Chapter 1202: Chapter 1202
After sending off Hua Qing, Li Yi felt a sense of relief, believing that with Hua Qing’s capability, he surely could witness the return of the Heavenly Emperor in the future. Although Hua Qing did not inherit much from his previous life’s resources, a person with strong personal abilities can thrive well anywhere.
As the World Boat moved once again, Li Yi entered the Heavenly God Country.
Before his eyes was an immense gate reaching the heavens and earth. This gate, not solid but formed by Emperor Light combined with various Grand Arrays and constructed on the foundation of countless Star Cores, looked from afar like a part of the starry sky had been forcibly cut down, eternally shimmering with countless lights, dazzling to the extreme.
Moreover, on the gate resided many ancient wills, each belonging to former Divine Emperors of the Heavenly God Clan. Though they perished, their wills remained on this gate, guarding the Heavenly God Country.
"This is the Gate to the Heavenly Kingdom. If closed, even the Heavenly Emperor would find it hard to breach. It holds the powers of many Divine Emperors and is arrayed with the Circulation Array. Any non-Heavenly God Clan individual attempting to force their way will be instantly slain."
At this moment, Li Yi was within the World Boat, gazing at a corner of this place, while the nearby Cold Mountain Heavenly King explained the various aspects of this location.
In the Heavenly God Country, there are three areas from outer to inner layers. The outermost layer is the largest, vast and boundless, home to the tribes of the Heavenly God Clan. The second area houses the Royal Family and the Palaces of the Heavenly Kings. The last area is inhabited by the direct lineage of the Royal Family, the Royal Family Heavenly Kings, and the Imperial Palace of the Divine Emperor.
At the very center lies a forbidden land, the abode of the Heavenly Venerate, which is also the ancestral land of the Heavenly God Clan.
It’s said that the ancestral land of the Heavenly God Clan wasn’t originally in the Seventh Heaven but in other worlds. It was relocated here and flourished over countless ages, leading to the current grand state.
Additionally, in the Heavenly God Country, there are Divine Country Guards protecting the safety within, led by the Divine Emperor Zhenyue.
Li Yi remained silent, patiently listening.
"Is the Cold Mountain Heavenly King’s tribe here too?" he subsequently asked.
The Cold Mountain Heavenly King pointed in a direction, saying, "I belong to the Wind Snow Tribe, an ordinary tribe within the Heavenly God Country, residing in a northern region."
Her tribe was insignificant in the entire Heavenly God Country, with the ultimate strength being that only a few Heavenly Kings had emerged from it.
Li Yi understood that those sent to serve him as Guardian Heavenly Kings must be individuals of modest stature, as he himself was newly added to the direct lineage of the Royal Family, appearing to have a prestigious background to outsiders, yet within the Heavenly God Country, still regarded as a ’three-no’ product.
Although the bloodline of the Royal Family’s direct lineage is precious, no one knows how his potential may unfold. Consequently, only ordinary tribes compete for this bloodline, willingly dispatching their Heavenly Kings and Divine Generals to serve.
But Royal Families are different, each possesses their own direct lineage and naturally prefers to invest resources in developing their own people, rather than nurturing an external addition to the Royal Family’s direct lineage.
Nonetheless, Li Yi felt he had substantial room to maneuver within the Heavenly God Country.
Precisely due to the exclusivity of the Royal Family’s direct lineage tribes, Li Yi, this new direct lineage, might create a Royal Family force of his own.
Sometimes lacking a background is an advantage.
The World Boat stopped at a location within the Heavenly God Country.
"Taiyi Heavenly King, I’ve escorted you here; now I must return to continue fulfilling my duties, holding the position at the World Boat," Divine Might Heavenly King prepared to depart immediately after escorting Li Yi to the Heavenly God Country without lingering.
"Thank you, Divine Might Heavenly King, for your care along the way," Li Yi expressed his gratitude.
Divine Might Heavenly King smiled and said, "If Taiyi is lacking manpower in the Heavenly God Country, my Longbow Tribe is very willing to serve Taiyi."
Seeing Taiyi had become a Heavenly King, he did not hesitate to allow his tribe to offer allegiance.
Seizing this opportunity, once Taiyi becomes a Divine Emperor in the future, their tribe might also become a Royal Family.
"Well, I’ll remember this, thank you, Divine Might Heavenly King," Li Yi agreed without refusal, realizing that gaining a tribe’s allegiance was beneficial, come what may.
Divine Might Heavenly King left with great joy.
This was why he enjoyed interacting with Taiyi; irrespective of circumstances, he maintained the right path, never acquiring the arrogant demeanor typical of other Royal Family members.
Perhaps this was the benefit of possessing some Human Clan bloodline.
Seeing off Divine Might Heavenly King, Li Yi, along with Cold Mountain Heavenly King, her four Divine Generals, and Dragon Girl Yushang, exited the World Boat.
The sight was overwhelming with an excessive number of docked World Boats, sweeping a glance could count tens of thousands, varying in size, some seemingly for personal use, others for transporting goods, each with their distinct purpose.
World Boats continuously flowed like a grand market.
Furthermore, various people constantly flew down from the World Boats; although most were of the Heavenly God Clan, there were strong individuals from other races too, and Li Yi even noticed several alien cultivators being brought over.
