Shua, shua, shua!!
Almost at the very moment the Red Dust Furnace manifested, an immense tide of public will and karmic power poured into it. At the same time, Yi Tianxing unhesitatingly channeled an immense amount of power from the Seven Emotions and Six Desires into the Red Dust Life Aperture, all of which merged into the censer.
In an instant, red light sparkled within the Red Dust Furnace. Countless runes swirled and flowed within it, and profound Dao Rhythms constantly flickered into view.
Before long, a wisp of bright red smoke emerged from the furnace. This smoke remained condensed and did not disperse. Within it, one could vaguely perceive the myriad forms of heaven and earth, the vastness of living beings, all states of sentient life, the emotions of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and all the myriad phenomena of the mortal world. It outlined an incredibly mysterious Dao Rhythmic aura.
Shua!!
Immediately afterward, the wisp of red mortal aura vanished from the space of the Life Aperture—Only to reappear inside a single strand of hair. It merged into the hair naturally, as though attracted by magnetic force. The fusion was perfect.
In that moment, the hair strand emitted a black luster. At a glance, the strand now seemed to possess a strange, overwhelming attractive power, pulling one's mind into it to witness all the phenomena of the mortal world.
The strand had undergone an unbelievable transformation.
Not only had it become so tough that even divine weapons could not cut it, but it had also gained extraordinary mystical qualities. Vaguely, it could autonomously draw in the Seven Emotions and Six Desires from the world, constantly refining itself like a divine weapon.
Astonishingly, one could even pluck the strand out and reinsert it at will.It could be broken, and it would still regrow, its length changeable at will, entirely unrestricted.
This time, the influx of karmic will and emotional force was vast. One wisp after another of Red Dust Qi was refined and merged into Yi Tianxing's hair.Each strand became a Red Dust Thread.On the surface, they looked no different from ordinary hair—but they were utterly extraordinary.
Still, even such a large volume of energy could not convert his entire head of hair into Red Dust Threads at once. This transformation would need to continue day by day. Sooner or later, all his hair would become Red Dust Threads.
"These Red Dust Threads shall become another hidden trump card of mine. I must never reveal them lightly."
Yi Tianxing mused silently.
At a critical moment, they could prove immeasurably useful.Most importantly, these Red Dust Threads could expand into ten-thousand-zhang-long curtains of red dust, forming a domain.Within the domain: Forbidden Arts.If perfected, it could instantly shroud the heavens in red dust and ban all arts under heaven.
At that point, no one in the world could withstand the edge of Great Yi.
Whoosh!!
Unknowingly, Yi Tianxing withdrew his mind. No one—not even Cai Yan—was aware that he had opened a new Life Aperture during this dual cultivation. This was his deepest secret, not to be revealed to anyone.
Raising his eyes, he looked at Gongsun Da Niang nestled in his arms. He reached out and wrapped his arms around her slender, willowy waist, feeling a stir of heat in his heart.He had to admit—this beauty in his arms was truly a divine wonder in bed.
She possessed a renowned physique, her passion like morning dew and fragrant floral rain. During their intimacy, not only did the floral rain pour endlessly, but she also exuded a rare, enchanting fragrance that left the mind clear and the spirit entranced.Truly, a dream companion for any man.
"Your Majesty, Lord Lu and Master Gongshu are requesting an audience outside the palace."
From outside came Cao Zhengchun's voice, pulling Yi Tianxing from the warmth of the moment.
"Wan'er, stay and rest in the palace. I shall go meet with the two ministers."
Though he had fought a long "battle" overnight, such exertion was negligible for him. He had already fully recovered, showing no signs of fatigue. If he so wished, even three days and nights of effort wouldn't faze him.It was no wonder that many of his consorts had long resigned themselves to serving him together.
"Mm…"
Gongsun Da Niang simply blushed and lay quietly under the covers without speaking.
Clothed once more, Yi Tianxing exited Heart of the Emperor Palace and headed for the Zhixing Hall, where ministers were received.
Upon arrival, he saw that Lu Master and Gongshu Lin had already arrived and were waiting within.
"My dear ministers, your sudden visit—has something happened at the Heaven's Craft Pavilion?"
