“Only you guys who aren’t discerning enough dare to provoke him.”
At Chu Qing’s words, Tang Muxin and the other chief disciples involuntarily looked towards Baili Che. His face was an ugly mix of green and white. It was after all the Sword Cometh Peak that had been the most opposed to Zhou Yuan.
Amidst the awkward atmosphere, Zhou Yuan coughed softly then smiled and said, “Senior brother Chu Qing flatters me too much. How can anyone know my true worth better than myself?”
Chu Qing chuckled. He said, “Are you really planning on butting heads with Jin Chanzi?”
He could tell that Zhou Yuan had not been putting up a tough act earlier and that he was serious about taking down Jin Chanzi. Moreover, given Zhou Yuan’s character, there was no way he would willingly let the matter go for no good reason.
Zhou Yuan’s expression remained unchanged as he nodded faintly and said, “I could feel that he really wanted to kill me. Since that is the case, I can’t possibly sit still and wait for death, right? If there is a chance, I will naturally clash with him for real.”
Although he had never met Jin Chanzi before, Zhou Yuan had felt an inconcealable killing intent from Jin Chanze's earlier attack. He knew that although Jin Chanzi had failed this time, he would surely wait for his next chance.
Since that was the case, Zhou Yuan could only respond in turn.
The expressions of Tang Muxin and the others changed slightly; they had clearly not expected Zhou Yuan to have such courage that he would even set his sights on Jin Chanzi. One must know that he was the fifth ranker on the Chosen List!
Jin Chanzi was someone who could match even the likes of Kong Sheng and Li Qingchan from their Cangxuan Sect.
Chu Qing could not help but stroke his clean bald head as he said, “Don’t be rash, Jin Chanzi is no easy foe. If you truly want to finish him off, we’ll find an opportunity to encircle and kill him with a few of the other Chosen from our sect.”
These words immediately drew everyone's attention.
Tang Muxin muttered, “Senior brother Chu Qing, you usually give off such a lazy aura. I never imagined that you would be so devious.”
Chu Qing chuckled and said, “Although I am a little lazy, it doesn’t mean that I’m an idiot. In addition, I’m sure that if given the chance, Jiang Taishen will also kill the Chosen of our Cangxuan Sect without any hesitation.”
Zhou Yuan could not help but laugh. Though senior brother Chu Qing seemed lethargic and whiny most of the time, he could see more clearly than everyone else. This was not odd, however. Only a fool would underestimate the person who had managed to become the leader of the Cangxuan Sect Chosen.
“That will naturally be best if the chance presents itself. If not, I will think of another way.” Zhou Yuan chuckled. He was not overly stubborn. If he could borrow another’s power to reach his goal, there was naturally no need to rashly put his life at risk.
Like Chu Qing had said, Jin Chanzi was indeed exceptionally powerful.
Although Zhou Yuan currently had many trump cards in his arsenal, it would be rather dangerous for him to attempt killing Jin Chanzi. If he could find some opportunity to ascend to the eighth layer, his chances would become much better.
While they were talking, Yaoyao suddenly lifted her head and looked towards a certain direction where the groups from the other factions were gathering. She saw several familiar figures amongst them.
Yaoyao pulled Zhou Yuan, causing him to cast his gaze over as well. Happiness soon appeared on his face when he found a few particular figures.
“Qingyu, Li Chunjun, Ning Zhan, Zhen Xu…”
The companions that had come to the Shengzhou Continent together had finally met again.
In the distance, Zuoqiu Qingyu presented Zhou Yuan an enchanting smile as she pointed to the disciples gathered behind her. She then pointed at the mysterious mountain range far away.
Yaoyao’s red lips parted slightly as she said, “She says there’s no need to meet for now. There will likely be a chance for us to gather after entering the Great Mythic Mountain Range.”
Zhou Yuan smiled at them and nodded.
With her message delivered, Zuoqiu Qingyu placed her hands behind her back as she skipped back to the Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace's side. Li Chunjun, with his eyes wrapped in a black cloth, stared at Zhou Yuan for a short moment before patting the giant sword on his back.
