon veins became much simpler. Many famous mountains and rivers can often be identified by just one glance, which undoubtedly speeds up the search for dragon veins.

The faster the search for the dragon vein, the faster the travel speed naturally became as well.

In the past, if he saw a mountain range with dragon energy, he would stop and carefully analyze it. If he couldn't grasp it, he would go down and dig it out, which greatly slowed down his progress.

But now it's different. He can determine whether there is dragon marrow inside many mountains with just a glance, without having to go down and dig.

This undoubtedly greatly increased his speed; now he can travel at least tens of thousands of miles a day.

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Li Yao crossed countless mountains and ridges, but regrettably, he did not find even a single drop of dragon marrow.

The rarity of dragon marrow is comparable to that of divine source. Even a drop of low-grade dragon marrow is worth tens of thousands of kilograms of source, which is in no way inferior to divine source.

The value of mid-grade dragon marrow surpasses that of divine source; a single drop requires tens or hundreds of thousands of kilograms of source, making it priceless.

Dragon marrow, formed from dragon energy that travels tens of thousands of miles, is extremely precious. It contains fragments of the Great Dao and can be used not only for cultivation but also to increase lifespan.

On this day, Li Yao stopped at a mountain range, stood in the sky, and looked down at the mountain range below.

This mountain range is not huge, only a few hundred thousand miles long, but one can see the awe-inspiring dragon energy gathering, transforming into a giant dragon that stretches for thousands of miles.

“The dragon energy is overwhelming; this is actually an ancestral vein, and it must contain dragon marrow.” Li Yao made the deduction almost instantly.

This dragon vein is in no way inferior to the one in the Qianyang Mountains, and the chance of finding dragon marrow is almost 90%.

Li Yao landed above the mountain range with some delight, and then began to circulate the technique of fixing the dragon vein in the Origin Scripture.

Dragon veins possess a spirit, but their energy is not fixed, making it difficult to determine the location of the precious marrow they nurture. Furthermore, numerous false dragons are involved, making it hard to distinguish the genuine from the fake.

With the activation of the Divine Eye of Origin, a golden light shot out from Li Yao's pupils as he began to observe the trajectory of the dragon vein.

Soon, the sun set, and darkness enveloped the world. In the quiet night, the full moon hung in the sky, and the earth was bathed in silvery white light, as if a thin layer of smoke was swirling around it.

Li Yao remained motionless, silently watching the dragon vein, his fingers constantly making calculations to deduce the place where the dragon marrow was conceived based on the dragon vein's trajectory and the speed at which it paused.

This is time-consuming, but essential. This mountain range is not particularly large, but it is still tens of thousands of miles long. If the approximate range of the dragon marrow is not determined beforehand, and it is only excavated by manpower, even cultivators do not know how long it would take to excavate the entire mountain range.

It is precisely because of this level of difficulty that the geomancer lineage holds such a high status. When various dynasties, kingdoms, and schools of thought find a place of extraordinary natural beauty and spiritual energy, they all need to invite a geomancer to calculate and determine a rough location.

Just like that dragon-seeking master, he had real skills. Although he didn't find the exact location, he could determine that the dragon marrow was probably in that area.

"Susu!"

Li Yao moved slightly, breaking the silence, and the golden light shooting from his eyes slowly dissipated.

After a day of deduction, he finally pinpointed the location where the dragon marrow was conceived, which was located in the belly of the dragon vein.

"boom!"

Suddenly, the sky trembled, and several ancient war chariots rolled in, their murderous aura soaring to the heavens, causing the very sky to rumble and tremble. The five ancient war chariots were mottled and old, bearing numerous traces of great battles, including those left by swords, spears, halberds, and various blunt weapons.

Their goal was very clear: they were heading towards this mountain range, or rather, they were coming for Li Yao.

"Qianyang Ancient Kingdom!" When Li Yao saw the five ancient war chariots, he became slightly wary, a murderous aura rose, and his momentum surged.

