There was slightly over fifty people in their group, each an elite amongst the outer mountain disciples. Hence, their goal was the top hundred in the peak selection ceremony and this place was clearly not their final destination.
A short distance to their front on the right was another group leaping past platform after platform. They were the Shengzhou disciples led by Lu Feng.
The gazes on both sides clashed from time to time, sparks flying.
Although the numbers of these two parties were nothing special when taking into account all the outer mountain factions, they were two most unified groups, hence why their every action seemed exceptionally attention grabbing.
The other disciples on the stone platforms gave way one after another, not daring to compete with these two groups.
As time passed in this manner, the two groups of disciples rapidly passed by numerous platforms and began to gradually approach the upper area of the pyramid.
This was where the top one hundred stone platforms lay.
The disciples that were confident enough to come here were all powerful in their own right. Thus, the battles between them grew increasingly intense.
By this point, individuals from the two groups finally began to break off and select their stone platforms, not advancing any further.
Of course, besides the two factions led by Zhou Yuan and Lu Feng, there were also many other disciples vieing for these stone platforms, which consisted of both Shengzhou and non Shengzhou disciples.
After all, not every outstanding disciple had been recruited by Zhou Yuan and Lu Feng. Even more had chosen to remain neutral, declining to be part of the grudge between the two parties.
However, they were currently faced with the situation of limited platforms. Hence, they no longer cared which party anyone belonged to, directly engaging any competitor they met in combat.
Lu Feng was at the very front, his icy gaze occasionally sweeping towards Zhou Yuan, who was just a short distance behind.
He had originally planned to recruit elite Shengzhou disciples and forcibly occupy the top ten spots. If Zhou Yuan dared to contest, the group would gang up on him and chase him off.
If that were the case, Zhou Yuan would not even have the chance to duke it out with Lu Feng.
However, Lu Feng had not expected that Zhou Yuan would also recruit a group of elite disciples. Together, they were an extremely strong force, making it impossible for his initial plan to work.
“Since that is so, I will personally stomp you into the ground!” Lu Feng’s eyes were filled with ridicule. As long as Zhou Xiaoyao did not interfere, he would let Zhou Yuan understand the gap between them.
He wanted Zhou Yuan to know that a peasant like him should have obediently stayed in his shitty peasant village.
How could a peasant like him have designs on a girl blessed by the heavens like Gu Hongyi?
Lu Feng raised his head as the top most area of the pyramid came into view. Nine silver stone platforms glittered under the sun. These were the top ten spots.
By this time, there were only nine figures remaining behind him. However, powerful Genesis Qi undulations spread from all of them, clearly showing that each one was formidable individual qualified to compete for the top ten.
Their eyes gradually began to burn with excitement, clearly understanding that the true battle was finally about to begin.
“Qin Zhen, Lei Hongytao, Gu Meng…”
Lu Feng took in a deep breath. In the next instant, a shout akin to thunder boomed, “Do it!”
The instant Lu Feng shouted, ominous glints flashed in the eyes of Qin Zhen and the rest as waves of berserk Genesis Qi violently swept unfurled, transforming into streams that bombarded Zhou Yuan’s group.
Several torrents of Genesis Qi whizzed towards them. Zhou Yuan’s gaze flickered faintly, but no change could be seen on his face, evidently having already anticipated this.
He extended a hand and gave a slight wave.
Behind him, Song Wanxi, Zhao Kun, Qiao Xiu and the rest also acted together as Genesis Qi flooded the sky, directly clashing against the other side’s attacks.
Rumble!
Berserk Genesis Qi shockwaves unfurled like a storm.
It was extremely chaotic.
Qin Zhen and the rest sternly shouted, “Zhou Yuan, if you want to pass, you’ll have to first ask if we agree!”
“Haha, Qin Zhen, the likes of you do not have the qualifications to obstruct young brother Yuan. I’ll be the one to play with you!” The moment Qin Zhen’s voice was heard, Zhao Kun shot forward, howling with laughter.
“You’re going to stop me?” Ridicule appeared on Qin Zhen’s face.
