Although Yaoyao’s identity was very special, he had watched her slowly grow up. One could say that Cang Yuan already viewed Yaoyao as his own child. After being separated for so many years, even Cang Yuan could not help but feel rage boil within him when he saw her in her current state.
Cang Xuan indifferently said, “You relied on someone else’s power to raise yourself to the double lotus stage. Let alone the fact that what you have is not the true double lotus stage, even a genuine single lotus expert would not view you as much of a threat.”
Sheng Yuan frowned. He found himself unable to read Cang Yuan, and he was indeed quite fearful of him. Hence, he said, “If this distinguished one has come for the two of them, I drop what happened previously.”
Although he was extremely angered by Zhou Yuan’s act of shattering the Cangxuan Saint Stamp, Sheng Yuan understood that killing Zhou Yuan would do nothing to remedy the problem. Since that was the case, he could always take revenge after gathering the Saint Stamp shards.
When that time came, he would not only kill Zhou Yuan but also exterminate the Great Zhou Empire. He would make sure that not even a blade of grass remained!
As these thoughts swirled in his head, intense killing intent flashed in the depths of palace master Sheng Yuan’s eyes.
However, Cang Yuan merely laughed in response, “Drop what happened previously? You beat up these two kids of mine. Even if you want to let this matter rest, I insist on settling the debt with you.”
His tone was calm but gave off a sliver domineeringness that made one involuntarily tremble inside.
Sheng Yuan’s expression turned frosty. “Don’t think you can push me just because I tried to give in!”
However, Cang Yuan had no intentions of taking this exchange of words any further. He formed a seal with one hand, and everyone’s eyes nearly popped from their sockets as they watched two life-like golden lotuses slowly emerge above his head and left shoulder.
Double lotus stage!
Cang Yuan was evidently the same cultivation level as patriarch Cang Xuan at his peak!
Moreover, his double lotus stage was clearly nothing like Sheng Yuan’s hollow double lotus stage; it was achieved through his own cultivation.
“Allow me to show you the true power of the double lotus.”
Cang Yuan’s hand seal changed as the two golden lotuses dashed into the sky. The sky instantly turned dusky as if the world had been spun around, and the Genesis Qi in the entire Cangxuan Heaven began to churn violently.
The many experts realized to their horror that they were losing their connection to the surrounding world when the lotus began to revolve and the Genesis Qi in their bodies began to vanish.
Bzz!
Two golden lotuses swirled in the air, and they turned into two streaks of light as they shot towards Sheng Yuan.
Primal chaos seemed to emerge as the golden lotuses passed by.
At Cang Yuan’s level, the golden lotuses were not just mere decorations. The raw power contained within them was equivalent to genuine Saint treasures!
Moreover, these were life-bound Saint treasures!
Such power was capable of rewriting the world itself!
The two golden lotuses descended as if two worlds were crashing downwards.
As such, Sheng Yuan’s pupils could not help but shrink. Only when facing the true double lotus stage did he realize the disparity between them.
He had previously defeated Cang Xuan because the latter was a mere Spirit fragment. If Cang Xuan was at his peak, they would have been on completely different levels.
However, Cang Yuan had already attacked and had even used his life-bound double lotuses in anger. Such power was truly capable of destroying an entire star.
Sheng Yuan’s expression rapidly fluctuated, but a ruthless and determined look ultimately flashed in his eyes.
His opponent was admittedly very powerful, but he was currently also a double lotus stage expert. He did not believe that the other party could disregard him so completely!
Bzz!
With a thought, the golden lotuses above Sheng Yuan’s head and shoulder also soared into the sky.
The golden lotuses spun, rippling the world around them.
Rumble!
Under countless overwhelmed gazes, four golden lotuses hurtled through the air and collided with a loud boom.
Boom!
An indescribable shockwave devastated the surroundings.
The shockwave spread to nearly half of Cangxuan Heaven, giving rise to Genesis Qi storms in numerous continents.
In the sky above Black Water.
Every gaze was glued to the four golden lotuses in the void. Space had already crumbled long ago, and giant spatial cracks were emerging one after another, bringing forth chaotic spatial storms.