"You stole the Dragon Marrow of my Qianyang Kingdom, yet instead of fleeing immediately, you dare to remain on our territory. Your audacity is truly extraordinary." The ancient chariot stopped, and the voice of a high-ranking figure came from within.

Five powerful figures appeared on the ancient chariot, all of them being Supreme Elders, and they locked onto Li Yao's location from afar.

“Treasures of nature belong to the virtuous. When did they become the property of your Qianyang Kingdom?” Li Yao said.

"It seems you still don't understand the laws governing this world. The words of the strong are the only truth." An old man in hemp clothing stepped out of the first ancient war chariot and said casually.

"Hand over the dragon marrow, and when I take your life, I'll try to give you a quick death." A middle-aged man in purple robes stepped out of the second ancient war chariot.

From the third ancient chariot, an old man in black robes stepped out, his hands behind his back, slowly pacing as if everything was under his control. He said, "If you had taken the dragon marrow, that would be fine. But since you snatched it from my brother, it's a different story."

The man in purple beside him remained calm and composed, glancing at Li Yao indifferently before saying, "Take him down first and retrieve the Dragon Marrow."

"Hmph, not to mention that I've already used up the dragon marrow, even if I still had some, you few wouldn't be qualified." Li Yao snorted coldly and walked forward, step by step approaching the group.

"Such a young age, yet you speak with such arrogance." A middle-aged man in black stood on the fourth ancient chariot, staring intently at Li Yao.

"Why waste words with him? Take him down and wash away the shame of my Qianyang Kingdom!" said someone on the fifth ancient war chariot.

"Five old geezers who are seven or eight hundred years old, they're just relying on the longer they've been cultivating. What makes them so high and mighty? Come on over here, I can crush you all with one hand," Li Yao said disdainfully.

All five of them were extraordinary individuals, and they had never been ridiculed like this before. The fifth ancient chariot approached, its gaze sinister as it said, "A young man who doesn't know his place, why would we need all five of us to deal with you? I'll grind you to dust."

"You alone are probably not enough. Let's all come at you together, lest we lose our lives." Li Yao took a few steps forward, his aura exploding with terrifying power.

"Hmph, a mere third stage of Dragon Transformation, I can suppress you with one hand."

"rumble……"

The ancient chariot moved, crushing through the sky as it charged toward Li Yao. The old man on the chariot held a dragon seal in his hand, pressing down upon him.

"boom!"

The vigorous energy and terrifying fluctuations, the dragon's roar shook the four fields, the mountains and rivers trembled, the sound resounded throughout the universe, deafeningly loud. The eighty-one heavenly dragons, each one like an eternal god, were powerful and terrifying.

Li Yao held the Sun and Moon Seal in his hands, propelling the sun and moon forward, like a deity, causing the heavens to tremble repeatedly.

"boom!"

A deafening roar echoed across the sky as a celestial dragon the size of a mountain ridge clashed fiercely with the sun and the silver moon. The two sides fought relentlessly, their various rays shattering the vacuum.

The ancient chariot came to a stop, unable to move forward any further. The old man on the chariot's pupils contracted as he felt an immense force approaching, almost overwhelming him.

He could no longer remain calm; a crystal-clear, emerald-green halberd appeared in his palm.

"brush"

The emerald green halberd, which was only an inch long, expanded in his hand to a length of ten feet, exuding a chilling aura, flowing with emerald green divine light, radiating brilliance and auspicious light.

This was an ancient weapon interwoven with the laws of heaven and earth. He held it in his hand, and wave after wave of killing light swept in, like a raging ocean.

"Kneel down and beg for mercy now, and submit to my Qianyang Kingdom, and I will spare your life," said the old man on the fifth ancient war chariot.

He felt that the young man in front of him was extraordinary. He was only at the third stage of the Dragon Transformation, yet he possessed unparalleled divine power and could contend with him. If he could really subdue him, it would be a good choice.

"You have quite a big face." Li Yao moved, his figure ethereal, like a banished immortal floating in the air, light and agile yet also very swift, his speed reaching the extreme.

