However, Wu Huang was like a shadow, sticking close to Zhou Yuan no matter how hard the latter tried to escape. Indifference was the only thing on the latter’s face as a punch was sent flying.
Scarlet-red light blossomed, appearing below the fist like a dazzling sun. The punch caused the surrounding space to ripple slightly, while the air around turned blazing hot.
Wu Huang displayed extreme power, power that was even more domineering and unreasonable than Zhu Ying’s.
Zhou Yuan’s pupils tightened slightly as the punch whizzed towards him. There was no hesitation whatsoever as Genesis Qi surged within his body, causing golden Magical Python Scales to emerge on his fist.
“Magical Python Scales!”
“Grade 3 Genesis Rune, Black Gold Hand Rune!”
Zhou Yuan also sent out a punch, a black glow sweeping across the golden scales, giving it a blackish gold luster that seemed impenetrable.
Boom!
The two fists slammed into each other, cold cruelness flitting across Wu Huang’s eyes as he said in a chilling voice, “Do you believe that you will possess the qualifications to face me head-on because you reached the Heaven Gate stage? Naive!”
The dazzling sun below his fist seemed to explode at this moment, transforming into a frightening force that spectacularly swept towards Zhou Yuan.
Dong!
Zhou Yuan’s body jerked backwards, his feet smearing long lines on the ground as he was pushed back.
Swish!
However, the moment he was blown backwards, Zhou Yuan’s sleeve shook as a flash of green and black shot out. Its speed was akin lightning, swiftly appearing in front of Wu Huang.
It was a green black lightning ball that was several feet wide. Lightning and wind rapidly swirled within it, while the faint sounds of rumbling thunder and howling wind could be heard.
Berserk energies spread from the ball.
Wu Huang’s pupils shrank slightly.
“Great Wind and Thunder.”
An almost inaudible voice was gently spat out from Zhou Yuan’s mouth.
Boom!
Wind and lightning exploded. Even though Wu Huang immediately used his Genesis Qi to shield himself, he was still blasted till his shield shook violently as he staggered a dozen steps back.
His sleeve had been burnt and shredded, his blood churning slightly. Although he was not injured, his expression had become exceptionally stormy.
Because this was the first time he had been beaten back by Zhou Yuan.
This was simply unacceptable to him. The one who was once an ant in his eyes had unknowingly gained the power to shake him.
Intense killing intent flashed in Wu Huang’s eyes. He could feel that Zhou Yuan growing far too fast. Before they had entered the Saint Remains Domain, a single punch from the former could heavily injure and even kill the latter.
And yet, he had sent out the same punch just moments earlier, but the only thing it had achieved was forcing Zhou Yuan back.
In fact, the latter had even found an interval to counter attack, catching him unprepared.
If this continued, it would not be long before the once ant like existence grew strong enough to face him directly.
The thought of such a scene made killing intent practically spew from Wu Huang’s eyes.
He could not imagine it, because it would finally touch the forbidden fear in the deepest recesses of his heart.
Almost material killing intent surged around Wu Huang’s body, sweeping up the surrounding lives. It was as if the temperature had suddenly dropped.
However, Zhou Yuan paid no heed to Wu Huang’s killing intent. His rapidly retreating figure did not stop even for a second, while he made a sign to Luluo with the hand behind his back.
The current situation was too unfavorable to them. Zhu Ying was still watching from the side, and there was an even more dangerous youth in black. The danger he felt from the latter was not any less than from Wu Huang.
In addition, his Spirit senses had already detected that the Genesis Qi was faintly beginning to gather around the youth in black.
EE!
Little Frost was finally freed by Luluo. It immediately shook its wings, transforming into a flash of icy light that swept up both Zhou Yuan and Luluo, before shooting into the fog without any hesitation.
Meanwhile, the youth in black robes called Ye Ming had just stealthily lifted his hand only to be stunned. He could only watch as the two humans and beast were cast into the fog, disappearing from sight.
Ye Ming said in amazement, “What a sharp kid.”
