Chapter 50: Chapter 50 - Saint Tower, The not-so easy climb
"Leave all this right matters for now, You two have reached the Alpha origin stage right?", Zhou Yuan said, his question more of a statement.
"We've at last managed to take that final step thanks to the blessings of this golden pool." Zhen Xu's raspy voice sounded.
Both himself and Luluo had originally been a single stop from the Alpha-Origin. Zhen Xu had previously been considered a quasi-alpha-origin. By borrowing the power of the golden pool, he was now a true-blue Alpha-Origin.
Luluo cut in, "The Alpha-Origin stage can connect to the Alpha-Origin Heaven, drawing Alpha-Origin Qi from within to refine Genesis Qi. However, we only advanced recently and do not dare to make any rash attempts."
The Alpha-Origin Heaven was said to be an extremely mysterious space that appeared when the world was created.
Zhou Yuan soon turned his attention to Yaoyao.
He went near her and just calmly embraced her.
Seeing this scene made Luluo grit her teeth as she realized that a single dog like her was about to be once again abused with Dog Food. Meanwhile, Zhen Xu was pretty calm as he had no interest in things like romance for now.
"So you advanced to the Intermediate stage", Zhou Yuan asked.
"Hmm I did, Ain't I amazing", Yaoyao said as she looked into his eyes as the aura of 'Praise Me' seemed to surround her.
This was plenty enough to cause Zhou Yuan to fall in doubt about whether the person in front of him was the third god.
But as Zhou Yuan thought about it he realized just how Love could change people, even if that said person was a natural-born god. He also realized that this side of hers was only reserved for him, which made him feel a load of happiness.
He patted her gently, "Yes my Yaoyao is super amazing", and for good measure, he also kissed her on the forehead.
Yaoyao after receiving a Pat, Praise, and Peck simultaneously turned into a kitten who curled up in Zhou Yuan's arms.
Meanwhile, Luluo and even Zhen Xu were shocked as they saw the seemingly indifferent Yaoyao melt so easily with such actions. They wanted to Shout 'Too Smooth Zhou Yuan, Too smooth'
On the side, Tuntun glanced at them in an almost human-like disdain as if saying 'You fools just realized, it Hmph my Brother Yuan is just that Talented.'
Zhen Xu and Luluo were pretty much offended but chose not to retaliate as they remembered who this little ancestor was.
But once again they heard something shocking.
"Well my progress you ask I am currently in Quasi Alpha Origin Realm and have reached the intermediate Corporeal Realm"
"Hmm my Yuan is indeed amazing", Yaoyao raised her head proudly as if it was her achievement.
Meanwhile, Zhen Xu and especially Luluo who knew that it had been barely 2 years since Zhou Yuan started his cultivation had different thoughts.
'Amazing? he is a MONSTER in human skin'
' Are we pigs? How can one be so talented, were we playing in the mud all these years '
This continued for a while Before...
"Zhen Xu, when does the Saint Remains Domain end?", Luluo asked as she did not have much knowledge about this topic.
"Every batch is different, so no one knows what will happen. Normally speaking, however, once the greatest blessing is taken, the Saint Remains Domain will change…"
"The greatest blessing?"
Zhou Yuan who knew this was about to speak up before he felt a faint stabbing pain between his brows.
An ancient rune seemed to appear and flicker for a split second. It was at this moment that every genius in the Saint Remains Domain heard a strange rumbling noise emerge from the Saint Tablet.
Millions and millions of light rays slowly blossomed from the Saint Tablet.
Rays of light extended as a giant tower slowly emerged from within, appearing within everyone's sight.
Light also gathered in front of the tower, forming a platform.
Meanwhile, an ancient voice that seemed to have traveled through time echoed across the land, filled with indescribable dignity and mysteriousness.
"Those whose names are on the tablet may enter the Saint tower."
"The one that ascends the top of the tower may obtain the greatest blessing."
The entire Saint Remains Domain instantly exploded into an uproar.
Countless geniuses wailed because they had yet to leave their names on the tablet. All they could do now was watch, unable to vie for the greatest blessing.
Bzz!
The names on the Saint Tablet suddenly started glowing brightly one by one, transforming into pillar after pillar of light that descended from the sky.
The light pillars landed, enveloping 32 Figures.
Swish! Swish!
Giant pillars of light fell from the sky under the attention of countless watching eyes. It was truly a grand sight.
