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

Chapter 143 The Tumultuous Journey of the Tai Xuan Sect

Li Daoqing was puzzled by Li Yao's decision and came to ask him why, wanting to understand his thoughts.

But what could Li Yao possibly think about this? He could only lie and say that he had seen a glimpse of the future through the secret of the previous word and foreseen that anyone who fought for the source of the mother energy of all things would meet a tragic end.

This wasn't a lie to Li Daoqing; it was indeed the case. Of all the forces that had participated in the struggle for the source of the Mother Qi of All Things, apart from the Jiang family and the Ji family, whose losses weren't too great due to various reasons, the rest, such as the Myriad Beginnings Holy Land, the Purple Mansion Holy Land, and the Great Evolution Holy Land, suffered heavy losses.

The three holy lands have all lost their holy sons to Ye Fan, and a large number of their supreme elders have been killed. The three holy lands have been severely damaged.

These are just typical examples; the other forces suffered heavy losses, and none of them managed to escape.

The most tragic case was the Yin-Yang Sect, which almost completely disappeared from the ancient star of the Big Dipper.

It's just that Ye Fan has a good temperament; after becoming invincible, he didn't settle scores but just laughed it off. If it were someone else who held a grudge, the power of the Big Dipper Ancient Star would have been completely replaced.

Li Daoqing didn't think Yao Guang Holy Land would be afraid of Li Yao's words. As an extreme power, countless trendsetters had been born in this world, but in the end, Yao Guang Holy Land still stood tall in the boundless Eastern Wilderness and was not afraid of so-called enemies.

However, Li Yao was adamant that the Yao Guang Holy Land should withdraw from the matter and not get involved.

Although Li Daoqing was a holy ruler, he still chose to adopt Li Yao's opinion and did not participate in the struggle for the Xuanhuang Essence.

"Everything has changed completely, but Ye Fan still obtained the Xuanhuang Essence. I don't know if it's due to his incredible luck or the Ruthless Great Emperor's scheme." After watching Li Daoqing leave, Li Yao secretly wondered to himself.

He pondered for a long time, but was still uncertain, since even with his current cultivation level, he couldn't see through the schemes of a Heavenly Emperor.

In his heart, he still preferred the ruthless man's plan. In this life, Ye Fan did not have the Immortal Cauldron fragment. With his mere Divine Bridge Realm cultivation, it was impossible for him to take the Xuanhuang Essence from the endless Xuanhuang Qi.

Unless he happens to have a fortuitous encounter during his year and a half of travels, obtains a treasure, and then happens to enter the Bronze Immortal Palace while deviating from the original storyline.

Anyway, Li Yao thought it was impossible. There were no such coincidences. It was just that the Xuanhuang Essence was originally reserved for Ye Fan. No matter what, this treasure would fall into Ye Fan's hands.

"A cultivator in the Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm obtained enough materials to forge a rough prototype of an ultimate imperial weapon, while I, a dignified first-level Celestial Queen of the Immortal Platform Realm, the strongest among the youth of two major domains, and the owner of the Divine Forbidden Domain, have a weapon that is only the size of a fist."

Li Yao gazed at the two-colored immortal furnace in his hand. This weapon had long since been interwoven with laws, possessing boundless power. Once unleashed, it could dry up rivers and lakes in an instant.

The crimson and purple light intertwined, dazzling to the extreme. Although small, it truly gave people a sense of extraordinary grandeur.

However, this weapon has a fatal flaw: its foundation is really weak. It is only the size of a fist. Although it can be enlarged with divine power, it still appears very thin and lacks any sense of weight.

"Why don't I go find Ye Fan and exchange some of the Origin of the Mother Qi of All Things with him? He should be in dire need of cultivation scriptures right now, and coincidentally, I have more than I can count," Li Yao thought to himself.

The Source of All Things, also known as the Essence of Profound Yellow, is not among the Nine Great Immortal Metals, but without a doubt, it is the exclusive sacred object of the Great Emperor. Moreover, the Essence of Profound Yellow can continuously generate Profound Yellow Qi, increasing the foundation of weapons.

Behind him, Ye Fan's Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron even transformed into the size of a mountain. Once it crashed down, it would be unstoppable. Its weight alone would be enough to turn a person into a bloody mist.

Moreover, the primordial energy of all things is abundant, and the weapons forged from it are unparalleled in defense. Standing above one's head, they are impervious to all attacks. In battle, this alone is enough to give the enemy a headache.

Stealing might have consequences and cause the Empress to seek retribution, but if it's exchanged, there's no need to worry, because the Imperial Scripture is a treasure of equal value to Immortal Gold. Exchanging scriptures is a mutually agreeable and reasonable exchange.

