But...this matter also wasn’t so easy, because master Cang Yuan had told him to not let the outside world know about his identity as his third disciple since it would draw the attention of the other supreme sovereigns if such a fact were to be exposed.
He couldn’t reveal his identity to the outside world, so how could he meet Chi Jing?
She was one of the high and mighty figures of Tianyuan Region. How could he, a little Divine Dwelling expert, have the qualification to meet with her...?
“Brother Zhou Yuan, what are your plans?” Yi Qiushui asked.
Zhou Yuan smiled bitterly, shaking his head. “I don’t really have anything in mind.”
“Since you have helped me this time, the Qiu clan will certainly see you as a thorn in their eyes. In these few days, I don’t recommend that you go out alone,” Yi Qiushui advised.
If it was before, Yi Qiushui might not have been too persistent to keep Zhou Yuan, but he had saved them and had shown astonishing strength, so she naturally didn’t want Zhou Yuan to risk his life and leave.
Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment, but he didn’t reject Yi Qiushui’s good intentions. Although he had regained his strength, he also understood that the Qiu clan had experts of the Heavenly Sun stage. Since he had killed Qiu Yang and ruined the Qiu clan’s plan, the Qiu clan had to hate him to the bone. Therefore, it wouldn’t be a wise choice for him to leave the Yi clan.
“You can stay in the Yi clan’s residence for now until my Yi clan calms things down first. If I can take the position of Prefecture Lord, then I can go to Tianyuan Palace to meet Lady Chi Jing. If you want to continue to stay in Tianyuan Region, I can use that opportunity to seek a position for you here,” Yi Qiushui offered with the best of intentions.
Zhou Yuan’s heart leapt. “You can meet...Lady Chi Jing?”
Yi Qiushui gave a faint smile. “Our Yi clan is originally under Lady Chi Jing. This isn’t any secret.”
She wasn’t surprised by Zhou Yuan’s shock. After all, Lady Chi Jing was one of the rulers of Tianyuan Region. She possessed an extraordinary status and was considered an important high and mighty figure in Hunyuan Heaven.
A feeling of joyful surprise surged in Zhou Yuan’s heart. This was really unexpected. He couldn’t believe he would have such a harvest through an accident.
“Then, I have to ask Qiushui to take care of me,” Zhou Yuan laughed.
Yi Qiushui shook her head, saying, “With your talent, as long as you reach the advanced Divine Dwelling stage, you will certainly be ranked on Hunyuan Heaven’s Divine Dwelling List. At that time, even Lady Chi Jing will pay attention to you.
“After all, there are only a few dozen people on that list in the entire Tianyuan Region.”
“The Divine Dwelling List?” Zhou Yuan seemed somewhat interested in this. He wasn’t interested in the list, but he wanted to know the strength of a Divine Dwelling expert in Hunyuan Heaven.
Yi Qiushui nodded with a faint smile. “In Hunyuan Heaven, there is a ranking list at each cultivation level, such as the Divine Dwelling List, Heavenly Sun List and the Nascent Source List.
“Anyone who can be ranked on the list is one of the strongest people of that cultivation level. In other words, they are the true talents with endless potential.
“Of course, almost all the younger generation are on the Divine Dwelling List, while on the Heavenly Sun List and the Nascent Source List are people of the older generation...”
While speaking, a golden scroll flashed out from Yi Qiushui’s hand. She handed it to Zhou Yuan and said, “This is the latest Divine Dwelling List.”
Zhou Yuan curiously unfolded it, and suddenly, golden light overflowed from it, revealing three ancient golden characters.
“Divine Dwelling List.”
Zhou Yuan ran his eyes down the list. A number of impressive names leapt into his eyes.
“First place on the Divine Dwelling List: Zhao Mushen of Wanzu Region.”
“Second place on the Divine Dwelling List: Wu Yao of Wushen Region.”
Zhou Yuan’s gaze stopped on Wu Yao’s name. He wasn’t too surprised about her ranking. From their previous battle it was obvious that Wu Yao was indeed a heaven’s pride.
He shook his head and continued to read.
However, when he saw the name ranked third on the list, he couldn’t help but rub his eyes in disbelief. Emotion surged in his heart like a tide.
