Chapter 167: Chapter 167:
Although Kate Dracula had regressed into the form of a five-year-old child, she still retained all her cultivation and powers.
Her mind remained as sharp and formidable as it had been before her regression.
You might wonder, if she still possesses the same mind as the ancient, deadly, and strongest female vampire to ever exist, why does she behave like a little five-year-old?
There could be several reasons for this.
Perhaps it was subconscious—her childlike behavior a result of her new, smaller body.
Or maybe she was simply indulging her father's wishes, or perhaps it was just her natural way of expressing her childish side.
At that moment, Kate sat on Amelia's lap, her expression a mix of annoyance and discomfort.
While she adored being treated like a child for her father, she had no tolerance for the attention from the other women.
She didn't voice her frustration, though.
Instead, she sighed, resigned to the situation, and continued munching on the snack that one of her mothers, Lenora, had given her, while listening quietly to the conversation taking place around her.
The gathering was held in an enormous meeting room that resembled a planetarium—its glass ceiling exposing a starry sky, while waterfalls cascaded over rock formations and lush plants and trees thrived within the enclosed structure.
All of Sam's wives were present, filling the room with their collective presence.
Among them were Adriana Hailstorm, Helena Hailstorm, Lorraine Hailstorm, Ava Hailstorm, Sophia Hailstorm, Victoria Flareheart, Ophelia Hailstorm, Julia Flareheart, Nora Solheart, Mira Solheart, and the three Countesses—Akira Kaminari, Lucia Frostine, and Diana Telluris.
Their daughters, too, were in attendance: Akeno Kaminari, Luna Frostine, Dawn Telluris, Amelia Scarlett, Zoey Scarlett, Yunu Fulmine, Lenora Fenrir, Annora Fenrir, Rin Yagami, Mia Hasegawa, Nia Hasegawa, Sia Hasegawa, Aurora Solaris, Nisha Lunaris, Ruby Von Ignacia, Mina Megumi, Melina Beifall, and Sumire.
In the lap of the Great Emperor sat two little treasures—Lily and Jane—both enjoying the pampering of their older brother, their faces adorned with bright, innocent smiles.
All the experienced women in the group watched the scene with warm smiles, their hearts filled with anticipation.
They couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to have their own children with Sam.
Sam swept his eyes across the room, his lips curling into a small, sweet smile.
"I hope all of you have gotten familiar with the Eternal City," he said, his tone casual but warm.
"My king, the city is too vast to fully explore in just two weeks," Dawn Telluris, one of the countesses of the vampire clan, replied respectfully.
"Hmm, is that so?" Sam said, shaking his head. "I was under the impression it wasn't that large."
"That's because your perspective on cities is a bit skewed, darling," Amelia teased, poking Kate's puffed-up cheeks, ignoring the girl's annoyed expression.
Sam chuckled softly, his gaze shifting to Annora. "I hope you're doing well, Annora."
"Y-Yes, I'm well... Thank you for saving me," Annora stammered, her face flushing a deep red under Sam's gaze.
He was, after all, the most handsome man she had ever laid eyes on.
"Mmm. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to come to me," Sam said, nodding at her with a reassuring smile.
"Remember, you are part of my family now."
"I-I will," Annora replied, her head bobbing like a chicken as she tried to steady her flustered expression.
Sam's tone shifted, becoming more serious. "Anyway, the reason I've gathered you all here is to inform you that I will soon be heading to the mortal worlds connected to our cultivation world, Prime."
The cultivation world they currently inhabited was known as the "Prime World," the first of its kind, created and sustained by the World Tree.
This is why the realm was called "Cultivation World Prime."
Cultivation World Prime existed in a separate space, complete with its own solar system—sun, moons, and everything else necessary to sustain life.
As the World Tree grew stronger, more spaces would be created, each with its own solar system, similar to Cultivation World Prime, though on a much smaller scale.
These smaller worlds, however, were different from Cultivation World Prime.
While they contained intelligent life, the inhabitants did not possess the ability to cultivate like those from the Prime World.
Yet, as the World Tree continued to grow in strength, these beings would naturally develop the potential to evolve.
For now, they were merely mortal humans.
Helena, Lorraine, and Sam had originally lived in one of these mortal worlds before coming to Cultivation World Prime.
At present, there were a total of twelve mortal worlds connected to the Prime World, all managed by the World Tree's second eldest sister, Elysia.
Sam had now chosen to focus on one of these mortal worlds.
"Are you going to proceed with the next phase of your plan, darling?" Yuna asked.