Zhou Yuan had clearly realised the moment Ye Ming showed signs of secretly preparing to make his move. Thus, the former decisively chose to withdraw, and even into the fog. As such, they would also have to enter the fog if they chose to chase.
Wu Huang’s expression was ominously dark. It felt as if he had been played.
Just how many times had Zhou Yuan safely escaped from his hands?
Ye Ming remarked, “This foe of yours is no simple individual. He is clearly only at the initial Heaven Gate stage, but even Zhu Ying was forced to admit defeat.”
Wu Huang was expressionless as he looked towards Ye Ming. “Are we chasing? Zhou Xiaoyao will surely voluntarily seek us out if he is captured.”
Ye Ming chuckled. “If he truly is so magnetic, it will save us some effort.”
“We’ll chase then. Although Zhou Yuan is quick-witted and chose to hide in the fog. He does not know that the fog no hindrance in my eyes.” Ye Ming grinned a little.
A strange light surfaced in his pitch-black pupils as a tear of blood dripped from the corner of his eyes. The world before him began to change, the layers of mist receding as the figures of two humans and a beast brightened in his sights.
“That way. Let’s go.” Ye Ming’s finger stretched out and pointed in a certain direction.
Wu Huang was the first to rocket forward, his figure quick as lightning as he gave chase, while icy murder surged in his eyes.
“Zhou Yuan, you will not escape this time!”
“I will no longer give you any opportunity to grow. That’s why, this place will be your grave!”
Chapter 170 Interception
Swish!
The sound of rapidly travelling wind suddenly sounded within the thick fog as a blue figure swept past. Icy winds blew, freezing the leaves on the nearby trees.
Within the blue light was an enormous ice bird, while Zhou Yuan and Luluo were seated on its back.
Zhou Yuan’s brows were slightly furrowed as he looked behind and mumbled to himself, “The youth in black robes should be the one who joined hands with Wu Huang to injure Yaoyao, Ye Ming,”
“He is indeed no ordinary person.”
Although Ye Ming had yet to do anything earlier, Zhou Yuan’s Spirit senses could feel that the level of threat he posed was no less than Wu Huang.
Wu Huang, Ye Ming plus Zhu Ying. The line-up on the other side was clearly much stronger than Luluo and him. That’s why Zhou Yuan did not entertain any thoughts of taking them on, but instead made use of the clash with Wu Huang to decisively escape.
“Zhou Yuan, we’ve entered the fog. It will disrupt our senses, making it very troublesome.” Luluo was rather worried.
Zhou Yuan shook his head. “We had no choice. A single second later and they would have unleashed their full power to stop us. If we were trapped, it will be extremely unfavorable.”
“Only by entering the fog can we try to shake them off.”
Luluo angrily gnashed her teeth. “Those bastards, taking advantage of their numbers. When we join up with big sis Yaoyao and the rest, just see if I won’t kill them!”
She was the Little Country Lord of the Thousand Beast Empire. How could she suffer the indignity of being forced to flee.
Zhou Yuan chuckled, much more open-minded in comparison. His eyes narrowed slightly as he recalled his earlier clash with Wu Huang. It was obvious that he was already much stronger than before.
This spoke volumes about his progress.
“Wu Huang, I wonder how you’re feeling now?” The corners of Zhou Yuan’s mouth curled slightly.
Swish!
Zhou Yuan’s expression suddenly changed as he looked towards the dense fog behind them where faint ripples could be seen. “Luluo, increase our speed. They’ve come chasing.”
Luluo was startled. “Even after we entered the fog? Are they not afraid of losing their bearings?”
Zhou Yuan calmly replied, “It seems that I’ve scared Wu Huang too much, and he is now very determined to get rid of me.”
Wu Huang should have also felt Zhou Yuan’s progress, progress what was clearly going to soon wrest the situation out of Wu Huang’s control.
Luluo lightly patted the ice bird, immediately causing it to release a clear cry. Its wings flapped, cold Qi exploding behind it as its speed rapidly soared, transforming into a blur that swiftly shot forward.
Not long after the ice bird transformed into a blur and disappeared into the distance, the mist began to ripple as three figures emerged.
