Zhou Yuan looked towards Yaoyao and said, “I think you should be the one to decide.”
How could he not know that elder Miao was only concerned about Yaoyao. As for himself, he was at best some kind of accompanying freebie. Thus, he still had to seek Yaoyao’s opinion. If she refused, Zhou Yuan would rather offend Li Qingchan than force Yaoyao to help.
After all, Li Qingchan’s importance was a far cry from Yaoyao’s in his eyes, and he would respect her wishes even if he ended up offending an elder.
Yaoyao fell silent for a brief moment, before gently tapping her jade Genesis Rune Brush on her palm. Her eyes seemed to swirl in thought as the corners of her mouth raised slightly. “We can help… but she has to ask herself.”
Li Qingchan’s eyes immediately widened, her full chest heaving slightly.
Zhou Yuan could not help but place his hand over his eyes.
Big sis, we’ve already reached this stage, can you not cause trouble now!
Chapter 314 Cooperation
In the end, Li Qingchan was unable to speak the words from her mouth, her gorgeously pretty face a blend of anger and shame. How could she not know that Yaoyao wanted to make her bow.
However, given her unbending and stubborn character, it was obviously not going to be easy to make her submit.
Hence, just as Li Qingchan was about to break the deal, elder Miao could only step up and smooth things over.
Upon seeing this, Yaoyao did not persist in her request, merely giving an alternate suggestion, “Since that is the case, we want half of that thousand feet aquatic beast’s Dragon Genesis Essence crystal.”
Elder Miao immediately had something to say about this.
However, Li Qingchan was faster. “Deal.”
She rather split the benefits than yield.
In addition, she did not want to owe Yaoyao anything. After all, Zhou Yuan was the cause of the problem, and it had nothing to do with Yaoyao. However, Yaoyao was now the one contributing, and as for Zhou Yuan… from what Li Qingchan could see, he was just someone who purely relied on Yaoyao, and this collaboration had nothing to do with him.
Zhou Yuan’s second layer Alpha-Origin strength basically made him unqualified to be part of this fight.
Hence, splitting half of the Dragon Genesis Essence crystal would make things even with Yaoyao, everyone getting what they needed and no one owing anyone else anything. It would also prevent her from feeling indebted to Yaoyao when they met again.
This was something the prideful Li Qingchan could not accept.
When elder Miao saw how decisively Li Qingchan had responded, she could only somewhat helplessly say, “Lass, half of the Dragon Genesis Essence crystal will not be enough for you to reach an eight dragon baptism.”
Li Qingchan calmly replied, “No matter, we are not losing out either as long as we ensure that Kong Sheng is unable get a lead.”
Elder Miao could only smile bitterly as she shook her head. This lass was really too stubborn, she could clearly enjoy the complete Genesis Dragon Essence crystal if she just opened her mouth.
Yaoyao gently tapped the jade Genesis Rune Brush on her palm as she glanced at Li Qingchan in slight surprise, evidently not expecting her to make such a decision. However, it also made Yaoyao give a slight nod of approval, the dislike she had towards Li Qingchan due to her overbearingness earlier fading somewhat.
Yaoyao offhandedly asked, “Shall we go then?”
Li Qingchan nodded, before her cold as an ice mountain eyes turned towards Zhou Yuan. “He doesn’t need to come along, right?”
Although the matter had been forcibly resolved, Li Qingchan felt somewhat unnatural when she looked at Zhou Yuan. The moment she recalled how he had seen everything, an uncomfortable feeling would fill her entire body.
Humiliation and anger, magnified to the extreme.
Of course, the most important reason was because a second layer Alpha-Origin like Zhou Yuan could not possibly interfere in a battle between Chosens such as Kong Sheng and Ye Ge.
To be blunt, Zhou Yuan would only be a burden if he went.
Zhou Yuan naturally understood Li Qingchan’s thinking, and could only laugh helplessly, not angry that he was being looked down upon. There was indeed a gap between him and the ten great Chosens such Li Qingchan, and it was only logical for him to be treated with contempt.