Zhao Kun did not respond, his figure flashing as it appeared in front of Qin Zhen. Genesis Qi rapidly swirled around the former’s growing hands along with deadly dipper Qi.
Boom!
Zhao Kun sent a chop flying, deadly dipper winds violently slashing downwards.
The two clashed directly, the air under their hands rapidly torn to pieces.
A shockwave unfurled as both figures landed on a stone platform and stumbled several steps back.
Qin Zhen’s originally mocking expression had turned much uglier as he grimly said, “Why has your Sky Dipper Hand also reached the second level?!”
One must know that his progress in the Sky Dipper Hand was attributed to the personal tutor invited by Lu Feng and numerous cultivation resources. Only through these did he manage to reach the second level.
From what he knew, Zhao Kun’s Sky Dipper Hand had fallen behind substantially, making it practically impossible for him to catch up.
But the power of the dipper wind from Zhao Kun’s previously palm strike had clearly reached the second level of the Sky Dipper Hand.
Zhao Kun wet his lips, the dipper winds around his tightly clenched fists madly devastating the surroundings with astonishing destructive force. He grinned widely and said, “It’s all thanks to you guys. If you guys had not decided to deal with young brother Yuan, he would not have given us guidance in our Genesis techniques.”
Qin Zhen’s eyes filled with wavering uncertainty. He had indeed heard that Zhou Yuan was giving pointers to Zhao Kun and the rest, but had not thought much of it. After all, none of them would believe that Zhou Yuan could possibly be so capable.
But the undeniable fact before him was that Zhao Kun’s Sky Dipper Hand was indeed not inferior to his own.
Qin Zhen frostily declared, “Humph, what’s there to be happy about. Senior brother Lu will teach Zhou Yuan who will be the true champion of the peak selection ceremony! You peasants are delusional to think that you can challenge the status of us Shengzhou disciples!”
“We’ll know who is right after we fight!”
Zhao Kun let out an icy laugh. Without further ado, his foot slammed into the ground, rocketing his body forward.
“You’re courting death!” Qin Zhan laughed in anger. The Genesis Qi inside his body burst out without reservation as he met Zhao Kun’s charge head-on. Deadly dipper winds devastated the surroundings, leaving scar after scar on the stone platform.
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On another stone platform, Song Wanxi stood in front of Lei Hongtao.
Lei Hongtao said with his arms across his chest, “Junior sister Song, your Black Ying Scripture is countered by my Red Yang Law, I advise you to leave while you can.”
Song Wanxi softly chuckled upon hearing this. “There’s a mistake in senior brother Lei’s words. The counter you speak of also holds true if reversed. As long as my Black Ying Scripture is more practiced than your Red Yang Law, you will be the one to be countered instead.”
Mockery rose from the corners of Lei Hongtao’s lips. “I’ve received guidance day and night for the past month, and my Red Yang Law has already reached the initial stage. In terms of mastery, you are far from my match.”
As he spoke, red light began to rise from his body as a dreadful heat slowly spread, charring the ground around him.
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sp; However, Song Wanxi merely smiled faintly in response to the domineering heat. Genesis Qi surged in her body as frighteningly cold Yin Qi suddenly pulsed, instantly freezing the ground below her feet.
Cold air rose, completely blocking Lei Hongtao’s red light.
“Senior brother Lei is too complacent, my Black Ying Scripture has also advanced to the next level under junior brother Zhou Yuan’s guidance during the past month.” She suddenly laughed charmingly. “To be honest, I should be thanking you guys.”
Lei Hongtao’s expression turned somewhat ugly at the sight of the alarming Yin Qi spreading from Song Wanxi’s body. Soon after, he inhaled deeply and said, “Zhou Yuan does have some ability.”
“However, things won’t go as he wants this time.”
“You guys maybe able to stop us, but don’t forget that Yang Xiu is only slightly weaker than senior brother Lu, and there’s no one on your side who can stop him!”
Song Wanxi frowned slightly. Yang Xiu was ranked third amongst the ten great outer mountain disciples. Although he did not flaunt his abilities, he was definitely the strongest person on Lu Feng’s side.