The light pillars landed in various areas of the Saint Remains Domain, but at the end of every pillar was a figure...
These people were the owners of the names on the Saint Tablet!
In the vicinity of the golden pool.
Four pillars of light also descended from the sky, falling upon Zhou Yuan, Yaoyao, Luluo, and Zhen Xu.
Tuntun however, was stuck outside the light pillars.
Tuntun let out a low roar of dissatisfaction and slammed into one of the light pillars twice, but the latter did not budge at all.
"Tuntun, wait here for us." Zhou Yuan attempted to pacify it.
Tuntun gloomily lay down, displaying a dispirited and downcast look.
"If you behave well till I return I will treat you to mountains of Delicacy."
That was enough for Tuntun to gain his spirit again.
It barked at Zhou Yuan as if to express that it could not wait.
Zhou Yuan also nodded as if understanding him.
Luluo lifted her head, face now filled with excitement as she stared at the Saint Tower in the sky. She knew that the most intense battle would soon begin.
"Is the final act finally about to start?"
Everything before this was merely akin to little squabbles. Now was the real deal.
Under such a situation, even Zhen Xu's pale face was now slightly flushed. His ash-colored eyes were similarly filled with excitement and anticipation.
In the Saint Remains Domain, the 32 pillars grew increasingly dazzling as a rising upward force emerged. The 32 figures slowly began to rise towards the platform before the Saint Tower.
Countless geniuses in the Saint Remains Domain could only watch the slowly rising 32 figures in envy.
"What a pity to have lost the chance to fight for the greatest blessing."
"*Sigh*, my skills were lacking."
"At least we're lucky enough to personally witness the battle. I wonder who will be the one who will ultimately reach the top?"
"It would most likely be Zhuo Yuan or Li Chunjun"
"Wu Huang could have contended with them but he died in Zhou Yuan's hand"
"Heh heh, truly a battle of the titans. Since we are not fated to be a part of it, we'll just have to play our part as the audience. At least this trip wasn't in vain."
"..."
Countless regretful whispers rang out in every corner of the Saint Remains Domain.
Under countless watching eyes, 32 figures moved up along the pillar, eventually landing on the giant platform of light.
Zhou Yuan stepped onto the glowing platform, the feeling below his feet as solid as the ground below.
His gaze swept across the area. All 32 figures stood on the giant platform, a guarded look in their eyes when they met eyes with one another. It was like there was a murderer among them.
Especially Zhou Yuan, everyone was looking at him with Caution and fear as he had alone achieved various achievements worthy of leaving his name on Saint Tablet.
Zhou Yuan spotted Zuoqiu Qingyu in the crowd. She rushed to where he and his gang were present.
She at first tried to get clingy with him by talking about various topics before she was cut off by Yaoyao as she did not want her to act so Buddy-Buddy with her Zhou Yuan.
Most people stayed away from this Shura field meanwhile Zhou Yuan just shrugged his shoulders trying to look innocent.
Rumble!
A rumbling sound was suddenly heard from the Saint tower behind the platform. Numerous geniuses swiftly turned their gazes, to see the giant doors of the tower slowly opening...
"The Saint tower is opening!"
Everyone's eyes instantly lit up with boiling excitement. The greatest blessing of the Saint Remains Domain was inside this very tower, and it was likely the fabled sacred land.
Everyone on the platform had obtained a portion of the Saint Remains Domain's blessings, however, it was nothing compared to the one before their eyes.
Obtaining it would be akin to rocketing straight into the heavens, surpassing everyone else.
In the face of such temptation, none of those present could maintain a heart as cool and collected as still water.
Except for Yaoyao and Zhou Yuan… Yaoyao's eyes looked towards the Saint tower were akin to a hidden pool, without even the slightest ripple of emotion. Her shapely eyebrows had even slightly knitted together. She did not know why, but the tower gave her an indescribable feeling.
As if she had seen it somewhere before...
However, no matter how hard she tried, she was unable to recall anything.
It was a feeling that she did not like.
For Zhou Yuan, it was his confidence that allowed him to stay cool and collected.
He had full confidence that he would win no matter what.
"The Saint tower is open, let's enter quickly!"
The tower doors opened fully. The platform was silent for a split second before figure after figure rapidly shot forth like a swarm as they charged toward the doors.
Zhou Yuan just nodded to Yaoyao for a moment before rushing forward.
He knew that she would most likely be waiting for him at the top.
