The only thing that survived was remnants of his spirit and his fighting power had plummeted.
Given his state, it was impossible for him to win against Zhou Yuan.
A chill emitted from Wu Huang’s heart that made even his spirit tremble violently
At this moment, everybody inside and outside Distant Saint City had snapped out of the shock. Immediately, countless eyes with different expressions shifted to the sky, because they all knew that the situation was very clear.
The outcome of the battle between the two strongest Alpha Origin stage experts had been determined.
In the sky, Zhou Yuan stared expressionlessly at Wu Huang’s spirit. He slowly lifted the Heavenly Yuan Brush and asked indifferently, “Wu Huang, what else do you want to say?”
Wu Huang's face twisted, but he did not speak. Instead he directly turned and headed towards the disciples of the Sacred Palace outside the city.
He had already lost his body and was no match for Zhou Yuan. Therefore, he knew he had failed once again. If he were to continue to stay here, Zhou Yuan would undoubtedly destroy even his spirit.
However, Zhou Yuan’s eyes had already locked on him. Therefore, the moment his spirit moved, the space between Zhou Yuan’s eyebrows also glowed with spirit light.
Swoosh!
A suction power broke out, fixated on Wu Huang's spirit. With one step, Zhou Yuan had reappeared before Wu Huang’s spirit.
“Wu Huang, a thief will always be a thief. Return what belongs to me!”
Zhou Yuan stretched out his hand and grabbed at Wu Huang’s spirit.
Wu Huang’s spirit emitted a shrill cry, “Palace Master, save me!”
Boom!
When his voice faded, the void in the sky suddenly was vibrating, and an indescribable force seemed to have penetrated the space from a place far away.
The instant the force appeared, Zhou Yuan felt his body had frozen. He was even unable to operate the Genesis Qi within his body.
A look of horror came to his eyes. Only the Palace Master of the Sacred Palace was able to do something like that!
“Haha, Sheng Yuan, are you going to intervene in the battle between youngsters? Do you really want the Sacred Palace to lose face?” However, while Zhou Yuan was stunned by the power, another majestic force broke through the void and descended to intercept the previous force.
Boom!
The heaven and earth violently trembled, and even the Genesis Qi of the universe was emitting a deafening roar. The whole world seemed to be about to collapse.
Countless people’s expression changed abruptly. The movements were far greater than that during the battle between Zhou Yuan and Wu Huang. They could feel that the power emitted could truly destroy heaven and earth.
The slightest explosion could wipe out the entire Distant Saint City in an instant.
Everyone knew the source of those two forces.
Palace Master Sheng Yuan of the Sacred Palace!
Sect Master Qing Yang of the Cangxuan Sect!
These two were the strongest existences in Cangxuan Heaven!
While the two forces were in conflict in the void, Zhou Yuan’s frozen body had recovered, a fierce look flashing in his eyes. The next moment, he thrusted his palm in the direction of Wu Huang’s spirit.
Wu Huang’s spirit shrieked, but couldn’t escape. The look of despair rising in his eyes eventually turned into spite, “Zhou Yuan, so what if you kill me? Your Great Zhou is doomed to be destroyed by my Great Wu!”
“So what if you rush back there? The Cangxuan Sect can't help you. Do you think you can win against my father, who has reached the Divine Dwelling stage?”
“Haha, I'll waiting for you down there, and also your Great Zhou Empire!”
Zhou Yuan’s face remained expressionless. He mercilessly aimed a palm strike at Wu Huang's spirit, and frantic Genesis Qi instantly tore apart Wu Huang’s spirit.
Ahh!
Wu Huang's tragic cry of despair reverberated throughout the world.
In Distant Saint City, countless people’s scalp went numb. It was evident that they were shocked by Zhou Yuan’s ruthlessness. He had directly shattered Wu Huang’s spirit, which was clearly intended to completely obliterate Wu Huang.
In the void, the furious voice of Palace Master Sheng Yuan rang out, “What a cruel method!”
Boundless mighty force turned into a pillar of light, penetrating the void. As it descended, even the space below was wiped out.
However, before the light pillar had fallen, the void cracked apart, forming a space abyss that engulfed the light pillar into another space. It was obviously Sect Master Qing Yang’s doing.
