The ox horns and head had been completely shattered in a single strike, and even Oda Nobunaga's true body had been forcibly ejected from within. That power—at the moment of contact—was like mountains crashing down, an unstoppable force beyond comprehension. It was the power of infinity. It shattered any hope of resistance. Previously, he could still fight back, even burning his demon blood to match Xuanhuang Immortal City—but in the next instant, everything had collapsed.
Was this a joke?
Yi Tianxing gazed calmly at Oda Nobunaga. He was still human in appearance and had not physically fused with monsters or demons. Yet, his heart was already utterly demonic. To make the decisions he had—such a person was worse than a monster. More dangerous. People like him had no bottom line—only self-interest.
In truth, it had not been easy for Xuanhuang Immortal City to overpower the Blood Moon Demon Bull General.
"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good!"
Oda Nobunaga laughed to the sky, his voice containing frustration, fury—and a trace of release.
He only stopped after a long while.
"Emperor Yi is indeed worthy of his name. Facing you personally, this emperor does not resent this defeat. But… do you think this means you've truly won? Even if I die today, it is only one death. The Hydra—cut off one head, and nine more shall grow. Kill me, and there are still countless others.
You destroyed my Great Serpent Dynasty—did you think it would come without consequence? I now sacrifice the final national fate of the Great Serpent Dynasty, my own blood and flesh, and offer it to the national treasure—the Moonshade Demon Eye—using the Ten Thousand Sins Blood Blade as the curse's core! I curse the Great Yi Dynasty! Curse every one of your people! From this night forth, every midnight, their souls shall suffer unbearable torment—frozen in ice until death. This hatred shall never end—not in this life, nor the next!"
A mad gleam flashed in Oda Nobunaga's eyes.
Swish!!
A single eye burst from his body and hovered above him. It was amber-like, crystal clear. Within it, one could see a curved magatama, like a crescent moon, swirling within. It radiated an evil aura that made all who looked upon it feel a bone-deep chill—as if their very souls were being frozen.
This was no ordinary object. It was one of the national treasures of the Great Serpent Dynasty—an Innate Demon Treasure, born from a rare celestial artifact.
The Great Serpent Dynasty was composed entirely of demonkind, and demons were strongest at night. Under the moonlight, their power surged. The Moonshade Demon Eye had been forged to enhance their strength in the night. Unfortunately, the dynasty fell before it could be used.
Oda Nobunaga's regret was immense—having such a treasure and never getting to wield it was a tragedy.
The Eye could connect with the Taiyin Star (Moon Star), radiate demonic moonlight, and directly freeze souls, causing catastrophic spiritual damage. For demons, however, its power was pure nourishment—a great boon.
Now, Oda Nobunaga was sacrificing his life, his soul, and his dynasty's final fate to activate the curse.
"Bastard! A mere fallen monarch dares curse Great Yi?! This is a death wish! No—he's already dying! He just wants to drag us into hell with him! He deserves to be torn to pieces!"
"The Great Serpent Dynasty should have been exterminated long ago! How dare its remnants curse our nation! He should die a thousand deaths!"
Countless citizens of Great Yi roared in anger. Many could already sense, from some deep resonance, that the curse was spreading.
Suddenly, a blood-colored flying blade appeared. At a glance, it filled onlookers with dread—their souls quivered, and fear enveloped them. The blade naturally flew into the Moonshade Demon Eye, fusing with it.
Inside the eye, a crimson crescent blade appeared—like a blood-colored moon or a flying dagger. It spun and flickered, exuding terrifying, demonic aura.
"Long live Hydra! Hydra—cut off one head, nine more will grow! Yi Tianxing! I'll wait for you in the Evernight! Hahaha!!"
Oda Nobunaga cackled madly.
Though he failed to destroy Xuanhuang Immortal City, he had unleashed a curse upon all the people of Great Yi. This alone brought him great satisfaction.
