Shrouding the Heavens

He gently unfurled his folding fan. With a soft sound, the story slowly unfolded beneath its shadow.

Having drawn down heavenly punishment yesterday, he no longer proceeded step by step today. Instead, he plunged straight into the depths of Shrouding the Heavens and began recounting that sweeping, magnificent legend.

"Smack!"

As the storyteller's block slammed heavily onto the table, the entire hall fell silent at once.

Su Yang sat upon the high platform. He lightly spread his folding fan, his gaze swept over the crowd, and he drawled, "Have you all grown tired of those bland, unremarkable old tales?"

The crowd was startled. Before they could respond, Su Yang continued, "Yesterday, we spoke of that peerlessly gifted woman from the Shrouding the Heavens World—the Ruthless Great Emperor."

"Today, let us speak of the ancient great emperors of Shrouding the Heavens: just who were they, and what earth-shaking deeds did they accomplish?"

The moment his words fell, the atmosphere throughout the inn instantly came alive, interest and anticipation surfacing in everyone's eyes.

Who did not enjoy listening to vivid, thrilling stories?

"Mister Su, we love whatever you tell us."

"The moment you open your mouth, a legend begins. Which great emperor are you planning to tell us about today? Come to think of it, what realm exactly is a 'great emperor'?

Is it the same as the great emperors of our Primordial World?"

Someone immediately raised the question. It also caused the two strong individuals present who bore the title of "Great Emperor" to exchange a look, their expressions shifting slightly.

Su Yang remained unhurried, a smile at the corners of his mouth as he said, "Those ancient great emperors of the Shrouding the Heavens World are indeed more extraordinary than the great emperors of our Primordial World."

The entire hall erupted in uproar.

In the Primordial World, anyone who could be called a "Great Emperor" was at least a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. Which one had not roamed across the ages and intimidated an entire region?

Yet Su Yang claimed that they could not compare to the great emperors of the Shrouding the Heavens World?

Many cultivators, demon kings, and individuals of vast supernatural powers revealed shocked expressions, some even directly furrowing their brows.

Great Emperor Fengdu, seated in a corner, darkened slightly.

He himself stood among the great emperors of the Primordial World. Hearing Su Yang's assessment, he was naturally displeased.

Yet he had important business on this trip. Suppressing the dissatisfaction in his heart, he asked:

"Since Mister Su holds those ancient great emperors of the Shrouding the Heavens World in such high regard, what deeds did they perform that prove they truly possess abilities surpassing the great emperors of our Primordial World?"

The crowd all began asking, "Mister Su, tell us—compared to the great emperors of our Shrouding the Heavens World, where exactly are the great emperors of that world stronger?"

"That's right. The great emperors of our Primordial World are all Heaven-Piercing and Earth-Splitting mighty figures.

The years they have lived through can no longer be counted; their strength has already surpassed our understanding."

"Exactly! I refuse to believe the great emperors of our Primordial World are inferior to the great emperors of the Shrouding the Heavens World you speak of!"

"Yes, Mister Su. You have to show us some evidence, don't you? You cannot just say it casually!"

"Hurry and tell us, Mister Su!"

Su Yang lightly spread his folding fan, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

The great emperors of the Primordial World truly surpassed those of the Shrouding the Heavens World in cultivation.

But when it came to achievements, every single great emperor of the Shrouding the Heavens World stood at heights unmatched by anyone in the Primordial World!

He slowly closed his folding fan and said, "Since you are all so curious, let me explain why the ancient great emperors of the Shrouding the Heavens World

can surpass the great emperors of our Primordial World."

"Let us begin with one of them."

"This one is—the Void Great Emperor!"

"The Void Great Emperor?"

Within the Lingxiao Treasure Hall of the Great Luo Heaven, the Jade Emperor's brows drew together slightly upon hearing that name.

It was as though he could see the Void Great Emperor's back with his own eyes. He turned and asked the gods in the hall, "Have any of you heard the title 'Void Great Emperor'?"