This was because of the third column...
“Third place on the Divine Dwelling List: Su Youwei of Zixiao Region.”
Chapter 762 Arriving in Xuanzhou City
“Youwei...”
Zhou Yuan stared blankly at the name ranked third on the Divine Dwelling List and fell into a trance for a good while.
A few years ago, Zhou Yuan was just a youngster of the Heaven Gate stage who had just left the Great Zhou Empire. He just wanted to find a way to fight against King Wu.
That was also when Su Youwei was separated from him and taken away by a mysterious old man.
Since then, the two had never seen each other again.
It was only later that Zhou Yuan learnt that she had gone to Hunyuan Heaven, and besides being upset, he could only wish her good luck.
“I didn’t expect the thin and weak little girl from back then would achieve such a status and position in Hunyuan Heaven...” Zhou Yuan sighed, his eyes filled with tears of nostalgia. The first time he saw Su Youwei, the little girl was covered in mud. She was dragging her seriously ill grandfather in the heavy rain, and knelt in front of a medicine shop, crying heartbreakingly for help.
The little girl was from an insignificant background. She, like a little plant in the crevices of rocks of the desert, grew tenaciously with many hardships and eventually bloomed with a brilliance that belonged to her alone.
From Su Youwei, Zhou Yuan could see a strength that even he couldn’t compare to. Therefore Zhou Yuan wasn’t surprised by her achievements.
“Youwei, congratulations...”
Zhou Yuan smiled inwardly as if he could hear the little girl’s voice calling ‘Your Highness, Your Highness’ constantly echoing in his ears.
However, after so many years, the little girl was not the same anymore. In terms of status, she was far superior to the prince of a little empire.
He also wondered if things would remain the same if they were to meet again.
Given her present status, it was likely that no one would let her call him Your Highness anymore, right?
“What, have you ever heard of Zixiao Region’s Su Youwei before?” Yi Qiushui asked in puzzlement, seeing that Zhou Yuan’s gaze had been fixed on Su Youwei’s name for some time.
Zhou Yuan slowly retracted his gaze, chuckling, “How would I...? I just think that the women of Hunyuan Heaven are really powerful. There are two women ranked in the top three.”
“Wu Yao of the Wushen Region and Su Youwei of the Zixiao Region are indeed top talents of Hunyuan Heaven. Even the supreme sovereigns of the two domains attach great importance to them. Their achievements are limitless.
“But speaking of them, it’s very interesting. Su Youwei is said to be very gentle and calm, but when she sees Wu Yao, it is as though she changes into another person. A battle always breaks out.
“It feels like there is deep enmity between the two.
“It is said that even Wu Yao was quite confused about this and couldn’t understand why Su Youwei would be so hostile to her for no reason. The elders of Zixiao Region have also talked to Su Youwei regarding this, but it was of little use. The gentle girl was incredibly stubborn about this.
“The elders of Zixiao Region stopped getting involved in the end. Perhaps, in their opinion, it was good for two outstanding talents to compete with each other.”
Yi Qiushui covered her mouth and smiled. “So now, the place wherever Wu Yao and Su Youwei appear at the same time will immediately attract countless attention. Of course, they are also considered the most stunning girls in Hunyuan Heaven, whether it is i
n beauty or talent. It is unknown just how many people admire them...
“Because of them, many remarkable talents in Hunyuan Heaven have divided themselves into the Wu Yao party and the Youwei party.”
Even Yi Qiushui, a great beauty, was somewhat envious of them. But she also had to admit that Wu Yao and Su Youwei were indeed the two brightest pearls of Hunyuan Heaven’s younger generation.
Zhou Yuan couldn’t help scratching his head when he heard this. Others might find Su Youwei’s extreme hostility towards Wu Yao to be inexplicable, but he had a vague idea.
Su Youwei had spent many years in the Great Wu, and of course knew about his feud with the Great Wu, and the existence of Wu Huang and Wu Yao...
Could it be that Su Youwei was against Wu Yao because of him?
However, Zhou Yuan obviously didn’t dare to confirm whether this was true or not. After all, it would be quite embarrassing if it weren’t.
Time and environment were enough to change a lot of things. He also couldn’t know whether Su Youwei was still the same as before.
