Covering the Heavens: Fishing for the Heavens Starting from the Great Accomplished Holy Body

Chapter 65 The Meeting of the Two Emperors, Fellow Daoist, You've Narrowed Your Path! (Seeking First Subscription)

Within a radius of a hundred feet around this nine-story bone tower lies the true realm of "emptiness".

In short, there is no energy fluctuation here, no matter exists, and even the most basic concept of "existence" that constitutes space has become thin.

Cause and effect are not apparent, time cannot be stopped, and all laws retreat.

Only that tower, and the natural rhythm of the Great Dao emanating from it that seemed to transcend everything, were the only real and authentic existence in this "emptiness".

Li Qingshan held the fishing rod, not daring to rush forward.

His gaze fell on the absolute "emptiness" surrounding the tower, and then on the naturally formed, subtle patterns on the tower that seemed to expound the ultimate truths of the universe.

"Using one's own body as a grave, evolving into a celestial realm, reversing life and death—that's a bold idea, and audacious enough."

He muttered a comment under his breath, as if talking to himself, or perhaps to some being within the tower.

"This emptiness is quite interesting. It strips away all causality, time, and even the sense of existence between oneself and the outside world, making it a safe place to conduct experiments."

He took a few steps forward and stopped about ten feet away from the "empty" area.

At this distance, one can clearly feel the Daoist aura emanating from the desolate tower, yet avoid rashly stepping into that special area that has been "cleaned up."

He thought for a moment, then instead of putting away his fishing rod, he gently probed the tip of the rod towards that "empty" area.

The verdant bamboo tip paused slightly as it touched the edge of that "emptiness".

The naturally formed imperial-grade patterns on the rod surface flashed silently.

Immediately, the tip of the rod seemed to pierce through an extremely thin yet resilient invisible membrane, gently touching that "emptiness".

It did not cause any ripples, nor did it trigger any rejection or attack.

It was like an ordinary bamboo pole probing into a truly empty and unobstructed void.

However, Li Qingshan could sense that the Daoist charm of "cutting off" and "fishing" contained in the Heaven-Severing Pole was having an extremely subtle contact and exchange with the Daoist charm of "suppression" and "evolution" emanating from the Desolate Tower.

It was like they were greeting each other, but it also felt like they were testing each other's limits.

After waiting for a while, the desolate tower remained quietly suspended, and the rhythm of the Great Dao flowing through its body remained unchanged, showing neither welcome nor hostility.

"She's quite composed."

Li Qingshan raised an eyebrow and decided to stop probing.

He flicked his wrist, retracted the fishing rod, and then casually sat down on the ground ten feet away from "emptiness," placing the green bamboo pole horizontally on his lap.

"Hey, you inside!"

He looked up and called out in the direction of the desolate tower, his tone rather casual.

"After watching for so long, shouldn't you come out and show yourself?"

"I've already cast my fishing hook right to your doorstep, it would be impolite to pretend to be asleep!"

His voice echoed through the empty, silent space.

After speaking, he waited a few more breaths.

Finally, the nine-story bone tower that had been silently suspended, seemingly unchanging since time immemorial, rippled slightly at the bottom of its structure, near the tower entrance, where the warm, chaotic light emanated from.

Immediately afterwards, a blurry figure, formed from pure Dao light, slowly "flowed" out from inside the tower gate.

The figure was initially just a hazy ray of light, but it quickly stretched and coalesced, transforming into a human form.

He stood tall and straight, wearing a simple blue robe, and looked quite ordinary.

Only a pair of eyes, like two ancient blue lamps, quietly gazed over through the chaotic air.

His gaze was calm and profound, as if he had witnessed countless rises and falls throughout history and seen through the cycles of life, remaining unmoved.

He stood there in front of the desolate tower, without exuding any imposing aura.

But the moment his gaze fell upon him, the originally calm energy around Li Qingshan seemed to freeze for a moment. The entire space became extremely solemn and dignified, centered on that figure.

It was as if he were the "principle" of this world, the "order" of the operation of all things.

Qing Emperor!

Or rather, it is an important incarnation left behind by the Azure Emperor to protect the Desolate Tower and its evolutionary process, an undying imperial will!

The Azure Emperor's avatar's gaze fell on the green bamboo pole on Li Qingshan's knee, then swept over the seemingly ordinary black clothes he wore, and his face, shrouded in chaotic energy, seemed to twitch slightly.

"A fellow angler?"

A word, tinged with surprise and amusement, slowly escaped his lips.

The voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to carry the power of some kind of law, making these two ordinary words sound exceptionally strange in the heart of this imperial tomb.

"So you're a seasoned angler too, fellow angler?"

Li Qingshan was surprised, and naturally responded, even raising the green bamboo pole in his hand as a gesture.

"I am ashamed."

The Azure Emperor's avatar spoke in a calm tone, but the Dao light surrounding him seemed to have softened slightly.

"In the past, it was merely an occasional pastime, unlike you, Fellow Daoist, whose personal imperial weapon is even shaped like a fishing rod. Your actions are truly—unique!"

Li Qingshan smiled upon hearing this, his gaze sweeping over the Azure Emperor's avatar.

This avatar's state is very special.

It is not simply a remnant of divine thought or a manifestation of an array; rather, it is more like a wisp of "anchored" body that the Azure Emperor deliberately cut out before entering the Desolate Tower to evolve into the Immortal Realm, deeply bound to the Desolate Tower itself and this Yin Tomb space.

