Chapter 1446: Opening the Tower to Welcome All Beings

As the towering pagoda's gate slowly opened, the breathing of countless onlookers grew heavy, their eyes filled with intense longing.

It was an aspiration for opportunity and power.

Among those who had arrived, while some came from major powers, the majority were rogue cultivators with little background support. In the past, they had constantly risked their lives and paid a heavy price to acquire cultivation resources.

Lacking any significant backing, they relied solely on their fervent spirit and daring courage.

Therefore, they understood even more clearly what the Genesis Pagoda before them truly represented.

Knowing this, they felt profound gratitude for Heavenly Lord Zhou Yuan's magnificent undertaking.

With the pagoda gate now fully open, the dense throng of people could no longer hold back. The next instant, like a surging flood, they swarmed overwhelmingly towards the giant pagoda.

As they approached, a majestic golden light suddenly swept forth from within the gate. Where the light passed, people vanished into thin air.

They had been drawn inside the pagoda.

Behind them, countless others pressed forward relentlessly, their faces alight with fervent zeal.

Zhou Yuan stood high in the sky, his gaze sweeping over the grand spectacle. His eyes then shifted as he spotted some familiar figures.

Li Chunjun, Lü Luo, Zuoqiu Qingyu, Ning Zhan, Zhen Xu...

And many acquaintances from the Cangxuan Sect, including Chu Qing and Li Qingchan.

Clearly, they had no intention of missing this grand feast, unique to Cangxuan Heaven.

Seeing them, Zhou Yuan was reminded of Su Youwei, Wu Yao, and Zhao Mushen. If they were here, they would also greatly benefit from the Genesis Pagoda. However, they had been recalled after the previous great war.

According to Master Cang Yuan, to prepare for the upcoming war against the Saint Race, the three Ancient Venerables of the Return to Ruin Divine Hall had personally issued a decree to gather and fully cultivate the super-prodigies from all heavens, aiming to enhance their strength. This idea somewhat aligned with Zhou Yuan's own thoughts.

Su Youwei and the other two had long since caught the attention of the Return to Ruin Divine Hall, so it was natural they were among the first to be chosen.

It was imaginable that during this last period of calm in the heavens, the strength of these prodigies would significantly increase. Some of the top cultivators might even find an opportunity to reach the Saint stage.

This was a once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity.

Encountering such an era of great change might be a misfortune for some, but for others, it could be a momentous opportunity.

Had Zhou Yuan not planned to create this Genesis Pagoda, he might have found a way to recommend Chu Qing, Li Chunjun, and others. However, there was no longer a need. While the Return to Ruin Divine Hall was indeed powerful, they weren't as "ruthless" as he was, directly using the power of an entire heaven to support a single pagoda.

After all, Cangxuan Heaven was currently in a state of "nothing left to lose." It was already at its worst; how much worse could it get?

Other heavens, however, were different. Not to mention the strongest, Hunyuan Heaven, even Wuxing Heaven, which ranked last among the other four, was considerably stronger than Cangxuan Heaven in terms of foundation and power. Therefore, if the other four heavens were to imitate Cangxuan Heaven's approach, it would likely be more detrimental than beneficial.

In Cangxuan Heaven, Zhou Yuan was the sole Saint. Thus, as long as the Return to Ruin Divine Hall didn't interfere, he held the most authority there, and no one could challenge his decisions.

Therefore, with the full support of Cangxuan Heaven's resources, Zhou Yuan believed his Genesis Pagoda would likely be no less effective than the cultivation methods of the Return to Ruin Divine Hall.

Zhou Yuan's gaze turned towards the Genesis Pagoda, resembling a towering pillar. Light flickered in his eyes as he seemed to see Li Chunjun and others venturing inside. He smiled faintly to himself and murmured, "Let's see how far you all can go."

With the talent and potential of individuals like Li Chunjun and Chu Qing, they were undoubtedly among Cangxuan Heaven's top prodigies. Their cultivation speed had already been impressive, and with the support of the Genesis Pagoda, Zhou Yuan believed their strength would now advance by leaps and bounds, like never before.

This day was destined to be recorded in the history of Cangxuan Heaven.

The Heavenly Lord opened the pagoda to all beings.

The Genesis Pagoda.

This was a vast battle arena, enveloped by mist on all sides, with twisted space forming a barrier.

Li Chunjun stood calmly on the battle arena, holding a rusty iron sword, his eyes wrapped in a black cloth.

Suddenly, he tilted his head slightly, looking in one direction. Amidst the swirling mist, dozens of figures abruptly shot out, launching fierce attacks that directly targeted Li Chunjun's vital points.

Faced with the sudden onslaught, Li Chunjun remained motionless. Only when the attacks were about to engulf him did a sword hum suddenly resonate, followed by a sweep of cold, chilling sword qi.

Bang! Bang!

The dozens of figures were struck by the sword qi almost instantly, shattering on the spot. However, no blood splattered; instead, the moment their bodies broke apart, they transformed into torrents of Genesis Qi that surged directly into Li Chunjun's body.

The purity of that Genesis Qi was astonishing.

Li Chunjun, however, was not surprised by this, as it was already his ninth experience. He knew this signified he had cleared nine floors. With the Genesis Pagoda having many layers, he understood he was still only at the beginning.

"Do I receive a reward for each floor I clear?" Having come this far, Li Chunjun had indeed received many gifts, but their quality wasn't high. This was likely due to his own significant strength, as, in terms of floors, this could only be considered the lower section.

"This is quite interesting," he murmured. A rare flicker of keen interest appeared on Li Chunjun's usually stoic face as he spoke softly to himself. He understood that his goal was not here; he needed to push himself as far as possible, reaching higher floors.

He believed that the Genesis Pagoda, meticulously crafted by Zhou Yuan, wouldn't be so simple.

Li Chunjun raised his head, his black-bound eyes gazing into the void. He seemed to sense a gaze upon him.

A rare smile touched his impassive face, and he slowly raised the iron sword in his hand, pointing it towards the void.

"Although you've already stepped into that realm, I will surely catch up."

"The situation in the heavens is unstable now, so I imagine you, as the Heavenly Lord, are overwhelmed. If I can enter the Saint stage, I might be able to help you."

"Just wait."

Li Chunjun stepped off the battle arena and walked into the mist. As golden light burst forth, a golden bell resonated.

And at this very same moment, in other spaces within the pagoda...

Zuoqiu Qingyu, Lü Luo, Zhen Xu, Ning Zhan...

Chu Qing, Li Qingchan, Ye Ge...

These individuals, now considered the top prodigies of Cangxuan Heaven, were also sweeping away the obstacles before them, steadily pressing onward to higher levels of the Genesis Pagoda.

They understood this was a momentous opportunity. Anyone who fell behind here would surely regret it profoundly, losing their chance forever.

Therefore, they absolutely had to seize this opportunity!