Since it was the truth, Zhou Yuan would naturally acknowledge it. He was not so narrow-minded that he would resent her because of this.
There was a slight trace of cheekiness in Yaoyao’s eyes as she glanced at him and leisurely said, “Let him follow us. Who knows, he may even turn out to be useful.”
Li Qingchan frowned slightly, clearly unable to comprehend what use a second layer Alpha-Origin disciple would be in such a situation. However, since Yaoyao had spoken, it would not be appropriate for her to object. In any case, they would just make sure Zhou Yuan was far away when they fought. Although he was weak, he was admittedly very quick. At the very least, he had managed to evade her pursuit for quite some time earlier.
Her gaze swept past Yaoyao and Zhou Yuan, somewhat curious about their relationship. It was clearly no ordinary relationship, and went far beyond that of simple friends.
This baffled Li Qingchan even more. Based on her initial impression, Yaoyao was clearly a rather indifferent and aloof individual. If Li Qingchan’s iciness was akin to a mask, Yaoyao’s iciness originated from within. Someone like her was extremely difficult to get close to, what more with someone else of the opposite sex.
Most importantly, Yaoyao’s appearance, aura and Genesis Rune talent made her an object of adoration for numerous disciples even in a place like the Cangxuan Sect.
Hence, numerous extremely talented disciple would surely be smitten by here, and these disciples were definitely even more outstanding than Zhou Yuan, whether it was in the aspect of looks or talent...
In Li Qingchan’s opinion, the two of them lived in completely different worlds, and yet, contrary to all reason or logic, Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao had such a close relationship. This really greatly baffled the former.
How had Zhou Yuan obtained the favor of a genius blessed by the heavens such as Yaoyao?
While such thoughts were swirling in her heart, elder Miao spoke up, “Since everything has been settled, you guys should hurry up and act. It will not be appropriate for me to interfere in the subsequent matters.”
According to the rules of the sect, battles in the Genesis reservoir were the affairs of the disciples, and the duty elder was only here to respond to any unexpected events. The main reason she had come here was because she had been alarmed by Li Qingchan’s killing intent, and now that everything had been resolved, elder Miao naturally had to return to patrolling the Genesis reservoir.
Li Qingchan gave a faint nod.
Elder Miao revealed a kind smile to Yaoyao and Zhou Yuan as Genesis Qi rose under her feet. She rose into the air and swiftly disappeared into the horizon.
In the wake of elder Miao’s departure, the atmosphere by the reservoir turned silent again.
Li Qingchan and Yaoyao were both cold and unresponsive. If the other party did not speak, they would not open their mouths either.
After some silence, Zhou Yuan was the first to cave in under the awkward atmosphere. “Senior sister Li, shall we get going? If you know the location, lead the way.”
Li Qingchan shot a look at Zhou Yuan and nodded. Without saying anything, she rose into the air and began flying towards a certain direction.
“This young lady is really very prideful.” Commented Yaoyao as she gently twirled her Genesis Rune Brush while watching Li Qingchan leave.
“No matter how prideful she is, she still can’t beat you.”
Remarked Zhou Yuan in his heart, before peering into the distance. “I’m looking forward to see what a thousand feet aquatic beast is like.”
Someone is already looking down on you. You’d better not bring too much shame to me later on.” Teased Yaoyao.
Zhou Yuan chuckled as if he really did not mind at all. “It is indeed true that I am currently unable to interfere in a battle between Chosens. That’s why she wasn’t wrong… of course, no one can tell what the future will hold.”
Towards the end, a certain arrogance was finally revealed in his voice.
With regards to pride, Zhou Yuan did not have less than others. However, pride was pride after all, and he had to acknowledge reality. He knew that there was indeed a gap between him and the ten great Chosens for now, but he also believed in himself. It was only a matter of time for him to catch up to them.
As long as he was given some time, he would show Li Qingchan that there was really nothing amazing about a Chosen.
“Are you planning on slowly making her take notice of you, and ultimately sway the tender heart of a maiden? She’s the number one beauty of the Cangxuan Sect.” Yaoyao grinned.
