The innate spirit dragon formed from the innate spiritual vein had gone completely berserk. It opened its mouth and, without hesitation, devoured the Primordial Xuanhuang Mother Qi. It was an instinct—an innate sense that this was a supreme spiritual treasure that could help it break through. Missing this chance would be a lifelong regret. That primal instinct left it no room for doubt—it swallowed the mother qi whole.
"Yaochi, do you know what will happen when an innate spiritual vein ascends to become a Supreme Ancestral Vein? Will there be changes or anomalies?"
Yi Tianxing asked after a moment of contemplation.
He had never witnessed such a transformation before—there were no known precedents, and no concrete information had ever circulated. Clearly, such events were extremely rare and shrouded in secrecy, even from Heaven and Earth itself.
What might happen remained unknown.
"Based on past records, no such case has ever occurred. I've never seen it with my own eyes either. But it's certain that once the breakthrough begins, various visions and anomalies will arise—and I suspect some kind of tribulation may follow."
The Queen Mother of the West spoke resolutely.
Everything in the world, once it reaches a near-defiant level of transformation, will inevitably face trials and tribulations. The transformation of an innate spiritual vein into a Supreme Ancestral Vein was a fundamental evolution—its very origin was about to change. A smooth breakthrough without tribulation would be more of an anomaly than the tribulation itself.
"No one can intervene in this trial. All we can do is wait and watch."
Yi Tianxing took a deep breath.
Regardless, what must be faced must be faced. Moreover, the grander the phenomenon caused by the transformation of the innate spiritual vein, the better. Only then could it draw the attention of the Nine Heavens Dao Venerables—and possibly compel them to act personally. Otherwise, there'd be no justification.
ROAR!!
The moment the spirit vein swallowed the Primordial Xuanhuang Qi, layers of mysterious yellow divine light surged over its body. In an instant, the entire spiritual vein seemed to radiate with indescribable vitality. A profound aura began to spread throughout the world, so strong that even the Xuanhuang Immortal City could not suppress it—this was a resonance from the unseen fabric of the cosmos.
RUMBLE!!
Suddenly and without warning, an invisible will descended upon the spiritual vein's space. This will didn't only descend there—it simultaneously enveloped the entire Xuanhuang Immortal City. Every single citizen could feel it: an unparalleled divine pressure swept across them like a tide. Above their heads, in the void, it was as if an unseen pair of eyes were observing everything from on high.
Even though Xuanhuang Immortal City was hidden in the void, it made no difference.
This will had not yet taken physical form, but its presence was felt clearly by all beings.
Immediately after, ominous clouds began gathering in the sky.
Within the clouds, bolts of lightning flashed and thunder roared. The pressure exuded by these thunderbolts far exceeded anything experienced in ordinary heavenly tribulations.
"It's a tribulation cloud—a heavenly tribulation! But where's it coming from? No one in Xuanhuang Immortal City is supposed to undergo tribulation here. Normally, tribulations are handled in the Cloud Realm!"
The citizens looked up into the sky, their expressions filled with shock.
According to Great Yi's laws, all cultivators who undergo tribulation must head to the Cloud Realm, where special tribulation platforms were constructed. These platforms were guarded by Great Yi soldiers and monitored by the Sacred Heaven Eye. The tribulation platform could weaken the tribulation's might and provide safety—ensuring no sneak attacks or ambushes.
Thus, going to the tribulation platform was second nature for any cultivator.
And even if a tribulation was triggered, it would never be this violent—this was no ordinary heavenly tribulation.
"This isn't normal. The tribulation clouds are enveloping the entire Xuanhuang Immortal City. Something major is happening!"
Many experts immediately began to speculate.
ROAR!!
As the people guessed in confusion, a deafening dragon's roar echoed through the sky. Yi Tianxing and the Queen Mother of the West watched as the 90,000-zhang-long Innate Dragon Spirit Vein raised its tail and transformed into a beam of dazzling yellow divine light, soaring into the sky.
It burst out from the spiritual vein space and appeared above Xuanhuang Immortal City.
The void trembled, clouds churned, and spiritual energy surged. A colossal yellow dragon emerged from the fog, swimming between clouds—its scales shimmered with divine brilliance.
