Zhou Yuan softly said, “Senior brother Kong Sheng, I believe such words need not be said either, right?”
Since they were already at this stage, there was naturally no reason to give in.
He did not believe Sword Cometh Peak would also take a step back if he did.
Kong Sheng nodded as he slowly said, “Since that is the case… we’ll have to resort to our last option.”
No emotion whatsoever could be seen on his handsome face as he took a step forward. In that instant, formidable and berserk Genesis Qi abruptly rose from his head like a column of smoke.
Rumble!
Genesis Qi surged outwards, devastating the surroundings like a storm.
A heart palpitating pressure slowly spread.
The pressure caused the expressions of the numerous Saint Genesis Peak disciples to change drastically, as they involuntarily took several steps back, fear flashing across their faces.
The top three Chosens of the Cangxuan Sect were indeed existences that were both respected and feared.
“We’ll finish off you guys, and the boundary will naturally be broken.” Genesis Qi flickered as if it were solid in Kong Sheng’s eyes, while sword Qi surged. Anyone who met his gaze would feel a piercing pain in their eyes.
Zhou Yuan’s expression turned a little more solemn. Kong Sheng’s strength was indeed extraordinary.
The Genesis Qi pressure alone was already making him feel a stabbing pain all over his body. The Chosen that was said to be second only to Chu Qing did live up to his reputation.
By this stage, Kong Sheng also knew that it was time for them to fight.
Only by defeating Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao, would they be able to destroy the boundary and save the remaining Sword Cometh Peak disciples.
Though Sword Cometh Peak would have already lost face regardless of the outcome, as a Chosen, he had to do what he could to salvage the situation.
“Oh? Finish us off? Are you so sure that you have that ability?”
While Zhou Yuan was doing his best to resist the Genesis Qi pressure from Kong Sheng, a clear as a mountain spring like voice sounded from behind the former.
Yaoyao gracefully stepped forward, the spot between her brows flickering as powerful Spirit energy pulsed. It had neither form nor substance, but it still swept forward like a breeze, and slowly matched Kong Sheng’s Genesis Qi pressure.
With a grasp of her hand, a green jade Genesis Rune brush appeared, while her bright eyes frostily stared at Kong Sheng.
Kong Sheng likewise stared at Yaoyao, as his expression turned a little graver. He was clearly also quite wary of the latter.
“Junior sister Xiaoyao…”
“I’ve honestly wanted to personally sample your Genesis Rune prowess since long ago.”
Kong Sheng’s gaze was sharp as he gripped the sword at this waist.
“Don’t forget about me!”
Zhao Zhu icily snorted as he also walked forward. Although the Genesis Qi pressure from him was not as strong as Kong Sheng’s it was also very powerful.
Roar!
A deafening beast roar abruptly sounded when Zhao Zhu moved forward. Tuntun’s cute and tiny body suddenly began to grow, and a mysterious giant beast covered in golden scales soon appeared in the sky with a flash of light.
A ferocious aura unfurled, drawing numerous alarmed gazes.
Tuntun shook its head as its dark gold eyes locked onto Zhao Zhu.
Zhao Zhu’s expression darkened a little when he saw this, as he let out another icy snort. He had been caught off guard last time and injured by Tuntun, making him very inclined to teach this little bastard a lesson this time.
“Looks like it ultimately became general against general.”
Baili Che stared at Zhou Yuan, and said, “Zhou Yuan, this is the scenario you wanted, right?”
When taking everything into account, Sword Cometh Peak had the absolute advantage. Zhou Yuan had undoubtedly invested so much into this boundary for the sake of evening the playing field.
Currently, both sides appeared to be at an equilibrium.
Which was clearly Zhou Yuan’s ultimate goal.
“You should be my opponent, right?” Baili Che’s eyes narrowed slightly as he closely examined Zhou Yuan. With an icy laugh, the former said, “But I’m afraid you’ve miscalculated…”
“Do you really believe that you’re my match?!”
Vigorous Genesis Qi exploded as he took a step forward. Though it did not reach the level of Kong Sheng and Zhao Zhu, it was clearly a whole level stronger than Yuan Hong.
