The Three Thousand Immortal Island was quiet again.
Not because nothing had happened— but because everything that could happen had already been carved into fate.
The clouds parted.
Golden qi receded like a tide acknowledging its ruler.
Feng Hao stepped out from the island's boundary, robes unmarked, aura restrained so completely that only the deepest existences could sense the truth.
He had entered as a ruler-in-waiting.
He returned as an Early Heavenly Lord.
The moment his foot touched the sky outside the island—
The dynasty responded.
Not with cheers. Not with proclamations. But with synchronized elevation.
Dynasty Resonance — Cultivation Synchronization Activated
The breakthrough of the sovereign did not remain isolated.
The Nine God Dynasty was no longer a collection of cultivators.
It was a living structure.
And when its core ascended—
Everything beneath it followed.
Divine Mountain Barracks — Mass Evolution
Golden formation arrays ignited across continents.
Millions upon millions of units froze in place as law-pressure descended, not suppressing—but refining.
Divine Soldiers
Previous: Mid Void Shattering Realm
Now: Peak Mortal Transcending Realm
Their bodies refined into flawless combat vessels. Every strike could now shatter mortal domains. They were no longer expendable troops— they were walking foundations.
Divine Cavalry
Previous: Peak Void Shattering Realm
Now: Mid Lord Realm
War-beasts roared as their bloodlines awakened. Each cavalry charge now carried true lord-level impact. A single legion could crush dynasties.
Divine Captains
Previous: Half-Step Body Integration
Now: Early True Lord Realm
Their command aura stabilized. Each captain could now independently command a battlefield, suppress lesser Spirit-Level armies, and enforce imperial will without escalation.
Divine Commanders
Previous: Mid Body Integration Realm
Now: Peak True Lord Realm
Territorial authority condensed around them. Their presence bent probability. Entire regions could be locked down by command alone.
Divine Generals
Previous: Peak Sky Devastating Realm
Now: Early Heavenly Lord Realm
Domains formed.
Not symbolic. Real.
A single Divine General could now dominate a region personally, crushing resistance with absolute authority.
Divine Marshals
Previous: Early Lord Realm
Now: Mid Heavenly Lord Realm
Law bent subtly around them. Formations realigned instinctively. Wars would end before beginning.
Dragon Guards
Previous: Early Lord Realm
Now: Early Heavenly Lord Realm
The emperor's shadow sharpened. Their loyalty deepened beyond oaths— it was existential.
Dragon Guard Commanders
Previous: Mid True Lord Realm
Now: Supreme Lord Realm
Their eyes reflected battlefield futures. Each one was now capable of commanding multiple Heavenly Lord units simultaneously.
The emperor was untouchable.
Elite Divine Soldiers
Previous: Peak Sky Devastating Realm
Now: True Lord Realm
These were no longer elites.
They were core combat forces.
Heavenly Command Units
1-Star Heavenly Generals
Previous: Peak True Lord Realm
Now: Peak Supreme Lord Realm
Each one now sat just beneath Heavenly Lord authority. Their presence alone could shatter enemy morale.
1-Star Heavenly Marshals
Previous: Early Heavenly Lord Realm
Now: Great Supreme Lord Realm
Strategic calamities. Placed correctly, they could rewrite wars.
Elder Hall — The Pillars Ascend
The Elder Hall did not shake.
It deepened.
Low-Level Elders
Previous: True Lord Realm
Now: Great Heavenly Supreme Lord Realm
Mid-Level Elders
Previous: Early Heavenly Lord Realm
Now: Early Ancestral Lord Realm
Their authority extended across multiple regions. They could suppress Spirit-Level forces directly.
High-Level Elders
Previous: Peak Heavenly Lord Realm
Now: Peak Ancestral Lord Realm
Each was a strategic deterrent. Each could halt Tier 3 Spirit-Level forces briefly—alone.
Supreme Elders
Previous: Early Great Heavenly Lord Realm
Now: Early Great Ancestral Lord Realm
The ceiling shattered.
They were no longer reactive defenders.
