The Holy Tower Is Complete

Atop the tower, a massive earthen-yellow crystal formed from pure dragon qi shimmered brightly. Like the eye of a dragon, it turned slowly between heaven and earth, radiating an unparalleled majesty that suppressed the west and looked down upon all creation! An invisible, vast domain of dragon qi quietly spread from the giant tower, covering the entire oasis. The air here grew especially fresh, and the energy became docile and gentle. Even the desert's scorching dryness was completely shut out! This was the Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda! The Snake-People Tribe's Holy Temple, reborn from the flames, and a symbol bearing boundless hope and glory!

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

"Her Majesty the Queen! Elder Xiao! Young Master Yan! Miss Xiao Yi Xian is back!"

A thunderous roar of cheers erupted like a tsunami, resounding through the skies! The Snake-People Tribe's warriors, elders, women, and children had sensed everything when the passage opened and gathered around the plaza at the tower's base. Now, seeing Queen Medusa's noble, sacred figure and Xiao Zhan and the others return safely, they were all moved to tears. They dropped reverently to their knees, crying out the names of the queen and Elder Xiao, their voices filled with the joy of reunion after catastrophe and awe for the Holy Tower. The atmosphere burned so fiercely it seemed ready to set heaven and earth ablaze!

Yue Mei and several elders hurried forward, barely able to contain their excitement as they bowed. "We welcome Your Majesty the Queen home! We welcome Elder Xiao, Young Master Yan, and Miss Xiao Yi Xian back in triumph!"

Queen Medusa gave a slight nod, her purple-gold eyes shimmering with seven-colored light sweeping over her kneeling people. Her gaze held both concern for her people and hope for the future. She then looked toward the towering pagoda, brimming with dragon qi. A flicker of satisfaction and an almost imperceptible wistfulness crossed her eyes, as if recalling a thousand years of vicissitudes and change. She raised her jade-like hand, and a gentle yet overwhelming force surged forth, lifting the kneeling crowd as lightly as a spring breeze brushing their faces, warming their hearts.

"Rise." Her voice, cool as a spring, rang across the entire plaza with unquestionable authority. "The day the tower is completed is the day our tribe flourishes. This is the beginning of a new life for the Snake-People Tribe." As she spoke, her gaze shifted to the green-robed man beside her. "Xiao Zhan... your contribution to this tower's completion is indelible."

Xiao Zhan gazed at the towering Holy Tower before him, feeling the Earth Vein Dragon Qi surging ceaselessly within it and the vibrant life that had transformed the entire oasis. His heart churned with countless emotions. He shook his head slightly and replied modestly, "The tower's completion is truly thanks to the revival of the oasis's dragon vein and the united efforts of the Snake-People Tribe. I was merely here at the right time and did what little I could."

Their eyes met briefly in midair, as if crossing countless mountains and rivers. In Medusa's eyes, Xiao Zhan saw the supreme majesty of the Heavenly Snake Supreme, and caught a glimpse of the complex emotions she kept buried, belonging to "Cai Lin." Medusa, in turn, saw the lingering exhaustion between Xiao Zhan's brows, along with the same quiet composure and protectiveness he had always shown. A thousand words passed between them in that single meeting of their eyes.

"Father! Your injuries..." Xiao Yan hurried forward. He could keenly sense the weakness and exhaustion concealed beneath the new strength within his father.

"It's nothing. I just need to recuperate for a while." Xiao Zhan patted his son's shoulder, then let his gaze fall on the Chaos Fire Seed that shimmered faintly in Xiao Yan's palm. A hint of pride and approval flashed in his eyes. "You did very well. I'm proud of you."

"Miss Xiao Yi Xian's origin has been badly damaged. She needs to recuperate as soon as possible." Yue Mei looked at Xiao Yi Xian, whose face remained pale, her eyes full of concern and tenderness.

Xiao Yi Xian shook her head slightly, her voice gentle yet firm. "The dragon qi inside the tower is exceptionally pure and will greatly benefit me." As she spoke, her gaze drifted toward the towering Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda. The Purple-Gold Brand at the core of her Poison Pill seemed to resonate subtly with the Earth Vein Dragon Qi and the Heavenly Snake aura gathered inside the tower, as if telling of a bond spanning a thousand years.

"Enter the tower." Queen Medusa was brief. Before her words had even faded, she turned into a dazzling streak of seven-colored light and vanished into the highest level of the Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda. The dragon qi around the tower rippled slightly, quietly opening a portal for her to a mysterious world.

Xiao Zhan nodded gently to Yue Mei, his gaze full of trust and reliance. "I'll leave the arrangements to you, Elder Yue Mei. Yan'er, Xiao Yi Xian, come into the tower with me to recuperate." He knew he needed to stabilize his Dou Zun Realm as soon as possible, repair his damaged origin, and thoroughly digest the vast insights brought by his breakthrough in the Dragon Phoenix Tyrant Body Art. The Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda was undoubtedly the best place to recover and comprehend the truth.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian followed close behind. Beneath the reverent, fervent gazes of countless Snake-People, the three figures flew into the giant tower, which radiated an ancient, primordial aura, like birds returning to their nest. The tower doors slowly closed, shutting out all the noise and turmoil of the outside world, leaving only peace and serenity.