Baili Che was on the verge of breaking into the ninth layer!
The strongest three disciples of Sword Cometh Peak had finally begun to reveal their eerie fangs.
Behind them, the elite Sword Cometh Peak disciples that managed to break free from the boundary felt their morale rise. Piercing gazes looked towards the Saint Genesis Peak group as pillar after pillar of Genesis Qi dashed into the sky.
Zhou Yuan’s expression gradually turned grave as he gazed at the Sword Cometh Peak disciples. With a grasp of his hand, the Heavenly Yuan Brush appeared.
“I’ll leave the others from Sword Cometh Peak to you guys.” He looked towards Zhou Tai, Lu Yan and the rest.
They nodded in acknowledgement. They knew that it had not been easy for Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao to reduce the gap to this state. If they failed to fulfil their task, there would truly be no hope left.
Zhou Yuan’s gaze turned towards Baili Che. In the next instant, golden Genesis Qi soared out from the top of his head like a pillar of light, as a giant python seemed to hiss within it.
His clothes flapped wildly as the tip of the brush was slowly raised and pointed at Baili Che.
“Chief disciple Baili, won’t we know whether I’m your match once we fight?”
Chapter 525 Battle Between the Two Peaks
In the sky above the Genesis reservoir.
Five humans and a beast stood in the air facing each other, as the space between them seemed to solidify with tension.
In the distance, the scouts from the various peaks shivered in anticipation as they watched. Who could have imagined that the very same Sword Cometh Peak, which should have been able to steamroll over Saint Genesis Peak, would ultimately be forced into a situation where their two Chosens and chief disciple had to personally enter the fray.
“Zhou Yuan and Zhou Xiaoyao are no pushovers.” Said someone as he sighed.
Several disciples nodded in agreement. In an ordinary circumstance, there was absolutely no way that Saint Genesis Peak should be capable of even exchanging blows with Sword Cometh Peak, even with Zhou Yuan, Zhou Xiaoyao and the ferocious and mysterious little beast.
How could their meagre forces possibly eliminate nearly a ten thousand Sword Cometh Peak disciples, right?
If they were to fight, the ten thousand Sword Cometh Peak disciples would already be enough to trap the duo and the beast… unless the latter went on an unrestrained killing spree. But this was a battle between disciples of the same sect, and not a life or death situation. As such, there were numerous unsaid restrictions.
At this current point in time, Sword Cometh Peak’s advantage in the numbers department was no longer present. Hence, they had to rely on their Chosens and chief disciple to turn things around.
“Both sides are now rather balanced in power…”
“Kong Sheng or Zhou Xiaoyao are formidable individuals. One is the ranked two Chosen, while the other seems to have immeasurable strength. No one can say for certain who would come up on top if they were to fight.”
“That mysterious little creature is not simple either. I’ve heard that it managed to injure Zhao Zhu recently, and the latter would definitely not dare to underestimate it this time.”
“At the end of the day, it’s Zhou Yuan and Baili Che’s fight that will be the biggest variable.”
“Baili Che is not Yuan Hong… although Zhou Yuan is also a chief disciples, Saint Genesis Peak’s chief disci
ple selection is clearly not on the same level as the other peaks.”
“If Baili Che defeats Zhou Yuan, he would be able to break open the boundary and save the remaining Sword Cometh Peak disciples. When that happens, control of the situation will return to Sword Cometh Peak’s hands.”
“This is interesting, quickly report news of this back to the peaks!”
“……”
Hushed conversations continued to spread between the scouts of the various peaks. In the end, figure after figure began to leave, clearly intent on relaying back what had happened here to their respective peaks.
They knew that the Chosens of their peaks would definitely be stunned by these events.
Who could have imagined that the ferocious and menacing Sword Cometh Peak army would be pushed so far by a mere few hundred disciples of Saint Genesis Peak.
…
While the general versus general face off was happening in the sky, the hundred elite Sword Cometh Peak disciples that had managed to break free cast vengeful gazes at the Saint Genesis Peak group.
They were currently filled with anger, and since they did not have the qualifications to interfere in the fight between Zhou Yuan and the rest, they could only turn their sights towards the other Saint Genesis Peak disciples.
