That night was filled with boundless spring passion—its flavors and sensations were indescribable, known only to Yi Tianxing and Queen Mother of the West herself. Only as dawn approached did the movements in the Emperor Heart Palace finally come to a halt.
Upon the cloud-bed, the Queen Mother of the West lay flushed in Yi Tianxing's arms, an alluring charm still lingering between her brows.
"You actually possess a dual cultivation method. My cultivation and Dao foundation have both increased greatly," Yaochi said as she glanced at Yi Tianxing.
"I practice a technique called the Heavenly Emperor Dragon Taming Scripture. It naturally contains the ability for dual cultivation. During intimacy, it enhances both parties' cultivation and Dao comprehension," Yi Tianxing replied with a calm smile. Since they had now taken the final step in their relationship, there was no longer any need to hide this. Besides, such a thing couldn't be concealed anyway—after such a night, the transformation could easily be felt.
The reason the many women in the Sacred King Palace advanced so quickly in cultivation was partly due to resources, and partly because of the natural enhancements brought about by dual cultivation.
This time, not only did the Queen Mother of the West possess a special physique, but thanks to the Flying Immortal Scripture of Yaochi, a brilliant white divine light spiraled within her Purple Mansion. One could faintly feel a transcendent, transformative flying immortal force emanating from it—an uplifting, miraculous power, now sealed within her Purple Mansion. When the time came to break through, she could use it to shatter invisible barriers and ascend to new heights.
In truth, she now possessed the potential to break through at any moment, stepping into the first stage of Dao Establishment, and even take the step toward full Dao Proving, becoming one of the true peak powerhouses of the world.
Moreover, within her body, a new life aperture had formed—Shadow Aperture.
Inside the Heavenly Emperor Dragon Taming Diagram, another dragon shadow had taken form, turning from illusion into substance, manifesting as a Shadow Dragon.
His strength had grown immensely in that single night.
All of this transformation occurred quietly and naturally—such was the greatness of the Heavenly Emperor Dragon Taming Scripture, bringing change as subtly as the spring rain.
"Heavenly Emperor Dragon Taming Scripture—truly remarkable. With such a top-tier cultivation method, combined with the great fortune gathered by the Great Yi Dynasty, it's no wonder you've broken through to the Dao Platform Realm in less than a century. Now you even have the chance to prove the Dao. If this story spread, it would be nothing short of legendary," Queen Mother of the West said, her eyes filled with realization.
Even though the fusion of the myriad realms and the reformation of heaven and earth had caused natural laws to become more vivid and active, to achieve such cultivation in under a hundred years was nearly inhuman—blessed by fortune and destiny. Even the most powerful beings had to marvel at Yi Tianxing's accomplishments.
The strength of the Destiny Dynasty path was something that made others secretly envious.
A dynasty's ability to gather fortune far exceeded that of the old saints' sects and orthodoxy.
This era belonged to Destiny Dynasties.
The Truth About Great Yi
"Now that we're truly husband and wife, there's something about Great Yi I can no longer keep from you," Yi Tianxing said, holding her smooth-as-snow form in his arms. "This matter is known only to some within Great Yi's upper echelons. Zhao Ji knows, and as the Queen of the Western Palace, you have the right to know too. In fact, anyone who's walked with Great Yi for long enough has likely sensed it. But the truth is tightly sealed, and anyone who mentions it will find their words turn into gibberish. I personally placed a speech-sealing restriction. To this day, this is the greatest secret of Great Yi, and the very reason the Nine Heavens Dao Sovereigns are so relentlessly after us."
"What secret?" the Queen Mother asked, her heart suddenly tense.
"My Great Yi… is not a Heavenly Dao Dynasty."
"What? Not a Heavenly Dao Dynasty? Then what is it?" Her body trembled as she looked at Yi Tianxing with wide, astonished eyes. It was clear she already had a guess—and that guess terrified her.
"Yes. As you've guessed, Great Yi… is a Grand Dao Dynasty," Yi Tianxing said with a nod, confirming her suspicion.
He then told her the whole story—how Great Yi came to be a Grand Dao Dynasty entirely by accident. Back then, he had merely given it a try, never imagining it would actually succeed. In the end, it became a unique existence in all of heaven and earth.
Even now, it still felt like a dream.
The Queen Mother of the West was stunned—utterly speechless. A Grand Dao Dynasty was something she'd never even heard of. But once it existed, she instinctively knew the countless advantages and authority it would bring.
