At this moment, one could see that after the Saint King Palace was elevated into an Immortal Palace, its scale had expanded a hundredfold, a thousandfold compared to before. Not only that, but the worldly essence within the Immortal Palace had directly transformed into a unique immortal qi, spreading across the entire palace.
This immortal qi was, in truth, still within the category of worldly essence, but it carried a special Dao-rhyme within it. Absorbing and refining it not only made one's cultivation and mana more refined, but also imbued the body with a transcendent aura. Moreover, this immortal qi made it easier to increase one's Dao foundation, could delay the consumption of lifespan, and even slow the aging of one's appearance—always maintaining the vigor of blood, flesh, and primordial spirit.
These were the unique properties of immortal qi.
The reason it was called an Immortal Court, and why the palace was known as the Immortal Palace, was because when a dynasty ascended into an Immortal Court, its capital city underwent transformation, developing this special Dao-rhyme, turning the worldly essence into immortal qi. Within immortal qi was contained a trace of longevity substance.
Living long within immortal qi, one's lifespan naturally surpassed that of ordinary people by far.
The potential benefits were simply innumerable.
And the place where immortal qi was the richest was, of course, within the Immortal Palace itself.
When the palace underwent metamorphosis, all its halls expanded accordingly, even giving rise to many new ones. Thousands upon thousands of wondrous gardens manifested, far surpassing the once-glorious Yuanmingyuan of the mortal world. The difference was like heaven and earth. The scenery was unimaginable, filled with immortal charm—it was a collection of true immortal paradises.
The Hall of Facing Heaven had also transformed, becoming far more majestic and boundless. Even just raising one's eyes to it made one feel the crushing pressure of overwhelming dignity.
Now, after Great Yi's ascension into the Immortal Court, the Hall of Facing Heaven had been renamed the Hall of Observing Heaven.
Great Yi had already revealed its foundation as a Dynasty of the Great Dao.
In the eyes of many powerhouses, this was no longer a secret.
Thus, "Facing Heaven" was no longer suitable—"Observing Heaven" was fitting.
"Hall of Observing Heaven!!"
The ministers all glanced at the new plaque above the hall, smiles tugging at their lips, before stepping in, one after another, and lining themselves neatly on both sides.
Lifting their gaze to the throne, they saw Yi Tianxing, seated beside Cai Yan and the Queen Mother of the West, upon the Dragon Throne and Phoenix Throne.
"Greetings to the Immortal Emperor, may His Majesty's immortal lifespan be boundless and everlasting through eternity!"
"Greetings to the Eastern Empress, may Her Majesty's immortal lifespan be endless, and youth eternal!"
"Greetings to the Western Empress, may Her Majesty's immortal lifespan be boundless, and spring eternal!"
The ministers of the hall all spoke in unison, offering their congratulations.
Now, the status of all had risen a great step higher.
Whether it was Cai Yan or the Queen Mother of the West, both now possessed supreme and unmatched status, mothers of the realm. Moreover, in the great war, they had each demonstrated astonishing strength, shocking the heavens and suppressing all directions—this was something all had witnessed with their own eyes.
With the Zhou Tian Star Formation, the women within the Immortal Palace held the power to suppress the four extremes of the world. They were no mere ornaments. At critical moments, they were one of Great Yi's deepest foundations. None dared take them lightly. They were existences capable of contending directly even against those of the Hunyuan realm.
And if women went mad, they were all the more terrifying.
Having seen it themselves, no minister in the grand hall now dared to provoke the women of the Immortal Palace.
Now that Great Yi had ascended to Immortal Court, many officials could not calm the waves in their hearts. They felt as though they were dreaming. This was an Immortal Court! From this moment on, in the eyes of countless races and beings across the Eternal World, the people of Great Yi were now Immortal Citizens, and they themselves, the court officials, were Immortal Deities. This shift in identity and status was so immense that even after some time, many still found it hard to believe.
"All ministers, be at ease."
Yi Tianxing nodded slightly as he spoke.
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Immortal Emperor."
The officials bowed in thanks.
"All ministers, my Great Yi's rise to Immortal Court is due to you all—my meritorious officials. Great Yi's glory today could not have been achieved without your contributions. Without your tireless governance, strengthening the people's livelihood, expanding the nation's strength, and magnifying our fortune, we would not have reached Immortal Court so quickly. Great Yi belongs to Me, but it also belongs to all of you, and to the common people of Great Yi."
Yi Tianxing's words carried deep emotion. For Great Yi to reach this point, every official had poured forth great effort. Without them, how could the people have prospered? How could civilization have flourished? The Dao of a fortune dynasty cannot be supported by one man alone. Only through the collective wisdom and strength of many could the true royal way be achieved.
"This is our first court assembly since our ascension into Immortal Court. Today, the Immortal Court shall bestow a rebound of fortune upon all ministers. This blessing will not only cover those present in this hall, but also all officials stationed in the various Immortal Cities across Great Yi. If you cannot refine it immediately, seal the bestowed fortune into your official seal using the Gui Zang Spirit-Sealing Seal. After court is dismissed, you may slowly absorb it to increase your cultivation. This way, it will not damage your foundations, and will greatly aid you in breaking bottlenecks."
