The dozen beasts leading the pack had all reached lengths of five hundred feet.
This was even more than the horde that had chased him previously.
This time, however, Zhou Yuan did not flee in panic, instead patting Tuntun on his shoulder as he said, “Hey, now that you’ve eaten, it's time to work.”
On his shoulder, Tuntun seemed to yawn lazily as its gaze swept across the giant aquatic beasts that were enclosing around them, before jumping off and standing in front of Zhou Yuan.
The water around it gradually began to boil.
A terrifying Genesis Qi undulation slowly spread from its body.
Its tiny body began to grow little by little, transforming from a little dog-like creature into a mysterious and ferocious beast wearing golden scale armor.
When Tuntun took on this form, the aquatic beasts around them froze for a moment, as if being suppressed. Although they were not Genesis Beasts but existences born from dragon Qi, they were still unable to avoid the pressure.
It was akin to the unease felt by a lower life form in the face of a superior being.
The dozen five hundred feet aquatic beasts grew a little restless and hesitant, but in the end, their eyes still locked onto Zhou Yuan’s body. The Genesis Qi from the latter held a fatal attraction to them.
The desire won over the unease and pressure they felt from Tuntun.
*Stomach Rumble*!
In the next moment, the numerous aquatic beasts roared as their shadows loomed. The berserk Genesis Qi bursting out from their bodies causing giant waves to form.
Tuntun watched them charge over as its front paw lightly stepped forward in the water. Its huge mouth opened, mysterious black light flowing within it.
Strands of black began to converge, ultimately taking the shape of a half foot wide black ball.
Not a single glimmer of light could be seen on the black ball, and any light that shined on it seemed to immediately be devoured, making it an extremely bizarre sight that gave one an exceedingly dangerous sensation.
Whoosh!
Tuntun’s head suddenly swung as the half foot wide black ball was sent hurtling towards the dozen or so five hundred feet long aquatic beasts.
Bzz!
The ball was extremely quick, and seemed to pierce through space itself, appearing in the center of the dozen five hundred feet aquatic beasts. Next, it began to spin as a terrifying suction force exploded.
The water around was immediately poured into it, creating a giant whirlpool with the black ball at its center.
The dozen aquatic beasts were caught in the range of the frightening suction force. They struggled frantically as Genesis Qi surged out, but were unable to free themselves. All they could do was watch helplessly as they were pulled closer and closer to the ball, before ultimately touching it...
Ch!
At the instant of contact, wails of despair exploded from the aquatic beasts as their enormous bodies began to shrink at a speed that could be seen with the naked eye, ultimately transforming into a flash of light as they were sucked into the black ball, wiped clean from existence by its pure darkness...
In the short span of a few breaths, a dozen aquatic beasts comparable to fifth layer Alpha-Origin experts had vanished, leaving only a dozen fist-sized Dragon Genesis Essence crystals floating in the water around the black ball.
Zhou Yuan was dumbstruck as he watched this scene.
Who could have imagined that a dozen fifth layer Alpha-Origin aquatic beasts would be so easily exterminated...
Just how much strength did one need to achieve this feat?
Zhou Yuan gave an odd look to the shrinking Tuntun. Just what kind of Genesis Beast was this little fellow. To think that it would be so powerful.
Tuntun sensed Zhou Yuan’s stunned gaze, causing a pleased look to rise in its eyes. It leaped onto his shoulder and extended a paw, pointing towards the floating Dragon Genesis Essence crystals, clearly indicating for him to go collect their battle spoils.
Zhou Yuan shrugged and swam forward, his eyes burning with excitement as he kept the dozen fist-sized Dragon Genesis Essence crystals.
Just these dozen crystals alone should be enough for him to reach the five dragon baptism.
If it was before, Zhou Yuan would perhaps be satisfied by this. But now that he had a strong aide in Tuntun, the five dragon rank was no longer able to sate his appetite.
Zhou Yuan wet his lips and grinned, “Good boy Tuntun. The two of us truly are perfect partners.”
