Mu Wuji chuckled, drawing in a breath of smoke as it puffed from his nose, causing smoke to pervade the area. He then looked towards the Sacred Sect envoy, Zhao Pan. The latter was currently expressionless as he stared at the mirror. However, from the twitching corners of his eyes, the former knew that he was not as calm as he seemed on the surface.
“Looks like this kid will really become a dark horse…”
Mu Wuji’s mouth cracked open into a smile. Old mister’s eyes were really one of a kind.
...
Not long after Zhou Yuan burst of speed that put him on the same line Wu Huang, Ye Ming and the other top class geniuses, the eighth platform appeared within their sights.
Ye Ming’s gaze shot towards the final Dongxuan member still following behind him. It was a white hair youth with a frigid face. However, from the robustness and quantity of the Genesis Qi spreading from his body, he was clearly stronger than Zhu Ying and the rest.
“Fang Zong, you’re up.”
The white hair youth did not reply. His toes pushed off the ground, his body like a phantom as it appeared on the stone platform. His indifferent eyes looked towards Zhou Yuan, Li Chunjun and Ningzhan as he said, “Who will fight me for the blessing on this stone platform?”
The gazes of the Zhou Yuan trio met, before Li Chunjun slowly suggested, “The one with the weakest Genesis Qi now shall go, any opinions?”
Ning Zhan awkwardly scratched his head and looked towards Zhou Yuan. His Genesis Qi had originally been the weakest, but after the previous change, the latter’s Genesis Qi was still going strong. As such, Ning Zhan was now just that slight beat weaker.
“I really wanted to fight Wu Huang again, never expected that I’ll have to stop here.”
Ning Zhan smiled helplessly. Soon after, his wild battle lust filled eyes burned passionately as they were cast towards the whtie hair youth. “But this guy looks like he’ll put up a pretty good fight. I hope that I’ll be able to enjoy this!”
“Heh, you there, the one called Zhou Yuan. If you get matched up with Wu Huang, give him a good beating for me!”
Ning Zhan yelled at Zhou Yuan before charging forward. With a loud boom, he landed on the eighth stone platform like a cannonball.
Zhou Yuan gave a slight nod as he gazed upon the former’s figure.
As Ning Zhan and Fang Zong entered the eighth platform, only the figures of Zhou Yuan, Wu Huang, Ye Ming and Li Chunjun were left on the stone steps...
These four were this batch’s best and finest.
Countless gazes blazed with excitement as they watched. The stone steps challenge was clearly growing more and more intense and amazing...
What they were most curious about however, was which two apex geniuses would be vyng on the ninth platform.
Countless gazes both inside and outside of the Saint Remains Domain eagerly watched, causing the entire place to become silent.
A short dozen minutes stealthily passed by in this silence.
“It’s appeared!”
“The ninth stone platform has appeared!”
Countless cries suddenly filled the sky, breaking the silence. Gaze after gaze looked over, and sure enough, they saw a stone platform floating some distance to the front.
It was the final stone platform on the Saint stairs!
Once they passed this platform, they would soon reach the peak of the Saint mountain where they would be able to obtain the greatest blessing!
At this very moment, practically every gaze began to burn even hotter than before, no one daring to even blink.
They weren’t the only ones of course. Even the hearts of Zhou Yuan and the other three began to thump when they saw the ninth stone platform, faintly feeling as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders.
Because the appearance of the ninth platform meant that they were about to reach the end of these Saint steps.
Boom!
However, the moment the four breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts, the entire stairs suddenly began to tremble. Horror surged onto their faces as they saw the green flood above begin to gather, forming a giant green wave that continued to rise higher and higher.
In a short few breaths, the giant green wave had reached a height of over ten thousand feet.
The wave was filled with berserk Genesis Qi, the terrible power within unmatched by anything from before.
“God damnit!”
In the face of such a huge wave, even the Zhou Yuan quartet could not help but curse.
Rumble!
However, the ten thousand feet wave cared naught for their cursing. With a violent shudder, it crashed down towards the four of them with vast, unimaginable power.
