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

Chapter 110 The Secret of the Military Character

The two-colored immortal furnace flew back automatically and landed in Li Yao's palm. The purple and crimson light intertwined, creating an incredibly dreamlike and mesmerizing scene.

Now, the Two-Colored Immortal Furnace has survived twelve tribulations of lightning, and has become intertwined with Dao and reason, possessing boundless power. Once it erupts, it is enough to evaporate a river.

"Now, apart from being a little thin, it has no other shortcomings."

Looking at the somewhat flimsy immortal furnace in his hand, Li Yao still felt a little regretful.

This weapon had long been intertwined with his life, and he could clearly sense its imperfections and lack of depth.

There may be no problem at the moment, but as he gets stronger, the Immortal Furnace will gradually be unable to keep up with his pace.

Fortunately, the awakening of the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold made the Immortal Furnace incredibly active, as if it had truly come to life, which to some extent made up for that deficiency.

"I've reached the eighth transformation of the Dragon Transformation. Time to head to the Qin Gate." Putting away the Immortal Furnace, Li Yao identified a direction, then stepped on the Xingzi Secret Technique and quickly headed towards the Qin Gate.

After breaking through to the eighth transformation of the Dragon Transformation, his speed increased even more. In a quarter of an hour, he could traverse 50,000 miles. And his current location was only a few hundred thousand miles away from the Qin Gate. In less than half an hour, he arrived outside the Qin Gate.

After half a year, this secretive sect had not changed much, and it seemed to be just a declining small sect.

Li Yao concealed his aura and reinforced it with the Six Seals of the Immortal Forbidden Realm, then waited quietly outside the Qin Gate for the right opportunity.

It wasn't until nightfall that he stood up and made his way towards the main peak.

In the same place, he saw another powerful figure sitting cross-legged outside the mountain gate, but it wasn't the same one as before.

"Who would have thought that such a dilapidated little sect would actually possess so many powerful figures?" Li Yao couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The Qin Clan is a powerful force in the Five Regions, and no one knows exactly how many experts it has.

Li Yao did not linger there, but instead took a detour and headed towards the back of the mountain.

His primordial spirit was incredibly powerful; even without projecting it outwards, he could know the situation within a radius of several miles.

Taking advantage of this, he slowly made his way to the back of the mountain.

It was desolate, barren of grass and vines, clean and dry, with nothing at all.

This shows that the Qin Clan did not value this place at all, or rather, even though they had a geographical advantage, they did not know that the Nine Secrets were right next to them.

The moonlight was as clear and gentle as water. On the stone wall behind the mountain, there were a few carvings, all of which depicted weapons such as tripods, bells, towers, spears, and swords.

Li Yao observed it carefully, but could not discern much of its secret. It gave the impression that it was carved by a disciple when he was bored. Because it was too clumsy and lacked aesthetic appeal, it must have been carved in the last few decades.

However, at that moment, the moonlight, like a white mist, shone down, and these weapon marks looked somewhat different, exuding an ancient and weathered aura.

This feeling was so faint that the old Li Yao would never have noticed it.

But things are different now. He has been studying the realm of creation, and his understanding of the Great Dao has reached an astonishing level. Even if a Holy Lord were to discuss the Dao with him, he would probably have to treat him with the respect due to a disciple.

Only with such a profound understanding of the Great Dao could he capture that Daoist essence.

These marks are incredibly ancient, and they only appear under specific conditions. However, it's not that anyone can learn them under these conditions; it requires a high level of comprehension or a deep understanding of the Great Dao.

Li Yao stared at it quietly, finding it increasingly mysterious. The clumsy marks looked like divine phoenixes spreading out, about to break through the sky!

A bright, clear moon hangs in the sky, its light and radiance casting a gentle glow over the mountains, making them appear shrouded in a thin veil, creating a hazy and ethereal atmosphere.

On the stone wall, there were few weapon marks, and the engravings were crude, but now it was quite different. The moonlight shone down, creating a peaceful atmosphere, and the weapon marks were glowing and flowing.

“It’s different now, turning the rotten into the miraculous…” Li Yao’s mind raced, his eyes fixed on it.

The clumsy engravings transformed into the essence of the Dao, each mark resembling a true dragon, a Kunpeng, a Qilin, or a divine phoenix, their mysteries beyond words.

The moon was full in the sky, and divine light flowed down like water, bringing all the marks on the stone wall to life. The carvings moved and were completely different from what had just been seen.

