Peak master Ling Jun calmly said, “He used to be a disciple of my Sword Cometh Peak. When I saw his outstanding talent and willpower, I naturally could not stop myself from trying to help him.”
He glanced at peak master Lianyi and chuckled. “There’s no need to be so anxious peak master Lianyi, isn’t the outcome yet to be decided. That disciple called Zhou Yuan has just ascended the peak. Who knows, he may be able to accomplish what Zhou Tai and the other two failed to do earlier.”
However, a joking tone accompanied the words from his mouth.
Although Zhou Yuan had defeated Chu Yang and the other four, it was nothing when compared to Yuan Hong’s victory over the Zhou Tai trio. Because any one of the trio would be able to accomplish exactly what Zhou Yuan had done.
And yet, their combined might had ultimately lost to Yuan Hong. One could easily imagine just how much stronger he was than everyone else...
Peak master Ling Jun’s words were in truth a display of his absolute faith in the victory of Lu Hong's faction.
How could peak master Lianyi not understand the true meaning behind his words. Anger appeared on her beautiful face, but receded just as quick as she let out an icy snort, unable to refute peak master Ling Jun.
From what they had seen, though Zhou Yuan’s performance had been remarkable, Yuan Hong’s was just so much more frightening.
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“To think that Zhou Yuan managed to reach the peak. He’s quite the capable one.” At the area where the ten Chosens were seated, Kong Sheng looked towards the distant mountain peak as he smiled.
Although he was praising Zhou Yuan, there was a look of amusement in his eyes.
“I hope that Yuan Hong will not leave too much psychological damage, he’s a good sapling after all…” Kong Sheng looked towards Chu Qing with a faint smile.
Chu Qing rolled his eyes at the former, before helplessly rubbing his bald head, finally showing that he was a little worried. Zhou Yuan’s five successive victories may have been pretty good, but Yuan Hong’s achievement was even more astonishing. He had single handedly taken on the Zhou Tai trio, and walked away as the winner.
Even in the other six peaks, such strength was absolutely top class.
By the side, Li Qingchan’s brows were slightly knitted together, worry clouding her pretty face. What awaited Zhou Yuan was nothing like the opponents he had faced earlier.
If he failed to overcome Yuan Hong, all his previous battle achievements would be worthless.
She was considerably close to Zhou Yuan, and naturally did not wish for the latter to receive such a huge blow. However, in the face of the giant obstacle that was Yuan Hong, she was unable to muster much confidence towards Zhou Yuan.
At this point in time, she could only hope that Zhou Yuan would not be too affected if he were defeated.
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Outside the chief disciple peak, Shen Taiyuan and elder Lu Song’s factions were feeling a little depressed. The source behind this atmosphere was naturally the defeat of Zhou Tai, Lu Yan and Zhang Yan.
No one had expected Yuan Hong to be so powerful.
As such, none of them could feel any anticipation when they saw Zhou Yuan defeat the five other participants and ascend the mountain top. Instead, they could not help but sigh softly in disappointment.
Zhou Yuan’s performance had already been very spectacular. Unfortunately, the final test that awaited him was far too difficult.
The faces of the two elders, Shen Taiyuan and Lu Song, were stretched taunt. When Lu Yan, Zhou Tai and Zhang Yan were defeated earlier, despair had begun creeping up in their hearts.
Although there was still Zhou Yuan, the situation was already at the worst possible scenario.
Nearby, Lu Hong’s originally ugly expression had gradually returned to normal. He cast a sideways glance in Shen Taiyuan and Lu Song’s direction, as the mocking smile on his face grew even wider.
What’s the use of being so happy earlier?
So what if Zhou Yuan had defeated five opponents? Before this final checkpoint, all of earlier efforts were nothing but laughable.
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On the peak that was currently the center of attention.
When Zhou Yuan’s voice was transmitted into Yuan Hong’s ears, his shut eyes finally began to open. He glanced at the former in an amused manner, before he half heartedly asked, “Play?”
“Are you sure you can afford to play with me?”