From its overwhelming presence, it was certain that anything that stood in its way would be destroyed.
The four took in a deep breath, before dashing forward a split second later.
They understood that this was the final obstacle. Once they passed through, it would definitely be the peak!
Wu Huang yelled as scarlet-red Genesis Qi whizzed out behind him, transforming into a rising giant scarlet-red sun. In the sun, one could faintly see a three legged golden crow.
Lu Chunjun wielded his black broadsword, man and sword as one as they shot forward like a flash of sword light.
The vortexes in Ye Ming’s eyes swirled, black Genesis Qi converging towards his palms, rapidly growing as it transformed into black vortexes placed defensively in front of him.
Zhou Yuan released a long howl as the Genesis Qi in his Qi Dwelling exploded forth without reservation. Dark gold Genesis Qi seemed to form the silhouette of a giant golden python. The python swallowed Zhou Yuan into its giant mouth, before charging forward with a wave of its tail.
Rumble!
The four figures had drawn out every last bit of their power. Under countless watching eyes, they crashed head-on against the ten thousand feet tall wave.
Thump thump!
The entire Saint stairs seemed to shudder slightly.
Berserk shockwaves frantically devastated the area.
Every gaze was glued to the four figures. They charged into the wave, breaking through it inch by inch as if going to penetrate its entirety.
Everyone knew what awaited them after this ten thousand feet wave; the peak of Saint mountain!
But, who was going to be the one?!
In this very moment, everyone both inside and outside of the Saint Remains Domain did not even dare to breath.
Zhao Pan’s eyes were wide open as he stared.
Mu Wuji even forgot to puff his pipe, all their gazes tightly fixed on the mirror.
Everyone wanted to know who would be the final winner of this intense battle!
Chapter 187 Into the Clouds
Rumble!
The green wave churned, bursting with power that could sweep away mountains and overturn the seas. Ten thousand feet tall, the sight of it could only be said to be magnificent.
However, everyone clearly knew of the terror within such magnificence.
At this current moment, there were four figures inside this giant wave. These four were using all of their power to frantically push through every layer in the wave. They wanted to pierce through the wave, blasting past this final obstruction.
Every gaze both inside and outside the Saint Remains Domain was gathered on the four figures.
The four of them seemed to have pushed their Genesis Qi to the limit.
However, anyone could see that the final green wave contained way too much power, power so great that the four individuals wore extremely serious expressions, and did not dare to let their attention stray.
In a short span of a dozen breaths, they were nearly at the halfway point in the wave.
Outside the Saint Remains Domain, one of the six envoys suddenly remarked, “They’re about to run out of steam.”
Mu Wuji and Zhao Pan’s pupils shrank. They were also naturally able to sense that Zhou Yuan, Wu Huang and the other two were swiftly d
epleting their Genesis Qi. It was obvious that even they felt a huge pressure from the ten thousand feet tall green wave.
“The Saint mountain is indeed difficult to climb.” Another envoy sighed. “From the looks of it, I’m afraid that the four of them will have no choice but to land on the ninth stone platform.”
If they chose the ninth stone platform, they would be unable to reach the peak, and no longer be able to obtain the greatest blessing.
The envoys gazes were tightly glued to the mirror. They knew that result was about to appear.
...
“Not good.”
In the green wave, Ye Ming’s brows were tightly furrowed together, his expression rather grim. He was aware of his rapidly depleting Genesis Qi, and knew that he would not be able to pass the green wave if this continued.
Li Chunjun’s expression was still akin to a rippleless well. However, the destructive power of his sword Qi had clearly become much weaker.
Wu Huang and Zhou Yuan were also giving their all with grave expressions.
Another dozen breaths passed in this manner.
The black vortex in front of Ye Ming suddenly paused, a sign that it was about to crumble, while Lu Chunjun was forcibly battered out of his man and sword as one state.
Zhou Yuan and Wu Huang’s speed also dropped.
