Chapter 1444: 九九 Creation Tower

Amidst Yaoyao's taunts, Zhou Yuan tearfully accepted her help, and the two began working together to transform this land and elevate its standing.

Rumbles shook the ground. The earth continuously vibrated as if subterranean dragons were stirring, with heavy waves of land surging and reforming, constantly being crushed and reshaped both on the surface and deep within this realm.

Yaoyao, holding the Jade Source Rune Brush in her delicate hand, touched its tip to the ground. Instantly, innumerable ancient source runes descended, covering the sky and earth like a torrential downpour. However, this rain of runes contained unimaginably profound power. As the source rune downpour fell, it rapidly permeated the earth, and immense changes immediately began to unfold across the land. The earth's color began to emanate faint golden light, which seemed to cleanse the very ground, purifying it of all impurities.

In just a few days, the previously black earth now emitted a reddish-gold radiance. Every speck of soil and dust seemed to have undergone countless refinements. Light golden springs gushed forth from the earth, forming crystal-clear lakes shimmering with golden light; even within these lakes, life began to emerge. An exotic fragrance permeated the entire land.

Zhou Yuan watched this scene with astonishment. He could feel that the land had become incredibly substantial and boundless, indicating an elevation of its status. Originally, he could also achieve this, but it would have taken time. Yaoyao, however, had greatly shortened that process. Clearly, this was the power possessed by the Third God, which, in a sense, was indeed a level superior to his so-called Heaven Master status.

Zhou Yuan’s emotions regarding this were quite complex. It seemed that even after becoming the Heaven Master of Cangxuan Heaven, his husbandly authority wasn't quite asserted yet. The path to asserting husbandly authority was long and arduous.

Zhou Yuan sighed deeply, suppressing the melancholy in his heart. He then reactivated his Heaven Master power, channeling the primal qi of Cangxuan Heaven to converge upon this land. RUMBLE! Endless primal qi surged forth, and the earth greedily absorbed it, undergoing transformations as it did so.

The mountains began to rise, becoming steep and perilous, covered in pristine snow, majestic and magnificent. And from beneath the snow, countless spiritual plants emerged, swaying gracefully. Lush greenery, like a wash of green paint, swept across the land, extending to the horizon. Fine dust particles drifted through the air. These were not mere dust, but highly condensed primal qi that had formed a tangible substance. These particles, sinking deep into the earth, would accumulate over time to form numerous spiritual materials. This once perilous land had gradually transformed into a blessed haven.

If a sect were to settle here and could defend it, in time, it would surely become a powerful force in Cangxuan Heaven, surpassing all other Sacred Sects. However, this was not the end.

Zhou Yuan raised his hand, and the Cangxuan Saint Seal appeared in his palm. Strange light flowed over it, finally transforming into an ancient source rune. This source rune was not unfamiliar; it was precisely the Earth Saint Rune that had repeatedly helped Zhou Yuan overcome his enemies.

“You’ll have to work hard, old friend,” Zhou Yuan chuckled softly. Immediately, the Earth Saint Rune transformed into a stream of light, descending and burrowing into the earth.

Boom! Boom! The earth trembled violently at this moment. Limitless golden light seemed to erupt, and within the golden light, a colossal golden lotus vaguely formed and slowly bloomed. Within the golden lotus, soil and rocks automatically merged and built up. That was an enormous tower base. The tower base then rose layer by layer. This was a relatively slow process, lasting for nearly five days, before a massive multi-tiered tower, spanning ten thousand li, finally stood tall in this land.

When this tower took shape, it was as if a black hole had formed, wildly devouring the primal qi of the world. Glimmers of golden light appeared on its surface, seemingly forming mystical patterns. Just looking at it gave one a feeling of profound enlightenment.

“How grand it is,” Yaoyao said, her delicate brows slightly raised, as she surveyed the majestic tower rising from the ground. “A cultivation sacred land of this caliber. If you weren’t guarding it, various forces in Cangxuan Heaven would fight over it, causing rivers of blood. Are you sure this won't ultimately cause a huge problem?”

“Such a treasure without the means to protect it is a liability.”

“As long as I am the Heaven Master of Cangxuan Heaven, there won't be any issues,” Zhou Yuan said with a smile. “And if something happens to me in the future, it would mean the Heavens have reached their most dire state. At that point, there wouldn't be any need to care about this place anymore.”

“By that time, the Sacred Race would have likely achieved complete victory, and the Heavens would have lost all hope. If it comes to that, why bother worrying about trouble? If there's no future left, what trouble is there to fear?”

Yaoyao remained silent, but the hand holding Zhou Yuan's tightened slightly.

“However, this sacred land is still just a prototype,” Zhou Yuan continued. “Even with me channeling the primal qi of Cangxuan Heaven to empower it, it's still far from reaching the level I envision.”

“Next, to truly bring this sacred land to the level I desire, it will require countless rare heavenly treasures and earthly materials to fill it. The resources consumed will reach an extremely terrifying level. Even an organization with the foundation of the Cangxuan Sect, its entire reserves would likely be far from enough.”

“I will issue an order to Master Qingyang and the others,” Zhou Yuan said. “All sects in Cangxuan Heaven will need to contribute a portion of their heavenly treasures and earthly materials to build this super sacred land.”

“That sounds a bit like something an extravagant and tyrannical ruler would do,” Yaoyao said, slightly raising her beautiful face, her eyes clear and ethereal, her eyelashes thick, and her voice tinged with a hint of playfulness.

“The cost is great, but if it ultimately succeeds, I believe it will be worth it.” Zhou Yuan smiled and said, “This is also the final preparation for the upcoming great war. After all, if we lose, all these heavenly treasures and earthly materials will simply fall into the hands of the Sacred Race.”

“Moreover, I won't simply force people for nothing. Once this super sacred land is built, it will have no restrictions. As long as one passes rigorous tests, regardless of status, anyone can enter the tower to cultivate. Of course, for the sects that make contributions, I will reserve some additional spots for them.”

“I believe anyone with a bit of foresight will understand the importance of a spot here.”

Yaoyao nodded slightly. This super sacred land represented the future and also the greatest opportunity in Cangxuan Heaven. If one could secure a spot here, it would naturally be far superior to merely guarding inert objects. Of course, there would inevitably be ignorant and short-sighted individuals in the world, but such people need not be heeded.

“Your zeal as a new official is truly strong.” Yaoyao's red lips curved slightly. She tilted her head, observing Zhou Yuan at this moment. It had to be said that he had indeed become a figure of great influence. His profound and imposing demeanor was truly extraordinary. Imperceptibly, the youth who once struggled to open his eight meridians had now become a titan renowned throughout the Heavens. Every single action he took would have an immense impact on the countless beings in Cangxuan Heaven.

“Does this place have a name?” She extended her delicate finger, pointing at the towering pagoda.

Zhou Yuan also gazed at the sky-reaching tower with its numerous tiers and nodded. “Let's call it the Nine-Nine Creation Pagoda. I hope it can bring a great fortune to my Cangxuan Heaven.”