Bang! Bang! Bang!
The eagle screeched as wall after wall was broken through. Rocks flew in all directions, a clear testament to the exceptional ferocity of the attack.
However, the Genesis Qi around the eagle would dim with every wall it pierced. When it broke through the final wall, the eagle promptly scattered into specks of light that gently sprinkled onto Xia Yu’s face.
Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. The previous attack was not a casual move, but one of his most powerful techniques. Even so, it was easily blocked by her.
Xia Yu gently touched her cheek, her bright eyes looking towards Zhou Yuan as she said, “Senior brother Zhou Yuan has good technique. If not for my favorable location, I would have been a little troubled by that attack.”
“If it was any other time, I would not take advantage of you. However, this concerns the pride of all our Spirit Rune Peak disciples. Therefore, I hope that you won’t blame me senior brother!”
A purple Genesis Brush appeared in Xia Yu’s hand as she slowly tightened her grip around it.
The moment her hand closed around the brush, the shy expression in her eyes completely disappeared, replaced by a powerful and confident look.
Her ponytail gently danced in the wind, as the giant mountain below her feet began to rumble.
“Senior brother Zhou Yuan, it’s my turn now…”
...
In front of Spirit Rune Hall, a smile slowly rose from the corners of Ye Ge’s mouth when he saw this.
Junior sister Xia Yu was finally about to get serious.
Zhou Yuan, you are about to find out how difficult it is to deal with this junior sister of ours from Spirit Rune Peak...
I hope you won’t end up losing too badly.
Chapter 355 Genesis Rune Battle Part 2
Rumble!
When Xia Yu gripped the purple Genesis Rune Brush, the mountain beneath her feet suddenly began to shake violently. In the next instant, the mountain split open as a stone serpent emerged from its belly the mountain with a loud roar, and charged towards Zhou Yuan.
That stone serpent ferociously rushed forward, shaking the surrounding Genesis Qi as it howled.
As the stone serpent's shadow began to engulf him, a grim expression filled his face. Xia Yu currently controlled the boundary core, allowing her to use its alarming power.
The Heaven Yuan Brush in Zhou Yuan’s hand swept forth as a Genesis Rune was formed. It immediately dissipated, transforming into a gale that brought Zhou Yuan’s figure into the sky.
The stone serpent missed its mark.
However, it quickly gave chase with a roar.
In the sky, Zhou Yuan continued to draw with the brush in his hand, numerous Genesis Rune strokes appeared in the air.
“Ice Mountain Rune!”
A massive ice mountain emerged from within the rune. Together with a bone-chilling cold, it viciously smashed into the stone serpent.
“Dragon Binding Rune!”
The ice mountain shattered as the stone serpent was pushed back. Genesis Qi swiftly gathered around the serpent’s body, transforming into chains that bound its limbs.
Zhou Yuan had used two grade four Genesis Runes in succession with excellent coordination and timing. Even a sixth layer Alpha-Origin disciple would be trapped by this combination.
However, the young girl atop the mountain merely watched with calm eyes. Unfortunately for Zhou Yuan, the stone serpent that could borrow the power of this boundary was not going to so easily dealt with. As long as the Genesis Rune hidden within its body was not destroyed, its pursuit would not stop.
Roar!
Just as Xia Yu predicted, the stone serpent suddenly roared as a burst of violent Genesis Qi erupted, forcefully breaking the Genesis Qi chains, before the serpent once again began charging towards Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan immediately dodged the attack as he frowned slightly. It seems like this stone serpent was not weaker than a sixth layer Alpha-Origin disciple...
“Since the stone serpent is created from a Genesis Rune, the only way to destroy it is to destroy the rune in its body.” Zhou Yuan’s eyes flickered in thought. However, the rune was hidden deep within the serpent's body and was nearly impossible to find. Therefore, it was naturally going to be extremely difficult to destroy.
Fortunately… this wasn’t really a problem for him.
With a deep breath, an ancient Saint Rune slowly surfaced in the depths of his eyes.
The Decoder Saint Rune.
The rune that could find any weak point.
