"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Clairvoyant and Clairaudient immediately rose upon hearing the command and swiftly departed for the Southern Heavenly Gate. With their innate divine senses, they could survey the entire Central Heaven Province. Many might possess the "Thousand-Mile Eye," but those who could reach their level were exceedingly rare—perhaps none at all.
What they could see and hear far exceeded words.
Their status within the Lingxiao Immortal Court was naturally impressive, playing an essential role in monitoring the realms.
Upon arriving at the Southern Heavenly Gate, Clairvoyant began scanning the entire realm with his eyes, while Clairaudient listened carefully.
The moment they looked, their faces instantly changed. In the Central Heaven Province, at some unknown time, four enormous, pitch-black pillars of demonic energy had erupted like towering columns piercing the heavens. The sky above was filled with rolling waves of demonic qi. Within each pillar, terrifying visions constantly appeared, countless demonic roars echoing through the void.
Instantly, the sky darkened as if night had fallen.
From the demonic energy, one could clearly feel the aura of the Eternal Night, intertwined with its law and Dao resonance.
The shockwaves from the pillars caused the Lingxiao Immortal Court to tremble.
"Charge forth! Strike into the Eternal World! Plunder their treasures! Kill the Eternal natives!"
"Hahaha! There are beautiful female slaves, boundless wealth! Charge! Destroy everything in your path!"
Clairaudient clearly heard the terrifying roars emitted from within the demonic pillars.
"This is bad—something serious is about to happen."
Exchanging glances, Clairvoyant and Clairaudient revealed deep shock and quickly headed toward the Jade Pool.
"Report!"
Within the Jade Pool, the banquet had come to a halt.
The sudden disturbance left the gathered immortals and gods unable to continue tasting the delicacies. All waited quietly, eager to understand what was happening—why the Lingxiao Immortal Court was being rammed. After all, the Lingxiao Immortal Court was comparable to the Eternal Ark of the Primordial Era—a supreme treasure of the cosmos. For it to shake indicated a situation of unprecedented gravity.
As Clairvoyant and Clairaudient returned, all eyes turned toward them.
"Speak!"
Haotian's voice was stern.
"In the Central Heaven Province, four massive Demon Abyss have appeared. Just now, their emergence caused surging demonic qi to form pillars, directly striking the Immortal Court, causing the tremors. The Abyss are located to the east, west, south, and north. Currently, the entire sky above the Central Heaven Province is covered by overwhelming demonic qi, blotting out the sun. Panic spreads among the people—like the end of days."
Clairvoyant reported.
"Your Majesty, I also heard that within the Demon Abyss, vast hordes of Eternal Night demons are preparing to invade. The number of demons is incalculable. I request Your Majesty issue orders immediately."
Clairaudient spoke, his tone grave.
This was no joke. Demon Abyss were no secret within the Lingxiao Immortal Court. Their appearance meant a direct passage had opened between the Eternal World and Eternal Night. Abysses varied in size.
Small ones allowed only a limited number of weaker demons to cross—rarely exceeding the Fourth Tier, the Dharma Phase realm.
Medium Abyss could unleash demons of Fifth Tier (Nascent Soul) or even Sixth or Seventh Tier.
Large Abysses, however, contained basic demons of Sixth Tier, with hidden powers exceeding Seventh or Eighth Tier—a terrifying prospect. The sheer numbers of demons were nearly infinite, surging like mountains and rivers, growing stronger with each conquest. Should they go unchecked, the destruction could devastate surrounding worlds.
Each Abyss, if not sealed, was a colossal threat.
Sealing an Abyss was extremely difficult. The mingling laws of the Eternal World and Eternal Night made their energy chaotic and unpredictable. Ordinary formations could not withstand the assault; they would collapse instantly. Only by stationing a mighty army outside, continuously engaging the demons, could an Abyss be contained.
Such events were not uncommon in the Eternal World. Wherever multiple realms merged, Abysses emerged—indelible traces of law and Dao convergence.
The new Abysses were all massive. If left unchecked, the Central Heaven Province would be utterly consumed, turning into a horrid demonic wasteland. If they expanded into colossal Abysses, the consequences would be beyond prediction.
"Signs of rampant demonic energy have appeared throughout the realms, clearly a precursor to Abyss formation. To think the Central Heaven Province was the first to manifest—and in large scale. As the ruler of this province, the Lingxiao Immortal Court cannot remain idle. We must suppress the Abysses. This is our duty. Those who achieve the greatest merit in this battle shall be rewarded with the Dan Scroll Iron Edict. Today, I will begin forming the Edict."
Slap!!
Haotian smashed his jade cup to the ground, shattering it, spilling wine in all directions, and declared resolutely:
"The Lingxiao Immortal Court will never tolerate the Eternal Night! Today, I pledge once again: whoever claims the highest merit in subduing the Demon Abysses shall receive the Dan Scroll Iron Edict. To demonstrate my resolve, I will begin forming the Edict now."
He rose, stretching his hand into the void.
Roar!!
A thunderous dragon roar sounded as countless purple dragon scales materialized from nothing, assembling in a complex pattern. Within moments, twelve thousand nine hundred sixty scales converged, radiating endless purple light. The Jade Pool filled with violet energy. Golden flowers scattered, and countless blossoms bloomed.
All eyes fixed upon Haotian.
Even the Three Pure Saints turned their gaze upon him.
The Dan Scroll Iron Edict was the supreme treasure of the Fortune Dynasty, rivaling the authority of a Saint. Its value was second only to the Hongmeng Purple Qi. Few dared to form one, for it consumed the Dynasty's very fortune.
Haotian's decision was irreversible—once formed, the Edict could not return to mere fortune. Yet no one interfered.
All great powers watched, their eyes burning with desire.
Yi Tianxing observed the scene, noting the intensity of the gazes, and murmured to himself:"Power, authority, and the hearts of men—all in his hand. Impressive. Truly interesting."
"The invasion by Eternal Night in the Central Heaven Province cannot be treated as scattered chaos. Under the Immortal Court, we shall establish a system of celestial officials, deploying them to guard each region, coordinating resources to suppress the Abysses. The former system of divinely sanctioned positions from the previous era is no longer suitable. The Lingxiao Court must reform, instituting a Celestial Official system to consolidate power."
Haotian drew a deep breath, his aura surging, speaking with absolute authority.
(End of Chapter)