She looked towards a stone platform in the distance. Ever since arriving at the top ten platforms, Yaoyao had leisurely occupied one of them, before beginning to set-up several Genesis Runes on it.
Besides a few ignorant disciples who tried to charge in and were insta-killed at the beginning, there was basically no one who dared to approach her platform.
Even Lu Feng and the rest voluntarily avoided her.
After occupying it, Yaoyao sat there looking as if she was only going to watch as a bystander, clearly showing no signs of helping Zhou Yuan.
Song Wanxi let out a bitter chuckle, before she lifted her head slightly to look above where three figures were leaping into the air.
Zhou Yuan was just below the golden stone platform, while two figures currently stood in the air before him.
Lu Feng and Yang Xiu.
Lu Feng cast a mocking glance at Zhou Yuan, as he nonchalantly remarked, “It seems that you did not recruit enough people.”
There was a really superficial smile plastered across his face.
“Do you plan to take the both of us on alone?”
Chapter 269 Hongyi’s Aid
Zhou Yuan stood in the air above a silver stone platform, golden Genesis Qi forming a cloud under his feet. He was currently looking to his front with an expressionless face.
In front of him stood Lu Feng and Yang Xiu with their hands behind their backs. Two powerful presences rose into the air like two towering mountains that blocked the path towards the final golden stone platform.
Like two tigers blocking the road.
Lu Feng’s indifferent gaze looked towards Zhou Yuan as he said, “Zhou Yuan, this is where you stop.”
He did not speak any further, his gaze turning towards Yang Xiu. “Brother Yang, I’ll be handing him to you. Delay him for an incense stick of time, and I will be able to occupy the champion’s platform.”
Yang Xiu smiled slightly and replied, “Sure, but you must fulfil the promise you made.”
Yang Xiu was just that tiny bit weaker than Lu Feng, and came from the prominent Yang clan. Hence, he was naturally not subordinate to Lu Feng, but rather friends of sorts. Since Lu Feng had asked him to take on this task, the latter would naturally have to pay a certain price.
“Don’t worry.” Lu Feng nodded, before his cold gaze turned towards Zhou Yuan, mockery lifting from the corners of his mouth, “Brother Yang will play with you for a bit. I’ve told you before that you shouldn’t dream of taking first place.”
The moment he finished, his figure suddenly rose upwards, making a beeline towards the highest golden platform.
Zhou Yuan frowned slightly at this sight and took a step forward.
Rumble!
Alarming Genesis Qi undulations abruptly exploded from Yang Xiu’s body, undulations that reached the fourth layer Alpha-Origin.
Yang Xiu was clearly no weakling.
“Junior brother Zhou Yuan, why the need to cling so tightly to first place, you should be satisfied that you can already reach top ten.” Yang Xiu smiled.
His hands began to close as silver Genesis Qi that flickered with lightning whizzed from his palms with a loud rumble, ultimately transforming into a giant lightning dragon.
Rumble!
The lightning dragon roared as it charged towards Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, no bothering to say anything. Since Yang Xiu was intent on helping Lu Feng stop him, the only thing to do was to step over this obstacle.
Although it would be a little troublesome, as long as Zhou Yuan could deal with Yang Xiu within an incense stick of time, he would naturally be able to stop Lu Feng from taking first place.
Golden Genesis Qi unfurled from Zhou Yuan’s body, taking the shape of a python as its hiss echoed across the area.
Pchla!
However, just as Zhou Yuan was about to act, his expression suddenly changed slightly. A flash of red descended from the sky, viciously lashing at the Genesis Qi lightning dragon.
Boom!
Berserk Genesis Qi shockwaves swept outwards.
The flash of red shot back to where it came from, turning into a long red whip that ultimately landed in a fair hand.
Countless gazes looked over, only to find a fiery-red figure proudly standing in the air, a red whip wrapped around its wrist like a circle of fire.
It was obviously Gu Hongyi.
“Hey, did you guys forget about me?” Gu Hongyi smiled faintly.
