Dragon Prince Yuan c1-1251

by Translator: Yeow

  “Continuing to search like a headless fly is far too ineffective.” Zhou Yuan frowned. To obtain more information, he had to go where many were gathered.

  “On the way here, the people in this area have been heading towards the southwest direction where a golden pond is said to have appeared. The pond is extremely mysterious and is rumored to be the materialization of a top tier blessing.” A look of thought was revealed on Zhou Yuan’s face.

  “There should be many geniuses there, making it a hub of information. If I head there, I should be able to obtain news regarding Yaoyao.”

  Zhou Yuan’s eyes flickered. Without any further hesitation, Genesis Qi surged as he once again transformed into a ray of dark gold light that dashed into the sky.

  Half a day later.

  A continuous mountain range appeared within Zhou Yuan’s sights. Thick fog lingered in the sky above it all year round, making it impossible to clearly see the situation inside. Faint Genesis Qi undulations were also present within the mist, spreading an aura of danger.

  However, if one was to peer past the endless fog, one would seem to see a mysterious golden light fading and appearing at its deepest depths…

  On the fringe of the mountain range.

  Countless figures were pouring in from all directions, creating a line-up that appeared rather magnificent.

  Evidently, news of the golden pool had already spread.

  Zhou Yuan’s figure headed directly to the edge of the mountain range. He too did not dare to land in the fog, afraid that he might draw the attention of some unknown creature.

  His figure landed in the forest. This was the outer region of the mountain range, and several figures could be seen flying towards the mountains. He too followed, occasionally stopping individuals to inquire about Yaoyao.

  After some time, he managed to gather a bit more information. However, the majority only mentioned that they had caught glimpses of Wu Huang and his group chasing someone, but did not know the rough direction or location.

  This caused Zhou Yuan’s frown to grow deeper and deeper.

  Zhou Yuan did not slow down, the surrounding mists growing thicker and thicker around him. He could hear numerous roars and howls echoing from far away, while faint but violent Genesis Qi ripples pulsed from time to time.

  Zhou Yuan flew out of the forest as a plain emerge in front of him. However, his footsteps suddenly came to a stop, because a figure had appeared some distance to his front.

  There were faint skeleton like pictures on the figure’s clothes, while an extremely dark and icy aura emanated from him, causing a chill to fill the surrounding air.

  Zhou Yuan frowned as he gazed at the figure, but he did not say anything and turned around to leave.

  Pch!

  However, just as he turned around, the figure lifted his hand and gray Qi suddenly shot out. The Qi released a piercing hiss, quick as lightning as it swept towards Zhou Yuan.

  Zhou Yuan sent a punch backwards as dark gold Genesis Qi surged, rippling the air as it scattered the cold gray Genesis Qi.

  When the gray Genesis Qi was scattered, Zhou Yuan felt an icy Qi invade his body, slowing the flow of blood and causing his flesh to turn rigid wherever it passed.

  However, just as the gray Genesis Qi was about to take another step, blood-red Qi whizzed out, devouring it in a single gulp.

  “Oh?”

  The figure let out a faint cry of surprise.

  Zhou Yuan’s brows were tightly knitted together as he looked towards the figure and asked, “Who are you?”

  He did not seem to know this person, but since the latter had attacked at their first encounter, meaning he was clearly here for Zhou Yuan.

  The figure slowly turned around, only to reveal the extremely pale face of a young man. It was as if all the blood had been drained from him, and his ash-colored eyes seemed to contain the hair-raising aura of death.

  He coughed softly, before he slowly said, “Yama Sect, Zhen Xu.”

  “Zhen Xu (Very weak)?” Zhou Yuan was stunned. Soon after, he scanned the other party’s pale complexion as he nodded his head and said, “You are looking a little weak, you have to get more nourishment…”

  The pale youth was expressionless as he stared at Zhou Yuan.

  Zhou Yuan shrugged. “It’s a joke. Does the honorable Little Yama King of the Yama Sect have nothing better to do than to come here and stop me? I believe there is no grudge between us.”

  The youth called Zhen Xu flatly said, “The Yama Sect owes Saint Remains City a debt of gratitude.”

