The most terrifying thing about the Gold Race was their innate ability to directly devour various metal treasures. When the metallic heavenly materials and earthly treasures were absorbed into their bodies, they could directly strengthen their physical form and forge the supreme war body of the Gold Race — the Golden Battle Body. The stronger their cultivation, the stronger the body became. At its peak, it could go head-to-head with divine weapons and magic treasures. Their bodies themselves could rival spirit treasures, becoming the strongest weapons.
This was the power of a bloodline talent.
By devouring special metal treasures, they could open life apertures within their bodies. Eating treasures increased their cultivation and strengthened their physique. They could even condense Innate Weapon Embryos inside themselves. These weapon embryos would grow with their cultivation. For every pair of arms that emerged, a new weapon embryo would form. However many arms they had, that was how many weapon embryos they wielded — growing alongside their own growth.
In battle, their bodies were indestructible — they were practically slaughter machines on the battlefield.
Others couldn't kill them, and if struck by them, they would be heavily wounded or killed on the spot.
Of course, there were hierarchies within the Gold Race. At the top were those of Golden Bloodline, born noble, capable of condensing the Golden Battle Body. Below them were the Silver Bloodline, Bronze Bloodline, and Black Iron Bloodline.
The Black Iron Bloodline was the lowest tier. The battle body they forged was the Black Iron Body. Unless they obtained some fortune to transform their bloodline, they would remain bound by this limitation. For example, evolving once would raise them to Bronze Bloodline and transform their battle body accordingly.
Simply put, the Golden Bloodline was the royal bloodline — the nobles of the Gold Race. The maximum cultivation they could reach was the highest possible. Other bloodlines would inevitably encounter a bottleneck without fortuitous breakthroughs.
Moreover, lower-tier bloodlines could only absorb lower-ranked metallic treasures — if the tier was too high, they couldn't digest it.
This was a natural limitation.
Even among ten thousand Black Iron bloodlines, there might not be one that could evolve to Bronze. Among a hundred thousand Bronze, perhaps not one could reach Silver. Even among ten million Silver, there might not be one Golden. That's how rare and precious the Golden Bloodline was.
Within the Gold Race, a noble or royal status had to be backed by bloodline. Otherwise, they would not be recognized — no one would acknowledge them.
At this moment, before them stood a massive imperial city, forged entirely from extremely high-grade metallic materials. Its surface gleamed with metallic brilliance, exuding a sense of ancient depth and sharpness. It felt like time itself had shaped it — eternal and divine.
On the city gate was a name: Golden City!
Indeed, this was the supreme imperial city of the Gold Race — the Emperor capital Golden City.
No one knew what kind of structure was used to build this Golden City, but it could float in the void, even travel between heaven and earth. It wasn't just a simple city — it was a true peerless immortal city, capable of housing its people and acting as a terrifying weapon of war. Its structure was engraved with countless profound runes and ancient Daoist patterns.
Inside the city stood an imperial palace — the Golden Palace.
This was the core of the Golden Empire.
At this moment, inside a great hall within the Golden Palace, a middle-aged man wearing a golden imperial robe sat on the throne. His golden hair and golden eyes radiated supreme majesty.
This was the ruler of the Golden Empire — the Golden Emperor Jin Gang.
Inside the great hall, rows of Gold Race powerhouses stood tall. Each of them emitted terrifying auras. Almost none were below the Dharma Phase Realm, and most had already reached the Nascent Soul Realm. This didn't even account for their powerful battle bodies.
These were Gold Race cultivators whose physical and cultivation prowess were equally formidable.
Although they eventually focused on either body refining or Qi refining, they never abandoned one or the other. Dual cultivation of body and Qi — those were the true geniuses.
The Golden Emperor scanned the hall and said:
"According to reliable intelligence, the Da Yi Holy Court has already made moves against neighboring realms — the Shushan Realm, and the Dark Ring Realm in particular.
Based on the reports, the Dark envoy delegation entered Da Yi and submitted themselves. The Dark Lord Sauron has been assassinated by Da Yi and died a humiliating death.
This confirms that Da Yi possesses the power to kill Dao Platform-level cultivators.
With the Dark envoy group representing multiple nations in surrender, and with Sauron's death, the entire Dark Ring Realm is essentially under Da Yi's control.
Da Yi's immortal cities are appearing throughout the region, covering every area.
