Above the troops, an Alpha-Origin expert stood atop his Genesis Qi, arms crossed before him as his mocking gaze looked over.
Zhou Yuan lowered his head and slowly spread out his hands. On his palm, a silver ring began to glow.
With a deep breath, he closed his eyes. When they opened once again, killing intent rapidly surged within them.
“Let’s see just how many lives you have prepared to sacrifice in order to break our city!”
Chapter 103 Activate
“Attack!”
Sounds of battle rose outside Great Zhou City, countless figures flooding over as Genesis Qi soared.
Wuung!
Innumerable bow strings were pulled back atop the city walls, followed by a flurry of arrows. The arrows were coated in a faint layer of Genesis Qi, causing their speed and sharpness to rise.
A rain of arrows descended, instantly taking countless lives.
War was basically the spilling of blood and the crushing of flesh.
Zhou Qing’s figure slowly rose above the main city gate. Scarlet-red Genesis Qi swirled around his body, forming a red cloud under his feet. He floated above the city wall, facing Qi Yuan who also stood in mid-air on his Genesis Qi.
Zhou Qing glanced down, the battle below flooding his vision as his fists involuntary clenched tightly. The killing intent in his eyes churned even more violently when he looked up again at Qi Yuan.
“Zhou Qing, why struggle so stubbornly. Ever since the Great Wu Empire was established, your Great Zhou Empire should no longer have any reason to continue existing. The only thing it ever does is stir up useless memories.”
“If you were smart enough, you would have brought the royal clan into hiding, giving yourselves a chance to preserve your lives. But you just had to keep dreaming of strengthening Great Zhou, a dream that will undoubtedly lead to your own destruction.”
“Does a low life traitor like you have the right to spout such words?” Zhou Qing’s tone was pure ice.
“Hehe, everything is dictated by the victor. If I win today, it will be written in the history books that I, Qi Yuan, followed the will of the heavens and eliminated a useless king, replacing Zhou with Qi!” Qi Yuan laughed loudly.
“I’m afraid that you don’t have the ability!”
Zhou Qing’s eyes turned steely as he boldly attacked. A fist flew, whizzing scarlet-red Genesis Qi blasting apart the air as a vicious strike was sent straight at Qi Yuan.
Qi Yuan’s sleeves flapped in response as yellow Genesis Qi unfurled. The sound of metal echoed from within as it smashed into the scarlet-red Genesis Qi.
Bang!
Two powerful blasts of Genesis Qi clashed, the resultant shockwaves wreaking havoc over the surroundings.
“Humph, Zhou Qing, I would not dare to make an enemy of you if you were at your peak, but what can now do against me now? Your power has fallen drastically, unable to advance ever since your arm was chopped off by king Wu.”
Zhou Qing was expressionless. Instead of rebutting, his hand made a grasping motion and a scarlet-red spear appeared within it. It was the high tier Black Genesis Weapon, the Nine Flames Spear.
Qi Yuan’s eyes narrowed when he saw this, not daring to waste any time as he quickly summoned a dark gold longsword. Light flickered on the sword that was also a high tier Black Genesis Weapon.
Qi Yuan was clearly fully prepared for the battle today.
Their gazes clashed, killing intent spewing forth.
Swish!
Two figures shot forth and brazenly collided in the air.
Northern city gate.
The Alpha-Origin expert, Wang Chaotian, stood in the sky on his Genesis Qi. The corners of his mouth lifted to form a mocking smile as he looked down at Zhou Yuan who was atop the city wall. “Is there really no one else left in Great Zhou? To think that they would actually send a little brat to defend the city.”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes were void of any emotion as he stared at Wang Chaotian and said, “I heard that you used to be a minister of Great Zhou? How has your new master been treating you?”
The corners of Wang Chaotian’s eyes twitched slightly as the smile on his face turned ugly. There was a dark look in his eyes as he locked onto Zhou Yuan and slowly said, “I know you. You are Zhou Yuan right?”
“The prince of Great Zhou who was born with the blessings of the sacred dragon.”
Wang Chaotian’s eerie gaze remained on Zhou Yuan as he released a strange laugh, “Unfortunately, this sacred dragon blessing merely ended up as a bridal dowry. As such, you are no sacred dragon, but a fake crippled dragon.”