Ning Zhan punched his fists together, his face filled with battle lust. Zhen Xu coughed softly twice, casting one final glance at Zhou Yuan before silently turning around to leave.
As Zhou Yuan watched them leave, he softly said, “It seems they’ve had varying experiences in their respective sects.”
Yaoyao said, “Every sect has its own rules, and things will naturally be different. Humans will always adapt to their environment.”
Zhou Yuan exhaled and said, “I hope that regardless of what happens, they will still be the same companions that had walked out of the Cangmang Continent with us.”
He soon shook his head as he cast out the complicated feelings in his heart.
At this moment, Chu Qing said, “We should also get ready.”
Zhou Yuan nodded, and he could not help but ask, “Senior brother Chu Qing, is the Great Mythic Mountain Range our final destination?”
Chu Qing chuckled before replying, “The Great Mythic Mountain Range is already one of the deepest areas in the Mythic Utopia. If I’m not wrong, it should be our final destination.”
“What’s hidden in the Great Mythic Mountain Range? A treasure location? We previously encountered a six-color treasure location.”
“A six-color treasure location, huh? You guys are pretty lucky to have found one in the outer regions.” Chu Qing laughed as he made a six sign with his hand.
“However, a total of sixteen six-color treasure locations have already appeared in the Great Mythic Mountain Range.”
*Gasp*!
Tang Muxin and the others immediately gasped beside them. Even Zhou Yuan was somewhat stupefied. It had been extremely lucky of them to have stumbled upon a six-color treasure location, but sixteen had already appeared in the Great Mythic Mountain Range?!
What the heck was this!
Chu Qing patted Zhou Yuan’s shoulders and said in a mysterious voice, “No need to be surprised. If our guess is correct, these six-color treasure locations are merely the appetisers. A great blessing surpassing our imagination should be hidden somewhere deep in the Great Mythic Mountain Range…
“In fact, this blessing will very likely surpass the greatest rewards from all the previous openings of the Mythic Utopia…”
Chapter 612 Plan
Outside the Great Mythic Mountain Range.
Woo woo!
Violent Genesis Qi gales wreaked havoc in the area, creating a giant, thick layer of wind that enveloped the mountain range. Compared to the outside, it was basically like living in two different worlds.
Zhou Yuan and the other Cangxuan Sect disciples were currently gathered on one of the mountain tops. Their faces revealed fear and alarm as they gazed upon the destructive Genesis Qi gales before them. They felt exceptionally tiny in the face of nature’s power.
Chu Qing’s gaze swept across the group as he said, “I will tear open a passage in the Genesis Qi gales later, so make sure to follow closely behind me. I’ll be protecting the group from the front, while junior sister Xiaoyao will cover the rear.”
In the face of the Genesis Qi gales, even Chu Qing wore a slightly grave expression. Even someone as strong as him could only tear open a small passageway, and it would definitely be a disaster if he was swept into it.
The sight of his expression naturally told the others about how dangerous it was, causing them to immediately nod a little more forcefully than usual.
Only those at the Chosen level were able to open a passageway into the Great Mythic Mountain Range. Anyone else, including the chief disciples of the various sects, did not dare to take even a single step in.
Chu Qing wasted no time upon seeing the others' acknowledgement. With a stomp of his foot, powerful Genesis Qi soared out from the top of his head and charged towards the thick gale barrier. It slowly tore open a small spot, creating a passageway several feet wide.
“Go!”
Chu Qing took the lead, neither rushed nor slow, as he entered the passageway. Genesis Qi enveloped them like a barrier, protecting the numerous disciples as they advanced.
Yaoyao was the last to enter, the Spirit between her brows vibrating as Spirit power spread out to stabilize the barrier.
Creak creak!
As the disciples followed, the surrounding gales violently slammed into the barrier, creating a piercing noise. Ripples rapidly spread through the barrier as it shook unsteadily, a sight that greatly alarmed the many disciples.
Zhou Yuan was accompanying Yaoyao at the very back of the group. He looked at the girl beside him. She seemed to have become even more indifferent in the time they had been apart. Zhou Yuan had usually been Yaoyao’s only conversation partner in the Cangxuan Sect. While they were apart, it was very likely that she had shown zero interest in interacting with Chu Qing and the others.