A dynasty not subject to the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Dao—a dynasty whose ruler stood on equal footing with the Heavenly Dao itself. Not even the Heavenly Dao could suppress Yi Tianxing in terms of status. Within Great Yi's borders, the Heavenly Dao could not interfere in the slightest.
That kind of sovereignty was something countless beings had dreamed of yet never attained.
Within Great Yi's territory, the Heavenly Dao held the weakest authority.
Any matter that the Heavenly Dao wished to enact would have to be discussed with the Lord of Great Yi first—otherwise, it would be an offense against the Grand Dao itself.
Suddenly, her mind connected many dots.
For example: when Yi Tianxing once asked if she wanted to walk a different path to prove the Dao. That question alone implied the unique potential within Great Yi.
Within Great Yi, the Heavenly Dao's power was at its weakest.
"No wonder… no wonder the Nine Heavens Dao Sovereigns won't let go of Great Yi. They must have discovered this secret. If they could seize control of Great Yi, they might escape the shackles of the Heavenly Dao… even ascend to a higher level," the Queen Mother muttered, taking a deep breath.
Everything now made sense.
Everyone had known Great Yi was rising fast, almost unstoppable. But no one could have imagined that Great Yi was a Grand Dao Dynasty—that secret was too enormous.
"In truth, being a Grand Dao Dynasty hasn't given us much advantage yet. We've still had to face trials like any other dynasty. The responsibilities haven't lessened. At best, we've gained a chance to break the Heavenly Dao's shackles," Yi Tianxing said calmly.
"Isn't that more than enough?" the Queen Mother shot him a look. "Countless mighty figures die trying to prove the Dao. You, as the Lord of a Grand Dao Dynasty, basically guarantee your own success. And others within Great Yi may have the same chance."
Even a sliver of that opportunity would drive countless top cultivators to flock toward Great Yi.
Her heart raced wildly.
"It's enough, indeed. But for now, too few know this. I don't plan to reveal it until we've ascended to become the Immortal Court. Before then, it's about survival. Once we become the Immortal Court, Great Yi will fear nothing," Yi Tianxing said with a smile.
This decision was made after discussions with Liu Bowen and the others. Before rising to the Immortal Court, they had to avoid becoming a target. Without enough power, even a mighty secret could bring destruction.
And letting too many foreign powerhouses into the court at this stage could ruin what made Great Yi what it was.
Back in bed, the two exchanged thoughts for a while longer—before the sheets were tossed again, and spring returned in full bloom.
These matters… were best left unspoken. Even Heaven's censoring might turn a blind eye.
Three days later, Yi Tianxing entered seclusion.
With a single thought, he appeared inside his Purple Mansion.
There, the Nine-Layer Heavenly Emperor Altar radiated divine brilliance. Purple energy flowed endlessly. Countless mysterious divine notes echoed. The very aura of the Dao shifted and surged, like a vast ocean.
Tai Chi, Three Realms, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Seven Stars, Eight Trigrams, Nine Palaces, the Full Cycle, Time and Space—
Each layer emitted a distinct Dao resonance.
"My Dao… is not Yin-Yang, not Three Realms, not Four Symbols, not even Seven Stars or Eight Trigrams.My Dao… is the Dao of the Emperor. Among all Dao, my Dao reigns supreme.One Dao to suppress all others.One Dao to embrace all others.Yin-Yang as foundation, Three Realms for Heaven and Earth, Four Symbols to stabilize the directions, Five Elements to birth all things, Seven Stars as my gaze, Eight Trigrams to derive Heaven's will…All of these are but the roots of my Imperial Dao.I shall walk the path of the Heavenly Emperor.My words shall define the laws of Heaven and Earth.My will shall be Heaven's will.My heart… the heart of Heaven itself."
"Heavenly Emperor Dragon Taming Scripture—Condense Dao Fruit! Establish the Grand Dao!"
In that instant, the Heavenly Emperor Altar bloomed with divine radiance. Countless profound runes appeared, each containing unfathomable truths.
Visions appeared—
The rise of Great Yi from weakness to strength.
The people living in peace.
Soldiers dying in battle.
Yi Tianxing ruling from the dragon throne, commanding the world.
All of this gathered into a single, majestic Purple Dao Fruit.
As it condensed, Yi Tianxing's true spirit merged into it. Upon its surface appeared the mysterious emblem of the Heavenly Emperor Dragon Taming Diagram, with divine dragons coiling and breathing spiritual essence.
A new chapter of his Dao had begun.