Countless sighs of pity rang out in the Saint Remains Domain at this moment.
Boom!
However, just as everyone felt the four were no longer able to push forward, berserk Genesis Qi suddenly erupted from Wu Huang’s body as the giant scarlet-red sun before him exploded.
By borrowing this sudden explosion of power, Wu Huang’s speed soared.
*Uproar*!
Uproars swept through the insides and outsides of the Saint Remains Domain. No one had that Wu Huang had still been holding something back.
“Excellent!” The Sacred Palace envoy Zhao Pan laughed heartily.
On the other hand, Mu Wuji’s frowned deeply.
Ye Ming and Li Chunjun were also startled by Wu Huang’s sudden burst of power.
Especially Ye Ming, a dark look flitting across his eyes.
“Wu Huang, since we can be said to be companions, we should naturally naturally go through thick and thin together. Abandoning me as you ascend the peak is definitely a no go. That’s why, it will be better for you to stay here and keep me company!” Ye Ming icily chuckled as he suddenly made his move. With a jerk of his sleeve, black Genesis Qi shot out, transforming into a black spear that thrust towards Wu Huang like lightning.
The black spear pierced through the air, clearly containing Ye Ming’s full power.
Since he could not reach the peak, no one else should reach it!
“What a vicious person!”
Ye Ming’s sudden attack drew countless gasps. No one had expected that the one to attack Wu Huang would be the one he partnered with.
Swish!
The black spear arrived like a bolt of lightning, instantly appearing behind Wu Huang.
However, instead of being alarmed by the sudden attack, a strange smile surfaced on Wu Huang’s face.
One could only watch as his body paused slightly and his hands began to make circular motions. Scarlet-red Genesis Qi began to swirl, causing the black spear to stop. With a twist of his hand, the black spear ferociously shot towards the front with even more power than before.
Wu Huang’s figure leaped onto the spear, stepping on its body as it rapidly pierced through the green wave...
“Ye Ming, did you really think I would not be on guard against someone as devious as you?” Wu Huang’s laughter was heard as he left on the spear.
Ye Ming’s expression was stormy. He had never imagined that Wu Huang would already be prepared. He had purposely shown an opening, baiting the former to attack such that he could borrow the former’s power to travel through the wave.
And now, Ye Ming’s strength was spent, no longer able to advance even half a step forward.
“Beautiful!” Countless exclamations sounded in the Saint Remains Domain. No one had expected Wu Huang would end up using Ye Ming’s attack to help him progress.
“Looks like Wu Huang will be the only one to ascend the peak of the Saint mountain.” Zhao Pan rubbed his hands together as he laughed loudly. He shot Mu Wuji a glance from the corner of his eye, a mocking look on his lips.
Zhou Yuan, Li Chunjun and Ye Ming were already on their last legs. It was impossible for them to break through the final green wave and reach the top of the mountain.
Inside the green wave.
Zhou Yuan’s eyes began to flicker in thought as he gazed upon Wu Huang’s rapidly departing figure atop the spear. Soon after, the former took in a deep breath.
“To think that you still had something in reserve even at such a time. Wu Huang, you are really extraordinary.”
“However, if you believe this will cement your victory, you’re taking things too easy!”
Resplendent rays of light suddenly emerged between Zhou Yuan’s brows as a Spirit pulse exploded.
His Genesis Qi had indeed been depleted, but one cannot forget that Genesis Qi was not the only thing he relied on. In fact, his Spirit mastery was greater than anyone here!
An illusory Spirit was faintly visible, silently seated between Zhou Yuan’s brows.
Rumble!
Genesis Qi returned to his body, but it was now surrounded by a powerful invisible force. The green wave was continuously torn apart as his figure dashed forward, chasing after Wu Huang.
The invisible force was obvious Spirit power.
Zhou Yuan’s sudden burst of speed immediately drew countless shocked gazes.
“Zhou Yuan still has Genesis Qi?!”
“No, that’s not Genesis Qi, it’s Spirit power!”
