Chapter 884: Repaired Coin

Li Yi lifted the Self-Sacrifice Spell, granting freedom to all the cultivation experts, fulfilling his original promise and because he had now entered the Single Flower Realm, his combat power rivaling that of a Demon King, giving him absolute confidence to subdue everyone.

Binding these cultivation experts with the Self-Sacrifice Spell was merely a desperate measure taken when he was weak; back then, Li Yi did not wish to cross over with a group of cultivation experts only to face betrayal and scheming.

Fortunately, these cultivation experts were sensible people who understood Li Yi's concerns, which is why they proposed the Self-Sacrifice Spell themselves—preferring to invoke the spell for a chance to cross over rather than remain in the End-Dharma world.

Neither side gained an advantage or suffered a loss; it was simply mutual need and mutual benefit.

"By the way, Taiyi, there's one more thing I need to inform you in advance," Xuan Yuezi suddenly remembered something and spoke up.

Li Yi, who was about to leave, turned to look at her.

Xuan Yuezi smiled and said, "Recently, the Dao Court has been established, and cultivation practitioners across the board are founding sects and lineages, aiming to revive the Dao tradition and continue its legacy."

"I know about this," Li Yi said.

Xuan Yuezi said, "Since Taiyi has tacitly approved their founding of sects, and now you've lifted the Self-Sacrifice Spell, granting everyone freedom, rules must be established early."

"What rules?" Li Yi asked.

Xuan Yuezi said, "Naturally, the title under which you will govern the multitude. You don't establish a sect, don't take disciples, and don't constrain them—over time, this will inevitably breed dissent."

Li Yi fell into thought; Xuan Yuezi's words were indeed reasonable. Previously, the Self-Sacrifice Spell had bound everyone; now that it was gone, he couldn't rely solely on brute force to make others submit and serve him.

"What advice do you have, Immortal Lady?" He knew nothing of such matters.

After all, Li Yi had cultivated for a short time and spent his days fighting; he had never engaged in governance. But he knew one thing: entrust important matters to those he trusted and who were skilled.

Xuan Yuezi said, "In our world, the highest cultivation practitioners are called Tianzun—meaning 'Heaven-Respected One.' Taiyi, now that you've entered the Triple Flower Realm, your strength is sufficient to be honored within the Dao Court. I suggest you assume the title of Tianzun to command the multitude."

"As for me, Xiangxiangzi, Yunfeizi, Miaohuizi, and others, we shall bear the title of Seven Immortal Ladies, guarding the Tianzun, just as we did in the Incense World."

Li Yi understood.

He needed the title of Tianzun to gain recognition and service from all cultivation practitioners; though merely nominal, the awe-inspiring presence of the Seven Immortal Ladies would ensure obedience—after all, Xuan Yuezi and Xiangxiangzi were already at the Peak of Perfection, and he himself possessed combat power on par with a Demon King.

Thus, no matter what happened in the future, Li Yi could issue orders under the title of Tianzun, compelling all cultivation experts to serve him.

"If the Immortal Lady feels this is acceptable, then proceed as you see fit," Li Yi nodded, agreeing to Xuan Yuezi's idea.

"Since Taiyi agrees, I shall begin preparations immediately. I'm certain none of them will refuse," Xuan Yuezi said. "What do you think of the title 'Taiyi Tianzun'?"

"I have no strong preference for the title—it's merely a name. What matters most is getting this done," Li Yi said after a moment's thought.

Xuan Yuezi said, "Indeed. I'll consult Yunfeizi further, but the title of Tianzun is settled—it shall not change."

"Then I leave it entirely in your hands, Immortal Lady," Li Yi said, not overly concerned, entrusting the matter fully to Xuan Yuezi.

Soon.

He walked out of the Taiyi Hall.

His gaze swept over the area again, and only then did he realize the newly built Dao Court already bore signs of prosperity. Once these dozens of cultivation experts founded sects and took disciples, how many people would gather here?

Not to mention that Xuan Yuezi was about to return to the End-Dharma world to recruit more.

With more people, rules were indeed necessary—no more factionalism as before. Xuan Yuezi was thoughtful indeed to propose the Tianzun title now, acting with foresight.

This title of Tianzun, like an ancient emperor's, commanded obedience from all under heaven; maintaining this title required force, hence the role of the Seven Immortal Ladies.

Yet seven Immortal Ladies guarding the Tianzun was still too thin; more protectors, perhaps Divine Generals, would surely be added later.

Though Li Yi had no interest in managing power, as a man from Earth, who wouldn't wish to possess his own force, to command a hundred responses rather than fight alone?

After all, in this world, power and background mattered.

Li Yi descended the jade steps from the peak of the Dao Court. Along the way, many cultivation practitioners bowed to him in respect; others shouted "Big Brother" from afar—clearly they were from the Zhao Clan Martial Arts Hall.

Though they had joined other sects, these martial men still recognized Li Yi in their hearts.

Just as Li Yi was about to leave the Dao Court,

Suddenly,

A ray of rosy light appeared in the distance, speeding toward them.

Li Yi immediately sensed the presence.

It was the Bald Daoist, long unseen.

He had arrived at the Dao Court sometime ago and reestablished the Dao Artifact Sect, intending to restore his lineage like other cultivation practitioners.

