Clearly, in the clash between the Dao Platform realm and the True Spirit realm, the Dao Platform realm held the advantage. However, just as the Eight Trigrams Furnace shattered, the Flame Cloak flew out once again. Yet now, the flames on the cloak had dimmed greatly, as though they had been extinguished and refined, and even the spirituality infused within had mostly dissipated.
"How is this possible? A mere True Spirit cultivator possesses such overwhelming strength?"
When the SkyFire Emperor saw the figure before him was a young girl—Yi Tianxing's own daughter—his heart filled with fury. Yet it was immediately followed by a solemn expression. The Samadhi True Flame was no ordinary fire; among all flames, it ranked among the most elite. Once touched, without sufficient power, one would be instantly reduced to ash. For monsters and demons, it was even more tyrannical.
Legend had it that the furnace fire used by the Supreme Elder Lord to refine pills was none other than Samadhi True Flame.
It was easy to imagine how fearsome it was.
If not for the SkyFire Emperor having a higher cultivation, and the five-colored divine flames within the Flame Cloak possessing even greater spirituality, it wouldn't be certain he could break through the Eight Trigrams Furnace made from Samadhi Flame.
Once a cultivator reached beyond the True Spirit realm, their divine powers developed sentience. With this spiritual nature, divine techniques could assume form and will, elevating their power to an unfathomable level. As long as the spirit persisted, the divine ability would never perish.
This was true for the Eight Trigrams Furnace—and also for the Flame Cloak.
The Flame Cloak once again came tearing through the air.
Yi Xianhuang, however, did not seem surprised at all. If she could have blocked the Heavenly Fire Great Emperor's attack in a single move, that would have been suspicious instead.
With a flick of her hand, she once again waved the XianhuangDivine Feather Fan. The second divine feather shimmered.
Xianhuang Divine Feather Fan — Southern Blaze Li Fire!!
A streak of deep blue Southern Blaze Li Fire flared into existence. In an instant, the fire's spirit erupted, transforming into a fierce sword of fire—the Li Fire Sword!
One could see on the blade an array of sharp and dazzling blue crystals radiating a chilling sharpness, surrounded by roaring blue flames. An overwhelming sword intent surged forth as the blade slashed unceremoniously toward the Flame Cloak.
Bang!
With a crisp sound, the Flame Cloak was like a tattered rag, forcibly slashed apart by the Li Fire Sword, torn to pieces. The blazing cloak shattered into tens of thousands of fragments and scattered in the sky.
"SkyFire Emperor, your opponent is me. Someone like you isn't even worthy of my royal father taking action."
Yi Xianhuang said with a light laugh.
She had proven that she possessed the power to stand against the SkyFire Emperor. At the very least, she would not be easily slain.
"What a powerful physique. Yi Sage King, you've raised a remarkable daughter."
Facing Yi Tianxing, Thanos didn't act immediately. Instead, he turned his gaze to Yi Xianhuang, a flash of admiration appearing in his eyes. Clearly, he saw through the immense strength of her innate physique and acknowledged her power.
"The Sage King's fine daughters don't end with just one."
Yi Tianxing smiled calmly.
The children who once played around his knees had now grown up. With the dynasty's fortune boosting them, endless resources, supreme cultivation techniques, and even battlefield tempering—if they still couldn't grow strong, it would be a waste of their heaven-defying talents.
Now, they could begin to shoulder some burden for Da Yi. Since they sought to prove themselves, he would give them the stage. These emperors of rival dynasties were excellent stepping stones.
Let them truly step onto the grand stage of heaven and earth…
And show their brilliance to the world.
"Father, I request to battle on your behalf—to face the Gold Emperor!"
At that moment, his second daughter Yi Xianling also stepped forward, entering the battlefield and respectfully requesting permission from Yi Tianxing.
Her expression clearly showed eagerness.
"Granted!"
Yi Tianxing gave her a warm glance and nodded. Her cultivation had also reached the True Spirit realm.
"Thank you, Father!"
Yi Xianling bowed gratefully.
"Father, I request battle."
Next came the third daughter Yi Wuchang, the fourth daughter Yi Yuehua, and the fifth daughter Yi Fengling—all speaking in unison to request battle.
"If you wish to fight, then fight. But Thanos is mine."
Yi Tianxing shook his head slightly. The other emperors could be left to his daughters. Even if they were not a match, they could at least hold their ground for some time. It would be a valuable experience. But not Thanos —his true strength wasn't something they could contend with. Otherwise, it wouldn't be training, it would be annihilation.
