Even though Yi Tianxing had previously heard a few things about the Eternal Night Battlefield, no amount of hearsay could compare to an actual topographical map.While some terrain might have changed, there was a good chance much of it remained the same—especially the forbidden zones, which typically remained stable.
At the very least, the map would allow them to avoid the most dangerous regions—far better than blindly stumbling through unfamiliar terrain.
"Many thanks, Daoist Lord.This map will be of tremendous use to Great Yi."
Yi Tianxing nodded sincerely.
"As long as it helps,"Daoist Longevity said simply.
He had high hopes for Yi Tianxing and didn't wish to see him perish on the Eternal Night Battlefield.But since Yi had made up his mind, the most he could do was offer what assistance he could.
He couldn't enter the Eternal Night Battlefield himself—not without breaking certain universal taboos.
"Yi Emperor, since you're determined to go, then allow me to offer one last gift—something that may prove useful."
Carefree Wanderer spoke next, his tone calm.
In truth, there wasn't much else he could do,so he chose to provide Yi Tianxing with one more life-saving artifact—a final trump card.
A treasure appeared out of thin air.
It was an umbrella, carved from what looked like black jade.Its surface was etched with countless profound patterns, rippling like waves—circulating endlessly, creating a strange, rhythmic aura.
"This umbrella is a heavenly wonder,known as the Great Divination Celestial Umbrella (Dayan Tianji San)."
"It has only one ability: to shroud fate and hide presence."
"Under this umbrella, even those far more powerful than you cannot easily detect or track you."
"The Eternal Night Battlefield—like the God-Demon Battlefield—restricts the highest cultivation levels.The limit is the True Spirit Realm."
"But that doesn't mean you won't encounter Dao Platform Realm powerhouses who slip through."
"You must be cautious.This umbrella will greatly help with that."
"More importantly, within it is sealed a supreme escape technique:Great Divination Escape (Dayan Tianji Dun)."
"No matter the situation, you can activate it to transform into a thread of fate and flee to the ends of the world."
"But it can only be used once every fifty years.After using it, you must wait another fifty years before using it again."
"It takes fifty years to nurture one thread of divine survival."
Carefree Wanderer's voice was calm, but what he presented was an extraordinary treasure.
This umbrella was something he had spent an enormous amount of time and energy to acquire.Though classified only as a Yellow-rank rare treasure,its ability to cloak destiny and provide a miraculous escape elevated its value to immeasurable levels.
In a critical moment, this could be the difference between life and death.
Yi Tianxing took a deep breath, inwardly shaken.
"Thank you, Senior Carefree Wanderer."
This umbrella's powers were beyond anything he expected.It was a true life-saving artifact, a trump card that could determine survival on the Eternal Night Battlefield.
Its fate-shrouding power was particularly crucial.
Such treasures were incredibly rare—the kind of thing you might never see in a lifetime.
Yi Tianxing could not refuse it, nor would he try.He silently committed the kindness to memory.
It would be repaid in time.
"We can't enter the Eternal Night Battlefield ourselves," Carefree Wanderer said,"but you… your life is tied to countless citizens.When you take risks, you must always consider the Great Yi Empire behind you."
"The Human Race rarely gives birth to a talent like you."
"Let this umbrella be our gift."
"The path of humanity is one of passing on the flame—and only through this can we grow ever stronger."
He spoke plainly, even indifferently.But the meaning behind his words was profound.
Yi Tianxing nodded and absorbed the umbrella into his body, merging it with the Primordial Heavenly Emperor Tower.
Instantly, within the tower,a new Celestial Fate World was opened—based on the umbrella's essence.
The Heavenly Emperor Tower now reached its forty-first level.
The Great Divination Celestial Umbrella underwent a full transformation—rising rapidly in power from Yellow-rank to Mystic-rank, then to Earth-rank.It became a True Innate Spirit Treasure.
Its abilities soared:
The shrouding effect was now hundreds or thousands of times stronger.
