The Xuanhuang Immortal City, originally hidden in the void, directly revealed its presence and appeared between heaven and earth, visible at a glance. The various scenes inside the city were clearly displayed through the live broadcasts of countless citizens across Great Yi. With deliberate permission, the live images were even projected onto the external star network, so that within the Eternal World, no matter the domain, anyone could witness the scenes.
Countless cultivators of all races, who had no chance to come to Great Yi personally, could not resist logging into the Star Network to watch the broadcast.
The live feeds were varied: some focused directly on the many buildings and shops inside Xuanhuang City; others broadcast the talented scholars and beauties walking along the streets; still others showed the continuous construction of the fifth ring district within the Xuanhuang Immortal City.
In these days, endless Wish Power Beads had been born, transforming into bricks and paving stones, casting the foundations of the fifth ring. Streets were being divided, neighborhoods established, public facilities arranged. The Ministry of Works and the Heavenly Craft Pavilion were so busy that day and night blurred together.
The fifth ring had officially begun construction.
During this period, in all the Immortal Cities of Great Yi, countless citizens submitted requests daily, desiring to move into Xuanhuang Immortal City to live. For many, this was a dream they had long awaited.
Even now, the rough outlines of the fifth ring could already be seen.
It was foreseeable that before long, the fifth ring would be flooded with new residents, and the city would once again be filled with vitality. By then, Xuanhuang Immortal City would undoubtedly become the most prosperous Immortal City between heaven and earth. Even the Lingxiao Immortal Court might not be able to compare.
"So this is Xuanhuang Immortal City—the legendary capital of the Great Yi Immortal Court. Truly prosperous and magnificent, worthy of longing."
"There are so many people here. Just by their clothing and bearing, they far outstrip us by countless times. Their food, their tools… no wonder it is called the foremost Immortal Court, a true immortal nation on earth. The difference between mortal and immortal really is too vast."
"So much food, so many amusements, such beautiful clothing, countless rare treasures… Heaven above, I wish I were born in Great Yi. Compared to this, our homeland is nothing but a beggar's den."
Countless cultivators of various races, and many human factions as well, after witnessing the scenes, first fell silent. Then, comments erupted like a flood. The feeling was one of extreme contrast—like comparing modern times to the ancient era, or a noble's estate to a slum.
The shock to the mind was immeasurable.
Among all domains, especially the human race, countless citizens and cultivators were instantly stirred with boundless yearning toward the Great Yi Immortal Court. Though Great Yi was not the only Immortal Court—Lingxiao also bore that title—the methods and governance of Lingxiao could not compare to Great Yi, which had risen from the foundation upward.
The gap between the two was vast.
At the same time, the gigantic Palace-Treasure Tree also appeared in the live broadcasts.
After merging with the attribute of chaos, the Palace-Treasure Tree transformed into a supreme existence akin to the World Tree, even more mysterious and profound. At a glance, it seemed to cover heaven and earth, as though one truly gazed upon the World Tree standing in the heart of chaos itself.
That grandeur—upon first sight, no one could help but feel intense shock.
Completely shaken.
The Immortal Palace perched at the peak of the tree, veiled in auspicious clouds, faintly visible—revealing only fragments—made it all the more enticing and mysterious.
Unknowingly, the time had nearly arrived.
One could see Cao Zhengchun appear outside the Immortal Palace. Sweeping his gaze around, he loudly announced:
"The Immortal Peach Banquet is about to begin. All who have received an invitation may summon the Rainbow Bridge to be guided here. Great Yi sincerely invites the sages of the world to attend."
His voice, carried by a mysterious power, naturally spread throughout the Eternal World. Every domain could hear it—as though blessed by heaven and earth itself.
After the Xuanhuang Immortal City ascended and transformed, the Rainbow Bridge's power grew immensely. Its reach extended across the entire Eternal World. Within Great Yi's territory, it could be used freely without limit. Beyond Great Yi, however, it consumed immense energy and could not pinpoint locations without aid. Only because the invitations carried spatial coordinates could the bridges accurately locate and guide guests.
If not for the Immortal Peach Banquet, such a method would never be used lightly.
Lingxiao Immortal Court had the Southern Heavenly Gate, capable of traversing domains. Could Great Yi, also an Immortal Court, fall behind? Naturally, it had to display its might.
Shua! Shua! Shua!
Almost as soon as the announcement ended—
Beams of rainbow light arced across heaven and earth, becoming massive bridges stretching through the skies, piercing into domains far and wide.
Upon them came wave after wave of invited mighty ones.
Even within Zhongyu Tianzhou, Rainbow Bridges descended. From Lingxiao Immortal Court, divine radiance flickered, Immortal gods stepping upon the bridges. Numerous great powers also moved at once. In the Dark Realms, even those mighty beings hidden within forbidden zones chose without hesitation to attend the banquet.