"Yes," Sam replied. "I'm going to launch the system in one of the mortal worlds, observe how they adapt, and gather more information before rolling it out to the other eleven worlds."
This marked the next step in Sam's grand plan to strengthen the entire universe.
Aside from Cultivation World Prime, the other connected worlds were filled with intelligent but weak, non-evolving human beings.
Sam was not willing to wait for his sister, Elysia, to naturally strengthen these worlds and trigger their evolution.
He intended to accelerate the process.
There was a reason for his urgency: Sam had foreseen a great threat approaching the Nirvana Universe.
He needed soldiers to fight, and the current number of supernatural beings in the universe was far from sufficient.
"But before I can address matters in the mortal world, there is still something I must take care of here in the cultivation realm," Sam said, and internally, he summoned Shisu, also known as the Codex of the Supreme Immortals.
<The preparations are complete, Master. The towers are ready, awaiting your command to descend.>
Sam smiled in satisfaction and glanced at his wives. "The towers," he said.
Their expressions immediately turned serious.
"What do you want us to do, son?" Helena asked.
Although she had long become Sam's wife, she still referred to Sam as her son, a term that made her feel uniquely cherished... especially inside the bedroom.
"I'll explain it to you..." Sam replied.
...
A figure with jet-black hair and piercing neon-blue eyes appeared seemingly out of nowhere, as if summoned by magic.
It was Sam, the great Emperor of Divine Beings.
Moments later, another figure materialized—a tall woman with long, golden hair and eyes that glowed with radiant, overwhelming power.
The woman affectionately wrapped her arms around her brother's, a warm smile on her face.
"Big sister Elysia," Sam smiled in return. "Thank you for trusting me with this."
"What are you saying? Of course, I trust you—you are my only brother. You are the Guardian of the World Trees. If we cannot trust you, then who else?" Elysia replied, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
"I know..." Sam nodded. "It's just—what I'm doing here is literally altering the rules of existence within your world and our sisters' as well."
"Brother," Elysia said with a serious expression, holding his hand firmly, "if it weren't for you, our universe would have perished long ago. We know that whatever you're doing is to protect it. We, the World Trees, will give you our full support in all your endeavors. I hope you understand that."
Sam exhaled deeply, steadying himself. "Thank you, Elysia. Let's do this, then."
With a wave of his hand, Sam summoned the Codex of the Supreme Immortals.
The ancient tome floated in midair, its pages turning on their own in response to his silent command.
The book stopped at a page revealing a complex magic circle, intricately etched with arcane symbols.
<The second chapter of the Circle of Creation: Tower Creation has been activated successfully.>
As the codex activated the creation spell, Sam and Elysia clasped hands.
A powerful golden energy radiated from their bodies, and their eyes blazed with intense golden light.
"Summon the towers," Sam's voice echoed, now deep and resonant with authority.
<Summoning the Towers.>
...
All beings across the cultivation world were going about their daily lives, many still abuzz with talk of the unsealing of the Yin-Yang Continent and the mysterious Eternal City that had, until recently, been the stuff of legends. Now, it had become a tangible reality.
It was a typical evening.
The sun hovered just above the horizon, its light beginning to fade, while the three moons were already visible in the dimming sky.
Cultivators were immersed in their practices, and infants nursed peacefully.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze swept across every corner of the five continents, its presence faint but noticeable.
Soon after, a subtle tremor, light enough to awaken a sensitive sleeper, rippled through the lands, signaling that something significant was coming.
The tremors grew steadily stronger, causing concern among the people.
Fear spread as the shaking intensified, with many fearing that a great catastrophe was upon them.
But just as quickly as it had started, the tremor ceased.
When people emerged from their shelters to investigate, they were met with a sight unlike anything they had ever seen.
Sam's wives, sensing the world's shift, gathered at the center of the Eternal City.
Stepping out of the castle, they were greeted by the sight of an enormous cylindrical tower, towering into the heavens.
It had appeared without a sound, without an explosion, and without causing any damage—save for the tremors that heralded its arrival.
The tower had simply manifested from nowhere.
It was vast, cylindrical in shape, and appeared to be crafted from a fusion of rock and metal.
Silver and gold veins, resembling the roots of an ancient tree, wound their way across the structure's surface.
Its base seemed to penetrate deep into the earth, while its upper reaches extended beyond the limits of their vision, disappearing into the sky.
This phenomenon wasn't confined to the Yin-Yang Continent.
In the heart of each of the other four continents, an identical tower had appeared, equally silent and awe-inspiring.
Following this, hundreds of smaller towers, similar in design but far less massive, appeared in every city across the five continents.
And then, a system message echoed through the air...
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