How could he not know? Wasn’t the reason why all of the geniuses in the Cangmang Continent gathered here was for this legendary drop of Saint blood?
This drop of Saint blood held the wonders of a Saint.
It was said that absorbing it would wash one’s bones of impurities and strengthen them. When taken by practitioners that had yet to open their meridian channels, it would take them past the Channel Opening stage, and directly to the Qi Nourishing stage. Moreover, their foundations would be unimaginably solid.
However, there was clearly no one who would be willing to use such a valuable thing on someone who had yet to open any meridian channels...
In addition, the Saint blood could reconstruct one’s foundations. If one encountered problems in one’s cultivation that led to instability in one’s foundations, the reconstruction process would be able to perfectly fix these problems.
Most importantly of course, there were numerous marvels contained within the Saint blood, which were extremely beneficial to one’s future cultivation progress.
Patriarch Cang Xuan seemed to smile on the surface as he looked towards Zhou Yuan and asked, “Brat, is this enough to fill you?”
Zhou Yuan wiped away the saliva hanging from the corner of his mouth as he made a thumbs-up gesture. “Patriarch is so generous.”
He then paused for a moment, before he said, “Is there anymore?”
Patriarch Cang Xuan’s handsome youthful face instantly blackened. “You think this is some vegetable you can bulk buy in the market? Even at my prime, losing a drop of Saint blood will take very long to recover!"
Zhou Yuan let out a dry laugh. "It's a joke, please don’t be angry."
Patriarch Cang Xuan asked in a rather miffed voice, "Then what about the task I want you to do?"
Zhou Yuan hurriedly said, "Don't worry patriarch, since Sacred Palace is a threat to big sis Yaoyao, they will naturally be my number one enemy. No matter what, I will not let the other three Saint Runes land in their hands."
Truthfully speaking, he would still choose to help patriarch Cang Xuan even without any benefits. After all, in a certain manner of speaking, Sacred Place was indeed a potential threat to Yaoyao.
"Go make your preparations. You'll absorb the Saint blood here since you might not be able to protect yourself if you leave." Patriarch Cang Xuan softly snorted.
Zhou Yuan nodded upon hearing this. Patriarch Cang Xuan was right. The Saint blood was just too enticing, and who knows how many factions were already gathered outside the Saint Remains Domain. If they were to find out that he had a drop of Saint blood, who knew what kind of evil thoughts would rise in their hearts. He would surely be plagued by an endless amount of trouble.
He sat down under the pine tree, his face filled with anticipation.
Patriarch Cang Xuan flicked his finger, and the golden Saint blood transformed into flash of gold as it shot out. It rapidly expanded in the air, turning into a viscous golden mist that flowed into Zhou Yuan through his nose.
Boom!
A loud boom instantly exploded in Zhou Yuan's mind. He felt as if a volcano was erupting in his body.
Scorching golden mist frantically washed through his four limbs and bones like lava.
In his Qi Dwelling, the dark gold Omni Python Qi hissed and began greedily devouring the golden mist.
Viscous golden mist filled every corner of Zhou Yuan's body, slowly seeping into his flesh, blood and bones...
It this moment, glowing specks of gold began to surface in the blood, flesh and bones within his body.
The Genesis Qi undulations from Zhou Yuan's body steadily rose…
It was not only his Genesis Qi, even the originally dim and feeble Spirit between his brows due to using Silver Shadow started to recover at an astonishing speed...
The wounds from his earlier battle instantly began to mend.
Moreover, as his Spirit absorbed the golden mist, it began to strengthen, growing more and more corporeal.
At this very moment, every part of Zhou Yuan's body was undergoing a drastic transformation.
A young man was seated under a pine tree. Genesis Qi spread from his body, seemingly taking the shape of a giant python behind him which continuously devoured sliver after sliver of golden mist…
Patriarch Cang Xuan's eyes focused slightly as he glanced at the faint giant python behind Zhou Yuan. "This Genesis Qi seems to only be grade 5, yet, it seems to contain limitless potential…"
"If I'm not wrong, it should be the legendary Ancestral Dragon Scripture, right?" Patriarch Cang Xuan looked towards Yaoyao.
