Zhou Tai and Lu Yan’s complexions turned ashen as they continued to resist the Genesis pressure, but they could only grit their teeth and endure. Baili Che was after all much stronger than before, and was not someone that both of them could match.
The atmosphere became rather chaotic. Although many disciples felt disapproval at Baili Che’s actions, they also inwardly shook their heads at how easily Saint Genesis Peak had been bullied. Some of the disciples, who had previously been a little interested in the newly reopened Saint Genesis Peak, also began to waver.
Nearby, the steward was just about to berate them to put a halt to this affair.
Boom!
However, a loud rumble suddenly rang out at this moment, as a giant golden pillar of light in the distance soared into the sky, clearly visible from even a hundred miles away.
A clear whistling sound spread like rumbling thunder.
Next, everyone watched as golden light streaked across the sky, ultimately falling from the heavens like a shooting star, and landing on the Saint Genesis Peak stone stage.
As the golden light faded, a slim, young figure walked out. On the first step he took, the Genesis Qi pressure from Baili Che was instantly pulverised.
His shining pupils looked towards Baili Che like a falcon, as a voice echoed across the plaza like thunder amidst the calmness.
“Why is the great Sword Cometh Peak chief disciple bullying purple sash disciples? How about I accompany you if you wish to play?”
Chapter 549 Genesis Qi Materializing into Stars
A golden figure descended from the sky, Genesis Qi rising around him as he stepped forward, instantly pulverising the Genesis Qi pressure from Baili Che’s body.
Every gaze in the plaza looked towards the figure that had fallen from the heavens like a god in astonishment.
“Chief disciple Zhou Yuan?!”
When they saw his face, gasps of surprise immediately rang out one after another.
No one could have expected that after nearly two months in the nine dragons baptism, Zhou Yuan would finally complete it at this moment, and descend from the sky.
“Junior brother Zhou Yuan!” Zhou Tai and Lu Yan were stunned for a moment, before bursting into joy.
Below the stage, the young lady known as Mu Xiaoman widened her eyes in curiosity, as she gazed upon the youth who was giving off an astonishing presence.
On Sword Cometh Peak’s side, the numerous disciples froze for a moment upon seeing Zhou Yuan appear, before beginning to panic. They could not help but feel the urge to step back, fear clearly beaten into them after the events of the Genesis reservoir ceremony.
Baili Che’s expressions turned even darker at the sight of this. He turned towards Zhou Yuan and sneered, “What bold words. You only found an opening previously due to my worry for the trapped to Sword Cometh Peak disciples.”
Although Zhou Yuan’s appearance was rather surprising, Baili Che was not alarmed but elated. He was currently at the peak of his strength after recently advancing to the ninth layer Alpha-Origin, making his self-confidence higher than it ever was.
Baili Che believed that if Zhou Yuan dared to fight again, only a crushing defeat would await him that would wipe away all of Baili Che’s previous shame!
Rumble!
As he spoke, surging Genesis Qi abruptly exploded from his body once again, rising into the air like a column of smoke. It filled the surroundings, accompanied by an extremely powerful Genesis Qi pressure.
Cracks even began to appear on the stage below his feet.
Baili Che disdainfully stared at Zhou Yuan. After stepping into the ninth layer, the Genesis Qi in his body had rapidly multiplied, the number of Genesis Qi stars in his Qi Dwelling reaching over nine thousand!
He was at a completely different level from two months ago!
Silver snow like Genesis Qi rose into the sky, turning the air ice-cold. Baili Che’s gaze locked onto Zhou Yuan as he icily said, “Zhou Yuan, do you dare to fight me again?!”
The numerous disciples in the vicinity were unable to withstand such Genesis pressure and quickly backed away one after another, fearful respect in their eyes as they looked towards Baili Che’s figure.
Even Zhou Tai and Lu Yan’s expressions changed slightly, as their eyes filled with fearful weariness. No wonder Baili Che was so arrogant, he had indeed grown much stronger since the Genesis reservoir ceremony.
