Dragon Prince Yuan c1-1251

by Translator: Yeow

  Furthermore, as it was only a fight within the sect, and not a life and death struggle, it would be inappropriate for Zhou Yuan to use Silver Shadow. Truthfully speaking, it would not be a difficult task for Zhou Yuan to slay Xu Yan.

  With a wave of Shen Taiyuan’s sleeve, the jade box landed in front of Zhou Yuan under countless envious stares.

  Zhou Yuan reached out with both hands and respectfully received box as he wet his lips. Looks like he should find an opportunity to go into secluded cultivation to completely absorb the Genesis Star Pill.

  After giving the Genesis Star Pill to Zhou Yuan, Shen Taiyuan chuckled and said, “Zhou Yuan, now that you are a purple sash disciple, in accordance to the rules of the sect, Saint Genesis Peak will grant you a low tier grade 6 Qi cultivation technique, allowing you to cultivate a low tier grade 6 Genesis Qi.”

  Zhou Yuan was stunned, before he promptly smiled awkwardly. Since he practiced the Ancestral Dragon Scripture, he could not learn any other Qi cultivation techniques. Furthermore, his Omni Python Qi was already a peak grade 6 Genesis Qi. Low tier grade 6 Genesis Qi could not possibly compare to it.

  When Shen Taiyuan saw Zhou Yuan’s smile, he continued, “I know that you had a fortunate encounter, and do not care for a low tier grade 6 Qi cultivation method… however, it is the rules after all, and I am merely asking out of formality.”

  He paused for a moment, before he said, “This should be the reward given to all newly promoted purple sash disciples. If you do not need it, it only makes sense for you to be compensated in some other form. I have already submitted a request to sect master in hopes of permitting you entry into our Saint Genesis Peak’s Ancient Manuals Tower.”

  “It is said that our patriarch once cultivated in the Ancient Manuals Tower, and it is a place of many wonders and mysteries. Many of the disciples who entered were bestowed Genesis Qi techniques, Genesis weapons, Genesis treasures…”

  “If you are lucky, you may even obtain a Heaven Genesis technique.”

  His words instantly caused an uproar to sweep over the hall. This time, even Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan and the other purple sash disciples could not help but feel a little envious.

  Ancient Manuals Tower was in a manner of speaking, a treasure trove of their Saint Genesis Peak, and even the elders lacked the authority to open it. The only way to open it was to submit a request to sect master. Over the years, only a handful of disciples had entered the tower, and no one had expected Shen Taiyuan to make a request to sect master for Zhou Yuan. Such treatment truly made one green with envy.

  Shen Taiyuan ignored the other disciples, focusing only on Zhou Yuan as he asked with a smile, “So, are you willing?”

  Zhou Yuan was similarly shocked. Soon after, he bowed respectfully to Shen Taiyuan. The former was indeed fairly touched by how much the latter appreciated and took care of him.

  Zhou Yuan nodded with a grateful smile on his face.

  “This disciples is willing.”

  “Thank you teacher Shen.”

  Chapter 385 The Child From Back Then

  Ancient Manuals Tower was located below the sealed main peak of Saint Genesis Peak.

  The next day.

  With Shen Taiyuan leading the way, Zhou Yuan once again arrived at the sealed main peak. At the foot of the mountain stood a slightly dilapidated ancient tower, which was covered in scars left by the passage of time.

  An elderly man dressed in simple clothing was standing on the steps leading to the ancient tower, holding a broom while looking as if he was about to fall asleep. It was ‘venerable old Xuan’, the caretaker Zhou Yuan met when he first came to Saint Genesis Peak.

  Zhou Yuan followed behind Shen Taiyuan, lifting his head to look at that majestic main peak. Mist swirled within the lush forest, giving it a mysterious look.

  Faint glowing runes pulsed in the air, giving off a deep and powerful aura that made one not dare to easily approach.

  “The sealed main peak…”

  Waves rose in Zhou Yuan’s heart. The second Saint Rune was somewhere within the main peak. Unfortunately, though it seemed to be right in front of his eyes, there was still a huge gulf between him and the Saint Rune that was very difficult to cross.

  To enter the main peak, he had to become the chief disciple of Saint Genesis Peak… and that was still a ways off for him.

