“Deputy pavilion master, do we need to see what trick Zhou Yuan is playing?” Jin Teng whispered, his eyes flashing with suspicion.
Li Jian also nodded. “Zhou Yuan is clearly deceiving people. It is absolutely impossible that he created a Genesis Rune better than the Mark Capturing Rune!”
Chen Beifeng’s countenance turned cold. Immediately he waved his hand and commanded, “Go, let’s go, if this boy is spreading false news, I will make him suffer the consequence!”
As his voice faded, his figure had already soared to the sky with Jin Teng, Li Jian and others closely following behind.
In the middle of Wind Island was a huge lake. It was like a mirror surrounded by an endless training ground.
But at this moment, on a square near the lake was a crowd of people, and in the distance were silhouettes breaking through the air from time to time.
All the people who came gathered around the center of the square where a small shed was built. Zhou Yuan, Ye Bingling and others were standing behind the shed, and on the stone platform in front of them was a jade bamboo slip engraved with a Genesis Rune. It was the Mother Wind Rune.
Around the shed were crowds of people, but they were all suspiciously studying the jade bamboo slip, and nobody had come forward yet.
Zhou Yuan ran his eyes across the crowd and spoke in a loud and clear voice. “Everybody, the Genesis Rune I created is called the Mother Wind Rune. I have made it very clear before that within the wind district, it can increase the absorption effect of the wind spirit rune’s Genesis marks to 40%. The price is the same as the Mark Capturing Rune.”
The crowd broke into commotion. Everybody was shocked by what he said, but among those shocked, there were more people sceptical. After all, a 40% effect was really amazing and double that of the Mark Capturing Rune.
“Hmph, that’s nonsense!”
A cold snort suddenly sounded as silhouettes descended from the sky, led by Chen Beifeng.
Chen Beifeng fixed a cold stare at Zhou Yuan and Ye Bingling. “The Mark Capturing Rune is unique in the four pavilions. Can I ask how long deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan took to create the Mother Wind Rune?”
Zhou Yuan faintly smiled. “Four or five days.”
Chen Beifeng burst into laughter, “You created a Genesis Rune superior to the Mark Capturing Rune in four or five days?! I think you have lost your mind!”
The others looked at each other, the doubt in their eyes growing stronger. They of course knew how many Genesis masters had tried to recreate the Mark Capturing Runes over the years. But in the end they all failed, and the Mark Capturing Rune remained standing to that day. That was the reason for the Fire Pavilion’s strong foundation.
But Zhou Yuan had said that he created a Genesis Rune stronger than the Mark Capturing Rune in just four or five days?
“Everyone, deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan must have been too anxious and desperate that he had to do this. But don’t worry, if someone is deceived by him, just tell me. I, Chen Beifeng, will teach him a lesson today!” Chen Beifeng shouted righteously.
The crowd broke into cheers, making Chen Beifeng’s figure appear imposing and outstanding.
Zhou Yuan watched Chen Beifeng’s performance with a disgusted look on his face and was too lazy to say anything. Instead he said to the crowd, “Some people have taken some free Mother Wind Runes to the wind district and will be back soon.”
He also knew how unbelievable it was to create the Mother Wind Rune in just a few days, so he didn’t blame anyone for not believing him. So for the moment, it was useless to say anything else, and he should instead let the facts speak for themselves.
Chen Beifeng frowned. Zhou Yuan’s attitude made a hint of uneasiness surface in the depths of his heart.
But he still gritted his teeth and turned to say to Ye Bingling, who hadn’t uttered a word. “Deputy pavilion master Ye, you are one of the seasoned members of our Wind Pavilion, but you’re also playing along with this boy’s nonsense?”
But Ye Bingling didn’t pay any attention to him and continued to stare at Li Jian beside him with frosty eyes.
Li Jian felt a little uncomfortably when he met Ye Bingling’s gaze. He immediately glanced at Zhou Yuan and said, “Deputy pavilion master Ye, Zhou Yuan has lost his mind, you shouldn’t follow him. Otherwise, you will also be affected.”