The Saint Rune rotated as the stone serpent reflected in Zhou Yuan’s eyes gradually turned transparent. Next, Zhou Yuan saw a slowly revolving Genesis Rune at a particular sport in its belly.
That Genesis Rune was the source of that stone serpent.
“So that’s where it is…” Mumbled Zhou Yuan to himself.
Roar!
Meanwhile, the roaring stone serpent approached again, while Zhou Yuan’s rapidly retreating body suddenly stopped.
The stone serpent’s giant claw mercilessly slashed downwards, the tremendous power shaking even the space around it.
“Great Swamp Rune!”
The Genesis Rune in his hand left a trail in the air that turned into a Genesis Rune. The rune sucked in the nearby Genesis Qi and instantly expanded, transforming its surroundings into a giant swamp.
Boom!
The claw slammed into the swap, as its power was rapidly neutralized. However, the strength of the stone serpent was extraordinary, its claw managing to pierce through the swamp, allowing the remaining force to slam into Zhou Yuan’s body.
Thump!
Zhou Yuan’s body was hurtling downwards like a cannonball. His body crashed into one of the peaks below, causing the entire top of the mountain the collapse.
In the air, the stone serpent released a growl, before it began to dive down, clearly not going to show even the slightest shred of mercy.
However, the instant it dashed downwards, its massive body began to tremble violently as rocks tumbled down.
Surprise flashed across Xia Yu’s face as her gaze turned towards serpent’s belly, only to realize that a glowing Genesis Rune sword was currently lodged into its stomach.
Moreover, the glowing sword just so happened to pierce the Genesis Rune hidden within the stone serpent’s body.
The Genesis Rune began to crumble, and the massive stone serpent ultimately exploded with a loud bang.
Xia Yu’s tiny mouth hung slightly ajar, as a look of bewilderment flitted across her face. She turned her head to look at Zhou Yuan, who was slowly getting up from the collapsed mountain peak, as she muttered to herself, “How did he know where the Genesis Rune was located?”
That Genesis Rune had been hidden deep inside the serpent’s body, and yet, Zhou Yuan had clearly known where it was. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have stopped on purpose, causing the stone serpent to reveal an opening.
Zhou Yuan slowly rose into the air. He dusted his clothes, before meeting Xia Yu’s gaze.
Xia Yu’s seemed to glimmer as she softly said, “Senior brother Zhou Yuan, you have truly surprised me by defeating my stone serpent rune with your initial Corporeal stage Spirit.”
Zhou Yuan smiled and replied, “I quite admire junior sister Xia Yu’s talent in Genesis Runes. That serpent rune was no pushover.”
That single Genesis Rune alone was enough to tie down a sixth layer Alpha-Origin disciple.
Xia Yu covered her mouth as she laughed softly. Then, she slowly said, “If it wasn’t for this boundary, I would have been at a disadvantage after the stone serpent rune was destroyed. However, in this place… my power far exceeds your imagination.”
“Therefore…”
Xia Yu slowly lifted her hand, before she suddenly clenched.
Rumble!
The surrounding mountain peaks instantly collapsed. As boulders tumbled downwards, four stone serpents slowly arose, and began circling around Zhou Yuan.
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bsp; A smile appeared on Xia Yu’s face as she looked at Zhou Yuan and said, “Please give up senior brother Zhou Yuan. You cannot pass.”
...
In front of Spirit Rune Hall.
As numerous gazes watched the intense match between Zhou Yuan and Xia Yu, all of them involuntarily exclaimed.
“It seems like Zhou Yuan is fairly skilled with Genesis Runes. I can’t believe that he is able to push junior sister Xia Yu to this extent…”
“I have underestimated him. Unfortunately, junior sister Xia Yu has the advantage of location, and there is no way Zhou Yuan can win.”
“......”
The Spirit Rune Peak disciples were experts of their craft, and understood how powerful Zhou Yuan’s counterattacks were. In fact, it was already pretty extraordinary to accomplish such a feat using Genesis Runes.
Ye Ge nonchalantly glanced at the Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi mirror. There had been no change in his expression even when he saw Zhou Yuan destroy the stone serpent.