  Only then did Zhou Yuan understand. It turns out that it was a helper enlisted by Xiao Tianxuan. What a capable fellow, to think that he would be able to employ even an apex level prided genius like the Little Yama King.

  Zhou Yuan curiously asked, “How did you find me?”

  “Someone else’s Universe bag should not be taken so casually.” Zhen Xu’s tone was completely calm, devoid of any feeling.

  Zhou Yuan nodded, so that was how.

  Zhen Xu shot a look at Zhou Yuan and said, “Xiao Tianxuan has almost been tormented to death by the blood poison you sent into his body. That’s why I have to capture you and bring you back to neutralize the poison for him.”

  There was always a hint of eeriness in his voice, an eeriness that made one shiver all over.

  Zhou Yuan flatly said, “He has only himself to blame.”

  Zhen Xu said in an indifferent manner, “I do not have time to bother with the grudge between you two. I only need to capture you and bring you back to neutralize the poison. After which, the Yama Sect and Saint Remains City will no longer owe each other anything.”

  Zhou Yuan shook his head. “I too have no time to bother with your debt.”

  “I said I’m going to capture you, I did not say that I have to obtain your permission.” At the final word, Zhen Xu’s body suddenly shot forward like a phantom, pouncing straight at Zhou Yuan.

  The hands inside his sleeves reached out, revealing their skeletal appearance. They had a grayish black hue, while a terrifying stench seemed to circle around them.

  Sharp fingernails slashed, tearing even the air itself.

  Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed, but he didn't retreat. Five fingers tightly clenched into a fist, dark gold Genesis Qi surging as a punch was sent flying. Its power was so great that the thick leaves beneath his feet were shredded to pieces.

  Bang!

  Fist and palm collided as two different Genesis Qis clashed, instantly cracking the ground below their feet.

  “Corpse Poison Hand.”

  A dark look flitted across Zhen Xu’s eyes as a chilling light appeared on his fingertips, viciously scratching the back of Zhou Yuan’s hand. Corpse poison was contained in the former’s hand and would invade the flesh of anyone that came into contact with it.

  Screeech!

  However, his fingertips did not draw blood but a spluttering of sparks.

  Golden scales had emerged on the back of Zhou Yuan’s hand.

  “Like to play with poison? Then have a taste of mine!”

  Zhou Yuan icily chuckled as his palm thrust forward. Dark gold Genesis Qi whizzed out, squeezing out a line of blood that swiftly shot towards Zhen Xu’s head with a swish.

  The line of blood was naturally the Dragon’s Resentment Poison.

  Roar!

  As it flew, the faint resentful roar of a dragon could be heard.

  Zhen Xu’s eyes narrowed slightly. He knew that this was the blood poison that had brutally tortured Xiao Tianxuan. He did not dare to let it touch him, quickly waving his sleeves as layers of cold grayish black Genesis Qi gathered in front of him.

  Sizzle sizzle!

  The strand of Dragon’s Resentment Poison was continuously consumed, ultimately completely vanishing an inch from Zhen Xu.

  Boom!

  Two blasts of powerful Genesis Qi clashed, snapping the waists of the nearby trees, while Zhou Yuan’s and Zhen Xu’s figures were thrown backwards.

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bsp; However, the instant Zhen Xu’s body was sent flying backwards, his expression suddenly turned graver as he caught sight of the ice-blue Genesis Qi sweeping towards him from the corner of his eye, creating layers of ice on the ground wherever it passed.

  “Corpse Bone Finger!”

  A lightning quick finger attack was sent out by Zhen Xu as an aura of death surged out. The green leaves on the ground were turned to dust when the grayish black Genesis Qi swept past.

  Ch ch!

  The attack tore through the ice-blue Genesis Qi.

  Zhen Xu turned his head slightly, his expression somewhat grim as he stared at the forest to his right. Moments later, a petite figure slowly walked out with a smile.

  Zhou Yuan’s eyes also fell upon the familiar figure, and was immediately stunned.

  “Luluo?”

  Chapter 164 Luluo Seeks the Golden Pool

  A petite girl with a head full of long green hair beamed as she walked out from the forest, a teasing look in her eyes as she looked at Zhou Yuan and said, “You’re really unlucky, always being attacked wherever you go.”

  She then turned towards the pale Zhen Xu. “And always by such troublesome individuals.”

