Lu Xiao was trying to find Zhou Yuan flaws in order to launch a fatal blow, but it seemed Zhou Yuan had deliberately shown flaws to lure him closer and launch a deadly attack!
The power contained in the surging torrent made even Lu Xiao’s scalp go numb.
This was obviously the killing move that Zhou Yuan had kept hidden for a long time!
Boom!
But at this time, it was too late to regret his actions. Lu Xiao could only madly activate his Genesis Qi as he roared, “Motionless purple light king barrier!”
When the purple light barrier appeared around Lu Xiao’s body, the mighty torrent was already pouring down the mountain.
Rumble!
The void shattered, and a series of spatial cracks appeared. Lu Xiao’s body was directly blasted away, tearing a mark of thousands of meters across the mountain summit. The huge boulders shattered, and under the smoke and dust, it was unknown whether or not he survived.
The monstrous uproar in the outside world suddenly stopped.
Countless people were dumbstruck.
Chapter 886 Lu Xiao’s Trump Card
On the mountain summit, the ground shattered, and smoke and dust filled the air.
Countless people stared blankly at the scene. The originally buzzing atmosphere was quiet. It was clear how much shock that the change in the battle had brought them.
Zhou Yuan was clearly forced to a desperate situation!
But how did Lu Xiao end up being the one wounded?!
The silence lasted for more than a dozen breaths before it was broken by a commotion.
“What’s going on?!” countless spectators asked in bewilderment.
However, there were some outstanding experts present with much sharper eyesight. Although the changes happened in a flash, the experts could still distinctly feel what happened. “It seemed that Lu Xiao had driven Zhou Yuan to a desperate state, but it was only an illusion. Lu Xiao wanted to force Zhou Yuan to reveal his flaws and wait for an opportunity to strike, but Zhou Yuan deliberately revealed his flaws and lured Lu Xiao to make a move. Then he had launched a deadly attack and defeated him.”
“Haha, they are both very cunning, like two little foxes,” a Heavenly Sun stage expert exclaimed.
“Yes,” agreed another Heavenly Sun stage expert, “and the last attack that Zhou Yuan used was exceptionally strong. Even Lu Xiao’s motionless purple light king barrier couldn’t withstand it.”
Understanding dawned on the spectators’ faces when they heard the comments from the Heavenly Sun stage experts, and they immediately smacked their lips. It was unknown how many rounds Zhou Yuan and Lu Xiao had fought.
But looking at the current situation, it was clear that Zhou Yuan finally took the upper hand.
Even from a distance, they could still feel the impact of Zhou Yuan’s attack, and Lu Xiao was the first to bear the brunt. Even if he had activated his strongest defense, it would have still felt unpleasant.
Perhaps the outcome of the battle had already been decided.
“What happened?”
On the Fire Pavilion’s side, the smile on Zuo Ya’s face stiffened. She was visibly annoyed because she thought that Lu Xiao was in control of the situation and was about to win!
But then the situation changed like a slap to her face.
Zhu Lian also opened his mouth, but no sound came out because a battle of that level had far exceeded his foresight. Zhou Yuan’s counterattack was so beautiful and fierce that even Lu Xiao was struck. What could he see?
And what made his heart pound with fear was that Zhou Yuan’s previous attack was so strong that even he wasn’t sure how badly Lu Xiao was wounded.
If it was too severe—Zhu Lian dared not think about it anymore.
If the worst really had occurred, Zuo Ya, who was beside him, would explode with shock. Of course, Zhu Lian knew that she most likely wouldn’t be the only one exploding with shock.
On the Wind Pavilion’s side, there weren’t any cheers as imagined because everyone was still in a state of disbelief.
That was Lu Xiao!
In the eyes of the many people from the Wind Pavilion, although Lu Xiao, who was known as the strongest of the Divine Dwelling stage in the Tianyuan Region, had firmly suppressed them, they had to say that they also held great fear and respect for Lu Xiao.
But now, Lu Xiao, whom they considered to be invincible, had suffered a huge loss to the wind pavilion master. At this moment, Zhou Yuan’s position in their hearts skyrocketed again.
