This was one of the phenomenons that occured when one’s physical body was cultivated to extremely terrifying levels.
Hongya Peak specialized in external cultivation. As such, peak master Gu had the strongest physical body in the Cangxuan Sect.
Light swirled within his eyes as he stared at the flowing jade light on Zhou Yuan’s body and remarked in surprise, “This is… the mythic jade skin?!”
“It can’t be… the mythic jade skin will only appear from the Mythic Saint Body.”
“But why is it so similar…”
Peak master Gu’s surprised voice was naturally heard by the other five.
Sect master Qing Yang also watched in amazement. The Mythic Saint Body was the one of the seven Cangxuan Sect arts that was unique to Hongya Peak. A purple sash disciple from Saint Genesis Peak such as Zhou Yuan should not have come into contact with it.
Sword Cometh Peak master Ling Jun indifferently said, “We’ll find out once we call him over and question him.”
Sect master Qing Yang shook his head. “There is no need to distract him while the selection is still ongoing. Although his body has achieved the jade skin, it is not the true mythic jade skin… if my guess is not wrong, he is practicing an external cultivation technique that was developed from the Mythic Saint Body.”
Peak master Gu spoke up in a bewilderment, “An external cultivation technique developed from the Mythic Saint Body? Such a technique does not exist even in Hongya Peak, how can he possibly have one?”
To develop a Genesis technique from the Mythic Saint Body was obviously not something an ordinary disciple could achieve.
Sect master Qing Yang chuckled and said, “Of course Zhou Yuan couldn’t have done it… the only one in the sect who has contact with the seven Cangxuan arts, and is even able to develop techniques from them is old Xuan, who currently resides deep in Saint Genesis Peak.”
“Old Xuan…”
Only then did peak master Gu understand. Everything made sense if it was him.
Peak master Ling Jun frowned slightly. “This is a little inappropriate of venerable old Xuan.”
Peak master Liu Lianyi icily chuckled and said, “You’re worried that Zhou Yuan will become an unpredictable factor, which may affect your plans for Saint Genesis Peak, right?”
Peak master Ling Jun’s expression did not change, long accustomed to how peak master Liu Lianyi’s always pitted herself against him on a daily basis. He looked towards Lightning Prison Peak master Lei Jun and said, “Peak master Lei Jun oversees the rules and punishment in the sect. Do you feel that old Xuan’s actions are out of line?”
Peak master Lei Jun was dressed in his usual black robes, his stern face causing respect to rise in anyone who looked towards him. He answered in an indifferent voice, “It is indeed a little out of line, but that blasted old man is as stubborn as a rock. If you feel that he has acted inappropriately, go ahead and tell him. My rules are likely unable to govern him.”
Peak master Ling Jun could only helplessly shake his head. Old Xuan and peak master Lei Jun were the most senior members of the Cangxuan Sect. If even the latter had no way to deal with old Xuan, anyone else would only be wasting their saliva.”
Sect master Qing Yang chuckled as he gently said, “It is Zhou Yuan’s luck to have obtained old Xuan’s guidance. There is no need for us to interfere in this matter.”
This basically meant the matter was settled, and there was no longer any need for the other peak masters to give their input.
Peak master Gu stared at Zhou Yuan with interest as he commented, “He should not have practiced any external cultivation techniques the last time I saw him. I never imagined he would achieve the jade skin stage so quickly… it seems that he has a lot of potential in external cultivation. If he were in my Hongya Peak, there will likely be another Shang Chunqiu in a few years.”
He had evidently grown fond of Zhou Yuan’s potential. As for Shang Chunqiu, he was a disciple of Hongya Peak, and was ranked four among the ten great Chosens.
Spirit Rune Peak master Bai Mei’s lips curled downwards as he said, “What’s the point in training your arms and legs. The kid’s talent in Genesis Runes is pretty good too, and he will obviously have a brighter future if he comes to Spirit Rune Peak.”
Most importantly, if Zhou Yuan came to Spirit Rune Peak, Zhou Xiaoyao would surely follow.
