Covering the Sky: Starting from Incarnation in the Forbidden Zone of Life

Chapter 5 The Forbidden Zone That Couldn't Be Suppressed

With its foundation in ruins, the only option is to rebuild it from scratch.

Reconstruction is not about starting from scratch, but about piecing together the shattered foundation and rebuilding the collapsed altar.

This is more difficult than starting from scratch, but it also offers more hope.

Being in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths of this era, he has three advantages in rebuilding.

The first advantage is the ruins that he fell to this place with.

The Heavenly Scripture Repository is a treasure trove personally ordered to be built by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor. It contains countless immortal classics, cultivation manuals and secret techniques at the Immortal King level, and cultivation insights—truly all-encompassing. More importantly, the Scripture Repository also contains cultivation notes written by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor himself. These are traces of the Heavenly Emperor's thoughts during the creation of the techniques, and are the most essential expositions of the secret realm techniques. Their value is immeasurable.

Although the Scripture Repository was destroyed in that dark upheaval, with most of the building reduced to ruins, the immortal restrictions broken, and scriptures scattered everywhere, the precious Immortal King Scriptures and Heavenly Emperor's Notes were still buried among the rubble. As long as he spends the time to clean and organize them, he can regain these priceless treasures.

In the past, the ancient scriptures in the Sutra Repository were passed down in an orderly and systematic manner. Even though Yu Dao was the Supreme Being of the Ultimate Path, he only selected some of the scriptures to practice. After all, one cannot bite off more than one can chew, and the path of cultivation is about specialization. He eventually combined many methods to create his own unique "True Meaning of Creation," which made him renowned among cultivators in the human realm of the Immortal Realm.

The Heavenly Court, founded by the Supreme Lord Yu, wielded the power to create heaven, divide yin and yang, and establish the order of the universe.

This name once struck fear into the hearts of countless adversaries.

Now, as he re-cultivates, he can integrate the wisdom of his predecessors, making it the resources for his own practice. In the past, he only "selected" some scriptures to practice because he already had his own path and didn't need to copy them entirely. But now it's different. His foundation is broken and needs to be rebuilt, which means he can absorb the most essential parts of those scriptures to make his new path more complete and perfect.

The second advantage is the Secret Realm Technique itself.

The Secret Realm Technique is a supreme method created by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor. Its core is the development of the human body's secret realms, progressing from the Sea of ​​Wheels to the Dao Palace, from the Four Extremes to Dragon Transformation, then to the Immortal Platform, ultimately reaching the realm of the Mortal Immortal. The Desolate Heavenly Emperor has already traversed this path, and traversed it with extraordinary brilliance. He integrated his Dao and techniques into the Secret Realm, opening up an unprecedented path to heaven for future generations.

When Yu Dao was in the Heavenly Court, he received guidance from the Desolate Heavenly Emperor. Among those selected to cultivate the Secret Realm Technique, he was one of the potential seeds, considered to have the qualities of a True Immortal, and even the hope of reaching the level of an Immortal King. At that time, he already had a certain understanding of the Secret Realm Technique.

Now that he has started over, he can begin from scratch and gain a deeper understanding of the essence of the Secret Realm Technique, refining each Secret Realm to its ultimate perfection.

The future looks even brighter.

The third advantage is dark matter.

Yu Dao closed his eyes to comprehend, and a wisp of divine thought merged into the black mist.

The black mist was a product of the intertwining power of immortal restrictions and the remnants of dark magic. After millions of years of slumber, his body had coexisted with this black mist for so long that a subtle connection had long since formed between them. Those dark substances, those terrifying forces that had corrupted the Scripture Hall, gradually became clearer in his perception.

Through countless millions of years of slumber, he gained some insights into dark matter.

These powers once dispersed, creating two great realms, the Burial Domain lineage and the Otherworld lineage, which were in no way inferior to the Immortal Realm.

The Burial Domain is a terrifying burial ground corrupted by darkness. The beings within awaken from death and forge a cultivation path entirely different from that of the Immortal Realm. The Otherworld is similar; its cultivators, grounded in dark matter, have created various bizarre yet powerful techniques, and have waged countless wars against the Immortal Realm.

Tracing back to its origin, the source of this dark substance is that sick old man on the plateau—

The first being above the level of the sacrificial path!

Having read the entire "Covering the Sky" trilogy, Yu Dao knew what kind of being that was. He was an existence that surpassed even the Immortal Emperor and the Sacrificial Dao, standing at the very pinnacle of all realms. His illness, his blood, his darkness—all created the turmoil on the other side of the Boundary Sea. In a sense, the power of the Burial Domain, the Otherworld, and even the Four Dark Emperors all originated from that sick old man.

Dark matter is not simply a force of destruction; it contains an ultimate law that originates from the plateau, the purest power born from the deepest darkness.

"The myriad origins of the Immortal Realm, the secret techniques of using one's own body as a seed, the Dao of Dark Matter... If I can fuse these three streams and elevate my Dao of Creation, my future will be limitless!"