  Zhou Yuan chuckled, somewhat surprised as he responded, “I did not expect to meet you here.”

  On Luluo’s shoulder, the little ice-blue bird hopped about energetically as it chirped. She gave it playful hit as she said, “The golden pool’s blessing is not small. Of course I’ll be here to try my luck.”

  As the two spoke, Zhen Xu’s brows knitted together slightly. He too did not expect that Luluo would suddenly appear. He knew that the latter was also an apex level genius of the Cangmang Continent, and was not the slightest bit inferior to himself.

  In the earlier exchange with Zhou Yuan, the latter had displayed a strength that secretly shocked Zhen Xu. Now that there was another Luluo that was no weaker than himself, he would clearly not have much of an advantage in a two versus one situation.

  Zhen Xu stared at Luluo and asked, “You intend to interfere?”

  Luluo grinned as she answered, “Nope, you guys can fight, I will just be over here watching.”

  Zhen Xu frowned, evidently unconvinced by Luluo’s words. This girl was too eccentric, and as wily as a fox. It was very possible that she would suddenly sneak an attack while they were locked in battle.

  Just like what had happened previously.

  Hence, Zhen Xu took in a deep breath, eyes flickering slightly, before he decisively turned around and left. Given the current situation, there was clearly no way to continue. Since that was so, it was only a waste of time to stay.

  “*Sigh*, going just like that…”

  Luluo was stunned by Zhen Xu’s sudden departure. Soon after, she looked towards Zhou Yuan with eagerness as she suggested, “How about we work together to stop him?”

  Zhou Yuan shook his head. “I’m afraid that it won’t be easy, and there’s no need to take such desperate measures.”

  As one that was also called an apex level geniuses of the Cangmang Continent, Zhen Xu was clearly no ordinary individual. In addition, the relationship between them had not reached the extent where they would be forced into a battle to the death.

  Luluo nodded her chin. “Dead face guy might appear ill and feeble, but he is indeed very difficult to kill. Rumor says that his body has gone through an extremely cruel refinement process that, as long as his heart is intact, even the most serious of injuries will not be fatal.”

  “I even heard that he once battled an Alpha-Origin expert, exchanging wound for wound until the other party was slowly drained to death.”

  Astonishment flashed in Zhou Yuan’s eyes when he heard this. Sure enough, every person who could become an apex level genius was no simple individual.

  “Right, have you heard any news about Yaoyao?” Zhou Yuan suddenly asked.

  Luluo pondered a little before she answered, “You should already know that Wu Huang is working together with those from the Dongxuan Continent in order to deal with big sis Yaoyao, right?”

  Zhou Yuan’s grimly nodded.

  “But don’t worry, I’ve heard that big sis Yaoyao met Zuoqiu Qingyu. With that temptress around, even Wu Huang will not be able to catch up.” Luluo indicated that there was no need for Zhou Yuan to worry.

  “Zuoqiu Qingyu’s speed and movement technique are definitely the best amongst the Cangmang Continent’s younger generation.”

  “Eh?” Zhou Yuan was somewhat amazed.

  Luluo explained, “From what I know, the Zuoqiu clan owns an incomplete Heaven tier Genesis technique called ‘Swimming Black Carp’, which is also the origin of Qingyu’s name* (black carp in pinyin is qingyu). Most importantly, she was able to master this movement based Heaven Genesis technique.”

  “A movement based Heaven Genesis technique?” Zhou Yuan was slightly shocked. That was a Heaven Genesis technique, not the little Heaven tier. One must know that a Genesis technique at this level was extremely rare even in the entire Cangmang Continent.

  Although it was incomplete, its profoundness and wondrousness far surpassed the little Heaven tier.

  Only now did Zhou Yuan finally relax a little. With Zuoqiu Qingyu around, it was impossible for Wu Huang to trap Yaoyao again, while if he were to try to take her on alone, he would be beaten into a pig’s face by the now angered Yaoyao.

  “Although she should be fine, I have to find her.” Said Zhou Yuan, and began turning around to leave. Hearing Yaoyao was hurt had given him a huge scare. He could not imagine how he could face master Cang Yuan if something happened to her.