Cang Yuan expressionlessly watched the four clashing golden lotuses. Disdain rose from the corners of his mouth before he suddenly flipped his palm.
Dong!
A billion rays of primal chaos light exploded from two of the lotuses. Light and dark shook as the heavens trembled, and palace master Sheng Yuan’s two golden lotuses were shattered.
Shock flooded the faces of the many experts.
No one had expected the previously unstoppable Sheng Yuan, who seemed to have already become the final victor, to have his two golden lotuses smashed to pieces by a mysterious black-robed elder.
Several gazes turned towards the equally horrified palace master Sheng Yuan. The powerful aura he gave off had rapidly begun to deplete like a punctured balloon.
Everyone knew that it was truly over for palace master Sheng Yuan this time.
Chapter 744 Sheng Yuan Flees
Urgh!
When the two golden lotuses were smashed to pieces, palace master Sheng Yuan’s complexion instantly turned deathly pale, and he violently vomited a mouthful of blood. The powerful aura that surged around him rapidly began to decline.
Palace master Sheng Yuan’s double lotus stage had been forcibly constructed by the power from the ultimate experts of the sacred race. As such, it was not the true double lotus stage.
Shattering the two lotuses was akin to scattering the sacred race’s power.
As a result, palace master Sheng Yuan was beaten back to his original state.
He had fallen back to the false Saint stage.
The many experts in the vicinity could naturally sense palace master Sheng Yuan’s drop in power, an observation which violently shook their hearts. No one had expected the previously invincible and victorious Sheng Yuan to so swiftly undergo such a reversal.
The expressions of the Sacred Palace experts changed drastically as terror filled their eyes.
In contrast, sect master Qing Yang, the Heavenly Sword Sovereign and the other hegemons could not help but be happily surprised.
This sudden reversal was akin to a giant gift from the heavens.
After all, they knew full well that all of their trump cards had already been used up at this juncture. If not for the mysterious black-robed elder’s appearance, Sheng Yuan would have definitely become the ultimate winner.
“How can this be...how can this be!” roared palace master Sheng Yuan in an unresigned manner.
Both parties had been at the double lotus stage, and he could not believe that the disparity between them was actually so great.
Of course, he was also very terrified inside. Only now did he finally realize that even after borrowing the sacred race’s power, he was still unable to compare to a true double lotus stage expert.
After all, he was still a mere false Saint!
In the sky, Cang Yuan frostily stared at palace master Sheng Yuan. With a thought, two golden lotuses pierced through the air, heading straight for Sheng Yuan with the intention to kill.
Rumble!
However, Sheng Yuan had already sensed Cang Yuan’s killing intent. Before the two lotuses could properly lock onto him, his body self-destructed amidst countless shocked gazes. Destructive e
nergies swept outwards, blowing away the two golden lotuses.
“Fine, I admit defeat today!
“But don’t be too happy because the sacred race will not let you off!
“And Zhou Yuan, when I recover and obtain the Cangxuan Saint Stamp, I will definitely massacre every single person you know in Cangxuan Heaven!”
As Sheng Yuan’s body exploded, a voice laced with murder sounded across the area.
Sheng Yuan’s aura soon disappeared.
By this stage, Sheng Yuan also understood that it was his defeat. Fortunately, the Cangxuan Saint Stamp had already been shattered into countless fragments and had scattered across the vast Cangxuan Heaven. As long as he invested some time and effort, he should be able to gather them all.
As for the mysterious black-robed elder, Sheng Yuan did not believe he dared to linger in Cangxuan Heaven for too long. Sheng Yuan thought so because he had felt the ultimate sacred race experts outside the world boundary begin the stir restlessly the moment Cang Yuan appeared.
The black-robed elder was clearly an enemy of the sacred race.
Now that his location had been revealed, if Cang Yuan overstayed, the sacred race would surely do everything they could to descend and hunt him like how they had killed patriarch Cang Xuan back then.
Once the black-robed elder was gone, who would be able to stop Sheng Yuan once he recovered from his injuries?
