Chapter 0371: Traversing the Void

The Dragon Nest Life Orifice was the one Yi Tianxing most wished to develop—and now, it had formed through a stroke of fortune.This was a blessing of immense fortune, a surge of grand destiny.

"The Dragon Nest Life Orifice, the dwelling where a true dragon is nurtured, contains an independent space akin to a dimension of its own. As the orifice evolves and grows stronger, the nest expands as well, becoming a mustard seed that can house the void. Using it as the core, one can construct a life diagram with spatial attributes. It is the most fundamental of the Five Core Life Orifices. Without it, it would be utterly impossible to condense the unique life diagram of the Heavenly Dragon Scripture."

His consciousness delved into the Dragon Nest.There, he discovered pores and cavities resembling a hive, exuding dimensional energies. Admittedly, calling it a dimension was a bit of an exaggeration for now—but it was the direction of its evolution. It was, fundamentally, the path of space laws.

The nest could even function as a spatial pouch to store all manner of objects—and even living creatures.Within, deep dragon energy surged and ebbed, subtly resonating with heaven and earth.

"Besides this, there are still four other Core Life Orifices, each requiring top-tier natural treasures. This is a long and grueling cultivation process."

Yet, Yi Tianxing didn't feel particularly elated at forming the Dragon Nest Life Orifice.At this stage, the Dragon Nest offered no formidable power—no attack capability. It was a hidden foundation, deep and mysterious.

The other four Core Orifices also needed to be prioritized.

The Dragon Scale Orifice required true dragon scales and Undying Bark—neither of which were common rare treasures. True dragon scales were just that—authentic dragon remains. Undying Bark was said to come from the bark of an Undying Tree, a sacred plant of legend.

The Dragon Bone Orifice required true dragon bones and Immortal Bone.

The Dragon Heart Orifice demanded Dragon Blood Crystal, a Seven-Aperture Exquisite Lotus, and Exotic Flame.

All of these were otherworldly treasures—each one enough to stir bloodshed across thousands of miles.Yi Tianxing had very few of these in his possession—far from enough to open another Core Orifice.

"Projecting into the Void."

Taking a deep breath, he calmed the ripples in his heart.He began once more to project his internal Life Orifices into the void of his Divine Sea.

The process of "Reflecting into the Void" was most difficult at the beginning. But once the first Life Orifice was stabilized, projecting subsequent ones became easier.

The second Life Orifice appeared in the void of the Divine Sea.This time, it was the Gourmet Cauldron Orifice.

Over the past days, the Gourmet Cauldron's origin had grown tremendously. What once had been faint and ethereal had now taken on nearly tangible form.Its power came from eating—the more he tasted, the greater its origin became. Each dish, each ingredient, left an imprint on the cauldron.

Yi Tianxing had eaten a lot. Every bite had added to the foundation, little by little.

Now, the moment the Gourmet Cauldron's origin projected into the Divine Sea, it transformed into a phantom star. It repelled the surrounding pressure, exuding a unique Dao rhythm of devouring. It emitted starlight that shone across the Divine Sea, merging naturally with the true essence within, blending Dao with energy.

Another invisible channel was forged between the Divine Sea and the Life Orifice—each such channel deepening his connection with heaven and earth.

His sensitivity to heaven and earth became sharper. His body felt as light as a feather, as though he could soar on the wind.

He proceeded to project the Armored Body Orifice, the Dantian Orifice, and the Sea of Consciousness Orifice—each becoming phantom stars in the Divine Sea, forging new channels.

At last, the newly opened Dragon Nest Orifice was also projected.Despite its recent formation, its origin was no weaker than the others.

In the blink of an eye, seven phantom stars hung in the void, two of them being the black and white stars of the Yin-Yang Orifices.Each radiated its own Dao rhythm, some complementary, others oppositional. Yet all merged harmoniously within Yi Tianxing's body, fusing with his true essence.

Whoosh!!

In the meditation chamber, Yi Tianxing's eyes snapped open.He stood up—and his body floated, weightless.

He had used no divine power or technique—just a single thought, and his body levitated, suspended in the air as though gravity had been nullified.

He floated like a bird—free, weightless.

Creak—The door opened on its own. With a thought, Yi Tianxing drifted through it, stepping into the courtyard. He rose into the night sky, standing in mid-air. The cool wind brushed past his face. Though night had fallen, the Morningstar Lamps lit everything like daylight.

Yi Tianxing stood suspended in the sky, ascending higher and higher.

Those who saw it couldn't help but gape in shock.

"Look! Mayor Yi is… flying!"

"What are you talking about? Flying? This is clearly standing mid-air, stepping upon the void itself. Is this some kind of divine power? A spell? How is he walking through the air like that?"

"No—there's no spell aura, no trace of Dao rhythm. It's like… like he's just moving as naturally as a bird. Like it's instinct."

All eyes were drawn to him—expressions tinged with awe.

Of course, among cultivators, flight wasn't unheard of. Talismans like Windwalking Charms or Soaring Talismans could grant flight.But those always emitted magical signatures and phenomena.

Yi Tianxing, however, radiated none of that.There was only natural grace.

"Light as a swallow, stepping into the void, soaring through the sky on flesh alone… This is—the Life Orifice Realm!"

Huang Chengyan looked up, his pupils contracting. A smile formed on his face.

The ancient texts had all described the same thing—Life Orifice Realm cultivators could fly without external aid. Just like Yi Tianxing was doing now.

"The Life Orifice Realm… to move freely through the sky on one's own power—marvelous." Huang smiled. "With our Lord breaking through, Xuanhuang Town's strength will reach a new level. I must accelerate my own cultivation… I've reached the seventh layer of the Divine Sea Realm, and the eighth is close. But from now on, I can rely only on myself."

Master Lu looked up, a strange light in his eyes.

"So this is the Life Orifice Realm… The Lord has reached a new realm."

Jia Xu nodded gently, the softness in his expression deepening.

"This is a great thing—a tremendous boon."

In chaotic times, everything was ephemeral—only strength was real.With Yi Tianxing's prestige in Xuanhuang Town, this breakthrough only added to his legend.It made him unshakable.

And that, in a world of chaos, was priceless.

Many commoners rejoiced.Yi Tianxing's strength meant greater security for them.

"Wonderful! Big Brother Yi has broken through!" Cai Yan beamed with joy.

"Stepping into the void… so this is the Life Orifice Realm?" Mu Guiying looked on in awe. "Humans… can fly, just like birds, with no aid?"

Yi Tianxing didn't linger in the air long. Moments later, he landed again.

His face thoughtful, he murmured to himself:

"In the Life Orifice Realm, one's Life Orifices resonate with the heavens, Dao rhythm permeates the body. The body becomes attuned to the Dao. With a mere thought, one can rise into the sky. But this kind of flight—based on the body alone—is painfully slow. It's like strolling."

"To reach the fabled ability of 'traveling from the North Sea to Cangwu in a day', I'll need flight techniques—divine arts that control divine light or auspicious clouds. Otherwise, my speed is far too lacking."

Indeed, flight on one's own power couldn't go fast.

It was a matter of strength—but more importantly, technique.In combat, slow flight was nearly useless.

"Seems like I'll need to find a proper flight technique. I remember the Scripture Pavilion has a few Life Orifice techniques for flight. Even if I can't open a new Orifice, I can still inscribe flight runes into my Divine Sea and cast them. Not as powerful as Orifice-born divine arts—but still usable."

A new idea took root in Yi Tianxing's mind.