  “Old Xuan.”

  While Zhou Yuan was sighing inside, Shen Taiyuan looked towards the drowsy looking old man in front of the ancient tower, and respectfully bowed towards the latter. Even though there were no Genesis Qi vibrations from the old man’s body, in terms of seniority, even the sect master would have to pay respects to this individual.

  In a manner of speaking, old Xuan was the person who had accompanied patriarch Cang Xuan the longest.

  The elderly man did not react initially, his eyes and ears seemingly not working too well. Therefore, Shen Taiyuan had to up his volume and call out a few more times. The old man finally awakened, lifting his murky eyes to look at Shen Taiyuan as he smiled and said in a raspy voice, “It’s elder Shen…”

  Shen Taiyuan nodded. Without wasting time with pleasantries, he pointed at Zhou Yuan and said, “Venerable old Xuan, there is a disciple who seeks to enter the Ancient Manuals Tower.”

  Old Xuan cast his gaze at Zhou Yuan. In that instant, Zhou Yuan felt the former’s gaze seemed to freeze for a split second.

  Old Xuan slowly said, “Little one, didn’t you arrive at the inner mountains not too long ago? To think that you now have the qualifications to enter the Ancient Manuals Tower, looks like you’re quite capable.”

  Shen Taiyuan smiled and said, “Zhou Yuan is indeed quite talented. He is the champion of the latest the purple sash selection, which is why sect master has made an exception this time to grant him entry.”

  Old Xuan nodded. Without further ado, he stretched out his wrinkled hand and said, “Pass me sect master’s token.”

  Shen Taiyuan quickly retrieved a glowing jade token.

  Old Xuan took the jade token, and stared at it for quite some time, before he finally nodded his head slowly. He shakily propped himself up with his broom, before slowly pushing open the ancient door behind him.

  Creak!

  Behind the large doors lay a pitch-black darkness. Not even the faintest ray of light could be seen, making it appear quite mysterious.

  “Little one, the Ancient Manuals Tower is where master cultivated in the past. Whatever you obtain in this place will depend on your own fate and luck. If one is not fated, it is not unusual to leave empty handed.”

  Zhou Yuan cupped his fists together, demonstrating that he had accepted the old man’s teachings. He then turned to look at Shen Taiyuan, who smiled and nodded at his disciple.

  Without any hesitation, Zhou Yuan walked forward, arriving at the entrance. With a deep breath, he stepped in as darkness surged towards him, swallowing his entire body.

  Upon seeing that Zhou Yuan had entered the Ancient Manuals Tower, old Xuan sat down on the steps in a wobbly manner, hugging his broom as he returned to his half asleep state.

  Shen Taiyuan bowed towards old Xuan before leaving.

  The foot of the main peak once again descended into a peaceful silence.

  This silence lasted for a period of time, before suddenly being broken by the sounds of footsteps as a figure approached with his hands behind his back. He was dressed in white robes, and had the appearance of a handsome young man, while his skin gave off a jade-like glow.

  It was peak master Ling Jun of Sword Cometh Peak!

  The eyelids of old Xuan gently trembled, before he lifted his head, his murky eyes glancing at the young man in white robes. He then withdrew his gaze and became as still as a statue, clearly showing that he had no intentions of greeting the latter.

  Peak master Ling Jun did not mind this at all. He stood beside old Xuan, glancing at the opened Ancient Manuals Tower and asked, “The little one called Zhou Yuan has entered?”

  Old Xuan did not an
swer.

  Peak master Ling Jun did not mind this either. It was just a casual question after all. Even though Zhou Yuan had caused his Sword Cometh Peak to lose all face in the purple sash selection, there was no way someone of his stature would lower himself to deal with a mere disciple.

  He was obviously not here for Zhou Yuan.

  As he stood beside old Xuan, he lifted his head to gaze at the mysterious misty main peak. After a period of silence, he slowly said, “I really miss how grand this place was back then. When mister lectured, countless powerful experts from the entire Cangxuan Heaven would gather here…”

  Peak master Ling Jun’s voice softened as he continued, “Saint Genesis Peak has been in a pitiful state for far too long. I believe we should restore it to its former glory as a way to pay tribute to mister.”

