Chapter 0711: The Five National Treasures

"That's right. This time, not only must we establish the prestige of our Xuanhuang City, but also once again intimidate the surrounding alien races. Let them not think that Xuanhuang City is easy to provoke. This battle must not be lost. And those hidden hands scheming against us cannot be let off either."

Yi Tianxie's eyes flashed with cold indifference. "I've closely observed the battlefield. Something's not right beneath the surface. There's a problem. The blood and vitality from the fallen orc warriors and ferocious beasts are silently disappearing. It's a slow process, but it didn't escape my eyes. So, I ordered the Iron-Blood Great Wall to devour every bit of flesh and remains on the battlefield. Not even a drop of blood was to be left behind."

This strange vanishing of life essence was imperceptible to others and invisible on the surface. But many corpses beneath were already withered. Yi Tianxing had kept this discovery to himself. With the Iron-Blood Great Wall's devouring, all traces were wiped out.

"To dare pull tricks under Xuanhuang City's watch—how could we let that go unpunished?"

Yi Tianxing said calmly, "I'll leave this matter to you."

"Don't worry. I'll personally drag out every one of those rats hiding in the dark," Yi Tianxie replied confidently.

"Also, the declaration of our nation-founding has already been widely spread. It's time for the true body to make preparations," Yi Tianxie added.

This calamity also brought opportunity. If the orc army could be repelled, Xuanhuang City's prestige would reach new heights. They could even plunder fate from the orcs, gaining the blessings of heaven and earth. The gathered national destiny would be enough to fully complete Xuanhuang City's promotion to a royal city. A perfect moment to found a nation.

And with the founding of a nation, the next step would naturally be ascension.

The only requirement was to prepare the Sacred Treasures of the Destiny Dynasty.

These included:

Heaven-Worship Platform (祭天台)

Investiture of the Gods List (封神榜)

Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals (万仙殿)

Imperial Seal of the Nation (镇国玺)

Sacred Edict (圣旨)

"All right. The Heaven-Worship Platform can be substituted with the Wish Altar we took from the Demon Giants. The Imperial Seal has already been forged using the Xuanhuang Divine Jade and is now nurtured in my divine sea. The Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals was crafted using Willpower Orbs, and is complete as well. As for the Investiture of the Gods and the Sacred Edict, among the exotic treasures we obtained, there were materials comparable to Nine-Colored Heavenly Silkworm Silk, even innately superior. I've taken the time to refine them. The five national treasures can now all be forged and will anchor the nation upon its founding. They will ensure the eternal stability of our national destiny."

Yi Tianxing had long been preparing for this. With the secret tome Forging the Heavenly Court in hand, he was fully ready, especially as Xuanhuang City edged ever closer to royal city status. In between his cultivation, he had constantly worked on refining these five sacred treasures.

The Imperial Seal of the Nation (镇国玺) was forged from the Xuanhuang Divine Jade, and was the first to be completed, now stored within his divine sea, nourished by true essence, blood, and fate.

The Heaven-Worship Platform (祭天台) used a heavenly treasure, the Wish Altar, taken from the Demon Giants. But it wasn't as simple as repurposing an altar—unique refining methods from Forging the Heavenly Court had to be used to truly turn it into a sacred treasure capable of anchoring the nation's fate.

The Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals (万仙殿) was quickly built using Willpower Orbs. With the speed at which Xuanhuang City generates them, and a portion withheld from the Money Tree, it was quickly completed.

The Investiture of the Gods List (封神榜) was crafted using Nine-Colored Dragon Spider Silk (highlighted), spun by the legendary dragon-blooded Nine-Colored Dragon Spider—a supreme innate treasure imbued with true dragon energy.

The Sacred Edict (圣旨) was made from Ziwei Star-Dust Silk (highlighted), spun by the Ziwei Star Silkworm nurtured within the imperial Ziwei Star. This material holds the energy of the imperial star itself—the ideal imperial treasure.

Once the five sacred treasures were completed, they were all fused into Yi Tianxing's body to be nourished. When they reemerge—it will mark the founding of the nation.

"But first, I must release the rewards from this journey."

With a flash of light, Yi Tianxing brought forth the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower, holding it in his hand.

He walked out from his quiet chamber to the palace's divine tree. With a thought, a massive spatial gate opened.

As it appeared, the civilians and soldiers temporarily held within the tower's internal space sensed Yi Tianxing's message resonate in the air.

"We're here, finally here!"

"The spatial gate is open! Let's go! We've reached Xuanhuang City!"

"Thank the heavens—Xuanhuang City, the legendary human sanctuary. I wonder what it's really like."

"We're finally out of the Golden Sand Desert. I wonder what the surroundings of Xuanhuang City look like."

Excitement, anticipation, and nervousness filled the eyes of the people. Facing a new home always stirred complex emotions—but hope prevailed.

One by one, people picked up their belongings and stepped through the gate.

Their arrival also stunned the residents of Xuanhuang City.

"It's the City Lord's spatial gate again!"

"Last time, he brought in large groups of civilians through that gate. Looks like it's happening again."

"Are they reinforcements? No... we've already mobilized all available troops. The decisive Moonlit Battle with the Behemoth King is already scheduled. Reinforcements now won't change the outcome."

"Then... are they more human refugees? Why now, of all times?"

But speculation ended when the first civilian stepped through—and the truth became clear.

"They really are other human civilians!"

One after another, people poured out—endless streams, countless individuals.

"This is Xuanhuang City? What a magnificent ancient city—far more splendid than any capital I've seen."

"There are so many cultivators! Mister Yi didn't lie to us—everyone here truly cultivates. Anyone can become strong!"

"I can feel it—a rich atmosphere of human civilization. This is our homeland. This is what a true human city feels like."

Millions arrived—enough to rival the city's original population. It was like witnessing a miracle.

"Where did these people come from?" many wondered.

Soon, elite battle-hardened soldiers followed the civilians. Every one of them carried the murderous aura of real veterans.

A million of them.

A million soldiers.

The shock across Xuanhuang City was absolute.

Even if they had yet to learn Xuanhuang City's martial arts or battle techniques, their potential was vast. With training, they could become an elite force.

People didn't question where they came from. It was the City Lord's secret—and that was enough.

"With these reinforcements, our strength grows. They'll surely help in the coming war."

Yi Tianxing stepped forward and addressed the new arrivals:

"Everyone, this is Xuanhuang City—your new home. But remember, this world is one of chaos. No place is truly safe. Xuanhuang City is no exception. We are at war with the orcs."

"Soon, you'll be guided to register for citizenship and receive your Celestial Registry Card. This will serve as your identification within Xuanhuang City. After that, you'll go to the Iron-Blood Great Wall. There, you'll understand what Xuanhuang City truly stands for."

"You will feel its spirit. You will witness its history."

With that, Yi Tianxing returned to the City Lord's Mansion.

He had to prepare—for the Moonlit Battle.