However, Zhou Yuan’s expression remained unchanged in the face of Wang Chaotian’s mockery. “It doesn’t matter of it’s a fake dragon or a crippled dragon, still better than a dead man.”
Ridicule rose from the corners of Wang Chaotian’s mouth. “This is the first time in all my many years that I’ve encountered a Qi Nourishing brat that actually dares to speak to me in such a manner.”
“It seems that you still believe that you are that chosen sacred dragon. Fine, I will let you understand the cruelness of reality today you delusional ignorant brat.”
As Wang Chaotian’s final word faded, dark cyan Genesis Qi poured out from the top of his head, spinning around his body like a cyan storm while an alarming pressure slowly spread.
“Attack the city!”
As he gave this command, the army below immediately flooded towards the city walls.
“Protect his highness!”
The three Heaven Gate experts at Zhou Yuan’s side hurriedly yelled.
However, Zhou Yuan extended a hand and stopped them. “You guys guard the city walls and make sure that no one ascends them. As for him, I will deal with it.”
The three Heaven Gate experts were somewhat hesitant but eventually nodded. They knew that even the three of them together would not be Wang Chaotian’s match.
What puzzled them however, was how a Qi Nourishing stage like Zhou Yuan going to fight an Alpha-Origin expert.
Wang Chaotian’s hands were crossed across his chest as he stared at Zhou Yuan with toying eyes. He too was very curious with regards to what the prince of Great Zhou, whom once possess the sacred dragon blessing, was going to do.
Under the attention of numerous gazes, Zhou Yuan slowly put the silver ring onto his finger.
In an instant, Zhou Yuan felt the entire world fall into silence. A warm feeling gushed out from the ring and headed straight into the spot between his brows.
Thump thump!
His Spirit began to tremble violently. Almost immediately after, an invisible pulse abruptly exploded from Zhou Yuan, causing the three nearby Heaven Gate experts to stagger backwards.
Light frantically flickered between Zhou Yuan’s brows. One could faintly see a figure emerge from within, slowly growing clearer and clearer, transforming from illusory to the corporeal.
“Forcibly raising the cultivation level of his Spirit?” Wang Chaotian’s eyebrows raised a little as he felt the sudden burst of power from Zhou Yuan’s Spirit. Though it was true that the Spirit had amazing uses, it was not that useful in a direct clash like this.
Wang Chaotian indifferently said, “If this is your trump card, I’m afraid that you will definitely die today.”
Zhou Yuan only responded with an icy glance, not retorting with a single word. His hand patted the Universe bag at his waist and a silver ball of light jumped out. Subsequently, his hand reached out and entered the ball.
“Silver Shadow, activate.”
In the wake of these ice-cold words, the silver ball instantly melted. Silver liquid swiftly flowed over, completely covering Zhou Yuan’s body in a short span of a few breaths.
Under those now shocked gazes, the silver liquid on Zhou Yuan’s body transformed into silver battle armor as a bloodthirsty aura was slowly set loose.
Chapter 104 Silver Shadow’s Power
A bloodthirsty aura emerged from the figure in silver armor that had appeared a
top the city walls, drawing over numerous shocked gazes.
Little by little, the mockery on Wang Chaotian’s face turned rigid at this moment, the expression in his eyes incomparably grave as he stared at the silver figure Zhou Yuan had transformed into. The former could feel an aura that was truly able to threaten him.
The corners of Wang Chaotian’s eyes twitched as he chillingly said through gritted teeth, “You do have some ability.”
Although he did not know why the silver armor figure would give off such a dangerous feeling, he had to admit that he now no longer dared to hold any contempt in his heart.
The silver armor figure’s eyes opened, revealing the silver light swirling within. In the next moment, its foot suddenly stamped downwards.
Bang!
The city wall seemed to shake for an instant as the figure transformed into a flash of silver light. A silver fist was sent flying towards Wang Chaotian, the air in its way rapidly blasted away.
Zhou Yuan’s attack was as swift as lightning, causing even Wang Chaotian’s heart to shiver for a moment. But he was after all an Alpha-Origin expert and soon responded by quickly rotating his hand, sending out a formidable palm strike.