That kind of battle would serve no purpose.
"Thank you, Father!"
The three daughters responded with cheerful smiles.
"How arrogant! This is outrageous! Yi Tianxing, you are far too presumptuous!"
Gold Emperor trembled with rage. Who was he? A ruler of a mighty Emperor dynasty! Yet in this match of kings, not only did Yi Tianxing refuse to face him, he sent a group of juniors instead.
Was this a joke? It was as if Yi Tianxing didn't even see him as worthy of standing on equal footing—utter humiliation!
"Very well. Since you humiliate us so, Yi Tianxing, I shall slay your daughter first—and then settle things with you!"
Dragon Emperor sneered coldly.
"If you've got the skill, go ahead and try."
Yi Tianxing replied calmly.
"Young one, today I send you into the cycle of reincarnation!"
The Gold Emperor's eyes locked onto Yi Xianling. Though he spoke with disdain, he didn't actually underestimate her. The SkyFire Emperor was still locked in combat with Yi Xianhuang. Though their realms differed, he hadn't gained the upper hand.
Even the sovereign might of these rival emperors failed to suppress the daughters.
Yi Tianxing sending his daughters into battle was clearly an insult—but that only made it all the more important to slay these juniors and restore their own reputation.
"Junior, you deserve death! Kill!!"
Without delay, the Gold Emperor raised his hand. A flash of golden light revealed a golden war spear, which he hurled with terrifying speed—so fast it seemed like a golden thunderbolt.
It was upon Yi Xianling in an instant.
"Not good—Princess Xianling, look out!"
On the walls, countless soldiers gasped in alarm, their eyes full of concern.
That spear clearly aimed to kill with a single blow.
It left no room for survival.
"Receive!"
Just as the golden spear neared, a five-colored divine light surged from Yi Xianling's body. From that light appeared a five-colored ring. As it spun, it radiated multicolored brilliance and blocked the golden spear.
Astonishingly, the ring caught the war spear—and it vanished into thin air.
"How… My Immortal-Piercing Spear—where did it go?!"
The Gold Emperor's expression changed drastically. The moment it touched the ring, his connection to the spear was cut off completely. It felt as if the weapon had vanished from the very world.
"What a fearsome treasure. Even my Immortal-Piercing Spear was taken. But if I wield it myself, I'd like to see you take it again."
He was shocked and enraged, but not too surprised. The world held many treasures that could snatch others' weapons—but very few could seize spirit-treasure-level arms.
That ring was clearly no common item.
Indeed, it wasn't.
This was the Five-Elemental Ring, a companion treasure that had appeared at Yi Xianling's birth. Now refined to the level of an innate spiritual treasure, it possessed powerful offensive abilities—and the power to seize any five-element-based weapon, banishing it to its internal world and severing its owner's connection.
"Kill!!"
Gold Emperor roared. His body flashed with golden light—and his true form, the Golden Clan War Body, emerged. Behind him, multiple arms and divine weapons shimmered with deadly brilliance.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
He marched forward, every step forming a golden staircase in the void. With each stride, his body swelled until he towered over Yi Xianling. In his hand, a massive golden battle axe swung down like a cleaver of the heavens—clearly intending to cleave her in two.
This strike carried limitless sharpness and the momentum of opening the heavens.
At the same time, other parts of the battlefield ignited.
Yi Wuchang unfurled a scroll in her hand—Hundred Ghosts Night Parade—a treasure she had refined into an innate spiritual treasure. It was filled with vivid ghostly figures and the sounds of howls and wails.
Unrolling the scroll, she enveloped Feathered Emperor within, transforming the void into a ghostly domain.
Yi Yuehua refused to be left behind, unleashing the Lunar Frost Banner, sweeping waves of frost energy toward the Dragon Emperor.
Lastly, Yi Fengling laid down a formation with a mystical map—Wind Chime Immortal Array, sealing the Lionheart Emperor inside.
Thus, the battlefield was divided into five distinct arenas of battle.
"What terrifying talent… such great fortune. The bloodline of your Yi family truly is extraordinary."
Thanos stared intently at the battlefield, then turned his gaze to Yi Tianxing, a deeper interest flashing in his eyes. He shrank his body back to normal size, raised the Tyrant Slayer Blade, and pointed it directly at Yi Tianxing.
"Yi Sage King—come battle me. Defeat me, and prove that the Human Race is no weakling."