Buzz!
While Zhou Yuan was sighing inwardly, Genesis Qi rippled through the void, and five figures emerged in the sky. Immediately, an indescribable majestic aura shrouded the world. Under this aura, even the floating island buzzing with people fell silent immediately.
Let alone the Heavenly Sun stage experts, even the Nascent Source stage elders in the front bowed respectfully to the five figures in the void, their faces filled with awe. “Paying respect to the five grand elders.”
Countless figures on the floating island bowed one after another.
“Paying respect to the grand elders!”
It was Chi Jing and the other four grand elders.
Chi Jing swept a look over the countless figures on the floating island, nodding gently. “Presumably, you already know that five top forces, including the Tri-Mountain Alliance, Crimson Cloud Sword Sect and the Venomous Dragon Palace, have declared war on the Tianyuan Region. As one of the nine regions, we can’t easily let them off for their disrespectful action.
“My Tianyuan Region will fight this battle with all our strength and make them pay a disastrous price. Only then will nobody dare to underestimate my Tianyuan Region!”
Roars echoed throughout the floating island.
“Fight with all our strength!”
“Fight with all our strength!”
“......”
However, a worried frown crossed some people’s faces. They weren’t afraid of the top five forces but the Wanzu Region that was behind them. The majority of them were Nascent Source stage experts, as only people of their level would understand the deeper cause of this war.
Chi Jing took in all the reactions and said calmly, “In addition to the war, there is another important matter I want to tell you.”
Under the countless gazes, Chi Jing pointed to Zhou Yuan and said, “You all must know that Zhou Yuan won first place in the nine regions tournament.”
Many people cast a look at Zhou Yuan and marveled quietly.
Some Nascent Source experts, however, didn't have much of a ripple of emotion on their faces because in their opinion, placing first in the nine regions tournament didn't mean anything. Rather, the nine regions tournament was just a little game among their little Divine Dwelling juniors.
Chi Jing’s voice fell from the sky and echoed in everyone's ears, “What I want to say is that Zhou Yuan has another identity...he is supreme sovereign Cang Yuan’s third official disciple.”
When her words resounded, it undoubtedly was like a tremendous bomb exploding on the floating island, causing everyone’s pupils to shrink abruptly.
The Nascent Source experts’ faces were also twisted with disbelief.
Qin Lian spun her head around and looked at Zhou Yuan’s expressionless face, her mouth widening.
Yi Qiushui, Ye Bingling and Lu Xiao also stared dumbstruck at him.
What did they hear?!
Zhou Yuan is the supreme sovereign’s third official disciple?!
Chapter 1002 War Credit
Boom!
On the floating island, countless people stared at the young figure behind them in disbelief. Even Nascent Source experts were in a state of shock. It was obvious how much Chi Jing’s words had shaken them.
Everyone in the Tianyuan Region knew that supreme sovereign Cang Yuan only had two disciples, Zhuan Zhu and Chi Jing.
Those two were top experts known throughout Hunyuan Heaven!
But Chi Jing suddenly informed them that supreme sovereign Cang Yuan had a third disciple called Zhou Yuan, who was only at the peak of the Divine Dwelling stage! Countless people couldn't believe it and found it impossible.
In that silent world, Zhou Yuan didn't utter a word and just clenched his hand. The Heavenly Yuan Brush flashed out, and ancient and mysterious Genesis Runes flickered on its body. Spirit power spread out behind him, vaguely revealing a Primal Chaos Divine Grindstone releasing ancient, oppressive pressure.
“The Heavenly Yuan Brush!”
“The Primal Chaos Divine Grindstone Visualisation Method?!”
When the Heavenly Yuan Brush and the silhouette of the divine grindstone appeared, unsurprisingly, gasps and exclamations of shock rippled through the crowd. Even the Nascent Source experts trembled and inhaled sharply. After all, neither object could be faked.
Chi Jing’s indifferent voice rang out again, “Zhou Yuan, who is from another Heaven, had caught my master’s attention and was ordered to come to the Tianyuan Region.”
Countless people stared at Zhou Yuan’s figure with blazing looks. But this time, admiration and envy gushed from their eyes.
