Zhou Tai shot an angry glance at them, but did not intend on clashing with them here. With a stomp of his foot, the Genesis Qi cloud sped up, rapidly leaving them behind.
Giant peak after peak thrust into the clouds on the vast land, Genesis Qi clouds occasionally zipping past in the sky. The calls and chirps of various birds filled the place, and one would even catch sight of squads of disciples in black flying past high in the sky in orderly formations. They were the enforcement disciples of the inner mountains.
The entire place gave off a busy vibe.
While they were travelling, Zhou Tai advised Zhou Yuan, “Junior brother Zhou Yuan, the Genesis Marrow Baptism opens every two months, and lasts for ten days each time. You should take note of the time you have.”
Zhou Yuan curiously asked, “Senior brother Zhou Tai, what exactly is this Genesis Marrow Baptism?”
Zhou Tai did not answer, and merely said, “You’ll know once we reach our destination.”
All Zhou Yuan could do was nod his head.
An incense stick of tiem later, the Genesis Qi cloud under their feet finally began to slow.
Zhou Yuan raised his head and looked to the front as if sensing something, only for his heart to tremble involuntarily. To their front stood majestic mountains akin to pillars that were supporting the heavens, connecting the sky and land.
Between the mountains flowed vast, gigantic rivers. From above, it looked as if an endless jade dragon was twisting and coiling around them.
An indescribable aura dashed into the sky, making one feel as if the faint roar of dragon was echoing across the land.
Zhou Yuan and the rest landed on one of the mountains. Before the giant mountains and rivers that separate them, the group was as tiny as ants.
“The Genesis Qi here… is so pure!” Zhou Yuan suddenly discovered that the Genesis Qi around him was extremely pure, beating even the Genesis Qi in his gold Genesis cave dwelling.
The area was blanketed in swirling mists making it appear rather hazy, mists that would only appear when the Genesis Qi in the area was extremely pure.
“It’s because of the rivers!” Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed when he gazed at the wide rivers that snaked between the giant peaks. He had seen mist continuously rise from the rivers and blend into the air.
However, he also felt a peculiar pressure when he gazed at the jade dragon like rivers, making fear involuntarily bubble up in his heart. It seemed that these rivers were not ordinary at all.
“This is where the Genesis Marrow Baptism is held.”
Zhou Tai grinned at Zhou Yuan as he pointed to the vast rivers. At this current moment, a seemingly endless stream of Genesis Qi were descending from the sky, landing on the various mountains.
“Junior brother Zhou Yuan, these rivers are no ordinary rivers. They originate from our Cangxuan Sect’s Origin Dragon Vein.”
“Genesis Dragon Vein?” Zhou Yuan was taken aback.
There is a saying amongst the various empires, the one who obtains the Dragon Veins will obtain all that is under the heavens. In reality, the Dragon Vein is made from condensed Genesis Qi, and our Cangxuan Sect possesses one which we call the Origin Dragon Vein, meaning that it is the origin of all Dragon Veins.”
“The main reason why our sect’s Genesis Qi is so rich, and can construct numerous Genesis Mountains for our training is because there is an Origin Dragon Vein below us that provides an endless amount of Genesis Qi.”
“This Origin Dragon Vein is the bedrock on which our Cangxuan Sect is built.”
Zhou Yuan’s heart shook violently, shocked as he gazed at the flowing jade dragon like rivers before him. No wonder he had felt an indescribable pressure, it turns out that these rivers originated from the Cangxuan Sect’s Origin Dragon Vein.
“Unbelievable…”
His eyes began to burn with excitement as he mumbled.
“I’m starting to look more and more forward to the Genesis Marrow Baptism.”
Chapter 303 Dragon Genesis Marrow
Zhou Yuan and the rest stood on a mountain peak, their gazes directed to the front where the jade dragon like rivers meandered through giant mountain after mountain, ultimately flowing into a giant lake.
There seemed to be no end to this lake in which also stood several heaven pillar like mountains. The mountains split the lake into sections, making it seem akin to a maze when covered by the mists.
