The noises that filled the sky caused Zhao Pan’s face to be interlaced by green and white, before ultimately transforming into red rage, killing intent spilling from his eyes.
“Bastardly thing, you dare to make a fool out of me. I will not forgive you!”
Howled Zhao Pan, the humiliation he felt turning into extreme rage. It was already shameful for him to attack Zhou Yuan with the power of the Divine Dwelling stage, while failing to achieve anything with the attack was akin to adding insult to injury. If news of this spread, it would become a black stain on his record that would follow him throughout his.
Rumble!
Genesis Qi rose around Mu Wuji, his expression hardening as he gazed upon the now enraged Zhao Pan. It seems that a battle with the latter was unavoidable.
Rumble!
However, just as Genesis Qi began converging towards the howling Zhao Pan, the world seemed to shake all of a sudden.
Countless gazes looked over, only to see a vast torrent of light suddenly sweep out from the still open Saint Remains Domain. It transformed into a giant hand, containing terrifying power as it descended towards Zhao Pan.
At the same time, a low voice boomed across the area.
"When I died back then, I said that the trash of Sacred Palace will not be allowed near here. You little piece of shit, who gave you the balls?!"
The voice dazed the numerous geniuses, while the expressions of Mu Wuji and the other envoys rapidly changed.
The still howling Zhao Pan immediately fell silent, confusion flitting across his face for a split second before he suddenly seemed to recall something. His complexion instantly turned deathly pale as indescribable fear flooded out in his eyes.
“Pa… patriarch Cang Xuan?!”
Zhao Pan involuntarily cried out.
In the next instant, he had already turned a hundred and eighty degrees, desperately running away like a dog that had lost its home.
He knew how terrifying an existence he had offended. Even though that person had already died, his lingering will remained in the place he had fallen.
Even a mere lingering will was incomparably terrifying to Zhao Pan.
Rumble!
However, the giant hand in the sky continued to descend, ignoring the laws of space as it appeared behind Zhao Pan.
Boom!
The sky shook violently. Everyone could only watch as Zhao Pan's figure fell like a cannonball, smashing through mountain after mountain…
In the end, Zhao Pan was buried in a giant pile of rubble…
Countless geniuses were stupefied. No one had expected the ferocious Zhao Pan from a dozen breaths ago would be thrashed in an instant, no one knowing whether he was dead or alive…
Chapter 208 Before Leaving
The giant hand in the sky gradually dissipated, leaving behind broken mountain after mountain. It looked as if half of the mountain range had been torn apart…
Countless people stupidly stared at this scene.
Even Zhou Yuan was flabbergasted. He clearly never expected Zhao Pan's actions to incite patriarch Cang Yuan's remaining power…
"Patriarch…"
Mu Wuji blankly stared at this scene, his lips faintly quivering. His face was overwhelmed with emotion, while his eyes were filled with reverence.
"Zhao Pan is really unlucky…" The other four envoys secretly shook their heads.
They naturally knew that patriarch Cang Xuan’s death had something to do with Sacred Palace. Hence why the patriarch hated those from Sacred Palace.
After patriarch Cang Xuan's death, his body transformed into the numerous Saint Remains Domains littered all over Cangxuan Heaven. If anyone from Sacred Palace got too close, they would incite patriarch Cang Xuan's power, drawing huge trouble to themselves.
As such, every member of Sacred Palace did not dare to approach any of these Saint Remains Domains.
However, Zhao Pan had not been that close to this Saint Remains Domain, and yet he had somehow still incited patriarch Cang Xuan's power, causing him to suffer bloodily.
Bang!
Under countless pitying gazes, a pillar of Genesis Qi burst out from the rubble as a figure soared into the sky, his miserable figure hovering in the air.
The crowd looked over, only to be shocked. Zhao Pan was drenched in blood, his clothes torn and tattered, while Genesis Qi feebly lingered around him. He had clearly sustained extremely serious injuries.
Zhao Pan’s entire body trembled uncontrollably, both terrified and angry. How could he ever have imagined that he would incite patriarch Cang Xuan’s power...