“What do you know!” Peak master Gu’s eyes bulged from their sockets as his muscles stirred agitatedly, causing thunder to boom in the surroundings.
Old man Bai Mei’s white brows drifted upwards. Just as he was about to retort, sect master Qing Yang raised his voice and said, “Don’t make a scene.”
As such, the two could only snort before jerking their gazes away.
…
A sinister looking crack spread across the stone platform, practically splitting it into two.
Jade light surged on the surface of Zhou Yuan’s body, making him appear even more mystically handsome than usual. With the Heavenly Yuan Brush in hand, he calmly raised his head and looked towards the shocked Wu Hai in the air.
The other party’s previous attack had indeed been formidable, but unfortunately for the former, that Genesis Qi attack was incapable of doing any harm to Zhou Yuan when he activated the Heavenly Yuan Brush’s Genesis Breaker.
Wu Hai finally returned to his senses and immediately roared out in anger, “Impossible! How did you do it!”
However, Zhou Yuan ignored the questions as he shook his head and said, “It seems that you don’t have any intentions of leaving by yourself.”
Wu Hai’s expression darkened as he laughed loudly in anger. “Don’t be too pleased Zhou Yuan. No matter how tough your tortoise shell is, I only need to delay you and wait for my teammates to finish off the other two before coming back to support me. When that happens, let’s see if you’ll be able to withstand the attacks from all five of us!”
After experiencing the cruel reality, he had no choice but to accept the facts. However, Wu Hai ultimately did not lose his rationality. Since he had no way to deal with Zhou Yuan, he would have to change tactics and delay the latter instead.
In any case, they still had the absolute advantage.
It was impossible for a single Zhou Yuan to change anything.
Zhou Yuan did not say anything in response. Instead, his legs slowly slid outwards, while his body leaning forward like a cheetah that was about to pounce at its prey. It was an offensive stance.
He was obviously about to make his move.
Wu Hai’s expression immediately turned serious, his hands tightening around the scarlet broadsword as Genesis Qi surged around his body. He did not dare to show any negligence.
He no longer held any thoughts of washing away his previous shame with Zhou Yuan’s defeat. As long as he managed to delay Zhou Yuan, there would naturally be an opportunity for revenge in the future.
Thump!
The ground under Zhou Yuan’s feet suddenly collapsed. Jade lick flickered on his body as a terrifying power burst out like flood, flowing to his limbs and skeleton.
It felt as if an angry dragon was roaring in his body.
Swish!
In the next instant, vigorous Genesis Qi also exploded in his body as his figure shot forth, leaving numerous after images behind as the ground rapidly shattered under his feet.
He was indescribably quick, like a flash of light zipping through the air. In a single breath, he appeared within a hundred feet radius of Wu Hai.
“Heavenly Sword Wings!”
Wu Hai’s pupils tightened as Genesis Qi rushed out from his body, forming a pair of giant sword Qi wings on his back. The glowing sword Qi wings spread outwards, before wrapping around him like a shield.
This was the strongest defensive technique he knew.
He had failed to use it in their previous encounter due to being caught off guard, since he was prepared today, there was naturally no way he would allow a repeat of the last time.
“Humph, I’d like to see if you are able to break my defense!” Wu Hai sneered.
He was a hundred percent confident in himself this time.
Swish!
Under the countless watching gazes, Zhou Yuan’s figure appeared in front of enormous glowing sword Qi wings like a bolt of lightning, before clenching his fist and throwing a punch.
Jade light appeared on his fist, as if it were made from jade.
“Omni Python Qi, Heavenly Serpent Scales!”
While he punched, a deep voice rang out in Zhou Yuan’s heart.
Ch ch!
Scales emerged on his skin, covering his entire fist.
The power of the punch began to rise once again, reaching completely new heights.
This was the perfect combination of Zhou Yuan’s little Mythic Saint Body and Omni Python Qi.
Boom!
Though his expression remained impassive, a sharp light surged in his eyes. A fist which contained extreme power blasted through air, ultimately smashing into the sword wings under the watching eyes of the crowd.
THUD!