Boom!
Earth-shaking noises rang out, and the whole sky seemed to have been shattered.
Zhou Yuan paid no attention to the terrifying vibrations in the void. His eyes were just fixed on the place where Wu Huang’s spirit was destroyed. At this time, there were mysterious streams of qi gathering together, producing low pitched cries of a dragon.
The Qi of the Sacred Dragon!
This was the other half of the Sacred Dragon Qi in Wu Huang's body.
Back then, Zhou Yuan destroyed Wu Huang’s body in the Saint Remains Domain. This was to retrieve his Sacred Dragon Qi, but in the end Wu Huang's spirit took away half. But this time Wu Huang no longer had that kind of luck.
With one thought, the mysterious Sacred Dragon Qi came speeding over to Zhou Yuan and penetrated his body.
He had finally retrieved one third of the Sacred Dragon Qi that was taken away from him.
And Wu Huang, who he had regarded as his greatest opponent since a young age, was completely obliterated by him.
“The enmity between me and you finally comes to an end.”
Gazing at where Wu Huang’s spirit was destroyed, Zhou Yuan’s expression was incredibly calm.
“But there are two more parts of the Sacred Dragon Qi that I'll do my best to get back, because that's what belongs to me.”
Chapter 692 Return
It was chaos in the centre of Distant Saint City.
At this moment countless complicated gazes were on Zhou Yuan, who was standing in mid air, when Wu Huang’s Spirit was destroyed, the outcome of the battle between the two most powerful experts of the Alpha Origin stage was also determined.
Zhou Yuan could now be called the true first Chosen of the Shengzhou continent.
Outside the city, the disciples of the Cangxuan Sect broke into thunderous cheers. The gazes that was directed towards Zhou Yuan also became increasingly bright. The battle today had tremendously increased the Cangxuan Sect’s face.
And compared with the wild cheers on the Cangxuan Sect’s side, the disciples of the Sacred Palace were utterly silent.
Even Jiang Taishen and Zhan Taiqing looked extremely unnatural. As they peered at Zhou Yuan’s figure, there was an intense look of fear emerging in their eyes.
Even right now, they still found it hard to believe the scene that had happened.
It should be said that Zhou Yuan did not dare to fight them directly in the Mythic Utopia, so he chose to go against Jin Chanzi who was slightly weaker.
And even if Zhou Yuan killed Jin Chanzi in the end, Jiang Taishen and Zhan Taiqing simply saw him as someone who they could face directly. It still wasn’t enough to make them feel afraid.
Who would have thought that, in less than two months, Zhou Yuan could become that strong?
Jiang Taishen had battled Wu Huang before, so he was knew about his strength. But even so, Wu Huang, after playing all his trump cards, was still killed by Zhou Yuan. In the end, even his spirit also failed to escape.
What did that mean? It meant that if they were to face Zhou Yuan, they would have died much faster.
The man who they did not attach importance to in the Mythic Utopia had now far surpassed them.
Jiang Taishen and Zhan Taiqing exchanged a glance, noticing the bitter feelings in each other's eyes. Since the Cangxuan Sect had such a strong
person like Zhou Yuan, it could be imagined that their Sacred Palace would be suppressed by them in the future.
“It's retribution.” Jiang Taishen sighed. Before Zhou Yuan and Wu Huang had appeared, he was the strongest amongst the young generation of the Cangxuan Heaven, and had suppressed the Cangxuan Sect for many years to the point that the disciples of the Cangxuan Sect couldn’t even lift their heads up.
From this moment on, the Sacred Palace had lost their prestige. In the future it would be Zhou Yuan suppressing the young generation of the Sacred Palace.
On the other side of the city wall, Zuoqiu Qingyu, Luluo, Li Chunjun and others were still staring dumbfounded at the scene. It was only after a good while that they snapped out of their shock.
The battle between Zhou Yuan and Wu Huang was unlike a match between experts of the Alpha Origin stage.
Fortunately, it was Zhou Yuan who won in the end.
“He got stronger again.” Ning Zhan sighed. Zhou Yuan was many times stronger than he was back then in the Mythic Utopia. It was really unknown just how this person cultivated that he could become this strong,
The others nodded in agreement.