Swish!
Genesis Qi whizzed out, transforming into numerous glowing figures that ultimately dashed into the Saint tower under the countless envious watching eyes in the Saint Remains Domain.
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Outside the Saint Remains Domain.
There were also many people gathered here. They represented the various factions of the Cangmang Continent and were waiting here for the outcome of the Saint Remains Domain.
They knew that the outcome would very likely change the faction landscape of the Cangmang Continent.
In the sky, six streams of majestic Genesis Qi surged, forming six clouds. Six figures were seated on these clouds, the pressure from their bodies causing reverence to appear on the faces of the many faction representatives present.
They were the envoys from the six sacred sects.
Their eyes had been closed since the beginning, bodies still as statues. Today, however, those tightly shut eyes suddenly twitched before slowly opening.
"The sacred grounds inside the Saint Remains Domain have appeared." Six gazes were cast towards the Saint Remains Domain. They could faintly sense a strange undulation appearing inside the Saint Remains Domain at this moment.
"The sacred grounds have indeed appeared…" The eyes of the Sacred Palace envoy known as Zhao Pan narrowed slightly as they stared at the Saint Remains Domain. Light flickered in his eyes, but only he knew what was on his mind.
Towards another direction, the bare-footed uncle who had once met Zhou Yuan lightly tapped his pipe. A complicated look was revealed in his gaze as he looked towards the Saint Remains Domain.
"Heh heh, I wonder who will obtain the greatest blessing in this batch's Saint Remains Domain?" One of the six chuckled.
The fair clean-shaven Zhao Pan smiled thinly. "Zhou Yuan possesses great luck, is blessed by the heavens, and has amazing talent. There is no doubt that he is number one amongst the younger generation of the Cangmang Continent. The blessing will surely end up with him."
Zhou Yuan was his main target from the moment he saw his Origin Qi pillar, especially after Wu Huang's body was destroyed.
Poor him, he did not know the disdain Zhou Yuan held for him and the Sacred Palace.
The bare-footed uncle called Mu Wuji scoffed. "From your tone, it seems that your Sacred Palace has already reserved him in advance?"
Zhao Pan glanced at the former. "A phoenix will seek the best tree to perch. Isn't this very normal? Zhou Yuan would make the best decision."
"Best tree? Heh." Mu Wuji sneered, intense iciness in his voice as he continued, "Do you Sacred Palace people dare to enter this Saint Remains Domain?"
Zhao Pan indifferently replied, "Mu Wuji, it seems that your Cangxuan Sect still refuses to let go of the matter that happened back then."
"That ancestor of yours disobeyed the Sacred order, drawing the fury of the Sacred. He has only himself to blame for his fate."
"Humph, if you have any opinions, feel free to debate them in the Sacred Palace… however, do you really believe that your Cangxuan Sect is still the number one sect in Cangxuan Heaven?"
Mu Wuji's hand tightened around his pipe, killing intent spitting from his eyes.
Zhao Pan however still had the same icy grin on his face. Genesis Qi drummed around him, forming a grand, magnificent cloud that churned behind him as an overwhelming pressure spread.
The atmosphere between the two instantly turned hostile.
Alarm and surprise filled the faces of the numerous representatives below as they gazed upon this scene, clearly unable to comprehend why the two envoys had been angered.
The other four envoys spoke out to douse the sparks.
"No need to argue you two, they've already entered the sacred grounds, and we should also begin…"
Zhao Pan and Mu Wujin coldly snorted as they withdrew their boundless Genesis Qi.
"Let's begin."
The six envoys formed seals with their hands. Boundless Genesis Qi suddenly shot forth, swirling in the air in front of them as it gradually turned into a giant Genesis Qi mirror.
Light gathered within the mirror as a picture slowly appeared.
If one took a closer look, one would see the 32 figures that had entered the Saint tower...
As the 32 figures entered, they saw a towering Saint mountain that stretched even further than the end of their sights. The grand and vast mountain also appeared in the mirror.
Outside the Saint Remains Domain, the various representatives seemed to jolt awake as their gazes looked toward the mirror.
They knew that the subsequent battle would shake the entire Cangmang Continent, as once these people joined the 6 major sects their respective sects and empires would have a strong backing upon which they could rely, which might politically strengthen their empire's influence.
Who would be able to distinguish themselves from the numerous elite geniuses, and make everyone else tremble before them?
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