"Blasted! I was clearly pretty far away, why did this still happen?!" Howled Zhao Pan in his heart.
How could he not know that the Saint Remains Domains did not welcome those from the Sacred Palace like him. Hence why he had also been maintaining his distance since the beginning, though he somehow still ended incurring the patriarch’s wrath.
Mu Wuji let out an icy chuckle as he mocked, “Heh, Zhao Pan, it seems that you’re even more loathsome than others, so loathsome that even patriarch can’t stand the sight of you.”
Zhao Pan’s complexion was steely white with anger, but he no longer dared to show any of the bossiness from before. The previous blast of power had terrified him silly, and taking another one would likely kill him on the spot.
Moreover, patriarch Cang Xuan’s fame and reputation was just too great. Even though he was already dead, the name of the ex number one expert of Cangxuan Heaven still possessed a certain level of intimidation.
“I’ll not forget what happened today!”
Zhao Pan gnashed his teeth, his venomous gaze looking past Mu Wuji to pause on Zhou Yuan, the killing intent within so thick that it was practically oozing out. Evidently, he was firmly convinced that Zhou Yuan was the main reason for his humiliation today.
After leaving these threatening words behind, Zhao Pan no longer had the face to stay even a microsecond longer. With a wave of his sleeve, Genesis Qi swept out, wrapping around Ye Ming and the rest as the group began flying towards Saint Remains City.
Hence, what was originally suppose to be a fight between Divine Dwelling experts ended in a pretty lackluster manner.
Countless geniuses sighed in regret before beginning to scatter. Their expressions were somewhat disappointed, because only a tiny fraction had ultimately been chosen by the six envoys...
An icy look flitted across the depths of Zhou Yuan’s eyes as he watched Zhao Pan’s leaving figure.
“Zhao Pan right… I too will not forget you. There will come a day when I will give you a proper end to today’s matter…” Zhou Yuan icily said to in his heart.
The current him was not Zhao Pan’s match, but he was pretty good at holding grudges. If there was a chance in the future, Zhou Yuan would make sure to return everything Zhao Pan had given him today.
Mu Wuji turned around, looked towards Zhou Yuan and remarked with a grin, “I did not expect you to be so capable…”
He was naturally referring to Zhou Yuan’s earlier feat of avoiding Zhao Pan’s seemingly sure-hit attack.
Zhou Yuan smiled. Zhao Pan was a Divine Dwelling expert whose strength for surpassed his own. If he were to face the attack head-on, he would surely be instantly killed. But if it was just dodging, he would be able to tango for a little while with the power of the Decoder Saint Rune.
Mu Wuji said, “From now on, the two of you can be said to be the entry level disciples of the Cangxuan Sect…”
“In a few days, I will bring you two out of the Cangmang Continent and head to the Cangxuan Sect.”
“We’re going there directly?” Zhou Yuan was taken aback.
“Relax, I will send someone to your empire to inform your parents.” Said Mu Wuji with a smile.
Zhou Yuan hesitated for a moment as he turned his head towards the north, where the Great Zhou Empire was located.
“Are you worried about the Great Wu Empire?” Asked Mu Wuji when he saw this. He had evidently found
out pretty much everything with regards to Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan nodded. Although his father had already been freed from the shadow that used to haunt him and was gradually recovering his strength, it was still not enough to put up a fight against king Wu. Moreover, the Great Wu Empire’s power far surpassed the Great Zhou Empire.
He had defeated Wu Huang and taken back some of the sacred dragon blessing. Once king Wu found out, he would definitely be enraged. Zhou Yuan was afraid that king Wu would turn his fury to the Great Zhou Empire, and the former did not wish to see a broken Great Zhou when he returned.
“I wonder how things are progressing with the Battle Puppet Sect ruins. Once we convert every puppet, the Great Zhou Empire's power would surely grow tremendously. When that happens, we may not need to overly fear the Great Wu Empire." Thought Zhou Yuan.
My Wuji took a puff of his pipe and said, "I will send someone to keep an eye on the Great Wu Empire, so you need not worry too much."