Clang!
Fist and palm collided, followed by a clear clang sound. Ripples spread in the air as the two figures were jolted back, forced to stumble several steps backwards.
“It really is amazing!”
Not facing even the slightest disadvantage in a head-on clash with an Alpha-Origin expert made Zhou Yuan’s heart shiver slightly in shock, before being quickly followed by a gush of pleasant surprise.
Cheers immediately exploded from the soldiers atop the walls when they saw Zhou Yuan’s unexpected dominance, causing the morale to soar for a time.
These cheers made Wang Chaotian’s expression grow increasingly stormy. His venomously stared at the silver armor figure and said, “Although I do not know how you did it, I do not believe that a mighty Alpha-Origin like myself will not be able to deal with a little brat like you!”
“Cyan Wind Heavenly Dipper Qi!”
A low roar from Wang Chaotian was followed by dark cyan Genesis Qi bursting out of his body. Like a cyan hurricane, the Qi wailed around his body, the surging Genesis Qi akin to countless wind blades that were more than sufficient to rip anything to shreds.
The expression in Wang Chaotian’s eyes was dark and cold. With a twirl of his palm, dark cyan Genesis Qi transformed into half-feet long wind blades in his hand, blades that were sharp without equal.
“Cyan Blade!”
Wang Chaotian’s sleeve jerked as wind blade after wind blade was sent shooting forth. They tore through the air with swishing sounds, viciously closing in on Zhou Yuan at crafty angles.
Zhou Yuan breathed in deeply as the Omni Python Qi in his Qi Dwelling abruptly exploded forth.
Boom!
Dark gold Genesis Qi flooded out of Zhou Yuan’s body. When it came into contact with Silver Shadow, Zhou Yuan felt the power of the Genesis Qi rise sharply as if it had been amplified by some kind of force.
Buzz!
Dark gold Genesis Qi spouted out from the silver armor figure, glorious like a dark gold cloud.
“This Silver Shadow is insane! To think that it is even able to amplify the power of Genesis Qi!”
Zhou Yuan could not help but remark in his heart. Only after personally experiencing Silver Shadow’s ability did he finally realise how great this battle puppet was. The fusion between puppet and human was perfect. It did not matter if it was Genesis Qi or Genesis techniques, everything would be greatly amplified through Silver Shadow.
With Silver Shadow’s amplification powers, Zhou Yuan’s originally Qi Nourishing level Genesis Qi was now no weaker than that of an Alpha-Origin expert.
“Shatter!”
Excitement flashed in Zhou Yuan’s eyes as he felt the enormous power he had never wielded before. He showed no signs of dodging and instead took a step forward, his hands grabbing at the wind blades.
Ch ch!
No matter how hard they struggled, the cyan wind blades caught by Zhou Yuan were unable to escape.
Zhou Yuan suddenly increased the force of his grip as dark gold Genesis Qi spouted out. Cracking sounds were heard as the cyan wind blades were directly crushed to pieces by Zhou Yuan.
“Is this all you’re capable of?” Zhou Yuan’s cold voice sounded as he looked towards Wang Chaotian.
Wang Chaotian’s face was white with rage, but there was also fear within his eyes. He did not know why, but the dark gold Genesis Qi from Zhou Yuan’s body made his heart beat a little faster.
“Just what kind of Genesis Qi did this brat cultivate? It doesn’t seem to be Great Zhou royal clan’s Flame-Thunder Qi.” The expression in Wang Chaotian’s eyes fluctuated indeterminately in uncertainty.
“As the saying goes, it is not nice to receive without giving. You too should have a taste of my Genesis Qi!”
Zhou Yuan laughed heartily as he punched.
“Emperor Extreme Seal!”
The might of the Emperor Extreme Seal in Zhou Yuan’s current state was many times greater than before. One could only watch as dark gold Genesis Qi rapidly gathered together, transforming into a dozen feet tall dark gold fist of light that ruthlessly crashed forward like a wave.
This light fist was domineering without equal. The air in its path exploded and even space itself seemed to ripple wherever it passed.