They were existences that shaped fate lines.
Core · Sequence · Ancient Elders — Sovereign Alignment
Their cultivation did not rise randomly.
It aligned with the Supreme Elders.
Core Elders
Advanced To Early Heavenly ancestral lord
Functioned as living administrative laws
Could stabilize entire Spirit-Level territories
Sequence Elders Early Holy Ancestral Lord realm
Advanced to Early
Law incarnate
Execution authority absolute
Ancient Elders
Advanced to Early Divine Ancestral Lord
Their presence alone deterred Tier 3 Spirit-Level dynasties
Awakening one would tilt regions
The Emperor Observes
Feng Hao stood above the Divine Mountain Barracks.
He felt it.
Not power surging.
But structure locking into place.
The dynasty had crossed an invisible threshold.
It was no longer a rising force.
It was a stable, expanding hegemon.
Far away— in Region 200— in the depths of the Eternal Heaven Vast Dynasty—
Ancient eyes opened.
Not in panic.
Not in alarm.
But with something colder.
World National Power Leaderboard
Visibility: All Players
Ruler Names: Revealed
Authority Level: Immutable
The moment the announcement spread—
Every cultivator, ruler, sect master, and dynasty lord froze.
Because this was not rumor.
This was ranking.
WORLD NATIONAL POWER LEADERBOARD
Rank 1
Nine God Dynasty
Ruler: Feng Hao
National Power: ≈ 480,000+ Power
Tier Classification: Spirit-Level Tier 3 Imperial Force
A newly risen hegemon.
Existence time: ~2 months
Growth curve: Abnormal
Status: Actively expanding
Rank 2
Heavenly Emperor Dynasty
Ruler: Tian Huang
National Power: ≈ 9 Trillion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 5 — Super Force (Lower–Mid Mortal)
An ancient mortal empire.
Existence time: ~2 months (Player Dynasty)
Strength concentrated in Tao Pagoda-level experts.
Cannot contest Stronger Forces.
Rank 3
Peach Lotus Dynasty
Ruler: Yao Meng
National Power: ≈ 1 Trillion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 5 — Great Mortal Force
Specialized in population cultivation and spiritual agriculture.
Military strength mediocre.
Sustainable, but slow.
Rank 4
Black Iron Sovereign State
Ruler: Han Tie
National Power: ≈ 820 Billion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 4 — Great Force
Heavy military orientation.
Extreme body-refinement paths.
Strong in direct warfare, weak in longevity.
Rank 5
Azure Cloud Pavilion
Ruler: Su Qingyun
National Power: ≈ 600 Billion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 4 — Great Force
Sect-style dynasty.
Elite cultivators, low population base.
High-quality, low-quantity structure.
Rank 6
Golden River Dynasty
Ruler: Jin He
National Power: ≈ 410 Billion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 4 — Normal Force
Trade and resource control specialists.
Minimal military projection.
Relies heavily on alliances.
Rank 7
Crimson Flame Kingdom
Ruler: Yan Zhi
National Power: ≈ 300 Billion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 4 — Normal Force
Aggressive expansion early.
Currently stagnating.
Internal faction pressure rising.
Rank 8
Northern Frost Domain
Ruler: Bei Xuan
National Power: ≈ 210 Billion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 4 — Normal Force
Harsh environment advantage.
Defensive formations strong.
Limited outward influence.
Rank 9
Thousand Beast Court
Ruler: Mo Shan
National Power: ≈ 160 Billion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 4 — Normal Force
Beast-taming civilization.
Power fluctuates violently.
High risk, high volatility.
Rank 10
Silent Moon Sect-State
Ruler: Yue Ling
National Power: ≈ 120 Billion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 4 — Normal Force
Assassination and intelligence focused.
Low public presence.
High hidden threat potential.
Rank 11
Stone Ancestor Federation
Ruler: Gu Yan
National Power: ≈ 90 Billion
Tier Classification: Mortal Tier 4 — Normal Force
Newly stabilized federation.
Fragmented authority.
Still consolidating.