Ye Bingling and Yi Qiushui also gasped in astonishment. When they exchanged a glance, they could see the shock in each other’s eyes.
“Lu Xiao should be severely wounded by that powerful attack, right?”
“Generally speaking, that should be the case, but Lu Xiao isn’t ordinary and might be able to counter the attack.
“However, to be able to force Lu Xiao to this state, even if Zhou Yuan lost, his name would be known throughout the Tianyuan Region.
“But according to that guy’s personality, he most likely won’t be satisfied with it.”
When the outside world was stunned by the development of the battle on the mountain summit, Zhou Yuan’s figure slowly landed on an intact boulder. At this moment, the wisps of blood in his eyes were gradually fading.
The veins on his forehead were also beginning to recover, but there was still a sharp pain in his mind, which made him wrinkle his brows and forehead. The Spirit Burial attack launched by two grade-6 beast spirits also had a considerable impact on him.
At the center of Zhou Yuan’s eyebrows, the Spirit light was glowing continuously, calming his surging Spirit.
His eyes were intently fixed on the raging smoke and dust in the distance. His previous attack had firmly struck Lu Xiao’s body. Although Lu Xiao had summoned a defense formation at the last moment, Zhou Yuan was certain that the attack was still unpleasant to Lu Xiao.
However, there was still a bit of uncertainty about whether he could win.
Hu!
Zhou Yuan waved his sleeve, and a gust of Genesis Qi swept away the dust and smoke, making the mountain summit clearer.
Countless people cast their eyes up to see a huge pit in which Lu Xiao lay. His body, covered in blood and mud, looked incredibly miserable.
But his eyes were still wide open. He seemed to be staring at the sky in a trance, his chest heaving up and down.
The pulsing Genesis Qi around his body had become a lot weaker than before. Anyone could tell that, after he suffered Zhou Yuan’s fierce attack, his injuries weren’t light.
As though aware of Zhou Yuan’s gaze, Lu Xiao spat out a mouthful of blood and said indifferently, “It was a ruthless attack. It seems that you have been preparing this for a long time.”
Zhou Yuan said, “Same to you.”
Lu Xiao had prepared a great Genesis technique formation for Zhou Yuan, and Zhou Yuan had also prepared a fierce attack for him.
“Can you use that attack again?” Lu Xiao coldly smiled.
“Try it, and you’ll know.” Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes. Lu Xiao was right. For this battle, he had asked his senior sister Chi Jing to help him prepare four grade-6 beast spirit crystals. He had already used three, and the remaining one could no longer be used because Zhou Yuan’s Spirit wouldn’t withstand a third Spirit recoil.
Of course, Zhou Yuan wouldn’t say this out loud, as it would be good if Lu Xiao was fearful of him. After all, in war nothing is too deceitful.
Lu Xiao didn’t say more. The corners of his mouth twitched, but he didn’t try to get up. He instead closed his eyes slowly, his expression of chilly indifference.
Zhou Yuan frowned a little when he saw this.
His excellent combat consciousness made him faintly aware of something.
He didn’t waste time saying anything more, and with a fierce glint in his eyes, he lifted his hand and a sword pill flashed out, engulfing the monstrous sword qi, and delivered a direct sword slash at Lu Xiao, who was
still in the deep pit.
“If you don’t want to fight anymore, I’ll send you down the mountain now!”
Om!
Mighty sword light, amid countless exclamations, slashed through the air, aiming for Lu Xiao’s head.
Many members of the Fire Pavilion couldn’t bear to look, and they closed their eyes.
Boom!
The sword swung down, and a sword mark appeared in the deep pit, extending hundreds of feet.
However, Zhou Yuan froze for a moment as he coldly peered down into the deep pit only to see thick black smoke seeping out from Lu Xiao’s body. Vaguely, his body was emitting a shrill explosive sound.
The sword pill wrapped in sword light slashed the black fog and was unable to advance an inch further or wound Lu Xiao who was within the black fog.
Chi!
Lu Xiao’s figure slowly floated up, monstrous black smoke gathering behind him, like tumbling black clouds. Within the black smoke, an incomparably huge black shadow with nine heads emerged. It was a strange and mysterious sight.