A wave of true dragon pressure swept outward like a tsunami, engulfing the heavens.
"A dragon! A real dragon! Could this be our Great Yi's Destiny True Dragon?"
"No—it's not a golden dragon. It's a yellow one. The aura's different. And the size—90,000 zhang! It's heaven-shaking! The spirit energy in the air has become ten times denser than before!"
"It's a spiritual vein! An innate spiritual vein! I've heard rumors that Xuanhuang Immortal City rests atop a spiritual vein—but I never knew it was an innate spiritual vein. One that's already reached the peak length of 90,000 zhang… This is… unbelievable!"
Many in Xuanhuang had long suspected a spiritual vein existed below the city. But seeing it manifest in the sky confirmed the truth—it was an innate spiritual vein, and the changes in the heavens were clearly tied to it.
Could it be attempting to ascend further?
The idea alone left people awestruck. This was a once-in-an-era event that could shake the entire world.
"It's starting—so soon? Great Yi really does have an innate spiritual vein. Normally, it would take a long time to nurture it using divine sources. How did it reach this stage so quickly? Clearly, Great Yi's foundation runs deeper than anyone imagined."
"Let's see if this will draw out one of the Dark Dao Venerables among the Nine Heavens."
From the shadows, numerous hidden experts turned their attention toward Xuanhuang City. They had already noticed the transformation, and since this was part of Great Yi's grand scheme, it was inevitable that they would be watching closely.
They were hoping a Dark Dao Venerable would take the bait.
"Hmph, just their rotten luck. But becoming a Supreme Ancestral Vein isn't that easy. It must pass through the Chaos Heaven Gate. Fail that, and it will never ascend."
Donghuang Taiyi cast his cold gaze toward the city.
He was full of malice. The last thing he wanted was for Great Yi to possess a Supreme Ancestral Vein. That would mean Great Yi had the qualifications to ascend to the Immortal Court. From that point on, it would be nearly impossible to suppress them again.
The consequences would be massive.
For all other Destiny Dynasties, this would be a terrifying shock.
Immortal Court positions were limited. If Great Yi gained a "ticket" directly, how could that not invite jealousy? But despite that jealousy, no one dared strike. Too many powerful beings were watching from the shadows. Whoever made a move would become everyone's enemy.
Right now, Great Yi had an invincible golden body, but also... it was like a poison pill. Touch it, and you die.
"It's finally beginning."
Yi Tianxing and the Queen Mother of the West stepped out from the spirit vein space, gazing into the skies.
The innate spiritual vein now hovered in midair, its gaze locked on the tribulation clouds above.
In its eyes were reverence, anticipation, and a burning eagerness. It could feel that this tribulation was meant for it. Once overcome, its very foundation would be transformed—it would become stronger than ever.
WHOOSH!!
At that moment, the tribulation clouds split apart, revealing a massive golden eye—the Eye of Heaven's Dao.
From it radiated supreme majesty. There were no emotions in its gaze—just a transcendent power that shook the hearts of all beings. None dared harbor even a flicker of resistance. It was absolute.
"Heaven's Dao… It's gotten stronger again."
Yi Tianxing instinctively thought.
Each time he saw that eye, the aura it gave off was stronger than before. Heaven's Dao was evolving—and not slowly.
Clearly, the transformation of the innate spiritual vein had alarmed Heaven's Dao. Even it placed great importance on a Supreme Ancestral Vein.
However, after one glance, the golden eye closed again.
But in the next instant, the void changed once more.
Above the tribulation clouds, a giant heavenly gate suddenly appeared. Upon it were countless ancient chaotic Dao runes, radiating a boundless aura. The will of chaos suppressed the void. From within the gate, one could vaguely see endless chaotic energy rolling and roaring.
It gave off a terrifying, unknowable fear.
It felt like stepping into that gate would mean certain death.
"Chaos Heaven Gate!!"
The moment this gate appeared, every creature instinctively knew its name—knew its meaning.
This was the Chaos Heaven Gate, like the Dragon Gate of the dragon race, possessing unfathomable power.
It existed specifically for the innate spiritual vein.
To ascend—to become a Supreme Ancestral Vein—it would have to pass through the Chaos Heaven Gate, endure the baptism of chaos, and undergo its final transformation.