In the Shushan Realm, under Da Yi's challenge, the great sects have lost their prestige. The population within their domains now belongs to Da Yi. These two realms are sure to fall under Da Yi's control.
Now, no single realm has the power to resist Da Yi's military edge."
He continued:
"Previously, our Gold Stone Realm, along with the Titan Realm, Feathered Empire Realm, and Heavenly SkyFire Realm, made an agreement:
Once Da Yi showed intent to invade, we would unite and launch a joint attack.
No matter how strong Da Yi is, if they must face a six-realm alliance, they cannot easily win.
Our combined power should be on par with Da Yi — even stronger.
Furthermore, our races are inherently stronger than humans.
Once our armies unite, Da Yi is destined to fall. We are destined to win."
"Wise words, Your Majesty. Da Yi will fall — we will triumph!"the officials echoed fervently.
Their eyes were full of fanaticism.
The repeated fame and prestige Da Yi had gained across the Eternal World frustrated and provoked the other races. Once, humanity had been suppressed and slaughtered like cattle by them — treated as food. Now, suddenly, the Human Race had risen up, with Da Yi stepping on the heads of all other races.
Almost every foreign dynasty looked upon Da Yi with hatred and envy.
They believed the true First Destiny Dynasty should be one of theirs — not Da Yi.
Now that Da Yi had unified neighboring realms and stepped onto the path of fate-dynasties, their dissatisfaction grew. They were clearly watching closely — waiting for an opportunity.
With Da Yi's recent takeover of Shushan and the Dark Ring Realm, the other six realms had no hesitation in forming an alliance.
They weren't just resisting Da Yi — they fully intended to destroy it, plunder its resources, and remove the mountain pressing down on their heads.
They hadn't plotted this in just a day or two.
When the Dark Ring Realm was still independent, they had agreements with the Dark Lord Sauron. But now that Sauron was dead, so was that alliance. And they didn't trust the Human Race. The Shushan Realm had already been sidelined.
Now, the six realms were sharpening their swords. Armies were being mobilized to the borders, ready to strike at any moment.
"Very good," the Golden Emperor declared."Announce this to all: this will be a national war. Every clansman must be ready to step onto the battlefield.
The honor of the Gold Race must not be tarnished.
Let the world know: the Gold Race is still the mighty race standing tall among all races!"
"Invincible Emperor! Invincible Gold Race!"the officials chanted before departing.
The Golden Emperor turned into a streak of golden light and soared through the skies.
Unknowingly, he arrived at a secret realm.
This realm wasn't particularly large or rich in resources, yet several figures had gathered here. Each one emitted terrifying auras.
They each sat on a throne.
As the Golden Emperor arrived, a golden throne materialized behind him. He took his seat.
"Jin Gang, you're here,"said a towering giant seated on a throne made of unknown metal.
This giant had purple skin radiating nobility and dominance. He wore heavy armor and a golden gauntlet on his hand, with grooves seemingly awaiting something to be embedded.
"Thanos, how are preparations on your side?"the Golden Emperor asked.
"My Infinite Empire's army has long been prepared. We can enter the battlefield at any time.
The Titan Legion is in position."Thanos responded calmly.
The Infinite Empire was led by the Titan Giants, though it also included other giants — Bronze Giants, Hill Giants, Earth Giants, Lava Giants, Fire Giants, Frost Giants, Cyclops, and more. These formed the empire's nobility and top combat force — the Titan Legion, known for their devastating might.
The Titan bloodline was no weaker than the Gold Race. They too were a strong race among all realms.
Many other races had also submitted under Thanos's rule.
Knock, knock, knock…
Thanos tapped his finger on the throne's armrest rhythmically.
"My Feathered Empire's Ten-Thousand Feather Legion has long been ready. If necessary, our entire nation will mobilize.
Even if we don't destroy Da Yi, we must cripple them.
We must suppress them for a century, halt their expansion.
If not, how can we — the other races — ever rise?"said the Feathered Emperor, calmly but with firm resolve.
He wore a snow-white imperial robe and carried an ethereal, elegant air. Handsome and otherworldly, he was the object of desire for countless women. But now, his gaze was sharp and determined.
Da Yi's expansion was simply too fast. Realm after realm had fallen into their hands in mere moments. The very thought was terrifying. Without a joint strike to crush Da Yi, none of them could sleep peacefully — they would never feel secure.