However, the eyes of the Nascent Source experts lit up. They understood the deeper meaning within Chi Jing’s words: supreme sovereign Cang Yuan was still safe and sound in the world. After all, Zhou Yuan wasn't very old, so if Cang Yuan had accepted Zhou Yuan as a disciple, it must have happened in recent years.
They quietly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as supreme sovereign Cang Yuan was alive, they felt they could stand up straight and no longer have to fear the Wanzu Region.
The Nascent Source experts all peered at Zhou Yuan and couldn't help feeling envious. This kid has such good luck to be favored by supreme sovereign Cang Yuan.If he really is the supreme sovereign’s official disciple, it isn’t surprising that he achieved so many amazing things in less than two years.
“He’s the supreme sovereign’s third official disciple?” Li Qingyue’s face turned ashen. Earlier, he had said Zhou Yuan would lose his identity as chief pavilion master if he broke through to the Heavenly Sun stage, but it seemed Zhou Yuan wouldn't care about this identity and status.
According to the Tianyuan Region’s rules, the supreme sovereign’s disciples would become grand elders, a level equal to sect master Xuan Kun!
Moreover, Li Qingyue had said that Zhou Yuan could be transferred and made his subordinate and that he could order Zhou Yuan around. Now that Li Qingyue thought about it, it was really laughable.
Qin Lian also wore a complicated look on her face. Many remarkable and talented heaven prides had always hoped to become supreme sovereign Cang Yuan’s official disciple, but that position fell to Zhou Yuan.
“It’s really unfair.” Qin Lian muttered to herself. Zhou Yuan was indeed outstanding and had won first place in the nine regions tournament, and perhaps he was already invincible in the Divine Dwelling stage, but in Qin Lian’s and many Heavenly Sun experts’ eyes, Zhou Yuan was too young and inexperienced. After all, who of the present Heavenly Sun experts weren’t above the others back when they were at the Divine Dwelling stage?
Although they had never won first place in the nine regions tournament, they had achieved many other remarkable feats. They had also gone through painstaking training to reach their present level and earn a place in Hunyuan Heaven’s Heavenly Sun stage.
Their achievements were not necessarily inferior to Zhou Yuan’s.
Moreover, even if one was outstanding in the Divine Dwelling stage, it did not necessarily mean one would achieve the same in the Heavenly Sun stage. It remained to be seen how bright Zhou Yuan's future would be.
Therefore, when Zhou Yuan’s identity was announced, even Qin Lian and other open-minded people felt indignant and unhappy, let alone other Heavenly Sun experts. For example Bai Yu and Bian Biji, who stared at Zhou Yuan with scorching eyes, carefully scrutinized him.
If Zhou Yuan’s identity were what it used to be, they would have likely challenged him already.
Zhou Yuan was very calm towards the countless shocked and scrutinizing gazes because he had already expected this scene. After all, his identity as supreme sovereign Cang Yuan’s third disciple was indeed unbelievable, even for Nascent Source experts.
“You...”
Looking at Zhou Yuan, Lu Xiao, Mu Liu, Yi Qiushui and the others couldn't say a word.
With some difficulty, Yi Qiushui finally said, “How could you be the third official disciple of supreme sovereign Cang Yuan?” She was consi
dered the person who knew Zhou Yuan the best, and she was also the first person Zhou Yuan had met in Hunyuan Heaven. She had never thought that the young man she had saved would possess such a terrifying identity.
Zhou Yuan smiled at her. “It was my master who sent me to the Tianyuan Region, but I was injured in the spatial storm.”
Ye Bingling cried out, “No wonder you’re so abnormal. So you’re a disciple of supreme sovereign Cang Yuan.”
After saying this, she covered her mouth and chuckled.
The Four Pavilions disciples all stared at Zhou Yuan in awe. It was clear that they felt a lot of pressure after Zhou Yuan’s identity was exposed, and even the members previously close to Zhou Yuan became a little cautious.
After all, Zhou Yuan's identity wasn’t that of a chief pavilion master, and his status was instead comparable to one of the five grand elders!