"Those are slaves captured by the Heavenly God Clan," Cold Mountain Heavenly King said, "The Heavenly God Clan, after vanquishing formidable foes, would retain some valuable individuals as slaves."
Li Yi nodded slightly, accustomed to finding resemblance with certain barbaric world traditions.
"Where should we go now?" he asked.
Cold Mountain Heavenly King said, "Taiyi, as part of the Royal Family’s direct lineage, should reside in the territory of the direct lineage. There, the Elder Council of the Royal Family’s direct lineage will designate an area for your Palace."
"As the Guardian Heavenly King, I shall naturally lead the subordinates to settle in together."
"No wonder Divine Might Heavenly King told me, if there’s a shortage of people, just go to the Longbow Tribe." Li Yi said, "I’ve just arrived and indeed need a group to assist."
"Taiyi, there are some warriors in my tribe." Cold Mountain Heavenly King said, "Besides, some tribes allied with the Wind Snow Tribe are also willing to serve Taiyi."
At this moment, for these tribes, pledging allegiance to Taiyi Heavenly King is a perfect opportunity.
Previously, Li Yi was just a Heavenly General, many might still hesitate, but a Heavenly King of the royal direct lineage is different. Once he becomes a Divine Emperor and has descendants, that will form a new royal family.
Li Yi did not refuse, but said, "Alright, but it’s not the time now. Let’s wait until everything settles down, the matter of the Heavenly Emperor’s Weapon might not yet be over."
He had a premonition that simply repelling those three Heavenly Kings from the Heavenly God Royal Family earlier was not enough to completely intimidate everyone; surely other Heavenly Kings would find it difficult to restrain themselves.
"First, let’s head to the royal family area; I need to quickly settle down and stabilize." Li Yi said.
He needed to understand the Heavenly God Country and establish a foothold here, then utilize it for cultivation, although he had now broken through to the Heavenly King Realm, with extraordinary combat power.
But Li Yi wasn’t content to stop there, for during his cultivation, he had glimpsed a path leading to his own Divinely Emperor’s road.
Li Yi, along with the others, flew towards the central area of the Heavenly God Country as directed by Cold Mountain Heavenly King.
One must admit, the Heavenly God Clan has extraordinary vision in establishing a country here. Upon entering this place, Li Yi could already sense the entirety of the Heavenly Realm’s essence constantly gathering here.
Living here naturally makes one stronger.
It’s an excellent treasure trove.
Even the roadside trees, nurtured by the spiritual energy here, were thousands of feet tall, reaching the heavens, like pillars of the sky.
Even if the people of the Heavenly God Clan reveal their true forms, it feels like entering a vast kingdom.
Moreover, the Seventh Heaven’s landscapes are very special; any stone here is extremely hard, not easily destroyed, and would be considered top artifact refining divine material outside the Heavenly Realm. The earth is exceptionally heavy, with endless Earth Qi simmering, nurturing all beings.
Even when wielding the Heavenly King’s Power here, it’s hard to cause significant damage to this realm.
If the world weren’t solid, unable to withstand Heavenly King’s Power, it would have already collapsed long ago.
This also confirms the saying, a strong world can breed powerful beings. If Li Yi stayed on Earth, his potential would be locked, making it impossible to break into the Heavenly King realm.
"Once all issues are settled, it’s time to return to Earth. With my Heavenly King strength, I can solve many problems."
Li Yi was now contemplating returning home.
Though cultivating outside was beneficial, eventually, one must go back. Staying away too long would make family worry.
Crossing a vast realm.
After spending several hours, Li Yi saw a path forged from nature’s spiritual energy and the power of the Divine Emperor, resplendent and magnificent.
"This is the Royal Path, leading to the royal family residence. Only the royal family and direct lineage can walk here, of course, Heavenly Kings can too, while ordinary Heavenly God Clan members are forbidden." Cold Mountain Heavenly King said.
Li Yi didn’t comment on such hierarchical behavior, as this exists in all races, a means for the powerful and privileged to affirm status and establish authority.
He traveled unimpeded along the Royal Path, and even if there were Divine Country Guards stationed occasionally, they did not stop them.
For the Heavenly God Arm Ring on Li Yi served as the best identification, allowing him entry to almost any place here, with the status of royal direct lineage.
Upon entering the royal family land, Li Yi clearly felt it was more luxurious, with less nature and more palaces, and the spiritual energy was richer.
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This indicated that many royal family cultivators were using Nine Heavens Jade Dew for cultivation, hence the pervasive scent.
"Truly extravagant," Li Yi thought to himself.
The Heavenly God Royal Family’s wealth in cultivation resources was shocking; fortunately, even with abundant resources, only a Heavenly King can be cultivated, not a Heavenly Emperor. Otherwise, other cultivators in the Heavenly Realm might as well serve these powerful clans for survival.
Li Yi did not dwell in the royal family area.
Being of royal direct lineage, he could continue forward, deeper into the ultimate treasure land.
However, almost everyone residing in the royal territory was formidable. Even a casual glance would reveal many Heavenly Kings’ presences.
His level here wasn’t remotely noteworthy.
This also reflected how terrifying the strength of such a powerful clan could be.