The Great Divination Escape now had greater range, speed, and instantaneous activation.
Even great cultivators would be unable to stop it.At the critical moment, this would become an infallible escape mechanism.
"March!!"
Yi Tianxing no longer hesitated.
He waved his hand, and White Crow City advanced toward the Time-Space Forbidden Zone.
The Time Pocket Watch and Spatial Gate manifested automatically in the void,stabilizing space and shielding the city from the chaotic erosion of the Forbidden Zone.
Daoist Longevity and Carefree Wanderer stood silently, watching the city disappear into the zone.
Their eyes were filled with mixed emotion.
"Time treasure… space treasure…" Carefree Wanderer murmured."Yi Emperor truly has unimaginable fortune—even artifacts that defy the heavens are in his possession."
"No wonder he dares to launch an invasion of Eternal Night."
"Let's hope it turns out well."
Some things could only be proven with actions and results.
"A blessed man walks with heaven's protection,"Daoist Longevity added."From his face alone, Yi Emperor doesn't seem fated to die early."
But these were comforting words at best.
If fortune-telling truly determined fate,then how did so many powerful cultivators in the last era fall in the Eternal Night battlefield?
Destiny meant little in the face of two realms at war.
"Countless of our strongest fell in the Eternal Night battlefield,"Carefree Wanderer said quietly."But it's also a place filled with opportunities.Let's see if Yi Emperor can grasp them."
Within the Time-Space Forbidden Zone, chaos continued to swirl.But with the two supreme treasures, these dangers were easily suppressed.
White Crow City advanced steadily through the chaotic space.
Eventually, they reached the Well of Gods and Demons.
"Hey, you finally arrived!"
A nine-colored deer burst from underground, glowing with excitement.
"Ready? You going through the well?"
"Yes. All preparations are complete,"Yi Tianxing replied calmly.
"Excellent! The well can be opened at any time," said the deer."But you'll need to bring me with you."
"Also, this war city can't pass through the well.The teleportation energy would severely damage it.The larger the object, the greater the strain."
"And besides, such a massive war city would stand out like a beacon in the night."
"It's fine. I have that covered,"Yi Tianxing said calmly.
In the void, the Spatial Gate rapidly expanded, releasing a flood of silver divine light.It enveloped White Crow City entirely.
With a flash of light—the enormous city vanished.
Even the Spatial Gate disappeared.
To others, transporting such a war city might be a logistical nightmare.
But with the Primordial Heavenly Emperor Tower,even ten or a hundred war cities could be stored with ease.
In Yi Tianxing's hand now appeared a jet-black umbrella.He opened it and held it above his head.
In that moment, his aura vanished completely.
Even divine sense could no longer detect him.
"What an incredible umbrella,"the nine-colored deer murmured in surprise."Its concealment is nearly identical to my master's Sky-Shrouding Umbrella—though somehow different."
"With this, you'll be much safer in Eternal Night."
"Let's go," the deer said, taking the lead.
It trotted over to the Well of Gods and Demons,and kicked the ancient well with one hoof.
Clack!!
A crisp sound echoed out—runes surged across the well,and a swirling black vortex emerged, spinning wildly.
It seemed to lead to a realm beyond comprehension.
"Are you sure you want to go?" Yi Tianxing asked the deer,his eyes meaningful."You know what lies on the other side."
"You could die."
"I could die."
This nine-colored deer had mysterious origins—surviving from the previous era, and possibly linked to a taboo being.
Its nature was anything but simple.
And until now, it had never said it intended to cross over.
This sudden decision was unexpected.
"I'm just afraid you'll get lost,"the deer replied smugly."So I'm going with you."
"But let's be clear—I'm a pacifist.I don't fight.I'll be there to cheer you on, nothing more."
It looked supremely arrogant.
"Cowardly deer."
Green Emperor, who had followed Yi Tianxing closely,snorted with disdain.