"Daoist, long time no see. You still look as formidable as ever," Li Yi greeted with a smile.

The Bald Daoist said, "Taiyi, seeing you is a blessing. Old Dao has searched for you for a long time with no news. Today, while refining Dao artifacts, I finally sensed your aura and came here specifically."

"You sought me? Is there something wrong?" Li Yi asked. The Bald Daoist said, "Don't you remember the incident on the Demon God Frontier? You gave me two damaged rare objects and entrusted me to restore them."

"The damaged coin?" Li Yi immediately recalled—he had indeed entrusted the Bald Daoist to repair the coin.

"Daoist, did something go wrong with the repair?"

But Li Yi now had little need for the coin; his strength was already great, and he possessed many rare objects—he didn't lack this one. Yet as something that had accompanied his growth, he still cared deeply.

"The repair posed no problem. After much study, I finally restored the artifact," the Bald Daoist said, flipping his palm to reveal a bronze-glowing coin floating above it.

Yet this coin did not emit cosmic energy; instead, it continuously absorbed surrounding energy, like an insatiable abyss.

Clearly, it differed from other rare objects.

"It's been successfully restored?" Li Yi felt a surge of delight, then examined the newly restored coin.

Perhaps due to its constant absorption of cosmic energy, the coin no longer appeared ancient and worn; its bronze surface was peeling away, revealing a luminous, crystal-clear radiance—extraordinarily remarkable.

"Indeed, this coin holds secrets."

Li Yi wasn't surprised; he had known from the start that this coin could damage other rare objects—an incredible feat, for even now, an Evolved One would find it hard to destroy a complete rare object.

"Taiyi, you've seen it—this coin, as it absorbs heavenly and earthly spiritual energy, is undergoing an astonishing transformation. I once witnessed a beam of radiance from the coin shatter the void and cleave through multiple cross-realm gates. Truly unbelievable," the Bald Daoist exclaimed.

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He dared not continue studying it, for he was only at the Triple Flower Realm and could not control the risks.

"So it can do that?" Li Yi was astonished.

A single beam of radiance cleaving through cross-realm gates—this was beyond comprehension.

The Bald Daoist whispered, "Taiyi, this isn't merely a rare object—it's a terrifying magic treasure, perhaps even a weapon. The residual soul within the coin concealed much information and still hides deep inside, not yet fully extinguished."

"Lately, I've been busy refining artifacts and had no time to uncover its secrets. I feared that if this coin continued absorbing heavenly and earthly energy, disaster might follow—so I sought you out to entrust this matter to you."

"You've thought of everything, Daoist," Li Yi nodded. "I'll handle the coin. You go about your business."

"With those words, Old Dao is at ease," the Bald Daoist sighed in relief, handed over the coin, and prepared to leave.

Li Yi suddenly said, "Your elder brother, Tiangong Daoist, is currently in the Wildlands on Red Gold Mountain. If you have time, you may go visit him."

"Thank you for the information, Taiyi," the Bald Daoist immediately said. "I've heard from other Daoists, but there's only one Divine Wood Red Gold Furnace. When will you strike the Divine Wood City? I'll give my life for it."

He coveted that Divine Wood, wishing to forge a Dao furnace. Though his Yin-Yang Creation Cauldron was excellent, it paled beside the Divine Wood Red Gold Furnace.

Li Yi smiled, "Don't worry, Daoist. Attacking the Divine Wood City is inevitable, but the war has just ended; everyone needs rest. Once prepared, we'll seize this opportunity."

He bore a grudge against the Divine Blood Warriors of the Divine Wood City and would settle it eventually. But now, everyone was cultivating in silence, and Earth was being rebuilt—he didn't wish to provoke war now, risking unforeseen consequences.

Once things stabilized, Li Yi would summon experts to take the Divine Wood City and change its masters.

"With those words, Old Dao is reassured. I'll await your good news here at the Dao Court," the Bald Daoist said, rubbing his hands with excitement.

After seeing off the Bald Daoist, Li Yi returned to Tianchang City with the coin, intending to study it thoroughly and uncover its secrets.

But when Li Yi returned to the Peace Financial Tower, he found it had changed again.

The entire tower had been rebuilt—not as a steel structure anymore, but as a radiant Dao artifact with formidable defensive power, ensuring he wouldn't lose his home to a single disturbance.

Yet crafting a Dao artifact shaped like a tower seemed extravagant; if a powerful enemy attacked, the whole building might be carried off.

"This must have been the Bald Daoist's doing," Li Yi thought.

When he entered the tower,

Inside, it was filled with technological aesthetics—several AI machines stood ready, all from World Six and clearly the latest models. Clearly, this wasn't the Bald Daoist's work; someone else had added them.

Instantly, Li Yi thought of one person: Zheng Lan.

Only Zheng Lan would manage this tower.

Soon,

He sensed Zheng Lan's aura, but she was currently in seclusion, cultivating.

She did not cultivate the Evolution Method, but the Immortal Cultivation Method and Gene Method. Though progress was slow, with persistence, immortality was attainable.

Li Yi did not disturb Zheng Lan's cultivation but returned to his room on the top floor.

He sat on the ground, facing Tianchang City, then took out the coin.

The radiant coin floated before him, brilliant yet perilous—even Li Yi, at his level, felt a pang of unease.

(End of Chapter)