The fundamental reason for the existence of the Wishing Divine Dragon was to help people realize their desires. In truth, it was the material embodiment of the Wishing Dao itself. However, it would only fulfill wishes within its scope of power. For example, if one wished to become a saint instantly—that was clearly impossible. Wishing for immortality might be achievable, but not necessarily a perfect and flawless version of it.
"Zhao Ji, do any of you have wishes you'd like to make? If so, now is the best chance."
Yi Tianxing once again looked toward Cai Yan and the other women. Who knew when the opportunity to make another wish would come again?
"There's no need, husband. Let the wish be yours. Your wish is our wish," Cai Yan replied after exchanging glances with the others.
Naturally, they too had desires buried in their hearts. But none that warranted using a wish from the Divine Dragon—such a thing would be too extravagant.
They weren't naïve. Long past the age of fantasy, they knew how rare this moment was. How could they waste it?
"Alright, then… but what should my wish be?"
Countless thoughts flashed through Yi Tianxing's mind.
Everyone had wishes—unless they were entirely free of desire.
A wish was something one couldn't achieve in the short term—an urgent desire to make something happen.
He wanted his foster parents and younger sister to return safely. With the Divine Dragon's power, such a wish should be relatively simple to fulfill. A simple act of spatial manipulation could bring them directly before him.
He wanted Nannan to return to Great Yi without enduring so many hardships. He wanted…
But even these desires might not be what's best for them.
Zhao Ziyan was being cultivated in the immortal sect, guided by mentors who could help her grow her cultivation much faster than she could in the outside world. Her opportunities in the sect likely surpassed anything the Great Yi Dynasty could offer. His foster parents too had their own fateful encounters; when the time was right, they would return.
As for Nannan, with the Reincarnation Pill and the many rare treasures he had given her, surviving outside was not an impossible task. Moreover, with her cultivation of the North Sea Devours Heaven Technique, returning to Great Yi might not even be as beneficial. Without enduring storms, how could one ever see the most brilliant rainbow?
Thinking carefully, he realized that in terms of personal wishes, there really weren't many. Even if there were, he could likely achieve them through his own effort in time. Using a wish here would be wasteful.
"Speak your wish. If you do not, I shall depart," said the Wishing Divine Dragon.
Clearly, the summoning of the Divine Dragon via the Seven-Star Dragon Pearls was not without limitation. If no wish was made in time, the opportunity would be forfeited. It would disappear.
"I wish... that the Heavenly Dao Seal may persist longer, expanding its suppression to include True Spirit Realm experts—preventing them from emerging into the world."
Yi Tianxing's eyes flashed with determination as he spoke.
He voiced the wish in his heart.
The Heavenly Dao Seal, from what he had gathered, would break once someone reached the Yang God Realm. When that happened, the restrictions on top-level experts would vanish. It would mark a catastrophic moment. Ancient evils would be set loose, and the world would drown in blood.
Even Yi Tianxing wasn't sure if the Great Yi Dynasty could survive it.
The dragon race had not yet taken major action—they too were waiting for the seal to break. Once it did, their rise would begin. From all signs, the seal could shatter in just two or three more years. Once someone broke through to the Yang God Realm, it would all come crashing down.
All major sects and races were preparing for this moment.
It was a perilous scenario for humanity—and no advantage to Great Yi either. No matter how strong the dynasty seemed, it would be like an ant in front of ancient powerhouses. A mere annoyance—ready to be crushed.
This wish, if successful, would buy Great Yi precious time. The gap between Yang God and True Spirit was vast—many cultivators couldn't cross it even in a lifetime. Extending the seal to suppress the True Spirit Realm meant it could last for decades—perhaps even centuries.
True Spirit Realm in many worlds was akin to true immortality. True gods. Capable of reshaping reality.
With this delay, Great Yi would gain time to develop. When the seal finally broke, it would no longer be a kingdom that could be pushed around.
Of course, all this depended on whether the Wishing Divine Dragon had the power to fulfill such a wish.
"His Majesty actually made such a wish?"
"His Majesty is merciful. If the seal is reinforced, we commoners will have a much safer space to grow."
"Exactly. As long as we cultivate diligently, we might not lose out to the other races. Humanity will rise—everyone can become like dragons!"
Under a mysterious power, Yi Tianxing's conversation with the dragon spread across the Great Yi territory. People could both see and hear it.
Countless ministers were awed.
Such a wish carried immeasurable merit—not just for humanity, but for all sentient beings.
All eyes turned to the Wishing Divine Dragon.
Would it really grant this wish?
"That Yi Emperor—is he mad?"
"He wishes to extend the Heavenly Dao Seal? He's inviting disaster! If he succeeds, he'll become the enemy of all races!"
"Outrageous! This is defiance itself!"
At the Boundless Sea Dragon Palace, the expressions of the dragon elders twisted in rage. If the wish was fulfilled, all their long-laid plans would be undone. The entire dragon clan's future disrupted.
But before the Wishing Divine Dragon, no one had the right to interfere.
They could only watch helplessly.
"The breaking of the Heavenly Dao Seal is heaven's will. But if you truly wish it, I can use this immense wish-power to reinforce the seal and gain the approval of the Dao. The seal can be extended to suppress True Spirit Realm and above. Sects and superpowers may re-enter the world, and cultivators below True Spirit Realm may also enter society. Once someone reaches the True Spirit Realm, the seal will naturally break. Do you accept this?"
The Divine Dragon's voice was calm and resonant.
Clearly, it could not seal away the entire immortal realm. But it could extend the seal's upper limit. How long it would last depended on the world's development—on how quickly someone could break into the True Spirit Realm.
"I accept!"
Yi Tianxing agreed without hesitation.
"Very well. Your wish has been granted."
The Wishing Divine Dragon nodded and vanished into a streak of golden light.
In that instant, a mysterious force swept across the Eternal World, and the invisible chains of the Heavenly Dao Seal became stronger and firmer than ever.
Countless powerful beings felt it.
The Heavenly Dao Seal had strengthened. Its upper boundary had risen—to the True Spirit Realm.
Which meant the timeline for its collapse had been pushed back—perhaps by decades, or even centuries.
The sudden shift made countless reclusive powerhouses erupt in fury.
"Damn it! What happened?"
"The seal wasn't supposed to change! Who messed this up?!"
"This ruins everything! I was so close to breaking out!"
The fury spread like wildfire.
As for the dragon clan, having seen Yi Tianxing's wish and the seal's transformation with their own eyes, they were livid. They wanted to eat his flesh, drink his blood. Their eyes turned red with fury.
"Father, what do we do? We can't just swallow this insult!"
"Should we kill Yi Tianxing? He's already stirring up chaos—who knows what he'll do next."
The dragon palace was filled with murderous intent. They wanted Yi Tianxing dead.
"Wait!!"
The Boundless Sea Dragon King looked toward the sky and took a deep breath.
The deed was done. Nothing could change that.
All they could do was wait. Yi Tianxing was not someone easily killed. If they failed, the consequences would be severe.
Just one word remained: Endure.
"Wonderful. That went better than expected," Yi Tianxing smiled.
He had taken a shortcut. By using immense wish-power, he had reinforced a seal that already existed. The Heavenly Dao, following the momentum, allowed it.
The collective will of the people could influence the Dao itself.
Under certain circumstances, wish-power becomes destiny.