Zhou Tai pointed at the seemingly endless mist covered lake and said, “This is the Genesis reservoir and where the Genesis Marrow Baptism will be held. Although it is called a reservoir, it is extremely vast, so calling it a sea won’t be an exaggeration.”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes fell upon the so-called Genesis reservoir as his expression turned serious. He could feel a certain pressure inside it that made fear rise in one’s heart, not daring to enter its waters.
He knew that this was likely due to the Origin Dragon Vein. It could be said to be a gathering of Genesis Qi that was born from the land, and naturally possessed a certain natural pressure.
He raised his head, and saw the faint outline of an enormous Genesis Rune boundary that descended from the sky like a dome, enveloping the entire Genesis reservoir.
This was an important place in the Cangxuan Sect, and was naturally tightly guarded.
Countless Genesis Qi clouds were landing in the vicinity of the Genesis reservoir, clearly the disciples from the other peaks.
However, what surprised Zhou Yuan was that the majority were not purple sash disciples.
Zhou Tai explained, “The Genesis Qi in the vicinity of the Genesis reservoir is extremely concentrated. Although the other disciples do not have the qualifications to enter, they will benefit substantially from training at the edge of the reservoir.”
Zhou Yuan smiled and asked, “Senior brother Zhou Tai, it should be time to tell me about the Genesis Marrow Baptism, right?”
Zhou Tai nodded and pointed towards the Genesis reservoir. “The most important thing you should take note about the Genesis Marrow Baptism is the Dragon Genesis Essence. It is a mysterious existence that is born from the condensation of dragon Qi from the Origin Dragon Vein.”
“Dragon Genesis Essence? How do I obtain it?” Zhou Yuan was taken aback.
“Heh heh, the Dragon Genesis Essence is obviously found in the Genesis reservoir, but in accordance to the rules, the disciples taking part in the baptism need to rely on their own abilities to find it.”
“The Genesis reservoir originates from the Origin Dragon Vein, and is filled with a peculiar pressure. One needs to constantly circulate one’s Genesis Qi to withstand the pressure, making it very taxing search.”
“In addition, the Genesis reservoir may seem calm on the surface, but it is filled with danger. Due to the overflowing life energy from the Origin Dragon Vein, the dragon Qi that leaks from it turns into various kinds of aquatic creatures that will give you a headache when you encounter them in the reservoir.”
“However, because these aquatic creatures are made from dragon Qi, if you manage to hunt them,you’ll be able to obtain Dragon Genesis Essence from their bodies. The bigger the creature, the purer the Dragon Genesis Essence.”
Zhou Tai smiled and said, “Why else do you think the Genesis reservoir opens for ten days each time? It’s because everyone spends the majority of the first nine days searching, while the Genesis Marrow Baptism is held on the tenth day.”
“Today can be said to be a grand occasion of our Cangxuan Sect that happens once every two months. Practically all of the purple sash disciples will be coming to search for Dragon Genesis Essence and engage in the Genesis Marrow Baptism. It’s after all something that only purple sash disciples get to enjoy, and no one would easily let this chance slip by.”
He extended a finger and pointed at the sky above the Genesis reservoir. Zhou Yuan’s gaze followed, and saw an island floating in the air. The island was somewhat similar to an altar, numerous old and simple stone pillars adorning it.
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��That is the baptism altar, and the stone pillars on it are called baptism pillars. On the tenth day, the disciples will head there to borrow the power of the baptism pillars to activate the Dragon Genesis Essence, ultimately completing the baptism.”
Zhou Yuan’s gaze filled with interest as he looked at the giant altar in the sky.
“In addition, the Genesis Marrow Baptism is also divided into different ranks. When the Dragon Genesis Essence is activated during the baptism, dragon shadows will appear and coil around the body. Hence, the rank of the baptism is based on how many dragon shadows appear.”
“For example, if only one dragon shadow appears, it will be considered a one dragon baptism, the lowest ranked baptism.”
“The highest is the nine dragons baptism where nine dragon shadows will appear.”
“Naturally, the higher the rank the greater the benefits.”