Perfect timing. After a year and a half of seclusion, he was feeling a bit weary and could take this opportunity to go out and relax.

Without hesitation, Li Yao used the intelligence network of the Yao Guang Holy Land to begin investigating the whereabouts of Ye Fan and Pang Bo.

Ye Fan's delicate features might not stand out in a crowd, but Pang Bo, who was traveling with him, was quite conspicuous due to his demonic transformation, making him relatively easy to find.

As long as the person is still in the Southern Region, it will not be difficult to find them given the power of the Yao Guang Holy Land in the Southern Region.

In less than three days, a wealth of intelligence was delivered to Li Yao, along with portraits, confirming that they were indeed Ye Fan and Pang Bo.

The intelligence report clearly outlined the two individuals' movements: after leaving the Demon Emperor's Tomb, they headed towards the Ancient Forbidden Land, stayed on its edge for more than half a year, then left Yandu and traveled between various ancient kingdoms.

Later, the two were found by the demon race and spent three months with them. Then, Pang Bo stayed with the demon race and became a disciple of the Azure Lotus Demon King, while Ye Fan left alone and wandered the mortal world again. The last place he appeared was in Weidu.

“Wei Du, the location of the Tai Xuan Sect, is also the place where the Bronze Immortal Palace appeared.” Li Yao said with some surprise.

Soon, his expression changed. Among the intelligence reports, there was one that greatly interested him: the Ji family's divine body was already in Weidu before the Bronze Immortal Palace appeared.

Ji Haoyue's divine body has achieved minor success. During the year and a half that Li Yao was in seclusion, he began to travel the world and challenge heroes from all sides. His appearance in Weidu was naturally because he wanted to fight Hua Yunfei, the genius of Tai Xuan Sect.

"It seems I'll have to make a trip to Weidu."

On this day, Li Yao left the Yao Guang Holy Land and began to traverse the void using the Xuan Yu Platform.

Tai Xuan Sect, located in Wei Capital, occupies a vast area and possesses immense strength. In the Southern Region, apart from the Ji family and the Yao Guang Holy Land, no other sect can reliably suppress such a super sect.

The Eastern Wilderness is vast and boundless, home to countless kingdoms.

In its heyday, the Tai Xuan Sect was among the top 100 in the Eastern Wilderness, a true behemoth. Especially in this region, it was renowned, with few sects in the surrounding dozens or even hundreds of kingdoms able to rival it.

The place was not unfamiliar to Li Yao, as he had been there once before and even stayed there for a period of time, where he obtained the secret of the character "皆".

In the past, he hid his identity and was very careful, afraid of being noticed by the ruthless faction within the Tai Xuan Sect. But now, he no longer needs to worry and no longer takes this faction seriously.

In fact, if he weren't worried about purging this lineage and dragging the Yao Guang Holy Land into the mire, he could have eliminated the ruthless successors of the Tai Xuan Sect lineage.

After crossing the river more than ten times and consuming more than a dozen Xuanyu Platforms, he finally arrived at the capital of Wei.

The capital of Wei is now very lively, with too many cultivators gathered here. Li Yao strolled leisurely through the void, and along the way, he saw many powerful figures, including dozens of elders at the Dragon Transformation Realm.

These people were clearly attracted by the news of the Bronze Immortal Palace and wanted to come here to seek opportunities.

Li Yao paid no attention to these cultivators and headed directly towards the Tai Xuan Sect's headquarters.

The Tai Xuan Sect attached great importance to Li Yao's arrival, and even the sect leader personally came out to welcome him into Xingfeng.

Coincidentally, Xingfeng is holding a banquet today, and many people have received invitations and said they will come.

The banquet was held on a cluster of peaks next to the main peak of Xingfeng. Li Yao followed the experts from Taixuan Sect to this mountain.

This place boasts beautiful mountains and stunning scenery. A thin mist hangs like smoke around the mountaintops, while at the foot of the mountains, streams murmur and ancient trees and vines create a tranquil atmosphere.

Ahead, in a huge plaza that had been temporarily cleared out, people from the Ji family, the Jiang family, and the Yaochi Holy Land were all gathered, and they were all important figures.

There are also some young people who are the best of the younger generation in the Eastern Wilderness today.

Although Li Yao is a member of the younger generation, the leader of the Tai Xuan Sect arranged for him to be placed with the older generation, and his status was equal to that of a powerful figure.

Below them were many young prodigies. When they saw Li Yao, their expressions changed, recalling the days when Li Yao had suffocated them.

