The sea began to churn madly, waves ten thousand feet high rising to blot out the sun.
In a short few breaths, the previously calm reservoir had gone berserk, a scene that made even the expressions of the purple sash disciples change a little.
The reservoir had undoubtedly become much more dangerous than usual.
Ao! Ao!
As giant waves surged, everyone saw countless aquatic beasts wailing within the water. More and more aquatic beasts were born as Source Dragon Qi surged in, while their bodies grew larger and larger.
Dangerous presences stealthily rose in the endless Genesis reservoir.
Countless disciples quietly swallowed. The Genesis reservoir was clearly at its most dangerous, but of course, within the danger lay opportunity.
These aquatic beasts contained Genesis essence that could be used for a Genesis baptism to strengthen their cultivation foundations.
The influx of Source Dragon Qi caused tremendous changes within the Genesis reservoir. At this moment, sect master Qing Yang finally nodded his head in satisfaction, before waving his sleeve. Torrential Genesis Qi surged out, wrapping around the disciples of the seven peaks, and sending them all towards the many islands in the outer regions of the Genesis reservoir with a whoosh.
As the disciples were sent into the reservoir, sect master Qing Yang’s powerful voice boomed.
“The Genesis reservoir ceremony shall begin!”
“Disciples, do your best.”
On the many islands, the eyes of the disciples from the various peaks slowly began to burn with excitement.
The Sword Cometh Peak disciples immediately cast hostile gazes towards a nearby island, where the Saint Genesis Peak disciples were currently gathered.
“Chief disciple Zhou Yuan, what should we do?” The Saint Genesis Peak disciples felt their scalps turn numb under the gazes of ten thousand Sword Cometh Peak disciples, as their legs turned wobbly. The other party’s advantage was far too great, and they would likely be instantly wiped out the moment they were surrounded.
“What do we do?”
Zhou Yuan chuckled upon hearing this, before he said, “We’re running of course!”
“All of you better run as if your lives are on the line! Anyone who gets caught has only bad luck to blame!”
He exchanged a look with Yaoyao the moment the words left his lips, before taking the lead as he dashed into the air. He immediately pushed his speed to the limit, and flew towards the deeper areas of the Genesis reservoir.
Behind them, Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan and Lu Yan exchanged a glance, before letting out a bitter laugh. With a surge of Genesis Qi, the hurriedly followed.
The other disciples grumbled, but did not dare to say anything outright, leaving them no choice but to begin their desperate escape.
Hence, while the disciples from the other peaks were still analysing the situation, the few hundred Saint Genesis Peak disciples had already begun their frantic fleeing, disappearing from everyone’s sights in the blink of an eye.
Their actions stunned the disciples from the other peaks.
Especially the Sword Cometh Peak disciples. A number of them who were preparing to cut off Saint Genesis Peak’s escape routes were dumbstruck as they stared at the rapidly disappearing figures.
After being dazed for a brief moment, the Sword Cometh Peak disciples suddenly burst out into laughter. Some of the disciples even clutched their stomachs, unable to stop themselves from laughing despite the pain.
Saint Genesis Peak’s actions were really very pathetic.
Before they could even begin to move, the other side had already scrambled away like frightened birds, led by their one and only chief disciple Zhou Yuan.
The disciples from the other peaks could not help but shake their heads. Was Saint Genesis Peak here to make a fool of themselves?
Especially Zhou Yuan. Given his amazing battle accomplishments, no one had expected him to opt to flee in the face of Sword Cometh Peak...
Li Qingchan frowned slightly, gently gritting her teeth as she watched. “He even acted so tough previously. Does he really think this will be enough for them to escape from Sword Cometh Peak?”
This was obviously impossible. When Sword Cometh Peak also entered the deeper parts of the reservoir and reorganized themselves, they would surely begin to encircle Saint Genesis Peak.
Saint Genesis Peak’s actions were only delaying the inevitable.
Moreover, who cares if Zhou Yuan brought shame to himself, why did he have to implicate Yaoyao as well!
