Such a seal—if Yi Tianxing were to leave—could be completely broken within a few months. Once it's shattered, the Night Demon would re-emerge, absorbing the endless desires of heaven and earth as nourishment to open the Gate of Eternal Night. Once hidden within it, the Night Demon would become truly immortal and indestructible.
"For the sake of all beings under heaven, I, the Emperor, shall willingly suppress this evil for eternity. Every time you break free, I will reseal you. So long as my Great Yi still stands, you will never escape this seal!" Yi Tianxing declared, standing tall and proud, his voice ringing with righteous determination.
"Great Yi is magnificent. The Emperor of Yi is truly benevolent!"
"So long as Eternal Night is suppressed, the Great Yi Dynasty is performing a boundless act of virtue. Anyone who tries to stir up trouble at this time must be struck down together!"
Even among the other races, praise erupted.
To utterly suppress Eternal Night—even if it meant witnessing Great Yi ascend to the status of an Emperor Dynasty—they were willing to accept it.
"Seal!!"
At that moment, the Iron-Blood Great Wall, empowered by the unparalleled might of Great Yi's ascension to an Emperor Dynasty, completed the sealing process. The surrounding area was completely sealed off. The Iron-Blood Great Wall vanished from sight, and though the space around appeared calm, a faint blood-red mist permeated the air. The spatial fabric had become chaotic, swirling with endless spatial turbulence.
Anyone weak who approached would be torn to shreds instantly—nothing would remain.
From beyond the Iron-Blood Great Wall, the inner territory of the Great Yi Emperor Dynasty could no longer be clearly seen—it was like trying to view a flower through mist, completely obscured, as if severed from the world. It had become an independent realm.
From sky to earth, no one could enter or exit the Great Yi Emperor Dynasty without permission.
Of course, this did not mean it was completely inaccessible.
After the sealing, travel was still possible, but only through the checkpoint on the Iron-Blood Great Wall—Yumen Pass. As long as Yumen Pass was opened, people could still enter or exit. However, large-scale movement was no longer possible. Normally, it would not be opened lightly.
"From now on, only Void Trains may pass through Yumen Pass, to bring in human civilians from the outside world. As for the war between the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races, Great Yi has no business interfering for now. However, sealed or not, expansion must continue—only more subtly, and gradually."
Seeing the sealing process complete, Yi Tianxing felt a wave of relief. With the Iron-Blood Great Wall empowered by their new Emperor Dynasty status, it was no longer a place just anyone could breach.
Still, he knew the final steps needed to be done.
He turned and resealed the spatial rift, then returned to Xuanhuang City.
At that moment, peace reigned across the land.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Loud explosions resounded in the void—colorful fireworks blossomed in the skies, painting the heavens in brilliant hues. The air was thick with festivity and joy.
It was a momentous occasion.
Great Yi had ascended to an Emperor Dynasty—just now—and countless people had advanced in cultivation due to the divine blessings that accompanied the ascension. Many newly born children experienced bodily transformations, becoming stronger, even ordinary talents were now geniuses. It was as if a divine aura had permeated unborn fetuses. Once born, these children would undoubtedly possess peerless aptitude.
Moreover, from now on, being born a citizen of an Emperor Dynasty would grant one innate advantages—simply put, better genes. Their life essence would be subtly elevated.
As time passed, this transformation would only grow more obvious.
Such was the benefit of destiny. The spiritual essence of heaven and earth naturally gathered, bestowing unseen advantages.
A comparison between those inside and outside the Great Yi Emperor Dynasty would make the differences so glaring that even the blind could see them.
Upon entering Xuanhuang City, a shadow silently appeared beneath Yi Tianxing.
"Next time something like this happens, just call me. This feeling... is quite enjoyable," came a teasing voice from the shadow.
"Something like this should never be repeated. We can't treat the other races like fools. Pulling it off once is already enough," Yi Tianxing replied with a shake of his head.
Unless it was absolutely necessary, such schemes should be avoided. As a ruler, he should rely on open stratagems, acting with righteousness and honor. If not for the desperate circumstances and the chance to raise Great Yi to Emperor Dynasty status, he wouldn't have resorted to such tactics. After all, walk the night road too long, and you're bound to meet a ghost.
Being a step ahead now meant being decades, even centuries ahead.
Such time couldn't be wasted. If no opportunity presented itself, one had to create one. As long as things were hidden well enough on the surface, there would be no problems. Now that Great Yi had sealed itself off, no one could interfere. It had been fully removed from the Great Calamity.
From this moment forward, it would enter a period of stable development and internal growth.
When the seal was eventually lifted, the entire world would be shaken.
