These newly born Cloud Realms emerged sequentially from the bottom layers.At the top, everything remained unchanged.
The Emperor Palace—no, now it should be called the Sacred Court Palace—still stood at the pinnacle.At the same time, with the birth of the new cloud realms, palaces began to condense from thin air, growing directly upon the Palace Divine Tree. Each cloud realm was incomparably vast, its boundaries seemingly endless. At minimum, each one could accommodate tens of billions of inhabitants.
More importantly, the spiritual energy in these realms was exceptionally dense—and not just any energy, but innate primal energy—making them true sacred lands of cultivation, peerless in their quality.
"Excellent. Thirty-three Cloud Realms. These shall be the 'Thirty-Three Heavens' of my Great Yi Sacred Court,"Yi Tianxing rejoiced silently.
This was an incredible blessing. The more cloud realms, the better. Quantity was power. These realms weren't necessarily meant to be densely populated. Rather, they were cultivation sanctuaries—ideal environments to train Great Yi's next generation of elite cultivators and build a foundation of enduring strength.
But now wasn't the time to develop them. Once the ascension concluded, adjustments could be made at any time. That wouldn't be difficult.
"Wonderful! With thirteen new cloud realms added, perhaps our sect can secure a foothold within one!"
Sects that previously had no presence in the cloud realms now showed eagerness. These areas, brimming with innate energy, were dream cultivation grounds. Naturally, many sought permission to establish residences or branches within them.
Yet, access was never freely granted. Sects had to pass assessments and possess enough merit to be approved.
One could see the Eternal Well furiously devouring heaven-and-earth energy, converting it into Eternal Power, and pouring it into the city's structure, tempering it further. Likewise, the Eternal Furnace consumed Willpower Pearls, refining their essence into vast willpower and merging it into the city. Outside, the Fortune Light and Eternal Light acted as catalysts, providing an ideal environment for transformation.
A profound Immortal Dao Aura was beginning to emerge from within the city's core.
Willpower, after all, was a form of obsession—a formless spiritual force, inherently carrying the qualities of eternity and indestructibility.Condensed into pearls, it became even more miraculous.
For divine beings, Willpower could birth immortal divinity; for cultivators, it could create immortal golden essence.The power of will was perhaps the closest force to true immortality in existence.
Since the entire Xuanhuang Immortal City was forged from Willpower Pearls, it was inherently closer to immortality.Now, under the dual nourishment of Eternal Light and Fortune Light, its transformation became inevitable.
Rumble!!
Suddenly, an audible tremor rang from within the city.
Endless divine radiance erupted from every inch of Xuanhuang City, exuding a sacred aura.
Xuanhuang City had ascended to a Sacred City.
It had advanced to the Immortal Grade.
An Immortal-Grade Sacred City, an Immortal-Grade Supreme Artifact, and an Immortal-Grade Eternal Heaven Ark.
"It broke through the shackles… It's truly ascended. What terrifying potential."
The gathered great powers stared in awe. The speed at which the city shattered its limits and ascended was breathtaking—like water flowing naturally. It gave them no time to react, no opportunity to intervene.
At the same time, an invisible pressure surged out of the city in all directions like a tide, but it was instantly withdrawn—leaving only tranquility, as if a bottomless ocean of calm.
Xuanhuang had become Immortal Grade.
All the mystical buildings within it—Rainbow Bridge, Military Camps, Immortal Academy, Beast Hall—began to evolve.
Even the cloud realms were undergoing transformation, receiving direct backfeeding from the Immortal City itself. Its core essence flooded into every structure.
Each cloud realm became more divine and miraculous.
But none of this was visible to the outside world—it was completely concealed.
"What a magnificent Xuanhuang City. The first Sacred City in the Eternal World. If only I could visit someday—what a rare experience it would be. Great Yi has truly reached dazzling heights. Even a glimpse would reveal the splendor of its civilization."
"Xuanhuang Immortal City—the first Sacred City under the heavens. Great Yi proves its name. Its Sacred Emperor is indeed a peerless genius among the Human Race."
Across the many realms of the Eternal World, countless strong cultivators looked toward Xuanhuang City. Their hearts stirred with emotion and admiration. The rise of the first Sacred City was now etched into the annals of eternity—its name immortalized.
"Master! Xuanhuang Immortal City has now birthed its Fifth Mysterious Trait!"
At that moment, Ruyi Fairy's voice rang out with excitement.