However, Tuntun merely shot him a disdainful look, as if saying that it was the one doing all the work, while his job was merely to tidy up after.
Its pupils swivelled in thought, before it suddenly extended a paw and gestured that they should split the goods forty to sixty. It was actually planning to change the previous agreement, and wanted to have a sixty percent share.
Zhou Yuan was exasperated. Little bastard, you dare to take advantage of me?
He tossed and caught the Dragon Genesis Essence crystals in his hand as he smiled, “Don’t think that you should have the bigger share because you’re a better fighter. Without me, these aquatic beasts would be concealing themselves in the reservoir, making it nearly impossible for you to find them. Do you really think it will be so easy to kill an entire group of them then?”
Tuntun was stunned, before somewhat dejectedly laying down on Zhou Yuan’s shoulder. It seems that Zhou Yuan contribution was not small.
Hence, it could only whimper twice, acknowledging the fifty-fifty agreement.
“Little guy, do you think that I have no way to deal with you.”
The corners of Zhou Yuan’s lips curled upwards when he saw this, before continuing to speed forward on his golden Genesis Qi.
As he gazed at the misty waters, an ambitious fire burned in his eyes. With Tuntun’s help, he felt that he may be able to try for six dragons, or even a seven dragons baptism...
Chapter 309 Battle of the Chosens
Mists drifted over the endless Genesis reservoir.
A figure in white descended from the sky, landing on one of the towering peaks that rose from the waters. Her pupils scanned the surroundings, as if searching for something.
A breeze blew past, lifting a skirt adorned with lotus patterns while also revealing a set of enchanting curves.
It was obviously Li Qingchan.
Her eyes widened slightly all of a sudden as a cold voice rang out, “What is the great Chosen of the Spirit Rune Peak sneaking about for?”
As her voice spread, the mist behind her began to dissipate as a young man in daoist robes walked over on the water. It was number nine of the ten great Chosens, Ye Ge.
He gazed at Li Qingchan, somewhat helplessly scratching his head and said, “Senior sister Qingchan truly has sharp senses.”
Li Qingchan shot a look at him, faint iciness swirling in her pupils as she said with an expressionless face, “Ye Ge, why are you following me?”
Ye Ge chuckled and replied, “Senior sister Qingchan, I merely want to discuss something with you…”
Li Qingchan flatly asked, “What is it?”
“Could you give up on the thousand feet aquatic beast this time?” Le Ge smiled awkwardly.
Li Qingchan’s eyes narrowed slightly as the icy aura around her grew colder and colder, so cold that even the surrounding air began to freeze.
She frostily stared at Ye Ge. “Ye Ge, do you feel that you have the qualifications to say such words to me?”
Her goal was that very thousand feet aquatic beast. If she succeeded in hunting it, she would be able to obtain an eight dragons baptism, which would undoubtedly raise her strength.
In response to Li Qingchan’s icy gaze, Ye Ge took two steps back as he spread out his hands and said, “Senior sister Qingchan, my words alone definitely won’t be enough to stop you… but I’ve only come here for one reason, to return a favor.”
Li Qingchan’s brows furrowed. She soon understood, causing her pretty face t
o turn frostier as she confirmed, “Kong Sheng?”
The appearance of the thousand feet aquatic beast had been very timely, coinciding nicely with the period where the other Chosens were either away on missions or stuck in secluded cultivation. She, Kong Sheng and Ye Ge were the only three Chosens available in the entire sect, making it less competitive than usual. Especially since Chu Qing would not give up on such a good opportunity if he were here.
After all, thousand feet aquatic beasts usually hid themselves in the depths of the Genesis reservoir, and even Chosens like them would be hard pressed to find any.
Now that signs of a thousand feet aquatic beast had appeared, Chosens like them would naturally take action.
Ye Ge shrugged helplessly. The truth was that he did not want to involve himself in a matter like this, but he did owe Kong Sheng a favor, making it impossible for him to reject.
Li Qingchan’s pretty face turned frostier and frostier, hostility rising in her eyes as she stared at Ye Ge. Since he wanted to help Kong Sheng, she may as well get rid of him here.
