However, just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, the lump of Devil Miasma Poison suddenly began to squirm, suddenly splitting up and charging in all directions as if it had gone mad.
“Oh no! The Devil Miasma Poison wants to escape. It intends to hide in the depths of little Bin’s body!” Wei Canglan’s expression changed slightly. The Devil Miasma Poison was troublesome indeed, it had instinctively began to search for somewhere to hide the moment it sensed its life was threatened. It will be very dangerous if it was allowed to conceal itself again.
Zhou Yuan calmly said, “Relax, it will not be able to escape.”
After which, with a dot of the Heaven Yuan Brush, the layers of Genesis Runes suddenly began to swell, cutting off all routes of escape. At the same time, the Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune that was originally outside the encirclement also slipped in and began to counter-attack.
Blobs of Devil Miasma Poison dashed in all directions, but it was completely useless. Every one was eventually swallowed by the Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune, transforming into wisps of black smoke that rose into the air.
After dozens of minutes, the final piece of Devil Miasma Poison was purged and the entire room lapse into silence.
Phew.
Zhou Yuan breathed out heavily as if a great burden had been lifted from his shoulders. Just as he desired to stand up, a wave of dizziness washed over his head, causing him to stumble backwards.
Thud!
However, his body did not fall to the ground. Instead, he crashed into something fragrant, warm and soft. This caused him to be stunned, his eyes quickly turning as the sight of a beast baring its fangs appeared before him.
Tuntun was snarling at him.
He raised his head, only to find Yaoyao’s distant eyes staring at him.
Yaoyao’s red lips parted slightly and she said, “If you don’t get up, I will let Tuntun swallow you whole.”
Tuntun grinned, showing its teeth to Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan’s body instantly straightened, standing up while secretly cursing the insatiable little beast in his heart. All of the dried Genesis Beast meat he had fed it had truly been wasted.
Zhou Yuan massaged his forehead as he smiled at the still silent Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing, “Great general, I have by some chance not humiliated myself and managed to complete the task.”
“*Sniffle*, little brother!” Wei Qingqing was the first to regain her senses. She immediately pounced over and hugged the young boy as she cried.
The only son of their Wei family had at long last been saved.
Wei Canglan’s somewhat trembling hands wiped at his eyes, before he turned towards Zhou Yuan and bowed deeply.
Zhou Yuan hurriedly pulled the great general up as he said, “Please rise great general, I cannot accept such a grand gesture.”
“Your highness, there is not much to say. My family will remember this debt.” Wei Canglan’s voice was a little soft.
By the side, Lu Tieshan, whose entire body had been tense while he stared at Wei Canglan from start to end, inwardly sighed in relief. Thankfully, his highness had succeeded.
Zhou Yuan smiled and said, “Each of us did what we had to for what we needed. There is no need for great general to go so far.”
Wei Canglan waved his hand. A servant girl brought over a small jade box which he took and personally passed to Zhou Yuan. “The Genesis Swallowing Rock is inside.”
Excitement rose in Zhou Yuan’s heart when he heard this. He very carefully received the small jade box and opened it. A palm-sized dusty-yellow rock lay within it. There were two holes on the rock, a big one and a small one. A suction force spread from the small hole, absorbing the surrounding Genesis Qi while Genesis Qi poured out from the big hole. He could feel that the Genesis Qi that exited the big hole was purer than normal.
This was indeed a Genesis Swallowing Rock!
Joy emerged in Zhou Yuan’s eyes as he kept the box in his Universe bag. The Genesis Swallowing Rock was his at last. Now, he only needed to obtain the grade 4 python-type Genesis Beast spirit and all the ingredients for him to learn the first level of the Ancestral Dragon Scripture would be gathered.
This transaction was not a loss for him at all.
Wei Canglan solemnly said, “Your highness, I will discuss with you in detail with regards to the ruins in Blackwater later on. Don’t worry, since I’ve agreed to your conditions, I will definitely do all I can to help!”
“Then I’ll have to give my thanks to great general.” Zhou Yuan was elated. With Wei Canglan’s promise, he now had some guarantee of sorts in the battle of the ruins. After all, the great general’s faction was one of the two strongest powers in the area.