Moreover, he would naturally have a chance for revenge when he obtained the Cangxuan Saint Stamp and used it to ascend to the Saint stage in the future.
Hence, Sheng Yuan did not hesitate to self-destruct his body and decisively flee upon his defeat.
Sheng Yuan’s escape caused a great commotion in the area. The many experts from the various factions secretly wet their lips. No one had expected such an outcome to today’s crazy fight.
With palace master Sheng Yuan’s escape, the sacred palace experts unhesitatingly withdrew, not daring to linger any longer.
Lei Jun expressionlessly looked at sect master Qing Yang and the others before turning into a flash of lightning as he disappeared.
The Hongya Peak master icily snorted. He was just about to stop the former only to be stopped by sect master Qing Yang.
Sect master Qing Yang calmly said, “No need to rush things. There will be a time for us to settle things in the future.”
Lei Jun had betrayed the Cangxuan Sect, and he was even the biggest culprit behind patriarch Cang Xuan’s death. Although patriarch Cang Xuan had not personally resolved this problem, they would handle this matter on his behalf as his disciples.
In the wake of palace master Sheng Yuan and the Sacred Palace’s departure, the originally tense atmosphere slowly began to relax. Many gazes respectfully looked towards Cang Yuan in the sky.
His strength had astonished everyone.
As the many experts looked at him, they seemed to see the unstoppable patriarch Cang Xuan from back then...
However, Cang Yuan was extremely unfamiliar to the peak practitioners of Cangxuan Heaven. Hence, even sect master Qing Yang, the Heaven Sword Sovereign and the others did not dare to carelessly approach such an unknown individual.
High up in the sky, Cang Yuan icily snorted as he gazed in the direction palace master Sheng Yuan had disappeared, but he did not give chase. Instead, he turned around and arrived at Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao’s side.
Zhou Yuan worriedly said, “Master Cang Yuan, Sheng Yuan has escaped? If we leave him alive, he will become a threat in the future.”
Zhou Yuan had clearly heard every word Sheng Yuan had left behind when he fled.
Cang Yuan said, “To kill a Saint, even a false one, is not so simple. Furthermore...the sacred race has already discovered my location, and I cannot stay here for long.
“As for Sheng Yuan, he had to bear the sacred race’s power, had his body destroyed and had his cultivation level repeatedly beaten down. These are all extremely serious injuries that will ensure he will be incapable of causing any trouble for some time.”
Zhou Yuan helplessly nodded. He did desire to borrow Cang Yuan’s power to completely eliminate Sheng Yuan, but he had evidently oversimplified things.
Although Sheng Yuan was gravely injured, he was ultimately still a latent threat.
After all, he was the only Saint stage practitioner in Cangxuan Heaven, even if he was merely a false Saint...
Zhou Yuan was not really worried about himself, but he was concerned about Zhou Qing, Qin Yu and the Great Zhou Empire.
The grudge between him and the Sacred Palace could be compared to a sea of blood. Once the other side had a chance, they would surely take revenge.
While the two were conversing, the boundless aura from Yaoyao’s body gradually withdrew as her dazzling golden hair turned pitch-black again...
The heart-palpitating indifference in her eyes also slowly faded.
Zhou Yuan was overjoyed by this return to her former state. Although Yaoyao had been powerful, seeing her in that state had given rise to a faint feeling of unease within him.
Only now did he breathe a heavy sigh of relief.
Yaoyao looked at him and seemed to smile as she took a step forward. Her body suddenly jerked violently. Her fair face flushed red, and she vomited a bloody mist that seemed to glow with starlight.
Her slender body slowly began to fall forward, ultimately landing in Zhou Yuan’s arms.
The smile on Zhou Yuan’s face turned rigid bit by bit as the bloody mist sprayed onto his face. His heart seemed to fall into a bottomless abyss.
His entire body turned ice cold.
Chapter 745 Yaoyao Sealed Away
“Yao...Yaoyao?!”
Zhou Yuan hugged Yaoyao’s body, feeling the coldness that spread from it. His complexion instantly turned deathly white, and his voice began to quiver as panic filled his eyes.