Surprise flitted across Zhou Yuan’s eyes as he felt the surging Genesis Qi undulations, likewise somewhat amazed by Baili Che’s growth. Although the latter was quite a loathsome person, one could not help but admit that he was pretty outstanding.
However, though Baili Che had grown over the past two months, Zhou Yuan had not let himself stagnate either. Otherwise, it would be too disrespectful towards the nine dragons baptism.
“So this is the source of your confidence…”
Zhou Yuan seemed to smile as he fearlessly faced Baili Che’s astonishing Genesis Qi. He calmly took a step forward, welcoming the earth-shaking Genesis Qi pressure that flooded towards him.
Bzz!
Golden Genesis Qi suddenly erupted at this moment, dashing through the clouds like a giant pillar of light, as an extremely powerful ripple unfurled.
Golden Genesis Qi filled the area, seemingly transforming into a sky of stars!
An extremely alarming Genesis Qi pressure overwhelmed the surroundings.
Under this pressure, everyone saw the silver snow Genesis Qi from Baili Che slowly being pushed back!
Baili Che’s Genesis Qi was being forcibly suppressed!
At this moment, not only did the expressions of the numerous disciples change, even the pupils of the chief disciples shrank a little, as they stared in shock at the dazzling starry sky that had appeared above Zhou Yuan.
Golden stars shined within it, a scene of magnificent beauty and power.
The chief disciples of the various peaks involuntarily cried out in alarm, “This… this is Genesis Qi materializing into stars?”
When one’s Genesis Qi foundations grew to a certain point, if the Genesis Qi one released was not restrained, a strange phenomenon would occur. This phenomenon was known as Genesis Qi materializing into stars!
It was estimated such a situation would only occur when the number of Genesis Qi stars in one’s Qi Dwelling exceeded ten thousand.
“Genesis Qi materializes into stars… that’s a sign that one’s Genesis Qi stars has broken the ten thousand mark…” The Cangxuan Peak chief disciple Tang Muxin’s mouth hung slightly ajar as dazedly stared at Zhou Yuan’s figure. Who could have imagined that Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi foundations would soar to such an alarming extent in a short two months.
Such Genesis Qi foundations was already top three amongst the chief disciples.
The chief disciples of the various peaks were silent, as they looked towards Zhou Yuan with complicated expressions in their eyes. One must know that though his battle power had been pretty overwhelming previously, his Genesis Qi foundations were still rather lacking in comparison to the rest of them. Who could have anticipated that their only advantage over him would vanish after the nine dragons baptism.
“This guy! How much did he grow in the nine dragons baptism?!” The same questions flashed in all the chief disciples’ hearts.
The giant plaza was wrapped in silence, every disciple staring at the rising Genesis Qi from Zhou Yuan’s in complete shock.
The silver snow like Genesis Qi continuously shrank back like a wolf that had encountered a tiger, losing all of its earlier impressiveness.
Baili Che also stared blankly at this scene, as a chill rose from the depths of his heart. The Genesis Qi stars were dazzlingly painful to view.
That confidence that had arisen from his Genesis Qi foundations instantly crumbled at this moment.
In the Genesis reservoir ceremony, his Genesis Qi foundations had been greater than Zhou Yuan’s, but he had still lost in the end...
Now, Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi foundations had
surpassed his own.
With his only advantage gone, how was his going to compete with Zhou Yuan?
Zhou Yuan calmly stared at Baili Che. He had indeed obtained unbelievable growth due to the nine dragons baptism. The number of Genesis Qi stars in his Qi Dwelling leaping directly from five thousand to ten thousand...
Even ordinary ninth layer practitioners would not be able to much such foundations.
Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi cultivation had skipped past the sixth layer, directly ascending to the seventh layer!
He had clearly grown much much stronger after two months of baptism.
When they previously fought, Baili Che had some advantage in the aspect of Genesis Qi foundations, but if they were to fight again now, Zhou Yuan would let the former have taste of how it felt t be suppressed in the area of Genesis Qi!
Amidst the countless astonished gazes, Zhou Yuan stared at Baili Che in indifference and said, “Although you’ve grown stronger over these past tow months, unfortunately for you, my growth has been even greater than your own!”
