The innumerable gazes in the area converged onto this very location.
Without doubt, the battle here would decide the champion of the peak selection ceremony.
On the Genesis Qi clouds, even the six hegemons and numerous higher echelons of the Cangxuan Sect cast their gazes downwards, stopping on the two young figures.
“Looks like first place really will be decided between these two.” Sect master Qing Yang laughed with interest.
Snow Lotus Peak master Liu Lianyin swept a glance at the Sword Cometh Peak master Ling Jun and remarked, “Having competition is good. If Lu Feng was the only one in the running with no one to fight him, this peak selection ceremony would be boring.”
Over the years, Sword Cometh Peak had constantly used all kinds of means to get their hands on highly talented disciples, making them grow stronger and stronger. Although this was done with sect master Qing Yang’s approval, Liu Lianyi did not feel comfortable about it.
She felt that Ling Jun’s actions were disrupting Cangxuan Sect’s atmosphere.
A face as fair as jade, the youthful looking Ling Jun smiled slightly and said, “Zhou Yuan’s Spirit is not weak, and should have some tricks up his sleeve. However, I’m still more optimistic about Lu Feng’s chances.
“His Genesis Qi cultivation far surpasses his opponent, is from the Lu clan, and he has very stable and solid foundations. He is not to be underestimated.”
His gaze suddenly swept towards Gu Hongyi’s figure as he frowned slightly without anyone noticing. Didn’t Lu Feng admire Gu Hongyi? Wasn’t their relationship supposed to be good? Why had Gu Hongyi chosen to help Zhou Yuan instead?
The attitude she displayed towards Lu Feng did not look as if she had a good opinion of him.
With such thoughts in mind, his gaze looked towards Lu Xuanyin. Cold sweat immediately appeared on the latter’s fair forehead upon sensing his gaze, her pretty face turning rather ugly.
Fortunately, peak master Ling Jun quickly withdrew his gaze, allowing Lu Xuanyin to breathe a sigh of relief. Soon after, she tightly gritted her teeth as she gazed at the golden stone platform.
“Lu Feng, you must properly put this peasant in his place!”
Lu Xuanyin viciously glared at Zhou Yuan’s figure as she muttered in her heart, “As long as you crush him under your foot, Gu Hongyi will naturally understand that a mere peasant can’t even compare to a single hair on your body!”
Subsequently, she looked towards Yaoyao. The latter was currently leisurely seated on a mat, not a single soul daring to even step on the stone platform she was on.
At the sight of Yaoyao’s appearance, Lu Xuanyin grew even angrier. She bit down hard on her teeth and secretly said, “Continue to act! Let’s see if you’ll have the same expression when Zhou Yuan is crushed under Lu Feng’s foot?!”
Under the attention of countless gazes, on the golden stone platform, Lu Feng’s gaze grew increasingly icy as he stared at Zhou Yuan, the former’s glare as sharp as the edge of a blade.
He did not waste his breath speaking, because he could no longer be bothered to say anything. The thing he wanted to do the most now was to crush Zhou Yuan’s face under his foot. Only so would he be able to release the pent up rage in his heart.
“How dare a peasant like you have designs on the woman I’ve taken a fancy to?”
Lu Feng’s five fingers abruptly clenched tightly as dark green Genesis Qi erupted from his body without reservation. Genesis Qi turned into a several hundred feet wide green hurricane that violently raged around him.
The Genesis Qi cultivation displayed by Lu Feng had already reached the peak of the fourth layer Alpha-Origin, far surpassing all the other outer mountain disciples.
Genesis Qi pressure spread, sweeping towards Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan stared at Lu Feng. He could feel the Genesis Qi pressure pulsing from the latter’s body, causing his expression to turn serious. He had never underestimated Lu Feng before.
The latter was after all a peak fourth layer Alpha-Origin expert.
The Genesis Qi around Lu Feng’s body grew increasingly vigorous, the iciness in his gaze finally peaking as word after word was spat out from his mouth in a chilling voice,
“Zhou! Yuan!”
Swish!
The instant the last word was said, Lu Feng’s body seemed to turn into a series of after images as he abruptly shot forth, a fist brutally punching towards Zhou Yuan.