Back then she had also looked up to and worshipped Zhou Yuan, but her worldview had greatly expanded after coming to Hunyuan Heaven and then Zixiao Region. She might even feel somewhat ridiculous when she thought back to the past.
While thoughts raced through his mind, he smiled faintly. “Maybe it’s because they are both so outstanding.”
Yi Qiushui nodded. That was a possibility. Once someone reached such a remarkable level, they might indeed not be very easy to get along with.
Zhou Yuan continued scanning the list. He found that the rankers on the list were least at the advanced Divine Dwelling stage and had established at least an eight heavens Divine Dwellings.
He couldn’t help but exclaim that Hunyuan Heaven deserved to be the strongest heaven. After all, there were probably less than a handful of people in the Cangxuan Heaven who could open up eight Divine Dwellings.
“The rankings of the Divine Dwelling List are not absolute since most of it is just based on fame, so there is no need to really regard it as a golden rule.
“The people ranked in the top ten are not easy to deal with and have a lot of trump cards, but if it isn’t a battle of life and death, who would know who’s better than who?”
“At least in my opinion, Wu Yao and Su Youwei aren’t any weaker than Zhao Mushen, who is ranked first,” Yi Qiushui said with a smile as she stashed away the list.
Zhou Yuan nodded. Indeed, only a battle of life and death could truly distinguish who was stronger. The so-called ranking was more for simple reference.
“Zhou Yuan, keep fighting. When you step into the advanced Divine Dwelling stage, your name will certainly be on the Divine Dwelling List.” Yi Qiushui made a cheering gesture at Zhou Yuan. The cute action made her look even more sweet and charming.
“I hope what you say will come true.” Zhou Yuan smiled indifferently. He didn’t care much about whether or not he could make it on the so-called Divine Dwelling List.
He only had two goals. One was to improve his strength, and the other was to find an opportunity to obtain the Ancestral Dragon Lantern. Of course, if there was a chance, he also had to retrieve the two Sacred Dragon Qi inside Wu Yao.
“Miss, we’re at Xuanzhou City,” Zhao Yue’s voice sounded from outside.
Yi Qiushui alighted the carriage with Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan peered into the distance only to see that there was a tremendous city on the horizon.
And as he gradually neared the city, his eyes suddenly narrowed. His skin tightened, and his eyes stared sharply at the city walls.
Three figures stood with their hands clasped behind their backs. Their cold and stern eyes were like blades, locking onto them from afar.
Majestic and powerful Genesis Qi was being emitted from their bodies.
It was unexpectedly three experts of the Heavenly Sun stage!
The clothes on them were exactly the same as Qiu Ji’s!
Members of the Qiu clan!
It was at that time that the middle-aged man in the middle fixed a cold stare at Zhou Yuan, and a voice filled with murderous intent resounded.
“Yi Qiushui, hand over the bastard that killed my son!”
Chapter 763 The Qiu Clan
On the city walls of Xuanzhou City stood three Heavenly Sun stage experts. Powerful Genesis Qi raged around them, causing the air to tremble slightly.
Yi Qiushui’s beautiful eyes also darted up to the three figures. Her stunning face froze for a moment before she said, “So it’s the head of the Qiu clan, Qiu Long. I with a lowly status am not worth enough for patriarch Qiu Long to come out to welcome me.”
Among the three Heavenly Sun experts, a burly and tall middle-aged man shot an oppressive glance at Yi Qiushui. “Niece Qiushui is over thinking. I came not because of you but for the bastard that killed my son!”
His sinister eyes continued to stare at Zhou Yuan next to Yi Qiushui. “Hand that person over and I will let you into the city.”
It was evident that he had heard the whole story from Qiu Ji already and knew it was Zhou Yuan who had suddenly emerged and ruined the Qiu clan’s plan.
Yi Qiushui sneered, “Do I need patriarch Qiu Long’s permission to enter the city?”
“Niece Qiushui, the Yi and Qiu clan’s relationship isn’t bad. When your father wasn’t around, my Qiu clan did our best to cooperate. I hope you don’t let an outsider ruin the relationship between our two families,” Qiu Long said, expressionless.
Yi Qiushui remarked coldly, “Speaking of this, I have to thank your Qiu clan for the protection along the way.”