"Three days from now, hold the Grand Court Assembly."
Upon returning to the palace—now truly deserving the name Imperial Palace—Yi Tianxing issued a decree.
The three days were to allow all court officials of the Great Yi Emperor Dynasty to stabilize their cultivation and fully digest their recent gains.
After all, with the ascension from Dynasty to Emperor Dynasty, every official had received a massive surge in destiny. Their bodies underwent fundamental transformation. With this baptism of destiny, everyone had been elevated to different degrees. The harvest was immense and required time to fully internalize.
The increase in destiny-based cultivation speed after the ascension was staggering:
Lord of the Emperor Dynasty (Emperor): 144x speed
Kings/Empress: 108x
Marquises (Princesses and Princes): 84x
First Rank: 72x
Second Rank: 64x
Third Rank: 56x
Fourth Rank: 48x
Fifth Rank: 40x
Sixth Rank: 32x
Seventh Rank: 24x
Eighth Rank: 16x
Ninth Rank: 8x
Now, Yi Tianxing's cultivation speed had reached 144 times normal—one day of cultivation was equivalent to nearly five months for an ordinary cultivator. During the Dynasty stage, it had only been 72x. The leap was nothing short of astonishing. Enough to frighten people if word got out.
That was the power of an Emperor Dynasty.
Even the lowest Ninth-Rank official could enjoy 8x cultivation speed. Given time, it would be hard not to see a surge in powerful cultivators throughout Great Yi. The higher one's rank, the easier it would be to become a powerhouse.
Jade Blossom Immortal Sect
Within a courtyard, Zhao Ziyan, dressed in violet palace robes, radiated sacred energy. Her aura fluctuated—she had just made a breakthrough.
She had entered the Dharma Form Realm!
"Master!" Zhao Ziyan opened her eyes and saw the familiar figure guarding her. She called out.
It was none other than her master, Su Yao.
"You've broken through to the Dharma Form Realm, and your foundation is stable. As sword cultivators, we can fight across realms—it's not difficult to challenge the Divine Soul Realm. But you must continue to refine your cultivation. Don't rush. A strong foundation is essential. Among your generation of disciples, your cultivation speed is the fastest." Su Yao nodded approvingly.
To reach the Dharma Form Realm in just over a decade was truly extraordinary. Among her peers, the highest had only reached the Fate Diagram Realm.
The Jade Blossom Sect's core was sword cultivation, and Zhao Ziyan was walking that path. Compared to others, sword cultivators had a much harder road—every step was arduous. But the farther they progressed, the more terrifying their combat strength became.
"This is all thanks to my brother. If not for his Great Yi Emperor Dynasty's ascension and the blessing of destiny, breaking through would've been much harder." Zhao Ziyan exhaled and smiled.
She had completed the breakthrough precisely due to that baptism.
"Master, I miss my brother."
A trace of melancholy crossed her face.
It had been over ten years—she had never been apart from her brother for so long.
"The Heavenly Dao's seal hasn't been broken. Although young disciples like you can leave the sect, once you're outside, if danger arises, none of us can help. Right now, with the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races contending for dominance, if you leave, you'll be caught in the killing calamity. You could die at any moment. Our Jade Blossom Sect is in Kunlun, located in the Primordial Continent. It's too far from the Great Yi Emperor Dynasty. Unless you borrow the Kunlun Mirror from Queen Mother of the West, there's no way to get there. So for now, wait patiently." Su Yao shook her head.
The Primordial Continent was hard to enter and harder to leave. All who dwelled here belonged to top-tier powers. It was currently the most scrutinized region by the Heavenly Dao. Touching the seal was taboo.
The Hanhai region and the Primordial Continent were unimaginably far apart—an insurmountable distance.
And Queen Mother of the West was an exalted being, a peerless powerhouse. The Kunlun Mirror was an innate treasure of great power. Sadly, borrowing it was as difficult as reaching the heavens.
Nearly impossible.
"But don't lose hope. According to reports, the Battlefield of Gods and Demons is about to reopen. When it does, you'll have a chance to see your brother again."
Su Yao continued.
"What? The Battlefield of Gods and Demons is opening again?"
Zhao Ziyan's eyes lit up with joy.
That battlefield connected the Eternal World and even the Eternal Night World. With the right opportunities, it would be possible to meet.
"Yes. Every Great Calamity triggers the reopening of the Battlefield of Gods and Demons. These calamities affect both the Eternal World and the Eternal Night World. However, the coming phase will still be limited in scope—only the younger generation will participate, and strength will be capped. You and your peers will have a perfect chance to temper yourselves."
Su Yao nodded.