Dark green Genesis Qi swirled around the fist, like a howling tornado that caused even the golden ground below to be crack.
Even a third layer Alpha-Origin practitioner would immediately be heavily injured if hit by this punch.
Lu Feng had clearly made full advantage of his peak fourth layer Alpha-Origin strength.
The fist rapidly enlarged in Zhou Yuan’s eyes. His body shook faintly as mists appeared, while his body fully etherealized.
Ethereal Form!
His figure instantly disappeared from the spot.
Boom!
Lu Feng’s punch landed on empty air, the empty space rippling due to its power.
Lu Feng’s expression was eerily cold as his body shot forth once again.
A few dozen feet away, Zhou Yuan’s body had just revealed itself when the sharp sound of rushing wind followed like a shadow.
Swish! Swish!
Two figures seemed to teleport on the giant golden stone platform, the piercing sound of rushing wind continuously ringing in the area. They were so quick that several people were dazzled by their speed.
However, from what everyone could see, Lu Feng was fully in control of the battle. His attacks were swift and ferocious like a storm, ceaselessly trying to engulf Zhou Yuan, causing him to retreat time and time again.
Although the Ethereal Form made him extremely fast, Lu Feng’s Genesis Qi was also able to enhance his speed, making him just that tiny bit slower than Zhou Yuan.
There were many instances where Zhou Yuan seemed to narrowly dodge by a hair’s breadth, making the onlookers’ hearts jump in their bodies.
On 9999 stone platforms, some of the disciples whose battles had already ended lifted their heads, their expressions changing as they watched the battle on the golden stone platform.
They would likely not last even ten rounds if they were in Zhou Yuan’s place, before being effortlessly defeated by Lu Feng’s torrent of attacks.
Boom!
Lu Feng’s punch blasted empty air again, his vigorous Genesis Qi making space itself tremble. A sharp force pierced through space, landing on Zhou Yuan’s body.
However, the latter’s etherealized body merely shook slightly, neutralizing the force.
His figure borrowed its momentum to fly even further away, his nimbleness hitting the extreme.
Lu Feng’s expression was coldly indifferent as he frostily said, “Do you only know how to dodge like a rabbit?”
However, his words had no effect on Zhou Yuan. He was no fool. Speed was his advantage, and though Lu Feng’s attacks were swift and powerful, it would take a toll on his body if he continued.
To abandon one’s advantage after a single provocation from the opponent was something only an idiot would do.
Lu Feng’s eyes hardened when he saw that Zhou Yuan was ignoring him. “It seems that you believe I have no way to deal with that!”
“I’ve said this before, no matter how fast you run, you’re only a rabbit!”
“Your Ethereal Form technique is no threat to me at all!”
“Watch how I break your Ethereal Form!”
Lu Feng’s hands abruptly came together, a mocking smile rose from the corners of his lips as a chilling voice sounded,
“Little Heaven Genesis technique, Wind Sea technique!”
In that instant, Zhou Yuan suddenly felt all the wind in the area sweep over, covering every inch of the stone platform.
Space rippled faintly as the wind began to take on the shape of countless wind blades. The wind blades came together, forming a sea o
f blades.
Zhou Yuan’s figure stood at the center of the sea, a slightly grave look appearing on his face.
Lu Feng was capable indeed. This method had directly sealed off his speed advantage.
“Zhou Yuan, I will show you the gap between us!”
Lu Feng’s gaze was akin to the edge of a blade as his hand abruptly clenched.
Bzz!
Countless dark green wind blades vibrated. A split second later, they seemed to cover the entire sky as they shot forward, engulfing Zhou Yuan, who had no place to hide.
Alarm and shock filled every gaze in the area. Lu Feng was indeed a formidable individual.
Lu Xuanyin’s red lips curled slightly, a look of release filling her eyes. To think that a mere peasant dared to compete with Lu Feng. How could a country bumpkin possibly compare to a genius from the Lu clan.
“Make sure to cripple him!”
At this very moment, Zhou Yuan had undoubtedly fallen into the sure kill trap Lu Feng had set for him.
The former had instantly fallen into a precarious situation.
