“Hey, that friend of yours seems to be a little too brave for his own good.” Gong Wan placed a hand horizontally across her brows as she peered at a certain figure before sticking out her lower lip at Zuoqiu Qingyu and Luluo.
The other Chosen from the Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace faintly nodded in agreement. They had heard of Zhou Yuan before, but from the looks of it, he seemed to be rather unclear about his place.
A chief disciple recklessly interfering in such a situation would only lead to self-humiliation and would bring shame to the Cangxuan Sect for no good reason.
Zuoqiu Qingyu and Luluo looked at each other, seeing worry appear in the other’s eyes. They had witnessed Zhou Yuan’s strength before; he was practically invincible amongst the chief disciples.
However, only Chosen level individuals should act in such a situation.
Though Zhou Yuan was very strong, it should not be so easy to make up for the gap between him and the Chosen, right?
“Zhou Yuan...Zhou Yuan should be trying to buy time.” Luluo pondered for a moment before she attempted to explain, “It is impossible for Zhao Zhu to stop the two opposing Chosen, but he may somehow manage to defeat one of them while the other is busy with Zhou Yuan.”
Gong Wan perked up her chin with a hand as she smiled and said, “That’s not a bad plan, but you left out one fatal flaw. Chi Lei is ranked twelfth amongst the sixteen Sacred Palace Chosen, while Zhao Zhu is last amongst the ten Cangxuan Sect Chosen…
“Even if Zhou Yuan somehow manages to survive for a while, it will ultimately end in a hopeless double defeat for the Cangxuan Sect.”
The worry in Luluo’s large eyes grew even greater, and she was unable to find a way to refute this point.
“The Cangxuan Sect has already fallen into a disadvantageous position. We’ll have to see what Chu Qing chooses to do next…” Gong Wan’s tone was somewhat regretful.
The only feasible compromise was to give up on eating the whole pie and allow the Sacred Palace a slice. However, given the latter’s domineeringness, they would likely ask for even more.
If that happened, the Cangxuan Sect would only lose more face.
After all, the Sacred Palace had also uncovered a seven-color treasure location some time ago, but ultimately, not a single inch was yielded to the other sects. Given the similarity of the situations, it would become clear which was the greater faction.
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At the entrance to the valley.
Zhao Zhu’s expression also changed slightly at the sight of Zhou Yuan walking out. He quickly berated, “Get lost, this is not a matter you can meddle in!”
Although Zhou Yuan was nothing but an eyesore to him, it would be terrible for the Cangxuan Sect if Zhou Yuan were to be killed by Chai Ying here.
The sight of this elicited a soft chuckle from Chai Ying. He said, “Since the hero has already decided to step forward, how can I possibly let him run away?
“Chi Lei, I’ll be handing Zhao Zhu to you.”
Chai Ying waved his hand before turning towards Zhou Yuan with a faint smile. Genesis Qi rose from within his body, growing increasingly violent.
Faint killing intent began to spread.
Zhao Zhu’s expression darkened. Before he could even move, however, a blast of vigorous Genessi Qi shot towards him accompanied by a series of sonic booms.
Zhao Zhu did not dare to tarry. Sharp sword qi whizzed forth with a wave of his sleeve, blocking the incoming Genesis Qi attack.
His dark gaze stared at the front where Chi Lei was grinning back at him. Chi Lei said, “Zhao Zhu, you’d better obediently stay here, or the one who suffers today will be you.”
Zhao Zhu took a deep breath before he icily said, “Go ahead and try to stop me!”
His body had already shot forth the instant his voice rang out, sword light whizzing out from him to assault Chi Lei. Zhao Zhu could not afford to worry about Zhou Yuan given the current circumstances, and he could only hope that the latter would have enough luck to survive a few blows.
What Zhao Zhu needed to do now was concentrate one hundred percent in his battle with Chi Lei and see if he could somehow triumph over him, which would in turn allow him a chance to salvage the situation.