His fingers lightly tapped against the back of the throne. The sound echoed across the plaza, making one feel a tremendous amount of pressure.
“While I’m still feeling too lazy to move, take this chance to admit defeat and withdraw. Otherwise, don’t blame me later if you end up being scarred for life.”
Behind them, Han Yu had already subconsciously taken a step back, the terror in her eyes plain for all to see.
Zhou Yuan helplessly sighed when he heard this and said, “You… talk too much crap.”
“If you don’t want to fight, shift that butt of yours away.”
The corners of Han Yu’s mouth twitched.
Yuan Hong’s fingers fell for the last time as the amused expression on his face receded. The savage aura in his eyes began to converge little by little, before he slowly stood up.
Boom!
A terrifying presence exploded, engulfing the entire place.
It was as if a monstrous prehistoric tiger had opened its drowsy eyes, and bared its chillingly sinister fangs.
When Zhou Yuan saw this, he finally smiled and said, “Now this is right, there was no need to pretend that you were a generous and kind senior brother, right?”
Yuan Hong extended a finger and pointed at Zhou Yuan as he revealed a threateningly sinister set of eerily white teeth.
“You foolish and ignorant thing, if I do not break both your legs and make you crawl down the mountain today, my name shall be reversed in the future!”
Boom!
Waves of berserk Genesis Qi erupted from his body like a volcano.
Under this pressure, the surrounding ground began to crack inch by inch.
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Waves of Genesis Qi violently swept out from Yuan Hong’s body like a storm, stirring the mist on the entire mountain peak as a dreadful pressure spread.
Under this Genesis Qi pressure, Zhou Yuan’s expression gradually turned solemn. From the pressure alone, he could tell that Yuan Hong was nothing like the likes of Wu Hai and the rest from before.
Behind them, Han Yu had already withdrawn long ago, fear covering her entire face. All her courage had already been scattered, not that she was prepared to fight Yuan Hong either. Hence, it was clearly impossible to expect any help from her.
The pressure surged in all directions in a spectacular manner. However, it failed to even crack Zhou Yuan’s courage, and instead caused burning battle intent to rise in his eyes.
His hands slowly tightened around the Heavenly Yuan Brush, a buzzing noise emerging as it swayed slightly.
He had suffered untold hardships, and trained tirelessly for a year to finally reach this place. All he needed now was one final step to become the chief disciple of Saint Genesis Peak. Hence, Zhou Yuan was not going to back down regardless of who was standing in his way.
“Junior brother Zhou Yuan… be careful…”
While battle intent was surging in his heart, an extremely faint voice was suddenly transmitted towards him. He was a little stunned as he shifted his gaze, finding the three bloody figures struggling up from the rubble nearby. The one who had spoken was Zhou Tai.
Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan and Lu Yan had been gravely injured, making them disqualified according to the rules.
The awakened trio stared at Zhou Yuan with complicated expressions, especially Zhang Yan and Lu Yan. They had been the ones who thought the least of Zhou Yuan, and thus never imagined that he would manage to appear here.
They understood that the fact that he had made here meant that the other five participants from Lu
Hong’s team had already been eliminated.
They had a very clear grasp of Han Yu and Han Yan’s strength. Hence, the only one who could have accomplished such a feat was undoubtedly the biggest variable, Zhou Yuan.
Zhang Yan leaned against a rock as he looked at Zhou Yuan. In the end, he powerlessly said, “You’re already very amazing to have made it here. That’s why you shouldn’t force yourself.”
Although Zhou Yuan’s appearance had been surprising, in Zhang Yan’s opinion, challenging Yuan Hong would still be asking for trouble.
Zhou Yuan chuckled. He knew that Zhang Yan did not have any ill intent, but instead hoped to prevent a potentially crippling setback. As such, Zhou Yuan smiled and said, “I should give it a try first, right? What if that million and one chance happens?”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yan nearly laughed out in mockery like she always had before. However, the intense pain from her injuries made her bite into her lip as she sullenly hissed, “Are you dreaming?”
It was not that she was looking down on Zhou Yuan, but since even the three of them working together had lost to Yuan Hong, she was truly unable to believe that Zhou Yuan had the qualifications to fight the latter.