The silence on the floating island continued for a long while, and finally, there was a low murmur of whispers.
However, after experiencing the initial shock, everyone finally realized that supreme sovereign Cang Yuan was still alive. The atmosphere buzzed like never before, and everyone beamed with joy.
As long as supreme sovereign Cang Yuan was around, there would always be a stabilizing force in the Tianyuan Region.
In the void, Chi Jing cast a glance at Zhou Yuan. After revealing Zhou Yuan’s identity, the Tianyuan Region’s morale had dramatically improved. However, this also brought Zhou Yuan considerable pressure, such as scrutiny from Heavenly Sun experts.
Although they didn't dare to overstep their bounds because of Zhou Yuan’s new identity, they would inevitably question whether Zhou Yuan had the qualifications to become the supreme sovereign’s third official disciple.
But Chi Jing didn't worry too much because she believed in Zhou Yuan.
“Although Zhou Yuan is the third disciple of supreme sovereign Cang Yuan and is qualified to assume the position of grand elder, he has voluntarily declined. So, for the time being, there are still only five grand elders in the Tianyuan Region,” Chi Jing’s voice rang out again.
An uproar broke out, and countless people were a little surprised since no one thought Zhou Yuan would willingly give up such authority.
Some Nascent Source experts’ expressions also changed, but when they looked at Zhou Yuan again, they had a much better opinion of him. After all, they were only second to the five grand elders, and it would be difficult for them to bow respectfully to a junior at the Divine Dwelling stage.
After Zhou Yuan’s identity was revealed, the atmosphere on the floating island gradually reached its peak.
Chi Jing grew solemn. With the flick of her finger, universe Genesis Qi came rolling over and formed a huge map in the void.
“From the information we have, the experts of the Tri-Mountain Alliance, Crimson Cloud Sword Sect, Venomous Dragon Palace, Spirit Swallower Pavilion and the Thunder Mountain have all swarmed out of their nests.”
There were five territories lit up on the map, each symbolizing one of the top five forces. According to their geographical location, all five happened to be situated around the Tianyuan Region. But apart from the Tri-Mountain Alliance, the other four did not share a border with the Tianyuan Region.
The situation resembled a group of wolves surrounding the tiger.
Looking at this huge map, countless people grew serious because they could already feel the tension from the approaching storm.
“From today on, the Tianyuan Region will create the War Service List, which means whoever defeats experts of the five top forces will receive war credit.
“The Tianyuan Region will open the door to the treasure house, and with enough war credit, you can exchange for many Heaven Genesis techniques, little Saint Arts, grade-6-and-above Genesis Qi cultivation techniques, Genesis weapons, high-grade pills and other treasures!
“Moreover, with enough war credit, you can even exchange for a true Saint Genesis Art.”
When Chi Jing’s clear voice rang out, the entire Tianyuan Utopia bubbled with excitement, and every time she mentioned a reward, countless people’s eyes reddened, and their breathing turned more hurried. In particular, when the Saint Genesis Art was mentioned, even the eyes of the Nascent Source experts gleamed covetously.
“Fight!”
“Fight!”
Countless hysterical roars broke out.
Facing the temptation of war credit, everyone burned with battle intent, and they saw the five forces’ invading experts as war credits.
Chi Jing and the other four grand elders nodded.
Zhou Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. After this day, the war would really break out, and he would soon begin his closed-door training to attack the Heavenly Sun stage. He knew he could only participate in the war once he reached the Heavenly Sun stage.
It was all for the Ancestral Dragon Lantern!
Zhou Yuan's eyes flashed red. If anyone stopped him from awakening Yaoyao, even if it were a colossal monster like the Wanzu Region, he wouldn't have the slightest fear.
Chapter 1003 Heavenly Dragon Qi
The war between the Tianyuan Region and the five forces broke out expectedly.
The army of experts from the top five forces charged towards the Tianyuan Region from all directions like a swarm of locusts. The Tianyuan Region gave the most direct response; countless experts gathered at the border and immediately ignited the flames of war.
At the border front, violent Genesis Qi erupted continuously, and battle cries echoed endlessly.
There was a fierce battle everywhere, and the cloying smell of blood filled with air.