An ancient aura wafts towards you, carrying a sense of vicissitude and grandeur. The marks of Taoism shimmer, and a divine sound drifts through the air.

What was originally a set of poorly drawn weapon diagrams has now been completely transformed.

He saw a large stove, with three legs, two handles, and a lid...

The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, representing the tangible traces of the Tao.

He saw a giant bell, unique in the world, representing time and eternity.

He saw an ancient pagoda, divided into nine levels, representing the nine heavens, a boundless space.

Other weapons such as mirrors, cauldrons, spears, swords, and clubs are also presented one by one, each representing a mysterious law, evolved from their own different worlds, profound and complex.

Li Yao was captivated, unable to look away, completely immersed in the story. In a daze, he heard someone chanting scriptures, coming from beyond the realm, directly entering his heart.

He opened his mind, his consciousness became completely tranquil, and he slowly comprehended and carefully observed, as if listening to the great Dao of creation. He was completely absorbed, and his eyes were filled with ancient weapons.

However, when he tried to grasp it, it felt somewhat ethereal and distant, always out of reach, seemingly so close yet so far away.

The bells, tripods, towers, furnaces, spears, swords and other weapons rotated, and the carvings on the wall shimmered. At this moment, it seemed to transform into a jade disc, gradually becoming crystal clear and absorbing the moonlight.

Li Yao stood motionless before the stone wall, devoid of self and other things. Between his brows, the small golden lake blazed brightly, and a tiny golden figure stepped out and hovered before his forehead.

The golden figure looked exactly like Li Yao, staring at the stone carving. Its entire body shimmered with Dao patterns, the imprint of the Dao, possessing an indescribable charm.

At that moment, the bell, the tripod, the tower, the furnace, the mirror, the spear, the sword, and so on all began to rotate and recombine, and then they actually disintegrated, turning into just one word—"soldier"!

The moment this word was uttered, the heavens and the stars trembled. Li Yao felt his eardrums buzzing, and a grand celestial sound descended from beyond the realm, deafening and resounding.

Every word is like a knife, every sentence like a sword, severing one's soul. Ordinary people simply cannot withstand it; it can almost shatter one's heart and split open one's sea of ​​consciousness.

Li Yao's divine sense, the golden figure, had been tempered by more than ten heavenly tribulations and the inhalation of heavenly lightning, and thus withstood the test.

However, he was still shocked, as if an eternal celestial weapon was suppressing him, causing him to be greatly shaken, almost to the point of roaring to the sky.

"The Secret of the Word Bing!"

Li Yao endured the excruciating pain of the enemy's blades pressing against his body, feeling as if he were about to shatter, and struggled to suppress his cries, only shouting in his heart.

The Secret of the Soldier is quite different from the previous secrets. Like a world-shaking immortal weapon, every word of it is deadly and shakes the cultivator's soul. Moreover, the scripture is very long.

The main peak is not towering, but only a few hundred meters higher than the other low mountains. The back mountain is covered with ancient trees, and the moonlight flows through it, making it very peaceful. Occasionally, night birds sing, making it even more serene.

Li Yao's ears were filled with thunderous applause, each word like a thunderclap exploding, while the outside world remained calm, and no one knew anything about it.

Before his brow, the small golden figure sat cross-legged, comprehending the Daoist essence of the "Soldier's Secret."

He didn't know how much time had passed before he awoke from this wondrous state. The divine moon was bright and gentle, and the back mountain was a pure white expanse, like many divine feathers scattered about.

"This is the secret of the military!"

Compared to this, sword control and weapon manipulation are mere trifles, utterly insignificant. This is the true holy art of weapon control, offering the ultimate interpretation of how to master "weapons."

"With this secret, even if the enemy possesses a king-level divine weapon or even a legendary holy weapon, it is possible to seize it. Once cultivated to perfection, even an emperor-level weapon can be interfered with!" Li Yao was shocked and could hardly remain calm.

For now, he has finally found the Nine Secrets that best suit him.

The other nine secrets are all very strong, but they will ultimately be limited by their cultivation level. Even if Li Yao comprehends the most profound aspects, he still cannot use them to cross too many realms to fight enemies without entering the Divine Forbidden Realm.

In contrast, the Secret of the Art of War is different. Although it is still subject to the limitations of cultivation, if one truly masters it to a very deep level, the power it unleashes will be terrifying.

Imagine if Li Yao were to cultivate the "Soldier" secret technique to its limit; with his current cultivation level, he could even interfere with a Saint Lord wielding a Saint Weapon.