On Sword Cometh Peak’s side, Kong Sheng, Zhao Zhu and Baili Che were also surprised for a moment by Saint Genesis Peak’s actions, but soon sarcastically said, “Zhou Yuan is quite a decisive individual.”
In truth, shamelessly fleeing with the other disciples was actually a sensible choice. The only catch was that it was very humiliating.
The Kong Sheng trio looked towards the direction Zhou Yuan and the rest had fled in, as a toying look akin to a cat playing with a mouse rose in their eyes. They were not worried about where Saint Genesis Peak would escape to, because the latter’s actions were merely the final struggle before death.
Kong Sheng and Zhao Zhu looked towards Baili Che and nodded to him.
The latter immediately understood, and turned his head to speak to the Sword Cometh Peak disciples, “Ignore them for now. We’ll first rush towards the deeper areas of the Genesis reservoir, and set up a base of operations to observe the movements of the aquatic beasts and hunt for Genesis essence.”
“Senior brother Baili, are we really going to ignore them?” Asked a disciple that was itching to teach Saint Genesis Peak a lesson.
“What’s the rush…” Baili Che softly chuckled. “They can’t escape. We’ll let them work for us for the time being, though they won’t be able to collect much Genesis essence.”
The other disciples nodded upon hearing this.
Baili Che raised his head and peered into the distance, as a playful smile hung from the corners of his lips.
“Go on Zhou Yuan, run. Let me see how long you’ll be able to keep running…”
...
Far away, Zhou Yuan was leading the dejected Saint Genesis Peak disciples as they fled. He seemed to sense a gaze from behind, and tilted his head slightly, as a smile rose from the corners of his lips.
“Sword Cometh Peak…”
“Laugh while you can, because you’ll soon be crying.”
Chapter 515 Preparations
Sunlight shimmered across the crystal clear water, as the enormous silhouettes of aquatic beasts streaked past below the surface, causing giant waves to rise in their wake.
Several hundred figures zipped through the air, their gazes constantly scanning the area.
These figures naturally belonged to the Saint Genesis Peak disciples, with Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao leading them from the front.
After entering the Genesis reservoir, the group had immediately headed for the deeper areas, not taking even a single break in between.
While they advanced, Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao were constantly on the lookout for a suitable location, where they would begin constructing the enormous Heaven Disorientating Boundary.
The other disciples were unaware of the duo’s plans, and could thus only gloomily follow in confusion.
After searching for two hours, the duo finally decided on an island which was quite suited to their needs. With a wave of his hand, Zhou Yuan landed, and was quickly followed by several hundred figures.
Zhou Yuan was rather satisfied as he scanned the surroundings, before turning towards Zhou Tai and the rest as he said, “This shall be our base of operations for the time being.”
Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan and Lu Yan looked at each other with bitter smiles, before they asked, “Chief disciple, do we have some kind of plan?”
Saint Genesis Peak was indeed far too weak, their total strength of a few hundred disciples not even worth mentioning when compared to the other peaks. They had also offended Sword Cometh
Peak, and would not be able to hide for long once the latter decided to start searching for them.
When it finally began, escape would be impossible, and all of the Genesis essence they painstakingly collected would be taken away.
Saint Genesis Peak’s morale was clearly at a very low point at this time.
Zhou Yuan chuckled when he heard this, and said, “If you guys believe me, don’t probe any further. I naturally have a plan to deal with Sword Cometh Peak.”
The several hundred disciples silently struggled for a time after hearing this. Although Zhou Yuan would always deliver a surprising outcome, this was not a situation he could change alone. After all, Sword Cometh Peak was a behemoth in their eyes.
While the crowd was struggling, a voice suddenly rang out, “Since the chief disciple has said so, of course we will put our faith in him. Otherwise, what other route can we take?”
These words immediately drew several nods of approval. It was true, they were already at a giant disadvantage, so what if it got worse? Since Zhou Yuan had said so, they were naturally willing to believe he was telling the truth.
Hence, the silence was broken as numerous disciples indicated their trust out loud.
