The Prison Suppression Seal was far more than just an ancient seal used for attacks.When manifested in its original form, it served as an incredibly powerful offensive weapon. Yet even without full manifestation, it could still unleash part of its divine power — a fraction of the Prison Suppression Seal's innate might.This divine seal was not only born with the supreme ability to suppress hell itself but also possessed the ability to bind the heavens and earth. Where the seal descended, the world would be imprisoned, transformed into a purgatory. One aspect was imprisonment, the other was suppression.
The Prison Suppression Seal was nurtured from the essence of the Diamond Dragon-Elephant, containing terrifying strength capable of crushing everything beneath it.It didn't just possess its own overwhelming power — it could also amplify Yi Tianxing's strength.Currently, with the divine ability newly birthed, it could already double his power.This amplification applied to both his physical strength and his true qi cultivation.
At the moment, Yi Tianxing's physical strength was ninety thousand jin.Once he unleashed the Prison Suppression Seal, it would erupt with a force of one hundred eighty thousand jin.And this figure didn't even account for the force of his true qi.If he integrated his true qi into the seal, the amplification would apply to it as well, making the total destructive power utterly terrifying.A force of one hundred eighty thousand to two hundred thousand jin, when unleashed, could instantly crush a mountain into dust.
This power had already completely surpassed the Divine Sea Realm.
Moreover, the Prison Suppression Seal would continue to evolve as his cultivation base grew stronger over time.It was housed inside the Black Cauldron, functioning almost like a life acupoint, with the divine ability gestated within.His abundant vitality would ceaselessly temper the seal, causing its strength to rise continuously.
Its growth potential was practically limitless — it would grow stronger alongside him.At this moment, one could even see a small star flickering on the surface of the seal, exuding an ancient and boundless aura.
If another star were added onto the Prison Suppression Seal, the amplification would increase again — a twofold amplification on top of the original.Then, his strength of ninety thousand jin could skyrocket to an astounding two hundred seventy thousand jin.
The stronger his foundation, the faster the Prison Suppression Seal would evolve.Physical divine abilities were unique in that they never fell behind — always growing in tandem with their user.
Through absorbing vitality, true qi, and even the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the Prison Suppression Seal would continuously metamorphose, becoming ever stronger.
[New Divine Ability: Prison Suppression Seal 镇狱印]
➤ Base Effect: Doubles physical strength and true qi power.
➤ Growth Mechanism: Grows stronger by absorbing vitality and energies; stars symbolize power tiers.
Yi Tianxing was inwardly elated.
"Excellent. The Prison Suppression Seal — a physical divine ability — has become yet another hidden trump card. As long as it remains unrevealed, no one will know what kind of ability I possess. Once it is unleashed, it can shake even hell itself."
Since becoming the Lord of Xuanhuang Town, Yi Tianxing had spared no effort in building his collection of hidden trump cards.The less he exposed, the more unpredictable and intimidating he would appear to others — making them hesitant to act rashly.Only by having strong enough trump cards could he ensure Xuanhuang Town's survival and growth in this chaotic world.
Without trump cards, he would be easily targeted by outside forces — a reality he was keenly aware of.
"With the divine ability now fully birthed, I should continue absorbing thunder power. Perhaps I can prompt another metamorphosis of the Prison Suppression Seal."A thought flashed through Yi Tianxing's mind.
Crossing the Thunder Dragon Path was not difficult for him, but he had deliberately slowed his pace to devour the rampant thunder energy — further strengthening himself.
"Hmm? Why do I feel like Fellow Daoist Yi has suddenly grown even stronger? Something feels different…"Ye Zhiqiu instinctively glanced at Yi Tianxing.For a moment, he felt as if he were staring at an immovable mountain — unreachable.
This sensation had not existed before.
"Stronger again... Unbelievable. Brother Yi is truly extraordinary. To leisurely stroll through the Thunder Dragon Path, bathed in endless thunder, and quietly become stronger…"The monk, Flower Monk, stared at Yi Tianxing's back, a thought flashing through his heart.Maybe, just maybe, Yi Tianxing could truly carve out a safe haven for humanity, free from foreign threats.
