For a woman to rise in the world—is incredibly hard.
To stand out in the military was even harder—almost as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
Without world-shaking talent or peerless charm, it was near impossible.
The harsh truth remained:
"In the military, a woman has to be ten times more exceptional just to be seen."
Unless the leadership of a given faction had the vision and courage to promote women, their opportunities were virtually nonexistent.
Why? Because women, by nature, were seen as flawed for warfare—too much compassion, too much sympathy, and not enough decisiveness.
And on the battlefield, compassion could lead not only to your own death—But also the deaths of your entire command.
That's why women rarely reached the upper echelons of any military force.
But in Great Yi, things were different.
Great Yi gave women their own stage.
"Fellow cultivator, are you also preparing to take part in Great Yi's military examination?"A woman with a heroic air, bold and confident, spoke to the girl beside her.
From her eyes, it was clear she carried great ambition, no less than any man's.
"Yes. Only in Great Yi do women have a stage to prove themselves.I wouldn't miss this opportunity for the world.My surname is Shen. What about you, sister?"The first woman replied, a hint of admiration in her eyes.
"My surname is Qin. I'm probably a bit older than you."The second woman smiled in return.
"I'm Liang. It's rare to meet fellow heroines. Why not count me in too?"A third woman walked over with the same bold, unrestrained air—heroic and charismatic.
"I'm Fan. Add me to the group."A fourth joined with ease and confidence.
Talent attracts talent.
Among women of exceptional presence and intellect, there is a natural resonance.
Though strangers moments ago, they now stood side by side, drawing attention like a beacon in the night.
Everyone could sense:
"None of these women are ordinary. Each is a rare gem among women—a remarkable woman."
"A group of heroines, each one peerless.And they're all entering the martial examination."
Their gathering was dazzling—impossible to ignore.
Some were surprised, but no one dared say anything derogatory.
Because this was Great Yi.
In Great Yi, not only were female soldiers common, but entire legions were made up of women—And their combat prowess was as terrifying as any male force.
If anyone in Great Yi dared to say "women shouldn't join the army," they'd be ridiculed or worse.
Although true absolute equality was still a myth, Great Yi practiced real gender parity—No discrimination in identity or status.
"Great Yi really is different.To attract so many amazing women—it's no wonder.Other dynasties bar women from military ranks.But Great Yi? It offers them the very stage they crave."
"These women can rival any man.What they can't gain elsewhere—they'll earn here.No wonder they came."
Watching these women gather, many war talents looked thoughtful.
They weren't surprised, just deeply respectful.
"If there's a place that doesn't look down on us, we'll flock there—no doubt about it."
While the city buzzed in preparation for the military exams,The Mutual Market continued running smoothly and orderly.
All kinds of exotic treasures from gods and demons dazzled the market.
Eternal Coins were quickly becoming the currency of choice across races and cultures—Sleek, valuable, and aesthetically perfect for cultivators.
With every transaction, Great Yi's national destiny flourished, rolling in like a tidal wave.
Anyone inside the fate domain of Great Yi could see it:
"The dynasty's luck is rising at an astonishing rate."
The market was undeniably a success.
Many cultivators from various Battle Cities had fully embraced this model of exchange.They reaped tangible benefits, securing rare resources that could greatly boost their cultivation.
It wasn't just theory—it was real advantage, and it spread like wildfire.
Meanwhile, back at the City Lord's Mansion, the women had returned and gathered in the rear courtyard.
The atmosphere was electric—especially for Zhao Ziyan.
Seeing the number of beautiful, stunning, and famous women around her brother left her speechless:
Yao Yue, Lian Xing, Nie Xiaoqian, Cao Jie—each a renowned name in the Eternal World.Even Cai Yan—also known as the legendary Cai Wenji—was here.
Zhao Ziyan's jaw nearly dropped.
But her adaptability was strong.
Coming from a modern Earth steeped in information overload,Then enduring the chaos of the Myriad Worlds Fusion,She had long since developed mental resilience.
In fact, seeing so many exceptional women by Yi Tianxing's side made her feel genuinely happy.
"Only a man like my brother deserves women like these."
She immediately called each one "sister-in-law" and began bonding.
Their familiarity grew rapidly.
To the others, Zhao Ziyan wasn't a stranger—they'd long heard of her.
She was someone to be cherished, especially after so many years wandering alone.
The others felt a deep sense of sympathy, and they welcomed her warmly.
Before long, the women were chatting like family.
"Brother, I never imagined you'd create something as incredible as Great Yi.When I saw the fate energy descend on you years ago, I was shocked.But now? You really are amazing.
Back in the Immortal Sect, the elders and even the sect leader spoke of you with admiration.They all hoped I could help build a bridge between Qionghua Immortal Sect and Great Yi."
Zhao Ziyan smiled brightly at Yi Tianxing.
This was the happiest she'd been in years.
She didn't need to hide anymore.There was an unexplainable sense of safety simply being by his side.
"Brother, don't worry about my position. Do what you must.Don't hold back for my sake."
Clearly, she cared more about Yi Tianxing and Great Yi than her old sect.
"There's no need to worry," Yi Tianxing replied calmly."No Immortal Sect can shake Great Yi now.By the way—what rank is your sect? Is it a Seven-Star Immortal Sect?"
He wasn't concerned about the sect's influence.If they overstepped, they would regret it.
Still, information was power, and no one could match Zhao Ziyan's firsthand insight.
"Yes. Qionghua is a Seven-Star Immortal Sect.I've heard it houses cultivators at the Dao Platform Realm (道台境).I don't know how many—my master wouldn't say—but at least more than one."
Seven-Star Immortal Sects required at least one Dao Platform Realm powerhouse.Such a sect could be called a Holy Land.
During the Myriad Worlds Fusion, only these top-tier sects had dared fight for Heaven's Chosen.
"A Dao Platform Realm expert, huh?" Yi Tianxing nodded."Impressive—but not enough to shake Great Yi.If needed, I could face them too."
His tone was calm, yet confident.
"Dao Platform Realm cultivators can live for hundreds of thousands of years.They're the cornerstone of any Immortal Sect.I've never seen one in person.By the way, brother—what's your cultivation realm now?"
Zhao Ziyan was genuinely curious.
Yi Tianxing's strength was shrouded in mystery.Even the strongest couldn't gauge his full power.
"I'm at the True Spirit Realm (真灵境).But with my trump cards, I can fight a Dao Platform Realm cultivator.Haven't tested it yet—but the gap shouldn't be large."
Yi Tianxing answered without hesitation. Realm was just a number—true power came from more than that.
Hiss...!
Zhao Ziyan's eyes widened in shock.
True Spirit Realm?!
That was near the peak of personal cultivation—where fate was self-determined, where one's spirit and destiny fused into one.
Her own master had only just reached that realm. And she herself… was still at the Nascent Soul Realm (元神境).
The gap was staggering.
"Brother… you're incredible!"Her joy exploded into laughter and excitement.