Yaoyao gave a slight nod, also staring at Zhou Yuan as she said, "Between the Ancestral Dragon Scripture and grandpa Hei's Heavenly Yuan Cannon, he chose the former."
"What an ambitious little fellow." Patriarch Cang Xuan chuckled. Ordinary people would not have the courage to make such a decision. After all, the Ancestral Dragon Scripture is too difficult to cultivate, and once one steps onto this path, there is no turning back.
Either you become a dragon, or you become a worm.
"I wonder whether his choice is good or bad... " Patriarch Cang Xuan shook his head, an unreadable expression on his face.
"Let this little guy slowly enjoy the transformation brought by the Saint blood."
Patriarch Cang Xuan waved his sleeve as the mists formed into a go board in front of him. He smiled and asked, "Do you know how to play go?"
Yaoyao held a piece between her fingers as it made a clear clack on the board.
Yaoyao's bright eyes stared at the go board as she slowly asked, "Why was old mister willing to pay such a price to protect me?"
Patriarch Cang Xuan let out a long sigh. "For the future of the human race."
Yaoyao's brows furrowed slightly. "Do I really have such ability?"
Patriarch Cang Xuan helplessly responded, "You shouldn't probe me for information. The questions in your heart will naturally be answered in time. However, if you have a chance in the future, you may head to Hunyuan Heaven."
"Hunyuan Heaven?" Yaoyao's eyes swirled.
Patriarch Cang Xuan smiled as he nodded. "The strongest Heaven amongst the five great Heavens. It's where Cang Yuan came from…"
Yaoyao fell a little silent as she gave a faint nod.
"Thank you old mister."
...
Half a month later.
Genesis Qi surged and churned under the pine tree where the figure of a youth was also silently seated. Vigorous Genesis Qi trembled around him, causing his clothes to flap without wind.
All of a sudden, his body shook violently as a pillar of Genesis Qi light abruptly shot out from the top of his head.
Genesis Qi charged into the sky, transforming into the silhouette of a dark gold python. The giant python hissed at the heavens as it moulted off a layer of dark gold light, the new 'skin' underneath now tinged with a hint of purple.
At closer inspection, one would see two faint golden little lumps on the giant python's head, while claws seemed to emerge at its belly area.
Patriarch Cang Xuan and Yaoyao lifted their heads to look at the giant python.
"Oh, the little guy's Genesis Qi has risen to grade 6…"
Yaoyao nodded. "The first signs of dragon horns and claws have appeared, a sign that the python is going to transform into a serpent. It’s a pity that it isn’t a full transformation, or his Genesis Qi would evolve to the grade 7 World Subduing Heavenly Serpent Qi.”
Evidently, Zhou Yuan had properly absorbed all of the sacred dragon blessing from Wu Huang, hence allowing such a huge change to occur to the Omni Python Qi.
From now on, his Omni Python Qi would be at the grade 6 level.
Zhou Yuan’s tightly shut eyes abruptly opened at this moment as a clear whistle sounded from his throat.
Whooh!
The giant python with hints of serpent features swept downwards, transforming into boundless slightly purplish gold Genesis Qi as it was swallowed back into Zhou Yuan’s abdomen in a single gulp.
The rumbling sound of thunder abruptly boomed inside Zhou Yuan’s body.
He stood up as powerful Genesis Qi undulations erupted from his body like a storm. He was much stronger than he had been half a month ago!
Zhou Yuan could not help but gasp as he felt the robust Genesis Qi in his body. He had discovered that in the short period of half a month, he had rose from the mid Heaven Gate stage to the quasi Alpha-Origin stage!
The true Alpha-Origin stage was now only mere inches away!
It could be said to be reaching the Alpha-Origin in a single step.
Chapter 205 End of the Saint Remains Domain Saga
By the cliff, under the pine tree.
Unconcealable joy and surprise flooded Zhou Yuan’s face as he felt the robust Genesis Qi in his Qi Dwelling.
He never expected that a single drop of Saint blood would leap him straight from the mid Heaven Gate stage to the quasi Alpha-Origin stage. In fact, he was already able to faintly sense a mysterious domain. If he was not wrong, it should be the rumored Alpha-Origin Heaven.