The gods all shook their heads, each saying they had never heard of it.

Yet when Su Yang spoke that name, they somehow felt as if they truly saw that figure standing amid the boundless starry sky.

Taibai Jinxing cupped his hands in salute and slowly said, "Great Heavenly Venerate, this is merely a tale invented by a storyteller. There is no need to take it seriously."

"That so-called Void Great Emperor is afraid also a fictional person."

At these words, the gods all nodded, believing Taibai Jinxing's words made perfect sense. How could some "Great Emperor" of unknown origin possibly compare with the great emperors of the Primordial World?

The Jade Emperor gave a slight nod after hearing this and asked no further questions, his gaze returning to the Haotian Mirror.

"Void Great Emperor? Never heard of him."

Houtu counted on her fingers and, perceiving Tianji in disarray, could not help but give a light laugh. "That boy certainly knows how to make up stories. Afraid this 'Void Great Emperor' is something he invented as well?"

After speaking, she shifted into another position and continued watching the scene within the mirror.

For a time, spring filled the hall in all its splendor, yet no one was fortunate enough to behold it.

In the depths of Chaos, within Zixiao Palace.

Sect Master Tongtian listened to Su Yang's words, a trace of interest stirring in his heart.

He looked toward Hongjun and asked, "Teacher, have you ever heard the name 'Void Great Emperor'?"

Hongjun kept his eyes closed, his tone indifferent. "The myriad worlds are like stars strewn across the firmament, vast and boundless. How could I possibly know them all?

"As for the name 'Void Great Emperor,' this old Daoist truly has never heard it."

Sect Master Tongtian Slightly Nodded, then employed a Saint's divine ability to continue observing the changes within Qingshan City.

Hongjun did not stop him. Sect Master Tongtian was trapped within Zixiao Palace with nothing to do; using this chance to learn about the Earthly Immortal Realm was not a bad way to pass the time.

At the same time, a measure of anticipation rose in Hongjun's heart. He wanted to see what earth-shattering words Su Yang would speak today.

Within the chaos, inside Taiqing Palace.

Grand Pure One Laozi watched the scene in the inn and listened to Su Yang's words with mild interest.

Though he cultivated the Way of Supreme Forgetfulness, he had long since gained control over his emotions.

His fingertips stirred slightly as though he were deep in thought, but after a moment, he Gently Shook His Head.

"'Void Great Emperor'? This old Daoist has never heard that name. If such a person truly exists, perhaps he is no more than a lone boat adrift in some Great Thousand World."

Grand Pure One Laozi's expression returned to calm as he silently reasoned, *This 'Void Great Emperor' is most likely a name fabricated by that storyteller.

How could a mere mortal know the secrets beyond the Primordial World?*

The perils of chaos, the unknown lands beyond the Primordial World—even Saints do not dare set foot there lightly. How could he cross the chaos and obtain news from another world?

As the thought settled, he slowly closed his eyes and returned to the state of Supreme Forgetfulness.

The image before him also Disappeared.

Upon Hearing the name "Void Great Emperor," everyone sank into thought.

Void Great Emperor?

They had never heard this name before, yet the instant it emerged from Su Yang's lips, it was as though a figure had already appeared before their eyes—a towering man, standing proudly above a sea of stars, bearing all living beings upon his back, walking alone between heaven and earth!

This was the wonder of Su Yang's storytelling. With merely four words, he made them feel as if they had seen the man in person and stood within the scene themselves.

Great Emperor Fengdu stared at that illusory back and could not help taking One Mouthful of breath, his heart shaken.

Then he asked Su Yang, "Mister Su, compared with the Great Emperors of our Primordial World, what exactly is different about this 'Void Great Emperor'? Please enlighten us."

"Yes, Mister Su. Why does this 'Void Great Emperor' seem to surpass all the Great Emperors of our Primordial World?"

"Please offer us your guidance, sir."

Su Yang lightly spread open his folding fan. Seeing the curiosity flickering in everyone's eyes, the Corner of His Mouth Lifted into a faint smile.