An alarmingly loud noise echoed at the instant of impact.
Storm like ripples unfurled, causing destruction all around. The stone platform below was unable to bear such power, swiftly disintegrating to dust.
Countless gazes converged towards the place where fist met wing.
Next, everyone’s eyes violently shrank.
Crack!
Behind the fist, cracks had begun appearing on the sword wings at an astonishing pace, instantly covering the entire wings.
Behind them, horror began to flood Wu Hai’s face.
Boom!
A berserk without equal fist wind swept forth as the sword wings finally shattered, transforming into countless specks of light.
The terrifying fist wind seemed to pierced through space itself, as a punch landed on the horrified Wu Hai’s body.
AHHH!
A miserable shriek rang out.
Wu Hai’s body was forcefully blown out of the chief disciple peak, before crashing into another mountain, his entire body embedded into the rock.
Boulders tumbled down as the mountain started to crumble.
It was completely silent outside the chief disciple peak, numerous gazes watching this scene as if in a daze...
Wu Hai… had once again been sent flying by a single punch...
Chapter 462 First Victory
Giant rocks continued to roll down from a certain mountain, where a figure was embedded deep into the side of a cliff. As the rocks fell, the figure was slowly buried...
The entire place turned silent at this moment.
Gaze after gaze blankly stared at this scene, unable to return to their senses for quite some time. Who could have imagined… that even after such ample preparation, Wu Hai would still end up being sent flying by a single punch from Zhou Yuan...
He may have been able to say he was caught off guard previously, but there was no longer any excuse for what happened this time.
Wu Hai had clearly brought out his full defense, but it was still unable to block Zhou Yuan’s unmatched punch. The power of this punch was something that many eighth layer disciples would not dare to underestimate.
The silence lasted for a long time, before ultimately being broken by thunderous, earth-shaking cheers.
With the exception of Lu Hong’s disciples, the disciples from every other peak generously cheered their hearts out. Zhou Yuan’s victory was just too damned breathtakingly beautiful.
One must know that Zhou Yuan’s odds had been lowest before the start of the chief disciple selection, with practically no one supporting him. In fact, several people even felt that he would be the first to be eliminated.
However, the reality before their eyes caused everyone who had looked down on him to tightly shut their mouths at this moment.
Fear and respect rose in the hearts of the crowd as they gazed upon the youthful figure standing amidst the rubble that was once a stone platform,
While cheers filled the sky, Lu Hong’s faction was deathly silent. Ugly expressions could be seen on the faces of numerous disciples. It was obvious that none of them had expected the first eliminee to come from their faction.
At the very front, Lu Hong’s face was akin to ominous black clouds. His eyebrows trembled, a sign that he was filled with rage inside.
“Useless trash!”
In the end, Lu Hong could only curse through gnashed teeth, pouring all of his anger onto Wu Hai.
This idiot had basically made him lose all face.
Lu Hong icily looked towards Shen Taiyuan, finding that the latter was beaming brightly, unable to contain his joy.
Upon detecting Lu Hong’s gaze, Shen Taiyuan turned his head and responded with a carefree grin.
Lu Hong let out an icy snort, before taking in a deep breath to suppress the anger in his heart. Although Wu Hai’s defeat had been unexpected, the overall advantage was still with their side.
Without mentioning Yuan Hong’s side for the time being, the other four disciples alone were pretty much overwhelming the two participants from Lu Song’s faction, and victory was only a matter of time. Once they were free to deal with Zhou Yuan, it will be a tall task for him to escape the fate of being eliminated regardless of how he struggled.
Lu Hong cast a dark gaze at Zhou Yuan’s figure, brimming with stern iciness.
“I’ll let you celebrate for the moment…”
“You’ll understand sooner or later that against my faction, you are merely akin to a mantis trying to stop a cart.”
“When the time comes, you will naturally realize the meaning of despair!”
...
High up in the sky, the scene of Zhou Yuan blasting away Wu Hai naturally landed in the eyes of the ten Chosens, immediately causing gasps of surprise to be heard.