“Thus, to obtain a higher ranked baptism, you’ll have to work hard to search for Dragon Genesis Essence, because the amount you collect will determine the rank of your baptism.” Explained Zhou Tai.
“Nine dragons baptism…” An intense look of interest flitted across Zhou Yuan’s eyes. “Senior brother Zhou Tai, what rank do you usually obtain?”
Zhou Tai awkwardly scratched his head. “I don’t really stand out amongst the purple sash disciples of the Cangxuan Sect, and can’t last for too long in the Genesis reservoir, which limits the amount of Dragon Genesis Essence I manage to find. All of my past baptisms have only reached the four dragons rank.”
“Some of the stronger purple sash disciples are capable of reaching five dragons. I’ve heard that Yuan Hong from elder Lu Hong’s faction has achieved five dragons every baptism.”
“If we talk about the six dragon rank baptisms, I’m afraid that only the chief disciples of the other six peaks are able to reach it.”
Zhou Yuan’s gaze flashed. “What about the ten great Chosens?”
Zhou Tai could not help but chuckle. “Junior brother Zhou Yuan’s ambition is not small… however, the ten great Chosens do not need to so painstakingly search for Dragon Genesis Essence in the reservoir, because the sect will bestow them a small section of the Genesis reservoir for their personal use when they become Chosens. They can enter it any time they want, and the Dragon Genesis Essence produced inside is much greater than other places.”
“As expected of the ten great Chosens, such treatment…”
Zhou Yuan was momentarily stunned, unable to hold back a sigh moments later. The advantages of the ten great Chosens were truly enviable. To think that they would even be allocated their own personal section of the Genesis reservoir. Compared to the other disciples, they were the ones who received the full support of the sect.
However, as the ones who had distinguished themselves from amongst the many disciples, they were indeed deserving of such treatment.
Zhou Tai also sighed as he nodded. “That’s why they need not put in much effort into finding Dragon Genesis Essence for their baptism to easily reach the seven dragons rank. However, if they wish to attain an even higher rank, they would have to personally venture into the depths of the Genesis reservoir to hunt the thousand feet long aquatic beasts. Only by taking the Dragon Genesis Essence from the bodies of such beasts would their baptism reach the eight dragons rank.”
Most of the aquatic creatures in the Genesis reservoir were about a hundred feet long. It was said that the larger the beasts’ bodies, the purer the Dragon Genesis Essence. After one reaches the seven dragons rank, one would have to go after the thousand feet aquatic beasts in order to ascend to greater heights.
Zhou Yuan fell into thought for a brief moment, before he inquired, “How strong are the thousand feet aquatic beasts?”
When Zhang Yan heard this from the side, he laughed softly and said, “Junior brother Zhou Yuan, there’s no need for you to consider such matters. A thousand feet aquatic beast is an existence that even we can only run from. Over the years, I’ve only seen one person who has been able to hunt a thousand feet aquatic beast and enjoy the eight dragons baptism.”
“Oh, who?” Asked Zhou Yuan with a slight smile, paying no attention to the thorns in Zhang Yan’s words.
Zhang Yan slowly answered, “Who else but the head of the ten great Chosens?”
“Chu Qing…”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes trembled slightly. This name was akin to thunder even for a new inner mountain disciple like himself.
This Senior brother Chu Qing of his had left quite a number of legends in the Cangxuan Sect.
As someone who could raise the Genesis Marrow Baptism to the eight dragon rank, it seems that Chu Qing was indeed very capable. Although Zhou Yuan had yet to meet these aquatic creatures, a thousand feet aquatic beast that the other Chosens could do nothing about was definitely not going to be easy to deal with.
“Junior brother Zhou Yuan, although you only have one chance for now, you should make sure to properly grasp it. It will be great if you manage to earn a five dragons baptism.” Consoled Zhou Tai.
Zhou Yuan smiled and nodded in response.
While they were talking, a disturbance suddenly began to spread in the area, countless male disciples peering towards the distance with bubbling excitement.
