Scene: Central Divine Plateau – Li Yuan's Realm
The divine realm shimmered brighter than ever. Trees whispered prayers. The air crackled with pure God Qi. The once-barren land now pulsed with divine fertility, crisscrossed with fields of heavenly crops and lakes of spiritual water.
On a circular platform atop the Realm Core Tree, Li Yuan stood quietly, his aura calm yet overwhelming.
The System, floating beside him with comical butterfly wings and a glowing monocle, dinged.
System (seriously, before switching to goofy):
"Realm stability reached 78.2%. Initiating Guardian Protocol: SEVEN-STAR GUARD FORMATION."
(Then muttering in a rapper voice):
"Brace yourself, boss. It's about to get legendary up in here!"
Divine Stars Descend
From the skies, seven heavenly stars beamed down and struck the land around Li Yuan, forming seven glowing pillars. Each morphed into a humanoid form—some armored, some robed, each a divine presence.
The Seven Star Generals
General Baihu (White Tiger)
Silver-haired warlord in tiger-hide armor. Leader of ground shock units. Wields lightning and thunder essence.
General Xuanwu (Black Tortoise)
A robed monk-like figure with tortoise-shell shield and serpent staff. Governs divine barriers and elemental defense.
General Zhuque (Vermillion Bird)
Fiery winged lady in burning crimson armor. Rules sky flame arrays and airborne combat forces.
General Jin Chan (Golden Toad)
Portly, golden-skinned beast-man with scrolls and pouches. Runs economy, trade beasts, and treasure formations.
General Qilin (Mythic Beast)
Silent, noble being in horned armor. Guardian of divine crops, sacred beasts, and nature spirits.
General Tu Yan (Obsidian Ape)
Giant black-armored warlord with wild hair and brutal fists. Oversees shock troops and border gates.
General Long Huang (Golden Dragon) ← NEW
Clad in radiant, gold-etched robes with dragon horns and blazing eyes. His mere breath warps the sky.
A Divine-Mythic entity born from the fusion of a heavenly dragon egg and realm qi.
Commands fate qi, realm evolution, divine realm borders, and suppression formations.
Holds authority second only to Li Yuan. Even gods would tremble before him.
"I am Long Huang… born from your realm's divinity. My existence alone blesses your land."
Scene: System Grants New Realm Formations
The System's body expanded, glowing with circuits, before exploding in a firework of spiritual light.
System (with exaggerated anime sparkle):
"Ta-daaa! New Realm Formations unlocked!"
New Formations Added:
Golden Dragon Vein Matrix – Increases land fertility and divine evolution rate.
Realm Lock Array – Prevents realm detection by higher beings until Li Yuan lifts the veil.
Divine Authority Seal – Only Li Yuan can allow entrance or exit. Even gods cannot bypass it.
Heavenly Beast Sanctuary – Increases divine beast evolution, loyalty, and potential humanoid growth.
Soul-Linked Command Net – Lets Li Yuan issue thoughts to any part of his realm with divine will.
World Echo Protocol – Allows the realm to retaliate when attacked automatically.
Mythic Harmony Dome – Stabilizes all magic, qi, and divine powers in his territory. Increases cultivation speed.
Scene: Inside the Divine Manor
The manor had expanded—its roof now inlaid with golden runes, its walls alive with flowing qi. Animals served as butlers, many evolving into humanoid attendants. Some now had names, personalities, and jobs.
One fox woman with nine tails brewed tea.
A stag-man polished heavenly armor.
A rabbit-eared girl guarded the storage vault.
System (with a fan and dramatic voice):
"This is no longer a petty domain, boss. This is a divine nation. And you… you're its first Emperor."
Li Yuan (sipping tea):
"I never asked for this."
System:
"And yet, you planted the first tree, didn't you?"
Closing Moment
As he gazed toward the skies, one of the generals kneeled.
"Master, the Golden Dragon Formation is complete. From now on… no being shall enter your world uninvited."
But far away, in the highest reaches of the Upper Realms…
A golden light flickered.
And a Primordial Divine Beast stirred.
"Someone has awakened… a Golden Dragon Bloodline?"
END OF CHAPTER