These two were the core figures of the Heaven's Craft Pavilion, which now gathered a vast array of talents.Each day brought new advancements and innovations, many of which had already spread to the populace, enriching the foundations of the Great Yi Dynasty.
It was no exaggeration to say that the Great Yi had already embarked upon a true Runic Civilization.
The use of runes had become widespread and ever more creative.For example, the current Enlightening Lanterns were no longer just simple lights. They had color-shifting runes, allowing their glow to change colors or shimmer in multicolor gradients. These had caused a great sensation across Great Yi. Even street lamps had been transformed into colorful displays, making the night dazzling and beautiful.
"Your Majesty, the prototype for the Qimen Flying Armor has been successfully replicated. Please inspect it."
Lu Master spoke with a smile, presenting a bamboo tube.
Yi Tianxing accepted it through Cao Zhengchun.
"So this is the replicated Qimen Flying Armor."
He studied the tube carefully. It was formed of bamboo slats, engraved with mysterious runes, and exuded a unique spiritual aura.
The idea of the Qimen Flying Armor had come from watching Ye Zhiqiu deploy such an armor in the past. Yi Tianxing had once casually mentioned it to Lu and the others.
This armor boasted superior defense and mysterious powers. If mass-produced, it would significantly bolster the strength of Great Yi.
Of course, Ye Zhiqiu's armor was a heavenly treasure. This one was only a replica.
With a thought, Yi Tianxing injected his magic power into the bamboo tube.
Crack!!
Suddenly, divine light erupted from the tube. Runes danced and transformed, shrouded in mystery.
With a crisp sound, the bamboo tube disintegrated into countless fragments.Each piece bore a mystical rune, containing a faint spiritual resonance, as if echoing the truths of heaven and earth.
In mere moments, the fragments swirled around Yi Tianxing, releasing divine light like dancing spirits.Then, they converged upon him, covering his arms, legs, torso, neck, and head in the blink of an eye.Within a single breath, the fragments had reformed into a full suit of armor.
This armor radiated green divine light, with mysterious runes flickering across its surface, intricately interwoven.
As it covered him, Yi Tianxing instinctively felt lighter, as if he could now move with speed far surpassing normal. A gentle wind force surrounded him.
He then moved swiftly within the hall, instantly leaving behind countless afterimages.
"The key to the Qimen Flying Armor lies in its embedded Qimen Formations. These runic arrays can grant various abilities. For example, this suit contains the Wind Concealment Array, Wind Armor Array, and Wind Gathering Array—enhancing speed, defense, and combat power."—Lu Master
This armor's greatest strength was its ability to draw upon the power of heaven and earth, granting wondrous abilities.
"Then what's the difference between this Qimen Flying Armor and standard Runic Battle Armor?"Yi Tianxing asked after removing the armor, which recombined into the bamboo tube.
Indeed, they were strikingly similar. Both used runes to construct armor and power it with mystical energy—the embodiment of heaven's laws.
"Your Majesty, the difference is great. Runic Battle Armor relies on internal power to activate its runes and maintain operation. Its might comes from the wearer."—Gongshu Lin continued,"But the Qimen Flying Armor is centered around Qimen Arrays, which link to external forces. In the right environment, they can unleash strength far beyond their basic capabilities—essentially acting as mobile formations."
Runic Armor imbues specific powers but lacks external connectivity. Qimen Flying Armor possesses an added spiritual resonance.
"Which is stronger?"
"It's not a matter of stronger or weaker, Your Majesty. It depends on rune application and materials. The higher the quality, the more powerful the embedded formations. The current armor uses green bamboo, not spirit bamboo—just a semi-spirit type nourished by worldly energy, so it has limitations."—Lu Master
Spirit bamboo would be ideal—more resilient and potent.
"Is there a way to combine the strengths of both types? Perhaps forge a new type of armor?"
Yi Tianxing pondered for a moment.
**"There's something you might research—the phantom beasts in the Phantom Beast Hall. They can transform into battle armor or divine weapons. Study them closely."
What Yi Tianxing sought was to combine all strengths and create a unique armor system for the Great Yi Dynasty—One that would surpass all others.