The Green Emperor clutched its jaw and howled in pain.
Its eyes toward Yi Tianxing were filled with disbelief and a touch of fear—like it was staring at some kind of freak."How is your body so tough?! You clearly didn't activate the Chaos Battle Dragon Robe. I bit down and couldn't even pierce your skin. My teeth nearly broke!"
The Green Emperor wailed.
When its teeth sank in, it immediately felt an immense resilience and elasticity from Yi Tianxing's skin, bouncing its fangs back as though tremendous power lay hidden within his flesh. Not only was his skin incredibly tough, but it could rebound attacks as well.
And the Green Emperor's teeth were far from ordinary—sharper than many divine weapons.
But biting Yi Tianxing didn't even break the skin, and it almost shattered its own teeth. That was more absurd than wearing divine armor.
"Let them break. Maybe then you'll stop biting people randomly."
Yi Tianxing showed no surprise.
Letting the Green Emperor bite him wasn't negligence—it was deliberate. He'd wanted to test the strength of his physical body. The result satisfied him. After achieving five-elemental perfection, the Five Elements Power had refined his body to the level of an impenetrable physique. Even his body hair was tightly contracted. If he willed it, his pores would shut completely.
Even without the Chaos Battle Dragon Robe, his body was now strong enough to resist attacks from divine weapons.
Every time a body cultivator breaks through, their body becomes tougher—continuing to evolve toward the Immortal Body.
"We greet the King!"
Jia Xu and the others, having witnessed everything, smiled and saluted respectfully.
"We greet the Great Yi King!"
The man surnamed Cheng and the other newly arrived cultivators also bowed in unison, eyes full of awe.
Earlier, the Green Emperor had remained in the valley to recruit human cultivators, directly telling them that the Great Yi Dynasty had seized a top-tier battle city and housed over a million human soldiers. If they wished to join, they could follow it to Sunset City; if not, they were free to leave.
The cultivators had seen Yi Tianxing's battle with Tong Twelve with their own eyes and were deeply shaken. They had entered the Battlefield of Gods and Demons to fight for the dignity and future of the human race—but until now had found no place to settle. Trapped by Tong Twelve in the valley, they were stuck.
Upon hearing of a human-controlled battle city captured by Yi Tianxing himself, their interest was piqued. Almost no one chose to leave—they all followed the Green Emperor to Sunset City.
What happened on the way back need not be detailed.
Upon entering Sunset City, Jia Xu and the others, under Yi Tianxing's orders, didn't mistreat them. They were allowed to choose any residence freely. The city was enormous, with countless buildings—enough to house several million people. Its size was astonishing.
Some roamed the city to explore. Others climbed the city walls to speak with the soldiers stationed there.
Gradually, they began to learn about both Sunset City and the Great Yi Dynasty.
On the Eternal Continent, the rise of the Great Yi was known far and wide. As the first human Destiny Dynasty, it was legendary among all cultivators. Naturally, these human cultivators had heard of it. Upon confirming that Sunset City belonged to Great Yi, they were shocked—and even more curious.
They eagerly asked soldiers about life within Great Yi.
The more they learned, the more envious they became.
While other human settlements still struggled to survive with scarce resources and harsh conditions, Great Yi had already achieved a society where civilians could live in peace and prosperity. Infrastructure was complete. Immortal Cities suppressed the wilderness, demonstrating an awe-inspiring ambition. The stories stirred the hearts of these cultivators. They longed to witness with their own eyes what a human utopia looked like.
With that, they formed a basic understanding of the Great Yi Dynasty.
And the more they learned, the greater their respect and curiosity toward Yi Tianxing, the founder of this empire.
Not everyone could rise from obscurity to build such a vast and powerful realm.
Now, standing before Yi Tianxing, each of them held heartfelt admiration in their eyes.
Anyone who had survived this long knew just how brutal the Eternal Continent was for humans. To thrive in such an age was a feat bordering on the miraculous. Among humanity, Yi Tianxing was a legend—whether they had met him or not, his name was known to all.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony. On the Battlefield of Gods and Demons, all humans are brothers and comrades. Only through unity can we survive—and seize dignity from the hands of other races."
Yi Tianxing nodded calmly.