The Sword Cometh Peak disciples had always looked down with disdain upon the Saint Genesis Peak disciples. As such, though the former was clearly at the numbers disadvantage, they did not believe the latter had any right to face them.
“Get lost!”
The Sword Cometh Peak disciples charged forward, pouncing towards the boundary in an attempt to destroy it from the outside and free the trapped disciples.
Zhou Tai’s expression turned frosty as he gazed upon the ferociously approaching Sword Cometh Peak disciples, and solemnly said, “Everyone, junior brother Zhou Yuan and junior sister Xiaoyao have gone to great lengths to
“Though junior brother Zhou Yuan is our chief disciple, he is not obligated to make everything smooth sailing for us. On the road of cultivation, we still have to rely and fight for ourselves.”
“If we fail to protect the boundary and allow the Sword Cometh Peak disciples to get in, none should have any right at all to enjoy the perks of this Genesis reservoir ceremony.”
“So what do you guys think we should do now!” His breathing grew heavier as the gazed at the crowd with fierce eyes akin to a tiger’s.
The Saint Genesis Peak disciples’ eyes gradually turned red at this moment as they gritted their teeth and roared, “We’ll stop them!”
Zhou Tai grinned, revealing a set of sinisterly white teeth. There was nothing more to be said, as he turned his scarlet eyes towards the incoming Sword Cometh Peak disciples with a nasty smile, “Sword Cometh Peak… you guys have been eyesore to me since long ago. Let’s have a good brawl this time!”
Rumble!
Burst after burst of vigorous Genesis Qi dashed into the sky.
The Saint Genesis Peak disciples howled as their Genesis Qi blasted them forward to collide against the elite disciples of Sword Cometh Peak.
The sky immediately became a chaotic mess.
…
While the disciples of the two peaks clashed, higher up in the sky, an expressionless Kong Sheng glanced at Zhou Yuan, before turning towards Baili Che. “Quickly finish him off and break the boundary so we can save more disciples.”
His tone was nonchalant, clearly feeling that Zhou Yuan was the weakest point amongst the trio.
Baili Che softly chuckled when he heard this. His gaze swept across Zhou Yuan, contempt rising from the corners of his mouth to form a superficial smile as he said, “Relax senior brother, I will let this ignorant fool know exactly how much he’s actually worth.”
Falling into Zhou Yuan’s trap and losing so many Sword Cometh Peak disciples was already a huge disgrace for Sword Cometh Peak. Baili Che was currently filled with anger and frustration, the very same anger and frustration that most certainly needed to be unleashed onto Zhou Yuan.
Kong Sheng nodded with indifference, before warily turning towards Yaoyao. He did not say anything as his figure moved forward, soaring into the sky to separate into their respective battlefields.
Yaoyao’s bright eyes tracked his figure, before turning towards Zhou Yuan. “It should be no problem for you, right?”
Zhou Yuan chuckled. “I’ve long wanted to experience the power of Sword Cometh Peak’s chief disciple. I hope that he won't just be all talk.”
He paused for a moment, before he said, “You should try to be a little more careful. Kong Sheng will not be an easy opponent.”
As second ranked Chosen of the Cangxuan Sect, Kong Sheng was obviously not to be underestimated.
“Is the second rank Chosen really so formidable?”
Asked Yaoyao as she seemed to pout a little. Her graceful figure moved, riding the wind as she followed Kong Sheng.
Zhou Yuan raised his thumb towards her leaving figure and said, “Truly a hero amongst women.”
A despising gaze looked over from the side. Tuntun was obviously in contempt of such bootlicking.
Zhou Yuan shot a glare at it and shouted, “What are you looking at, hurry up and go finish off your opponent!”
Tuntun merely extended a paw, and made a gesture.
“What? You want a share of the Genesis essence?” Zhou Yuan laughed as he jabbed a finger at Tuntun and said, “You little bastard, why didn’t you dare to say anything earlier while Yaoyao was here?”