“Haha, I’ve long wanted to experience the sword Genesis Qi of the Cangxuan Sect’s Sword Cometh Peak.” Lei Chi laughed heartily as Genesis Qi rumbled above his palm. In the next instant, he also shot forward along with torrential Genesis Qi and clashed directly with Zhao Zhu.
Rumble!
A fierce battle erupted between the two individuals.
While blasts of Genesis Qi were destroying the area behind him, Chai Ying leisurely walked towards Zhou Yuan with a playful smile hanging from the corners of his lips, a giant pressure growing with each step he took.
A suffocating feeling began to spread.
If it were any other ordinary chief disciple, there would be no need for him to even attack. This pressure alone would be enough to force them to their knees.
Chai Ying evidently planned on destroying Zhou Yuan in the most humiliating way possible while the many factions were watching.
Zhou Yuan did not move from the spot and was naturally able to feel the powerful pressure rushing towards him from all directions. Under the pressure, even the air around him seemed to solidify.
Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. He glanced at the approaching Chai Ying and soon realized the latter’s intentions. This guy was obviously planning on forcing him to the breaking point and onto his knees with Genesis Qi pressure.
Chai Ying’s Genesis Qi was indeed very strong and robust. Any other chief disciple would have most likely succumbed to its power.
Unfortunately...
This did not include Zhou Yuan.
His face remained calm as golden Genesis Qi slowly began to rise from his body like golden flames, and the flesh and blood within began to tremble.
The pressure he felt slowly began to recede.
Though his Genesis Qi foundations were indeed weaker than Chai Ying’s, Zhou Yuan also had the power of his physical body. When these two powers united, it was impossible for Chai Ying to force him to his knees with Genesis Qi pressure alone.
Zhou Yuan’s body remained as straight as a spear.
Chai Ying’s footsteps stopped at this moment as he stared at Zhou Yuan in surprise, clearly not expecting such a lack of reaction to his Genesis Qi pressure.
“Hehe, this is becoming rather interesting. No wonder you dare to act the hero.” Chai Ying softly chuckled. “I originally only planned on making you kneel, but it appears as if I’ll have to personally take action. Hmm, do you think you’ll still be able to stand after I break both your legs?”
Towards the end, his eyes abruptly turned chillingly sinister.
Rumble!
Alarming black-golden Genesis Qi suddenly burst out from the top of his head, creating a presence that shook the heavens as a starry sky began to spread behind him.
A torrential imposing aura pulsed from Chai Ying. He crossed his arms as he stared at Zhou Yuan with disdain. And he grinned, revealing a set of eerily white teeth.
“My number of Genesis Qi stars has reached thirty-eight thousand, so tell me, how do you wish to die?”
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Golden black Genesis Qi erupted from Chai Ying’s body like a storm. It was filled with a violent and ferocious aura, giving off an incredibly oppressive feeling.
“Thirty-eight thousand Genesis Qi stars...”
Zhou Yuan's face turned serious. The Genesis Qi foundation of other chief disciples, even if they had stepped into the ninth gate of heaven, was at most around 10,000. However, Chai Ying’s Genesis Qi stars were more than twice that of the other chief disciples.
It was indeed true that the foundation of a Chosen mustn’t be underestimated.
“You’re afraid now? But too bad, it’s too late for you now.”
Chai Ying fixed a cold piercing glare on Zhou Yuan. He e
vidently interpreted the changes on Zhou Yuan's face as fear. His feet slammed downward suddenly, and countless strands of golden black Genesis Qi came roaring out.
“Golden dipper qi!”
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Countless strands of golden black Genesis Qi seemed to have transformed into a thousand arrows, and they directly tore through the void and enveloped Zhou Yuan.
Chai Ying was from the Sacred Golden Hall of the Sacred Palace. The Genesis Qi the hall cultivated was so tough and fierce that it was known to be similar to gold, or metal, and that it could easily penetrate mountains.
Watching the countless strands of golden black dipper qi hurtling over like arrows, Zhou Yuan focused his attention. His body rapidly transformed, and then, like a wisp of smoke, he shot away in retreat.
“You think you can escape?”
Chai Ying sneered, flicked his sleeve and sent the golden black dipper qi after him.
