At that moment, had any powerful cultivator been present, they would certainly have discovered that the Yan Emperor of the Great Yan Imperial Dynasty—Yan Wudi—was actually an Immortal Emperor who had cultivated the Domain Realm.
Across the entire Divine Desolation Continent, there were many Immortal Emperors, yet pitifully few of them could cultivate the Domain Realm.
Many Immortal Emperors had cultivated a Fire Territory, Water Territory, or Sword Territory, but those who could cultivate a Flame Domain were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.
Just like Ye Xingchen's Sword Domain-without the system's reward, he might never have been able to cultivate it in his entire life.
After all, cultivating the Domain Realm required more than comprehension and aptitude alone.
It also required the right timing, favorable terrain, and harmony among people, with not one of them dispensable. Moreover, one's comprehension of the laws of flame had to reach an astonishing level, almost to the point of creating a new path of flame.
Meanwhile, Ye Xingchen lay in Phoenix Perch Palace, sleeping soundly. Only the following morning did he leisurely open his eyes.
Looking at Luo Qingshan sleeping sweetly against his chest, Ye Xingchen's eyes filled with tenderness, but he thought to himself:
"I never imagined that just two bottles of the supreme-grade divine wine improved by the system would knock me out without using my cultivation. As expected of a system product!"
As though sensing Ye Xingchen's gaze, Luo Qingshan slowly opened her eyes. Seeing her husband looking at her with such affection, she gave him a faint smile.
"Husband, you're awake. Last night, Shan'er saw how soundly you were sleeping, so I didn't wake you. You really did sleep for a long time!"
Luo Qingshan looked at Ye Xingchen and spoke softly, her face full of smiles.
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen raised his hand and gently flicked her adorable nose, earning a seductive roll of her eyes.
Since Ye Xingchen had promised to preach the Dao to the Demon Race disciples who had just assumed human form today, neither of them lingered in bed. They got up amid laughter and happily ate breakfast together.
As the Demon Race's empress, Luo Qingshan had many matters to handle. After saying a word to Ye Xingchen, she flashed away to Empress Palace.
Watching Luo Qingshan disappear, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly, then looked up at the sky. There was not much time left before noon.
Ye Xingchen planned to complete today's sign-in before heading to Ten Thousand Demons Square.
So he walked over to the study window and, looking out at the Demon Race's beautiful scenery, Ye Xingchen said to the system:
"System, begin today's sign-in!"
"Ding! System sign-in in progress. Sign-in successful. Congratulations, host, on receiving the reward-one million supreme-grade immortal stones. They have been placed in the system space." "Ding! System sign-in in progress. Sign-in successful. Congratulations, host, on receiving the reward-ten Cultivation Upgrade Cards." Cultivation Upgrade Cards were exclusive to the system and could only be used by the host. Upon use, the host could instantly raise everyone below the Mahayana Realm within a certain range by one major realm. They were divine tools for showing off, prepared by the system specifically for the host. "Ding! System sign-in in progress. Sign-in successful. Congratulations, host, on receiving the reward-one Ancient Spirit Gathering Formation." The Ancient Spirit Gathering Formation could autonomously gather the Immortal Spirit Qi between heaven and earth, instantly increasing the Immortal Spirit Qi severalfold throughout the area it covered. It was an ancient formation that had long since disappeared.
At that moment, looking at the scenery outside the window and hearing the system's voice, Ye Xingchen could not help laughing heartily to himself.
The system actually prepared divine tools for showing off for me. It understands this young master far too well. I couldn't love it more.
System: "Host, please mind your emotions. This system is unique throughout the myriad worlds. Beyond granting you the strength to suppress the ages and sweep through an entire era, it will also grant you every halo. This is merely the beginning!"
Hearing the system's voice, Ye Xingchen was left speechless, though he was extremely pleased with the rewards.
After checking the time, Ye Xingchen headed unhurriedly toward Ten Thousand Demons Square.
