Aolai City, by the shore of the East Sea.
Fang Yang, leading Gu Yuena, Na'er, and Xu Xiaoyan, stood shoulder to shoulder, gazing at the endless azure sea before them.
The tides rose and fell, and the waves repeatedly crashed against the coastal reefs, splashing fine, crystalline water droplets.
The salty, damp sea breeze gently brushed against their faces, carrying a unique scent from afar and bringing with it the familiar taste of memory.
"It's been a long time since we left Aolai City," Na'er said softly, her platinum-blonde hair fluttering gently in the sea breeze. In her heterochromatic eyes, the vast, sparkling sea was reflected, filled with a deep sense of nostalgia.
Xu Xiaoyan took a deep breath of the sea breeze, a relaxed smile blooming on her face. "The sea breeze here is so comfortable, much fresher than the air in Mingdu."
Gu Yuena stood quietly by Fang Yang's side, her long silver hair dancing in the wind like flowing moonlight. Her deep amethyst eyes gazed at the vast, boundless sea, her thoughts unknown.
Fang Yang's gaze was profound as he slowly said, "Let's create it here."
As his words fell, the aura around him suddenly changed. A vast, boundless power spread out with Fang Yang at its center.
The space of the entire Aolai City seemed to freeze, and even time itself appeared to stand still at this moment. The sea breeze stopped, the waves froze in place, and even the seabirds in the air remained suspended where they were.
Fang Yang slowly raised his hand and gently sliced through the void.
Crack—
The space before him was instantly torn open. Pitch-black spatial cracks rapidly spread, and violent spatial turbulence surged out from within, emitting a soul-shaking hiss.
Gu Yuena's eyes narrowed slightly, and she raised her slender hand. A layer of soft, silver light enveloped Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan, isolating them from the terrifying spatial fluctuations outside.
The spatial turbulence, enough to tear a Title Douluo apart, dissipated on its own the moment it approached Fang Yang.
Fang Yang's expression was calm as he waved his hand gently through the void. With every wave, a brilliant golden light sank into the spatial cracks. The violent spatial turbulence, as if guided by some force, began to move along a specific trajectory, gradually becoming tame and orderly.
"Condense!" Fang Yang shouted in a low voice.
In an instant, the torn space suddenly stabilized. The spatial cracks no longer raged but instead began to slowly expand, forming the hazy outline of a new world. The contours of mountains, rivers, and forests were faintly visible within, as a brand-new world was slowly taking shape.
Fine beads of sweat seeped from Fang Yang's temples; the Dou Qi required to create a world was immense. The movements of his hands did not stop for a moment as streams of Dou Qi were continuously injected into the nascent world, perfecting its foundation.
With each stream of Dou Qi that entered, the nascent world became more solid, and the scenery within grew ever clearer.
A flicker of surprise passed through Gu Yuena's eyes. Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan held their breath. It was their first time witnessing the birth of a world with their own eyes. This soul-shaking scene gave them a deeper understanding of Fang Yang's power.
"World, open!" Fang Yang commanded again, his voice filled with unquestionable authority.
In an instant, the nascent world erupted with a dazzling, brilliant light. Its originally hazy contours became clear. Tall mountains rose from the ground, rivers flowed endlessly, and plants and trees grew with astonishing speed.
The density of the heaven and earth energy contained within this world was several times greater than that of the Douluo Continent.
Fang Yang's face was slightly pale. He let out a long, slow breath, a look of satisfaction in his eyes. This world, created by his own hands, would be the foundation of his existence.
"This is... the world you created?" Gu Yuena asked softly, her tone filled with unconcealable wonder.
Fang Yang nodded. "Let's call this world the Emperor Realm."
As his words fell, an invisible ripple spread out. The previously still waves began to crash against the reefs again, the sea breeze once more blew gently, and the seabirds in the air resumed their flight, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion.
"Alright, let's go in and take a look," Fang Yang said. A gentle power of space enveloped Gu Yuena, Na'er, and Xu Xiaoyan.
The next moment, the figures of the four vanished from Aolai City and entered the Emperor Realm.
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Emperor Realm.
