Chapter 1443: Great Earth Status

The location for the super cultivation holy land was ultimately decided to be in Black Abyss, adjacent to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The grand sect masters were not unfamiliar with this location; it was where Ancestor Cang Xuan had hidden the Cang Xuan Saint Seal. Later, when Saint Yuan discovered it, a world-shattering battle ensued there. During that massive conflict, the Cang Xuan Saint Seal was fractured, and Zhou Yuan himself was forced by Saint Yuan to escape to Hunyuantian.

While none of the sect masters had succeeded in getting the holy land situated near their respective sects, they very rationally chose to support Zhou Yuan once he made his decision. They all understood that this chosen location for the holy land would undoubtedly bring immense benefits to the neighboring Great Zhou Dynasty. But what of it? Zhou Yuan, after all, hailed from the Great Zhou Dynasty; it was his true homeland. While there might have been a degree of personal inclination on Zhou Yuan's part, as the Lord of a Heaven and currently the most powerful man in Cang Xuan Heaven, he possessed both the right and the qualification to make such a choice.

As the saying goes, "when one man achieves enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven." Now that Zhou Yuan had become the Heaven Lord, it was only natural that the Great Zhou Dynasty would reap numerous benefits. It was perfectly normal, and no fool would be so short-sighted as to accuse Heaven Lord Zhou Yuan of using his power for personal gain, especially since, strictly speaking, this entire domain was now under his ultimate authority. If Cang Xuan Heaven were regarded as a dynasty, Zhou Yuan would be its sovereign. Furthermore, to be blunt, given Zhou Yuan's current status and power, he could have made a unilateral decision regarding the super holy land. Yet, he chose to consult with the sect masters, which was a clear sign of respect. These sect masters, being seasoned figures, naturally understood which choice would best preserve the dignity of all parties involved.

Moreover, deep down, they wholeheartedly agreed with Zhou Yuan's bold vision to establish a super cultivation holy land, seeing it as the fastest way to bolster Cang Xuan Heaven's strength. They all understood the terror of the Saint Race. This time, the Saint Race merely shattered the Saint Continent, but should they return, the entire Cang Xuan Heaven might be destroyed, leading to the slaughter of countless beings. To prevent the Saint Race army from truly invading Cang Xuan Heaven one day, they had no choice but to continuously strengthen themselves. Ultimately, everything hinged on the survival of Cang Xuan Heaven.

A few days later, above the Black Abyss.

Zhou Yuan stood suspended in the air, his gaze sweeping over the vast land below. This place, once notorious for its desolate mountains, harsh waters, and difficult environment, had seen its conditions improve somewhat after the great battle years ago, with the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi gradually becoming more abundant. Yet, compared to its former peak, it remained vastly diminished.

With profound eyes, Zhou Yuan gazed at the land, vaguely perceiving the changes of heaven and earth and the reversal of time. In his vision, ancient sects rose majestically from this land, radiating an aura of grandeur that, in some respects, surpassed even the mightiest Sacred Sects of the present day. In that distant era, Cang Xuan Heaven was not yet known by its current name and had not yet begun its decline. At that time, even Ancestor Cang Xuan had yet to emerge. The Cang Xuan Heaven of old might not have been the supreme among all heavens, but its strength was comparable to other domains. However, the Saint Race's invasion left this domain permanently flawed. Eventually, everything from that period seemed to have been erased, leaving no trace in the annals of history.

During the period when the Saint Race invaded and controlled Cang Xuan Heaven, a Saint Race prodigy met their demise here. Enraged, the Saint Race unleashed a divine punishment, annihilating billions of living beings across this land. The ancient sects that had once been prominent in this domain were also buried under the dust of time during that era. It was countless years later that a young Zhou Yuan, stumbling upon an underground palace left behind by a sect named "Battle Puppet Sect," finally uncovered the magnificent yet bloody history that had transpired on this very land.

"From now on, I will disturb the spirits of our ancestors.""All I seek is peace for Cang Xuan."

Zhou Yuan bowed slightly towards the land. Then, with a mere thought, winds surged across the heavens and earth, the ground began to tremble violently, mountains shifted, abysses closed, and seas receded. The entire world gradually started to undergo a profound transformation. This was truly the power to reshape the heavens and earth. Furthermore, had any Saint observed Cang Xuan Heaven at that moment, they would have sensed the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi within the domain beginning to boil. Then, as if drawn by an unseen force, it started flowing and converging towards a specific direction. The spectacle was both magnificent and awe-inspiring.

Zhou Yuan stood in the void, observing the transformation of the land below. Only when he began the arduous task of establishing the super holy land did he realize the process was far more complex than he had anticipated. Indeed, the Origin Qi of Cang Xuan Heaven was converging on Black Abyss, and the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi there was rapidly intensifying at an astonishing rate. However, it still fell short of the intensity Zhou Yuan had envisioned.

"Troublesome," Zhou Yuan murmured. He frowned, muttering to himself. He understood the problem: the land of Black Abyss could not sustain such an immense volume of Heaven and Earth Origin Qi. Simply put, its inherent "status" was insufficient to bear such vast fortune and blessings. There was a solution, however. Zhou Yuan could entirely use his authority as Heaven Lord to reshape this land until it could withstand such immense Heaven and Earth Origin Qi. But that process would likely demand a considerable amount of time. Currently, Zhou Yuan clearly lacked the luxury of time. Moreover, he had just made a significant impression on Sect Master Qing Yang and the others; failing to establish the super holy land would be a tremendous loss of face.

"You're certainly making quite a stir." Just as Zhou Yuan was lost in thought, Yaoyao's voice, as clear and cool as a mountain spring, chimed in from beside him. She held Tun Tun in her arms, her gaze fixed on the transforming land below.

Zhou Yuan wasn't surprised by Yaoyao's arrival. "You're here," he said.

Yaoyao's bright eyes fixed on him. "You've only just become the Heaven Lord of Cang Xuan Heaven, and you're already embarking on such a massive undertaking... and you expect immediate success?"

Zhou Yuan coughed dryly, muttering, "Isn't this just a way to test the abilities of a Heaven Lord?"

"Why didn't you call me?" Yaoyao asked, her gaze shifting.

Zhou Yuan frowned, his voice deepening. "I am, at the very least, a Heaven Lord now. A man's work doesn't require a woman's interference."

Yaoyao looked at Zhou Yuan, and a dangerous glint seemed to flash across her beautiful face, which was as serene and ethereal as a moon palace fairy.

Zhou Yuan instantly appeared before Yaoyao, taking her small, jade-like hand. "I merely wished for you to get more rest," he said gently.

Damn it, how pitiful. Even as a Heaven Lord, he couldn't assert himself in front of Yaoyao.

Tun Tun, nestled in Yaoyao's arms, cast a disdainful glance from its beastly eyes. "Is that it? Does he think becoming a Heaven Lord means he can show off in front of the boss? Truly a sheltered child who hasn't seen the world!"

Yaoyao gave Zhou Yuan a slightly annoyed look. "If we work together," she said, "I can help you quickly transform this land and elevate its inherent status."

Zhou Yuan offered a wry smile. He hadn't wanted Yaoyao to intervene, which was why he hadn't informed her. Yaoyao's own condition wasn't ideal at the moment, and the Absolute God Curse Poison remained a persistent concern for Zhou Yuan.

"Dawdling, always hesitating..." Yaoyao tilted her head slightly, a subtle, knowing smile playing on her beautiful, jade-like face, as radiant as an autumn moon. "Perhaps you're going to ask your father for help with this as well?"

At this, even Zhou Yuan, known for his resilience, couldn't help but blush.