Then, his body shattered into countless fragments, and a soul shot out—diving directly into the Moonshade Demon Eye. As it merged with the eye, mysterious Dao patterns surfaced across its surface.
Within the eye, a three-legged ice toad could be seen forming, silver moonlight flowing in radiant streams.
The Eye began to resonate with the Taiyin Star itself. An endless flow of moonlight and Taiyin Daoist energy poured into it. Curse power fused into the eye, becoming part of its structure.
One by one, Innate Divine Bans emerged.
One!
Two!!
Three!!!
…
In a blink, twenty-eight Innate Divine Bans flashed into being.
This was already a top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure. Its power could be imagined.
Through a mystical connection, the curse spread to every citizen of Great Yi. It was unstoppable. As it functioned through national fate, it was inseparable.
Once completed, the eye began to fade into the void—an Innate Cursed Spirit Treasure, just like the once-feared Golden Crow Celestial Eye.
Looking at the sky, the bright moon hung high.
The battle had begun at night on purpose. Oda Nobunaga had chosen the hour to maximize his power. Now, the Moonshade Demon Eye's curse would activate at midnight, targeting every single citizen of Great Yi.
Even now, the first reactions were appearing.
"Ahh! It hurts! What is this?!"
"My hand—why is there suddenly an eye on the back of it?! A birthmark? A totem? It looks so real… but I never had this before! Wait—there was a gold eye before… this one is silver. They're different!"
"I have one too! It's on my back. Silver-colored. It's a curse—this is the same as the Golden Crow curse from before!"
"Too eerie… It's definitely a curse. I can feel terrifying energy in that eye. And it's not the same as the previous one—it chills the soul. What is this thing?"
"Don't be afraid! Trust the Emperor! The Golden Crow Eye didn't harm us—it became the greatest shortcut to body refinement! It gave us unmatched strength, not inferior to any other race. This time, we'll find a way too. Maybe this curse will become another blessing in disguise!"
Across the empire, countless people felt a sharp, stabbing pain, as if something was being forcibly embedded in their bodies—and then perfectly integrated.
Each person now bore a silver eye—joining the golden one from before. Golden and silver twin-eye markings became a unique feature of the citizens of Great Yi.
It was now a symbol of identity—clearer and more distinct than any other mark.
"Truly sinister… This curse is powerful."
Yi Tianxing also felt a sharp pain in his forehead. A silver demonic eye imprint appeared exactly where the Golden Crow Celestial Eye once was. The two marks intertwined, radiating gold and silver light, giving off an unfathomable aura.
"A pity… Since this Moonshade Demon Eye completed its curse by borrowing my empire's national fate—then it's tied to us now. No matter how well it hides, it cannot escape my pursuit."
Yi Tianxing remained calm.
As long as it could be tracked, it could be subdued. Everything else was secondary.
As a fate treasure, the Eye was inherently linked to the Great Yi Dynasty—it could be suppressed. That was Great Yi's specialty.
The Golden Crow Celestial Eye had been subdued in the same way, and that was before Great Yi had risen to Empire status.
Now, as a full-fledged Empire, with deeper fate and stronger foundation…
"Moonshade Demon Eye—reveal yourself to this Emperor!!"
Yi Tianxing roared skyward.
In the next instant, a surge of boundless national fate, carrying the will of the people, forcibly struck the Moonshade Demon Eye.
Even a top-tier Innate Spirit Treasure, when facing the karma of billions of cursed citizens, had to withstand terrifying pressure and backlash.
As soon as fate was invoked—
Boom!!
In the skies above the Great Yi Empire, a silver demon eye appeared, suspended in the void. Every citizen, no matter where they were, could clearly feel its presence—its dark, terrifying aura.
"Iron-Blood Great Wall—Suppress!!"
At the first sight of the eye, Yi Tianxing did not hesitate. He immediately unleashed the Iron-Blood Great Wall, the Empire's own national treasure, to suppress the Eye.