This situation of a child wielding a large sword is easy to injure others, but it can also injure oneself in an instant, because they cannot fully control the sacred weapon; they can only perform the most basic revival and strike. Imagine, if the timing is right, just as the sacred weapon is about to strike, the child could use the "Soldier" secret technique to interfere, causing the strike to land on its master—what a situation that would be.

This is not something that cannot be done. It was impossible in the past because no one had been able to cultivate the "Soldier" secret technique to such a profound level at a lower cultivation level as Li Yao.

Li Yao was unable to calm down; he had already imagined that step, and how earth-shattering it would be.

Such an outburst is something that even the Forbidden Realm, let alone the Eight Forbidden Realms, could not achieve.

Weapons are a cultivator's greatest reliance, allowing them to infinitely enhance their combat power. However, the release of the "Weapon" secret is bad news for many, as it will disrupt the balance.

Once this secret is mastered, every grain of sand and every stone in the world can be turned into a weapon, and even the enemy's weapons will be created for him. It is truly wondrous and beyond words.

"From now on, let's see who dares to boast about unleashing the ultimate strike in front of me!" Li Yao grinned, looking like a villain.

This is complete overestimation. Limited by his cultivation level, he definitely cannot interfere with the imperial weapon. At least, he shouldn't even think about it before becoming a saint. Even if a powerful being is in charge, it would be very difficult to do so.

You might be able to lift a boulder weighing several hundred kilograms with a crowbar, but to try and lift the Earth is truly an act of utter arrogance.

Unbeknownst to Li Yao, he left the back mountain and walked out of the Qin Gate. His figure vanished as he used his extreme speed, traveling tens of thousands of miles before finally stopping on a mountain peak.

Inside the cave, Li Yao had just sat down cross-legged when he began to comprehend the secret of the character "兵" (soldier). This secret was terrifying and he had to master it, as it would have endless uses in the future.

However, this secret is very difficult to master, and the conditions are extremely demanding. To control ten thousand weapons, one must first master one weapon and cultivate one's own immortal weapon, which is the foundation.

Li Yao silently pondered for a long time. The secrets of the military were profound and extensive, encompassing everything from forging weapons to nurturing them and controlling them. It was extremely detailed, from the birth of a weapon to how to use it.

"By refining my furnace with the art of war, I can bring it to perfection!"

Unfortunately, he had only entered the Creation Realm to comprehend the Holy Light Technique ten days ago, and his understanding of the Great Dao had not yet been digested. Otherwise, he would have directly asked the Heavenly Book to help him.

The next day, at dawn, Li Yao left the cave and once again traveled alone in the Qinling Mountains.

"Now that I've got the Secret of the Soldier, I'll search for Dragon Marrow to ensure my cultivation of the Ninth Transformation of the Dragon. After that, I'll return to the Southern Region to correct the quality of the geniuses. Otherwise, some people who don't know the situation might think they're on the same level as me."

The golden age is about to begin, and he must ensure that he remains invincible, so that even if ancient princes and princesses are born, they cannot be placed on the same level as him.

If people knew his thoughts, they would definitely think he was crazy. Each of these ancient princes was the most powerful being in their respective realms.

These princes and princesses were invincible in ancient times; at most, they could only withstand three moves.

Although it wasn't described in the original work, Li Yao felt that these people must have all entered the Divine Forbidden Realm before reaching the Saint Realm.

Sooner or later, but it is estimated that it will not exceed the realm of saints.

Such beings are all invincible among their peers. Even though he is invincible among the younger generation of the Eastern Wilderness and is known as Dong Yaoguang, many people still do not believe that he can overpower them.

Several days later, Li Yao found another true dragon and obtained five drops of mid-grade dragon marrow from it. Combined with the dragon marrow in his body, he was more than capable of cultivating to the perfect level of dragon transformation.

"It's time to leave." He glanced at Qinling, feeling incredibly reluctant to go.

This place is truly his paradise, especially since it holds so many blessings that he has not yet fully obtained.

"I'll have to come back another time," he said.

Fortunately, his paradise wasn't limited to the Qinling Mountains; the Northern Region was the same, which undoubtedly made him feel much better.

Li Yao took out the Xuan Yu Platform and began to traverse the void.

A day later, he arrived at the Shenzhou Dynasty in the western center. From there, he opened a domain gate through the large Xuanyu Platform and arrived at the eastern part of Zhongzhou. Then, he went through the large Xuanyu Platform of the Jiuli Dynasty and arrived at the western region of the Eastern Wilderness.