“So that’s how he did it. His Spirit cultivation is pretty high, but he has not used it since the beginning because now is the best timing!”
“......”
Wave after wave of noise pulsed through the crowds, countless individuals amazed. Who could have imagined such a series of highs and lows. Even till now, no one was able to say for sure who will be the final winner.
Swish!
Zhou Yuan shot forward, slicing through the green wave.
Lu Chunjun’s footsteps stopped at this moment as he measured the remaining power in his body. He then shot a look at Zhou Yuan, and was silent for a brief moment, before tightly gripping his heavy black sword.
“Zhou Yuan, I will send you off. I hope that you will reach the peak.”
Li Chunjun grasped his sword with both hands and suddenly sent a slash flying.
Swoosh!
A formidable without equal flash of sword light rocketed forward, appearing in front of Zhou Yuan to help him cut through the green wave.
Zhou Yuan was a little taken aback. He soon cast a grateful gaze at Li Chunjun. With Li Chunjun’s aid, he was now confident of passing through the entire wave and ascend the peak.
“Thanks!”
With a soft thanks, his speed rapidly rose.
Several breaths later, he was already at Wu Huang’s heels.
Wu Huang looked over, their gazes meeting. The thick killing intent could practically freeze the surrounding air.
“Zhou Yuan, you really are akin to a lingering spirit!” Wu Huang’s voice was chilling. He never imagined that the crippled dragon of the Zhou clan, whom he would not even give a glance, would one day be right at his heels!
“Wu Huang, let us fully settle our grudge today!” The murder in Zhou Yuan’s eyes trembled.
“Ha, you?!” Wu Huang laughed disdainfully.
“Fine. I will kill you today, destroying any hopes that your Zhou clan may have!”
Boom!
Under the attention of the countless excited gazes both inside and outside of the Saint Remains Domain, Zhou Yuan and Wu Huang’s figures finally broke out of the ten thousand feet tall green wave, heading straight into the clouds.
Chapter 188 Two Dragons
The instant Zhou Yuan and Wu Huang’s figures broke through the ten thousand feet tall green wave and dashed into the clouds, the atmosphere outside and inside of the Saint Remains Domain abruptly reached its boiling point.
Countless were stupefied.
No one had expected that there would not be one but two who broke through the final obstacle. Moreover… they were Wu Huang and Zhou Yuan.
Of course, the crowd was still able to accept Wu Huang since everyone knew of his reputation. Zhou Yuan on the other hand, was completely unbelievable.
After all, Zhou Yuan was only at the Heaven Gate stage.
Who could have imagined that amongst the many many geniuses in the Saint Remains Domain, a Heaven Gate stage practitioner would be the one to reach this stage...
Outside the Saint Remains Domain, there was only surprise on the faces of the representatives from the various factions.
“Zhou Yuan should be from the Great Zhou Empire?”
“The Great Zhou whose lands were taken away by the Great Wu Empire through some kind of plot? I thought that they had been wiped out by Great Wu…”
“Tch tch, can’t believe that such a talented individual would come from Great Zhou. His future possibilities will likely be limitless.”
“Zhou Yuan’s talent may indeed be extraordinary, but it’s a pity that he was not patient and tolerant enough. Wu Huang would not let him off for choosing to ascend the peak at such a time.”
“Yeah. Wu Huang is definitely not someone you should offend.”
“......”
Numerous whispers could be heard, but it was clear that everyone was not too optimistic about Zhou Yuan’s situation. Wu Huang was just far too famous, his strength practically immeasurable.
In comparison, although Zhou Yuan was a splendid dark horse, he was still weaker overall.
“Zhou Yuan is rather capable.” Several envoys could not help but remark when they saw this, some admiration in their gazes as they looked towards Zhou Yuan.
However, this clearly did not include Zhao Pan. He indifferently glanced Zhou Yuan’s figure and said, “His talent is not bad, but it’s a pity that he’s in a rush to seek death.”
Mu Wuji tapped pipe and said, “Young people should bravely advance, creating a path to the heavens from impossibility.”
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