It possesses all of the Azure Emperor's memories, insights, and understanding of the imperial way, and can mobilize the power of the Desolate Tower and the Yin Tomb to a certain extent.

However, it is not the Azure Emperor's original consciousness, but more like a highly intelligent "administrator" or "guardian".

"It can silently penetrate the restrictions of the Yang Tomb, avoid all array warnings, and use cause and effect as a thread to reach this place directly—"

The Azure Emperor's avatar spoke slowly, his azure eyes almost tangible, as if trying to see through Li Qingshan inside and out, "Your path is extraordinary!"

"You flatter me."

Li Qingshan waved his hand, "I just followed the fishing line in here to see what you're up to, fellow Daoist!"

He paused, then pointed to the desolate tower behind the Azure Emperor's avatar, and the absolute "emptiness" surrounding it: "Fellow Daoist, you've done a very good job of setting up this place. It's free from karma and time, perfect for hiding inside and doing research in peace and quiet."

"To evolve a celestial realm, to fill the gaps in the Great Dao of this world, and to pave the way for those who come after—fellow Daoist, your ambition is quite lofty!"

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Upon hearing this, the Azure Emperor's avatar remained silent for a moment, seemingly somewhat surprised that Li Qingshan could see through the place at a glance.

Then, he slowly said, "The world is incomplete, and all living beings struggle to cross it; it will eventually come to an end. Since I have set foot in this realm and seen the fog ahead and the hardships behind, someone must explore it and leave a glimmer of hope."

His tone was calm, yet it conveyed a sense of responsibility and magnanimity that suggested he was the only one who could take on the task.

However, looking at the calm appearance of the Azure Emperor's incarnation, as if saying "I will search high and low," Li Qingshan couldn't help but let his thoughts wander.

He squandered a winning hand; that's a perfect example of what happens when you see someone play a winning hand terribly!

Just how talented is the Azure Emperor?

This needs to be explained from the beginning!

The elixir of immortality takes human form, born of nature and nurtured by the earth, its origins terrifying.

That's not all; in his previous life, he was the Azure Lotus Immortal King of the Immortal Ancient Era, a genuine reincarnation of an Immortal King.

It is said that there is a drop of blood left by the Desolate Emperor in his body. It was with this drop of blood that he defied the heavens and broke the iron law that the elixir of immortality could not take human form, and forcibly cultivated a human body.

This configuration is top-of-the-line even in the entirety of ancient history.

Let alone becoming an emperor, even a dog given this script could become an immortal with its eyes closed!

Why do I say that?

Because if the Azure Emperor develops normally and lives a second life, the Big Dipper will definitely pave a path to immortality for him.

That path was specifically prepared for him, the flawless emperor of this era, with strict conditions set for it; only a flawless emperor could enter.

If he had been even a little more sensible back then, and hadn't tried any of those fancy tricks, he could have lived a peaceful life until then and simply walked in.

But our Qing—I refuse!

To break through the path to immortality?

That's pointless!

I want to create my own immortal realm in the mortal world!

I also want to evolve a perfect world, complete the great principles of heaven and earth, and pave the way for future generations!

Is the idea good or bad?

Good.

Is he ambitious?

That's huge.

But the problem is, dude, did you open the wrong account?

Li Qingshan couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Azure Emperor: I want to evolve the Immortal Realm (×)

Azure Lotus Immortal King: I want to evolve the Immortal Realm ( )

You're trying to do engineering projects that even max-level players struggle with, with a character that's just left the beginner's area? That's ridiculous.

He was mentally ranting when suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed into his mind.

and many more.

The Azure Emperor's path of evolving into an immortal realm was fundamentally flawed and destined to fail.

But at this fork in the road, could we turn in another direction?

Since his own fishing hook had already been caught on the desolate tower, he had also become entangled in some causal connection with the Azure Emperor.

The window to the Second Heaven Fishing Ground, "The World of Immortality," has just opened!

This ready-made bait —

Li Qingshan's gaze towards the Azure Emperor's avatar slowly changed, taking on a hint of scrutinizing the goods.

He cleared his throat and spoke, his tone casual, as if chatting about everyday matters: "Fellow Daoist, your idea of ​​evolving an immortal realm is good, but have you considered some fundamental issues?"

The Azure Emperor's avatar's eyes flickered slightly: "I'd like to hear the details!"

"First, the foundation is wrong."

Li Qingshan held up one finger. "You're using the Desolate Tower. This tower's essence is 'suppression' and 'protection.' Using it to evolve, grow, and expand your immortal realm is like using a shield as a hammer—a waste of effort."

"Second, the source of energy."

He then extended a second finger. "Your cycle of transforming death energy into life in this Yin tomb looks ingenious, but the total amount is locked. The energy required to evolve into a true immortal realm capable of sustaining longevity is enormous. How many years will your meager resources last?"

"Don't let your energy run out before the Immortal Realm is even formed, and you end up drained dry!"

"Third, and most importantly,"

Li Qingshan looked at the Azure Emperor's avatar and said, "You've stripped yourself of too much cause and effect and time, locking yourself in emptiness to conduct experiments. But the true Immortal Realm, and even higher-level worlds, precisely need to be connected with all the heavens and myriad realms, needing the flow of time to bring about changes."

"If you treat yourself as a whole, turning yourself into a laboratory, what comes out will only be a beautiful model, never a real world!"