“How fast.” Wu Huang was expressionless.
The vortexes in Ye Ming’s eyes swirled as he indifferently said, “Zhou Yuan has very sharp Spirit senses. His Spirit should be pretty strong, allowing him to sense our approach.”
“But don’t worry, he can’t escape.”
His gaze suddenly turned to another direction and flicked his finger. A ball of Genesis Qi exploded, transmitting a peculiar undulation.
Soon after, the mist in that direction was torn open as three figures emerged. They were the three other apex level Dongxuan geniuses.
“Jiang Quan, how did it go?” Ye Ming looked towards the youth who had barred Zhen Xu’s way.
The baby face Jiang Quan grinned as he nodded. “He was pretty good, and had a very tough body. However, he is now injured and has fled into the fog.”
Ye Ming’s pitch-black eyes scanned the area as he indifferently said, “No rush, none of them can escape.”
“Go.”
With a wave of his hand, he and Wu Huang flew forward.
…
“Their numbers have increased?”
Zhou Yuan spread out his Spirit senses in the fog, pouring all his energy into scouting. Soon after, his expression changed slightly. He could faintly feel that the Genesis Qi undulations to their rear had increased.
Moreover, each one was extremely strong, indicating that they did not belong to a weakling.
Luluo’s face also changed slightly, clenching her jaw as she said, “Looks like they plan to surround us.”
Zhou Yuan frowned slightly. A brief moment later, the expression in his eyes suddenly turned solemn as he thrust the Heavenly Yuan Brush in his hand. Snow-white hairs transformed into a long whip as they shot towards a certain spot in the fog.
Plop!
A tree burst apart, revealing the figure behind it.
Zhou Yuan and Luluo’s gazes shot over, only to be stunned. The figure’s clothes were in tatters, making him look rather miserable. That pale complexion could only belong to the Yama Sect’s Zhen Xu.
“Zhen Xu?” Luluo was surprised. “Why are you hiding here?”
A thought suddenly struck Zhou Yuan as he gazed upon Zhen Xu’s expressionless face. “You were also attacked by those Dongxuan people?”
Zhen Xu was silent for a moment, before he nodded.
“You couldn’t beat your opponent?” Luluo said with disdain. Zhen Xu frowned as he said, “I do not fear the one who fought me, but there were two other individuals hidden nearby who had locked onto me, causing me to split my attention while not daring to use my full power. Hence how he found an opening.”
Luluo was stunned. “So despicable?”
Luluo hatefully said, “Why are these Dongxuan people causing trouble for us!”
Zhou Yuan calmly answered, “Because only those on your level can pose a threat to them.”
“They are unified, while you guys are scattered. Breaking all of you one by one will naturally lower the morale of all the Cangmang geniuses, taking away their courage such that they will no longer be able to vie for the gifts and blessings of the Saint Remains Domain.”
Zhen Xu coughed weakly twice, not saying anything as he turned around to leave
Zhou Yuan gazed upon Zhen Xu’s back and suddenly said, “They seem to be capable of seeing through the fog. I advise you to join us.”
Zhen Xu was obviously quite seriously injured. If he were to move alone, Wu Huang, Ye Ming and the rest would definitely catch up. When that happened, things would not be pretty.
Zhen Xu’s foot paused, turning his head slightly as his ash-colored eyes looked towards Zhou Yuan. “I attacked you earlier, but you’re still fine with helping me?”
Zhou Yuan smiled thinly. “There is no big grudge between us, but the fact is that those fellows behind have joined up with Wu Huang. Thus, I naturally have to know what’s important.”
Zhen Xu was silent.
“Stop being so wishy-washy. You should clearly know your current state. If you want to die, go ahead and leave.”
Zhen Xu’s eyes flickered slightly. In the end, his figure suddenly launched into the air and landed on the ice bird’s back.
“Thank you. I will remember this debt.” Said Zhen Xu with some difficulty. He was clearly a somewhat conflicted and embarrassed. After all, he had attacked Zhou Yuan not too long ago, but now needed to borrow the latter’s strength.
