Yi Tianxing's identity was far too important. His safety concerned the lives and fate of countless citizens of the Great Yi Holy Court. If something were to happen to him, the entire Great Yi could collapse. Even if it didn't, the current prosperous situation would be completely ruined—wiped clean in an instant. In Great Yi, anyone else might be replaceable—except him.
It was his presence that gave countless citizens the courage to fear nothing.So when the ministers sensed something unusual about the Dark Domain, they instinctively tried to stop him.
No matter what, they had to dissuade Yi Tianxing from personally going to the Dark Domain. Even if it involved filial duty—rescuing the Holy Father and Holy Mother—the ministers were confident they could shoulder this task themselves.
"Please rest assured, Holy King," said Tong Huang. "Our Calamity Hall has already selected the most elite team. They will head to the Dark Domain immediately and investigate any news regarding the Holy Father and Mother. Once we receive confirmed intelligence, we'll devise the safest and most effective rescue plan."
She too didn't want to see Yi Tianxing take this risk.
The situation in the Dark Domain was murky and unpredictable—anything could happen.
"There's no need to worry," Yi Tianxing said, somewhat helplessly. "This time, I will send only an external incarnation. Even if this is a trap, and danger lies ahead, at most I'll lose an avatar. My true body won't suffer any harm."
This was the constraint of his status. Enjoying the supreme position meant also accepting the burdens it brought. He had no choice but to consider his ministers' opinions—after all, he wasn't just an individual anymore.
Sending an incarnation was merely a temporary measure. Yi Tianxing still suspected that the Dark Domain might be a trap. But whether it was or not, the clues related to his adoptive parents were real. The mention of "Research Facility 703" clearly indicated knowledge. No matter what, he had to go—even if it was a trap. Only then could his heart rest easy.
"A brilliant solution. The Holy King is wise," the ministers said in unison, quietly breathing a sigh of relief.
Convincing Yi Tianxing to drop the idea of personally venturing into the Dark Domain was already a great success. That thought simply couldn't be allowed. The Dark Domain could very well be a slaughter trap, a massive ambush.
"If our speculation is correct, and the Dark Domain is a scheme laid out by Eternal Night—targeting the Holy King and Great Yi—how should we execute the rescue mission?" asked Xun Yu, frowning slightly.
If it was indeed a trap, the original plan of sending a massive army for a frontal invasion would no longer be appropriate. A more targeted, strategic approach would be necessary.
Even without definitive proof, suspicion alone was enough—warfare allowed no margin for error.
"In my humble opinion," said Jia Xu, his eyes flashing, "since the Dark Domain—aside from the forbidden zones—has essentially become a paradise for dark creatures, we no longer need to worry about collateral damage. Even if we raze it to the ground, we can always rebuild. Therefore, our approach should be centered on maximum destruction and sheer killing power. All kinds of superweapons can be deployed into the Dark Domain."
If the domain was overrun by monsters, it needed to be cleansed—thoroughly and bloodily.
No one in the great hall objected.
This wasn't an ordinary realm. It was swarming with monsters, and the situation was completely different. Drastic measures were necessary.
"Holy King, in the past ten years, our Heavenly Crafts Pavilion has developed several top-tier superweapons. Some of them may prove useful now," said Gongshu Lin without hesitation.
"Oh? Let's hear it. What kind of treasures are they?" asked Yi Tianxing with interest.
The officials were all intrigued—especially the military commanders. Their eyes gleamed. On the battlefield, the most powerful force was often the new killing weapons developed by the Heavenly Crafts Pavilion.
"One such weapon is called the Mushroom House."
"Mushroom House? What kind of name is that?" The ministers exchanged puzzled looks. How could a mushroom be related to a superweapon?
"These years, thanks to Dream Realm expeditions, Great Yi has acquired many unique items not native to our world. Among them were certain peculiar mushrooms, each with its own bizarre properties. Some explode on contact. Others are parasitic. Some can cause rapid enlargement or shrinkage. In total, we discovered dozens of varieties," Gongshu Lin explained.