In short, the current standing and weight of Great Yi was not only worthy of dialogue, but in some respects, stood above them. In truth, it was a power worthy of their reverence. Moreover, they could not forget that it was because of Yi Tianxing that the Dark Realms still existed at all. Their very lives were owed to him.
Wherever the mighty ones traveled, their presence was awe-inspiring.
In the skies, rainbow bridges spread, multicolored clouds and auspicious qi filled the heavens.
"A fine Great Yi, a fine Yi Tianxing. Ascending to Immortal Court, indeed you have reason to boast."
In the shadows, a pair of eyes filled with evil intent and malice gazed upon the countless rainbow bridges stretching through the heavens, upon the gathering of countless mighty ones, even True Immortals among them. The discomfort only grew stronger.
"My lord, everything has been prepared. At the locations we marked, Abyssal Blood Crystals have already been buried. At your command, they will erupt, unleashing the Dao-rhyme of the Evernight Law, instantly driving the demonicization process to its extreme. According to plan, in every domain of Great Yi's territory, one Abyssal Blood Crystal has been set. Without accident, this will give rise to more than thirty large-scale Demon Abyss. Even the Great Yi Immortal Court will be overwhelmed, forced into exhaustion, and suffer heavy losses. They will drink a bitter cup indeed."
A black-robed figure reported confidently before Evil Heaven Dao Sovereign.
The Abyssal Blood Crystal was a supreme treasure of the Evernight World. Born only in the birthplace of the Abyssal Demon Mother, within the Endless Abyss, it was a crystallization of the ultimate law power of Evernight. It could even be refined by Evernight Demon Gods to strengthen their comprehension of the Dao. Its value was immeasurable, its quantity extremely rare.
For Hydra to obtain so many Blood Crystals was no easy feat. Clearly, Evernight's support for them was enormous. Whatever they desired, it was given—so long as they continued to sabotage the Eternal World.
Evernight would not permit the Eternal World to prosper and thrive.
This time, they had brought out over thirty such crystals against Great Yi—an act that shook the heavens.
"Do not be too confident before the results are seen. Last time, when the four Demon Abyss were opened in Zhongyu Tianzhou, though the abyss functioned and demons surged forth, Lingxiao Immortal Court exploited the chance to infiltrate and take the entire Tianzhou. Countless heavenly soldiers and generals descended to guard the Demon Abyss, while sect disciples fought with desperation inside. In truth, we only became Haotian's blade, helping him consolidate power. Truly hateful. If another accident occurs this time, both I and your Hydra will be utterly disgraced."
Evil Heaven's eyes remained expressionless, his tone cold.
Indeed, the humiliation of being manipulated by Haotian last time had not yet faded. In his heart remained the unanswered question: how had Haotian known they would detonate the abyss ahead of time? Was it coincidence—or had he obtained precise intelligence?
The shadow of that doubt still lingered.
"Please rest assured, my lord. This time, no accident will occur. With over thirty Demon Abyss erupting simultaneously, the number of invading demon soldiers will exceed billions in an instant. Taken unprepared, no matter how strong Great Yi is, they cannot suppress it easily. By then, the entire territory of Great Yi will become a battlefield of unimaginable carnage."
The red-robed figure spoke with conviction.
Within Hydra, their nine leaders were beyond question.
To prevent accidents, they themselves had personally buried the Abyssal Blood Crystals. If something went wrong again, they were willing to have their heads cut off and kicked like a ball.
"Let it be so. In any case, Yi Tianxing must not be allowed to conduct this Immortal Peach Banquet smoothly."
Evil Heaven sneered coldly.
Meanwhile, within the Immortal Palace—in the garden known as the Tidewatch Terrace—Yi Tianxing and the many mighty ones who had once fought in the Slaughter-Heaven War sat together on the grand platform.
Outside, the sea stretched vast, waves crashing upon reefs, the sounds of the tide echoing in the surroundings.
Before them, two strands of Primordial Purple Qi hovered.
One had been obtained by Yi Tianxing after slaying the Blood Heaven Dao Sovereign. Another had been gained by Ancestor Minghe after killing the Green Heaven Dao Sovereign. As for the Purple Qi left by the fallen Demon Heaven Dao Sovereign, that was in the hands of Demon Ancestor Rahu. Since Rahu had not joined their alliance, no one dared harbor thoughts of seizing it. All had witnessed the might of the Nine Tribulations Sword Array. None believed they could contend with Rahu beneath its blades.
Even two strands of Primordial Purple Qi appearing together was unprecedented.
Among those seated, none had ever seen so much unclaimed Purple Qi gathered at once.
(End of Chapter)