Yu Dao's eyes were like a vast ocean, and in the depths of that ocean, boundless light shone, as if a universe was being created!

That wasn't a delusional fantasy, but a possibility he truly saw.

The various streams of the Immortal Realm represent the orthodox lineage of immortal cultivation, emphasizing harmony with heaven and earth and integration with the Great Dao, ultimately leading to the attainment of True Immortals and Immortal Kings—this is also the source of his current cultivation. The Secret Realm Method, created by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, is a path that uses the body as a seed, requiring no external seeking but solely cultivating oneself, ultimately leading to the attainment of a Mortal Immortal. The Path of Darkness, on the other hand, is a power system based on dark matter; although dangerous, it contains the ultimate Great Dao.

If these three elements can be fused together, his path to creation will undergo a true sublimation.

Thinking of this, a glint of light flashed in Yu Dao's eyes.

But for now, he still needs to take it one step at a time.

With a flick of his finger, all the spiritual imprints that had perished at the foot of the mountain appeared.

Those who dared to venture into the mountain, especially those who entered after the name of the Eighth Forbidden Zone of Life was confirmed, mostly possessed some cultivation background. They were either supreme elders of great sects, former emperors of divine dynasties, or even ancient Buddhas from the Western Desert and great demon kings from the Southern Ridge. Although they perished, their memories, their techniques, and their understanding of cultivation remained in their spiritual imprints.

Scrolls of scriptures were reflected, varying in strength, but at the very least they were scriptures of sages, and some even exuded an aura of supreme Tao.

Yu Dao's divine sense swept over these scriptures, selecting the most valuable parts.

"Taoist scriptures, the Void Scripture, the Ancient Scripture of Ascension..."

Whether complete or incomplete, they all come from the inheritance of ancient emperors and mythical celestial beings. The profound mysteries of the scriptures created by these ancient emperors and mythical celestial beings under such harsh conditions made Yu Daodu's eyes light up.

These scriptures, confined to this world and confined to the realm of humanity, possess value not in their power, but in their underlying principles. These ancient emperors attained enlightenment in the environment of the Dharma-ending Age, and each of their scriptures and secret techniques was created under extremely difficult conditions, containing the most fundamental reflections on the Great Dao.

"Based on these scriptures, I have created my own five secret realm methods!"

Yu Dao already had a plan in mind.

He didn't need to copy these scriptures verbatim, but rather extract their essence and discard their dross, integrating them into his own Dao. The foundation of the Daoist scriptures, the spatial laws of the Void Scripture, the metamorphosis secrets of the Ancient Feather Scripture... coupled with the supreme mysteries passed down by the Immortal Kings in the Scripture Hall, and his own insights into dark matter, guided by the notes on the creation of the laws by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, were enough to support him in creating an unprecedented and unparalleled ancient scripture.

This is a path that no one has ever walked before.

Yu Dao walked back to the depths of the Heavenly Court ruins and closed his eyes to comprehend the profound mysteries of these scriptures.

Amidst the ruins, shrouded in black mist, his figure was gradually swallowed by the fog, leaving only a blurry outline.

……

And after Yu Dao awoke.

Forbidden Zone of Life, Ruins of the Gods.

The Divine Ruins, according to some legends, is the place where gods fell, while others say it is a corner of the ancient celestial court that collapsed during the mythical era. Fragments of Dao principles, chilling to the bone, permeate the broken walls and ruins, and mysterious phenomena occasionally appear, causing everyone who approaches to tremble with fear.

Nantianmen is the iconic building of Shenxu.

It was a massive stone gate, with three ancient characters carved on the lintel—South Heavenly Gate. The stone pillars were covered in cracks, yet they still stood firm, exuding an ancient and majestic aura. Legend has it that this gate was once the main entrance to the ancient Heavenly Court, through which countless immortals and gods passed to pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor. Now, the Heavenly Court is destroyed, but the South Heavenly Gate remains here, becoming part of the divine ruins, witnessing the vicissitudes of time.

At this moment, a tall and slender figure stood beneath the South Heavenly Gate.

This was a male being, his appearance so perfect it bordered on divine, his features as if sculpted by a knife and axe, every line perfectly proportioned, as if a masterpiece of nature. His skin was a pale reddish-gold, with a subtle radiance flowing through it, like it was carved from jade. Yet his expression was utterly cold, his eyes indifferent, regarding all living beings as mere ants, as if nothing in the world was worthy of his mere glance.

The laws of the imperial way are subtly revealed in every gesture.

This is a Holy Spirit of Great Perfection!

The Holy Spirits are a race blessed by heaven and earth, born from the essence of mountains, rivers, the sun, and the moon. Each Holy Spirit requires millions of years, or even longer, to be born, and once born, possesses terrifying combat power surpassing that of a Saint. If a Holy Spirit is born at the peak of its development, it can be considered invincible throughout heaven and earth, second only to the Emperor-level powerhouses.