“Now then…”
He stared piercingly at Baili Qi, his eyes filled with a heart-palpitating pressure.
“Do you still want another duel with me?!”
Chapter 550 Recruiting New Disciples
As Zhou Yuan’s voice rang out across the plaza, countless gazes immediately converged towards Baili Che.
Baili Che’s expression fluctuated rapidly under their watching eyes. The anger in his heart urged him to go for it, though his rationality told him that it would not be a wise decision to fight Zhou Yuan now.
That’s right. He had indeed grown stronger over the past two months, but Zhou Yuan’s progress had clearly been even more terrifying!
Previously, Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi foundations had been his weak point when facing veteran disciples like Baili Che, but things were obviously different now. Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi foundations had genuinely surpassed Baili Che’s.
Therefore, Zhou Yuan’s current battle power had likely reached a pretty astonishing level.
No matter how much Baili Che refused to face reality, he had no choice but to admit that the once
Baili Che’s expression changed rapidly, his lips quivering in Zhou Yuan’s tsunami like Genesis Qi pressure, unable to utter a single word, as his face turned purple with rage.
In the end, a single sentence escaped from between the crevices of Baili Che’s teeth, “Don’t be too happy Zhou Yuan! When my Devil Sweeping Sword Orb technique has been properly mastered, I will naturally come to seek guidance from you!”
These words made his answer clear.
The previously overbearing and bossy to the extreme chief disciple of Sword Cometh Peak had chosen to back down!
Countless disciples sucked in breath of cold air, their hearts surging as they gazed at the young figure. The chief disciple of Saint Genesis Peak had used his presence to force back the chief disciple of Sword Cometh Peak, making the latter no longer dare to act arrogantly.
Moreover, the most shocking thing was that Zhou Yuan had only joined the inner mountains a little over a year ago. In such a short span of time, he had grown by leaps and bounds, and overcome numerous trials. Now, even the chief disciple of Sword Cometh Peak did not dare to be too domineering in front of him.
How much swag was this!
Feverish looks rose in the eyes of the countless new disciples when they saw this, while Mu Xiaoman’s eyes were practically glowing. Only someone like this was worthy to be her goal that she would work hard to surpass.
Behind Zhou Yuan, Zhou Tai and Lu Yan also felt a rush of emotions. A feeling of pride rose within them as they looked at Baili Che, who did not dare to challenge Zhou Yuan due to his overwhelming presence.
In the past, Saint Genesis Peak had been insignificant in Sword Cometh Peak’s eyes, and Baili Che had always looked down on Saint Genesis Peak. However, such a situation would never occur again after today.
“All of you stop!”
The steward finally rushed over at this moment, his shout scattering the hostile atmosphere.
Zhou Yuan swept a nonchalant glance at Baili Che, before withdrawing his Genesis Qi. After such a huge boost in power, the former no longer viewed the latter as a threat.
Zhou Yuan shifted his gaze, turning towards the numerous new disciples on the plaza as he could not help but reminiscence for a moment. Last year, he had been one of the new disciples standing here.
Even the him from back then would not have imagined that he would become the chief disciple of Saint Genesis Peak a year later, and a rather famous figure in the Cangxuan Sect.
He sighed, before he chuckled and withdrew his emotions. He looked at the numerous excited eyes of the new disciples and said in a clear voice, “Saint Genesis Peak has reopened not too long ago. Although our numbers cannot compete with the other peaks, as long as you have talent and are willing to work hard, Saint Genesis Peak will give you support and cultivation resources. We will not let any pearl collect dust in a corner.”
“Hence, if any of you guys have ambition and aspiration, Saint Genesis Peak’s gates will always welcome you.”
Zhou Yuan clearly understood the importance of new blood to Saint Genesis Peak. It had recently reopened, and these new disciples were exactly what it needed to slowly grow stronger and regain its former glory.
As the chief disciple, he had a duty to help recruit disciples for Saint Genesis Peak.
On the plaza, the numerous new disciples felt their hearts tingle in excitement. Of course, it was mainly because of how Zhou Yuan had intimidated Baili Che through sheer presence alone earlier.