Zhou Yuan and the rest were also sensed something was going on, and immediately raised their heads in curiosity. They caught sight of a Genesis Qi cloud descending from the sky, landing on a mountain far away.
Skirts of all colors fluttered on the Genesis Qi cloud as sweet and melodious voices spread from it. It had evidently been ferrying many girls.
At the very front, a young lady in white gracefully stood. A breeze blew past, making her fine black hair dance in the air, the sun shining down on an absolutely stunning face.
Lotus flower patterns extended from the fringes of her skirt.
Her features were extremely delicate, endowed with beauty that could cause the downfall of nations. On her clean and fair forehead was a lotus flower rune that gave her a pure and holy look.
However, an iciness that kept everyone else a thousand miles away spread from the girl wearing a white skirt, like an unapproachable goddess of ice.
Even so, her radiance was dazzling. Though there were many pretty girls around her, they did not seem to glow as much as they should, appearing dull in comparison.
Amazement flitted across Zhou Yuan’s eyes when he saw her, because based on appearance and presence, the girl in a white skirt did not lose to Yaoyao by much.
Moreover, the two were quite similar, both the cold and distant kind that kept others a thousand miles away.
Zhou Yuan had already guessed her identity. There was only one person in the Cangxuan Sect whose appearance could make so many male disciples go crazy...
Who else could it be but the third ranked Li Qingchan of the ten great Chosens?
Chapter 304 The Genesis Reservoir Opens
“Li Qingchan… I can’t believe that she’s here too…”
Atop a certain mountain, Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan and the rest gazed from afar at the stunning and graceful figure standing on another peak, surprise appearing on their faces. Each of the ten great Chosens owned a small district in the Genesis reservoir, and could thus enter any time they wanted, not needing to wait for the reservoir to open every two months like everyone else. Therefore, they almost never chose to squeeze in with the others during this period.
Hence, Li Qingchan’s appearance was pretty unexpected for the group.
“It is Li Qingchan.” Zhou Yuan was also looking at the pretty figure. As a male, he was naturally somewhat curious about the individual said to be the number one beauty of the Cangxuan Sect.
From what he could see, she was indeed a wonder of sorts.
As such, his head turned to the side to look at Yaoyao’s glossy as jade face, as if attempting to do a comparison.
However, the moment his gaze shifted, Yaoyao’s clear and cold eyes shot over, causing Zhou Yuan to hurriedly withdraw his gaze with
a forced smile.
But there were still many others who held similar thoughts as Zhou Yuan. Quite a number of the disciples in the vicinity secretly began comparing the two, seemingly trying to find out which of these two gorgeous beauties of the Cangxuan Sect was the prettier one.
Swish!
However, just as the numerous disciples began their work, the sound of rushing wind was once again heard from far away in the sky. A dark green Genesis Qi cloud descended from the sky and landed on one of the mountain tops, drawing countless gazes over.
The cloud dispersed, revealing a slim figure. It was a young man in black, his black hair scattered over his shoulders. He had a defined, chiselled look, but what stood out the most were his eyes. They were pitch-black like ink, akin to a pair of black stones, and appeared rather enigmatic.
One could just barely make out the sword like runes on the black sleeves that gently fluttered as a breeze blew past, as an indescribably sharp and formidable sword Qi spread from his body, making it seem as if the cry of a sword was ringing across the area.
When he stood there, it felt as if he was not a human, but an unsheathed divine sword.
The eyes of countless female disciples began to glow as they passionately gazed at the youth in black.
Zhou Yuan’s also looked towards the youth in black as his expression turned somewhat serious. Just looking at the latter made him feel a slight stabbing pain in his eyes, because the Genesis Qi in the latter’s body was just too sharp.
In the Cangxuan Sect, only those from Sword Cometh Peak would possess such sharp Genesis Qi.
Therefore, the identity of the youth in black was already clear as day.
Zhou Yuan asked in a low voice, “He is… the number two of the ten great Chosens, Kong Sheng?”
Zhou Tai nodded with a similarly serious expression. “That’s right. He is Kong Sheng.”
In the face of such an individual, even purple sash disciples like them felt an enormous pressure.
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