  No matter what he said, old Xuan indifferent, as if his murky eyes were frozen in time.

  Peak master Ling Jun lowered his head and looked at the old man. With a gentle smile, he said, “Old Xuan, you’ve always been here at Saint Genesis Peak. When do you think the seal will be lifted?”

  Old Xuan hugged his broom, as his raspy voice finally sounded, “It will naturally be lifted when it’s meant to be.”

  Peak master Ling Jun helpless shook his head. It was the same answer old Xuan always gave.

  “Old Xuan, we shouldn’t idly stand by and allow Saint Genesis Peak to continue to decline. After all, this was mister’s favourite place.” Said peak master Ling Jun.

  Old Xuan swept a glance at the former, before he said, “If you really want to do something for master, I feel that you should avenge him. This will be much better than restoring Saint Genesis Peak to its former glory.”

  Peak master Ling Jun let out a bitter laugh and said, “Old Xuan, the current Cangxuan Sect is no longer the same sect as it was when mister was around.”

  “The most powerful sect in Cangxuan Heaven is no longer our Cangxuan Sect, but Sacred Palace…”

  He fell silent for a moment, staring at the sealed main peak, before he said, “The only way to avenge him is for the next Heaven Master to come from our Cangxaun Sect… and to achieve this, we will need the stamp that represents Cangxuan Heaven… the Cangxuan Saint Stamp that was once in mister’s possession.”

  “However, the Cangxuan Saint Stamp disappeared after mister died…”

  He softly sighed, before his gaze turned back to old Xuan. A sliver of anticipation rose in his eyes as he said, “Old Xuan, you were together with mister in his final moments. Do you not know where the Cangxuan Saint Stamp is?”

  “If our Cangxuan Sect can wield the Cangxuan Saint Stamp, we will not fear even Sacred Palace.”

  The old man slowly shook his head, as his raspy voice sounded, “The Cangxuan Saint Stamp originated from this heaven, and I have never seen it before. How I can possibly know where it is?”

  The light in peak master Ling Jun’s eyes dimmed.

  Old Xuan gently stroked the broom in his embrace, as he said in a trembling voice, “After all these years, it seems to me that you are the one who cares the most about the Cangxuan Saint Stamp, even more so than sect master and the rest.”

  He lifted his head and glanced at peak master Ling Jun. “Do you want to obtain it?”

  Peak master Ling Jun was a little taken aback. He did not conceal his intentions and answered, “The one who controls the Cangxuan Saint Stamp can become the Heaven Master. Who does not desire this? Furthermore, it is the only way I will be able to avenge mister.”

  “What does Old Xuan think?”

  Old Xuan slowly shook his head and said, “You are unsuitable.”

  Peak master Ling Jun’s tone remained calm and unchanged as he replied, “Old Xuan, I am no longer the little boy from back then.”

  Old Xuan lifted his elderly face, and focused on the mysterious misty peak. He was silent for a long time, before his raspy voice sounded.

  “It is precisely because you are no longer the same little boy who served mister... that is why you are unsuitable.”

  Chapter 386 Picking a Treasure

  Darkness immediately descended the moment Zhou Yuan stepped into the Ancient Manuals Tower. This did not last for long, however, as starlight quickly rose from beneath his feet, and spread outwards.

  A starlit walkway appeared in front of him, as countless glowing balls floated up along the sides of the walkway like bubbles.

  When Zhou Yuan stared closely at these glowing bubble-like balls, he could faintly see the faint silhouette of some kind of object within them.

  “The items inside should be Genesis Qi techniques, Genesis Runes, Genesis Weapons…” Zhou Yuan pondered. However, there was no way for him to know the contents of the balls. As such, he had no way of deducing their worth.

  Looks like everything will be up to luck.

  “No wonder he said it’s up to one’s fate.” Zhou Yuan gave a bitter laugh. One will be sent out after selecting a glowing ball, even if it turned out to be empty.

  Zhou Yuan hesitated as he looked at the glowing balls, not immediately making his choice. Instead, he began to walk forward, dodging the balls that drifted towards him as he advanced.

  He planned to have a proper look around first.