Why did this person suddenly emerge from seclusion? He's already broken through to the Sendai Secret Realm, shouldn't he be quietly cultivating in seclusion to comprehend the Dao?
This was the sentiment of all the young disciples present. They simply did not want to see Li Yao. As long as they didn't see him, they could deceive themselves and not think about him.

“This fellow Daoist must be Dong Yaoguang.” A man in blue stood up with a smile on his face.

He was tall and slender, around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, and wore a light blue dress that fluttered in the wind. He didn't talk much, giving people a gentle and lively feeling.

It could be said that this man in blue possessed a unique charisma, making it easy for him to connect with people and evoke positive feelings. "I had been in seclusion for over two years, and only recently emerged. I then heard about your deeds, Brother Dao, which were truly astonishing."

This person is Hua Yunfei, whose name is quite similar to his. Like flowing clouds or a gentle breeze, he gives people a sense of ethereal beauty.

"Leader of the Tai Xuan Sect, I have also heard of your reputation. It is said that you have extraordinary skills in playing the zither, which are close to the Dao. I wonder if I will have the opportunity to hear it today?" Li Yao said with a light laugh.

"It is my honor to speak, Brother Dao." Hua Yunfei nodded slightly, sat down cross-legged, took out an ancient zither, and placed it horizontally in front of him.

As he moved his hands, like butterflies fluttering, it gave people a sense of agility and lightness. His fingers glided across the strings, and the music was beautiful and melodious, bringing peace to people's hearts.

Li Yao quietly observed. He didn't have any ill feelings towards Hua Yunfei. Although the other party was a descendant of a ruthless person, he was also a pitiful person. From beginning to end, he had no right to choose for himself.

Although the Tai Xuan Sect is not a family-run organization, but rather selects its leader based on merit, the founder of the Tai Xuan Sect is surnamed Hua, and half of the sect leaders in the history of Tai Xuan Sect came from Xingfeng, and half of these half were surnamed Hua. It can be said that the Hua family holds a pivotal position in the Tai Xuan Sect.

Therefore, Tai Xuan Sect is Hua Yunfei's root, which cannot be severed. He can only be controlled by the ruthless lineage, and from birth, he is destined to become a demonic fetus.

Like fish in a fish tank, they want to jump out of their cage, but the price of jumping out is death.

At this moment, Hua Yunfei's hands moved lightly and nimbly across the strings, like flowing clouds and water, like drifting celestial mist, giving people a very ethereal feeling.

Although he was a man, he was more agile than a woman, playing exquisite music that flowed like a clear spring or moonlight, simple, hazy, harmonious and tranquil.

The music painted a picture-perfect scene, captivating everyone, and even attracting birds.

A thrush was a little timid, but eventually landed and stopped in front of the zither. Soon after, an oriole landed, drawn by the music. In just a quarter of an hour, hundreds of birds landed on the fragrant grass and stood in front of the zither.

This is a wondrous sight. Hua Yunfei is ethereal and otherworldly, as if he embodies the spirit of heaven and earth, attracting hundreds of birds to pay homage. He blends seamlessly with the scenery, seemingly becoming one with this small world.

Li Yaodao's mind was clear and pure, and he could hear a lot from Hua Yunfei's zither music.

He felt a pang of emotion; those who yearned for freedom the most were the ones who were least able to attain it.

After a long while, the music stopped, but the aftertaste was endless, and it seemed as if the faint sound of the music was still echoing in one's ears.

"Truly, your skill is close to the Dao; even when you stop playing, the music continues," Ji Haoyue exclaimed in admiration.

He was dressed in flowing purple robes, serene as the bright moon, with an otherworldly and ethereal air, like a god, seemingly surrounded by an endless halo.

Several years have passed, and Ji Haoyue's cultivation has greatly improved. He is now at the peak of the Four Extremes Secret Realm, and his divine body has been partially completed. His combat power is outstanding in the Eastern Wilderness, and he has few rivals.

"Brother Haoyue, you flatter me too much. Musical skills are ultimately just a minor skill, and there's really nothing to praise about them," Hua Yunfei said with a faint smile.

At this moment, the atmosphere gradually became lively, and many cultivators gathered here. It was all because of the Bronze Immortal Palace. The Tai Xuan Sect held this banquet to provide everyone with an opportunity to talk. Now that they were gathered together, they would naturally talk about this matter.

"Dong Yaoguang, may I ask the purpose of your visit? Is it also for the Bronze Immortal Palace?" a powerful figure from the Jiang family asked curiously.

