Many people took a second bite of the dragon meat. This time, even less of it could be refined; the colorful glow it emitted became even more intense. The cultivation gained was minimal. Some of it was transformed into latent potential, while most of it was simply wasted. Ultimately, it was a feast meant to gratify the palate. After all, everyone had already experienced a breakthrough during the first serving—their cultivation had reached the limits their bodies could endure.
Still, the sheer flavor of the delicacies kept everyone eating non-stop.
One could see that, as they ate, their entire bodies radiated multicolored light. Their physiques received immense nourishment. By the end of the meal, the power they had gained reached astonishing levels, and even their innate talents had improved considerably. For future cultivation, this meal could be called a monumental opportunity of fortune (造化).
The colorful radiance pouring from the banquet was too intense.
It even began to give rise to strange phenomena, and under the illumination of the Guiding Light Lamp (启明灯), a mirage-like spectacle emerged in the void.
Under the night sky, it appeared even more vivid—mysterious and divine.
"What is that? That multicolored glow is coming from the City Lord's mansion! I see it—I see the Lord hosting a nighttime banquet. The dishes on the table are glowing. Dragons! There's dragon meat! That's a True Dragon Feast! After eating the dragon meat, they begin to glow, and each one of them instantly experiences a breakthrough!"
"A True Dragon Feast based on dragon meat—after eating it, one glows with radiance, and the body becomes like a treasured vessel (宝体). What fortune! This is a true fortune. Those attending the banquet truly stumbled upon a great opportunity. They're shrouded in divine light, as if they were immortals!"
"How enviable! But I heard only the leaders of villages who surrendered and their closest followers were invited. Who would have thought they'd gain such fortune just from attending the feast? It's practically like the legendary Peach Banquet of the Immortals!"
In Xuanhuang City, countless citizens also witnessed the fantastical spectacle materializing in the sky. All of them looked on with envy. Everyone wanted a bite of the feast, especially the dragon meat—an irresistible temptation for anyone.
…
This peculiar mirage, once formed, didn't just appear above Xuanhuang City—it manifested across various regions of the Eternal Continent. Once a mirage takes shape, it possesses a mysterious power that can transcend space and time, bridging vast distances across the world. It displayed the feast's glorious scene wherever it appeared.
In a region neither too close nor too far from Xuanhuang City—
Lao Ai furiously swung a chariot wheel using the thing between his legs. Sparks flew wildly. He hurled the wheel to the ground, shattering it into pieces, then looked up into the void and saw the mirage—so far, yet seemingly right before his eyes.
He saw it vividly: tables of exquisite dishes, guests laughing merrily, a scene of prosperity completely unlike a world of chaos—like a banquet in a celestial palace. The delicacies looked heavenly.
The people inside were crystal-clear, lifelike.
When Yi Tianxing entered the scene, the aura he emitted made him seem like the very center of the world, his presence utterly overwhelming.
"Yi Tianxing… To think you've come this far. So many schemes failed to suppress you, and instead, you only grew stronger. You actually promoted Xuanhuang Town to a city. Your might has peaked—no one within ten thousand miles can rival you now. And you're winning hearts, even sending people to curry favor with my village, causing unrest among my people. This is utterly intolerable. And you expect me to go to Xuanhuang City to pay homage to a mere boy like you? Absurd!"
"Cowards! They gave up everything they fought for just like that. Pathetic. I, Lao Ai, will never become someone's subordinate. This round may be yours—I admit defeat for now—but that doesn't mean I fear you. I can't fight you now, so I'll avoid your edge. There's always another day."
With a cold sneer, Lao Ai pulled out a strange token.
On it glowed an ancient character—迁 (Migration).
It was a City Relocation Token (迁城令).
Once activated, this rare treasure could instantly relocate a village, town, or even city to another place. However, the relocation was completely random. It might land just a hundred miles away—or millions. There was no certainty. It could even end up in a territory ruled by hostile races—leading to total annihilation.
It was a gamble. Lao Ai would never normally take such a risk.