“He does have some Genesis Rune talent. However, he is ultimately merely at the initial Corporeal stage. Once Xia Yu becomes serious, only defeat awaits him.”
He was obviously far more perceptive than ordinary individuals. Therefore, he could naturally tell that Zhou Yuan had basically used up all his trump cards. Xia Yu, on the other hand, was just getting started.
Therefore, there was no need for him to worry about this battle.
Ye Ge withdrew his gaze and turned to the other Genesis Qi mirror. Projected within this mirror, was the intense fight between Yaoyao and Jin Zhang.
The fight on this side was much more intense, grand and interesting than Zhou Yuan’s.
Ye Ge suddenly frowned slightly while watching, as a suspicious expression flashed across his eyes.
“Why… does something feel off…”
Chapter 356 Yaoyao’s Tactic
“Nine Star Rune!”
Jin Zhang stood on a water pillar, as the bronze like Genesis Rune Brush in his hand descended. A complicated Genesis Rune promptly took shape, before the surrounding Genesis Qi stirred and began flowing towards the rune.
Swoosh swoosh!
Starlight blossomed as the rune seemed to transform into a patch of the starry night sky. Nine giant interlinked stars shot out, and rained down upon Yaoyao with shocking power.
The entire ocean surface was ripped apart by the tremendous force.
Jin Zhang’s attack was merciless. Moreover, he was able to utilize eighty percent of the boundary’s power because was standing on the core, allowing him to wield nearly limitless power.
Nine stars seemed to howl as they rapidly grew Yaoyao’s clear eyes. With a gentle shake of her hand, numerous strokes flowed from her jade brush.
“Millenium Ice Shield Rune!”
A Genesis Rune was swiftly formed, and immediately submerged into the water below. A thousand foot tall water shield instantly rose, standing in front of her as it transformed into a giant ice shield. Mysterious glowing runes were embedded into the shield, making it appear indestructible.
Boom! Boom!
The nine stars descended, viciously blasting onto the ice shield as cracks immediately appeared.
Star after star fell as more and more cracks emerged. In the end, the ice shield reached its limit and promptly exploded into ice shards that filled the sky.
Jin Zhang raised his brows slightly when he saw that his Genesis Rune attack was neutralized, but was not surprised. He faintly chuckled as his Genesis Rune Brush fell once again, and a Genesis Rune merged with the water below.
Ch! Ch!
In the next instant, a faint sound was suddenly heard from the water beneath Yaoyao’s feet. One could only watch as innumerable razor sharp icicles shot out, aimed at Yaoyao’s vital points.
Yaoyao’s foot gently tapped the air, and soared into the sky with a gentle gust as she drew another Genesis Rune.
“Steel Water Rune!”
The ocean surface rippled as an area of the sea rapidly turned pitch-black like black metal.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Countless razor-sharp icicles stabbed at the black metal like water. However, the black water was as tough as metal, and every icicle that smashed into it was shattered into pieces.
The two parties rapidly exchanged blow after blow in an exceptionally intense battle. Every Genesis Rune boasted alarming power, making the fight far more ferocious than the duel between Zhou Yuan and Xia Yu.
However, Jin Zhang was obviously the one with the initiative, borrowing the endless power of the boundary to release an unending onslaught, while Yaoyao chose to concentrate on neutralizing his attacks.
As such, it naturally appeared like she was more on the defense.
Atop the water pillar, Jin Zhang’s eyes flickered faintly in thought as he observed Yaoyao’s alluring figure. From the earlier exchanges, he could feel that Yaoyao was somewhat wary of him, likely because the latter must have deduced that he currently enjoyed a limitless source of power thanks to the boundary.
“Since junior Sister Yaoyao likes to play defense, try countering this attack!”
With a slight smile on his face, Jin Zhang’s brush fiercely jabbed in the air.
Rumble!
Countless glowing dots instantly rose from within the ocean under Yaoyao’s feet. Upon closer inspection, one would realize that two large crescent moons were slowly taking shape in the water below.
The crescent moons slowly spun like blades, slicing apart the water as they swept past.
An indescribable sharp aura spread from them, and even the moon light that spilled out drilled numerous holes in the ocean surface.