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The Eastern Wilderness and the Western Regions are a vast region with little presence. Humans are scarce in this region, but demons are numerous.

The Heavenly Demon Palace is located in this region.

The five regions of the Eastern Wilderness each have slightly different landscapes. The Northern Region is the most distinctive, being a barren wasteland. The Southern Region has mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery. The other regions, such as the Central Region and the Eastern Region, are probably similar.

But things changed again when we arrived in the Western Regions. This place is mountainous with almost no plains. As far as the eye can see, the mountain ranges stretch endlessly, with thousands of mountains and valleys.

Li Yao did not linger here, but instead prepared to transfer to the Xuan Yu Terrace and arrive directly in the Southern Region.

"Fellow Daoists, I am truly sorry, but some of the Dao patterns on the Xuanyu Platform of the Jiuli Dynasty are nearing dissipation. The Dao patterns are currently being re-engraved, and the Xuanyu Platform will be unusable for the next half month." A middle-aged cultivator stepped forward and announced this news.

"What's going on? I have urgent business and need to go to the Northern Region immediately."

"I also urgently need to return to the Central Region..."

The hundreds of people traveling together were somewhat agitated and dissatisfied with the delay in the trip.

These people were able to traverse from the Central Plains to the Eastern Wilderness, and each of them possessed considerable strength, with the lowest being at the Fourth Extreme Realm and the highest even reaching the Sendai Realm. Therefore, the person in charge of the Nine Li Dynasty in this area was very polite and patiently explained:
"This is unpredictable. If we open the Xuan Yu Platform now, the void may collapse midway. At that time, I will be sorry to everyone."

Upon hearing this, the crowd gradually quieted down. Since the Jiuli Dynasty had given them face, they couldn't take advantage of it and all fell silent.

"Everyone, if you are really in a hurry, you can go to the Heavenly Demon Palace. They also have the ability to traverse the void," said the person in charge of the Nine Li Dynasty.

"Well, that's all we can do," some people sighed.

After the person in charge of the Jiuli Dynasty finished speaking, the crowd gradually dispersed, and Li Yao also left the Jiuli Dynasty's territory and headed towards the Heavenly Demon Palace.

The Heavenly Demon Palace wasn't far from here; at Li Yao's speed, he arrived at his destination in less than an hour.

The Heavenly Demon Palace is magnificent, situated on a mountain range that resembles a real dragon stretching across the land. Each building looks like the scales of a real dragon, and from a distance, it truly looks like a real dragon about to take flight.

At the head of the dragon, there is a floating city, majestic and awe-inspiring, like the ancient heavenly court of the demon race.

The Heavenly Demon Palace is an absolute holy land in the hearts of the demon race. The Azure Dragon King is a peerless master who emerged from this holy land.

When Li Yao arrived at this mountain range, he immediately felt a wild and untamed atmosphere, completely different from the other regions. The Western Regions gave people a feeling of wildness and primitiveness.

"What are you doing here?" Just then, a monster descended from the sky and stood in front of Li Yao, looking rather uneasy.

In the Big Dipper Starfield, although the conflict between the demon race and the human race is not a life-or-death struggle, there is still a certain tendency for them to be at odds. Therefore, most demons are not very friendly to humans.

The monster that stepped forward was a green ox demon, but it had already transformed into human form, except that it had two ox horns on its head.

Li Yao's expression remained unchanged as he calmly said, "We've come here to ride the Xuanyu Platform."

The Green Ox Demon's complexion improved slightly, and he waved his hand, saying, "Come with me."

Li Yao followed the other party into the territory of the Heavenly Demon Palace.

Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure: blond hair, golden eyes, a tall and imposing figure, radiant like the sun, and very heroic. He was walking with several young men.

"Golden-Winged Roc King..."

This person was none other than the Golden-Winged Roc King whom he had almost killed in the secret realm. He hadn't been seen for nearly two years, but his domineering aura remained undiminished, just as it had always been.

Li Yao only glanced at him before looking away, not paying much attention. He was just a defeated opponent, and he didn't take him seriously.

At this moment, the Golden-Winged Roc King suddenly froze, turning his head to look at the figure that had disappeared around the corner.

He never saw her face, but he would never forget that back view.

"Brother Peng, what's wrong?" asked a young man dressed in purple, with handsome features and deep, unfathomable eyes.

"I saw an acquaintance." The Golden-Winged Roc King's golden hair was disheveled, and two dazzling beams of divine light shot out from his eyes, which were awe-inspiring.

(End of this chapter)