He then looked at Zhou Yuan. "Besides this, you should also know that king Wu is pretty strong, and has likely reached the Divine Dwelling stage. Your Great Zhou Empire on the other hand doesn't have a single practitioner at this level."
“A single Divine Dwelling expert is enough to change everything.”
"If you want your empire to possess the power to contend with the Great Wu Empire, you'll need power that matches the Divine Dwelling stage…"
"The Cangxuan Sect is one of the strongest sects in Cangxuan Heaven. Only there will you be able to truly spread your wings and grow to become a true powerhouse."
"That's why you need to grasp this chance."
After hearing Mu Wuji's sincere advice, Zhou Yuan gave a slight nod. He naturally understood that only by entering the Cangxuan Sect would he be able to truly bring out his talent.
The Cangmang Continent was just too small for him, and staying here would instead limit his growth.
Even the most talented eagle would ultimately descend into mediocrity if trapped in a cage.
"I know…" Zhou Yuan nodded, his hands slowly clenching as he peered into the distance.
"Father, mother… although I can't bear to leave you, as the saying goes, an eagle will one day have to leave its nest. But don't worry, when I return to the Great Zhou Empire…"
"I will personally take back everything our Great Zhou Empire has lost!"
“So… you must wait for my return!”
Chapter 209 Cangxuan Blessings, Shengzhou 60%
Within a study in the Great Zhou royal palace.
Zhou Qing was seated at his desk with Qin Yu by his side. In front of them stood Wei Canglan, Wei Qingqing and the Black Venom King with their hands behind their backs.
There was a golden slip of paper in Zhou Qing's hand. His expression was somewhat complicated as he touched it and said, "An envoy from the Cangxuan Sect paid us a visit earlier."
The words Cangxuan Sect caused the expressions of everyone present to tremble.
They clearly understood what these words represented. That one of the overlords of Cangxuan Heaven, an existence that made the Great Zhou Empire look akin to an ant.
Alpha-Origin practitioners were basically the most elite battle force in the Great Zhou Empire, but when put in the Cangxuan Sect, they would only be ordinary disciples.
Wei Canglan and the rest were nervous. After all, both sides were nowhere near the same level. If the Cangxuan Sect wanted to do anything to the Great Zhou Empire, they would not even have the qualifications to resist.
The sight of their expressions made Zhou Qing chuckle for a moment, before he said, "No need to be so nervous, the letter says that Yuan'er has distinguished himself from the numerous geniuses in the Saint Remains Domain, and has been recruited into the Cangxuan Sect. He is now likely already on his way there.”
These words stunned Wei Canglan and the Black Venom King. Soon after, they could not help but sigh in amazement.
“His highness truly is a genius blessed by the heavens. I can’t believe that he has joined the Cangxuan Sect!” Wei Canglan was rather taken aback, his heart filled with admiration. They clearly understood how bright Zhou Yuan’s future would be after joining the Cangxuan Sect.
By the side, Wei Qingqing’s eyes also rippled, a little emotional as she recalled their first encounter. The first time she had seen Zhou Yuan in Canglan Country, he had still appeared rather immature though his worth was gradually being revealed.
How could she have imagined, that the one she had once believed to have cheated his way to first place in the class ranking exam, would in a short span of a year, reach such giddying heights.
Zhou Yuan’s name had long since spread across the entire Cangmang Continent… everyone knew the epic of how the prince of Great Zhou had, with his Heaven Gate stage strength, defeated the Alpha-Origin prince of Great Wu, Wu Huang, in the Saint Remains Domain, becoming the number one individual amongst the Cangmang Continent’s younger generation...
And now, Zhou Yuan had stepped through the doors of the Cangxuan Sect like a carp jumping through the dragon’s gate. It was becoming more and more difficult to imagine how dazzling the young man would be when they met again.
“His highness truly is a sacred dragon.” Sighed the Black Venom King.
He had no choice but to acknowledge Zhou Yuan’s battle accomplishments. From what he could see, even he may not be able to achieve victory against Zhou Yuan now.
The immature young man he had encountered in Blackwater had already begun to surpass him.
Their words made Zhou Qing grin widely, a smile filled with pride.