From what they could see, though Zhou Yuan’s own talent did play a part in his amazing achievements over the past year, it also spoke volumes about how one would not be neglected in Saint Genesis Peak as long as one was capable.
In addition, they also understood that Saint Genesis Peak was in its growth period, and an equally talented disciple would probably receive more cultivation resources in Saint Genesis Peak than if placed in any of the other six peaks.
Various thoughts swam in the heads of the disciples. Although they were somewhat tempted, no one responded for a time. After all, it was ultimately only a conjuncture, and investing themselves into Saint Genesis Peak was undoubtedly still riskier than the other six peaks.
Everyone hesitated, causing the atmosphere to turn a little rigid.
At the sight of this, the ugliness on Baili Che’s face receded a little, as he sneered and swept a glance at Zhou Yuan. So what if the winds are blowing in your favor now? It will not be easy for a single chief disciple to change the image of Saint Genesis Peak.
Zhou Yuan likewise felt a little awkward. He never expected that his dashing entrance, and impressive intimidation of Baili Che would fail to make the masses respond to him. It seems that Saint Genesis Peak’s reputation was pretty terrible.
“Senior brother Zhou Yuan, if I join Saint Genesis Peak, will I be able to become the chief disciple in a year?” A clear voice rang out all of a sudden, causing Zhou Yuan to be taken aback. He looked over to find a young lady in blue standing in front of the stage, her large eyes shining as she looked at him.
“Eh, you’re really ambitious.”
He was overjoyed when he heard this question. Looks like the new batch was even crazier than the previous. He had never even thought about becoming the chief disciple after passing the peak selection ceremony last year.
Lu Yan moved over to quietly whisper into his ear at this moment.
“Oh? The champion of the peak selection ceremony?” Surprise appeared on Zhou Yuan’s face, before properly observed the girl called Mu Xiaoman. Becoming the champion was more than testament of her talent. No wonder she was so ambitious, it turns out that she did have the potential.
Zhou Yuan chuckled. He could feel the other six chief disciples looking at the girl in blue, evidently after her talent. As such, his eyes spun in thought for a moment, before he unhurr
iedly said, “Becoming the chief disciple in a year is not that easy.”
“Since senior brother Zhou Yuan could do it, why can’t I?” Mu Xiaoman earnestly asked, her bright eyes filled with an unwillingness to back down. She was even more competitive than some of the guys.
Lu Yan hurriedly shot Zhou Yuan a look, clearly hoping that the latter would trick the girl into Saint Genesis Peak. After all, Mu Xiaoman was currently the most sought after disciple by all the peaks.
However, Zhou Yuan ignored the former, and nonchalantly said, “Because if you enter Saint Genesis Peak in hopes of becoming the chief disciple, you’ll have to take it from me next year, and I don’t think that you’ll be able to do so.”
Lu Yan covered her face with her hands. Can’t you try to sweet talk this little lady instead, why do you have to say such things.
Mu Xiaoman britled as she glared at Zhou Yuan. However, she soon laughed and said, “Senior brother Zhou Yuan, I know that you’re trying to get me riled up.”
She cocked her head to the side, her bright eyes staring at Zhou Yuan as she said, “But I’m not going to fall for it, because if you can do it, I refuse to believe that I can’t!”
“I’m joining Saint Genesis Peak!” Her voice was clear and firm.
Zhou Yuan stared at her in interest. The girl’s stubbornness and unbending character was indeed quite respectable.
“Then you’ll have to work hard… by the time you’re able to challenge me, I may have already been promoted to a Chosen.” Zhou Yuan grinned. If he could motivate her, he did not mind becoming her target and goal to surpass.
Mu Xiaoman made a funny face. “Chief disciple, you’d better not brag too much!”
As Mu Xiaoman made her decision, the disciples on the plaza began to stir restlessly. They soon surged over like a wave, as they yelled.
“I’m also joining Saint Genesis Peak!”
“I’m following senior sister Xiaoman!”
“......”
Zhou Yuan could not help but softly chuckle at this scene.
This was where Saint Genesis Peak would begin to grow.
The future Saint Genesis Peak was something he looked forward to seeing.
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