Two divine rays shot out from his eyes.
Whoosh!!
These divine rays burst not only from the eyes of the Heavenly Emperor in the Life Chart, but also from Yi Tianxing's real body. One black, one white, they swept across the void, piercing through the constellations. It was as if an invisible power flickered within the divine light, shaking the sun and moon in the nine heavens. It could pierce through the void and the underworld.
The divine light pierced heaven and earth, sweeping across the entire Battlefield of Gods and Demons.
"Heaven above, earth below, I alone am supreme!!"
With the divine light, the Heavenly Emperor in the Life Chart let out a thunderous declaration.
These words, seemingly infused with an invisible force, spread across the entire battlefield, echoing in the ears of every cultivator. Within them was a supreme will, so powerful it felt capable of ruling the heavens and suppressing the universe.
"What's going on?"
"Why do I feel the urge to kneel? What is this feeling?"
Countless cultivators were stunned as they watched the divine light cleave through the void, and that heaven-shaking voice reverberated through space.
Words like Heaven above, earth below, I alone am supreme were not something anyone could casually say. In the cultivation world, such words formed karmic cause and effect—whoever uttered them would bear their karmic weight.
"What a bold claim. This is a declaration of the Dao. A cultivator has achieved the Life Chart Realm – Scroll Stage, and awakened supreme divine abilities. This is the mark of reaching a consummate level in the Life Chart Realm. A world-devouring momentum."
A prodigy looked up at the sky, a solemn expression on his face.
"Heaven above, earth below, I alone am supreme? Such arrogance!"
Another genius sneered, clearly unwilling to accept such a claim.
This was a Dao-proclaiming statement, one that suggested total dominion over the cultivation world and supremacy over all others. It implied total disregard for all peers.
"Who dares utter such words? Legend says only Siddhārtha once spoke them."
A human cultivator was shaken.
According to the Great Tang Records on the Western Regions, when the Buddha was born, he took seven steps in each of the four directions, raised his right hand and declared: 'In heaven and on earth, I alone am supreme.' He meant, 'I am the highest being in this world.'
And Siddhārtha? He was Buddha himself, a mighty being who could suppress a world. A wielder of vast divine powers.
For someone else to make the same proclamation—it meant they saw themselves on par with Buddha, or at least believed they could become such a being in the future.
"A top-tier prodigy has appeared in the Eternal Continent."
Even the Brain Demon sage raised his eyes to the sky, showing a rare seriousness.
From this breakthrough's aura, it was clear: should this genius mature, he would become a terrifying great power. In the future, he would undoubtedly become a formidable obstacle to the Evernight.
"So be it. It's time the cultivators of the Eternal races learned what true cruelty means."
The Sage sneered coldly, a cruel light flickering in his eyes.
Let's leave aside the reactions on the Battlefield of Gods and Demons.
In the secret chamber, the divine light in Yi Tianxing's eyes quickly dissipated, hidden once more.
His entire body radiated with a treasure-like brilliance, like glazed glass, flawless and pure.
"Life Chart Realm – Scroll Stage, achieved!!"
Joy surged within Yi Tianxing. It came from the depths of his heart.
Looking into his divine sea, he saw that his previous Life Chart had now completely transformed into a vivid, lifelike scroll. Within the scroll, everything appeared alive and filled with spiritual energy. It was as if the scroll held its own unique world.
"Good. The Life Chart Realm has broken through to the Scroll Stage. The scroll itself is the Dao Fruit. But this doesn't mean the Life Chart is fully formed. My Heavenly Emperor's Dragon-Taming Chart is a growth-type Life Chart. As long as I fuse more suitable Life Aperture origins, it will continue to evolve—becoming more complete and far stronger. Once formed, a Life Chart becomes a self-contained space—like a cave heaven."
"Moreover, during the Life Chart's transformation, those Dao Soldiers actually succeeded!"
Yi Tianxing was elated.
As the Life Chart transformed, an unseen power of fortune infused it, completing the refinement of the Dao Soldiers. They began their evolution.
Looking closely…
Within the Chaotic Armory Pool, he could see enormous Dao Soldiers resting. Their bodies were monstrous, covered in dragon scales that emerged from their skin. Not ordinary scales, but true dragon scales, ancient and awe-inspiring. Each soldier was completely covered, their entire bodies encased in these scales, which varied in color—some gold, some blue, others yellow. Each hue emitted a different aura.