Wang Chaotian’s expression changed as the dark gold light fist arrived, evidently sensing just how powerful it was. He did not dare to delay even a split second as his five fingers took on the form of a claw and ferociously tore downwards.
“Black Genesis technique, Dipper Wind Claw!”
Screech!
Cyan scars were ripped open in the space before him. The sharpness of this attack was likely of shredding even a mountain.
Rumble!
However, the cyan wind claw was unable to tear apart the dark gold light fist, and was instead scattered by the latter. In the end, the dark gold light fist smashed towards Wang Chaotian.
Wang Chaotian hastily spit out a cloud of dense cyan Qi. Only then was he able to block the dark gold light fist.
Thud thud!
Although he had managed to block it, the light fist was just too domineering, sending him staggering backwards as the Qi and blood in his body churned violently.
“What a domineering Genesis Qi!”
Astonishment flitted across Wang Chaotian’s eyes. The Genesis Qi he had cultivated was grade 4, but even this grade 4 Genesis Qi of his was unable to stop the dark gold Genesis Qi.
It was obvious that his opponent’s Genesis Qi was more highly ranked than his grade 4 Genesis Qi!
Zhou Yuan had also realised his advantage. The domineering Omni Python Qi stood heads and shoulders above ordinary grade 4 Genesis Qi. Hence, he no longer hesitated and swiftly shot forward once again.
Thus, a rain of attacks began to bombard Wang Chaotian.
Killing intent was forced out of Wang Chaotian, his eyes turning ice-cold. No longer holding back any Genesis Qi, he transformed into a flash of cyan light and began exchanging lightning-quick blows with the silver figure.
Boom boom boom!
Every attack from the two could cause mountains to crumble or split apart the land, while the aftershocks wreaked destruction in the surrounding area.
While the intense battle carried on, the treacherous Wang Chaotian taunted continuously in an attempt to distract Zhou Yuan.
“Brat, so what if you’re able to hinder me? Your side still has one less Alpha-Origin and that southwest gate will surely fall soon!”
The southwest gate was the only place that was not guarded by an Alpha-Origin level.
Zhou Yuan’s brows knitted together. He was aware that the southwest gate was indeed their weakest link, but he also understood that none of Great Zhou’s top tier battle power could free themselves at this time. They had no choice to but to try and delay th
e advance on the southwest gate as much as possible.
“I hope that captain Lu and the rest will be able to hold on a little longer.”
Zhou Yuan thought in his heart as his attacks grew even more ferocious, murder surging in his eyes as he charged towards Wang Chaotian once again.
Southwest gate.
Compared to the other gates, the fight here was practically one-sided. Under the leadership of the Alpha-Origin expert called Lin Nian, the defending Great Zhou soldiers suffered terrible losses.
Even the desperate efforts of Lu Tieshan and the other Heaven Gate experts were unsuccessful in stopping Lin Nian. Instead, all that resulted was the latter growing more and more infuriated.
Thus, Lin Nian suddenly attacked, powerful Genesis Qi instantly scattering Lu Tieshan and the rest. Lin Nian moved and appeared in front of one of the Heaven Gate experts, a chilling look in his eyes as a palm swatted downwards.
Boom!
The top of the Heaven Gate experts head was smashed in, fresh blood spurting out as the color in his eyes gradually faded.
“Old Lue!”
Lu Tieshan’s eyes almost burst open from rage when he saw this. That Heaven Gate expert had been an old friend of his.
“Stop him together!” Lu Tieshan howled as he and the other Heaven Gate experts charged forward once again, now in a state of frenzy as they attempted to contain Lin Nian. They knew just how dire a state Great Zhou City would fall into if Lin Nian was allowed to breach the city gate.
However, their efforts were practically futile. Lin Nian maintained the absolute advantage and even began to attack the city gate. The southwest gate was rapidly approaching a state of crisis.
The eyes of countless soldiers began to despair.
It was at this desperate moment that the slender figure of a girl wearing green and white agilely leapt onto the city wall.
Her beautiful eyes locked onto the unstoppable Lin Nian, her hand slowly clenching as she softly spoke in a voice that only she could hear.
“Yangming.”
“I need your power. Please help me, I want to help his highness protect this place!”
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