Those who dared to enter the battlefield at this stage were undoubtedly strong—especially rogue cultivators. The weak were long dead. Only the strong survived. And from what he could tell, every person here was at least at the Life Aperture Realm.
They were all formidable.
Especially the man surnamed Cheng—his aura marked him as a strong figure even among Life Aperture experts.
"You there. Have you served in the military before? Commanded troops in battle?"
Yi Tianxing looked directly at the man and asked.
"King, this man is no unknown figure. You've likely heard of him," said Qi Jiguang with a serious expression as he looked at the man.
"Oh? Who are you?"
Yi Tianxing narrowed his eyes slightly.
"I'm called Cheng Yaojin," the man said with a grin.
"Cheng Yaojin—you're one of the founding generals of the Tang Dynasty in history!" Yi Tianxing's eyes sparkled with recognition and excitement.
Who hadn't heard of Cheng Yaojin in old China?
Born as Yaojin, later renamed Zhijie, courtesy name Yizhen, Cheng Yaojin was a native of Dong'e, Jizhou (modern-day southwest of Dongping, Shandong). He was a founding general of the Tang Dynasty and one of the Twenty-Four Heroes of the Lingyan Pavilion.
In the final years of the Sui Dynasty, he served under various leaders—Wagang, Wang Shichong—and later submitted to the Tang. He aided Li Shimin in defeating multiple enemies, earned the title of Duke of Su, and participated in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. He later held several key military positions.
His most unique trait? He was a lucky general. Born with powerful fortune, he often emerged unscathed from battle and could turn losing situations into victories. Though mysterious, his combat strength was undeniable.
On the battlefield, few could withstand his infamous Three Axe Strikes. In his time, he ranked among the elite.
"What Tang Dynasty founding general? That life doesn't mean much here in the Eternal Continent. Now, I'm just a lone rogue cultivator. I came to the battlefield to slay some aliens and sharpen my axe."
Cheng Yaojin grinned.
His time on the Eternal Continent hadn't gone smoothly. He knew strength was everything here. For years, he'd hidden away, cultivating like mad, using lucky encounters and by hunting beasts for resources. Eventually, he broke through to the Life Aperture Realm—even ranking among the stronger ones.
This time, he entered the Battlefield of Gods and Demons hoping to find greater fortune.
"You cultivate the Heavenly Gang Axe Technique?"
Yi Tianxing asked.
"That's right. I was taught it by an otherworlder back then. But I was too playful and accidentally burned part of the manual. Only the first Three Axe Strikes survived—the rest I couldn't practice."
Cheng Yaojin looked deeply regretful.
He'd long since regretted that mistake. Here on the Eternal Continent, the technique had grown even more mystical—but it remained incomplete. And he could never find a way to restore it. It pained him endlessly.
"Would you be willing to join Great Yi? A legion commander position is open for you."
Yi Tianxing said directly.
It was a straightforward recruitment offer.
Someone like Cheng Yaojin wasn't easy to come across. Since fate brought them together, he had to try. If successful, it would mean acquiring another top-tier general for Great Yi.
A full-fledged legion commander.
"This…"
Cheng Yaojin was clearly tempted. Such an offer was incredibly attractive to any human cultivator.
"In Great Yi, we have the complete Heavenly Gang Axe Technique. Join us, and you can redeem it anytime. Not just that—our Tibetan Scripture Pavilion holds countless cultivation methods, battle skills, secret arts, and Life Aperture opening techniques. As long as you earn enough merit, you can study any scripture."
Yi Tianxing continued.
"What?! The complete Heavenly Gang Axe Technique?!"
Cheng Yaojin trembled. That technique had become an obsession in his heart. He'd long yearned to restore it, but never found a way. Hearing that Great Yi had the complete version finally broke down his last mental barrier.
"I agree. From now on, I, Cheng Yaojin, am a man of Great Yi!"
His voice was firm and resolute—free of hesitation.
The appeal of Great Yi to any human cultivator was immense. For Cheng Yaojin, who had found what he desired most, it was irresistible.
"Haha! Fantastic! Old Cheng, we can spar properly from now on!"
Zhang Fei roared with laughter.
Seeing another mighty general join Great Yi filled him with joy.