“Master Cang Yuan!”
Cang Yuan’s figure had already flashed over before his voice could fade. Yaoyao’s body slowly floated into the air, her fair skin filled with cracks.
These cracks covered her entire body, making Yaoyao appear akin to a fractured porcelain doll. It was a sight that would make anyone ache deeply inside.
With a grave expression, Cang Yuan sighed and said, “It still ended up like this.”
Zhou Yuan hurriedly asked, “What happened to her?”
Cang Yuan frowned as he explained, “She undid the seal, releasing a tremendous amount of power that her body was unable to bear. Her body is now on the verge of shattering, and the power within her has sealed her conscience away, putting her into a deep sleep in order to preserve her life.
“This is a big problem.
“If it were anyone else, there would naturally be numerous ways to reconstruct the body if it’s destroyed, but if Yaoyao loses this body, she would have no chance to reconstruct it.
“Moreover, Yaoyao’s injuries are far too grave. Even putting herself into a deep sleep can only delay the inevitable destruction of her body. Once the body reaches its limit, it will still shatter to pieces.”
Zhou Yuan’s expression involuntarily changed. He never imagined that the problem would be so serious for Yaoyao.
Swish!
A streak of light shot over and landed on Yaoyao’s body. It was Tuntun.
It could likewise sense Yaoyao’s condition, and it released a mournful bark in response. Soon after, he looked towards Zhou Yuan and suddenly spat out a jade scroll.
Zhou Yuan took the scroll and scanned it with his Spirit. He discovered that it contained several methods to evolve Silver Shadow, causing him to be stunned. This was likely left behind by Yaoyao.
Zhou Yuan tightly gripped the jade scroll as feelings of self-blame surged in his heart.
Yaoyao had done far too much for him, while he had ultimately failed to protect her. In fact, she had even been forced to undo the seal for him in the end.
He knew that with Yaoyao’s strength, it would have been extremely easy to escape if she was no match for th
eir enemies. But because of his existence, Yaoyao had zero intentions of fleeing alone.
At this moment, Zhou Yuan truly hated how weak he was.
If not for his lack of strength, there would have been no reason for Yaoyao to act!
He had been so proud of his cultivation over the years and had even felt somewhat pleased after ultimately defeating Wu Huang and King Wu. In a single day, he now realized how laughable he had been.
Before the truly strong, he was nothing but an ant that anyone could trample.
“Master Cang Yuan, please, I beg you, save Yaoyao.” Zhou Yuan’s hoarse voice trembled. He was akin to a drowning man desperately grasping at anything he could.
Cang Yuan looked at Zhou Yuan. The latter was very dazed and lost.
Although this was only the second time Cang Yuan had met Zhou Yuan, he understood this young man’s character. Even being incapable of finding his eight meridian channels so many years ago had not put him into such a state. From this, one could see how huge of a blow Yaoyao’s injuries were to him.
However, even Cang Yuan found Yaoyao’s situation extremely problematic.
There were many methods to repair the body in this world, but most of them were ineffective on Yaoyao. She was too extraordinary and naturally could not be assessed through ordinary methods.
“Don’t worry, I will naturally do everything I can to help Yaoyao recover.” Cang Yuan fell silent for a moment before he waved his sleeve. A crystal coffin giving off an extremely cold aura appeared before him.
Yaoyao’s body slowly floated through the air and gently landed in the crystal coffin under Zhou Yuan’s unfocused gaze.
Tuntun jumped onto the crystal coffin, its sharp claws continuously scratching at its clear coffin walls. Chips of ice flew as Tuntun released an anxious and mournful sound.
Cang Yuan sighed but did not try to stop it. Tuntun and Yaoyao had lived together for many years, and there was a very strong bond between them. As such, this scene was naturally very difficult for Tuntun to accept.
Cang Yuan allowed Tuntun to vent its feelings for the time being as he raised his head and looked towards the far away world boundary. The crack was still present, and an icy, giant golden eye could be seen within it. The sacred race experts had evidently sensed his presence.
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