At this moment, the Moonlight Power was no longer something anyone could absorb. To do so would be to directly take in the pure Yin force of the Lunar Star, untempered by the harmonizing influence of the Sun. If absorbed and not refined properly, it would result in unimaginable consequences—freezing one's true essence and mana, one's flesh and soul—dragging cultivators unknowingly into despair or even death.
Had it not been for the sudden appearance of fifteen moons in the sky, awakening countless beings from their cultivation, the toll would have been catastrophic. Many cultivators would have unknowingly absorbed the tainted moonlight and suffered the dire effects of Yin corrosion—if not outright death, then certainly grave injuries.
Right now, one could clearly see that numerous cultivators had already fallen victim.
Some were instantly paralyzed, a chill erupting from deep within their bones, freezing their blood and meridians. Some were instantly sealed in ice. Others even lost their lives on the spot.
Vitality withered rapidly.
The cold of pure Yin was not something ordinary beings could withstand.
Of course, this freezing Yin force was embedded within the moonlight, and as long as one didn't actively absorb or refine it, its effect was minimal. At worst, the moonlight just felt unusually cold, and wouldn't cause the land to be frozen or cast all things into an icy wasteland.
"Fifteen moons… this represents the full lunar cycle, from new moon to full moon, all at once."
Within the Imperial Palace, Yao Yue couldn't help but show her astonishment.
It was a truly breathtaking sight.
"There were once legends that the sun numbered ten. And now, we see fifteen moons. The moonlight can no longer be absorbed. Doing so will only bring harm—inner deviation, bone-piercing cold."
Cai Yan spoke solemnly.
This wasn't something anyone could have predicted. Who could have foreseen, before today, that fifteen moons would suddenly appear in the sky? It was like a dream—utterly surreal.
"The tides in the ocean are reaching a breaking point and could erupt at any moment. These fifteen moons are rapidly approaching the Eternal World. The closer they get, the sooner the tides will explode—and the more profound their impact on heaven and earth."
Yi Tianxing looked deeply at the endless sea ahead. Already, the water currents were in chaos, surging with violent waves. Countless sea beasts howled and roared within.
It was clear—the closer the moons, the more restless the ocean became.
Once the tidal eruption began, it would be calamitous. The damage? Unfathomable.
Just one moon would bring massive disruption. But fifteen moons advancing together? The destruction would be beyond imagination.
"Husband, I'm afraid we must prepare to defend Great Yi from the sea."
Ao You spoke with concern.
Once the ocean's tide rose, it would heed no boundaries—not even those protected by sealed realms. The Great Yi Dynasty, after all, was still within the Eternal World.
She, as a member of the dragon race and an Empress of Great Yi, knew this better than anyone. Just as the Iron-Blooded Great Wall blocked invaders, it could not stop seawater. It was simply natural force—an unstoppable tide.
If the sea sought to drown the land, then even Great Yi would not be spared.
And she had come to truly care for Great Yi. In all her years among its people, she had witnessed their indomitable spirit, their pursuit of survival, and their efforts to build a better tomorrow. She had seen virtues awakening—righteousness, morality, loyalty, honesty. Rare elsewhere, but vibrant in Great Yi.
Here, she had come to understand the civilization of humanity and had been deeply moved by it.
"Hmm. Let's wait and see."
Yi Tianxing nodded.
Much had already been arranged. Because of the Lunar Star incident, a court assembly had already been convened. Edicts had been swiftly dispatched to all celestial cities of the empire.
A storm was coming.
Many cultivators had sensed that the entire atmosphere of the world had shifted.
Out at sea, the sea beasts had vanished. The surface was eerily calm. The sky held no birds—they had all returned to roost. The forests were silent. Beasts ceased their movement.
Oppression.
A tremendous, indescribable pressure filled the world.
"The Lunar Jade Rabbits—these fifteen moons are all transformed from them. If we can drive them away, or even shoot them down, we can stop their descent. They must not be allowed to reach the Eternal World. If they do, the tides will reverse—and drown the land."
"There are legends that Hou Yi once shot down the golden crows and saved the world. If he could shoot suns, he can shoot moons. If we find Hou Yi, this disaster can be averted."
"These aren't the actual Lunar Stars. The stars themselves are immovable. What's moving are the Jade Rabbits. It's possible to stop them. But those who can act… few can touch them. They are linked to the Yin star by fate. Anyone beyond the True Spirit Realm is forbidden to act. Who among the younger generation could take them down?"
Many great figures were weighing their options.
The identity of the Lunar Jade Rabbits couldn't be hidden from top cultivators. But now, with the suppression of high-level cultivators, few could act against them. Without a peerless genius, stopping these beings would be nearly impossible.
Even cultivators of the True Spirit Realm, beings revered as True Immortals, were still incapable of striking them down.
Such was the chasm between them.
Unnoticed, the first night passed.
The next day, the sun still rose. But the fifteen moons vanished. The cycle of day and night—the laws of heaven—remained unchanged. Even the Jade Rabbits had to abide by such rules. In the daytime, their moonlight naturally withdrew, hidden from view. The sun shone unopposed.
But don't assume that meant the Jade Rabbits had stopped.
They continued advancing toward the Eternal World.
And when night fell again… everyone could see it:
The fifteen moons were closer than before.
And the most immediate impact was this: The ocean surged.
RUMBLE!!
Seawater roared violently, booming like thunder. The sounds echoed over the sea, merging into a deafening chorus, instilling a deep, primal fear.
Over the sea, Yi Tianxing stood in the Imperial Palace with his wives, watching solemnly.
Fifteen moons drawing close—this wasn't a minor disturbance.
The sea was boiling, driven mad by an invisible force. A deep unrest was stirring.
"It's starting."
"The disaster begins now. How many lives will be lost this time?"
They conversed quietly.
Even ordinary people could now feel it: something was wrong. The sea roiled like a pot of boiling water. Roars echoed out—water colliding, flowing violently.
BOOM!!
Suddenly, the sea exploded with sound. Thunder crashed. Lightning tore the sky.
And then—a torrential storm fell from the heavens.
Winds whipped the sea into a frenzy, raising massive waves skyward.
Ahead, the tides surged.
Ten feet.
Twenty.
Thirty.
In just a few breaths, the sea level rose several dozen feet. This wasn't just waves—it was the actual sea level surging. And with it came the terror.
Islands and coastlines were submerged in an instant. Tides surged inland like a tsunami.
"It's a flood! The tides have risen!"
"Quick! Into the cities! The Emperor said: abandon all else—once inside a celestial city, you'll be safe!"
"To the walls! Let's see what help we can offer!"
Within Great Yi, coastal celestial cities responded immediately. Panic flashed across faces, but there was no despair. People rushed to the cities, some climbing the walls to prepare for the flood.
"Look! Sea beasts—countless sea beasts! They're hiding in the waves. Are they planning to invade with the tide?"
"Don't be afraid. If they dare come—we'll slaughter every last one of them!"
From the walls, they could see the sea: teeming with sea beasts, countless and terrifying. Their shapes were hard to distinguish, but their menacing aura was clear.
BOOM!
The tide struck with overwhelming force.
The moment the sea surpassed the height of the land, it surged forward without hesitation. Water always seeks lower ground—a natural law.
In a flash, beaches vanished.
Then came the roaring flood.
At Wanghai City in Yizhou—a wall of water thundered in from the sea.
"Activate the formation! Xuanhuang Guard! Unbreakable Wall!"
A powerful voice echoed across Wanghai City as a middle-aged man in official robes appeared in the sky.