  He continued to walk as his gaze swept about. Meanwhile, his Spirit sensors also reached out in an attempt to peek into the balls.

  However, his attempts were fruitless, as if the balls were able to block his Spirit senses. As a result, even Zhou Yuan’s mid Corporeal stage Spirit failed to pry into the secrets within them.

  “Can I only pick one at random?” Zhou Yuan frowned. If he did so, he would simply be leaving everything up to chance. It had not been easy for him to come across an opportunity to enter the Ancient Manuals Tower, and it really felt like a waste if he really left everything up to fate.

  He mumbled under his breath for a brief period, before a certain idea suddenly dawned upon him.

  “If ordinary methods do not work, what about… the Decoder Saint Rune?”

  He immediately acted on his thoughts, and the Decoder Saint Rune located in the depths of his pupils began to spin. As it spun, he cast his gaze towards the floating glowing balls again. To his delight, he saw lights of varying intensities appear inside the balls.

  Though he still could not tell what these objects were, he could now deduce the quality of these items based on the intensity of the pulsing light within.

  From the looks of it, it was clear that the stronger the light, the better the item.

  There were also several balls that were completely empty, lacking any light within them. This was likely because there was nothing inside, and anyone who picked one of them would leave empty-handed.

  Joy appeared on Zhou Yuan’s face. With the Decoder Saint Rune, he no longer had to grope about in the dark.

  Hence, he slowed down as he continued to walk forward, the Decoder Saint Rune in his pupils surveying every ball he passed.

  The time it took to burn half an incense stick soon passed. Along the way, Zhou Yuan found four balls that had the brightest interiors. According to his estimates, the treasures within these four balls should be equivalent to a Heaven tier technique.

  Zhou Yuan involuntarily licked his lips, a fiery expression burning in his eyes. A Heaven tier technique was extremely rare even in a place like the Cangxuan Sect. In fact, there was no way an ordinary disciple would obtain something of that level without some kind of major accomplishment or contribution.

  Even Zhou Yuan himself had only recently learnt a single low grade Heaven tier technique.

  Any Heaven tier technique would be a huge boost to one’s battle power when mastered.

  “I guess I’ll have to pick one at random.” Zhou Yuan hesitated for a while, before he gritted his teeth and reached towards one of the four balls.

  Buzz!

  However, Zhou Yuan’s hand suddenly froze just as it was about to grab a ball. He had just felt a faint vibration from his Universe bag.


  Zhou Yuan was taken aback. With a clench of his hand, a jade glow appeared.

  An ancient jade token slowly rose from his palm, giving off an indescribable aura.

  It was the signet given to him by patriarch Cang Xuan in the Saint Remains Domain.

  The faint undulations he had felt earlier were from this very object.

  “What is going on?” Zhou Yuan stared in bewilderment at the faintly vibrating signet in his hand. This was the first time something like this has occurred ever since it was given to him.

  Bzz! Bzz!

  While Zhou Yuan was trying to figure out what was going on, the glowing balls around him seemed to have also detected the signet’s presence. With a swish, they quickly darted towards the light walls, vanishing into them.

  Even the four balls carefully selected by Zhou Yuan had disappeared.

  Zhou Yuan panicked when he saw this. Why had the signet frightened off all of the balls? How was he going to pick a treasure now?

  “What a scam!” However, his panicking was useless. He could only watch powerlessly as the glowing balls disappeared, nearly causing him to burst out into tears.

  While Zhou Yuan was at a loss, the signet in his palm slowly rose into the air, before it began to move forward.

  Zhou Yuan was shocked, but quickly followed after a moment of hesitation. This was where patriarch Cang Xuan used to cultivate, and since he came in with patriarch Cangxuan’s signet, he won’t end up suffering, right?

  He followed the signet forward. After a while, his footsteps gradually came to a stop, because he had reached the end of the starlight walkway.

  However, the signet did not stop here, but instead slowly inched forward. Next, Zhou Yuan watched in astonishment as a crack was slowly torn open at the end of the starlight walkway.

  The jade token flickered, as if urging Zhou Yuan to catch up.

  Zhou Yuan hesitated for a moment. In the end, he gritted his teeth and quickly walked forward, placing a foot into the crack.