The rich heaven and earth energy washed over them, making all four feel completely refreshed.
As far as the eye could see, there were beautiful mountains and rivers, with a vast ocean in the distance.
"This place is wonderful." Gu Yuena felt the heaven and earth energy flowing around her and couldn't help but exclaim, "Even the God Realm can't compare."
"These plants contain such pure life energy." Na'er crouched down, gently stroking the surrounding green grass and feeling the vigorous life force within.
Xu Xiaoyan took a deep breath, feeling completely refreshed, and even her soul power seemed to become more active. "Cultivating here, the speed must be many times faster, right?"
"Mm," Fang Yang smiled slightly. "However, we still need to make some arrangements."
He raised his hand and commanded, "Heavenly Flames, appear!"
The next moment, sixteen flames of different colors surged out from his body. They interwove in the air into a magnificent tapestry, illuminating the entire Emperor Realm with dazzling brilliance.
The Mysterious Yellow Flame was heavy and stable; the Beast Spirit Flame galloped and roared. The Yin-Yang Twin Flames were black and white, interwoven; the Netherworld Poison Flame was mysterious and unpredictable. The Green Lotus Core Flame was pure and translucent; the Fire Cloud Water Flame was light and ethereal. The Sea Heart Flame was deep and vast; the Fallen Heart Flame was scorching and soul-burning. The Bone Chilling was bone-chillingly cold; the Nine Serene Wind Flame whistled and circled. The Three Thousand Burning Flame was dazzling and brilliant; the Red Lotus Karma Flame purified all things. The Nine Serene Golden Ancestor Flame was unparalleledly tyrannical; the Eight Desolation Annihilation Flame was violent and rampaging. The Life Spirit Flame was brimming with life; the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame possessed unmatched majesty.
"This is..." Gu Yuena's pupils shrank slightly. She could feel the terrifying power contained within these flames.
Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan were even more dumbstruck.
"Go!" Fang Yang pointed his fingers together like a sword and flicked them forward.
The sixteen Heavenly Flames instantly transformed into streaks of light, shooting towards all corners of the Emperor Realm and merging into heaven and earth.
The Mysterious Yellow Flame sank deep into the earth, stabilizing the world's origin and enhancing the energy of the thick earth.
The Beast Spirit Flame scattered into the mountains and forests, nourishing all living things and promoting vitality.
The Yin-Yang Twin Flames shot straight into the sky. The black flame became a dark moon, and the white flame became a brilliant sun. From then on, in the Emperor Realm, the sun and moon alternated in an orderly cycle.
The Netherworld Poison Flame sank into a desolate valley, forming a unique, poisonous forbidden domain.
The Green Lotus Core Flame took root in the core of the earth's veins, harmonizing the earth, fire, wind, and water.
The Fire Cloud Water Flame merged into the cloud layers, taking charge of weather changes, making clouds, and bringing rain.
The Sea Heart Flame sank into that vast ocean, stabilizing the water element and nurturing marine life.
The Fallen Heart Flame hid itself within the void, capable of tempering the soul and sharpening one's will.
The Bone Chilling formed a region of extreme cold, a ten-thousand-mile ice plain with biting, cold winds.
The Nine Serene Wind Flame became a layer of firmament wind, circling the world and also serving as a natural barrier.
The Three Thousand Burning Flame scattered into the stars of the heavens, dotting the night sky and drawing upon the power of starlight.
The Red Lotus Karma Fire hung high in the ninth heaven, containing a trace of judgmental law to monitor the evil in the world.
The Nine Serene Golden Ancestor Flame and the Eight Desolation Annihilation Flame each formed a mountain range of flames, filled with inextinguishable fire.
The Life Spirit Flame transformed into specks of green light, sprinkling over the mountains and the earth, accelerating the growth of all things.
The Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame, however, hung high above the firmament at the world's center, like a master of flames, ruling over all fires and maintaining the balance between the Heavenly Flames.
As the sixteen Heavenly Flames integrated, the aura of the Emperor Realm became more complete and profound. The heaven and earth energy surged once again, and it even began to nurture unique laws.
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