However, the moment this thought rose in her heart, she sensed formidable sword Qi rise from the mist in the distance, like a hiding dragon that already had her in its sights.
“Kong Sheng!”
Li Qingchan’s face turned towards the sword Qi, frost practically spewing from her eyes. Kong Sheng was obviously nearby, ready to stop her from dispatching his ally.
“Senior sister Qingchan, I hope that you can give this chance to Kong Sheng. There will be another opportunity next time.” Urged Ye Ge.
Fury flashed in Li Qingchan’s eyes. She had originally believed Ye Ge to be after the thousand foot aquatic beast too, and not a helper invited by Kong Sheng. Moreover, none of the Chosens she had better relations with were currently present.
Given her strength, she would be equally matched with Kong Sheng, but if another one of the ten Chosens such as Ye Ge was added into the mix, her defeat was guaranteed.
Though the ten Chosens were ranked according to strength, there was not a huge gap between them.
Hence, she would indeed have no chance if Kong Sheng and Ye Ge were to join hands.
However, she was really unwilling to give up like this.
Li Qingchan’s expression fluctuated indeterminately as the icy aura around her grew sharper and colder.
Ye Ge hurriedly retreated several steps. With a wave of his sleeve, the space around him began to distort as the complicated runes on his clothes glowed, ready to activate at any moment.
In the depths of the mist, sword Qi grew sharper and sharper as the faint buzz of a sword echoed.
A grand battle between Chosens was on the verge of erupting.
When the hostility in the air reached its peak, however, the Genesis Qi undulations from Li Qingchan’s body suddenly weakened. Her face was ice-cold as she shot a glance at Ye Ge and the sword Qi in the mist, before letting out an icy snort and turning to leave.
“Kong Sheng, Ye Ge, I will not forget this!”
She had ultimately chosen to do the rational thing and give up.
After all, if she were to take on the two of them alone, the one who would suffer in the end was her.
Ye Ge breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Li Qingchan leave. She was after all very popular in the sect, and there were quite a few amongst the ten Chosens who adored her. If they really ended up fighting here, there would surely be trouble in the future.
However, from the looks of it, they had still offended her.
Ye Ge let out a bitter laugh before turning towards the mist. “I’ve returned my debt, the two of no longer owe each other anything.”
The cry of a sword sounded in the depths of the mist, as if responding to Ye Ge.
...
Rumble!
A herd of enormous aquatic beasts hissed in the reservoir as berserk undulations unfurled, creating enormous waves.
At this current moment, two glowing figures were shooting through the pack, aquatic beast after beast exploding wherever they passed...
The two glowing figures were naturally Zhou Yuan and Tuntun.
Ever since Tuntun had joined him, Zhou Yuan no longer had anything to fear. He boldly advanced, drawing numerous aquatic beasts to them. However, the ultimate outcome that awaited all of the aquatic beasts was being turned into Dragon Genesis Essence crystals, before being split between Zhou Yuan and Tuntun...
The intense battle was over in a short few minutes
Zhou Yuan swiftly swept the battlefield, collecting another few dozen Dragon Genesis Essence crystals that were of pretty high quality.
“Not bad.”
Zhou Yuan was full of praise. He already had more than enough Dragon Genesis Essence crystals to achieve a six dragon baptism, but it was still not sufficient to reach seven dragons. According to senior brother Zhou Tai, a seven dragon baptism was no longer an issue of number. Instead, the Dragon Genesis Essence crystal of a seven hundred feet aquatic beast was required as a primer of sorts.
In the face of such an entity, most of the purple sash disciples could only retreat.
However, this was not really a problem for Zhou Yuan, because there was an existence at this side that was even more terrifying than the seventh layer Alpha-Origin...
“But it’s not easy to find a seven hundred feet aquatic beast. We’ve yet to meet a single one…” Mumbled Zhou Yuan.
While he was mumbling, the battle mode Tuntun beside him suddenly released a low growl.
Zhou Yuan abruptly lowered his head in alarm, looking towards the deep darkness of the Genesis reservoir.
