Within the Dragon Palace, the invitations that had been distributed were not only proof of eligibility but also served as gateways to the Dragon Palace itself.The vast ocean known as the Haohan Sea lay beyond the territory of the Great Yi Dynasty, and its expanse was nearly unimaginable. The location of the Han Sea Dragon Palace was not something ordinary cultivators could perceive, let alone locate. The ocean was filled with untold dangers, and any journey there could very well end in death. Should something go wrong en route, it would surely bring shame upon the Dragon Palace.Thus, these invitations, which allowed one to bypass the immense distance and arrive directly, served as a demonstration of the Dragon Palace's supernatural capabilities.
"Zhao Ji, Yue'er, the birthday banquet at the Han Sea Dragon Palace is about to begin. This invitation allows two people to attend. Who would like to come with me?" Yi Tianxing asked the five women—Cai Yan, Zhao Ji, Inviting Moon, and the others—with a smile.
The invitation could bring either just the bearer or one additional person, with a limit of two, since the power infused in it could not support more passengers.
"I'm not going," Inviting Moon declined without hesitation. "I'm already pregnant and won't get involved in something like this."
She gently caressed her slightly bulging belly. According to the Heavenly Medical Hall's diagnosis, she was three months pregnant. Since then, she had focused all her attention on nurturing the life within, taking regular supplements and medicinal meals to ensure the child's health.
She had long envied Cai Yan for giving birth to An Ning and had yearned for a child of her own. Now that she had one, nothing else mattered—no danger could be tolerated, and her priority was to ensure a safe and healthy delivery.
Not only Inviting Moon, but even Lian Xing and Nie Xiaoqian were also pregnant. So was Cai Yan. Even the Snake Empress had conceived.Yi Tianxing's five wives were now all pregnant, thanks in part to the fact that none had practiced contraception—and they frequently shared the bed with him. Given his prowess and the Heavenly Emperor Dragon-Taming Sutra, which was a supreme dual cultivation method…
Even if the five women joined forces, they could not withstand him. Many nights ended with them being thoroughly defeated.
Eventually, they had resigned themselves to the truth: no single woman could handle Yi Tianxing. Though none spoke of it aloud, they had all silently accepted the reality of "group sleep".
This time, their pregnancies had only a few days' gap between each other. Cai Yan was even carrying her second child.
"The Yi family still lacks heirs. As the women of Yi Tianxing—the empress and consorts of Great Yi—it's our duty to expand his lineage," Cai Yan had once told him.
"We'll stay and rest. You should go alone," she said now. "Or maybe take Mulan, Sister Mu, or the Child Emperor."
She smiled meaningfully as she spoke.
"Bringing A Qing would be ideal," Inviting Moon suddenly said. "With her strength, even if something does happen at the Dragon Palace, she'll keep you safe."
Yi Tianxing considered this but looked around at the women and chuckled. "Forget it. They all have military responsibilities and can't leave. I'll go alone."
"Master, take me! Take me!"A voice cut in suddenly.
A streak of green light darted in from outside—it was none other than the Green Emperor. It raced in circles around Yi Tianxing's feet, eyes full of excitement.
"The Dragon Palace—such a majestic place! I must let the aquatic race feel my royal benevolence and warmth! I shall bestow upon them my grace!"
Yi Tianxing's head throbbed at the sight of the dog.This creature… who knew what chaos its mouth might cause? If it suddenly burst into song at the banquet, it could wreck the entire event. The Dragon Palace might end up turning the banquet into a feast of dog meat.
Cai Yan and the others stifled their laughter. They knew the Green Emperor's vile personality all too well.
During the catastrophe, it was only thanks to Ah Qing—the only one who appreciated its songs—that the people of Great Yi had endured its howling. Yet occasionally, it would still sing without warning, plunging entire immortal cities into despair.If not for its bizarre fate and status, someone would've silenced it long ago.
Now it wanted to go to the Dragon Palace? Unthinkable. The diplomatic risk alone made Yi Tianxing sweat.
"You can't go. Great Yi still isn't completely safe. We need you here to guard the realm. With you watching over things, even millions of troops couldn't breach our borders. That's more important," Yi Tianxing said sternly.
The Green Emperor puffed up proudly. "True, I am irreplaceable. But I believe the aquatic race needs me more! If I can't go, I'll be very unhappy… and when I'm unhappy, I sing! Loudly. For three days and nights, nonstop!"
Yi Tianxing's face twisted.This wretched mutt was actually threatening him!
And the worst part? It wasn't bluffing. If he left the dog behind, it would sing for three days straight.
No one in Great Yi could stop it. Not even Yi Tianxing. The bad luck it carried was a walking calamity. Let it go, and disaster would follow.
"Alright, husband. I don't think it's a bad idea to take the Green Emperor," the Snake Empress suddenly said. "I have a certain poison, called Silent Bloom. Even a Golden Immortal would be rendered mute if they ingested it. If he misbehaves, just feed it to him. He'll become a mute."
"What?! You want to poison me into being a mute?! I'm not eating that! Never!"The Green Emperor bristled in horror, its green fur standing on end like needles.
A mute emperor? That was a loss for the entire world!It glanced at the Snake Empress with intense wariness—this woman was terrifying.
"Fine, you can go," Yi Tianxing finally said. "But you're not allowed to sing unless I give permission. If you do, I will make you eat that Silent Bloom. Sing once, and you'll never sing again."
The Green Emperor hesitated but finally relented. "Fine, I agree."
The Dragon Palace wasn't something one could visit just any day. This might be the only opportunity. How could it miss such an occasion?A grand banquet without it would be incomplete.
Yi Tianxing smiled.
Of course, there was no such thing as Silent Bloom. The Snake Empress had made it up on the spot just to scare the dog. If things got dire, and the Green Emperor really wanted to sing—well, let it.But that secret would never be shared with the dog.
"Alright, time to go. I'll be leaving now. Zhao Ji, I'll leave the Great Yi in your care. If an irresistible crisis emerges, I still have trump cards prepared. There's nothing to fear."
He looked at the invitation in his hand. With a thought, he infused it with mana.Golden dragon-shaped runes flickered across it, and the invitation rose into the air, transforming into a golden ancient gate. Through the opening swirled a golden vortex, leading to a mysterious and unknown place.
It was like a space gate, except it only led to one destination—the Han Sea Dragon Palace.
Without hesitation, he stepped in with the Green Emperor.
Instantly, a formless power enveloped them, pulling them through the void. It was the power of space.
Watching the gate vanish, the Snake Empress said softly:"According to legend, the Dragon Clan has many types of dragons. One is called the Void Shifting Dragon—a true dragon with mastery over space. They can traverse the void freely, traveling unchallenged through boundless space. Once matured, they are among the strongest of their kind, excelling in both offense and defense.This invitation was likely crafted by such a Void Shifting Dragon."