Zhou Yuan hastily smiled and said, “What number one beauty, what chance does Li Qingchan have now that big sis Yaoyao is also in the Cangxuan Sect!”
“Is that so? You’ve already seen her body after all, aren’t you tempted?” Yaoyao’s tone was tinged with amusement.
Zhou Yuan’s face turned black as he hurriedly changed the topic.
“Let’s get going, we should also find out for ourselves how good those two Chosens are…”
Zhou Yuan’s foot pushed off the ground as golden Genesis Qi whizzed out, carrying two of them into the sky, and swiftly began flying in the direction Li Qingchan had taken earlier.
Chapter 315 The Two Girls Allied
The vast Genesis reservoir stretched out as far as the eye could see, the faint mists swirling in the area enough to make anyone become lost within it.
At a certain location in the Genesis reservoir.
A young man in black slowly walked on the surface of the water, his expression as calm as a deep pool. After a long time, his footsteps suddenly paused as he looked down at the bottomless depths below him.
At a certain deep depth, he could just barely make out the silhouette of an enormous slowly swimming shadow.
“Have you finally appeared…” The young man in black was naturally the number two amongst the ten great Chosens, Kong Sheng. A flush of excitement surfaced in his black stone like eyes as he gazed at the enormous black shadow in the depths of the reservoir.
The black shadow was obviously the thousand feet aquatic beast he yearned for even in his dreams.
Kong Sheng slowly squatted, closing his eyes as he reached into the ice-cold waters. Powerful Genesis Qi surged out of his body without any reservation at this moment.
Genesis Qi tinged with black light stealthily slipped into the water.
The black light Genesis Qi rapidly began to gather above the head of the enormous shadow, transforming into a black glowing sword. Extremely sharp sword Qi began to converge on the sword.
Swish!
The sword descended, fast as lightning as it thrust into the thousand feet aquatic beast’s body.
Howl!
A miserable cry exploded in the water, causing giant thousand feet high waves to rise. Though it had suddenly been attacked, the aquatic beast did not retaliate, but instead hurriedly fled with a swish of its tail, shooting away like a bolt of thunder at a speed no one could hope to match.
The most troublesome part of hunting aquatic beasts in the Genesis reservoir was finding them and chasing them down.
Aquatic beasts were adept at hiding in the reservoir, making them extremely difficult to discover, and it was also nearly impossible to catch up to them if they chose to run.
Kong Sheng’s black stone like eyes were akin to the edge of a blade, easily piercing through the waters and locking onto the giant escaping figure. He did not panic at all, and merely sent out a thought.
Buzz!
A black glowing sword began to form again in the direction the thousand feet aquatic beast was swimming in, pulsing with peerless sword Qi...
The aquatic beast hurriedly changed directions the moment it felt the sword Qi.
This repeated itself several times as the mindless aquatic beast unknowingly began fleeing in the direction Kong Sheng was directing it in...
Kong Sheng walked across the waves, his steps slow and unhurried, but his figure was akin to a phantom, appearing a hundred feet away in a few breaths.
This chase lasted for only a brief period.
A sharp look suddenly appeared in Kong Sheng’s eyes as he shouted, “Ye Ge, close the net!”
In the water some distance to the front, Ye Ge hovered on his Genesis Qi. His gaze fell upon the enormous black shadow that was rapidly approaching, and suddenly flung open his spacious sleeves with a shout, “Boundary, rise!”
Bzz bzz!
The instant his shout was heard, the water within a ten thousand feet radius suddenly began to boil. Countless Genesis Qi rays of light shot out from the water, swiftly connecting to each other as if forming a giant net of light.
Countless runes seemed to flow along the net, continuously absorbing the surrounding Genesis Qi.
Thud!
The enormous thousand feet water beast arrived, its giant body powerfully slamming into the net, causing it to stretch at an alarming angle. However, the glowing net was extremely tough, ultimately neutralizing the force as it sent the thousand feet aquatic beast catapulting backwards.
The net slowly began to close, like a boundary that had completely trapped the aquatic beast, cutting off all means of escape.
“Success!” Ye Ge landed on the surface of the reservoir with a faint smile. “This big guy can’t escape anymore.”