Li Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Immortals, even if they exist in this world, it's not so easy to achieve. Otherwise, wouldn't all the ancient emperors and great rulers throughout history have already become immortals?"

"Well, that's true."

The powerful figures beside them nodded. They knew a lot about the secrets of the ancient times, and even knew about the great power of some emperors. If there really were immortals in the world, then the ancient emperors would definitely be able to break in.

However, in the end, they all died of old age and failed to become immortals.

“Even if it’s not for becoming an immortal, the Xuanhuang Qi in that Immortal Palace is a sacred object for forging artifacts. Although the Xuanhuang essence has disappeared, Nangong Zheng has confirmed that there is indeed a massive amount of Xuanhuang primordial Qi. It’s worth taking the risk.” The powerful figure from the Ji family said in a deep voice.

Although the Primordial Qi is not as good as the Primordial Essence, it is still a top-notch material for refining weapons. It is only slightly inferior to Immortal Gold, and if the quantity is sufficient, it may even be able to replace Immortal Gold.

Perhaps a massive amount of primordial energy could be used to forge a rough prototype of an ultimate imperial weapon?
This was the thought in the minds of the powerful figures present; they were all somewhat eager to try and did not want to give up so easily.

"Then I wish you all good luck." Li Yao chuckled, his implication being that he would not enter the Bronze Immortal Palace.

The powerful woman from Yaochi didn't react much. She hadn't planned to enter the Bronze Immortal Palace in the first place; she had only come here to see the palace from the outside.

The powerful figures from the Ji and Jiang families relaxed a bit, as they had one less potential competitor.

Two years ago, Li Yao was able to fight against powerful beings in the Ten Thousand Dragons Nest. Now, two years later, his cultivation has probably increased again. Even they would feel pressured if they faced Li Yao.

Just then, some young prodigies made a move, and outstanding disciples from two major sects clashed, attracting a lot of attention.

No one found it strange; with so many talented individuals gathered together, a fight was inevitable.

"They are the leaders of Tianshui Palace and Shenhuo Sect. They usually don't get along, and now that they've clashed, a big battle is inevitable."

The two great sect leaders, both outstanding individuals, had cultivated to the third secret realm of the human body. Now, they were locked in a fierce battle, creating an astonishing spectacle.

"Haha, since two fellow Daoists have already set an example, then I will also join in. Li Xingfan of Tianxing Sect requests to fight. Which fellow Daoist would like to offer some guidance?"

"Song Que of the Heavenly Blade Sect, I will fight you."

Two disciples from two major sects were paired up again to exchange martial arts skills and then engaged in a fierce battle in the sky.

At this moment, the prodigies of the various holy lands and aristocratic families remained unmoved, focusing solely on the battles between the disciples of those great sects.

These people are all extremely cautious and will not act rashly unless they are absolutely certain of success.

However, there are exceptions. Ji Haoyue, the divine body of the Ji family, is an absolute warmonger with extraordinary ambitions. He wants to hone his invincible spirit and embark on the path to becoming a great emperor.

"Brother Hua, would you be willing to give me some pointers?" Ji Haoyue stood up and directly challenged the strongest young member of the Tai Xuan Sect.

"If Brother Haoyue is interested, Yunfei will naturally not refuse." Hua Yunfei readily accepted the challenge.

This duel is absolutely heavyweight. These two are the absolute leaders among the younger generation in the Eastern Wilderness, and they have never been defeated since their debut!
Of course, this doesn't include Li Yao. His current strength is too great, and no one would compare him to these young prodigies.

Everyone was drawn to this duel and turned to look at the two of them, eager to witness their battle.

Li Yao got up and left, not staying to watch these people fight. To him, the duels between these young prodigies were just children playing house, nothing worth watching.

In an inconspicuous corner of the square, a handsome young man also got up and chased after Li Yao in the direction he had left.

Ji Ziyue's bright eyes flickered, and taking advantage of her brother's absence, she quietly got up and caught up with the handsome young man.

"Little brat, where are you going?" She grabbed Ye Fan's shoulder and asked curiously.

"How did you get here?" Ye Fan asked instinctively, startled.

Ji Ziyue wrinkled her cute little nose and transmitted her thoughts: "If you want me to stop following, you'll have to give me some Xuanhuang Essence."

Ye Fan shrugged and said, "I'm going to see the legendary Dong Yaoguang. If you want to come along, then come along."

He had a good impression of the young girl. Although he coveted the Xuanhuang Essence on her, he did not tell the Ji family about it. Otherwise, this treasure would probably have been snatched away long ago.

Thank you Pengji for the 100-point reward.
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