Genesis Qi surged from under Tuntun’s four legs, turning into a cloud that it quickly lay down on as it wagged its tail at Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan rolled his eyes at its ‘going on strike’ posture, before sending a kick at Tuntun as he said, “Hurry up and go, you can have anything if you win, but if you lose, you’ll only have the wind to eat.”
Only then did Tuntun shake its head and rise to its feet, ferocity pulsing from its dark golden eyes as they locked onto Zhao Zhu, before taking the lead to head to find another battlefield.
Zhao Zhu snorted as he swept an icy glance at Zhou Yuan. “Junior brother Baili, teach this sharp-tongued brat a lesson for me.”
After finishing, he swiftly darted forth, following Tuntun away.
With three humans and one beast gone, only Zhou Yuan and Baili Che remained facing each other in the sky.
A chillingly eerie look filled Baili Che’s eyes as he stared at Zhou Yuan and unhurriedly said, “Chief disciple Zhou Yuan, looks like it’s just you and I now…”
His smile was clearly skin-deep.
“So what do you think? How should I crush you in order to best release all of this pent up anger?”
While he spoke, increasingly powerful Genesis Qi surged out from his body like a storm, the space around him shivering a little at the immense pressure.
Chapter 526 Heaven Frost Sealing Technique
Rumble!
Silver Genesis Qi erupted from Baili Che’s body, as an extremely cold and sharp aura spread.
It was Sword Cometh Peak’s Mystic Frost Genesis Qi.
Sword Qi akin to frost that pierced straight into the bone. If it invaded one’s body, a shredding chill would explode, making it very troublesome to deal with.
The temperature around them rapidly plummeted at this moment.
Zhou Yuan remained standing in the air, golden Omni Serpent Qi charging out from the top of his head, creating a canopy of gold above him. The faint silhouette of a golden serpent coiled within as it hissed at the sky, giving off a tyrannical presence.
Countless gazes gathered towards this spot, firmly fixed on the two figures.
Saint Genesis Peak had been in a constant decline over the years, and even if they managed to produce a chief disciple, he or she would honestly be a cut lower than the chief disciples of the other peaks.
As such, the previous Saint Genesis Peak chief disciples would often display a submissive demeanor towards the other chief disciples.
This was why B
aili Che was so dissatisfied with Zhou Yuan’s attitude. In the former’s opinion, the latter should be acting like his predecessors, and show humbleness and tactfulness before the rest of them.
Unfortunately… Zhou Yuan did not seem to be of the same opinion.
Hence, Baili Che felt Zhou Yuan to be someone incapable of understanding the big picture. Since that was the case, he would have to use the cruel reality to tell the new chief disciple of Saint Genesis Peak what his actual position was in the Cangxuan Sect.
A sneer hung from Baili Che’s lips, iciness flashing across his eyes as his hands suddenly slapped together!
Rumble!
Silver frost like Genesis Qi flooded forth like an avalanche charging down the mountain. Piercing cold filled the area as frost rapidly formed in the air.
This Genesis Qi was indeed substantially stronger than Yuan Hong from back then!
Zhou Yuan’s expression did not ripple as golden Genesis Qi also whizzed forth, transforming into flood that ruthlessly smashed into the incoming silver frost Genesis Qi like a roaring golden serpent.
There were currently over five thousand Genesis Qi stars in his Qi Dwelling, and he was also much stronger than when he had defeated Yuan Hong.
Hence, he did not show much fear in the face of Baili Che’s Genesis Qi attack.
Ch!
Torrents of silver and gold ran through the sky, viciously slamming into each other a split second later. The two forces rapidly ate away at each other until their mutual destruction.
“He’s grown stronger since he fought Yuan Hong.” While the Genesis Qi clashed, Baili Che frowned a little as he felt the strength of Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi, the iciness in his eyes grew even colder.
“Frost explosion!”
He suddenly yelled as his hands formed a seal.
Boom!
The flood Genesis Qi abruptly exploded the instant his voice rang out, as a circle of silver light swept outwards an alarming speed.
Ch!
Silver light pulsed with incomparable sharpness as it cut the torrent of gold into two, and darted towards Zhou Yuan at lightning speed.
Baili Che was clearly very proficient in his usage of Genesis Qi.
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