Kong Sheng gently rubbed his hands together and praised, “As expected of the Chosen of Spirit Rune Peak, such mastery of Genesis Runes is truly unmatched.”
“Leave the killing of the aquatic beast to me.”
A slight smile was revealed on Kong Sheng face as he peered into the deep reservoir waters where the thousand feet aquatic beast was struggling desperately. In his eyes, there was no hope for a trapped aquatic beast.
Its Dragon Genesis Essence crystal was his.
Swish!
However, just as Kong Sheng was about to enter the waters to slay the thousand feet aquatic beast, the mist in the vicinity suddenly swirled as a wave of frosty Genesis Qi suddenly swept over. Its temperature was so low that even the surface of the sea was frozen over.
The wave of frost headed straight for Kong Sheng.
The sudden attack made him frown as he fiercely swung his sleeve.
Pchla!
Sword Qi poured out of his sleeve, directly shredding apart the water in front of him. The wave of frosty Genessi Qi was also torn to pieces.
Kong Sheng gazed at the mist and slowly said, “Li Qingchan, you already know that you can’t succeed, why must you still put up this useless struggle?”
The mist gradually dissipated as a slender figure walked over on the water. The graceful figure naturally belonged to Li Qingchan.
She chillingly stared at Kong Sheng and flatly said, “It is not so easy to make me give up.”
Ye Ge also helplessly shook his head and said, “Why must you do this senior sister Qingchan. You have no chance at all.”
“I disagree!”
Iciness flitted across Li Qingchan’s eyes as boundless Genesis Qi soared out from the top of her head. The temperature began to plummet as frost that could be seen with the naked eyes spread from under her feet.
Kong Sheng merely chuckled softly and said, “Ye Ge, I’ll have to trouble you to deal with her.”
Ye Ge sighed helplessly as his arms extended from his wide sleeves and slowly met in front of him. In the next instant, a low shout rang out, “Sea prison boundary!”
Rumble! Rumble!
The surface of the reservoir in the vicinity abruptly exploded as giant water pillars dashed into the sky. The pillars linked to each other, creating a prison of water with Li Qingchan at its center.
Li Qingchan f
rowned as she took a step forward. Powerful Genesis Qi transformed into countless ice arrows that violently shot forward.
Plop! Plop!
However, the attacks merely passed through the water prison, unable to cause any damage to it.
“Senior sister Qingchan, this boundary was prepared in advance as a countermeasure against you. Never mind if you didn’t come, but since you did, this boundary will stop you for long enough for Kong Sheng to slay that thousand feet aquatic beast.”
Ye Ge slowly said, “You should give up once the Dragon Genesis Essence crystal falls into his hands, right?”
Li Qingchan’s pretty face turned slightly frostier. It seems that they still had something up their sleeves even after advising her to withdraw earlier.
These two were very loathsome indeed.
Li Qingchan inhaled deeply, coldly glancing at the slightly smiling Ye Ge before shutting her eyes.
The sight of this made Ye Ge believe that she had given up at last, causing him to breath a soft sigh of relief. It was naturally best that he did not have to fight with Li Qingchan.
“Are you still not going to act? Is this very fun to watch?”
However, before his entire sigh could be released, he suddenly heard Li Qingchan’s voice.
Ye Ge and Kong Sheng were taken aback.
“Is this what a battle between you Chosens look like? It doesn’t seem to be as amazing as I’ve imagined…” While they were stunned, a clear, indifferent and melodious voice echoed from within the mist.
The instant the voice rang out, the three individuals present discovered that the water prison trapping Li Qingchan had suddenly began to boil. At closer inspection, one would realise that lava like runes had appeared on the water pillars at some unknown time, the dreadful heat evaporating the water prison...
“Who?!” Ye Ge’s pupils tightened slightly. Who was this person who could so easily unravel his Genesis Rune boundary!
Ye Ge and Kong Sheng’s gazes looked towards the mists nearby.
The mist rippled as figure slowly walked out. Her gorgeous yet empty looking face was revealed under Ye Ge and Kong Sheng’s gazes.
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