Zhou Yuan smiled a little upon seeing the now appeased disciples, as his gaze quickly swept across the crowd without anyone noticing. The voice from earlier had been very familiar. Who else could it be but Shen Wanjin?
However, these were exactly the words needed to guide the struggling disciples.
Yaoyao and him needed to begin setting up the Heaven Disorientating Boundary, and could not spare much effort to lead the group. If their hearts were not consoled, everyone would have lost the will to fight before Sword Cometh Peak even came.
Without the Saint Genesis Peak disciples, they would likely be unable to catch all the Sword Cometh Peak disciples in the net even if they succeeded in setting up the boundary.
Zhou Yuan looked towards the Zhou Tai trio and said, “Senior brother Zhou Tai, you three will lead the disciples to hunt aquatic beasts ,while Yaoyao and I make some preparations.”
The Zhou Tai trio were quite puzzled by this. Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao were the strongest after all, and should be the ones to lead the aquatic beast hunt. So why were they given this task instead? However, they still nodded and accepted it.
Zhou Yuan also saw their confusion, but did not explain. No one could guarantee that none of the few hundred Saint Genesis Peak disciples had been bribed by Sword Cometh Peak. If the plan was leaked, the boundary would basically become useless.
Without the boundary, they would really be powerless against the ten thousand disciple strong Sword Cometh Peak.
“You can bring Tuntun along. With it around, you guys will be able to handle even the thousand feet long aquatic beasts.” Yaoyao threw out Tuntun as she spoke.
Zhou Tai and the rest breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. They were aware of Tuntun’s strength, as they had witnessed it hurt even the likes of Zhao Zhu. With such frightening battle power tagging along, both the hunting effectiveness and safety level would increase.
After making the arrangements, Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao moved, quickly disappearing into the island.
As these two key figures departed, the numerous disciples began to stir restlessly. Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan and Lu Yan exchanged a look, before smiling bitterly as they shook their heads.
They did not know what Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao were going to do, but in their eyes, nothing the duo did would make much of a difference against Sword Cometh Peak.
As the top purple sash disciples, they were more aware of how formidable Sword Cometh Peak was.
However, there was nothing else that could be done in this situation. They could only believe that Zhou Yuan did have a plan. If not, Saint Genesis Peak was really going to be thoroughly humiliated this time.
Zhou Tai’s gaze swept across the disciples as he said in a solemn voice, “We’ll rest for a while first. When we recover, we’ll form teams of ten to hunt aquatic beasts. If any of you encounter any problems, immediately sound off to the others.”
“Understood!”
The disciples acknowledged, though their voices sounded a little weak. They were clearly still a little affected by Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao’s departure.
...
While the Saint Genesis Peak disciples prepared to hunt aquatic beasts, Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao were standing on a mountain deep inside the island.
“It seems that they don’t have much faith in us.” Zhou Yuan chuckled helplessly. How could not see the skepticism and nervousness in the many Saint Genesis Peak disciples’ eyes. If not for his past accomplishments, their morale would have crumbled due to doubt long ago.
“It’s useless to lament here.” Yaoyao swept a glance at him as she said, “A few hundred against ten thousand. Isn’t it a little too foolish for them to have faith with just a few words from you?”
“If you want their faith, wait till the plan succeeds.”
With a wave of her hand, several jade scrolls flew towards Zhou Yuan. “These are the sections of the boundary you’re responsible for. Leave the rest to me, while you provide assistance when required.”
“Are we starting now?” Asked Zhou Yuan as he caught the jade scrolls.
Yaoyao slowly said, “Yes, but not here.”
Zhou Yuan was taken aback as he involuntarily blurted out in surprise, “Not here?”
“We need six days to set up the boundary, and no mistake can be made in between. Although Sword Cometh Peak may not have time to search for us, we cannot take that risk.”
Yaoyao’s red lips parted slightly as she said, “The Saint Genesis Peak disciples here can divert Sword Cometh Peak’s attention, while we set up the boundary somewhere else. I’ll select another location.”
