Why must Yongye insist on interfering in the Eternal World's Chaos Heavenly Ladder? To say they mean to destroy the event isn't right—after all, they've invested resources and are about to send a great number of top Heaven's Chosen, even monstrous talents, to participate. In such a case, destruction is impossible; confrontation is inevitable. Now, with Nightmares involved, the situation grows even more complicated. Once this trend emerges, no one can stop it. It has already become an unstoppable momentum.
At the same time, Yongye faces the great matter of receiving back the powerhouses of the previous epoch.
To use one major event to conceal another, to divert attention as much as possible—this approach is only natural for Yongye.
Thus, the possibility is very high.
And such a high probability cannot be ignored.
"If they really open the reception during the Chaos Heavenly Ladder, then traces will certainly appear. On this, Emperor Yi, we need you to pay close attention to any changes on the Yongye battlefield. Also, it is likely that our Eternal side will have returns as well. These are matters top rulers are handling—very secretly. Even we might not know the details. Only beings like the Ten Thousands Demon Ancestor or Martial Ancestor would be involved."
Rahu drew in a deep breath as he spoke.
If one's strength is insufficient, there is not even the qualification to interfere in certain matters.
Events of this level would never be disclosed to people like Rahu.
For lack of secrecy immediately invites calamity.
"Indeed. If our Eternal side has returns, then without surprise, the location would also be on the God-Demon Battlefield. That doesn't require our intervention—naturally the three clans of Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin will handle it. Our target is the Yongye battlefield. Since we've decided to act, we must make full preparations. Once it begins, we must be able to respond instantly. I propose that the top powerhouses of all major forces intending to participate be notified at once. Gather strength, ready to strike at any time. Moreover, all participants should first come to the Nightmare World, so when the moment arrives, an assault can be launched in an instant."
Yi Tianxing nodded and spoke.
During the great Chaos Heavenly Ladder, the chance of Yongye opening reception for returns was as high as sixty to seventy percent. That probability was not small—fully deserving of attention. For cultivators, ten years was nothing more than a single retreat, a blink of the eye.
"Very well, I will deliver the messages."
Rahu agreed without hesitation.
Great Yi Immortal Court!
Within Xuanhuang Immortal City, inside the Immortal Palace, suddenly one could see in the night sky a bright full moon hanging high. Endless lunar moonlight poured across Great Yi's vast territories, while streams of star power ceaselessly fell into Great Yi, converging upon the Immortal Palace.
The intertwining of moonlight and star power made the palace seem almost wrapped in a sticky web of radiance. Fortunately, Xuanhuang Immortal City was no ordinary city—it was truly an Primordial-grade Immortal City. It kept the influx of star power within bounds; anything beyond its tolerance was swallowed directly, transformed into energy, even merged into the city itself, refining and strengthening its very structure.
This was the miraculous strength of star power—endless, unceasing.
Without doubt, this great blessing came from Chang'e, and all of Great Yi benefited.
Now in Great Yi, at the mere mention of Chang'e, people everywhere raised their thumbs in praise, acknowledging her as the Mistress of the Northern Palace. Her position was uncontested, thoroughly established.
At this moment, within the Imperial Heart Palace, Yi Tianxing slowly opened his eyes, a strange light flashing within.
The one who had gone to the Nightmare World was merely an avatar; his true body remained in Xuanhuang Immortal City. The natal aperture had grown ever more mystical—avatars born from it were nearly indistinguishable from the true body. Most importantly, Great Yi possessed the Gate of Nightmare and the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower, which had opened a Dream Butterfly World. Both could connect with the Nightmare World, like bridges linking the realms.
Thus, avatar and true body could exchange information with ease.
The Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower could even be shifted freely between avatar and true body—completely ignoring the Nightmare World's rules. Such was its dominance.
"As expected, the Nightmare World is full of countless possibilities. This harvest is immense. Over ten quadrillion in population, innumerable rare treasures, even a captured ancestral vein. Plus, vast collections of cultivation classics, and twelve top-tier Heaven and Earth treasures—value beyond measure. At last, the earlier plan can begin."
Yi Tianxing drew in a deep breath, his gaze flashing with profound light.
Without delay, a thought carried him into the Realm of Inheritance Flame.