Zhou Yuan and the rest understood that the Wei family was currently in a celebratory mood, thus and did not plan on disturbing. Hence, they bid their goodbyes, giving the family some time for themselves.
…
“Zhou Yuan cured Wei Bin?! How is that possible?” In a certain manor, Qi Hao abruptly stood up, his face full of disbelief.
By the side, Qi Ling also had an expression of shock.
Wei Ting smiled bitterly as she nodded. Although she too felt that it was unbelievable, it was indeed the truth.
Qi Hao’s face was white with anger, cracking sounds emitting from his tightly clenched fist as he howled in a low voice, “Zhou Yuan, you dare to spoil my plans!”
Now that this had happened, the entire year of effort he had invested in Canglan County had basically been wasted.
Qi Hao’s eyes turned as dark as a storm as he said, “If Zhou Yuan has really cured Wei Bin, given Wei Canglan’s character, he will very likely do all he can to aid Zhou Yuan in obtaining the treasures in the ruins.”
“First young master, we cannot linger any longer in Canglan County or we will surely fall under Wei Canglan’s surveillance.”
Qi Hao gnashed his teeth, eyes filled with iciness, his face sinister as he cursed, “Wei Canglan, since you wish to seek death, I will grant your wish!”
After cursing in a low voice, he decisively said, “Go, we’ll leave Canglan County. Qi Manor must obtain the Fire Spirit Grain. If Wei Canglan dares to help Zhou Yuan vie with us, I will let him know that he is not as important as he thinks in the eyes of Qi Manor!”
As he walked out of the door, a dark gaze shot towards the general’s residence while his five fingers clenched into a fist.
“Zhou Yuan, do not think that you have won because Wei Canglan is now aiding you. If you dare to enter Blackwater, I will ensure you that you do not return!”
“Qi Manor has already decided that the Fire Spirit Grain will be ours. If you dare to have any designs on it, Blackwater will be your grave!”
Chapter 71 Roped In
Great general’s residence, main hall.
Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing were seated in the upper area. Both of their faces were currently filled with joy, and the worry that had long entrenched itself between their brows had already completely faded.
Evidently, Wei Canglan had very carefully searched Wei Bin’s body after Zhou Yuan and the rest had left. After sensing the growing life force within Wei Bin’s body, they were finally certain that the Devil Miasma Poison had been completely neutralized.
The worry that had hovered over the great general’s residence for several years had finally been dispersed.
When Zhou Yuan and his group entered the main room, Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing hastily rose and cupped their fists together, “The Wei family will never forget your highness kindness!”
Zhou Yuan chuckled as he shot a glance at Yaoyao beside him. Truthfully speaking, he would not have been able to neutralize the Devil Miasma Poison without her guidance.
Hence, Zhou Yuan was now even more in admiration of Yaoyao’s attainments in Genesis Runes. The method of utilising eight grade 1 Genesis Runes and a grade 2 Genesis Rune in unison was no less effective than a true grade 3 Genesis Rune.
“Please sit your highness. I understand that
your goal for coming to Canglan County is the ruins in Blackwater, right?” Wei Canglan smiled.
Zhou Yuan nodded, his expression solemn as he replied, “The Fire Spirit Grain is of paramount importance to Great Zhou and we have to obtain it. Or else, it will become an extremely huge threat if it falls into anyone else’s hands.”
He stared at Wei Canglan as he spoke. A grade 4 Genesis Food like the Fire Spirit Grain was just too great of a strategic resource. Hence, Zhou Yuan could not be sure if Wei Canglan harbored any thoughts about it.
After all, Wei Canglan’s faction would be able to rapidly grow if he were to obtain it.
Wei Canglan cast a glance at Zhou Yuan. An experienced and shrewd man like him was naturally able to decipherl the meaning behind Zhou Yuan’s gaze. With a soft laugh, Wei Canglan said, “Don’t worry your highness, I do not have much ambitions and only want to safeguard the peace of my family.”
Zhou Yuan answered, “I hope that you are not overly offended by my suspicions with regards your intentions.”