As he said, Great Yi belonged not just to him, but also to all ministers.
When one attained the Dao, even the chickens and dogs ascended to heaven. The Dao of a fortune dynasty spread blessings universally.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"
Joy filled the great hall.
Across Great Yi's territory, officials in the various Immortal Cities were also quietly awaiting this moment, having long been informed.
"The rebound of fortune begins now."
As Yi Tianxing's thought moved, shackles lifted, and waves of majestic fortune descended from the heavens, instantly merging into the officials' bodies.
"Seal!"
Each minister's official seal had long since been refined and merged into their divine sea. With but a thought, the immense power was drawn into the seal and locked away. The seal could be opened at will—like holding an unparalleled divine elixir that could be absorbed whenever one wished.
None chose to refine it immediately. Instead, all sealed it away. Such a blessing was best used when breaking through bottlenecks—it was then that it bore the greatest effect.
Who did not know the immense value of a fortune rebound? More precious than any immortal pill or treasure. And it only came once—each time a dynasty ascended in rank. Miss it, and the chance was gone forever.
All could feel the boundless power sealed within their official seals, and joy appeared instinctively on every face.
At the same time, across Great Yi, divine lights rained down, covering countless officials. Some glowed with brilliance, some faint, some chose to refine immediately, others sealed it away—it varied from person to person.
"A grand feast—this is a feast that belongs to the Great Yi Immortal Court."
"Just this one fortune rebound alone will multiply Great Yi's strength by countless times. Strong cultivators will spring up like rain, geniuses like clouds. Great Yi truly is the blessed land of fortune, a true Immortal Nation upon the earth. After this, soaring to the heavens is inevitable."
"Yes, even the Nine Heavens Dao Venerables fell within Great Yi's grasp—three perished, one fled, and only five remain. That battle, I thought Great Yi would collapse entirely. Even from afar, the destructive might was world-shattering. If not for the Mountains and Rivers Sheji Diagram and the Feng Shui formation suppressing the aftermath, Great Yi would have been reduced to ruins."
"I hear Great Yi has always sought talent eagerly. To join now may not be offering help in snow, but surely one can still board the supreme vessel midway."
Countless cultivators and experts, seeing the fortune light descending from the sky, understood at once—this was the fortune rebound of Great Yi Immortal Court. No matter how much they envied it, it could not be taken. None but the chosen officials could use it.
It could not be stolen.
But their desire to join Great Yi burned stronger than ever.
Great Yi was now an Immortal Court, a force that could endure throughout the ages. Not even Saints could destroy it. It had gained the qualification of an undying heritage. If one sought a reliance, then Great Yi was a great mountain, rising higher by the day.
No one could deny this.
Meanwhile, the ministers of Great Yi felt the changes even more deeply. The first thing they noticed was the transformation in the fortune's blessing upon them. Now that the Immortal Court had fully revealed its might, the empowerment they received had shifted.
With the ascension to Immortal Court, all official ranks transformed:
The ruler of the dynasty: 576-fold increase
Sealed Kings {Empresses}: 432-fold increase
Sealed Princes/Princesses: 336-fold increase
First Rank: 288-fold increase
Second Rank: 256-fold increase
Third Rank: 224-fold increase
Fourth Rank: 192-fold increase
Fifth Rank: 160-fold increase
Sixth Rank: 128-fold increase
Seventh Rank: 96-fold increase
Eighth Rank: 64-fold increase
Ninth Rank: 32-fold increase
The enhancement from fortune had doubled across the board. Each minister could feel the washing force of fortune more vividly than before. Their comprehension of Dao-rhyme also became much clearer.
Their loyalty to Great Yi grew utterly unshakable.
The empowerment of office brought such staggering benefits.
Even a Ninth Rank official in Great Yi now enjoyed enhancements that top experts in the outside world could only envy. Their cultivation speed would soar beyond imagination.
"All ministers, the matter of the fortune rebound ends here. How much you gain will depend on your own fortune. Our Great Yi's ascension to Immortal Court has come through many tribulations. But know this—the path of Immortal Court is not one that can be quickly surpassed. We must be prepared to dwell long in this position. How we move forward depends on us, and requires your counsel to form our new national policies."
Yi Tianxing nodded slowly, sweeping his gaze across the hall.
Great Yi's ascension required new policies to meet the changes ahead.
How Great Yi developed would depend on the wisdom of its officials.
The development of civilization required collective strength.
"The Dao of Immortal Court is still the Dao of Fortune. Great Yi's established policies must not change—we must continue to put the livelihood of the people first, balancing both civil and martial paths. From now on, the enemies we face will only grow stronger. The great realms, as time passes, have already formed their own stable systems."
Xun Yu spoke slowly.
(End of this chapter)