Zhou Yuan expressionlessly looked at the nine-headed black shadow exuding terrifying pressure within the black smoke.
Lu Xiao did indeed have another trump card up his sleeve.
Chapter 887 Nine-Headed Abyssal Python
An intense black aura bubbled forth from Lu Xiao’s body, filling the sky. Within it, a huge nine-headed black shadow produced shrill noises that trembled everybody’s Spirits. The surrounding Genesis Qi began to turn chaotic.
Countless people looked up with frightened horror-stricken eyes.
As the black aura raged, Lu Xiao’s body gradually grew larger and larger, becoming a jet-black giant of several meters tall in just a few breaths. Cracks constantly spread along his body, but there was no blood, and only a chilling black aura could be seen circulating around his body.
Lu Xiao was like a demon of the abyss, and his presence made everybody’s hearts palpitate with fear.
The five grand elders in the air cast their eyes toward him.
Narrowing her eyes, Chi Jing said indifferently, “The nine-headed abyssal python...what a powerful move. Is the Heavenly Spirit Sect not afraid of destroying a good seedling by doing this?”
How could she not see that Lu Xiao had fused with the blood of the nine-headed abyssal python, a grade-7 Genesis beast comparable to an expert of the Nascent Source stage?
Although the integration with the blood of the nine-headed abyssal python was said to improve combat strength in a short period, it wasn’t a wise move in the long term because it would make it difficult to maintain the purity of one’s blood. This meant that at best Lu Xiao could progress to the Nascent Source stage and it was highly unlikely for him to reach the Law Domain stage.
Sect master Xuan Kun didn’t reveal a trace of anger or joy as he responded, “Elder Chi Jing must be kidding. I also don’t know where Lu Xiao obtained the blood of the nine-headed abyssal python. That boy is ambitious and competitive—in order to win the seat of chief pavilion master, he must have gambled his future on it.
“After this battle, I will severely reprimand him.”
Chi Jing simply chuckled. She naturally wouldn’t believe that this matter had nothing to do with sect master Xuan Kun, but this action wasn’t strictly against the rules. Even if she wanted to pursue the matter further, there was nothing she could do. After all, who made Xuan Kun so cruel as to let Lu Xiao take such a huge risk?
She also had similar Genesis beast blood in her hands, but she never mentioned this to Zhou Yuan because, in her view, Zhou Yuan’s future potential wouldn’t be lower than hers. Therefore, it would be a waste for him to abandon his future for just a chief pavilion master position.
Perhaps sect master Xuan Kun was certain that Lu Xiao’s future wouldn’t reach the potential of the Law Domain stage, so he was willing to let him take a gamble. After all, once one stepped into the Nascent Source stage, he could still be ranked at the top level of the world.
The Law Domain couldn’t be reached with just some talent.
The expressions of the remaining three grand elders didn’t change much. Clan elder Mu Ni’s brows were raised, but she ultimately didn’t say anything. The Heavenly Spirit Sect had grown increasingly strong in the Tianyuan Region over the years, and even the White Clan, as well as the Profound Crystal Clan, had joined their side, whereas Chi Jing only had the support of Mu Ni and was just able to maintain the balance.
If Mu Ni were to interfere, the other two grand elders would no doubt say something, and the situation would become more troublesome.
She had a gentle nature and, in truth, didn’t want to see Chi Jing and Xuan Kun argue and fight all the time. As for the chief pavilion master position, although the weight it had wasn’t light, it wouldn’t be a huge loss if they were to give it up.
Clan elder Mu Ni knew well that this competition had little significance. As long as Cang Yuan returned one day, even the Heavenly Spirit Sect, the White Clan and the Profound Crystal Clan would all need to put away their arrogance and not create any more trouble.
And if something were to happen to Cang Yuan...then, they alone wouldn’t be able to protect their status in the nine regions, which meant all their disputes would be meaningless.
As these thoughts flashed across Chi Jing’s mind, she shook her head inwardly and shifted her gaze to the mountain summit. From the looks of it, Lu Xiao seemed to have begun to occupy the dominant position in the chief pavilion master battle. After all, although the nine-headed abyssal python blood wasn’t considered the blood of a top-tier Genesis beast, it was enough to dominate a battle of the Divine Dwelling stage.