Although he uttered these words, his expression did not change. It was after all necessary to probe Wei Canglan’s intentions.
Wei Canglan waved his hand, indicating that he did not mind. “Since your highness is here for the treasures within the ruins, do you know of the details concerning it?”
Zhou Yuan shook his head. His knowledge was very limited due to being pressed for time. Thus, he had planned on collecting information after arriving at Canglan County.
Wei Canglan slowly said, “Blackwater is extremely vast and to be honest, the Blackwater we currently know of is only the outer area. It is said that countless powerful Genesis Beasts occupy the deepest areas and even grade 4 Genesis Beasts are a common sight there.”
“Long long ago, many powerful factions existed in Blackwater, but they gradually disappeared as time passed. As such, Blackwater slowly became the deserted forbidden danger zone it is today.”
“From the information we have gathered, the ruins that have appeared this time are likely left behind by a faction that once existed in Blackwater, an ancient faction known as the Battle Puppet Sect.”
“Battle Puppet Sect?” Surprise colored Zhou Yuan’s face. It was evident that he never imagined that the ruins would have such an origin.
“It is rumored that this ancient faction specialized in creating extremely powerful battle puppets. Therefore, there will likely be various kinds of battle puppets in the ruins, making it very dangerous.” Wei Canglan’s expression was grave as he continued, “The biggest problem however is the presence of an extremely formidable battle puppet, a giant python battle puppet that uses a grade 4 python-type Genesis Beast spirit as its core. It will be very difficult for even an Alpha-Origin stage expert to face it.”
At this point, Zhou Yuan’s expression suddenly changed as he interjected, “Grade 4 python-type Genesis Beast spirit?”
Wei Canglan nodded.
“Never imagined that I would encounter a grade 4 python-type Genesis Beast Spirit here.” Zhou Yuan was pleasantly surprised, but soon after, he let out a bitter laugh. To obtain the beast spirit, he would have to first eliminate the battle puppet that comparable to an Alpha-Origin stage expert.
For someone like himself, it was a task as difficult as ascending the heavens.
“What a headache.” Zhou Yuan shook his head. It seems that learning the first level Omni Python Qi was truly an uphill task.
“Also… besides the dangers of the ruins, there are other things that must not be overlooked.” Wei Canglan’s voice was a little heavy.
Zhou Yuan asked, “Is great general referring to the factions in Blackwater?”
“All of the Blackwater factions are nothing to worry, with one single exception, which is also our most formidable foe!” At this point, cold light flashed in Wei Canglan’s eyes.
“The Black Venom King.” Zhou Yuan’s eyes also became grave.
Wei Canglan slowly nodded. “The Black Venom King has reigned like a tyrant in Blackwater for many years and Black Venom City is currently the strongest faction in Blackwater. Someone as ambitious as the Black Venom King definitely will not miss out on the Fire Spirit Grain.”
Zhou Yuan nodded. He clearly understood the strategic value the Fire Spirit Grain had to any faction. The Black Venom King would never give up on such an item as long as there was even a tiny trace of ambition in his heart.
Therefore, it was a must to guard against the Black Venom King.
“There is one other factions besides the Black Venom King…” Zhou Yuan paused.
Wei Canglan shot a look at Zhou Yuan and nodded in agreement. “Indeed, Qi Manor has been watching the situation like a tiger, but king Qi is likewise being kept in check by Zhou Qing in Great Zhou City, making it impossible for him to rush over. It will be difficult for Qi Hao to stir up anything alone.”
Zhou Yuan softly said, “It will still be best to be a little cautious.”
Wei Canglan fell into thought for a moment before beckoning to a guard with a wave of his hand. “Send some soldiers to the manor Qi Hao is staying at and blockade it off. No one will be allowed to leave.”
The guard hesitated for a moment upon hearing this before replying in a low voice, “Great general, there is something I have to report beforehand. Qi Hao has already left the city with his men two hours ago. We do not know where he has went.”
Wei Canglan frowned. “This brat is a sharp one, to think that he escaped so quickly.”
Zhou Yuan was likewise a little amazed by how fast Qi Hao had ran, however, there was nothing they could do now that he was gone. At very least, he had gained the upper hand in their previous clash and won the aid of the powerful Wei Canglan.
