The Holy Tower is Completed

At the summit of the tower, a massive, earthy-yellow crystal formed from pure dragon qi shimmered brilliantly. Like the eye of a colossal dragon, it rotated slowly amidst the heavens and earth, radiating a supreme majesty that suppressed the west and looked down upon the world! An invisible and vast domain of dragon qi, centered on the giant tower, quietly enveloped the entire oasis, rendering the air exceptionally fresh and the energy gentle and mild. Even the scorching heat of the desert was completely isolated! This was the Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda! The holy temple of the Snake-People Tribe, reborn through fire, a symbol bearing endless hope and glory!

"The Holy Tower! It's the Holy Tower!"

"Her Majesty the Queen! Elder Xiao! Young Master Yan! Miss Xiao Yi Xian have returned!"

Earth-shattering cheers erupted like a tsunami, resounding through the clouds! Every warrior, elder, woman, and child of the Snake-People Tribe had long sensed the fluctuations of the passage opening and had gathered around the plaza at the tower's base. At this moment, seeing the noble and sacred figure of Queen Medusa and the safe return of Xiao Zhan and the others, they were all moved to tears. They knelt down piously, shouting the names of the Queen and Elder Xiao. Their voices were filled with the joy of reunion after surviving a catastrophe and awe for the Holy Tower; the atmosphere was so fervent it felt as if it might ignite the very heavens!

Yue Mei and several elders stepped forward quickly, unable to contain their excitement, and bowed hurriedly: "Welcome back, Your Majesty the Queen! Welcome back, Elder Xiao, Young Master Yan, and Miss Xiao Yi Xian, on your triumphant return!"

Queen Medusa nodded slightly, her purple-gold eyes, swirling with seven-colored divine light, sweeping over the kneeling tribespeople. Her gaze held both concern for her people and expectations for the future. She looked again at the giant tower radiating majestic dragon qi, a flash of satisfaction and imperceptible emotion crossing her eyes, as if recounting a thousand years of vicissitudes and change. Then, she lifted her jade hand, and a gentle yet overwhelming force surged forth, lifting the kneeling crowd as softly as a spring breeze, warming their hearts.

"Rise, all of you." Her voice, cold as a spring, carried an unquestionable majesty that echoed across the plaza. "The day the tower is completed is the day our tribe prospers. This is the beginning of our Snake-People Tribe's rebirth." Having said this, her gaze shifted to the man in the green robe beside her. "Xiao Zhan... the completion of this tower is an indelible achievement of yours."

Xiao Zhan gazed at the towering holy structure before him, feeling the surging Earth Vein Dragon Qi within and the vibrant, reborn vitality of the entire oasis. His heart was filled with deep emotion, rising and falling like waves. He shook his head slightly and said modestly: "The credit for the tower's completion lies in the revival of the oasis's dragon vein and the united strength of the Snake-People Tribe. I merely happened to be present and contributed a meager effort."

Their gazes met briefly in the air, as if crossing thousands of mountains and rivers. In Medusa's eyes, Xiao Zhan saw the supreme majesty belonging to the Heavenly Snake Supreme, but also caught a trace of complex emotion hidden deep within, belonging to "Cai Lin." Medusa, in turn, saw the lingering exhaustion between Xiao Zhan's brows, as well as the unwavering calm and protectiveness. A thousand words were conveyed in that single moment of eye contact.

"Father! Your injuries..." Xiao Yan stepped forward urgently, keenly sensing the weakness and fatigue masked by the new power within his father's body.

"It is nothing; a few days of quiet recuperation will suffice." Xiao Zhan patted his son's shoulder, his gaze then falling upon the flickering Chaos Fire Seed in Xiao Yan's palm. A trace of gratification and approval flashed in his eyes. "You have done well; I am proud of you."

"Miss Xiao Yi Xian's origin has suffered significant damage and requires urgent recovery." Yue Mei looked at the still-pale Xiao Yi Xian with concern and care.

Xiao Yi Xian shook her head slightly, her voice soft yet firm: "The dragon qi within the tower is incredibly pure and of great benefit to me." With that, her gaze drifted toward the towering Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda. The purple-gold brand at the core of her Woe Poison Pill seemed to resonate subtly with the Earth Vein Dragon Qi and Heavenly Snake aura gathered within the tower, as if speaking of a thousand-year-old destiny.

"Enter the tower." Queen Medusa spoke concisely. Before the words had faded, her figure had already transformed into a brilliant seven-colored stream of light, instantly vanishing into the highest level of the Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda. The dragon qi on the tower's surface rippled slightly, quietly opening a portal for her into a mysterious world.

Xiao Zhan nodded gently to Yue Mei, his gaze full of trust and entrustment: "I leave the arrangements to you, Elder Yue Mei. Yan'er, Xiao Yi Xian, follow me into the tower to recuperate." He knew he needed to stabilize his Dou Zun realm as quickly as possible, repair his damaged origin, and carefully digest the vast insights brought by his breakthrough in the Dragon Phoenix Tyrant Body Art. This Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda was undoubtedly the best place for him to rest, recover, and comprehend the true meaning of his path.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian followed closely behind. Under the respectful and fervent gazes of countless Snake-People, the three figures flew into the giant tower, which radiated an ancient and vast aura, like birds returning to their nest. The tower gate closed slowly, sealing off the noise and disturbances of the outside world, leaving behind only peace and tranquility.