The only outcome that awaited him would surely be a one-sided crushing defeat. What’s more, it may even leave a shadow in his heart that may impede his cultivation progress in the future.
Zhou Yuan shook his head, not bothering to continue the conversation. He withdrew his gaze, and concentrated on Yuan Hong again.
Yuan Hong indifferently said, “It seems that they failed to dispel your death wish.”
Bzz!
However, the only response he received was a buzzing noise from the Heavenly Yuan Brush. A sharp light rose in Zhou Yuan’s eyes, along with a jade glow from his body. His figure rapidly etherealized, transforming into a wisp of smoke that disappeared from the spot.
He had chosen to take the initiative!
Yuan Hong merely watched with an expressionless face. With a grasp of his hand, torrential Genesis Qi unfurled, transforming into a thousand foot wide giant Genesis Qi hand that mercilessly swatted downwards.
Boom!
An enormous shadow loomed as the entire peak shuddered under the giant Genesis Qi hand.
“Genesis Breaker!”
A deep voice rang out.
Zhou Yuan’s figure appeared with a flash and gazed at the giant Genesis Qi hand falling from the sky. The hairs of the Heavenly Yuan Brush turned pitch-black as the Genesis Qi in his body churned wildly.
Jade light gleamed across his skin as scales emerged.
Swish!
The Heavenly Yuan Brush streaked upwards like a shooting star, clashing directly against the enormous hand.
Boom!
A berserk shockwave of destruction immediately unfurled at the instant of impact. Zhou Yuan’s eyes hardened as the pitch-black brush tip released a unique power that neutralized the Genesis Qi from the giant hand.
In the short span of a few breaths, the Heavenly Yuan Brush’s ptich-black tip had penetrated deep into the hand.
However, the neutralization effect did not last for long. It felt as if the tip of the Heavenly Yuan Brush encountered solid metal, stopped in its tracks by the robust and berserk Genesis Qi.
Genesis Breaker had failed to destroy the giant Genesis Qi hand.
Zhou Yuan’s expression sunk slightly. Although Genesis Beaker possessed the unique power of neutralizing Genesis Qi, it had its limitations. That limitation depended on his strength and cultivation.
The Genesis Qi attacks of Wu Hai and the rest had been easily neutralized by Zhou Yuan earlier, but when faced with Yuan Hong, its effectiveness had been diminished because his Genesis Qi was stronger and more concentrated.
“Your Heaven Genesis Weapon is rather strange. Can’t believe it can neutralize so much of my Genesis Qi.” Yuan Hong stood with his hands behind his back, somewhat surprised by this scene.
He had sensed the black brush break through numerous layers of Genesis Qi in the giant hand, a feat that the Zhou Tai trio from before had barely managed to achieve. From how Zhou Yuan had managed to accomplish this alone, one could observe just how peculiar the black brush was.
“Unfortunately, the gap between us is far too great!”
Yuan Hong let out an icy chuckle as his hands suddenly came together.
Rumble!
Rays of light exploded from the giant Genesis Qi hand as a frightening power poured out and slammed into Zhou Yuan’s body.
Thump!
Countless gazes could only watch as Zhou Yuan’s figure was sent flying, his feet ripping open two long and deep scars on the ground.
The scales on his body had shattered and cracked, while the flowing jade light had also dimmed slightly. Receiving a direct blow from Yuan Hong had clearly injured Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan’s face turned extremely grave. He was clearly on the losing end after the very first clash. Yuan Hong was a tough foe indeed.
“I’ve heard that you even practice an external cultivation technique? Good, allow me to shatter your turtle shell inch by inch today. Let’s see if you’ll still dare to act so arrogantly in the future!”
Yuan Hong clawed at the air with his hands as robust Genesis Qi whizzed forth. The Genesis Qi lifted up an entire cliff, before viciously smashing it towards Zhou Yuan below.
Even the air was blasted away at this moment.
“Million Whale Rune!”