"After analyzing them, the Heavenly Crafts Pavilion, in collaboration with the Peasant School, spent years researching these mushrooms. Eventually, we created a special weapon that combined the effects of many of them—the Mushroom House."
The Mushroom House can cultivate parasitic spores, which quickly spread across the land, covering a million-mile radius. Once released, they latch onto trees, ground, or living creatures. Wherever they land, mushrooms grow—on trees, soil, even from the flesh of living beings.
These mushrooms absorb blood and energy and then rapidly enlarge. Upon contact or impact, they explode violently. A mushroom the size of a baby's head has explosive power comparable to the Yin-Yang Annihilation Bomb, enough to seriously injure those in the Fate Map Realm.
They come in seven colors—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
Red: lowest tier, but still lethal to Fate Map Realm
Orange: guarantees a kill within the Fate Map Realm
Yellow: threatens Law Dharma Realm
Green: fatal to Law Dharma Realm
Blue: deadly to Nascent Soul Realm
Indigo: can wound Nascent Soul Realm
Violet: capable of killing Sun God Realm cultivators
As for mushrooms that could threaten the True Spirit Realm, those required rare circumstances and massive nutrients to grow—multi-colored mushrooms: dual-color, tri-color, or even quad-color.
But those were extremely rare.
In just a few hours, a Mushroom House could cover and annihilate a million-mile area. The only downside was that it left behind total devastation. If any humans or friendly beings were within range, extreme caution would be necessary.
It was a true superweapon.
"Excellent. What a treasure. Against the Dark Domain, this is perfect," Jia Xu said with a clap and a smile.
This wasn't just a Mushroom House—it was a Mushroom Bomb.
The military commanders were thrilled. This was the kind of battlefield weapon that could determine the outcome of a war.
"Does the Mushroom House's parasitic spread have long-term consequences? Could it leave behind unpredictable hazards?" asked Liu Bowen cautiously. If the mushrooms couldn't be purged, future settlements in the area would be at risk.
"Rest assured, Left Prime Minister," Gongshu Lin replied. "We accounted for that. The parasitic spores have a built-in lifespan of one day. Even if they don't explode, they will naturally wither and decompose into the earth. There will be no lingering danger."
He knew how terrifying an uncontrolled Mushroom House could be. If there were even a hint of hazard, he wouldn't have dared present it here.
"Very good. How many Mushroom Houses can be deployed currently?" Yi Tianxing nodded in approval. He couldn't help but marvel at the ingenuity of the Heavenly Crafts Pavilion.
"Enough to blanket the entire Dark Domain," Gongshu Lin said confidently.
The Pavilion had been preparing for this moment in secret for years. It was time to reveal its strength.
"Any other superweapons you'd like to unveil?" Yi Tianxing asked with a smile.
"Yes, the second weapon is called the Space Annihilation Cannon," Gongshu Lin continued. "Crafted from countless hours of research, it uses space-attributed materials—primarily Voidshatter Crystals—to create a rune-engraved cannon capable of unleashing spatial collapse."
"When fired, the cannon causes space in the targeted area to collapse and disintegrate. Unless the enemy's strength exceeds the cannon's destructive range, they'll be torn to pieces—ground into nothing."
"What's the upper limit of its destructive power?" the military generals asked eagerly. This was the kind of weapon they wanted in their corps. It could shift the balance of an entire battle.
"A single shot can affect an area a thousand miles wide. It can kill True Spirit Realm cultivators and threaten Dao Platform Realm beings. With further refinements, it will eventually reach fatal levels against Dao Platform-level enemies," Gongshu Lin replied.
"How many Space Annihilation Cannons are currently available?" Zhuge Liang asked, visibly excited. Equipping these in large numbers would significantly enhance Great Yi's war strength. The weapon's wide-area suppression and anti-teleportation effects were especially valuable.