The little guy named Zhou Yuan was pitiful.
.....
Countless horrified eyes gathered on the mountain top. Lu Xiao was hovering in the air, a monstrous black aura flowing behind him. His eyes were black and vertically split, exuding a chilling aura that sent shivers down one’s spine.
Looking at Lu Xiao in this form, Zhou Yuan turned unusually serious. He was evidently aware of Lu Xiao’s strong and dangerous aura.
Lu Xiao’s dark vertical eyes stared fixedly at Zhao Yuan as a low hissing sound came from his mouth.
Chi!
His figure vanished instantly.
Zhou Yuan’s expression changed slightly, and he rapidly retreated.
Boom!
The void in front of him shattered just as he made a few steps. Lu Xiao’s tall and huge demon-like figure flashed out and threw a fist toward Zhou Yuan.
The punch, wrapped in black aura, blasted forward, suddenly bursting the void apart.
Zhou Yuan swiftly performed a hand seal with one hand. A sword pill violently vibrated, gathered sharp and fierce sword light, and slashed downward.
Rumble!
The fist wrapped in black qi slammed into the sword light and almost instantaneously shattered the sword light. The sword pill was blasted away, its luster instantly dimming.
Zhou Yuan’s eyelids twitched. The present Lu Xiao was more ferocious than he had imagined.
Bang!
Having shattered the sword light with one punch, Lu Xiao flashed out again and delivered a swift kick toward Zhou Yuan’s chest.
Zhou Yuan crossed his arms, and Genesis Qi gushed out to form a light shield in front of his arms.
Kacha!
The light shield shattered upon contact, and a terrifying power surged out from his arms, blasting him away. He repeatedly kicked his feet in the air, causing the void to ripple.
Zhou Yuan was sent hundreds of feet through the air before he could steady his body. He felt a sharp pain in his arms.
Boom!
Before Zhou Yuan could take a deep breath, Lu Xiao’s figure shot out again, and a torrent-like attack shrouded Zhou Yuan. It wasn’t anything fancy and was entirely dependent on Lu Xiao’s terrifying power.
Every strike, however, quaked the void.
In just a dozen breaths, the two had fought hundreds of rounds, but
everybody could tell that Lu Xiao was completely suppressing Zhou Yuan in the match. The intense battle also made countless people’s eyelids twitch.
Dong!
Another collision rang out in the void, and then Zhou Yuan landed, crushing and fragmenting numerous boulders.
Zhou Yuan stomped his feet. The ground cracked. As he steadied his body, he wiped the blood from the corners of his mouth. Black fist marks from his battle with Lu Xiao riddled his body. The marks were entwined with black aura and were like countless tiny snakes about to penetrate his flesh and bring about biting, chilling pain.
“Give up or die!” As Lu Xiao’s hoarse, indifferent voice sounded in the void, black qi rose from his mouth.
Zhou Yuan grinned contemptuously, and anger rose within Lu Xiao’s eyes.
The match had already greatly exceeded Lu Xiao’s expectations, and he had never thought that the person who he wouldn’t even glance at would force him to such a state.
“Then go die!”
As a sonic boom rang out, Lu Xiao’s figure mysteriously appeared in front of Zhou Yuan like a ghost. He clenched his hands and blasted out a punch. The mighty black qi around his fist bubbled forth and vaguely transformed into a jet-black python opening its bloody mouth.
As the punch roared out, the surrounding ground collapsed, many rocks turning to powder.
The black fist rapidly enlarged before Zhou Yuan. He felt the power within it, and a chilling intent flashed across his eyes. This time, he didn’t retreat but took a step forward.
“Azure Serpent Form!”
Azure scales of light emerged from the surface of Zhou Yuan’s body.
“Mythic Saint Body!” Zhou Yuan’s skin seemed to have turned to luminous jade, and inside his body, his bones were glowing with a silvery light.
“Explosive golden blood!”
A low roar echoed in Zhou Yuan’s heart, and the two hundred drops of golden blood housed within broke out. The golden torrent turned into a vast power, spreading to his every limb and bone.
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