But under current circumstances, he had no choice. Xuanhuang City might not attack now, but sooner or later, pressure would come. Trying to grow under Xuanhuang's shadow was near impossible.
"I'll relocate and start again. I'll return one day."
Sneering coldly, Lao Ai activated the City Relocation Token. The treasure unleashed a radiant divine light, engulfing the entire village in white. In an instant, that glow reached its peak—and abruptly contracted.
Without a sound, the entire village vanished. No tremors, no spectacle—just gone.
Even the pots and pans were gone—nothing was left behind.
A perfect and thorough relocation.
…
The Eternal Continent was boundless—endless and vast.
Far away on a distant plain, a newly appeared town had risen. Its walls were built of white bones, studded with sharp spikes like a hedgehog. Just a glance sent chills down one's spine—this fortress resembled a slumbering beast, ready to devour any foe.
Within the town, houses made of bone had a wild, brutal aesthetic—trophies of war, symbols of glory, and warnings to beasts beyond. On the city walls stood cold, bloodthirsty soldiers clad in iron armor—clearly hardened veterans. Even the townspeople exuded a savage aura.
This place had one look and one thought—ferocity.
On the walls were etched ancient characters: Overlord Town (霸王镇).
"Look! A mirage—it's a mirage!"
"So vivid… Is that a feast in the heavens?"
"Dragons—dragon meat! And those eating it emit divine light. It's like a royal banquet of the heavens!"
In Overlord Town, many raised their eyes to see the mirage. They saw a palace atop a massive divine tree, soaring through the clouds, like a land of immortals. Within, guests celebrated amidst blossoming splendor.
"It's him… So you've come this far, Yi Tianxing of Xuanhuang City."
Xiang Yu, his dual pupils glowing, gazed at the image of Yi Tianxing. The moment he appeared, Xiang Yu's eyes blazed with light.
He could never forget Yi Tianxing—the champion of the world's first martial tournament. Even if luck played a part, luck was a form of strength.
Even from a mirage, he could tell that Yi Tianxing had taken the lead. Xuanhuang City was now ahead, perhaps already assimilating surrounding forces.
"Interesting. As long as you're still alive, we'll meet again one day. Don't disappoint me."
With that, Xiang Yu fell silent—but a fierce fighting spirit flared within him.
He was the Overlord—he'd never yield to anyone.
…
"It's him. He's really come this far—hosting a True Dragon Feast as the lord of a city. No wonder he was the champion back then. Fascinating… Xuanhuang City, eh? So not only is his strength great, but his statecraft is solid too. But my Blackwood Cliff (黑木崖) will not lose to you so easily."
Atop a towering black mountain, a figure in a red dress embroidered a handkerchief with flawless precision—her needlework so lifelike it seemed real.
When she raised her eyes, her beauty was breathtaking.
Her gaze fell on the faraway mirage, a flicker of interest dancing in her eyes.
…
Elsewhere, above a vast ocean—
A True Dragon burst from the sea and looked skyward, spotting a mirage above the waves. Upon recognizing the images, its rage exploded.
The ocean roared. Waves surged thousands of feet high. A tsunami howled in fury.
"Damn it! Who dares to slaughter our kind and feast on True Dragon flesh? You dare hold a True Dragon Banquet? Do you think the Dragon Clan no longer exists? Do you take us for prey? Anyone who eats dragon meat becomes the enemy of the Dragon Clan. Issue the Dragon Clan Kill Order!"
A furious divine aura erupted from the dragon, powerful enough to tear the heavens.
But just as this overwhelming force rose—
From the void, a vast divine might appeared. Chains of Law manifested and lashed out like divine whips, shattering dragon scales and spilling dragon blood across the sea. Countless aquatic beasts rushed to snatch it.
"Damn this Heavenly Dao Prohibition!"
The dragon roared in pain and fled beneath the waves.
Even that fleeting pressure had surpassed the Dharma Phase Realm—but under the Heavenly Dao's decree, even a True Dragon could not resist.
It was forcibly suppressed.