There towered the enormous Book Repository, rising sky-high, layer upon layer, evoking awe.
Here were stored nearly all of Great Yi's cultivation manuals and scriptures.
Crowds of Great Yi's citizens and cultivators streamed constantly in and out, the entrance never ceasing in its flow. The sight was shocking—thousands upon thousands entered and exited every moment.
This was one of Great Yi's sacred grounds.
Every day, children grown old enough were sent here to receive their first inheritance and open their path of cultivation. It was a right of every citizen—to freely enter Xuanhuang Immortal City, the Realm of Inheritance Flame, and the Repository once in their life. Thereafter, further entry required merit to exchange.
Combined with cultivators coming to read and exchange their merit for techniques, the daily numbers reached into the hundreds of millions. Without exception.
"Excellent."
Yi Tianxing nodded inwardly. This was the prosperity of Great Yi, the root of its civilizational inheritance.
Without pause, he stepped into the Scripture Pavilion.
Inside stretched boundless space, with rows of bookshelves standing in perfect order. Day or night, one could see people poring over classics, searching for what they needed, then moving into reading chambers for study. Ordinary classics were cheap—mere scraps of merit could buy access. Their numbers were beyond counting.
Many were scholars of the Hundred Schools.
"Greetings to Your Majesty, Immortal Emperor."
A ray of light flickered. An elder in white Confucian robes appeared—it was Old man Shushan. Expectation shone brightly in his eyes. Every visit Yi Tianxing made brought him great delight. This time, too, he hoped would be no exception.
He dreamed of making Great Yi's Repository the number one library of the Eternal World, holding the richest collection.
"No need for formality, Elder Shu. This time, I've obtained another vast batch of classics. As always, I entrust them to you for cataloging and shelving by category, according to our rules."
Yi Tianxing spoke with a smile.
"Yes, Majesty."
At this, Elder Shu beamed so wide even his beard seemed to curl upward. To him, there was no greater joy.
They stood within an isolated barrier. The cultivators studying in the Repository could not see or hear them, unaware of the astounding scene about to unfold.
"Come forth!!"
Yi Tianxing smiled faintly and waved his hand. At once, scroll after scroll appeared, unceasing—cultivation classics, ordinary volumes, even mundane chronicles. All had been copied by Rahu. Many were not only of this epoch, but relics preserved from the last. Their numbers were beyond measure, truly uncountable.
"So many texts! With this, our Great Yi Repository indeed has the qualifications to contend for the title of the Eternal World's foremost library!"
Elder Shu exclaimed in joy.
Though he had expected gains, he never imagined the harvest would be this vast.
With a flash, a white radiance descended, enveloping the scrolls. Before the eye, they transformed—breaking apart into characters that danced freely in the air, while their scroll-bodies turned into sheets of white jade paper. The characters then settled, line by line, forming complete jade volumes that flew into white jade shelves. The texts were clearer and easier to read than before, far more convenient.
Even those once stored in jade slips were condensed into jade tomes.
"So many new volumes! Entirely new classics, brimming with new wisdom!"
The cultivators in the Repository watched, stunned, yet filled with pride for being part of Great Yi.
This—this was heritage, this was civilization.Other dynasties could not compare.
"This matter I leave in your care."
Yi Tianxing glanced once, sensing the rising cultural aura, then made to leave.
"Yes, Majesty."
Elder Shu's eyes narrowed in sheer delight. He cared not whether Yi Tianxing stayed or left—the sooner he departed, the sooner he could immerse himself.
"This fellow…"
Yi Tianxing only chuckled, turning to leave.
The next instant, he appeared in the Immortal City's core space.
"Master, why have you come?"
Fairy Ruyi darted over, circling him with joy.
"How has the Chaos World Tree been progressing?" Yi Tianxing asked.
The Chaos World Tree was naturally the palace's treasure tree. Now, it had undergone a fundamental transformation, no different from a World Tree—an irreplaceable core treasure of Xuanhuang Immortal City.
"With constant star power pouring down, its absorbed energy keeps merging into the Chaos World Tree. The chaotic spaces within its leaves are steadily expanding, strengthening their origin."
Fairy Ruyi quickly answered.