Even now, while countless talents still struggled to establish villages amidst the chaos, Yi Tianxing had already elevated Xuanhuang from a village to a town — even influencing nearby settlements and helping them grow stronger.His vision and ambition far surpassed that of most people.
BOOM!
Thunder continued crashing down, but upon entering Yi Tianxing's body, it was instantly suppressed by the Black Cauldron and absorbed by the Prison Suppression Seal.More and more thunder was merged into the seal, strengthening its essence.Mysterious golden patterns were carved onto the ancient seal as it absorbed power.
Yi Tianxing marched forward step by step, thunder crashing down relentlessly around him.
Finally, when he was about to step off the Thunder Dragon Path onto a new mountain platform—
The Prison Suppression Seal inside the Black Cauldron suddenly burst forth with a thick golden light.Countless golden threads of Dao Rhythm wove together, forming another golden star on the seal's surface, shining brilliantly alongside the first star.
The amplification doubled once again.
Now, the Prison Suppression Seal could erupt with a terrifying two hundred seventy thousand jin of force.
Yi Tianxing's strength had once again soared.
[Update: Prison Suppression Seal — 2 stars achieved ➤ 3× amplification]
However, the Thunder Dragon Path had come to an end.
Stepping off the path, both Flower Monk and Ye Zhiqiu couldn't help but exhale deeply, relief plain on their faces.
"Finally out of the Thunder Dragon Path. Any longer and I'd be roasted alive by the lightning. I don't want to become a monk — I'm a Daoist! If I turned bald, the senior Daoists would probably drag me away to light heavenly lamps!"Ye Zhiqiu grumbled, the smell of singed hair clinging to him.
His true qi reserves were almost entirely depleted. His body, heavily damaged by the constant lightning, felt utterly drained.
"What a terrifying Thunder Dragon Path. If Brother Yi hadn't absorbed most of the lightning strikes, we would've never made it through alive,"Flower Monk admitted with a grave nod.
Without Yi Tianxing's help, they would have perished midway.
At that moment, Yi Tianxing lifted his gaze.
Ahead stood a colossal palace, erected atop the new platform.
It was forged from all kinds of precious materials, adorned with carvings of dragons and phoenixes, exuding an aura of ancient majesty.This palace was no less splendid than an imperial palace, and the resources poured into its construction must have been unimaginably vast.
[ Hall of Profound Truth 玄真殿]
"I don't know exactly what this is... but judging by the scale, there must be great treasures inside," Ye Zhiqiu said excitedly.Their primary goal in entering the tomb was to seize such precious treasures and bolster their strength.
Suddenly, Flower Monk glanced behind them and exclaimed:
"Look! The Scorpion Men have reached the opposite platform and entered the Nine Dragon Paths too. They've chosen the Poison Dragon Path!"
Indeed, the Scorpion Clan had crossed the iron chains and arrived at the Nine Dragon Paths.After hesitating briefly, they decisively chose the Poison Dragon Path.
That path rained down toxic rain, capable of corroding flesh and killing instantly — a path few human cultivators dared tread.
Yet the Scorpion Men, born naturally resistant to poison, seemed unfazed.Their bodies emitted black mist, forming protective shields as they strode forward.Even when the toxic rain corroded their armor, most Scorpion Men pressed on, although a few weaker ones perished — melting into pools of black poisonous water.
Their resistance to poison was indeed exceptional, even if not absolute.
"The scorpion is one of the Five Poisons. Their tails are naturally imbued with deadly venom. Choosing the Poison Dragon Path was extremely wise for them,"Yi Tianxing observed calmly.
"Not just the Scorpion Men — look at that giant!"Ye Zhiqiu suddenly pointed at another path.
A colossal figure — a towering Stone Giant easily over seven or eight meters tall — lumbered onto the Yellow Dragon Path, a massive stone club slung over his shoulder.
That path was saturated with intense gravitational fields.
Yet the Stone Giant seemed utterly unaffected, stomping forward with thunderous steps.
His body was like a moving mountain, and the power he carried was simply unimaginable.
[ Stone Giants 石巨人]
Clearly, the Immortal Tomb had drawn far more than just humans and Scorpion Men — many terrifying non-human races had come to vie for its treasures.