Experts died on both sides every day. The meat grinder called war was indeed ruthless.
This earth-shattering war caused great shock in Hunyuan Heaven, and the Tianyuan Region’s borders became the focus of Hunyuan Heaven. All sects and factions paid great attention to the war.
It was the first time in many years that a top force had dared challenge one of the nine regions ever since the nine regions’ status was established.
Everyone understood that this war concerned the future structure of Hunyuan Heaven, and if the Tianyuan Region was defeated, its prestige would be completely destroyed and its position as one of the nine regions would become unstable. It could become the first of the nine regions ever to have its status taken away!
This would undoubtedly make the Tianyuan Region a laughing stock. Therefore, to maintain its status as one of the nine regions, the Tianyuan Region would fight the war with all its strength.
And everybody knew how tragic war could be.
...
As the earth-shattering war unfolded like a wildfire at the Tianyuan Region’s borders, Zhou Yuan quietly sat cross-legged on a mountain peak on an uninhabited island in the depths of Tianyuan Utopia.
Hurricane winds raged, but whenever a gust neared Zhou Yuan’s body, it quietly disappeared and turned to nothing.
His eyes were closed, his breathing faint, and he seemed to have fallen into a state of deep hibernation. He had been in this state for three days.
Hu.
As Zhou Yuan breathed faintly, the mist began to surge. He slowly opened his eyes to see a powerful wave of Genesis Qi sweep out and cause rumbles of thunder.
After three days of adjustment, his state had finally reached its peak.
“It's time to integrate the Sacred Dragon Qi...” Zhou Yuan muttered.
A hopeful look flashed across his eyes. The Sacred Dragon Qi should have been returned to him when the Great Wu Empire collapsed, but unfortunately, Wu Yao had intercepted him, and he had only retrieved it in the nine regions tournament.
PA!
Zhou Yuan folded his hands together, performing a sealing technique.
Roar!
A resounding dragon roar echoed in the depths of his body, quaking the world.
Golden aura gushed out, decorating the entire sky, and an illusory dragon emerged in the void behind Zhou Yuan. As it circled aroun
d, it emitted mysterious waves of energy.
Zhou Yuan lifted his head and unhesitatingly activated the Ancestral Dragon Scripture.
A mysterious suction force broke out from his body, pulling the illusory dragon into his body.
Boom!
Zhou Yuan's body rumbled as his skin turned a golden color and broke out with thin dragon scales. His body expanded little by little until he fully transformed into a ten-foot giant.
His face didn't ripple in the slightest as a result of the tremendous changes. With his eyes tightly closed, he fully concentrated on operating the Ancestral Dragon Scripture to integrate the Sacred Dragon Qi raging and causing havoc in his body.
Wu Yao had taken away the Sacred Dragon Qi for a long time, and as a result, it had developed a trace of its own willpower, leading to this raging situation.
But Zhou Yuan wasn’t worried because the Sacred Dragon Qi’s resistance grew increasingly weak as he operated the Ancestral Dragon Scripture. The Sacred Dragon Qi began to realize that Zhou Yuan was its true birthplace, and it eventually gave up resisting. It unleashed a joyous dragon roar before transforming into multiple mysterious wisps of golden light. They landed on Zhou Yuan’s body.
Golden bells seemed to be ringing.
Inside the Divine Dwellings, the rays of light of 100 million Genesis Qi stars converged to form a tremendous azure-golden serpent-dragon silhouette. It hovered in the air, emitting endless pressure.
Golden light descended from the sky and enveloped the azure serpent-dragon’s huge body.
Bathed in the dazzling light, the azure serpent-dragon unleashed a resounding roar before its body began to undergo great changes.
The azure scales faded, gradually replaced by platinum-like dragon scales, and even the serpent-dragon began to take the form of a true dragon.
Dragon horns that appeared cast from platinum slowly appeared on the serpent-dragon’s head, and its roar began to resemble a true dragon’s roar.
The countless Genesis Qi stars inside the Divine Dwellings erupted with more dazzling light, as though cheering. This was a sign that his Genesis Qi grade had increased!
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