Yang Xiu was taken aback, evidently not expecting Gu Hongyi to suddenly interfere. Given the latter’s ability, no one would dare to snatch any of the top ten spots she occupied.
“Hongyi!”
At this moment, the expression of Lu Feng, who had originally been heading towards the tallest golden stone platform, turned ugly when he saw this, and angrily said, “Hongyi, what are you doing?! All of us are Shengzhou disciples, what would the others say about this?”
Gu Hongyi shot an icy look at him and retorted, “In my eyes, there is no difference between Shengzhou and the other continents, everyone who enters the Cangxuan Sect is a Cangxuan disciple.”
“You!” The veins on Lu Feng’s head bulged. His anger had clearly reached its peak.
However, Gu Hongyi ignored him, her bright eyes turning towards Zhou Yuan as she said, “Go and fight for first place, I’ll play with him.”
Zhou Yuan was taken aback. From her words, Gu Hongyi clearly planned on helping him obstruct Yang Xiu. If so, she would also have to give up on the chance to vie for first place.
Gu Hongyi waved her hand and said in a straightforward manner, “Don’t be so wishy washy, you guided me in the Ethereal Form technique, so this is how I’ll be paying you back.”
She paused for a moment, before continuing, “However, this is all I can help you with. Whether or not you beat Lu Feng will depend on your abilities.”
Zhou Yuan gaze at Gu Hongyi and laughed softly. He did not argue, instead cupping his fists together.
“Then I’ll give my thanks.”
With a deep breath, his foot suddenly pushed downwards. Golden Genesis Qi enveloped his body, transforming him into a flash of gold that dashed towards the sky. In a few dozen breaths, he stood at the same height as Lu Feng.
Lu Feng’s handsome face was currently ominously stormy. He stared hard a Zhou Yuan for a long time, before gradually suppressing the churning rage in his heart.
Lu Feng frostily remarked, “You really are like a lingering ghost.”
Zhou Yuan grinned, before lifting his head to look towards the golden stone platform. “If not because you provoked me time and time again, I would not have had much interest in first place.”
It was indeed as he had said. His original goal had been top ten so that he would qualify for the right to choose his peak. As for number one, he never really gave it much thought.
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p; But who would have expected the petty and narrow-minded Lu Feng to repeatedly target him, and even impede him by buying up the Genesis Beast essence blood from Glittering Jewels Pavilion in advance. Such actions truly disgusted Zhou Yuan.
Hence, Zhou Yuan started his counter attack.
Lu Feng’s expression had already fully returned to normal. He stared at Zhou Yuan, a faint trace of disdain hanging from the corners of his mouth as he uncaringly said, “Are you saying this to make me feel regret?”
“Zhou Yuan, you overestimate yourself.”
“Do you truly believe that you are any threat to me? In my eyes, you’re just a dirty and disgusting mud snake. All you are is an eyesore, but since you’ve now truly angered me, I can only stomp you to death!”
A chilling light flitted across Lu Feng’s eyes.
“Fine, since you’re such an ignorant fool that does not know the immensity of the heavens and earth, I will beat you till you wake up from your delusions, and let you know that compared to Shengzhou geniuses like us, you’re ultimately just a peasant that has never seen the world!”
When the final word left his mouth, powerful Genesis Qi exploded from Lu Feng’s body like a storm. The Genesis Qi carried him straight into the sky, before landing him on the golden stone platform.
At the same time, Lu Feng’s intensely chilling shout sounded across the area,
“Zhou Yuan, get your ass up here!”
“I will make sure that you will no longer dare to appear before me ever again!”
Zhou Yuan eyes narrowed slightly. A split second later, golden Genesis Qi turned into a giant python under his feet and ferociously shot forth.
Swish!
His figure also slowly landed on the highest golden stone platform under the attention of countless watching eyes.
Two figures faced each other on the golden stone platform.
It was akin to the confrontation between a tiger and a lion in the forest.
Chapter 270 Wind Sea Technique
On the golden stone platform.
Two figures faced each other, vigorous Genesis Qi continuously erupting from their bodies like a storm. Even the sky above seemed to have been affected, turning dark and stormy.
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