  “Hai, hai hai…”

  Luluo hurriedly pulled Zhou Yuan’s sleeve when she saw this, stopping him as she blinked her large eyes and said, “The Saint Remains Domain is huge, how will you find her? If you keep searching around like a headless fly, won’t you miss every blessing in here?”

  “It is enough as long as I have the blessings I need. If it is fate, they will naturally come.” Zhou Yuan was rather open-minded.

  Luluo rolled her eyes. They seemed to swivel in thought for a moment, before she said, “I have a better idea. Since so many prided geniuses have gathered here, we should distinguish ourselves and obtain the blessing here. Our names will then begin to spread, and with so many people helping us spread our reputation, it will definitely land in big sis Yaoyao’s ears sooner or later.”

  “Then they will know our location and come to find us. Isn’t this more convenient?”

  Zhou Yuan was taken aback. There was some logic to this method. Soon after, he seemed to smile as he looked towards Luluo. “It seems that you are very interested in the golden pool’s blessing?”

  Luluo wanted him to stay because she desired a dependable helper.

  Luluo nodded, not denying it. “Did you know? It's said that the golden pool is full of wonders. Not only does it possess the power to purify and strengthen the body, it can even nourish the Spirit and temper one’s Genesis Qi. Most importantly of course, it can allow a bloodline to return to its ancestral state.”

  “Returning a bloodline to its ancestral state?” Zhou Yuan was stunned. He shot a thoughtful glance at the ice-blue bird on Luluo’s shoulder. Such a function was clearly more useful to Genesis Beasts.

  “Little Frost possess the ice phoenix bloodline. If it can enter the golden pool, its bloodline will definitely return to its ancestral state, allowing it to grow closer to the state of an ice phoenix.” Luluo anxiously looked at Zhou Yuan.

  “Tempering one’s Genesis Qi… if so, I wonder if my Magical Python Scales will evolve once again and reach the purplish gold level?” Mumbled Zhou Yuan to himself inside.

  If his Magical Python Scales reached the purplish gold state, even an Alpha-Origin expert will not be able to breach his defenses.

  A sliver of interest rose within him.

  “You can’t reach the golden pool even with your ability?” Asked Zhou Yuan. Luluo was one of the apex level geniuses of the Cangmang Continent
. Her skill and techniques could not be weak.

  Luluo showed a pained look on her small face. “It’s said that there are many grade 4 Genesis Beasts in the vicinity of the pool. I managed to get close a few days ago, but encountered one of them. It was not easy for Little Frost and me to beat it, but that bastard quickly called over three other grade 4 Genesis Beasts.”

  “So many grade 4 Genesis Beasts?” Zhou Yuan was a little shocked. Normally speaking, a grade 4 Genesis Beast was already a tyrant like figure in the Saint Remains Domain. Why had so many of them gathered in this place?

  “I don’t know either… I heard that there weren’t so many of them here before.”

  “Aren’t you a beast heart communicator? Can’t you communicate with them?” Asked Zhou Yuan.

  Bewilderment filled Luluo’s face. “That’s right, I am normally able to communicate even if I encounter a grade 4 Genesis Beast, but it doesn’t work with the Genesis Beasts here.”

  “However, I managed to obtain some information from a Genesis Beast elsewhere.”

  “What information?”

  Luluo hesitated for a moment, before she very carefully said, “It seems that these grade 4 Genesis Beasts’ have a boss, and its this boss that called them here from the other mountains...”

  Zhou Yuan’s eyes were wide open.

  These grade 4 Genesis Beasts had a leader? What grade could command such authority? Who would dare to trespass against such security...

  Chapter 165 Dongxuan Attacks

  In the empty space within the forest, Zhou Yuan was wide-eyed as he stared at Luluo. He was truly unable to understand where she found such courage. She clearly knew that there was a mysterious Genesis Beast guarding the golden pool, but she still dared to have designs on it.

  Being stared at by Zhou Yuan made Luluo feel a little guilty. “Although the Genesis Beast leader won’t be weak, as the saying goes, enough ants can bite an elephant to death. With so many geniuses now gathered here, what’s there to be afraid of?”

  Zhou Yuan rolled his eyes at here. It was true that there were many geniuses, but there were even more Genesis Beats in the mountains with no lack of grade 4 amongst them.