“But, although we have defeated Wu Huang, is Zhou Yuan really going back to the Cangmang Continent?”
Zuoqiu Qingyu raised her brows, “According to the information I received, the Cangxuan Sect and Sacred Palace have the rule that anybody at the Divine Dwelling stage and above can’t intervene.”
“Zhou Yuan is now standing at the peak of the Alpha Origin stage, and hasn’t stepped into the Divine Dwelling stage. The present him is most likely no match for King Wu.”
The others also went silent. Although Zhou Yuan’s strength was astonishing, there was a tremendous gap between the Alpha Origin stage and the Divine Dwelling stage. Even the worst Divine Dwelling stage would possess no less than 500,000 Genesis Qi stars.
Such a powerful Genesis Qi foundation was enough to destroy any method Zhou Yuan had.
“He has to go back, the Great Wu specially chose this time to attack the Great Zhou. The Great Zhou most likely can’t withstand such an onsalught. If he doesn’t go back then the Great Zhou will be destroyed.” Li Chunjun explained.
Luluo pursed her lips, “I sent a letter back to the Thousand Beast Empire to ask Father to help, but he said that the conflict between the Great Zhou and Great Wu isn’t that simple. It is now a contest between the Cangxuan Sect and the Sacred Palace, and others simply don’t dare to intervene.”
The others exchanged glances with one another, sighing deeply. Only Zhou Yuan could solve this, and so he must go back.
Above the city, Zhou Yuan’s slightly closed eyes were gradually opening. The Taiyi Green Wood Mark emitted a life force that rapidly healed his injuries.
Feeling the gradual fusion of the two Sacred Dragon Qi, his eyes flashed.
A moment later, Zhou Yuan lifted his head. The two mighty forces in the void continued to collide for a while, causing the heaven and earth to tremble, but both Palace Master Sheng Yuan and Sect Master Qing Yang evidently did not intend to truly fight. In the end, they both retreated.
“Your Cangxuan Sect cultivated a good disciple, but unfortunately that disciple won’t last long. Soon, he will follow Wu Huang’s path.” The voice of Palace Master Sheng Yuan echoed throughout heaven and earth.
“It’s unfortunate that a good seedling, which rarely appears in Cangxuan Sect, won’t last for much longer.”
“Haha.”
The laughter of Palace Master Sheng Yuan gradually faded away, and the mighty power that hovered in the air also escaped into the void.
The people who knew the reason shifted their gazes onto Zhou Yuan, some of them filled with regret. The seedling was indeed very good, and if he could continue to cultivate in the Cangxuan Sect, then the Cangxuan sect may perhaps gain a top expert of the Heavenly Sun stage or even the Nascent Source stage.
But if he were to go to the Cangmang Continent to fight against an expert of the Divine Dwelling stage, then it did not bode well for him.
Zhou Yuan seemed to not notice those gazes. His expression was calm, without the slightest ripple of emotion.
“If you can bear it, you don’t have to go back. The Cangxuan Sect can find a way to protect your father and mother.” A voice drilled into Zhou Yuan's ear, which Zhou Yuan could distinguish it to be Sect Master Qing Yang’s.
Zhou Yuan was silent for a moment. Sect Master Qing Yang only said he would protect his father and mother, and not the Great Zhou. In doing so, the Great Zhou would become a sacrifice.
Hu.
Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, but his expression gradually became determined.
“Thank you Sect Master, but this is a responsibility that I can’t escape from. If I retreat today, the drive in my heart will also disappear. This will be fatal to my future cultivation.”
“At that time, I’ll just be the same as everybody else.”
“I’m not content with being mediocre. This is a battle of beliefs. Only when I face the edge of the blade can I take a huge step forward on the future path.”
Zhou Yuan whispered to himself. Over the years, he had faced a lot of difficulties, but he gritted his teeth and persevered every time. This was precisely because of the belief that supported him. But if he chose to give in, then, some time in the future, he most likely would lose the confidence to persist.
Sect Master Qing Yang naturally heard his quiet voice. Half a second later a voice sounded again, “Since you have made up your mind, then go.”