When the scales appeared, they instantly formed a Dragon Scale Battle Armor, perfectly fitting their forms, accentuating their martial might and exuding natural dragon might, an oppressive force that suppressed most beings.
In their hands, they held terrifying Reverse Scale Spears. These were massive weapons, brimming with destructive power, each one seemingly able to pierce the heavens.
These soldiers weren't just imposing—they were killing machines. Each of them radiated auras on par with Life Chart Realm experts. Their energy flowed with yin-yang and the five elements, linked by blood and spirit. If needed, they could transfer power among each other.
"Clad in Dragon Scale Armor, wielding the Reverse Scale Spear, infused with dragon blood, and forged through body cultivation—their strength is no less than a Life Chart Realm expert. These are no ordinary Dao Soldiers. I've poured countless resources and treasures into their creation. They are mine alone. From this moment on… you shall be called…"
"Heavenly Emperor's Dragon-Suppressing Guard!!"
Yi Tianxing's heart blazed with fire. He gave them their name with solemn determination.
However, these Dao Soldiers were not yet complete. They needed continuous tempering and could grow stronger alongside him. All were body cultivators, possessing immense physical power, awakened divine abilities, and limitless potential.
Dao Soldiers weren't finished just because they were refined—they needed a cultivation method. They needed to fight in real battles, to be baptized by slaughter and grow through bloodshed. Only then would they become truly elite soldiers—unmatched and invincible on the battlefield.
"As for their body cultivation method, I found one in the God-Demon Treasury—'True Dragon Undying Body', the dragon race's supreme technique. Once cultivated, it grants an indestructible body and the power of a true dragon. It's perfect for the Dragon-Suppressing Guard. I've already exchanged for it—they'll be able to begin cultivation immediately. With their dragon blood, it should be easy for them to get started."
True Dragon Undying Body was a supreme dragon body-cultivation technique, tightly tied to one's bloodline.
Woooo!!
Just as Yi Tianxing was still immersed in the joy of his breakthrough and the success of the Dao Soldiers, a strange, majestic screech suddenly echoed from within the Battlefield of Gods and Demons. The sound was filled with an irresistible oppressive power. Like a tidal wave, it instantly swept across the battlefield, wrapping everything in the aura of death.
This cry didn't come from one place—it rang out across all regions of the battlefield.
"What is that sound? It's coming from the Star Gates!"
"Not good—something terrifying is about to emerge from the Star Gates. Could it be that Evernight is deploying an even stronger army?"
"That scream… It reeks of slaughter, destruction, and death."
Night began to fall. The cultivators from all races, already prepared for battle, were shaken by the sharp screech. A deep sense of dread gripped them—they felt something terrible was about to descend.
The cry sounded like an insectoid shriek, piercing and sharp, like the roar of the wind itself. Its reach was vast and unstoppable.
It wasn't just a cry—it was a war horn.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
From all over the battlefield, the Star Gates began to churn with swirling darkness. Each gate radiated with terrifying murderous auras. Dark energy surged forth, accompanied by the hissing of insectoids. The sight was horrifying—dense, innumerable forms, as though hell itself had opened.
The true terror of Evernight was now on full display.
These were no longer mere Star Gates—they were wormholes.
Roar!! Roar!! Roar!!
From the gates, countless hideous insectoid creatures swarmed out like a tide. Some were hundreds of meters long, others as small as a finger. They filled the sky and earth, flying, crawling, skittering—beetle-like, draconic, and more. Each one unique, grotesque, and powerful.
Every insectoid had its own terrifying talents and abilities, cruel and bloodthirsty.
Unlike past Evernight armies, these insectoid legions were not just powerful—they were endless in number, their natural synergy and hunting instincts turning them into merciless killing machines.
The ground trembled.
The piercing screeches brought Yi Tianxing out of his contemplation. His retreat was already nearly complete. Sensing the upheaval, he immediately appeared on the city walls.
The walls were already manned—soldiers at the ready, swords drawn, bows strung. Their gazes turned outward, grim and focused.
But when they saw Yi Tianxing appear, a collective wave of relief swept over them. In their eyes, there was now not just tension—but also calm, and a growing, unshakable confidence.