Zhou Yuan tightly gripped the Heavenly Yuan Brush with both hands as he swung with all his might. Genesis Qi surged around the brush as the silhouette of a giant whale appeared.
Boom!
Heavenly Yuan Brush and cliff collided. The tip of the cliff was immediately torn apart, causing boulders to rain down upon the plaza.
Swish!
A torrent of Genesis Qi pierced through the rain of boulders like thunder, heading straight for Zhou Yuan.
“Mystical Python’s Great Golden Bell!”
Genesis Qi poured out of Zhou Yuan’s body, emitting a dazzling golden light as a giant python seemed to coil around him and transform into a golden bell.
Clang!
The torrent of Genesis Qi struck the golden bell, causing a loud clang to echo. Cracks rapidly began to spread on the bell, before it ultimately exploded with a bang.
Even Zhou Yuan’s strongest defensive technique had been incapable of enduring for long in under the assault of Yuan Hong’s overwhelming Genesis Qi attack.
Shatter!
The golden bell burst apart as Zhou Yuan’s body was sent flying as if struck by a heavy blow. He crashed into a rock wall, causing boulders to tumble down and bury half his body.
More and more scales had shattered, while the jade glow on his skin turned even dimmer.
Blood appeared from the corner of his mouth.
The countless onlookers could not help but sigh at this sight. Though Zhou Yuan was strong, Yuan Hong was clearly even stronger. The disparity between these two was still far too large.
“Is that fool still not going to give up?” Lu Yan’s brows were tightly knitted together as she gritted her teeth.
From what they had seen, it was impossible for Zhou Yuan to win.
Bang!
The rubble was blown away by Genesis Qi as Zhou Yuan’s figure flew out. He wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth as he gazed at Yuan Hong and grinned. “Is this all you have? It’s far from sufficient.”
Yuan Hong’s eyes narrowed slightly as he indifferently looked towards the still so lively Zhou Yuan.
“Looks like you haven’t suffered enough.”
His hands abruptly clapped together as vigorous Genesis Qi soared out from the top of his head. Like billowing smoke, it descended towards Zhou Yuan from above.
Bang! Bang!
The ground on the mountain top continuously cracked open.
However, Zhou Yuan showed no indication of avoiding the violent attack, and instead rose to meet it head-on.
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Every blast tossed Zhou Yuan’s figure about like a doll. The flood of Genesis Qi possessed enough power to destroy a mountain...
As such, everyone watched as Zhou Yuan’s body was thrown around like a sandbag on the mountain top, the miserable sight making several people involuntarily close their eyes.
They were truly unable to understand who Zhou Yuan would insist on being so stubborn when he was clearly not his opponent’s match, choosing to fight in such a desperate manner...
“Is he… crazy?” Lu Yan was flabbergasted. Zhou Yuan’s actions were basically courting death.
Cries of bewilderment filled the surroundings of the chief disciple peak.
The seemingly unstoppable Zhou Yuan from before appeared to have finally encountered a foe who was even tougher than himself.
However, no one had realized that as Zhou Yuan’s body was blasted away again and again, and the jade glow on his skin grew dimmer and dimmer, a faint, almost undetectable glimmer of silver light was flashing in the deep within his flesh and blood.
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Boom!
A torrent of berserk Genesis Qi whizzed out, rising up like a giant dragon, before ramming into a frail looking figure with terrifying power under the many shocked watching gazes.
The figure was immediately sent hurtling through the air, before crashing into a rock wall. Cracks grew across the entire wall, with the figure now deeply embedded within.
Boulders began to crumble and fall, completely burying his body.
It was a scene so pitiful and miserable, that it was unbearable to watch.
Outside the chief disciple peak, the countless onlookers sighed in pity when they saw this scene.
It was a essentially one-sided fight. Zhou Yuan was being dominated by Yuan Hong, showing that the two were obviously on completely different levels.
“Why is he still not admitting defeat?”
“He’s really very tenacious… unfortunately, such tenacity will do nothing for him here.”
“To have come this far is already an amazing achievement. It won’t be shameful if he loses to Yuan Hong.” A disciple sighed deeply, a sliver of respect in his tone.
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