She must have been quite lonely over this period, right?
After all, it would honestly be rather difficult for her to accept someone else given her aloof nature.
This made Zhou Yuan’s heart hurt a little.
“What are you looking at?” Yaoyao’s indifferent eyes looked over.
Zhou Yuan smiled and said, “Are you still angry?”
Yaoyao shot him an annoyed look, and then her gorgeous face seemingly blossomed with life as she said, “Why should I be angry about your carelessness?”
When she was before Zhou Yuan, a change would occur to her usual indifferent self.
It was hard for her, however, to continue being angry when she saw Zhou Yuan awkwardly scratching his head. Hence, she changed the topic. “I’ve heard that you’ve been doing pretty well in the Mythic Utopia.”
Zhou Yuan chuckled. “It’s passable.”
Yaoyao glanced at him and gave a faint nod of agreement. “Yeah, Tuntun has already defeated four Chosen in the Great Mythic Mountain Range, causing all the Chosen of the various sects to become very wary of it. You’ll have to work harder in order to catch up.”
The smile on Zhou Yuan’s face immediately turned rigid.
By the side, Yaoyao’s red lips curled slightly. Come on, go ahead and wag your tail some more.
Zhou Yuan helplessly shook his head. He then said, “Speaking of Jin Chanzi, the murderous aura he aimed at me was very thick. If I’m not wrong, it is likely the will of the Sacred Palace's upper echelons.”
Yaoyao was taken aback. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she locked gazes with Zhou Yuan. They said at the same time, “Because of…Wu Huang?”
Zhou Yuan had killed Wu Huang's physical body in the Saint Remains Domain of the Cangmang Continent, whereas his Spirit had managed to escape and be saved by the Sacred Palace. Given the Sacred Palace’s resources, it should not be a difficult task to construct a new body for Wu Huang.
“I did not expect the Sacred Palace to go so far for him.” Zhou Yuan frowned. It was definitely not good news if the Sacred Palace was intending to interfere in the grudge between him and Wu Huang.
After all, both the Great Wu Empire and the Great Zhou Empire were insignificant existences in the Sacred Palace’s eyes.
Yaoyao pondered for a while before she softly said, “The Sacred Palace will not openly interfere. Otherwise, they would not have left things to the Chosen.
“The Sacred Palace and the Cangxuan Sect keep each other in check, and though the Sacred Palace is currently stronger, I believe they do not wish to engage in an all-out war with the Cangxuan Sect.”
Zhou Yuan nodded. With a deep breath, he said, “It’s been nearly two years since I have come to the Cangxuan Sect, and I’m thinking of finding a chance to return after we return from the Mythic Utopia.”
His father was squaring off against the Great Wu Empire with all of the Great Zhou Empire’s power to buy time for him, and it was likely that this time limit was fast approaching.
Father, Mother and the Great Zhou Empire were all waiting for his return.
Yaoyao fell silent then suddenly said, “However, it’s still impossible for you to match a Divine Dwelling stage expert…if you wish to return to finally resolve your grudge after this Mythic Utopia saga"—she lifted her pretty face and looked towards the deeper regions—"then you'll need to grasp the greatest blessing at this place's deepest depths"
“What exactly is hidden there?” asked Zhou Yuan.
Yaoyao slowly said, “I don’t know yet. There’s a naturally formed super boundary in the Great Mythic Mountain Range that the many sects are currently advancing into in order to destroy the boundary core. However, from how even six-color treasure locations are situated on its fringe, what lies deep inside should be extraordinary.”
Waves of curiosity rose within Zhou Yuan’s heart. Sure enough, the true blessings lay in the depths of the Mythic Utopia, making the outer regions appear rather barren in comparison.
However, for the sake of returning to the Great Zhou Empire after this was over, he had to try his luck and do everything possible to obtain the greatest blessing in the deepest depths of the Great Mythic Mountain Range.
Zhou Yuan pursed his lips as his fingers clenched tightly.
Wait for me, Father, Mother...
It will not be long now. When I return, I will take back everything that King Wu had stolen away from us!