Ye Bingling just glanced at him in disgust when she heard those words.
Her gaze pierced Li Jian’s heart like a knife. His eyes drooped, but a look of resentment shot out from his eyes.
Stupid woman, your lie will be exposed later. Let’s see whether or not you will have the face to participate in the pavilion master selection!
Swoosh!
Dozens of figures descended from the sky.
Their faces were flushed, and their eyes seemed to be in a trance-like state. They were panting crazily, as if they had suffered some kind of strong shock.
They were the ones who had taken the free Mother Wind Runes to test them.
The others immediately frowned when they saw the expression on their faces. Could Zhou Yuan and Ye Bingling really be playing tricks on them?
Chen Beifeng was overjoyed to see their expressions. He looked at them with a gentle gaze and said solemnly, “They tricked you? Don’t worry. Don’t be afraid because of their identities. I am here today. They won’t dare to do anything!”
However, the arriving people didn’t pay attention to Chen Beifeng. They took a deep breath and roared with flushed faces, “The Mother Wind Rune is invincible!
“The 40% effect isn’t a lie!
“The Mark Capturing Rune can’t be compared to it!”
As uncontrollable roars rang out, the commotion in the square suddenly halted.
The smile on Chen Beifeng’s face also stiffened. His heart began to sink, making him tremble all over as if he was in a bottomless abyss.
Chapter 810 The Influence of the Mother Wind Rune
Silence continued in the square by the lake, but there were monstrous waves surging in everybody’s heart. The shock they felt made them wonder what kind of expression they should show at this time.
Deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan had truly created a Genesis Rune stronger than the Mark Capturing Rune?!
Seeing that the dozens of testers had returned, all eyes were blazing to the point that they almost melted Zhou Yuan. All members of the Wind Pavilion could feel their hearts pounding wildly. If this was true…then in the Four Pavilions, there was going to be stormy waves!
The icy cold Chen Beifeng also gradually awakened; his mouth was dry as he let out a shrill laughter and said in a hoarse voice, “Did you invite these people here to act?”
He was still making the final struggle.
But this time nobody agreed with him because many knew that of the dozens of people who had returned, many had always kept a neutral position in the Wind Pavilion. Given their character, they wouldn’t deliberately deceive the other people since the lie would be seen through very easily.
Zhou Yuan also ignored him. He glanced around and said indifferently, “The price of one Mother Wind Rune is half an origin coin and is sold in pairs. Because of the time limit, I have only produced two hundred. So if I were to sell it, it will be limited to two per person.”
“Due to the limited number, this time it will only be sold to some of our supporters or to neutral members. As for the people supporting deputy pavilion master Chen Beifeng, we will think about it later.
“In addition, we’ll be able to make a lot of production later, and for some of our old friends, the price will be discounted.”
While Zhou Yuan’s voice faded, Chen Beifeng’s face turned extremely ugly. Zhou Yuan was blatantly targeting them!
Some of Chen Beifeng’s supporters also had an abrupt change of expression. Moments ago they were still laughing at Zhou Yuan and the others, but who would have thought the situation would change in the blink of an eye?
“Let’s get started.”
Zhou Yuan clapped his hands.
Boom!
Clamour broke out, and crowds of people suddenly pounced over frantically.
Zhou Yuan and Ye Bingling stepped back quickly when they saw the frantic crowd, and Yi Qiushui brought people up to try to maintain order.
He swept his eyes across the crowd and saw that Chen Beifeng’s face had darkened frighteningly and that his eyes were fixed intently on him like a knife. But Zhou Yuan wasn’t afraid, and he responded with an indifferent smile.
You brought everything on yourself!
Two hundred Mother Wind Runes were sold out in a few minutes, and many people were left disappointed. But when Zhou Yuan promised that there would be more Mother Wind Runes the next day, the buzzing crowd gradually dispersed.
Yi Qiushui’s beautiful face was filled with excitement. They had easily earned one hundred origin coins in a few minutes.
Zhou Yuan was very calm because he knew that this was just an appetizer. As the news of the Mother Wind Rune spread out, it would no doubt defeat the Mark Capturing Rune and stop it from being sold in the Wind Pavilion in the future.