"You don't know what's good for you." The old man swung his halberd down with all his might, and the area around him was like a green ocean, dazzling and magnificent, with countless killing lights.

Li Yao's left hand transformed into a golden celestial stele, and his right hand into a golden millstone, with runes flashing on them, as if two celestial books were engraved on them.

"铿" (kēng) and "锵" (qiāng)

Two ear-piercing metallic clangs rang out as the golden divine tablet and millstone struck the ancient weapon that was cleaving towards them, sending sparks flying and shattering metal and stone.

The halberd's light dimmed as two of its blades were broken, leaving only the central peak, transforming it from a halberd into a spear.

Behind them, everyone's expression changed. Li Yao had shattered a weapon interwoven with laws with his bare hands, shocking everyone. They tried to stop him, but it was too late.

"brush"

Li Yao was incredibly fast. His right hand transformed into a large golden millstone, which slammed down with various talismans flashing on it, mysterious and unpredictable, as if it were expounding an ancient scripture.

The old man on the ancient chariot was shocked. He had never imagined that a person's physical body could be so powerful that it shattered his halberd and closed in on him.

"boom!"

He had to quickly counterattack, abandoning his "spear" which he couldn't wield at close range, and retreating while using both hands to block the enemy, buying himself time.

"puff"

Unfortunately, as soon as he raised his hands, Li Yao smashed them to pieces, breaking both arms inch by inch, turning them into a large cloud of blood mist.

"boom"

Li Yao's left hand pressed down. It was a golden celestial tablet, with innate patterns flashing and densely engraved on it, pressing down with force.

The old man on the ancient chariot let out a loud cry, but he couldn't stop it at all. His body suddenly slumped down, as if Mount Tai was pressing down on him. He couldn't withstand the heavy pressure and his body bent over.

"puff"

He couldn't resist at all, he was pinned down and unable to move, his legs almost broke. As soon as he went weak, he involuntarily knelt on the ground, a humiliating position.

Just now, he threatened to make Li Yao kneel down, but after only one exchange, he was beaten to his knees by the other party, which was more painful than being killed.

"You think you can make me your servant?!" Li Yao slapped down, and the golden Heavenly Stele instantly turned the old man's head into a rotten watermelon.

Then, he took the weapon that had become a spear and stepped back. The old man's corpse remained kneeling there, but his head was rotten.

Before anyone behind could stop them, the four old men pounced like tigers and wolves, unleashing their immense magical power to suppress them, but they only caught a fleeting glimpse of an afterimage. Li Yao broke free in the blink of an eye.

"How is this possible? He's only at the third stage of the Dragon Transformation realm, yet he can defy a major realm!" The purple-robed man stopped, incredulous.

The so-called battle across a major secret realm refers to secret realms like the Sea of ​​Wheels, the Palace of Dao, and the Four Extremes, which only have a few minor realms. Secret realms like the Dragon Transformation realm have as many as nine minor realms, and no one can cross them.

"Nine is the ultimate number, and no one can fight across nine minor realms. Eight is the limit. From ancient times to the present, only a few people who defy the heavens can fight across eight minor secret realms."

"This young man, could he have entered this ranks and become one of the people throughout history to enter the Eight Forbidden Realms!"

The remaining four all changed color. Those who became Eight Forbidden Ones were all extraordinary individuals who would inevitably grow to an extremely terrifying level in the future.

The legend of the Eight Forbidden Zones contains many secrets, encompassing various physical constitutions, and has a profound impact.

Although Li Yao had only broken through seven minor realms in a strict sense, the four of them felt that he had very likely entered the Eighth Forbidden Realm because he could decide life and death so quickly!

"Let's attack together. If such a person cannot be a friend, then let's kill him with all our might." The man in purple had a serious expression, and his eyes were filled with worry.

Once given time, the future achievements of those who have entered the Eight Forbidden Realms are unimaginable. If Li Yao cannot be killed today, then only destruction awaits the Qianyang Kingdom.

(End of this chapter)