"What is the new trait?"Yi Tianxing asked with deep anticipation.This was a power that would accompany Xuanhuang Immortal City forever.Each trait had the power to reshape battles and change the outcome of wars.
🔸 "The Fifth Mysterious Trait—Loss of Control!"Ruyi Fairy announced.
"Any enemy who attacks Xuanhuang Immortal City will trigger this trait.It won't cause physical harm, nor does it deliver a direct blow.Instead, it causes the attacker to lose control over their body and mind, leading to bizarre, irrational actions.In essence, they lose control over themselves.How long it lasts depends on the enemy's cultivation level."
At Xuanhuang Immortal City's current grade, even cultivators beyond the Dao Platform Realm couldn't fully resist it—they would still be affected, at least partially.
"Excellent. Excellent indeed."Yi Tianxing's eyes lit up.
He wasn't disappointed in the slightest. This trait was a powerful trump card, a true ace up his sleeve. In critical moments, it could decisively disable enemies unexpectedly—a move that couldn't be anticipated or defended against.
"Heaven's blessing! Xuanhuang Immortal City ascends to Sacred City—thus, the Great Yi Sacred Court is founded!"
Yi Tianxing's voice thundered through the heavens.
At that moment, the Great Yi Emperor Dynasty officially ascended into the Great Yi Sacred Court.
One could see the fate energy derived from heaven and earth begin to turn gold. From each of the Immortal Cities, pale golden ground fate surged forth, converging and merging into the True Dragon of Fate.
From all directions, fate poured in.
The True Dragon, whose form had been diminished by past expenditures, now began to grow explosively, stretching visibly—meter by meter.
However, at the Sacred Court level, growth became harder. This initial wave of fate merely helped the Seven-Clawed Golden Dragon reach 300 meters in length.
The golden dragon circled in the air, then vanished into the Auspicious Cloud of Merit, releasing a joyous roar.
There was no doubt—this ascension had made it immensely satisfied.
"Sacred Court!"
"Sacred Court!!"
"Sacred Sovereign! Sacred Sovereign!!"
Throughout Great Yi, the people erupted in jubilation. Fireworks ignited across the skies, their dazzling brilliance lighting the void. Shouts of joy echoed through the heavens, as if even the clouds were startled away.
Great Yi had ascended to Sacred Court.
A pride born deep in the heart surged within every citizen.
From this day forward, they were the people of the Great Yi Sacred Court—the first Sacred Court of the Eternal World.
Yi Tianxing's formal title changed:
Kingdom: King
Imperial Dynasty: Sovereign
Emperor Dynasty: Emperor
Sacred Court: Sacred King, Sacred Sovereign
Immortal Court: Immortal Emperor
Heavenly Court: Heavenly Emperor
Although "King" was shared by Kingdoms and Sacred Courts, the difference was like heaven and earth—completely incomparable.
"This humble servant pays respects to the Sacred Sovereign, Sacred King."
In Great Yi, countless ministers bowed respectfully before Yi Tianxing.Their respect came from the heart.
Without Yi Tianxing, Great Yi would never have come this far.His countless contributions to the nation and the people were engraved into history.
"Great Yi has ascended to the Sacred Court!"
At the same moment, the Eye of Heaven shifted its gaze in the sky. A Heavenly Proclamation spread across the entire Eternal World.
This was the will of the Heavenly Dao, echoing across all realms and races.
The first Sacred Court of the Eternal World.
Countless rulers of destiny looked toward the sky.
"You may be the first Sacred Court… but the first Immortal Court may not be yours."
"A worthy rival indeed. What an honor it will be to compete with you."
Figures like Ying Zheng, Di Xin, and others felt no despair. Instead, their fighting spirit soared.
Even leaders of other races were filled with new ambition—they never believed themselves inferior.
Just then, from Xuanhuang Immortal City, a vast power surged into Yi Tianxing's body, followed by the True Dragon of Fate breathing an enormous stream of fate energy into him.
A rebound of fortune—the combined blessing of the Sacred Court and Immortal City.
Yi Tianxing was instantly engulfed in divine light.
"Such vast power—fortune itself. This… this is a monumental gift of destiny."
His heart trembled. He understood—this was a once-in-a-lifetime transformation.
And just as this divine feedback unfolded, the Eye of Heaven disappeared, and a subtle ripple began to spread from Great Yi's territory outward...