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Bzzz!
Green wind blades seemed to form a sea as they engulfed every corner of the golden stone platform. The innumerable vibrating wind blades flickered with an icy light, a sight that made one’s heart shiver inside.
In a brief moment, Lu Feng had displayed an impressive tactic, showing that his title as the number one amongst the ten great outer mountain disciples was not just for show.
Gazes that could fill the sky converged on the spot where Zhou Yuan had been in the sea of wind blades as everyone wiped sweat off their foreheads.
"Kill!"
A chilling light glowed in Lu Feng's eyes. Without any hesitation, his hand closed as a sky full of wind blades shuddered. With a howl, all of them shot towards Zhou Yuan's location.
“No matter how fast you are, you can’t escape from the range of my wind blade sea!”
Zhou Yuan also seemed to understand that he would not be able to avoid this. Hence, his body did not move from the stop, merely concentrating on the wind blades that were zooming towards him.
Every wind blade contained deadly Genesis Qi. Let’s not mention the third layer Alpha-Origin, even an ordinary fourth layer Alpha-Origin would be pierced full of holes.
As the one who was trapped deep inside this sea of wind blades, Zhou Yuan’s situation was far from reassuring.
Under the attention of countless gazes, the sea of green wind blades arrived at their destination, drowning Zhou Yuan’s figure in a few brief moments.
Chchch!
A piercing noise stealthily sounded as the golden ground riddled full of holes.
A sea of wind blades swept forth, tirelessly unleashing a torrent of attacks.
It was a long while later before the sea of wind blades finally stopped their assault. Every single gaze in the area immediately looked over, only to see Zhou Yuan’s figure standing on the exact same spot.
A cold smile was revealed on Lu Feng’s face. To forcibly endure his attack, let alone a first layer Alpha-Origin like Zhou Yuan, even a fourth layer Alpha-Origin expert would be gravely injured.
However, just as the smile on his face was widening, it suddenly froze slightly when his gaze looked to the front.
Zhou Yuan stood there, his etherealized body covered in purplish gold scales that protected him.
On the purplish gold scale armor flickered complicated glowing runes that gave off a peculiar power.
It was the power of Genesis Runes.
The purplish gold scale armor was covered in cut marks, and even broken in some places. But as a whole, the sea of wind blades had failed to break through his layers of defences.
An uproar began to spread in the area.
No one had expected Zhou Yuan to so easily withstand the attack that was powerful enough to seriously injure a fourth layer Alpha-Origin...
On the Genesis Qi clouds, sect master Qing Yang nodded and said, “Not bad, that should be the Ethereal Form technique. Reaching this level in a short three months really shows his talent.”
The Hongya Peak master Gu Tianhong’s voice was akin to a clap of thunder. “Those purplish gold scales seem to be a little similar to the external tempering style. This kid is suited to walk the path of external tempering.”
The miserably looking white brow elder from the Spirit Rune Peak shook his head and said, “Although the purplish gold scales have decent defensive capabilities, the main reason why the kid was able to block Lu Feng’s Wind Sea technique was the grade 4 defensive Genesis Rune he had drawn on the scales.”
“That’s why, I feel that Genesis Rune cultivation is stronger than external tempering techniques. The latter will easily result in the body growing too powerful, making one become stupid.”
Gu Tianhong’s widened in a glare as he angrily said, “Old white, no matter how much bullshit you spout, Genesis Rune cultivation will still be a path one takes when every other option has been exhausted. How can it possibly compare to external tempering?!”
The white brow elder shook his head and sighed. “Like playing the lute to a cow, simpleton.”
The Snow Lotus Peak master Liu Lianyi looked towards Ling Jun and said, “It seems that it will not be so easy for Lu Feng to become champion.”
The Sword Cometh Peak master Ling Jun merely displayed a kindly smile as he replied, “You are mistaken peak master Liu, Lu Feng had merely been probing his opponent earlier. If Zhou Yuan was unable to even deal with such attacks, he would really be a little too weak.”
“Lu Feng has held the initiative from start to end. The fact that Zhou Yuan is able to last so long with his first layer Alpha-Origin strength is already very impressive, but it will be very difficult for him to stop Lu Feng.”
