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

Special physiques such as the Holy Body and the Overlord Body, as well as those of Emperor's sons, almost guarantee their advancement to the half-step Dao attainment stage. However, the path afterward is far more difficult than that of ordinary cultivators.

The vast majority of practitioners' early training methods and ancient scriptures all originated from their predecessors; in essence, they were all following the paths of others.

Before attaining enlightenment, this action poses no major problem. However, upon reaching the threshold of enlightenment, the path becomes an insurmountable chasm.

Because what you are cultivating is someone else's ancient scripture, the order in which the gates of the divine treasure within your body are opened, and the formations formed by their connections, are all in accordance with the laws of heaven and earth that someone else has comprehended.

Although one can study the ancient scriptures of others, who in the world can truly comprehend the same imperial laws as others? Therefore, the great emperors of ancient times would create their own imperial scriptures before attaining enlightenment.

This process is actually based on the laws one has comprehended, adjusting the arrangement and connection of the divine treasure gates within the body to construct a "divine treasure array" that perfectly matches them.

This formation reached its peak as the Dao was attained, and it could be externalized and engraved between heaven and earth for use in conquering enemies or protecting the lineage—thus it became one of the three treasures of the Great Emperor, the Imperial Formation.

Oh, and the other two treasures are the Supreme Emperor Weapon and the Emperor Scripture.

This is precisely why every ancient emperor, regardless of their strengths in life, would have their own exclusive imperial formation after attaining enlightenment.

For ordinary cultivators, taking this step is already difficult; for those with special physiques, this hurdle is even more challenging.

They not only cultivate ancient scriptures of others, but their bloodline and physique are also deeply imprinted with the Dao traces and innate formations of others. To break free from this framework and attain the true Dao that belongs to them, the obstacles are far greater than those of ordinary people.

Therefore, throughout history, almost all imperial princes have been trapped between the two realms of "half-step enlightenment" and "initial alternative enlightenment," making it difficult to advance any further.

Of course, besides the constraints of bloodline and cultivation techniques, there may also be an invisible mental barrier.

Those ancient princes and imperial sons, from a young age, witnessed firsthand the supreme divine might of their fathers, who swept across the heavens and earth and suppressed all paths, and their hearts were imprinted with that unattainable grandeur.

This reverence, stemming from the depths of their blood, can also invisibly become a mental barrier, preventing them from pushing their own path to the pinnacle of achievement, on par with their fathers.

The higher one climbs on the path of cultivation, the more one's heart aligns with the Tao.

If there is always an insurmountable figure in your heart, how can you take that final, decisive step on your own path?

It is worth mentioning that after Ye Fan achieved the Great Perfection of the Sacred Body in the original work, he had a realm or state called "Crimson Blood Flawless".

That is, the golden holy blood returned to its bright red color.

Luo Heng hadn't paid attention to it when he read the novel before, but now that he thought about it, it was probably Ye Fan sorting out the "gates" in his body, breaking the natural formation of the Ancient Sacred Body, which caused the golden sacred blood to return to its original state.

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Luo Heng immersed himself in the warm spiritual spring, letting the water gently wash away the fatigue after cultivation, while his mind was still sorting out the various connections between his physique and the "gate".

Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the bathroom door.

Luo Heng frowned slightly, wondering who would disturb him at this moment. With a thought, he first took the Devouring Demon Jar in his hand.

The dark jar was cool to the touch, half-submerged in the misty spring water. The water rippled gently, reflecting the jar's shape in a slightly distorted way.

Looking at it like this, a thought inexplicably popped into Luo Heng's mind: Could this be considered... "bathing together" with a ruthless person?

Upon thinking of this, he quickly shook his head, dispelling the somewhat hellish thought, and turned his gaze toward the doorway.

"Come in."

A moment later, the bathroom door was gently pushed open, and two beautiful women dressed in light gauze walked in.

They carried trays laden with fine wines, luscious fruits, and exquisite pastries.

Luo Heng looked up in surprise and saw that the two women were stunningly beautiful, a level of beauty he had only ever seen in heavily edited photos. Not only that, their figures were also incredibly curvaceous and shapely, appearing even more captivating in the misty steam.

What's particularly interesting is that these two are actually twins.

At first glance, the two looked exactly alike, like two beautiful flowers blooming side by side, exuding an irresistible charm.

Both of them wore white halter-neck bodices underneath white silk gauze robes on top.

The small bodice was stretched high by the fullness of her chest. Because the bodice was small, it could not completely cover her, leaving a patch of fair, snowy skin on both sides.

The exquisite blue and gold floral embellishments at the neckline of the bodice add a touch of glamour to the plain white bodice, while the thin black cord around the neck perfectly outlines the slender and graceful lines of the shoulders and neck, making the skin appear even more like snow.

She paired the outfit with white, smooth silk trousers, which were already soaked with moisture from the bathroom and clung tightly to her leg curves, perfectly showcasing her long, straight legs and giving them a captivating, dewy sheen.

As for the middle, because it was a bit dark around him, he couldn't see it very clearly.

Looking at the two beauties in the bathroom, Luo Heng couldn't help but swallow hard. He could only feel that one of them was very large, and the other was very large as well.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?"

The two women had already noticed Luo Heng's scrutinizing gaze, but instead of showing any shyness or trying to hide it, they stood there gracefully, their eyes full of anticipation.

"Reporting to the Holy Son, we were specially arranged by the Master to serve you during your bath."

"My name is Hongling."

My name is Shion.

When Luo Heng asked the question, the two quickly bowed and then answered in unison.

At this moment, Luo Heng remained calm, after all, they were wearing halter-neck bodices, and when they bent over, their upper bodies did not have much of a curves.

Luo Heng hesitated for a second before nodding in agreement, allowing the two to stay and serve him.

After all, those who cultivate themselves should confront their true nature. They should not run away from their weaknesses, but face them bravely.

The two women then moved lightly to the edge of the hot spring, placed the tray on the poolside, and then, with their slender hands, removed the thin veil covering them, leaving only their close-fitting bodices and silk trousers, before gracefully stepping into the water.

After that, Luo Heng truly understood what meticulous and attentive service meant. Sometimes she would pour wine with her delicate hands and bring it to his lips; other times she would gently press and massage his shoulders and back with her jade-like fingers, making him feel so comfortable that he couldn't help but relax.

However, it wasn't long before Luo Heng felt he was starting to struggle.

The girls' soft, slightly cool hands would occasionally wander over his body; when their full breasts pressed against him, their delicate skin would sometimes brush against his arms and back.

This situation would be unbearable for any normal man. Luo Heng even felt a slight itch in his nasal cavity, so he quickly coughed lightly, interrupting their actions.

"I don't need your service here for now. Hmm, go and prepare some changes of clothes for me!"

Upon hearing this, both girls paused in their movements. They then silently rose from the pool, bowed slightly, and quietly withdrew as instructed.