This Great Perfection Holy Spirit is an unparalleled being from birth. If he could make the final leap, he could transform into a Supreme Holy Spirit Emperor, comparable to a Dao-proving Emperor. Even if he doesn't take that step, he will still stand among the strongest in the universe, on par with the Supreme Beings in the Forbidden Zones of Life.

At this moment, this Great Perfection Holy Spirit's gaze was cold and sharp, pointing directly at "Hun Tian Ling," which is now known as the Eighth Forbidden Zone of Life!

His gaze pierced through billions of miles of void, as if trying to see directly through the black mist-shrouded mountain peak and uncover the secrets hidden within.

"Decades ago, I secretly intervened and nearly wiped out the Azure Emperor's lineage. There has been no further movement since. It seems that the Eternal Azure Lotus has truly perished, and this Chaotic Heaven Ridge has nothing to do with the Azure Emperor!"

His voice was cold as he muttered to himself.

The Azure Emperor disappeared a thousand years ago, his fate unknown. However, the Holy Spirit Clan once had a deep-seated hatred for the Azure Emperor.

When the Azure Emperor was alive, he personally took action and slew two Great Perfection Saint Spirits at the South Heavenly Gate!

That battle dealt a further blow to the already weakened Holy Spirit Clan, forcing the remaining Great Perfection Holy Spirits to lie low even more cautiously.

The Azure Emperor lineage was secretly wiped out decades ago, almost completely exterminated. This news is not a secret among the higher-ups in the Big Dipper Star Region, but no one dares to discuss it openly, for fear of attracting unnecessary trouble.

This matter was naturally orchestrated in secret by this Great Perfection Holy Spirit.

For decades, all was calm, and even though the lineage was nearly severed, the Azure Emperor, who had disappeared for over a thousand years, still did not reappear.

This also allowed those within the restricted area to make their judgments.

That lotus in the eternal blue sky has probably already quietly transformed into the Dao in some desolate place in the universe, when no one knew about it.

Thinking of this, the Great Perfection Holy Spirit revealed a cruel smile, feeling extremely pleased.

The Holy Spirit Clan is favored by Heaven and Earth. Once they reach the Great Perfection stage, they are second only to the Emperor-level experts, and can be considered supreme. They have always regarded other races in the universe as insects. However, this clan has encountered two great calamities.

Once in the desolate wilderness.

The Heavenly Fracture Mountain Range was the ancestral land of the Holy Spirit Clan, the very foundation of their entire race. However, the all-consuming Supreme Empress—the Ruthless Great Empress—flattened the Heavenly Fracture Mountain Range with a single sword strike. That single strike reduced the Holy Spirit Clan's ancestral land to ruins, causing unimaginable losses.

The Holy Spirit Clan suffered heavy losses, and the only three remaining Great Perfection Holy Spirits sought refuge in the Divine Ruins, where they huddled together with the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone for warmth, barely managing to save their lives.

But in this post-ancient era, the Azure Emperor made a move and slew two more beings at the Southern Heavenly Gate!

Those two Great Perfection Saint Spirits were the last hope of the Saint Spirit Clan. They had intended to wait in the Divine Ruins for the path to immortality to open, seeking an opportunity to advance further, but they were annihilated by the Azure Emperor's attack.

Now, he's all alone.

A Great Perfection Saint Spirit is ultimately not a Supreme Emperor. Alone, he does not have an easy time in the Divine Ruins, and can even occasionally sense greedy and bloodthirsty gazes.

Some supreme primordial spirits could no longer suppress their madness and regarded him as food!

That was a threat more terrifying than death. To be targeted by a Supreme Being meant that his flesh and blood, his essence, and everything he possessed would become someone else's meal.

"Fallen from the chaotic heavens, not belonging to this ancient history? Hmph, since it wasn't transformed from the Azure Emperor, what do I have to fear?"

The Great Perfection Holy Spirit sneered, his gaze sharp as a knife.

He knew that some beings were watching him, waiting for him to make a move. Those supreme beings deep within the forbidden zones of life, those dark beings that had lain dormant for countless millennia, wanted to force him to test the depths of this eighth forbidden zone of life. No one knew what lay within Hun Tian Ling, and no one dared to act rashly. Thus, he became the best stepping stone.

But these things were exactly what he wanted.

"Hmph, a bunch of cowards! Once I take control of this forbidden zone beyond the heavens and seize its opportunities, I will naturally leap to the throne like the master of the Undying Mountain, and become the supreme ruler. Then, there will be a reckoning!"

A glint of greed flashed in his eyes.

On Hun Tian Ridge, those divine herbs and immortal plants, those opportunities that fell from the chaos and were unlike anything in this world—if he could possess them, he might be able to break through that shackle, become the supreme Holy Spirit Emperor, and truly step into the realm of the Emperor! At that time, he wouldn't care about any forbidden zone supreme beings or ancient emperors!

"boom!"

With one step, countless laws of the Dao were trampled under his feet, as if he wanted to tread on the Huntian Ridge!