Yue Mei took a deep breath, striving to suppress her excitement and elation. She turned to the tribespeople, her voice carrying an unprecedented resolve and authority. "The Holy Tower is complete! Her Majesty the Queen and Elder Xiao have returned in glory! I hereby issue my orders: the oasis is to enter the highest state of alert at once! Activate the Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Array defensive system! All units are to take turns guarding it; no negligence will be tolerated! We swear to protect the Holy Tower, the queen, and Elder Xiao with our lives, and forge a glorious future for the Snake-People Tribe!"

"We swear to protect them with our lives!" Their thunderous roar rolled through the heavens like spring thunder, echoing across the land. In every Snake-Person's eyes burned unshakable conviction and hope as hot as flame! This tower, this man, had become the solid foundation that kept their tribe standing firm amid wind and storm, the eternal faith and support in their hearts!

The Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda, ninth level.

This was the summit of the tower. Though the space was not especially vast, it formed a world of its own, with hidden wonders. The domed ceiling seemed to be woven from flowing stars, slowly turning as it shed soft, mysterious starlight like a cascading galaxy, a sight of breathtaking beauty. The floor was laid with warm jade, smooth as polished stone, and engraved with profound, mysterious spirit-gathering formations that seemed to contain the endless secrets of heaven and earth. Vast, pure Earth Vein Dragon Qi flowed slowly through the space like tangible mist, lingering in the air. Every breath brought the refreshing sensation of a soul being cleansed, lifting the spirit and heart. A trace of an almost imperceptible yet supremely noble seven-colored Heavenly Snake aura also filled the space. It mingled with the dragon qi, forming a unique energy field that powerfully nourished bloodlines and souls, making the place seem like a celestial realm.

Queen Medusa sat cross-legged atop a Seven-Colored Lotus Platform in the center, her eyes closed, like an immortal maiden in slumber. Seven-colored radiance flowed ceaselessly around her, brightening and dimming in a steady rhythm like breathing. Every breath stirred a faint resonance with the vast energy within the tower, as if she were communicating with some mysterious force between heaven and earth. She was stabilizing her fully awakened Heavenly Snake Supreme Bloodline and absorbing the power of creation gathered inside the tower to raise her strength to a new level.

Not far away, Xiao Zhan sat cross-legged atop a massive slab of Ten Thousand Year Profound Jade that radiated a gentle, chilling aura. His eyes were closed, his mind completely immersed within his body, as though he had entered an entirely new world. His newly formed, Dou Zun-level Dragon-Phoenix Dou Qi surged like a dragon through his meridians, now several times broader and tougher. It was majestic and powerful, and each circulation brought both tearing pain and a rush of renewed strength, making him feel stronger and more vigorous than ever. In the sea of consciousness between his brows, the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Imprint had grown deeper and more complex, radiating brilliant holy might. It seemed capable of seeing through every mystery in the world, and had completely erased the last trace of Nirvana Extinction Residual Poison, restoring his sea of consciousness to pristine purity. The wound in his left shoulder healed as flesh rapidly regenerated under the dual nourishment of the Dragon-Phoenix Nirvana power and the energy within the tower, leaving only a pale pink scar—a testament to his past courage and resilience.

[Host status recovery progressing steadily... Life origin restored to 85%... Soul origin repair at 90%... Dragon Phoenix Tyrant Body Art's "mastery" realm stabilized and improved (2%)... Dragon-Phoenix Bloodline deep awakening process continues to stabilize (10%)... Green Lotus Core Flame origin fully restored (100%)... Comprehension of the second level of the Flame Emperor Art growing ever deeper...]

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

The system's prompts sounded in orderly succession, like a gentle stream flowing through his mind. Xiao Zhan guided the vast energy to slowly repair his injuries while carefully digesting the immense insights gained from his breakthrough to Dou Zun. His mastery of the spatial rules grew increasingly subtle, he was just beginning to grasp the use of Dragon-Phoenix Holy Might, and the fusion of the Green Lotus Core Flame with his Dragon-Phoenix Dou Qi became ever more seamless. More importantly, the nascent Burning Heaven Holy Seal, containing the Chaos True Meaning, had been deeply engraved in his soul. It was now his most powerful trump card, a brilliant star in the dark of night.

On the other side of the tower, Xiao Yan sat cultivating beside a Dragon Qi Vortex. He held the gray-white Chaos Fire Seed in his palm. It pulsed slowly like a living heart, sometimes releasing a bone-chilling, extreme cold, sometimes bursting into scorching flames. He carefully guided the tower's pure energy into the seed while circulating the evolved Flame Mantra, consolidating his peak five-star Da Dou Shi cultivation and nurturing this newborn flame of limitless potential. In his sea of consciousness, the sleeping orb of Yao Lao's soul had grown ever more radiant and solid under the nourishment of the Immortal Hall's origin energy. Its aura was vast as the sea, and it seemed only one catalyst away from awakening completely—a spark capable of rousing a slumbering dragon.

Xiao Yi Xian chose a relatively secluded corner to cultivate alone. She did not absorb the dragon qi directly. Instead, a faint dark-purple glow filled the space around her as runes flowed through her purple-gold eyes, sparkling like stars. The Woe Poison Pill slowly revolved in her dantian, and the Purple-Gold Brand at its core shone faintly like a finely crafted hub. It silently absorbed trace baleful qi and impure energy drifting through the tower—energies that might harm others—and refined them into pure poison origin power. She was studying the supreme poison-path secret art in her mind, the Ten Thousand Poisons Immortal Record (Fragment One). The sheen of the Poison Pill grew increasingly deep and restrained, like a gem concealing endless mysteries.