Wherever a Great Yi Immortal City appeared, fate and destiny would emerge.As long as it could suppress all opposition, the Heavenly Laws and Will of the People would naturally take root.This was one of the core purposes behind relocating citizens—only with people could will and destiny manifest and draw national luck.This also gave non-human tribes a narrow window of resistance—though slim at best.
The Iron-Blooded Great Wall was expanding—fast, incredibly fast.Not through the sacrifice of blood and flesh, but via its own accumulated reserves.It was simply reclaiming its original length—a process that was swift and effortless.
As it spread outward, islands, wastelands, even vast landmasses rivaling prefectures were rapidly enveloped.Countless living beings, practitioners from all races, witnessed with their own eyes the blood-red Great Wall sweeping past at an unimaginable speed.
Sometimes, it passed directly through their bodies, as though a phantom or a hologram had penetrated them.
On various continents, there were still many human settlements.
"What was that? It felt like a wall just passed through me… and disappeared?"
"Such a tall, immense wall! Is it a mirage? But if everyone saw it—then it's not an illusion."
"I heard in a faraway holy land called the Great Yi Dynasty, there exists a nation-suppressing artifact known as the Iron-Blooded Great Wall… that wall we just saw matches the legends exactly!"
"If the Great Wall marks Great Yi's territory… then does this mean we're now within its scope?"
Some thought it a mirage, but others—visionaries—realized the truth.
If true, a great change was on the horizon.
Even without ever stepping into Great Yi, they knew of it. Since the Divine-Demon Battlefield, Great Yi's reputation had echoed across the Eternal World.All races and beings whispered its name in awe.
To the human commoners, Great Yi was a holy land—A place where one could live peacefully, with dignity, where being human was a mark of noble status.
Just the thought of it stirred longing in countless hearts.That was the kind of life they dreamed of.
Even though many had never left their homes in decades—some confined to mere dozens of miles—Even if they lived under the sky, survival alone was already a miracle.
Still, none of that could stop people from yearning for Great Yi.
And among the human warlords within the wall's expanding range, expressions grew complicated—Most had already guessed the truth.
"In chaotic times, the weak bow to the strong. Big fish eat little fish. This is nature's law."
"If it really is Great Yi, then so be it. Submission might mean survival. And more than that—a greater opportunity."
"In Great Yi, one might achieve more than being a minor lord here. One might gain an even vaster domain."
A cake is still cake whether small or large—but who wouldn't want a slice of the bigger one?
Great Yi was that cake.
Many forces within the human race had struggled—some were thriving, many weren't.
The truly powerful ones would hesitate to commit, but lesser powers were easily tempted.They saw this as an opportunity to rise—to gain, say, control of a city under Great Yi's banner.
That alone was a step to the heavens.
The Iron-Blooded Great Wall's expansion soon surpassed Great Yi's original borders by several times, even dozens of times.
Land, sea, islands—all were pulled under its umbrella.
Unknowingly, it had fully covered the entire Vast Sea Realm (瀚海界域).
Once that was achieved, the expansion halted.The formerly phantom-like wall instantly solidified into reality.
The 81-zhang-tall wall now exuded invisible might and pressure.
Upon its ramparts, Great Yi soldiers stood in watchful patrol.
The wall had watchtowers that functioned as bunkers, also called Iron-Blooded Fortresses or Iron-Blooded Garrisons (铁血战堡).
❖ Every 1,000 li, one fortress was stationed.
❖ Each garrison held 100,000 soldiers—the Great Yi Wall Garrison Army.
❖ These were the reserve forces of the Great Yi military.
⚔️ The National Conscription Policy of Great Yi:
All male youths at age 18 must report to the War Soul Battle Realm for 1 year of training.
After that:
The outstanding ones may advance to elite ranks and begin their journey on the Path of the Heavenly Soldier (天兵之路).
The rest serve 3 years of active military duty, primarily in the Wall Garrison Army.
◦ Assignments rotate annually—soldiers might serve in Fortress No.1, then No.10 the next year.
◦ They hunt beasts, guard the wall, and undergo intense training.
After these 3 years, one may retire, leave the military, but keep the credentials and experience.
They could then pursue careers as bounty hunters, cultivators, or any path they wished.
This 4-year system (1 training + 3 service) instilled in every youth battle-hardened blood and martial spirit. Great Yi refused to let peace weaken its people's will.
Even if you were born a worm, you'd serve four years in the military.No exceptions—no matter your wealth or status. The only exemption: entering higher academies before age 18.
🎓 Great Yi's Education Path (Alternate to conscription):
Age 3: Enlightenment School
Age 4–9: Body Tempering
Age 9+: Eligible for Academy
After 4 years of academy, students could take exams for the Undying Academy (不朽学宫)
The Undying Academy taught for 10 years—and only accepted the top 0.01%
Its graduates were elite talents, destined for leadership in all walks of life—and could still enter the army for extra merit credits.
Now, the earliest generation of children in Great Yi had grown up.The conscription policy had taken deep root—widely embraced across the empire. None dared oppose it.
Those who had known chaos and bloodshed knew that this peace was hard-earned.They were more than willing to shed blood to protect it.
Thus, the War Soul Battle Realm now brimmed with massive reserves of trained troops.
As the Great Wall expanded, the Iron-Blooded Fortresses came alive.Troops deployed instantly, guarding every section of the wall.
Ballistae were loaded, bows readied, swords and spears gleamed.Soldiers lined the walls in silence, their eyes cold and vigilant.
At the first sign of disturbance—they would attack without hesitation.
The appearance of the Iron-Blooded Great Wall had, of course, sent shockwaves through every nearby power.
"The Iron-Blooded Great Wall."
"Great Yi's wall—my gods. It's covering the entire Vast Sea Realm. And it's right before our eyes."
"The power in that wall is immeasurable. Deep as the ocean. Unbreakable."
"And those soldiers… so many of them. Every five meters, one soldier stands guard.How many soldiers are on this wall?!What kind of foundations does Great Yi have to support this?This kind of military expenditure is astronomical! How can they afford it?!"
All who witnessed it—from minor tribes to major powers—couldn't help but gasp in awe.