When she uttered the word protection, the corners of her mouth were curved in a sarcastic smile.
“Qiu Ji and the others had no other intention and just wanted to capture the trash that killed Qiu Yang. If you had handed him over, there naturally wouldn’t be any misunderstanding,” Qiu Long said.
Before waiting for Yi Qiushui to respond, he shifted his gaze onto Zhou Yuan. “Boy, kneel down and wait to be captured, then perhaps I can let you die a painless death.
“You killed my son. Nobody else can protect you!”
Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes. “Although it’s my first time here, I didn’t expect to see a Heavenly Sun expert talk big. Is it because I have never seen the world, or have you never seen the world?”
Although the experts of the Heavenly Sun stage were strong, Zhou Yuan had experienced a Saint battle. Compared to an existence like Sheng Yuan, the head of the Qui clan was just like a rich man from the countryside, and Sheng Yuan was like the emperor of a kingdom.
“Heavenly Sun stage may not count for much, but it can still easily squeeze a little trash like you to death.” A malicious glint flashed in Qiu Long’s eyes. “Niece Qiushui, you really don’t plan to hand him over?”
Zhou Yuan could hear the murderous intent suppressed in Qiu Long’s voice. Zhou Yuan’s face was calm, but his body was tensed up, and he had unknowingly taken another two steps back.
He did not have absolute trust in Yi Qiushui. So if she showed the slightest hesitation, he would turn around and flee.
Although he couldn’t win against a Heavenly Sun stage expert, he had confidence in escaping.
Facing a Heavenly Sun expert at the Divine Dwelling stage, he believed escaping wasn’t shameful, and being able to flee was actually a mark of one’s capabilities.
However, what made Zhou Yuan breathe a sigh of relief was that Yi Qiushui didn’t answer. Instead, she coldly stared at Qiu Long with her beautiful eyes. Her intention was already self-evident.
“Since niece Qiushui has already been deceived, I have to take action myself!”
Boom!
While Qiu Long’s icy cold voice faded, mighty Genesis Qi suddenly erupted from his body. It was at that moment when a bright and huge sun rose one hundred meters behind him.
That dazzling sun was formed from the purest Genesis Qi of the universe, and when it appeared, a terrifying Genesi
s Qi energy blanketed the sky.
Under that kind of oppressive pressure, Yi Qiushui suddenly felt her body sinking, as if a huge mountain was pressing down.
Bang!
Qiu Long thrust his palm out, causing the Genesis Qi of the universe to whizz over and transform into a gigantic Genesis Qi palm over thousands of feet tall. It directly slammed down in Zhou Yuan’s direction.
The gigantic palm of Genesis Qi was as bright as a crystal. It was obvious that he had compressed Genesis Qi to a very frightening level. A Heavenly Sun expert’s control of Genesis Qi was indeed far superior to that of a Divine Dwelling expert.
Qiu Long didn’t deliberately avoid Yi Qiushui. Although he dared not directly kill her in public, he was very happy to make her suffer.
Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes, watching the giant palm of Genesis Qi speed over. He was about to frantically retreat when he heard Yi Qiushui softly say, “Don’t worry.”
His eyes flashed, and he stopped, but the Genesis Qi in his body was pulsing like a torrent, ready to erupt.
The giant crystal-like palm, carrying infinite power, slammed down like a mountain.
However, just when that giant palm was only ten feet from Zhou Yuan and Yi Qiushui, an indifferent and old voice echoed across the world, “Qiu Long, you are so powerful and respected, but you came to the city gate to bully a child of our Yi clan?”
Along with the old voice was a scarlet-red arc streaking across the world. There were flames rising from the scarlet arc, and the temperature of the whole world seemed to increase.
Boom!
The scarlet arc directly collided with that giant crystal-like palm. The void trembled violently, and both bloomed like fireworks before finally dissipating under the violent gusts of wind.
Zhou Yuan lifted his head to see two figures standing tall in the air.
In front was an old man with black and white hair. He looked energetic but cold, and beside him was a middle-aged man. Both exuded tremendously powerful Genesis Qi that was not in the slightest weaker than Qiu Long’s.
They were the Heavenly Sun stage elders of the Qiu clan.
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