Chapter 169: The Composition of the Origin

As the stone tower continuously changed colors, the surrounding elemental energy frantically converged together. Sensing this astonishing transformation, Yuan Chen and the others could not help but be moved.

Hulie, Fang Yu, and the others were also drawn by this energy storm, running over one after another. As dusk gradually fell, Yao Ye walked out, his face pale and his steps unsteady.

Yuan Chen hurriedly stepped forward to support Yao Ye. Yao Ye smiled faintly, nodded, gently pushed away Yuan Chen's assistance, and slowly flew up into the air, where he crossed his legs and sat down in the void.

Yao Ye took out the small cauldron containing the Qi Pills, and massive quantities of Qi Pills melted into the stone tower. Everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound, fearing they would disturb Yao Ye. As several thousand *fang* of Qi Pills integrated into it, disciples standing near the tower could clearly feel the dense concentration of elemental energy.

Yao Ye slowly descended, nodding to indicate everything was fine, then turned his head to speak to Yuan Chen and the others.

"Big Brother, you must all protect the stone tower well. Furthermore, the stone tower has three floors, corresponding respectively to the Xiaoyao, Tongling, and Tongtian realms. The higher you go, the denser the elemental energy becomes. However, you must remember that those in lower realms are strictly forbidden from entering the upper floors. Not only is the elemental energy inside abundant, but it is also exceptionally beneficial for your comprehension. Remember this!"

Hearing Yao Ye's introduction, the disciples of the Heavenly Mansion looked at the stone tower with burning gazes, rubbing their palms and fists, wishing they could experience it for themselves right now. Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Yao Ye's face.

"Because of my current strength, the space inside is not very large, but I guarantee everyone will have a chance. The leaders can discuss amongst yourselves how to arrange it. I will give you three months. Three months from now, it will be time for us to settle scores with certain people!"

Yuan Chen, Peng Yu, and the others looked thoughtfully at Yao Ye. Gazing at Yao Ye's posture as he looked out into the distance, they secretly clenched their fists.

"Remember, you must not all go in together. I also need to go into seclusion for a period of time. Oh, and arrange a team to continue mining the mineral deposits in Xiaoyao City. I will be in seclusion, and unless it is a matter of utmost importance, it is best not to disturb me. During my absence, I will have to trouble all of you to put in extra effort!"

"Rest assured, Mansion Master! We will certainly not let you down!"

Yao Ye nodded and walked toward his quarters with weak steps. Watching Yao Ye's back, everyone was deeply moved. Yuan Chen stepped out before the crowd, pointed at Yao Ye's receding figure, and said:

"You saw it! This is our Mansion Master. He would rather drain his own cultivation and consume countless Qi Pills—what is it all for? It is so that we can become stronger, so that we will no longer be bullied in the future. We must never fail the Mansion Master's profound intentions!"

Hearing Yuan Chen's words, the crowd fell into deep contemplation. Gazing at the distant figure, an inexplicable emotion stirred in everyone's hearts, and they all clenched their fists tightly.

Yao Ye did not know that this single action of his had deeply touched every single disciple of the Heavenly Mansion. Following this day, a cultivation frenzy swept through the entire Heavenly Mansion. Every disciple cultivated desperately, holding a fierce determination in secret to present their absolute best selves to the Mansion Master when he emerged from seclusion.

Upon returning to his quarters, Yao Ye hurriedly sat down to regulate his breath. Seeing that his monster core world had once again turned into a barren desert, Yao Ye shook his head helplessly. After a day of breath adjustment, a trace of color finally returned to his pale face.

Yao Ye opened his eyes and pondered to himself how to advance further. The Taixu realm was unlike previous realms; Taixu was divided into nine stages. Only upon reaching the Nine-Turn Taixu and uniting the nine turns into one could one enter the legendary Emperor Realm. The more he thought, the more bewildered he became, and Yao Ye could not help but shake his head.

Seeing Yao Ye's expression, Old Ding appeared before him, stroking his beard with a cheerful smile as he spoke.

"What is it? Do you not know how to cultivate further?"

"Old Ding, how should the Taixu realm be cultivated? Right now, I am completely lost and cannot find a direction."

"Hahaha! If you want to know how to cultivate, you must first understand the elements encompassed by the Origin. Taixu has already made initial contact with Origin cultivation. Next, I will systematically explain to you the elements contained within the Origin!"

Yao Ye looked at Old Ding with eager anticipation. Old Ding paused and said, "The Origin is composed of nine major elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Light, Darkness, Time, and Space. The Origin is simultaneously the foundation of the universe, but depending on the universe of each plane, the Origin also varies in strength and weakness."

"Just like your smelting last time—in reality, you were utilizing the energy of this plane. If it had been energy from a high-level plane, you would have long since vanished into thin air and ceased to exist!"

Old Ding turned around, walked over to the window, and continued, "Take your previous battle against Lingyun, for instance. He had only comprehended the most superficial sliver of the Light Origin. If he had completely fused with the Light Origin, you would have long since died without a burial place."

"Then, Old Ding, does that mean every time I comprehend an element, it constitutes a turn, and when the nine turns unite into one, I will be able to control this plane?"

"In theory, that is correct. This is also why the demons purge the plane once every certain period of time. Because planes like yours are relatively easier to comprehend the Origin within. Once someone in your plane controls the Origin, coupled with the defensive array left behind by the senior Qin Haotian, aside from Shishang making a comeback, not a single demon will be able to enter."

"Old Ding, what should I do?"

Old Ding turned around and looked at Yao Ye. "Have you forgotten the function of the Creation Cauldron?"

Yao Ye stood up in pleasant surprise. "That's right! How could I have forgotten about evolving all things! Old Ding, let's begin!"

Yao Ye hurriedly sat down. Old Ding smiled faintly and dove back into the Creation Cauldron. As Old Ding's hand seals continuously formed, the entire Creation Cauldron began to spin ceaselessly, and Yao Ye's divine sense followed the rotation of the cauldron, appearing amidst a vast expanse of starry skies.

Yao Ye drove his divine sense to its absolute limit, staring intently at a massive planet, watching the endless cycle of the four seasons—sometimes clear and bright, sometimes howling with wind and torrential rain, sometimes blazing with the scorching sun, and sometimes mixed with wind, snow, and ice.

Yao Ye gradually became immersed in it. Suddenly, a deafening thunderclap exploded in the sky, deeply drawing Yao Ye's gaze over. Yao Ye watched as a streak of lightning cleaved down upon a giant tree, and the tree crashed to the ground in response. At that moment, a gale rose violently.

It whipped up massive quantities of fallen leaves and flora. As the leaves and grass spun along with the fierce wind, their speed grew increasingly rapid. Suddenly, a single leaf was flung outward, fiercely embedding itself into the trunk of a tree.

Bolts of lightning descended without pause, and various trees crashed to the ground one after another. Gazing at this bizarre spectacle, Yao Ye slowly closed his eyes. Inside the Creation Cauldron, Old Ding watched Yao Ye's expression and could not help nodding repeatedly.

At this moment, there was nothing in Yao Ye's heart save for the streaks of lightning and the scene of a leaf piercing deeply into a tree trunk. A flash of enlightenment dawned upon Yao Ye's heart. Yao Ye continuously replayed this scene in his mind, and his entire body began to constantly simulate and practice it within the void.