As Zhou Yuan was rapidly retreating, there was a flicker of Spirit Light between his eyebrows. The Spirit power of the advanced level of the Corporeal Stage was being fully activated to its peak.
Bang!
At his feet, the ground suddenly cracked, and walls of earth surfaced. They were wrapped in invisible Spirit power, being lifted into the air. It was evident Zhou Yuan was manipulating them with his Spirit power.
Bang!
Golden black dipper qi whizzed past, and each and every earthen wall was directly penetrated in a destructive manner.
But a wave of the golden black dipper qi was consumed as a result.
Zhou Yuan came to a stop. Gazing at the golden black dipper qi acting like maggots feeding on a corpse, he clasped his hands together, and his cheeks bulged. A dark golden flame then erupted from his mouth like a dragon's breath.
“Heavenly Sun Flame!”
As the dark golden flame swept through the void, even the air distorted slightly, showing its extremely high temperature.
The flame and the golden black dipper qi collided without any sound of impact. The vast golden black dipper qi was quietly melted in the flame...
When the flames subsided, the sky also cleared.
With his feet on Genesis Qi, Chai Ying stood in the air with a look of surprise flashing through his eyes as he watched the scene. It was evident that he hadn't expected his opponent to completely incinerate his golden black dipper qi.
Given his attacks and strength, as long as he acted, there was almost nobody below a Chosen who could withstand his attack.
“I didn't think you'd also cultivate spirit.” Chai Ying sneered. Previously he had sensed that Zhou Yuan first exhausted his golden black dipper qi with Spirit power before using the dark gold flame to incinerate it. “However, that's just a little trick. Do you really think it's going to work?”
As Chai Ying's suddenly folded his hand to form a seal, golden black Genesis Qi roared out, directly forming a gigantic golden black palm in the sky. The giant palm was filled with so much ferocious qi that even a mountain would easily be crushed by it.
“The Great Golden Black Palm!”
It was evident that Chai Ying did not have the slightest intention of playing with Zhou Yuan. He did not hold back at all, and he planned to kill Zhou Yuan at the fastest speed possible.
Moreover, after he had previously met Zhou Yuan, he had fully investigated Zhou Yuan’s background. Although Zhou Yuan possessed an extremely outstanding foundation of Genesis Qi during the seventh gate of heaven, Chai Ying unfortunately attached no importance to that tens of thousands strands or so of Genesis Qi.
Bang!
The golden black palm whizzed down, causing the sound of explosions. Before it even landed, the ground below had already begun to collapse and crack.
Countless people were all watching the scene with their eyes wide in shock. They evidently also sensed Chai Ying's killing intent.
This also sparked sympathy for Zhou Yuan. If such a fierce and powerful palm were to fall, then even a mountain would be flattened, let alone Zhou Yuan.
“That Chai Ying really doesn’t intend to hold back at all.” Gong Wan of the Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace sighed.
In the face of a chief disciple, he applied his genesis technique right away. That Chai Ying really is ruthless.
She turned to Zuoqiu Qingyu and Luluo and said, “Your friend is most likely going to suffer.”
The two women exchanged a glance with one another without saying anything, but the deep worry in their eyes couldn’t be concealed. After all, even if it was so far away, they could clearly feel how terrifying Chai Ying’s attack was.
“Hopefully Zhou Yuan will have the means to fight.”
They sighed inwardly and could only be hopeful.
Outside the valley, Chu Qing and Li Qingchan were also intently watching. Kong Sheng’s eyes were somewhat gloomy as he asked, “He did not even hide, does he intend to forcibly withstand it?
“Stupidity. If he continues to badger Chai Ying and rely on speed alone, he can perhaps drag on for a little longer. To forcibly withstand that attack, he will no doubt die.”
Yaoyao’s cold and beautiful eyes darted over, and her red lips opened slightly to say, “If you’re ignorant, talk less.”
Kong Sheng froze for a moment and then was about to speak. However, noticing the look in Yaoyao’s eyes, he knew that if he were to continue to mock Zhou Yuan, she would definitely snap. In the end, he had no choice but to just sneer coldly.