Zhou Qing said, “On the letter, Yuan’er told us to be a little more careful of the Great Wu Empire, especially the now angered king Wu.”
Wei Canglang cupped his fists together and said, “Don’t worry your majesty, I have already sent the majority of our forces to the border to keep a tight eye on any activity from the Great Wu Empire.”
Zhou Qing nodded. He then looked towards the Black Venom King and inquired, “How is the progress at the Battle Puppet Sect ruins?”
“We’ve already discovered five Alpha-Origin battle puppets, and the number of Heaven Gate puppets has reached the hundreds, and we foresee even more in the future.”
Zhou Qing nodded his head in satisfaction. Five Alpha-Origin battle puppets and several hundred Heaven Gate battle puppets was a powerful force. Such a force would undoubtedly greatly boost the Great Zhou Empire’s might, making it such that the Great Wu Empire would not be able to achieve anything significant unless they used all of their forces to attack.
The Great Wu Empire’s forces were currently tied up, making them unable to do so.
“Great. It’s been hard one everyone. The Great Zhou Empire needs to conceal our strength and bide for time as we accumulate power. I believe that the day will eventually come when the Great Zhou Empire will regain our former glory!” Said Zhou Qing with a faint smile.
From Zhou Qing’s expression, Wei Canglan and the Black Venom King could sense the former’s growing kingly dignity. A change that could be attributed to removing the shadow in his heart and the gradual recovery of his strength.
A complicated expression rose on Wei Canglan’s face. The Great Zhou Empire was no longer depressing and waning like before, but instead filled with a certain drive as it steadily grew...
It seemed as if everything had begun to change when their prince found his eight meridian channels and began to cultivate.
The face of a gentle and calm youth surfaced in Wei Canglan’s mind as he sighed in his heart. “The Zhou clan does indeed have a sacred dragon.”
After a brief discussion, Wei Canglan and the rest withdrew, leaving Zhou Qing and Qin Yu behind.
The smile on Zhou Qing’s face faded, his fingers feeling the golden paper in his hand as he softly sighed. “I wonder when Yuan’er will return…”
Qin Yu’s eyes were slightly red. She was the most pained and unwilling to see her son go so far away.
“But don’t worry Yuan’er. Father may not be as capable as you, but I will do all I can to protect the Great Zhou Empire and ease your worries. You only need to concentrate on your cultivation in the Cangxuan Sect.” Zhou Qing raised his head, his expression turning a little grim as his gaze penetrated the window and looked towards the direction of the Great Wu Empire.
King Wu was a giant mountain that loomed over the entire Great Zhou Empire...
Zhou Qing knew that the former had already stepped into the Divine Dwelling stage, wielding power that far surpassed his own.
“King Wu, you are indeed an outstanding individual… on this point I admit that I am inferior to you.”
"However, you've made one fatal mistake."
“That is… you’ve overly underestimated the sacred dragon of my Zhou clan!”
"So what if you've reached the Divine Dwelling stage…"
“When the sacred dragon of my Zhou clan returns, it will be time for your Wu clan to pay its debts!”
…
High up in the sky.
The clouds were suddenly torn open as a giant shadow zoomed past. The shadow cleanly cut layer after layer of cloud into two, its speed as fast as a shooting star.
At closer inspection, one would discover that it was a giant boat. Countless ancient patterns had been carved into the boat’s body, giving off magnificent Genesis Qi undulations.
The boat was known as a Sky Breaker Shuttle.
It was a Genesis treasure used for rapid long distance travelling, and boasted extremely high speeds. In addition, it could withstand numerous natural elements, allowing it to travel freely.
On the giant boat was a beautiful hundred flowers pattern, indicating that it belonged to the Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace.
The passengers on board were the six envoys and the chosen geniuses from the Cangmang Continent.
The Cangmang Continent was extremely far from the continent where the six sacred sects were situated, and not all the continents along the way were equipped with teleportation arrays. Therefore, the only option was to travel through these continents. However, there were strong astral winds between the continents, which could only be crossed by a vessel such as the Sky Breaker Shuttle. Trying to cross without one was extremely exhausting, and not a feat that ordinary people would be capable of.
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