"The stars have shifted… this is the omen of a 'Pack of Wolves Devouring the Tiger'."
Jiang Ni, Ji Kang, and the others exchanged glances, all seeing deep seriousness reflected in one another's eyes.
This was no minor issue.
It concerned the fate of the entire Great Yi Empire.
On the eve of its rise, for such a star pattern to appear—this was clearly an ominous sign.
If handled poorly, Great Yi could collapse entirely.
"Come. We must report to the Emperor at once."
Jiang Ni took a deep breath and made the decision swiftly.
What was most disturbing wasn't the star pattern itself, but the fact that the ominous formation vanished in an instant, like an illusion.
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes from within the Celestial Observatory, they might have thought they'd imagined it.
"Someone is veiling the Heavenly Mandate."
Such changes in the heavens could only be caused by a mighty being deliberately obscuring the fate of the world. There could be no other explanation.
After all, the stars never lie. It's only a matter of whether one is skilled enough to interpret their meaning. That's the true difference between various ranks of Feng Shui Masters.
And this—this was clearly the pattern of "Pack of Wolves Devouring the Tiger."
"A pack of wolves? They might be wolves,"Yi Tianxing said with a cold smile after hearing their report,"But Great Yi has never been a tiger—we are a dragon. If they want to devour us, let's see if they've got the teeth for it."
Even the stars had been tampered with.
And at the moment of the shift, a powerful cultivator had covered the Heavenly Secrets, as if trying to hide what had been revealed.
But to Yi Tianxing, that was just self-deception.
Still—it meant that the hidden snakes and monsters were about to reveal themselves.
And to him—that was a good thing.
Why wait to track them down later when you could clean house all at once?
Great Yi had long been preparing for this day.
Let the so-called "wolves" come.
When they bite at a dragon, all that awaits them is a bloodbath, their corpses strewn across the field.
Yi Tianxing already had his suspicions about where the wolves were coming from—most likely the four great sea domains surrounding Great Yi.
Those seas were home to countless factions, races, monsters, pirates, and foreign marauders.
In fact, all of them were already marked for future extermination. If they came forth now, it only saved Great Yi the trouble.
The more enemies that revealed themselves, the better.
Even within Great Yi, there were dissident tribes hidden in the wilds. He wouldn't be surprised if they tried to take advantage of this moment.
Frankly, he hoped they would.
"Your Majesty must remain cautious,"Ji Kang warned solemnly."Once the 'Pack of Wolves Devouring the Tiger' pattern takes shape, it always heralds events that shake the heavens and the earth.According to ancient records, such an omen often precedes the fall of dynasties.Even if not fatal, the damage it brings is long-lasting and devastating."
"This Emperor has his own plans,"Yi Tianxing nodded, composed.
With their duty done, Jiang Ni and Ji Kang bowed and took their leave.
Now, everything would be left to the flow of time.
As they departed, Yi Tianxing raised his gaze to the heavens.
A faint smirk curved across his lips.
"Very good.The stage has been prepared for you.This 'Pack of Wolves Devouring the Tiger'… is Heaven's way of drawing out all the factions with designs against Great Yi.Perhaps I should hand out plaques of appreciation and offer you all some rewards?But to devour Great Yi?We'll see if you have what it takes."
His tone was light, but inside, he was fully alert.
This tribulation—there was no doubt that the Nine Heavenly Dao Sovereigns would intervene.
That alone made it clear—this would be no ordinary ordeal.
It was also a veiled contest of strength between Great Yi and the Dao Sovereigns.
An invisible confrontation, one that would carry deep implications.
Still, Yi Tianxing felt no fear.
They had prepared for this moment long ago.
If anyone thought they could take advantage of this opportunity to loot or sabotage…
They would soon find out what it meant to bring calamity upon themselves.
Besides, Yi Tianxing had no time to spare—because the gathering of the mighty was about to begin.
The gathering was arranged to occur just before the Immortal Treasures Banquet.
This timing was intentional—after the gathering, the banquet would allow them to stay longer, deepen their connection to Great Yi, and perhaps even be inspired to leave behind their legacies.
They would personally witness the flame of Great Yi's civilization.
And civilization—is a race's greatest power. Nothing surpasses its strength.
The venue was not ordinary—it was set in the Third Layer of Cloud Realm, within Xuanhuang Immortal City—a place called Tianxin Realm.
At its heart stood the Tianxin Lighthouse, an innate spiritual treasure.
The lighthouse's power enveloped the entire Tianxin Realm, connecting to the will of the people and transforming it into the Tianxin Flame, illuminating the entire realm.
Here, one's mind would become sharper.
Difficult problems found answers.And the thoughts of the people could be felt as if divine inspiration.
Those who truly worked for the good of the people would find themselves bathed in heavenly light, protected from evil, and even gain clearer insight into the laws of Heaven and Earth.
Even among the most powerful beings, this location would prove immensely valuable for comprehending the Dao.
A perfect place for the gathering.
With a thought, Yi Tianxing stepped into the Tianxin Lighthouse.
"Greetings, Master."
The Tianxin Hermit appeared and bowed in respect.
"A group of guests will be arriving shortly.Do not block their entry.And make sure the immortal fruits and delicacies are laid out in full,"Yi Tianxing instructed.
"Rest assured, Emperor. Everything is already prepared."
These orders had been issued long before.
Now it was simply time to act.
Inside the Tianxin Lighthouse, the interior glowed with flowing white light.
It felt like standing atop a white crystal sea—ethereal, mysterious, and brimming with divine energy.
The white light calmed the mind and drew one closer to the will of Heaven.
Soft white meditation cushions were spread throughout the space—woven from Tianxin Grass, a mystical plant that only grew here.
Sitting upon them aided in Dao comprehension, helped attune to the Heavenly Will, and was highly sought after across the realms.
Outside, they would be priceless treasures.
Here? There were hundreds, even thousands.
In front of each cushion was a long banquet table laid with fruits and immortal delicacies—bananas, apples, pears, peaches—all extremely rare and potent, capable of boosting cultivation and offering supreme taste.
"It's time."
Yi Tianxing held out a radiant command token—the master token for this gathering.
With a thought, he injected a stream of true essence into the token.
Instantly, divine light erupted from it as ancient runes danced upon its surface.
Then—whoosh!
The token soared into the air, transforming into a brilliant portal right inside the Tianxin Lighthouse.
This portal would serve as a beacon, a coordinate that linked to the other invitation tokens across the realms.
Soon, the first guests arrived.
A flash of light—and a butterfly emerged from the portal, transforming midair into a serene and scholarly figure:
The Carefree Wanderer.
He glanced around, nodding with approval.
"Excellent. Quiet, refined, and deeply resonant with the Heavenly Will.This is a perfect location for us to exchange insights.Not inferior to any blessed land or celestial grotto.You've done well, Great Yi."
With that, he found a seat and began sampling the delicacies before him with great pleasure.
"Hahaha! Fellow Daoist Yi!I've been waiting for this gathering a long time!"
Another booming laugh rang out, followed by the arrival of a towering figure—Lü Chunyang, looking as refined and awe-inspiring as ever.