The waters there suddenly began to churn, as if a giant wave was rapidly approaching. Next, Zhou Yuan saw a titan of an aquatic beast slowly rise from the darkness.
Its size had exceeded seven hundred feet, reaching a total of eight hundred feet!
Zhou Yuan could not help but swallow as he gazed upon the giant creature, before slowly backing away as he said with a solemn face, “Tuntun, go and get it!”
Chapter 310 Out of the Water into Disaster
Rumble!
Reservoir water heaved and churned as waves of berserk Genesis Qi pulsed violently. It was as if something had torn through the water in a ten thousand feet radius, leaving a giant gaping hole that immediately began filling from the surrounding water, creating a giant whirlpool.
Zhou Yuan stood far away, watching the imminent battle with interest.
It was going to be a clash between Tuntun and the eight hundred feet aquatic beast.
Normally speaking, an aquatic beast that had reached such lengths would be an object of extreme terror to even seventh layer Alpha-Origin disciples, disciples that were basically qualified to contest for the chief disciple seat.
However, an aquatic beast with such strength was currently an exceedingly sorry state, because it had encountered an existence even more terrifying than itself today...
Tuntun was nowhere near as big as the eight hundred feet beast, but the aquatic beast was thoroughly suppressed at every clash, barely able to put up any resistance. Moreover, it was obvious that Tuntun was toying with it.
“The little guy is quite something.”
Praised Zhou Yuan with a click of his tongue. The outcome of the fight was already clear from the get-go.
In the end, it turned out exactly as expected. Tuntun was done playing after several minutes, and black light appeared with a slash of its claw.
Boom!
Five giant claws tore through the water, shooting straight into the dark depths at the bottom of the reservoir.
The eight hundred feet aquatic beast was violently ripped to shreds.
Zhou Yuan drifted over and waved his sleeve, causing a head-sized Dragon Genesis Essence crystal to slowly rise up in the water. Golden liquid flowed within it, the thickness far beyond any of the Dragon Genesis Essence from before, making Zhou Yuan stare at it with desire.
He very carefully kept the Dragon Genesis Essence Crystal as he said
to Tuntun, “I’ll keep it first, we’ll split it later.”
Tuntun did not raise any objections. It had already eaten too much Dragon Genesis Essence today.
Zhou Yuan stretched his back, a little tired after so much hunting. “Let’s find a place to reorganize and rest for a while before we continue.”
Tuntun snorted disdainfully, as if saying that Zhou Yuan was really useless.
Zhou Yuan paid no attention to it. He randomly chose a direction and began zooming away on his Genesis Qi.
...
A certain location in the Genesis reservoir.
Several towering mountains partitioned the surface of the reservoir, creating a lush valley. Near the top of the valley, a bamboo house was barely discernible through the mists.
Li Qingchan stood on a cliff nearby, her gaze somewhat cold as she peered into the distance. It should be about time for Kong Sheng and Ye Ge to find the thousand feet aquatic beast.
“Those two bastards!” Mumbled Li Qingchan to herself.
“Senior sister Qingchan, are you really not going to contest for the thousand feet aquatic beast?” Behind her were several pretty female disciples who were also from the Snow Lotus Peak.
This district belonged to Li Qingchan, and other disciples could only enter with her permission.
Some of the female disciples were quite close to Li Qingchan, and had obviously found out about the matter regarding Kong Sheng and Ye Ge’s cooperation from her.
Li Qingchan’s pretty face was calm as she replied, “Since I can’t win, why should I force myself.”
If there was only Kong Sheng, she would at least be able to put up a fight, but when Ye Ge was added in, there was really nothing she could achieve. As such, there was no need to be stubborn.
Though she was admittedly still a little unwilling to accept this outcome.
“Ye Ge is so loathsome, we never had any quarrel with him.” Remarked one of the female disciples.
“A loss is a loss. It just means that I was not as prepared as Kong Sheng.” Li Qingchan shook her head, not willing to speak any further on the topic. “You guys should make use of this time to search for Dragon Genesis Essence.”
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