Zhou Yuan nonchalantly waved his hand. Wu Huang had allied himself with the Dongxuan people, so he naturally needed to gather some allies of his own. Zhen Xu and the others, whom were being targeted by the Dongxuan people, were obviously the best choice.
“What do we do now? Where do we go? They have the numbers superiority, while we have injured on our side. We will surely be wiped out if we faced them.” There was a bitter look on Luluo’s face.
Zhou Yuan pondered in silence for a few moments, his eyes flickering in thought. A short while later, he pointed towards the deepest depths of the fog.
“You said before that there are quite a number of grade 4 Genesis Beasts, and even a mysterious Genesis Beast leader at the deepest part of the mountain range where the golden pool is?”
“Yes.”
“Then that’s where we’ll be heading… only by stirring up some chaos will we be able to lose them.”
Chapter 171 The Mysterious Beast
Fog pervaded the mountains as an icy shadow swept past.
Zhou Yuan was seated on Little Frost’s back, his Spirit senses spreading outwards. Although the fog could distort one’s sense of direction, Zhou Yuan was just barely able to guide them through his powerful Spirit.
“To the left.” Uttered Zhou Yuan.
Little Frost immediately shook its wings, turning directions.
“We’ve already reached the depths of the mountain range.” Zhou Yuan glanced to his rear, his gaze frosty as he continued, “They’re still closely following us. How patient.”
He could detect several presences some distance behind, tailing them like shadows. It was clear that Wu Huang and gang did not intend to give up so easily.
Zhen Xu said in a low voice, “What do we do now? Any deeper and we will begin to encounter grade 4 Genesis Beasts.”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he stared into the depths of the fog, faintly seeing a shimmer of gold, while he also began to sense several powerful Genesis Qi ripples. They clearly nearing the golden pool.
The Genesis ripples he had sensed likely belonged to the beasts protecting the pool
Zhou Yuan decisively declared, “Go in!”
Luluo gritted her teeth and patted Little Frost. With a loud cry, its speed rose sharply. A short few minutes later, Zhou Yuan and group discovered that they had exited the fog.
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br /> Behind the fog lay an ancient mountain forest where numerous towering trees proudly stood.
Roar!
Brief moments after Zhou Yuan and gang charged out from the fog, a loud roar was suddenly heard. An enormous shadow descended from the sky with violent and dreadful power.
Little Frost agilely shot forward, avoiding the shadow.
Boom!
The shadow slammed into the spot where Zhou Yuan and the rest had been just moments before, causing the ground to crumble. As dust began to fill the air, the Zhou Yuan trio saw a giant ape covered in scales. It ferociously stood there, its scarlet-red beast eyes staring at them.
Powerful Genesis Qi undulations rippled around the scaled ape like a storm.
A grade 4 Genesis Beast!
The ferocious aura caused the trio’s pupils to shrink. Against a Genesis Beast of this level, they would have to use their full strength in order to put up a fight.
Swish!
A few seconds after the giant scaled ape appeared, the fog rippled once again, and six figures swiftly flew out, landing nearby Zhou Yuan’s group.
The six figures were naturally the closely following Wu Huang, Ye Ming and the rest.
Roar!
The scaled ape was greatly enraged by the sight of more humans invading. With a loud roar from its blood-red mouth, its titanic body leaped into the air as a giant fist ruthlessly smashed towards Wu Huang’s group like a cannonball, heralded by an astonishing wind pressure.
Even before the punch hit, the shape of a fist had already been imprinted into the ground.
Wu Huang was indifferent as he watched the scaled ape rapidly grow in his eyes. Five fingers tightened into a fist as his foot slammed into the ground, cracking it. His figure appeared in front of the ape in a split second, fist like a blazing rising sun, glaring with brilliant might that allowed no resistance.
Boom!
Man and beast fiercely clashed in the air as a ripple that could be seen with the naked eye unfurled, followed by a series of rapid booms as the air was blasted away.
At the epicenter, the giant scaled ape released a cry of anguish as its enormous body was sent flying backwards. It crashed into the ground, causing the surrounding area to tremor.
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