Chapter 11

Overwhelming the ages, covering a thousand autumns!

Lu Shaoyou quietly gazed at the figure that dominated the nine heavens and ten earths. The handsome young man seemed to have a delicate appearance, but what made Lu Shaoyou feel strange was that although he could see clearly, when he looked closely, everything became blurry. The young man's face seemed to be that of a teenager, but in an instant, it seemed to turn into that of a young adult, then a middle-aged man, and finally an old man. The naivety of a teenager, the sophistication of a middle-aged man, and the steadiness of an old man all converged in one person. These auras changed like nebulae, reflecting the cycle of life and death, the joys and sorrows of life, the changing seasons, and the alternation of yin and yang. One aura after another emerged and vanished around the figure.

"At the end of the water, sitting and watching the clouds rise..." A clear and melodious voice echoed behind the young man, "Life and death in the palm of the hand, heaven and earth united as one."

The continuous singing behind the young man refreshed Lu Shaoyou's mind and spirit, as if he had soaked in a hot spring, cleansing his mental impurities. The singing lasted for the time it took to burn an incense stick, then vanished without a trace. Lu Shaoyou's divine sense trembled, and then, like taking a stimulant, it surged, instantly breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage!

Reaching the Foundation Establishment stage with his divine sense!

At this moment, Lu Shaoyou felt a wave of comfort throughout his body. He stood up, and a series of popping sounds came from his body, making him feel extremely refreshed. Calming his mind to feel the changes in his body, Lu Shaoyou was pleasantly surprised to find that his divine sense had undergone a significant transformation, leaping over seven small stages and directly reaching the first level of the Foundation Establishment stage! Although his cultivation was still at the sixth level of the Qi Condensation stage, Lu Shaoyou clearly felt that his cultivation had been almost overwhelmed by a massive will, and then he had been baptized by the mysterious image. Even though his cultivation had not been elevated or enlightened, he knew that he was only a step away from advancing to the seventh level of the Qi Condensation stage.

Once the divine sense reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, it will provide a significant advantage in battles of the same level. The divine sense pressure of the Foundation Establishment stage, once unleashed, can reduce the combat power of opponents of the same level by about 40%! Lu Shaoyou couldn't help but feel a wave of comfort.

While enjoying the surge in his strength, Lu Shaoyou pondered his next plan.

Continuing to meditate in seclusion was no longer useful given his current situation. His original intention was to explore the complete ancient scripture from this stone tablet, but disappointingly, he could only see the image left by a supreme strongman. Just seeing this terrifying image had almost shattered his Dao heart, leaving him with no desire to continue exploring. If the image suddenly went out of control, he would be doomed.

Since he couldn't find the ancient scripture, continuing to meditate in seclusion was meaningless.

"Since that's the case, I might as well go find that old ghost first," Lu Shaoyou closed his eyes and thought, "I originally had a 60% chance of killing him, but now I have a 90% chance! Since my current strength hasn't reached the level for advancement, I need to solidify my foundation, build a solid base, and wait for the right time to advance, which will bring me endless benefits! Besides, this is the only chance to enter the Life and Death Gate, and I only have ten days before I am transported out of this small dimension. I might as well go hunting first."

With this thought, Lu Shaoyou leaped up, brushed off the dust on his clothes, and walked out of the cave.

Biyu Cold Pond.

A green-eyed golden-scaled dragon coiled on a large green rock, basking in the warm sunlight. It lazily enjoyed the sun, occasionally wagging its large tail. A faint, fragrant aroma wafted from the center of the lake, making the green-eyed golden-scaled dragon feel extremely excited. After staying in this place for so long, the treasure he desired was almost within reach. Could there be anything more attractive than this? The green-eyed golden-scaled dragon couldn't help but wriggle with excitement.

Suddenly, the green-eyed golden-scaled dragon stood up straight, its eyes as large as copper bells, staring intently at a shadow and roaring.

"Roar!" A massive dragon roar erupted from the green-eyed golden-scaled dragon's mouth, causing the entire lake to ripple. It seemed to be questioning the existence in the shadow. The green-eyed golden-scaled dragon was extremely angry. Although it wasn't the top predator in this area, with its peak eighth-level Qi Condensation cultivation, it was still a local tyrant. Now, someone had come to disturb its rest and seemed to be trying to steal its treasure! The green-eyed golden-scaled dragon was enraged and roared, then lunged at the shadow.

"Thud!" A handsome young man in a black robe slowly emerged from the shadow, walking as if he were strolling in a garden. With a light step, he easily avoided the green-eyed golden-scaled dragon's attack. The young man's face showed a hint of surprise, "I didn't expect this beast to detect me."

"But it doesn't matter, you're going to die!" As he spoke, Lu Shaoyou's aura changed dramatically. A fierce and martial aura, like a flood of iron and blood, erupted from him, as if a torrent of energy surged from behind him. Lu Shaoyou's body trembled, and he seemed to transform into an ancient war god. He pointed one finger to the sky and another to the ground, exuding an aura that dominated all realms, making him the sole ruler of heaven and earth, as if connecting the past, present, and future.

A massive golden hand suddenly appeared above the green-eyed golden-scaled dragon, covering the sky and earth. Each finger was like a tilted pillar supporting the sky, and the five fingers descended like comets colliding with the earth and meteors striking the moon, accompanied by the roar of wind and thunder. The rolling primordial energy seemed to follow orders, converging in front of the golden hand, making it more solid. Ancient and mysterious dark golden runes flowed on the surface of the hand.

Mountains crumbled, ships capsized, the earth split, and the sun and moon mourned.

The green-eyed golden-scaled dragon let out a strange cry, stirring up a massive wave and charging at the young man.

"Hmph! A grain of sand can shine! The Heaven-Covering Hand Seal! Covering the sky and earth, dominating the four directions! The four extremes and eight wildernesses, I am the only ruler!" The handsome young man was Lu Shaoyou. He roared, stepping on the wave and covering the sky with one hand. Intense divine light burst from behind him, making him look like a savior. The sounds of immortal and Buddha chants echoed from behind Lu Shaoyou, resonating throughout the void. Lu Shaoyou transformed into a rainbow, with celestial maidens scattering flowers and golden lotuses rising from the ground, and the great Dao thundered.

The massive hand grabbed the green-eyed golden-scaled dragon in an instant. The golden-scaled dragon trembled in the air, its demonic aura exploding like a bomb, shattering the surrounding air. Lu Shaoyou, being at the peak of the sixth level of the Qi Condensation stage, felt a significant increase in pressure when dealing with the eighth-level Qi Condensation stage beast.

"Hmph, seeking death!" Lu Shaoyou coldly snorted, his divine sense expanding. The Foundation Establishment stage divine sense pressure descended like Mount Tai, suppressing the green-eyed golden-scaled dragon.