Zhou Yuan asked, “General Wei, when shall we set off?”
Wei Canglan answered, “The various factions are currently mobilizing their manpower, however, the ruins are layered with danger and an army loses its effectiveness there. Hence, we should send a group of elites.”
Zhou Yuan nodded in agreement. The Canglan army would not be very useful in such a place even if they managed to squeeze all of them in. In fact, it would probably increase the number of casualties instead.
Wei Canglan smiled and declared, “I will personally be leading a group this time. There are eight Heaven Gate stage experts in the Canglan army. Three will be left to defend the city, while the other five will follow me into the ruins. In addition, there will also be an elite squad of Qi Nourishing experts joining us. We will set out in five days and head into Blackwater.”
This group was practically the strongest force the Canglan army had to offer. Wei Canglan was clearly a man of his word. Since he had promised to help Zhou Yuan, he would naturally do everything he could.
An understanding Zhou Yuan immediately cupped his fists and thanked, “Then I’ll have to give my thanks to the great general.”
Zhou Yuan and his group left after discussing some other details.
Wei Canglan leaned against his seat, watching Zhou Yuan’s leaving figure as he lightly tapped the tabletop and sighed, “I never imagined that the frail little boy from so many years ago would grow into such a promising young man. His majesty is truly fortunate.”
By the side, Wei Qingqing gave a slight nod as she said, “His talent in Genesis Runes is indeed amazing, however, his strength is still a little lacking. He hasn’t even reached the Qi Nourishing stage.”
Wei Canglan could not help but chuckle. “You would not say such a thing if you knew that he was not even able to find his eight meridian channels half a year ago, making him incapable to beginning channel opening cultivation.”
“Half a year ago?” Wei Qingqing was stunned. She seemed to vaguely recall that Zhou Yuan had been unable to locate his meridian channels in the past, but she never knew that his rise had happened over such a short period.
After all, even she had spent two years to reach the Qi Nourishing stage. On the other hand, Zhou Yuan would likely unblock his eighth meridian
channel in less than a month.
Wei Canglan sighed softly, pity in his eyes as he gazed at Zhou Yuan’s leaving figure.
“It’s such a pity. Our prince originally possessed the sacred dragon blessings. If not for Great Wu’s python and sparrow stealing his blessings, who knows what kind achievements his highness would have attained by now.”
“In all likelihood, even I would not dare to butt heads with him and can only choose to yield.”
Wei Qingqing’s face changed slightly when she heard the respected Wei Canglan speak such words. She raised her head, looking in the direction that Zhou Yuan had left in as she gently bit her red lips, admiration rippling in her eyes.
The young prince whom she had first viewed to be a player was obviously not as simple as she had thought.
Chapter 72 Black Venom King
In a certain serene courtyard.
Su Youwei was silently seated on a boulder. Her back was straight, the curves on her chest faintly visible, while her supple and slender waist really made one have to impulse to hook an arm around it.
Genesis Qi flowed around her body, thread after thread converging towards her from the surroundings and ultimately pouring into her body.
Meanwhile, the faint rumble of thunder seemed to echo from within her body.
Su Youwei suddenly opened her clear as water eyes and a flash of scarlet-red lightning seemed to flit across them. In the next instant, she reached out a hand and gently grasped.
Rumble!
Scarlet-red Genesis Qi rose from her right hand. It seemed as if lightning was dancing and fire burning inside as a domineering aura spread.
She extended her left hand and ice-blue Genesis Qi rose from it. This Genesis Qi gave off an extremely cold aura, freezing even the air itself as it ascended towards the sky.
Grade 4 Genesis Qi, Flame-Thunder Qi!
Grade 4 Genesis Qi, Niflheim Qi!
The Flame-Thunder mantra and the Niflheim sutra had finally been simultaneously mastered by Su Youwei.
Su Youwei’s bright eyes were filled with joy, emotion skipping across her face as she observed the two different attribute Genesis Qi surging on her hands. She could clearly feel that her strength had rose sharply after mastering these two types of Genesis Qi.
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