At that moment, the entire Ten Thousand Demons Square was packed to overflowing. Although the Imperial Consort had only promised to preach the Dao to the Demon Race disciples who had just assumed human form, he had not forbidden anyone else from attending.
Everyone throughout the square was happily discussing someone, and that person was none other than the boss they acknowledged-the Imperial Consort.
"Hey! I still can't believe it. Just one bottle of the supreme-grade divine wine bestowed by the Imperial Consort, and I broke through two major realms. The Imperial Consort is simply incredible!"
"You can say that again! I can't believe it either, but look around. Of the disciples who assumed human form alongside us, which one hasn't broken through one or two major realms? The Imperial Consort is practically a god!"
Two Demon Race disciples leaned close together, discussing it quietly.
Hearing their conversation, the other disciples around them immediately perked up and began joining in.
"Don't forget, the Imperial Consort is a ninth-grade alchemist. There isn't a single ninth-grade alchemist on the entire Divine Desolation Continent. A ninth-grade alchemist! The Imperial Consort is destined to reign over all under heaven!"
Hearing the words of the two Demon Race disciples beside him, another Demon Race disciple chimed in.
"Yes, it's just a shame that our Imperial Consort's strength is a little lacking. He's only in the Innate Realm!"
"Tch, are you stupid? Have you forgotten what Elder Lu said yesterday? Elder Lu was born with Double Pupils. He can see through any illusion, straight to its essence, and he's the only sage of our Demon Race. Even he couldn't see through our Imperial Consort's true cultivation. You don't actually think our Imperial Consort is really in the Innate Realm, do you?"
Hearing that disciple's words, another Demon Race disciple immediately spoke up.
Conversations like these rose and fell throughout Ten Thousand Demons Square.
When Ye Xingchen finally arrived at Ten Thousand Demons Square at his leisurely pace, the sight before him stunned him.
The entire Ten Thousand Demons Square was already a sea of people, a vast, dark mass viewed from afar. As Ye Xingchen remembered it, there were not this many newly transformed Demon Race disciples!
Just as Ye Xingchen stood there looking puzzled, someone sharp-eyed spotted his arrival and shouted:
"Look, everyone! The Imperial Consort is here!"
That single shout instantly silenced the entire Ten Thousand Demons Square.
A figure slowly approached from the distance, his white robes surpassing snow, his bearing transcendent. Like a deity descending upon Divine Desolation, he made people involuntarily want to bow and prostrate themselves.
This was a force, an invincible presence, the domineering air of one who sat alone between heaven and earth!
At that moment, every member of the Demon Race who witnessed this wore an excited expression, and their gazes toward Ye Xingchen held even greater adoration.
Only after making his way to Ten Thousand Demons Square did Ye Xingchen understand why so many people were there.
Not only had the transformed Demon Race disciples come, but other members of the Demon Race had also arrived.
Ye Xingchen even spotted Grand Elder Wan Qianli pretending to maintain order, along with the various Demon Race elders he led, as well as the Demon Race's sage, Lu Wanchuan, sitting among the disciples.
Even the void concealed some powerful Demon Race cultivators.
No wonder it had looked like such a vast, dark mass from afar.
Looking at all the Demon Race members below, their eyes filled with incomparable adoration and respect, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly and thought:
"So being needed and acknowledged by others feels this wonderful!"
Looking at the crowd below, Ye Xingchen's expression settled into calm as he spoke:
"Since I promised Elder Lu that I would preach the Dao today to the Demon Race disciples who have just assumed human form, from this point onward, everyone else attending must remain silent and make no disturbance! Grand Elder, anyone found doing so is to be expelled immediately!"
Hearing Ye Xingchen's words, Wan Qianli, who was pretending to maintain order, immediately cupped his fists toward him and said respectfully:
"I respectfully obey the Imperial Consort's decree!"
At that moment, Ye Xingchen's expression was solemn, and his entire body radiated the terrifying presence of one who stood above others.
That domineering air of supreme sovereignty throughout heaven and earth appeared once more, shocking all the Demon Race members who had witnessed Ye Xingchen's presence before.