Yue Mei took a deep breath, struggling to suppress the excitement and exhilaration in her heart. She turned to her people, her voice filled with unprecedented firmness and majesty: "The Holy Tower is complete! Her Majesty the Queen and Elder Xiao have returned in glory! Pass on my order: the oasis is to enter the highest state of alert immediately! Activate the 'Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Array' defense system! Each unit will take turns on guard; there must be no slack! We swear to protect the Holy Tower, the Queen, and Elder Xiao with our lives, and forge a brilliant future for the Snake-People Tribe together!"

"We swear to protect it with our lives!" This earth-shattering roar, like rolling spring thunder, resounded through the clouds and echoed between heaven and earth. In the eyes of every member of the Snake-People Tribe burned an unwavering conviction and hope as hot as fire! This tower, and these people, had become the solid foundation upon which their tribe stood firm amidst the storms, the eternal faith and reliance in their hearts!

Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda, Ninth Level.

This was the pinnacle of the tower. Although the space was not particularly vast, it formed a world of its own, a hidden paradise. The dome seemed to be meticulously woven from flowing stars, rotating slowly and casting down soft, mysterious starlight like a cascading galaxy—a breathtaking sight. The floor was paved with warm, jade-like stone, engraved with profound and unfathomable spirit-gathering arrays that seemed to contain the endless mysteries of the universe. Massive, pure Earth Vein Dragon Qi flowed through the space like tangible mist, lingering and refusing to dissipate. Every breath brought a refreshing sensation that cleansed the soul, making one feel relaxed and happy. Furthermore, a faint yet incomparably noble Seven-Colored Heavenly Snake aura permeated the air, blending with the dragon qi to form a unique energy field that provided powerful nourishment to the bloodline and soul, akin to a fairyland.

Queen Medusa sat cross-legged on a seven-colored lotus pedestal in the center, her eyes closed, like a sleeping fairy. Seven-colored rays of light swirled around her, pulsing rhythmically like a heartbeat. Each breath caused the massive energy within the tower to resonate slightly, as if she were communicating and exchanging with some mysterious power between heaven and earth. She was stabilizing her fully awakened Heavenly Snake Supreme bloodline and absorbing the power of creation gathered within the tower to elevate her strength to a higher level.

Not far away, Xiao Zhan sat cross-legged on a massive piece of Ten Thousand Year Profound Jade that radiated a gentle, cold aura. His eyes were tightly shut, his mind completely immersed within his body, as if he had entered a brand-new world. The newly born Dou Zun-level Dragon-Phoenix Dou Qi surged like a dragon through his meridians, which had become several times wider and tougher. It was majestic in momentum, and every circulation brought both tearing pain and the fullness of new strength, making him feel a power and vitality he had never known before. In the sea of consciousness at his brow, the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Imprint became deeper and more complex, radiating a brilliant holy might that seemed capable of perceiving all the mysteries of the world, erasing the last traces of the Nirvana Extinction Residual Poison and leaving him with a pure, flawless consciousness. The wound on his left shoulder, nourished by the dual forces of the Dragon-Phoenix Nirvana power and the energy within the tower, saw flesh regenerating rapidly, gradually healing until only a pale pink scar remained, as if recounting his past heroism and resilience.

[Host state repair process advancing steadily... Life origin restored to 85%... Soul origin repair reached 90%... Dragon Phoenix Tyrant Body Art 'Pure Perfection' realm stabilized and improved (2%)... Dragon-Phoenix bloodline deep awakening process continuing to stabilize (10%)... Green Lotus Core Flame origin fully restored (100%)... Insights into the second level of the Flame Emperor Art becoming increasingly profound...]

[Deathly Silence Rule parsing progress: 1.5%... quietly assimilating... merging into the self...]

The system's prompts were methodical, like a murmuring stream, echoing in his heart. While guiding the massive energy to slowly repair his injured body, Xiao Zhan carefully digested the vast insights brought by his breakthrough to the Dou Zun realm. His control over the laws of space became increasingly subtle and refined, his application of the Dragon-Phoenix Holy Might had begun to show initial mastery, and the fusion of the Green Lotus Core Flame with his Dragon-Phoenix Dou Qi became increasingly seamless. More importantly, the prototype of the Burning Heaven Holy Seal, containing the Chaos True Meaning, had been deeply branded into the depths of his soul, becoming his most powerful trump card, like a brilliant star in the dark night.

On the other side of the tower, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged beside a vortex of dragon qi, meditating. He held the gray-white Chaos Fire Seed in his palm; the fire seed pulsed slowly like a living heart, occasionally emitting an extreme cold that made one's hair stand on end, and at other times erupting with high-temperature flames that were unbearably scorching. He carefully guided the pure energy within the tower into the fire seed while operating the evolved Burning Mantra, consolidating his peak Five-Star Dou Grandmaster realm and nurturing this nascent flame of infinite potential. In his sea of consciousness, the light cluster of Yao Lao's sleeping soul, nourished by the origin energy of the Immortal Hall, grew increasingly brilliant and solid, its aura as vast as the sea. It seemed that only a catalyst was missing—a spark capable of awakening the sleeping dragon.

Xiao Yi Xian chose a relatively quiet corner to cultivate alone. She did not directly absorb the dragon qi; instead, a faint dark-purple halo permeated her body, and runes swirled in her purple-gold eyes like flickering stars. The Woe Poison Pill rotated slowly in her dantian, the purple-gold brand at its core emitting a faint light like a precise hub, quietly absorbing, refining, and converting the trace amounts of baleful qi and miscellaneous energy permeating the tower—which might be harmful to others—into pure origin poison power. She was contemplating the supreme poison-path secret technique in her mind known as the Ten Thousand Poisons Immortal Record (Fragment I). The luster on the surface of the poison pill became increasingly deep and restrained, like a gemstone hiding endless mysteries.