Jin Zhang looked at Yaoyao and said, “This is the Double Moon Spirit Rune. Normally speaking, using it will spend all of my energy. I can only use it without restraint in a place like this.”
“I hope junior sister Yaoyao can give me some pointers on it.”
He pointed, and the two crescent moons in the ocean quickly rose. Following which, they charged towards Yaoyao at an alarming speed, the pulsing moon light leaving two thousand foot long scars on the ocean surface...
Countless gasps sounded when the crowd in front of Spirit Rune Hall saw this shocking attack.
Everyone present knew that this Genesis Rune was Jin Zhang’s most prided signature killing move. No expert below the ninth layer Alpha-Origin stage could block his Double Moon Spirit Rune.
“Sigh, why did Zhou Xiaoyao allow Jin Zhang to complete the rune… once its used, she has no hope of victory.”
“She has been constantly forced into the defense, and seems to be rather wary of Jin Zhang. The latter can borrow the power of the boundary after all.”
“What a pity…”
Numerous disciples shook their heads as they sighed, while relaxed expressions appeared on the faces of the Spirit Rune Peak disciples. They believed that once the Double Moon Spirit Rune was used, the pace of the fight would completely fall into senior brother Jin Zhang’s hands.
Zhou Xiaoyao, whom was highly praised by peak master, doesn’t seem to be anything special?
Ye Ge’s was focused on the Genesis Qi mirror, frowning as he watched their fight. Even though Jin Zhang had the initiative, the former felt uneasy for some unknown reason.
Was Yaoyao really so easy to deal with?
Even if Jin Zhang could utilize the power of this boundary, was that truly enough to force Yaoyao into the defense?
“You… what exactly are you plotting?” Mumbled Ye Ge to himself.
Buzz!
Under the attention of the crowd, the two crescent moons tore across the surface of the ocean at an alarming speed, homing in onto Yaoyao from her left and right. They travelled along mysterious trajectories that sealed off all of Yaoyao’s retreat paths.
Yaoyao stood atop the ocean, not even the slightest ripple in her calm expression. The Genesis Rune Brush in her hand did not move either, as if she was going to do nothing and allow the two crescent
moons to strike.
The countless disciples in front of the Spirit Rune Hall gasped in shock.
Ye Ge’s pupils widened a little, but he did not make a sound. He knew that peak master was also closely observing this match, and there was no way he would allow anything to happen to Yaoyao.
However, why wasn’t Yaoyao putting up any resistance?
Ch!
Two crescent moons ripped across the surface of the ocean. In the midst of numerous shocked gasps, they flashed past Yaoyao’s delicate body…
“Was she hit?!” The complexions of numerous disciples paled. Not even a ninth layer Alpha-Origin expert could not withstand such an attack with his or her body, right?
Moreover, Yaoyao’s strength lay in Genesis Runes, and did not even have a tiny bit of Genesis Qi protecting her body.
Atop the water pillar, Jin Zhang’s expression changed slightly at the sight of the crescent moons cutting through Yaoyao’s delicate body, as he cried out, “Junior sister Yaoyao?”
However, he immediately realized that something was amiss. Yaoyao was still silently standing there, her clear eyes indifferently looking at him.
No blood could be seen on her body.
“What’s going on?!”
Jin Zhang’s pupils shrank, while expression of the numerous watching disciples quickly changed, feeling that something was very strange about this situation.
Ye Ge was the only one whose eyes were rapidly flickering in thought. A moment later, he seemed to have came to a sudden realization. Disbelief immediately flooded his eyes as he involuntarily cried out, “Could it be?!”
Crack!
The moment his voice sounded, Jin Zhang suddenly saw numerous cracks appear in his surroundings like broken glass. In that instant, a wave of giddiness swept over his Spirit.
Crack! Crack!
The cracks grew and extended, as if the entire world around him was about to collapse.
Jin Zhang initially stunned by the sight of the world crumbling around him. Following which, something suddenly struck him and he immediately bit his tongue, sending a stream of essence blood gushing out that was quickly absorbed by his Spirit.
Jin Zhang shut his eyes at this moment, only opening them again several breaths later.
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