“Let’s see how you're going to protect him!”
Bang!
The giant golden black palm descended from the sky, making Zhou Yuan's figure below appear incredibly small and insignificant.
Zhou Yuan looked up, his expression solemn.
This is the power of a Chosen? It does indeed far exceed that of a chief disciple.
“The genesis technique activated by thirty-eight thousand Genesis Qi stars is indeed tyrannical.”
Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, but there was not a flicker of fear in his eyes. Instead, a fiery eagerness was beginning to emerge.
On the first day that Zhou Yuan entered the Cangxuan Sect, he was already told of the incredible strength of a Chosen, which was the level that the younger generation of the Cangxuan Heaven strived to achieve.
At that time, Zhou Yuan had also thought about when he would have the strength to fight against a Chosen.
A year ago, he perhaps couldn’t give an accurate answer, but the present Zhou Yuan knew that...now he was prepared.
Golden Omni Serpent Qi was slowly rising from Zhou Yuan’s body, and vaguely, a giant python could be seen hissing within his body.
Inside his Qi Dwelling, ten thousand Genesis Qi stars bloomed like dazzling lights.
“Jade skin, silver bones...”
His mouth was slightly open and a low voice sounded.
As his voice rang, his skin bloomed with a glowing jade light, and the bones of his body began to shine with silver.
“Golden blood...”
In his heart, his golden drop of blood trembled. A ray of golden blood spread out, emitting a golden glow on Zhou Yuan’s skin, making him appear slightly mysterious.
He was currently just standing on the ground and had not yet activated any power. Despite this, the boulder beneath his feet was unable to withstand the force seeping out from his body and began to crack.
This was the first time Zhou Yuan had completely activated the power of his physical body to its peak without any reservation ever since he had stepped into the Golden Blood Stage.
His Genesis Qi foundation was indeed not as good as Chai Ying’s, but he still had the strength of the physical body! The power of the spirit!
Under countless watchful gazes, Zhou Yuan looked up at the golden black palm that was pressing down. The next moment, he released a long deafening roar and shot up skywards!
He chose to take the initiative to attack.
Dazzling golden light erupted from his body.
“Genesis Breaker!”
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He clenched his hands tightly and saw the snowy white hair of the Heavenly Yuan Brush spread outwards. It directly wrapped around his fist and gradually turned from a snowy white to a dark black color.
“Million Whale!”
With his eyes blazing, Zhao Yuan punched out, and vaguely, there was the cry of a whale ringing throughout the skies.
The air under the fist gradually distorted.
Bang!
Under countless astonished gazes Zhou Yuan slammed his fist out, directly meeting the golden black palm descending from the sky head on...
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Boom!
Under countless shocked gazes, Zhou Yuan, carrying a majestic momentum, shot up into the sky. His fist roared out and heavily collided with the golden black palm.
During the moment of collision, it was as though the whole world had fallen silent.
Then, an earth-shaking rumble resounded throughout the universe. Like a storm, terrifyingly powerful shock waves wreaked havoc and expelled the air as if a real vacuum space was formed.
They also shattered the towering mountain peaks in the surroundings with their impact, making countless people speechless with their destructive power.
Swoosh!
In the sky, Zhou Yuan, who had collided with that giant golden black palm, froze for a number of seconds before his body abruptly fell down. He rapidly rotated in mid-air and finally landed with both hands tightly clutching the ground. He immediately left two deep marks.
Smoke and dust filled the air, covering his body.
Countless eyes shot over in his direction.
“That kid is not dead from being slammed to the ground, right?”
“It's not necessarily impossible. He recklessly faced the attack head-on, does he think he’s a Chosen?”
“……”
Amidst whispers, the layer of smoke and dust gradually faded, and Zhou Yuan's figure re-emerged. It was just that he still had his palms deeply inserted into the ground. His sleeves were torn apart, and his skin was glowing with a faintly discernible golden patterned light. He looked particularly mysterious.
The surface of his body was covered with some marks of blood, but those wounds were recovering at an alarming rate.
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