In his voice, there was relief. Compared to Zhou Yuan's talent, Sect Master Qing Yang valued his mentality even more.
Zhou Yuan nodded, solemnly bowed to the void then turned around to face Chu Qing, Li Qingchan and many other disciples of the Cangxuan Sect, and bowed once again.
“Zhou Yuan wants to thank all the senior and junior brothers and sisters who protected me along the way!”
Chu Qing had a complicated expression on his face. Li Qingchang’s beautiful eyes fell on the youngster in the distance, and said quietly, “Zhou Yuan, when you return, the disciples of the Cangxuan Sect will drink till we are drunk to celebrate.”
The next moment, a deafening sound rang out from Distant Saint City.
“The disciples of the Cangxuan Sect wishes that senior brother will return victorious!”
The noise shook the city, but also attracted countless complex gazes.
Zhou Yuan felt a warmth in his heart as he looked at them. He then smiled and with a wave of his hand, turned around without hesitation. He vanished in a flash and reappeared in the tremendous transfer point in the centre of the city.
Buzz!
There was a bright pillar of light that swallowed Zhou Yuan's figure.
When the figure of Zhou Yuan disappeared, the roar of the disciples of the Cangxuan Sect continued to ring over Distant Saint City.
“Senior brother Zhou Yuan, we all look forward to your triumphant return!”
Chapter 693 Great Wu attacks Great Zhou
The Sacred Palace.
Before the mist-shrouded cliffs, a white robed figure was sat quietly on a blue-green boulder, exuding an indescribable oppressive pressure. It was as if this piece of the world was being suppressed by him.
The white robed figure slowly opened his eyes, revealing his silver pupils that were indifferent and ruthless, like a divine being.
It was Palace Master Sheng Yuan of the Sacred Palace.
“Trash, I wasted so much resources to refine a blood asura body for you but you lost.” Palace Master Sheng Yuan spoke in an indifferent voice.
“The words that Zhou Yuan said are right, a thief will always be a thief and can never become a great weapon.”
Palace Master Sheng Yuan shook his head, but there wasn’t the slightest fury like he had previously shown in the sky above Sacred City. Instead a flicker of unpredictable light flashed across his silver eyes.
“But a loss is a loss, I never had hopes for him
anyway.”
Palace Master Sheng Yuan didn’t care in the slightest about Wu Huang’s spirit being destroyed. After all, he was just a little chess piece to him. Even if he had failed it had no impact on his plan.
Palace Master Sheng Yuan flung his robe and an ancient mottled crystal ball appeared right in front of him. The crystal ball was cloudy and seemed unfathomable, like it held mysteries known only to heaven.
“The Sacred Dragon Qi in Wu Huang's body has been obtained by Zhou Yuan...”
Palace Master Sheng Yuan gazed at the chaos inside the crystal ball, his fingers gently flicked, and the chaos trembled.
“Still not enough...”
Palace Master Sheng Yuan smiled slightly. He immediately lifted his head, and his silver eyes seemed to pierce through space and focused on another place.
“But it should be soon...”
.....
Cangxuan Sect.
Sect Master Qing Yang stood with hands clasped behind his back, deeply gazing at the void.
Behind him, the beautiful face of Peak Master Lianyi was filled with joy. “Zhou Yuan really did well. He even defeated Wu Huang. Sheng Yuan’s face must be very ugly right now, don’t you think so too?”
“That might not be the case.”
Sect Master Qing Yang indifferently said, “Although Sheng Yuan appeared very angry, but somehow, I feel that he has other intentions.”
His brows furrowed again and his gaze drifted off in thought. Since he couldn’t figure out the answer, he only slightly shook his head and continued, “Although Zhou Yuan has won against Wu Huang, he is determined to rush back to the Great Zhou to battle King Wu. This battle will be very dangerous for him.”
The smile faded from Peak Master Lianyi’s face, sighing, “That little guy is very stubborn, if he just takes a step back, it wouldn’t be so dangerous.””
Given his talent, if he endured a little longer, he could have easily killed King Wu once he stepped into the Divine Dwelling stage.
“If he knew how to retreat, he most likely wouldn’t be where he is today.” Sect Master Qing Yang remarked.
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