“He… seems to have grown stronger again.” Li Qingchan stared at Zhou Yuan in astonishment. As her gaze swept across Zhou Yuan’s glowing body, she muttered, “An external cultivation technique?”
Nearby, the Hongya Peak’s Shang Chunqiu was also staring intently at Zhou Yuan in amazement. As the Chosen of the Hongya Peak, he was naturally also a practitioner of the true Mythic Saint Body.
Hence, the jade glow from Zhou Yuan’s body felt a little familiar to him, while also puzzling him somewhat. Zhou Yuan was a disciple of Saint Genesis Peak, and it was impossible for him to have the qualifications to practice the Mythic Saint Body. So what was this external cultivation technique he had learnt?
Seated at the very end, Zhao Zhu’s expression was not looking too good. He clearly favored Lu Hong’s faction, and also had a small grudge with Zhou Yuan due to the Heaven mission. Of course he did not wish for Zhou Yuan to fall under the limelight.
“Amazing…” Chu Qing sighed in admiration. “Defeating even an eighth layer with the cultivation of the fourth layer. Junior brother Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi foundations are even stronger than when I was at the fourth layer.”
People like Chu Qing and the other Chosens were naturally able to fight opponents above their cultivation level. However, even they had not been as ferocious as Zhou Yuan when they were at the fourth layer.
“Junior brother Kong Sheng, it seems that my odds of winning the wager have increased.” Chu Qing grinned cheekily.
Kong Sheng remained expressionless as he nonchalantly said, “It is a little early for you to celebrate, a mere Zhou Yuan cannot affect the overall situation.”
Although he had been somewhat surprised by how Zhou Yuan had overwhelmed Wu Hai, that was as far as it went, because Lu Hong’s side still held the absolute advantage.
Chu Qing rubbed his chin as he grinned, “Then shall we add on to the wager!”
Kong Sheng flatly said, “Not interested. My only goal is to make you accept my challenge. Once I defeat you, there shall no longer be any reason for us to interact in the future.”
Chu Qing sighed as he sadly said, “Throwing me away a
fter using me, you’re too heartless. That’s why I don’t like playing with you, Ye Ge treats me so much better.”
Li Qingchan and the other Chosens cringed slightly.
Ye Ge shot an angry gaze over and said, “Do you want to die Chu Qing, don’t drag me into this.”
Chu Qing revealed a dazzling smile and waved at Ye Ge.
The veins on Kong Sheng’s head twitched erratically, before he took in a deep breath and cast Chu Qing out of his mind, shifting his attention instead to the intense ongoing battles in the seven chief disciple peaks.
...
On the crumbled remains of the stone stage, Zhou Yuan looked in the direction Wu Hai had flown away in. He lightly exhaled as the jade light on his body slowly withdrew. He could feel countless gazes on him, but did not feel pleased with himself at all, because he clearly understood that this was only the beginning.
Lu Hong’s faction was still at an overwhelming advantage.
Zhou Yuan mumbled to himself, “I wonder how senior brother Zhou Tai and the rest are doing.”
Theirs was the most important battle. If even the three of them joining forces failed to defeat Yuan Hong, the latter would really be a little too shockingly powerful.
However, he did not need to think about such things for the time being. Regardless of the situation over there, he had to make use of this opportunity to eliminate the four other participants from Lu Hong’s faction.
If they were allowed to join up with Yuan Hong, his chances of obtaining the chief disciple position would become abysmally small.
“Four left…”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he lifted his head to peer into the distant mists. He could sense some Genesis Qi undulations far away, which likely originated from Han Yan, Han Yu and the rest.
“Since the other side has superior numbers, I should first make some preparations.”
Zhou Yuan’s eyes flickered in thought. Soon after, his toes pushed off the ground as his figure soared into the sky like a great peng, and swiftly disappeared into the mist.
To him, only now did the chief disciple selection truly begin.
Chapter 463 Three Left
Boom!
Streams of berserk Genesis Qi collided on a misty stone stage. At the instant of impact, one of the Genesis Qi streams was barbarically torn apart, while the figure behind was swept away by the remnant force.
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