Zhou Yuan fell silent for a moment, before he slowly nodded. Yaoyao’s plan was indeed less risky. After all, they did need some time to make the preparations to give a warm welcome to Sword Cometh Peak.
“Let’s go then, we don’t have any time to lose.”
Zhou Yuan took a deep breath as a piercing look rose in his eyes.
“I’m already itching to give Sword Cometh Peak this big present.”
Chapter 516 Sword Cometh Peak Surrounds the Island
Although the Genesis reservoir was huge, the waters became busy with noise and excitement after the disciples from all seven peaks entered.
Unlike the pitifully hiding Saint Genesis Peak, the other six peaks were very familiar with the Genesis reservoir ceremony. Hence, they directly headed for the deeper areas after a quick check of their bearings, and ultimately found six giant islands to use as bases of operations. Next, they began to spread out in all directions to hunt aquatic beasts and obtain Genesis essence.
When viewed from above, one would realize that there was basically not a single calm spot within a ten thousand mile radius of all six bases, nearly every mile filled with intense hunting and fighting.
In this stage of the ceremony, the various peaks were concentrating their efforts into collecting Genesis essence. Although small conflicts would occasionally arise, most disciples would hold back somewhat. Afterall, none of the six peaks were easy pickings like Saint Genesis Peak.
In a situation where both parties were of similar strength, even the powerful Sword Cometh Peak exercised some restraint.
The only reason why they acted so overbearingly towards Saint Genesis Peak, was because the latter neither had the qualifications nor strength to enjoy such courtesy.
As such, while the six peaks kept each other in check, several days quietly passed.
Although Sword Cometh Peak maintained some civility towards the other peaks, they had not forgotten Saint Genesis Peak. While hunting aquatic beasts, they kept an eye out for any signs of Saint Genesis Peak.
With so many disciples, it was no surprise that a Sword Cometh Peak came to report to Baili Che on the fourth day.
“Oh, we’ve found traces of Saint Genesis Peak
?” A playful smile rose from the corners of Baili Che’s mouth when he heard the report.
Kong Sheng and Zhao Zhu were each leading a team of disciples to search for thousand feet aquatic beasts, leaving him stationed on the island that worked as their base of operations.
“Did you find Zhou Yuan and Zhou Xiaoyao?” Asked Baili Che in an offhand manner.
The disciples was clearly still a little shaken as he answered, “We didn’t see them, but we saw that mysterious and powerful little creature. It managed to rush over while we were robbing a group of Saint Genesis Peak disciples. If not for our quick reactions, we would have been robbed by it instead.”
“Oh?” Baili Che raised his eyebrows. He was likewise quite fearful of the mysterious little creature, as it had after all managed to injure even the likes of Zhao Zhu previously.
“Chief disciple, shall we go and encircle them?” Asked the disciple.
Baili Che fell into thought for a brief moment, before he shook his head and said, “There’s no rush. All six peaks are currently investing all of their energy into hunting aquatic beasts, so there’s no need to waste any time on Saint Genesis Peak for the time being.”
He paused as his eyes narrowed slightly, before he continued, “But where are Zhou Yuan and Zhou Xiaoyao? This is rather strange.”
Baili Che pondered for a while, before he slowly said, “Although we can’t all go after Saint Genesis Peak for the moment, we cannot completely ignore them. I will send about a thousand disciples to surround them, and prevent them from scattering so we won’t have to waste time later on.”
“There’s nothing to fear from other Saint Genesis Peak disciples, and only that little creature will be quite a problem. You guys will split up and disrupt the Saint Genesis Peak disciples as much as possible, but retreat immediately when you see the little creature.”
“The constant disruptions will slowly chip away at their morale, and when the time comes, we may not even need to do anything. The majority will turn on Zhou Yuan in anger due to his uselessness, causing him to lose all face.”
“Find a chance to capture a few Saint Genesis Peak disciples and interrogate them to find out whether Zhou Yuan and Zhou Xiaoyao are up to something.”
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