While various emotions churned in Zhou Yuan’s heart, gasps of shock and cries of surprise suddenly sounded from the numerous Cangxuan Sect disciples in front of them.
Zhou Yuan raised his head and looked to the front. The devastating gales had begun to recede, and after several breaths, they exited the gales and landed on a mountain peak.
The world around them seemed to become clear at this moment.
Endless rows of majestic mountains stood before them, giving off mysterious and grand auras as they rose into the clouds. No one could know how ancient they were.
Zhou Yuan took in a deep breath as desire and excitement appeared in his eyes.
They had finally arrived at the deepest region of the Mythic Utopia. However, Zhou Yuan also understood that the true struggle would begin now.
In comparison, the fights they had previously experienced were merely appetisers.
To successfully initiate his return plan, Zhou Yuan would give his all no matter how formidable the opponents he encountered.
Chapter 613 Mythic Token
On a lush green peak deep in the Great Mythic Mountain Range.
When the numerous disciples of the Cangxuan Sect arrived, the originally peaceful mountain turned into a buzzing hub of activity. Several glowing figures appeared on the mountain top, revealing themselves to be the rest of the Chosen currently led by Kong Sheng and Li Qingchan.
The many disciples quickly greeted them.
Li Qingchan’s eyes swept across the group as she gave a faint nod of approval. “Not bad. It’s a little surprising that you guys managed to reach this place without suffering many losses.”
She clearly understood how difficult it was for the chief disciples to lead their teams here. At times, it was not impossible for even an entire team to be wiped out.
All seven chief disciples were present, and although they had suffered some losses, it was already an almost perfect result.
“Compared to the Sacred Palace, our losses are nearly negligible.” Chu Qing gestured towards Li Qingchan and the others as he said, “Two of the Sacred Palace chief disciples were killed by Zhou Yuan, and I even got to see him smash the arm of the second strongest chief disciple into pulp when I went to receive the group earlier.”
Upon hearing this, Li Qingchan and the rest of the Chosen cast astonished gazes at Zhou Yuan.
“Jin Chanzi, however, was a
s shameless as usual and had actually tried to catch Zhou Yuan off guard with a sneaky attack. Fortunately, Zhou Yuan had managed to walk out unscathed by using one of his trump cards.”
The expressions of Li Qingchan and the others changed upon hearing his words. They clearly understood Jin Chanzi’s strength, and he was someone that even Chosen like them were rather wary of. Despite this, Zhou Yuan had succeeded in surviving Jin Chanzi’s sneak attack?
“He can withstand a blow from Jin Chanzi?” a voice filled with doubt rang out. Zhou Yuan raised his head and found that it was the Sword Cometh Peak Chosen, Zhao Zhu, who had spoken. There was a skeptical look plastered across Zhao Zhu's face, and his eyes were filled with scrutiny as he looked at Zhou Yuan.
Zhao Zhu had always looked down on Zhou Yuan, as he himself was after all a high and mighty Chosen. Zhou Yuan’s battle accomplishments might be impressive to the other disciples, but they were honestly not even noteworthy in his eyes.
If not for the restrictions due to his status as a Chosen, he would have easily crushed Zhou Yuan. The two of them were not on the same level after all.
However, things were now different if Zhou Yuan had indeed managed to withstand a blow from Jin Chanzi. Zhao Zhu had fought Jin Chanzi some time ago, but he had ultimately been defeated.
As such, Zhao Zhu clearly understood Jin Chanzi’s strength. Even he was not his match, so how could a mere Zhou Yuan have possibly survived a single strike from Jin Chanzi?
Although the other Chosen did not speak up, their eyes were clearly filled with doubt.
“With so many personal witnesses present, I won’t be able to lie about it even if I wanted to.” Chu Qing smiled in a carefree manner.
The other disciples nodded their heads in agreement.
Li Qingchan and the rest of the Chosen were truly shocked. Zhao Zhu opened his mouth several times, but was unable to utter a single word.
“Roar!”
An earth-shaking roar suddenly thundered. Everyone soon saw a streak of light fly towards them and transform into a little beast as it descended from the sky.
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