There were nine levels in the Alpha-Origin Heaven, and each contained ancient Alpha-Origin Qi. Absorbing this Alpha-Origin Qi would gradually alter one’s Qi Dwelling, causing enormous changes. When the Qi Dwelling eventually reaches its limit, it would evolve, turning into the Divine Dwelling.
Once the Divine Dwelling was formed, one may step into the Divine Dwelling stage. At which point, one’s Genesis Qi would become as vast as the clouds, able to cover an area spanning a hundred miles, making it incomparable to the Alpha-Origin stage.
“Now that I’m already able to sense the existence of the Alpha-Origin Heaven, I only need to enter it to truly step into the Alpha-Origin stage.” Mumbled Zhou Yuan to himself.
At Zhou Yuan’s original speed, he would need at least a year of tough training in order to reach the quasi Alpha-Origin stage from the mid Heaven Gate stage. Who could have imagined that he would be able to achieve the same outcome in half a month.
Most importantly, this jump in cultivation did not make Zhou Yuan’s foundations unstable, but instead increasingly sturdy and solid.
The wonders of the Saint blood was truly difficult to imagine for ordinary people.
“How is it? Are satisfied with my drop of Saint blood?” While Zhou Yuan was immersed in his joy, laughter was suddenly heard from the side.
Zhou Yuan raised his head, seeing patriarch Cang Xuan’s handsome smiling face.
“Many thanks to elder for your gift.” Zhou Yuan cupped his hands together with a solemn expression. He had personally felt the benefits brought by the Saint blood. Not only had it made his foundations even more stable than before, it also raised his strength. Most importantly of course, there were several marvels contained within that would perhaps bring him numerous benefits on the future road of his cultivation journey.
Patriarch Cang Xuan waved his hand and said, “This blessing was won with your own hands.”
Zhou Yuan could see that patriarch Cang Xuan’s seemed to have become much more illusory, likely because his Genesis Qi was about to be completely exhausted. It was obvious that after giving the drop of Saint blood to Zhou Yuan, the tiny bit of Spirit energy that patriarch Cang Xuan was composed of would not last much longer.
“Kid, no need to be sentimental. The purpose of this tiny bit of Spirit energy was to wait for the one I needed to wait for. Now that my purpose has been fulfilled, it’s naturally time for me to go.” Patriarch Cang Xuan smiled. “You only need to remember the task I set you.”
Zhou Yuan said in a heavy voice, “Don’t worry elder, I will definitely give my all, and not let the other three Saint Runes land in Sacred Palace’s hands.”
Patriarch Cang Xuan nodded. “As for the locations of the third and fourth Saint Runes, you will naturally find out when you obtain the second Saint Rune.”
Evidently, he was leaving out some information as insurance, such that if Zhou Yuan was somehow caught by some kind of technique or ploy, he would not be able to divulge all of the Saint Rune locations at once.
Yaoyao rose from the white jade table.
Patriarch Cang Xuan looked at her, before his gaze turned towards Zhou Yuan as his expression gradually turned serious. “Lastly, I hope that you will be able to properly protect her. Since even Cang Yuan believes in you, I too believe that you can do it.”
Zhou Yuan solemnly nodded.
He could sense that Yaoyao’s identity had great implications, or legendary figures such as patriarch Cang Xuan and master Cang Yuan would not place such heavy emphasis upon it.
After patriarch Cang Xuan was done, he waved his head and said, “Go.”
Respect rose in Zhou Yuan’s heart as he gazed at patriarch Cang Xuan’s illusory figure. Zhou Yuan was still too weak and small now, so he could not understand what exactly patriarch Cang Xuan and the rest were doing. However, his actions of protecting Yaoyao even at the price of his own life was something Zhou Yuan respected and admired.
Zhou Yuan bowed to patriarch Cang Xuan, before turning around with Yaoyao, soon disappearing into the mists.
Patriarch Cang Xuan watched them leave as he sighed meaningfully and mumbled to himself,
“Whether or not the human race will survive the foretold Sacred disaster will depend on them…”
…
When Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao walked out of the mists, they felt the entire world around them begin to tremble. The two lifted their heads, finding that the sky above the Saint Remains Domain was slowly splitting open...
Through the crack, a familiar land appeared. It was the area outside the Saint Remains Domain.
Evidently, the path out was being opened.
Swish! Swish!