Liu Lianyin smiled faintly and said, “We shall watch and see.”
Beside Ling Jun, Lu Xuanyin did not dare to interject into the conversation between the two peak masters. However, her little red mouth curled slightly.
In her opinion, Lu Feng was sure to win this battle, and Zhou Yuan’s resistance was ultimately akin to a mantis trying to block a cart.
On the golden stone platform.
Lu Feng’s expression darkened slightly as he gazed at Zhou Yuan, who had managed to withstand his wind blades. The former’s eyes grew even colder as he nonchalantly said, “Zhou Yuan, you do have some ability.”
He had originally believed Zhou Yuan would be injured by his technique, but it looks like he had miscalculated.
Evidently, he had still underestimated Zhou Yuan’ strength.
Although the latter was only at the first layer Alpha-Origin, he had numerous tricks up his sleeve, making it hard for anyone to pin down.
The purplish gold scales on Zhou Yuan’s body gleamed. He did not intend to reply, as a similarly icy light flashed in his eyes.
Thud!
His foot slammed into the ground, and his etherealized body disappeared from the spot. A split second later, he appeared in front of Lu Feng, a fist covered in purplish gold scales blasting towards the latter along with volatile Genesis Qi.
He had begun his counter attack.
“Oh? Finally dare to face me directly?” Mockery rose from the corners of Lu Feng’s mouth when he saw this. He did not back down, a fist also flying forward as Genesis Qi tore through the air.
Thud thud!
The two exchanged dozens of blows in an instant, each attack ruthlessly aimed at the other’s fatal spots.
Although Zhou Yuan’s attacks were ferocious, all of them were blocked by Lu Feng. The advantage of being a fourth layer Alpha-Origin meant that his Genesis Qi was much stronger than Zhou Yuan’s.
Lu Feng mocked through the lightning quick exchange of blows, “Is this all your attacks amount to?”
He swung his palm as he sneered, squarely hitting Zhou Yuan’s fist shadow. The Genesis Qi in Lu Feng’s body flooded out, slapping Zhou Yuan’s fist shadow away.
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However, the moment Zhou Yuan’s fist shadow was scattered, his right hand came swinging through, an alarming amount of Genesis Qi suddenly converging towards the center of his palm. The Genesis Qi transformed into a glowing Genesis Qi ball swirling with wind and lightning, berserk undulations violently pulsing outwards.
“Great Wind and Thunder!”
A deep voice echoed in Zhou Yuan’s heart.
Lu Feng’s pupils violently shrank. Zhou Yuan’s true attack had been hidden under his numerous fist shadows, the earlier attacks merely a distraction.
The wind and lightning ball rapidly enlarged in Lu Feng’s eyes.
However, Lu Feng was no ordinary individual after all. At this perilous moment, he suddenly sucked in a deep breath as his cheeks rapidly ballooned, before blowing out a stream of green Qi.
“Green Light Source Needle!”
The green Qi transformed into a thin shadow that shot forth at an alarming speed. In a flash, it smashed into the wind and lightning ball.
Bang!
A violent shockwave unfurled, sweeping Zhou Yuan and Lu Feng away.
Their feet smeared across the ground, leaving behind long skid marks, while they stabilized their bodies.
Lu Feng’s expression had grown even uglier. He had nearly been caught in Zhou Yuan’s sneaky attack earlier, forcing him to reveal one of his hidden trump cards.
One should know that the Green Light Source Needle was a little Heaven Genesis technique. It was made from condensed Genesis Qi and possessed astonishing power. If used at the right moment, it could even bring about a reversal.
However, it needed to be refined in advance, and had now been forced out by Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan frowned slightly, not because he had failed to injure Lu Feng, but because the latter was still hiding such a card up his sleeve. The green shadow from before was way too quick, and Zhou Yuan would likely be struck if he was not guarding against it.
Fortunately, he was now prepared for it.
Huu.
Lu Feng’s icy gaze looked towards Zhou Yuan as he suddenly shook his head and said, “It seems that I have underestimated you. As such, don’t blame me for bullying you because of your weak and poor background.”
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