Moreover, after gaining the experience of making Mother Wind Runes, he could even make Mother Fire Runes, Mother Forest Runes, and Mother Mountain Runes in the future…. At that time, there would no longer be a market for the Mark Capturing Rune in any of the four pavilions.
Of course, a meal should be eaten a mouthful at a time. Zhou Yuan didn’t intend to release the other three Genesis Runes in one go at this time. At the very least, he had to wait until he became pavilion master of the Wind Pavilion first.
As the crowd dispersed, Chen Beifeng stormed over with his people, glowering at Zhou Yuan as he remarked, “Zhou Yuan, you are indeed a genius.”
It was clear that Zhou Yuan had a great mastery of Genesis Runes from the fact that he was able to toss out the Mother Wind Rune in just a few days of time.
“But…now that you have come up with the Mother Wind Rune, it is most likely going to bring you more trouble. I hope you won’t regret it then,” Chen Beifeng said through gritted teeth before he turned away. It was just that his figure left awkwardly and in a sorry state.
Zhou Yuan calmly gazed in the direction that they were leaving. He knew that the trouble that Chen Beifeng mentioned was connected to the Fire Pavilion. After all, the appearance of the Mother Wind Rune would steal the market from the Mark Capturing Rune.
However, he hoped that the Fire Pavilion wouldn’t do anything stupid. Otherwise if he was angered, he would bring out the other three mother runes, and the Mark Capturing Rune would really have to leave the market of the four pavilions.
…..
After the Mother Wind Rune was sold out within minutes, more and more people began to announce its effect, which shook the entire Wind Pavilion. Everybody was flushed with excitement as they discussed the same topic—the Mother Wind Rune!
Its 40% improvement effect was undoubtedly a shock to everyone. If not confirmed through experience, some would still be unconvinced.
What was a 40% effect?
This would almost allow people to form the wind spirit rune in nearly half the time than before!
And for the four pavilions, time was the most important thing.
Because of the three-year time limit, many people in the four pavilions were racing against time. If the training time could be halved, how great of a benefit would that bring?
Many people who weren’t able to purchase Mother Wind Runes were filled with envy when they saw the people who had experienced the mysterious power of the Mother Wind Rune dancing in excitement.
The growing excitement soon spread out of the Wind Pavilion and caused an even greater shock in the other three pavilions.
Especially so in the Fire Pavilion. Many members of the Fire Pavilion looked puzzledly at each other. If the Mother Wind Rune really was as powerful as the rumours said, then nobody within the Wind Pavilion would ask for their Mark Capturing Rune anymore.
This would undoubtedly have a huge impact on the Fire Pavilion.
After all, the Fire Pavilion had always been treated far better than the other three pavilions because of the unique skill of the Mark Capturing Rune.
But the new Mother Wind Rune had already appeared in the Wind Pavilion and was much more superior…
….
In the next few days, as Zhou Yuan became more skilled, his daily production of the Mother Wind Rune reached an average of 1,000. However, even so, they were all rapidly sold out whenever they appeared. Its popularity was simply astonishing.
And while the Mother Wind Rune was sold incredibly well in the Wind Pavilion, the sales of the Mark Capturing Rune plummeted. After all, many people would rather wait for the Mother Wind Rune the next day than to buy the Mark Capturing Rune again.
When this information reached the Fire Pavilion, it undoubtedly shocked the higher-ups of the Fire Pavilion.
Fire Island.
The entire Fire Island was filled with a crimson red color and covered in flame stones emitting scorching heat that made the temperature around the island very high.
At this moment, in a pavilion on the island, all the Fire Pavilion’s commanders and deputy pavilion masters were gathered.
Wang Chen was also present, but given his identity, he was only in the sixth position. The atmosphere in the hall was somewhat tense, and all eyes were on the two figures that were sitting upright.
The one on the right was a young man in a white robe. His eyes were slightly red, and there was a strange fire lotus pattern between his eyebrows.