While the Saint Remains Domain was being opened, countless streaks of light dashed into the sky, like locusts as they flew towards the crack, making it a rather busy sight.
While Zhou Yuan was cultivating during the past half a month, patriarch Cang Xuan had closed the Saint Remains Domain. All of the numerous geniuses within were unable to exit, and could only silently wait here. Fortunately, the Genesis Qi in the Saint Remains Domain was strong and plentiful, so it felt pretty good to cultivate in here for a while.
Now that Zhou Yuan was done, the Saint Remains Domain was once again opened by patriarch Cang Xuan.
Swish!
A surge of Genesis Qi light whizzed over, making a beeline for Yaoyao.
Yaoyao stretched out her arms and caught it as the light faded, revealing Tuntun’s figure.
Yaoyao gently stroked Tuntun’s head while it narrowed its eyes and enjoyed the caress, releasing happy noises from its mouth.
Zhou Yuan’s gaze looked down, feeling somewhat sentimental as he gazed upon the vast, endless Saint Remains Domain. Before entering, he was practically a nobody in the Cangmang Continent.
However, when he left, it was likely that his name had already shaken the entire Cangmang Continent.
This was not arrogance on his part. The splendid achievements he had racked up along the way were already enough to make him number one amongst the younger generation of the Cangmang Continent.
Moreover, after receiving the Saint blood’s benefits, he was much stronger compared to half a month ago. If Zhou Yuan were to encounter Wu Huang again now, the battle would be a little one-sided...
“Let’s go.”
Said Zhou Yuan to Yaoyao before Genesis Qi began to spread, forming a cloud of dark gold beneath their feet. Genesis Qi soared into the sky, carrying the two towards the crack.
The instant they charged through the crack, the entire world seemed to become wider and bigger.
On the land in the distance, a majestic city was barely visible. It was Saint Remains City.
At this current time, the area outside of the Saint Remains Domain was extremely lively and bustling, a seemingly unending stream of geniuses flying out...
Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao’s appearance instantly drew countless gazes, every o
ne of them filled with respect.
The shocking scene of Zhou Yuan defeating Wu Huang was still deeply carved into everyone’s minds.
“Heh, you’re pretty good Zhou Yuan, to think that even Wu Huang was beaten by you!” Two rays of Genesis Qi light flew over and approached Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao as a lovely laughter was heard. It was Luluo and Zuoqiu Qingyu.
Luluo’s large eyes blinked as she stared at Zhou Yuan, amazement and astonishment filling her small face.
“How about you?” Asked Zhou Yuan with a chuckle. On the Saint stars, Luluo had met Zhu Ying again.
Luluo answered in a smug manner, “Humph, how can she be my match. I was merely caught off guard the previous time.”
By the side, Zuoqiu Qingyu’s pretty eyes swirled as she stared at Zhou Yuan with interest and grinned, “How does it feel? You’re now the number one person amongst the Cangmang Continent’s younger generation.”
Yaoyao carried Tuntun, her red lips curling slightly as she shot Zuoqiu Qingyu a look. “Then are you still interested in my earlier proposal?”
Zuoqiu Qingyu stared at Yaoyao’s perfect, unblemished and fair face, unable to resist slipping over and hooking a hand around Yaoyao’s slender waist as she said in a low voice, “I am indeed a little interested now, but you’re still the one I’m most interested in. How about the three of us tie the knot?”
Two young ladies, one perfectly beautiful but rather cold and aloof, the other enchantingly bewitching. When their faces were put side by side, it caused several geniuses to cast somewhat lustful gazes over.
“Get lost.” Yaoyao was expressionless as she reached out and flicked Zuoqiu Qingyu’s forehead, pushing her away.
The words of this little temptress was really too brazen.
Zhou Yuan was pretty close to them, and was hence able to hear Zuoqiu Qingyu’s words. His entire body seemed to instantly heat up, his gaze involuntarily sweeping across the two young ladies’ faces.
Yaoyao seemed to sense his gaze, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked towards him.
Zhou Yuan felt a chill and hurriedly withdrew his eyes, not daring to meet her gaze.
*Cough*!
After the many geniuses left the Saint Remains Domain, a soft cough suddenly rang out across the area, somehow covering every other noise.
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