He didn’t have the slightest wave of Genesis Qi around him, but the oppressive pressure he exuded made everybody present look at him with awe.
This was because he was the Fire Pavilion’s pavilion master, Lu Xiao.
He was also the person ranked highest among the young generation of the Tianyuan Region and was ranked ninth on the divine dwelling list of Hunyuan Heaven.
In Lu Xiao’s hand, there was a red fan gently tapping the palm of his hand. He tilted his head slightly and looked at the person beside him. It was a man in a red robe. The Genesis Qi exuded from his body wasn’t particularly strong, but at the center of his brows was a divine light that revealed his powerful spirit cultivation level.
Zhu Ling, the second strongest person of the Fire Pavilion and also the creator of the Mark Capturing Rune.
In the quiet hall, Lu Xiao suddenly spoke. “How is it?”
Zhu Ling’s slightly closed eyes slowly opened, and he placed a bamboo slip gently onto the table.
His complexion didn’t look too good, but in the end he slowly shook his head and said, “The Mother Wind Rune has a self-destruct setting, which is extremely sensitive. I tried to study it, and it directly erased all the traces…but judging from the technique, this person has a good mastery of Genesis Runes.”
“The Mother Wind Rune…I can’t recreate it.” There was anger and bitterness in his tone of voice.
As soon as these words came out, the already stifling atmosphere in the hall suddenly became more intense, making it almost impossible to breathe.
Chapter 811 Lu Xiao
The atmosphere in the hall was tense and stifling.
Wang Chen was silent for a good while before he said, “Senior brother Zhu Lian, you are most proficient in Genesis Runes among the young generation of the Heavenly Spirit Sect. How can you not recreate the Genesis Rune that kid made casually?”
“From the structure of the Genesis marks of the Mother Wind Rune, that kid didn’t mess around. Moreover, the grades of both the Mark Capturing Rune and the Mother Wind Rune aren’t particularly high, but they are unusual. The reason I was able to create the Mark Capturing Rune back then was also because of a bit of luck,” Zhu Lian answered indifferently.
“If it weren’t for the fact that I had accidentally obtained the silk of a white spirit spider and incorporated it into the Mark Capturing Rune, it wouldn’t have had such an effect.”
Zhu Lian shook his head. “It’s certainly not, but its Genesis marks are far stronger than the white spirit spider’s silk. This is the main reason why the Mother Wind Rune is stronger than the Mark Capturing Rune. If we know what he’s using as the core, it won’t be hard to recreate the Mother Wind Rune.”
“The appearance of the Mother Wind Rune has cut the sales of the Mark Capturing Rune in the Wind Pavilion. In the long term, the loss of my Fire Pavilion will be extremely serious,” Lu Xiao said.
He glanced at Wang Chen with his red eyes and asked, “I heard you transferred the selling rights of the Mark Capturing Runes to Chen Beifeng, which forced Zhou Yuan to create the Mother Wind Rune?”
Wang Chen quivered when he met Lu Xiao’s gaze and quickly explained, “Brother Lu Xiao, I received a message from teacher uncle Gu Xi that Zhou Yuan has angered our Heavenly Spirit Sect, and he wants me to find a chance to teach him a lesson.”
“What he should have angered was your Scarlet Flame Hall, isn’t that right?” Lu Xiao frowned.
There were nine halls in the Heavenly Spirit Sect, and Lu Xiao wasn’t part of the Scarlet Flame Hall.
But he also didn’t say much about this. No matter what, the nine halls were all part of the Heavenly Spirit Sect, so he waved his hand and said, “This matter started because of you, and it has made my Fire Pavilion suffer great losses. I have to punish you, so I will fine you two months of salary.”
Wang Chen dared not object and just nodded bitterly. He immediately gritted his teeth and said, “Then, what do we do about the Mother Wind Rune? If we really let that kid continue to sell it…”
“I have told you earlier to invite that Zhou Yuan over,” Lu Xiao said, his eyelids drooping slightly.
“I have sent someone to pass over the message, but the kid refused with the reason that he has to refine Mother Wind Runes and has no time,” Wang Chen explained.
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